2nd Annual Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits & Bass Pro Shop's Porter Wagoner Memorial
Artists & Anglers Fishing Tournament!
Update - June 10, 2009
Top 10 Finishers:
1 Eric Church and Marty Smith (from ESPN) - 18.43 pounds
2. Jeff Cook (from Alabama) and Emily Shaffer - 12.55 pounds
3. Dean Brody and Dianna Clark - 10.77 pounds
4. Mica Roberts and Big Fred Contaoi - 10.57 pounds
5. Barry Bales (from Union Station and Pam Martin Wells -10.53 pounds
6. Brad Mates (from Emerson Drive) and Gary Clouse -10.21 pounds
7. Eric Durrance and Ray Brazier - 8.89 pounds
8. Becky and Emily Robertson and Roland Martin - 7.37 pounds
9. Bo Bice and Chief Michell - 806 pounds
10 Bryce Long and Mike DelVisco - 7.26 pounds
Big Bass Alan Jackson session player James Mitchell - 5.92 pounds (released in the Bass Pro Shop Bass Tank at Opry Mills for everyone to see.)
The day wouldn't be complete without a Bare/Tillis story. Apparently, Mel hooked a big fish, a five pounder and got it right up to the boat. Tillis yelled to Bare, "Hey Bbbbbare...get the nnnnet!"
"I can't!" Bare replied.
"Wh..Wh Why?" Tillis asked.
Bare replied, "Because it's in the truck!"
For more coverage of the tournament, click here: http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200906100210
/COLUMNIST0501/906100370
Click here for local video of the event: http://www.wsmv.com/video/19707806/index.html?taf=nash
Click here for local video of the event:
http://www.americanbassanglers.com/Wagoner_Tournament/
May 19, 2009
( Nashville , Tennessee …) Organizers of the Porter Wagoner Memorial Artists & Anglers Fishing Tournament have set Tuesday, June 9, 2009 as the date for this year’s second annual event. Country music artists and celebrities will again be paired up with the top male and female professional bass anglers for a day of fishing on Nashville ’s J. Percy Priest Lake. The weigh-in will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Opry Mills, with a special concert by young bluegrass sensations "Green on the Vyne" and other special guests at 2:00 p.m. The weigh-in and concert are free and open to the public.
Last year’s inaugural event drew 27 anglers including fishing legends Jimmy Houston and Roland Martin, the 2008 Bassmaster Classic Female Champion Judy Wong, Orange County Choppers-sponsored Big Fred Contaoi, Texas Roadhouse’s Mike DelVisco and more.
Emerson Drive ’s Brad Mates and Phoenix Boats founder Gary Clouse will pair up again this year in an attempt to unseat band mate Dale Wallace, who won last year with an astounding 21.8 lbs. of bass. The Mates/Clouse boat was only .20 lbs. ahead of second place finishers Bryan White and Ron Colby who will be returning this year, as will Bobby Bare, Mel Tillis, Jeff Cook, Jon Randall and Trent Willmon. Newcomers to this year's event include country music legend Little Jimmy Dickens, Eric Church, Dean Brody, Sammy Kershaw, Mica Roberts, Daryl Singletary, "Biggest Loser" winner Dan Evans, ESPN’s popular commentator Marty Smith.
Top-finishing females last year were country star Rebecca Lynn Howard and pro Emily Shaffer at 12.7 lbs., and pro Lisa Craig won the “Big Bass” award with a 5.15 pounder.
“Porter loved to bass fish, and it was in his honor that we put this tournament together last year,” said Gary Shiebler, who along with Julie Schuster and Craig Campbell, is organizing the tournament. "It's a great way to remember one of country music's greatest legends."
Bass Pro Shops announced the company will give two (2) $500 gift cards to the winning team, and trophies will be awarded for runners-up and “Big Bass.”
