Welcome to the Montana East Region

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We are excited to announce the 2020 Montana East Schedule. Benny Wiles is returning as the Regional Director!

Please be sure to check the Off-Limits for each event. Also note that four of these events are 2-day events.

 

OFF-LIMITS:

1) April 25, 2020 Tongue River Reservoir: No pre fish for this event. Event hours are first safe light to 4 PM.

2) May 16, 2020 Big Horn Canyon: No pre fish for this event. Event hours are first safe light to 4 PM.

3) May 30 & 31, 2020 Fort Peck Reservoir: Thursday and Friday pre fish, must be off the water by 5 PM on Friday. Event hours are safe light to 4 PM on Saturday and safe light to 3 PM on Sunday. This is a 2-day event, total weight.

4) June 27 & 28, 2020 Lake Tschida, N. Dakota: Friday pre-fish, must be off the water by 5 PM. Event hours are safe light to 4 PM on Saturday and safe light to 3 PM on Sunday. This is a 2 day event Total weight.

5) July 11, 2020 Big Horn Canyon: No pre fish for this event. Event hours are first safe light to 4 PM.

6) August 8 & 9, 2020 Fort Peck Reservoir: Thursday and Friday pre fish, must be off the water by 5 PM on Friday. Event hours are safe light to 4 PM on Saturday and safe light to 3 PM on Sunday. This is a 2-day event, total weight.

7) September 19 & 20, 2020 Fort Peck Reservoir: Thursday and Friday pre fish, must be off the water by 5 PM on Friday. Event hours are safe light to 4 PM on Saturday and safe light to 3 PM on Sunday. This is a 2-day event, total weight.

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American Bass “TEAM TOURNAMENTS” ...

The Biggest Team Circuit Ever In The Western U.S.!!!

"Fish for the Best CASH Paybacks and the best prizes in the West!"

What Are 
American Bass 
"TEAM" 
Tournaments?

American Bass "Team Tournaments" are competitive Bass fishing events that are open to all American Bass members. Each team consists of two American Bass members. (It is permissible for one member to fish alone if they do not have a partner or if their partner can not attend the event). American Bass has many special "Category" teams, most of these are family oriented such as Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Brother/Sister etc. Call American Bass for details. Each team is fishing for their best 5 Bass limit (unless the lake limit is less than 5 Bass). All fishing must be done from a boat, one team per boat. Each boat must be equipped with an aerated livewell (a large ice chest with a battery powered aerator may do, call for details). Only artificial lures may be used. 
At weigh-in time each team brings in their fish. The Bass are weighed and released. After the weigh-in is complete, there are lots of prizes given away and the CASH and awards are presented!
The reward for fishing the entire season is the chance to qualify for one of the American Bass Team Classics! Fish 5 qualifying events in a single season to receive an invitation to fish one of the Team Classics of your choice.  Fish 6 qualifying events in a single season to receive an invitation to fish all 3 Team Classics!  These are the richest Team Events in the entire Western United States!
If you think this sounds like fun, give us a call. We have events scheduled in regions throughout the Western States. There are probably some close to you. So call your best fishing buddy and start making plans to fish American Bass TEAMS! American Bass Team Tournaments are the #1 Team events in the entire West. We would like to see you be a part of these exciting events! If you have any questions call American Bass at (714) 423-4532 or see the complete tournament schedule and the phone number of the Regional Tournament Director in your area!

Mostly, 
American Bass "Team Tournaments" are FUN!

Here are some more details

The American Bass 
Team Tournament Trail

ANY 2 AMERICAN BASS MEMBERS CAN FISH TOGETHER AS A TEAM! Fish any region or fish the "Travelers" region in any of our 3 Divisions to qualify for one or more of the "American Bass Team Classic Fishoffs". There are NO substitution of partners.  You may fish events by yourself to earn points for a team but if you fish with a different partner, you are earning points for that new team.  Your best 5 out of 6 events count for qualifying for the American Bass Team Classics. Each team must fish a minimum of 5 events in any one region or through Travelers to qualify for one Team Classic invitation.  If you fish at least 6 events in a single season, you will receive an invitation to compete in all 3 Team Classics. 

- LOOK AT THESE FEATURES -

• The Best Paybacks • The Best Coverage & Publicity • Boat + The Biggest CASH Fishoff Purse • Best 5 of 6 Event Format • Cash Paid To 1 in 5 Teams - Top 20 Paid (based on 100 entries) • 5 Bass Limit • Categories • 100% Option Pots • The Most Prizes • The Best Lakes At The Best Times Of The Year • The Most Options Of Lakes To Fish (Travelers Region) • The Most Manufacturers Support •

'American Bass TRAVELER'S Region!
The Ultimate Team Circuit!

