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Toyota Texas Bass Classic
October 1-3, 2010
Lake Conroe, Texas

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) will return to Lake Conroe in 2010. The tournament received tremendous support in its first year on the Houston-area lake and will be held for the second time October 1 – 3. Ticketed activities for fans, including concerts, weigh-ins and expo areas, will take place October 2 and 3 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center. The event benefits the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and its outdoor recreation programs.

The Tournament's format is designed to appeal to spectators, and includes a kids’ area with outdoor activities, live music and giant video screens showing continuous action to the audience. A fishing industry expo will feature instructional clinics and the latest in fishing equipment, gear and accessories.

The 2010 TTBC will continue its partnership with the Professional Anglers Association (PAA), while adding to the star-studded field by incorporating anglers from the other professional leagues.  The new format will create a true world championship of bass fishing, featuring head to head competition of the best from the PAA Bass Pros Shops Tournament Series, Bassmaster Elite Series and the FLW Tour.

The field will be comprised of 50 of the greatest anglers in the world, including 2009 TTBC champion Dave Lefebre, the top-15 from the 2010 FLW Tour Angler of the Year Points, the top-15 from the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series Angler of the Year Points and the top-15 from the 2010 PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series presented by Carrot Stix. The final four anglers will be selected for exemptions by the TTBC. All professional anglers must be members of the PAA to compete.

Proceeds benefit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

Tickets are $15 in advance and are available for Saturday and Sunday individually.  All active military, police, fire and EMS personnel are admitted free with valid identification.

The daily tickets include both grounds admission and admission to all concerts during that day. Concerts and other ticketed events, including tournament weigh-ins, interactive expo areas, fireworks shows and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Adventures Area will take place at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center’s Festival Grounds in Conroe. Children 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.

To purchase tickets, visit customer service at any participating Academy Sports + Outdoors location from July 26 through Oct. 1, 2010.  For additional information on the Toyota Texas Bass Classic, visit www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com or call 1-866-907-0143. 

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