Skeet Reese Big Bass Battle Fishing Tournament

How Do I Enter?

Entering is easy:

1. Online registration ONLY here on the website ReeseFishing.com
2. The entry fee is $200 per angler 
3. You will receive a confirmation of registration upon checkout. (Check Spam/Junk folder if you don’t receive)
4. There will be no refunds of the entry fee unless the event is permanently cancelled.
5. In the event a participant needs to cancel an entry, the entry fee would be forwarded to the next year’s event.
6. Registration for an Event closes at 9:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the beginning of the Event.  There will be no morning registration at the event.  Participants may register online prior to the Event.
7. The first 250 anglers to register online for this event will receive a Reese Fishing Rod. If you qualified to receive an early entry rod, you may pick it up onsite at one of the onsite pickup times prior to the event or during the event on tournament days.
8. There is no pre-tournament meeting to attend (but we are having a fun Friday evening get-together)

TOURNAMENT DAY

On the day of the event, each angler will receive a “first cast” text indicating that it’s time to begin fishing. In addition, each angler will receive a text message from event staff before the start of the first hourly weigh-in containing a link to our “Live Leaderboard.” The constantly updated leaderboard provides real-time information on the top ten places for the current hour.

LAUNCH

Anglers may launch from any ramp they choose. There is no mandatory “host ramp.”

HOURLY WEIGH-INS

Each tournament day features seven hourly weigh-ins starting at 8:00 am and ending at 3:00 pm.  Each hourly weigh-in awards cash payouts to the top ten biggest bass each hour as follows:

• 1ST:   $1000.00
• 2ND:  $500.00
• 3RD:  $300.00
• 4TH:  $250.00
• 5TH:  $225.00
• 6TH:  $200.00
• 7TH:  $175.00
• 8TH:  $150.00
• 9TH:  $125.00
• 10TH: $100.00

Hourly Payouts are $21,175 per day (based on 400 entries)

The hourly weigh-ins are held at the official “host site” identified in the “Event Details – Weigh-in Site” on our website. Anglers are free to weigh their bass at any time during the designated hourly weigh-in, but you must be checked in at the fish care tanks, ready to weigh in before the end of the designated hourly weigh-in. A digital “official time clock” will be displayed at the fish care tanks. Anglers may travel to the weigh-in location by boat or may “trailer” back to the weigh-in location.

Anglers must use their own weigh bag or may purchase a “Bass Sack” from us for $20, there will be no community weigh bag use. After placing your bass inside the weigh bag (be sure to fill with adequate water), simply bring your bass to the weigh-in line (look for the tents and fish-care tanks). Reese Fishing staff will ask you for your name, and you will be called up to the weigh in stage by the tournament director to weigh your bass.

After weighing a fish, anglers are free to proceed immediately back to the lake to continue fishing after weighing their bass. No participant may have more than three bass (per participant) in his/her possession at any time during official event hours.

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All winnings will be mailed after the tournament.

Business Hours and Communication

Regular Business Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM Pacific Standard Time. During these hours, we are on hand to process entry requests and address any questions about tournament rules and logistics. Please email questions to info@Reesefishing.com

Extended Availability:

We continue to support outside regular business hours. During tournament weeks and on event days, our team can assist through chat and text.

Contacting Us:

For a prompt and efficient response, please use email (info@Reesefishing.com) . These methods are faster than phone calls and voicemails, especially for quick inquiries or urgent updates. When contacting us, please include your name, the tournament you are inquiring about, and a clear description of your question or issue. This helps us address your needs more swiftly.

Event Days:

On event days, contact us via chat and text for immediate assistance.

Note on Voicemails:

While we do accept voicemails, responses may be delayed. For quicker assistance, we recommend emailing or texting us with the necessary details for faster processing.

*This information does not supersede or substitute for reading the official event “Rules.” Please visit our Rules page