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2011 National Guard
Junior World Championship Tournament
August 11-13, 2011, young anglers of 42
States were at Arkadelphia, Arkansas to compete in the 2011
National Guard Junior World Championship Tournament,
12-13
August. Alabama Bass Federation, Inc, was
represented by Dillon Tucker of Dixieland Jr Bassmasters
and Adam White of Prattville Jr Bassmasters our
2011 Junior State Champions. Dillon and Adam were accompanied by
their families and after registration on 11 August all attended an
evening meal and the paring and tournament rules
meeting. Dillon competed in the 15-18 age division
and Adam competed in the 11-14 age division.
At the conclusion of the tournament day
on Friday, 12 August, Adam and Dillon did not have enough
weight at the tournament scales to ensure them a second
day on the water. Adam was .02 ounces shy of a
second day of tournament activity. Tournament format was that each
top angler in each age division from each Federation
Division would advance to the second day of completion
and compete for scholarships.
Friday
night was the 5th annual pizza party presented by the
National Guard which all anglers and families attended.
The party has a history of being the highlight of the
tournament events and this year was not an exception.
Adam advised that he
would be active with their junior clubs in the coming
months and would attempt to be the top Alabama Bass
Federation, Inc, Junior Anglers for the 2012 season to
achieve the opportunity to compete at the 2012 National
Guard Junior World Championship Tournament. This
was Dillon's third appearance at the NGJWC tournament
and will be his last. Dillon turns 19 in 2012
therefore will not be eligible to compete in the junior
tournament program. The does not end Dillon's
tournament activity for he is already looking forward to
competing in a college fishing program .
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Alabama Bass
Federation Inc
Junior State
Championship Tournament
Mitchell Lake,
Clanton, AL
10 April 2010
On 9April 2011,
Alabama Bass Federation Inc, Junior Anglers
representing Dixie Jr. Bassmasters, Bay Area Jr
Bassmasters,
Prattville Jr. Bass Anglers and Tri-County Youth
Bassmasters gathered at Clanton, AL to fish
Lake Mitchell. One junior angler in the 11-14
and 15-18 age divisions will advance to fish the
National Guard Junior World Championship (NGJWC)
schedule for 11-14 August 2011 at Hot Springs,
AK in conjunction with the
Forrest Wood Cup Tournament, Hot Springs, AK.
Boats Captains for the tournament event were
2021 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 Higgins Ferry Park.
At the conclusion of
the tournament day on Lake Mitchell, Adam White,
of Prattville Jr Bass Anglers took top honors in
the 11-14 age division with a limit of fish
tipping the scales at 9.88, with a Big fish of
2.88 for the 11-14 age division..
Thomas Baker of
Tri-County Youth Bassmasters claimed second
place in the younger age division with a weight
of 8.79.
Dillon Tucker of
Dixie Jr Bassmasters presented a limit
of fish with a weight of 13.86 pounds taking the
top seat of the 15-18 age division.
Hunter
McGee, of Tri-County Youth Bassmasters was second in
this division with a weight of 12.93.
Big
fish of the 15 - 18 age division was won by
Kendall Black of Prattville Jr Bass Anglers with a weight of
4.98.
Following the
tournament all enjoyed an on site meal provided
by Alabama Bass Federation Inc. Slider
Baits provided each angler with an assorted of
slider hard and soft lures. Special thanks go to the Boat
Captains that made this event possible. Also
special thanks to the behind the scene sponsors
of the event, TBF, FLW and the membership of the
Alabama Bass Federation Inc.
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Lake
Mitchell, Clanton, Al |
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Alabama BASS
Federation Junior Trail |
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4/09/2011
Lake Mitchell |
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Name
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Fish
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Wght
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Pnlty
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B/F
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Wght
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1 |
Dillon J. Tucker
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5/5 |
13.86
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3.65
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13.86
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2 |
Hunter McGee
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5/5 |
12.93
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12.93
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3 |
Robert A McLain
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5/5 |
11.23
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2.68
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11.23
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4 |
Nick Holt
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5/5 |
10.75
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10.75
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5 |
Adam White
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5/5 |
9.88
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2.50
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9.88
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6 |
McKinley F.
