Syracuse.com - B.A.S.S. holding Bassmaster Elite Series tournament Aug. 23-26 on Oneida Lake

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It culminates with the titles Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Rookie of the Year and tournament champion being bestowed during the final days's weigh-ins taking place at the New York State Fair.

Jim Commentucci/The Post-StandardMike Iaconelli of Pittsgrove, NJ holds two of the Oneida Lake largemouth bass he caught during the final weigh-in of the Bassmaster Northern Open last year at Bass Pro Shops in Aurelius. Iaconelli is among the pros participating in the upcoming Elite Series tournament on Oneida Lake.The following is a news release:

B.A.S.S. will host its eighth and final Bassmaster Elite Series event, the Ramada Championship, on Oneida Lake Aug. 23 – 26.

It culminates with the titles Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Rookie of the Year and tournament champion being bestowed during the final days’ weigh-ins taking place during theNew York State Fair.

The Ramada Championship pits 97 of the top bass anglers in the world against one another, including fishing legend Kevin VanDam and 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane, as they compete for the $100,000 first prize and a coveted spot in the 2013 Bassmaster Classic set for Feb. 22-24, 2013, in Tulsa, Okla.

Fans are invited to watch the anglers roar into action on Thursday and Friday beginning at 7 a.m., and at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, from Oneida Shores Park. They can also watch the drama unfold live during the weigh-ins each afternoon starting at 4 p.m.: Thursday and Friday from Oneida Shores Park, and Saturday and Sunday from inside the Great New York State Fair.

Here's the schedule:

Thurs., Aug. 23 – Fri., Aug. 24

- 7 a.m. - The full field of anglers launch in Oneida Lake. Public launch-viewing is available from Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Rd, Brewerton, NY, 13029. (Free for public to attend).

-4 p.m. Official weigh-in takes place both days at Oneida Shores Park. (Free for public to attend).

Sat., Aug. 25

- 6:30 a.m. The Top 50 anglers launch for semi-finals of the Ramada Championship, Oneida Shores Park. (Free for public to attend).

- 4 p.m. Official semi-finals weigh-in begins at the Great New York State Fair, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13029. (Great New York State Fair admission rates applied).

Sun., Aug. 26

- 6:30 a.m. The Top 12 anglers launch for the final day of the Ramada Championship at Oneida Shores.

- 4 p.m. Official final weigh-in, 2012 Ramada Championship winner announced at the Great New York State Fair (Great New York State Fair admission rates applied).

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog