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Tournament
15th annual
Bill Sanders-Bo Piper
Memorial Bass
Tournament
March 31st, 2012
Arkansas River@Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff Harbor Ramp
1st place $2500 guaranteed
$500 Big Bass prize
Cash and prizes for top 10
Fish dinner after tournament
included
For More Info Contact:
Barrie Hardin 870-543-6300
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Get5Bass.com 2012Winter Series
Brought to you by Mr. Bass of Arkansas and Central Pro-Am
Tournaments
Terrance and I are proud to announce the 2012 Get5Bass Winter
Series!!! As it was in 2011, the Winter Series will be a team format, but we
will have some changes this year. We will have three divisions in 2012, but
each division will have separate AOY winners and a separate Championship.
Each AOY winning team from each division will win a package consisting of
2 Dobyns Rods, 2 Lew's Reels, and a gift pack from Jewel Bait Company.
The top 20 teams in each division (and any other teams fishing 3 qualifying
tournaments) will be invited to fish their division's championship. The team
that wins each division's championship will win the first place cash prize +
$600 in Mr. Bass of Arkansas or Central Pro-Am entries.
Here is the 2012 Get5Bass Winter Series schedule:
Lake Dardanelle Division:
December 3rd - Lake Dardanelle (Lake Dardanelle State Park) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
December 17th - Lake Dardanelle (Lake Dardanelle State Park) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
January 7th - Lake Dardanelle (Lake Dardanelle State Park) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
January 28th - Lake Dardanelle (Lake Dardanelle State Park) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Championship:
February 4th - Lake Dardanelle (Lake Dardanelle State Park) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
South Division:
November 13th - Lake Hamilton (AGFC Hatchery Ramp) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
December 4th - DeGray Lake (Spillway Ramp) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
December 18th - Lake Ouachita - (Crystal Springs Ramp) 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Championship:
2 -day - January 7th - DeGray Lake & January 8th - Lake Ouachita
Twin Lakes Division:
October 29th - Norfork Lake - (Panther Bay Ramp) - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
November 19th - Bull Shoals (Bull Shoals Boat Dock) - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
December 17th - Bull Shoals (Bull Shoals Boat Dock) - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 7th - Norfork Lake - (Panther Bay Ramp) - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Championship
February 4th - Bull Shoals (Bull Shoals Boat Dock) - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Membership Fee: $25.00 per angler. Memberships will also be good
for all 2012 Get5Bass Summer Series or Open events.
Winter Series Format: Team Tournament - See Rules for more details.
Entry Fee: $100.00 per team for each qualifying tournament (includes big
bass). The Championship entry fee will be $150.00. We will accept all
payments prior to launch before each event.
Payback: Each qualifying tournament will be 100% payback of entry fees
at the ramp in cash. The Championships will also be 100% payback of entry
fees at the ramp in cash.
Inclement Weather: Unless we dodge a bullet, We will likely have
adverse weather conditions at some point during the season. Get5Bass will
do it's best to post any cancellation on Get5Bass.com the Thursday before
the tournament.
To View the 2012 Get5Bass Winter Series Rules, Click Here

Tournament
Get5Bass Winter Series
Dardanelle Division
January 28th, 2011
Lake Dardanelle
Lake Dardanelle State Park
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Entry Fee: $100 per boat
Payback is 100% of entries
1 in 4 gets a check
Membership fee: $25.00 per angler
For More Click Here
Tournament
Get5Bass Winter Series
Twin Lakes Championship
February 4th, 2011
Bull Shoals Lake
Bull Shoals Boat Dock
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Entry Fee: $150 per boat
For qualified teams only
Payback is 100% of entries
1 in 4 gets a check
For More Click Here
Tournament
Atkins Bassmasters Open
February 18th, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
Illinois Bayou Park
Safelight - 3pm
$100 entry fee includes big bass
80% payback
1 in 7 gets a check
For more info contact:
Mike Rhinehart 501-339-6237
Mike Jones 501-269-7458
Justin Padgett 479-886-0275
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Tournament
IFBBA Pro-AM
May 18th, 2012
Arkansas River@Ft. Smith
Pro: $300.00 Entry Fee
AM: $150.00 Entry Fee
For More Info Contact:
Arthur Bronson 704-784-4348
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Tournament
IFBBA Buddy
Tournament
May 19th & 20th, 2012
Arkansas River@Ft. Smith
$300.00 Entry Fee/Team
For More Info Contact:
Arthur Bronson 704-784-4348
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - South
Division
12/04/11
Cody Kemp and Kevin Brown Win on
DeGray Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - North
Division
12/03/11
Jerry Williams and Keith Williams Win
on Lake Dardanelle
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Anvil Jaw Fruit Jar
12/03/11
Billy Walpole and Al Gramkow Win
the Anvil Jaw Fruit Jar on Lake
Hamilton
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Southwest City Bass Club
12/03/11
William Hope Wins on Lake Maumelle
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - Twin Lakes
Division
11/19/11
Lynn Luther and Waco Johnson Win
on Bull Shoals Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Mr. Bass of Arkansas Classic
11/06/11
Steve Howard Wins the Classic on
Norfork Lake
For Story Click Here
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"Out of the Box" - 12/11/11
Spro's Fat John - The "Big Nasty"
of squarebills!!!
