U.S. OPEN
6 specially selected species of frogs
It’s that time of year again… The U.S. Open is one of the
The 2011 U.S. Open is hosted at the Boulder Station Casino
oldest and most prestigious black bass events on the west
in Las Vegas, Nev. Not only has Boulder Station remodeled
coast, let alone the nation. Many dreams of professional
every floor for this year’s event, but they have also installed
angling careers have been sketched on the blueprints of
a fully operational and secured boat charging station for
Unbelievable
Lake Mead, such as three-time U.S. Open winner Mike Folkestad, two-time winners Byron Velvick, Rick Clunn,
all anglers staying at Boulder Station for the 2011 U.S. Open. Boulder Station will be offering tournament anglers a
Kicking Leg Action!!
Clifford Pirch, and many more. The beauty of the U.S. Open and Lake Mead is that it truly is anyone’s tournament. As
greatly discounted rate during the U.S. Open, as well. Just ask for the WON BASS discount rate when calling to make
mentioned many times by the aforementioned anglers, the
your reservation.
U.S. Open is the toughest, most grueling, and most leveling
Calville Bay Resort and Marina will host the launch and weigh-in
tournament format in the world of bass fishing.
procedures again for this year’s event, and WON BASS couldn’t
WON BASS, Western Outdoor News , Bass Pro Shops, Nitro/
be happier to have the support of their staff and facilities.
Tracker Marine, Mercury motors, and their vast list of
The U.S. Open starts just after ICAST this year. Registration
sponsors are once again back to support and make the 2011
starts on Saturday, July 16, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., and
U.S. Open one for the record books.
continues on Sunday, July 17, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops and Nitro/Tracker Marine, and Mercury
The WON BASS U.S. Open Sponsors Row will be hosted
motors are generously sponsoring the U.S. Open with a
by Boulder Station Casino from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the
brand-new Nitro Z-8 boat and trailer package powered
Railhead Room. Tournament dates are July 18, 19 and 20,
by the most reliable motor on the water — a Mercury 225
with the awards show at Boulder Station on Wednesday,
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to that the outstanding and largest payout purse on the west Sign up early and come to Las Vegas for the 2011 U.S. Open this
coast, and you have the makings for bass fishing history.
July 18, 19, and 20. You don’t want to be left out of this event!
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