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Qualifiers
for 2001 Classic announced
Based on the season
point standings the following anglers have qualified for the
2001 BASS Masters Classic with competition days August 2-4 in
New Orleans, LA.
Top 150
001 Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR
002 Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI
003 Rick Clunn Ava, MO
004 Clark Wendlandt Cedar Park, TX
005 Peter Thliveros Jacksonville, FL
006 Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, AZ
007 Alton Jones Waco, TX
008 Bud Pruitt Sam Rayburn, TX
009 Takahiro Omori Emory, TX
010 Aaron Martens Castaic, CA
011 Gary Yamamoto Mineola, TX
012 David Walker Cannon, KY
013 Marty Stone Linden, NC
014 Randy Howell Trussville, AL
015 Paul Elias Pachuta, MS
016 David Fritts Lexington, NC
017 Curt Lytle Suffolk, VA
018 Harold Allen Shelbyville, TX
019 Chet Douthit Clewiston, FL
020 Robert Kilby Hot Springs, AR
021 Mike Wurm Hot Springs, AR
022 Gerald Swindle Hayden, AL
023 Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, NC
024 Randy Blaukat Lamar, MO
025 Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL
2000 BASS Masters Classic
Defending Champion- Automatic Berth
Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA
East
001 Roland Martin Clewiston FL
002 Rufus Johnson Strawplains TN
003 Dwayne Horton Knoxville TN
004 Mark Menendez Paducah KY
005 Gerry Williams Winter Garden FL
Central
001 Jay Yelas Tyler TX
002 Todd Faircloth Jasper TX
003 Kelly Jordon Mineola TX
004 Scott Rook Little Rock
005 Keith Green Arkadelphia AR
Western
001 Skeet Reese Auburn CA
002 Mark Tyler Concord CA
003 Kotaro Kiriyama New Milford NJ
004 Robert Lee Angels Camp CA
Federation
Michael Holt Lexington, TN
John Semken Olympia, WA
Pete Ponds Madison, MS
Jim Johnson Lacrosse, WI
Harry Charcalis Gilmanton, NH
Super Bowl of Bass Fishing
Returns to New Orleans
Louisiana
Delta to Host
The 31st BASS Masters Classic
MONTGOMERY, Ala., January
19, 2001 - Professional
fishing's most
prestigious event -- the BASS Masters Classic -- is set to return
to New
Orleans August 2-4.
"The state of Louisiana
is excited to host the biggest event in professional fishing
and the world's largest fishing organization,' said Lt. Gov.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco. "We are also very enthusiastic
about another opportunity to showcase Louisiana's great outdoors
and many tourist attractions."
The weigh-ins will be conducted
at the recently constructed New Orleans Arena. The New Orleans
Arena will offer fans a chance to get up-close and personal with
the superstars of professional angling.
"We are delighted
to be returning to New Orleans," said B.A.S.S., Inc. CEO
Helen Sevier. "New Orleans was the site of one of the best-attended
Classics in the history of the event. With the history, culture
and cuisine the city has to offer, our anglers and fans have
a lot to look forward to."
In 1999, New Orleans fans
were able to witness Davy Hite catapult to international fame
with his 55-pound 10-ounce victory.
"The New Orleans Arena
is a brand-new, state-of-the-art arena," said Dave Ellison,
Classic Special Events Director. "It is one of the most
spectator-friendly and technically advanced venues in the nation.
It will allow fans to watch the Classic, but feel like they are
in the comfort of their own living room."
Vacationers from around
the world are attracted to the award-winning extravaganza and
consumer show to see the fishing prowess of legendary anglers
firsthand. In addition to the spectacular weigh-in shows, fans
will be able to attend the BASS Masters Classic Outdoor Show
at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Fans attending the
Outdoor Show will be able to see the newest products available
to avid outdoors entusiasts.
State Rep. John Alario,
whose district incudes Bayou Segnette State Park, was instrumental
in bringing the BASS Masters Classic back to the Big Easy. "All
46 competitors launch from the park and can expect to return
to some of the best fans in the world at the daily weigh-ins
and outdoors show."
Great anticipation and
nail-biting suspense will surround the final-day weigh-in as
the championship crown, $100,000, and endorsements reaching up
to $1 million will be up for grabs to the winning angler.
"The Louisiana Delta
is an excellent fishery," remarked B.A.S.S. National Tournament
Director Dewey Kendrick. "The Delta is a location we have
been to many times in the past, and the fishing has always been
very good. I think that we will see some extremely competitive
fishing this year."
2000 BASS Masters Classic
Champion Woo Daves agrees. "The Louisiana Delta offers great
fishing everywhere," he said. "I am extremely excited
about the opportunity to defend my world title in New Orleans."
National Sponsors of the
BASSMASTER Tournament Trail include: Ranger' Boats, RangerTrail'
Trailers, Mercury' Outboard, Chevy Trucks, ACDelco' Batteries,
Worldwaters.com, Humminbird' Electronics, Zercom' Marine, Pennzoil'
Marine, Flowmaster' Exhaust Systems, B.A.S.S. Platinum Visa®/First
USA, MotorGuide' Trolling Motors, Gore-Tex' Outerwear, GMAC Insurance
and Kuhmo' Tires.
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