January 6, 2012

Americana Outdoors Coverage of High School Fishing Available On-Demand!

In case you weren't able to catch the AWESOME coverage of TBF's Student Angler Federation High School Fishing Program and the 2011 High School Fishing World Finals in Russellville, Ark. that aired on Americana Outdoors this past Sunday, you can watch it 'On-Demand' HERE! Coverage starts about halfway into the show - GREAT SHOW! "The future of fishing is here!"

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.

Charles Nahm - Ontario Boater

Name: Charles Nahm
Age: 40
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
State Federation: CBAF
Division: Eastern
Occupation: IT Consultant
Family Members: Wife –Suzanna, Daughters: Lauryn (5) Sierra (3)
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Drop shot, Tube, Frog, Grandmaster of the Wacky Senko
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Erie

Steve Hughes - Pennsylvania Boater

Name: Steve Hughes
Age: 46
Hometown: Rimersburg, PA
State Federation: PA
Division: Mid-Atlantic
Occupation: Construction Forman
Family Member s: Wife, 2 sons - 26 &23, 1 daughter - 16
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Flipping grass, shallow wood
Favorite body of water to fish: Chautauqua Lake, NY

Aaron Ault - Indiana Boater

Name: Aaron Ault
Age: 36
Hometown: Delphi, IN
State Federation: Indiana
Division: Northern
Occupation: Tool & Die maker
Family Members: Wife Kimbi, daughter Braci, son Brody
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Fishing deep
Favorite body of water to fish: Guntersville

Ben Cayer - Vermont Co-Angler

Name: Ben Cayer
Age: 20
Hometown: Bethel, VT
State Federation: The Vermont Bass Federation
Division: Eastern Division
Occupation: College Student
Family Members: Jean Cayer- Mom, Matt Cayer- Dad, Kim Cayer- Sister, Bob Crino- Uncle, Cayer Family From Springfield, MO
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Finesse Fishing
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Champlain

Darren Pincus - New Jersey Co-Angler

Name: Darren Pincus
Age: 36
Hometown: Flemington, NJ
State Federation: New Jersey
Division: Mid – Atlantic
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Licensing
Family Members: Fiance - Yulia, Dog - Jig
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Junk Fishing
Favorite body of water to fish: Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland and Lake George, NY

Brian Maloney - Missouri Angler

Name: Brian Maloney
Age: 50
Hometown: Osage Beach, Missouri
State Federation: Missouri
Division: Central
Occupation: Design Engineer for telecommunication
Family Members: My wife Laura, daughter Casey and son Kyle
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: I love to flip or pitch finesse jigs with drop shot or split shot being a close second.
Favorite body of water to fish: Home water Lake of the Ozarks or Table Rock

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

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)

30%
OFF

on any style of glasses on SolarBat.com

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 15, 2012.

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.