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A little bit about the Better Half Tour

Who the heck ARE these Better Half Tournament Directors?

Maria is the Better Half Tournament Director. She checks you in with a smile at registration, launches the field at the start, organizes the entire gig, takes care of the insurance and permits and schedules, handles the refreshments at weigh-in, connects with everyone on social media and everything else that makes this such a fantastic, feel-good fishing circuit.

Erich? A bass fishing hippie that’s been the victim of the sport since a hit-and-run bluegill way back about 4 years young. God Bless my father who took me fishing. I’m truly fortunate that Maria has embraced bass fishing – she is the reason you are reading these words today. I’m the guy who takes your pictures & checks your livewells. Managing websites since 1997, I try to keep this site updated, entertaining & engaging.

The Better Half? Depends on who you ask!

Wayne, Sue & Emily Westfall

Wayne & Sue stepped up to give us a hand during weigh-in a few years back, and they’ve been a great help in making this all happen without a hitch (so to say). Wayne has been tournament fishing for many years, and does a fantastic job as your WeighMaster at the scales.

Sue and Emily help out with tournament check-in, plus with the paperwork at weigh-in. And of course they both fish!

We sincerely appreciate the assistance of these terrific people – without their help the day would be a hectic fustercluck (fishing talk for ‘mess’).

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR ASSISTANCE!

$50 RECORD BREAKER BONUS!
Biggest Bass = 6.34# (2014)
Total Weight (3-fish) = 16.09# (2022)

2024 Champs ~ 2025 BHT BOAT #1:
Ed & Vicki Hankins

What Better Half Tour Anglers Say...

"What a great way to share some fun with your spouse in the great outdoors and meet some really nice people!"

"Very well ran tournament! Good turn out and great payouts"

"Great tournament very well ran and an awesome atmosphere"

"This tournament is ran very well. It is always a lot of fun. They always give away good prizes after the weigh-in. I have fished The Better Half tournaments since day 1 and it is something my fiancé & I will always do. We just love it"

"This is a great tournament with great people/couples...Give it a try !"

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"Thinking BIG is FUN, and it really is effective. Be optimistic and look at that stickup; there might be a hundred of 'em, but look at the one you're going to throw to and conjure up an image of a truly big fish - something you want to catch. It really instills confidence and keeps your enthusiasm going. Much of the enjoyment of fishing is nothing more than to anticipate what's going to happen on the very next cast."

"I work harder and harder each year. My work is never done. I continue learning. I put in a lot of time and research. I talk to a lot of people about the lake. I cover the water thoroughly. I spend a lot of time on the water practicing. I'll fish shallow or deep - whatever it takes. I don't have any particular preference. Whatever lure it takes, whatever action it takes, whatever retrieve it takes, my ultimate goal is to put fish in the boat. I have an obsession to WIN." (BASSMaster Magazine, March 1983)

“Look at where Jesus went to pick people. He didn’t go to the colleges… he got guys off the fishing docks.“

“If your concentration is getting bad, take up bass fishing. It will really improve your ability to focus. If you aren’t ready when that fish hits, you can’t set the hook.“

“The two biggest things that translate from a pitching mound to hunting and fishing are patience and perseverance. When you’re on the mound, you have to take the game one pitch at a time, regardless of the score, and that approach helps when I’m in the woods or out on the water as well.“