SEAFWA 2010 – Fisheries Resource Committee Meeting

October 29, 2010 – The Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) is an organization whose members are the state agencies with primary responsibility for management and protection of the fish and wildlife resources in 15 states, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. Member states are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Continue reading

SOLD! First TBF Auction Starts Monday, October 25

The Price Will Drop, But When Will It Be Bought?

What is a TBF Auction?

A TBF Auction is designed to give all interested parties a chance to purchase an item using the TBF Auction website. The format will be a “falling/reverse” auction. This means the item will start at the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and then ‘fall’ or be reduced hourly, daily, or weekly by a certain price. Those details will not be revealed, so it is up to you as a buyer to pay close attention. The price will continue to drop; the auction ends when a buyer decides the current fixed price is what they’re willing to pay for the item, or the auction listing time is up. The first auction will only last 14 days. There will be no bids; it will be a ‘Buy Now’ only option. So, don’t wait too long or you might miss the chance to buy! Continue reading

The Bass Federation of SC Team tournament

Submitted by: Rich Gerken

The Bass Federation of South Carolina held it’s 6 Man Team tournament on Oct. 16th & 17th at Clarks Hill Lake. The format consists of each of the member clubs sending their best 6 anglers to compete to be the champion club. Also at stake are the final two spots on the state team, that will travel to Kentucky next June for the Southern Division Championship. Continue reading

Wounded Warrior Bass Fishing Event

SPC David Amore, hometown – Newark, OH, with Region 8 boat captain Tom Cirilli joyfully receives the Big Fish Award

SPC David Amore, hometown – Newark, OH, with Region 8 boat captain Tom Cirilli joyfully receives the Big Fish Award

On Sunday, October 3rd, Virginia Bass Chapter Federation, Region 8 volunteers conducted the Wounded Warrior Bass Fishing Experience on the Chickahominy River. 

This event was held for a very special group of military service men and women   assigned to the Army Wounded Warrior Program at Fort Eustis.  This program specializes in assisting the severely wounded, injured and ill Soldiers who are recovering from an injury or illness resulting from their service in the Global War on Terrorism. 
Each participant was treated to a day on the river guided by a seasoned Region 8, Virginia Bass Chapter Federation Angler and was followed by a picnic and social at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park.  Although the day was a bit cool and damp, everyone’s spirits were lifted with the enthusiasm shown by each participant. Battling rain and extremely high tidal flow, not all caught fish, but the federation boat captains said they enjoyed spending the day on the water with each of the Warriors. The days fishing activity ended with a bass fishing tournament style weigh-in for each Warriors largest fish. 
SPC David Amore, hometown – Newark, OH, joyfully received the Big Fish Award for his 5.41 pound largemouth bass. 
Other notable catches were:
Sergeant Jeremiah Stewart of Petaluma, CA – 2.46 lbs. Largemouth Bass
Sergeant Marcos Rivera of New York, NY – 2.10 lbs. Largemouth Bass
This event was made possible through the efforts of volunteers from the 5-Rivers Bass Masters, Eastern Virginia Bass Anglers, NASA-Langley Bassmasters, Peninsula Bass Anglers and the following sponsors that provided either goods or services in support of this event:  The Wright Bait Company, James City County Parks and Recreation, Solar Bat, Target, The Bass Federation, FLW Outdoors, Oakley, Mr. Sooperbass Bait Co., Strike King Lures, Bass Pro Shop, The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Pepsi, Green Top Sporting Goods, and Trophy World Inc. of Newport News.
As Americans, we all greatly appreciate the service and sacrifices of our military service personnel.  It was our pleasure to serve those who serve us so well.