Big Bass Days 2001

Bill Luke Dodge will be conducting their annual Big Bass Days tournament at Lake Pleasant March 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th. This is simply a "Big Bass" tournament. Fishing begins each day at 6:00 a.m. and will end at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 3:00 p.m. Sunday. At the end of each day the angler possessing the biggest bass will win a new Dodge truck. The "Big Bass" of the tournament will also win a new 187 Champion Bass Boat, provide by Tempe Marine, to go along with their new truck. The give-aways don’t end there. There will also be 10 specially tagged bass released into the lake by SCA Promotions, one of which will have the winning number for a $140,000.00 home from Fulton Homes. The other nine will have cash prizes valued up to $500.00. Daily drawing will be held for a set of new Goodyear Wrangler MTR Tires and a drawing for a Mean 16 Champion Boat, courtesy of Tempe Marine, will occur on Sunday. Each day you enter in the tournament you receive one entry in the drawing. In addition, any adult, whether participating in the tournament or not, will receive an entry by taking a demo ride in a Champion Boat from Thursday through Sunday. All winners must be present to claim their prize. Cash prizes will also be awarded every two hours daily for the Top 3 biggest bass of the entries, and a daily cash pot goes to the days "Big Bass" for those who purchase the $25.00 option. Kids under 14 may participate for free when accompanied by a paid adult. Every kid who participates will be awarded a trophy and $50.00 Savings Bonds will go to the top three biggest bass every two hours. A $500.00 Savings Bond will also go to the kid catching the big bass each day. Kids who try out the Casting Area can receive one of five bicycles that will be given away each day on top of everything else. There will be fun, food, demos, and entertainment provided including a Lakeside concert by Firecreek on Friday night and a spectacular fireworks show and a Chad Brock concert on Saturday night. Entry is $60.00 a person per day if pre-paid by March 19^th and $70.00 at the lake. Kids under 14 fish for free. A daily Big Bass Option is offered for $25.00 per day. Anglers may use any legal means to catch fish in this tournament including live bait, and two poles will be legal if you posses the proper stamp. For more information, tournament rules, or entry forms, stop by Bill Luke Dodge or Tempe Marine. KIP POLLAY (AZOD)