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SUMMARY:Bites95 - Male & Female Tournament (New)
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse\, Wisconsin – Pool 8 \nSpinnerbaits on the River \nThe Bites “95” bass fishing tournament series has released its schedule and rules for 2024. The schedule is the last to come out every year so that the dates can be worked around all the other events up and down the river. Here are the details of the changes made to the Bites “95” format for 2024: \n\nThe Open Events will not be held for 2024 due to lack of participation. The sentiment from the anglers was that they did not want to fish other pools\, the purse was too small due to the amount of boats and the amount of other tournaments the anglers were involved in.\nTwo new events have been added: a Couples Male Female Event and a Singles Event. Both of these events may be used to qualify for the end year event. No membership fee is required for these two events.\nIt will no longer take 5 events to qualify for the end year event. That number of 5 has been reduced to 4 events.\nThe end year event is no longer called a “Championship”. The year-end event will be similar to the Super BFL in the fall. It will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.\nThe entry fees for the events are as follows:\n\nRegular Team Events: $200\nCouple Male Female and Singles: $150.00\nEnd Year Two Day: $300\n\n\n\nHere are the dates for the 2024 Bites “95” schedule: \n\n\n\nEvent\nDate\nLocation\nTime\n\n\n\n\nBites #1\nMay 12th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #2\nJune 2nd\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #3\nJune 30th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nCouples Male Female (NEW)\nJuly 28th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\nSingles (NEW)\nAugust 4th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Couples Male Female and Singles events may be used to qualify for the end year event\, and no membership fee is required for these two events. The end year event will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/bites95-male-female-new/
LOCATION:Veterans Freedom Park Clinton\, Street\, Veteran's Freedom Park\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Required
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bites95":MAILTO:Jamie.muller@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240811T140000
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SUMMARY:Bites95 #4 - Pools 7\,8\,9
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse\, Wisconsin Bass Fishing Tournament Site \nLansing\, Iowa Bass Fishing Info – Pool 9 \nThe Bites “95” bass fishing tournament series has released its schedule and rules for 2024. The schedule is the last to come out every year so that the dates can be worked around all the other events up and down the river. Here are the details of the changes made to the Bites “95” format for 2024: \n\nThe Open Events will not be held for 2024 due to lack of participation. The sentiment from the anglers was that they did not want to fish other pools\, the purse was too small due to the amount of boats and the amount of other tournaments the anglers were involved in.\nTwo new events have been added: a Couples Male Female Event and a Singles Event. Both of these events may be used to qualify for the end year event. No membership fee is required for these two events.\nIt will no longer take 5 events to qualify for the end year event. That number of 5 has been reduced to 4 events.\nThe end year event is no longer called a “Championship”. The year-end event will be similar to the Super BFL in the fall. It will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.\nThe entry fees for the events are as follows:\n\nRegular Team Events: $200\nCouple Male Female and Singles: $150.00\nEnd Year Two Day: $300\n\n\n\nHere are the dates for the 2024 Bites “95” schedule: \n\n\n\nEvent\nDate\nLocation\nTime\n\n\n\n\nBites #1\nMay 12th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #2\nJune 2nd\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #3\nJune 30th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nCouples Male Female (NEW)\nJuly 28th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\nSingles (NEW)\nAugust 4th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Couples Male Female and Singles events may be used to qualify for the end year event\, and no membership fee is required for these two events. The end year event will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/bites95-4-pools-789/
LOCATION:Veterans Freedom Park Clinton\, Street\, Veteran's Freedom Park\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Required
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SUMMARY:Bites95 #5 - Pools 7\,8\,9
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse\, Wisconsin Bass Fishing Information \nPoints are at a premium now as the year comes near an end.  Bites 95 journey out for the last of five events in 2024.  Next up\, the big one! \n\n\n\nThe Bites “95” bass fishing tournament series has released its schedule and rules for 2024. The schedule is the last to come out every year so that the dates can be worked around all the other events up and down the river. Here are the details of the changes made to the Bites “95” format for 2024: \n\nThe Open Events will not be held for 2024 due to lack of participation. The sentiment from the anglers was that they did not want to fish other pools\, the purse was too small due to the amount of boats and the amount of other tournaments the anglers were involved in.\nTwo new events have been added: a Couples Male Female Event and a Singles Event. Both of these events may be used to qualify for the end year event. No membership fee is required for these two events.\nIt will no longer take 5 events to qualify for the end year event. That number of 5 has been reduced to 4 events.\nThe end year event is no longer called a “Championship”. The year-end event will be similar to the Super BFL in the fall. It will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.\nThe entry fees for the events are as follows:\n\nRegular Team Events: $200\nCouple Male Female and Singles: $150.00\nEnd Year Two Day: $300\n\n\n\nHere are the dates for the 2024 Bites “95” schedule: \n\n\n\nEvent\nDate\nLocation\nTime\n\n\n\n\nBites #1\nMay 12th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #2\nJune 2nd\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #3\nJune 30th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nCouples Male Female (NEW)\nJuly 28th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\nSingles (NEW)\nAugust 4th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Couples Male Female and Singles events may be used to qualify for the end year event\, and no membership fee is required for these two events. The end year event will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/bites95-5-pools-789/
LOCATION:Veterans Freedom Park Clinton\, Street\, Veteran's Freedom Park\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54602\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bites95 - Year End 2 Day Event 2024
