Great Lakes Bass Fishing Forum
Tournaments => B.A.S.S. => Topic started by: djkimmel on November 03, 2010, 01:32:51 PM
B.A.S.S. News
BASS Unveils Qualifying Structure for 2012 Bassmaster Classic, Elite Series (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/tournaments/index.php/2010/11/03/bass-2012-qualifying-structures)
BASS announced Monday a new qualifying structure for the 2012 Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series, expanding the Classic field to include an enhanced cross section of anglers and putting an increased emphasis on performance in single events.
While the overall number of Classic spots (36) awarded through the Elite Series will remain unchanged, in 2011 each Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season event winner will receive an automatic berth into the 2012 Classic. The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings will still determine the majority of the Classic qualifiers as the top 28 in those rankings will also advance to the Classic.
Read entire article on GreatLakesBass.com Tournament News (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/tournaments/index.php/2010/11/03/bass-2012-qualifying-structures)
the pros are not gonna be happy about that i reckon
I would imagine some will and some won't. I expect someone to have some interviews about that soon. Usually can count on it.