Final plans have been laid for the 2017 Bass Fishing Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, which will take place Nov. 9 at the Hall's new home – Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Mo.
The event will honor the five new Hall members: Wade Bourne, Shaw Grigsby, Bob Sealy, Morris Sheehan and Louie Stout. Dave Mercer will serve as master of ceremonies.
“The excitement for our induction ceremony and dinner is building among all our members, pro bass anglers and many in the fishing and boating industries,” said Donald Howell, BFHOF Board of Directors president, “but let me assure the evening is not just for our 2017 inductees and us. We hope to see many from local bass clubs, members of area high school and college bass teams and anyone who is a fan of the sport of bass fishing. It’s a special opportunity to meet many of your bass fishing heroes and those who have grown (the sport) through their efforts.”
Attendees can also be part of a special reception and “meet & greet” prior to the induction dinner.
“Those supporting the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame at our special VIP level are invited to the special board member kick-off to our exhibit space within the Wonders of Wildlife Museum,” Howell said. “Along with our new Hall members, they'll be joined there by past Hall inductees including pro anglers Guy Eaker, Jimmy Houston and Denny Brauer, and those from the industry including Johnny Morris and Ray Scott."
Tickets and further details of the event are available at www.BassFishingHOF.com/shop. Individual banquet/ceremony tickets are $100, with special VIP reception tickets, including the banquet, at $200.
For more information about tickets and event sponsorships, contact Barbara Bowman by email at bfhof.barbara@gmail.com or by phone at (501) 541-6660.
