Registration now open for the 2024 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge

Register now for a family-friendly fishing tournament! The 2024 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge Fishing Challenge is June 15 - July 21. REGISTER HERE

The GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a catch-and-release tournament where anglers will utilize the I-Angler app to register and send in their catches.

The tournament is open to all ages. Registration is $30

Prizes include gift cards, reels, rods, and more! 

“Recent records show that the largest smallmouth bass caught in the Great Miami River measured 24.3 inches,” said Barry Puskas, a Montgomery County resident and an avid fly fisherman. Donnie Knight, a biologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, states that “Smallmouth bass are plentiful in the Great Miami River from June through August, so it’s a great time to encourage anglers to get out on the water."

Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association, we are able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants!

*Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives
*The monthly International Angler digital publication
*Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners

 

 

PRIZES!

Random Drawings for each Slot for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75) and 3rd ($50)*

*Pertains to both conventional (spin) fishing, and fly fishing
Slot 1: 12” to 13.75”
Slot 2: 14” to 15.75”
Slot 3: 16” to 17.75”
Slot 4: 18” and greater
The more fish you log, the better your chances of a “random” drawing in each slot.

Largest Smallmouth Bass caught conventional (spin) fishing
1st – Rod
2nd – Reel
3rd – Lure Set

Competitive Spin Series – Top 5 bag caught conventional (spin) fishing
1st – Rod
2nd – Reel
3rd – Lure Set

Largest Smallmouth Bass caught fly fishing
Prize- Rod

Competitive Fly Series – Top 5 bag caught fly fishing
Prize- Reel

IGFA Bass Grand Slam – 3 species bass (smallmouth, largemouth, rock, white, whiterock (hybrid striper), spotted) ANY size in 24 hours*

*Pertains to both conventional and fly
1st to record Grand Slam – Full IGFA Membership* ($50 value) plus $50 gift card
2nd to record- Full IGFA Membership* ($50 value) plus $40 gift card
3rd to record- Full IGFA Membership* ($50 value) plus $30 gift card
4th to record- Full IGFA Membership* ($50 value) plus $30 gift card

*IGFA hats for the winners
*World Record Game Fishes book – mailed copy
*Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives
*The monthly International Angler digital publication
*Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners
*Official IGFA Membership Packet including your IGFA Membership card and decals

Read the Rules and Regulations on the tournament site.

Awards event date, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.