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse\, Wisconsin \n\n\n\nThe Bites “95” bass fishing tournament series has released its schedule and rules for 2024. The schedule is the last to come out every year so that the dates can be worked around all the other events up and down the river. Here are the details of the changes made to the Bites “95” format for 2024: \n\nThe Open Events will not be held for 2024 due to lack of participation. The sentiment from the anglers was that they did not want to fish other pools\, the purse was too small due to the amount of boats and the amount of other tournaments the anglers were involved in.\nTwo new events have been added: a Couples Male Female Event and a Singles Event. Both of these events may be used to qualify for the end year event. No membership fee is required for these two events.\nIt will no longer take 5 events to qualify for the end year event. That number of 5 has been reduced to 4 events.\nThe end year event is no longer called a “Championship”. The year-end event will be similar to the Super BFL in the fall. It will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.\nThe entry fees for the events are as follows:\n\nRegular Team Events: $200\nCouple Male Female and Singles: $150.00\nEnd Year Two Day: $300\n\n\n\nHere are the dates for the 2024 Bites “95” schedule: \n\n\n\nEvent\nDate\nLocation\nTime\n\n\n\n\nBites #1\nMay 12th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #2\nJune 2nd\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #3\nJune 30th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nCouples Male Female (NEW)\nJuly 28th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\nSingles (NEW)\nAugust 4th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Couples Male Female and Singles events may be used to qualify for the end year event\, and no membership fee is required for these two events. The end year event will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/bites95-year-end-2-day-event-2024/
LOCATION:Veterans Freedom Park Clinton\, Street\, Veteran's Freedom Park\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54602\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bites95":MAILTO:Jamie.muller@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T225809Z
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SUMMARY:Bites95 - Singles (New)
DESCRIPTION:La Crosse\, Wisconsin Bass Fishing \nStructure Fishing for Bass \n\n\n\nThe Bites “95” bass fishing tournament series has released its schedule and rules for 2024. The schedule is the last to come out every year so that the dates can be worked around all the other events up and down the river. Here are the details of the changes made to the Bites “95” format for 2024: \n\nThe Open Events will not be held for 2024 due to lack of participation. The sentiment from the anglers was that they did not want to fish other pools\, the purse was too small due to the amount of boats and the amount of other tournaments the anglers were involved in.\nTwo new events have been added: a Couples Male Female Event and a Singles Event. Both of these events may be used to qualify for the end year event. No membership fee is required for these two events.\nIt will no longer take 5 events to qualify for the end year event. That number of 5 has been reduced to 4 events.\nThe end year event is no longer called a “Championship”. The year-end event will be similar to the Super BFL in the fall. It will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.\nThe entry fees for the events are as follows:\n\nRegular Team Events: $200\nCouple Male Female and Singles: $150.00\nEnd Year Two Day: $300\n\n\n\nHere are the dates for the 2024 Bites “95” schedule: \n\n\n\nEvent\nDate\nLocation\nTime\n\n\n\n\nBites #1\nMay 12th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #2\nJune 2nd\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nBites #3\nJune 30th\, 2024\nClinton Street Team Tournament\n7-8-9\n\n\nCouples Male Female (NEW)\nJuly 28th\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\nSingles (NEW)\nOct 19\, 2024\nClinton Street\n7-8-9\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Couples Male Female and Singles events may be used to qualify for the end year event\, and no membership fee is required for these two events. The end year event will be a two-day event with a cut to the top 10 boats for day two. All the weights from day 1 will be erased and the top 10 boats will start at 0 for day 2. The top 3 boats of day 1 will have a payout. The rest of the purse will be transferred to day 2. $10 from each entry fee from earlier events will be held back for the year-end event tournament purse. At this time\, there is an attempt to gather a couple of $500 sponsors for that event to add dollars to the total purse.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/bites95-singles-new/
LOCATION:Veterans Freedom Park Clinton\, Street\, Veteran's Freedom Park\, LaCrosse\, WI\, 54602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Membership Required
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SUMMARY:CRBM - Lake Darling
DESCRIPTION:Cedar Rapids Bass Masters proudly presents the “Knock the Rust Off” Bass Tournament at Lake Darling on April 11\, 2026—the perfect early-season event to shake off winter and start your year strong on the water. \nWhether you’re a seasoned tournament angler or looking to test your skills against serious competition\, this spring bass fishing tournament is built for you. Expect a great field\, a well-run event\, and the kind of day that reminds you why you chase bass in the first place: tight lines\, big bites\, and bragging rights. \nTournament Highlights\n\n\nEvent: Cedar Rapids Bass Masters “Knock the Rust Off” Tournament \n\n\nLocation: Lake Darling \n\n\nDate: April 11\, 2026 \n\n\nWhy fish it: Kick off the season\, compete with local anglers\, and chase early spring bass patterns \n\n\nFor tournament updates\, registration details\, rules\, launch information\, and any last-minute changes\, be sure to stay tuned to Bass-Cafe.com—your go-to source for bass tournaments\, bass fishing news\, tips\, and gear talk. Keep it bookmarked and check back often for everything bass fishing\, all season long. \nSee you at Lake Darling—let’s knock the rust off.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/crbm-lake-darling/
LOCATION:Lake Darling\, United States
CATEGORIES:$25 Membership Annually
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CREATED:20250902T211159Z
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SUMMARY:No Nonsense Prairie Bass - Prairie Du Chien - Qualifier #1
