​One of the most important things any angler can do is to help grow our sport by introducing new people to bass fishing, and in our case, tournament bass fishing.

Thanks to our friends at Minnow Tackle Shop, we are excited to introduce the "Rookie Rewards" initiative.

Any team that registers for a Crush City/Doiron Outfitters NBBT open, that has never fished a Smallmouth/Largemouth Bass tournament before in ANY jurisdiction will be entered in a draw to win back their entry fee (one winner per event). 

If you are the only "Rookie" team, then you are guaranteed to win. If there are 2 "Rookie" teams, then you have a 50/50 chance, and so on.

This only applies to teams where BOTH members meet the requirements to be considered a "Rookie", and each team is only eligible for this draw when registering for their very first event.

Rookies must properly & honestly complete entry form for Woodstock Open & Capital Region Open. ***Rookies competing in the Destination Nackawic event must email [email protected] to confirm entry and to be eligible to win. Winners will be selected at the conclusion of each event, and winners must have competed and be present to win.

NBBT and Minnow Tackle Shop are committed to helping our sport grow, and we are excited to see new teams join us this season, and we are equally excited to allow come lucky anglers to compete in their first ever tournament, without the cost of the entry fee, compliments of Minnow Tackle Shop.

Winners Guaranteed to Receive: Refunded entry fee ($400) compliments of Minnow Tackle Shop

For over 50 years, the Yo-Zuri name has led the way among Japanese fishing brands, and the benefit of that 5 decades of experience has carried over into their offerings in the North American market. Hard baits or line, Yo-Zuri has you covered. 

 Yo-Zuri Canada has entered into an agreement with NBBT for 2025 and we will be creating a new prize category thanks to this partnership. 

 Introducing the “Yo-Zuri Canada, NBBT Big Fish of the Year”. Winners of the “Yo-Zuri Canada, NBBT Big Fish of the Year” will receive a cash prize of $1000 compliments of Yo-Zuri to be awarded at the conclusion of our Capital Region Open in October.  

Thank you Yo-Zuri Canada, for supporting Atlantic Canadian bass anglers.