What is a "contingency program?" It's a program where your potential to win or earn something is "contingent upon" you doing something first. In the case of the BassFan Army, you must use at least one BassFan Army sponsor product in a win, say so at the weigh-in and to any media that cover your event, and affirm it via the official Contingency Affidavit form before you're eligible to win products under the program.

Under the BassFan Army contingency program, each of the following BassFan Army sponsors (unless otherwise noted) will provide products for a single weekly drawing. Here's how it works: Each week Army members who have put in for a contingency award using the official Contingency Affidavit form – based on their performance (winning a sanctioned event) and for using Army-sponsor products – will be "put into a hat," and a prize package winner will be drawn randomly. The lucky winner receives a BIG prize package with a bunch of items from BassFan Army sponsors. So go catch 'em!

If your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of the BassFan Army, or would like more information, please let us know by clicking here .

Please Note:

• There are NO retroactive contingency awards. You MUST be a BassFan Army member BEFORE you can be eligible for earning any contingency money or product. Contingency money or product can only be earned for performance after your membership joining date.
  


• Unless otherwise stated herein, all tournament contingency programs apply ONLY to BassFan Army-sanctioned tournament trails (click here to see the list of sanctioned trails). Contingency awards only apply to events that have 30 or more boats participating in the event.
  


• If you experience problems with obtaining your contingency product, please contact us at memberservices@bassfanarmy.com .
  


• Click here to download the Contingency Affidavit form.

Abu Garcia – www.abugarcia.com/

Abu Garcia will be providing its new Revo low-profile reels for BassFan Army programs.

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AES Eyewear – www.aesoutdoors.com

AES Eyewear is the go-to company for high performance, quality, affordable eyewear for the outdoorsperson.

Our objective at AES is to provide a polarized sunglass that is optically as good or better than any other sunglasses currently in the market costing well over $100 for less than 25% - 50% of that cost.

We believe the working guy angler deserves BETTER, whether tournament tested or a pleasure fisherman, he/she should be able to have a good quality sunglass at a price he or she can afford. It is important to remember that “Cost does not define quality, yet performance!” and at AES, we have worked for the past 3 years with some of the top ELITE Level pros and eyewear specialists to develop our sunglasses, from the frames to the particular tints. We at AES are consumers first and if you to try our sunglasses and compare them to other brands much more expensive you will see why we feel ours are as good if not better than the competitors. If you want to spend the extra $100 please feel free to, but won’t that $100 help out with the cost of fuel? Also, all sunglasses can get lost or break. It does not matter which brand you choose, if they fall in the water, or get stepped on, they will break or be lost the same. With our sunglasses, you can buy 2-4 pair for the cost of 1.

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Ardent Reels – www.ardentoutdoors.com


"Ardent Reels is extremely proud to be a sponsor of the BassFan Army. Ardent reels and products are quality manufactured in the USA. Our reels and products have raised the bar for bass fishing performance, and our American workers take pride in building impressive performance into every reel they make. BassFan is one of our favorite sites and we visit it everyday. We look forward to supporting the BassFan Army and increasing anglers' knowledge of our products."

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Berkley – www.berkley-fishing.com/

Berkley will be providing lots of products for the contingency program and giveaways from their Trilene, Big Game, Power Bait and Gulp! product lines.

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Bill Lewis Lures – www.rat-l-trap.com

The Original Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap has a new flare this year with tremendous hardware upgrades. Set-Lok hooks have been added to the famous 'Trap, along with oval-shaped splitrings. Bill Lewis Lures offers the Rat-L-Trap in several different forms as part of the contingency packages: the Red Zone, a slow-sinking 'Trap for shallow water and finesse conditions; the Pro-Trap, a 'Trap that is set up with a grommet that allows the hook to pull the line through the lure body ensuring a more secure hookset' and the Tail Chaser, a 'Trap with a feathered tail that offers a more life-like visual presentation and portrays a blood trail with the red feather trailing on the end of the 'Trap.

“We at Rat-L-Trap and Biosonix feel like we are nailing the bull's eye of our demographic by being a part of the BassFan Army. Not only are we confident that we will reach that primary "demo," but we also love knowing that we can hit them on a daily basis with the Internet."

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Culprit – www.culprit.com


"Culprit is proud to sponsor the BassFan Army. This awesome group of hard-working anglers know fishing and starve for more knowledge on everything fishing. We salute you on joining this unique group of bass lovers. March on!"

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Evan Williams Bourbon – www.evanwilliams.com

Evan Williams will not be involved in the contingency program, but will be involved in various other ways.

