The first Bass Assassins Classic is in the books.  The morning started off wet with some rain but it turned out to be a great day on the water, however it wasn't without challenges.  When everyone got to the launch they all asked the same thing.  Where did the high water come from?   As we waited for day break we all sat around jokeing and laughing about old times. Once we had good enough light everyone zipped up their life jackets and waited for their number to be called while going over their game plans in their heads.  Once out on the water it didn't take long for folks to start running around from spot to spot trying to find fish.   This was obvious the higher water had anglers  adjusting patterns. After all the weights were called out the top three were anounced.  Team RP3 took home second and third with third place going to Chris Basey who brought in a 6 lbs. 13 oz. limit.  Ronald Pierre took home second with a 7 lbs. 7 oz. limit.  The first Bass Assassins Classic champion is Steve Rushmeier who brought in a big limit tipping the scales at 11 lbs. 8 oz.  Steve also caught the big fish of the day which was a beautiful 5 lbs. 12 oz. bass.  Along with the first place money Steve also brought home a nice trophy and a tackle pack from RP3 Custom lures.  

This is it Classic Qualifiers! This is the one tournament we’ve worked hard all season for. The Bass Assassins Classic location and date is set. We are bringing the 2015 Bass Assassins Classic back to where it all began, on Bayou Lacombe. Over 60 anglers took a shot at qualifying for the 2015 Bass Assassins Classic, and out of those 60 anglers only 21 top anglers emerged for a shot at Classic glory! These 21 anglers will be going head to head to claim one of the Bass Assassins top prizes!
Rules:
1. First of all this is a fun, enjoyable, friendly contest. That is Based on honesty, and integrity. Any questionable matters will be dealt with as a group.
2. All Louisiana state, and federal fishing laws apply.
3. All fish have to be caught on a rod, and reel with no intentional snagging of the fish.
4. All fish have to be caught between tournament hours, and on tournament waters.
5. Fish have to be 11 inches long, and the creel limit is 5 per competitor.
6. Fish must be alive to weight in.
7. There is no penalty for short or dead fish. You just won’t be able to weigh them in.
8. Fish may be Largemouth bass, or Spotted bass.
9. The angler with the most weight in fish at the end of the tournament will win 1ST, the second highest weight will win 2ND, and so on.
10. Any tie will result in the two pots being combined, and split in between the two anglers. (example: If there is a tie for first the money from first and second will be combined and split between the two anglers. A tie for second would be second and third combined and split. Tie for third the money for third will be split. )
11. Anglers must wear life jacket while the main combustion engine is running.
12. No alcohol consumption during tournament hours.
13. Tournament hours are from safe light until 3P.M.
14. Only ONE Classic Qualifier per boat. You will not be allowed to fish with another Classic competitor.

(This tournament is open to only Bass Assassins Classic Qualifiers from regular and post season events)

If you have any questions you can call or email Chris Basey (985)707-7857 bassassassinsla@gmail.com & Ronald Pierre (985) 991-3681 ronaldpierre@rp3customfishinglures.com

Off Limits:
Bayou Liberty: The off limits are from the mouth of Bayou Liberty/ Bonfouca to the mouth of Bayou Lacombe. No one is allowed to travel any further east than the mouth of Bayou Liberty/ Bonfouca in the lake, nor is anyone allowed to travel west of the mouth of Bayou Lacombe in the lake. You can fish any bayou connected to these three waterways.
Bayou Lacombe: The off limits are from the mouth of Bayou Lacombe to the mouth of Bayou Liberty/ Bonfouca. No one is allowed to travel any further east than the mouth of Bayou Liberty/ Bonfouca in the lake, nor is anyone allowed to travel west of the mouth of Bayou Lacombe in the lake. You can fish any bayou connected to these three waterways.

                                 1st Annual Bass Assassins Classic
                                                  February 1, 2015
                                                   Main St Launch
                                                    Lacombe, LA
                                          $50 per Classic Qualifier
                                              Safe light until 3pm

Tournament sponsors
RP3CUSTOMFISHINGLURES.COM & NORTHSHOREFISHINGREPORT.COM

These are your 2015 Bass Assassins Classic Qualifiers from regular season events.




1ST Jimmy Dorris (AOY winner & winner of event #7, 15, 16, & 17)
2ND Joe Picone
3RD Chris Basey
4TH Zack Zimmerman
5TH Beaux Lasiter (winner of event # 1, & 6)
6TH Gene Perilloux
7TH Patrick Engerran
8TH Jim Waller
9TH Jarred Norris
10TH Timmy Dicckens
11TH Jason Pittman (winner of event # 2, & 18)
12TH Morgan Schutte (winner of event # 10)
13TH Paul Paille (winner of event # 14)
14TH Steve Rushmeire
15TH Ronald Pierre (winner of event # 3)
16TH Darren Welch
Richard Bennett winner of event #5
Kevin Williams winner of event #11
Rustin Baudette winner of event #12
Clay Zeringue winner of event #13

Highest ranking Non- classic qualifier of the Bass King Wildcard tournament (TBA)

Attention all Classic anglers. Please visit the front page of RP3CUSTOMFISHINGLURES.com to register your contact information so we can contact you for an upcoming Bass Assassins Classic meeting, and the upcoming Classic. Please contact Chris Basey at (985) 707-7857 or Ronald Pierre at (985) 991-3681 for any questions. Thank you, and congratulations to all of the 2015 Bass Assassins Classic qualifiers.