The first stop on the 2021 Hobie Bass Open Series – Anchored by Power- Pole, takes us back to the historic Bass fishing destination of Lake Seminole.  The Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers come together to provide endless opportunities to catch giant largemouth and even shoal bass.  As we saw last year, there is potential for HUGE limits and a shot at a personal best Bass.  You don't want to miss this one!

Anglers will be fishing for large cash payouts and the top 3 anglers will automatically qualify for our 50 angler Tournament of Champions held up the Chattahoochee River on Lake Eufaula, in Eufaula AL.  This event will be the first point bearing event counting towards the coveted Angler of the Year Title presented by FarWide – the Outdoor Access App.

Along with completing this registration, angler must complete the following electronic forms to participate:

  HCC and BOS 2021 Liability, Photo and Covid Release, adults (Choose if you are 18 yrs or older) 

  HCC and BOS 2021 Liability, Photo and Covid Release, minors (Choose if you are 17 yrs or younger)

Please review    2021 Rules and the  2021 Handbook for all the questions on this event and this season.

Bainbridge, GA will be the event host city.

Event Information

Lake Seminole: February 5-7th

Event Headquarters:

Earl May Boat Basin
100 Boat Basin Cir
Bainbridge, GA 39819

Timeline:

January 16 – Guide Rule is in effect

February 1– Practice period begins

February 3rd-  11:59 pm – Registration ends

February 5th

(Eastern Standard Time)
4:00 pm – Practice ends
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Drive- thru registration and board- check at event Headquarters
7:30 pm – Virtual Rules Meeting via Facebook page and YouTube

February 6th

(Eastern Standard Time)
6:30am – First launch
7:00 am – Fishing begins
3:00 pm – Fishing ends
4:00 pm – Submission deadline
6:30 pm – Day 1 Virtual Meeting via Facebook Page and YouTube. Day 2 ID Code released

February 7th

(Eastern Standard Time)
6:30 am – First launch
7:00 am – Fishing begins
3:00 pm – Fishing ends
4:00 pm – Submission deadline
5:00 pm – Awards ceremony at headquarters for top 10%

Boundaries:

ANY public access launch, put-in or ramp will be considered legal within boundaries from the three northern ramp boundaries down to the dam.

o   The furthest North ramp anglers can launch from on the Chattahoochee River is the Jowers Road Public ramp.

o   The Furthest North ramp on the Flint River will be Norman's Ferry Landing.

o   The Furthest North ramp on Spring Creek is under the Brinson Bridge. Hwy 84/ 38, aka Dothan Rd.

Anglers are allowed to fish above the Northern Ramp boundaries on all three tributaries, but cannot launch above or coordinate floats above these launches.

Both Georgia and Florida waters will be considered legal.  Anglers must have proper licensing for the waters they are fishing.

Anglers can re-launch throughout the day as many times as they would like.

Lodging:

Anglers are encouraged to find lodging in Bainbridge, GA as they have supported us as a host community.  Please check out the following hotels for your lodging needs in addition to local campgrounds, Airbnb, and VRBO as accommodating options.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bainbridge 

Address: 1413 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Phone: (229) 246-6771

Hampton Inn Bainbridge

Address: 1522 Tallahassee Hwy, Bainbridge, GA 39819
Phone: (229) 246-1341

Fishing License Information

Georgia

Georgia GADNR Portal Website – / View Package (gooutdoorsgeorgia.com)

Florida

Freshwater Recreational Licenses & Permits | FWC (myfwc.com)