By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

Those who enjoy bass fishing and fishing competitively will have an opportunity to do both in an upcoming tournament the first week of March that will benefit the Helena High School band.

The second annual bass fishing tournament will take place on Saturday, March 3, as several prizes will be awarded based on the number of boats entered in the tournament.

Proceeds will benefit the Helena High Band Boosters as pre-registration is open now until Feb. 28. The cost to enter the tournament is $100 per boat with two fishermen allowed per boat.

The tournament is set to take place on Lay Lake where sign in will begin at 4 a.m. Sign in and weigh in will be at Shelby 400 Tournament from Safe Light to 3 p.m.

All online entries will be entered into drawing for full refund of entry fee. There will be a $10,000 chance drawing for big fish as well as a $10,000 chance drawing for grand prize winner.

For more information on the tournament and to register, visit Helenahighband.com.