The Bass Federation (TBF) and FLW Outdoors announced that Lake Wylie in Charlotte, N.C., will host the 2007 TBF National Championship. The tournament is scheduled for April 19-21.
Anglers representing six TBF divisions nationwide will compete in the no-entry-fee championship for a "Living the Dream" prize package that includes use of a wrapped Chevy truck and Ranger boat powered by Yamaha, free entry into either the 2008 FLW Series or the 2008 FLW Tour, and an automatic berth into the 2007 Bass Fishing League All-American and the 2007 Forrest Wood Cup.
"This is a chance for TBF anglers to launch a career," said TBF president Robert Cartlidge. "Not only will the winning pro have the option to fish the FLW Tour or FLW Series thanks to the 'Living the Dream' prize package, but he will also have a shot at winning $140,000 in the 2007 All-American and as much as $1 million in the 2007 Forrest Wood Cup.
"There is no other event that offers so many opportunities for grassroots anglers in our 1,500 clubs nationwide."
Thirty-seven pros and 37 co-anglers have qualified to compete in the championship through a series of TBF club, state and divisional tournaments. The highest-finishing boater and co-angler from each of the six TBF divisions after 2 days of competition will advance to day 3.
The boater with the heaviest cumulative weight from all 3 days of competition will be crowned TBF National Champion. The top six pros and co-anglers will also advance to the 2007 All-American, and the co-angler with the heaviest cumulative weight will advance to the 2007 Forrest Wood Cup.
Lake Wylie will be off limits to championship anglers from April 2 through April 17. Official practice will be held April 18, with the tournament starting April 19.
