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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 5/11/22
Fortieth Annual WON BASS U.S. Open moving to Lake Mohave due to historically low water levels at Lake Mead
LAUGHLIN, NV. – After 39 consecutive WON BASS U.S. Opens held at Lake Mead, the 2022 installment of the event is shifting to Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave due to historically low water levels at Mead. With boat launching conditions at Mead currently rated as poor and with all predictions forecasting even more dire conditions coming this fall, WON BASS tournament director Billy Egan officially made the decision this week to move the prestigious event to Mohave.
“It was a tough call and one that I’d hoped to never have to make, but at this point it was the only call to be made,” Egan said of the move to Mohave. “It’s just a really tough situation at Lake Mead right now as most people are aware, and the conditions simply won’t be feasible in October to successfully put on such an important event of this size and scope.
“That being said, after putting on our first and highly successful WON BASS Laughlin Open at Mohave in March, it became clear to me that Mohave was the right place if and when we had to move the U.S. Open,” Egan continued. “Plenty of water, terrific amenities, and facilities and just a fantastic fishery all-around, Mohave is going to be a great alternative for the 40th anniversary of the tournament.”
The official tournament dates for the U.S. Open remained unchanged, as the event will be held October 10, 11 and 12 out of Katherine Landing. Further details surrounding the event are currently being finalized and will be released soon via wonbassevents.com, WONews.com and WON BASS and Western Outdoor News social media platforms.
WON BASS P.O Box 73370, San Clemente, CA 92673 – Billy Egan 949-366-024
Read the Full Story on the move to Mohave Here
U.S. OPEN WAIVER LINK
The 2021 field consisted of 200 Pro anglers and their AAA partners and typically features some of the premier names in bass fishing. The WON BASS Bass Cat Boats / Mercury Motors U.S. Open gathers the best anglers from the Western United States, as well as some of the legendary names in bass fishing history.
Bass Cat Boats along with Mercury Motors, have joined forces to offer the 2022 U.S. Open Champion a brand-new 2023 Bass Cat Cougar with a Mercury 250 ProSX package worth $68,000, plus the first place payout earnings based on our official 2022 boat count. The 2021 U.S. Open paid out a cool $80,000 plus a $68,000 Bass Cat Cougar to Two-Time U.S. Open champion Pro Roy Hawk.
2021 U.S. Open Champion Roy Hawk
Pro Grande Prize
BCB Cougar with Mercury 250 Pro XS
Click image above for BCB Cougar information
*BCB Boat includes mounted Mercury 250 Pro XS, 2 electronic units, complete hull and trailer package, with trolling motor and starting battery.
The U.S. Open is a shared-weight format, and the amateurs are encouraged and coached by the Pros during the three-day event.
2022 US Open Dates – October 10-12, 2022
Entry Deadline – August 31, 2022 (If not SOLD OUT before that date)
Balance Due Sept 9, 2022
OFF LIMITS – Sun Up 9/19/22 until Sun up 10/1/22
Sunday October 9th, 2022 OFF LIMITS – Registration!
There is NO “OFFICIAL PRACTICE” for this event
Membership is required if not already paid
US Open Entry Fee: Pro $1600 ALL IN – AAA $600 ALL IN (currently)
(Required Deposit – Pro – $200 / AAA – $200)
U.S. Open Options are included in your entry fee. (Based on full field.)
Both Pro and AAA Top 5 Big Fish Each Day earn $1000 = 3 Days $30,000
Both Pro and AAA Biggest Stringer each day earn $2,000 = 3 days $12,000
US Open Host Hotel –
The 8 properties that are approved are listed below. Please make sure to pay attention to the Boater and Non-Boater discount codes for each hotel. The hotels need to keep track of the number of boaters registering for each location, to prepare for the charging expectations of the boaters. Hotels will provide secured area for parking with spider boxes laid out for charging needs. If you are a non-boater that is making a reservation to stay with a boater, then you must register with the boater code. If you are a AAA bringing your boat as a possible “Bacon Saver” please use the boater code for your hotel of choice.
Here is the list of approved hotels for the event.
Tropicana – Friday rate $90, Saturday Rate $100, weekday rate $40, plus $12.00 resort fee. Please contact reservations at 800-343-4533 and use group code S10WNB2 (for boaters) & S10WNA2 (for non-boaters)
Harrah’s – Friday rate $129, Saturday Rate $169, weekday rate $44, plus $17.00 resort fee. Please contact reservations at 866-781-9572 and use group code S10WON2 (for boaters) & S10WNN2 (for non-boaters)
Golden Nugget – Rates of $55 weekday, Friday $119 and Saturday $129., plus $9.99 resort fee, standard rooms, can upgrade at booking. Please contact reservations at 800-950-7700 and use group code GBOTYES (for boaters) & GBOTTNO (for non-boaters).
The Aquarius – Friday rate $134, Saturday rate $179, weekday rate $41, plus $19.00 resort fee. Please contact reservations at 800-662-5825 and use group code GRWON22 for boaters & for non-boaters. *Charging station located in Edgewater outdoor lot.
The Edgewater – Friday rate $132, Saturday rate $158, weekday rate $35, plus $19.00 resort fee. Please contact reservations at 800-662-5825 and use group code GRWON22 for boaters & for non-boaters. *Charging station located in Edgewater outdoor lot.
Riverside Resort – Friday $119 Saturday $139 per night plus resort fee & tax. Sunday – Thursday $39 per night plus resort fee & tax. For reservations, please call: 800–227–3849; option 1 and use BOATER* CODE: C/BOATY – or – NON-BOATER CODE: C/BOATN. *Charging station located in RV Park.
The New Pioneer – Weekend rates $69 no resort fee, weekday rates $33 no resort fee. Please contact use at 702-298-2442 and ask for reservations and use group codes 10WON22 (for boaters) and 10NON22 (for non-boaters)
US Open Host Marina – Katherine Landing
For more information go to the WONBASS.com or visit us on our WON BASS FB page or call Billy Egan at 949-366-0248
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