Michigan's Premier Bass Tournament Circuit
Open Singles Bass Tournaments
90+% PAYBACK AT RAMP - Payback to be one place to cash for every 7 contestants
$70 ENTRY FEE - There is also an optional Big Bass Pot and and Option Pot at each tournament.
BOATS - You must have a boat (at least 14 ft), with livewell capacity to keep your fish alive. No non-boaters for this tournament series.
SAME DAY MEETING - The mandatory contestant meeting/registration will start 1 1/2 hours before sunrise (local time). Your blast-off position will be chosen at that time. No pre-registration allowed.
NO MEMBERSHIP FEE - Pay at the ramp the day of the tournament. Only Cash will be accepted for entry fee (no checks). Cash will be paid to those who finish in the money.
LIE DETECTOR TESTING - Anyone who finishes in the money, including Big Bass Pot, may be asked to take a lie detector test, at the discretion of the Tournament Directors. You MUST pass to receive your money!
TOURNAMENT RULES - A complete copy of tournament rules can be picked up at registration.
Over $850 worth of merchandise, donated by the sponsors, to be given away at each tournament, at weigh-in, to those who did not cash. Must be present to win!
It is with a heavy heart that we remember Morris Collins, a cherished member of our fishing community, who passed away on March 23, 2025. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Our prayers go out to Nate and the Collins family.
What's New?
New Schedule for 2025 is out!
Shoe’s Top Bass Tournament Trail held its 9th and final tournament of the 2024 season on the Saginaw River/ limited Bay on Sept 21st and Sept 22th 2024. The 2 day tournament launched out of the Independence Bridge launch, by the USS Edison.
Congratulations to Billy Booth, from Midland, who had a great weekend, by having the largest bags on both days. Billy had 17.24# on day one, and 18.89# on day two for 36.13# total. Along with winning the Championship, Billy also took home 1st place in both days Option Pots. Great going Billy!
The 2024 ANGLER OF THE YEAR went to John Franko, from Clare. He held off both Keith Gyulveszi from Clare & Andy Maier from Midland to take the honor. The Angler Of Year goes to the angler who weighs in the most total weight for all 9 tournaments. John Franko had 147.44# for those 9 events.
The 2024 BIGGEST BASS OF THE SEASON went to Mike Parsons, from Clare with 6.03#. Mike received the Heavy Hitters Belt & Denali rod, donated by Johnson & Wood, Mechanical Contractors, along with both Keith and Brendan Gyulveszi. Great Job Mike!
SPECIAL THANK YOU’S – To all our tournament title sponsors Mercury Marine, D & R Sport Center, Frank’s Great Outdoors (2), EGO Fishing, Humminird & Minn Kota, Gold Eagle Products, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Northwoods Wholesale Outlet.
Thanks to ALL OUR OTHER GREAT SPONSORS, that help make Shoe’s Top Bass Tournament Trail, the Premier Bass fishing tournament series in Michigan.
Also Thank You to Our webmaster – Steve Slackta who posts all the results sent to him and pictures. To Tom Shoemaker & Elmer Daniels for setting up and running such great events. And to ALL the many others who have helped over the season with take down, and whatever else was needed.
AND TO MOST OF ALL – To all The Great Anglers who continue to be loyal and fish the Shoe’s Top Bass Tournament Trail, year after year. THANKS!!!
FOR INFORMATION – CALL – ELMER DANIELS (517) 962-2345 E-mail – topbass2@comcast.net
OR - TOM SHOEMAKER (989) 313-0700
We hope you have a safe & healthy winter season.
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For More Information
Call Elmer Daniels (517) 962-2345 email: topbass2@comcast.net
or Tom Shoemaker (989) 313-0700 email: tshoebp@yahoo.com
Webmaster: Steve Slackta email: SteveFish57@Yahoo.com
