(PRWEB) May 10, 2005 -- Doug Hannon ESPN's Bass Professor™, the only angler worldwide to have caught over 800 10lb plus Largemouth Bass along with Natural Motion Lures Inc., announce the 2005 $250,000 Nationwide Trophy Bass Challenge. Using a 6 month long tournament format anglers will be fishing according to Hannon on "level playing waters" as every US state that recognizes the largemouth bass and has a recognized state record, (all except Alaska), are eligible with the ultimate prize of a GM Hummer, Triton TR21, and $100,000 cash being awarded to the first angler who can set an all line class state record for largemouth Bass in any of the 49 eligible states.
As in all tournaments an entry fee is required which includes the automatic registration of the participating angler, however the entry fee includes a Hannon Big Bass System lure package which includes Hannon's Original Fishing Snakes, newly released Original Fishing Frogs, Ribbitts™, custom hooks, flourocarbon leader material, CD's with 3D, 4 color topographical maps of 10 major regional trophy bass lakes such as Fork, Toledo Bend, Castaic, Table Rock and others. Additionally Hannon's personal 260 pg. best selling book Big Bass Magic is included along with his 2005 Moon feeding charts. "The 2004 event was such a success we have decided to allow live bait and other manufacturers lures to be eligible for a $100,000, cash prize as well" Hannon states. "Farm ponds, rivers, major lakes, fish them all we want Americans 8-108 pro or amateur, everyone is eligible so get out and enjoy our great outdoors and share this wonderful experience of bass fishing, and catch that big gal,g et her witnessed and let her go" advocates Hannon the ultimate conservationist.
"I can't wait to give this prize away, the "Snake Rig" is an awesome combo GM and Triton boats have put together, and the additonal $100,000 is not bad either". Registration is available through purchase of your Hannon Big Bass System™, at Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas or Hannons or by calling 1-877-catch-10