Syracuse.com - Next summer's Elite Series bass tournament will have a state fair connection

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B.A.S.S. officials confirmed this week that the last two weigh-in days (Aug. 25-26) will take place on the grounds of the New York State Fair in Geddes.

I recently reported that next summer (Aug. 23-26) the Bassmaster Elite Series will return to Oneida Lake for the 2012 series finale.

The Elite Series, during which anglers will fish at eight venues throughout the year, is the major leagues of bass fishing. This is a huge development for bass angling fans and the greater Oneida Lake economic scene, as the area will once again get national recognition with all the TV coverage.

First prize in this competition will be $100,000. In addition, the series Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year will be determined, with the winner of that honor also walking away with a $100,000 check.

B.A.S.S. officials confirmed this week that the last two weigh-in days of that tournament (Aug. 25-26) will take place on the grounds of the New York State Fair in Geddes. That will only increase the profile and attention give to this competition.

Next year’s fair is scheduled to run from Aug. 23 to Sept. 3.

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