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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. Find a location near you at
www.woodforest.com.
• Branches open every day
except Christmas!
• Extended branch deposit deadlines!
• Immediate availability of deposits!
• Get your direct deposit a full day earlier than
other banks!
• Absolutely Free Checking!
• Second Chance Checking with no credit check!
• Free online banking with bill pay!
• Free daily e-mail balance notification!
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 witha debit card! For the 2008 season,
the OBFN 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 an active
debit card that is linked to their checking account
prior to the awards ceremony to be eligible to “Cash-In!”
Woodforest 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 with!!!
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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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Lane and Tony Gergely of Sure-Life
understand the vital role that the BASS Federation Nation
plays in protecting our resources and the future of our
sport. They are offering special pricing to all Ohio BASS
Federation Nation anglers. Contact Bob Townsend, OBFN
Conservation Director for pricing information. The OBFN
will have the new formulation of CATCH AND RELEASE®
available for purchase at all events.
The new formula contains two safe, but effective disinfectants/antiseptics
to prevent the spread and transmission of deadly pathogens
in the livewell. The new formulation also utilizes two
compounds to kill quickly spreading and deadly VHS (Viral
Hemorragic Septicimia) and LMBV (Largemouth Bass Virus).
These compounds are used by professionals and are approved
by both WHO (World Health Organization) and the FDA to
prevent the transmission and spread of HIV (the human
virus that causes AIDS) and VHS (Viral Hemorragic Septicemia).
The disinfectant effectively kills both the zebra and
quassa mussels at all stages of development. Never before
has such an effective formulation been available to the
sportfishing public. Anglers can now be proactive by making
sure that they are not spreading and transmitting deadly
pathogens and certain invasive species in the livewell.
• The new formula now contains an ammonia remover.
Ammoina is a by product of metabolic waste excreted by
the fish.
• Contains a chelating agent which
removes heavy metals such as: mercury, lead, cadium and
pesticides from the fishes bloodstream.
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The new formula also contains a concentrated protectant
that aids in wound healing and helps prevent infections.
• Calms Bass & Walleye With All Natural
Sedative
• Stimulates And Protects Slime
Coating
• Reduces Weight Loss By Preventing
Stomach Regurgitation
• Prevents Shock And
Restores Electrolyte Balance
• Instantly
Removes Harmful Chlorine And Other Toxic Harmful Water
Treatment Chemicals
• Boosts Oxygen Transer
• Protects Against Overall Post Release Infection
• All Around Stress Reducing Compound
• These new compounds have been added with the all
natural sedative that was introduced last year to complete
the ONLY livewell formula that prevents the spread of
disease, combats stress, stimulates the immune response
and addresses water quality issues in a single formulation!
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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!
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CHAMPION
BAITS
BY JERRY MOHLER
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At 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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| The leader in the marine industry
when it comes to electronics, Navionics! HotMaps Explorer
- Navionics HotMaps Explorer PC/DVD is an atlas of 10,000+
top-ranked US lakes for the home computer for map viewing,
searching, printing and GPS waypoint planning. (*300+
survey lakes available for download - per lake fee). You
are going to LOVE IT! And you thought it couldn't get
better! Platinum+ takes boating to a new level, featuring
amazing 4x higher resolution satellite photo overlay,
full-view XGA panoramic pictures, improved 3D - and HD
fishing detail all on one chip! This season the OBFN will
be awarding 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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