Larry R. Gaines

Attention all military fishermen! The Annual Military Team Bass Tournament, which was hosted by the ABA the last few years will now be hosted by the NPFL.
When: Sept 21-25 2026

Where: Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tennessee Jefferson County

Tournament breakdown:
Monday Practice 0700-1700
Tuesday Practice 0700-1600
Tuesday Fellowship Dinner 1730-2000 location and dinner TBD
Wednesday Day 1 Competition hours TBD
Thursday Day 2 Competition hours TBD
Friday Day 3 Competition hours TBD

Rules and info displayed at the fellowship dinner along with handouts to all anglers

Eligibility:
This tournament is open to any participant possessing one of the following:
a DD214 (with a discharge characterized as “general or better), a current/valid DoD or DHS (USCG only) issued ID showing any of the following: Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Dependent, Retired. Both team participants (including dependents) must have one of the above mentioned documents to be presented at the registration/pre-tournament meeting.

Entry Fee: $180.00 per team
$150.00 entry + $30.00 Big Bass ($10.00 per day)

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