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
For additional information contact:
B.A.S.S. Communications
(334) 272-9530 |
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