The "American Bass Travelers" region allows you to put together your own schedule! Now you can fish the lakes you want to fish when you want to fish them. This is also the ideal division for anglers who's schedules make it difficult to participate in just one region. This is also ideal for anglers who want to participate in more tournaments. Here's how it works: Fish American Bass “Team Tournament” events in 2 or more “Regions” in any one “Division” (North, Northwest or South) during any season. We will total up your points from your BEST 5 finishes from the season. A maximum of 3 events from any single region will be counted. 100 points will be awarded for first place at each event with 10 or more teams competing.  Only 90 points will be awarded for first place with 9 or less teams competing in any event.  10 Participation points will be awarded at each event to each participating team.  All events that a team participates in will count towards the 5 event minimum but the “points total” will be limited to only allow a maximum of 3 events from a single region.  Any team competing in more than 3 events on the same body of water for Traveler’s will receive points based on a 90 point scale for a 4th or 5th event on that same water.  This occurs when more than one region shares common waters.  Just because you are competing in the Traveler's region, you CAN fish all 6 of the events in any one region, only the best 3 points earning finishes will be counted for Traveler’s points totals.  Fish 5 qualifying events in a single season to receive an invitation to fish one of the Team Classics of your choice.  Fish 6 qualifying events in a single season to receive an invitation to fish all 3 Team Classics!

Example: If you fish 7 different "American Bass Team Tournaments" in the South Division during a season and your best finishes were 2 events in the So Cal Region, 1 event in the Inland Empire Region and 1 event in the San Diego Region and 1 event in the Nevada Region, those would be the points totaled up for your "American Bass Travelers" region total. You will still keep your points in each region also. The "Anglers of the Year" for Travelers will be determined by the most total points from 5 events. There are separate "Travelers" Regions for the North, Northwest and South Divisions. Many anglers consider the "Traveler's Region Anglers of the Year" title in American Bass to be the Ultimate Prize for Team Anglers in the West! If you need additional info please call American Bass at (714) 423-4532.

"American Bass Categories"

American Bass Categories are designed to promote family participation. At each event a special award and product prize will be presented to the highest finishing team in each category. In addition, the highest finishing team out of the top 30 in each category at the end of the season will qualify for the Team Classic Fishoff! You must compete in a minimum of 5 events in any ONE region to qualify for the Classic. Call for details (714) 423-4532). 
Here are the categories: Husband/Wife, Father/Son (under 16 yrs.), Boy/Girl, Father/Daughter (under 16 yrs.), Mother/Son (under 16 yrs.), Bassin' Gals, Adult/Youth (under 16 yrs), Singles (one angler team)

"American Bass Team Classic - Championship Fishoffs" 
(North, Northwest & South Divisions)

The American Bass Team Classics are among the hishest paying, most prestigious Team Championships in the country.  Fish 5 American Bass qualifying events in a single season to qualify for one event, fish at lease 6 events in a single season to qualify for all 3 Team Classics!

Check with each Regional 
Tournament Director for pre-fish limitations for each event!

Team Tournament Entry Fees
Team Entry : $185.00
Conservation Fund( mandatory): $5.00
Insurance (mandatory): $10.00

Additional Lake/Events fees may be required.

American Bass Team Tournaments Pay Cash to 1 out of Every 5 Boats!

American Bass Options! All Options Feature 100% Payback!
American Bass Options give you a chance to win even more CASH!
(Not all options are offered in each region. Fees may vary by region. Call the Regional Tournament Director in each region for details)

These are optional:

(check with the director of your region to see what options will be available and what price they will be)
Dr. Plots Option (groups of 10 teams-based on total weight-pays 1 out of 10)
Big Fish Option (pays up to 3 places)
Big Bucks Option (based on total weight-pays up to 3 places)
Easy Money (goups of 7-based on big fish weight-The best odds!)
Biggest Bass (pays 1 big Bass spot)
There are also special Options in some regions

Any Questions? Call (714) 423-4532 or email us through the “Contact Us” page on this website.

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Here is a quick link to all of the forms and information you need to start competing in American Bass events.  For an entry form for this region, please click on the “Entry Fee” tab.  There is a link to a form specifically for this region.

