Welcome to the Bill Dance Giant Bass Open –
The First Major Nationwide Virtual Bass Tournament!
Where Everybody Fishes
Whether you’re casting from a boat, kayak, or the bank – this is your chance to compete in a year-long virtual bass tournament that’s open to everyone, everywhere in the U.S.
The Bill Dance Giant Bass Open is the first of its kind: a virtual tournament running 365 days a year, where anyone can fish, anytime and win cash, prizes, and serious bragging rights.
What Makes This Tournament a Game-Changer?
Low Cost, Big Rewards
Just $44.99 per year gets you 12 months of access to monthly cash payouts, exclusive prizes, and a shot at the national title.
Accessible to All Anglers
Compete from a boat, kayak, or shoreline – as long as it’s a public waterway, you’re in the game.
Nationwide Format with Regional Divisions
With 5 competitive regions across the U.S., anglers compete on a level playing field based on where they fish.
Fish When You Want – 24/7/365
Catch a bass that qualifies anytime, anywhere, and you're instantly eligible for that month’s prizes.
Divisions and Format
5 Competitive Regions
Northeast
Central
Southeast
West
California, Texas, Florida
How It Works
Join the Tournament
$44.99 Gets you on the water for 12 months of action!
Fish Your Way
You choose: weight or length (one category per fish).
Compete Regionally and Nationally
Anglers are competing to join the Bill Dance Giant Bass Club. Each region will have a threshold length and weight that must be met to join the Giant Bass Club. Each angler that joins the Giant Bass Club will go into a drawing for 10+ cash prizes each month and will receive an exclusive Bill Dance Giant Bass Club Collector Coin.
Win Monthly
- 10+ monthly cash winner each month
- Each region has 2 Giant Bass Clubs (Weight & Length)
- Qualify and you’re entered into the monthly cash drawing
- Winners receive exclusive Bill Dance Giant Bass Club coins
Grand Prizes & Year-End Bonuses
National & Regional Champions
Grand Prize will be determined by the total number of registrations. End of the year grand prize winners must pass a polygraph and collect their prize in Chattanooga, TN
Epic Random Draw
Every registered angler is entered to win a:
- Ford F-150
- 21' Fiberglass Bass Boat*
*(Minimum 50,000 registrations required)
Annual Giant Bass Open Championship
FREE Entry | By Invitation Only
Upon reaching 50,000 active members, we will host an annual in-person Giant Bass Open Championship on a Bill Dance Signature lake. This event will be by invitation only. The anglers with the 5 largest Bass from each State in both divisions will be invited to fish the no entry fee Championship event.
Who’s Invited?
The Top 5 biggest bass from each state (weight and length) from each State will be invited.
Minimum Payout: $100,000
Our Mission: Make Fishing Fun Again
We believe tournament fishing should be affordable, accessible, and exciting for everyone – adults and youth alike. With the Bill Dance Giant Bass Open, that dream becomes reality.
So what are you waiting for?