Mosley |
4/4 |
9.28
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9.28
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7 |
Josh Chavers
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5/5 |
9.12
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9.12
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8 |
Hunter Ingram
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5/5 |
8.91
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2.60
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8.91
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9 |
Colton Bassett
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5/5 |
8.80
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8.80
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10 |
Robert Allen
Williams |
5/5 |
8.59
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8.59
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11 |
Thomas Baker
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4/3 |
8.79
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0.25
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2.43
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8.54
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12 |
Payton Bumpers
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5/5 |
8.32
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8.32
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13 |
Skeeter B.
Benford |
5/4 |
7.91
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0.25
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7.66
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14 |
Kophen Sudduth
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5/5 |
7.40
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7.40
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15 |
Parker K Cole
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4/4 |
6.57
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2.27
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6.57
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16 |
Hunter Ward
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4/4 |
6.55
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6.55
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17 |
Madison Hardy
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4/4 |
5.98
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1.95
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5.98
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18 |
Kendall Black
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2/2 |
5.86
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4.98
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5.86
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19 |
Landon
Bertarelli |
4/4 |
5.74
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5.74
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20 |
Zeke Gossett
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4/4 |
5.34
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5.34
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21 |
Austin C.
Carrell |
3/3 |
5.21
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5.21
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22 |
Jackson Light
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4/4 |
5.18
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5.18
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23 |
Andrzei
Richardson |
2/2 |
5.15
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5.15
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24 |
Jacob McGee
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3/3 |
4.21
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4.21
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25 |
Jacob A Welch
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3/3 |
4.12
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4.12
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26 |
Clay Harris
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4/4 |
3.99
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3.99
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27 |
Kendall Pierce
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3/3 |
3.31
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3.31
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Conor Bumpers
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2/2 |
2.81
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2.81
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Kevin Murry
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2/2 |
2.81
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2.81
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Belhany Harris
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2/2 |
2.28
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2.28
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31 |
Justin D. Crouse
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2/2 |
2.04
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2.04
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32 |
Shane Boudreaux
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2/2 |
1.76
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1.76
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33 |
Mack Baker
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2/2 |
1.17
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1.17
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Brent Wagner |
1/1 |
0.88 |
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0.88 |
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Scott Wiley Jr
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1/1 |
0.83
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0.83
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0.83
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Cameron Lake
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010
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0.00
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0.00
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Emilee Smith
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0/0 |
0.00
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0.00
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Nicolas Vann
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010
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0.00
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0.00
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Lake
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Alabama BASS
Federation Junior Trail |
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4/09/2011
Lake Mitchell |
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Name
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Fish
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Wght
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Pnlty
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B/F
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Wght
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Age 11-14
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1 |
Adam White
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5/5 |
9.88
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2.50
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9.88
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2 |
Thomas Baker
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4/3 |
8.79
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0.25
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2.43
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8.54
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3 |
Parker K Cole
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4/4 |
6.57
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2.27
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6.57
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Hunter Ward
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4/4 |
6.55
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6.55
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5 |
Zeke Gossett
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4/4 |
5.34
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5.34
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Austin C.
Carrell |
3/3 |
5.21
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5.21
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Andrzei
Richardson |
2/2 |
5.15
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5.15
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Jacob McGee
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3/3 |
4.21
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4.21
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Conor Bumpers
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2/2 |
2.81
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2.81
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Belhany Harris
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2/2 |
2.28
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2.28
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Shane Boudreaux
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2/2 |
1.76
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1.76
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Brent Wagner
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1/1 |
0.88
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0.88
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0.88
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Scott Wiley Jr
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1/1 |
0.83
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0.83
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0.83
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Cameron lake
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0/0 |
0.00
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0.00
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14 |
Nicolas Vann
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0/0 |
0.00
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0.00
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14 |
Emilee Smith
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010
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0.00
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0.00
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TBF/FLW Outdoors Introduce
National High School
Fishing Program |
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Ponca City, Okla. (Jan. 27, 2011) – The Bass Federation’s (TBF)
Student Angler Federation (SAF) and FLW
Outdoors announced today the formation of the
largest student angler program in history.
