NEWS: 2006 Bass Fishing Tournaments!

: "'I think it's thrilling,' said Arkansas' Penny Berryman, arguably the most successful woman pro. 'It's ultra fantastic for women who love the outdoors, love to fish and love to compete. It looks like a fantastic opportunity.'

The Women's Bassmaster Tour is a five-event series debuting in 2006 — following a preview event in October — and culminating with the Women's Bassmaster Championship in February 2007. WBT events will coincide with the dates and locations of five of next year's CITGO Bassmaster Tour events. The two tours will fish separate but nearby waters, but final-round weigh-ins on the WBT will be held on the same stage as Bassmaster Tour events."