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AMERICAN BASS ANGLERS/MBAA
Arkansas District
1000 Cache River
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Director: Tommy Hibdon Co-Director: Ken Kobi
Home Tel: (501) 753-2589 (501) 843-4338
Tel: (501) 257-5010
TournamentNews: Saturday, October 21, 2006, ABA held its first 1-day tournament on the
Arkansas River, Murray Park. Forty-two anglers fished with 3 being new members.
Winner’sCircle : Angler # Fish Weight Cash Awarded
1. DOUG SHRUM 5 9.29 $552
2 GERALD PAULTON 2 6.84 $356
3. JOHN O’BARR 4 6.41 $171
4. ROBERT HEATON 3 5.57 $127.50
4. DUANE PAQUETTE 4 5.57 $127.50
6. BOB HAYES 3 5.42 $80
7. TYRONE PHILLIPS 2 5.09 Norman Lure Pack
8. FRED MARTIN 3 5.00 Norman Lure Pack
Tyrone Phillips caught a 3.91 lb. big bass and won $400. Congratulations to all the
winners.
Next Tournament : November 18, 2006, Arkansas River, Pine Bluff Regional Park. Be there at
least 1 hour before official sunrise. Boater take off position for tournaments will be assigned
as follows: Pre-registered first and then as you arrive or sign up. This will hopefully increase
pre-registration and early arrival at tournament site.
Remaining TournamentSchedule: Date Lake Ramp
November 18, 2006 Arkansas River Regional Park
December 16, 2006 Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery
January 13, 2007 Lake Ouachita Mountain Harbor
February 3, 2007 Lake Ouachita Mountain Harbor
March 13, 2007 Lake DeGray Iron Mountain Marina
April 14, 2007 Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery
May 5, 2007 Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery
2-Day District Championship
May 19-20, 2007 Lake Hamilton Fish Hatchery
Regional Championship Proposed Target DatesRegion 2 Southwestern – September 22,
2007
ABA Championship Proposed Target DatesOctober 15-20, 2007
Visit the ABA Website www.americanbassangler.com or call Toll Free 888-203-6222 for
more information.
Local Sponsorship: I wish to thank all our 2006 District 47 ABA local sponsors for your
support. Most of you have agreed to continue for the 2007 season. Some new sponsors
should be noted.
If any member knows of a business that could be a sponsor, I would appreciate you
letting me know. To be an ABA sponsor the cost is $30 or a roll of 37¢ stamps. The sponsor
money received helps me pay the newsletter costs for the season. Sponsors will be listed in
each newsletter, on District tournament schedules and on the ABA website. They will also be
mentioned at each tournament briefing prior to partner drawing. This is a good advertising
tool for our sponsors.
Support Local Sponsors : H&W Marine (501) 565-4545 Fish’N Stuff (501)
834-5733
Swaffar Jewelers (501) 758-6700 Brooks Marine (501) 602-2628
Rob’s Transmissions (501) 758-1528 Floral Express (501) 666-3196
Arkansas Rod & Reel (501) 224-6160 Win Leisure Products (Norman Lures)
N.I.F.E. Marine (501) 835-2929 Best Car Wash (501) 954-9274
Ed Jones Salvage (501) 767-1870 Benton Sonic Drive-In
J’s Marine Supply (501) 825-6599 H2O Sportz/Marine (501) 834-0998
Daniel & Sons Electrical (501) 821-5458
Zimmerman’s Sports Center/Exxon (501) 568-6002
Arkansas Ground, Maintenance & Landscape Co. (501) 791-7192
Hoggs Meat Market and Catering (501) 758-7700
Poorman’s Tackle and Guide Service (501) 609-0465
Membership Drive: I will pay $5 of the $10 Big Bass fee each time any member brings in a new
member. I will need your help in spreading the word about American Bass Anglers/MBAA
tournament circuit. We averaged 36 fishermen per contest this past season and I would like to
see this approach 50 this season. Remember the circuit is for you the fishermen. I just run it
for you. Talk to other fishermen.
Information: Information on the American Bass Anglers (Arkansas and National) can be
obtained by logging onto the following website: www.americanbassangler.com. This website
can be used to pre-register for each tournament, check point totals and read e-mails from
other members. Phone 1-888-203-6222.
Request for Prizes: If any of you have the ability to provide any of the following type things (gift
certificates, merchandise, services, etc.) that we could give away at our 2-day District
Championship tournaments, please bring them with you to the tournament. It can be fishing or
non-fishing related.
Liability Insurance : Boaters, bring me a copy or show me your current policy for minimum
$100,000 liability coverage. I will keep a listing of all checked.