New to tournament bass fishing? We created this guide to help answer any questions that you may have.
The Basics
Our fishing tournaments require participants to fish from boats, and shore fishing is unfortunately not allowed. You are permitted to use any type of watercraft, such as a canoe, aluminum boat, pontoon, bass boat, etc. However, it is essential that the craft is safe to use. Since the tournaments are catch and release, your boat will need to have a livewell that can circulate water to keep the fish alive. In case your craft doesn’t have a built-in livewell, there’s no need to worry. You can easily create one by using a cooler or a large Tupperware container.
Team Size
Most tournament organizations have teams of two. CASA is unique where we allow teams to be as large as your boat will allow (based on the Transport Canada or US coast Guard plate). You can also fish by yourself
Costs
The minimum entry fee is $50 per boat, covering 1-2 members. Additional members are $25 each, or $40 for non-members.
Membership costs:
- $30 per adult
- $40 per family (must reside at the same address)
Optional lunker pools ($10 per team):
Chain Pickerel lunker pool (in lakes where they’re present)
Bass lunker pool
Special Offer for New Anglers in 2025!
Never fished a CASA event before? This is your year! For your very first tournament in 2025, we’re making it easy to jump in:
- You’ll be treated like a member.
- We’ll waive the non-member fee.
- You’ll be entered into all prize draws, usually a member-exclusive benefit!
It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive fishing with CASA.
Hardware
Tournament Terms
- Livewell – A well in a fishing boat where fish are kept alive
- Culling – The act of culling is when an angler or team have reached their limit of fish and either have to replace the smallest fish in the livewell with the fish just caught or release it.
- Blast Off – This is the start of the tournament where boats leave in numbered order. Blast off numbers are determined by random draw. The draw takes place the evening before the tournament the draw is broadcast live via our social media platforms.
- Lunker – Largest fish (by weight)
- Lunker Pool – Optional cash prize pool ($10 per boat) for the largest bass or pickerel (separate pools) Prize is determined by the number of entrants.