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How four anglers juggle careers and their pursuit of the Classic trophy
It takes a lot of planning ahead to climb the Classic ladder
By John Neporadny Jr., B.A.S.S. Times
Oct 13, 2011
If there was a ladder that could lead you directly to the Bassmaster Classic stage in contention for the trophy, would you climb it? Of course [...]

Chuck Murray and Randy Groves are still the Team Trail Points and Pounds Champs. Chuck and Randy had finishes of13th on Kerr Lake in May, 1st at Roanoke River in June, 1st at Gaston Lake in July, 1st at Gaston October 7, and a 2nd place finish in the two day CLASSIC on Gaston Lake [...]

Scott and Neil took home the two day CLASSIC Championship on Gaston Lake October 8th and 9th. The duo came from fifth place after day one to take the Championship by catching a MONSTER bag of Bass weighing 25.75 pounds. Chuck Murray and Randy groves took second place with consistent catches of 16+ pound limits [...]

The day before the Team Trail CLASSIC began, the NCBFN had a make up tourney on Gaston Lake as well. Chuck and Randy busted a big bag weighing 24.74 pounds. Allen Haigh and Doug Washburn finished 2nd place with a 20+ pound bag and Cory Leonard and Cory Bynum took third place with a 17 [...]

Yearly Event Has Multiple Benefits
The annual Take A Kid Fishin’ Day event recently took place on October 1st near Louisburg, NC. Intended as a fund raising event for the Franklin County (NC) Community Foundation, this event serves as more than just a platform for generating grant money for area non-profits, it is also an opportunity [...]

Update From NC Wildlife Biologist Chad Tomas:
Oxygen levels continue to remain at 0 milligrams per liter in most of our coastal systems. The fish kills are ending, as most fish within the impacted areas have now died. Decomposition at these water temperatures occurs quickly, and carcasses will be less frequently observed by boaters. Return to [...]

The Franklin County Community Foundation Board of Directors invites you to
Take a Kid Fishin’

Saturday, October 1st, RAIN OR SHINE

Harris Farm

Mort Harris Road, Louisburg NC

Games – Prizes – Food!

No fishing license required

1 Adult & 1 or 2 children form a team – $30 per team

(Food not included in ticket price.)

Tickets are available at Raymond James [...]

Commission Biologists Say Fish Kills Are Wide Spread and Significant
Source: North Carolina Wildlife (www.ncwildlife.org)
MEDIA CONTACT: Chad Thomas,Regional Fishery Supervisor 252-335-4961chad.thomas@ncwildlife.org
RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 2, 2011) – Fisheries biologists with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have been assessing fish populations in coastal rivers this week to determine the impacts of low dissolved oxygen following Hurricane Irene.
They have [...]

For many of us living in and around Eastern North Carolina we know too well how a localized hurricane can negatively affect marine life in our rivers and streams. Hurricane Irene was no exception. With field reports showing low to zero oxygen levels within the Chowan, Roanoke, Tar, and Neuse rivers and their tributaries, a [...]

To NC Camo members:Dick Hamilton, Coordinator of NC Camo Coalition and lobbyist for NC Wildlife Federation, has been deservedly honored by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for his conservation work. For those of you who know Dick, he would never consider sending out this note given his modest, humble and dedicated approach to the conservation [...]