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Two High School State Championships Taking Place This Weekend in Tennessee & Kentucky
$13,500 in Scholarships to be Offered Between the Two Events
Two more state champion teams will be crowned this weekend for Tennessee and Kentucky. They will advance to the High School Fishing Regional Tournament in the Fall, where they will fish out of Ranger Boats and be given travel stipends, plus the chance to qualify and fish for the High School Fishing National Championship Spring 2012. ALL teams competing will also be qualified to fish the 2011 High School Fishing World Finals.
Online registration for the High School Fishing World Finals event is now open on HighSchoolFishing.org.
On Saturday, Tennessee will be crowning their state champion team at Lake Chickamauga near Dayton, TN, where the University of Tennessee/Chattanooga Bass Fishing Team is offering $2,000 in scholarships to the Champions. Read More
The overall winner of the Murray State Open/Kentucky State Championship will walk away with $10,000 in scholarships to Murray State, second place team receives $1,000 scholarship and third place team, $500 scholarship. The highest finishing team of Kentucky students will be crowned the Kentucky State Champions and will be moving on to represent Kentucky in the High School Fishing Regional Tournament in the Fall. Read More
Marble Falls High School, TX
Student Angler Club Spotlight
Club Name: Marble Falls High School Fishing Club (MFHSFC)
Date Club Began: Jan 28, 2011
School Name & Mascot: MFHS Mustangs
City/State: Marble Falls, Texas
Club Advisor: Toby Tucker
Club Email Address: ellisbl@aol.com
Club Website: http://marble.tx.schoolwebpages.com/education/club/club.php?sectionid=1998&
Club President: (delayed election until Fall 2011)
Number of members: 15
How often does your club meet? Bi-Weekly: Club meeting and fishing tournament each month
How did your club get started? See story below
Club’s favorite lake and why? Lake Marble Falls – Inaugural tournament and home town lake!
Describe TBF tournaments, community service and/or conservation projects your club has or plans to have? see story – first TBF event will be the Texas State Championship for Junior TBF/FLW then the TBF/SAF Texas State Championship
Has your club done any fundraising? Not yet – received sponsor donations
Any local sponsors that help support your club? Yes! River City Grille/Spicewood General Store, Edwards Risk Management, Bellwether Company, Northwinds Construction, Hill Country Recycling, Culprit Baits
Where do you get your volunteer boaters from? Parent and community anglers
Marble Falls High School SAF Club Gets Rolling in Texas!
For Bryan and Lorna Ellis, the experience of taking their son, Austin, to the NGJWC last August on Lake Lanier, GA sparked the desire to start a SAF High School Fishing Team in Marble Falls, Texas. Their dream became a reality on January 31, 2011 when they registered their club and 15 student members from 3 different schools in the surrounding community. The best gift came when Toby Tucker agreed to be the Club Advisor while living over 70 miles away! Read More
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TBF Top Officials Make Trip to Wisconsin State Capitol on AB35 – Bill to Allow Culling in State of Wisconsin
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 a very important hearing was held in the Wisconsin State Capitol that impacts the sport of competitive bass fishing. Several different sportsmen’s groups attended to testify concerning Assembly Bill AB35. This bill, as written, would permit culling in Bass tournaments in the state of Wisconsin. As all of us anglers know, this is a significant part of competitive bass fishing and tournament bass anglers are largely the only ones following the law due to tournament rules which require them to do so. Read More
TBF National Championship Begins Next Week in
Kimball, TN on Nickajack Lake
The TBF National Championship Contenders, their families, TBF Staff, Presidents, Conservation Directors and volunteers will be gathered in the Town of Kimball, TN, the host of the 2011 TBF Federation National Championship, April 12-16.View Event Schedule
“The town of Kimball is very excited to be the host of the 2011 TBF Federation National Championship,” Mayor of Kimball, David Jackson, stated. “This event will mean a lot to our community and our local businesses. The economic boost to our town will be unreal, especially with the down turn in the economy. We look forward to the coming months of preparation. Our goal is to make this the best event of 2011, and we hope it encourages people from across the US to come visit and draws other fishermen here as well. We would like to thank TBF for choosing Kimball as the host city and we’re looking forward to hosting the anglers and their families.” Read Press Release
 Information on Kimball, Tennessee
Kimball is located in the heart of the Sequatchie Valley in Marion County. Interestate 24 runs the length of the city limits and the Tennessee River serves as the southern border.
Some of the restaurants include Cracker Barrel,
Taco Bell,
Long John Silver’s/A&W Rootbeer, Pizza Hut,
Kentucky Fried Chicken,
Arby’s,
Domino’s Pizza,
El Toril,
Subway,
Kimball Chinese Buffet,
Shoney’s,
Wendy’s,
McDonald’s and many more!
Area attractions can be found at Kimball's website http://townofkimball.com/attractions/index.htm
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Ryan Latinville - NY Angler
Name: Ryan Latinville
Age: 19
Hometown: Plattsburgh
State Federation: New York
Division: Eastern
Occupation: College Student
Family Members: Jennifer-Mom, Derek-Dad, Lauren-Sister, Tom-Pop, Susan-Grandma
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Finesse-Drop Shot/Frog Fishing
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Champlain
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? With the support from each individual family member including my grandfather, grandmother, mom, dad, and sister, and all other members of my family has gotten me this far in my career. Whether I was too young to drive a car and needed a ride for a tournament many hours away they were all there to give me a ride and then pick me back up right when I needed them to. Without the financial support from them I would not be here either. They have always understood how much time, dedication, and money it takes to be able to do this sport efficiently. I would not be where I am today without the amount of love and support that I receive from my family.
Bobby Crisman - VA Co-Angler
Name: Bobby Crisman
Age: 25
Hometown: Fort Mitchell, VA
State Federation: Virginia……Buggs Island B/M
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Lake Gaston Appliance Center-Sales
Family Members: Devin-wife
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Fishing a spinnerbait is what I love to do. I feel that if I have a blade in my hand I can catch them. Another would have to be being able to stay patience and grind out a tough bite.
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Gaston
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? To get to this level it has taken lots of time on the water practicing and fishing tournaments. Another thing is that I have had two great teachers along the way, my dad and Dennie, without them passing on their knowledge to me there is no way I could know and understand as much as I do now. I have spent many hours on the lake with both of them.
Brian Holiday - MT Co-Angler
Name: Brian Holiday
Age: 37
Hometown: Ten Sleep, WY
State Federation: Montana
Division: Northwest
Occupation: Transactions Attorney
Family Members: Colleen (wife), Kelli (10), Lindsey (7), Jake (5), Blake (2), Liberty (Dog) and Midnight (Cat)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Jig, Finesse
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Powell
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? A lot of gas money, supportive family.
Casey Scanlon - KS Angler
Name: Casey Scanlon
Age: 26
Hometown: Lenexa, Ks
State Federation: Kansas
Division: Central
Occupation: Owner/Operator—Precision Lawn and Landscape
Family Members: Father- John Scanlon, Mother – Mary Kay Scanlon, Sister—Shea Scanlon
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: My strengths are versatility and covering water. My technique is Power fishing
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake of the Ozarks
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? Determination. Perseverance and the support of my family and friends.
Marvin (Al) Horton - GA Angler
Name: Marvin (Al) Horton
Age:56
Hometown: Palmetto, GA 
State Federation: Georgia
Division: Southern
Family Members: wife Janis, son Ryan , daughter Rebecca
Fishing strengths: Being versitile but also patience. Most at home on deep water structure
Favorite body of water: tie betweeen Lake Eufaula and the entire Coosa River chain
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career: Lots of time on the water as well as lots of support from my family, friends, and bass club
Michael Hubbard - CO Co-Angler
Name: Michael Hubbard
Age: 39
Hometown: Dacono Co
State Federation: Colorado
Division: Southwestern
Occupation: Ground System Engineer
Family Members: Wife – Christine Son- Hunter
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Spinnerbait,crankbait
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Powell
Stan Fisher - MT Angler
Name: Stan Fisher
Age: 65
Hometown: Trout Creek, MT
State Federation: Montana
Division: Northwest
Occupation: Outfitter/Guide
Family Members: Wife: Thorne, my wife.
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: I love to fish and hope to figure out how they bite on different bodies of water.
Favorite body of water to fish: Any water with fish in it.
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? I have fished the waters in the western states most of my life. I fish as often as I can and enter a few tournaments. I always pre-fish if possible and I try out many different techniques. Sometimes I catch them and sometimes I don’t.
Tom Coloutti - VT Co-Angler
Name: Tom Coloutti
Age: 40
Hometown: Castleton, Vermont
State Federation: Vermont
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Builder
Family Members: Christy (wife), Halle-Age 10, Ryleigh-age 8
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Pre-Spawn, Spawn, Flipping, and Drop Shot
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Champlain
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? I was motivated by several competitors professionally and within our region. I have been around many successful fisherman including Dicky Polino, and the late, Gordy Anderson and Ray Sprano. The dedication and hard work these individuals have shown on and off the water has been a driving force in my desire to become a fisherman.
Jesse Woodring - FL Angler
Name: Jesse Woodring
Age: 36
Hometown: Jupiter, FL
State Federation: Florida
Division: Southern
Occupation: Route Sales Representative
Family Members: Mom and Dad, Lane and Chip Woodring; Girlfriend, Danielle Gillert, and Mother and sister Debi and Allison Gillert.
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Pitching and Flipping
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Okeechobee
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? Five years of fishing The FL Bass Federation. Three consecutive non-boater angler of the year awards. Three state teams and divisionals 2007, 2009, 2010 and endless hours of time on the water pre-fishing and practicing.
Matt Bell - IN Co-Angler
Name: Matt Bell
Age: 44
Hometown: Madison, IN
State Federation: Indiana
Division: Northern
Occupation: Indiana Department of Transportation – Unit Foreman
Family Members: Wife - Dawn; son – Derrick; daughter – Lesli; Stepson – Brandon; Stepdaughters – Jessica & Kristan
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Knowing when to adjust to different situations, flipping
Favorite body of water to fish: Ohio River at Tell City
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? Well I started fishing a club Chelsea Bass Masters and was a Top 8 finisher for the year and made the Top 8 Tournament and then made the state finals, then moved to the state team. At divisionals the state team came in 2nd, and I came in 2nd on the state team. That’s how I made it to the National Championship. I have made a lot of friends like Don Jenkis and Allen Boyd, and the state team members.
To see the full championship contender field - Click Here
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April
8-9: Tennessee High School Fishing State Championship - Dayton, TN - Lake Chickamauga - View Press Release
9-10: Murray State Open/Kentucky High School Fishing State Championship: Hardin, KY, Kentucky/Barkley Lake - View Press Release
12-16: TBF Federation National Championship: Nickajack Lake - Kimball, Tennessee - Event Schedule & Info | Championship Contender Field
16-17: Alabama High School Fishing State Championship: Decatur, AL - Wheeler Lake - View Press Release
27-29: TBF Northwest Division Championship, Presented by Cabela’s, Columbia River, Hood River, Oregon - View Checksheet
29-30: Oregon High School Fishing State Championship - Hood River, OR, Columbia River - View Press Release
May
1: Idaho High School Fishing State Championship: Mountain Home, ID - CJ Strike Reservoir - View Press Release
4-6: TBF Southwest Division Championship, Presented by Lowrance, Lake Powell, Bull Frog, Utah - View Checksheet
6-7: Arkansas High School Fishing State Championship, North Little Rock, AR, Arkansas River - View Press Release
6-7: Utah High School Fishing State Championship: Lake Powell, UT - Bull Frog Marina - View Press Release
14: Missouri & Nebraska High School Fishing State Championships - Lake of the Ozarks, MO - View Story
21: Texas High School Fishing State Championship - Lake Lavon, Allen, TX - View Story
21: Virginia & North Carolina High School Fishing State Championships - Bugg's Island, VA - View Story
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Don't forget! We put one lucky active TBF Member's TBF Number in the TBF eNews, enclosed by brackets [xxxx]. If you find YOUR membership number, call 580.765.9031; you've won $25 TBF Online Store Credit!
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