WN Hawg Fight BTS’ next event at Franklin

After three of the largest turnouts in recent evening bass tournament history, the next Wednesday Night Hawg Fight Bass Tournament Series will be held Wednesday out of Fairfax Foster Bailey Boat Landing in Franklin.

The mini bass tournament, which has had fields of 29, 31 and 28 boats in its first three contests, starts at 5:30 p.m. Weigh-in time will be announced before the tournament starts.

Entry fee is $60 per boat. Entries must be paid before 1 p.m. Wednesday at Cajun Guns & Tackle in New Iberia. For more information call 321-1178 or  364-3218.

The series’ race for Angler of the Year, worth $300, is tightening up. 

Anglers must fish five of the 11 WN Hawg Fight BTS events to qualify for the Classic on Aug. 26. A meal will be served at the pre-Classic meeting at Billeaud’s Too, announced owner Brooke Morrison.