CastingKids, the challenge is to flip, pitch and cast a hookless lure to a bulls eye target. Mastering these three techniques will give any angler the skills they need to present any lure and catch monster bass. CastingKids Information

One of the most dynamic and exciting opportunities BASS has created for Junior anglers is the Junior Bassmaster World Championship! Jr. Bassmaster Information

Youth Membership & Master Angler Program (MAP)

At BASS, we want to provide the tools to help make any young anglers education a complete experience. This is now possible with the newly developed Youth Membership with the built-in Master Angler Program (MAP). This dedicated youth membership is an exclusive membership aimed at making the young angler a Master Angler, good enough to teach Mom or Dad a thing or two. This exciting program is designed to educate young anglers through self-paced home and internet-based training modules.

The Master Angler Program is aimed at the youngest of BASS members and offers its own benefits and rewards, but will benefit anglers at any age. The $15 membership includes a personalized certificate, instruction booklet that covers three skills and decals. As the skills are completed, the member places the decals over the corresponding skill on the certificate to track progress. Once the first three skills are completed, the member completes an included form and sends it to BASS officials, who then send out instruction for the next three skills. A member earns a Master Angler decal once all of the skills are completed, as well as an invitation to become a full BASS member.

Many important skills are taught, including knot tying, casting, plastic baits, hard baits, topwater baits, bass behavior, landing bass, conservation and cover/structure patterns. Youth members will receive a BASS patch and decal, official membership card, two issues of Junior Bassmaster magazine and one issue of Bassmaster University Techniques magazine, eligibility into the Junior Lunker Club and prize drawings and of course the Master Angler Program.

Introduce your kids to Bass Fishing with a BASS Youth Membership!
Through our all-new Master Angler Program, they will learn all the skills needed to become a well rounded and successful angler.
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As part of their membership they will also receive:
• Junior Bassmaster Magazine
• Bassmaster Techniques
• Personalized Membership Card
• Member Patch
• Member Decal
• Junior Lunker Club Eligibility
• Junior Instant Winner Program Eligibility

Bassmaster Family Fest

The Bassmaster Family Fest is a highly visible kids fishing derby that is media-driven and draws approximately 1,500 children plus 4,000 - 6,000 parents, grandparents and fishing fans. Children ages 7-14 are provided a Zebco rod and reel, give-away items from sponsors, a BASS hat and an official Bassmaster Family Fest T-shirt, all for a $5.00 entry fee.

Highlights of this event include an interactive showcase of BASS Sponsors, product exhibits, giveaways, clowns, concession stands, interactive entertainment, games, music and the popular CastingKids exhibition. Also in attendance at this event are the CITGO Bassmaster Classic, Elite and Tour anglers for an exclusive photo opportunity and fan friendly autograph session. Conducted by BASS staff and local volunteers, the Bassmaster Family Fest is an event that often begins a child's love for the sport of bass fishing.

Learn all the skills of Bass Fishing with the fun, interactive Master Angler Program
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