2008 TBF of Maine Junior Angler State Championship

Auburn, ME (June 1, 2008) – The TBF of Maine held their Junior Angler State Championship on Auburn Lake on Sunday. 27 kids and 20 boat captains from various towns throughout the state participated in this event. It turned out to be a great day of fishing with the winning catches at over 17 pounds. The participants were split up into two age groups, 11-14 and 15-18. The winner in each age group will represent Maine in the 2008 National Guard Junior World Championship to be held on Lake Monticello in Columbia South Carolina. The NGJWC will take place on August 14-18.

We were greeted by Sgt. Paul Shaw of the Army National Guard in the morning. SGT. Shaw arrived in an official military Hummer with T-shirts and hats to give to the participants. He helped us to set up for the event and hand out awards at the end of the tournament.

The Winner in the 11-14 year age group was Jake Winslow from Poland. He came in with a catch weighing 17 lbs, 3oz. Jake’s Boat captain was Jason Mitsin from Hollis, who is also a returning member of the 2008 TBF of Maine State Team.

The Winner in the 15-18 year age group was Nick Sampson from Gorham. This is Nick’s second State Championship. He represented Maine in 2007 in Hot Springs, Arkansas and came in 6th in the country for his age group. Nick’s Boat Captain was Dwayne Turnage from Hollis, who is also a member of the 2008 TBF of Maine State Team.

Congratulation to all!!! I hope to you everybody again next year.

Thank you to:
The Army Nation Guard, Hannaford Supermarkets, Walmart, Tim Hortons, The Town of Auburn Parks & Rec Dept., The Bass Hole.

Special thanks to:
SGT Paul Shaw, Ray & Theresa Sampson, Jen Morissette, Dennis Goodman, Mike Dumais, Mark Swett, Brenda Fowler, Mike Breton, John Trask.

Thank you for all of your help and support!!

Thank you to all of the Boat Captains who donated their time, skill and fuel to make sure there is a future in bass fishing.

Jason Mitsin-Rebel, Dwayne Turnage-Rebel, Luke Gagnon-Pinetree, Cory Compton-Pinetree, Chuck Gray-Black Bear, Tony Gagne-Yankee, Greg Bartlett-Yankee, Dave Austin-Millenium, Roger Laflamme-BASS, Bryan Mooney-Maine Country, Matt Gaydos-Western Maine, Scott Barker-Eagle, Bill Buttler-Millenium, Mark Swett, Louis Deering, Bill Rider-Eagle, Todd Chilton-Millenium, Jackie Hudson, Todd Stevens & Mark Hamilton.

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2008 TBF State Fish-Off

The Bass Federation Of Maine will be hosting its 2008 State Fish-Off to be held at Damariscotta Lake June 28th and 29th. All participating will be meeting at the State Ramp. All Fees and Waivers must be turned in at the TBF meeting on the 29th of May. Please contact your club representative to be in compliance. Thank you and good luck to all competitors.