Bass Tournament News

* The daily limit for pro competitors is five fish, 14 inches minimum. The co-angler limit is three fish no shorter than 14 inches each.

* The full fields of both the pro and co-angler divisions will compete the first two days, then cut to the Top 12 for Day 3. Highest cumulative weight over three days determines the winner.

* Bassmaster.com will offer extended coverage, including live, streaming video and real-time leaderboards of the weigh-ins beginning at 3 p.m. ET March 24 and 25, and at 4 p.m. ET March 26. Fans also can expect daily analysis and standings, BASSCam video reports and extensive online photo galleries. Access to all online content at Bassmaster.com is free.

* On March 26, the final weigh-in will take place at the Concord location of Bass Pro Shops, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28027; phone 704-979-2200. The action starts on stage at 4 p.m. ET. The event is free and open to the public.

* Weigh-ins on the first two days will at Blythe Landing, 15901 NC Highway 73, Cornelius, NC 28031, at 3 p.m. ET.

* The boats will take off at 7 a.m. ET from Blythe Landing.

* The public is invited to watch the launches as well as the weigh-ins; all activities are free and open to the public.

* The local host is Visit Lake Norman. The site provides hotel, dining and sightseeing options as well as an overview of the area.

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About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.

The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications — Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times — comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.

B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.

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