BAD NEWS BASS CHOMP ON SHAD Online Fishing Event
Prove your shad game. Win swimbait prizes. No weigh-ins. No limits. Keep it fun. Keep it simple.
🗓 February 1 – February 28
📍 Instagram-Only Online Event
(Required to enter)
WHAT IS CHOMP ON SHAD?
CHOMP ON SHAD is an online fishing event hosted by Bad News Bass, challenging anglers to catch bass on true Shad-pattern swimbaits.
No scales. No measurements. Just clean catches, clean posts, and legit shad bites.
HOW TO ENTER
4 Simple Steps
1. Buy an Angler Card Sticker
Available at www.badnewsbass.com
2. Catch a Bass on a Shad Swimbait
- Swimbait must be 4.5 inches or larger
- Soft plastic swimbaits are not allowed
3. Post Your Catch on Instagram
Your photo must clearly show:
- The bass with swimbait in mouth
- The Shad-pattern swimbait
- Your Angler Card sticker with IG handle written and visible
⚠️ Instagram posts only — Stories do not count.
4. Tag @badnewsbass
Public profiles recommended so entries can be verified.
ELIGIBLE CATCHES
✔️ Largemouth Bass
✔️ Smallmouth Bass
✔️ Spotted Bass
✔️ Any size qualifies
✔️ No weigh-in required
SHAD SWIMBAIT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 4.5 inches or larger
- Must show a clearly visible Shad pattern
- A Shad profile alone is not enough
- Most swimbait styles are welcome
- Soft plastic swimbaits are excluded
RULES & VERIFICATION
- One (1) entry per registered angler
- Instagram submissions only
- Questionable entries may require verification
- Anglers may be asked to provide their Angler Card order number
📩 Verification inquiries: @ghost_of_the_jedi
PRIZES
Winners are selected via Tackle Snob Wheel Spin and will receive swimbait prizes from event sponsors.
SPONSORS
Baitsanity • Tackle Snob • Illude Baits • Final Boss Baits • Jimmy NSX • Dead Bait • Jack of All Trad3z • Slay Dirty • Tackle Tour • Toxic Baits • Bad News Bass
WHO CAN ENTER
- Registered Anglers only
- Instagram users only
READY TO ENTER?
Angler Card required to participate.
👉 Available now and ships everyday starting January 27.
QUESTIONS?
DM @badnewsbass or @ghost_of_the_jedi
Follow @badnewsbass for updates, reminders, and winner announcements.