2010 - SQT Dates for the Oklahoma Bass Federation:

 The annual board of directors meeting is Saturday Dec 19.

   - Location - OKC at the Interurban (11316 West Ren. just off I-35)

   - Time  -  9 until about 3  (REVISED - NEW START TIME 10:00 AM)

   -  Agenda  - Business - Review 2009 (all segments)

   -  Buisness - Plan 2010 (event dates, rules and other issues

   -  Key votes - How to start the new non-boater program in 2010

   -  Election of President, Youth Director and Secatatry

   -  Note as previously stated - I will not be running for President due to business/family reasons and after 7 years it is a good time for change. I will remain committed to the Oklahoma Bass Federation, our sponsors and the National TBF organization.

Cheers - Gary

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 Lake Dardanelle, AR - Congratulations to John Pritchett of the Owasso Bass Club he finished 3rd overall with 28-14 and will represent the Oklahoma TBF Fedeartion at the 2010 TBF Championship Presented by the National Guard (location will be announced at a later date).  John Garcia of the Eufaula Bass Club will be the Co-Angler that will represent our organization at the 2010 TBF Championship.

The Oklahoma 2009 State Team worked as a unit all week sharing patterns, baits, locations with the main focus on helping the team win the event.  The OBF Team finished 3rd overall. For complete results please vist bassfederation.com.

The OBF would like to thank all our state (Ranger Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Evinrude, FLW, Wal-Mart, Castrol, Nationa Guard, Berkley, Solar Bat snd Lowrance and state team sponsors (Castaway, MinnKota, Plano, A&M Baits, Okuma and Stillwater Marine) that provided promotional prizes for the this years team - A HUGE THANK YOU FROM THE OKLAHAMOA BASS FEDERATION.

Oklahoma holds on to second place after the second day of the 2009 Central Division Championship.  Texas surges, to the lead.  The fishing remains tough as the water levels continue to drop.  John Garcia had a nice limit of bass and moved into second place on the Oklahoma team.

The Oklahoma team - John Pritchett 19-01, J. Garcia 16-15, J. Babb 13-11, B. Beck 13-10, D. Heaslet 13-0, D. Matts 12-3, T. Kleeman 9-10, S. Ryan 8-01, J. LInder 7-04, D.Owens 6-04, D. Beach 1-11 and K. O'Malley 0-0.

For complete standings please click on: http://www.bassfederation.com/TournamentStandings.aspx

2009 Central Division Championship - Lake Dardanelle, Russellville Arkansas.  - The Oklahoma TBF holds a slim lead after Day 1 of the 2009 Division Championship.  The lake conditions are typical of rivers, with changing every day as  water level is falling and clarity is changing.  Oklahoma leads with  77 lbs - 02 ozs, Texas is second with 75 lbs - 10 ozs, Louisiana is third with 65 lbs - 10 ozs and Arkansas is fourth with 61 lbs - 9 ozs. 

John Pritchett of the Owasso Bass Club is in second place overall (14 lbs - 05 ozs) and Johnny Babb (11 lbs -12 ozs) and Don Heaslet (10 lbs - 12 ozs) are also in the overall top 12. 

For a complete listing of team and individual results please click

http://www.bassfederation.com/TournamentStandings.aspx

We would like to thank our TBF state sponsors (Ranger Boats, Evinrude, Yamaha Outboards, National Guard, Castrol, Solar Bat, Wal-Mart, Berkley, Chevy.FLW, TBF and Lowrance) we also thank our local sponsors who provide promotional products to our federation (MinnKota, Castaway Rods, A & M Baits, Plano Tackle Systems, Okuma Reels and Stillwater Marine).

Below is a summary table of the Day 1 Team Results: 

 If you missed the TBF - EMAIL BLAST ON 4-10-2009.  Here is the information:

     1.  Pairing Meeting - Thursday 4-23-2009 - 7:00 PM at thePeters Point Pavillion

      2. Agenda - Send via TBF EMAIL BLAST on 4-20-2009

      3. Board of Directors Meeting - Angalina's Restuarant - Friday After Weigh-In

      4. Eufaula Cove - OFF LIMITS - AS REQUESTED BY CITY OF EUFAULA

      5. RAMP - Highway - 9

 Please offer congradulations to Ron Fuller of the Owasso Bass Club for his perfromance in the 2009 TBF Fedeartion Championship presented by the National Guard.  The is the first year the both the angler and co-angler are from the same local bass club.  To view the co-angler results please click http://tbf.flwoutdoors.com/tournamentTBF.cfm?cid=80&t=resultsTBF&tid=6349&mc=0&coAngler=1

 Please offer congrdulations to Terry Kleeman of the Owasso Bass Club.  He finished 2nd in the 2009 TBF Federation Championship Presented by the National Guard.  To view the standings  please click http://tbf.flwoutdoors.com/tournamentTBF.cfm?cid=80&t=resultsTBF&tid=6349&mc=0&d=individualRank. 

After fighting high winds and very tough lake conditions Terry Kleeman from the Owasso Bass Club will be the angler representing Oklahoma and Robert Cartlidge from the Ponca City bass club will be our co-angler

Jody Linder and Don Linder are representing the Oklahoma Federation and fishing in the 2008 Central Division BassFan Weekend Warrior Qualifer today.  Two anglers from each state earn the opportunity to participate in the BassFan Qualifier from each state team.  Two anglers from the Central Divison will the advance to the 2008 BassFan Weekend Warrior Championship.

