The 36th annual St. Jude Bass Classic (SJBC) is proud to announce that Sportsman's Warehouse has joined Ranger Boats, Strike King Lures, Mercury Outboards and Pennzoil as a major sponsor of the 2008 tournament. The SJBC, the nation's oldest and largest charity fishing event, will be held on Sardis reservoir Sunday, May 25.

The grand prize is a fully rigged 198 Ranger boat powered by a 200 Mercury Optimax outboard riding on a deluxe Ranger Trail trailer. This Grand Prize will be awarded to one lucky participant who is present at the random drawing held at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. All participants will receive complimentary prizes.

The tournament is a "pick-your-partner" format with all proceeds being donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Entry deadline is midnight, Monday, March 31. The entry fee is $250.00 per team if paid prior to the deadline and $275.00 if paid after.

Entries will be limited to the first 300 boats. Entry forms may be obtained at www.stjude.org or by calling Dennis Morlock at (662) 781-9201.