2013 Classic location unveiled in Tulsa

Local dignitaries, Elite pros, industry leaders and B.A.S.S. officials were on hand to announce the 2013 Classic location as Grand Lake O' the Cherokees and the Tulsa metro region.

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<p> B.A.S.S. and the Tulsa Sports Commission officially announced the selection of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees and the Tulsa metro region as the site and host of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic in a press conference held Nov. 10, 2011 at the BOK arena in Tulsa, Okla.</p>
B.A.S.S. and the Tulsa Sports Commission officially announced the selection of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees and the Tulsa metro region as the site and host of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic in a press conference held Nov. 10, 2011 at the BOK arena in Tulsa, Okla.
<p> Cameras await the long anticipated announcement of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic's location.</p>
Cameras await the long anticipated announcement of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic’s location.
<p>  </p> <p> Each guest at the announcement of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa took home a commemorative t-shirt.</p>
 

Each guest at the announcement of the 2013 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa took home a commemorative t-shirt.

<p> Senior VP of the Tulsa Sports Commission Ray Hoyt unveils a giant B.A.S.S. banner announcing the 2013 Bassmaster Classic will take place in Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 22-24, 2013 with the fishing taking place on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees.</p>
Senior VP of the Tulsa Sports Commission Ray Hoyt unveils a giant B.A.S.S. banner announcing the 2013 Bassmaster Classic will take place in Tulsa, Okla., Feb. 22-24, 2013 with the fishing taking place on Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees.
<p> Toyota Tundras pulled a Triton and a Skeeter into Tulsa BOK Arena to give local dignitaries not fully familiar with the sport of bass fishing a look at the 'horsepower' that fuels tournament bass fishing.</p>
Toyota Tundras pulled a Triton and a Skeeter into Tulsa BOK Arena to give local dignitaries not fully familiar with the sport of bass fishing a look at the ‘horsepower’ that fuels tournament bass fishing.
<p> Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb joked that his young, fishing-obsessed fifth grade son asked if he could somehow be one of the anglers in the 2013 Classic.</p>
Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb joked that his young, fishing-obsessed fifth grade son asked if he could somehow be one of the anglers in the 2013 Classic.
<p> Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett spoke with great excitement of the fact that Tulsa will host its first-ever Bassmaster Classic in 2013.</p>
Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett spoke with great excitement of the fact that Tulsa will host its first-ever Bassmaster Classic in 2013.
<p> KVD has already found a place on the 2013 Classic big screen inside the BOK arena.</p>
KVD has already found a place on the 2013 Classic big screen inside the BOK arena.
<p> Tulsa native Lance Peck of Dynamic Sponsorships (middle) proudly poses with Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb and Mayor Bartlett.</p>
Tulsa native Lance Peck of Dynamic Sponsorships (middle) proudly poses with Lieutenant Governor Todd Lamb and Mayor Bartlett.
<p> Several dignitaries played a part in catching Tulsa its first Classic.</p>
Several dignitaries played a part in catching Tulsa its first Classic.
<p> Top pro Edwin Evers who lives in the Tulsa-Grand Lake area was asked to sign an autograph by Chuck Perry of the Grand Lake Association.</p>
Top pro Edwin Evers who lives in the Tulsa-Grand Lake area was asked to sign an autograph by Chuck Perry of the Grand Lake Association.
<p> Will Tulsa area Bassmaster Elite Series pros Edwin Evers, Scott Ashmore or Fred Roumbanis challenge for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic title?</p>
Will Tulsa area Bassmaster Elite Series pros Edwin Evers, Scott Ashmore or Fred Roumbanis challenge for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic title?
<p> With the cityscape as its background, a sign outside the BOK Arena, touts Tulsa's largest single employer -- American Airlines.</p>
With the cityscape as its background, a sign outside the BOK Arena, touts Tulsa’s largest single employer — American Airlines.
<p> Built just three years ago, the Bank of Oklahoma arena looks forward to holding 19,000 cheering B.A.S.S fans for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.</p>
Built just three years ago, the Bank of Oklahoma arena looks forward to holding 19,000 cheering B.A.S.S fans for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
<p> 15th Street, known to Tulsans as Cherry Street, will be a place for good eats and drink for 2013 Classic fans.</p>
15th Street, known to Tulsans as Cherry Street, will be a place for good eats and drink for 2013 Classic fans.
<p> Peoria Avenue, known as The Brookside District to Tulsans, will be a great post weigh-in gathering place for Classic attendees.</p>
Peoria Avenue, known as The Brookside District to Tulsans, will be a great post weigh-in gathering place for Classic attendees.