7/10/2007

Big Bass Bonanza again postponed due to river conditions

LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza, the nation's largest amateur big bass tournament, has been rescheduled for Aug. 10, 11 and 12, tournament officials announced, citing excessive water flows on the Arkansas River.

The three-day tournament was originally scheduled for June 22-24 then postponed to July 13, 14 and 15 but high water conditions made the Arkansas River potentially hazardous for small watercraft.

"The good news is that we were on track to have the largest number of participants in the history of the Arkansas Big Bass Bonanza," said Montine McNulty, executive director of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, the tournament host. "By rescheduling for August, we'll have an additional three weeks to promote the tournament and recruit more anglers - meaning more competition and potentially even more prize money to distribute."

All current tournament registrations will be honored for the new dates, and the tournament rules and prize pay-out arrangements will remain the same. Tournament rules and pay-outs are available at www.arkansasbigbass.com.

Current registrants who will be unable to participate on the rescheduled July dates may receive a refund of their registration fees. To receive a refund request form, contact the Arkansas Hospitality Association at (501) 376-2323. All refund requests must be postmarked by Friday, July 20.