In just one week, people from all over the nation will be traveling to Kissimmee, Fla. for the inaugural Bass Pro Tour B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole. Eighty of the world’s top professional anglers will compete from Jan. 29 to Feb. 3 to be the last man standing for a $100,000 payday.
Fans will have access to the Major League Fishing pros like never before during the first four days of the event because while 40 of the pros are competing on the Kissimmee Chain during the Shotgun and Elimination R
“I enjoy every interaction with the fans that we can,” said MLF pro Jonathon VanDam. “We’re just regular people that get to fish for a living which is awesome, and I like to talk fishing just as much as I like to do it. Being able to interact with the fans is what makes our sport unique and really makes it special.”
Here are the details of these special meet-and-greet events:
Tuesday, Jan. 29
Wednesday, Jan. 30
At both of the events, attendees also have a chance to win free gear from MLF and Bass Pro Shops.
“It’s pretty cool when two leaders of the industry (MLF and Bass Pro Shops) combine to deliver to the fans the ultimate bass fishing experience,” Montgomery said.
With just a week left to prepare for the event, Montgomery is starting to get excited for his trip down to the Kissimmee Chain. He says he can’t wait for the moment when he hears an MLF Official say, “Lines In.” He even knows which technique he’ll try first.
“Jerking on the first one that bites,” Montgomery said with some excitement. “I haven’t fished in a long time so I’m ready to jerk.”