TBF of Arkansas Names 2012 State Team

TBF of Arkansas changed the State Tournament format this year for qualifying for the State Team to fish the divisional; we fished three tournaments January 14th at Lake Hamilton, February 11th at Greers Ferry Lake and March 17th at Lake Dardenelle. The new format then takes the best two tournaments to formulate the standings this resulted the in the top 6 boaters and the top 6 non-boaters that will be fishing the Divisional this year.

When the calculations were complete the 2012 TBF of Arkansas State Champion with 400 points out of a possible 400 was Stan Harris fishing as a non-boater. The boaters representing Arkansas are as follows in order of standings Robbie Chavers, Hoyt Akins, Shane Malone, Mike Palmer, Doug Thompson and Brian Coleman, with first alternate Von Kinsey and tied for second alternate Greg Lammers and Bill Lawrence. - See Final Standings

Representing the non-boaters in standing results order are Stan Harris, Logan Lammers, Allen Lackey, Dylan Hays, Evan Barnes, and Tabitha Lancaster.

TBF of Arkansas Lake Dardenelle State Tournament

The final leg of the TBF of Arkansas State Tournament was held on Saturday, March 17th on Lake Dardenelle the results of this tournament also established the State team that will be fishing the Red River in Louisiana.

Taking 1st place for the boaters was Robbie Chavers with five fish weighing in 19.7; taking home a check for $800. Non -boater 1st place honors went to Stan Harris as his 15.95 won him $480. Read More

Junior Anglers Take Center Stage!!

On Saturday, May 26, 2012 the Arkansas State Bass Federation will be holding its State Junior Angler Championship on Lake Dardanelle.

At this special event junior anglers from all over the state will compete in two age groups (11-14 & 15-18).  Junior Anglers must be 11 but not turn 19 by August 30, 2012. The winner of each age group will be crowned the Arkansas State Champion and advance to the National Guard Junior World Championship!

The event will be a one day event held at the Lake Dardanelle State Park. Pre- Tournament meeting will be held on Friday, May 25th.  Entry forms can be found on the Arkansas TBF website or email rayscheide@yahoo.com. Read More

Tournament Calendar

JANUARY

January 14th - Lake Hamilton

FEBRUARY

February 11th - Greers Ferry Lake

MARCH

March 17th - Lake Dardanelle

27-31 - TBF National Championship - Bull Shoals Lake, Flippin, AR