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Professional Anglers Association hires two industry veterans

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:47:30 -0500

BENTON, Ky. (March 1, 2010) - The Professional Anglers Association has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director.

PAA schedule includes Cherokee, Tawakoni lakes

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:27:43 -0500

BENTON, Ky. - The 2010 PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series schedule from the Professional Anglers Association is finalized, with the four-tournament series taking place July through October with stops stretching across the south.

Kentucky wildlife management areas offer outdoor adventure for everyone

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:29:44 -0500

FRANKFORT, Ky.. - Many outdoor enthusiasts are not aware of the variety of opportunities offered by state Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources primarily for wildlife habitat conservation and hunting, these areas are often overlooked by Kentuckians who enjoy recreating in the great outdoors.

Cold weather actually could help fishing improve

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:22:13 -0500

Frankfort , Ky. - Snow is blowing across much of Kentucky right now, and forecasters predict we won't crest the freezing mark for a while.

While this week's arctic winds are making life more difficult now, our current conditions should make for better fishing in the future.

Hank Parker to appear at ATA, SHOT shows

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:28:04 -0500

LONDON, Ky. -World champion bass fisherman and popular outdoor entertainment personality, Hank Parker, will make special appearances at both the ATA and SHOT SHOWs this month-shaking hands, taking photographs and giving autographs to those who would like to meet him.

Nineteen-year old signs up as Bassmaster Elite Series pro

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:38:57 -0500

Bradley Roy of Lancaster , Ky. , who celebrated his 19th birthday on Nov. 2, signed up Monday for the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series, becoming the youngest angler at the sport's highest level of pro competition.

Kentucky Auto Worker Reels in $1 Million Payday in Fantasy Fishing

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:19:13 -0400

PITTSBURGH - With only a 41 point margin, Terry Moberly, an auto production worker from Berea (pop. 14,430), a small town in central Kentucky, claimed first place in the 2009 FLW Fantasy Fishing season and its $1 million grand prize. Moberly was awarded his $1 million grand prize at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena during the weigh-in ceremonies on Saturday of the Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol, the world championship of bass fishing, at which tens of thousands of people have enjoyed the tournament and its festivities.

Ohio River To Host BFL Buckeye Division Tournament August 8

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:15:33 -0400

MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY - The Buckeye Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Ohio River in Maysville, Kentucky, August 8 for the fourth of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.

Fly Tying Basics at Kentucky's Salato Center August 1

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:10:41 -0400

Fly Tying Basics at Kentucky's Salato Center August 1
Frankfort, Ky. - Join members of the Frankfort Fly Fishing Club for a basic introduction to fly tying and techniques of fly fishing from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Fly tying can be a challenging art, but few things are more rewarding than catching a fish on a lure you made yourself. Tying your own flies is fun and can save you money on your next fishing trip. All participants will take home the flies they make and get a chance to try their hand at casting a fly rod. The cost of the program is $35 and is open for ages 9 and older. Registration is required.

Kentucky's Record Grass Carp the Subject of Kentucky Afield TV This Week

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:10:06 -0400

Frankfort, Ky - The record stood unchallenged eight years, until a northern Kentucky angler dunked it in mid-June. We reel in details on the new state record grass carp this weekend, July 25 and 26, on "Kentucky Afield" television.

Barren River Big for Bean

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:12 -0400

Scottsville, Kentucky - Michael Bean of Bowling Green, Kentucky, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Mountain Division tournament on the Barren River Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 20 pounds, 11 ounces. The victory earned Bean $3,794 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Lake Norman Regional Championship in Lake Norman, N.C., Oct. 22-24, where he could ultimately win a new Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

BOSS WINS ON KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:46:06 -0400

GILBERTSVILLE, Kentucky - Sam Boss of Paducah, Kentucky, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® LBL Division tournament on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 23 pounds, 12 ounces. The victory earned Boss $4,618 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Fort Madison Regional Championship in Fort Madison, Iowa, Oct. 1-3, where he could ultimately win a new Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

MOUNTAIN DIVISION TOURNAMENT HEADED FOR BARREN RIVER

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:57:38 -0400

SCOTTSVILLE, KENTUCKY- The Mountain Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Barren River in Scottsville, Kentucky June 27 for the fourth of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.

NIXON LEADS WALMART FLW TOUR EVENT ON KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:49:32 -0400

MURRAY, Kentucky - Team Chevy pro Larry Nixon of Bee Branch, Arkansas, weighed in a five-bass limit that weighed 24 pounds, 3 ounces during the first day of competition at the Walmart FLW Tour event presented by Pringles on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes and ended the day with a slim 6-ounce lead. The event features anglers from all across the United States, Mexico, Canada and Japan.

WORLD'S BEST BASS ANGLERS GEARING UP FOR KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:09:25 -0400

BENTON, KENTUCKY - The Walmart FLW Tour presented by Pringles will stop in Benton, Kentucky, June 11-14 for the fifth tournament of the 2009 season on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes that will feature anglers from across the United States, Mexico and Japan fishing for top awards of $125,000 cash in the Pro Division and $25,000 cash in the Co-angler Division.