Going back to Cali…to Cali…

For the first time since December 2006, professional bass angler and all-around Road Warrior, Big Fred Contaoi of Orange County Choppers is headed to his home in Lakeport, CA.

“This is definitely the longest I’ve been away from California,” says the touring pro, who’s been on the road for almost a year straight. “I’m looking forward to getting home and seeing everybody.”

Big Fred’s return home isn’t just about visiting with friends and family — he’s got a mission. He’ll be fishing the final tournament of his rookie campaign, FLW’s National Guard Western at Clear Lake, Oct. 24-27.

It will be an exciting event with a $125,000 purse for first place…but more than that, the tournament marks the first time as a pro that Big Fred will get to fish water that he’s familiar with. This season, he had to be a quick study and learn new lakes all across the southeast. At Clear Lake, however, he’s got some time on the water — though not since last year.

Come on down to Konocti Harbor on Clear Lake next week and root our favorite pro on!

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