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Dec 29 2009 Email
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Happy New Year TBF Members!
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your families. 2010 is just around the corner! We wish you all a safe and Happy New Year! What is your New Year's Resolution?
IT'S ROSTER UPDATE TIME!
Sign Up the Most New Members & Win a Framed National Guard Jersey Signed by Forrest & Nina Wood!
**Only 2 Days Left**
 Have your club sign up the most new TBF members before December 31, 2009 and win a framed National Guard jersey with the founders of Ranger Boats signatures, Forrest and Nina Wood, and our sponsors’ logos on both sleeves!
All you have to do is get the most new members signed up and paid for by December 31st. Both Adult and Youth clubs are eligible. Everyone knows at least 3 or more people who would love to join so let’s get them signed up; it’s that easy!
Be the club to do it and win big! It pays to belong to TBF! Good luck and good fishing! *(In case of a tie, the prize goes to the club who gets their dues paid first, if there is still a tie, each club tied will be given a written list of TBF and Sponsor Trivia questions to answer….the highest score wins!)
TBF & FLW Dues
Don't forget, all TBF & FLW dues are to be paid together to your local club.
Club secretaries & admins - be sure to send 1 check made out to TBF for both TBF & FLW dues together. We will take care of the FLW dues from here.
TBF eNews Archives
If you have missed any of the past TBF eNews editions, you can see them on our Archives Page here, or use the link at the bottom of this TBF eNews. [5740]
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Clint Farris - Co-Angler, Texas
Full Name: Clint Farris
Age: 47
Hometown: Crowley, Texas
State Federation: Texas
Division: Central
Occupation: Union Representative, General Motors Corporation 29 years
Family: Wife, Shellbie Farris / Daughters Candace 27 Coral 7 / Son Colt 19
When & why did you begin bass fishing? When I was 7 because I was too bored with crappie fishing off the dock with my father. I wanted to move around.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Qualifying for the 2009 National Championship @ Bull Shoals.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 2008 TBF State Qualifier @ Richland Chambers Reservoir 8.90LBS. Plastic Worm.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? My faith is my good luck charm.
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Hank Parker
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? I would like to win it for my son. He is fishing the FLW College fishing @ Tarleton State University. He uplifts my competitive spirit by always telling me I can win any tournament.
John Talton - Co-Angler, Tennessee
Full Name: John Joseph Talton
Age: 42
Hometown: Georgetown, TN
State Federation: Tennessee
Division: Southern
Occupation: Dozer Owner Operator
Family Members: Wife Cathy, 3 daughters, Heather, Carrie and Mary Jo 2 son-in-laws Chris and Robert and my 2 grandsons Dylan and Caleb
When and why did you begin to bass fishing? When I was very young and I fished because I thought it was fun
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? The day we caught over 100 Small Bass while fishing at Lake Erie with one of my best friends Jerry Shields who has since passed away.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 5 fish weighing 26.35 lbs at Lake Guntersville on February 28, 2009 Jerk Bait and Rattle Trap
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? KVD
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would be a dream come true a chance to meet and fish with the pros
Tim Domaille - Angler, Minnesota
Full Name: Tim Domaille
Age: 42
Hometown: Rochester, MN
State Federation: Minnesota
Division: Northern
Occupation: Fixed Operations Manager
Family Members: Wife Katy
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I started bass fishing when I was 12. Caught my first Smallie’s and that has kept me blood boiling ever since.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? Winning the MN State at the 2009 TBF Northern Divisional at Fort Madison, IA. A lot of hard work and focus helped me win at a very tough fishery.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: My biggest catch was a 6 lb. 1 oz. largemouth bass caught on Pool 5 of the Mississippi River in September of 2004 caught on a black neon tube.
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? Kind of, it is not really a good luck charm, more luck an unlucky charm. Absolutely NO bananas in the boat. Not even anywhere near my boat!
Name someone who is a hero to you & would like to meet someday? Denny Brauer. The guy is a legend in the bass fishing world for flipping. I love to flip and pitch and it would be great honor to fish with “The Man”.
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? It would mean the world. I have worked very hard over the years to become a better more confident fisherman and it has always been my dream to become a professional fisherman. Since I was a child I told my mom that some day my tackle boxes would become my brief cases and winning this tournament could be the next step in making it to that level.
Mitch Geyer - Angler, Nevada
Full Name: Mitch Geyer
Age: 46
Hometown: Elko, Nevada
State Federation: Nevada
Division: Southwest
Occupation: Machine Shop Manager
Family: Wife Lynda, Daughter Keri, Son Kevin, Daughter Kendra
When & why did you begin bass fishing? I started tournament fishing in 1998, but I have fished for all different kinds of fish species since I was a kid. I have always been in the outdoors hunting or fishing. I was very competitive in sports so tournament fishing has helped fill that void, as I have gotten older.
What has been your most memorable moment when it comes to fishing so far? I was fishing a tournament on the California Delta and my first keeper on day one was a 9.18lb giant. It took me forever to retie my line after I got that fish in the livewell! Fishing in the 2006 TBF Nationals as a Co Angler.
Biggest catch; when, where & how: 9.18lbs on the California Delta with a Texas rigged Kamakazee Lizard
Do you have a good luck charm or certain thing you do when it comes to fishing? If so, what is it? I had a hat once but I wore the luck out of it!
What would it mean to you to win the 2010 TBFNC in Knoxville, TN? To win would mean a chance at participating in the Forrest Wood Cup which would be a chance of a lifetime for me.
Next Week's Spotlights:
Joseph Webster - AL, Kevin Smith, MO, Lee Lewis - IL, Tommy Robinson - MI
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