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Over the next several weeks, leading up to the 2011 TBF Federation National Championship April 12-16 on Nickajack Lake near Kimball City, TN, we will be spotlighting all of the qualifiers (in no particular order). Please help us congratulate these great anglers for making it to the top of their State Federations!
Dr. Alvin Tung - Ontario Co-Angler
Name: Dr. Alvin Tung
Age: 39
Hometown: Mississauga
State Federation: Ontario
Division: Eastern
Occupation: International Concert and Recording Artist (classical guitar)
Family Members: Jennifer (wife), Truffle, Zorro & Maximus (dogs!)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Jerkbait (smallmouth); Frog (largemouth)
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Erie
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? A supportive and understanding wife!
John Uhler - Maryland Angler
Name: John Uhler
Age: 60
Hometown: Elkton, Maryland
State Federation: Maryland
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Commercial Construction Management Consultant
Family Members: Wife – Sandy, Daughter - Abigail
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Jigs, Senkos, Small Worms – Junk Fishing is my strength – if it looks good I fish it.
Favorite body of water to fish: Santee Cooper / Moultrie
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career?Just plain old luck – two years in a row for me. I have fished all my life and get bring a few to the boat, but my job keeps me too busy to practice so I just fish.
Gene Lippincott - Wyoming Co-Angler
Name: Gene L. Lippincott
Age: 66
Hometown: Cusick, WA
State Federation: Wyoming
Division: Northwest Division
Occupation: Retired
Family Members: April Lippincott wife, Eric Lippincott son, Kimberly Myers Daughter
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Reaction/crankbait
Favorite body of water to fish: Clear Lake, CA
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? Consistency on the water.
Chris Ferry - Washington Angler
Name: Chris Ferry
Age: 38
Hometown: Seattle
State Federation: WA
Division: Northwest
Family Members: Son-Boone and daughter- Alyssa
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Sight fishing and dropshotting but I can also powerfish I like to fish fast and prefer fishing shallow but have no problem going deep if needed.
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Whatcom
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? It has been fun and the federation tournaments have been well organized. The first year I decided to fish the TBF Qualifiers was 2009 we had 3 events I had 2 1st place finishes and a 2nd. I then went to Divisionals in Montana at Yellow Tail Reservoir where I finished 3rd overall and 1st for Washington Qualifying me for nationals. It’s been a 3 year process to get where I'm at today.
Jim Short - Delaware Co-Angler
Name: Jim Short
Age: 68
Hometown: Ocean Pines, Maryland
State Federation: Delaware
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Retired, USMC
Family Members: Wife (Judie); 4 children; 9 grandchildren
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Versatility, persistence, confidence/flipping & pitching
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Norman (North Carolina) or any tidal water
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? There is no substitute for "Time on the Water”---I like to think of it as emptying my lucky bag while filling up my experience bag
Nick Anguilo - New Jersey Co-Angler
Name: Nick Angiulo
Age: 45
Hometown: Hainesport, New Jersey
State Federation: New Jersey
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Appeals Manager, New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Family Members: Terri (wife)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Flipping and pitching are my favorite techniques. But my fishing strengths are my versatility and adaptability. I believe that I am at least somewhat competent in utilizing just about any technique out there to catch bass. In this regard, I strive to continually learn and attempt to master new techniques and am not afraid to change techniques “on the fly” depending on what the fishing conditions dictate.
Favorite body of water to fish: Delaware River
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? First and foremost, without the significant support and understanding of my wife, Terri, I would have gotten this far in my fishing career. Otherwise, it has taken many hours on the water and a great deal of patience. I also would not have gotten here without the support of my club, the Big D Valley Bassmasters, and the New Jersey Bass Federation.
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