Chattanooga Bass Bug Classic
Local Lodging:
Here is a list of some of the most popular hotels located close to downtown Chattanooga and the tournament site:
~Chattanooga Choo Choo (423) 266-5000
~Chattanooga Downtown Marriott (423) 756-0002
~The Double Tree Hotel (423) 756-5150
~Days Inn Chattanooga (423) 266-7331
~The Chattanoogan (423) 756-3400
~Sheraton Read House Hotel (423) 266-4121
Local Restaurants:
Chattanooga's most popular downtown food choices:
~Big River Grille and Brewing (423) 267-2739
~Lupis Pizza (423) 266-5874
~The Terminal Brewhouse (423) 752-8090
~Hennen's (423) 634-5160
~Pickle Barrel Restaurant (423) 266-1103
~Tony's Pasta (423) 265- 5033
~Sticky Fingers Rib House (423) 265-7427
~212 Market Restaurant (423) 265-1212
Chattanooga Riverbend Festival 2011
Also, our famous Riverbend Music Festival begins Friday, June 10 and runs through June 18. The Riverbend Festival is an internationally award winning 9 day music festival!There will be over 100 bands featuring world class entertainment ranging from classic rock, jam bands, country, urban and bluegrass! Some of the headliners are Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, and the Beach Boys.
Tournament Details:
One or two person teams.
Only fly fishing gear and hand-tied flies allowed.
Boat only tournament.
Nickajack section of Tennessee River.
Five (5) fish per day creel limit per boat.
Bass species allowed are largemouth, smallmouth, and Kentucky spots.
15" Minimum for largemouth, and Kentucky spots. 18" min. for smallmouth

Tournament Costs:
$300 entry fee for each team/boat (one or two anglers).
Make checks payable to "Chattanooga Bass Bug Classic"
This fee includes:
Tournament Kickoff dinner at Tennessee River Gardens on the evening of May 8th.
Cocktail party on the 2nd night at Choo Choo Fly and Tackle.
"Goody" bag of various fishing related items.
Proceeds go to Chambliss Children's Home and Shelter
Opitonal cash calcutta of $100 per boat (or $50 per angler).
This allows each participating team eligible for cash payout of...
50% to 1st Place
30% to 2nd Place
20% to 3rd Place
Awards & Prizes:
Original artwork & premium fishing gear to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams.
Original artwork for angler with Big Fish.