ADULT Membership
Missouri B.A.S.S. Membership
Joining a B.A.S.S. Nation club has never been easier. In just 3 easy steps, you will be on your way to becoming part of the largest bass fishing organization in the world. Click here for a complete list of benefits.
Step 1
Contact B.A.S.S. To start the process, call toll free 877-BASS-USA (877-227-7872). You may also e-mail the Nation staff at
bn@bassmaster.com. Contact the president of your Missouri state's chapter directly at:
President@mobass.com
Step 2
Connect with a Club in Your Area The B.A.S.S. Nation representative will put you in touch with the Nation president of your state. The Nation president of your state will be able to answer any questions that you may have and also put you in touch with a club in your area. The club president will let you know the details and location of the club's next meeting.
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- Option: B.A.S.S. now allows "at-large" B.A.S.S. Nation membership. If you choose this option and do not join or start an affiliated chapter, you will still receive all benefits of membership except the right to compete in state B.A.S.S. Nation qualifying tournaments. If after becoming an at-large member, you decide to join an affiliated chapter to qualify to fish in state B.A.S.S. Nation qualifying tournaments, representatives of B.A.S.S. and the state B.A.S.S. Nation will assist you in finding or starting a club
Step 3
Start Fishing After attending your first meeting and submitting your dues, you will be part of the largest bass fishing organization in the world. As a B.A.S.S. Nation member, you can take your fishing to the next level, help educate young anglers and help support and protect your bass fishing interests on both a state and national level through your club's conservation and education programs. Our Member Services team will be with you through the entire process, but if you have any questions you can e-mail us or call us toll free at 877-BASS-USA, and press option #4 for the B.A.S.S. Nation. We will help you with any questions you may have. Have fun, and welcome to the B.A.S.S. Nation!
Mail Membership checks to:
PO Box 3115 Camdenton Mo 65020
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B.A.S.S. Nation
Use this sheet to list NEW chapter members. New members may be added at any time, and all are required to submit a check for their Federation Dues ($30 per member.) All members are required to be BASS members. If people leave your chapter during the year, make a note on your own chapter records, but do not send us chapter members to delete. We will not delete any members until the end of the year when chapter roster updates are received.
Please use the name and address as listed on BASS membership. If the member is in another chapter, please indicate that chapter's name. Only active BASS members will receive BASS Times.
To Join Contact a Local Club
B.A.S.S. Nation Member's Benefits
- Use of the B.A.S.S. shield
- Youth, High School and College programs including a Junior Bassmaster Championship, High School National Championship, College National Championship and bracket event leading to a Bassmaster Classic berth.
- Conservation voice for issues facing U.S. Sportsmen, locally, state, and national
- B.A.S.S. assistance in identifying, applying and grant writing
- B.A.S.S. Times Magazine, $24 value
- $1,000,000 General Liability Insurance Policy for your club
- Early entry into the Bassmaster OpensB.A.S.S. Nation Championship winner earns berth to Bassmaster Elite Series, with $16,000 Cash bonus for entry fees, if berth is accepted.
- A Bassmaster Classic Berth given to the top three anglers at the B.A.S.S. Nation. Nation’s Best package provided for one year, to one of the top three anglers from the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. (includes fully rigged tournament ready sponsor boat)
- A Bassmaster Classic Berth given to the top three anglers at the B.A.S.S. Nation. Nation’s Best package provided for one year, to one of the top three anglers from the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. (includes fully rigged tournament ready sponsor boat)
- Top three anglers and the Co Angler champions from the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship receive paid entries into ALL Bassmaster Opens. ($64,800 Value)
- Eligibility to compete through your state team at one (1) of five (5) B.A.S.S. Nation Regionals
- Eligibility to represent your state at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship
- $380,000 payout spread throughout the five (5) Regionals & at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship
- B.A.S.S. Stage and B.A.S.S. Release Boat provided at each B.A.S.S. Nation Regional, B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, College Opens and National Championship
Benefits & Incentives
- Eligibility for Alliance awards if running Alliance Products and your state is signed up.
- Monetary Awards from Ranger, Nitro, Triton and Mercury.
- Up to $4,000 for winning your state championship, up to $4,000 for winning a regional, up to $32,500 for winning the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, up to $55,000 bonus for winning the Bassmaster Classic. (must meet all requirements)
- Members that purchase an Alliance package receive Two Triton/Mercury shirts and hats, a $1 per HP Mercury rebate,150 HP and above, and the option to purchase discounted extended warranty.
- Berkley product discounts
- Humminbird discounts for the State Team members
- Garmin discounts for state team members
- B.A.S.S. Nation state championships and National events are Skeeter Real Money eligible. A bonus of up to $10,000 for winning the Bassmaster Classic, $5000 for other B.A.S.S. Nation events. From Skeeter/Yamaha (must meet all requirements
- Yamaha Power Play - $1000 for the highest and $500 for the second highest eligible finisher at the five (5) regionals, $5,000 and $2,500 respectively at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and $20,000 for winning the Bassmaster Classic.
- Toyota Bonus Bucks, $500 to eligible members for making the state team, $750/$300 to highest qualified angler/co angler at the regional, $250/$100 for second highest qualified angler/co angler. $1000 if you make it to the BNC and are a qualified member. $5000/$1000 to the highest qualified angler/co angler at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, $2500/$500 to the second highest qualified angler/co anglers. Your state receives reduced matching funds for each of the above.
- Discounts from other sponsors, periodically passed down to the members through the B.A.S.S. Nation
Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Additional Benefits
- State Champion Tournament with great prize give-a-ways
- Three MoBass Open buddy tournaments for 2014
- Club discounts for team jerseys
- Strong youth (High School) program and getting stronger
- Bradley Brooks Moore Scholarship awarded yearly
- Certificate of Insurance for member clubs
- Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation Specific Sponsors:
- Live Target hard baits, Solar Bat, Plano Tackle, Culprit soft plastics, Frogg Toggs, Tightlines UV, Rigid Industries, CarbonX Rods, Yamamoto baits, Berkley, Derbigum Roofing systems, Evan Williams Bourbon, Sportman’s Outfitters, Triton, Mercury, Lowrance, Motorguide. Working with many others to get on board
B.A.S.S. Membership FAQs
- If you don't find the answer to your question below, we're here to help. Call us at 877-BASS-USA, option #2 or send an e-mail to bassmaster@emailcustomerservice.com.
What is B.A.S.S. Nation
The B.A.S.S. Nation is a global network of locally organized clubs whose members participate in and support a range of activities, including tournaments, conservation initiatives and youth programs. Three competitors, who qualify through a rigorous series of local and regional tournaments and then the national championship, advance to bass fishing’s biggest stage, the Bassmaster Classic.
To join the B.A.S.S. Nation, fill out the above form or email the Missouri B.A.S.S. Nation president@mobass.com to see what clubs are available in your area or start your own!