The 2012 Toyota Texas Bass Classic will take place Sept. 28-30 at Lake Conroe. The tournament will again feature anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series, FLW Tour and PAA Tournament Series, with proceeds benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its youth outdoor programs.
“We are very excited to return to Conroe and bring together the best anglers in the world and offer amazing entertainment value each day,” said tournament director Lenny Francoeur. “The TTBC has become an annual community event that has generated over $1.2 million for the TPWD and the state of Texas and we are thrilled about what we’re putting together for this year.”
Daily tournament weigh-ins, an outdoor expo and concerts will take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. The 2012 concert lineup will be announced this summer.
Competition will feature 50 anglers assembled from the top professional leagues. Last year, Keith Combs captured the title in a sudden-death fish-off with Mike Iaconelli.
“Now more than ever, the conservation practices of the TTBC and the TPWD are playing a pivotal role in maintaining the precious natural resources throughout Texas,” said JC Fassino, president of the Texas Bass Classic Foundation. “The progressive efforts and education programming the TTBC has helped to fund will only further aid us in protecting what we all value and enjoy.”
