February 3, 2010

 

Press Release

TBF “No Entry Fee” Divisional Championship
Series Back in 2010

February 1, 2010

Ponca City, Okla. - The Bass Federation (TBF), the national leader in NO cost or low cost tournament fees, announced today the dates and locations of seven events in the 2010 TBF “No Entry Fee” Divisional Championship Series. The Division Championship Series is expanded this year to seven events due to the growth of TBF and the new structure of the current TBF Western division into the new Northwest and Southwest divisions. The seventh division will cut drive time in half for our western anglers. More

 

Winners of TBF Contest for Signed Jersey
- Maryville, TN Middle School Bass Club -
Going Strong!

 

 

 

Heard the phrase, “Hook, line, and sinker?” Literally speaking fisherman want the fish to swallow the bait fully- hook, line, and sinker.  This old adage refers to accepting another’s point of view.   It seems that Maryville Middle School in Maryville, TN has bought the idea of having a fishing club: hook, line, and sinker. In fact they are the only middle school in the state of Tennessee with a Bass Club.  In the spring of 2009 Physical Education teacher David Clark contacted Mark Gintert (National Youth Director of the Bass Federation) to inquire about Target Fishing.  He generously donated ten targets to the Maryville Middle Physical Education department in hopes that the school would draw student interest to form a club.

 

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Leo Bevelaqua - Angler, Rhode Island

Full Name: Leo Bevelaqua

Age: 27

Hometown: Richmond, RI

State Federation: Rhode Island

Division: Eastern Division

Occupation: Owner & Operator of Bevelaqua Construction

Family: Wife-Tiffany & son Dominico, 3 years old

When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began Bass Fishing as a child.

What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Qualifying for the TBF Nationals as a non-boater

Biggest catch; when, where & how: 7lb 9oz, largemouth bass, Johnsons Pond, Coventry, RI [11132]

Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? No good luck charm

Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? It would be fun to fish with Mike Iaconelli

What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be a dream come true to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN.

 

Boyd Golightly - Co-Angler, Idaho

 

Full Name: Boyd Chadwick Golightly

Age: 63

Hometown: Preston, Idaho

State Federation: Idaho

Division: NorthWestern Division

Occupation: Self Employed – Flood & Fire Restoration

Family Members:  Wife, JoAnn. Kids (all married) Tim, Julie, Bill, Cindy, Holly, BJ

When & why did you begin bass fishing? I started fishing in 2000 after my son Bill had started fishing the year or so before

What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? When my son, Bill, declined Nationals this year so that I could go in his place. He is an awesome son!

Biggest catch; when, where & how: April 15, 2001 – Lake Lowell in Nampa Idaho – 4 lb 8 oz caught on a Jig & Pig worth $1180

Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Hard work and lots of practice

Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Kevin VanDam

What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Dream of my life.

Tim Cameron - Co-Angler, Nations Capital

 

Full Name: Tim Cameron

Age: 37

Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD

State Federation: Nations Capital

Division: Mid-Atlantic

Occupation: Workforce Leader

Family Members: Suzy, Son Tom

When & why did you begin bass fishing? I began fishing with my dad in the late 80s and I have been hooked ever since.

What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? This year at the divisional in Morgantown, WV

Biggest catch; when, where & how: 7 lbs, Lake Kerr

Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I just say a prayer for a good day on the water and a safe return to land.

Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday?  My wife is my hero. I would like to meet Gerald Swindle.

What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean that part of my dream has come true and that I accomplish my goal for this year.

 

Dominic Gambardella - Co-Angler, Connecticut

Full Name: Dominic Gambardella

Age: 50

Hometown:  North Haven

State Federation: Connecticut

Division: Eastern

Occupation: Electrical Contractor       

Family Members (wife, children): 6                 

When & why did you begin bass fishing?  1994 I grew up fishing with my dad since I was 5 years old

What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? A top 10 finish at an Everstart tournament in Detroit

Biggest catch; when, where & how:  5 fish 18lbs Lake Erie dragging tubes

What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? Being able to fish against the top anglers and co-anglers in the country is a thrill alone, winning would be a big lift for my career and getting a chance to fish the Forrest Wood Cup would be unbelievable

 

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