Q: What
counties are in the Southeast Region?
A: Click here to
see a map and listing of the counties in the Southeast Region.
Q: How
do I get involved in the Texas BASS Federation Nation?
A: The Texas BASS Federation Nation is an association
of bass clubs around the state that are affiliated with Bass
Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.). So the fist step as
an individual is to locate a club in your area that is affiliated
with the Texas BASS Federation Nation. To find a Southeast Region
club, go to the Region
Clubs page.
You can either contact
the Region Director for assistance or contact a representative
of the club nearest you. The club officers and members will
guide you on how the membership process works.
Q: How
does our bass club become affiliated with the Texas BASS Federation Nation?
A: There are some basic requirements for
clubs that affiliate with the Texas BASS Federation Nation.
There must be at least 6 club members and all members of
your club must be a member in good standing with B.A.S.S. Please
review the New
Club Affiliation Process on the Membership page
of State web site for more details and a link to the required
forms. Forms and dues should be submitted to the Region Director
of the Region your club is in.
Q: When
I join a club, how much will my annual dues be, and where does
my money go?
A: Club dues can range from $50/year to
$150/year depending on how active a club is. Every organization
needs operating funds and your dues help each level of
the Federation provide the services and benefits you enjoy
as a BASS Federation member. Of the dues you pay at the
club level, $30.00 goes to the National Federation and
$20.00 goes to the State Federation. The remainder of the
dues are your clubs operating funds for that year.
Q: When
are Federation dues required to be submitted each year?
A: Both State Federation dues and National
Federation dues are due by December 31st of each year and
are generally paid by the club on behalf of it's members.
Q: When
does our club need to send in the State Championship registration
form and fees?
A: State Championship registration must
be sent in by January 31st. The current registration fee
for each Top Six team is $590.00. This automatically enters
each team member in the big bass pot.
Q: How
are my Southeast Region tournament entry fees used?
A: Tournament entry fees and raffle ticket sales are what keep the Region funded. Here is the breakdown on where the fees go.
Entry Fee |
$60.00 |
Big Bass Pot |
$5.00 |
Angler of the Year Fund |
$5.00 |
Region Championship Fund |
$5.00 |
Youth Fund |
$1.00 |
Club of the Year Fund |
$1.00 |
Tournament Payout |
$43.00 |
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