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2011 Bassmaster Classic Field Set
November 7, 2010 - More than three months away from the 2011 Bassmaster Classic, the full field of 51 anglers was finalized Saturday with Ryan McMurtury or Abbeville, South Carolina, winning the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Championship Operated by American Bass Anglers and scoring the final Classic berth.
The 41st edition of the Classic will be held Feb. 18-20 on Louisiana Delta out of New Orleans, La. The field is highlighted by reigning Bassmaster Classic and Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Champion Kevin VanDam.
VanDam, who won his first Bassmaster Classic in 2001 on the Louisiana Delta, is only the second angler in BASS history to hold both the Classic and Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles simultaneously. He now owns three Classic and six AOY titles.
Also qualifying were the top 36 anglers in the 2010 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings derived from the 20010 Bassmaster Elite Series; the top two anglers in the Bassmaster Open points standings in each of three 2010 Opens Divisions; and six amateur competitors through the 2010 Bassmaster Federation Nation Championship. The full list of competitors can be found below arranged alphabetically.
“The Bassmaster Classic the most prestigious fishing tournament in the world,” said Tom Ricks, BASS vice president and general manager. “We are excited that New Orleans will serve as host for the 41st Classic.”
According to BASS rules, the Louisiana Delta will become off-limits to Bassmaster Classic participants beginning Monday, December 13, 2010. Anglers will get another crack at the fishery during the official practice period, set for February 11-13, 2011, and a final look on February 16, 2011.
The competition will feature daily launches February 18-20 at the Bayou Segnette State Park. Daily weigh-ins will take place at the New Orleans Arena, and the New Orleans Convention Center will play host to the Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Expo.
2011 BASSMASTER CLASSIC QUALIFIERS
Defending Champion (1)
Bassmaster Elite Series (36)
Southern Opens (2)
Central Opens (2)
Northern Opens (2)
Federation Nation (6)
Name (No. of Classics)
Sean Alvarez (1)
George Crain (1)
Dale Hightower (1)
Brian LaClair (1)
Brandon Palaniuk (1)
David Watson (1) |
Home state
VT
AL
OK
DE
ID
IN |
Weekend Series (1)
Name (No. of Classics) Home state
Ryan McMurtury (1) SC