CHOMP ON SOFTBAITS — APRIL 2026
BAD NEWS BASS: CHOMP ON SOFTBAITS Online Fishing Event
Tie on your confidence softbait. Win swimbait prizes. No weigh-ins. No limits. Keep it fun. Keep it simple.
🗓 April 1 — April 30
📍 Instagram-Only Online Event (required to enter)
WHAT IS CHOMP ON SOFTBAITS?
CHOMP ON SOFTBAITS is an online fishing event hosted by Bad News Bass, challenging anglers to catch bass on soft plastic swimbaits. No scales. No measurements. Just clean catches, clean posts, and legit softbait bites.
HOW TO ENTER
4 Simple Steps
- Buy an Angler Card Sticker — Available at www.badnewsbass.com
- Catch a Bass on a Softbait Swimbait
• Swimbait must be 5 inches or larger
• Soft plastic swimbaits only - Post Your Catch on Instagram
Your photo must clearly show:
• The bass with the swimbait in its mouth
• Any pattern soft plastic swimbait
• Your Angler Card sticker with your IG handle clearly written and visible
⚠️ Instagram posts only — Stories do not count - Tag @badnewsbass
Public profiles are recommended so entries can be verified
ELIGIBLE CATCHES (SALT & FRESH WATER)
✔️ Largemouth Bass
✔️ Smallmouth Bass
✔️ Spotted Bass
✔️ Striped Bass
✔️ Calico Bass
✔️ Spotted Bay Bass
✔️ Sand Bass
✔️ Any size qualifies
✔️ No weigh-in required
SOFTBAIT SWIMBAIT REQUIREMENTS
• Must be 5 inches or larger
• Swimbait must be clearly visible
• Most swimbait styles are allowed
• Make sure your swimbait qualifies
Questions? @ghost_of_the_jedi will assist with swimbait eligibility
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 will be selected via Tackle Snob Wheel Spin on Instagram Live and will receive swimbait prizes from event sponsors
SPONSORS
Baitsanity • Tackle Snob • Hatch Match • Final Boss Baits • Fish RX • Dead Bait • Coyote Bait & Tackle • Boston Anglers • Vikingheads • Sluggfishing Tackle Shop • Bad News Bass
WHO CAN ENTER
• Registered anglers only
• Instagram users only
READY TO ENTER?
Angler Card required to participate
👉 Available March 23rd — ships daily throughout the event
QUESTIONS?
DM @badnewsbass or @ghost_of_the_jedi
Follow @badnewsbass for updates, reminders, and winner announcements
⚠️ NEW CHOMP ON TOUR RULE
Any entry submitted within the final 24 hours of the event must be a cast-to-catch video post only.