The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine offers weekend anglers the best payouts and advancement opportunities for the lowest entry fee available anywhere.
Only in the Bass Fishing League can you fish close to home with advancement opportunities to nine no-entry-fee championships, including the All-American and Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning top boater awards of $120,000 and $235,000, respectively, including Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonuses.
The Bass Fishing League is your pathway to the Toyota Series, Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the Bass Pro Tour.
24 Divisions
Angler of the Year and Co-Angler of the Year Awards
Qualify for Regional Championships plus the All-American and Toyota Series Championship
Earn Toyota Series Entry Priority – Your Pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and the Bass Pro Tour
96 Qualifying Tournaments
24 Super Tournaments
6 Regional Championships
1 Wild Card Regional
All-American
Toyota Series Championship
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Co-Angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6,000 | up to $7,000 | $3,000 |
| 2 | 3,000 | 1,500 | |
| 3 | 2,000 | 1,000 | |
| 4 | 1,400 | 700 | |
| 5 | 1,200 | 600 | |
| 6 | 1,100 | 550 | |
| 7 | 1,000 | 500 | |
| 8 | 900 | 450 | |
| 9 | 800 | 400 | |
| 10 | 700 | 350 | |
| 11 | 630 | 315 | |
| 12 | 580 | 290 | |
| 13 | 560 | 280 | |
| 14 | 530 | 265 | |
| 15 | 500 | 250 | |
| 16 | 480 | 240 | |
| 17 | 460 | 230 | |
| 18 | 440 | 220 | |
| 19 | 420 | 210 | |
| 20 | 400 | 200 | |
| 21 | 390 | 195 | |
| 22 | 380 | 190 | |
| 23 | 370 | 185 | |
| 24 | 360 | 180 | |
| 25 | 350 | 175 | |
| 26 | 340 | 170 | |
| 27 | 330 | 165 | |
| 28 | 320 | 160 | |
| 29 | 310 | 155 | |
| 30 | 300 | 150 | |
| 31 | 290 | 145 | |
| 32 | 280 | 140 | |
| 33 | 270 | 135 | |
| 34 | 260 | 130 | |
| 35 | 250 | 125 | |
| 36 | 240 | 120 | |
| 37 | 230 | 115 | |
| 38 | 220 | 110 | |
| 39 | 210 | 105 | |
| 40 | 200 | 100 | |
| Berkley Big Bass | 1,000 | 500 | |
| Entry Fee | $200 | $100 |
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Co-Angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,000 | up to $7,000 | $4,500 |
| 2 | 4,500 | 2,250 | |
| 3 | 3,000 | 1,500 | |
| 4 | 2,100 | 1,050 | |
| 5 | 1,800 | 900 | |
| 6 | 1,650 | 825 | |
| 7 | 1,500 | 750 | |
| 8 | 1,350 | 675 | |
| 9 | 1,200 | 600 | |
| 10 | 1,050 | 525 | |
| 11 | 950 | 475 | |
| 12 | 870 | 435 | |
| 13 | 840 | 420 | |
| 14 | 800 | 400 | |
| 15 | 750 | 375 | |
| 16 | 720 | 360 | |
| 17 | 690 | 345 | |
| 18 | 660 | 330 | |
| 19 | 630 | 315 | |
| 20 | 600 | 300 | |
| 21 | 590 | 295 | |
| 22 | 570 | 285 | |
| 23 | 560 | 280 | |
| 24 | 540 | 270 | |
| 25 | 530 | 265 | |
| 26 | 510 | 255 | |
| 27 | 500 | 250 | |
| 28 | 480 | 240 | |
| 29 | 460 | 230 | |
| 30 | 450 | 225 | |
| 31 | 430 | 215 | |
| 32 | 420 | 210 | |
| 33 | 400 | 200 | |
| 34 | 390 | 195 | |
| 35 | 370 | 185 | |
| 36 | 360 | 180 | |
| 37 | 340 | 170 | |
| 38 | 330 | 165 | |
| 39 | 310 | 155 | |
| 40 | 300 | 150 | |
| Berkley Big Bass | 1,500 | 750 | |
| Entry Fee | $300 | $150 |
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Co-Angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60,000* | up to $7,000 | $50,000* |
| 2 | $10,000* | $5,000* | |
| 3 | 5,000* | 2,500* | |
| 4 | 3,000* | 1,500* | |
| 5 | 2,000* | 1,000* | |
| 6 | 1,800* | 900* | |
| 7 | 1,600 | 800 | |
| 8 | 1,400 | 700 | |
| 9 | 1,200 | 600 | |
| 10-12 | 1,000 | 500 | |
| 13-15 | 600 | 300 | |
| 16-20 | 500 | 250 | |
| 21-24 | 400 | 200 |
1st place boater receives a Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP Mercury and $10,000
1st place co-angler receives a Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP Mercury
* Top six boaters and co-anglers advance to the All-American
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
| Place | Boater | Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Co-Angler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| 2 | 20,000 | 15,000 | $10,000 |
| 3 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 6,000 |
| 4 | 14,000 | 7,000 | 5,000 |
| 5 | 13,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 |
| 6 | 12,000 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| 7 | 11,000 | 1,000 | 3,500 |
| 8 | 10,000 | 3,000 | |
| 9 | 9,000 | 2,500 | |
| 10 | 8,000 | 2,000 | |
| 11-20 | 3,000 | 1,500 | |
| 21-30 | 2,000 | 1,000 | |
| 31-49 | 1,500 | 750 |
The highest-finishing boater and co-angler from each Regional Championship (including the Wild Card) at the All-American advance to the Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning $235,000, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus, and $33,500, respectively.
Payback is based on the number of paid entries for each tournament.
Qualifiers, Super Tournaments, Regional Championships & Wild Card
| Award | Place | Model Year/Motor Requirements | Original Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000 | Winner | 2019 or newer with 250 HP outboard | Yes |
| $5,000 | Winner | 2019 or newer with 225 HP outboard | Yes |
| $3,000 | Winner | 2019 or newer with 200 HP outboard | Yes |
| $2,500 | Winner | 2019 or newer with 175 HP or smaller outboard | Yes |
| $2,500 | Winner | 2018 or older with any outboard | Yes |
| $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 |
Boaters must meet all Phoenix MLF BIG5 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 and includes a Phoenix decal and membership card.
Visit PhoenixBassBoats.com for registration and complete details.
For question about tournament registration or membership, please contact:
MLF Customer Service
270-252-1000 or [email protected]
For questions about Bass Fishing League tournaments, please contact the tournament director in your division:
Cowboy, Savannah River, Shenandoah, Volunteer Divisions
Brad Callihan
270-493-2779 or [email protected]
Illini, Michigan, Mississippi, and Mountain Divisions
Robert Evans
270-703-9969 or [email protected]
Bama, Choo Choo, Music City and Ozark Divisions
Alan Gray
270-703-5441 or [email protected]
Bulldog, Hoosier, LBL and Okie Divisions
Mike Hale
270-703-0002 or [email protected]
Buckeye, Gator, Great Lakes and South Carolina Divisions
Leroy Hensley
270-703-0766 or [email protected]
Arkie, North Carolina, Northeast and Piedmont Divisions
Steve Sizemore
270.703.8882 or [email protected]