Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce launches the Second Annual Lake Fork Bounty Bonanza, a new type of fishing tournament.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Lake Fork, Texas, September 10, 2009 -- The Lake Fork Bounty Bonanza will begin October 1, 2009 and continue through September 30, 2010. The tournament entry fee is $20 and is open to all fishing enthusiasts who enter and will pay out as follows:

Group One Prize List
Fish must be caught between October 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010
1.  Largemouth Bass exceeding the weight of the 50^th largest in Texas - $10,000
            Berkley will add a $250 tackle package.          
2.  Largemouth Bass exceeding the weight of the 10^th largest in Texas - $25,000
            Berkley will add a $500 tackle package.
3.  Largemouth Bass exceeding the weight of the Texas State Record - $50,000
            Berkley will add a $1000 tackle package.
4.  Largemouth Bass exceeding the World Record - $100,000
            Berkley will add a $2000 tackle package.

Group Two Prize List
Fish may be caught between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010
1.  For each Largemouth Bass 13 pounds or greater, Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce will award $500.
2.  For the 1^st Largemouth Bass weighing 9.99 pounds, KMOO will award $999.99
3.  For the heaviest Largemouth Bass, over the slot, weighed each month, Wood County Industrial Commission will award a cash prize.
4.  For each Largemouth Bass 13 pounds or greater, Lake Fork Marina will award a $500 tackle package.

Angler of the Year
The Angler who weighs the heaviest Largemouth Bass during the program, will win an embroidered jacket and an additional prize package.

For complete details and rules of the Lake Fork Bounty Bonanza, please visit our website at www.lakeforkbountybonanza.com

Contact:

Bob Williams
Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce

297 County Road 1559           

Alba, TX  75410
903-765-4486
http://www.lakeforkbountybonanza.com

http://www.lakeforkchamber.org

The Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and economy of the Lake Fork Area through community involvement.