Phoenix Bass Fishing League - Major League Fishing

Phoenix Bass Fishing League Contingency Programs

*Participating anglers must receive weight credit for contingency eligibility.

PHOENIX MLF BONUS:

Phoenix awards up to $7,000 to the winning boater in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League Qualifier, Super Tournament, Regional and Wild Card if he or she meets Phoenix MLF Bonus guidelines. If the winner is not Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified, the highest-finishing boater who meets Phoenix MLF Bonus guidelines receives $500. At the All-American, boater awards jump to $20,000 for a win and extend through seventh place. Boaters must meet all Phoenix MLF Bonus clothing, decal and participation requirements. Phoenix logo must be visible across the front of the jersey (minimum 12” wide by 1.75” tall). All factory-installed Phoenix decals must be on the boat in their original position, or wrapped boats must have the Phoenix logo in the same size (38” long) and in an equally visible location as the original decals. Participation is $19.95 per year. 

Qualifiers, Super Tournaments, Regionals & Wild Card

AwardPlaceModel Year/Motor RequirementsOriginal Owner
$7,000Winner2022 or newer with 250 HPYes
$5,000Winner2022 or newer with 225 HPYes
$3,000Winner2022 or newer with 200 HPYes
$2,500Winner2022 or newer with 175 HP or smaller outboardYes
$2,500 Winner2021 or older with any outboardNo
$500Highest FinisherNoneNo

All-American

AwardPlaceModel Year/Motor RequirementsOriginal Owner
$20,000WinnerNoneYes
$15,0002NoneYes
$10,0003NoneYes
$7,0004NoneYes
$5,000 5NoneYes
$2,0006NoneYes
$1,0007NoneYes

Visit PhoenixBassBoats.com for registration and complete details.

TOYOTA BONUS BUCKS:

The Toyota Bonus Bucks program is totally free and is available to boaters and co-anglers who tow with a 2020 or newer Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma or 4Runner. For more information and to register for Toyota Bonus Bucks, please visit: toyotatrucksbonusbucks.com

Awards:

Qualifiers and Super Tournaments Boater:                     

Highest placing eligible entrant - $250

Qualifiers and Super Tournaments Co-angler:                 

Highest placing eligible entrant - $100

Regionals and Wild Card Boater:                                    

Highest placing eligible entrant - $750

Regionals and Wild Card Co-angler:                                

Highest placing eligible entrant - $250

All-American Boater:                                                     

Highest placing eligible entrant - $1,500

All-American Co-angler:                                                

Highest placing eligible entrant - $500

T-H MARINE ATLAS AWARDS:

T-H Marine will award the highest finisher running an Atlas Jack Plate at the Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine All-American with $500 cash. Angler must do the following in order to win: register before the event takes place (REGISTER), provide proof of registration at the end of event to tournament official, AND provide physical or photo proof of Atlas Jack Plate mounted on the tournament boat. Link and information will be provided by the tournament organization prior to the event. Zero sign up fees required. This contingency offer is for the Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine All-American only. 

FISHING CLASH ANGLER OF THE YEAR:

The Fishing Clash Angler of the Year in each division, as determined by total points, receives $1,000. Ties are resolved by total weight, then total number of fish and then total number of live fish. Click here to download the Fishing Clash Angler of the Year logo for your jersey.

GENERAL TIRE:

General Tire is offering all MLF anglers access to purchase tires through the General Tire discount tire program plus the opportunity to win valuable contingency awards. Participating anglers must register at GeneralTireFishing.com at least eight (8) days prior to the first tournament in which they will be eligible for a General Tire bonus and have a full set of General Tire tires on their vehicle. Anglers who registered in 2023 will automatically be enrolled for 2024. It is the responsibility of the participant to inform MLF of their participation in the General Tire contingency; provided, however, that General Tire will provide a list of participating anglers to MLF prior to each tournament. Once enrolled, you may pick up two (2) General Tire decals that must be displayed on your tow vehicle above the rear tires, one (1) decal on each side of the vehicle, and two (2) General Tire decals that must be displayed on the port and starboard gunnel of your boat (boaters only). Decals will be available from the tournament director onsite the day prior to your tournament. The highest-finishing boater and co-angler that meet the General Tire contingency requirements at each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament will receive a $300 and $150 Visa gift card, respectively. There is no limit to the number of times a boater or co-angler can win this contingency. General Tire reserves the right to discontinue the contingency program at any time. Validation of Requirements; Award Information: General Tire will provide a list of participating anglers to MLF prior to each tournament. Participating anglers must have clear photos of the required decals on their vehicle (boaters and co-anglers) and boat (boaters only) as proof of performance for the tournament director in the event the tournament director cannot verify decal placement in person. Photos must clearly show General Tire tires and decals on the vehicle for gift card eligibility. Anglers must have a full-time permanent residence in the United States to be eligible. Gift cards will be sent digitally within two (2) months following the tournament and have a twelve (12)-month expiration period once sent.

