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Schatz Wins National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament On Grand Lake

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:25:01 -0400

GROVE, Okla. - Spc. Jim Schatz of Midwest City, Okla., won the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament held on Grand Lake Friday, Sept. 30. Fishing with Walmart FLW BFL boater Lloyd Davenport of Stillwater, Okla., the tandem caught three bass for a total of 8 pounds, 10 ounces to take the title and bragging rights amongst his peers.

Wisconsin and Iowa HS Fishing Championships August 27

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:12:33 -0400

PONCA CITY, Oklahoma - The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Wisconsin and Iowa High School Fishing State Championship Saturday, August 27 at St. Feriole Island Marina Boat Launch, in Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin. 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 5pm on Friday, August 26 at the Cabelas in Prarie du Chien, Wisc. A mandatory rules briefing will follow at 7pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone well in advance.

Wildlife Expo to Feature Oklahoma Angling Opportunities

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:29:19 -0400

Some would say if you have never had a chance to catch a fish, then you really haven't experienced Oklahoma, but you can at this year's seventh annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo slated for September 24-25.

"Ed-WIN" Evers on the hunt in Alabama

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:40:13 -0400

Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., scored last Sunday, and he wasn't even competing.

At the Sunday conclusion of the Diamond Drive in Little Rock, Ark., Evers officially moved from fourth into second place in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race. He's now 55 points behind the leader, and it's a new leader: Kevin VanDam, who has positioned himself to close on his fourth consecutive title.

Oklahoma Wins College Fishing Texas Division Event

Mon, 16 May 2011 13:00:37 -0400

DENISON, Texas - The University of Oklahoma team of Paul Muzljakovic, Wagoner, and Tyler Nipper, Norman, won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Texas Division event on Lake Texoma Saturday with four bass weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces. The victory earned the team $10,000 to be split between the university and the university's bass fishing club - $7,500 for the bass club and $2,500 for their school. The win also secured them a position in the Texas Division Regional Championship.

Oklahoma OUTDOOR CALENDAR

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:08:57 -0400

MAY

12: Tulsa Fly Fishers monthly meeting. Guest speakers are Terry and Roxanne Wilson presenting "Largemouth Bass: Beyond the Basics." This informative presentation demonstrates where and how to catch America’s most popular game fish, the largemouth bass, on a fly. Learn how to select the right fly for the many changing conditions and specialized presentations capable of triggering aggressive strikes from this ambush predator through photos and illustrations. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Tulsa Public School Fulton Professional Development Center, 8906 E 34th Street, Tulsa. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Two big fish remind us now is the time for fishing

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:35:23 -0400

Two big bass surveyed recently by fisheries biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are serving as reminders that now through the next few months is a good time to be bass fishing, and that you never know where the next big fish might be lurking.

Oklahoma Has New Record Paddlefish

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:40 -0400

A paddlefish that was caught April 10 has become a new state record fish, pushing aside a record held since 2003 and proving that there are always bigger fish to catch.

Aaron Stone of Pawhuska was snagging around 11 a.m. April 10 in the Arkansas River when he hooked the large fish, which he finally reeled in after 40-minutes of reeling and what he said was a 15-foot slide down an embankment. The "spoonbill" measured 55 inches in length, 41.75 inches in girth and weighed 125-lb., 7 oz.

State record paddlefish reeled in this spring

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:21:01 -0400

A paddlefish that was caught April 10 has become a new state record fish, pushing aside a record held since 2003 and proving that there are always bigger fish to catch.
Aaron Stone of Pawhuska was snagging around 11 a.m. April 10 in the Arkansas River when he hooked the large fish, which he finally reeled in after 40-minutes of reeling and what he said was a 15-foot slide down an embankment. The “spoonbill” measured 55 inches in length, 41.75 inches in girth and weighed 125-lb., 7 oz.

Fish ID workshops in Oklahoma Can Benefit All Anglers

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 10:02:49 -0400

While most fish are easily identified, even an experienced angler may need help at times determining the exact species of fish they have caught. At two upcoming fish identification workshops in southeast Oklahoma, personnel with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will focus on instructing adult anglers to distinguish between a number of commonly misidentified fish.

On April 2 Okie Anglers Fish Second Division Stop

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:12:31 -0400

EUFAULA, Okla. (March 23, 2011) - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Eufaula April 2 for the second of five stops in the Okie Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

Okie Division Headed For Broken Bow

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:23:35 -0500

BROKEN BOW, Okla. (March 2, 2011) - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Broken Bow March 12 for the first of five stops in the Okie Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

High School Fishing World Finals Returns to Arkansas

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:50:59 -0500

Ponca City, Okla.- The Bass Federation announced the High School Fishing World Finals will return to Russellville, Ark. at Lake Dardanelle. High school stars from TBF's Student Angler Federation will once again be invited to this "no entry fee" championship event at Lake Dardanelle State Park, July 18-23. Last year, 184 high school anglers from 18 states showcased the top high school talent from all over the country. The field is expected to grow substantially this year as the number of Student Angler Federation school clubs continues to rapidly grow.

Falcon Unveils Lightweight Cara Micro Series Casting Rods

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:12:09 -0400

BROKEN ARROW, Oklahoma- Falcon Rods has introduced Cara Micro, a series of split-grip, high-modulus tournament casting rods. Each has at least 12 Fuji Alconite Micro Guides for longer casts and heightened line-to-hand hookset sensitivity.

Duck blind drawings set for Sept. 18

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:11:14 -0400

Though it’s still hot, it’s not to early to mark the calendar for Sept. 18 when a number of drawings will be held for permits to construct permanent seasonal blinds on several lakes across Oklahoma.