COLUMBIA, S.C.There's
always a buzz in the arena at the final Bassmaster Classic weigh-in.
Hoards of fans come to see the nations very best anglers compete for the
Classic title and $300,000 winner's purse. What most of the fans don't know is that there is a chance
that their name could be called for the Berkley PowerBait Cast for Cash
contest and its $100,000 top prize. The contest is simple. A single
contestant is randomly drawn and provided the opportunity to make one cast to
a target inside a giant fish's mouth. Berkley lets the contestant choose between casting,
spinning or spincast equipment, and each year
legendary angling professional Hank Parker conducts a private casting lesson
backstage. Parker, 1979 and 1989 Bassmaster Classic Champion, gives the lucky
angler tips to better prepare them for the chance at the hefty prize. It sounds so simple except for the pressure of making that
cast in front of an electrified crowd of thousands. In all the years Berkley has hosted the contest no one has
won the $100,000 prize, but all contestants have not walked away empty
handed. Berkley has awarded every contestant with a big surprise if the
first cast did not connect. In addition, just for being chosen Berkley
has given the fan $5,000 and a nice amount of fishing gear to match. Not a
bad deal for just showing up to the final day of weigh in at the Bassmaster
Classic. There have been many close calls and a multitude of
skilled and unskilled anglers that have included an Alabama firefighter,
Wisconsin college student and a Missouri X-ray Technician just to name a few. "At Berkley, we look forward to this event each year,"
said Chris Hockley, Berkley Brand Marketing Manager. "It isn't often we
get to possibly reward someone with $100,000 or get them on the biggest stage
in bass fishing. It is a big rush to be in front of thousands of screaming
fans, walking in the footsteps of Classic champions past. The crowd alone
makes the ride around the stadium worth it, but to have a shot at a big prize
isn't bad either." These contestants weren't expecting for their name to be
called, but when the time came they stepped up to the challenge. There is no entry form or fee that needs to be filed. All
it takes is showing up to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on February 22nd around 3 p.m. ET for your shot at
the Berkley PowerBait Cast for Cash. The decision could make your day $100,000
better. |
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