300 Anglers to Compete in Weekend Tournament at Green Pond

The American Bass Anglers (ABA) Ray Scott Championship will be held at Green Pond Landing and Lake Hartwell in Anderson Thursday-Sunday, with over 300 anglers from 15 states competing for more than $400,000 in cash and prizes.

The tournament will launch each day at 7 a.m. from Green Pond Landing, with weigh-ins at 3 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday. The daily weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

“We’re very excited to have the great folks from ABA in our community for the Ray Scott Championship," said Neil Paul of Visit Anderson. "Ray Scott and championship bass fishing are synonymous, and we wouldn’t be where we are in the sport of fishing today without his vision and leadership over the years. To be able to host a championship tournament named in honor of Mr. Bass himself is a privilege. It’s a credit to Anderson County, Green Pond Landing, and the continued support we have in our great community that we are able to host these championship tournaments.”

As part of the event, the Anderson Civic Center will host the Ray Scott Championship Outdoor Expo Friday-Saturday. Admissions is free, and the expo will be open Friday from noon-6 p.m and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ray Scott will be in the Expo on Saturday and Sunday and Carlisle Tire will have the first Bassmaster Classic boat, a fully restored 1971 Rebel Fastback, on display.

The outdoor expo will host the final day weigh-in Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Civic Center.