The 2012 Walmart BFL season continues with two tournaments on Saturday, Aug. 18. The Hoosier division continues its season on the Ohio River and the Michigan division blasts off on the Grand River. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing in each event for top awards up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively.
When: Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012
Where: Hoosier Division
Ohio River/Rocky Point
Rocky Point Marina
Junction SR 66 & SR 166
Cannelton, Ind. 47520
To sign up and fish this event, click here.
Notes: The bass bite on the Ohio River is starting to heat up in southern Indiana. Water temperature is hovering right around 80 degrees, and a lot of the bass have moved to the deeper water. They are still being found shallow in the early morning and later evening, though. Angler versatility will be a key factor in this event, as many different patterns will play to many different strengths. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and soft plastics will all be popular baits thrown by anglers in this tournament. The winning angler can expect to bring 15 to 17 pounds to the scales.
Where: Michigan Division
Grand River
Riverside Park
10317 North Cedar
Grand Haven, Mich.
To sign up and fish this event, click here.
Notes: Water levels on the Grand River are much lower than normal for this time of year. Anglers will be targeting the banks and cover where the bass like to hide. Water temperatures are hovering right around 75 degrees, and water clarity is slightly stained. Topwater baits, soft plastics and jigs are all expected to produce for anglers. The winning tournament weight is expected to be in the 14- to 16-pound range in this event. Because of the low water levels anglers should use extreme caution in navigating the river.
Walmart BFL overview
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 40 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. The 2012 BFL All-American is being held May 17 – 19 on the Potomac River in National Harbor, Md. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
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About FLW
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