Walmart Bass Fishing Leauge Michigan Division to Host Event on Detroit River
OutdoorHub 08.17.11
RENTON, Mich. Aug. 17, 2011 – The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to the Detroit River Aug. 27 for the fourth of five stops in the Michigan Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.
Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at the Elizabeth Park Marina located at 200 Grosse Ile Parkway in Trenton. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The Detroit River BFL tournament is being hosted by Wayne County Parks.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, offering bigger prizes to those who qualify for regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
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