To:                  2010 Silverado Pro-Am Bass Anglers
From:             Billy Hildebrand, Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour Dir.
Re:                  2010 Tour Update

Greetings to all anglers!
As we finalize plans the 2010 Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour, here's an update on the most timely and important items for all anglers:

• Registration:
• A 2010 Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour registration form can be downloaded here: 2010 Angler Registration Form. Readthe form carefully, fill it out completely and follow all instructions exactly for your opportunity to participate in 2010.
• 2009 anglers maintain preferred 2010 registration status only when:
• They completely fill out and follow all instructions exactly on the registration form.
• The registration form and down payment is received (postmarked) by the Tour no later than February 13, 2010.
• Final payments and required documentation are received (postmarked) no later than March 27, 2010.
• After February 13, 2010, all registrations and deposits received from 2009 anglers will be handled in the same manner as any angler wait-listed and based on availability. 
• 2010 anglers new to the tour will be handled “first-come first serve” based on the number of positions open and the receipt (postmark date) on their completed registration form and down payment.
• All final payments and required documentation, including (Pro Angler) proof of insurance must be received (postmarked) no later than March 27, 2010. Please remember, anglers forfeit down payments if full payments and required documentation are not received by March 27, 2010. Any remaining wait-listed anglers will be added on a first-come, first serve basis at this time.
• A specific date, time and location for an All Angler Meeting for a Saturday morning in early April 2010 will be announced soon. Your attendance at this one meeting eliminates the need for a meeting prior to each event.
• If you have questions, contact me at 612-747-4337 (Wireless) or at hildefish@aol.com (Email).

• 2010 Tour Features:
• The top 12 professional and amateur anglers for each event will qualify for prize awards, along with the 20th and 35th finishers (must be present) and the Big Bass. Angler of the Year will also receive a prize award.
• The Tournament of Champions will include 20 boats, including:
• Each event professional and amateur winner (8 anglers).
• Two wild card winners (4 anglers-2 Pros and 2 Ams).
• The top 14 overall professional and amateur anglers after four events, minus any duplicate event or wild card winners (24 anglers).
• The field will be capped at 50 boats.  This allows the Tour to continue to be the most prestigious circuit including the elite anglers in the upper Midwest.
• While the 2010 payout schedule will be similar to previous years, due to economic conditions and pending status of returning and new partners/sponsors, angler fee payback will be 85%.  Any help you can provide finding new sponsors is appreciated.
• The Pro and Am Tour Angler of the Year based on overall points earned will receive a trophy, a cash award and be the #1 boat out in the Tournament of Champions event.

YMCA Partnership and Kids Fishing Event:

• We are again partnering with the YMCA to help more young boys and girls enjoy the outdoors and a special fishing experience. Complete details will be released in April.
• We fully expect all 2010 Pro and Am anglers to have an active role in a one-day YMCA event, with a date to be announced in April. The YMCA has received the cooperation of  FOX 9 TV  for promotional support and television coverage.
• 2010 Projected Tour Calendar and Lakes:
• Saturday, February13, 2010 receipt (postmarked) deadline for 2009 anglers to maintain 2010 registration priority.
• Saturday, March 27, 2010, receipt (postmarked) deadline for final payments and required documentation.
• Saturday, early April 2010, Angler Meeting, date, time and location, TBD.
• Saturday, June 12, Alexandria Chain of Lakes, Arrowwood Resort.
• June 2010, YMCA Kids Event, Lake, Location, Date and Time, TBD.
• Saturday, July 24, Lake Minnewaska, Waters Edge, Starbuck, MN.
• Saturday, August 21, Green Lake, Melvin’s on the Lake, Spicer, MN.
• Saturday, September 11, Horseshoe Chain of Lakes, Cold Spring, MN.
• Saturday, September 18, Tournament of Champions and Sponsor Tournament, Lake, Minnetonka, Maynard's, Excelsior, MN.

            On behalf of everyone involved with the Silverado Pro-Am Bass Tour, thanks for your support and positive outlook. As in life, the Silverado is what each angler makes it.  Win, lose or draw, we all get a chance to compete and become better anglers while enjoying the great gift of the outdoors!

If you have questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to connect with me by phone or email at:
Wireless: 612-747-4337
Email:hildefish@aol.com

Billy Hildebrand
Tour Director

 

 

If you haven't made reservations yet...Green Lake Northern Inn Hotel & Suites--320-796-2091 (reservations), Super 8 Motel, Willmar--320-235-4444 (reservations)

Alexandria ChainArrowwood Resort--866-386-5263 or 320-762-1124 A block of rooms are reserved. Identify yourself as a Silverado Angler

Lake Minnewaska Cedar Inn Motel, Starbuck, MN --800-585-8373 or stay@CedarInnStarbuck.com (reservations)

Riverside Inn, Cold Spring-320-685-4539

June 12, 2010 LeHommeDieu Chain Alexandria, MN

July 24, 2010 Lake Minnewaska Starbuck, MN

August 21, 2010 Green Lake Spicer, MN **(note date change)

September 11, 2010 Horseshoe Chain of Lakes Cold Spring, MN

Tournament of Champions September 18, 2010 Lake Minnetonka Excelsior, MN

Pro angler Shane Raveling went from Angler of the Year in 2008 to Silverado Pro Am Champion in 2009. Along with his Am partner, Jeff Ziermann this pair bested the best of the best bringing in 21.62 lb of largemouth bass. Jeff was awarded a check for $1500.00 while Shane took home a brand new 2010 Ranger Boat! Big Bass honors & cash were awarded to Pro angler Mike Frisch with a 5.05 lb bass.

