2011 – Lake Ray Hubbard Event
Lake Ray Hubbard in Garland, Texas
April 21-23, 2011
Fifty of the nation’s best professional anglers will compete in the inaugural Bass Pro Shops PAA All Star Series event on Lake Ray Hubbard, a no-entry fee tournament featuring the top pros from the 2010 PAA Tournament Series season and other invited anglers.
Invited anglers include the top 44 pros, Legends finisher and PAA Angler of the Year from the 2010 PAA Tournament Series point standings, the 2010 Bassmaster Classic and Forrest Wood Cup champions, and the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series and FLW Tour Anglers of the Year.
The full field will compete for two days on Lake Ray Hubbard, with the top 12 advancing to the final day. Weigh-ins will be held each day at Bass Pro Shops in Garland, which is located on the lake just off Interstate 30.
Lake Ray Hubbard, formerly known as Forney Lake, has approximately 22,745 acres and a maximum depth of 40 feet. The lake has numerous shallow embayments, some timber and stump fields, and various vegetation. Construction of the dam was begun in 1964 and the two-mile earthen dam was completed in 1969. Impoundment began in 1968 and the lake was filled within two years.
Host:
The City of Garland Texas – www.visitgarlandtx.com
Tournament Headquarters Bass Pro Shops:
Garland Location
5001 Bass Pro Drive
Garland, Texas 75043
Phone: (469) 221-2600
Official Practice
Monday, Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise to 3 p.m.
| Registration: | |
| Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. (CDT) |
| Bass Pro Shops Meet & Greet and Seminars | 5:30-7 p.m. |
| PreTournament Meeting & Observer Pairings | 7 p.m. |
Regular Store Hours
Mon – Sat 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tournament Launch Ramp:
Chaha Boat Ramp
3300 Zion Road
Garland, Texas
Weigh-Ins:
Garland Bass Pro Shops April 21-23, 2011
3 p.m.
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Recommended Lodging:
La Quinta Inn and Suites
375 East IH-30 (Bobtown Road Exit)
Garland, TX 75043
(469) 429-3339
http://www.lq.com
Best Western Lakeview Inn
1635 East IH-30 (Bass Pro Dr Exit)
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 303-1601
http://www.bestwesterntexas.com/hotels/best-western-lakeview-inn/
Discovery Inn
825 E. I-30
Garland, TX 75043
(972)303-1900
Americas Best Value Inn
6222 Broadway Blvd.
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-7621
Garland I-30 Inn/Super 8
252 W. I-30
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-2102
Motel 6
436 W. I-30
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 702-6883
Local RV sites:
Lake Lavon RV Park 972-832-6362 – www.lakelavonrvpark.com
Local campsites:
The nearest RV park for camping is Plantation Place RV Park in Rockwall, about a mile west of Lake Ray Hubbard.
http://www.plantationplacerv.com/
License requirements:
A valid Texas fishing license will be required for this event and can be obtained at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/licenses/online_sales/
Additional fishing information:
Creel surveys, lake data, and additional information can be obtained at:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/lake_survey/pwd_rp_t3200_1367/
Local Weather Quick Link:
www.accuweather.com/us/tx/garland/75040/city-weather-forecast.asp
Additional community information:
Garland, Texas is a community of over 200,000 residents covering 57 square miles in eastern Dallas county. Founded in 1891, Garland has evolved from a farming and railroad community to a thriving suburb of Dallas. Garland has a strong economic and manufacturing base. Many well known companies such as Raytheon, Kraft and Interceramic, USA have enjoyed success by placing manufacturing locations in Garland.
Recreation and leisure opportunities abound in Garland including award-winning softball complexes, a large municipally owned Firewheel Golf Park featuring 63 holes of golf over three courses, and an abundance of parks and a nature preserve. Hawaiian Falls WaterPark provides entertainment for the entire family with the newest ride The Torpedo opening summer 2010.
Garland’s Bass Pro Shops, located on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard is the anchor for a 28 acre development that also includes a variety of dining and entertainment options. Islamorada Fish Company located inside Bass Pro Shops features a 13,000 gallon saltwater aquarium and of course offers seafood and a variety of other menu items.
Primo’s Tex–Mex Grille serves up all the favorites including stuffed jalapenos, deep-fried tacos and sizzling fajitas. The restaurant features live entertainment on weekends on the dock overlooking Lake Ray Hubbard. Texas Land & Cattle Steak House serves high quality mesquite-grilled steaks, as well as a variety of other main courses, appetizers and deserts. The Flying Saucer is a unique pub offering over 200 imported and domestic beers as well as bratwurst, fried fish, pizza and sandwiches.
