About Us
Our Mission
Stars and Stripes mission is to provide the opportunity for fishermen of all levels and walks of life to compete in team bass fishing tournaments on their local waters which will qualify them to compete in an end of season Championship.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide credible competitive events where that the average angler knows he has a fair and equal chance
to win and to offer the average angler the opportunity to participate in a Major Bass Fishing Championship. Our goal one day is to offer a new boat to the winners of the Tournament of Champions.
Our Values
We value our Veterans and offer all Veterans, Policemen, and Fireman half off membership (Must show proof) to show our appreciation. We value conservation and make every effort to release every fish alive.
Membership and Fees
Annual membership is $40.00 per adult ($20.00 for Veterans, Policemen, and Fireman) and free membership to youth under 18 before March 1st of every season. Membership allows the right to fish any Stars and Stripes tournaments for that season.
Tournament entry fees are $100.00 per event which includes big bass. Open tournaments allow anglers to fish a Stars and Stripes tournament to see what we are about. Members only tournaments offer many opportunities that non members can not get. Members can fish a minimum of 5 Divisional tournaments to qualify for the year end Championship. Members also have a chance to win other awards and prizes that are not available to non members. Teams
Teams consist of two persons. All teams that fish a minimum of 5 events will qualify for the year end Championship. Teams must fish a minimum of 4 events together, allowing that team to either fish a 5th event alone or use a sub. (Sub will pay a $10.00 Fee) (If Sub is a currant Stars and Stripes member then no $10.00 fee).
Angler of the Year
The top team in total points in any division that averages less than 14 entries will qualify. The top two teams in total points in any division that averages 15 to 24 entries will qualify. The top three teams in total points in any division that averages 25 to 34 entries will qualify. The top four teams in total points in any division that averages over 35 entries will qualify. The winner will be determined by the highest finishing team in the Tournament of Champions from the list of qualified teams. The Anglers of the Year will be awarded $500 and 2 plaques.
Championship
Must fish a minimum of 5 Divisional tournaments. Our goal is to pay $10,000.00 to the Championship winner (Based on 600 total paid entries throughout all Divisions over the course of the season).
Additional awards given out at the Championship will be
1.) Highest finishing team with a Veteran.
2.) Highest finishing team with either a Policeman or Fireman on it.
3.) Highest finishing CO-ED team.
4.) Highest finishing team with a youth (Under 18 by March 1st of that year).
Becoming a Director
Stars and Stripes is looking for Directors. If you are interested in running a Division on your favorite waters please contact us.
Randy Forszt
(219) 921-6375
[email protected]
