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Ohio BASS
Federation Nation
“Sponsor
Incentive Programs”
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The
OBFN would like to welcome the largest growing bank line in the financial
industry today, Woodforest National Bank! Woodforest strives to make every customer’s
personal banking experience simple and convenient. They’re committed to our
motto of “Banking your
way…EVERY DAY AND NIGHT!” by offering responsive
products, quality customer service, and branches open “around the clock” in
select markets. Woodforest can be
located at most Wal-Mart stores in Ohio and the surrounding states. • Branches open every day except Christmas! Woodforest has made it simple for the OBFN
anglers to “Cash-In” by visiting one of their many financial
institutions! It’s as simple as
opening a new checking or savings account now! For the 2008 season, Woodforest will be
awarding the “Highest Finishing” angler at each of our 6 events with the
chance to earn an extra $200.00.
Anglers must show proof of account information prior to the awards
ceremony to be eligible to “Cash-In!”
Wood forest will also be awarding our anglers 12-$25 gift cards and
once again, $1,000.00 in savings bonds to our juniors at each of their Junior
Elite events! Celebrating 27 years of banking success
and now their second year of backing the OBFN! Now that’s a company worth making a deposit
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WOW, what a year so far it’s been for Dave
and Alex Maurice! Venom Lure Pro Staff
member, Charlie Hartley led the most prestigious tournament in bass fishing
today, The Bassmasters Classic! Charlie led the event by using one of their
most popular Venom baits on the market, their jig. Venom Lures are know for extending their
sponsorship hand to tournament organizations throughout the state and once
again, the OBFN would like to welcome them back for the 2008 season. During the course of the season, you will
have the opportunity to win numerous dollar value certificates and also enjoy
the Venom handouts they furnish at each event. We’re proud to say that Venom Lures will
also be sponsoring the OBFN Junior Elite Trail this season! Make sure to pick up a bag of Venom Lures
next time your visiting your local retailer or you can order direct from
their website! Venom Lures, you have
what we call, “BASS CLASS!” |
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Last season, winners of the OBFN Trail
events found themselves placing orders with R&B Custom Rods for their
very own custom made rod! Guess what,
their back again!! The OBFN would like
to welcome back Rick and Brian of R&B Custom rods for the 2008
season. Throughout the 5 Trail events,
R&B will be awarding one-rod new custom rod to one of our top finishing
anglers. We will also be awarding the
top angler, co-angler and Big Bass winners with a $50 certificate for a
purchase towards a new custom made rod of their choice! R&B will also be offering the 2009
State Team with the opportunity to purchase one of their rods at cost. We’re proud to announce, the 2008 OBFN
“Angler of the Year” will also be awarded a custom made rod. Thanks for your support, Rick and
Brian! BASS CLASS |
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The Flying Fisherman line of sunglasses
are design by fisherman, for fisherman and put to the test daily by some of
the best sports fishing guides in the world.
When you make your living angling, you can’t afford to wear the second
best. Tournament champions everywhere,
along with millions of satisfied customers worldwide, have dubbed the Flying
Fisherman “The Pro’s Choice!” This
season the OBFN welcomes The Flying Fisherman onboard as the title sunglasses
sponsor for 2008! OBFN anglers will be
awarded Flying Fisherman sunglasses throughout the Trail events all season
long. Make sure to stop by their
website at www.flyingfisherman.com
and click on their dealer locator for a retailer near you. It’s your choice to see like the Pro’s!! |
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OBFN angler, Brandon Estep has hit the
“Bulls eye” with his new company, Warrior Baits! Offering a full line of hand poured plastics
from tubes, gobies, stick baits, worms creature baits and frogs. What’s the hottest craze on the market
today? That’s right, swim baits!! Brandon’s new Warmouth swim bait has him
working overtime trying to fill orders for dealers everywhere this side of
the Mississippi! Hands down the new
warmouth swim bait is the most realistic swim bait made. For the 2008 season, Warrior baits will be
awarding numerous prize bags throughout the trail, so that every angler will
be given a chance to walk away with something special! Make sure to visit their website at www.warriorbaits.com
to see the full line of inventory! |
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Once again the OBFN would like to welcome
Minnkota/Humminbird as a title sponsor of our great organization. During our rebuilding process 2 years ago,
the good folks at Johnson Outdoors were contacted to ask for assistance in
helping with our endeavors. We cannot
thank them enough for all they’ve done!
We’re proud to say that during our two years of existence, we have
witnessed an increase of 35% usage of their great products. “Support those, whom support us” During
the 2008 Trail, the OBFN will be awarding the top anglers with (3) MinnKota
70lb. trolling motors. The top finishing
Minnkota angler at each event will be awarded with a new MinnKota tournament
shirt and visor! The “2008 Co-Angler
of the Year” will also be awarded with a new MinnKota 2 Bank Charger! |
CHAMPION BAITSBY JERRY MOHLERAt one time or another, every angler in
the OBFN has had their butts handed to them by someone using one of Jerry Mohlers jigs!