DESCRIPTION:🎣 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – 2026 Season Overview\nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series (NNPBS) out of Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin\, has earned its reputation as one of the most competitive and rewarding team bass tournaments on the Upper Mississippi River. \nEach event launches from the Washington Street ramp on St. Feriole Island\, and all competition takes place within Pool 10 — locking through the dams is not permitted. This keeps the playing field level and the focus on pure angling skill. \nTeams consist of two anglers — a boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) — who compete across five qualifying tournaments\, a Wildcard event\, and the season-ending Classic Championship. \nWith average event participation of 80 to 85 boats\, this series is both fiercely competitive and incredibly rewarding. \n\n🏁 The Qualifiers: Five Stages of Competition\nQualifier 1: Early Spring – The Pre-Spawn Showdown\nThe season begins as ice-out gives way to the pre-spawn bite. Bass stage on channel edges\, rock points\, and current breaks\, waiting for that first warm front to trigger movement. Conditions change fast — clarity\, current\, and temperature can all shift within hours. \nThe anglers who adjust quickly and find stable water often set the tone for the year. Early victories can also automatically qualify a team for the Classic Championship. \nQualifier 2: Late Spring – Post-Spawn Precision\nBy late spring\, bass are recovering from the spawn and feeding aggressively again. The second event rewards anglers who can target shallow grass\, flooded timber\, and current seams. \nFluctuating water levels keep competitors on their toes\, but the payoff can be huge — and again\, any qualifier winner earns a guaranteed spot in the Classic. \nQualifier 3: Early Summer – Current and Confidence\nWhen the river stabilizes in early summer\, current breaks\, wing dams\, and riprap become prime targets. The smallmouth bite can be explosive\, and topwater baits start to dominate. \nConsistency and smart patterning are key to staying high in the points race. Every ounce counts as the leaderboard tightens. \nQualifier 4: Midsummer – Heat and Hustle\nLong days and hot temps push fish deeper\, testing both skill and endurance. Grass edges\, deep current seams\, and shade lines become critical zones. \nAnglers often rely on finesse tactics or Carolina rigs to coax bites from pressured fish. The AOY race intensifies — and every decision matters. \nQualifier 5: Late Summer to Early Fall – The Make-or-Break\nThe final qualifier often decides who secures a Classic spot — and who heads to the Wildcard. As fish follow shad and transition toward fall patterns\, conditions can change daily. \nTopwater bites return\, weights climb\, and pressure is sky-high. One big kicker can make the season. \n🎯 The Wildcard: One Last Shot at the Classic\nDidn’t make the Top 20 in the overall standings? The Wildcard Event is your second chance. \nAny team that fished all five qualifiers can enter this one-day shootout for $100 per boat\, and the top five teams advance to the Classic Championship. \nIt’s all on the line — one big fish or one clutch decision could turn a long season into a shot at the big money. \n🏆 The Classic Championship\nThe NNPBS Classic is the grand finale — a two-day\, no-entry-fee championship featuring the Top 20 teams from the AOY standings plus the five Wildcard qualifiers. \nHeld exclusively on Pool 10\, this event crowns the best of the best. With two full days to perform under pressure\, teamwork\, precision\, and local knowledge make all the difference. \n💰 Big Payouts and Huge Opportunities\nThe Classic’s first-place prize regularly exceeds $7\,000\, and total winnings can soar much higher thanks to side pots and contingency awards. \nThe 2026 season marks an exciting milestone — the NNPBS Classic is now an officially approved White River Contingency Awards Tournament. \nThat means anglers fishing from Nitro Boats\, Ranger Boats\, or Triton Boats who are enrolled in their manufacturers’ contingency programs can earn up to an additional $8\,000 for a Classic win. \nCombined with the series’ existing prize structure\, a championship-winning team could walk away with as much as $16\,000 — all from a no-entry-fee tournament. \n\n🏅 Why Anglers Love NNPBS\nNo entry fee for the Classic Championship \nTop-tier payouts with cash\, side pots\, and manufacturer bonuses \n80–85 boats per event for serious\, high-level competition \nSame Pool format — all fishing within Pool 10\, no locking through \nTrue teamwork between boater and co-angler in every event \nFair\, consistent structure that rewards dedication and skill \nNo Nonsense means just go fish fairly and leave the drama out of it \nIt’s easy to see why so many anglers consider NNPBS the premier tournament series on the Upper Mississippi River. \n\n🙌 Acknowledgements\nA huge thank-you to Dustin Collins\, Cabela’s\, and Bass Pro Shops for helping secure these contingency opportunities. Their partnership and support continue to elevate the series and reward the anglers who make it great. \n\n📍 Follow the Season\nBass-Cafe.com is committed to providing all bass fishing enthusiast and tournament anglers up to date schedules\, reviews and write ups on the sport we all love.  Any club or series that submits their schedule will be added for free by the team at Bass-Cafe.  No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has live pre tournament launch videos broadcast via their Facebook page and then follow that up with live launches and weigh ins. \nNo Nonsense Prairie Bass Series to Launch 2026 Season in Prairie Du Chien\, WI – May 2\, 2026 \nPrairie Du Chien\, WI – The No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series is proud to announce the kickoff of its 2026 season on Friday\, May 2\, 2026\, launching out of Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin. Anglers from across the Midwest will converge on Pool 10 of the Mississippi River\, a stretch renowned for its challenging waters and world-class bass fishing opportunities. \nThe season opener promises fierce competition\, with anglers targeting both pre-spawn largemouth and smallmouth bass. Success on Pool 10 requires a mastery of river current\, structure\, and seasonal fish movements. With conditions changing daily\, only those who can adapt quickly and execute under pressure will rise to the top. \n“The Prairie event has become one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year.” says Bass-Cafe.com owner\,  “It’s the most searched event on our site prior to memorial day.” \nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has built a reputation as one of the most competitive regional tournament trails in the Midwest\, regularly drawing 90 or more boats at its premier events. Each tournament brings together elite-level anglers who thrive on the challenge of fishing some of the most dynamic waters in the country. \nFor many competitors\, this event represents more than just a tournament—it’s the official start of the bass fishing season. After a long Midwest winter\, the Prairie Du Chien opener provides the perfect stage for anglers to showcase their skills and ignite the competitive spirit that drives the series. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series \nRegistration is now open\, and organizers encourage anglers from across the region to join the competition. As the saying goes\, to be the best\, you must beat the best—and the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series is where that test begins. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and event updates\, please contact NoNonsenseBass.com.  Tell them Bass-Cafe.com sent you!  Promote our sport!