Decades of
youth program
leadership by TBF and affiliated state
federations, and FLW Outdoors’ position as the
largest promoter of tournaments in the world
have spawned the largest youth fishing
initiative in sports history. The new national
High School Fishing program follows highly
successful TBF and
FLW Outdoors programs including
National Guard FLW College Fishing, the SAF
High School
Fishing World Finals and the TBF
Junior World
Championship. Over 23,000 high schools
across the nation and Canada are invited to
compete giving high school anglers
opportunities to fish, make friends, advance
to championship events and earn scholarships
to benefit their education and their lives.
“The Federation was founded on
three core principles – youth, conservation
and fishing,” TBF President, Robert Cartlidge,
said. “For more than four decades we’ve been
the leader in youth fishing programs. This is
the next step for us and for our great
partnership with FLW Outdoors. Through our
Student Angler Federation we’ll provide every
high school club and angler who enters a High
School Fishing State Championship with full
TBF and FLW Outdoors member benefits,
including the all-new FLW Outdoors Magazine
e-Edition, TBF insurance coverage while
competing and educational material on math,
science and language arts and why they’re
important to fishing and life. We will also
provide advancement to the nation’s premier
fishing events. So, it’s not simply about
another fishing tournament. It’s about
fishing, education and family fun. Prizes will
consist of trophies, sponsor products and
significant scholarships, which can help these
young anglers prosper.”
The High School Fishing program
will start out with a High School Fishing
State Championship for every state in the
continental United States and the province of
Ontario, Canada. The events will be a
two-person team format of
high school students
grades 9-12, paired with a “coach” of
their choice who will provide the boat they
compete from. All state championships are only
$25 per person. Current TBF SAF high school
club members fish for free. All competitors
receive full SAF member benefits, including
TBF and FLW Outdoors membership with their $25
entry fee so it’s a win-win for everyone. The
winning team from each state championship
advances to a High School Fishing Regional
Championship held on a college campus in
conjunction with a National Guard FLW College
Fishing Regional Championship, where boats and
a travel allowance are provided. The winning
team from each regional championship advances
to the High School Fishing National
Championship held on a college campus in
conjunction with the National Guard FLW
College Fishing National Championship, again
where boats and a travel allowance are
provided. The High School Fishing National
Champions each receive a $5,000 scholarship to
use at the university of their choice. All SAF
members and High School Fishing State
Championship contestants automatically qualify
for High School Fishing’s single largest
event, the 2011 SAF High School Fishing World
Finals July 20-23
in Russellville, Ark.
“High School Fishing is the
natural progression of our successful National
Guard FLW College Fishing program,” said Kathy
Fennel, FLW Outdoors President, Operations
Division. “With TBF heading up the state
championships and FLW Outdoors leading the way
at regional championships and the national
championship, we are able to provide a
comprehensive program that will help connect
students to our nation’s natural resources
while also providing a new sport for young men
and women alike that will give students an
even stronger connection to their schools.”
To register for your High
School Fishing State Championship and
information on how to start an SAF High School
Fishing club, visit
Highschoolfishing.org.
About FLW Outdoors
FLW Outdoors is the largest
fishing tournament organization in the world
offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to
compete for millions over the course of 191
tournaments in 2011.
FLW Outdoors has taken fishing
mainstream with the world’s richest
fantasy sports game,
FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight
Talk, where competitors can play for free as
well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain
an edge. For more information about FLW
Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit
FLWOutdoors.com
or
FantasyFishing.com.
About the Bass Federation, Inc.
(TBF)
The Bass Federation Inc. (TBF)
is 100 percent membership owned. It is owned
by those it serves and dedicated to the sport
of fishing. TBF affiliated state federations
and their member clubs conduct more than
20,000 fishing, youth and conservation events
at the local level each year and have provided
the foundation for the entire
bass fishing
industry for more than 40 years. |
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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. |
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