As we roll through August and divisions across the country complete their final tournaments it can only mean regional’s are on the way. Thirteen regional tournaments will take place across the country.  All USA Bassin’ fishermen that have acquired 250 points are eligible to fish a Bassin’ regional and may fish any regional regardless of the state you live in.  

Anglers that are unsure if they have the points to fish a regional should contact their directors. All regional entry forms are available online at http://www.usabassin.com/forms/USAB_ENTRY_Regional.pdf . If the internet is not available to you Bassin’ members can obtain an entry forms from the regional director. Any angler that fishes a regional must fish with the partner they qualified with during the 2011 season. Provided the regional is not full you may also register at the tournament site the day of the tournament. 

However, many regional tournaments such as Southern Indiana regional on Patoka Lake fill up fast and just like all regional tournaments anglers are entered on a first come first serve basis.  Regional tournament will draw for starting positions with the exception of those registering at the tournament site. The teams entering at the Regional tournament sites will be added to the end of those who have prepaid.

The Classic will again be on Kentucky Lake and will take off from the Kentucky Damn marina. Nitro Classic, Tracker Cup and the Big Bass tournament will all launch from KY Damn Marina. Full details on the 2012 Classic, Cup and Big Bass tournament are available online at www.usabassin.com .

The Staff at USA Bassin’ would like to thank each and every member for fishing the 2011 season. Our tournament trail has proven to be one of the best in the country. Everyone at Bassin’ would also like to wish every angler the very best of luck as they  pursue a spot in upcoming Classic in 2011. Directors for Bassin’ have once again done an outstanding job making our tournament trail a huge success.

Hope to see ya’ll on the water.

Steve Hanson

Journalist USA Bassin’