Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series
Northeast Regional Championship
October 16 & 17, 2009
Tournament Waters: Potomac River
Launch Ramp: Smallwood State Park
Registration, Safety Briefing and Partner Pairing:
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, 4:0pm – 6:30pm
Smallwood State Park at the main pavillion
Reciprocal License agreement between MD and VA - north of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge there is a special DC License required.
Host Hotel:
The Hampton Inn, Waldorf, MD, 301-632-9600 (Anglers must tell them code: BWS to get the tournament rate)
Other hotels in the area:
Best Western
6900 Crain HighwayLa Plata, MD. 20646 877-356-4900
Mention BASS for special tournament rate.
Welcome to the historical community of Charles County, Maryland! Whether you've crossed states or just suburban boundaries, Charles County, has been the hidden gem of Southern Maryland for 350 years. Once visitors begin turning the uncovered stones, they discover a rich abundance of history, culture, outdoor activities and fabulous seafood!
The top 40 boaters and co-anglers from the Northeast region of American Bass Anglers will ascend on Charles County for the 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Northeast Regional Championship, October 12th- 17th, 2009. This regional consists of Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, New York West, and New York East.
In recent decades, the water quality of the lower Potomac River has improved to create one of the best largemouth fisheries in the nation. Bass in the 3- to 4-pound range are common. The river system is full of grass, rocks, wood and docks, and anglers should be able to use a variety of techniques to catch solid limits. Anglers will likely fish from Washington, D.C., downstream to where the river empties into the Chesapeake Bay.
Anglers and co-anglers official practice days will begin at safelight Monday, October 12th and conclude Thursday, October 15th at 3:00pm. Tournament days begin at safelight Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th , 2009, with weigh-in at 3:00pm both days. Location for blast-off and weigh-in will be at the Smallwood State Park. The residents of Charles County are invited to come out and watch the excitement as anglers anxiously await their final placement and the opportunity to advance to the National Championship.
Whether you come to live, work, or play in the Nation’s backyard, Charles County has something for everyone. Their residents are looking forward to welcoming the anglers of the Northeast Regional Championship!
Sponsors of the Bassmaster Weekend Series include: Triton Boats, Toyota Tundra Trucks, Mercury Motors, Royal Purple Synthetic Motor Oil, Early Times Kentucky Whisky, Hi-Seas Fishing Line, ProBass Networks, and Rejuvenade.
*Payout
Places |
Boaters |
Co-Anglers |
1 |
Triton/Mercury
Boat Package |
$1,000 |
2 |
$2,500 |
$500 |
3 |
$1,250 |
$400 |
4 |
$750 |
$375 |
5 |
$650 |
$300 |
6 |
$500 |
$250 |
7 |
$400 |
$200 |
8 |
$400 |
$200 |
9 |
$400 |
$200 |
10 |
$400 |
$200 |
11 |
$350 |
$175 |
12 |
$350 |
$175 |
13 |
$350 |
$175 |
14 |
$350 |
$175 |
15 |
$350 |
$175 |
16 |
$200 |
$100 |
17 |
$200 |
$100 |
18 |
$200 |
$100 |
19 |
$200 |
$100 |
20 |
$200 |
$100 |
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A Triton/Mercury Boat package is boater first place. *Cash payout based on participation throughout the season. An additional side pot and big fish pot will be offered on site with a 100% payout.
