Badlands Bass Bandits - 2025 Tournament Announcements

2025 Tournaments Announced

Get ready for a fun and exciting season!

Spring Meeting - February 22nd

10 am Mountain Time in Gladstone, ND

Harmon Lake Tournament

Top Anglers at the first Harmon Lake Tournament!

Isabel Lake Tournament

Isabel, SD Tournament Results

Hoffer Lake Tournament

Paul Reinbold and Cody Arth take Hoffer Lake!

Nelson Lake Tournament

Team Bullinger topped the leaderboard with an impressive 21.49 lbs.

The Nelson Lake Tournament showcased intense competition and thrilling moments. Participants from across the region tested their angling skills, with Team Bullinger emerging victorious.

Looking ahead to the first tournament at Hoffer Lake, anglers are eager to test their skills again.

New Johns Lake Tournament

The Johns Lake tournament was a thrilling showdown, with Team Ron & Cody Arth winning with 21.36 lbs.

Anglers gathered at East Park Lake, employing unique tactics to outsmart rivals. The competition was fierce, culminating in a moment of joy as the champions were crowned.

Lake Audubon Tournament

Despite tough weather, 17 teams competed at Lake Audubon. Team Jason Mitchell, Jason Votava, and Scott Winkels set a new club record with 20.26 lbs.

Most anglers found bass in shallow waters, using jerkbaits, square bills, tubes, and drop shots. The fishing was good, and we look forward to the New Johns tournament on May 18th!

2023 Classic Championship Weekend

Congratulations to Team Ron and Cody Arth, and JR Division champion Mariah Maslanka! Big fish honors went to Team Olson with a 4.70 lb smallmouth.

Spiritwood Showdown

12 teams competed at Spiritwood Lake, a premier smallmouth fishery. The shallow bite targeting perch-heavy areas dominated, setting up an exciting finish at the Classic Championship.

Club Camping Weekend

The club camping weekend is scheduled for September 16th & 17th at Rim Rock Area Loop A, coinciding with the 2-day Classic Championship.

Camping Information: Campsites are reserved for a two-night stay (Friday 15th to Sunday 17th). Cost per site: $48, paid to the club.

Event Details: North Shore Boat Ramp, Team Entry Fee: $160, Registration: 5:45 a.m. CT, Start: 6:30 a.m. CT, End: 2:30 p.m. CT.

Lake Sakakawea Tournament

14 teams enjoyed the nicest weather in club history at Lake Sakakawea. Next stop: Lake Isabel, SD!

Lake Sakakawea Tournament Update

Date: July 22nd

Location: Dakota Waters Resort

Schedule: Registration: 5:45 a.m. CT, Rules: 6:00 a.m. CT, Start: 6:30 a.m. CT, End: 2:30 p.m. CT

Entry Fee: $80/team (max 3 per team)

Support Dakota Waters Resort for their generosity in allowing us to use their ramp.

Lake Oahe Results

July 8th, Indian Creek State Park:

• 1st: Mike Reid & Richard Mollison - 11.77 lbs
• 2nd: Team Bullinger - 11.61 lbs
• 3rd: John, Gayla & Cordell Wadsworth - 10.44 lbs
• 4th: Team Reinbold, Paul - 10.13 lbs
• 5th: Bob & Matt - 7.25 lbs

Lake Audubon Recap

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New Johns Lake Recap

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Froelich Dam Tournament Moved

Due to poor road conditions, the Froelich Dam tournament was moved to East Park Lake (New Johns).

Nelson Lake Recap

The Nelson Lake event was postponed to April 23rd due to icy roads. Despite tough conditions, 15 teams competed, with most securing a 5-bass limit.

2023 Ice Bowl

March 25th, 2023, was one of the coldest Ice Bowls in club history. 14 anglers competed, with Colton Blomberg and John Lancaster taking top honors with 88 inches.