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New Products from Fitzgerald Fishing – September 27,2017

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New Products from Fitzgerald Fishing – September 27,2017
Fitzgerald Fishing is devoted to offering high quality fishing tackle at an affordable price. We offer products that serious fishermen and tournament anglers demand! 
Tungsten Worm Weights
Ranging from 1/16oz to 3/4oz our tungsten worm weights are some of the best on the market today! Our weights are black and stay black
with a paint free finish that is guaranteed to not chip flake or wear off. Being 97% pure tungsten and insert free they are some of the most sensitive weights on the market today! Click the link below to shop now or ask your local fishing retailer for them. 
Tungsten Flippin’ Weights
Ranging from 3/4oz to 2 1/4oz our tungsten flippin’ weights are some of the best on the market today! Our weights are black and stay black with a paint free finish that is guaranteed to not chip flake or wear off. Being 97% pure tungsten and insert free they are some of the most sensitive weights on the market today! Click the link below to shop now or ask your local fishing retailer for them.  

Lowrance® Anglers Claim Top Two Spots in Bassmaster® Elite Rookie of the Year Race

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Lowrance® Anglers Claim Top Two Spots in Bassmaster® Elite Rookie of the Year Race

Lowrance® Anglers Claim Top Two Spots in Bassmaster® Elite Rookie of the Year Race
Lowrance Pro Dustin Connell Claims the 2017 Title

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Tulsa, Okla. – Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, announced today that Lowrance Pro Dustin Connell claimed the Bassmaster Rookie of the Year by finishing 24th in points overall with 60 pounds, 13 ounces on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Connell’s closest competition, Lowrance Pro Jamie Hartman finished in 48th place with 41 pounds, 7 ounces. That allowed Connell to win the Rookie of the Year race by the thinnest of margins, 765-764 – the fifth time in the last six years a Lowrance angler has received Bassmaster Elite Rookie of the Year honors.
“When going to new bodies of water, my Lowrance units help me get dialed in quickly and find fish faster,” said Connell. “My Lowrance units helped me have an incredible rookie season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. I used my Lowrance units as much as I used my fishing rods, whether it’s in 3-4 feet or 20 feet of water. First I look for the baitfish, then the bass; and once I see bass on my screen, I throw the bait in and catch them.”
Connell’s first victory as a Bassmaster Elite pro came at the Academy Sports and Outdoors Bassmaster Elite at Ross Barnett earlier this year, where he finished with a total weight of 64 pounds, 13 ounces.
“Whether a beginner, long-time professional or an angler starting out on a successful career, Lowrance is proud to be the fishfinder/chartplotter of choice, selected by so many to enhance their time on the water,” said Leif Ottoson, CEO, Navico. “We’d like to congratulate Dustin, Jamie and all of our professional anglers.”
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The BUFF® FW17 Collection is here – New ThermoNet™ Technology, New Merino Wool Weights, and an Attractive Lifestyle Line

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The BUFF® FW17 Collection is here – New ThermoNet™ Technology, New Merino Wool Weights, and an Attractive Lifestyle Line

The BUFF® FW17 Collection is here.

New ThermoNet™ Technology, New Merino Wool Weights, and an Attractive Lifestyle Line

Santa Rosa, CA (September 27, 2017) – Autumn and winter aren’t far away. If you’re a hunter or an angler, this is your season! With cooling temps prompting game and fish to get increasingly active, hunters and anglers do the same to prepare for the elements.

Buff, Inc., the U.S.subsidiary of ORIGINAL BUFF, SA, the original creators of versatile multi-functional performance headwear, announces the release of its Fall/Winter 2017 collection on BUFFUSA.com and in supporting retailers. As the distinction between highly technical and aesthetically appealing continues to fuse, the latest collection from the preeminent outdoors sport accessories brand deliver the most innovative and cutting-edge technology without sacrificing style, fit or function, featuring a mix of both performance and lifestyle items.

Headlined by BUFF® brand’s latest technology, the new FW17 collection boasts impressive additions in the form of ThermoNet™, a performance fabric offering both high thermal insulation and unmatched breathability without bulk, and the expansion of the popular Merino wool line, now featuring a collection of three weights, Light, Mid, and Heavy to keep hunters and anglers comfortable in all weather conditions.

BUFF® ThermoNet™ hat, multifunctional headwear and balaclava

The result of years of research and testing, ThermoNet™ fabric uniquely blends PrimaLoft® yarn and the BUFF® brand’s trusted fabrication process to create a product that delivers four times the insulation as BUFF® headwear’s Original microfiber products. The hydrophobic, wicking fibers of ThermoNet™ move moisture away from the skin. while regulating heat inside, keeping you warm, comfortable and dry even in the coldest conditions. Featuring 70 percent recycled content ThermoNet™ is an environmentally conscious fabric. ThermoNet™ fabric is utilized in a variety of BUFF® FW17 products, including hats (MSRP $26.99), multifunctional headwear (MSRP $26.99) and balaclavas (MSRP $36.99).

“From the new ThermoNet™ to our Lifestyle Collection we feel these new products are ideal for hunters and anglers who challenge themselves to stay outdoors and active, whatever the weather,” said Shirley Brunetti, Buff, Inc. Vice President and General Manager. “Whether it’s calling, casting, or setting decoys this new technical collection will keep outdoors enthusiasts warm, dry and comfortable.”

For the hunter or angler who prefers a natural fabric, BUFF® has the perfect solution in the updated Merino wool line. These products are nature’s technical fabrics, utilizing all the benefits that come with Merino wool including natural odor protection, breathability and comfort. The expanded line now provides consumers with lightweight, midweight and heavyweight options, ensuring expanded levels of comfort. The Merino wool line includes hats (MSRP $29.99), multifunctional headwear (MSRP $28.99) and neckwarmers (MSRP $38.99).

BUFF® Merino wool hat, multifunctional headwear and neckwarmer

Serious hunters and anglers require gear that seamlessly performs everywhere they go. That’s exactly what the BUFF® lifestyle collection delivers on a range of products from hats to scarves, headbands to neckwarmers (MSRP $25.99 $44.99). As the lifestyle adventure category has grown so has the collection, with the Fall/Winter 2017 line incorporating comfortable textiles and Mossy Oak, RealTree® and Bug Slinger® styling. Influenced by the latest global trends the BUFF® lifestyle collection has the serious outdoor enthusiast covered.

BUFF® lifestyle collection

The entire FW17 Collection is now available and can be purchased at www.buffusa.com.

YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE FINALE PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS SET FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE FINALE PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS SET FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER

YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE FINALE PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS SET FOR MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (Sept. 26, 2017) – YETI FLW College Fishing is headed to the Mississippi River Oct. 7 for the third and final regular-season event in the Central Conference. The tournament, presented by Bass Pro Shops, will feature college fishing teams casting for a $2,000 club scholarship and an invitation to compete in the 2018 College Fishing National Championship.

“The river is low and not as clear as you’d like it be, but the fishing will be good,” said FLW Tour pro Matthew Stefan, of Junction City, Wisconsin, who finished eighth when the Tour visited the Mississippi River in May. “Smallmouth will definitely be a player, but I think a mixed limit will win this event. This time of year you hope to get a couple of good smallmouth in the boat early and then target largemouth the rest of the day.”

Stefan said that unseasonably high water temperatures have affected bass’ fall migration patterns. Normally, he noted, teams could sit in one area and get plenty of bites but this year that may be more difficult to do.

“Water temperatures are in the low 70s which is very unusual,” said Stefan. “Usually largemouth are following shad into backwaters and smallmouths are in wing dams, but a lot of them aren’t – they’re scattered. Guys are going to have to bounce around from spot to spot until they find one that produces more than a few bites.”

Stefan said he expects many teams to reach for topwater baits. He also listed umbrella rigs, swimbaits and jigs as strong bets.

“Smallmouth will be relating to main-river wing dams, sand drops and current seams,” said Stefan. “Largemouth will be mixed in too, but they’ll also be in backwaters where shad are migrating. Deep water, near trees and weeds, make great ambush points and will likely hold fish.”

The Wisconsin veteran went on to predict that a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds will be needed to win the tournament.

Competitors will take off from the Washington Street Ramp, located at West Washington & North Main in Prairie du Chien, at 7 a.m. CDT Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the ramp beginning at 3 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.

Schools are allowed to register up until the morning of the tournament. Entries may be made either by phone or at CollegeFishing.com.

Schools currently registered to compete in the Mississippi River tournament, which is hosted by the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce, include:

Bellarmine University – James Kuhns, Louisville, Ky., and Joseph Allgeier, Bardstown, Ky.

Bellarmine University – Trevor Hulsey and Eric Shinkle, both of Louisville, Ky.

Bemidji State University – Austin Mau and Isaac Johnson, both of Bemidji, Minn.

Central College – Spencer Welch, Hubbard, Iowa, and Kyle Berst, Bettendorf, Iowa

Eastern Kentucky University – Blake Riley, Henderson, Ky., and Corey Elliott, London, Ky.

Georgetown College – Hunter Osborne, Irvine, Ky., and Jacob Locke, Dothan, Ala.

Georgetown College – Lucas Harrison, Stamping Ground, Ky., and Hans Mikelsoo, Cynthiana, Ky.

Illinois State University – Tyler Rocke, Peoria, Ill., and Justin Schick, Morton, Ill.

Kansas State University – Sheldon Rogge, St. George, Kan., and Adam Fuchs, Manhattan, Kan.

Marquette University – Mackenzie Nick, Fond Du Lac, Wis., and Michael Galeana, Livonia, Mich.

McKendree University – Austin Niggli, Highland, Ill., and Brock Wilke, Saint Rose, Ill.

McKendree University – Blake Jackson, Carterville, Ill., and Ethan Jones, Worden, Ill.

McKendree University – Brian McClanahan, Elkville, Ill., and Dailus Richardson, Benton, Ill.

McKendree University – Curtis Lilly, Sterling, Ill., and Austin Chapman, Blue Mound, Ill.

McKendree University – Nathan Doty, Decatur, Ill., and Joseph Bruener, Douglas, Texas

McKendree University – Seth Hornsby, Morris, Ill., and Chris Thompson, Sandwich, Ill.

Missouri State University – Crosley Welch, Branson, Mo., and Hayden Lee, Jefferson City, Mo.

Moraine Valley Community College – John Neubauer and Andrew Jensen, both of Oak Lawn, Ill.

Northwest Missouri State University – Krete Bullington, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Landon Paul, Fairmont, W. Va.

Northwest Missouri State University – Nathan Itao, Platte City, Mo., and Brett Neal, Conway, Mo.

Southern Illinois University – Kyle Schingoethe, Itasca, Ill., and Ryan Spencer, Tolono, Ill.

Southeast Missouri State University – Nick Moore, Desoto, Mo., and Jacob Harris, Bonne Terre, Mo.

St. Ambrose University – Cole Atkinson and Tanner Atkinson, both of Camanche, Iowa

University of Iowa – Jake Usher, Ionia, Iowa, and Bryan Mouser, Iowa City, Iowa

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Eric Ulry, Marshfield, Wis., and Colby Wolff, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Michael Anderson, Lake Tomahawk, Wis., and Johnny Moua, Eau Claire, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Ross Phelps, Edgerton, Wis., and Brett Yahnke, Janesville, Wis.

Western Illinois University – Wesley Lashmett, Winchester, Ill., and Matt Wolz, Joliet, Ill.

Winona State University – Luke Kerstetter, Brookfield, Minn., and Tyler Berg, Rushford, Minn.

Winona State University – Mason Garin, Spring Valley, Wis., and Aric Avestruz, River Falls, Wis.

Winona State University – Wyatt Stout, Sauk City, Wis., and Tayler Stolpa, Winona, Minn.

FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual FLW College Fishing Open will advance to the 2018 FLW College Fishing National Championship on the Red River, hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission & Red River Waterway Commission. Additional teams will qualify for the National Championship if the field size in regular-season events exceeds 100 boats.

College Fishing is free to enter. All participants must be registered, full-time students at a college, university or community college and members of a college fishing club that is recognized by their school.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow College Fishing on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing. Visit FLWFishing.com to sign up or to start a club at your school.

