MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (January 24, 2013) -- The Texas Team Trail will kick off the 2013 season March 2nd on Texas' famed Sam Rayburn Lake. The team tournament trail is already accepting registrations and will reward anglers with the chance to win a free 8' Pro Series II Power-Pole shallow water anchor system with registration prior to midnight Thursday, February 28th. In addition, anglers registering prior to midnight Thursday will secure an opportunity to pre-fish Friday, March 1st. Early registration is available online, via phone or at Needmore Tackle.
On-site registration for the season opener on Sam Rayburn will be held Friday, March 1st from 5-8pm at Umphrey Pavilion. At least one team member is required to attend. The tournament will launch Saturday, March 2nd at safe light from Umphrey Pavilion and weigh-in will begin at the same location at 3pm. First place prize is a fully rigged Triton 18SE bass boat with a 150 hp Evinrude motor.
After the first regular season event on Sam Rayburn, the TXTT will visit Ray Roberts, Belton Lake and Cedar Creek Lake before the two-day Championship on legendary Falcon Lake, October 12-13. Anglers with questions or anyone interested in more details on the tournament circuit are encouraged to visit www.texasteamtrail.com or call 210-788-4143.
In addition to contingency opportunities for anglers at each event, the TXTT also includes television and media coverage, not only within the Lone Star State but across the country as well. Airing to a national audience on multiple major networks, the Texas Team Trail will be seen on NBC Sports Network, Pursuit Channel, World Fishing Network and the Texas Channel.
2013 Scheduled Events
March 2 - Sam Rayburn Lake
April 6 - Ray Roberts Lake
May 4 - Belton Lake
June 1 - Cedar Creek Lake
Championship - October 12-13 - Falcon Lake