With the cost of new bass boats at an all time high, those who are considering purchasing a new rig are looking for creative ways to save or earn extra money with their new boat purchase. Contingency programs, although based on tournament performance, can be a great way to make some extra cash and take the sting out of the sticker price. This guide summarizes the contingency programs that the major boat manufacturers are currently offering and you can see which one might be the best for you.
Disclaimer: This guide is only for bass boat contingencies, click here to check out our ultimate bass fishing contingency guide for all the others!
Phoenix First Flight
- There are two tiers that determines eligibility for this contingency, depending on what tournament the angler is competing in.
- Platinum package fee: $99 (includes jersey, hat, boat decal, 2 vehicle decals, 10% discount on Phoenix apparel and accessories)
- Silver package fee: $49 (includes tee shirt, hat, boat decal, 2 vehicle decals, 10% discount on Phoenix apparel and accessories)
- Phoenix Boats logo (12” x 1.75”) must be displayed on full front of tournament shirt, and winners are required to provide a photo of themselves on stage.
- Factory installed decals must be on the boat (38” length if boat is wrapped)
- Phoenix First Flight decal must be displayed on windshield of boat
- Phoenix Boats decal must be displayed on vehicle
- Must be wearing Phoenix Boats shirt for logo exposure during competition, media coverage, pre-meetings, weigh-ins and awards ceremony
Tier 1: Must be an original owner
| 2022, 2023 & 2024 Model Year | 2021 Model Year | Boat & Motor |
| $8,000 | $3,000 | Phoenix Boat w/ 250 HP |
| $6,000 | $2,000 | Phoenix Boat w/ 225 HP |
| $4,000 | $1,000 | Phoenix Boat w/ 200 HP |
| $2,000 | $500 | Phoenix Boat w/ 175 HP or smaller |
Tier 2: Any Phoenix Boat owner
Any Model Year Boat & Motor
$500 Phoenix Boat w/ 250 HP
$400 Phoenix Boat w/ 225 HP
$300 Phoenix Boat w/ 200 HP
$100 Phoenix Boat w/ 175 HP or smaller
- For more information on which tournaments qualify for each tier visit the website.
Phoenix MLF Bonus
The Phoenix MLF Bonus is a new program that is designed to reward Phoenix Owners for their performance in MLF Tournaments.
$19.95 to register. Anglers will receive a Phoenix decal and membership card with registration into the program which should be brought to qualifying events.
This is an independent program and separate from Phoenix First Flight, while some guidelines will carry over between the two programs, they are not the same.
In addition to higher payouts for Phoenix Bass Fishing League and Toyota Series tournaments, the Phoenix MLF Bonus program will also be paying highest finisher if the winner of the tournament is not a Qualified Phoenix Boat Owner.
Details here.
Ranger Cup
- There are 6 tiers for the Ranger Cup contingency, and all must have at least a 60-boat participating field except where indicated.
- No entry fee
- Must own a 2013 or later, new or used Ranger boat.
- Must be a 2021 or newer to qualify for Maximum Payout.
- Must wear apparel displaying Ranger logo while competing, and at weigh-ins. Photo during weigh-ins are required to claim prize.
- Must display Ranger Cup decal on windshield/console of boat.
- Factory decals must be on boat (same position if wrapped).
- Registration form can be viewed on the website.
Tier 1: $50,000 cash payout
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- BASS Opens Pro AOY and MLF Toyota Series Champion
- 2021-2024 year model boat
- 200 HP minimum
Tier 2: $10,000 cash payout
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- BASS Elite Series Winners and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup Winners
- 2021-2024 year model boat
- 200 HP minimum
Tier 3: $8,000 cash payout
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- Winners of any approved tournaments on the list excluding BASS Elite Series, Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup tournaments.
- 2021-2024 year model boat
- 200 HP minimum
Tier 4: $1,000 cash payout
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- If (and only if) the first-place winner, does not meet requirements then, highest finishing Ranger Cup qualified angler will be eligible for a $500 cash payout.
- Winners of any approved tournaments on the list.
- 2021-2024 year model boat
- 60-175 HP
Tier 5: $500 cash payout
- Place in the top ten of any approved regular season tournament event from the list, including BASS Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup tournaments.
- 2021-2024 year model boat
- 60 HP or larger
Tier 6: $500 BPS/Cabela’s gift card
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- 1st place winner
- Any approved tournament on the list.
- 2013-2020 year model boat
- No horsepower requirement
Skeeter Yamaha Real Money
- There are three tiers for the Skeeter contingency: (1) Max Level, (2) Grassroots Level, and (3) Limited Level.
Tier 1: Max Level
- $100 annual entry
- $10,000 reward for winning the Bassmaster Classic
- $7,500 reward for winning any tournaments from the Max level event list here.
Tier 2: Grassroots Level (Minimum 50 boats or 100 competing anglers)
- $75 annual entry
- Eligible for rewards if winning any tournaments from the Grassroots level event list here.
- Matches up to $5,000 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package with 250 horsepower Yamaha motor.
- Matches up to $2,500 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package with 225 horsepower Yamaha motor.
- Matches up to $500 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package with 200 horsepower Yamaha motor.
Tier 3: Limited Level (Minimum of 30 boats or 60 or more participating anglers)
- $50 annual entry
- Eligible for rewards if winning any tournaments from the Limited level event list here.
- Matches up to $1,500 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package, as defined in the Program rules, powered by a 250 horsepower Yamaha motor
- Matches up to $1,000 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package with 225 horsepower Yamaha motor.
- Matches up to $250 for winning if running a 2-year-old or newer Skeeter/Yamaha Package with 200 horsepower Yamaha motor.
