Iowa’s Bass Elite Solo Trail – Brushy Creek

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Iowa’s BEST Solo Bass Trail – 2026 Season Announcement

Attention all anglers!
All permits are approved and Iowa’s BEST is now accepting entries for the inaugural 2026 season!

I’m excited to take over the solo trail previously hosted by Weekend Warriors Bass Tournaments. A huge thank-you to Nick and the Weekend Warriors crew for their dedication in growing the trail. As a fellow tournament angler, I wanted to keep this great series alive—and make it even better!

What’s New for 2026

• Higher payouts across all events
• Bigger Angler of the Year (AOY) prize
• Simplified format with the same fun, competitive spirit
• 100% payback of all entry fees (minus permit and event costs) directly to anglers

Entry Details

• Season Entry Fee: $800 (must be paid in full by April 1, 2026)
• Deposit: $100 to hold your spot
• Field Cap: 30 anglers
• Payment Options: Venmo (friends/family), cash, or check

👉 To join or learn more, message Jacob Clark or text 402-680-8455. Spots will fill fast!

🗓️ 2026 Tournament Schedule

Qualifier 1: April 12 – Little River (South Ramp) – 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Qualifier 2: May 31 – Brushy Creek (South Ramp) – 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Qualifier 3: June 21 – Rathbun (Honey Creek Ramp) – 5:30 AM–1:30 PM
Qualifier 4: July 19 – Three Mile (Main Ramp) – 5:30 AM–1:30 PM
Qualifier 5: August 2 – Twelve Mile (Main Ramp) – 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
TOC (Championship): October 3–4 – Okoboji (Upper Gar Ramp) – 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

Note: All tournament lakes go off-limits at 12:01 AM the Monday prior to each event.
Official practice for the TOC will be Friday, October 2 (off the water by 6:00 PM).

💰 Payouts (Based on 30-Boat Field)

Qualifier Payouts:
1st – $1,104.55 | 2nd – $690.34 | 3rd – $414.20 | 4th – $331.36 | 5th – $220.91
Big Bass: $100

Payouts subject to change with sponsor additions or minor expense adjustments.

🏆 Angler of the Year (AOY)

• 10% of total pot (after expenses) – Estimated $2,384.47 payout
• Points-only format: 1st = 30 pts, 2nd = 29 pts, etc.
• Lowest Qualifier dropped – AOY based on 4 best Qualifiers + TOC points
• DQ = 0 points and cannot be dropped

🎯 TOC Qualification

• Top 10 in AOY standings (best 4 of 5 events)
• All Qualifier winners automatically advance
• TOC payouts announced later — expect them to be huge!
• 20% of all Open event fees go directly to the TOC pot

Rules will be posted separately.
Join the 2026 Iowa’s BEST Solo Bass Trail and compete for top payouts, great camaraderie, and the title of Iowa’s Best Angler!

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