Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation is proud to announce a revised payout format for our 2025 MBN State Championship on Lake St. Clair — designed with input from our MBN Club Presidents and focused on rewarding our anglers while simplifying the process.  SEE FULL DETAILS ATTACHED along with a SAMPLE Payout

Key Changes for 2025:

Pro & Co-Angler Champion Bonus: New top-level payouts exclusively for the highest finishing Pro and Co-Angler.
No Post-Tournament Contracts: We eliminated the post-tournament commitment/contract between MBN and qualifying anglers.
No Payback Clause: Anglers who finish “in the money” will not be required to return their winnings if they choose not to advance to the B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier or Nation Championship.
Quick Payout Turnaround: Payouts will be processed within 48 hours of the tournament’s conclusion (W9 must be on file with MBN).