The Toyota Texas Bass Classic takes place this week, October 1 – 3 on Lake Conroe. Spectator activities including concerts, fireworks, weigh-ins, exhibitor displays and activities all take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe on Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, Oct. 1
Day One, Toyota Texas Bass Classic
All Friday activities take place from Papa’s On the Lake
*Media are encouraged to attend. Media boats will be available to transport media on the lake at request. Please call Adam at 336-253-2539 to setup.
7:00 – 8:30am: Take-Off from Papa’s on the Lake
14632 Highway 105 W (Free to Public Courtesy of Toyota)
5:00 – 6:30pm: Weigh-In at Papa’s on the Lake
14632 Highway 105 W (Free to Public Courtesy of Toyota)
Saturday, Oct. 2
Day Two, Toyota Texas Bass Classic
Take-off takes place from Papa’s On the Lake, All Other Activities Take Place at Lone Star Convention Center
7:00 – 8:30am: Take-Off from Papa’s on the Lake
14632 Highway 105 W (Free to Public Courtesy of Toyota)
*Media are encouraged to attend. Media boats will be available to transport media on the lake at request, call 336-253-2539 to setup.
10:00am: Lone Star Convention Center Gates Open
10:00am – 6:00pm: Texas Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Adventures Area & Sponsor Expos
1:30 – 2:30pm: Live concert with Tracy Lawrence
3:30 – 5:00pm: Weigh-In, field of anglers cut to Top-10
5:30 – 7:00pm: Live concert headlined by Blake Shelton
Followed by Cavender’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Sunday, Oct. 3
Day Three, Toyota Texas Bass Classic
7:00 – 8:30am: Take-Off from Papa’s on the Lake
14632 Highway 105 W (Free to Public Courtesy of Toyota)
*Media are encouraged to attend. Media boats will be available to transport media on the lake at request, call 336-253-2539 to setup.
10:00am: Lone Star Convention Center Gates Open
10:00am – 6:00pm: Texas Parks & Wildlife Outdoor Adventures Area & Sponsor Expos
1:30 – 2:30pm: Live concert with Jeff Allen
3:30 – 5:00pm: Weigh-In, followed by Awards Ceremony
5:30 – 7:00pm: Live concert headlined by Montgomery Gentry
Followed by Fireworks Finale Extravaganza
Thursday’s Recap
U.S. Reel Pro-Am Results
The top professional anglers joined guests and sponsors of the 2010 Toyota Texas Bass Classic today for the U.S. Reel Pro-Am. The U.S. Reel Pro-Am offered 100 amateur anglers a once-in-a-lifetime experience as they spent a day fishing on Lake Conroe with the top bass anglers in the world. Teams were comprised of one professional angler and two amateurs competing for the U.S. Reel Pro-Am title. The winning team was determined based on the total weight of each team’s top five fish. [total results attached] [photos available on request]
1st Place
Professional Angler: Kelly Jordon
Total Weight: 18 pounds, 4 ounces
Amateurs: Jay Gulley & Chris Mahfouz
*Winning Team receives $200 gift card to Academy Sports + Outdoors
2nd Place
Professional Angler: Russ Lane
Total Weight: 17 pounds, 12 ounces
Amateurs: John Williams & Jerry Shapley
*Runner-ups receive $100 gift card to Academy Sports + Outdoors
3rd Place
Professional Angler: Brian Snowden
Total Weight: 15 pounds, 15 ounces
Amateurs: John Smith & Spencer Smith
*Third Place receives $75 gift card to Academy Sports + Outdoors
BIGGEST FISH
*Biggest Fish winners receive $150
Professional Angler: Russ Lane
Weight: 9 pounds, 0 ounces
Amateur: Chris Mahfouz
Weight: 8 pounds, 12 ounces
