2010 Kvd Big Bass Classic

[OBBT Staff]

Oakley, Bass Pro Shops and Kevin Van Dam have partnered together to present the 2010 KVD Big Bass Classic. Based at Big Cedar Lodge and Bent Hook Marina, the 1st Annual KVD Big Bass Classic comes to Table Rock Lake on June 5-6, 2010; offering amateur anglers the chance to compete for over $100,000 in possible cash and prizes in this unprecedented open big bass event. The amateur angler with the largest overall big bass will take home a 2010 Nitro Z9 valued over $43,000.

The KVD Big Bass Classic will be open to all amateur anglers. Anglers will compete for thousands in hourly cash payouts throughout the two day event. There will be seven hourly weigh-ins each day with the overall largest fish of the event earning the winner a 2010 Nitro Z9. The first 100 anglers to pre-register for this event will receive a free Quantum PT Energy Rod valued at $100. Anglers may pre-register for this event online at www.oakleybigbass.com Anglers may also register by phone, fax or mail. Additionally, event registrations will be held at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield and Branson on Thursday June 3rd from 5-9pm and on Friday June 4th from 9am-9pm. Anglers may pick up registration forms at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield and Branson starting May 1st. Kevin Van Dam appearance times and locations will be posted at Bass Pro Shops prior to the event.

Oakley's Rolling O Lab http://www.oakley.com/community/olab will be on-site at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield on Thursday June 3rd and Friday June 4th and at the Bass Pro Shops in Branson on Saturday June 5th and Sunday June 6th. Saturday and Sunday's weigh-ins will take place at the Toyota Main Stage at Big Cedar Lodge and Bent Hook Marina. The public is welcome at the live weigh-ins from 8am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday and after the weigh-ins there will be angler and attendee hospitality activities from 3-5pm each day.

Sponsors of the KVD Big Bass Classic include: Oakley, Bass Pro Shops, Nitro, Tracker Marine, Mercury, MotorGuide, Lock-n-Haul, Quantum, Toyota, Lake Fork Trophy Lures, and Power-Pole. Bonus/Contingency programs include: Bass Pro Shops Tournament Rewards, Toyota Bonus Bucks and PAA Pay Day.

Event Information:

Entry Fee: One Day Entry $110 - Two Day Entry $160 *First 100 anglers to pre-register receive a Quantum PT Energy Rod for a Two Day Entry.

Date: June 5-6, 2010

Location: Table Rock Lake, Missouri

Format: Open Big Bass

Hourly Payouts: 1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $300 Fourth Place - $200 Fifth Place - $100 *Based on 500 Entries

Grand Prize: $43,000 2010 Nitro Z9 with 250HP Mercury Fully Rigged *Guaranteed

Registration: Online and Bass Pro Shops

The Oakley Big Bass Tour is a premier big bass tournament series open to all amateur anglers. We provide anglers of all skill levels with an exciting tournament format and event experience on some of the nations best bass fisheries. Established in 2007 our tour is focused on the promotion of bass fishing and bass conservation at the grass roots level through our tournament events. Our founders and event staff have over a decade of experience organizing and hosting bass fishing tournament events. For further information, please contact us at (877) 958-TOUR or visit us on the web at www.oakleybigbass.com