LAKE CHICKAMAUGA – SOLD OUT!

Hobie Bass Open Series 2022

Lake Chickamauga.  Dayton, TN

The fifth stop of the Hobie Bass Open Series Anchored by Power-Pole, takes us back to the Tennessee River and the home of our first B.O.S. event ever in 2019.  Lake Chickamauga has a rich history and the potential to land some of the largest bass on the entire TN River chain.  With the lake filling up, vegetation becoming present, and ledges starting to fill up; the fishing should be spectacular.  Deep or shallow anglers are sure to find a bite to cater to their style and put themselves in contention with the largest field ever to hit this waterway.

A maximum capacity of 200 Anglers will be competing for a cash payout to 10% of the field, and the top 3 non- qualified anglers will earn their spot in the 2022 Tournament of Champions (TOC) on Caddo Lake Nov 11-13 in Shreveport- Bossier City, LA.

The TOC is a 3- day, 50 Angler championship with a $100,000 payout guarantee.

If maximum capacity is reached anglers can email BOS@Hobie.com to get on the official wait list.

All anglers entering will have a chance to win a 2022 Hobie Outback in custom Orange and Black ‘BOS Camo’ color way. In addition to the Outback, every angler registered will be eligible to win a Torqeedo 1103 Ultralight motor.  Along with many other prizes that will be randomly given away from our sponsors.

Tournament Director: AJ McWhorter BOS@hobie.com

Host:

Event Headquarters: Dayton, TN.  Exact location announced soon.

We encourage all of our anglers to stay with us in Rhea Co, TN.  There are ample opportunities close to the lake and our headquarters. Please support our host so they will continue to support series like ours.

Welcome to #BassTownUSA

Schedule:

All times will be EST

March 11th – 12pm EST Registration opens

May 14th  – Anglers are no longer allowed to hire, communicate with guides, or receive information originated from a guide on this fishery or about this fishery.

May 30th – Official Practice period begins.  Anglers must begin using a tournament approved vessel.  Motors on kayaks are allowed for practice only. Anglers receive their ‘Need to Know’ email from the Tournament Director via Tourneyx email.

June 1st.  – Registration Window Ends at 11:59pm if not already capped at 200. Anglers receive their ‘Need to Know’ email from the Tournament Director via TourneyX email.

June 3rd-

4 pm Practice ends

5-7 pm Mandatory registration, board check, and ID distribution at event Headquarters.  Meal to be provided.

7 pm Mandatory event meeting

–       If anglers can’t attend Friday night events, they are still responsible for coordinating with the director, getting Ketch board checked, receiving event IDs and being aware of everything covered at the meeting.

June 4th –

5:30 am- First Launch

6:00 am- First Cast

2:30 pm- Fishing Ends

3:30 pm- Submission Deadline

730 pm- Facebook Live meeting and Day 2 ID code announcement.

June 5th –

5:30 am- First Launch

6:00 am- First Cast

2:30 pm- Fishing Ends

3:30 pm- Submission Deadline

4:30 pm- Live awards.  All anglers are welcome.

Refunds:  Anglers have until May 31st at 11:59pm to request a full refund.  Any requests after that time will be processed at 80% of the entry.

Boundaries- Anglers will have access to all of Lake Chickamauga and tributaries via public access and ramps. The following will be considered the physical Boundaries.  Anglers are not allowed to launch or land past these boundaries.

The Northern Physical Boundary will be the Watts Bar Dam.

The Southern Physical boundary will be the Chickamauga dam.

The Eastern Physical Boundary on the Hiawassee River will be Interstate 75.

Portaging is not legal.  Anglers must be able to pedal/ paddle in and out of an area at all water levels during tournament days for the area to be considered legal.

License Info:

https://www.tn.gov/twra/license-sales/fishing-licenses.html

Hobie BOS uses Metal Ketch Board Only. Boards will be checked at the registration.

Please register early to ensure your spot and so we can communicate with you on any updates and changes for the event as we get closer.