Bass Anglers For Saltwater Conservation Leads To Victories For Anglers

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Bass Anglers For Saltwater Conservation Leads To Victories For Anglers

Sept. 26, 2017

Bass Anglers For Saltwater Conservation Leads To Victories For Anglers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bass Anglers for Saltwater Conservation, a grassroots advocacy effort developed by B.A.S.S., achieved a major milestone this month: Since its inception, more than 75,000 advocacy letters have been sent to Congress by anglers nationwide through its website, BassforSalt.com.

Launched in June 2015, anglers have regularly leveraged BassforSalt.com to contact their Congressmen about policy issues affecting the recreational fishing community.

“We want to say thank you to every angler who has expressed their concerns to Congress through BassforSalt.com over the last two years,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “This progress is only possible when you have a base of grassroots anglers consistently reaching out to their legislators. We encourage all recreational anglers to join the effort by sending pre-written letters to their Congressmen on BassforSalt.com. Together, we will protect the sport we love for our children and grandchildren.”

During the past two years, anglers nationwide have sent letters to their representatives in Washington, D.C., through BassforSalt.com in support of the Modern Fish Act, the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the extension of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper season and Everglades restoration, among other sportsmen’s issues.

Recreational fishing advocates have experienced several major victories in recent months. In June, the U.S. Department of Commerce extended the private recreational fishing season for Gulf of Mexico red snapper from a record-low of three days to 42 days. This summer, several recreational fishing leaders were appointed to key fishery management councils, including Phil Dyskow, immediate past president, Yamaha Marine, who was appointed to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. In addition, the U.S. Senate has held several hearings on recreational fishing issues during which industry leaders have been able to testify about the positive economic impact of the recreational fishing and boating communities.

“Although our 500,000 B.A.S.S. members are primarily interested in bass fishing, we know that many of them also fish in saltwater,” said B.A.S.S. National Conservation Director Gene Gilliland. “More importantly, as an organization of anglers, we need to stand together with our saltwater counterparts to advocate for public access to public fisheries. When any of us loses ground — or water — we all suffer.”

All recreational anglers are encouraged to advocate on recreational fishing issues through BassforSalt.com. It takes less than 30 seconds to send a pre-written letter to legislators through the site.

KENTUCKY LAKE TO HOST T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

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KENTUCKY LAKE TO HOST T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

KENTUCKY LAKE TO HOST T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL TOURNAMENT PRESENTED BY EVINRUDE

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GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 26, 2017) – The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) is heading to Kentucky Lake Oct. 5-7 for the first of six BFL Regional Tournaments. The three-day event, presented by Evinrude, will feature the top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers from each of the Hoosier, Illini, Mountain, and Ozark BFL divisions.

The winning boater will receive a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and a check for $20,000, while the winning co-angler will receive a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard. The top six boaters and co-anglers at each regional will advance to one of the longest-running championships in bass fishing – the 2018 BFL All-American, which will be held May 31-June 2 on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Kentucky Lake last hosted a BFL Regional Tournament in 2016 when Chris Aswegan of Tiffin, Iowa, took top honors with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 47 pounds, 4 ounces. Aswegan targeted bass on a shallow flat 50 miles south of Gilbertsville, and cited a shad-colored Heddon Zara Spook topwater as his most productive bait.

Anglers in this year’s event can expect another excellent weekend of bass fishing. Local fishing reports indicate water temperatures still being found in the low 80s and a strong topwater bite, especially targeting schooling fish near main-lake bars and shallow cover. Throwing spinnerbaits and crankbaits near wood will likely be a good bet. For others, flipping jigs and worms to brush piles will be the deal.

Anglers will take off from Moors Resort & Marina, located at 570 Moors Road in Gilbertsville at 7 a.m. CDT each day. Weigh-ins will be held at the marina beginning at 3 p.m. each day. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

The T-H Marine BFL Regional Tournament on Kentucky Lake is hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 All-American will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 31-June 2 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission and the Red River Waterway Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

ALABAMA’S O’DONNELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION FINALE ON THE BARREN RIVER

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ALABAMA’S O’DONNELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION FINALE ON THE BARREN RIVER

ALABAMA’S O’DONNELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION FINALE ON THE BARREN RIVER

Illinois’ Hill Nabs Co-angler Title

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SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Casey O’Donnell of Langston, Alabama, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mountain Division tournament on the Barren River Sunday with a two-day cumulative catch of 10 bass weighing 23 pounds, 15 ounces. O’Donnell pocketed $5,082 for his efforts.

