OBBT Staff

KVD Big Bass Classic is up on May 18/19th. Make sure to get registered. All info at www.oakleybigbass.com We've increased the payouts this year so come join the fun! Here's a little something to get you ready to fish! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rAukrq5vwU

Oakley actually has a few blue lens options. Deep blue, shallow blue and ice iridium. Just a heads up.

Rod promo closes tonight at midnight. If you want one, you'll need to register today. www.oakleybigbass.com See everyone in May!

Yes, we are almost there. We are extending the promo through this Sunday at midnight. If getting a rod is a priority then you'll need to register online asap!

Here's a highlight video of GoPro footage from 2012. Watch in HD if you have the speed.

I'll post an update here when we are almost there.

Looking forward to it!!!

When we get closer we will update yes.

Yes, still have some left. Thanks!

No, we are asking if you have one and if so what brand. Same questions as boat, motor, etc. It means your answer is required not that you're required to have one. Thanks Mark

We are at 75 on the early entry. If you'd like the rod with your entry there are 25 left as of today.

Yes sir, Brady took it home year one. He does well in the event every year and he's a perfect example of someone fishing the other end of the lake and being very successful doing it. He's cashed a number of checks and won a boat. Nothing to it.

No James, that's not the translation intended and sorry if that's how you interpreted it. The point of the weigh in being moved to another location is moot. This is the 4th Annual event and we've noted on this forum many times that the option to move the event to another location isn't available so to continue to bring it up isn't productive. I had already answered Dennis in detail to his post explaining the why's, etc. and then the second poster (GNS) brought it up again. We get it that some anglers would prefer a different location but there's nothing that we can do about it. If we moved it to another location then it wouldn't work for our sponsor and there wouldn't be an event. Therefore we host where we can and are appreciative of their contribution to the event. Here's the reality. An angler who enters this event gets to experience (in our opinion) one of the best events in the country. If they register early online and are in the top 100 they get a custom Quantum rod free with their entry. They get fed for two days during the tournament, they get to fish for a great payout and a great grand prize on one of the best lakes in the country. We appreciate our anglers and treat them well. We manage the fish care and the resource and this is one of our favorite events of the year. Not to mention that you have the chance to hang out with the #1 angler in the world. We see it as a can't miss event but if you or someone else doesn't see it that way, then we certainly respect your thoughts/opinion. We focus on the anglers who show up and giving them the best possible tournament experience. We've hosted over 1200 anglers in the last three years at this event, many of them are members of this site. Ask around and see what their overall experience is. Finally, the grand prize last year was a Z8 not a Z9, so nothing's changed on that end. We've added around $10,000 to the hourly cash payouts, so yes the overall payout has gone up considerably. Thanks for your feedback. Sorry you took it the wrong way and hopefully this clarification will help. Looking forward to this event and hope to see everyone there. P.S. BPS is a very big part of what we do and one of the main reasons that this Tour even exists. They care about anglers, they care about this event and our Tour and it's reinforced by the resources and activation that happens around our events. To make any comment that they don't care isn't accurate on any level. We value them as a partner and as such are happy to help them showcase their properties inside of our Tour. Everyone person that we interact with at Bass Pro Shops and Nitro/Tracker Marine is first class and I can assure you that the weekend angler is someone that they listen to and care about as a customer. My two cents anyway. Mark

Appreciate the feedback but we've been in the same location on the lake for the last three years and that isn't changing. We had approx 400 anglers from 12 different states fishing in the event last year and there's very little restricting anyone from making a weigh in regardless of where they are on the lake. Our staff and $65,000 in cash and prizes will be at Long Creek Marina. If that's not enough motivation for someone to fish then that's okay. If it is, we hope to see you there. Thanks. Mark

Dennis, Bass Pro Shops is our second largest sponsor/partner and they are the reason we have such a great event with KVD on Table Rock Lake. Therefore, we are happy to accommodate them. They've recently acquired Long Creek Marina and are making major improvements there. We visited the site last month and agreed to move the event. The facility is a commercial facility and will be better for the anglers competing in this event. There's a shorter idle and less resort traffic to deal with so yes, it will make things a little easier on everyone. We've never hosted the event at the State Park and don't have future plans to. We think the extra 3 minute drive to Long Creek for the winner to pick up his/her new Z8 should be a short one.

