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2009 Bassmaster Classic Field
Set
November 15, 2008 - Roughly three months
away from the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, the full field of 51 anglers
was finalized Saturday with David Williams of Maiden, N.C., winning
the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship Operated
by American Bass Anglers and scoring the final Classic berth.
The 39th edition of the Classic will be held Feb. 20-22 on the
Red River out of Shreveport-Bossier City , La.
The field is highlighted by Kim Bain-Moore, the
first female to compete in a Bassmaster Classic. Bain earned
her berth by capturing the Toyota Tundra Women's Bassmaster Angler
of the Year title on the strength of a banner performance on
the Women's Bassmaster Tour presented by Academy Sports &
Outdoors.
Also qualifying were the top 36 anglers in the
Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings derived
from the 2008 Bassmaster Elite Series; the top three anglers
in the Bassmaster Open points standings in each of two 2008 Opens
Divisions; six amateur competitors through the 2008 BASS Federation
Nation Championship and Alton Jones of Waco, Texas, the defending
Classic champion. In the case of anglers who qualified through
two avenues, BASS worked down the Angler of the Year rankings.
The full list of competitors can be found below arranged alphabetically.
"It's an honor to qualify for the Bassmaster
Classic and we congratulate all of the qualified anglers on their
terrific seasons," said Jamie Wilkinson, BASS senior director
of event operations and business development. "We are excited
for what promises to be a historic Bassmaster Classic."
According to BASS rules, the Red River will become
off-limits to Bassmaster Classic participants Dec. 15. Anglers
will get another crack at the fishery during the official practice
period, set for Feb. 13-15, and a final look Feb. 18.
The competition will feature daily launches at
7:15 a.m. CT Feb. 20-22 at Red River South Marina. Daily weigh-ins
will take place at the CenturyTel Center at 3:30 p.m. CT. The
2009 Classic will be hosted by the Shreveport Regional Sports
Authority.
The tournament will receive more than 10 hours
of television coverage on ESPN2 during the three-day event.
2009 Bassmaster Classic Contenders
1. Casey Ashley
Donalds, S.C.
2. Kim Bain-Moore
Alabaster, Ala.
3. Ken Baumgardner
Monongahela , Pa.
4. Michael Burns
Plano , Texas
5. Brent Chapman
Lake Quivira, Kan.
6. Rick Clunn
Ava , Mo.
7. Mark Davis
Mt. Ida, Ark.
8. Boyd Duckett
Demopolis, Ala.
9. Jay Evans
Corvallis , Mont.
10. Edwin Evers
Talala, Okla.
11. Todd Faircloth
Jasper, Texas
12. Terry Fitzpatrick
Waukon, Iowa
13. Jami Fralick
Martin, S.D.
14. Shaw Grigsby
Gainesville , Fla.
15. Greg Hackney
Gonzales , La.
16. Matt Herren
Trussville, Ala.
17. Kenyon Hill
Norman , Okla.
18. Davy Hite
Ninety Six, S.C.
19. Randy Howell
Springville, Ala.
20. Timmy Horton
Muscle Shoals, Ala.
21. Bryan Hudgins
Orange Park , Fla.
22. Michael Iaconelli
Runnemede, N.J.
23. Alton Jones
Waco , Texas
24. Kelly Jordon
Mineola, Texas
25. Steve Kennedy
Auburn , Ala.
26. Kotaro Kiriyama
Moody, Ala.
27. Gary Klein
Weatherford, Texas
28. Bobby Lane
Lakeland, Fla.
29. Bill Lowen
North Bend , Ohio
30. Aaron Martens
Leeds, Ala.
31. Mike McClelland
Bella Vista , Ark.
32. Ish Monroe
Hughson, Calif.
33. Rick Morris
Virginia Beach , Va.
34. Scott Parker
Londonberry, N.H.
35. Waine Pittman
Villa Rica, Ga.
36. Greg Pugh
Cullman, Ala.
37. Skeet Reese
Auburn , Calif.
38. Dean Rojas
Lake Havasu, Ariz.
39. Scott Rook
Little Rock , Ark.
40. Fred Roumbanis
Bixby, Okla.
41. Bryan Schmidt
Olney, Texas
42. Bernie Schultz
Gainesville , Fla.
43. Terry Scroggins
San Mateo , Fla.
44. Brian Snowden
Reeds Spring, Mo.
45. Peter Thliveros
St. Augustine, Fla.
46. Kevin VanDam
Kalamazoo , Mich.
47. Byron Velvick
Del Rio , Texas
48. Dustin Wilks
Rocky Mount , N.C.
49. David Williams
Maiden, N.C.
50. Kevin Wirth
Crestwood, Ky.
51. Dave Wolak
Wake Forest , N.C.
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