QUITMAN, TX – The Toyota Texas Bass
Classic (TTBC) will feature 35 of the world's best anglers Memorial Day
Weekend, May 23 – 25, 2015 on Lake Fork in Quitman, Texas. Highlights from the
field include 3-time TTBC winner and defending champion, Keith Combs and 2015
Bassmaster Classic Champion, Casey Ashley.
The 2015 final field is made up of the top 15 anglers in 2014 Angler of the
Year points from both the FLW and Bass Elite Series. Other notable anglers
include 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Greg Hackney, 2013 recipient
and 2014 runner-up Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens, and Andy
Morgan, 2014 and 2013 FLW Tour Angler of the Year.
"This is one of the strongest and most talented fields we've ever
had," said Lenny Francoeur, Tournament Director.
"We shattered records during last years' event and with yet another star
studded field; we could be looking at rewriting those records this Memorial Day
on Lake Fork."
The field boasts a combined 190 wins, 19 Angler of the Year Awards, 19 Majors
and over $56 million in career earnings. In addition to 30 professional anglers
there are 4 sponsor exemptions which include Mike Iaconelli, Kelly Jordon,
Terry Scroggins and Kevin VanDam and defending
champion, Keith Combs.
"The TTBC is the tournament I look forward to above all others each
year," said Keith Combs "As a native Texan, it was a dream come true
to win my third TTBC title last year and I cannot wait to return to the
incredible Lake Fork, with the best anglers in the world, to defend my title in
May."
Along with the coveted title of TTBC Champion, the anglers will be battling it
out for two additional awards: the Toyota Tundra Big Bass Award and the LEER
Heavy Weight Award. The Toyota Tundra Big Bass Award is new to the 2015 event.
The angler who catches the single heaviest fish from any of the three days of
the competition will win a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The LEER Heavy Weight Award is
awarded to the angler with the heaviest total weight of fish from any of the
three days of the tournament will win a LEER truck cap.
2015 Toyota Texas Bass Classic final field:
Matt Arey Shelby, North Carolina
Casey Ashley Donalds, South Carolina
Jason Christie Park Hill, Oklahoma
Keith Combs Huntington, Texas
John Crews Salem, Virginia
Mark Davis Mount Ida, Arkansas
Brent Ehrler Redlands, California
Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas
Shinichi Fukae Palestine, Texas
Greg Hackney Gonzales, Louisiana
Matthew Herren Trussville, Alabama
Brett Hite Phoenix, Arizona
Mike Iaconelli Runnemede, New Jersey
Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas
Chris Lane Guntersville, Alabama
Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, California
Justin Lucas Guntersville, Alabama
Aaron Martens Leeds, Alabama
Scott Martin Clewiston, Florida
Cody Meyer Auburn, California
Andy Morgan Dayton, Tennessee
Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, Illinois
Michael Neal Dayton, Tennessee
Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, Idaho
Jacob Powroznik Port Haywood, Virginia
Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Arizona
Mark Rose West Memphis, Arkansas
Shad Scheneck Waynetown,
Indiana
Terry Scroggins Palatka, Florida
Wesley Strader Spring City, Tennessee
Gerald Swindle Warrior, Alabama
Randall Tharp Port Saint Joe, Florida
Bryan Thrift Shelby, North Carolina
Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, Indiana
About the Tournament: The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is a world-class bass
fishing tournament, featuring the top 35 bass anglers in the world, and a
festival that includes exceptional entertainment and a variety of family and
industry activities. This three-day event will take place Memorial Day Weekend,
May 23-25, 2015 on Lake Fork in Quitman, Texas.
Events / Entertainment: Extraordinary live music and events that will appeal to
the whole family. This will include a variety of games and activities at the
Brookshire's Outdoor Adventures Area, incredible food and a fishing industry
expo, featuring seminars and the latest in fishing equipment, gear and
accessories.
Charity: Proceeds benefit the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. For more
information click here to visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife page. www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Current sponsors: Toyota, Bass Pro Shops, Nitro Boats, Wood County Industrial
Commission, Anheuser-Busch, LEER Truck Caps, The Coca-Cola Company, Tellespen, GoPro, HOLT CAT, JBL,
GEICO, Brookshire's Grocery Company, Kim's Convenience Store, Academy Sports +
Outdoors, Allied Waste Systems, Peoples Telephone Cooperative, TLC Media, Tyler
Morning Telegraph, 105.7 KYKX, The Ranch KKUS 104.1, KMOO 99.9 & Sabine
River Authority.
For additional information, visit ToyotaTexasBassClassic.com or call
1-866-907-0143.
For volunteer application, visit http://www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-Volunteer-Application.pdf
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