Texas tournament trails

[Cbump]

Can someone please give me a run down of some of the trails available for amateurs in Texas? Pros and cons of each?
I’ve tried googling and see people talk about media bass, bfl, fishers of men, BASS, but the websites seem confusing. Are there points standings?

I’m in a local club now but might in the future do one of these.

[Bobs21X]

Depending on skill-set and budget, you could possibley fish at least one trail tournament every weekend in Texas from January through December.

All the trails you mentioned are well established here. Media, FOM, ABA, BassChamps to name a few.
All of the money circuits have year end points standings.

There are also several local clubs that produce great derby's and also have year end points.

[Aggieranger05]

I’ve fished the Bfl for years as well as others. I can shoot you my number if you have questions.

[BDRisley]

The American Bass Anglers have the Open series, the Top 150 Solo, and the Fishing Tour depending on your area and level. The fishing tour has 3 division in Texas, Wichita Falls, DFW, and Central.

[Cbump]

The American Bass Anglers have the Open series, the Top 150 Solo, and the Fishing Tour depending on your area and level. The fishing tour has 3 division in Texas, Wichita Falls, DFW, and Central.

This seems like it may be up my alley. I read a little on the fishing tour this morning. It says it’s draw format. What is that? Are there co-anglers?

[fishnfireman]

Angler with co-angler or boater with non boater and the boater draws for who there non boater will be.

[Cbump]

Never mind. Don’t think I would like fishing with a stranger all day.

[Bellville_Tx_Fisher]

Never mind. Don’t think I would like fishing with a stranger all day.

You might draw a nightmare...but then again, you might find a lifelong friend. It’s literally the epitome of luck of the draw

[fishnfireman]

I've fished a lot of them.. Never had a truly bad experience. Like said above I did make some great friends and tried to learn something from everyone of them. Some were darn good fishermen others were just starting out.

[BMCD]

You might draw a nightmare...but then again, you might find a lifelong friend. It’s literally the epitome of luck of the draw

Been fishing ABA & BFLS for long time, I have had 3 bad experiences in 15 years of draws, 98% have been good experiences. 2 of those bad ones are good drinking stories that make everyone laugh. So basically I got something from those few experiences.

Reality is your questions is basically one of where you want to fish and then from there what are your options. Define the area or lakes you want to fish. A couple of lakes will keep coming up mainly Sam Rayburn & Toledo Bend.

[Phoenix 920 Pro XP]

texas team trail and bass champs are top notch

[Cbump]

I live in Weatherford and don’t really want to travel more than two hours or so too frequently.

[Cbump]

I’ve fished the Bfl for years as well as others. I can shoot you my number if you have questions.

Is there a bfl division in north Texas?

[Aggieranger05]

Is there a bfl division in north Texas?

Cowboy Division
Jan. 2 – Sam Rayburn – Umphrey Family Pavilion
Feb. 13 – Toledo Bend – San Miguel Park
March 6 – Sam Rayburn – Umphrey Family Pavilion
April 10 – Lake of the Pines – Lakeside Park
Sept. 18-19 – Sam Rayburn – Umphrey Family Pavilion
The cowboy division sticks to East Texas.