FAQs
1. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE?
No. The simple answer is No. You can register online (speeds up ramp check-in) at three-18.org and make your registration payment at https://givebutter.com/318bassfishing BUT you can also pay and register at the ramp the morning of the tournament. Registration will open at 5:15AM and close at 6:30AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025--Tournament Day. Payments accepted at the ramp will be PayPal, Venmo, Cash, or Cashapp.
2. WHAT IS THIS GIVEBUTTER PAGE WHEN I REGISTER? I AM TRYING TO PAY BUT DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS ASKING FOR A DONATION...
Our organization, THREE18 is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN: 93-3663668). We use the platform GIVEBUTTER to accept all contributions throughout the year for typical ministry exchanges. GIVEBUTTER is perfectly safe to use and the payment link is https://givebutter.com/318bassfishing . If you have any questions regarding payments/registration, do not hesitate to contact THREE18 via email at [email protected].
3. CAN I LAUNCH FROM A DIFFERENT RAMP?
We understand that the hatchery ramp can be hectic when there are lots of trucks and trailers present. We are totally fine with you putting in at a different ramp BUT we do ask that you appear at the hatchery the morning of the tournament, check-in, draw your take off number and take off with all of the other boats. This will allow for a live-well inspection that will be completed on ALL boats.
4. MERCH? CAN I GET SWAG?
In years past, THREE18 has generously provided each angler with a commemorative shirt. Due to rising cost, THREE18 did not provide anglers with a t-shirt but has a few 2025 shirts on hand that can be purchased to help THREE18 and its effort to impact campuses and communities for Christ. They will be $10.00.
5: WHAT IS THE PAYOUT?
THREE18 will provide a $1,000.00 guarantee per division (Two Divisions) + 70% Boater Payout. Our 2024 Tournament was able to provide payouts in the grand total amount of $7,537 plus giveaways to all forty anglers present!
6. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION COST?
$150.00 Per Boat
$20.00 Per Boat Big Bass (Optional)
Fee's are NOT based on per angler costs. These are Per Boat costs.
7: THERE ARE DIVISIONS?
Yes, there are two divisions. We are offering Military/Emergency Personnel Division and community division. When you register, you will have an option to be in one of the two divisions. You are NOT allowed to be listed in multiple divisions. It is you and your partners responsibility to choose a division.
8. CAN I WIN IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS?
Anglers are NOT allowed to win in multiple divisions. Anglers will have chosen their division at registration and this is the ONLY division they will be allowed to win. The only distinction will be the Agnler(s) who win the overall weight in the tournament. They will likely win their division plus the entire 2025 THREE18 Elite Bass Tournament.
9. HOW CAN I PAY AT THE RAMP IF I DON'T REGISTER ONLINE?
We will offer a wide variety of payment options at the ramp. You can pay with cash, Venmo, PayPal, or Cashapp.
10. CAN I SHARE THIS TOURNAMENT INFORMATION WITH A CLUB OR ORGANIZATION I AM INVOLVED WITH?
Absolutely! We want as many people you know to know about this tournament! We want this to be an awesome day of fellowship and competition!
11. WHAT IS THE TOURNAMENT TIMES & LOCATION?
We will launch at Safe-Light and our ramp return time will be 3:00PM. Colby Bagwell will notify everyone at check-in, the morning of April 12th what the cutoff time will be. If your number has not been returned by cutoff (3:45PM), for the fairness of all anglers involved, you will be disqualified from the THREE18 Elite Bass Tournament .
12. CAN I HAVE A BOAT CAPTAIN?
Boat Captains/Coaches will supply and drive boats for their teams. In the event that neither Junior angler cannot nor wishes not to run the trolling motor the boat captain may run it for them. The boat captain has sole discretion to veto any selected location for safety reasons. Boat Captains MAY NOT tie knots, cast lines or lures, set the hook, or play fish to the boat on tournament day. They may use the dip net if they so choose. Boat Captains have complete control of the boat and engine at all times. Junior Anglers may not drive the boat if they request to have a captain in the their boat. Junior Anglers CAN & SHOULD run the trolling motor; however, the Boat Captain has the right to take control of the trolling motor at anytime if safety or equipment is at risk. A completed entry form and event waiver/photo waiver must also be submitted before tournament launch takes place. If a team is caught breaking the rules they will be disqualified on the spot. Fish will not be weighed and the anglers will be asked to leave the tournament.
1. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ONLINE?
