The 5th annual Berkley Big Bass Challenge at Texas' Lake Fork will be held this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 23-24). Last year more than 800 anglers vied for over $90,000 in cash and prizes, including two Skeeter boats.
While participants are competing for the biggest bass over and under the slot limits to win the boats, most checks are for fish in the 2- to 4-pound range and several were handed out last year for 1-pounders. The rules do not allow anglers who have paid a $2,500 tournament entry to fish the tournament, and this opens the field for the weekend tournament competitor and recreational angler to win some money and have fun.
Each hour an angler can bring one fish to the scakes for a chance to receive one of the hourly cash awards. The unique aspect of the tournament is that only Berkley baits can be used.
“This fun format lets anglers enjoy the full spectrum of Berkley baits,” said Berkley marketing direcgtor Andrew Marks. “It is challenging to not only adjust to some of the new baits that are being used, but also the added strategy of when to weigh in your fish that lends a unique twist, making it fun for everyone.”
The Berkley Experience trailer, a 60-foot event center, will be on site for the entire event. The trailer features interactive presentation screens, educational seminars on line selection, reel maintenance, rod selection and selecting the right bait, a knot-tying station and competition, bait demonstration tanks and many other elements designed to help the angers catch more dish. Lake Fork Marina will partner with the Experience trailer and will have a good selection of Berkley baits for sale for anglers who have not already stocked up for the tournament.
More information can be found at BassChamps.com.
