On October 5, 2024 Chad Dorland (Northeast Region Director) hosted the first Florida BASS Nation Northeast Region Pro Am Qualifier for the 2024 – 2025 season on the St. Johns River out of Palatka. There were three (3) different Florida BASS Nation Clubs represented. The turnout on the Angler side saw fourteen (14) anglers competing for the top prize and the all-important “Angler of the Year” points. The Co-Angler side had four (4) competing for the top honors and a berth to the State Championship. Again this season, the finishers in the top 85% in the AOY and CAOY race, upon the completion of the four (4) qualifiers, will advance to the Florida BASS Nation Pro Am State Championship being held on Lake Okeechobee November 1 & 2, 2025 out of Scott Driver Park with the top finishers earning a birth to the BASS Nation Championship in 2026 and a shot at making the coveted Bassmasters Classic. Thanks to all that competed and congratulations to the top finishers listed below. The next Northeast Qualifier is on December 8, 2024 on Lake Rousseau out of the Dam ramp.
Anglers Top Finishers of Fourteen (14)
- Parker Stalvey, Marion County Bassmasters, $1456.00
Angler Big Bass
- Chris Kingree, 6.81 pounds, $140.00
Co-Angler Top Finisher of Four (4)
- Jonathon Cole, $320.00
Co-Angler Big Bass
- Jonathon Cole, 4.65 pounds, $40.00
On December 8, 2024 Chad Dorland (Northeast Region Director) hosted the second Florida BASS Nation Northeast Region Pro Am Qualifier for the 2024 – 2025 season on Lake Rousseau out of the Dam Ramp. There were three (3) different Florida BASS Nation Clubs represented. The turnout on the Angler side saw thirteen (13) anglers competing for the top prize and the all-important “Angler of the Year” points. The Co-Angler side had four (4) competing for the top honors and a berth to the State Championship. Again this season, the finishers in the top 85% in the AOY and CAOY race, upon the completion of the four (4) qualifiers, will advance to the Florida BASS Nation Pro Am State Championship being held on Lake Okeechobee November 1 & 2, 2025 out of Scott Driver Park with the top finishers earning a birth to the BASS Nation Championship in 2026 and a shot at making the coveted Bassmasters Classic. Thanks to all that competed and congratulations to the top finishers listed below. The next Northeast Qualifier is on February 1, 2025 on Lake Santa Fe out of the public ramp.
Anglers Top Finishers of Fourteen (14)
- Dan Gentry, Marion County Bassmasters, $1,456.00
Angler Big Bass
- Chad Dorland, 7.45 pounds, $130.00
Co-Angler Top Finisher of Four (4)
- Cary Wien, $320.00
Co-Angler Big Bass
- Cary Wien, 6.11 pounds, $40.00