2010 Kvd Big Bass Classic - Table Rock Lake - June 5-6Th

[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

Entry Form: http://www.oakleybigbass.com/images/events/kvd-big-bass-classic/KVD_Entry_form.pdf

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

[techo]

Sounds like fun, but I already have an AIA tournament on the 6th.

[OBBT Staff]

Sounds like fun, but I already have an AIA tournament on the 6th.

Tim,

Our first place payout is a $43,000 Z9. Easy solution for AIA anglers. Fish with us Saturday only for $110 or Saturday and Sunday for $160. Our rules allow us to weigh their big bass on Sunday and return it to the anlgers and they can still participate in the AIA stringer event (***If AIA allows***) on Sunday afternoon.

Reminder that the first 100 to enter for a two day entry get a Quantum PT Energy Rod. So even if you're going to fish one day then you're still up if you get a rod and only fish one day. http://www.quantumfishing.com/products/1917/Energy-PT.aspx

Mark

[techo]

KVD is my favorite Pro angler not from the Ozarks. I saw him at Bass Pro a couple of years ago and he was obviously in a hurry and trying to leave after a seminar. A couple of fans were asking for autographs as he was walking out the door and he was pretty courteous with the situation. He was a Professional pro!

[S&M]

Tim,

Our first place payout is a $43,000 Z9. Easy solution for AIA anglers. Fish with us Saturday only for $110 or Saturday and Sunday for $160. We can weigh their big bass on Sunday and return it to the anlgers and they can still participate in the AIA stringer event on Sunday afternoon.

Mark

You should read the AIA rules before misleading AIA anglers. It is a rules violation to leave your boat during tournament hours. The exception to the rule is an emergency or boat break down.

I was planning on fishing your event on Saturday, but have withdrawn due to your obvious attempt of self promotion at the cost of others. Not a very smart business practice.

[techo]

You should read the AIA rules before misleading AIA anglers. It is a rules violation to leave your boat during tournament hours. The exception to the rule is an emergency or boat break down.

I was planning on fishing your event on Saturday, but have withdrawn due to your obvious attempt of self promotion at the cost of others. Not a very smart business practice.

Mike,

It was good to see you on Saturday! I was aware of the rule as my partner is a female and can't leave the boat to pee. There is a thread on here somewhere about it. Of course if Shell has to pee bad enough we will gladly be disqualified if we have to. She is obviously low maintenance, but I don't see her peeing in a coffee can wrapped in a rain slicker! Good to point it out though in case someone wasn't aware!

I am really really loyal to AIA as they always treat us well and we are just fishing for fun. We do hope to qualify for the championship again this year though. Another circuit I tried before AIA was not so nice and had billing problems.

No harm in promoting the KVD tournament that is fashioned like the Big Bass Bash that AIA does though. It sounds like it could be fun....Shell and I are AIA folk though!

PS Any chance for a port-a-potty at the weigh in?

[S&M]

Tim,

Always a pleasure to see you. As far as Mrs Techo is concerned with bathroom duties, that is not a problem. The business card issued to the anglers with your boat launching # during registration has the tournament directors phone numbers on it. All the is needed is to give them a call and I'm sure she would be granted permission to leave the boat. For a woman, I can see this as an emergency.

In my opinion their is way to many unknown variables with allowing anglers from one tournament to leave their boat for another tournament held on the same day. I'm not saying anyone would cheat, but by not allowing anglers to leave their boat removes all doubt for the situation.

You did very well Saturday, I'm proud of you. You brought in a good sack.

[Jason Essary]

Time and S&M,

Not to change the subject, but whats the entry for the AIA? I saw earlier the post of play both tourneys, I wondered if that would be legal. Thanks S&M for making it clear so that someone doesnt get into a mess.

[techo]

Time and S&M,

Not to change the subject, but whats the entry for the AIA? I saw earlier the post of play both tourneys, I wondered if that would be legal. Thanks S&M for making it clear so that someone doesnt get into a mess.

Jason,

Hate to step on the original poster's thread, but AIA entry is $140.00 I think with big bass. The first time you pay a membership fee of 20 or something too. They are very nice! Quite a few OAFers fish their tourneys.

I agree with Mike.....asking for trouble for people to go to one weigh in with other people and their big bass and then go to another at the end of the day.

Either way best of luck to both tournaments!

[OBBT Staff]

Jason,

Hate to step on the original poster's thread, but AIA entry is $140.00 I think with big bass. The first time you pay a membership fee of 20 or something too. They are very nice! Quite a few OAFers fish their tourneys.

I agree with Mike.....asking for trouble for people to go to one weigh in with other people and their big bass and then go to another at the end of the day.

Either way best of luck to both tournaments!

Guys,

We handle multiple weigh-ins all the time. If it's an AIA rules issue then please disregard. It's not a violation for us and we have a specific process to handle. Sorry, if someone misinterpreted the post. We aren't speaking for AIA we are speaking for our group.

I'll revise.

Mark