Ram Open Series NE Heads to Lake Erie for 2 Day Championship

The New York and Ohio Divisions of the Ram Truck Open Series will hold its 2-day Championship on Sept 2nd and 3rd, 2017, on Lake Erie near Erie, PA.

The competitors will launch at The Perry Monument at Presque Isle State Park. Anglers may begin fishing at 6:30 a.m. or safe light. The weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. Onsite registration begins at 4 p.m. Friday September 1st, 2017 at Clarion Hotel and Conference Center at 2800 W 8th street Erie, PA 16505.   To register for this tournament see, https://www.americanbassanglers.com/proddetail.php?prod=8806
       
To enter, anglers who have qualified, fishing the Boater Division pay $300 with co-anglers paying $150. First place is guaranteed a minimum, $10,000 first place for Boater Division and $5000 first place for the Co-Angler Division. To learn more about the payout visit www.ramopenseries.com/payout.php 

Anglers fishing the Boater Division may weigh in up to five bass, each at least 15 inches long. Co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass, each at least 15 inches long. 

In addition to cash and prizes for top finishers, boater and co-angler competitors fishing Ram Truck Open Series events throughout the season may also win contingency bonuses from such sponsors as Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, MotorGuide, T-H Marine, and ABU Garcia. See the manufacturer web sites for specific details on how to qualify for these bonuses.

Onsite Pre-Event Meeting Location:                                                                                               Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-1116

Event registration and mandatory safety briefing will be held in the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center’s Bel-Aire Ballroom on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
Onsite Registration 4-6:30 PM
Meeting 7:00 PM

Event Host:
Erie Sports Commission 
208 East Bayfront Parkway, Suite 201
Erie, PA 16507

Host Hotel:                                                                                                                             Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
2800 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505
(814) 833-1116

Host Dealers: 
Gary Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
5746 Peach St.
Erie, PA 16509
(814) 868-3635

Robins Marine
 4336 Route 405
 Milton PA.  17847
 800-262-8122
 www.robinsmarine.com

Tournament Manager: Jeff Randall
Email: [email protected] 

License Information:                            
PA Lake Erie license required,  fishing license information visit  https://www.takemefishing.org/get-a-fishing-license/

Special message:                                                                                                             Canadian Waters are off limits
New York, Ohio and Erie fishing Licenses are NOT reciprocal

The best Ram Truck Open Series anglers from across the nation can advance to the no entry fee 2017 Ray Scott Championship, slated for the Red River, Shreveport, Louisiana, in April of 2018. 

For more information on this tournament, call Jeff Randall, tournament manager, at 256-777-6152 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.ramopenseries.com .

American Bass Anglers commitment is to provide low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers and the Ram American Fishing Tour, the Ram Truck Open Series, the Ram 100% Plus Team Tour, or the American Couples Series visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

American Bass Anglers, Inc. is supported by Ram Trucks, Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Carlisle Tires, Hydrowave, T-H Marine, Abu Garcia, Berkley, Livingston Lures, Best Western Hotels, Simms, Garmin, Maui Jim, Power Pole, Divide It, Geico and Sirius XM Radio.  American Bass Anglers, Inc. can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or visit http://www.americanbassanglers.com/