No. The simple answer is No. You can register online (speeds up ramp check-in) at three-18.org and make your registration payment at https://givebutter.com/318bassfishing BUT you can also pay and register at the ramp the morning of the tournament. Registration will open at 5:15AM and close at 6:30AM on Saturday, April 12, 2025--Tournament Day. Payments accepted at the ramp will be PayPal, Venmo, Cash, or Cashapp.
2. WHAT IS THIS GIVEBUTTER PAGE WHEN I REGISTER? I AM TRYING TO PAY BUT DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS ASKING FOR A DONATION...
Our organization, THREE18 is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN: 93-3663668). We use the platform GIVEBUTTER to accept all contributions throughout the year for typical ministry exchanges. GIVEBUTTER is perfectly safe to use and the payment link is https://givebutter.com/318bassfishing . If you have any questions regarding payments/registration, do not hesitate to contact THREE18 via email at [email protected].
3. CAN I LAUNCH FROM A DIFFERENT RAMP?
We understand that the hatchery ramp can be hectic when there are lots of trucks and trailers present. We are totally fine with you putting in at a different ramp BUT we do ask that you appear at the hatchery the morning of the tournament, check-in, draw your take off number and take off with all of the other boats. This will allow for a live-well inspection that will be completed on ALL boats.
4. MERCH? CAN I GET SWAG?
In years past, THREE18 has generously provided each angler with a commemorative shirt. Due to rising cost, THREE18 did not provide anglers with a t-shirt but has a few 2025 shirts on hand that can be purchased to help THREE18 and its effort to impact campuses and communities for Christ. They will be $10.00.
5: WHAT IS THE PAYOUT?
THREE18 will provide a $1,000.00 guarantee per division (Two Divisions) + 70% Boater Payout. Our 2024 Tournament was able to provide payouts in the grand total amount of $7,537 plus giveaways to all forty anglers present!
6. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION COST?
$150.00 Per Boat
$20.00 Per Boat Big Bass (Optional)
Fee's are NOT based on per angler costs. These are Per Boat costs.
7: THERE ARE DIVISIONS?
Yes, there are two divisions. We are offering Military/Emergency Personnel Division and community division. When you register, you will have an option to be in one of the two divisions. You are NOT allowed to be listed in multiple divisions. It is you and your partners responsibility to choose a division.
8. CAN I WIN IN MULTIPLE DIVISIONS?
Anglers are NOT allowed to win in multiple divisions. Anglers will have chosen their division at registration and this is the ONLY division they will be allowed to win. The only distinction will be the Agnler(s) who win the overall weight in the tournament. They will likely win their division plus the entire 2025 THREE18 Elite Bass Tournament.
9. HOW CAN I PAY AT THE RAMP IF I DON'T REGISTER ONLINE?
We will offer a wide variety of payment options at the ramp. You can pay with cash, Venmo, PayPal, or Cashapp.
10. CAN I SHARE THIS TOURNAMENT INFORMATION WITH A CLUB OR ORGANIZATION I AM INVOLVED WITH?
Absolutely! We want as many people you know to know about this tournament! We want this to be an awesome day of fellowship and competition!
11. WHAT IS THE TOURNAMENT TIMES & LOCATION?
We will launch at Safe-Light and our ramp return time will be 3:00PM. Colby Bagwell will notify everyone at check-in, the morning of April 12th what the cutoff time will be. If your number has not been returned by cutoff (3:45PM), for the fairness of all anglers involved, you will be disqualified from the THREE18 Elite Bass Tournament .
12. CAN I HAVE A BOAT CAPTAIN?
Boat Captains/Coaches will supply and drive boats for their teams. In the event that neither Junior angler cannot nor wishes not to run the trolling motor the boat captain may run it for them. The boat captain has sole discretion to veto any selected location for safety reasons. Boat Captains MAY NOT tie knots, cast lines or lures, set the hook, or play fish to the boat on tournament day. They may use the dip net if they so choose. Boat Captains have complete control of the boat and engine at all times. Junior Anglers may not drive the boat if they request to have a captain in the their boat. Junior Anglers CAN & SHOULD run the trolling motor; however, the Boat Captain has the right to take control of the trolling motor at anytime if safety or equipment is at risk. A completed entry form and event waiver/photo waiver must also be submitted before tournament launch takes place. If a team is caught breaking the rules they will be disqualified on the spot. Fish will not be weighed and the anglers will be asked to leave the tournament.
