Georgia Heads to West Point
ATHENS, Ala. – The Georgia Division of the Ram Truck Open Series will host the second event of the 2017 season March 11, 2017, on West Point in LaGrange, GA
The competitors will launch at Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp, located at 4481 Roanoake Rd, LaGrange, GA 30241. Anglers may begin fishing at 6:45a.m. or safe light. The weigh-in will begin at 2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 4 p.m. local time at Pyne Road Park with the tournament briefing to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening. To register for this tournament, see
http://www.ramopenseries.com/EventDetails.php?id=8814
To enter, anglers fishing the Boater division pay $200 with Co-Anglers paying $100. First place is guaranteed a minimum $5,000 first place for Boaters. To learn more about the payout visit www.ramopenseries.com/payout.php
Anglers fishing the Boater division may weigh in up to five bass, each at least 12 inches long and Co-Anglers may weigh in up to three bass.
In addition to cash and prizes for top finishers, boater and co-angler competitors fishing this tournament and Ram Truck Open Series events throughout the season may also win contingency bonuses from such sponsors as Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, ABU Garcia, Maui Jim and Livingston Lures. See the manufacturer web sites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses.
Tournament Information:
Limit: 5 bass for Boaters / 3 bass for Co-Anglers
Size Limit: 12"
Take Off: 6:45am or Safe Light
Weigh In: 3:00 pm
Time Zone: Eastern
Host Hotel
http://business.lagrangechamber.com/list/ql/lodging-travel-15Event Host:
Troup County Parks and Recreation
Mike Daniel Recreation Center
1220 Lafayette Parkway
LaGrange, GA. 30241Registration Location:
Pyne Road Park Mega Ramp
4481 Roanoake Road
LaGrange, GA. 30240
(706) 884-1414
Registration will be held at the ABA Stage Trailer on Friday March 10, 2017 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm with the meeting and partner pairing at 7:00 pm.Additional Informaton:
Host Dealers:
Ed Voyles Ram
789 Cobb Pkwy SE
Marietta, GA. 30060
(877)225-3721
http://www.edvoyleschryslerjeep.net/
Sports Center
1444 Sam Nunn Blvd
Perry, GA. 31069
(478)987-3580
(478)987-5279 (fax)
www.thesportscenter.comLicense Information:
A Georgia Fishing License is required. Go to www.gofishgeorgia.com or call (800)366-2661 to purchase a Georgia Fishing License.The best Ram Truck Open Series anglers from across the nation can advance to the no entry fee 2018 Ray Scott Championship, location to be announced in April 2017.
For more information on this tournament, call Billy Benedetti, tournament manager, at (256)230-5632 or ABA at (256)232-0406. On line, see www.ramopenseries.com.
American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the Ram American Fishing Tour, the Ram Truck Open Series, the Ram 100% Plus Team Tour, or the American Couples Series visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
American Bass Anglers, Inc. is supported by Ram Trucks, Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Carlisle Tires, GEICO, Berkley, Abu Garcia, T-H Marine, Livingston Lures, Best Western Hotels, Maui Jim, Power Pole, LiT Coolers, Simms, Garmin, and Divide-It. American Bass Anglers, Inc. can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or by visiting americanbassanglers.com