bassnz, The American Bass Anglers (ABA) is larger then all of FLW/Everstart/BFL, and B.A.S.S. combined. The ABA has more participants then all of them. There are over 120 district with close to 1100 tournaments a year. This year through the nationals the ABA paid back 132% in cash and prizes.
This in no way is to say the the Operation Outdoors circuts are not good, because they are, as well as BASS. The number of anglers fishing ABA as well as any of the other circuts are closely guarded, this information comes from what we directors were told at our directors meetings at the nationals. Granted our local tournaments are small, but they all add up. The thing that drew me into the ABA is the level playing field and the fact that we are a draw tournament trail. We also offer, bring a boat use a boat all the way up to the nationals. $55.00 entry fees, tournaments close to home, most do not require an over night stay, pay at the ramp the morning of the tournament and much more. Check out www.americanbassangler.com for more information. Almost forgot non-boaters are always welcome, and yes you will get the front of the boat 1/2 the day to fish your waters! Sorry I went on so long.
George Salov
Director District 87
American Bass Angles