PLEASE NOTE-
Payout Structure
• Top 10% (State Team) plus the State Champions will receive the same payout regardless of where they finish to help offset travel expenses.
• Boater and Non-Boater money / pots will be separated and paid out separately.
• Big Bass 100% payback
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Qualifying / Advancement
• Top placing Boater & Non-Boater advance directly to the 2027 B.A.S.S. Nation National Championship
• Top 10% (State Team) will advance to the 2027 Bass Nation Northern Regional
 
This year’s championship will be operated by the Hoosier Open Tournament Trail (HOT) — the same organization running the 2026 IBN Team Series — ensuring consistent rules, smooth operations, and a high‑quality angler experience.