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/no-nonsense-prairie-bass-prairie-du-chien-1-of-5/
LOCATION:Prairie Du Chien\, Washington Street\, Prairie Du Chien\, WI\, 53821\, United States
CATEGORIES:$25 Membership Annually,Multi Flight Lauches,Winnings Paid Immediately
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T054500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:I-Bass - Brushy Creek
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, the Iowa-based I-BASS tournament series pulls into Brushy Creek Lake near Fort Dodge\, and it’s the kind of stop that can turn into an absolute statement event. Mid-May in Iowa is prime time—fish are set up\, the lake is fully “alive\,” and the winning pattern could come from anywhere… as long as you commit and fish clean. \nBrushy Creek Lake is a serious tournament venue: about 690 acres with a maximum depth around 77.5 feet\, plus a ton of angler-friendly infrastructure. Iowa DNR Programs With hard-surface boat ramps\, a fish cleaning station\, and excellent access around the lake\, it’s built to handle big days and big crowds. Iowa DNR Programs And with no size limit at no-wake (a major strategic factor)\, this one rewards the anglers who can dial in efficiency\, boat positioning\, and the right milk run—not just raw speed. Iowa DNR Programs \nBrushy also brings that “anything can happen” energy: lots of shoreline\, plenty of structure\, and enough water to spread out—yet tight enough that the best areas won’t stay secret for long. Expect a highly anticipated day of hard decisions\, heavy pressure\, and the kind of weigh-in where ounces and one key upgrade can separate the leaderboard.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/i-bass-brushy-creek-2/
LOCATION:Brushy Creek\, Fort Dodge\, IA\, 50501\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174339
CREATED:20250902T212037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T002640Z
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SUMMARY:No Nonsense Prairie Bass - Prairie Du Chien - Qualifier #2
DESCRIPTION:No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series Returns to Prairie Du Chien\, WI – May 30\, 2026 \n🎣 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – 2026 Season Overview\nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series (NNPBS) out of Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin\, has earned its reputation as one of the most competitive and rewarding team bass tournaments on the Upper Mississippi River. \nEach event launches from the Washington Street ramp on St. Feriole Island\, and all competition takes place within Pool 10 — locking through the dams is not permitted. This keeps the playing field level and the focus on pure angling skill. \nTeams consist of two anglers — a boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) — who compete across five qualifying tournaments\, a Wildcard event\, and the season-ending Classic Championship. \nWith average event participation of 80 to 85 boats\, this series is both fiercely competitive and incredibly rewarding. \n\n🏁 The Qualifiers: Five Stages of Competition\nQualifier 2: Late Spring – Post-Spawn Precision\nBy late spring\, bass are recovering from the spawn and feeding aggressively again. The second event rewards anglers who can target shallow grass\, flooded timber\, and current seams. \nFluctuating water levels keep competitors on their toes\, but the payoff can be huge — and again\, any qualifier winner earns a guaranteed spot in the Classic. \nQualifier 3: Early Summer – Current and Confidence\nWhen the river stabilizes in early summer\, current breaks\, wing dams\, and riprap become prime targets. The smallmouth bite can be explosive\, and topwater baits start to dominate. \nConsistency and smart patterning are key to staying high in the points race. Every ounce counts as the leaderboard tightens. \nQualifier 4: Midsummer – Heat and Hustle\nLong days and hot temps push fish deeper\, testing both skill and endurance. Grass edges\, deep current seams\, and shade lines become critical zones. \nAnglers often rely on finesse tactics or Carolina rigs to coax bites from pressured fish. The AOY race intensifies — and every decision matters. \nQualifier 5: Late Summer to Early Fall – The Make-or-Break\nThe final qualifier often decides who secures a Classic spot — and who heads to the Wildcard. As fish follow shad and transition toward fall patterns\, conditions can change daily. \nTopwater bites return\, weights climb\, and pressure is sky-high. One big kicker can make the season. \n🎯 The Wildcard: One Last Shot at the Classic\nDidn’t make the Top 20 in the overall standings? The Wildcard Event is your second chance. \nAny team that fished all five qualifiers can enter this one-day shootout for $100 per boat\, and the top five teams advance to the Classic Championship. \nIt’s all on the line — one big fish or one clutch decision could turn a long season into a shot at the big money. \n🏆 The Classic Championship\nThe NNPBS Classic is the grand finale — a two-day\, no-entry-fee championship featuring the Top 20 teams from the AOY standings plus the five Wildcard qualifiers. \nHeld exclusively on Pool 10\, this event crowns the best of the best. With two full days to perform under pressure\, teamwork\, precision\, and local knowledge make all the difference. \n💰 Big Payouts and Huge Opportunities\nThe Classic’s first-place prize regularly exceeds $7\,000\, and total winnings can soar much higher thanks to side pots and contingency awards. \nThe 2026 season marks an exciting milestone — the NNPBS Classic is now an officially approved White River Contingency Awards Tournament. \nThat means anglers fishing from Nitro Boats\, Ranger Boats\, or Triton Boats who are enrolled in their manufacturers’ contingency programs can earn up to an additional $8\,000 for a Classic win. \nCombined with the series’ existing prize structure\, a championship-winning team could walk away with as much as $16\,000 — all from a no-entry-fee tournament. \n\n🏅 Why Anglers Love NNPBS\nNo entry fee for the Classic Championship \nTop-tier payouts with cash\, side pots\, and manufacturer bonuses \n80–85 boats per event for serious\, high-level competition \nSame Pool format — all fishing within Pool 10\, no locking through \nTrue teamwork between boater and co-angler in every event \nFair\, consistent structure that rewards dedication and skill \nNo Nonsense means just go fish fairly and leave the drama out of it \nIt’s easy to see why so many anglers consider NNPBS the premier tournament series on the Upper Mississippi River. \n\n🙌 Acknowledgements\nA huge thank-you to Dustin Collins\, Cabela’s\, and Bass Pro Shops for helping secure these contingency opportunities. Their partnership and support continue to elevate the series and reward the anglers who make it great. \n\n📍 Follow the Season\nBass-Cafe.com is committed to providing all bass fishing enthusiast and tournament anglers up to date schedules\, reviews and write ups on the sport we all love.  