Updated: February 18, 2009, 1:25 PM ET

EVENT INFORMATION

2009 Bassmaster Classic

Tournament fishery: Red River
Host city: Shreveport-Bossier City, La.
Dates: February 20-22, 2009

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mike & Mike in the Morning
    to broadcast live from the Bassmaster Classic! Join us at Red River Marina Friday, Feb. 20 from 5-9 a.m. CST.
  • #1 Country Recording Artist
    The Zac Brown Band performing LIVE Sat., Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. from the weigh-in CenturyTel Center.
    FREE & Open to the Public
  • Daily Weigh-In
    Fans can watch as the 51 Bassmaster Classic anglers weigh their daily catches vying for a top prize of $500,000. Weigh-ins feature pre-show activities, giveaways from BASS sponsors, fan interaction and more.
  • DockDogs presented bySpongeTech.com
    Catch the action as high-flying dogs show off their talents!
  • Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo
    presented by Dick's Sporting Goods

    Featuring the top retailers in the outdoors industry, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo allows fishing fans to browse through the latest and greatest in outdoors and fishing product and technology. The Expo includes interactive elements, a family-friendly atmosphere and the chance to visit with Bassmaster Elite Series anglers.

LAUNCH INFORMATION
Red River South Marina & Resort
Highway 71 South
250 Red River South Marina Road
Bossier City, LA 71112
RedRiverSouthMarina.com
Boats Launch
Daily at 7:15 a.m. CST
LIVE BROADCAST!
ESPN's Mike & Mike in the Morning radio show will broadcast live from the launch on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5-9 a.m.

WEIGH-IN INFORMATION
CenturyTel Center
2000 CenturyTel Center Dr.
Bossier City, La. 71112
Get directions to the weigh-in.
Doors open
Daily at 3:30 p.m. CST
*Zac Brown Band performs at 3 p.m. on Saturday
NOTE: Shuttle service will be running from the Expo at Shreveport Convention Center to the weigh-in at the CenturyTel Center Fri., Feb. 20 through Sun., Feb 22. More info


BASSMASTER CLASSIC
OUTDOORS EXPO PRESENTED BY...
DicksSportingGoods.com
Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo Street
Shreveport, La. 71101
Get directions to the Expo.
Expo hours
Friday, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Head over to the BASS Booth and get tips from Pro Anglers, learn about all the Benefits of BASS Membership, get up-to-the-minute coverage from Red River and witness the Past, Present and Future of BASS!

BASS MEMBERS
  • BASS Federation Nation & Life Members: Click here to pre-register
  • BASS Members receive a 5% discount on all merchandise including Classic items at www.BASSstuff.com. (Phone 877-BASS-USA for promo code.)

  • HOST ORGANIZATION
    • Shreveport Regional Sports Authority (SRSA)

    LOCAL EVENT SPONSORS
    • State of Louisiana
    • Cities of Shreveport &
      Bossier City
    • Caddo Parish Commission & Bossier Parish Police Jury
    • Shreveport-Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau
    • Red River Waterway Commission
    PARKING/SHUTTLE INFO
    Click here for parking information and the shuttle schedule.

    AREA HOTELS
    Click here for Fan and Exhibitor Hotel information

    MORE INFORMATION
    Phone 877-BASS USA or e-mail us

    LOCAL SUPPORTERS

    • AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Official Directory of the 2009 Bassmaster Classic
    • Proudly supported by the Barksdale Air Force Base


    NOTE: Activities & times are subject to change

    BASSMASTER CLASSIC SPONSORS



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