BIG MICHIGAN TEAM OPEN

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Detroit Open Bass Fishing Tournament -- Co-sponsored by the FLW Outdoors and the National Bass Angler's Association, the tournament will feature a guaranteed first prize of $7,500 and will be sure to attract some of the best bass anglers in Metro Detroit and across the Midwest. Detroit will be treated to an amazing launch of boats, which will take place at 8 a.m. in the Harbor at Tri-Centennial State Park, and festival guests will be able to view the fish weigh-in on festival grounds near Rivard Plaza at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Interested bass fishermen can register for the tournament at www.nbaa-bass.com. Teams that sign up on or before June 1 receive a discounted entry fee of $125 (regular fee $150).


This is an OPEN TEAM EVENT.

[Genie]

I'm in - who is going to take my money this time?!?!?!

[squid]

I will be putting my money into the same hat as you Genie...lol

[Langer]

Anybody need a co-angler for this?

[SethV]

Sounds really cool.....

[DDBethke]

Count me in!

[Skip Johnson]

count me in.

[bshaner]

I think I'll donate to someone there too!

B

[live2fish]

Paul and I are looking forward to running this event and are going to have lots of fun. I myself am hoping this is just the beginning of a 100 boat trail at every event we run

This will be one of the this years largest BASS Tournament of the YEAR!!!     HUGE- PRIZE MONEY- TV and Media COVERAGE

Here is the info from right off the NBAA web site:

NBAA DETROIT TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED!

HUGE PAYOUT, MEDIA COVERAGE & MORE!

The City of Detroit has partnered with National Bass Anglers Association to bring anglers the First Annual Detroit Bass Open in conjunction with the International River Festival on Saturday June 23rd, 2007.
This is the big time event anglers have been looking for in Michigan. NBAA Executive Director, Jim Sprague and National Director Jack Horning were invited to participate in a press conference earlier this week with Mayor Kilpatrick and other city dignitaries to announce festival details and highlight the bass tournament.

"This is a great opportunity to showcase NBAA, our great anglers and the sport of bass angling to thousands of spectators and all of the media surrounding this event" said Sprague "
This also gives us a chance to partner with General Motors, the FLW, the City of Detroit and others to put on this great event. The city has made great strides in reviving the riverfront, and anglers are already aware of the awesome fishery that's available."

There is a guaranteed payout of $10,000 plus a special drawing for a FREE entry into the FLW Tour event coming to the Detroit area this summer. Entry fees will be $125 for teams pre registered by June 1, and $150 for anglers registering after June 1st.

This will be an "open" event, but will also be the first qualifier for NBAA members for the Double Barrel Shootout Division of NBAA, directed by Paul Sacks and Barry Narrin. NBAA members will also be eligible to earn points towards the National Championship, the Leaders Super Big Bass drawing, and Angler of the Year standings.
This will also be a Skeeter Real Money qualified event. Bonus Money up to $3,000.00

Many of the details are still being worked out. Take off and check in times are being worked around the television and other media schedules and will most likely vary from normal times. Tentative scheduling has the launching at St Jean's ramp, official televised take off from Tri Centennial Park, check in at St Jean's ramp and official trailered weigh in at Rivard Park. Details are being coordinated through the City of Detroit, the US Coast Guard, festival committees and others.

Eastside director and owner of Metro Dirt, Paul Cowen has also been instrumental in helping to initiate and plan this event and will serve as one of the official event staff members.
More details will be posted as they become available.

Jim Sprague



Watch this site for more postings!!!!
Hope to see all of you guys there.
Barry N.