Portland Yacht Services Big Bass Contest l Maine B.A.S.S. Nation

Portland Yacht Services Big Bass Contest – April 1 – November 30th.

The Maine B.A.S.S. Nation (MBN) will coordinate the Portland Yacht Services Big Bass Contest for Maine Bass Nation anglers desiring to participate. Annually Maine Bass Nation anglers desiring will contribute ten dollars into the pool managed by Tim Gratto 207- 212-2108. Tim may appoint a designated person to help manage this program.

This pool will payout 100% to the participating angler catching the largest bass during an IF&W permitted, open or Club event that is obtained and run by Maine B.A.S.S. Nation, Maine B.A.S.S. Nation Team Trail or a Maine B.A.S.S. Nation affiliated club.

The participating angler must be in good standing with B.A.S.S, the Maine Bass Nation and the club they are representing at the time of registration and on the day of the catch.

The participating angler must have registered with the Maine B.A.S.S. Nation person in charge (Tim Gratto) or designated representative, PRIOR to the start of any tournament in which they may desire to qualify a fish from. Cash only. Clubs are encouraged to collect the money in advance and submit the money with an attached roster to Tim.

There is a validation form is posted on the mebass.com web site. This form will require the President of the tournament’s hosting club to sign off on the catch as well as two other participants from the event. The form must be submitted to Tim Gratto within 5 days of the tournament. It is highly recommended that club/nation tournament directors have this form on hand at all times.

Handheld scales are not allowed, the weight must be recorded during the weigh in process for all anglers at the event and done using the same calibrated scales used at the tournament.

Weights will be broken down in 1/100th, should a scale only read whole ounces and ½ ounces.

The annual Big Bass winner will be recognized on the mebass.com web site and Facebook Page. The winning angler will also be recognized at the annual Nation banquet. A trophy with their name along with previous winners will be on display at Portland Yacht Services. An additional trophy/plaque may be awarded by Maine B.A.S.S. Nation. Updated: 4/13/2024