Triton Gold
Same as Ranger
Nitro/Tracker Bass Pro Shops Tournament Rewards
Same as Ranger
Falcon High Flyers
- The Falcon Boats contingency program requires a $100 annual registration fee.
- Angler must wear Falcon shirt and/or Falcon hat during competition days to be eligible.
- Must display Falcon decal on boat and tow vehicle.
- Must display Falcon High Flyers Program decal on driver’s windshield or console
- Any tournament that has a minimum field of 30 boats is fair game, except for MLF/BPT, Bassmaster Elite Series, FLW Pro Circuit, and The National Professional Fishing League.
- Must win the tournament to be eligible
- Winners can win up to $6,000 in one year.
- 30-50 boats: $350
- 51-80 boats: $550
- 81-100 boats: $800
- 101-150 boats: $2,000
- 151 or more boats: $3,000
Vexus Rev Rewards
- Must be registered prior to the event
- Minimum of 50 boats (if less, payout will equal winning purse up to $1,000)
- Must win the tournament to be eligible
- Qualifying first owner can claim a maximum of two victories per year
- Qualifying second owner can claim a maximum of one victory per year
- If competing out of a VX/DVX model, qualifying first owner can receive payout equal to their winning purse up to $10,000 (qualifying second owner up to $5,000)
- If competing out of an AVX/ACX/ADX model, qualifying first owner can receive payout equal to their winning purse up to $1,000 (qualifying second owner up to $500)
- For more information about the sanctioned tournaments, the list can be viewed on the website.
Blazer Bonus Bucks
- There are 3 tiers of anglers who can qualify for Blazer Bonus Bucks tournament rewards.
- To qualify, an angler must pay a $99 annual fee.
- Contingency awards are restricted to anglers fishing from the following boats: 650 Pro Tour, 625 Pro Elite, 595 Pro Elite, 675 Ultimate Bay, 2220 Fisherman, 2420 GTS, 2220 GTS
- Register here.
Tier 1: Pro
- Angler who wins the sanctioned event in a 2018 or newer can win $5,000
- Minimum of 60 boats
- Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, MLF Invitationals, MLF Toyota Series, MLF Bass Pro Tour, The National Professional Fishing League, Elite Redfish Tournament Series, Power Pole Go Live Tournament Series, IFA Redfish Tour
Tier 2: Trail Blazer
- Angler who wins the sanctioned event in a 2018 or newer can win $2,000
- Minimum of 60 boats
- Visit the website for information on the list of tournaments
Tier 3: Weekend Warrior
- Angler who wins a non-sanctioned event not listed in Tier 1 or Tier 2 can win $500
- Minimum of 60 boats
Caymas Cash
There are 3 tiers of payouts in the Caymas Cash program. There is a $100 registration fee. For the list of qualifying tournaments in each tier, visit the website.
Bass Cat Quest Tournament Rewards
- Must be wearing either, a Bass Cat hat, coat, or shirt for the event.
- Original owner of 2000 model or later: no entry fee
- Original owner of 1999 model or earlier: one-time $200 membership/warranty transfer fee
- Used boat owner: one-time $200 membership/warranty transfer fee
- Retail pre-origin boats (from BCB dealership): no entry fee – dealer must activate membership
- See full rules here.
- Used boat owners or 1999 model or earlier owners register here.
Tier 1 Win (up to $7,500): Must be original owner of 2022 model or newer, less than 2 years from the original date of sale, and tournaments from the list must have 70 boats or more.
Sanctioned Event Win
- 100+ boats or 200+ anglers: $1,000
- 60+ boats or 120+ anglers: $500
- 30+ boats or 60+ anglers: $250
Double-Up Win
- 125+ boats or 250+ anglers: $2,000 ($3,000 with 50% split decision bonus)
Split Decision Team Win 50% Bonus (both members must be eligible)
- Tier 1 Team Win: Up to $11,250
- 100+ boats or 200+ anglers: $1,500
- 60+ boats or 120+ anglers: $750
- 30+ boats or 60+ anglers: $375
Highest Finishing Top 20 (boater division only)
- 125+ boats: $500
- 75-124 boats: $250
National or Regional College Win
- Full-Time Student GPA at least 3.0: $3,000
- Full-Time Student GPA at least 2.5: $1,000
Non-Boater/Co-Angler Win
- 125+ boats: $500
- 85-125 boats: $250
iKon Winners Win!
- Must own a new or used iKon boat within 2 years of the original date of purchase at the time of the event.
- Must wear apparel displaying iKon logo while competing, and at weigh-ins.
- Must display iKon Winners-Win decal on the driver’s windshield and/or console of the boat.
- Factory installed iKon decals must be on the winning boat in their original location (decals must be back in the same location and visible if the boat is wrapped.
- See full list of rules and eligible tournaments here.
Ultimate package (gold level events)
- $49.50 annual entry fee
- Includes iKon Winners-Win program decal, hat and 25% discount on iKon gear!
Elite package (platinum and gold level events)
- $99.50 annual entry fee
- Includes iKon Winners-Win program decal, hat, t-shirt, and 25% discount on iKon gear!
Platinum level tournaments
- Winners of approved tournaments on the website (excludes B.A.S.S. Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup Tournaments), with 60 or more boats competing, qualify to win $10,000!
- If winner is ineligible, the highest eligible finisher from 2nd through 10th place qualify to win $2,500!
Gold level tournaments
- Winners of approved tournaments on the website (excludes B.A.S.S. Elite Series and Bass Pro Tour/MLF Cup Tournaments), with 30 to 59 boats competing, qualify to win $1,500!