Fishing a Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) event is a great way to get started in tournament fishing. By and large, entry is an easy process for anyone. Below, we’ve endeavored to answer the common questions asked by first-timers. If you have questions that aren’t answered below, a great way to get more information is to call FLW at 270.252.1000 or call your tournament director. This year, registration for 2016 BFL events starts December 7th. The full slate of signup dates can be found here.
How do I choose a tournament?
There are a few schools of thought when it comes to choosing an individual tournament or division to fish. Most people fish divisions that are close to home for the obvious reasons of keeping the cost down and fishing on familiar water.
Some anglers, particularly those with more experience, will choose a division based on which Regional they want to compete in that fall. If a Regional is held on a fishery where the angler has experience, the odds go up for qualifying for the All-American.
Finally, you might consider choosing where you want to fish by the quality of the fishing or to get into some better weather. Though tournaments on Okeechobee, Guntersville and the like are always in high demand and can be difficult for co-anglers to get into, the chance to fish a tournament on a new and exciting body of water can be pretty fun. Continue reading this informative article at the FLW site: http://www.flwfishing.com/tips/2015-12-02-how-to-enter-your-first-bfl