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Shortcut to the Bassmaster Classic for two Canadian Series
In the bass fishing world the pinnacle of achievement has always
been and continues to be a berth in the Bassmaster Classic. For most of
us as serious as we may be about our beloved sport, participation in the
Classic has always been an unrealizable dream. Though qualification routes
exist through the Bass Nation and their regional chapters in Canada, an
angler must succeed at 5 different levels of competition to earn a spot at
“The Show”. Furthermore, the Canadian culture of competitive bass fishing
has been entrenched in the team tournament format and qualification
through the ‘Nation would require you to participate at each level alone. This
is about to change.
With the introduction of the Toyota Bassmaster Team Championship,
North America’s most successful fishing teams will soon be able to prove
their skills against competition from throughout the Continent. “Not only
will we crown the national championship team, but we will also provide an
opportunity for one outstanding grass-roots fisherman to qualify for the 2015
Bassmaster Classic,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin.
The B.A.S.S. National Championship for Team Tournament Anglers has
created a new path to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic and has invited both
The CSFL and Renegade Bass to participate. “…based on your highly
respected degree of professionalism, the caliber of competition and your
dedication to fish management, B.A.S.S. is proud to exclusively invite
Renegade Bass and Bassmania to participate in the National Championship
“ –Jon Stewart Director B.A.S.S. Nation.
Stewart went on to say that every series was highly scrutinized to ensure
that the core values of each association were in keeping with the B.A.S.S.
mandate. The selection process also included recommendations and
references from top sponsors. Bob Mahoney (Shimano Marketing Manager)
was contacted and specifically communicated that Bassmania and
Renegade should participate from Canada. “Their conviction to ensure the
highest degree of fish management which comes at a huge cost of profit is
perhaps one of the most important criteria which distinguishes Renegade
Bass and the CSFL from all of the others”.
The championship will be held in late fall of 2014 at a date and location to
be announced later. Teams from across the country will compete for the
Team Championship crown.
Following the team portion of the event, the Top 3 pairs of fishermen will be
split up and will compete individually, from separate sponsor provided boats,
for a berth in the 2015 Classic, Akin explained.
As many as 200 fishing teams will compete in the championship. To qualify,
they will have to finish as the top teams in a participating team tournament
trail. Sanctioned Bassmaster Team Championship tournament trails will
enroll their anglers as B.A.S.S. Team Members. Collectively, the charter
trails which have already signed on span the country from coast to coast,
and they represent more than 7,500 participants. Andrew Pallotta (CSFL)
and Paul Shibata (Renegade Bass) were contacted “We are both so excited
to be sanctioned by the B.A.S.S. as the only associations in Canada invited
to the National Team Tournament Championships” They both echoed that
a realistic opportunity for their anglers to earn a spot at the Bassmaster
Classic has never existed and that this new challenge will undoubtedly fulfill
the dreams of a couple of highly skilled Canadian teams.
More exciting details to follow.
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