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2010-03-03 10:30:04 - 2010-03-03 10:30:04

Alabama North Heads To Guntersville

By Troy Jens

The Groundhog saw his shadow, and the legend proves true this year as winter drags on in the mid-South. But a short warming trend is forecast beginning a couple days before the Alabama North Division of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament on Guntersville Lake, and the anglers will be met with milder conditions on the legendary impoundment.

“The biggest thing I’ve noticed is that due to the flooding and cold water the grass is washed out on many places out in the main lake, eliminating many of the areas that the fish normally hold this time of year”, says Bassmaster Weekend Series angler, Ed Gettys. Gettys has been one of the top money winners in many tournaments on Guntersville Lake over the years, and his expertise has earned him recognition as one of the top local anglers of all time the area.

2010-03-03 10:17:06 - 2010-03-03 10:17:06

Justice Banks 5K For The Win on Guntersville

Guntersville, Alabama / Feb 27, 2010 – While the winter lingers on, the colder than normal water still had some hot action for the anglers in the East Tennessee division of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series held on Guntersville Lake.

“I came down yesterday, (the day before the tournament) I had about 5 hours to practice. I put my boat in the water three different times”, said John Justice, who won the Bass Weekend Series event on Guntersville lake and took home $5.000.00 for his effort. Justice tried areas up the river, in the mid river and on the lower end to locate a few key areas that helped him secure his victory in the Toyota Tundra BWS on Guntersville Lake.

2010-02-25 05:46:29 - 2010-02-25 05:46:29

BUSCH BEER SIGNS EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP
WITH AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS

BUSCH Beer to have a presence at Bassmaster Weekend Series Events in 2010

ATHENS, ALA. (Feb. 25, 2010) – American Bass Anglers (ABA) announced today that BUSCH and BUSCH Light have signed on as the official beer sponsors of the ABA, continuing the BUSCH brand’s support of the outdoor lifestyle with an on-site presence at the Bassmaster Weekend Series.

2010-02-22 04:06:08 - 2010-02-22 04:06:08

The Journey West
For Weekend Series qualifier Darrell West, this Classic was a long time coming

By Kyle Carter
ESPNOutdoors.com

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — If you just walked up on the scene, you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Darrell West and the other 50 competitors in the 40th Bassmaster Classic.

His boat is brand-new, it's wrapped, his equipment is all top notch, and he looks the part. And that's the way he'd like it. The Bassmaster Weekend Series champion said he does his best not to be in awe of the names around him, but it's not easy.

He grew up watching Denny Brauer on television, and remembers Kevin VanDam when he first hit the circuit. VanDam and West are roughly the same age and about the time VanDam started living West's dream, West had his first child, which forced him to give up tournament fishing and as he put it, "get a real job."

2010-02-22 03:53:16 - 2010-02-22 03:53:16

BWS Champion Gets Press

The 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series Champion Darrell West was covered by the press at and prior to the classic. Check out the coverage on Bassmaster at this link.

http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/bmseries/index

2010-02-18 09:04:21 - 2010-02-18 09:04:21

Pittman Secures Victory on Atchafalaya Basin

Anglers were met with less than favorable fishing conditions at the 1^st Louisiana Division Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament for 2010 - held on the Atchafalaya Basin on January 30th.

Dealing with falling temperatures and rising water, Duane Pittman overcame the rest of the competitive field when he brought in the winning bag of 16.34 pounds.

2010-02-08 02:08:59 - 2010-02-08 02:08:59

George Crain wins $5,000.00 on Eufaula
Co-Angler Troy Phillips Wins $2,500

Athens, Alabama – Feb. 6, 2010 - George Crain of Cropwell, Alabama stepped a little closer to a possible berth into the prestigious Bassmaster Classic with his first place finish on Lake Eufaula during the Feb. 6 Bass Weekend Series event. Crain brought a limit of 5 bass to the scales that weighed 16.07 pounds, and took home the winning check for $5,000.00. Crain targeted mats in 2 to 4 feet of water and flipped a plastic beaver and a jig to secure his victory in the tournament.

2010-02-05 10:43:52 - 2010-02-05 10:43:52

Royal Purple - 2010 Angler of the Year Program

Athens, AL...American Bass Anglers announced today Royal Purple Synthetic Oil will continue to offer a special “Royal Purple Angler of the Year” program for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament trail for the 2010 season.

2010-02-03 02:34:40 - 2010-02-03 02:34:40

Eufaula to Challenge Anglers Skills

By Troy Jens / ABA

From the very beginning of competitive bass fishing, when Ray Scott himself graced the weigh-in stage, Lake Eufaula -- which flows along the Alabama-Georgia border -- was considered one of the premier fisheries in the country. Pictures of heavy strings of bass from years past are still displayed in some places. The cycles of nature have lightened the loads now weighed in during tournaments on the lake, but Eufaula is still a top destination and a major player in the bass fishing arena.

