Federation National Office Newsletter Archive

January 20, 2012

Over the next several weeks until the 2012 TBF National Championship on Bull Shoals in Arkansas, we will be spotlighting all Qualified Contenders from 47 Federations - Boaters and Co-Anglers.

John Ahern - Rhode Island Co-Angler

Name: John E. Ahern
Age: 48
Hometown: Ashaway
State Federation: R.I.
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Machinist/Landscaper
Family Members: Fiancée – Jill, son - John, Robert
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: flipping, finesse, top water
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Champlain

Tom Shimabukuro - California Co-Angler

Name: Tom Shimabukuro
Age: 34
Hometown: Oakland, California
State Federation: California
Division: SouthWest
Occupation: Electrician
Family Members: Kelly (wife) Sam (4 years, son) Devon (2 years, daughter)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Flippin heavy cover
Favorite body of water to fish: California Delta

Chris Lambert - Washington Co-Angler

Name: Chris Lambert
Age:37
Hometown:Olympia, WA
State Federation: Washington
Division: Northwest
Occupation: Owner of Wave Away Sonar and GPS Screen Cleaning Kits/contractor
Family Members: Wife-Wendy, Son-Ryan, Son-Zachary, Daughter-Elaina
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Swimbaits and dropshots for smallmouth
Favorite body of water to fish: Bull Shoals, I was there for the TBF Championship in 2009 and loved it!

Rob Lamoy - New York Boater

Name: Rob LaMoy
Age: 37
Hometown: Chazy
State Federation: NY
Division: Eastern
Occupation: Correction Officer & part time fishing guide
Family Members: Wife – Michelle; Son – Cody; Daughter - Aiyana
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: versatility and ability to find fish quickly on unfamiliar waters
Favorite body of water to fish: my home lake of Champlain. There is no other bass fishery like it. Whatever way you like to fish, Champlain has it to offer.

Jeff Hill - Tennessee Boater

Name: Jeff Hill
Age: 53
Hometown: McMinnville, TN
State Federation: Tennessee
Division: Southern
Occupation: Nurseryman
Family Members: Wife - Lisa
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Spinner Baits and Crank Baits
Favorite body of water to fish: Tennessee River

Doug Thompson - Arkansas Boater

Name: Doug Thompson
Age: 45
Hometown: Mabelvale, Arkansas
State Federation: Arkansas
Division: Central
Occupation: Hardware Engineer
Family Members: Wife – Joyce, Sons- Mat and Drew
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Junk fishing, covering water.
Favorite body of water to fish: Arkansas River

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.

For more information, or if you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the TBF national office, 580.765.9031, or email membership@bassfederation.com