B.A.S.S. today revealed the schedules for its 2013 Bassmaster Open circuits. Once again, competition will take place in three divisions – Southern, Central and Northern. The widespread rumor that the Western Opens would be back for the first time since 2005 did not come to fruition.
Here's a look at the slates:
Southern
> Jan. 31-Feb. 2 -- Lake Toho -- Kissimmee, Fla.
> April 4-6 -- Douglas Lake -- Dandridge, Tenn.
> May 16-18 -- Lake Logan Martin -- Pell City, Ala.
Central
> April 25-27 -- Red River -- Shreveport, La.
> Sept. 19-21 -- Arkansas River -- Muskogee, Okla.
> Oct. 17-19 -- Ross Barnett Reservoir -- Jackson, Miss.
Northern
> June 13-15 -- James River -- Richmond, Va.
> Aug. 1-3 -- Oneida Lake -- Syracuse, N.Y.
> Sept. 12-14 -- Lake Erie -- Sandusky, Ohio
For the third consecutive year, Open winners will gain a berth in the following year's Bassmaster Classic (provided they compete in all three events in the division). Also, the Top 5 in the points will receive invitations to the 2014 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Weigh-ins at each 2013 Open will be held lakeside on the first 2 days. The 12 anglers who make the cut will weigh in on the final day at a nearby Bass Pro Shops store.
Priority online registration for all divisions begins Oct. 16. B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and Lifetime members can register online beginning Oct. 23, and other B.A.S.S. members wishing to fish all three tournaments in a division may register online on Oct. 30.
Additional dates have been set for call-in registration and for anglers wishing to fish only one or two events. A complete schedule is available on Bassmaster.com.