For Story Click Here
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Tournament
Dardanelle Bass Club Open
February 25th, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
Dardanelle Bay Ramp
7:00 AM - 3:00pm
$50 entry fee $10 Big Bass Pot
80% payback
1 in 10 gets a check
For more info contact:
Richard@479-477-0968 or
Brian@479-880-6084
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Tournament
Jordan's 1st Annual
Casting for a Cure Benefit
May 26th, 2012
DeGray Lake
For More Info Contact:
Steven (570-404-9773)
Jennifer (479-721-6508)
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Tournament Results
Southwest City Bass Club
12/11/11
William Hope Wins on DeGray Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
ABA District 47
12/10/11
Jamey Black Wins on Lake Hamilton
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Vince Miller's Snowball Touranment
12/11/11
Don Brown and Kevin Brown Win on
DeGray Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series
12/17/11
Tray Huddleston and Robbie Chavers
Win on Lake Dardanelle
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - Twin Lake's
Division
12/1711
Bobby Comstock and Mark Sanders
Win on Bull Shoals Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - South
Division
12/18/11
Buck Rodgers and Bill Fletcher Win
on Lake Ouachita
For Story Click Here
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Tournament
THE RIVER KINGS V
Open Team Tournament
May 5th, 2012
Arkansas River@Dumas
PENDLETON BRIDGE
1st - $2,500 guaranteed
NO MINIMUM BOAT
REQUIREMENT!!
ENTRY FEE: $110.00
INCLUDES BIG BASS
PAYBACK: 1 N 6 POSITIONS
For More Info Contact:
Fred Edwards 870-530-2307
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Tournament
John Harris Memorial Open
February 25th, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
Lake Dardanelle State Park
7:00 AM - 3:00pm
$50 entry fee $20 Big Bass Pot
90% payback
For more info contact:
Zach Freeman (479-857-1740)
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Tournament Results
01/01/12
Anvil Jaw's New Years Open
Rick Duren and Kent McClure Win on
Lake Hamilton
For Story Click Here
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Tournament
Joe Hale Benefit
February 11th, 2012
Greers Ferry Lake
Devils Fork Park
Safelight - 3pm
$1,500 Guaranteed 1st place
For more info contact:
Bradley Davis (501) 250-3941
Trent Dodson (870)-213-7771
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Tournament
Bailey's Tournament
April 7th, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
HWY 64/Piney Ramp
Safe light - 3:00pm
$55 entry fee includes big bass
For more info contact:
Jack Chesser (479-647-6399)
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - South
Division
01/08/12
Jeremiah Kindy and Timmy Poe Win
on Lake Ouachita
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series
01/07/12
Zach King and Shawn Gordon Win on
Lake Dardanelle
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
Get5Bass Winter Series - Twin Lake's
Division
01/0712
Earl Earby and Barry Aldridge Win on
Norfork Lake
For Story Click Here
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Tournament Results
01/07/12
ABA District 47
Jamey Black Win on Lake Hamilton
For Story Click Here
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News: 01/15/12
Michael Gross and Justin Swazey Win Vince Miller's Snow Ball
Tournament on Lake Hamilton
Michael Gross and Justin Swazey Win on Lake Hamilton!!!
