Big Bass Tour to host the Oakley North Texas Classic on Lake Lewisville, September 26-27, 2009

    DALLAS, TX, July 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Based at Sneaky Pete's Sports Bar, this second annual event comes to Lake Lewisville on September 26-27, 2009, offering anglers the chance to compete for over $100,000 in possible cash and prizes. Saturday's event will feature an open team stringer format and Sunday's event will be an open big bass format.

"Last year's event was a huge success and with Oakley's participation this year we are anticipating an even larger tournament field in 2009," says Mark Jones, of BBT. "We've modified the format from last year to include a team stringer event and have increased our payout guarantees and percentages; but the thing we are most excited about is the opportunity to showcase Oakley's polarized eyewear to our tournament anglers."

"We are excited to partner with BBT and be involved in creating this unique tournament format," said Louis Wellen, with Oakley Sports Marketing. "This alliance will allow Oakley the ability to interact with the grass roots anglers who drive this sport and educate them on the superior advantages that Oakley's HDO Technology can provide them when competing on the water."

The first 100 anglers to register for this event will receive a free pair of Oakley Polarized XLJ glasses valued at $195. Anglers may register for this event online at www.bigbasstour.com or www.northtexasclassic.com. BBT will also accept registrations via mail, fax and phone. Additionally, registration will also be held at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, Texas on Friday the 25th of September from 12pm to 9pm. Oakley's Rolling O Lab will be at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine for the entire event weekend.

Sponsors of the Oakley North Texas Classic include; Oakley, Legend Boats, Lake Fork Trophy Lures, Hooters, Bass Pro Shops, Power-Pole, Mercury, MotorGuide, Fun-n-Sun Boats, Ultimate Bass, Lone Star Bass, Army Bass Anglers, Bass Edge and Wired2Fish.

Oakley is a worldwide leader in performance optics including premium sunglasses, goggles and prescription eyewear. Headquartered in Southern California, the company's optics brand portfolio includes Fox Racing, Mosley Tribes, Oliver Peoples and Paul Smith Spectacles. In addition to its worldwide wholesale business, Oakley operates retail locations including Oakley Stores and The Optical Shop of Aspen. The company also offers a wide selection of Oakley-branded technical and active apparel, footwear, watches and accessories. Additional information is available at www.oakley.com.

Big Bass Tour is a national tournament organizer and event manager committed to the promotion of the sport of bass fishing and bass conservation. We provide amateur anglers a premier big bass tournament series on the nation's best fisheries for big bass. For further information, please contact us at (877) 958-TOUR

Source: Big Bass Tour
Website: http://www.bigbasstour.com

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