BIG BASS TOURNAMENT--TOP 10 RESULTS
LAKE CONROE - LAKE CONROE MARINA, TEXAS
"DATE: JULY 24-25-26, 1998"
In addition, spectators by simply registering for free were eligible for hundreds of give away prizes from hats and t-shirts to lures, to tackle boxes to quality fishing rods and ultimately to $1,000 in cash given away each day at noon. Spectators also had the whole fishing village to meander through, shop and play in. With catfish ponds for the kids to fish in, fishing simulators, the hawg trough displaying many of the big bass caught in the tournament, moon walks and more.
Tournament sponsors have a great format with the hourly big fish weigh-ins to help maximize excitement and fish survival. In addition to encouraging families to come out and support the contestants, safety and care of the fish are key issues. Each fish is checked prior to weigh-in, every winner's boat is checked for safety equipment, and all of the fish are carefully tended prior to release. To ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, including having proper fishing licenses or being legally exempted, as well as the tournament rules for fishing times and locations, polygraph tests are conducted on many of the winners.
It's a great event to promote the value of fishing--while enjoying family, friends and nature. We look forward to the series starting up in Florida in 1999. The first Florida event will be out of Okee-Tantie on Lake Okeechobee 19-21 February, followed by an event on the Kissimmee Chain out of River Front Park on Lake Toho from 19-21 March and then going on to the River Front Park in Palatka for a St. Johns River tournament on April 30 and May 1-2. Keep watching our web site for applications and updates.
| No.# | Hour | Name - City - State | Big Bass | Hourly Prizes | $ TOP 10 |
| 1 | 8:00 | SOMMERS, CURTIS - SPRING, TX | 11.36 | $4,000 - Sat. | $7,000 |
| 2 | 1:00 | MAY RANDY - WILLIS, TX | 9.99 | SUZUKI 4X4 - FRI | $3,000 |
| 3 | 10:00 | JEFFERSON, DARRYL - HOUSTON, TX | 9.41 | $4,000 - Fri | $2,000 |
| 4 | 1:00 | GREER, LINDA - ZWOLLE, LA | 8.84 | SUZUKI 4X4 - Sat. | $1,000 |
| 5 | 9:00 | CARTER, DAVID - WOODVILLE, TX | 8.42 | SUZUKI 4X4 - Fri | $500 |
| 6 | 11:00 | INGLET, DENNIS - WILLIS, TX | 8.24 | SUZUKI 4X4 - Sat. | $400 |
| 7 | 8:00 | NEVES, RAY - CONROE, TX | 8.22 | $4,000 - Fri | $400 |
| 8 | 11:00 | KELLER, MELVIN - CONROE, TX | 8.1 | SUZUKI 4X4 - Fri | $400 |
| 9 | 12:00 | KINSEY, GENE - HOUSTON, TX | 7.77 | $4,000 - Sun. | $400 |
| 10 | 10:00 | MOVAN, GARY - ROUND ROCK, TX | 7.76 | $4,000 - Sat. | $400 |
