DEL RIO, Texas - Due to unsafe weather conditions and in the best interest of all concerned, BASS announced the first day of tournament action on Lake Amistad, scheduled for Thursday, April 10, for the Bassmaster Elite Series� Battle on the Border presented by Mahindra Tractors, has been canceled. The tournament will begin Friday, April 11 and conclude Sunday, April 13 as scheduled.
The full field of 109 anglers will fish Friday and Saturday, with the top 12 qualifying for the final day of action Sunday. The final 12 anglers will compete for a $100,000 top prize. The co-angler competition will end Saturday with the champion of that division receiving the $25,000 top prize.
The Amistad tournament is the fourth of 11 events on the Bassmaster Elite Series circuit. Elite anglers are building points in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings, which boasts a $250,000 top prize and is the main qualifying avenue for the Bassmaster Classic.
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About BASS
For 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multi-media platforms and expansive tournament trail, BASS is guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer and comprehensive web properties in www.Bassmaster.com and www.ESPNOutdoors.com, the organization is committed to delivering content true to the lifestyle. Additionally, television programming on ESPN2 continues to provide relevant content from tips and techniques to in-depth tournament coverage to passionate audiences.
The organization oversees the prestigious Bassmaster tournament trail which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, Women�s Bassmaster Tour and the Bassmaster Classic, the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS sanctions more than 20,000 events annually.
BASS also offers a wide array of services to its more than 525,000 members while spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
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