Schedule of Events

May 7-11, 2012
OFF-Limits Period

May 12th
Begin Official Practice

May 13th
Official Practice

May 14th
Official Practice

May 15th
Official Practice
LBAA Staff Meeting 7 PM Best Western

May 16th
Official Practice
All anglers off the water by NOON!

LOCATION: 100 State Park Road
Russellville State Park Visitors Center

1:00-2:00 Board Meeting

2:00-2:30 Registration

2:30-3:30 Briefing and Pairings Meeting

3:30-4:30 FOCAS Meeting
with Jenny Nevans

May 17th
Lake Dardanelle Tournament Begins
Launch @ “safe light” State Park Ramp
Weigh-in begins at 3PM

May 18th .
Lake Dardanelle Tournament Day Two
Launch @ “safe light” State Park Ramp
Weigh-in begins at 3PM
Main Street Mission Raffle

May 19th
Michelle Short Charity Event
Due to schedule conflicts the LBAA will NOT host a charity event but will still donate the  $1,000 prize money to The Main Street Mission. In addition to any donations, the normal charity raffle will be held on Friday at the conclusion of the LBAA weigh-in.
Launch @ “safe light”.

Lake Dardanelle Tournament Information

The Lady Bass Anglers Association will return during the second season to Russellville, Arkansas’ beautiful Lake Dardanelle. Entry fees for pro-anglers is $600 and for co-anglers is $300. This event is hosted by the Russellville Tourism and Visitor’s Center.

This two day pro/am event will have pro-anglers will be competing to bring in the heaviest 5 fish limit comprised of any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, or spotted bass. Co-anglers are looking for the same species but only need 3 fish for a bag limit each day. The angler in each division with the largest combined two day weight will be awarded the top cash prize for her division. One angler in each division will also be awarded a cash prize for the biggest bass of the tournament. Cash payouts in each division will be paid to every 1 in 4 anglers registering for the tournament.

The Lady Bass Anglers Association Main Street Mission Charity Tournament will not take place this year due to a schedule conflict. The LBAA will still support The Main Street Mission with a cash donation plus all money raised from the raffle that will take place at the conclusion of the LBAA weigh-in on Friday. Members of the LBAA are encouraged to take part in the Michelle Short Memorial Tournament on Saturday.

At the conclusion of the weigh-in drawings for raffle items will take place adding another level of support for the Main Street Mission. Raffle items have been donated by national and local organizations.

The Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to Arkansas one and only state-of-the-art, multi-use weigh in pavilion. This 1,861 square-foot pavilion has all the amenities necessary for a top rate tournament weigh-in.


Host Hotel/Tournament Headquarters

Best Western Hotel in Russellville, AR

Best Western Inn

2326 N. Arkansas Avenue
Russellville, AR  72802
Phone: (479) 967-1000
Website

 

Resident One Day- $11
Resident Year-from-Purchase- $47
Non-Resident Annual-$58
Non-Resident One Day $16
14” length Limit on all three species

Fishing Regulations
 
With any event, sponsors play a vital role. We want to make sure to acknowledge all of the support varisous organizations have so graciously given to the Lady Bass Anglers Association  and our 2012 Lake Dardaenlle Tournament and the Main Street Mission Charity.
The following sponsors have donated products and or services for the drawings/raffles that will take place during the LBAA registration meeting and at the conclusion of the day two weigh-in supporting  the Main Street Mission Charity Tournament. Due to a scheduling conflict, teh LBAA will NOT host a charity tournament, but will make a cash donation to the Main Street Mission on top of the money raised during the raffle that will take place at the conclusion of day two of the LBAA weigh-in.
We greatly appreciate their support and ask that you also support these businesses!
The following companies have made their contingency programs available to the ladies of the LBAA to show their support for the dedicated anglers on tour.
Legend Advantage    BoatUS Weigh-to-Win    Tundra Bucks     Rayjus Wear-It-To Win     Captains Cash
Skeeter Real Money     Phoenix First Flight       BassCat Quest    Triton Gold      Power-Pole


Local Organizations providing support and donations to the Lake Dardanelle tournaments.

 

Registration Deadline is April 17th!
The host hotel for this event is the Russellville Best Western.

Russelville Arkansas

Contact Information
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
Email: lakedardnelle@arkansas.com
Phone: 479-967-5516
Website: ArkansasStateParks.com

Lake Dardanelle Visitors Center

The New Lake Dardanelle Visitors Center is a great centerpiece for the states Only state-of-the-art Weigh-in Pavilion!