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Membership news flash!
We wanted you to be the first to know!
Official press release will go out next week. TBF will announce Tennessee’s Watts Bar Lake as the location of the 2010 TBF Federation National Championship, Presented by the National Guard, April 20—25, 2010!
TBF Number Reminder
We are still giving "money away!" Make sure you look for your TBF Membership number, not just 'the' number. It's somewhere within the TBF eNews within brackets [xxxxx]! We have a different number each week, so keep looking! The winner gets $15 to spend in the TBF Online Store!
New Membership Cards Being Mailed
Thanks to all those clubs who have gotten their rosters & dues in so far, we greatly appreciate the work you do! If you haven't yet, please do so as soon as possible. Remember all TBF and FLW dues now expire on Dec 31, so join early and get the maximum benefit! We already starting to mail out your new 2010 membership cards to your home clubs for those we have received everything for.
Premium Memberships
TBF Premium Memberships are 2 year SILVER, 3 year GOLD and 5 year Platinum multi-year memberships that include BOTH TBF & FLW Outdoors dues - PLUS - the BEST discounts in the TBF Members-Only Store - PLUS - added benefits and discounts to the TBF Access Member Benefits section! The higher the membership level, the more categories you have to choose from and the more money YOU save. [20837] If you would like to upgrade to a Premium Membership, you can do so at any time. If you've already paid dues, you will receive credit to use within the Online Store! IT PAYS TO BELONG TO TBF!
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Gerard Ling - Co-Angler, Ontario, Canada
Full Name: Gerard Ling
Age: 35
Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
State Federation: Canadian Bass Angler Federation
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Welder
Family Members: Wife, Michelle and daughter, Addison
When and why did you begin bass fishing? Fishing since the age of 4, bass fishing since I was 20. I liked the competition of bass fishing.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Qualifying for the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Biggest catch; when, where and how? 7.62lbs, Lake Erie, November 17,2002.
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? It would mean that all the hard work I'd put into fishing was starting to show progress.
Greg Hoskinson - Angler, Kentucky
Full Name: Greg Hoskinson
Age: 42
Hometown: Louisville, KY
State Federation: KY
Division: Southern
Occupation: Small business owner SIGNS NOW
Family: Wife, Denise; Tommy 16, Callie 12
When & why did you begin bass fishing? 10 yrs old, Cub Scout trip to farm ponds, Caught my first bass ever & had no idea how bad I would be hooked. Had that 2lbr mounted & still have it on the wall today, 32 yrs later!
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? 2001, I qualified for and competed in the Bass Master Top 150's
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 5 fish 25.1 lbs. 8-12 lb. kicker BassMaster Top 150's Santee Cooper, How? I don't know even know how I drove the boat back to the weigh-in. I was shaking like a tad pole at a Large Mouth convention!!
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? If I catch a good sack of fish on the first day of a tournament, I'll wear the same pair of underwear for the entire tournament. (I did not say that I didn't wash them... but then again, I did not say I did!!)
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? I have known him my entire life; My Dad He's my biggest fan! Now that you mentioned it, I better go meet him this weekend, it's been a while!!
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? I still have the desire to try the Pro side again and the FLW is definitely where the money is at! It would mean everything to not have to worry about covering the bills while you’re on the road. Staying at the top of your game and competing with these guys is hard enough, but if that was all you had to concentrate on, well, that would just be like a DREAM!
Farren Mounts - Angler, Montana
Full Name: Farren Ray Mounts
Hometown: Clay Center, Ks. Now living in Stevensville, Montana
State Federation: Montana TBF
Division: Northwest
Occupation: Fishing and Hunting
Family Members (wife, children): Wife, Becky; Kids, James, Gina, Dawn, Cindy
When & why did you begin bass fishing? At a young age. Have always been around family that loved to fish
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Too many to say. Every fishing trip or tournament has brought great memories. From winning to losing to the new people I've met.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: Fort Peck, Over 40 lbs in ten fish (smallmouth).
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Rick Clunn
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? That would be the most memorable moment of my fishing.
Keith Aucoin - Co-Angler, Maine
Full Name: Keith Aucoin
Age: 25
Hometown: Hollis
State Federation: Maine
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Lab. Tech.
Family: None
When & why did you begin bass fishing? When I was about 7, influenced by my father.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Qualifying for the Federation Championship.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 7lb. 15 oz. @ Province lake fishing deeper lily pads with a jig.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I have a lucky hat and when I feel like I’m fishing too fast I sit down.
Name someone who is a hero to you or would like to meet someday? My dad for introducing me to the sport, and KVD. [35890]
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would hopefully mean the beginning of living a dream
Next Week's Spotlights:
Justin Willits - FL, Ron Schneider - NJ , Darin Reed - IL, Michael Wooley - TN
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