Waiver:  Every angler is required to complete and sign a waiver each year in order to compete in any American Bass event.  You only need to sign one waiver each year.

Click here for WAIVER

Rules:  American Bass “Team” events are governed by American Bass Team Tournament rules.  Be sure to read the rules each season as some additions/modifications may alter the rules each tournament year.

Click here for RULES

Angler Profile:  American Bass strives to provide our members with the best promotional opportunities.  In order to be successful, we must have your current information.  Please review your Angler Profile by clicking on the “Profiles” tab on the home page and selecting the “Angler Profiles” option.  This allows you to type your name and review your angler profile.  If the information is not complete or not up-to-date, please print and submit an “Angler Profile” form.

Click here for ANGLER PROFILE FORM

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American Bass is proud to have the finest sponsors in the industry.  Please consider these sponsors when making your purchasing decisions.

 

Regional Sponsors:

 

Contact the Regional Director for Sponsorship Details

 

Regional Sponsors receive recognition through involvement at American Bass events on a regional level.  If you are interested in becoming a Regional Sponsor for this region, please contact the Regional Director.

 

National Sponsors:

                                                                      

 If you are interested in becoming a National Sponsor of American Bass, please call (714) 423-4532.

Please View this video on American Bass Sponsorships

 

 

 

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 Click Here for a link to the past American Bass Team Classics from 1998 to present! 

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Here are the Dates for the 2020 

American Bass / Ranger Boats Team Classic's

These events are Friday & Saturday Competition days with a Thursday evening registarion/meeting. 

NORTHWEST:   Tri-Cities - October 9-10, 2020

NORTH:   Clear Lake - October 30-31, 2020

SOUTH:   Lake Havasu - November 13-14, 2020

(In July, 2020 we will activate links on the tournaments to link you directly to the Pre-Tournament e-Magazine!)

 

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  These are Invitation Only events open to teams that qualify per American Bass rules. See the complete rules on this website.  

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 The 2020 American Bass/Ranger Boats Team Classics will award the new "Top-of-the-Line" Ranger *RT188 aluminum bass boat rigged with a Mercury 115 Outboard and a Lowrance unit!  This package has a retail value of approximately $24,000!!

Do you own a Ranger Boat?

If you own a Ranger Boat . . . Any Year . . . Any Model . . . Join Ranger Cup

If you win any American Bass/Ranger Boats Team Classic and you are a Ranger Cup member and comply with the Ranger Cup rules, your prize will be upgraded to the *Ranger Z118 with a Mercury 150!

The cost to join Ranger Cup is only $19.99 per year.  Remember, any Ranger Boats model/year is elegible for the American Bass prize award upgrade!

The American Bass/Ranger Boats Team Classics are two day events with a Thursday Registration day and Friday & Saturday competition days. All competing anglers must qualify to be invited to this event. Qualifying is accomplished by competing in qualifying events during the 2020 American Bass season. Each Team Classic has a $200 basic event fee that features a 100% payback. The winning team is awarded a Ranger/Mercury/Lowrance boat package. The winning team receives the amazing Ranger RT188 Aluminum (*or equivilent 18' model if Ranger Boats makes a model change) with a Mercury 115 outboard and a Lowrance unit. PLUS...If the winning team is Ranger Cup qualified and is compliant at this event, they will receive an upgrade to the Ranger Z518 (*or equivilent 18' model if Ranger Boats makes a model change) with a Mercury 150 Outboard and Lowrance! The 100% cash payback will be awarded to 2nd place through the position representing 20% of the field participants. There is a $40 event fee to cover Insurance/Lake Fees, etc. There will be a total of $260 in entry options available that feature a 100% payback. All options also payback 100%, 1st place will recieve any option money earned. PLUS...There will be great prizes awarded. Every team that attends the awards ceremony will receive either cash awards or products from our sponsors. Everyone will win! 

 

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American Bass Montana East Region Anglers of the Year!

 

2016 –  N/A

2015 –  N/A

2014 –  N/A

2013 Tie – Benny Wiles & Bill Davis

2013 Tie –  Gary Ziegler & Melanie Sims

2012 –  N/A

2011 –  George Riedel & Wendell Tharpe

2010 –  Kent Stingley & Tyler Polesky 

2009 –  Kent Stingley & Tyler Polesky

2008 –  Tim Johnston & Ray Mounts

2007 –  Gary Ziegler & Sid Ziegler

2006 –  Benny Wiles & Bill Powell

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Berkley Cash for Cash Program Details

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PTT Details

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