Especially if you fish one of the Muskingum Watershed Lakes! Last season Jerry shared one of his secrets
by sponsoring the OBFN Trail and he’s back again for 2008! Throughout each event, Champion Baits will
be awarding great prize packages to our top anglers, along with a prize
package donation for our year-end raffle!
Make sure to visit with Jerry before, during and after our events to
pick up some of his products. |
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An
Ohio based company; Gary and Bret Morehead founded Esox Rods. As a principle owner of Heddon
during the 70’s and 80’s, Gary helped pioneer fishing tackle to today’s
standards. Gary’s knowledge of helping
to build the first graphite rods in the industry, is
what led him in to building and designing one of the finest rods on the
market today. “ESOX rods, feel like an
extension of your arm!” For the 2008
season, Esox Rods will be awarding the top co-angler from each event with a new
rod! Because of the success from 2007,
Esox will also be awarding numerous discounted certificates to the top
anglers from both divisions. Make sure
to talk with Shawn Kellough or Mike White for any additional orders or
information regarding Esox! Make sure
to visit their website at www.esoxfishingrods.com |
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Gander
Mountain say’s it all with their motto of “We live Outdoors!” People say that
baseballs America’s favorite past time but in our opinion, baseball players
are a bunch of sissy’s! We’ve never
seen a bass tournament called because of a rain delay! That’s why we have such great stores like
Gander Mountain. In the need for a new
rain suit, terminal tackle, boots or for you guys that put your boat away
early, a new bow! Gander offers is all
including an inside archery range for testing out that new bow! Local Gander stores have opened their arms
to Casting Kids events, club meetings and youth seminars around the country. Once again for 2008, Gander has extended
their support to the OBFN as a sponsor!
This season, Gander will be awarding top anglers with gift cards at
each event along with 10% off coupons for all the anglers at each event. Make sure to visit with Gander Mountain Pro
Staff member Chris Lappert for any additional information you may need
concerning their company! |
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Located on world famous Lake Fork, Wave Industries, Inc is
known for consistently producing products that are on the cutting edge of the
fishing industry. Wave is constantly pushing the limits with its innovative
product lines, making its mark on the industry with ground breaking soft
plastic swirl series. Lures such as the Tiki-Stick,
Tiki-Bamboo and the Tiki-Crawdude,
along with numerous others, have raised the standard for soft plastics
throughout the industry. All of our baits are loaded with Tiki-Man's
secret scent MOLOPO, which has proven to drive the fish crazy and has
fishermen everywhere Tiki-Tized! Wave Fishing has joined forces with the
OBFN for 2008 by supporting our anglers with some great prizes. Throughout the trail events, anglers will
have the opportunity to be awarded with numerous baits, hand scented by the
TIKI Man himself! For a full line of
their products, visit their website at www.wavefishing.com! |
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A
special thanks goes out to Fishgillz Pro Staff
member, Mike White for backing the OBFN with their new product. With the fishermen in mind, Fishgillz
created a lightweight, polarized floating sunglasses. Fishgillz Micro-Filter lens technology is
critical in reducing the glare off of the waters surface, allowing anglers to
not just see fish holding structure but to see the fish themselves. One of Fishgillz most important aspects are that they are affordable to the average angler. This season, the OBFN will be awarding a
new pair of sunglasses at each event to one of our top finishing
anglers. Additional pairs will be
auctioned off at our year end meeting to help with funding of the
organization. For any additional
information, please contact Mike White at fmwhite1@wowway.com
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From
the initial conception of the OBFN, Hooters Pro Brad Wall has been a major
supporter in the efforts of our grassroots angling intact with the BASS! Brad has always publicly stated “I cut my
teeth with the BASS Federation and I will help with whatever power god gave
me to keep the organization alive and well!”
Brad has helped do this through publication through the Hooters
magazine, vocal support and his financial contributions. Hooters/Brad once again will be supporting
the efforts of the OBFN for another year and we value his stance with the
organization! Having the Hooters girls
show up at the events is pretty nice also!!
Brad will be representing Ohio with his second straight appearance on
the state team. Good luck at the
divisional and on the pro tour this season!
Your representation of both Hooters and the OBFN are both BASS CLASS! |
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certificates throughout the season for Platinum chips of your choice. Make sure to talk with Pro Staff members
Brian Runyon and Todd Thompson for information on your next purchase. To see the new line of products for 2008,
visit their website at www.navionics.com!
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