Results Provided by Vince Miller
Michael Gross and Justin Swazey topped 21 teams fishing Vince Miller's
Snow Ball Tournament on Lake Hamilton by weighing 12.60 pounds of bass.
The duo took home $500 for their efforts. Here's the rest of the top 3:
1st - Michael Gross/Justin Swazey -12.60 pounds - $500.00
2nd - Frank Renilds /Gary Howard -12.53 pounds - $240.00
3rd - Josh Ray - 11.74 pounds - $100.00
Big Bass Spencer Shuffield/Chris Stinnett - 5.29 pounds - $210
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News: 01/15/12
Vince Miller Announces Super Team Specifics for 2012: Nitro Z7
with Mercury 150 HP to Winning Team at Championship
I am happy to announce Bradford Marine and ATV will again sponsor the
Vince Miller Super Team Tournaments for the 2012 season. Bradford
Marine will provide a Nitro Z7 rigged with Mercury 150 HP ProXS this is a
huge upgrade for the 2012 season. This Nitro package will be awarded to
the Team Champions of the Super Team Championship October 6-7 on
Lake Ouachita.
Bradford Marine will also provide Bradford Marine and ATV Bonus Bucks
for 2012: A $500 cash prize will be awarded at each super team and couples
event for the highest finishing team or couple fishing out of a boat they
bought from Bradford Marine and ATV (must be original owner). This
award can only be won once a year and Bradford pro-staff does not qualify
for this award.
There will also be a Fish’N Stuff Gift Certificate given at each team and
couples event drawn from the anglers out of the money ($100 for Super
Team, and $50 for couples, you must be present at the weigh-in to win)
I am excited about the 2012 season and hope everyone had a safe and
happy holiday season. For all teams and couples who fished last year if you
bring a new team, or, couple to fish for their first time I will give you $20
towards you’re your membership. Sincerely, Vince Miller
Director
SUPER TEAM 2012
FEB 12 ……………..……….….. OUACHITA
MARCH 18..….……………………… DEGRAY
APR 1……………………………….. HAMILTON
APRIL 29………………….… GREERS FERRY
JUNE 3………………………….. DARDANELLE
JULY 8………………… AR RIVER PINE BUFF
AUG 5…………………..………AR RIVER NLR
CHAMPIONSHIP OCT 6-7 OUACHITA
COUPLES 2012
MARCH 4………….....…… OUACHITA
APRIL 15 ……………………GREESON
MAY 13……….…..… GREERS FERRY
JULY 15…….……….…… DARDANELLE
AUG 19………………. AR RIVER NLR
SEPT 23……….……………. DeGRAY
CHAMPIONSHIP……….OCT 27-28 TBA
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Tournament
Bald Knob Lady Bulldogs
Benefit Tournament
May 25th, 2012
Greers Ferry Lake
Devils Fork Ramp
Safe Light - 3:00 PM
$100.00 Entry Fee
For More Info Contact:
Russell Hanna (501-278-1628)
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Tournament
AARTS Benefit
April 21st, 2012
Lake Hamilton
AGFC Hatchery Ramp
7:00am - 3:00pm
$50 entry fee includes big bass
$1,000 Guaranteed 1st place
For more info contact:
Jim Hatmaker (501-701-6395)
Mac Alred (501-701-6396
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News: 01/14/12
Randy Fraser Wins the Dumas Bass Club Tournament at
Morgan Point
Randy Fraser Wins at Morgan Point!!!
Story by: Andy Case
This Saturday was the official start of the 2012 season for the Dumas Bass
Club. The early morning had some rather COOL conditions to start with,
but as the day progressed it turned out to be a rather nice day. A pretty day
it was, but not much was said for the fish catch. We had 23 show up to try
their luck. At weigh in, I think only half of that was left and half of that half
got to feel something tug on their line! 7 Anglers managed to hit a fish or
two on the head to bring something to the scales. Taking First place with 3
pretty nice fish, was Randy Fraser with 12.38, he also had big bass of the
day at 4.88. Second went to Dennis Nicholson who had two for 5.78. Third
place spot went to club PREZ..Dwight Armstrong with 2 for 5.45.
