It was another beautiful day on Bull Shoals Lake as 94 TBF anglers left it all out on the water, fighting for the top 14 slots in tomorrow’s final contest. The bite pulled off a little today, but 14 anglers closed the gap to advance to the final day of the 2012 Federation National Championship, presented by the National Guard. The top 14 anglers, seven on the boater and co-angler sides, earn the 2012 Division Champion titles and berths in the 2012 BFL All-American. Tomorrow, the top boater and co-angler will walk away 2012 National Champions and earn berths in the prestigious 2012 Forrest Wood Cup, plus some heavy jewelry and all the pride that comes with it. The national boater will also receive the $100,000 “Living the Dream” prize package, including cash and prizes, fully paid entry fees into the FLW tour, travel funds and use of a wrapped Ranger Boat and Chevrolet truck for the year. The anglers know what’s at stake and they’ve made the race tight. Tomorrow will be quite a show, as we see who shows up to seize the titles and all the glory as the 2012 Federation National Championship continues with the final day weigh-in on the FLW Tour main stage in Branson, Mo. Continue reading
14 TBF anglers advance to compete for the 2012 Federation National Champion titles
2012 Federation National Championship kicks off on Bull Shoals Lake; 94 TBF champions fight for the chance to “Live the Dream”
March 29, 2012 – Marc Snyder from St. Johns, Mich., bags a whopping 20lb 5ounce sack to snag the lead on day one of the 2012 Federation National Championship, presented by the National Guard. 94 of North America’s best bass club anglers faceoff this week on Bull Shoals Lake, in Flippin, Ark. The bite’s on, and should get better the next two days, as the 2012 TBF National Champion titles and all the glory are up for grabs. This week, the TBF national champion boater will earn the esteemed $100,000 “Living the Dream” prize package, including cash and prizes, fully paid entry fees into the FLW tour, travel funds and use of a wrapped Ranger Boat and Chevrolet truck for the year. The 14 division champions will receive berths in the 2012 BFL All-American and the national champion boater and non-boater will also receive berths in the 2012 Forrest Wood Cup. There’s a lot on the line for these anglers and the competition is tight. Tomorrow, it’s all or nothing as the final cut will decide the top 14 division champions, seven on the boater and non-boater sides, who will vie for the 2012 Federation National Champion titles. Continue reading
Junior Anglers Take Center Stage!!
Date: May 19, 2012
On May 19, 2012 The Bass Federation -Arizona will be holding the Arizona State Junior Angler Championship on Lake Pleasant at The Hook-Up.
At this special event junior anglers from all over the state will compete in three age groups for the Arizona State Championship. Our first age group is our “10 and under” age group. Their parent takes them out to compete for the state championship. Our next two age groups 11 to 14 and 15 to 18, compete for the state championship and the ultimate prize of qualifying for the National Guard Junior World Championship! Contestants that are 18 years old, must be 18 until August 31. Continue reading
FoxNews.com Poll – Should Bass Fishing Be a Varsity Sport?
Hey bass fishing fanatics, FoxNews.com has posted a poll yesterday regarding bass fishing as a varsity sport. Go let them know how you feel!
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2012/03/22/should-bass-fishing-be-varsity-high-school-sport/