Elevating Weekend Anglers to the Next Level
Athens, AL – September 23, 2024 – American Bass Anglers, Inc. is excited to unveil the 2025 ABA Professional League, a groundbreaking series that offers weekend anglers the opportunity to take their skills and competition to new heights. With a fresh format and industry-leading payouts, the 2025 Professional League is set to revolutionize solo bass fishing tournaments across the nation.
What Sets the 2025 ABA Professional League Apart?
Launching in January 2025, the ABA Professional League offers solo anglers a National Series across 16 divisions. Each division will host three one-day qualifying tournaments and a two-day Divisional Championship. With entry fees of $350 per event (including big bass), the league ensures an 80% payout – one of the most competitive in the sport. For anglers looking to compete for substantial winnings, the ABA Professional League delivers.
Exciting Payouts:
At divisional events, the top prize can reach $10,000 for a one-day tournament (based on a full field), and Caymas Boat owners can win an additional $7,000 through the Caymas Cash program, bringing total potential winnings to $17,000 for a single event.
Unmatched Flexibility:
The ABA Professional League allows anglers to optimize their season by competing in multiple divisions. Their best three one-day finishes and their best two-day event will count toward their national ranking, giving them the ability to recover from a low-scoring event and maximize their chances of success. This unique flexibility ensures anglers have control over their progress throughout the season.
Angler of the Year and National Standings:
Anglers will accumulate points throughout the season, with national and divisional standings playing key roles in qualifying for the prestigious 2026 ABA Championship. Division-level Angler of the Year winners will face off at the Championship, with a cash prize awaiting the top-performing AOY contender.
Commitment to Integrity:
The ABA Professional League is built on fairness and integrity, with truth verification in place at all events to maintain a level playing field for all participants.
Morris Sheehan, Owner of American Bass Anglers, Inc., shared:
“Our vision for the ABA Professional League is to provide a premier platform where weekend anglers can elevate their competition to the next level. We’ve raised the bar for bass fishing tournaments, offering larger payouts, more flexibility, and a higher standard of competition. This league puts the power in the anglers’ hands.”
2025 Schedule
Click on the division to visit the division page, New York schedule is still being worked on and will be announced as soon as it is available.
| Alabama North - 1 | Alabama South - 2 | |||
| 3/22/2025 | Weiss | 2/8/2025 | Eufaula | |
| 5/24/2025 | Guntersville | 3/15/2025 | Mitchell | |
| 6/28/2025 | Neely Henry | 4/12/2025 | Lay Lake | |
| 9/6-7/2025 | Neely Henry | 9/6-7/2025 | Eufaula | |
| Florida Central - 6 | Florida South - 7 | |||
| 1/18/2025 | Toho | 1/11/2025 | Okeechobee | |
| 3/1/2025 | Toho | 2/22/2025 | Okeechobee | |
| 5/17/2025 | Harris Chain | 3/22/2025 | Okeechobee | |
| 9/13-14/2025 | Toho | 9/2021/2025 | Okeechobee | |
| Georgia - 8 | Louisiana - 13 | |||
| 2/15/2025 | Oconee | 2/15/2025 | Caddo | |
| 2/16/2025 | Oconee | 5/3/2025 | Cross Lake | |
| 3/8/2025 | Lanier | 5/31/2025 | Red River | |
| 9/27-28/2025 | Oconee | 9/27-28/2025 | Caney Lake | |
| Maryland - 21 | Mississippi - 12 | |||
| 5/31/2025 | Potomac | 2/22/2025 | Ross Barnett | |
| 7/26/2025 | Potomac | 5/17/2025 | Ross Barnett | |
| 8/23/2025 | Potomac | 6/14/2025 | Ross Barnett | |
| 9/27-28/2025 | Potomac | 9/20-21/2025 | Ross Barnett | |
| North Carolina - 5 | Oklahoma - 14 | |||
| 2/15/2025 | Norman | 3/15/2025 | Eufaula | |
| 3/15/2025 | High Rock | 4/26/2025 | Tenkiller | |
| 6/21/2025 | Wylie | 6/7/2025 | Texoma | |
| 9/6-7/2025 | Norman | 9/13-14/2025 | Grand | |
| South Carolina - 9 | Tennessee Central - 3 | |||
| 2/22/2025 | Keowee | 3/29/2025 | Percy Priest | |
| 3/22/2025 | Hartwell | 4/26/2025 | Old Hickory | |
| 5/3/2025 | Clarks Hill | 5/17/2025 | Center Hill | |
| 8/16-17/2025 | Murray | 9/14-15/2025 | Percy Priest | |
| Tennessee East - 4 | Texas - 10 | |||
| 4/12/2025 | Watts Bar | 3/22/2025 | Sam Rayburn | |
| 5/31/2025 | Chickamuaga | 5/24/2025 | Lake of the Pines | |
| 6/7/2025 | Chickamuaga | 6/21/2025 | Lake Tyler | |
| 8/22-23/2025 | Chickamuaga | 9/6-7/2025 | Lake of the Pines | |
| Virginia - 19 | ||||
| 3/1/2025 | Kerr | |||
| 5/10/2025 | Kerr | |||
| 6/14/2025 | Kerr | |||
| 9/20-21/2025 | Kerr | |||
Registration opens soon, with special priority for Caymas Boat owners and early package buyers.
- October 1, 2024 – Priority Package Entries for 2025 ABA Professional League and Caymas Boat Owners
- October 4, 2024 – Package with Deposit Option
- October 4, 2024 – Open Registration
For more information on the 2025 schedule, rules, and payouts, visit AmericanBassAnglers.com.
Proud Partners and Sponsors:
American Bass Anglers is proudly sponsored by industry-leading brands such as Caymas Boats, Mercury Marine, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, Power-Pole, HotelPlanner.com, and LurePartsOnline.com.
About American Bass Anglers:
American Bass Anglers offers affordable, close-to-home fishing tournaments that help individual anglers grow and compete at higher levels. With series such as the American Fishing Tour, American Couples Series, Military Team Bass Tournament, Top 150 Solo Tour, and the new 2025 ABA Professional League presented by Caymas Boats, ABA provides exceptional opportunities for anglers to excel.
For more information, visit www.AmericanBassAnglers.com or call (256) 232-0406.
