Open Youth Team Bass Tournament

Brought to you by the Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation

The Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation will sponsor a 2-youth team bass tournament at Wilson Reservoir September 8, 2013. Also hosting the event is the Russell County Economic Development and Convention & Visitors Bureau.

This is a youth-only bass tournament. Any two youth aged 18 and under can create a team with an adult as their boater/coach. The two youth anglers’ fish, the boater/coach drives the boat but does not fish. You don’t need to be a member of any group or organization to enter.

There is a $50 per team entry fee,* which includes all side pots. The team will fish for a five-fish limit. They will have a live weigh-in. Based on 30 teams entered, prizes will be given for first through sixth places, plus a Biggest Bass award and a Second Biggest Bass award. A $350 prize package for Biggest Bass is being donated by the Backlashers Bass Club and the $150 prize package for second Biggest Bass has been donated by the KC Bass Club.

            The tournament will run from 7 am to 2 pm. Blast-off will be from the Hell Creek Ramp at Wilson Reservoir. There is a mandatory pre-tournament meeting September 7, 2013 in Russell, Kansas. Refreshments at the pre-tournament meeting provided by the Russell County Economic Development and Convention & Visitors Bureau.

For an Entry Form and Rules, e-mail either KBN Youth Director Brad VanRiette atbevanriette@gmail.com or KBN Tournament Director Joel Porter at joelbassman87@yahoo.com. Entries must be postmarked by August 27, 2013.

            Contestants should visit the Russell County website at www.russellcoks.org for lodging options and local attractions.

            Go to the Kansas B.A.S.S. Nation’s website at www.ksbassnation.com to learn more about the organization and Open Youth Team Bass tournament.

*After expenses, 20% will be deducted and placed in the KBN Youth account, and 80% will be paid back in gift cards, prizes, etc.