Plattsburgh to Welcome Seven Pro Bass Fishing Tournaments in 2010
The ABA Weekend Series kicks off the tournament season on June 12th

Plattsburgh, NY – 06/07/10 – Saturday, June 12th marks the first of seven pro bass fishing tournaments hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau.   With more than 200 anglers participating in the ABA Weekend Series next week it’s a great start the season that will pull in roughly 2300 anglers in total.

The 2010 pro bass tournament season includes:
June 12                               ABA Weekend Series
June 26                               Northern Bass Supply
July 15-17                           FLW American Fishing Series
July 17                                 FLW National Guard Fishing Series
July 22-23                           Bassmaster Northern Open
August 25-28                     FLW Eastern Series
September 12-17             TBF Federation

The ABA Weekend Series tournament is a one day event with 200 anglers competing for $11,000 in cash and prizes. The top 40 boaters and co-anglers from each series will be invited to a post season tournament where one lucky angler will win a chance to compete in the coveted Bassmaster Classic Tour.   

The public is encouraged to attend the FREE, nationally televised weigh-ins all season long and cheer the anglers on.  Weigh-in for the ABA Weekend Series will take place on Saturday, June 12 at The Naked Turtle, Dock Street, in Plattsburgh, NY at 2pm. 

Kristy Kennedy, Group Marketing Specialist for the Adirondack Coast Visitors & Convention Bureau states, “Lake Champlain has truly established itself self as a world-class fishing destinations and a favorite among many of the pro anglers.  Anglers not only enjoy the exciting competition and challenges Lake Champlain offers, but they also refer to it as one of the most beautiful area’s they visit. With that said, we are looking forward to another exciting season of bass fishing on scenic Lake Champlain.”

Full details can be found at www.goadirondack.com/bass

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About the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau
The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the North Country Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1994 as the official tourism promotion agency for the travel and tourism industry in Clinton County, NY.  Based in Plattsburgh, NY the Adirondack Coast Visitors  Bureau contributes to the county’s economic development and quality of life by promoting the region as a top destination for tourism, meetings and other special events. For more information on Clinton County tourism, please contact the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau at 518.563.1000 or check us out on: