Wanted Bass Fisherman for the 2019 Ohio Bass Nation State Team
Top 10 anglers – Top 10 co-anglers
One Top 10 finish = your chance to go to the Bassmaster Classic.
Mark Your Calendar – June 16th and 17th Mosquito Lake State Championship
Payback Angler/Co-Angler Based on 50 Boat Field – 80/20 payout
1st – $ 5,760.00
2nd – $ 2,340.00
3rd – $ 1,200.00
4th – $ 900.00
5th – $ 540.00
6th – $ 480.00
7th – $ 420.00
8th – $ 360.00
Big Bass – $ 500.00
Entry Fee $ 310.00
Contact us today if you are interested in joining the OBN as a club or join a existing club.
See Ohio Bass Nation website for all the details.
Besides the payback of this tournament, take a look at the incentives and rewards opportunities.
TRITON/MERCURY/MOTORGUIDE/LOWRANCE
B.A.S.S. NATION EXCLUSIVE ALLIANCE MEMBER PROGRAM
Mercury/MotorGuide BASS State Team Members 2018 Program-(All orders must go through the State President)
Mercury/MotorGuide extend their support for B.A.S.S. Nation State Team anglers by providing a special discount program to the 2018 State Team members and to the current State Champions. This is a one-time opportunity to purchase Mercury/MotorGuide products directly from the factory on Cash with Order basis at 35% off the base price. Each State Team Member can purchase up to $1,500 worth of Mercury/MotorGuide product, and all orders will receive the additional 9% cash with Order Discount. All product must be for the sole use of the state team member and must not be resold.
Also all freight will be FREE of charge. (Offer expires October 15th, 2018). Orders must be submitted on the order form provided in this booklet. All orders must include the B.A.S.S. Nation Mercury Account number and all orders must go through the State President for
tracking purposes.
State Champion Bonus Program
The B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance will give a potential $4,000 bonus to B.A.S.S. Nation members who own and used a B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance product to win a State B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. (Must be original owner for any payouts)
Potential Example:
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 250HP = $4,000
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 225HP = $3,000
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 200HP = $2,000
Any Model Year Triton w/ any HP = $1,000
Bonus Detail:
State B.A.S.S. Nation Championship is defined as the last event that a State holds to finalize it’s 14-man Team and/or crown a State Champion.
Divisional Champion Bonus Program
The B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance will give a potential $4,000 bonus to B.A.S.S. Nation members who own and used a B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance product to win a Divisional B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. Must be original owner for any payouts and anglers must wear their Alliance jersey at a minimum on the final day of Divisional Championship.
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 250HP = $4,000
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 225HP = $3,000
2013 – 2018 Model Year w/ 200HP = $2,000
Any Model Year Triton w/ any HP = $1,000
Bonus Detail:
B.A.S.S. Nation Championship 1st Place Bonus Award (potential $35,500)
If the winner of the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship qualified for that event owning and using one of the B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance products, the B.A.S.S. Nation Alliance will pay the following benefits. Must be original owner of a 2013-2018 Model Year with 250HP for
any payments and must wear their Alliance jersey at a minimum on the final day of B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Potential Example:
$15,000 bonus if Triton Boat owner
$30,000 if Triton Boat owner w/Mercury power
$33,000 if Triton w/Mercury, and Lowrance Electronics
$35,500 if Triton w/Mercury, Lowrance, MotorGuide Trolling Motor
Bonus Detail:
$15,000 if Triton
+ $15,000 if Triton with Mercury
+ $3,000 if Triton with Lowrance
+ $2,500 if Triton with MotorGuide
Toyota Bonus Bucks – See website for full details
a. 2014 & newer Toyota Truck free to join (own or lease)
b. Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner
c. Must Register at Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks
d. Highest finisher (select events top 2) – must fall within the top 50%, minimum boat field 30 boats
e. Submit claim for within 30 days of your finish. 8 week approval process
f. State Team Qualifiers (22 per state) $500
g. National Champion Representative $1,000
h. B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Events:
i. Highest Finisher $750 Boater – $300 Non-Boater – 2nd Highest Finisher $250 Boater – $100 Non
Boater
i. B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship Event:
i. Highest Finisher $5,000 Boater – $1,000 Non-Boater – 2nd Highest Finisher $250 Boater – $100
Non Boater
j. Bassmaster Classic:
i. Highest Finisher $7,500 – 2nd Highest Finisher $2,500
k. Matching Funds for State Nation Programs:
i. $250 State Team
ii. $500 National Representative
Power Poles Captains Cash – See Website for full details
a. $24.95 Annual Fee paid prior to event
b. Winners need verified by OBN tournament Director (signature required)
c. Claim must be submitted within 30 days of winning the event
d. Sanctioned Team Trail events $100
e. State Championship Event ($100 or $500 –Still needs confirmed)
f. B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Championships $250
g. B.A.S.S Team Trail Overall Champion $500
h. B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship $500
Nitro Rewards – See website for full details
a. 2016 Nitro, Tracker, MAKO Boats eligible.
