Toledo Bend Next Stop for Top 150 Solo

American Bass Anglers is gearing up for an exhilarating event at Toledo Bend on May 26th and 27th as part of the Top 150 Solo Series. Toledo Bend, located in the Southwest Division, has long been revered as one of the premier bass fishing destinations in the country, and this event promises to showcase the exceptional skills and determination of the participating anglers.

With its vast expanse of water and abundant fish population, Toledo Bend provides the perfect backdrop for anglers to demonstrate their expertise and compete for top honors. The Lost Frontier ramp will serve as the launching point for the competitors, who will navigate the pristine waters in pursuit of their trophy-worthy catches.

The Top 150 Solo Series is renowned for its highly competitive nature, attracting some of the most skilled anglers in the region. With a field of 150 boats, the competition is fierce, and every cast counts as anglers vie for a coveted spot in the Series Championship. As the event spans over two days, the anglers will have ample time to strategize, adapt to changing conditions, and showcase their versatility in pursuing bass.

Toledo Bend's reputation as a bass fishing paradise means that the anglers will face formidable challenges as they seek to outsmart and outmaneuver their finned adversaries. The diverse range of fishing techniques and strategies will come into play as anglers explore various areas of the lake, targeting structure, submerged vegetation, and potential bass hiding spots.

Not only will the anglers be vying for victory and the associated bragging rights, but they will also be chasing substantial cash prizes. The divisional payouts for this event are structured to reward the top performers generously, providing further motivation for the competitors to demonstrate their angling abilities.

As the Top 150 Solo Series reaches its climax, the Toledo Bend event serves as a crucial stepping stone for anglers hoping to secure a spot in the highly anticipated Solo Championship. The top performers in each division will earn coveted slots in the Championship, which promises to be a culmination of skill, strategy, and unwavering determination.

The American Bass Anglers Top 150 Solo Series event on Toledo Bend is set to deliver an enthralling display of bass fishing excellence. Spectators and enthusiasts alike are invited to witness the drama unfold as the anglers navigate the challenges of Toledo Bend in their pursuit of victory. With top-tier competitors, substantial payouts, and the thrill of the chase, this event promises to be a memorable chapter in the history of the Top 150 Solo Series.

The ABA Top 150 Solo Series, Presented by Caymas Boats, Southeast and Southwest Divisions each hold three 2-day tournaments for the season. Both divisions offer big cash payouts and chances for anglers to advance to higher levels of competition.

Each angler pays $600 to enter each divisional tournament and everyone fishes alone both days. No more than 150 anglers can participate in any divisional event. If 150 anglers participate, the winner will take home a guaranteed $20,000. If fewer competitors register, the top 20 percent of the field will each earn a portion of the prize money, based upon the number of entries.

Anglers could also qualify for one of two post-season tournaments. The top 15 points holders in each division at the end of the regular season will qualify to fish the ABA Top 150 Solo Series Championship, providing they fished all three of their divisional events. The Tour Championship will take place Oct. 6-7, 2023, at a venue to be announced later.

Conducted like the divisional events, the Tour Championship will involve two days of intense competition with the winner taking home $25,000. In addition, every angler in the field will receive a payout. 

Anglers who did not qualify for the Tour Championship by points, but who fished all three of the qualifiers in their division, will be invited to fish a 2-day Wild Card event, slated for Lake Neely Henry. That event will run out of Coosa Landing, located at 200 Lake Street in Gadsden, Ala. on July 14-15, 2023.

From this Wild Card tournament, the top five anglers will advance to the ABA Top 150 Solo Series Championship. Qualifying through their divisions by points and additionally from the Wild Card, the Tour Championship field will total 35 competitors.

Moreover, the top five anglers by points from each division after the Tour Championship will be eligible to fish the 2024 Ray Scott Championship. The 9th annual Ray Scott Championship, Presented by Caymas Boats, will be held on Lake Chickamauga near Dayton, Tenn. during the week of March 30-April 6, 2024. 

In addition, anglers may qualify for bonus money offered by such tournament sponsors as Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, the T-H Marine Atlas Awards program and Power Pole. See each manufacturer’s website for details, rules and qualifications for more information on their contingency programs.

Anyone who wishes to fish an ABA event, must become an ABA member. ABA members can receive discounts from some sponsors. For example, Optima Batteries will give ABA members 25 percent off and free shipping on any battery. Membership costs $35 a year, but anglers can save money by signing up for multiple years. 

For more information or to register for any ABA Solo 150 event, see www.americanbassanglers.com/Top150. 

American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, Power Pole, RT Outdoors, Optima Batteries, Hotel Planner.com and LurePartsOnline.com.

About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low-cost, close-to-home tournaments for the weekend angler and, at the same time, offering each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression.

For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour, the American Couples Series, the annual Military Team Bass Tournament, and the Top 150 Solo Tour, all presented by Caymas Boats, visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.