“Evan Williams Bourbon is very excited to formalize our sponsorship with the BassFan Army because we know that bass angling is the number one outdoor activity among Evan Williams consumers, and we also know that BassFan Army is truly the grassroots of bass fishing. The people who follow the BassFan Army site and fish the sanctioned events and the Weekend Warrior Championship represent the core of the sport, and provide the loyalty and buying power that have kept this industry moving upward so quickly. We think our involvement with the BassFan Army will be a tremendous benefit for everyone.”

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Fenwick – www.fenwickfishing.com/

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Fin-Tech Tackle Company, Inc. – www.jigfish.com


EXCITING is the best word to describe Fin-tech’s partnering with the “BASS FAN ARMY”. Our leading edge jig design with its patented retainer mounted on a MUSTAD™ wide gap ULTRA POINT™ hook is setting an innovative pace. Easy and positive weedless rigging of all styles of plastics that results in sure hook sets is what it’s all about. The Title SHot ® has already produced spectacular results for BASS Elite pro Dave Wolak and others; we are looking forward to having the ARMY confirm its versatility too.

Stay tuned – there are many new developments coming and you’ll hear about them on Bass Fan first. www.jigfish.com

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Fuji (Anglers Resource) – www.anglersresource.net

Fuji will provide for BassFan giveaways two must-haves for every tournament fisherman. The Fuji Rod Repair Kit is a must for every tackle box. Each rod repair kit contains three of the most widely used rod tips as well as a small tube of Hot Melt Glue, along with easy-to-understand instructions. All you need is a cigarette lighter and you can repair your broken tip right on your boat. Tips are available in gold, black and stainless to match the manufacturer’s original guide components. Also included is an EZ Keeper, which as the name implies is a universal hook-keeper that folds down and out of the way on the rod blank when not in use.

"We are glad to be a part of this great program targeting some of the most avid and influential fishermen in the United States, the BassFan Army. BassFan continues to find ways to engage this very important segment of tackle market."

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Gemini Sport Marketing – www.geminisportmarketing.com

Gemini will provide the winner of the BassFan Army Weekend Warrior Championship a pro-style shirt and jacket valued at $800.00 customized with sponsor logos.

"Our involvement with BassFan is a result of a combination of: participating with the best, unbiased, exciting fishing information source out there; working with the BassFan staff, who are some of the greatest people I know; and having the opportunity to tell who we are and what we do to the most hardcore, targeted enthusiasts, period. It is our privilege to have the opportunity to be involved with BassFan and BassFan Army. BassFan is creating a larger fanbase and generating more customers for all of us in this fishing industry. If I am looking at their sites 3-4 times a day, I can only imagine how many others are doing the same thing. BassFan has changed the way we get our information about bass fishing."

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Guideline Polarized Eyegear – www.glpolarized.com

Guideline will be providing sunglasses for contingency giveaways.

"Guideline Polarized Eyegear focuses on just one thing: We make polarized fishing sunglasses for anglers. Our company’s commitment to this cause hasn’t change since we were the first to offer polarized sunglasses to the angling community way back in 1974.

"Guideline polarized products offer superior glare-reduction, visual enhancement and eye protection, all at a value price. BassFan Army members will benefit from our grassroots approach. Unlike the big-brand sunglass companies, Guideline Eyewear doesn’t spend millions of dollars on advertising. Instead, we put our money into our products, offering a broad selection of fishing-specific lens tints and vision options. Without the added cost of a large marketing budget, we can offer our quality polarized optics to anglers at superior savings.

"We’re proud to be a sponsor of the BassFan Army, and look forward to a beneficial partnership."

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Humminbird – www.humminbird.com/

Humminbird will be providing high-quality Humminbird hats for BassFan Army’s contingency program for 2007.

"Humminbird is committed to providing anglers with sonar and GPS products that will help them put more fish in the livewell, regardless of whether they fish for a living or live to fish. Bass fishing is truly an enthusiast sport, and we're proud to be a part of the BassFan Army's ongoing efforts to help today's anglers become better fishermen, and to bring tomorrow’s anglers into our sport."

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Jewel Bait Co. – www.jewelbait.com

Jewel will be produciong product for the BassFan Army contingency programs, including jigs, spinnerbaits and soft-plastics.

"The BassFan Army is a great way for our local and regional anglers to get national recognition, compete for great prizes and get recognition for their sponsors. Everyone wins."

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Kicker Fish Bait Co. – www.kickerfishbait.com


"Kicker Fish Bait Co. is proud to be a sponsor of the BassFan Army. We have been with BassFan since the beginning. We are very excited about the dedication and focus that BassFan has put into professional bass fishing, and that it is being carried on to the grassroots level with the BassFan Army.

"Along with the unbiased information that BassFan continues to give on a daily basis, Kicker Fish will continue to deliver baits that excel at catching bass.

