Tournament FAQ's

The Bass-n-Fly Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

Q’s: This looks like a great event. How can my company or organization become a supporting sponsor of The Bass-n-Fly Challenge, the only Fly Fishing Bass Tournament on the Ca. Delta?

Please email the Bass-n-Fly team @ info@bassnfly.com with your inquiry regarding opportunity to become a supporting sponsor. This is a great sponsorship opportunity for all Mfgs, dealers, shops and many organizations. Call us and let’s discuss the possibilities!

Q’s: Is the Bass-n-Fly team fishing in the Bass-n-Fly Challenge?

The BnF team is managing the operations of the event and logistics and NOT fishing in the tournament. We will also be doing video interviews and shooting on the water footage of participants in action for media presentation.

Q’s: I don’t have access to a boat. Can i sign up and get paired with someone that has a boat?

Yes, as a non-boater you must sign up and pay the full team entrance fee no later than May 1 ‘08. We have a list of boaters and non boaters for those looking for a team partner. Once paired you will arrange reimbursement from your team partner. Arrangements are handled by you and your team partner. If we cannot pair you with a partner you will be refunded your entrance fee in full at or before the event.

Q’s: I found out about the tournament after May 1st, can i still sign up as a non-boater?

Please Call the tournament director Dave Sanchez @ 209/518-9299

Q’s: What is the benefit of early registration?

Your advantage. Your blast-off # will be in order of sign-up. Sign-up late, leave late. We encourage early sign-up. This enables your team to get an early blast-off position and helps us with event planning. If you choose to sign up the morning of the event or less than 3 days prior, you will have to pay an additional late sign-up fee of $10.00

Q’s: What is the Big Fish option?

The $10.00 Big Fish option is a separate pool amongst individual anglers(100% payout) to the top big fish in the tournament. Either or both team anglers may opt-in for the Big Fish option.

Q’s: What is the $20.00 option?

The $20.00 Option is a separate pool(100% payout)amongst those teams that choose that Option. If your team is the highest placing team in the $20.00 Option pool you win first place Option money regardless of overall tournament standings. $20.00 Option money is paid down 3 places to the top 3 teams within the $20.00 Option pool per payout schedule.

Q’s: Can I attend this event as a spectator?

Yes. It is a free event for spectators. We encourage all to come join in the fun! Participant’s family members and friends can watch their favorite teams weigh-in their catch and see them win cash and prizes! You will not be allowed on the boat with tournament anglers.

Q’s: Can i sign up and fish the tournament solo, without a second team member?

Yes. You can fish the tournament by yourself as your own team. You must pay the full team entrance fee and are eligible to opt-in on all options.

Q’s: I have a boat but do not have a livewell. Now What?

You can use a cooler of adequate size to hold 5 fish and obtain a portable aerator at most sporting goods stores. We advise checking your catch and exchanging with fresh water throughout the day.

Q’s: Can our team have an addiitional designated driver?

There are only two people allowed on each tournament vessel.

Q’s: I dont have a boat but i want to fish the tournament. Is there any boat rentals available?

There are rental boats available on the Delta, however, not in close proximity to the tournament location. We suggest that you sign-up as a non-boater and every attempt will be made to find you a boater / team partner.

Q’s: Is there lodging nearby the tournament location?

Yes. There are lodging options within a couple of miles of the tournament location.

There are many hotels on March Lane in Stockton Ca.. RiverPoint Landing Marina has RV spaces and overnight berthing available. Riverpoint is adjacent to the launch ramp and weigh-in. No tent camping. www.riverpointlanding.com 4950 Buckley Cove Way Stockton, CA 95219-2039

Ph:(209) 951-4144 ask for Rich ...mention Bass-n-Fly Tournament

Q: What does it cost to launch and park my boat and vehicle at the public launch ramp at Buckley Cove Public Launch Ramp...the tournament location?

Launch Fee and parking is currently ~$14.00

Q’s: What do i do once i arrive at the tournament location?

Check in at the registration table and you will be given further instructions.

Q: What is the exact location of the tournament blast-off and weigh-in?

The Buckley Cove public park and boat launch at the end of March Lane(west) in Stockton, Ca.