2007 Ten states hold tournaments in (Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Maine and South Carolina) with 48 divisions and 1,300 members. Tracker Marine offers more support by giving away a Nitro 591 bass boat. Brownies Marine, Mt. Vernon Marine, and Hern Marine continue their support. Bass Pro Shops stores in Clarksville, IN, Nashville, TN, Cincinnati, OH and Seiverville, TN join and give their support. National Points Champions Bonus of $1,000; the Division Points Champion team that finishes the highest at the Classic gets the bonus. At the 2007 Classic held on Douglas Lake, TN 238 teams attend. Team Ralph Loveday / Robert Loveday weigh-in a limit of (10) fish for a total of 28.44 lbs and take home the Grand Prize of a Nitro 591, powered by a 150 Mercury motor from Tracker Marine and Mercury. Team Kelby Waldrip/Jeb Bond wins the National Points Championship and receives the $1,000 cash bonus.

 

2008 Eleven states to hold tournaments in (Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Maine and South Carolina) with 60 divisions and hold over 320 local tournaments. Membership expected to grow another 15-25%. The incorporation of fall tournaments begin, and any team with a score of 1500 points or more in the Open Division will receive a FREE membership good for the next season. 

 

The 2008 season marks the first year of Regional Qualifying tournaments due to the incredible growth in membership. There will be nine Regional Qualifying, and four Super Regional Qualifying tournaments for the 2008 season. Tracker Marine steps up continued support by giving away a Grand Prize Tracker Pro 175 boat at each of the four Super Regional Qualifying tournaments. Regional Qualifying tournaments will incorporate all divisions. Teams will qualify at the divisional level to fish in a regional of their choice, and as many as they choose. Divisional Champions including the Open Champion will get a FREE paid entry into a Regional. The Regional Points Champions from each Regional will compete for an extra cash bonus at the Classic.

 

The Top 40% at each Regional tournament will qualify for the 2008 Classic to be held on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes on May 2&3 2009. The Grand Prize of a new 898 Nitro Bass Boat powered by a 175 HP Mercury motor from Tracker Marine/Mercury, will be given away at the Classic.

 

Partners showing their great support in 2008 include: Tracker Marine, Mercury, Bass Pro Shops, Humminbird, Minn Kota, Strike King, Cabin Creek Bait Co., Efish911, Picasso Lures, Tru-Tungsten, Pro-Tournament Scales, A2O Boating Supplies, Castaway Rods, Hern Marine, Mt Vernon Mariner, Brownie’s Marine, Conrad Brother’s Marine, R&W Marine, Original Fish Formula, Gator Grip, All-Terrain Tackle, Rejuvenade, High Roller Lures, Bas-n-Bag, Big River Tackle, Marine Lake Charts Inc., Huddleston Deluxe, Put A Sock On It, Rat-L-Trap, Portland Sea Dogs, Save Face, Roberts Tackle Depot, and Wilgreen Lake Marina.

          

The USA Bassin website is updated with the addition of articles written each month by our journalists, Ed Harp, Adam Flynn, Justin Hires and Bill Schwarz. Articles written will spotlight our partnerships, members, divisions, upcoming events and important information.

 

As you can see U.S.A. Bassin has experienced exceptional growth in membership, partnerships, participating states, and the number of tournaments we have held during our six years of existence. This growth is due to our "youth-friendly" atmosphere, dedication to the weekend angler and our promotional partnerships.

 

We invite you to join our organization thru membership, partnership or by becoming a new director. Nationally and locally, U.S.A. Bassin has partnered with many companies who believe in U.S.A. Bassin's goals and efforts. Anglers are assured a chance to win big prizes during the course of the season at many of our tournaments, including the Regional Qualifiers and the Classic.

 

Experience the difference of our organization and see how tournament fishing is supposed to be! Please feel free to browse our web site www.usabassin.com  and register to participate in our (Forums) bulletin board.