Anglers qualify through their local clubs for the State Team Qualifier Tournaments. Local clubs along with the State Chapter determine the qualifying format on the state level.

The State Chapters of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation hold State Team Qualifier (s) to qualify a 12 person team plus two alternates. (one qualifying through the State Team Qualifier (s) and the State President or his/ her representative) States determine the qualifier format for their state.

B.A.S.S. invites each B.A.S.S. Federation Nation State Chapter to bring a 12 person team plus two alternates to one of 6 (six) B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Divisionals. Divisional format will be consistent the current divisional format. Purpose of the divisional is to qualify one person from each state for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation National Championship. The divisional is a 12 person "team" tournament. Prizes are awarded to the teams only. The highest finishing person from each team will qualify for the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation National Championship.

46 B.A.S.S. state Federation Nations and 6 B.A.S.S. foreign country Federation Nations compete within one of the 6 (six) divisions to qualify for the CITGO Bassmaster Classic. The anglers compete individually in the tournament to determine a national champion, however, the highest finishing angler within each of the 6 (six) divisions will earn a berth into the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.

6 (six) anglers qualify through the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation National Championship to compete in the CITGO Bassmaster Classic.