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2011 BoatU.S. Collegiate Bass Fishing Open Announced

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:44:02 -0400

Paris, Tennessee - - Collegiate anglers throughout the country will be setting their sights on Kentucky Lake for the 2012 Collegiate Bass Fishing Open, Presented by Pepsi. Serving as host for the third consecutive year, The Henry County Alliance of Paris, Tennessee, and the Paris Landing Marina will be tournament headquarters. Fishing takes place June 23-24, with the registration, dinner, and activities to be held Friday, June 22, 2012.

Tennessee's David Walker Gets His Wish

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:01:25 -0400

DECATUR, Ala. - Most David Walker fans automatically assume he's won a major tournament in his career, and now they are correct.

Amassing a Wheeler Lake catch of 63 pounds, 10 ounces the Sevierville, Tenn., pro took possession Sunday of the Bassmaster Elite Series Dixie Duel trophy, his first win in a premier circuit.

Union Sportsmen's Alliance Father's Day Contest Honors the Legacy of Outdoorsmen

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:05:50 -0400

Nashville, TN-In honor of Father's Day, the Union Sportsmen's Alliance is offering members the opportunity to share their favorite memories in the USA Father's Day Story Contest now through Thursday, June 30.

Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division Event Heads To South Holston Reservoir

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:05:01 -0400

BRISTOL, Tenn.- The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to South Holston Reservoir May 7 for the third of five stops in the Volunteer Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

Percy Priest Lake Adds On-the-Water Tow Service

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:01:11 -0400

PERCY PRIEST LAKE, Tenn., April 21, 2011 - Capt. Shane O'Neal knows how to get boaters, sailors and anglers safely home after they've had trouble on the water. His five TowBoatUS towing companies on the Tennessee River chain of lakes have helped boaters and anglers who have run out of gas, run aground, or broke down since 2008. Now O'Neal is expanding again, with a new, sixth location on Tennessee's Percy Priest Lake, just one month after opening his fifth location on Watts Bar Lake.

Music City Division of BFL On Center Hill Lake

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:40:51 -0400

SPARTA, Tenn. - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to Center Hill April 30 for the third of five stops in the Music City Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.

Pirch Wins Walmart FLW Tour Event on Lake Chickamauga

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:00:50 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Clifford Pirch of Payson, Arizona, caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces Sunday to win $125,000 at the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard with a four-day catch of 20 bass weighing 77-3.

Boyd and Fornoff Take 2011 Federation National Championship Titles

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:59:36 -0400

KIMBALL, Tennessee -- Emotions ran high today as the 2011 Federation National Championship presented by the National Guard came to a dramatic close. The Chattanooga Convention Center housed the main event and a lively crowd grew still as each weight was settled and the fates of the 14 hopeful TBF anglers hung in the balance. All 14 Division Champions earned berths to the 2011 Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy in Shreveport, La., May 19-21, and the national champions qualified for the prestigious Forrest Wood Cup presented by Walmart.

Frank Brothers Wins National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Event

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:56:27 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee -Sgt. Jimmy Frank and Spc. William Frank, both of Madisonville, Tennessee, won the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament held on Lake Chickamauga Saturday. The team, fishing with National Guard angler Doc McGhee of Blackstone, Va., caught three bass for a total of 12 pounds, 14 ounces to take the title and bragging rights amongst their peers.

Fukae Leads Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga

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

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 14, 2011) - Cheez-It pro Shinichi Fukae of Palestine, Texas, crossed the stage Thursday with a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds, 11 ounces to lead day one of the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard. Fukae holds a 6-ounce lead over Clifford Pirch of Payson, Ariz., who caught five bass weighing 23-5 in a tournament featuring 154 anglers from all across the country and Canada.

Fukae Leads Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga

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

FLW Tour Pros Get Involved with Chattanooga's Siskin Children's Institute

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:43 -0400

Advisory for Thursday, April 7

WHAT: Walmart FLW Tour anglers volunteer at Siskin Children's Institute

WHEN: Wednesday, April 13, 9 - 11 a.m.

WHERE: Siskin Children's Institute, 1101 Carter St., Chattanooga, Tenn.

Walmart FLW Tour Heads To Tennessee For Lake Chickamauga Event

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:43:30 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- The Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Chickamauga presented by National Guard will visit Chattanooga, Tenn., April 14-17 for the fourth tournament of the season. Hosted by the Greater Chattanooga Sports Committee, the tournament will feature as many as 320 top bass anglers casting for top awards up to $125,000 cash in the Pro Division and up to $25,000 cash in the Co-angler Division.

Music City Division of BFL Fishing Percy Priest April 2

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:11:28 -0400

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

Crappie USA to Hold Qualifier on Millers Ferry Lake

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:42:03 -0400

Crappie USA Inc., "America's Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization" will hold a qualifying event at Alabama's Miller's Ferry Lake on April 23, 2011. Anglers will be fishing for a 7-fish limit of crappie, which could net them a check along with the opportunity to advance to the Cabela's Crappie USA Classic, the most prestigious event in crappie fishing today. This year's classic will be held October 12-15, 2011 on the Kentucky/Barkley Lakes at Paris, Tennessee.