Press Release



On April 8, 2005, students from the Recreation Administration Program at Western Kentucky University will be hosting the Second Annual Hilltopper Black Bag Classic Bass Fishing Tournament at Barren River Lake. The entry fee is $60 per two-person team, and $30 for single entrants. The event will begin at 7 AM and conclude at 1 PM. Cash and door prizes will be given away each hour, and the awards ceremony will be held at 2 PM. Pre-registration applications are due March 27th and can be found on the website. On-site registration will be held at Ranger Bob’s Bait and Tackle Shop at the dam at Barren River Lake on Friday, April 7th from 6 PM until 8 PM and on Saturday, April 8th from 4 AM until 6:30 AM. Those who register on Friday night have the chance to win a rod and reel combo courtesy of Ranger Bob’s. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Dream Factory, which is a local charity that aids critically and chronically ill children ages 3-18. For more information contact Tammie Stenger-Ramsey, program director, at 270-745-6063, or visit our website at www.wku.edu/hilltopperclassic.