Alabama Bass Federation Inc.

Youth

Alabama Bass Federation Inc

Junior State Championship Tournament

Logan Martin Lake, Pell City, AL

12 April 2008

On 12 April 2008 2007, Alabama Bass Federation Inc, Junior Anglers representing Dixie Jr. Bassmasters, Bay Area Jr Bassmasters, Blue Eye Jr., Bassmasters, Locust Fork Youth Bassmasters, Prattville Jr. Bass Anglers and Weiss Lake Jr Bassmasters gathered at Pell City, AL to fish Logan Martin Lake. These Junior Anglers are fishing for the opportunity to advance on to the National Guard Junior World Championship (NGJWC) schedule for the 15-16 August 2008 at Lake Monticello, Columbia South Carolina. One junior angler in the 11-14 and 15-18 age groups will advance. Boats Captains for the tournament event were 2007/2008 Alabama Bass Federation State Members and volunteers who were there to ensure these youth anglers had the opportunity to fish. Tournament hours were from safe light till 2:00 PM launching out of Pell City Park.

At the conclusion of the tournament day on Logan Martin Lake Kophen Sudduth of Dixie Jr Bassmasters claimed top honor in the 11-14 age group with a limit of fish tipping the scales at 12.59 pounds. Josh Lewis of Locust Fork Jr Bassmasters presented a limit of fish with a weight of 12.47 pounds taking the top seat in seat of the 15-18 age group.

Kophen Sudduth of Dixie Jr Bassmasters also claimed big fish honors of the of the 11-14 age group with a weight of 3.72 and Clay Madison of Dixie Jr Bassmasters hooked the largest big fish of the 15-18 age group with a weight of 3.28 pounds.

Wes Logan of Locust Fork Jr Bassmasters was second in the 11-14 age group with 6.99 pounds and Jake Spaulding of Bay Area Jr Bassmasters was second in the 15-18 age group with 9.95 pounds.

Following the tournament all enjoyed an on site meal and a period of fellowship. Special thanks go to the Boat Captains that made this event possible. Also special thanks to the behind the scene sponsors of the event, FLW Outdoors, BassFan, ITI-Blakemore Fishing Group and the membership of the Alabama Bass Federation Inc.

Tournament Results

This year FLW/TBF upon request will provide equipment to TBF affiliated clubs to conduct Casting Skills Contest. I’ve had the opportunity to view a Casting Skills Contest event kit which consists of a target, rod & reel, jigs, registration forms and competition forms. Generally the event is limited to ages 6- 10 and 11-15, competitors flip from 10 feet, pitch from 20 feet and cast from 30 feet to the target. The target is completely covered with scoring areas valued from 1 point to 30 points. Competitors are given four scoring opportunities from each position and the top score from each position are totaled for the final score. Events for this year are limited to the Club level there will not be advancements to a State or National level. Interested clubs should contact the Federation Youth Director for availability of event kits.

FLW Outdoors & The Bass Federation (TBF) announced today (12/12/2007) that the 2008 National Guard Junior World Championship Tournament will be held on Lake Monticello, Columbia, South Carolina, August 15-16, 2008.