We've increased the payouts this year for the Oakley Big Bass Tour event on Table Rock Lake! This years weigh in will be held at Bass Pro Shops new marina facility at Long Creek Marina. http://bassproshopslongcreekmarina.com/ This should help anglers get to the weigh in and back to the water quicker. There are also launch facilities at Long Creek if anglers prefer to use them. Event date: May 18th/19th The grand prize will be a 2013 Nitro Z8 valued over $35,000 for the overall big bass of the tournament. Hourly Payouts based on 400 anglers. 1st $1000 2nd $500 3rd $400 4th $200 5th $150 The first 100 anglers to register early online for a two day entry will receive a custom Oakley/Quantum rod valued at $150! Online registration is now open. Anglers may also register in person at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield on Friday May 17th from 12-7pm. All information can be found online at www.oakleybigbass.com This years event should be the biggest yet! Hope to see you there.

We are working on a new cart. Possibility we open reg up Dec 1. I'll keep everyone posted. Mark

Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic - March 9-10, 2013 - Lake Conroe Georgia Big Bass Classic - March 23-24, 2013 - Clarks Hill Lake Kelly Jordon Big Bass Classic - April 13-14, 2013 - Richland Chambers Lake Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic - April 20-21, 2013 - Smith Mountain Lake Carolina Big Bass Classic - April 27-28, 2013 - Lake Norman KVD Big Bass Classic - May 18-19, 2013 - Table Rock Lake Quantum Big Bass Classic - June 8-9, 2013 - Ft. Gibson Lake Jason Williamson Big Bass Classic - September 28-29, 2013 - Lake Murray Gerald Swindle Big Bass Classic - October 12-13, 2013 - Lake Guntersville Rusty Wallace Big Bass Classic - October 19-20, 2013 - Douglas Lake Florida Big Bass Classic - October 26-27, 2013 - Lake Toho We are increasing the payouts at every event in 2013! New website will launch around the end of December and online registration will open Jan 1.

Enjoy

The KVD event will air on FOX Midwest this Sunday at 9am for those interested in watching. Here's the link to the channel guide. Enjoy. http://www.foxsportsmidwest.com/pages/channelfinder/

Anglers, We are having a contest on our Facebook Page and you can enter to win a GoPro camera valued at $300 All you have to do is visit our Facebook Page and "Like" the new video of Episode 1 from Lake Norman that is pinned to the top of the page, watch it and then share it on your personal Facebook page. Follow those 3 simple steps and you'll automatically be entered to win. Winner chosen on Friday of this week. Good luck! www.facebook.com/oakleybigbass

Glad you enjoyed it. See everyone next year. We are looking to come back in late March/early April. We'll have schedule out this fall.

We definitely understand the challenge with our location but it isn't going to change anytime soon. We are there because of Bass Pro Shops and our partnership with them. Part of the initiative for this event is to provide anglers a very unique and special tournament experience, one that can't be replicated anywhere else. We provide food, drink and hospitality for two straight days and the staff at Big Cedar do an incredible job. Secondly, and we don't say this arrogantly or to down another tournament organization but the assets that we deliver into our events are substantial and it's simply not the same set up etc. and to try to split it up just wouldn't make sense and would deter from the overall event experience. We hope everyone understands and doesn't let the location keep them from enjoying this event and incredible venue. Thanks to all the anglers who have fished with us the last three years and we hope to see you next year. Mark

We will have hourly updates on KTTS.

You do not have to come to Bass Pro if you're registered early online. No, every person in the boat must be a registered participant.