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The first ever B.A.S.S. Federation tournament was held in June 1967 on Beaver Lake, Arkansas. A total of 106 anglers from thirteen different states competed. In that All-American Bass Tournament, Scott charged a $100 entry fee with a chance to win $2,000 and a trip to Acapulco, Mexico. The winner of this first tournament was Stan Sloan.
The Bass Fishing League (BFL) is for the weekend angler, featuring one-day tournaments in 24 divisions across the country that provide advanced competition and lucrative payouts. Each division will each feature four one-day qualifying tournaments that pay as much as $8,000 to the winning boater and $3,000 to the winning co-angler, plus a two ...
Thomas Wayne Jones Sr. won the American Bass Anglers (ABA) competition in 2007. The tournament was held in November at the Harris Chain of Lakes. He was the first African American to win the ABA National Championship Tournament. Thomas Jones was awarded a 2008 Triton Bass Boat and a Championship areas. [citation needed]
The Bassmaster Classic (known as the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic for sponsorship reasons) is a tournament in the sport of professional bass fishing, organized by the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. It was first held in 1971 on Lake Mead, Nevada. Originally it was a fall event, (1971-1983) but it switched to a summer event in 1984 and then ...
John Liechty of Xperience Bass Fishing Guide Service reported many anglers are finding tough action, but he is looking forward to the fall since the lake is ‘absolutely’ loaded with shad in ...
The MLF was established in partnership between the Professional Bass Tour Anglers' Association (PBTAA) and Outdoor Channel as an answer to other professional fishing tournaments that the anglers compete in. [1] [2] It was the top-rated show on Outdoor Channel. [3] [4]
During the first three months of the season (Jan. 1 through March 31), anglers who reel in a 13-plus pound bass can loan it to TPWD for the ShareLunker selective breeding and stocking program ...
Won Bass U.S. Open Bass fishing tournament at Lake Mead, Nevada in 1983 and 1986. 1976, 1977, 1984, and 1990 Bassmasters Classic Champion (fished 32 total Bassmasters Classic Championship tournaments). 1988 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year. 28 consecutive years qualifying for the Bassmasters Classic Championship. 1985 Redman All-American Champion.