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DEAL WINS WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON OHIO RIVER

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:11:57 -0400

EVANSVILLE, Indiana - Boater Ryan Deal of Haubstadt, Indiana, won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® Hoosier Division tournament on the Ohio River Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces. The victory earned Deal $2,836 plus a $500 Ranger bonus and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Cherokee Lake Regional Championship in Morristown, Tenn., Oct. 16-18, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

CHESAPEAKE BAY TO HOST WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE NORTHEAST

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:10:22 -0400

The Northeast Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® will visit Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland, August 9 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.

MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO HOST WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE GREAT LAKES DIVISION TOURNAMENT

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:09:17 -0400

The Great Lakes Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Mississippi River in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin August 9 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.

RANGER INTRODUCES 208 VX FOR TOURNAMENT ANGLERS AT ALL LEVELS

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:19:49 -0400

When it comes to bass fishing, perhaps no boat is more suited to the average day on the lake or a weekly team tournament than the 20-foot, 225-horsepower boat. With plenty of fishing space for two anglers and a wealth of storage for rods, reels and gear, this boat configuration has reliably served anglers across the country for decades. This year, however, the 20-foot class welcomes the introduction of the Ranger 208VX, bringing exceptional value and unmatched performance to the 225-horsepower platform.

COLUMBIA AREA WAL-MART STORES TO HOST WAL-MART FLW TOUR PRO NIGHT

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:12:48 -0400

Fishing fans will have the opportunity to meet some of the most accomplished anglers in the world of competitive bass fishing at six Wal-Mart stores in the Columbia area Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m.

The world-class anglers will be signing autographs, posing for photos and offering fishing tips to store visitors during the two-hour event, which precedes the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol on Lake Murray August 14-17. Anglers from all 50 states plus Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Mexico and Spain competed in the Wal-Mart FLW Tour, Wal-Mart FLW Series, Stren Series Championship, Wal-Mart BFL All-American and TBF National Championship to qualify for the Forrest Wood Cup and a chance to compete for as much as $1 million.

HARSH WINS INAUGURAL FLW WALLEYE TOUR ANGLER OF THE YEAR TITLE

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:11:41 -0400

Completing an incredible 2008 season, Sauk Centre, Minnesota, native Pete Harsh won the Land O'Lakes Angler of the Year award on the Wal-Mart FLW Walleye Tour with 544 points over four qualifying events.

The Latest from All Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:22:14 -0400

Posted: 30 Apr 2008 02:45 PM CDT

Many parks combine OK Kids and Free Park Entrance days first weekend in
May

April showers have brought May flowers to Kansas state parks, and with flowers come warm weather and more outdoor events. Many of the highlights of state park events are OK Kids Days. This May, several state parks will conduct events specifically for youth. These events provide opportunities for kids across Kansas to experience various outdoor activities, from birdwatching to fishing clinics. For many, this is an introduction to the outdoors. For others, it is a rekindling of outdoor interests.

KENTUCKY AND BARKLEY LAKES TO HOST BFL LBL DIVISION TOURNAMENT

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:01:56 -0400

GILBERTSVILLE, KENTUCKY– The LBL Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® will visit Kentucky and Barkley Lakes in Gilbertsville April 12 for the second 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.

EARLY TIMES DERBY TOURNAMENT SET FOR APRIL 27

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:00:38 -0400

EARLY TIMES DERBY TOURNAMENT SET FOR APRIL 27 Louisville, Kentucky – Early Times Kentucky Whisky, in conjunction with pro-angler Kevin Wirth and B&J Marine, Inc., are proud to announce the Early Times Derby Tournament will return on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Cox’s Park on the Ohio River.

NEAL WINS WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON DOUGLAS LAKE

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:35:15 -0400

KODAK, TENNESSEE – Boater Larry Neal of Piney Flats, Tennessee, won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® Volunteer Division tournament on Douglas Lake Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 16 pounds, 8 ounces. The victory earned Neal $4,352 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Lake Murray Regional Championship in Columbia, South Carolina, October 23-25, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

21st Annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:12:20 -0400

21st Annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration
Kid’s Fishing Contest
June 28, 2008

First… Jerry, Susan, Jacque and myself thank you for all the help you’ve generously given us in the past! Both us and the kids really appreciate it! Being able to receive a small prize, even if they didn’t catch a fish, means so much to the kids!

TFFC: Four New Entries in the Budweiser Sharelunker Program

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:18:25 -0400

TFFC is headquarters for the Budweiser ShareLunker program, which encourages anglers who have caught 13-pound-plus largemouth bass to lend or donate the fish to TPWD for spawning purposes.

The Budweiser Sharelunker Program at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department received four new entries March 9-10. Visit the ShareLunker home page for photos and details.

Join Us for Toyota Texas Bass Classic - April 18-20th!

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:56:19 -0400

Join us for the 2nd Annual Toyota Texas Bass Classic on Lake Fork, April 18-20, 2008! The event will benefit Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s outdoor recreation programs.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is filled with events and activities for the entire family. Enjoy 3-days of professional bass fishing tournament action featuring 104 of the top bass anglers in the world, as well as 2-days of live music and entertainment headlined by country music superstar Trace Adkins!

Bassmaster Classic Winner Alton Jones Headlines Pond Management Seminar at TFFC

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:54:29 -0500

ATHENS, Texas — When was the last time you had the chance to talk one-on-one with a professional bass angler who had just won $500,000?

That’s just what you can do at the largemouth bass seminar set for March 28 and 29 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

Toledo Bend Produces Second Budweiser ShareLunker of the Season

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:53:46 -0500

ATHENS, Texas — The long-awaited second Budweiser ShareLunker of the season is now in the Lunker Bunker at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center courtesy of James Manasco of Hemphill.

Manasco was catching a lot of small fish Sunday, Feb. 24, in four feet of water in the back of a cove when a 13.75-pound largemouth took his green six-inch ZOOM stick worm.