HBC- 5 Set for the California Delta on Friday, August 14, 2009
Priority Entries Begin June 29th
It was only a matter of time before the HBC made its way to one of the premiere trophy bass fisheries in the entire country. Heavyweight Bass Classic, LLC is pleased to announce that HBC-5 will be held at the extremely popular California Delta on Friday, August 14, 2009.
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Bass Fishing Ambassador Kent Brown Wins HBC-4
It was bound to happen sooner or later; a Heavyweight Bass Classic event being won with anything but a heavyweight bass. But even the biggest of skeptics never saw this one coming.
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Roboworm to Release New Swimbait at HBC-4
Roboworm, one of the country's largest and most popular soft plastic bait manufacturers, is pleased to announce the release of their all-new "E-Z Shad" swimbait at HBC-4 on Friday morning, March 13th at Lake Don Pedro.
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Forever Resorts Offers “Floatels” at Reduced Rate for HBC-4 Participants
Forever Resorts, one of the country’s largest recreational concessioners, is pleased to offer HBC-4 Anglers and VTOs a special discounted rate for their popular “Floatels” for the March 13, 2009 contest.
"A Floatel is a full-size houseboat that remains docked in the marina," notes Jim Smith of Forever Resorts. "Anglers can tie their bass boats up to their Floatel and enjoy all the comforts of a modern houseboat without ever having to leave Don Pedro Marina. Our houseboats have four bedrooms, a full-service kitchen with all necessary cooking appliances and utensils. With lodging accommodations somewhat scarce in the Lake Don Pedro area, a Floatel is the way to go," Smith adds.
Forever Resorts is offering their Floatels to HBC participants at a reduced rate of $250 per night, a savings of $150 per night. Split four ways, this comes to approximately $65 a night.
“This is a sweet deal for Anglers and VTOs,” notes HBC co-founder Ron Cervenka. “If four guys split the cost of a Floatel, it’s cheaper than a motel room and you’re right there. You won’t have to hassle with launching your boat on tournament morning,” adds Cervenka.
HBC-4 Anglers and VTOs interested in reserving a Floatel can do so by calling 209-852-2369 and asking for Joyce at boat rentals. Be sure to tell Joyce that you are with the HBC tournament to get the discounted rate.
For more information on Forever Resorts Don Pedro Marina, check out their website at:
www.donpedromarina.com
HBC-4 Fields Fill in Record Time
As anticipated, entries for HBC-4 came flooding in the moment that on-line registrations opened up on Monday morning, January 19th at 8 AM. By 8 PM that same evening, the 50 VTO field had filled, with the 50 Angler field filling the following evening at 8 PM.
“We pretty much knew that HBC-4 would fill quickly, but we had no idea that the VTO field would fill first,” notes HBC co-founder and director Ron Cervenka. “The VTO response was overwhelming, which is very exciting to see. I mean, what better way to learn some of the secrets of the best trophy bass anglers in the country than spending a day on the water with them? These (VTOs) are in for a real treat,” Cervenka adds.
Entries into HBC-4 were only accepted on-line through the HBC website. “Taking entries on-line is the only way to get an exact date and time stamp on when the entry was submitted, and I mean right down to the second. Scott Harvey, my statistician and IT guy, developed the HBC’s on-line registration program and it worked flawless. We had some entries come in within seconds of one another and even though we did not have to use the time stamp for the 50th spot for either field, we could have if we needed to,” says Cervenka.
HBC-4 will take place on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Lake Don Pedro in the heart of California’s Mother Lode Country. It will once again feature its popular and original One-fish, Big-fish, Winner-takes-all format, with the angler catching the largest bass receiving $10,000. The HBC-4 champion will also receive a custom, hand-crafted champion belt valued at over $1,000.
Waiting list entries are still being accepted for both Anglers and VTOs. Although we cannot guarantee that those on the respective waiting lists will get in, there are usually a few Angler and VTO cancellations prior to the event. Those interested in being placed on the waiting list can do so by clicking on the “HBC-4 Sign-up” button on the HBC website and filling out the appropriate entry form.
HBC- 4 Set for Lake Don Pedro on Friday, March 13, 2009
Heavyweight Bass Classic, LLC is pleased to announce that HBC-4 will be held at Lake Don Pedro, California on Friday, March 13, 2009. The event will again feature the HBC's very popular One-Fish, Big-Fish, Winner-Takes-All format, with $10,000 going to the winner, based on a full field of 50 anglers. The HBC-4 winner will also receive a custom handcrafted HBC-4 Champion belt valued at over $1,000. The angler entry fee for HBC-4 is $250.
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Shaun Bailey Wins HBC-2
LAKEPORT - The stage was set and it was bound to happen - A Northern California angler won the inaugural Heavyweight Bass Classic (HBC-1) held at Lake Casitas in Southern California last January; and now a former Southern California angler returned the favor by winning HBC-2 held at Clear Lake in Northern California on Friday, July 11, 2008.
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