Texas co-angler claims BFL All-American victory
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – It's not easy losing a big fish in a big tournament and doing so twice in the same day really spells "ouch!" Fortunately, James Waller was able to mentally regroup and secure the weight he needed to capture the Wal-Mart BFL All-American win.

Maloney sweeps BFL All-American just minutes from Washington D.C.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – During his final day on the Potomac River, Brian Maloney heard Coast Guard vessels cutting through the waves; he heard government helicopters buzzing overhead; he heard the thunder of a 21-gun salute. Nothing, however, compared to the memorable sound of a standing room only crowd cheering his victory in the Wal-Mart BFL All-American.

BFL All-American finalists try to tame tidal waters
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – A sunny morning with planes and helicopters crossing the Potomac River provided a fitting backdrop for the bright prospects and soaring ambitions of the top-10 boaters and co-anglers competing in the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy.

Co-angler Akin grinds it out to keep BFL All-American lead
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Brian Maloney learned that ditching his ditch was not a wise switch. Fortunately, the Missouri boater got back to his original plan in time to sack up a nice limit and retain his lead in the Wal-Mart BFL All-American on the Potomac River.

Longer outgoing period key for BFL All-American field
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Anglers competing in the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy can expect more falling than rising during day two on the Potomac River – but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Shakin' puts Akin atop co-angler field
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Tidal bass fisheries typically confound, confuse and frustrate those unaccustomed to the water's daily rise and fall. Not so for Missouri boater Brian Maloney who claimed the top spot on day one of the Wal-Mart BFL All-American on the Potomac River.

BFL All-American field likely to fish in close quarters
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Old Town Alexandria, the Lincoln Memorial, Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon – anglers fishing the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy will enjoy many memorable sights on the Potomac River, but their most commonly viewed image will likely be other tournament boats.

Swetland wins co-angler title
BENTON, Ill. – Ray Arning Jr. of Walnut Hill, Ill., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Illini Division event on Rend Lake. For his victory, Arning Jr. earned $5,514.

Lor nets co-angler title
LA CROSSE, Wis. – Caleb Kuphall of Mukwonago, Wis., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 4 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division event on the Mississippi River. For his victory, Kuphall earned $4,575.

Williams wins co-angler title
SALISBURY, N.C. – Robert Walser of Lexington, N.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Piedmont Division event on High Rock Lake. For his victory, Walser earned $6,156.

Saddler wins co-angler title
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Bobby Ferguson of Chuckey, Tenn., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 26 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Volunteer Division event on Douglas Lake. For his victory, Ferguson earned $5,337.

Great Lakes, Illini, Piedmont and Volunteer division events set for May 12
The 2012 Walmart BFL season continues with four tournaments on Saturday, May 12. The Great Lakes division kicks its season off on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, the Illini division opens on Rend Lake, the Piedmont division continues on High Rock Lake and the Volunteer division competes on Douglas Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing in each event for top awards up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively. Anglers may register online or by calling (270) 252-1000.

Boater John Hoyle disqualified
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. – The final standings for the Walmart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division event on Lake Wylie have been updated because of a disqualification.

Coble wins co-angler title
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – Huey Applegate of Jessieville, Ark., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 12 pounds, 2 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Arkie Division event on Greers Ferry Lake. For his victory, Applegate earned $3,418.

Stopher wins co-angler title
LONDON, Ky. – Flint Fivecoait of Corbin, Ky., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Mountain Division event on Laurel Lake. For his victory, Fivecoait earned $3,671.

Transon wins co-angler title
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. – Brian Huskins of Mt. Holly, N.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 8 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division event on Lake Wylie. For his victory, Huskins earned $5,247.

Potter wins co-angler title
WAGONER, Okla. – Casey Sullivan of Vian, Okla., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 14 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Okie Division event on Fort Gibson Lake. For his victory, Sullivan earned $3,756.

DeMaury wins co-angler title
HUDDLESTON, Va. – Mark Robertson of Henderson, N.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 14 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Shenandoah Division event on Smith Mountain Lake. For his victory, Robertson earned $6,359.

Arkie, Mountain, North Carolina, Okie and Shenadoah Division events set for May 5
The 2012 Walmart BFL season continues with five tournaments on Saturday, May 5. The Arkie division continues its season on Greers Ferry Lake, the Mountain division competes on Laurel Lake, the North Carolina division visits Lake Wylie, the Okie division continues on Fort Gibson Lake and the Shenandoah division holds its second event of the year on Smith Mountain Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing in each event for top awards up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively.

Top fishermen competing for $130,000 and spot in Forrest Wood Cup
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – One of the longest running championships in all of competitive bass fishing, the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy, will visit the Potomac River in National Harbor, Md., May 15-19.

Lively wins co-angler title
ELBERTON, Ga. – Bo Price of Westminster, S.C., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 5 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Savannah River Division event on Lake Russell. For his victory, Price earned $3,794 plus a $2,000 Ranger bonus.

Johnson wins co-angler title
DOVER, Tenn. – Noel Smith of Ashland City, Tenn., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 12 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Music City Division event on the Lake Barkley. For his victory, Smith earned $2,883.

Dove wins co-angler title
COLUMBUS, Miss. – Jamie Long of Amory, Miss., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 13 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Mississippi Division event on the Columbus Pool. For his victory, Long earned $3,879.

Boudreaux wins co-angler title
MORGAN CITY, La. – Brooke Morrison of Breaux Bridge, La., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 17 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division event on Atchafalaya Basin. For his victory, Morrison earned $2,694.

Graves wins co-angler title
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Casey Martin of New Market, Ala., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 24 pounds even Saturday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Choo Choo Division event on Lake Guntersville. For his victory, Martin earned $3,963 plus a $2,000 bonus from Ranger and a $1,000 bonus from Evinrude.