The tournament will feature 400 anglers from 37 states, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Australia and Japan fishing Lake Norman for top awards of $200,000 cash in the Pro Division and $40,000 cash in the Co-angler Division. Fans can even become a virtual pro by signing up for Player’s Advantage, which grants access to exclusive insider information that could help them earn a record $1 million as the FLW Fantasy Fishing cumulative points winner. One angler likely to be on many FLW Fantasy Fishing teams for Lake Norman is Chevy pro Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Ark. The members of the Castrol Fishing Team will host a Fishing Seminar and Clinic where fishing fans can meet the Professional Bass Anglers, talk fishing strategies and stories, discuss tournament-winning tips, and get an autograph. The Family Fun Zone offers fans a chance to meet their Fantasy Fishing team anglers face-to-face and review the latest products from Berkley, Lowrance, Ranger, Evinrude, Yamaha and other sponsors while children are treated to giveaways, fishing themed games and rides like the Ranger Boat simulator. The prestigious championship and outdoor show hosted by the Capital City Lake Murray County Regional Tourism Board will feature 77 pros, 77 co-anglers and bass fishing’s largest cash award – a potential $1 million first-place prize for the winning pro. read more