Any club or series that submits their schedule will be added for free by the team at Bass-Cafe.  No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has live pre tournament launch videos broadcast via their Facebook page and then follow that up with live launches and weigh ins. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, May 30\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series \nRegistration is now open. Anglers across the Midwest are invited to test their skills in what promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season. As always\, in the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series\, to be the best\, you must beat the best. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and updates\, please contact NoNonsenseBass.com
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/no-nonsense-praire-bass-series-prairie-du-chien-2-of-5/
LOCATION:Prairie Du Chien\, Washington Street\, Prairie Du Chien\, WI\, 53821\, United States
CATEGORIES:$25 Membership Annually,Membership Required,Multi Flight Lauches,Requirements,Winnings Paid Immediately
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174339
CREATED:20250902T213315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T003110Z
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SUMMARY:No Nonsense Prairie Bass - Prairie Du Chien - Qualifier #3
DESCRIPTION:No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series Heads Back to Prairie Du Chien\, WI – June 20\, 2026 \nPrairie Du Chien\, WI – The No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series will return to the Mississippi River on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, for its third Prairie Du Chien stop of the season. By late June\, the river’s bass population transitions into post-spawn conditions\, offering anglers a fresh set of challenges on Pool 10. \n🎣 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – 2026 Season Overview\nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series (NNPBS) out of Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin\, has earned its reputation as one of the most competitive and rewarding team bass tournaments on the Upper Mississippi River. \nEach event launches from the Washington Street ramp on St. Feriole Island\, and all competition takes place within Pool 10 — locking through the dams is not permitted. This keeps the playing field level and the focus on pure angling skill. \nTeams consist of two anglers — a boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) — who compete across five qualifying tournaments\, a Wildcard event\, and the season-ending Classic Championship. \nWith average event participation of 80 to 85 boats\, this series is both fiercely competitive and incredibly rewarding. \n\n🏁 The Qualifiers: Five Stages of Competition\nQualifier 3: Early Summer – Current and Confidence\nWhen the river stabilizes in early summer\, current breaks\, wing dams\, and riprap become prime targets. The smallmouth bite can be explosive\, and topwater baits start to dominate. \nConsistency and smart patterning are key to staying high in the points race. Every ounce counts as the leaderboard tightens. \nQualifier 4: Midsummer – Heat and Hustle\nLong days and hot temps push fish deeper\, testing both skill and endurance. Grass edges\, deep current seams\, and shade lines become critical zones. \nAnglers often rely on finesse tactics or Carolina rigs to coax bites from pressured fish. The AOY race intensifies — and every decision matters. \nQualifier 5: Late Summer to Early Fall – The Make-or-Break\nThe final qualifier often decides who secures a Classic spot — and who heads to the Wildcard. As fish follow shad and transition toward fall patterns\, conditions can change daily. \nTopwater bites return\, weights climb\, and pressure is sky-high. One big kicker can make the season. \n🎯 The Wildcard: One Last Shot at the Classic\nDidn’t make the Top 20 in the overall standings? The Wildcard Event is your second chance. \nAny team that fished all five qualifiers can enter this one-day shootout for $100 per boat\, and the top five teams advance to the Classic Championship. \nIt’s all on the line — one big fish or one clutch decision could turn a long season into a shot at the big money. \n🏆 The Classic Championship\nThe NNPBS Classic is the grand finale — a two-day\, no-entry-fee championship featuring the Top 20 teams from the AOY standings plus the five Wildcard qualifiers. \nHeld exclusively on Pool 10\, this event crowns the best of the best. With two full days to perform under pressure\, teamwork\, precision\, and local knowledge make all the difference. \n💰 Big Payouts and Huge Opportunities\nThe Classic’s first-place prize regularly exceeds $7\,000\, and total winnings can soar much higher thanks to side pots and contingency awards. \nThe 2026 season marks an exciting milestone — the NNPBS Classic is now an officially approved White River Contingency Awards Tournament. \nThat means anglers fishing from Nitro Boats\, Ranger Boats\, or Triton Boats who are enrolled in their manufacturers’ contingency programs can earn up to an additional $8\,000 for a Classic win. \nCombined with the series’ existing prize structure\, a championship-winning team could walk away with as much as $16\,000 — all from a no-entry-fee tournament. \n\n🏅 Why Anglers Love NNPBS\nNo entry fee for the Classic Championship \nTop-tier payouts with cash\, side pots\, and manufacturer bonuses \n80–85 boats per event for serious\, high-level competition \nSame Pool format — all fishing within Pool 10\, no locking through \nTrue teamwork between boater and co-angler in every event \nFair\, consistent structure that rewards dedication and skill \nNo Nonsense means just go fish fairly and leave the drama out of it \nIt’s easy to see why so many anglers consider NNPBS the premier tournament series on the Upper Mississippi River. \n\n🙌 Acknowledgements\nA huge thank-you to Dustin Collins\, Cabela’s\, and Bass Pro Shops for helping secure these contingency opportunities. Their partnership and support continue to elevate the series and reward the anglers who make it great. \n\n📍 Follow the Season\nBass-Cafe.com is committed to providing all bass fishing enthusiast and tournament anglers up to date schedules\, reviews and write ups on the sport we all love.  