* Open to United States water provided angler has NY license www.dec.state.ny.us --Look into a Passport for US waters-->
-All dates are subject to change. All Tournaments run from 7:00am to 3:00pm, unless otherwise posted, 6:40am Reg. Cut-off
-Captain's meeting at 6:55am on water before Blast-off.
-Each tournament is a total weight of fourr bass (largemouth or smallmouth) except the Upper Niagara River Tournament that is total weight of 4 Largemouth Bass and 2 Smallmouth Bass.

Entry Fees

Each Person must pay $80 per team to be entitled to compete for the "Classic Payout".

Each Person must pay $80 per team to be entitled to compete in a Tournament.

Optional $10 per team for Big Fish side bet.

Sign-up

Teams registering to compete towards "Classic Payout";

1.)  The first four tournaments, each team may use two floater person, but must fish with team partner in the final tournament (Port Colborne Classic) or fish solo. The partner to fish the series will need to be determined at the registration of the Series at the Port Maitland Tournament.

2.) Upon registering your team, the Captain requires to add the name of his/her teammate at the registration of the series at the Port Maitland Tournament. That partner would subsequently be checked for attendance at each tournament. You are allowed only two substitution in your partners absence-please register a partner that will attend at least three of the four tournaments (one being the Final Classic Tournament).

3.) To be Eligible to fish for the Classic Payout, The total registered teams in the series will be split in half. 20 Teams registered then the top ten will advance to compete for the series payout. The top half of the series field begins the tournament equally at zero weight. The results of the Classic tournament alone determine the winners of the series payout. Qualify and fish hard at the classic. The bottom half are welcome to fish the last tournament with hopes of winning the tournament day's cash pot, but will not be eligible to win the series pot.

4.) The Points Structure for First four tournaments. Weight breaks the tie- best weight moves forward.

5.) To register your team, you pay $80.00 and fill out sign-up sheet at Grimsby Tackle. You are not officially registered until payment is in full and your registration information is complete.

6.) It is in your best interest to register before the first tournament to begin competing for the "Classic Payout". Registering after the first tournament excludes results of the first tournament.

7.) Best three of four tournaments used for overall points weight. ***Remember, it is in your best interest to fish all tournaments and remove your worst weight in the first four tournaments.***

Teams registering to compete in individual tournaments and not for the "Classic Payout";

Our bass tournaments are opened to the public and first time tournament anglers are welcomed. Entry to the tournament can be made the morning of the tournament, paying $80.00 for your team. You are competing for the prize pot generated for that tournament, but are ineligible for the "Classic Payout".

Tournament Boundaries and Additions;

Port Colborne Bass Open Tournament Canadian waters only. Notice of bass sanctuaries.(4 bass)- Blow off alternate decided at original tournament location- rescheduled date

Port Maitland Bass Challenge  Canadian waters only. (4 bass)- Blow off alternate decided at original tournament location-to Upper Niagara river at Chippawa

Lower Niagara River  is opened  to both Canadian and American waters. (4 Bass)

Upper Niagara River is opened  to both Canadian and American waters.(4 Largemouth Bass, 2 Smallmouth Bass)

Crystal Beach Classic Tournament Canadian waters only.(4 bass

- Blow off alternate decided at original tournament location-to Upper Niagara river at Chippawa

FISH HARD, BE SAFE!