A new chapter in the history of professional bass fishing unfolded on May 5^th  as women anglers from all corners of the United States converge on Moor’s Resort and Marina in Paducah, Kentucky to form the Lady Bass Anglers Association.

While Mother Nature dealt a blow to the region with heavy rains and rising waters, the US Coastguard in an unprecedented move closed the waters of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes for safety. The official Women's Trail Invitation Tournament was cancelled and all entry fees refunded. However, the local sponsors quickly started making calls and with the help of Senator Rex Smith were given access to a private, stocked lake to use as tournament waters.

One of the tournament sponsors, Gena Young of CastAway said quoted the words of Joel Osteen - "A SETBACK is a SETup for a comeBACK". Young further went on to say "The Lady Bass Angler's Association is making that comeback happen with their time, energy, finances, and just plain hard work. Their passion and dedication to the sport is obvious. CastAway is happy to be able to be a part of the future of women's bass fishing."

Press Release: Paducah, Kentucky; May 2010

An unprecedented closure of Kentucky Lake forced the cancellation of the Women’s Invitational Tournament scheduled for May 6-7th. Although disappointed, it didn’t dampen the spirits of the women ...(Click here for press release)
 

To find out more about how this all stared see the first press release below!

Two respected touring pros decided it was time...(Click here for press release)

May your next fish be the fish of a lifetime!

Cheryl Bowden

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