Bass Tournament News

By Alan Clemons, PAA Communications

CONROE, Texas – Powerline Services pro Keith Combs of Texas is making his lead in the Toyota Texas Bass Classic look easy, but he says that’s an incorrect assumption.

Combs put together a five-bass limit weighing 27 pounds, 4 ounces, for a total of 55-12 to hang onto the lead going into the final day of the world championship on Lake Conroe. He’s still ahead of Toyota pro Mike Iaconelli of New Jersey, who had 25 pounds Saturday and trails with 51-12.

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By Alan Clemons, PAA Communications

CONROE, Texas – Two big flurries of activity and one record-setting bite helped the top three anglers take command of the leaderboard Friday at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic.

Powerline Services pro Keith Combs of Texas had a record-setting day on Lake Conroe to take the lead with a stunning five-bass limit weighing 28 pounds, 8 ounces. That catch was anchored by a 10-8 largemouth he caught about three hours into the day that claimed ATX Wheels Big Bass award.

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NBAA News

Just ask NBAA angler Jason Young if it pays to Fish. Jason recently took a 3rd place in the WFN 1 on 1 National Championship fishing out of his Nitro boat. Not only did Jason get a nice check for taking 3rd, he also received an additional $500 from the Bass Pro Shops Tournament Rewards program.

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B.A.S.S. News

B.A.S.S. Reporter’s Notebook: Like son, like father; Tommy Martin considers his options; Miller’s secret weapon; Parker encouraged; and … Said on stage

Like son, like father: Boyd Golightly is following in his son’s footsteps.

Just as Bill Golightly did in 2010, Boyd Golightly will compete for Wyoming in the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats. Father and son went up against each other in early qualifying rounds to become the only angler to represent Wyoming in 2011.

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FLW Outdoors News

MINNEAPOLIS (Oct. 25, 2011) – FLW Outdoors announced its 2012 Walmart Bass Fishing League schedule and entry dates Tuesday. With a 2012 schedule comprising 120 regular-season tournaments across 24 divisions, regional competition and one of the longest-running championships in the history of tournament bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American – the BFL is the nation’s largest weekend bass-fishing circuit.

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Aaron Arning wins co-angler title

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2011) – Tommy Robinson of Westland, Mich., won the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) Regional on the Barren River Saturday with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 40 pounds, 12 ounces. For his victory, Robinson won a 198VX Ranger boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard motor plus a Chevy 1500 Silverado and a berth in the BFL All-American Championship tournament. This regional tournament featured the top 40 boaters and 40 co-anglers from the Great Lakes, Hoosier, Illini and Michigan divisions of the Walmart FLW BFL circuit.

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FLW Outdoors News

Last of 2011 Tour Opens settles Forrest Wood Cup berths

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Oct. 23, 2011) – Pro Paul Elias of Laurel, Miss., caught a five-bass limit weighing 23 pounds even Sunday to lead wire-to-wire and win $100,500 at the Walmart FLW Tour on Lake Guntersville presented by Mercury with a four-day catch of 20 bass weighing 102-8.

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FLW Outdoors News

On Friday pro Bryan Schmitt was removed from competition in the Walmart FLW Tour Open taking place this week on Lake Guntersville due to a violation of tournament rules that took place earlier this season at an event on the Potomac River. Today FLW Outdoors officials clarified his disqualification, which affects not only his eligibility for this tournament, but also future events with the organization.

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