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News: 01/21/12
Ray Neighbors Wins the ABA Tournamement on Lake
Ouachita
Story provided by John Simonof
Division 47, Arkansas held its fifth qualifying tournament of the 2012
season on Lake Ouachita 21 Jan 2012. Overcast skies, wind and
dropping temperatures made for a chilly day of fishing. The water temp
dropped several degrees, down into the upper 40’s, since our last visit to
Lake Ouachita two weeks ago. The shad in some parts of the lake have
made major moves since two weeks ago leaving some areas that had
large concentrations of shad now barren which may have accounted for
less fish weighed-in. 28 anglers weighed-in 68 fish for a total weight of
153.08 lbs.
Ray Neighbors of Haskell, Arkansas won in a commanding fashion and
took home $725.00 with 5 bass that bent the scales to 22.48 lbs including
Big Bass of the day at 5.05 lbs. Ray caught his fish on jigs and yes…an A-
rig. Danny Gwinn of Mount Ida, Arkansas hauled in second place with a
total weight of 13.37 lbs. Eddy Robertson of Hot Springs, Arkansas,
fishing his first tournament of the 2012 Division 47 season, rounded out
the top three with 12.76 lbs.
These anglers acquired valuable points to insure their entry into the
division’s two-day championship on Lake Ouachita in Apr 2012 and the
American Fishing Tour National Championship that will be held on Grand
Lake, OK in the October 2012. Their points are also being used to
determine the divisional angler of the year. The top angler by points
earned in this division will represent the division in the Angler of the Year
final round and compete for a brand new fully rigged Triton boat and a
spot in the Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship on Sam
Rayburn in 2012.
Next Divisional Tournament: This division’s next tournament will be 18
February 2012 on Lake DeGray launching out of Iron Mountain Resort.
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News: 01/21/12
Corey Scheide and Sawyer Grace Win the Dover Youth Bass
Club Tournament on Lake Dardanelle
Corey Scheide, Sawyer Grace and Boat Captain Spencer Grace topped 77
anglers fishing the Dover Youth Bass Club Tournament on Lake
Dardanelle by catching 5 bass that weighed 21.29 pounds. For complete
story, Click Here. For complete results, Click Here
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News: 01/23/12
2012 Arkie Cup is Cancelled
Due to numerous scheduling conflicts, the 2012 Arkie Cup scheduled for
May 5th on Greers Ferry Lake has been cancelled. The Arkie Cup will
return in 2013.
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News: 01/21/12
Dee Reed and Bruce Loyd Win the Team Bass Tournament on
the Arkansas River@Dumas
Dee Reed and Bruce Loyd Win on the Arkansas River!!!
Story provided by Fred Edwards
Cold weather with dropping temperatures throughout the day didn't stop
43 teams from enjoying a full day of fishing. Fishing was easier because
catching was tougher, at the end of the day only 2 limits came to the
scales with 20 teams weighing in fish.
Dee Reed & Bruce Lloyd topped the field with 5 bass weighing 15.08lbs
winning $1000 Cash.
Brent Ward & Jeff Puckett took second weighing in 5 for a total weight of
13.91lbs and a payday of $300 Cash
Alan Melder & Doc Ferguson rolled in to third place with 4 bass weighing
11.80 lbs collecting $200 Cash
Billy Booker & Johnny Walker sewed up the Big Bass award with a
5.51lb bass and $430 Cash
31 Teams received prizes totaling over $2000 in addition to the cash
prizes from our sponsors at Deep South Rods, Wood & Water Pine Bluff,
Gambler Baits, Tiger Tungsten, LKQ Corp, Big Bass Mania,
Hookedfishing.com, Doybns Rods, Bassmedics.com & New Products.
Teams will be participating in the 2012 season for the Grand Prize
package totaling $10,000 which includes (2) Bad Boy 27 Pro Series
mowers, Cash and additional Prizes. The Team AOY package will be over
$3000 in Cash & Prizes. Championship Oct 28-29, 2012 Millwood
Yarborough Landing.
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Tournament
MSSF 2012 Benefit
May 19th, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
Lake Dardanelle State Park
For More Info email:
kevin@kfshort.com
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Tournament
Lamar Warrior Booster Club
1st annual Warrior Bass Tournament
April 21st, 2012
Lake Dardanelle
Piney/Hwy 64 Ramp
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$50 Entry Fee
For More Info Contact:
Brett (479)-518-4851
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