The official 2023 Wild West Bass Trail #APEXProTour roster is out

Post by **WB Staff** » Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:44 pm

The official 2023 Wild West Bass Trail #APEXProTour roster is out. Looking forward to testing myself against the highest qualified field our region has to offer.
-No information rule from the time the schedule is announced
-30 day off limits
-No practice period
-Top 5 scorable bass and top 5 total weight after 2 days advanced to top 10
-weight zero for championship day
-opportunity to qualify for the 2024 westernbasss hootout
Our first event is at Lake Almanor May 11-13, 2023.

Jason Milligan · Post by **Jason Milligan** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:54 pm

Is this supposed to be a 50-boat field?

kmah · Post by **kmah** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:26 pm

At some point it will be capped at 50 or 60 once it’s built to that. They didn’t work down the field this year, so it appears that only the top 10 are being invited. They aren’t in a rush to get it to 50. We’ve had some anglers withdraw due to moving outta state, medical issues, family and other personal reasons.

Jason Milligan · Post by **Jason Milligan** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:38 am

As long as it doesn’t affect your payouts too negatively I respect the fact they didn’t go down the list. You should qualify to be in or not be in. Thanks Ken!

birdman920 · Post by **birdman920** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:51 pm

WWBT /Apex has never released the payout ? and from what I hear the competitors were told not to discuss it ? why would anyone bother to qualify if you don’t know what the payout is ?

kmah · Post by **kmah** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:41 pm

100% at ramp
1 in 2 payback
Top 30 qualify for championship winner wins fully rigged boat/engine
Same 1 in 2 payback.
Equates to 180% payback
When you qualify they give you everything you need.

We are trying to build something different, it is so much more than just the payout, entry fees etc.

Many can take your entry fee, keep some of your money, and pay it back. We have been doing that for decades and nothing significant has changed with that model. Fishing payouts will NEVER sustain your career.

The west needs a base level of anglers who are able to obtain some endorsement partnerships who rely on the platform and the media to earn that money. It’s a starting point or we’ll keep doing what we have always done.

Thank you for your interest and if you really want to try to qualify, DM me your number and I will call you to answer all of your questions.

Respectfully
K. Mah

kmah · Post by **kmah** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:43 pm

Jason Milligan wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:38 am As long as it doesn’t affect your payouts too negatively I respect the fact they didn’t go down the list. You should qualify to be in or not be in. Thanks Ken!

I see you are currently in 3rd AOY, if it’s your goal to qualify for the Westernbass Shootout and APEX, I hope to see you accept it. As a competitor, I want the best anglers in the field who can also represent their partners and our sport. You have always done that.