BASS announced today its revised 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series regular-season schedule. Following the adjustments made in 2009, BASS altered the 2010 season schedule to reflect the new format, which will consist of eight regular-season Elite Series events, followed by the Bassmaster Elite Series postseason.
With the announcement, BASS eliminated the Battle on the Border (April 15-18; Lake Amistad; Del Rio, Texas), Empire Chase (July 21-24; Lake Champlain; Plattsburgh, N.Y.) and Champion's Choice (July 29-August 1; Lake Erie; Buffalo, N.Y.) from the previously announced schedule. Additionally, BASS moved the date of the Blue Ridge Brawl from Aug. 12-15 to April 15-18. The regular season will now culminate with the Sooner Run, set for June 17-20 on the Arkansas River out of Muskogee, Okla. The revised schedule can be found below. The location of the postseason events will be announced at a later date.
"The creation of the postseason has been instrumental in creating drama and excitement surrounding the Angler of the Year program," said Tom Ricks, vice president & general manager, BASS & ESPN Outdoors.
The entire pro roster for the 2010 Elite Series will be released in early 2010, when all qualifications are realized. The Elite Series regular-season, four-day tournament format will follow the 2009 model, with the top 50 anglers qualifying for the third day of competition and the top 12 competing on the final day.
2010 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule
Date Event Fishery Host City
March 11-14 Duel in the Delta California Delta Stockton, Calif.
March 18-21 Golden State Shootout Clear Lake Lakeport, Calif.
April 15-18 Blue Ridge Brawl Smith Mountain Lake Moneta, Va.
April 29-May 2 Alabama Charge Pickwick Lake Florence, Ala.
May 6-9 Southern Challenge Lake Guntersville Guntersville, Ala.
May 20-23 Pride of Georgia Clarks Hill Lake Evans, Ga.
*June 9-12 Tennessee Triumph Kentucky Lake Paris, Tenn.
June 17-20 Sooner Run Arkansas River Muskogee, Okla.
* Wednesday-Saturday event