POWER-POLE CAPTAINS CASH:

Power-Pole awards a $100 Captains Cash Bonus to the winning boater in each qualifier, super tournament, regional and the All-American if he or she meets Captains Cash Rewards Club contingency requirements. 

Requirements:

  • Captains Cash Rewards Club is open to all tournament anglers fishing any Captains Cash sanctioned event.
  • Annual membership is $24.95. Membership is valid from October through December of the following year. Purchase a Club Membership
  • Registration must be completed prior to any sanctioned tournament to be eligible for contingency payments.
  • Eligible contingency payment participants are registered Power-Pole owners who are registered members of the Captains Cash Club.
  • Registered Power-Pole owners placing first place overall only in a sanctioned event are eligible for contingency payments.
  • Power-Pole Pro Staff are required to purchase Captains Cash membership in order to qualify for Captains Cash Rewards payments.
  • Only one possible payout per tournament. A maximum of one angler per tournament will be rewarded.
  • Sanctioned tournaments must have a minimum of 20 boats registered to qualify for Captains Cash Rewards payments.
  • Winners must be verified through the sanctioned tournament via website, newsletter or other official organization communication and obtain tournament director’s signature on claim form.
  • Completed Power-Pole Captains Cash claim form must be submitted within 30 days of the tournament win and can be obtained here.
  • JL Marine Systems employees and members of their immediate family are not eligible to participate.
  • Approval of claims and payments is at the sole discretion of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Payment claimants must have their Power-Pole anchor(s) registered with JL Marine Systems, Inc.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash decals must be displayed on participant's boat or Power-Pole anchor.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash 4" logo must be displayed on the upper-left shoulder of the participant's shirt. Captains Cash logo must be worn from take-off through weigh-in during all days of sanctioned tournaments. Logo is available in various formats. Download logos
  • JL Marine reserves the right to change, modify, enhance, or terminate the Captains Cash Rewards program at any time. Refer to power-pole.com for current rules. Rules posted at power-pole.com supersede any previously printed rules.
  • It is the participant's responsibility to know the rules of the Captains Cash Rewards program and must submit proof that all requirements have been met upon request.
  • Power-Pole Captains Cash Rewards recipients will be responsible for paying any and all local, state, federal or other taxes on contingency earnings.

STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER OF THE YEAR:

The Strike King Co-angler of the Year in each division, as determined by total points, receives $500. Ties are resolved by total weight, then total number of fish and then total number of live fish. 

EPIC REWARDS:

Epic Baits awards $250 and $250 in product credit to the winning boater and $200 and $200 in product credit to the winning co-angler in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League qualifier, super tournament and regional, including the Wild Card, that meets Epic Baits contingency requirements. If the winner is not Epic Baits qualified, the highest-finishing boater in each tournament that meets Epic Baits contingency requirements will receive $125 and the highest-finishing co-angler who meets Epic Baits contingency requirements will receive $100. Awards for qualified anglers jump to $500 and $250 in product credit for the winning boater and $500 and $250 in product credit for the winning co-angler in the All-American. If the All-American winners are not Epic Baits contingency qualified, the highest-finishing boater who meets the requirements will receive $250 and $250 in product credit and the highest finishing co-angler will receive $125and $125 product credit. Requirements: The Epic Rewards program is just $30.00 per tournament season. Sign up at https://epicbaitsfishing.com to participate and download the Epic Baits logo. The Epic Baits logo must also be displayed on the angler's tow vehicle and boat. Each angler must verify participation in the Epic Baits Rewards program at registration for each tournament.  It is the responsibility of each angler to let MLF staff know they are participating in the Epic Baits Rewards program prior to the start of competition. Angler(s) must receive tournament payout winnings in order to receive Epic Contingency winnings. 

Li TIME BATTERIES BFL AWARD

The Angler of the Year in each division, as determined by total points, receives a Li Time 12v 100Ah lithium battery. Ties are resolved by total weight, then total number of fish and then total number of live fish.