Georgia State Team is Victorious at Southern Division - Al Horton of Palmetto, GA Wins Overall
Georgia came for one reason-to take home the title-and they sure didn’t leave home without it. The Georgia state team brought in 128lb 9ounces today making their tournament total 424lb 15 ounces, solidifying their win as the Southern Division Champions, the loins share of the over 32,000.00 in cash and prizes and a year’s worth of bragging rights. The Georgia team was anchored by Al Horton, from Palmetto, Ga., who triumphed in the overall standings to earn the title of the 2010 Southern Division Champion in the individual standings as well. The Championship held in Eufaula, Alabama and presented by the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, also saw 14 TBF anglers earn spots in the 2011 Federation National Championship presented by the National Guard. One boater and co-angler from each state will advance to the national contest to compete for nearly a quarter of a million dollars in cash and prizes and the chance to “Live the Dream” fishing the FLW Pro Tour for a year with fully paid entry fees and use of a wrapped Chevrolet truck and Ranger boat and travel money. From the 2011 Championship, two TBF anglers from each of the seven divisions will win the chance to compete in the 2011 BFL All-American and the champion boater and co-angler births in the 2011 Forrest Wood Cup. With all things said, it was more than an exciting day of fishing.
Champion, Al Horton, caught another five bass limit today of 15lb 8ounces, making his total tournament weight 54lb 14ounces. Horton formed a pattern involving a frog he stuck by for 10 days, seven pre-fishing and three tournament. “It went good; I caught fish early, I caught fish late. When I got tired of throwing the frog, I threw the frog and when I got tired of throwing the frog…. I threw the frog,” Horton said. He was also elected to be Georgia’s team captain and led proud. “It’s a great team to work with; we put it all together and did well. Thanks to our team and guys like Georgia President, Larry Lewis, and Jerry and Skip, these guys are always great.” Horton had an equally enthusiast cheering section. “I’m just thankful for all the support of my family and friends.” This week his wife Janice, son Ryan, daughter Rebecca, father-in-law and friends all gathered to root him on. “I couldn’t be happier; I mean today my wife of 35 years, Janice, just here cheering me on. It just means so much.” Horton’s also qualified for the Federation National Championship in 2004. “It’s a wonderful experience and as close to being with the pros as you can be; it’s a pleasure and honor to be there.” Read More
14 Anglers Qualified for the 2011 TBF National Championship
2 High School Teams Win Free Rooms at 2010 HSFWF Event in July
TBF ran an early bird promotion event for entries received by June 1st for the 2010 High School Fishing World Finals. We got numerous entries in and we are pleased to announce the 2 teams who will receive 3 Nights Stay at one of the host hotels in Russellville, AR are:
Team 1: Meade County High School Bass Club, KY; Members - Jared Raymer & Ethan Snyder
Team 2: Arizona Desert Bass Busters, AZ; Members - Thomas Chambers & Brandon Koon
Congratulations to those 2 teams! And thank you all who entered in time for this promotion.
July 6th Deadline for High School Event is Fast Approaching - Only 18 Days Left to Get Entered!
The inaugural High School Fishing World Finals will be here before we know it! The event is scheduled for July 19-24, 2010 and we are very excited about this tournament. TBF Staff, Russellville, AR Tourism Department and the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission have been working hard to get this event organized and we expect a great turnout.
If you or someone you know wants to know how to get entered for this event, please call 580.765.9031 or please visit HighSchoolFishing.org and print off an entry form!
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