The Bass Federation Expands Sales and Marketing Team

The Bass Federation, (TBF) the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots fishing organization is continuing its expansion and has recently introduced a new staff member to the team.  Dustin King, from Rainbow City, Ala., will join The Bass Federation’s staff as the Digital Sales and Marketing Manager.  King has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at Gadsden State Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Jacksonville State University.  King actively pursued a number of internships while in college and has interned companies, such as, Go2Bait Co. and Wired2Fish.com. He is an avid angler and promoter of all things fishing. Continue reading

TBF DREAM TEAM RALLY SET FOR COBBOSSEE LAKE, SEPTEMBER 22

Ponca City, Okla. (May 24, 2012) — The Bass Federation’s brand new Dream Team Rally tournament trail is excited to announce the TBF of Maine is scheduled to host its first TBF Dream Team Rally event.  The event is scheduled for September 22 on Cobbossee Lake at the state ramp in Monmouth, Maine.  The event is open to ALL TBF members; all surrounding states are welcome!  Maine state federation membership is required for Maine anglers.  Interested teams can go online at bassfederation.com; Dream Team; to enter, the tourney # is 1024.  ALL interested TBF clubs and state federations can go online and register to host their own event today!  Continue reading

Maloney sweeps BFL All-American just minutes from Washington D.C. – Making TBF History

Brian Maloney wins BFL All-American, becoming the first boater who advanced from TBF National Championship to win. (Photo by David A. Brown)

 

MALONEY MAKES TBF HISTORY BY BECOMING FIRST ANGLER TO WIN BFL-ALL AMERICAN, ADVANCING FROM THE TBF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, NOW ON TO THE FORREST WOOD CUP!

19.May.2012 by David A. Brown (story/photos by FLW Outdoors)

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – During his final day on the Potomac River, Brian Maloney heard Coast Guard vessels cutting through the waves; he heard government helicopters buzzing overhead; he heard the thunder of a 21-gun salute. Nothing, however, compared to the memorable sound of a standing room only crowd cheering his victory in the Wal-Mart BFL All-American.

After leading the event on days one and two with 15 pounds, 4 ounces and 14-10, the Osage Beach, Mo. boater nabbed a final-round limit that weighed 13-6. His three-day total of 43-4 allowed him to slip past second-place Dick Shaffer by 6 ounces and claim a $120,000 prize.

“I still can’t believe this,” an emotional Maloney said. “I didn’t think I had (enough).” Continue reading

Arizona Bass Federation Crowns Junior State Champions

Date:    May  19,  2012

On  May 19,  2012  the Arizona Bass Federation held its State Junior Angler Championship on  Lake Pleasant.

At this special event, junior anglers from all over the state competed in three age groups for the Arizona State Championship title and the two older age groups competed for the ultimate prize of qualifying for the National Guard Junior World Championship!

The winners and new State Champs are Jordan Riddle from Waddell, Arizona in the “10 and under” age group. In the 11-14 age division is Shane Edgar, from Glendale, Arizona. Jordan and Shane are both from the Phoenix Junior BassMasters. And in the 15-18 age division is Hunter Konecny from Apache Jct,  Arizona. Hunter is from the Cholla Bass Busters.  Continue reading