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Smith Lake, Jasper, AL

May 2-4, 2012

Registration Starts
Nov 14, 2011 8am CST

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Morris Sheehan, US Army Retired purchased Military Bass Anglers in January of 2000. Since purchasing the company he continues to focus American Bass Anglers efforts on running events for the weekend angler of which many are active or former military. American Bass Anglers since its creation has run more fishing events for the military than any other national fishing organization.

ABA has run events at locations like Ft. Hood (Fishing for Freedoms 1, 2 and 3), 2006 Ft Campbell (101 Airborne Tournament), 2007 ABA held 3 separate take a solider fishing events in the New York, Illinois, and Georgia. Over 5,000 military personnel have had the opportunity to spend the day on a lake through these ABA operated events.

In 2008 ABA will operate the 18th annual Military Team Bass Tournament. This event continues to show the commitment and tradition of American Bass Anglers to support the military bass angler.

“Bass Boss” to highlight Military Team Bass Tournament!

ATHENS, AL …….. According to FIELD & STREAM Magazine, he walks with the outdoor gods: Individuals like Teddy Roosevelt, Rachel Carson and Aldo Leopold. He is among the “Twenty Who Have Made A Difference” in the American outdoors over the past century. He is Ray Scott, otherwise known as the “Bass Boss”, and he will be the featured guest at the Military Team Bass Championship on Friday, May 4th at Smith Lake Dam Launch Area for the final weigh-in day. The public is invited to come out and meet this legend.

Following in the footsteps of such American legends, Ray W. Scott, Jr. has achieved his own legacy as the “Bass Boss,” the founder of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), the Whitetail Institute of North America, and as publisher framed the foundation for successful outdoor publications, including BASSMASTER Magazine, Southern Outdoors, Fishing Tackle Retailer, and the award-winning national television series “The BASSMASTERS”.

Rarely has one man had such an impact on an industry. Over three decades, Ray Scott, a native of Montgomery, Alabama, transformed bass fishing from a sleepy weekend pursuit to an exciting sport that is enjoyed by millions – whether on a strictly personal level or as a participant or spectator in highly competitive pro tournaments.

Scott will be present at the 22nd annual Military Team Bass Tournament at Smith Lake on Friday, May 4th from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Smith Lake Dam Launch Area, to meet bass fishing fans and to share with them his book, titled, Bass Boss for a book signing. This entertaining and inspirational story is an insider’s look at the personalities, the pro fisherman, the technology, and the events that shaped the multi-billion dollar bass fishing industry. (READ MORE)

Top Military Anglers Heading to Alabama

ATHENS, Ala. - The best military anglers in the country will gather at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Walker County, AL., on April 29-May 4, 2012, to fish for bragging rights and a trip to fish the legendary lakes with owner and fishing icon, Ray Scott during the 22nd annual American Bass Anglers Military Team Bass Championship.

Any active duty military or Coast Guard member, Department of Defense civilian, retired military member, honorably discharged veteran, military family members at least 16 years old and Department of Defense contractors can participate. Angling teams of two people pay $150 per team to enter, if the team registers by April 19, 2012. After that, the entry fee rises to $175. Anglers can also enter an optional big bass pot for $30 per team with the hope of collecting cash rewards for landing lunkers. Each team may weigh in up to five bass per day.

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Operation R&R gives back to active duty
members of the armed forces

ATHENS, Ala. – In an effort to show appreciation for the sacrifices members of the armed forces make every day, American Bass Anglers and Early Times Kentucky Whisky joined to create Operation Rod & Reel. Through this program, 80 active-duty service members from selected military installations will each receive fishing equipment and a free fishing trip to a local ABA bass tournament. There will be posters placed at military installations with instructions on how active duty personal can sign up.

“American Bass Anglers’ roots began in the military and we are proud to be a part of this program,” said Debra Talley, ABA national marketing director. “Because of this rich heritage with the military, all of our members are excited to be a part of the R & R program and have a chance to say ‘Thank You’ to those service members.”

“Early Times Kentucky Whisky also has a lot of rich heritage and strong tradition with the military,” said Joe Murray, Brand Manager for Early Times. “Many servicemen and women are already fans of Early Times and we want to give thanks back to the people who have supported our brand and who have served our country. Early Times has been committed to the sport of fishing for more than five years through our sponsorship with ABA and via our Early Times pros, Kevin Wirth, Kevin Rake, and Billy Appling. Through the launch of Operation R & R, Early Times is proud to bring these two passions together in a way that gives something back to our community and country.”

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