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Bruce Acox - Angler, New Hampshire
Full Name: Bruce Acox
Age: 43
Hometown: Raymond
State Federation: New Hampshire
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Painting Contractor
Family: Wife – Cheryl, Daughter - Savannah
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I got my first taste of bass fishing when I was 7 and when I got in my teens and early twenties, the fascination began.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? A night tourney with friend Rob, we had an 8 fish limit of 28 lbs in the first hour with 11 hours of fishing left.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: Twelve four pounders on Bow Lake with jig on 9/11/01 in four hours.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Coffee in the morning helps because I don’t sleep much before fishing. [32210]
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 some skill and a lot of luck, that anyone of TBF can do it. It’s all in TIMING.
Robby Fleshman - Angler, West Virginia
Full Name: Robby Fleshman
Age: 54
Hometown: Tad
State Federation: WV
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: River-side Supervisor for a Towboat Company
Family: Single, 8 children
When & why did you begin bass fishing? My Dad started me fishing at an early age, and I've been fishing tournaments for 20 years.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Divisional Tournament & Fishing in the Nationals in 2003.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 19.1lbs for a 4 fish limit; 2008 Mid-Atlantic/ Lake Erie.
Name someone who is a hero to you or would like to meet someday? My Dad is my hero, he is 77 years young and is still fishing in 25-30 tournaments a year.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? An opportunity to fish the FLW Tour & FLW Cup against some of the best anglers in the country.
Steve Quiggins - Co-Angler, Indiana
Full Name: Steve Quiggins
Age: 40
Hometown: Fortville, Indiana
State Federation: Indiana Bass Federation
Division: Northern Divisional
Occupation: Dockworker at YRC
Family: Wife: Missy
When & why did you begin bass fishing? At a young age my grandfather took me fishing. My uncle worked for a coal company and he was able to get permission to fish the strip pits. Awesome fishing!
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Definitely qualifying for the TBFNC and making the Indiana State Team, because Indiana has such great fishermen. I never would have dreamed of making either one.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: Largemouth Bass would be a little over 9 lbs on Lake Okeechobee (top water). Smallmouth would be 5lb 11 oz on Lake St. Clair, Michigan (tube).
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Good luck charm would be my wife. When I’m fishing for fun or in a tournament she always tells me good luck and how good she knows I will do.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? I would like to meet Iaconelli
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be a dream come true to get a chance to fish among the greatest in the world.
Kalem Tippit - ACA Qualifier, Kentucky
Full Name: Kalem Tippett
Age: 20
Hometown: Hanson, Kentucky
State Federation: Kentucky
Occupation: Full time student at Murray State University
Family: Parents-Roger and Rhonda Tippett
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I have been bass fishing ever since I was old enough to hold a fishing pole, but I did not start fishing competitively until 2005.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning the 2007 Jr. Bassmaster World Championship in Birmingham, Alabama.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 21.66 lbs. on Lake Lewisville on crankbaits this last May.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Not really, just fish hard and give God the glory.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Kevin Vandam- I have had the opportunity to meet him once but I would love to be able to fish with him some day.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be a life changing experience. I cannot imagine going from being a college student to a professional bass fisherman
overnight.
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Vincent Campisano - ACA, KY :: Wayne Crowder, UT :: Mike Johnson, MO :: Eugene Morris, LA
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