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Congratulations to Doug and terry tucker for winning the classic on Kent lake. Wow, what a day of fishing for all. Well with that being said Julie and i have worked very hard on getting 2008 ready to go. We are ready to post the dates to the website. Along with an exciting schedule we have a few new major sponsors joining us which should add greatly to the pay backs, watch for updates as we get them. Thompson fire arms has again agreed to do the "big bass bonus money" for 2008.

Lake drive marine 2008 bass tour

May 18, 2008 lake Wawasee, syracuse ramp

June 1, 2008 Randall chain, Waffle farm

June 29, 2008 Muskegon Lake, fisherman's

August 3, 2008 Coldwater Lake, Lake drive

August 10, 2008 shoot out, Lake Drive Marine

September 27, 2008 classic, TBA

We hope this will be as exciting as 2007 was for all. Once again we greatly appreciate all our sponsors and you, the fisherman for your patronage to these sponsor.

 MAY 18, 2008              JUNE 1, 2008         JUNE 29, 2008          AUGUST 3, 2008                YEAR TO DATE

       LAKE                             RANDALL              MUSKEGON              COLDWATER                            CLASSIC

    WAWASEE                        CHAIN                            LAKE                       LAKE                                 SEPT 27, 2008

AUGUST 10, 2008

                                                                                                  SHOOT OUT

                                                                                                   COLDWATER LAKE

Lake Drive Marine's Bass Tour Rules

1. Participation - Tournaments are open to all persons 18 years and over. If under 18 you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
2. Entry Fee - Entry fee for all tournaments will be $125.00 per boat.
3. Payback - Payback will be based on one spot for every 6 entries.
4. Classic - Entry fee for Classic with be $40 per boat. This will include $15.00 Big Bass, $5.00 Second Big Bass.
5. Substitutions - No subs.
6. Limit - This is a five (5)-fish-limit tournament. Anyone bringing in more than five fish to weigh in will have their sach culled to the five-fish limit starting with the big fish first. If you are fishing alone you will be disqualified. State law prevails.
7. No Live Bait - Artificial lures only. Pork trailers accepted.
8. No Trolling - This will not be tolerated. Anyone found to be doing this will be disqualified for that tournament and put on probation for the remaining tournaments. Any other infraction of any rules/regulations, you will be disqualified for the year end classic.
9. Protest - All protests must be submitted in writing to tournament director no later than 15 minutes after the close of weigh-in. Verbal protests will not be accepted. All decisions by officials are final.
10. Penalties - All fish brought to weigh-in must measure 14 inches in length. Any short fish will be culled along with big fish in sack. Courtesy bump will be given by weigh master. A courtesy board will be available
11. Dead Fish - There will be a deduction of four ounces(or quarter pound) for each dead fish.
12. Late - You will be given a 5-minute grace period. An automatic disqualification will take place after 5 minutes.
13. Tournament Hours - All tournaments will start at 7:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Michigan time.
14. Boat Inspection - All live wells will be checked by a tournament official. All boats will be equipped with a live-well system able to sustain a limit of fish , and in working condition.
15. Safety - During all tournaments, contestants will wear their life jackets zipped and secured when a combustion engine is in operation. During foul weather, you may take the closest shelter. During any emergency, you must return to tournament site if possible.
16. Sportsmanship - All contestants are required to follow high standards of sportsmanship, courtesy and conservation. Drunkenness shall be cause for immediate disqualification. No illegal drugs shall be allowed in the boats during the tournament hours extending through the close of weigh-in.
17. Off-Limits - You may not fish closer that 50 yards to another competitor unless given permission. If permission if given to one, then all may fish in the same water.
18. You May Not Leave Your Boat During Tournament Hours Except During an Emergency - Partners must stay in sight of each other during tournament hours. If both partners must leave the boat for non-emergency reasons, you must notify the Tournament Director before doing so.
19. Classic Tournament - The Classic Tournament lake will be off limits one week prior to the Classic Tournament
20. All State rules and regulations must be followed.
21. Insurance - Liability insurance is required of all contestants utilizing a boat in Lake Drive Marine's 2006 Bass Tour.
22. All rules and regulations are subject to review by officials.
23. NO REFUNDS ON ENTRIES.
24. Tournament Officials Reserve the Right to Add More Tournament Spots if Needed.
25. The Top 25 Teams From the Regular Season will make the Classic. We will then take the remaining teams(if they want), to a one day fish off for the 26th spot. It will be a $50 entry. 1st Place and Big Bass to be paid out from entries received. Winner to go to 2006 Classic. Tournament date August 13, 2006 at Lake Drive Marine at 7 am to 3pm.