Rather Outdoors has announced the formation of a series of big-bass tournaments coming in 2021. The Strike King Big Bass Challenge will feature four events across the nation on some of the most well-known big-bass fisheries in the country. The series will consist of one-day events with four two-hour weigh-in periods and guaranteed payouts based on field size.
The events will offer a guaranteed minimum $7,500 total cash payout based on a 100-angler field, with increasing payouts as entry numbers increase. Every two-hour weigh period will pay out five places for the five biggest bass in that period. On top of that, every angler who weighs a fish in those periods will be entered into a drawing for prizes from Strike King, Lew’s, Lucas Oil, Mammoth Coolers and Black Rifle Coffee Co.
The biggest bass weighed during the day will receive the grand prize bonus – a “total boat makeover” package voucher for $5,000 worth of Lew’s and Strike King product. The first 100 anglers registered for each event will receive a free Lew’s rod valued at $49.99, which will be available for pickup at onsite check-in and rules briefing the night prior to the event, where anglers will also have the opportunity to meet nationally known Strike King Pros from the MLF Bass Pro Tour, MLF Pro Circuit and Bassmaster Elite Series.
“While we recognized that there are a multitude of tournament trails out there for anglers, our goal behind the Big Bass Challenge events was to bring anglers together in a manner that was open and available to anyone, no matter his/her experience level,” said Rather Outdoors VP of marketing Jason McKee. “Ultimately, we wanted the opportunity to share our passion as anglers with our consumers, get to know them and present yet another opportunity for them to get on the water. We’re extremely excited about these events and consider it an honor to be able to create more opportunities on the water for fellow anglers.”
Information including entry fees, rules and registration will be available in early January 2021 at www.StrikeKing.com.
Here's a look at the schedule:
Sam Rayburn Reservoir – February 7, 2021
Umphrey Pavilion
Brookeland, TX
Lake Murray – March 14, 2021
Dreher Island State Park
Prosperity, SC
California Delta – May 22, 2021
Russo's Marina
Bethel Island, CA
Table Rock Lake – June 5, 2021
Port of Kimberling
Kimberling City, MO
