06-16-2011, 06:10 PM
RICHMOND, Va. - The Walmart Bass Fishing League is headed to the James River June 25 for the fourth of five stops in the Shenandoah Division. As many as 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards up to $9,500 and $3,000, respectively.
"Shallow fishing is what the James River is all about," said Duracell/Gillette pro Jacob Powroznik of Prince George, Va. "Target grass and wood with small crankbaits and small spinnerbaits. Really any soft plastic like a 4- to 6-inch worm will work.
"Fishing is usually better during low tide, three hours when it is out going and three hours when it is incoming" Powroznik went on to say.
Powroznik indicated that fishing on the James River has been really good lately and he believes it will take 16 to 17 pounds to win.
Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at Osborne Landing located at 9680 Osborne Turnpike in Richmond, Va. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, offering bigger prizes to those who qualify for regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing - the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/BassFishingLeague. For news surrounding FLW Outdoors on Facebook, follow Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWOutdoors.
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FLW Outdoors is the best in fishing, on and off the water. Anglers worldwide can compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world's richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player's Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.<br />
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"Shallow fishing is what the James River is all about," said Duracell/Gillette pro Jacob Powroznik of Prince George, Va. "Target grass and wood with small crankbaits and small spinnerbaits. Really any soft plastic like a 4- to 6-inch worm will work.
"Fishing is usually better during low tide, three hours when it is out going and three hours when it is incoming" Powroznik went on to say.
Powroznik indicated that fishing on the James River has been really good lately and he believes it will take 16 to 17 pounds to win.
Takeoffs and weigh-ins will be at Osborne Landing located at 9680 Osborne Turnpike in Richmond, Va. Takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. while weigh-in will begin at 2 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, offering bigger prizes to those who qualify for regional championships and those who make it to one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing - the Walmart BFL All-American presented by Chevy. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the EverStart Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/BassFishingLeague. For news surrounding FLW Outdoors on Facebook, follow Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWOutdoors.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the best in fishing, on and off the water. Anglers worldwide can compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world's richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player's Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.<br />
FLWOutdoors.com
Media Contact<br />
Jeff McCoy, Director of Public Relations & Communications, (612) 337-1945 (w), (612) 360-1375 (m) or jeff.mccoy@jacobs-mgmt.com<br />
Chad Gay, Public Relations Manager, (270) 703-3346 or cgay@flwoutdoors.com<br />
Julie Huber, Communications Specialist, (612) 337-1810 (w), (612) 812-9512 (m) or julie.huber@jacobs-mgmt.com