Two-time reigning Angler of the Year David Dudley and 2009 Toyota Texas Bass Classic champion Dave Lefebre are among the FLW Tour pros who've received invitations to compete in this year's TTBC, scheduled for Sept. 28-30 at Lake Conroe.
“I’m excited to be fishing in what is considered the Pro Bowl of bass fishing, where all the top anglers from every circuit come together to compete,” Dudley said. “I can’t wait to get out there.”
Other FLW pros who've qualified by virtue of finishing among the Top 15 on the final points list are Jacob Powroznik, Ron Shuffield, Jim Moynagh, Cody Meyer, Luke Clausen, Bryan Thrift, J.T. Kenney, Matt Arey, Andy Morgan, Clifford Pirch, Wesley Strader, Clent Davis and Jim Tutt. The remaining spots will be filled by 2011 champion Keith Combs and the Top 15 from each of the Bassmaster Elite Series and PAA Tournament Series points lists.
“These first qualifiers to the 2012 TTBC are an impressive group of anglers,” said TTBC tournament director Lenny Francouer. “All 15 make for an exciting and talented field and just demonstrate why the Toyota Texas Bass Classic is a world-class bass fishing tournament.”
Fans have a shot at a limited supply of free tickets for the event by going to www.ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com.
