Storm Aftermath Moves BASS Tournament from Green Pond

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Add a major bass tournament to the victims of Hurricane Helene’s damage to Anderson County.

The final St. Croix Open, which will qualify nine anglers for the Bassmaster Elite Series was sent for Oct. 10-12 at Green Pond Landing and Events Center, but will be moved to Lake Martin in Alabama.

“Power, water, ice, fuel and lodging…..all of the necessary elements to host a successful event,” said Visit Anderson Director Neil Paul. “However, these elements are far more critical to our community during this time. Ensuring that these resources are available to those that need them locally were a high priority to us in our call that led to moving the event. “

Paul credits Anderson County Parks Manager, Matt Schell for his “insight and leadership when working through this process with the tournament team from B.A.S.S.”

“While this wasn’t an easy call, I am confident we mad