O’Donnell said he spent the majority of the tournament working through one area on the south end of the river.

“I fished the ends of channel swing banks, anywhere from 2½ to 5 feet of water, and caught them from laydowns and stumps,” said O’Donnell, a former Tour co-angler who notched his first career win as a boater in BFL competition. “I run an aluminum Ranger boat, so it’s not as fast as some of the others out there but it’s more efficient up shallow.”

O’Donnell said nine of his 10 fish came flipping a ½-ounce Gambler Jigzilla with a green-pumpkin-colored Strike King Twin Tail Menace Grub trailer. He said he caught his heaviest bass Saturday using an albino-colored Spro Dean Rojas Poppin’ Frog.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Casey O’Donnell, Langston, Ala., 10 bass, 23-15, $5,082

2nd:         Ryan Davidson, Branchland, W. Va., nine bass, 23-12, $2,541

3rd:          Daniel Johnson, Lebanon, Tenn., eight bass, 21-7, $1,625

4th:          Taylor Stumbo, Prestonsburg, Ky., seven bass, 18-15, $1,139

5th:          Jerry Reagan, Byrdstown, Tenn., nine bass, 18-13, $976

6th:          Charles Morrison, Georgetown, Ky., eight bass, 17-0, $895

7th:          Joe Haunert, West Chester, Ohio, eight bass, 16-6, $814

8th:          Brent Anderson, Kingston Springs, Tenn., seven bass, 15-5, $732

9th:          Jason Bean, Scottsville, Ky., six bass, 15-3, $651

10th:        Barry Smith, Catlettsburg, Ky., seven bass, 13-15, $570

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

J.J. Dean of Huntington, West Virginia, caught a 4-pound, 8-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the Boater Big Bass award of $600.

Chad Hill of Marion, Illinois, caught a two-day total of nine bass weighing 19 pounds, 15 ounces, to win the Co-angler Division and $2,441.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Chad Hill, Marion, Ill., nine bass, 19-15, $2,441

2nd:         Alex Straubing, Cincinnati, Ohio, eight bass, 15-5, $1,320

3rd:          Ralph Feldman, Lancaster, Ky., six bass, 12-3, $814

4th:          Colton Smith, Somerset, Ky., six bass, 11-3, $620

5th:          Bob Wiles, Huntington, W. Va., five bass, 10-14, $488

6th:          Danell McKinney, West Liberty, Ky., five bass, 9-9, $447

7th:          Jared Rudd, Salyersville, Ky., five bass, 9-9, $407

8th:          Lucas Devere, Berea, Ky., four bass, 8-11, $366

9th:          Raymond Manis, Jamestown, Tenn., four bass, 8-10, $325

10th:        Chris O’Bryan, Harned, Ky., four bass, 8-9, $285

Cole McCourt of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces – and earned the Co-angler Big Bass award of $300.

The T-H Marine FLW BFL Mountain Division tournament on the Barren River was hosted by the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist & Convention Commission.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 5-7 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 All-American will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 31-June 2 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission and the Red River Waterway Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

GEORGIA’S HENSLEY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BAMA DIVISION FINALE ON PICKWICK LAKE PRESENTED BY MUD HOLE CUSTOM TACKLE

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GEORGIA’S HENSLEY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BAMA DIVISION FINALE ON PICKWICK LAKE PRESENTED BY MUD HOLE CUSTOM TACKLE

Mississippi’s Maben Nabs Co-angler Title

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FLORENCE, Ala. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Tommy Hensley of Jackson, Georgia, weighed a two-day cumulative of 10 bass totaling 28 pounds, 11 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division tournament on Pickwick Lake presented by Mud Hole Custom Tackle. For his win, Hensley took home $5,143.

