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Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend Set to Kick Off Friday

Danny Merrell — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:28 +0000

$440,000....guaranteed!

That's the pay out for this year's annual Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend Reservoir presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. and the fishing and winning get underway Friday and continues through Sunday.

Alex Finch Wins the 29th Annual Big Bass Splash

Danny Merrell — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:21:56 +0000

By 6:30 Friday morning, Alex Finch of Lancaster, TX had already landed the bass that would bring him a prize package valued over $115,000. In fact, by Wednesday of last week, Finch already knew where this monster fish was located on Lake Sam Rayburn. Finch was doing some ‘sight fishing’ on Wednesday and spotted this [...]

Big Bass Angler Hits the Daily Double

Danny Merrell — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:15:45 +0000

We're barely into day two of the KICKS 105 Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S., and already money is flying out the window. Congratulations to Alvin Torrey of Lawrenceberg, Tennessee.

Lake Sam Rayburn Hosting This Weekend's KICKS Big Bass Splash With $540,000 in Cash and Prizes

Rick St. Nick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:07:14 +0000

Hard to believe it has already been another year, but my next door neighbor is telling anyone who will listen about the big one that got away last year. The KICKS Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. takes place Friday through Sunday (April 19-21) at Lake Sam Rayburn. We’ll keep you posted [...]

Big Bass Splash Lufkin Sign Up Coming This Evening

Danny Merrell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:03:49 +0000

Next Friday through Sunday, April 19th through 21st, are the dates for the 29th Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors and B.A.S.S. $540,000 in cash and prizes is guaranteed to be given away.

Kilgore Man Takes Top Prize at Big Bass Splash [PHOTOS]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:41:14 +0000

A lot of folks though it would take at least a 10.5 pound bass to win the annual KICKS/McDonalds Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend this past weekend. J.D. Harris of Laird Hill, TX (near Kilgore) is glad they were wrong. Harris brought in a 9.17 bass on the 2nd day of the tourney, and [...]

There's Much More Than Fishing at the Big Bass Splash

Danny Merrell — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:53:26 +0000

Anglers from across the region and across the country will be converging onto Toledo Bend this weekend for the annual KICKS McDonald's Big Bass Splash.

Granted, the fishermen who will win their share of the guaranteed $440,000 in cash and prizes will be the big story, but this tournament is not just about catching bass.

Big Bass Splash Draws Nearer, Where Are The Fish Hiding?

Danny Merrell — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:12:25 +0000

The KICKS/McDonalds Big Bass Splash is coming up May 18th-20th at Toledo Bend Reservoir. With $440,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, you might want to know where the fish are hiding and what they’re biting on. Here’s what Greg Crafts at Toledo Bend Guide Service had to say in his most recent newsletter: [...]

The KICKS/McDonalds Big Bass Splash Starts Tomorrow – Stuff You Should Know

Danny Merrell — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:39:34 +0000

You could win a new truck, boat, or thousands in cash just for catching a fish!!

The biggest amateur bass tournament gets underway tomorrow and continues through Sunday at Lake Sam Rayburn. The 28th annual KICKS/McDonalds Big Bass Splash with $580,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes is ready to kick off.

Here are a few things you should know:

It's Big Bass Splash Time! – Remote Registrations Going On This Week

Danny Merrell — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:33:46 +0000

The biggest amateur fishing event in the nation is less than two weeks away. The KICKS/McDonalds Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors is coming up April 20th-22nd at Lake Sam Rayburn. $580,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes will be paid out for this 28th annual event. A number of area anglers like to take [...]

Clay Shipp Wins Toledo Bend Big Bass Splash…Barely

Danny Merrell — Mon, 23 May 2011 13:20:15 +0000

It's not over 'til it's over.

It's not over until the fat lady sings.

Don't count your chickens before they've hatched.

Keep fishing until Bob Sealy says 'it's history'.

Okay...made the last one up, but that's what the 25th annual KICKS/McDonald's Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend came down to...and Clay Shipp of Columbia, Louisiana made it pay off with a grand prize package valued at $80,000!!

KICKS McDonald's Big Bass Splash At Toledo Bend [PHOTOS]

Andree Valentine — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:25:15 +0000

Photos from the KICKS McDonald’s Big Bass Splash at Toledo Bend, May 20-22, 2011. Click here to view the hourly standings from Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Top 100 Biggest Bass Ever Caught On Toledo Bend

Danny Merrell — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:47:44 +0000

The KICKS/McDonald's Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors is coming this Friday thru Sunday at Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Over the past 25 years of this tournament, numerous 8 to 12 pound bass have been caught, but what are the lake records?

Check out the details on the top 100 lunkers of Toledo Bend after the jump.

Robert Laird Of Livingston Wins Over $100,000 In Cash & Prizes At Big Bass Splash

Danny Merrell — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:56:07 +0000

In the 9 o'clock hour of day number one of the KICKS/McDonald's Big Bass Splash, Robert Laird of Livingston brought in a bass that tip the scales at 10.74 pounds.

Over the course of the next 2 1/2 days, Laird would had to fish and fret as to whether his catch would hold up as the tops of the tournament. Several anglers got close, but in the end, Robert Laird is the champion of the 27th annual Big Bass Splash.

Kicks McDonald's Big Bass Splash At Lake Sam Rayburn

Andree Valentine — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:20:12 +0000

Check out some of the photos from the Kicks McDonald’s Big Bass Splash Tournament at Lake Sam Rayburn, April 15-17. Do you recognize anyone in them? Click here for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday standings from this past weekend.

Big Bass Splash Lufkin Registration Going On This Evening

Danny Merrell — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:37:56 +0000

The 27th annual KICKS/McDonald's Big Bass Splash on Lake Sam Rayburn is coming up April 15th, 16th, and 17th.

There's $580,000 in guaranteed cash and prizes that will be up for grabs...that includes over $155,000 in hourly cash payouts.

If you'd like to get registration all taken care of a couple of weeks before the tournament, you can do that this evening.

Monster Bass Caught At Lake Fork

Danny Merrell — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:30:52 +0000

Ed Carter of Broken Bow, Oklahoma landed this huge bass Sunday afternoon at Lake Fork.

The fish weighed 14.25 pounds, was 22.5 inches in girth, and 25 inches long. Ed was using a black lizard.

This is the kind of fish that could win you big cash and prizes in the months ahead with our KICKS 105/Sealy Outdoors tournaments.