February 2, 2013 2013 Bass Pro Shops / Crappie Masters Florida Tournaments Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters kicks off the 2013 tournament season with the Florida State Championship.  The tournament will consist of a two -day national qualifier on Harris Chain of Lakes in Tavares, Fl., and a one day national qualifier on Lake Monroe-Jesup-St Johns River in Sanford, Fl.   Sponsored by the City of Tavares, Lake County Tourism and Bass Pro Shops Orlando, the Tavares tournament will be on Jan 25 & 26, 2012. Sponsored by the City of Sanford, Seminole County Tourism and Bass Pro Shops Orlando, the Lake Monroe tournament will be on February 2, 2013.  Anglers may fish one of both tournaments.  The combined points accumulated from both tournaments will determine the 2013 Florida State Champion. Harris Chain of Lakes will kick off with a media fish off on Jan 24th from 7 AM to 11 AM followed by the late registration and rules seminar.   Voucher pick up and late registration is at 5 PM with the seminar beginning at 6:30 PM at the Tavares Civic Center, 100 E. Caroline Street.  Anglers will receive a food voucher for local restaurants compliments of the Tavares Tourism.  Fishing hours on Jan 25 & 26 will be from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.  Anglers must be in the weigh in line by 4:30 PM on both days.  The weigh location is Wooton Park in downtown Tavares.   A free kids fishing rodeo will be held on Jan. 26 at Wooton Park.  Registration will be from 8-9 AM with fishing from 9-11 AM.  Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops Orlando and the City of Tavares all kids will receive a prize from sponsors. Lake Monroe-St Johns River will be a one day national qualifier, as well as the final leg of the Florida State Championship on Feb. 2, 2013.  Late registration and the rules seminar will be held on Feb. 1 at the Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Boulevard  Sanford, FL.   Anglers will fish from 7 AM to 3:30 PM on Feb. 2 and must be in line by 4:30 PM.  A free kids rodeo will be held on Feb. 2, 2013 at Ft. Melon Park.  Registration is from 8-9 AM with fishing from 9-11 AM.  Sponsored by Bass Pro Shops Orlando and the Sanford Chamber of Commerce.  Kids should bring their poles and bait. Special thanks to local sponsors in Tavares:  City of Tavares, Lake County Tourism, Econolodge (Stay and Save), Ecom Lodge, Inn on the Green, Phillips Toyota, Nobles Marine, Al’s Landing/Top Shelf/Dockside, Casa Mia Café, Okeefe’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Soup to Nuts Dinner, Sandy’s Bait & Tackle, Black Bass Fishing Resort and Brookes Bait. Special thanks to local sponsors in Sanford:  City of Sanfored, Seminole County Tourism, Sanford Herald, Homewood Suites, Springhill Suites Marriot, Days Inn, Wolfy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill and the Central Florida Zoo. Special thanks to our National Sponsors that include: Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Boats, Nitro Boats, Minn Kota, Humminbird, Mercury Motors, Toyota, Road Runner by Blakemore, Tru Turn Hooks, Power Pole, Titelok, Martin Metal LLC., Bobby Garland,  Grizzly Jig Company, BnM Poles,  MidSouth Jigs, Spike-It, Cajun Fryer, Bugband, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Kodiak Scents, Slider,  Vicious Fishing, KeepAlive, Monster Crappie, AWD Baits, Koolwell, The Body Furnace, Lake Fork Lures,  Transducer Saver, Trucast Lubricant, Fish Sticks Lure Enhancer, Crappieholic, Engel USA Coolers, Rockport Rattler, Wild River Outfitters,  Riccu Cut & Clean, Porcupine Fish Attractor and Hooked-Fishing, For more information, Click Here.