*Participating anglers must receive weight credit for contingency eligibility.
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
Award | Place | Model Year/Motor Requirements | Original Owner |
$7,000 | Winner | 2021 or newer with 250 HP | Yes |
$5,000 | Winner | 2021 or newer with 225 HP | Yes |
$3,000 | Winner | 2021 or newer with 200 HP | Yes |
$2,500 | Winner | 2021 or newer with 175 HP or smaller outboard | Yes |
$2,500 | Winner | 2020 or older with any outboard | No |
$500 | Highest Finisher | None | No |
All-American
Award | Place | Model Year/Motor Requirements | Original Owner |
$20,000 | Winner | None | Yes |
$15,000 | 2 | None | Yes |
$10,000 | 3 | None | Yes |
$7,000 | 4 | None | Yes |
$5,000 | 5 | None | Yes |
$2,000 | 6 | None | Yes |
$1,000 | 7 | None | Yes |
Visit PhoenixBassBoats.com for registration and complete details.
The Mercury Bonus Bucks contingency bonus goes to the winning boater in each qualifying event if he or she is the original registered owner/first purchaser of a 2021 or newer 115-250 HP Mercury outboard. (Mercury National Team pro team members are excluded, as National Team contractual incentives will apply.)
It is the responsibility of anglers to make sure the engine is registered in their name with Mercury prior to competing. Non-registered engines will not be eligible. Note: For engines purchased from Mercury pro staff, please call the warranty line to confirm registration eligibility.
Awards:
Qualifiers, Super Tournaments, Regionals and Wild Card - $1,000
All-American - $2,000
The Toyota Bonus Bucks program is totally free and is available to boaters and co-anglers who tow with a 2019 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 awards up to $1,500 cash or $2,000 store credit to Atlas Awards members who are the winners of sanctioned events, giving everyone the opportunity to win like top-level pros. If the winner is not an Atlas Award member, the highest finishing Atlas Awards member will receive $150, plus bonus money for additional T-H Marine products on their boat. Atlas Awards membership is just $29.99 for a one-year (Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023). This includes one Atlas Awards hat and two T-H Marine decals. You must run a T-H Marine ATLAS Jack Plate on your boat to qualify. Logo must be visible on jersey. Visit thmarinesupplies.com for complete details.
Bonus Awards:
$25 cash or $50 store credit for each verified product.
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 days prior to the first tournament in which they will be eligible for a General Tire bonus and have a full set of General Tires on their vehicle. Anglers who registered in 2022 will automatically be enrolled for 2023. It is the responsibility of the participant to inform MLF of their participation in the General Tire contingency. Once enrolled, you may pick up two General Tire decals that must be displayed on your tow vehicle above the rear tires, one decal on each side of the vehicle, and two 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 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.
Validation of requirements: 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 Tires and decals on the vehicle for gift card eligibility. General Tire reserves the right to discontinue the contingency program at any time.
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:
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.
The 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.
Wiley X awards a pair of Wiley X sunglasses (winner’s choice) to the highest-finishing boater and a pair of Wiley X sunglasses (winner’s choice) to the highest-finishing co-angler in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if he or she meets Wiley X MLF Rewards contingency requirements. Requirements: The Wiley X logo must be visible on the front of your jersey or Wiley X branded clothing, hat and/or visor. Wiley X branded sunglasses must be worn on stage (on your face, around your neck or on your hat). The Wiley X logo must be displayed on your tow vehicle and/or boat. You must verify participation in the Wiley X MLF Rewards program at registration for each tournament by showing MLF staff the Wiley X logo on your jersey, Wiley X branded clothing, hat and/or visor.
Epic Baits awards $500 to the winning boater and $400 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 $250 and the highest-finishing co-angler who meets Epic Baits contingency requirements will receive $200. Awards for qualified anglers jump to $1,000 for the winning boater and $500 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 $500 and the highest finishing co-angler will receive $250.
Requirements: The Epic Rewards program is just $28.95 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.
The highest finishing Black Rifle Coffee Club member in the boater division at each Bass Fishing League Qualifier, Super Tournament and Regional, including the Wild Card, will receive a check equal to his or her entry fee for the tournament. Participating Coffee Club members must notify MLF Member Services by calling 270.252.1000 prior to competition for eligibility, and they must receive weight credit at the tournament.