GBASSfest 2015: Just the facts
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JUN 2, 2015
Here is an event break down of the Zippo BASSfest at Kentucky Lake presented by A.R.E. Truck Caps.
Where
Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley
Paris, Tenn.
When
June 3-7, 2015
Who
Pros
111 Bassmaster Elite Series pros
13 invited anglers from the Bass Pro Shops Open circuit
College
Teams participating in the 2015 Carhartt College Wild Card presented by Bass Pro Shops
High School
2015 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team
Who
Pros
Days 1 and 2: All 124 anglers fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-ins at Paris Landing State park)
Day 3: Anglers outside the Top 50 will fish a one-day Second Chance tournament on Lake Barkley
(Weigh-in at Lick Creek Recreational Area)
Day 4: Top 50 plus the Top 10 finishers from the Second Chance tournament fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)
Day 5: The Top 12 fish Kentucky Lake
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)
College
Days 1 and 2: All anglers fish Lake Barkley
(Weigh-ins at Lick Creek Recreational Area)
Day 3: Top 20 teams compete on Lake Barkley
(Weigh-in at Paris Landing State Park)
High School
Participate in a special Bassmaster High School All-American Bass Tournament being held in conjunction with BASSfest
Why
Pros
Event payout total of $850,000
Elites are awarded Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points
College
Wild Card teams are fishing for a berth in the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship & Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops
On-site events
Live music
Outdoor expo
Arts and crafts fair
Petting zoo
Fishing rodeo
Climbing wall
Catfish races
Live animal exhibits
Prizes and giveaways
See the full list of family-friendly fun here.
Live coverage
Home page
BASSfest page
Live blog
Bassmaster LIVE: Friday
Saturday and Sunday
Social media
Twitter: @BASS_nation
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/bassBASSfest Facebook event page