Thursday, October 30, 2014

2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic

Anglers are going to see some exciting new changes in the 2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic being held at Pickwick Landing State Park on May 30, 2015. Beginning with the obvious name change to the Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic that seemed more appropriate for the event. Also the tournament has changed the format to a two person team event; in addition to adding a couples and youth division with prizes for all divisions.

Expectations are running high for the event as Catch-A-Dream Foundation staff and supporting sponsors working to make this the best year ever. The 2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic is expected to draw a large turnout with first place paying $5,000 to the winning team based on a 80 boat field or prorated accordingly for fewer boats. Early Bird Entry Fee is $175 per team. After May 15th, 2015, entry fees are $200 per team. Teams can start registering on February 2, 2015.

New divisions for the 2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic are couples and youth. Couples and youth divisions will be competing in their division; in addition to the two person team division. To enter anglers are required to sign up when filling out their registration form.

Couple teams are required to have one adult male and one adult female over the age of 16. The couple team that finishes with the highest weight will win the division. Prizes to be announced at a later date.

Youth teams are required to have one adult angler and one youth 8- to 15-years old. Gender doesn't matter in this division and the team with the highest weight will win the division. Prizes to be announced at a later date.

Sponsorship agreement are still available for the 2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic: *Presenting Sponsor - $10,000 *Corporate Sponsor - $5,000 *Associate Sponsor - $3,000 *Tournament Sponsor - $1,000 *Boat Sponsor- $500 *Product Sponsor

For more information to become a sponsor or donate to CAD Foundation go to www.catchadream.org. Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic is being promoted by Hammer Fishing Rods (www.Hammerrods.com), B&H Outdoors (www.facebook.com/pages/B-H-Outdoors and Cross Power Inc. (www.crosspowerlife.com).

Catch-A-Dream Foundation is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt non-profit organization, based in Starkville, Mississippi. Catch-A-Dream provides children age 18 and younger, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses, the chance of a lifetime to experience outdoor adventure.

2015 Pickwick Lake Catch-A-Dream Bass Classic is a non-profit bass tournament with proceeds from the tournament, silent auction, sponsor support and donations going to Catch-A-Dream Foundation.