The 2013 Bassmaster Opens Scedule is out. As usual, 3 different divisions will each offer 3 tournaments on diverse water bodies. 

Again, the Opens offer a path to the Elite Series, as the top 5 anglers in each division are invited to join the big leagues.

And once again, the Opens offer a shot at the Bassmaster Classic for winning anglers who fish all 3 events in their division.

On days 1 and 2 all anglers will weigh-in at lakeside while nearby Bass Pro Shops retail locations will host the final weigh in. Only the top 12 compete on the final day.

 

Southern Open #1  – Jan 31-Feb 2 – Lake Toho, Kissimmee, FL 

Southern Open #2 – April 4-6 – Douglas Lake, Dandridge, TN

Southern Open #3 – May 16-18 – Lake Logan Martin, Pell City, AL

 

Northern Open #1 – June 13-15 – James River, Richmond, VA

Northern Open #2 – Aug 1-3 – Oneida Lake, Syracuse, NY

Northern Open #3 – Sept 12-14, Lake Erie, Sandusky, Ohio

 

Central Open #1 – April 25-27 – Red River, Shreveport, LA

Central Open #2 – Sept 19-21 – Arkansas River, Muskogee, OK

Central Open #3 – Oct 17-19 – Ross Barnett Reservoir, Jackson Miss.

 

Priority online registration for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens begins Oct. 16; B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and Lifetime members can register online beginning Oct. 23, and other B.A.S.S. members wishing to fish all three tournaments in a division may register online on Oct. 30. Additional dates have been set for call-in registration and for anglers wishing to fish only one or two events. A complete schedule is available on Bassmaster.com.