Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If You  want access  to member only forums on FM, You will need to Sign-in or  Sign-Up now .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member.

Team Tournaments

bassNspear

By bassNspear
in Minnesota Events/Tournaments/Leagues/Charitable Events

 Share

Recommended Posts

bassNspear Grand Master

bassNspear

Posted
Posted

Hey all,

Just looking for a new circut to run as a team event, where you would fish with another guy in your boat as a team, not by myself.

I have a guy that is looking to get into fishing, but want to fish with him in tournaments to get his feet wet.

Websites and Information would be great. Thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Pherris Experienced

Pherris

Posted
Posted

Go to classic bass website. Just type Classicbass no space into google. The first site on the page is where you want to go. There you can get a list of most tourneys info and dates for the entire season and corresponding web sites. There are a number of team tourneys that would fit the bill. Good Fishing!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassNspear Grand Master

bassNspear

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Im Looking for something towards the cities, or something around the metro area towards the west.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassfishingnerd Community Regular

bassfishingnerd

Posted
Posted

There is another, but I don't recall the name that works the same area. The entry fees are considerably higher though.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

MEMBERSHIP WITH CLASSIC QUALIFYING FEE - $60.00 PER PERSON

MEMBERSHIP WITH OUT CLASSIC QUALIFYING FEE - $30.00 PER PERSON

MEMBERSHIP IS MANDATORY ONCE PER YEAR PER ANGLER. DOES NOT INCLUDE TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES. TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEES ARE STILL $70.00 PER TEAM PER TOURNAMENT PLUS OPTIONAL $10.00 BIG BASS PER TEAM

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassfishingnerd Community Regular

bassfishingnerd

Posted
Posted

The other one was MN Anglers Choice. smile.gif I have fished the Midwest Sportsman circuit for two years and fished the classic back in 05 on KY lake, which was fun too, and will fish it again this year. This year's schedule has the best lake selection since I've started fishing it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Pherris Experienced

Pherris

Posted
Posted

Denny's Super 30's are all being held on a weekday and all on Minnetonka this year. Denny's also has a Wednesday Night you can fish one or all it is up to you. The nice thing about the Wednesday nighters is that you can fish it alone or with a partner because you can only weigh 5 fish. Extreme Bass also has a Thursday night schedule on Prior have never fished it myself but may this year. There is a really fun tourney I fished the last few years in Canada on Lake of the Woods called bassinforbucks (just put that into google and the site will be the first on the list) the first weekend after Labor Day. It is a 3 day team event with daily payouts and a three day aggregate payout. The field is limited to 120 boats. There are currently only 8 or 9 slots left and it will be a full feild. It is a really good time unfortunately I will have to miss it this year because it conflicts with the B.A.S.S. ESPN series. The other team tourney I like is the Minnetonka Classic it will be on June 2nd this year. Good luck in whatever you decide. Good Fishing!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassNspear Grand Master

bassNspear

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Awesome information. Ther eis alot of different routes that a person can do. Anything else out there?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

Why is Denny doing all this tournament just on the weekdays and ONLY on Tonka???

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Pherris Experienced

Pherris

Posted
Posted

Regarding the Super 30's- In his news letter he wrote that it gives you the weekend to pre-fish and less traffic during the tourney. They will all be held on Mondays with the exception of the AIA, it will be on the Tuesday after Memorial day. Good excuse for a 3 day weekend. laugh.giflaugh.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
grab the net Community Regular

grab the net

Posted
Posted

Big Bass Bonanza is a good circuit, well run, good sticks if you like a little competition. Their lakes are in central MN. I believe they are fishing Sauk Lake, Minnewaska, Horseshoe Chain, Alex Chain, Rice Lake for the TOC An 8 fish limit. Very good lakes this year, most of the lakes mentioned will take 25+ to win, Sauk could take 30+, Minnewaska, smallies always play a part in the winning bag, Horseshoe, you cna get lost out there if your not careful, but full of piggies, Alex chain the winning weights have been going up in recent years, Rice, very good fall lake. Reasonable entry fees, decent payouts, but some of the best Central MN angling teams, so you have to bring your A game to run with these boys.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

I like a little Competition and i always bring my A game... Horseshoe Chain, Dont know much about that lake or river, Any tips??

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassfishingnerd Community Regular

bassfishingnerd

Posted
Posted

Horseshoe? Stay home! wink.gif The chain gets pounded, and if you don't get your fish before 9, you are toast! Most come from long points early, otherwise you are slop fishing, and that gets old. smile.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassNspear Grand Master

bassNspear

Posted
  • Author
Posted

gets old? why u say that? Isnt there alot of big fish on the Horse?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
bassfishingnerd Community Regular

bassfishingnerd

Posted
Posted

From my experience, compared to other lakes in the area, the fish per acre in this chain is quite low. Big fish? You are better off on ANY other lake. The only time big fish come off the chain are in the late fall, and then not that many as compared to other lakes in the same area. Like I said in my previous post, it gets hammered all summer and winter.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Superduty Rising Star

Superduty

Posted
Posted

There are plenty of big fish in the chain. It's one of my favorite tournament bodies of water. First of all it's huge and people can really spread out. Second, with all the different lakes there are many different ways to catch fish at the same time. It may not be the easiest body of water to learn in a short time, but it will take a 3lb average or better to win on most days. You might even catch a big smallie and a catfish as a bonus! The recreational boating crowd is getting bigger every year. Lots of boat traffic to deal with on a hot summer weekend.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

