Payout and fundraising details
For 27 years, the Dick Hiley St. Jude Bass Classic has proven to be about far more than fishing. Driven by a deep commitment to fundraising, the tournament has grown significantly, raising over $8.7 million for the kids of St. Jude since its inception. Fundraising remains the heart of its success.
Fundraising Reminders:
- Each team must raise at least $500 to compete.
- Your Day One launch order is based on your fundraising total.
- Your Day Two launch order:
- Top 10 fundraisers keep their launch position on Day Two.
- Teams 11–100 launch on Day Two based on Day One weight.
- All donations are due by 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1.
- Drop-off available Thursday and Friday in Wabasha (details coming soon).
- Preferably, use Mobile Check Deposit via your fundraising page.
Payout Reminders:
- Over 100% of entry fees will be paid out to the top 20% of teams.
- Teams earning a cash payout are eligible for enhanced bonuses at the $1,500 and $5,000 fundraising milestones.
- $50 from each entry goes to Big Bass—no separate collection at the tournament.
- Full payout details are listed below.
| Places Paid | Base Pay ($500 Qualifying Fundraising) |
Bonus ($1,500 Qualifying Fundraising) |
Enhanced Bonus ($5,000 Qualifying Fundraising) |
Max Payout |
| 1 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $17,500 | $25,000 |
| 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| 4 | $2,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| 5 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 | $2,000 |
| 6 | $950 | $475 | $475 | $1,900 |
| 7 | $900 | $450 | $450 | $1,800 |
| 8 | $850 | $425 | $425 | $1,700 |
| 9 | $800 | $400 | $400 | $1,600 |
| 10 | $750 | $375 | $375 | $1,500 |
| 11 | $700 | $350 | $350 | $1,500 |
| 12 | $650 | $325 | $325 | $1,300 |
| 13 | $600 | $300 | $300 | $1,200 |
| 14 | $550 | $275 | $275 | $1,100 |
| 15 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
| 16 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
| 17 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
| 18 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
| 19 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
| 20 | $500 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 |
**Payout to 20% of the field, this table is based on 100 boats**
Fundraising is the key to our tournament’s success. Not only does it support the current and future needs of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but it also determines the tournament launch order. Our Day One and Day Two launch orders are determined as follows:
Day One: Team Fundraising Total: the more you fundraise, the earlier your launch spot. The top 10 remains the same for both days, regardless of Day One Weights
Day Two: Day One Weight: Spots 11-100 will launch based on Day One Weight. The top 10 remains the same for both days, regardless of Day One Weights
There are plenty of fundraising resources available to all teams. Please reach out to the local St. Jude team at gretchen.simon@alsac.stjude.org or (612) 791–8804 for more information.
We're thrilled to once again, partner with Skeeter and Yamaha to giveaway a 2026 Skeeter ZX200 at this year's tournament! To qualify, teams must raise $5,000+.
The boat will be given away upon conclusion of the Day Two Weigh In.
Any team who has raised $5,000 or more will be entered to win this BRAND-NEW Skeeter ZX200. One lucky team will be drawn at random and walk away with this incredible boat, thanks to Skeeter and Yamaha!
2025 Boat Giveaway Winners
Shawn Bergsrud (L), Ben Kennedy (Yamaha) (Middle), Wyatt Stout (R)