Any club or series that submits their schedule will be added for free by the team at Bass-Cafe.  No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has live pre tournament launch videos broadcast via their Facebook page and then follow that up with live launches and weigh ins. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series \nRegistration is now open\, and organizers invite anglers from across the Midwest to step up to the challenge. With the post-spawn bite in play and the best in the region on the water\, this promises to be one of the most dynamic tournaments of the season. \nAs always\, in the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series: to be the best\, you must beat the best. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and updates\, please contact www.NoNonsenseBass.com.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/no-nonsense-prairie-bass-series-prairie-du-chien-3-of-5/
LOCATION:Pool 10\, Mississippi River\, IA
CATEGORIES:$25 Membership Annually,Membership Required,Requirements,Winnings Paid Immediately
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174339
CREATED:20250902T214242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T003346Z
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SUMMARY:No Nonsense Prairie Bass - Prairie Du Chien - Qualifier #4
DESCRIPTION:No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series Brings the Heat to Prairie Du Chien\, WI – July 18\, 2026 \nPrairie Du Chien\, WI – The No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series returns to the Mississippi River on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\, launching out of Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin\, for one of the most anticipated tournaments of the summer. With the river at full strength and summer heat setting in\, anglers on Pool 10 can expect a battle that promises big bass and even bigger drama. \nNo Nonsense Prairie Bass Series Heads Back to Prairie Du Chien\, WI – June 20\, 2026 \nPrairie Du Chien\, WI – The No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series will return to the Mississippi River on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, for its third Prairie Du Chien stop of the season. By late June\, the river’s bass population transitions into post-spawn conditions\, offering anglers a fresh set of challenges on Pool 10. \n🎣 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – 2026 Season Overview\nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series (NNPBS) out of Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin\, has earned its reputation as one of the most competitive and rewarding team bass tournaments on the Upper Mississippi River. \nEach event launches from the Washington Street ramp on St. Feriole Island\, and all competition takes place within Pool 10 — locking through the dams is not permitted. This keeps the playing field level and the focus on pure angling skill. \nTeams consist of two anglers — a boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) — who compete across five qualifying tournaments\, a Wildcard event\, and the season-ending Classic Championship. \nWith average event participation of 80 to 85 boats\, this series is both fiercely competitive and incredibly rewarding. \n\n🏁 The Qualifiers: Five Stages of Competition\nQualifier 4: Midsummer – Heat and Hustle\nLong days and hot temps push fish deeper\, testing both skill and endurance. Grass edges\, deep current seams\, and shade lines become critical zones. \nAnglers often rely on finesse tactics or Carolina rigs to coax bites from pressured fish. The AOY race intensifies — and every decision matters. \nQualifier 5: Late Summer to Early Fall – The Make-or-Break\nThe final qualifier often decides who secures a Classic spot — and who heads to the Wildcard. As fish follow shad and transition toward fall patterns\, conditions can change daily. \nTopwater bites return\, weights climb\, and pressure is sky-high. One big kicker can make the season. \n🎯 The Wildcard: One Last Shot at the Classic\nDidn’t make the Top 20 in the overall standings? The Wildcard Event is your second chance. \nAny team that fished all five qualifiers can enter this one-day shootout for $100 per boat\, and the top five teams advance to the Classic Championship. \nIt’s all on the line — one big fish or one clutch decision could turn a long season into a shot at the big money. \n🏆 The Classic Championship\nThe NNPBS Classic is the grand finale — a two-day\, no-entry-fee championship featuring the Top 20 teams from the AOY standings plus the five Wildcard qualifiers. \nHeld exclusively on Pool 10\, this event crowns the best of the best. With two full days to perform under pressure\, teamwork\, precision\, and local knowledge make all the difference. \n💰 Big Payouts and Huge Opportunities\nThe Classic’s first-place prize regularly exceeds $7\,000\, and total winnings can soar much higher thanks to side pots and contingency awards. \nThe 2026 season marks an exciting milestone — the NNPBS Classic is now an officially approved White River Contingency Awards Tournament. \nThat means anglers fishing from Nitro Boats\, Ranger Boats\, or Triton Boats who are enrolled in their manufacturers’ contingency programs can earn up to an additional $8\,000 for a Classic win. \nCombined with the series’ existing prize