So Superduty, so what lake do u like on the chain or do u fish the river part??? I dont know much so the more infor the better!!! and seens u love it, help a brother out!!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Superduty Rising Star

Superduty

Posted
Posted

I would recommend starting in the clear water lakes if you like to fish the slop. I don't want to give away all my secrets! wink.gifYou will probably find me entering any of the tourneys mentioned above that visit the chain. The smallies are usually caught in horseshoe and cedar island. I once caught 6 smallies on 6 casts off of one dock in horsehoe about 3 or 4 years ago. Havn't caught one there since! Like any moving water system, the fish on the chain can be here one day and gone the next. Conditions can go from low clear water to high and dirty in a hurry with a heavy rain. Be careful out there, I know of a few boats that have had some lower unit loss in river sections! Lots of variety of fish, I have caught largemouth, smallmouth, sunfish,crappie, catfish, dogfish, walleye and pike on bass baits.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

Thanks for the info, i will have to do some looking around this summer on the chain. I will get to mnow it better just need to get out there more!!!! Thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
TB Basser Explorer

TB Basser

Posted
Posted

I have to agree with Superduty. Super chain of lakes. And you can catch fish everywhere doing just about anything. Jig and pig, Dietz stupid rig, crank baits just about anything. And do be careful, I'm one of those guys who has

torn up lower units. Twice .lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
hey__bob Collaborator

hey__bob

Posted
Posted

Katoguy, do you have any information on these bass fishing circuits around the Mankato area? Contact info? Dates? Lakes?

Thanks,

Bob

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Central Bassman Mentor

Central Bassman

Posted
Posted

go to classic bass . com there is ALOT of good information on tournaments. where they are and when they are!!! If you have any question just drop me a line smile.gif

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • jparrucci
      water levels

      By jparrucci · Posted

      Very low, probably 2 feet lower than last year at ice out.
    • mbeyer
      water levels

      By mbeyer · Posted

      what do they look like this spring?
    • SkunkedAgain
      Ice-Out 2024

      By SkunkedAgain · Posted

      I might have missed a guess, but here are the ones that I noted:   JerkinLips – March 27th, then April 7th Brianf. – March 28th Bobberwatcher – April…. MikeG3Boat – April 10th SkunkedAgain – early April, then April 21st   Definitely a tough year for guesses, as it seemed to be a no-brainer early ice out. Then it got cold and snowed again.
    • mbeyer
      Ice-Out 2024

      By mbeyer · Posted

      MN DNR posted April 13 as Ice out date for Vermilion
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      ^^^45 in the morning and 47 in the evening
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      👍. What was the water temp in Black Bay? Thanks....
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      No, that wasn't me.  I drive a 621 Ranger. 
    • CigarGuy
      Ice-Out 2024

      By CigarGuy · Posted

      So, that was you in the camo lund? I'm bummed, I have to head back to the cities tomorrow for a few days, then back up for at least a few weeks. Got the dock in and fired up to get out chasing some crappies till opener!
    • LakeofthewoodsMN
      Sturgeon Fishing is Hot

      By LakeofthewoodsMN · Posted

      On the south end...   Lots of ice on the main basin, but it is definitely deteriorating.  Some anglers have been fishing the open water at the mouth of the Rainy River in front of the Lighthouse Gap.  The rest of the basin is still iced over. Pike enthusiasts caught some big pike earlier last week tip up fishing in pre-spawn areas adjacent to traditional spawning areas.  8 - 14' of water using tip ups with live suckers or dead bait such as smelt and herring has been the ticket.  Ice fishing for all practical purposes is done for the year. The focus for the basin moving forward will be pike transitioning into back bays to spawn,  This is open water fishing and an opportunity available as the pike season is open year round on Lake of the Woods. The limit is 3 pike per day with one being able to be more than 40 inches. All fish 30 - 40 inches must be released. With both the ice fishing and spring fishing on the Rainy River being so good, many are looking forward to the MN Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 11th.  It should be epic. On the Rainy River...  An absolutely incredible week of walleye and sturgeon fishing on the Rain Rainy River.     Walleye anglers, as a rule, caught good numbers of fish and lots of big fish.  This spring was one for the books.   To follow that up, the sturgeon season is currently underway and although every day can be different, many boats have caught 30 - 40 sturgeon in a day!  We have heard of fish measuring into the low 70 inch range.  Lots in the 60 - 70 inch range as well.   The sturgeon season continues through May 15th and resumes again July 1st.   Oct 1 - April 23, Catch and Release April 24 - May 7, Harvest Season May 8 - May 15, Catch and Release May 16 - June 30, Sturgeon Fishing Closed July 1 - Sep 30, Harvest Season If you fish during the sturgeon harvest season and you want to keep a sturgeon, you must purchase a sturgeon tag for $5 prior to fishing.    One sturgeon per calendar year (45 - 50" inclusive, or over 75"). Most sturgeon anglers are either a glob of crawlers or a combo of crawlers and frozen emerald shiners on a sturgeon rig, which is an 18" leader with a 4/0 circle hook combined with a no roll sinker.  Local bait shops have all of the gear and bait. Up at the NW Angle...  Open water is continuing to expand in areas with current.  The sight of open water simply is wetting the pallet of those eager for the MN Fishing Opener on May 11th.   A few locals were on the ice this week, targeting pike.  Some big slimers were iced along with some muskies as well.  If you like fishing for predators, LOW is healthy!  
    • Brianf.
      Ice-Out 2024

      By Brianf. · Posted

      Early bird gets the worm some say...   I have it on good authority that this very special angler caught no walleyes or muskies and that any panfish caught were released unharmed.        
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept