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2013 Event Schedule:

QUALIFIERS:

Portage Lakes- 4/21/2013
(7:00 AM Launch)

Mosquito - 5/19/2013
(6:30 AM Launch)

West Branch - 6/23/2013
(6:00 AM Launch at Gilbert Rd.)

Mosquito - 7/21/2013
(6:00 AM Launch)
* FREE Tourney (See qualifying section for details)

Berlin Reservoir - 8/18/2013
(6:30 AM Launch)

2 DAY - CHAMPIONSHIP:

DAY 1 - Milton- 9/14/2013
(7:30 AM Launch)

DAY 2 - Portage Lakes - 9/15/2013
(7:30 AM Launch)


2013 Forms

- 2013 Entry Form
- 2013 Rules Form
- 2013 Alternate Form

Qualifying

Free Tournament (TBA):
- Must fish in three tournaments or have paid for them
- Must turn in $50.00 of Fin, Feather, & Fur receipts per team

2 Day Championship Tournament:
- Fish or pay for all five circuit events
OR
- Fish a minimum of four tournaments AND
- Finish in the top 50 by points

You spoke... We listened...

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There will be a limited number of T-Shirts available at the tournaments.

The cost is $25 per shirt or $45 for two. Once they're gone, they're gone.  If there is enough interest we may pre-order more.

About the Circuit

The Bad Bass Champs Trail and www.badbasschamps.com are proud to present the 2013 tournament trail.  The trail is a one time $100.00 membership fee per team, per year and a $120.00 entry fee per qualifying event, with a qualifying Championship, $200.00 Championship fee.

Why fish the Bad Bass Champs Fishing Circuit?

This trail offers anglers and sponsors something that has never been incorporated into a tournament trail - PATRONAGE INTEGRATION!  Our sponsors make us able to pay-out over 100% of fees collected each year. So please check-out the links below!

The Circuit Administrators

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Left to right: Ray Maynard, Mike Schmeltzer

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Triton Gold Sponsored Tournaments


Bad Bass Champs are also all Triton Gold Sponsored Tournaments.  For more information, see Triton in Sponsorship Section.
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2013 Triton Owners' Tournament

The 2013 Triton owners' tournament is on Friday, May 31, 2013 through Saturday, June 1, 2013.  We know that several of the Bad Bass Champs members will be attending and would like to wish them luck.  

If you own a Triton and are interested in how to participate in the tournament check our this link...   Click here

Announcements:

  • Congrats to all the guys that fished the Kentucky Lake Triton owners tournament, see the results here: http://tritonboats.com/triton_owners_home.aspx
  • Mosquito - Results are Posted!!!
  • T-Shirts available! See below for more details...
  • The FIN is back in!  Please make sure to save your receipts for entry into the 2013 FREE Tourney!
  • MILTON NEWS - Per ODNR, Milton has reconsidered their keeper size limit, it has been reduced to 12 Inch bass!!!  Click here for more information...


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Feature fish...

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Nice bag for Mike and Ed at this weeks Portage lakes Wednesday nighter.  19.68lbs and first place!!! 

Want your fish to be featured?
E-mail us a picture, date caught and approximate weight to:
badbasschamps@gmail.com 

We will do our best to make sure that your fish gets its time in the spotlight!


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Special Thanks to Dan Klein!

Dan is one of the founders of the Bad Bass Champs circuit.  He now lives in the south to pursue other opportunities.  We would like wish him luck and lots of fish!  Thank you for your YEARS of dedication to this circuit!

2013 Sponsors & Incentives Provided

Fin, Feather & Fur Outfitters

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For the sixth year in a row Fin, Feather & Fur Outfitters  are on board again for a 2013 FREE tournament. A big thanks to you the anglers. This tournament  will be free to all teams that qualify. The total payout of $6,000.00 in fin gift cards , in which every angler will receive a gift card regardless of finish. All pay backs based on the sponsor. Click here for unofficial payout.

Every Qualifier, Fin, Feather & Fur will be giving away two tournament fishing shirts.  This will be done at the end of each tournament by drawing from the Fin , Feather & Fur receipts that are turned in. Turn in all receipts, the more you turn in the more chances you have to win. Also at the end of year we will have gift certificates from the Fin  to give away. The more receipts you turn in, the more tickets you will receive in the drawing.  All gift cards are to  be used by December 31, 2013.


Optima Batteries

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Bad Bass Champs is pleased to confirm that we again will be a participating circuit in the OPTIMA® True Blue Marine Rewards Program. The OPTIMA® True Blue Marine Rewards Program offers anglers the chance to take home more than $20,000 in cash prizes each season, with a top reward of $2,000 in some tournaments. Anglers will also have the chance to win free OPTIMA Batteries at select events.  For official OPTIMA® True Blue Marine Rewards Program see OPTIMA®'s website.  Click here.

True Blue Rewards prizing for Bad Bass:

- OPTIMA® will pay $100 for the top finishing OPTIMA® contingency-qualified team in each of Bad Bass’ 5 qualifying tournaments and 1 championship tournament
- If the top finishing contingency-qualified team wins a tournament, the payout is $500
- NEW: All 2013 True Blue winners will be put into a drawing to win a one-day fishing trip with professional Bass angler, Edwin Evers at the end of the season (The drawing will include winners from all participating organizations)

To qualify for the contingency money, a team must:
- Have all OPTIMA® Batteries in the tournament boat. NO OTHER brand of batteries is allowed on-board for any reason
- Have a provided OPTIMA® decal on their boat (must be on drivers windshield, back of main engine or on side of boat above the waterline)
- Turn in a properly filled out contingency form signed by tournament director, photo of both team members holding the OPTIMA® winner’s certificate and written testimonial about the performance of OPTIMA® Batteries within 10 days of the tournament


Triton Boats

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Triton Gold continues to grow at an unprecedented pace as more anglers get on board with Triton Boats.

Triton Gold offers the opportunity to reel in more cash bonuses than any other tournament contingency program, currently there are over 3000 Triton Gold sanctioned tournaments that offer the opportunity to win your share in over $20,000,000 in potential cash payouts! The lucrative Triton Gold tournament bonus program offers up to $7,000 to Triton Boats owners who win an eligible tournament. Triton Gold sanctions a host of freshwater and saltwater tournaments targeting bass, walleye, crappie, redfish and stripers. To receive Triton Gold awards, you must register (once annually). You may register at anytime during the year.

The Triton Gold registration fee is $100 for the year and runs January 1 thru December 31. When you sign up you will receive: Customized Triton Tournament Jersey, Triton Gold Visor, Triton Gold Hat, and Two Triton Gold decals, all this valued at over $150. 

The rules are simple, beyond that it’s up to your determination and on-the-water transportation … don’t miss a golden opportunity!
For more detailed information and program rules for Triton Gold, see our full online Triton Benefits section at tritonboats.com or see your local dealer.

Potential contingencies for Bad Bass Champs members:
Triton Gold sanctioned tournaments with field of 60+ boats. Winner with 2011 or newer model year boat with 250 HP engine will receive $7,000; with 225 HP engine will receive $5,000; with 200 HP engine will receive $3,000; and engines less than 200 HP will receive $1,000. Winner fishing in a 2010 model or older will receive $500. Winner in a previously owned boat will receive $500 if model year 2011 or newer or $250 for model 2010 and older. Sponsored tournaments with 30 to 59 boats: Winner with a 2011 or newer model year with any HP will receive $500 or $250 for model year 2010 or older. Winner with previously-owned boat will receive $250 for 2011 or newer models or $125 for 2010 model or older. See 2013 Triton Gold Program Rules for complete details.


Ohio Pro Lure

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There will be drawings at the end of year for Ohio Pro Lure products. To qualify, turn in any receipts that you have purchased stating Ohio Pro Lures, or the packaging showing the product. For every lure purchased you will be entered in to the drawing at seasons end. The more you turn in the more you can win. Please place your boat number or name on each entry. www.ohioprolure.com


Professional Anglers Association (PPA)

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We are  sanctioned by the PPA, win bonus money by becoming a member,  also many discounts on products.  The PayDay Program is designed to reward qualifying PAA General and Advantage level members who fish in thousands of tournaments each year across the country. More than $35,000 has been awarded to anglers since 2009 for tournaments at various levels of competition. Join the PAA, win a qualifying tournament and cash in through the PayDay Program.  Click the link for details http://fishpaa.com/membership/payday-program/


Bad Bass Champs - Incentive

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Bad Bass Champs will be giving away two $50.00 checks at the end  of each qualifying tournament. This will be done after the trophies are given out. You only need to be present to qualify. Their will be no drawing at the free tournament July 15th, or the championship 2012.


Simply Different Woodworking

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Simply Different Woodworking is a new sponsor of ours for the 2013 season.  We would like to thank them for their support.  They offer creative woodworking with everything from candle holders to cabinets to coat racks.  

Also, they have generously donated one of these coat racks for us to give away!  The coat racks sell between $150 and $175 depending on the size.  For more information, check out their website or e-mail Dan Adkins.

Website: http://simplydifferentwoodworking.com/
E-mail: sales@simplydifferentwoodworking.com



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