Anglers who love fishing for prize money and helping youngsters can do both on Saturday, October 25 at the second annual Big Bass Round-up, a tournament benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Burnet.
The day-long competition will begin at 6 a.m. on Lake Buchanan, with $2,000 guaranteed prize money for the winning team. Additional cash and prizes will also be awarded for top placements. An entry fee of $100 is required for either one or two-person teams. The team members must fish from the same boat and use artificial lures. An aerated live well is also required. Complete rules are listed on the website at www.bigbassroundup.com.
Only large-mouth, small-mouth and spotted bass will be weighed (no stripers), with a minimum length of 14 inches. The winning team will be based on the combined weight of the best five fish per boat (per team). Weigh-in will be at Canyon of the Eagles Park at 3 p.m., the headquarters hotel for the tourney.
The whole community is supporting this event with First State Bank of Burnet serving as the title sponsor. “The first annual last year brought in 44 teams. With Lake Buchanan’s water level and conditions being optimal this year, and there’s an abundance of fish due to diligent stocking over the past few years, we’re expecting a lot more anglers for this tournament,” said Travis Warren, the tournament director who is well-known in the area both as a competitive fisherman and as a tournament director. “We’ve got a great way for people to have fun fishing, help kids, and spend some time in our part of the state while the weather is great for fishing.”
Special hotel rates for anglers and their families are available at tournament headquarters, Canyon of the Eagles Lodge and Nature Park 512-334-2070. Other lodging options in Burnet County are listed at www.visitburnetcounty.org.
“Fishermen and women will understand that with Travis Warren as our tournament director, we’re going to have a top-notch tournament,” says Tournament Chair, Russell Graeter. “He has a stellar reputation in the tournament world and has fished competitively for 35 years.”
Graeter also encourages anyone interested in sponsoring the event to please contact him at 512-715-2611. All donations are tax-deductible and will be used to directly assist in the operation of the Boys & Girls Club of Burnet.
For more information on entering the tournament please contact Travis Warren at 512-423-4473. Details are also available at the website at www.bigbassroundup.com .
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