The Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament has decided to change their format starting the the 2012 tournament. In the past it has always been a Saturday/Sunday format. However, in two of the last three years they have had to cancel a day of fishing due to inclement weather. In 2012, the actual fishing days for tournament anglers will be Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th leaving Sunday, May 20th as a “wind day” allowing anglers to still have two days on the water fishing. Denise Plassmeyer is with the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament….[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/denise1.mp3|titles=Denise Plassmeyer]
Plassmeyer adds that this new format will make it an easier decision for all involved when considering the tournament competition and the safety of the fishermen….[audio:http://wdor.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/denise2.mp3|titles=Denise Plassmeyer]
The SBOBT says that the Kid’s Day activities and Dock Dance will continue to be held on Saturday. More information can be found at www.sbobt.org
