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Lowrance awards over $30,000 to TBF State Federations through Lowrance Excellence in Marketing Awards Program

Ponca City, Okla. – July 5, 2012 The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with Lowrance announced today the results of the Lowrance Excellence in Marketing Awards for the 2011-2012 program.  Each year the Lowrance/TBF sponsor partnership program awards cash and product certificates to TBF state federation promoting Lowrance electronics. Under the 2011-2012 program guidelines TBF …

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FLW Legislative Alert – Re: National Guard Sponsorship

An open letter to FLW fans concerning legislative attempts to prohibit military spending on sports sponsorships  On May 17 the House Appropriations Committee approved an amendment to the 2013 Defense Appropriations Bill prohibiting military spending on sponsorship of professional sports. Specifically, the amendment co-sponsored by Rep. Jack Kingston, R-Ga., and Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., singles …

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Rogue Lightning Strike Claims a Life of TBF Florida Member

Ponca City, Okla., – Monday, June 11, 2012 TBF mourns the loss of division championship angler, Lorenzo Magdaleno, 51, from Lake Placid, Fl. He was a veteran angler and a member of the Florida Bass Federation and the Homestead Hawg Hunters club for more than a decade. Magdaleno was pronounced dead by Florida officials on …

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The Bass Federation Expands Sales and Marketing Team

The Bass Federation, (TBF) the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots fishing organization is continuing its expansion and has recently introduced a new staff member to the team.  Dustin King, from Rainbow City, Ala., will join The Bass Federation’s staff as the Digital Sales and Marketing Manager.  King has an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration at …

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