The 2012 Oakley Big Bass Tour is approaching and will feature tour stops in Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The nation's premier big bass tournament series will play host to the following tournament events:

• March 10th & 11th - Oakley Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic - Lake Conroe - Texas
• April 14th & 15th - Jamie McMurray Big Bass Classic - Lake Norman - North Carolina
• April 21st & 22nd - Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic - Smith Mountain Lake - Virginia
• May 19th & 20th - Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic - Table Rock Lake - Missouri
• June 2nd & 3rd - Quantum Big Bass Classic - Ft Gibson Lake - Oklahoma
• September 15th & 16th - Kelly Jordon Big Bass Classic - Lake Sam Rayburn - Texas
• September 29th & 30th - Jason Williamson Big Bass Classic - Lake Murray - South Carolina
• October 13th & 14th - Gerald Swindle Big Bass Classic - Lake Guntersville - Alabama
• October 20th & 21st - Rusty Wallace Big Bass Classic - Douglas Lake - Tennessee
• October 27th & 28th - Georgia Big Bass Classic - Clarks Hill Lake - Georgia

"We are excited to announce the schedule for the 2012 season," said Louis Wellen with Oakley Sports Marketing. "We've added some outstanding fisheries to an already strong schedule and 2012 promises to be an incredible year for the tour." added Wellen.

Information regarding tournament entry fees, payouts and event registration can be found at www.oakleybigbass.com.

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