ABA’s Alabama South division will visit Eufaula on Feb. 6. As with any lake, the unpredictable early spring weather will be a factor in how anglers fish and what they catch.

“We haven’t had periods of rain like this in years,” says Ty Solis, an ABA member from Albany, Ga. He has been fishing Eufaula since he was a kid, going with his dad who also competed on the lake.

The Chattahoochee has been running red into the north end of the lake, bringing fresh, muddy water into the system.

“Most of the lake is muddy, but there may be a little cleaner water remaining in some of the backwater ponds,” Solis said.

These observations were echoed by longtime Eufaula competitor and ABA member Clay Jens.

“Muddy water will be a factor, and with the coming rains late this week it could be worse,” said Jens.

2010-02-01 11:40:17 - 2010-02-01 11:40:17

McMullen Takes 1st at Lake Sinclair

Athens, AL......1/30/10......Willie McMullen from Oxford, GA is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with a 1st Place win and $2205.00 in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Lake Sinclair. McMullen’s only bass weighed in at 7.46 lbs. and was caught using a crawfish colored crank bait in 5ft-6ft of water. That same bass also netted McMullen the big bass award and an additional check for $230.00.

2010-01-28 02:41:27 - 2010-01-28 02:41:27

Mowery Takes 1st on Kissimmee

January 23, 2010 Athens, Alabama - With his 1st place finish in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend series tournament held on Lake Kissimmee, Todd Mowrey of Jacksonville, Fla is one step closer to a berth into the prestigious Bassmaster Classic. Mowrey's sight fishing tactics put a massive 5-fish limit of 33.90 pounds in his livewell and netted him $2.839.00. Mowrey relied on his Deep South fishing rods and a Zeta Bait Paca Craw to achieve his victory. Following Mowrey was Will Evans, who put another impressive bag of fish on the scales to take 2nd place with a weight of 27.42 pounds. Evans also took the big bass prize with a monster largemouth that weighed 10.13 lbs. Evans stated that his Power Pole was critical in his success for this tournament. The weights fell from there as Raymond Trudeau came in with 19.67 pounds to take 3rd place.

2009-11-16 02:52:54 - 2009-11-16 02:52:54

Royal Purple signs multi-trail, multi-year sponsorship

ATHENS, Ala. -- Royal Purple, manufacturer of state-of-the-art lubricants for vehicle and marine use,. is now the official and exclusive oil sponsor of all American Bass Anglers tournament series with today’s signing of a multi-year deal. In addition, the sponsorship continues the Royal Purple Angler of the Year program for the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series.

2009-11-16 07:02:33 - 2009-11-16 07:02:33

Royal Purple awards $15,000 to top anglers

Athens,AL............David Huie of Dallas GA, boater, and Lenny Baird of Stafford, VA, co-angler, received $10,000 and $5,000 respectively for attaining the Royal Purple “Angler of the Year” titles at the 2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship in Dardanelle, AR. The Royal Purple Angler of The Year program is designed to reward the top anglers that use Royal Purple marine and automotive products.

“I had a great time in Arkansas,” said Huie of Dallas, Ga., the boater Angler of the Year. “Winning Angler of the Year is one of my greatest accomplishments!............

2009-11-08 10:30:27 - 2009-11-08 10:30:27

Darrell West Edges Out Hojin Chang to Win
2009 Toyota Tundra BWS National Championship

By Brad Wiegmann

West will be heading south to Birmingham, Alabama, to fish in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic Championship on Lay Lake; he will be competing against 50 other anglers in the coveted Bassmaster Classic Championship. West edged second place finisher Chang by 0.22 pounds making it one of the closest finishes in the American Bass Anglers 2009 Toyota Tundra Weekend Series National Championship. For Chang, the loss was disheartening and if not for a one pound penalty, he could have won the tournament. West relied on a ¼-ounce chrome and blue Bill Lewis Rattle Trap when fishing shallow water, ½-ounce Bill Lewis Rattle Trap when targeting deeper structure, and a ½-ounce single Colorado blade Hildebrandt spinnerbait. Lake Dardanelle proved to be a challenge for anglers competing in the championship with recent rains causing dirty rising water earlier in the week and a dropping water level on Saturday.

2009-11-06 08:31:35 - 2009-11-06 08:31:35

Hojin Chang Takes Lead at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR......Under beautiful skies, Hojin Chang of Orlando, Florida, took over the lead today on the third competition day of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship. “I’m just really, really nervous,” said Chang. “The fishing here is a lot different than my home lakes of Toho and the Harris Chain. With the way practice went, I didn’t have much hope of doing anything. But, I figured I would just use what I do back home and try to make it work. My plan tomorrow is catching fish – just 5 good fish!” he continued.