structure\, a championship-winning team could walk away with as much as $16\,000 — all from a no-entry-fee tournament. \n\n🏅 Why Anglers Love NNPBS\nNo entry fee for the Classic Championship \nTop-tier payouts with cash\, side pots\, and manufacturer bonuses \n80–85 boats per event for serious\, high-level competition \nSame Pool format — all fishing within Pool 10\, no locking through \nTrue teamwork between boater and co-angler in every event \nFair\, consistent structure that rewards dedication and skill \nNo Nonsense means just go fish fairly and leave the drama out of it \nIt’s easy to see why so many anglers consider NNPBS the premier tournament series on the Upper Mississippi River. \n\n🙌 Acknowledgements\nA huge thank-you to Dustin Collins\, Cabela’s\, and Bass Pro Shops for helping secure these contingency opportunities. Their partnership and support continue to elevate the series and reward the anglers who make it great. \n\n📍 Follow the Season\nBass-Cafe.com is committed to providing all bass fishing enthusiast and tournament anglers up to date schedules\, reviews and write ups on the sport we all love.  Any club or series that submits their schedule will be added for free by the team at Bass-Cafe.  No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has live pre tournament launch videos broadcast via their Facebook page and then follow that up with live launches and weigh ins. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series \nRegistration is now open\, and organizers invite anglers from across the Midwest to step up to the challenge. With the post-spawn bite in play and the best in the region on the water\, this promises to be one of the most dynamic tournaments of the season. \nAs always\, in the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series: to be the best\, you must beat the best. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and updates\, please contact www.NoNonsenseBass.com. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series \nRegistration is open now\, and anglers across the Midwest are encouraged to join the action. The July 18th event is expected to be one of the most competitive—and rewarding—tournaments of the season. \nIn the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series\, the formula never changes: to be the best\, you must beat the best. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and updates\, please contact No Nonsense Prairie Bass.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/no-nonsense-prairie-bass-series-prairie-du-chien-4-of-5/
LOCATION:Prairie Du Chien\, Washington Street\, Prairie Du Chien\, WI\, 53821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174339
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T003432Z
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SUMMARY:No Nonsense Prairie Bass - Prairie Du Chien - Qualifier #5
DESCRIPTION:No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – Final Points Tournament of 2026 Season – August 22\, 2026 \nPrairie Du Chien\, WI – The stage is set for the final points tournament of the 2026 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series\, launching out of Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin. This is where the season-long grind comes to a head—where every cast\, every bite\, and every ounce will matter. \nThe stakes couldn’t be higher: only the Top 20 teams will punch their ticket to the Classic. Points are notoriously tight at this stage of the season\, and a single place in the standings can make or break a team’s championship hopes. With tournament winners from the first four events already guaranteed a Classic berth\, there’s still room for a few more teams to sneak in—if they can deliver under pressure. \nBy the time fall settles over the Upper Mississippi\, the river undergoes a dramatic transformation. The turnover shifts patterns\, cooling water reshapes fish behavior\, and shad become the dominant forage. And where the shad go\, the bass are sure to follow. Successful anglers will be those who can track these bait movements and adjust seamlessly\, whether chasing schooling smallmouth in current or hunting largemouth pushing into the backwaters. \n“This is the most exciting tournament of the year because everything is on the line\,” said one teams captain. “Fall on Pool 10 is unpredictable\, and the best anglers will rise to the occasion. There’s nothing like fighting for your spot in the Classic with the river changing by the hour.” \n🎣 No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – 2026 Season Overview\nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series (NNPBS) out of Prairie du Chien\, Wisconsin\, has earned its reputation as one of the most competitive and rewarding team bass tournaments on the Upper Mississippi River. \nEach event launches from the Washington Street ramp on St. Feriole Island\, and all competition takes place within Pool 10 — locking through the dams is not permitted. This keeps the playing field level and the focus on pure angling skill. \nTeams consist of two anglers — a boater (angler) and a non-boater (co-angler) — who compete across five qualifying tournaments\, a Wildcard event\, and the season-ending Classic Championship. \nWith average event participation of 80 to 85 boats\, this series is both fiercely competitive and incredibly rewarding. \n\n🏁 The Qualifiers: Five Stages of Competition\nQualifier 5: Late Summer to Early Fall – The Make-or-Break\nThe final qualifier often decides who secures a Classic spot — and who heads to the Wildcard. As fish follow shad and transition toward fall patterns\, conditions can change daily. \nTopwater bites return\, weights climb\, and pressure is sky-high. One big kicker can make the season. \n🎯 The Wildcard: One Last Shot at the Classic\nDidn’t make the Top 20 in the overall standings? The Wildcard Event is your second chance. \nAny team that fished all five qualifiers can enter this one-day shootout for $100 per boat\, and the top five teams advance to the Classic Championship. \nIt’s all on the line — one big fish or one clutch decision could turn a long season into a shot at the big money. \n🏆 The Classic Championship\nThe NNPBS Classic is the grand finale — a two-day\, no-entry-fee