College East Super Regional Bass Tournament Coming to Smith Mountain Lake

Mercury College B.A.S.S., the premier college circuit of tournament anglers, announces its schedule and locations for the 2012 season. The College East Super Regional Bass Tournament is scheduled for April 13 & 14.

North to south, east to west, the circuit will cover regions that allow every style of angler to showcase his or her skills on the water.

Over 100 to 125 College teams from Texas to New York come to SML to compete for a chance to go to the Bassmaster Classic at Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta. Va. Tech alone has over 10 teams and bass fishing currently is the only nationally ranked sport that VA Tech has. Televised on ESPN U. “As a part of the team that helps bring tournaments to Smith Mountain Lake, Franklin County is extremely excited about the opportunity of hosting this tour. Fishing is big in southwest Virginia, but support of our college and university teams is even bigger. This tournament will be a tremendous plus to our community!” said Debra H. Weir, tourism/special events manager for Franklin County Commerce & Leisure Services.

For more information, visit http://www.bassmaster.com/news/2012-mercury-college-bass-schedule