FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Professional angler Randall Tharp, an esteemed veteran of the fishing industry, has recently made a significant decision regarding his competition plans for the upcoming season. Tharp has announced his departure from the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour and his intention to fish the Bassmaster Opens as an EQ angler in order to requalify for the highly coveted Elite Series and potentially make a triumphant return to a Bassmaster Classic.