USAC CLEAR LAKE PRO-AM

Bill Hutcheson · Post by **Bill Hutcheson** » Fri May 13, 2011 8:59 am

U.S. Angler’s Choice Pro Am Events

Clear Lake Open/TOC – June 11-12th, 2011

The Clear Lake event is a combination Open event – TOC championship event. Anglers who have fished all three previous USAC Northern events and Anglers who have fished the USAC Southern events will be competing for the TOC holdout cash and regular event prize purse. All other participants will be fishing for the regular prize purse.

Tournament Host Marina – Launch & Weigh-In
Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Red Bud Park
32454 Bowers Ave 14800 Ball Park Ave
Clear Lake, CA 95422 Clear Lake, CA 95422
(707) 994-3600

Host Hotels
Clear Lake Cottages & Marina
13885 Lakeshore Drive
Clear Lake, CA 95422
(707) 995-5253
Be sure to mention US Anglers Choice tournament for special lodging rates. Clear Lake Cottages is offering from 10-15% off regular rates for USAC anglers. Clear Lake Cottages has a private launch and boat slips for anglers staying with them.

Clear Lake Resort Moose Lodge – RV Facilities
6035 Old Hwy 53 15900 East Hwy 20
Clear Lake, CA 95422 Clear Lake Oaks, CA 95423
(707) 994-6267 (707) 998-3740

Entry Fees – Options:

Pro entry fee $500 Am entry fee $250
(Pro & Am divisions have their own option pools – all options are 100% payback)

Big Bass $50
Big bass option will be split for day one and day two. Payback on big bass is as follows:
1st Place big bass of the day 65% of the option pool for the day
2nd Place big bass of the day 35% of the option pool for the day

Top 5 $50
Top 5 option will pay back to the top 5 anglers on the final day of competition on a percentage basis as follows:
1st Place - 40% 2nd Place - 25% 3rd Place - 15% 4th & 5th Place - 10%

All entries for USAC tournaments must be fully paid prior to the start of official practice periods. All Options must be paid in full prior to the start of the partner pairing meeting.

Registration

Thursday evening –5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday evening – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Clear Lake Bait & Tackle – Back Lot Clear Lake Bait & Tackle – Back Lot
14699 Lakeshore Drive 14699 Lakeshore Drive
Clear Lake, CA 95422 Clear Lake, CA 95422
(707) 994-4399 (707) 994-4399

All anglers must check in with tournament staff prior to 5:00pm on Friday evening to avoid penalties. Mandatory Partner Paring meeting will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday evening. All anglers should be present at this time unless prior arrangements have been made with the tournament staff.

Off Limits –

Any applicable off limits areas will be discussed by the tournament director during the Friday evening partner pairing meeting. Per USAC rules, all anglers must be off the water by 3pm on Friday, June 10th, 2011.

Additional Information:
· All participants must possess a valid California Fishing license
· All participants must be a current Angler’s Choice member in good standing.
· 5 fish limit per angler; 13 inch minimum measured with mouth closed on a flat board with tail compressed.
· Weigh-in will be held at the Red Bud Park Marina area.
· Awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible in the Red Bud Park area immediately after Weigh-ins on Sunday.

Emergency contacts:

Bill Cook – Tournament Director (661) 319-3014
Life Threatening Emergency 911
Lake County Sheriffs Dept (707) 263-2690
Clear Lake CA Police Dept (707) 994-8251

Special Raffles:

SEE USAC WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON SPECIAL LOCAL SPONSORS RAFFLES REGARDING THIS TOURANMENT