"With the BassFan Army, the growth and future of our beloved sport will continue to grow and educate anglers of all levels. Thanks for your support BassFan!"

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Mann’s Bait Co. – www.mannsbait.com

Mann’s will be providing an assortment of its new HardNose baits, the world’s only one-piece super-soft plastic baits with a harder plastic head. Lucky winners will also receive a new Baby 1-Minus Elite Series and C-4 Elite Series crankbait.

"Mann’s is proud to be associated with BassFan and especially the BassFan Army. What a great program for America's most avid weekend tournament fishermen. In my opinion, there’s no better way to introduce our new products to this very important target market."

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Minn Kota – www.minnkotamotors.com/

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Mustang Survival – www.mustangsurvival.com


Mustang Survival is proud to partner with the BassFan Army to jointly promote safe boating through voluntary wear of life jackets. BassFan does an excellent job in providing news and information to weekend anglers. Through our partnership we intend to familiarize anglers with the different choices of PFDs. From flotation coats and suits that are designed for cold water or ice fishing, to inflatable PFDs that are ideal for high temperature / high humidity environments.

Over the past year BassFan has reviewed several Mustang Survival products, and provided valuable feedback on our products. BassFan staff liked our products so much they will be wearing Mustang Survival gear when they're on the water. Mustang Survival and BassFan will give you a chance to win the top of the line Inflatable PFD with Auto Hydrostatic inflator technology (HiT) exclusive to Mustang. Not sensitive to rain, humidity or spray, this technology is perfect for any angler and is the official PFD of BASS ESPN.

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Oxygenator – wwwkeepfishalive.com

Contingency provider and sponsor of the BassFan Army

Keeping fish alive is our business and we work hard everyday doing that job. Tournaments are won by ounces and dead fish can cost anglers. The Oxygenator system separates and removes hydrogen, creates pure oxygen and keeps fish alive. It is a must in every boat. Teamed with our innovative U2 livewell additive it can keep fish alive even in the most harsh environments. We are proud to be associated with the BassFan Army and look forward to sponsoring this grassroots organization.

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Plano Molding Co. – www.planomolding.com

Plano Tackle Systems will be providing the all-new 3258 FlipSider Hybrid Satchel. This innovative system features Plano’s patented Flipsider storage, surrounded by a sturdy EVA shell. The base incorporates spacious bulk storage that includes three 2-3500 StowAway utility boxes and one 3543 waterproof spinnerbait box.

"BassFan is a leader in the field of web-based fishing information, and the BassFan Army consistently shows itself as a group of extremely avid, well-informed anglers. I can't think of a more efficient means to introduce our new products and get immediate feedback."

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Revenge Baits – www.revengebaits.com

Revenge makes the best quality spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and jigs with a custom paint scheme and outstanding components. The fishhead design is unmatched in the industry.

We build the best in premium bass fishing baits and use only the best components, wire and blades. Our head design incorporates a lifelike appearance as well as some of the best paint jobs in the business. We are excited to be a BassFan Army sponsor and look forward to working with all of the Army Trails.

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Setyr Rods – www.setyrrods.com

Setyr Rods, builder of premium quality bass-fishing rods, is a contingency provider of product (rods, in this case) for the BassFan Army in 2006.

"Our goal is to provide the best-quality rod in the marketplace at a fair price. We take a lot of pride in that. The BassFan Army allows us to touch the grassroots anglers effectively and make more of them aware of our products."

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Snag Proof Mfg., Inc. – www.snagproof.com

Snag Proof is participating in BassFan Army giveaways with two items guaranteed to make any fisherman’s day more fun. From the company that specializes in frogs, one is Bobby’s Perfect Frog. Perfect right out of the package,it walks easier and tighter than any other frog on the market. Great for open water as well as heavy, matted vegetation. Sporting a custom Gamakatsu wide-gap double hook, and internal glass rattle, it weighs in at 1/2-ounce for easy casting and great fishing. Also included is the Trophy Cooler. This high-quality 48-can soft-sided cooler is the real deal. This cooler can be used to carry your refreshments to the lake and your trophy off the lake. It’s guaranteed not to leak and collapses for easy storage when not in use.

"Snag Proof is proud to be a part of the BassFan Army. This unique grassroots method of targeting bass fishermen brings together people who enjoy the sport and the basic values of having fun on the water, with the added benefit of providing access to products and promotions created to enhance their participation in the sport."

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Solar Bat Sunglasses – www.solarbat.com

Solar Bat is providing various models of premium sunglasses for the BassFan Army contingency program.

"Solar Bat Sunglasses is pleased to be associated with BassFan and the BassFan Army. Grassroots fishermen are the people Solar Bat counts on for continued success, and our association with the BassFan Army directly targets this market."

