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2001/2002 BASSMASTER Schedule Announced
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - April 17, 2001-- B.A.S.S., the world1s
largest fishing organization, today unveiled the 2001-2002 schedule
for fishing1s premier series. The season features 18 events conducted
under an exciting new format, leading to the BASS Masters Classic
Shootout and culminating with the BASS Masters Classic, both
to be held next summer.
Competitions will take place under four different circuits,
The BASSMASTER Tour (formerly the Top 150 ) and three geographical
divisions, Eastern, Central and Western-- known as BASSMASTER
Opens (formerly Invitationals).
"We are extremely excited about the new schedule and
especially the new
format," said B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Dewey Kendrick.
"The venues we will be utilizing this year should provide
excellent competition for our
anglers."
One site, Lake Ft. Gibson in Oklahoma, will be playing host
to its
first-ever BASSMASTER event.
"Lake Ft. Gibson is an excellent fishery that will be
tough for anglers to
tame," said B.A.S.S. Assistant Tournament Director Mark
Cosper. "The
facilities there are superb."
Sites for the 2002 BASS Masters Classic and the BASS Masters
Classic
Shootout will be announced at a later date.
By sanctioning over 20,000 tournaments worldwide, B.A.S.S.
is the world's largest fishing organization. The BASSMASTER Tournament
Trail is the oldest and most prestigious pro bass fishing tournament
circuit. It continues to set the standard for credibility, professionalism
and sportsmanship after
more than three decades.
BASSMASTER® TOUR
Lake St. Clair, Mt. Clemens, Michigan (near Detroit)
August 22-25, 2001
Hudson River, Catskill, New York
September 19-22, 2001
Red River, Shreveport/Bossier City, Louisiana
October 31-November 3, 2001
Lake Seminole, Bainbridge, Georgia (near Tallahassee, Florida)
February 6-9, 2002
Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Alabama
April 10-13, 2002
Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Alabama
May 8-11, 2002
BASSMASTER® WESTERN OPEN
Columbia River, Kennewick, Washington
October 11-13, 2001
Lake Oroville, Oroville, California
November 15-17, 2001
Lake Mead, Las Vegas, Nevada
March 14-16, 2002
Clear Lake, Clearlake, California
April 25-27, 2002
BASSMASTER® CENTRAL OPENS
Lake Ft. Gibson, Wagoner, Oklahoma
October 11-13, 2001
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Missouri
November 8-10, 2001
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jasper, Texas
February 21-23, 2002
Toledo Bend Reservoir, Many, Louisiana
March 21-23, 2002
BASSMASTER® EASTERN OPENS
St. Lawrence River, Clayton, New York
September 13-15, 2001
St. Johns River, Palatka, Florida
December 6-8, 2001
Lake Martin, Alexander City, Alabama
March 7-9, 2002
Potomac River, Charles County, Maryland (near Washington,
D.C.)
April 25-27, 2002
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