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Bassmaster Elite anglers returning to St. Lawrence River for 2018 tournament Aug. 23-26

Posted 8/20/18

WADDINGTON –Bassmaster Elite tournament anglers return to the St. Lawrence River for the 2018 contest Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 26. The Waddington events have set attendance records and …

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Bassmaster Elite anglers returning to St. Lawrence River for 2018 tournament Aug. 23-26

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WADDINGTON –Bassmaster Elite tournament anglers return to the St. Lawrence River for the 2018 contest Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 23 to 26.

The Waddington events have set attendance records and become a major draw with Party in the Park events in Waddington and Bassmaster events centered around the tournament.

"The St. Lawrence River is known for big smallmouth, but make no mistake, there are some really big largemouth that live here too. It’s also known for massive numbers of fish," said columnist Coy Greathouse on the Bassmaster web site.

"It’s notoriously one of the best fisheries on the schedule every year, and a bright spot to showcase the quality smallmouth fisheries of New York and the north," said Bassmaster columnist Ronnie Moore.

The four days of competition fishing begin Thursday, Aug. 23. Takeoff will begin after the national anthem at 6 a.m. from Whittaker Park at State Rt. 37.

Contestants will take their boats out in flights. Flights and check-in times will be staggered to give each contestant equal fishing time.

After a day on the water, anglers weigh in their catches on stage beginning at 3 p.m. at Whittaker Park.

Lower-scoring anglers will start to be eliminated ending up with the 12 best for the final round on Sunday.

Awards presentation will be in Whittaker Park.

The public is welcome for an early morning look at 106 of the best bass anglers in the world beginning their day on St. Lawrence River.

The Elite Expo runs on Saturday and Sunday featuring demo rides of Nitro, Skeeter or Triton boat, the Berkley Experience trailer with its live aquarium, and Military and Public Safety Personnel Day on Sunday -- bring your I.D. for a Bassmaster hat. Toyota, Cahartt, Yamaha, TH Marine, and Power-Pole will have promotions and prizes. Official B.A.S.S. merchandise will be available for sale.