We all love Montana. We love the trout streams and rivers, the Madison, the Gallatin, and the bragging rights that come with landing a monster rainbow or walleye at Canyon Ferry or Fort Peck. But let’s be honest: between weekend shifts, your kid’s baseball schedule, and the sheer driving distance across this massive state, making it to a traditional, on-site weekend tournament is practically a pipe dream for a lot of us.
That’s where this comes in. Whether you only have a two-hour window at Noxon, a quick evening slot at Echo Lake, or 45 minutes to sneak away to your secret local farm pond, you can still get your competitive fix.
The crew at FlowFishing.org is hosting a FREE virtual bass tournament from May 29th–31st. They need a crew of sharp-eyed, busy anglers to stress-test their system before they start launching major cash-prize events. Think of it as a beta test—and it revolves around your schedule.
- Fish Your Own Hours: No 5:00 AM mandatory captain’s meetings. Fish for one hour on Friday, two hours on Sunday, or turn it into a full three-day marathon if the calendar miraculously clears up.
- Fish From Anywhere: Cast from your kayak, the bank, or a boat. If you want to prove Montana smallmouth can kick the crap out of a Texas largemouth in the brief window you have between running errands, this is your shot.
- Zero Financial Risk: Entry is totally free.
- The Big Three: Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass all count toward your total.
- The Reward: No cash this time (remember, it’s a test run), but you’ll score FLOW POINTS. These points are your golden ticket for future, real-money tournaments on the platform. Get in on the ground floor.
Because this is a digital showdown against anglers across the country, honor system rules don’t quite cut it. If you want your catch to count before you rush back to real life, keep this in mind:
The Tape Measure Rule: Every single fish submission must be photographed on a bump board or very clearly laid out next to a tape measure or yardstick. No “forced perspective” camera tricks allowed.
Your final score is based on the total combined length of your 5 biggest bass over the weekend.
How to Join
It’s easier than rigging a Texas-style plastic worm:
- Head over to FlowFishing.org.
- Navigate to the Events/Tournament tab.
- Smack that JOIN button and lock yourself in.
It’s the time for you to tell your busy buddies, and show the rest of the country that Montana knows how to squeeze a trophy bass into a tight schedule.