BHS Yellow Jackets SAF Club Spotlight

Club name: BHS Yellow Jackets
Date Club Began: May 31, 2011
School Name & Mascot: Bartow High School Yellow Jackets
City/State: Bartow, FL
Club Email Address: bboswell4@yahoo.com or james.vass@polk-fl.net
Club Website: http://www.ihigh.com/bhsjacketsfishingclub/
Club Advisor: Derek Boswell
Club President: Mike Boswell
Number of members: 30

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BHS Hosting SAF Open Tournament Dec. 10th - Bobby Lane Cup

Bartow, FL. (Sept 27, 2011) - BHS Jackets Bass Fishing Team Student Angler Federation(SAF)/ The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural SAF High School Fishing Bartow Open Tournament Saturday, December 10 at Camp Mack on Lake Kissimmee. The Open is a two person team event for SAF students in grades 9 - 12. Registration for high school anglers and their "coach," who will provide the boat they compete in, opens online at bboswell4@yahoo.com or by calling Tournament Director Derek Boswell (863)513-8877 beginning Sept. 28.  The TBF contact is HighSchoolFishing.org or call (580)765-9031. There will be a mandatory check-in Friday, Dec. 9 from 5 to 7pm. ET at D.B. Bait & Tackle located at 640 S. Orange Ave Bartow, FL 33830 with a mandatory rules briefing and safety meeting beginning promptly at 6 pm.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ANY AND ALL ACTIVE SAF MEMBERS! READ MORE

FIRST EVER HIGH SCHOOL BASS FISHING TEAM DUAL DEC. 17!

Bartow High School Yellow Jackets will be having the first ever High School Bass Fishing Dual with the Plant City Raiders on December 17th on Lake Summit. Each school will bring 4 teams to compete where the heaviest combined weight of all 4 teams will be crowned champs and carry the 3' trophy back to their school's trophy case! There will also be awards given for biggest bag and biggest bass.

Oregon State champions win High School Western Regional on Saguaro Lake

19.Nov.2011 (Story by FLW Outdoors)

TEMPE, Ariz. – Jacob Wall, St. Mary’s High School and Colby Pearson, Crater High School, Ore., won the High School Western Regional tournament held on Saguaro Lake Saturday. TBF along with FLW held the high school tournament in conjunction with the FLW College Fishing Western Regional.The team caught a five bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 0 ounces to beat San Benito High School, by 6 pounds, 9 ounces.The team was drop-shotting along a bank in 8 to 20 feet of water.“We pulled up to this random bank not knowing if it had fish or not,” Pearson said. “We just kept making passes along the same bank all day long and were able to milk it for 14 pounds.”Both young anglers are planning to go to the University of Oregon so they can compete on the bass team while in college. “We worked hard all day,” Wall said. “We had to fish really slow and thankfully it paid off.” Read More

Future Fisherman Foundation and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries announce “Train the Trainers” Seminar

November 29, 2011 – The next stop in F3’s commitment to train the trainers of aquatic education programs is Harrowgate Elementary School in Chester, Va., 15501 Harrowgate Rd. Chester, Va. 23831. The seminar begins at 9am, February 18-19. It’s open to any organization. Interested applicants can go to the F3 web site,www.futurefisherman.org, to register.

There’s a $20 registration fee, which is refunded to those who complete the two day program as a training/travel stipend. Also, applicants who complete a post event survey will receive a tackle package for their students. READ MORE

Inaugural F3 eBay Charity Auction a Huge Success!

The Future Fisherman Foundation completed its first on-line fundraising auction to support youth aquatic education and training programs across the United States with great success!

Sixty-eight items including music memorabilia, artwork and guided fishing trips went up for bid on Thursday, November 17. When the auction wrapped up on the following Tuesday, almost all of the items were claimed by generous bidders from across the country.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the results of this program,” F3 Executive Director, Mark Gintert, stated. “I don’t have an exact total yet, but it appears we have raised several thousands to help support our educator training programs and programs like Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs. READ MORE

2012 TBF and FLW Adult Membership Renewals

The Bass Federation is striving to make membership renewal easier each year. TBF has begun accepting membership renewals for 2012. Current memberships expire on December 31, 2011* and you can update NOW to ensure your club maintains the insurance policy coverage and your members don’t have a lapse in tournament eligibility or magazine delivery.

We will continue to collect both TBF and FLW Outdoors membership updates through TBF and through our online roster management system. The secure website is www.tbfwebservices.com. TBF dues are $15 and have been since 2000. FLW dues will remain at $35. Our system WILL collect $50 for both - PLEASE VERIFY YOUR MEMBER'S CORRECT ADDRESSES BEFORE UPDATING THEM.

ALL TBF members MUST pay their FLW dues through their home TBF club and will be charged for both memberships. FLW Outdoor’s will NOT accept dues from a TBF member. NOTICE: due to publication issues and other items FLW Outdoor memberships now run one year from date of purchase. So getting your dues in through your club to TBF will simplify your entire clubs process and help keep your TBF expiration and your FLW Expiration dates the same, Dec 31.
It is important NOT to wait as tournament participation and eligibility may be affected especially if you have members who fish BFL’s or other FLW events. Get their dues into TBF early so you won’t have any “last minute” hurdles. REGARDLESS THE TBF SYSTEM WILL COLLECT $50 FROM EVERY MEMBER. If a member has joined FLW “around” their club they can either call FLW for a refund or we will simply extend their FLW membership out another year from that date.

