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Shuffield Claims Co-Angler Honor

FLORENCE, Ala. (July 25, 2011) – Castrol pro David Dudley of Lynchburg, Va., wrapped up his season-long quest for the Walmart FLW Tour Angler of the Year title Sunday at the FLW Tour event presented by AMP Energy on Pickwick Lake. Dudley, who received $100,000 for the title, joins fellow FLW Tour anglers Clark Wendlandt (2009, 2000,1997) and Jay Yelas (2007, 2002) as the only anglers to win multiple Walmart FLW Tour Angler of the Year titles. Dudley’s first title came in 2008.

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Diet Mountain Dew pro dominates Lake Hartwell tournament

MINNEAPOLIS (May 4, 2011) — South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell served as the venue for the third Walmart FLW Tour event of the season. And while Hartwell is known for its clear water and blueback herring, pro Jason Christie ignored both and chose to explore the shallow, stained water in Beaverdam Creek. Fishing to his strengths, the Oklahoma native said he felt right at home slinging spinnerbaits to isolated pieces of cover. The result was a dominating wire-to-wire win, his first on Tour. Complete coverage of the event will air May 8 from 1-2 p.m. ET on VERSUS as part of the weekly “FLW Outdoors” program.

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Thrift, current leader and reigning Angler of the Year, continues streak of top performances

GREENVILLE, S.C. (March 27, 2011) – Diet Mountain Dew pro Jason Christie of Park Hill, Okla., caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 13 ounces Sunday to lead the tournament wire-to-wire to win his first Tour title as well as $125,000 at the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Hartwell presented by Chevy with a four-day catch of 20 bass weighing 70-11.

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Veteran pros Hite and Rose join bass team, Shimota added to walleye team

MINNEAPOLIS (March 1, 2011) – The nation’s most time-honored military branch, the National Guard, has extended its partnership with FLW Outdoors, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. This union is more than a sponsorship: it is an avenue to spread awareness of the national commitment of our servicemen and women to outdoor enthusiasts throughout the world, giving back to our soldiers and veterans through an opportunity to engage in fishing events, and encourage people to explore the opportunity of serving their country.

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Bass Continue to Whack Anglers Out of the Water

PAYSON, Ariz. (Sept. 23, 2010) – National Guard pro Tim Klinger of Boulder City, Nev., caught a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 11 ounces Thursday to capture the lead in the FLW Series National Guard Western Division tournament on Lake Roosevelt with a two-day catch of 10 bass weighing 23-9.

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Monsoon-like Rain and Mudslide Add to Tough Day of Fishing

PAYSON, Ariz. (Sept. 22, 2010) – Pro Jeff Michels of Lakehead, Calif., landed five bass weighing 13 pounds, 15 ounces Wednesday to lead day one of the FLW Series National Guard Western Division tournament on Lake Roosevelt. He holds a mere one ounce lead in the tournament featuring 97 pros and 97 co-anglers representing 12 states and Japan.

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Rodgers Wins Forrest Wood Cup Co-Angler Title, $65,000
GreatLakesBass.com Member Chad Pipkens Finishes 7th!!

Duluth, Ga. (Aug. 7, 2010) - National Guard pro Brent Ehrler of Redlands, Calif., crossed the stage with a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 4 ounces to lead day three of the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Lanier, putting himself in position to become the first angler to win the coveted title for a second time. Ehrler, with a three-day total of 15 bass for 39-3, holds an 8-ounce lead over Cody Meyer of Grass Valley, Calif., who caught five bass weighing 11-5 for a three-day total of 15 bass for 38-11. The Forrest Wood Cup, a tournament featuring 78 of the world's best professional bass anglers, will be decided from the top-six pros fishing Sunday.

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