SEPTEMBER 25-29, 2024 | NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA
2024 PAN AMERICAN
BLACK BASS CHAMPIONSHIP
The Canadian International Sportfishing Association (CISA) will host the 2024 Pan American Black Bass Fishing Championship and Canada Bass Challenge Cup in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on the St. John River, Canada. The St. John River is a hidden gem of bass fishing, waiting for all of you to discover! The hospitality, East Coast charm, mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking natural beauty of New Brunswick will delight attendees and make memories that last. CISA is partnered with the Province of New Brunswick, the City of Fredericton and the Town of Nackawic to ensure the successful production of the event.
USA BASS TEAM
EVENT LOCATION
ST JOHN RIVER,
NEW BRUNSWICK
The St. John River is a 673-kilometre-long (418 mi) river flowing from headwaters in the Notre Dame Mountains near the Maine-Quebec border through western New Brunswick to the northwest shore of the Bay of Fundy. Eastern Canada’s longest river, its drainage basin is one of the largest on the east coast at about 55,000 square kilometres (21,000 sq mi). This “River of the Good Wave” and its tributary drainage basin formed the territorial countries of the Wolastoqiyik and Passamaquoddy First Nations (named Wolastokuk and Peskotomuhkatik, respectively) prior to European colonization.
The stretch of river we will be fishing for the tournament holds smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, musky, chain pickerel and yellow perch. You’re sure to be busy on this river!
EVENT PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 25, 2024
ARRIVAL & OPENINGS
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10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Arrivals, Accreditation of Delegates at Deltra Fredericton
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Captains Meeting, Jury, Draw for Boats, Draw for Flights, Rules
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6:00 PM – 6:20 PM – Walk to stage area or indoor conference room for opening – wear team jerseys
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6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Opening Ceremony, Dignitaries Remarks, Team Photos
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7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Dinner at Delta
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8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Live Band Street Party
OFFICAL PRACTICE DAY
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5:00 AM – 5:45 AM – Breakfast at Delta
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5:45 AM – 6:15 AM – Boats/stewards meet anglers at Delta Parking Area
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6:15 AM – 7:30 AM – Drive to Big Axe Marina and launch boats, get ice and box lunch
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8:00 AM – Start fishing – Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30
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4:00 PM – End fishing – Return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30
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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Recover boats and park at Big Axe Marina
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – BBQ at Big Axe Marina
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6:30 PM- 7:30PM – Trailer back to Delta to park and charge
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8:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Captains meeting at Delta (room tbd)
COMPETITION DAY 1
5:00 AM – 5:45 AM – Breakfast at Delta
5:45 AM – 6:15 AM – Boats/stewards meet anglers at Delta Parking area
6:15 AM – 7:30 AM – Drive to Big Axe Marina and launch boats, get ice and box lunch
8:00 AM – Start fishing – Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30
4:00 PM – End fishing – Return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Weigh-in at Big Axe Marina
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Recover boats and park at Big Axe Marina
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – BBQ at Big Axe Marina
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Trailer back to Delta to park and charge
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Captains meeting at Delta (room tbd)
SATURDAY, SEPT 28, 2024
COMPETITION DAY 2
5:00 AM – 5:45 AM – Breakfast at Delta
5:45 AM – 6:15 AM – Boats/stewards meet anglers at Delta Parking area
6:15 AM – 7:30 AM – Drive to Big Axe Marina and launch boats, get ice and box lunch
8:00 AM – Start fishing – Launch by 3 flights 8:00, 8:15, 8:30
4:00 PM – End fishing – Return by flights 4:00, 4:15, 4:30
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Weigh-in at Big Axe Marina
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Recover boats and trailer to Delta Parking Lot
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Awards Dinner at Delta
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM – After Party – location to be announced
SUNDAY, SEPT 29, 2024
DEPARTURE DAY
BOAT LAUNCH & TOURNAMENT WEIGH-IN
The tournament launch weigh-in will take place at the Big Axe marina in Nackawic, New Brunswick, a 38-minute drive from the Delta Hotel in Fredericton. The Big Axe marina, named for “The World’s Largest Axe”, boasts a launching area for three boats simultaneously, indoor arena and lots of space for docking and shore landing. The Big Axe Brewery stands just steps away from the marina!
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