According to post-tournament reports, Hensley caught his fish in the mid-lake area, near isolated wood using a white 3/8-ounce Z-Man ChatterBait.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Tommy Hensley, Jackson, Ga., 10 bass, 28-11, $5,143

2nd:         Austin Weaver, Sheffield, Ala., 10 bass, 26-7, $2,471

3rd:          Jason Lambert, Michie, Tenn., 10 bass, 26-5, $1,648

4th:          Roger Stegall, Iuka, Miss., 10 bass, 26-4, $1,153

5th:          Justin Atkins, Florence, Ala., 10 bass, 25-11, $1,089

6th:          Kyle Lewellen, Byhalia, Miss., 10 bass, 24-8, $906

7th:          Donny Beck, Killen, Ala., 10 bass, 24-7, $824

8th:          Mark McCaig, Oxford, Ala., 10 bass, 24-2, $741

9th:          Dennis Shawn Perrigo, Rienzi, Miss., 10 bass, 24-0, $659

10th:        Jennings Earnest, Guin, Ala., 10 bass, 23-10, $577

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

John Jeter of Birmingham, Alabama, caught a 6-pound, 13-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the Boater Big Bass award of $607.

Josh Hamilton of Maben, Mississippi, caught a two-day total of eight bass weighing 20 pounds, 15 ounces, to win the Co-angler Division and $2,671.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Josh Hamilton, Maben, Miss., eight bass, 20-15, $2,671

2nd:         Radney Atchison, Prattville, Ala., nine bass, 20-14, $1,236

3rd:          Kyle Smith, Crane Hill, Ala., six bass, 17-3, $822

4th:          Chris Hawkins, Adger, Ala., six bass, 16-6, $931

5th:          Mason Smith, Decatur, Ala., seven bass, 14-11, $494

6th:          David Cornelius, Maylene, Ala., seven bass, 14-8, $453

7th:          Collin Bruce, Florence, Ala., five bass, 12-12, $412

8th:          Leandra McClendon Jr., Trussville, Ala., six bass, 11-2, $371

9th:          Ronnie Seawright, Corinth, Miss., five bass, 10-11, $330

10th:        Bradley Henderson, Opelika, Ala., four bass, 10-5, $288

Hawkins caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 4 pounds, 4 ounces – and earned the Co-angler Big Bass award of $304.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 All-American will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 31-June 2 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission and the Red River Waterway Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

SARASOTA’S MIZELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GATOR DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE

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SARASOTA’S MIZELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GATOR DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE

SARASOTA’S MIZELL WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GATOR DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Port Charlotte’s LaPorta Grabs Co-angler Title

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CLEWISTON, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Jessie Mizell of Sarasota, Florida, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Gator Division tournament on Lake Okeechobee Sunday with a two-day cumulative catch of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 12 ounces. For his win, Mizell earned $5,848.

According to post-tournament reports, Mizell targeted schooling fish in the northeast area of the lake using a 6th Sense crankbait.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Jessie Mizell, Sarasota, Fla., 10 bass, 42-12, $5,848

2nd:         Richard Sasina, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 10 bass,   37-9, $2,824

3rd:          Donald Locke, Loxahatchee, Fla., 10 bass, 36-11, $2,182

4th:          Mason Boylan, Melbourne, Fla., 10 bass, 34-4, $1,318

5th:          Cody Wright, Okeechobee, Fla., 10 bass, 34-3, $1,130

6th:          Matthew Wieteha, Miami, Fla., 10 bass, 33-1, $1,135

7th:          Joey Roberts, Jensen Beach, Fla., 10 bass, 33-1, $941

8th:          William Schmitt, West Palm Beach, Fla., 10 bass, 30-12, $847

9th:          Jason Pike, Greenacres, Fla., 10 bass, 30-12, $753

10th:        Steve Broughton, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., 10 bass, 30-3, $659

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Dustin Royer of Davie, Florida, caught a 7-pound, 8-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the Boater Big Bass award of $750.

