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ABW Open #1 Lake Okeechobee

Tournament Details

The ABW Open on Lake Okeechobee is an open tournament where anglers will use only American Baitworks brands products, excluding rods. ABW’s family of brands includes BaitFuel, Freedom Tackle, Netbait, Halo Fishing, Scum Frog, and Snag Proof. ABW products only- excluding rods. 

  • Tournament Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024 @7:00am
  • Open to Public
  • Entry Fee $110 (Includes Big Bass)
  • 100% Payback
  • $20,000 in cash and prizes to be given away
  • $2500 Guaranteed 1st place
  • $500 Big Bass
  • Free Giveaways including one Goodie bag per team full of American Baitworks products
  • Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Bounce House, and fun for the whole family
  • On-Site Registration Friday, March 30, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm @ Lake and Trail USA

$20,000 in total cash and prizes
$2,500 Guaranteed 1st Place

$500 Big Bass

Payout top 10 places.

11th-20th place will receive 2 Halo Rods.
Based on a 50-boat field.

Each Team will receive an American Baitworks Swag Bag full of products from BaitFuel, NetBait, Scum Frog, Snag Proof and Freedom Tackle.

See Rules & Regulations page

Q. HOW DO I REGISTER?
A. Register here https://americanbaitworks.fish/registration/

Q. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE?
A. Online registration is open from Now -until March 28, 2024, at noon. In-person registration is Friday, March 29, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Lake and Trail USA.

Q. CAN I REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT?
A. Yes, you may register at the American Baitworks Tent at C. Scott Driver Park, 10100 W. Hwy 78, Okeechobee, FL 34974 from 6:00-6:30 am.

Q. DO I HAVE TO CHECK IN AT REGISTRATION?
A. All anglers are expected to check in for registration and attend the pre-tournament meeting on Friday, March 30, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Lake and Trail USA.

Q. ARE WE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE PRE-TOURNAMENT MEETING?
A. Yes, at least one member from each team is required to attend the pre-tournament meeting. If you have a conflict, please contact Valerie Dixon at [email protected]

Q. DO WE HAVE TO LAUNCH AT C. SCOTT DRIVER BOAT RAMP?
A. No, you can put in at Okeeantee Boat Ramp or C. Scott Driver Boat Ramp. Boat checks will be done at Scott Driver Pavillion prior to blast off.

Q. CAN I USE A COMPETITOR’S BRAND JIG IF I ADD AN AMERICAN BAITWORKS TRAILER?
A. No, you must use American Baitworks Freedom Tackle jigs. They can be purchased at Lake and Trail USA or at your local retailer.

Q. AM I REQUIRED TO USE HALO FISHING RODS?
A. No, but there is a contingency prize for the highest finisher using Halo Rods. The highest finisher using Halo rods will receive 2 Halo HFX rods.

Q. DO I NEED TO REMOVE ALL COMPETITOR’S PRODUCTS FROM MY BOAT PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT?
A. No, but American Baitworks reserves the right to polygraph all participants.

Q. CAN I USE AN ALABAMA/ UMBRELLA RIG?
A. Only where state laws allow. Yes, but you must use American Baitworks plastics (Netbait, BaitFuel, STH).

Q. DOES AMERICAN BAITWORKS CARRY CRANKBAITS?
A. Yes, our Freedom Tackle line includes crankbaits.

Q. WHERE CAN I SEE WHAT PRODUCTS AMERICAN BAITWORKS BRANDS CARRY?
A. You can purchase American Baitworks products at Lake and Trail USA, local retailers, or visit our website https://americanbaitworks.com/