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The TBF Staff would like to wish all our members & families a Merry Christmas and we THANK YOU for being a part of our family! We appreciate all the dedication, hard work and volunteering you ALL do for the TBF organization!
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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.
Miles 'Sonar' Burghoff - ACA Boater
Name: Miles Burghoff AKA "Sonar"
Age: 25
Hometown: Orlando, FL
State Federation: Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA)
Division: Northwest
Occupation: Waiter/ College Student
Family Members: Gary (father); Elisabeth (mother); Gena (sister); Jordan (brother)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: My primary strength currently is flipping/pitching, including punching matted vegetation with pretty hefty tackle. Another strength is versatility since I grew up fishing all around the country, from California to Connecticut. I love power fishing, even when I am fishing finesse techniques, but am proud of my ability to adapt. My travels have suited me well.
Favorite body of water to fish: This one is a hard question. I want to say Lake Okeechobee, but I would prefer to keep moving around and trying new bodies of water. I consider "solving the puzzle" the most exciting aspect of tournament bass fishing and even on difficult bodies of water I enjoy figuring them out. In short though, Okeechobee is a phenomenal fishery, and I enjoy my time on the water there.
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Samuel Smith - Nation's Capital Co-Angler
Name: Samuel Smith
Age: 51
Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland
State Federation: National Capitol Bass Federation
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Retired Police Officer
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Using a jig be it hard cover or grass
Favorite body of water to fish: Potomac River
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James Chapman - Minnesota Co-Angler
Name: James Chapman
Age: 18
Hometown: South Haven
State Federation: Minnesota
Division: Northern
Occupation: High School Student
Family Members: Father: Patrick Chapman, Mother: Jessica Chapman, Sisters: Breanna and Marina Chapman, Brother: Roman Chapman
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Pitching/Flipping, Frog fishing
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Pokegama, Minnesota
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Tom Enloe - Texas Co-Angler
Name: Tom Enloe
Age: 44
Hometown: Tuscola, Texas
State Federation: Texas
Division: Central
Occupation: Truancy Officer
Family Members: Wife, Kristi; Son, Hunter; Daughter, Kevie
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Versatility/ soft plastics
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas
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Tyler Webb - West Virginia Co-Angler
Name: Tyler Webb
Age: 24
Hometown: Arnett, WV
State Federation: West Virginia Bass Federation
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Field Service Technician at Pomeroy IT Solutions
Family Members: Father – Steve, Mother – Cindy, Brother - Kyle
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Finesse Fishing and Sight Fishing: Drop Shot, Shakey Head
Favorite body of water to fish: Smith Mountain Lake, VA and Kerr Lake, VA
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Tom Tischer - Wisconsin Co-Angler
Name: Tom Tischer
Age: 56
Hometown: La Crosse, WI
State Federation: Wisconsin
Division: Northern
Occupation: Steel Detailer
Family Members: Wife (Karen); Daughters (Amanda & Ashley)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Slow Baits
Favorite body of water to fish: Mississippi River
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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
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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)
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Limit two pair of glasses per member. May also be used for prescription lenses.
Must use promotion code TBFSBDJ12 at checkout to receive discount. Promo code good December 16-January, 2012.
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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.
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BHS Yellowjackets Hold Successful Inaugural Bobby Lane Cup
Dec. 10, 2011; Kissimmee, FL – It was a Malys day! Jay and Cody Malys of the BHS Jackets Bass Fishing Team with 6 bass total weight 16lbs 13oz won the Bobby Lane Cup. Jay had big bass for the day 4lbs 8oz., earning him tournament jersey off Bobby Lane’s back. Part of the team prize was a fishing trip with Lane after weigh-in. ” It was awesome fishing with Bobby Lane, he caught a 5lb bass within 15 minutes fishing with us,” Jay said. The experience will last a lifetime. Congratulations Jay and Cody. Read More
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