Mike LaPorta of Port Charlotte, Florida, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 38 pounds, 4 ounces, to win the Co-angler Division and $2,824.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Mike LaPorta, Port Charlotte, Fla., 10 bass, 38-4, $2,824

2nd:         Richard Mongiovi, Indian Lake Estates, Fla., 10 bass, 33-8, $1,412

3rd:          Rusty Lacy, Plantation, Fla., 10 bass, 30-5, $940

4th:          James Tyler, Deltona, Fla., 10 bass, 26-4, $659

5th:          Nik Kayler, Apopka, Fla., 10 bass, 25-13, $565

6th:          Garrett Colbert, Orlando, Fla., 10 bass, 25-12, $518

7th:          Junior Iriban, Lantana, Fla., 10 bass, 25-4, $671

8th:          James Ryba, West Palm Beach, Fla., 10 bass, 23-15, $424

9th:          Bill Wight, Punta Gorda, Fla., 10 bass, 22-15, $377

10th:        Ernie Thompson, Anthony, Fla., 10 bass, 22-13, $379

Delfin Pernas of Miami, Florida, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce – and earned the Co-angler Big Bass award of $375.

The T-H Marine FLW BFL Gator Division tournament on Lake Okeechobee was hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina & Resort.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 19-21 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 All-American will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 31-June 2 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission and the Red River Waterway Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

SHUFFIELD WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE HAMILTON PRESENTED BY GEARED

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SHUFFIELD WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE HAMILTON PRESENTED BY GEARED

SHUFFIELD WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE HAMILTON PRESENTED BY GEARED

Benton’s Delaney Takes Co-angler Title

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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Local angler Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs, weighed a two-day cumulative of 10 bass totaling 20 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Arkie Division tournament on Lake Hamilton presented by Geared. Shuffield took home $5,277 for his efforts.

According to post-tournament reports, Shuffield caught his fish on a buzzbait in less than 2 feet of water.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Spencer Shuffield, Hot Springs, Ark., 10 bass, 20-8, $5,277

2nd:         Fred Martin, North Little Rock, Ark., 10 bass, 18-1, $2,939

3rd:          Justin Swayze, Gurdon, Ark., eight bass, 17-14, $2,331

4th:          Matt Wood, Jessieville, Ark., 10 bass, 17-9, $1,185

5th:          Huey Applegate, Jessieville, Ark., nine bass, 17-0, $1,015

6th:          Leland Nixon, Bee Branch, Ark., 10 bass, 16-12, $931

7th:          Danny Gwinn, Mount Ida, Ark., 10 bass, 16-1, $846

8th:          Jake Ormond, Sterlington, La., 10 bass, 16-1, $762

9th:          Dustin Huggins, Russellville, Ark., 10 bass, 16-0, $677

10th:        Jamey Black, Sheridan, Ark., 10 bass, 15-6, $592

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Swayze caught a 5-pound, 5-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the Boater Big Bass award of $637.

Trevor Delaney of Benton, Arkansas, caught a two-day total of 10 bass bass weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Co-angler Division and $2,539.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Trevor Delaney, Benton, Ark., 10 bass, 18-7, $2,539

2nd:         Steve Standridge, Conway, Ark., seven bass, 13-4, $1,269

3rd:          Michael Lucas, Forrest City, Ark., seven bass, 12-5, $846

4th:          Jody Jones, Harvey, Ark., eight bass, 11-0, $592

5th:          Rod Martinez, Benton, Ark., seven bass, 10-12, $608

6th:          Mark Stevens, Hot Springs, Ark., six bass, 10-8, $784

7th:          Stephen  Simms, Hot Springs, Ark., eight bass, 10-4, $423

8th:          Jerry Tabler, Mineral Springs, Ark., seven bass, 9-15, $431

9th:          Steven Sherrill, Little Rock, Ark., five bass, 9-1, $339

10th:        Joey Taylor, Benton, Ark., seven bass, 8-10, $296

Stevens caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces – and earned the Co-angler Big Bass award of $319.

The T-H Marine FLW BFL Arkie Division tournament on Lake Hamilton was hosted by Visit Hot Springs.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 19-21 BFL Regional Championship on the Red River in Bossier City, Louisiana. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2018 All-American will be held on Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, May 31-June 2 and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier City Sports Commission and the Red River Waterway Commission. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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