Pelletier continues to lead after Day 2 of the TBF Northwest Divisional Championship presented by Cabela’s

Day 2 leader still Renaud Pelletier with partner from Caldwell, ID Josh Carver

Hood River, Oregon (4/28/11) – After a calm morning of fishing, the West wind decided to appear in the afternoon in Hood River for the weigh-in of Day 2 of the Northwest Divisional Championship, presented by Cabela’s.

Renaud Pelletier continues to lead the tournament after 2 days of fishing on the Columbia River, with a total weight of 35 pounds 9 ounces. Water levels fluctuated all day causing anglers to adjust their fishing patterns to catch fish. Pelletier said that he had a great day of fishing again and credited his partner, Josh Carver of Idaho, with finding some good fish and helped both of them weigh in good limits of fish today. Pelletier said most of their fish came on tubes and rattlebaits today. Pelletier also said he fished some new areas and found some good fish for tomorrow. Continue reading

West Virginia High School Fishing State Championship Set For June 25th

Ponca City, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation West Virginia High School Fishing State Championship, June 25th in Marion County in the city of Fairmont. The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9 -12. Registration for high school anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031. Check-in begins at 5:30pm on Friday, June 24th at the Clarion Inn located at 930 E. Grafton Rd., Fairmont, W.V. with a mandatory rules briefing to follow at 7pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees. Continue reading

Ohio High School Fishing State Championship Set For July 9

Ponca City, Okla. (April 25, 2011) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Ohio High School Fishing State Championship, July 9 at the boat access ramp in the public use area adjacent to the Gallipolis City Park, Gallipolis, Ohio. The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9 -12. Registration for high school anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is open online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031. Check-in begins at 5:30pm on Friday, July 8 in the Gallipolis City Park.  A mandatory rules briefing will follow at 7pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone well in advance to avoid late registration fees. Continue reading

Calm Winds for Day 2 Takeoff of Northwest Division Championship

Hood River, OR (4/28/11) – Calm winds this morning helped the federation anglers get to their fishing spots with ease on day 2 of the 2011 Northwest Division Championship, presented by Cabelas. Later today will be a different story as the weather forecast calls for high winds in the afternoon. Weigh-in will begin at 2:30 PM pacific standard time. Weigh-ins are free and open to the public at Hood River Marina.