Can someone explain the differences in bass tournaments

[Red_King814]

I just wanna know about the FLW vs b.a.s.s vs aba vs TBF I know all of these are separate tournament governing bodies but I just wanna know if someone can explain the different levels of them 

[Sam]

I have to go get ready for our crawfish boil today but here is a listing of the different levels of tournaments as I head out of the door.

Each has their own nomenclature within their organizations.

Independent Tournaments

Club Tournaments

Regional Tournaments in different areas of one state for their Member Clubs

State Federation Tournaments for the highest ranking Club members in any one state

State vs State Tournaments for BASS and FLW state teams

BASS and FLW Open Tournaments for Everyone wishing to enter

Elite Series Tournaments for the Professionals, only

Classic Tournaments for the Professionals and invited individuals, only

Hopefully some of you will flush out this list and add to it as necessary.

The nomenclatures you threw out can be confusing.