The 5th Annual World Championship Bass on The Tournament will be held May 31, 2014 at Lake Fork Marina from 6:00am - 2:00pm. This unique tournament is exclusively for anglers and only rods, reels, line & lures made for fly fishing can be used. There is no rod length or line weight limit for equipment. It is one of only two such events in the entire country.

"It's just like bow hunting for deer," said Ted Warren, tournament organizer. "It's more challenging and requires more skill and patience which brings a greater sense of accomplishment."

The tournament operates on a catchphoto release basis. Each participant will receive an ID card at registration, which must be included in a picture of the fish on a metal measuring board before quickly returning the fish to the water. The Federation of Fly Fishers, which endorses the tournament, emphasizes conservation of our fishery resources.

Winners will be determined by the total length of their five longest bass. Cameras and chips must be checked at registration before the tournament.

The tournament also has two divisions. One for those with fishing boats (Boater division) and one for those who want to use kayaks, pontoons, float tubes, or fish from the bank (Non- Boater division). Safety and sportsmanship rules must be followed by all participants.

The entry fee is $60/person, which includes $5 for the big bass pot, and an additional $5 for an optional big blue gill pot. The cash payout for each division is determined by the number of participants in each division. There is also a Club trophy awarded to the club or organization with the three longest fish.

Approximately 50 participants are expected this year and entries have already been received from Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Colorado as well as Texas.

Additional activities include free hourly casting clinics, kayak demos, casting contests, vendor booths, and door prizes for participants. Prizes include the Sage rod, Umpqua flies, TFO rods and hats, Skeeter tee shirts, Gypsy Jack bass lures, Buff head gear, Brothers flies, Ranger shirts, discount certificates from Simms & Redington, and fly fishing merchandise from Tailwaters, Cabela's and Bass Pro.

The tournament provides education, practices conservation and promotes fly fishing. More details and the registration form can be found at .