2009-11-05 08:19:23 - 2009-11-05 08:19:23

West Holds On to The Lead at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR......Darrell West of Drasco, AR, the day one leader, continues to lead with 13.56 pounds to add to his 1st day weight of 14.65 for a total of 28.21 pounds at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship. “Oh my goshâ€¦ I’m one step closer to my goal of making it to the Classic”, said West.“

2009-11-04 08:59:22 - 2009-11-04 08:59:22

West Takes Early Lead at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR......Darrell West of Drasco, Arkansas took the first day lead with 14.65 pounds at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship. “My whole goal is to make it to the Classic”, said West, “Every fisherman I know wants to make it there just once. I had fished Lake Dardanelle before, but Greers Ferry is my home water. I had a slow morning, but finally found the right spot and caught all of them late in the day. I’ve fished the Bassmaster Weekend Series for 3 years now and I’ve tried to better myself each year. I feel confident going into tomorrow that they will still be there. I pretty much had the spot all to myself”, he continued.

2009-11-03 11:50:08 - 2009-11-03 11:50:08

Top Point Holders Recognized at BWS Nationals

Russellville, AR........Tonight, top point holders from every Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series region was recognized at a dinner in their honor. The top point holders are determined by each division based on points, boater and co-angler. It was held at Dardanelle State Park under the tent in the weigh-in tournament area. Thirty five of the forty two anglers were in attendance and received a gift bag and a beautiful Top Point Holder plaque.

2009-10-29 05:31:56 - 2009-10-29 05:31:56

Federated to Sponsor Toyota Tundra Bassmaster
Weekend Series in 2010

Will Serve as Exclusive Auto Parts Distributor

Athens, AL October 29, 2009 – American Bass Anglers announced today Federated Auto Parts will be the official sponsor and exclusive auto parts distributor of the 2010 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series. As part of the sponsorship American Bass Anglers will provide Federated Auto Parts an extensive on site presence at all 105 Series qualifying events to include special hospitality events at select competitions.

2009-10-21 05:37:18 - 2009-10-21 05:37:18

Aaron Johnson Dominates BWS Regional on Rayburn

By: Patty Lenderman

Originally scheduled to take place on the Red River at Shreveport, LA, the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend South/Central Regional Championship presented by American Bass Anglers had to make a last minute move to Sam Rayburn. With all of the recent rains along the Red River, high water and boat ramp closures forced relocation of the Regional.

2009-10-18 06:29:02 - 2009-10-18 06:29:02

Otis Darnell Wins Potomac in Tough Weather

By Gary Conner

10/17/2009 – La Plata, MD – On what turned out to be a cold weekend Otis Darnell of Linden, Virginia was undaunted. The weather did not cooperate for the majority of the field, but when Otis saw the cold, wet, windy conditions move in he was delighted. He said I love fishing in these conditions. Most people let the weather put them off their game, but I love these conditions. Obviously, he was comfortable – he brought in the winning weight and captured the Northeast Regional Championship of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, Operated by American Bass Anglers, winning a new Triton 18 Explorer with Mercury 115 HP Optimax outboard and MotorGuide Trolling motor.

2009-10-12 01:46:16 - 2009-10-12 01:46:16

Mauldin Wins Old Hickory Regional

By Lisa Talmadge

Hendersonville, TN...October 10, 2009...Mark Mauldin of Knoxville, TN is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with his first place victory at the Southern Regional Championship earning a Triton 18 Xplorer powered by a Mercury Optimax at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Old Hickory Lake. Mauldin`s two day combined weight was 27.75 pounds.

2009-10-08 05:45:13 - 2009-10-08 05:45:13

Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series
2010 Season Details

ATHENS, Ala. – American Bass Anglers announced today the 2010 The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series operated by American Bass Anglers schedule and details. The series in 2010 will feature the same 21 divisions, 105 events as in 2009. Information on the series and the 2010 season will be available at www.weekendseries.com.

2009-09-30 05:42:31 - 2009-09-30 05:42:31

Mike Brueggen Wins MN/WI Championship

With a total two day weight of 31.45 lbs, Mike Brueggen moves one step closer to a berth in the world famous Bassmasters Classic. Mike was a $5,000 winner on the boater side. He is a well known and winning angler in his home town area of LaCrosse WI. At age 27 Mike has already amassed over $35,000 in lifetime winnings.

2009-09-29 10:36:48 - 2009-09-29 10:36:48

Gatton Wins on Table Rock

By Lisa Talmadge

Kimberling City, MO...September 27, 2009...Jeff Gatton of Louisburg, MO is one step closer to the Bassmaster Classic with his first place victory in the Missouri division earning $5,000 plus an extra $1750 from Triton/ Mercury and MotorGuide at the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series bass tournament held on Table Rock Lake. Gatton`s two day combined weight was 25.49 pounds.

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