Congratulations to all 20 Pros & Ams who made it to this $40,000+ Championship event at Maynards on Lake Minnetonka! For complete results see the Results tab above.

After 4 regular season events the 2009 Silverado Pro Am Bass Tour crowned new Anglers of the Year, Pro Ryan Brant & Am Cory Brant! For being the most consistent anglers & the best of the very best the two earned checks for $2000.00 & $800.00, trophies & the right to lead the anglers out into Lake Minnetonka on Sept 19 to start the Tournament of Champions!

Congratulations to both Ryan & Cory!!!

Make plans now to be at Maynard's in Excelsior for all the fun and excitement as we award a new Ranger Boat to the Pro winner along with cash and prizes! It's gonna be a blast!! Don't miss this one!

Pro angler, Pat Martin & Am partner, Cindy Poirer win the 4th stop on Lake Minnetonka by .02 lb earning $10,000.00 & $2,000.00 respectively. In addition Pat took Big Bass honors along with $500.00 & another $500.00 in Ranger Cup cash from Ranger Boats! A great finish heading into the Tournament of Champions at Maynard's on Lake Minnetonka next Saturday.

Pro Kevin Kzaley along with Am partner, Cory Brandt just missed a win to finish 2nd. Checks for $5000,00 & $1000.00 were pocketed along with big smiles & a trip to the Championship Tournament.

The total cash purse for this event was $28,000.00

For complete results click the "Results" tab above.

Pro Angler, Steve Lee & Am Partner, Aaron Wilson absolutely dominated the field at the 3rd stop of the Silverado Pro Am Bass Tour bringing in a 6 fish tournament limit of largemouth bass weighing 21.34 pounds and the tournament big bass tipping the scales at 4.77 pounds. Fishing a jig-worm in weeds this pro/am pair beat the field by almost 5 pounds taking home checks for $10,000 and $2,000! Steve earned an additional $500 for the tournaments' Big Bass Award!

Second place honors went to Pro Angler, Cory Putnam & Loren Berg earning $4,000 and $1,000 respectively with a weight of 16.56 pounds.

$28,000.00 cash was awarded to the top 12 Pro Am teams! Look for complete results & point standings on this site!

Next stop Lake Minnetonka at Lord Fletchers in Spring Park on September 11! Plan now to be part of the fun & excitement!!!! You won't want to miss this one!

I've had quite a few calls asking for the info sent last season regarding prop & skeg repair. If interested here's the number again for stainless & aluminum prop repair along with skeg repair "Brian's Welding" near Anoka. After talking with him he will offer a 10% discount to Silverado Anglers again this season! Simply identify yourself as fishing the Tour. (612) 817-8929

Of the 49 boat field Seth & Cody brought the winning weight 16.42 lbs with a tournament limit of 6 bass to the scales at Arrowwood Resort on Saturday earning checks for $10,000 & $2,000 respectively. With tough practice days earlier Seth decided to go back to his strength, flipping an All-Terrain jig in the shallow weed cover. It was a good choice too because their catch was the heaviest & checks the biggest.

Pro Mike Frisch & Am partner Jim Baaken took 2nd with 16.05 lbs. Big Bass honors and $500 went to Pro Branden Moore. The Ranger Cup was won by Seth Feider also earning him an additional $500 from Ranger Boats. Am Jim Baaken won the Am Ranger Cup clothing award. Jim also earned $125 in Rapid Marine "Bass Cash!"

For complete results click the "Results" tab above! The next tour stop will be on Lake Minnewaska at the Waters' Edge in Starbuck, MN on August 15th! Make plans to be there!!!!

Pro Angler, Brandon Moore & Am Partner Cindy Poirier win the 1st stop on Green Lake with a 6 fish limit weighing 20.07 lb. Their Smallmouth limit bested a field of 49 Pros & 49 Am anglers to take home checks of $10,000.00 & $2,000.00 respectively. In spite of 30+ mph winds 'n rain these anglers assured themselves Championship berths with the win! Close behind was Pro Scott Bonnema & Am partner Marty Thompson finishing 2nd. Seth Feider & Chris Wilkerson took 3rd place honors. The Big Bass $500.00 award was earned by Dan Beckermann of Sauk Center with a Smallmouth weighing 4.03 lb.For complete results check the results page on this Official Silverado Pro Am Bass Tour site.

The next stop will be at Arrowwood Resord in Alexandria on July 18! Make plans now to be there. It will be exciting and fun--See you there!

KFAN Radio AM-1130 will broadcast FAN OUTDOORS live from each Tournament Site from 6:00-8:00am each tournament morning. These broadcasts will be heard all along the Fan Radio Network from Canada, through the Dakotas, across Minnesota, into Iowa and world wide live at www.KFAN.com or download them to your computer at Fan On Demand!