Tournament Details

The ABW Open on Lake Guntersville 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, Snag Proof, and STH. ABW products only- excluding rods. 

  • Tournament Date Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • 100% Payback
  • $2500 Guaranteed 1st place
  • Entry Fee $110 (Includes Big Bass)
  • On-Site Registration Friday, October 25th from 4:00-6:00 pm @ Waterfront bay Grocery & Tackle.
  • The tournament begins at 7:00 am on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
  • Launch From Anywhere
  • Weigh-in at Waterfront Bay Landing
2024 Guntersville Registration

 

$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.

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 October 25, 2024, at noon. In-person registration is Friday, October 25, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Waterfront Bay Grocery and Tackle, 6955 Scottsboro Hwy, Scottsboro, AL 35769.

Q. CAN I REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT?
A. Yes, you may register at the American Baitworks Tent at Waterfront Boat Ramp 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, October 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Waterfront Bay Grocery and Tackle.

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 launch from any ramp. Boat checks will be done at Waterfront Boat Ramp 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 waterfront Bay Grocery and Tackle 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 Waterfront Bay Grocery and Tackle, local retailers, or visit our website https://americanbaitworks.com/