Pairings
Country Music Stars |
Pro Fishermen |
Bobby Bare |
Mel Tillis |
Brice Long |
Mike DelVisco |
Jeff Cook |
Emily Shaffer |
Eric Durrance |
Ray Brazier |
Daryl Singletary |
Rusty Strange |
Katie Armiger |
Lisa Craig |
Dean Brody |
Dianna Clark |
Barry Bales |
Pam Martin Wells |
Denise Wagoner |
Julie Schuster |
Brad Mates |
Gary Clouse |
Bryan White |
Ron Colby |
Mica Roberts |
Big Fred |
Jon Randall |
Cindy Hill |
Joanna Robertson |
Walt Reynolds |
Rodney Atkins |
Jimmy Houston |
Becky/Emily Robertson |
Roland Martin |
Sammy Kershaw |
Mike Lott |
Justin Moore |
Pate Langely |
Trent Willmon |
Derek Yamamoto |
Eric Church/Marty Smith |
Bill McGuire |
Brad Albin |
James Mitchell |
Dale Wallace |
Judy Wong |
Dan Evans |
Garry Mason |
Bo Bice |
Chief Michell |
Telluride (Adam Craig) |
Laura Gobner |
Telluride (Jimi Hendrix) |
Kim Stamp |
Telluride (Brian Smith) |
Kathi Hurst |
Eddie Reasoner |
Tommy Tow |
Hoot Hester |
Jim Alphin |
Andy Griggs |
Sondra Rankin |
Paul Compton |
Hank Compton |
Jeremy McComb |
Stevie Ray Anderson |
Gary Kubal |
Tommy Hamilton |
Clint Park |
Hugh McNaughton |
Johnny Park |
Luke Menow |
Rob McCoury |
Charlie Hammack |
Jason Carter |
Larry Sharp |
Event Schedule
Sunday, June 7th 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Concert/Special Event at the Texas Roadhouse in Hendersonville, TN.
Each show will feature a variety of Nashville's top musicians and songwriters including the World's Greatest Fishing Band, Bobby Bare, Bryce Long and many others. Bass Pro Mike DelVisco will be there as well.
Tuesday, June 9th
Launch - 8:00 a.m. at Elm Hill marina on J. Percy Priest Lake, Nasvhille, TN.
Weigh-in - 3:00 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shop
Primary sponsors Bass Pro Shops, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Texas Roadhouse Restaurants, T-H Marine and Costa Del Mar Sunglasses return this year, and American Rodsmiths and P-Line fishing line have signed on as new sponsors.
OUR SPONSORS:
About Bass Pro Shops: With its Outdoor World, Sportsman’s Center and World Wide Sportsman super stores, Bass Pro Shops has established itself as a prime destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Almost invariably, Bass Pro Shops rank among the top tourist attractions in their respective states. Customers actually plan getaways and even honeymoons around a visit to a Bass Pro Shops superstore because of the one-of-a-kind experience it offers. Impressive indoor waterfalls, giant aquariums, wildlife mounts, delicious food and more make each Bass Pro Shops store a must-see attraction for the sporting family. www.basspro.com
About Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits: Our revolutionary fishing products, like the industry-altering Yamamoto Senko, are the result of the efforts of dyed-in-the-wool fishermen like you with only one thought in mind: to catch more and bigger fish. We here at Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits are proud to bring you what we believe are the finest soft plastic fishing lures on the market. www.baits.com
About Costa Del Mar: As the leading manufacturer of premium polarized performance sunglasses, Costa Del Mar offers superior lens technology, unparalleled fit and durability, and a lifetime warranty on all of its products. Still handcrafted today in Florida , Costa Del Mar creates the highest quality, best performing sunglasses for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, contact 1-800-447-3700 or visit the company’s Web site at www.costadelmar.com
AMERICAN RODSMITHS has been building state of the art Graphite fishing rods in Houston Texas for over 12 years. Robert Scherer, founder and owner of American Rodsmiths has made it his life’s passion to build the absolute best fishing rod available to American anglers. American Rodsmiths has the reputation as the industry leader in both innovation and technology, and has received countless awards for their products. The latest innovation , the introduction of Titanium fibers into their graphite rods, has been greatly received by fisherman across the country. For more information, visit their website at www.americanrodsmiths.com
About Texas Roadhouse: Texas Roadhouse is a place the whole family can enjoy great food, in a fun-filled, lively atmosphere at an affordable price. We proudly serve up the freshest Hand-Cut Steaks in the land, plus Award Winning Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Homemade Side Dishes and our famous Fresh-Baked Bread. And what a value!! Our heapin' helpins' are so big and our steaks and ribs so thick and juicy, that when we serve you, "our tables do the tippin'!"
About T-H Marine Company: T-H Marine Supplies, Inc. is a manufacturer of parts and accessories for boats. We manufacture over 3000 different products that are used in the construction of boats or added to boats by the consumer. T-H Marine sells products to every boat manufacturer in the U.S. Our products are also widely available through merchants like Bass Pro Shops and local boat dealers. One of our most widely used and known products is the HOT FOOT(tm) foot throttle. T-H Marine is a family owned business located in Huntsville , Alabama . www.thmarine.com
About P-Line: P-Line (www.p-line.com) was introduced into the North American market in 1982 and immediately caught the attention of both freshwater and saltwater anglers with its copolymer based technology that delivered a thin diameter, soft, supple fishing line that brought many advantages into one line. Today, P-Line continues to meet the high standards and expectations of the serious angler. Whether you are a tournament competitor or a weekend enthusiast you can depend on P-Line to demonstrate superior strength, great castability and abrasion resistance that is unsurpassed on the water.