The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) has published the 2016 schedule of tournaments for the adult division. The ABN’s state tournaments are open to B.A.S.S. Nation clubs. Competition angler fish for cash and prizes in addition to qualifying for the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation’s State Fishing Team. Fishermen have a chance to qualify for a slot in the Bassmasters Classic after working their way thru qualifying tournaments. The 2016 schedule is as follows:
February 27
Location: Millers Ferry
Launch: Roland Cooper State Park
Headquarters: Southern Inn, 40 Camden Bypass, Camden, AL 36726, (334) 682-4148
Pairings: 6:00 P.M. Friday, February 26 – Lena Mahen Powell Convention Center, 211 Claiborne Street, Camden.
April 16
Location: Lake Martin
Launch: Wind Creek State Park
Headquarters: Hampton Inn, 1551 Elkahatchee Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010, (256) 234-2244. ***Ask for special rate***
Pairings: 6:00 P.M. Friday, April 15 at the Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex, 1842 Sportsplex Blvd, Alexander City, AL 35010
May 14
Location: Lay Lake – www.DiscoverShelby.com
Launch: Beeswax Landing
Headquarters: Hampton Inn, 93 Metro Dr., Calera, AL 35040, (205) 668-6565, $90 + tax.
For additional lodging visit: http://www.shelbycountytourism.org/Facilities.aspx?page=list&search=1&CID=4
Pairings: 6:00 P.M. Friday, May 13 at the Shelby County Exhibition Center, 86 Argo Rd. (54 Kelly Lane on some GPS units), Columbiana, AL 35051. http://www.shelbyal.com/index.aspx?nid=257
June 4
Location: Pickwick
Launch: TBD
Headquarters: TBD
Pairings: 6:00 P.M. Friday, June 3 – TBD
October 28-29 State Championship
Location: Neely Henry
Launch: Coosa Landing
Championship Headquarters: Gadsden Inn & Suites, 200 N. Albert Rains Blvd., Gadsden, AL 35901, (256) 543-7240
Pairings: 6:00 P.M. Thursday, October 27 at the Gadsden Convention Hall, 344 S. 1st Street.