Don Owens from Ponca City qualified for the 2008 FLW All-American today as an angler.  He now has the opportunity to win the TBF Championship, the LIving the Dream package and an angler slot in the 2008 Two Million Dollar FLW Cup.

Dean Matts unofficial finished 4th in the Central division as a co-angler. 

Please congradulate our anglers as soon as possible. 

For more information please click here for photos and standings.

2008 TBF Federation National Championship Presented by the National Guard

Boater Standings Central Division                              

1. Brian Maloney - MO - 13 lbs - 14 ozs                    

2. Don Owens -     OK -  13 lbs - 11 ozs                     

3. Dean Alexander - TX -   9 lbs -  8 ozs                     

4. Robert Garver   - KS -   9 lbs - 4 ozs                       

5. Kevin Thompson - AR -  8 lbs - 13 ozs                   

6. Eddie Armstrong - MS -  7 lbs - 14 ozs                  

7. Ross Cagle         - LA   - 4 lbs - 11 ozs                   

Non-Boater Status

1. Hoyt Akins - AR -        10 lbs - 13 ozs

2. Matt Ferguson - MS -    9 lbs - 6 ozs

3. Mike Horstmeyer - MO - 8 lbs - 14 ozs

4. Dean Matts - OK -          8 lbs - 5 ozs

5. Shane Morris - LA -       5 lbs - 13 ozs

6. Michael Hays - KS -      1 lb - 11 ozs

7. Donny Awtry   - TX   ----------------------

For for more information click on flwoutdoors and click on latest news

On a regular basis we are asked "'what are the benefits to belonging to the Oklahoma Bass Federation and TBF"'.  Here is a list of benedfits that every club member receives as long as they are both a TBF and full FLW member.  Please click here to view current and complete member benefits from the TBF web-site

  Every club member -           

           1. Third party liability insurance up to a $1 million USD

           2.  An A-D-D insurance policy

           3.  Oklahoma members receive a special discount on MinnKota trolling motors

           4.  Oklahoma members receive a special discount on Lowrance products

           5.   A special discount on Evinrude outboards (limited time offer)

           6.   A special discount on Chevy products

           7.   Discount on Pro-Tournaement scales

           8.   The Oklahpma Bass Federation receives direct funding back from the FLW on youth and conservation based on

                  the number of joint dual memebers

  Club Benefits -

           1.  Middle school and high school fishing via the youth clubs

           2.   WOBAA won a conservation grant to fund their special project

  Living the Dream -

           1.  The TBF National Champion - win the use of a wrapped Ranger Boat and Chevy Truck, Entry fees and more

  Oklahoma State Team Members (products may change)  -

           1.  Okuma promotional products

           2.  State Team Lowrance discounts

           3.  Team shirts and clothing

           4.   Castaway promotional products

           5 .  Ranger promotional products

           6.   Four members of the Oklahoma Satet Team move on to the next level 

           7.  Plano promotional products

           8.  Castrol promotional products     

           9.   Solar Bat promotional products

Officers were elected at the December, Board of Directors meeting.  The following table shows your new board of directors. Please offer congradulations to Rick Kelly and Ron Fuller as they are new officers for our organization.  I would also like to thank James Hardage for his many years of service.  I would also like to thank Sonja Pennington and Doss Briggs who served our organization for many years.  I hope all three of these fine people catch lots of big bass.

I just got off the phone with Chris George (Tournament Director).  Please be alerted the lake level at Texoma this last weekend (2/23-24) was very low.   He  received reports that the main ramp at Catfish bay is dangerous..  The reports are that trailers are dropping off the end of the ramp.  If the situation does not change between now and March 6, this situation will be discusssed at the Board of Directors meeting.  If you have any questions please call Chris at 1-405-821-0873.

For a copy of 2008 SQT Tournament Entry Form Please Click Here

Thanks and See You Soon

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Thanks - Gary Gunter

The 2007 OAU Championship is scheduled October 20-21 at Lake Eufaula.  There is a manditory meeting at 7:00 PM that one member from each team must attend on Friday evening October 19, 2007 at Eufaula Cove North Pavillion.  For all the details on entry fees, payout structure and more information please click here.

Urgent - Your Action Needed.  I received an email from Don Linder that if you own a boat you must read.  He received the original notification from Chris Horton and since it is a boating issue and not an organizational issue it needs to be passed along to as many boat owners as possible.  I am in a meeting in Mexico and can not include the attachment, so I will do my best to provide you the bottomline.

Recreational boaters need to take IMMEDIATE action and notify their senators to make recreational boats exempt from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirement. Without the exception this new law could affect all boats with outboards and bilge pumps (9-27-2007).  If we do not take fast action and get recreational boats exempt this new law could cost each of you an up to an additional $800.00 USD yearly.

I will follow this up with a mass mailing to our organization.

Please click here to view the latest 9-2007 list of TBF Member Benefits  For more information please vist our FAQ section and use our link to the TBF National Web-Site. 

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2007 Top 6 Final Results