PLEASE PAY THE EXACT AMOUNT LISTED ON THE SYSTEM GENERATED INVOICE.

TBF 1-year membership

Step 1. Your club administrator, president or secretary will log into our system, click on the “Membership Update” tab, and then on the “Dues Estimate” button. This generates a word document with ALL your club members, active or not, and their addresses for verification, with an invoice for 2012 dues, and whether they’re choosing a paper or electronic/downloadable magazine! Simple and easy! Print and take to your meeting to collect dues and VERIFY ADDRESSES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES!
Step 2. After collecting dues, log into the system and set the methods for receiving FLW Outdoor’s magazine located under the Club Members tab in the FLW Information box. To change it, double click on the member and use the drop down box to select the method of delivery. Next, VERIFY ADDRESSES. Make sure all your members’ addresses and email addresses are CURRENT. Then, create and submit your invoice under the Club Membership Updates tab by clicking New Update, selecting the Year, checking the box by the updating members, and then Submitting. Once you’ve done it you’ll see how easy it is. If you need help call us or refer to the Help tab; Club Admin User Guide. Finally, submit a matching check with the invoice to the address on the invoice, which your state federation sets up.
Step3. Enjoy an entire years worth of worry free, hassle free fishing knowing you’re updated, dues are paid, insurance is in full force, the magazine is on its way, and your member benefits are in place!
Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQ’s)

• FLW Outdoor’s said I had to join through TBF? YES, FLW Outdoors won’t sell a membership to a TBF member; their system “talks” to our system and identifies TBF members. All TBF members now update through our online system, through their club roster. Get it done early to avoid expiration lapse!
• What if I’m already active with FLW for multiple years or one of the few FLW life members? Lifetime members won’t be charged. Everyone else will have a year added to their current FLW membership.
• My FLW membership doesn’t expire until April 1, 2012 do I have to pay for a full year? Yes, but you will receive another full year as long as you update before it expires; we will add a year to extend your membership through April 1, 2013.
• I used to buy a 2 or 3 year “discounted” FLW membership? FLW Outdoors no longer sells a DISCOUNTED 2 or 3 year membership.
• More questions? Call the national office at 580.765.9031

Now that dual membership is as easy as joining your club, here is another CHOICE for you.
What do you do with your FLW Outdoor’s Magazines after your done reading? Do you put them in a stack to collect dust? Or maybe you throw them out or keep them in a box? Maybe you donate them to a group home or a youth program for others to enjoy. Maybe you’d like to “store” them but don’t have the place or space. You have another option. - Printed or Electronic!

• It’s your choice. The system will DEFAULT to PRINTED via US Mail. If you want to keep a printed copy, that’s fine! You have your own reason why that’s good for you. Just make sure your club administrator knows your choice so he/she can mark it when updating your roster. But…for the rest; here are a few advantages of having it delivered right to your computer!
• Get news faster…and worldwide! You don’t have to wait; you get the exact same thing by email, instantly!
• GO GREEN! Green is “in”; save paper, save trees! Conservation is one of TBF’s core values. Get the same info, without the paper. NO more magazines in landfills or in the corner collecting dust, but saved on your computer!
• Easy Access – FLW Outdoor’s electronic version will be available on FLWOutdoors.com 24/7. Also, you can save the *pdf file to your computer, take it anywhere on a laptop, print out a page you want to save, and look back at old issues any time. Also, you don’t have to tear your house upside down, or worry someone threw it away!
• What this means for club presidents/secretaries - When updating your roster, there’s an option to choose for each member. IT WILL DEFAULT TO PRINTED via US Mail. If you choose Electronic for a member, they must have an email address in our system. FLW will be notified by TBF which they request, and will send FLW Outdoor’s Magazine the way they want it!

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact Ruth Bozeman at 580-716-4291 or ruth@bassfederation.com. Or at the TBF national office, 580.765.9031.

Solar Bat Promo for Active TBF Members

Beginning October 15, 2011 and running until January 15, 2012, Solar Bat is offering a promotion for Bass Federation ACTIVE members only - 30% off all styles, including prescriptions on SOLARBAT.COM! (limit two pair per member)

Solar Bat Name the Frame Contest

Submit your name for either or both frames along with your name, address, phone number and email address.

Enter as many different names as you would like.

Solar Bat will choose the name for each frame and determine the winner by the earliest email date and time.

Winning frame names will be selected by Solar Bat on December 23rd and winners will be notified by an email blast.

Winners will receive the first production model of the sunglass they named and then a free Solar Bat sunglass of their choice for the next four years starting in 2013.

No fees required or purchase necessary to participate.

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources Propose Asian Carp Netting Trial

Ponca City, Okla.,-Nov. 17, 2011 - In a proactive attempt to stave off the onslaught of Asian Carp the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be conducting a trial netting program in Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.

Ron Brooks from the KDFWR addressed a crowd of 40 interested participants who attended the Kentucky Dam and Village Convention Center. He explained to the group Asian Carp are now in every tributary of the Mississippi River ranging as far north as North Dakota. The waters of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes are infested and the numbers are growing in record proportions. READ MORE

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