Toyota Tundra Lake Talquin Tournament Kicks Off 2008 Season
Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters kicks off the 2008 season with the opening one day national qualifying tournament. The Toyota Tundra Lake Talquin tournament in Tallahassee, Florida will be held on January 19th, 2008. Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Toyota Tundra, Mercury Marine, Minn-Kota, Hummingbird and the Tallahassee Sports Commission anglers will compete for a guaranteed minimum of $12,000.00 cash plus prizes. The top 20 teams will qualify for the National Championship held October 15-18, 2008 at Harris Chain of Lakes in Tavares, FL.
2007 tournament champions was Food Source team of Stephen and Kevin McElroy who weighed in 7 fish for 15.01 lbs. They finished better than a pound above the field. In 2008 the team will be in a Food Source shrink wrap defending their title.
Seminar and late entry registration is January 18, 2008 at the Days Inn in Tallahassee, Fl. formerly the Tallahasseee Inn. The tournament on Saturday will weigh-in at Whippoorwill Sportsman Lodge.
Source: Crappie Masters