championship featuring the Top 20 teams from the AOY standings plus the five Wildcard qualifiers. \nHeld exclusively on Pool 10\, this event crowns the best of the best. With two full days to perform under pressure\, teamwork\, precision\, and local knowledge make all the difference. \n💰 Big Payouts and Huge Opportunities\nThe Classic’s first-place prize regularly exceeds $7\,000\, and total winnings can soar much higher thanks to side pots and contingency awards. \nThe 2026 season marks an exciting milestone — the NNPBS Classic is now an officially approved White River Contingency Awards Tournament. \nThat means anglers fishing from Nitro Boats\, Ranger Boats\, or Triton Boats who are enrolled in their manufacturers’ contingency programs can earn up to an additional $8\,000 for a Classic win. \nCombined with the series’ existing prize structure\, a championship-winning team could walk away with as much as $16\,000 — all from a no-entry-fee tournament. \n\n🏅 Why Anglers Love NNPBS\nNo entry fee for the Classic Championship \nTop-tier payouts with cash\, side pots\, and manufacturer bonuses \n80–85 boats per event for serious\, high-level competition \nSame Pool format — all fishing within Pool 10\, no locking through \nTrue teamwork between boater and co-angler in every event \nFair\, consistent structure that rewards dedication and skill \nNo Nonsense means just go fish fairly and leave the drama out of it \nIt’s easy to see why so many anglers consider NNPBS the premier tournament series on the Upper Mississippi River. \n\n🙌 Acknowledgements\nA huge thank-you to Dustin Collins\, Cabela’s\, and Bass Pro Shops for helping secure these contingency opportunities. Their partnership and support continue to elevate the series and reward the anglers who make it great. \n\n📍 Follow the Season\nBass-Cafe.com is committed to providing all bass fishing enthusiast and tournament anglers up to date schedules\, reviews and write ups on the sport we all love.  Any club or series that submits their schedule will be added for free by the team at Bass-Cafe.  No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has live pre tournament launch videos broadcast via their Facebook page and then follow that up with live launches and weigh ins. \nThe No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series has once again proven why it’s one of the Midwest’s premier tournament trails. With fields consistently pushing 90+ boats\, the level of competition is unmatched\, and the drama only builds as the Classic draws closer. \nEvent Details: \nDate: August 22\, 2026 \nLocation: Prairie Du Chien\, Wisconsin – Pool 10\, Mississippi River \nSeries: No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series – Final Points Event \nAnglers from across the Midwest are ready for this showdown. For some\, it’s about solidifying their legacy; for others\, it’s about fighting tooth and nail to grab one of the last coveted Classic spots. \nIn the No Nonsense Prairie Bass Series\, the mantra is always the same: to be the best\, you must beat the best. This final points event will decide who gets that chance. \nFor more information about the series\, registration\, and updates\, please contact No Nonsense Prairie Bass.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/no-nonsense-prairie-bass-series-prairie-du-chien-5-of-5/
LOCATION:Pool 10\, Mississippi River\, IA
CATEGORIES:$25 Membership Annually,Membership Required,Multi Flight Lauches,Winnings Paid Immediately
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SUMMARY:I-Bass - West Lake Okoboji (2 Day)
DESCRIPTION:A two-day I-BASS tournament on West Lake Okoboji is a different kind of pressure—big water\, big decisions\, and two full days where the lake will absolutely make you adjust. In a format like this\, it’s not just about catching them once. It’s about proving you can repeat success on one of Iowa’s most iconic fisheries. \nWest Okoboji’s scale is part of what makes it so demanding: about 3\,847 acres with depths pushing ~138.9 feet (deepest in Iowa). That kind of depth and clear-water character creates multiple “lakes within the lake\,” so the winner is usually the angler who can commit to a plan—and still pivot fast when conditions shift. \nTwo-day strategies that win on West O\n1) Day 1 is for information… Day 2 is for executionOn Okoboji\, Day 1 often reveals where quality fish are living—certain stretches\, depth bands\, or specific bottom/cover types. Smart anglers avoid falling in love with one spot and instead lock onto a repeatable zone they can run again. \n2) Protect your juice: don’t blow up your best water earlyIn two-day events\, the worst feeling is leading after Day 1 and realizing you “used up” your best group. On West O\, that means being careful with areas that produce key bites—especially if they’re on smaller sweet spots. Take your upgrades\, then back off and save it. \n3) Build two patterns: a “numbers” plan and a “kicker” planTwo-day formats reward stability. A great approach on Okoboji is having: \n\n\na limit program (something reliable you can lean on)\, and \n\n\na kicker program (a higher-risk swing for the bites that win tournaments).That keeps you from panicking if the big-bite window closes. \n\n\n4) Timing is everything—plan for bite windowsOkoboji often turns into a timing game: morning flurries\, midday lulls\, and short windows that light up. Two days means you can learn Day 1’s rhythm and then be in the right place at the right time on Day 2. \n5) Don’t chase ghosts across big waterBig lakes tempt anglers to run all over. In two-day events\, efficiency wins: pick a region\, commit\, and refine. Day 2 is usually where the “mile too far” run costs people the tournament. \nThe storyline: big water\, two-day pressure\, trophy-caliber fish\nWith Okoboji’s reputation for trophy potential—often mentioned among the places where some of Iowa’s biggest bass come from—a two-day I-BASS event here feels like a championship-style test. Over two days\, it’s the angler who manages water\, controls risk\, and makes the cleanest adjustments who rises to the top.
URL:https://bass-cafe.com/event/i-bass-west-lake-okoboji-2-day/
LOCATION:West Lake Okoboji\, Iowa
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