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Crankbaits key to Indiana angler’s title

MINNEAPOLIS (May 22, 2011) – Tune in Sunday, May 29 from 1-2 p.m. ET to “FLW Outdoors” on VERSUS for complete coverage of the TBF National Championship bass fishing tournament on Nickajack Lake. The one-hour show highlights Salem, Indiana, angler Allen Boyd’s national championship victory.

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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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One-hour show covers second Walmart FLW Tour event of 2011

MINNEAPOLIS (April 13, 2011) — The second stop on the 2011 Walmart FLW Tour, which was presented by Straight Talk, took place on northwest Arkansas’ Beaver Lake. With water temperatures in the mid-40s, the fishing was much different than in years past. Instead of sight-fishing for spawning bass, most anglers used jerkbaits – including red-hot Chevy pro Bryan Thrift. The defending Angler of the Year crushed the competition with a total weight of 54 pounds, 8 ounces. Complete coverage of the event will airApril 17 from 1-2 p.m. ET on VERSUS as part of the weekly “FLW Outdoors” program.

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‘FLW Outdoors’ highlights resurgence of Lake Okeechobee

MINNEAPOLIS (March 17, 2011) – In early February, the world’s best bass anglers descended on Clewiston, Fla., to fish Lake Okeechobee for the first event of the 2011 Walmart FLW Tour. Complete coverage of the tournament presented by Evinrude, which saw FLW Outdoors records fall, will air Sunday, March 20, from 1-2 p.m. ET on VERSUS as part of the weekly “FLW Outdoors” program. The show puts fans right in the middle of the action with exclusive on-the-water coverage of the top anglers competing for the title.

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Jones will serve as weighmaster on Walmart FLW Tour

MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 16, 2010) – The “FLW Outdoors” television program will see a new face in 2011 as Laura Schara will join Jason Harper as host. The duo will also emcee the Walmart FLW Tour events and host features produced for the multiple FLW Outdoors websites.

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One-hour Show Covers West-coast Angler’s Journey to Championship Title on Lake Lanier

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 7, 2010) – The 2010 Forrest Wood Cup took place on Lake Lanier near Atlanta, Ga. But the story of this championship event centered around west-coast angler Kevin Hawk. Hawk originally hailed from Ramona, Calif., but after qualifying for the Forrest Wood Cup packed his bags and moved to Buford, Ga., to be close to the lake. All of his days of practice paid off, and Hawk walked away with the Forrest Wood Cup. Complete coverage of the event will air Oct.10 from 1-2 p.m. ET on VERSUS as part of the weekly “FLW Outdoors” program. Click Read more below for a preview video.

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One-hour show covers Brent Long’s first FLW Tour win on Lake Guntersville

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2010) — The 2010 FLW Tour season finale took place on legendary Lake Guntersville in northern Alabama. But two North Carolina fishermen stole the spotlight. While Damiki pro Bryan Thrift claimed the prestigious Angler of the Year award, his buddy Brent Long pinned down his first FLW Tour victory. Complete coverage of the event will air Oct. 3 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET on VERSUS as part of the weekly “FLW Outdoors” program.

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