March 10, 2018 – Qualifier 2-

Please try to get your entry fees and membership fees into Mike Palmer prior to the March 9th meeting at Lake Dardanelle.

Pre-tournament meeting will be on March 9 at 6pm
$125 Boaters
$75 Non-Boaters

Non-Boaters be sure to link with a boater to guarantee your entry.

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Thirty three anglers competed in the 1^st of three 2018 Arkansas TBF State Qualifier on Lake Hamilton on Saturday 2-10. Anglers were competing for a position on the State team and an opportunity to compete at the TBF National Qualifier at Grand Lake, OK in June where two anglers will advance to the TBF National Championship and compete for BFL All American, Forest Wood Cup births, and the TBF Living the Dream package.

Evan Barnes won the Boater division with 5 bass weighing 12.43Lbs.

Johnny Crider won the Non-Boater division with 5 bass weighing 9.81lbs. Here are some of the top finishers:

Boater Division Results

1st Place- Evan Barnes——-12.43lbs

2^nd Place- Blake Wilson——-10.96lbs

3^rd Place- Steve Reagan—— 9.19lbs

Big Bass- Evan Barnes———4.03lbs

Non-Boater Division

1st Place- Johnny Crider –—–9.81lbs

2^nd Place- Matt Tucker———8.18lbs

3^rd Place- Jarred Martinez—-6.86lbs

Big Bass- Johnny Crider——-4.25lbs

We have two events remaining in 2018 anglers can still qualify for the National qualifier.

March 10^th Lake Chicot

April 21^st Lake Dardanelle

For more information see us on Facebook at The TBF of Arkansas.

Based on the final point standings after the 3 qualifying tournaments, the highest ranked BOATER that is Ranger Cup qualified will receive $150.

Based on the final point standings after the 3 qualifying tournaments, the highest ranked CO-ANGLER that is Ranger Cup qualified will receive $150.

To be eligible, you must be Ranger Cup qualified prior to the 1st qualifying tournament.

The 3 qualifying tournaments are:

Lake Hamilton – February 10

*Arkansas TBF Lake Hamilton pre-tournament meeting will be held at the Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery Weigh in facility on Friday February 9 at 6:00pm

Lake Chicot – March 10

Lake Dardanelle – April 21

For more information contact: Doug Thompson 501-766-2136 or email dathom@acxiom.com.

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