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Spiderwire – www.spiderwire.com/

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SPRO – www.spro.com

SPRO will be providing an assortment of their new fishing catching baits including Aruku Shad, Bronzeye Frog Jr. and Phat Fly.

"To be frank, our involvement with BassFan was like waking up during a thunderstorm. One morning I was looking at Dock Talk and getting e-mails from my sales department, warehouse, customer service, everybody. We were all looking at the same (timely) information at the same time. That is when the lightbulb went off: If we all go to BassFan for unbiased, up-to-date information, maybe our customers do as well

"It is not by advertising that we have received preferential treatment from the anglers. We've spent a lot of time hiring and working with the best product development pros in the country. When they develop a new lure for us, it is much sought-after news in the industry.

"What BassFan does for the fishermen is to document the progress as these pros and these lures bring products and techniques that improve the weekend angler’s -- the BassFan Army member's -- success on the lake. As a company (SPRO) and an advertising venue (BassFan), we could not provide a better service to our customers."

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Stren – www.stren.com/

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Strike King – www.strikeking.com

For the second year in a row, Strike King will provide $1,000.00 cash to the highest-placing angler at the BassFan Army Weekend Warrior Championship who uses and mentions the Strike King product(s) on-stage and in interviews.

"BassFan.com is an awesome source of up-to-the-minute tour and industry news. It's the first site I hit in the morning and I check it eight to 10 times a day to see what's going on. The BassFan Army takes the weekend angler to the next level. I'm a member myself and look forward to trying to qualify for the Weekend Warrior Championship. Strike King Lure Co. is proud to be a part of this awesome adventure, and we look forward to seeing it grow."

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Sworminghornet – www.sworminghornet.com


We build lures like the Fish Head Spin that catch bass when they are biting and when they are not. The tough bite is our strength and our baits put them in the boat when others won't. We are expanding our line this year and are truly excited to be a sponsor of the BassFan Army.

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Terminator Fishing Lures – www.terminatorlures.com

Terminator will provide Terminator spinnerbaits and jigs as part of the 2006 BassFan Army contingency program.

"I'd be foolish not to recognize that the greatest threat to our industry is the lack of new blood entering our sport. Fishing license sales are certainly not rapidly increasing. Likewise, we'd be foolish not to recognize that those who are already involved in bass fishing are growing more avid about the sport with each passing year. Tournament trails are growing in number, the willingness of anglers to purchase premium-priced equipment has grown, and overall participation in the sport by those already involved seems to be evolving from a once or twice a month activity to instead part of a weekly lifestyle. Those anglers view BassFan as their place to get unbiased, hardcore information about the sport they are growing increasingly more passionate about. Our brand is well-matched to that breed of angler. In addition to being resilient, Terminator's products have another thing in common with such anglers: they're innovative, a step ahead, just like the anglers who call BassFan and the BassFan Army home."

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Ultimate SmartLink Lure System – www.ultimateluresaver.com

Ultimate SmartLink is providing packages of its SmartLink rings (better than split rings) as part of 2006 BassFan Army contingency packages. The The Ultimate SmartLink Titanium Release System (RS) – allows you to pull your lures and bait rigs free from even the toughest snags – instantly. The patented Titanium Release Technology won't let go when you're landing that trophy fish.

"We at Ultimate LureSaver have become a fan of BassFan for one simple reason: integrity. The BassFan team has unfailingly kept their promises, and in many cases have exceeded our expectations. Our business communication has been great, and BassFan's communication with the angling public is even better. BassFan's reputation of providing honest product evaluations and information has given the Ultimate LureSaver credibility with anglers, as well as a huge amount of exposure at a modest price. If BassFan says something works, you can trust that it will.

The BassFan Army is an incredible idea which highlights BassFan's commitment to bring the best products and information to the competitive fishing industry. It is a great way to build product awareness and loyalty in a target market. The integrity and passion that BassFan brings to the table is sure to make the Army a success for all who participate.

"We feel the BassFan Army contingency program is a great way of getting our product in front of the masses, and we have added regional pro staffers as a result of this program."

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Vicious Fishing


"Vicious Fishing is extremely proud to be part of the largest grassroots bass fishing organization in the country and are excited to be a sponsor of the BassFan Army. Vicious sees weekend anglers as our lifeblood and the tournament trails involved with the BassFan Army are first rate. Putting the fun back into fishing and growing the sport are crucial to our success and we look at the BassFan Army as the mechanism for that to happen."

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Zoom

Zoom is contributing baits to BassFan Army programs.

"The grassroots angler has always been critical to us at Zoom. It is great to see that BassFan and the BassFan Army agree with us and have created a program that targets these anglers. Putting fun, competition and great products as priority one is exceptional and we are proud to be a part of the BassFan Army."

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