b. Must be member of the tournament rewards program prior to event
c. 60 boat minimum field (reduced payouts for 20-59 boats)
d. B.A.S.S. Nation Regional
i. 60 H.P. – 175 H.P. $1,000 (750 cash – 250 BPS rewards pts)
ii. 200 H.P. $3,000 (2,500 cash – 500 BPS rewards pts)
iii. Highest finisher 60 H.P. or Larger $500
e. B.A.S.S. Nation State Champion (AOY) $500 (250 cash – 250 BPS rewards pts) * 60 boat minimum field
Skeeter Real Money – See website for full details
a. Must be a member of Skeeter Real Money Program
b. All Skeeter New and Used Boats apply if powered by Yamaha
c. 60 Competing Anglers (Not 60 boats)
d. Can win up to 3 times
e. State Championship, Team Trail, Regional, National Championship and Classic all apply
f. National Champion 25K
g. Bassmaster classic 50K
h. 2018 225 Yamaha H.P. or larger $3,000
i. 2018 200 H.P. Yamaha or 2017 225 H.P. or larger Yamaha $1,000
j. All other Skeeter boats powered by Yamaha $500
Bass Cat Quest Money – see website for details
a. Quest membership required. Boats original owner models 2000 and newer free membership, 1999 and
older models 200 dollar membership
b. Tier 1 Require 2016 Model 2016 or newer for Tier 1 – $5,000 Events that qualify are OBN State
Championship, Team Bassmaster Team Championship, B.N.C.
c. Tier 2 Require 2015 models and older. OBN Team Trail $250 per event min 60 competitors, $500 min
120 competitors, Event over 100 boats $1,000 (Possible that Team Trail falls under state championships.
Getting confirmation from Bass Cat)
d. College Program – See Website for details – Recommend contacting Bass Cat
e. HS Program – See Website for details – Recommend contacting Bass Cat
Phoenix Boats
a. Membership required – See website for full details
b. All OBN Events including Regional and B.N.C. Tier 2, $100 for 175 H.P., 300 for 200 H.P., $400 for 225 H.P., $500 for 250 H.P.
Atlas Rewards
a. Membership required – See website for full details
b. Only B.N.C. Applies
Taiga Coolers
a. Membership is automatic for 2 years from the date of purchase of the cooler, but registration form must be filled out. Registration form on OBN Website. See OBN Website for full details.
b. 27 quart cooler purchase rewards:
i. 20-50 Boats 1st place Finish = $50
ii. 50-100 Boats 1st place Finish Boats = $75
iii. 100+ Boats 1st place Finish = $100
c. 55 quart cooler purchase Rewards:
i. 20-50 Boats 1st place Finish = $75
ii. 50-100 Boats 1st place Finish Boats = $100
iii. 100+ Boats 1st place Finish = $150
d. 88 quart cooler purchase Rewards:
i. 20-50 Boats 1st place Finish = $100
ii. 50-100 Boats 1st place Finish Boats = $150
iii. 100+ Boats 1st place Finish = $200
** In a team event if both contestants on the winning team are registered for TAIGA REWARDS, each of the contestants will be awarded the appropriate reward as long as all other qualifications are met.
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