2010 Women's Trail Invitational
Kentucky Lake  click here for info

Dave Kilby is putting together a proposal for Angler's Choice for the possibility of a Women's Tour in 2011. He needs your input. Click here to request a copy of the survey.

Freeman Sworn in as Coast Guard Auxiliary Staff Officer

photo by Richard Freeman
Denese Freeman

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Eighth Western Rivers Region, Division 16, held its annual business meeting and "Change of Watch" at a conference center in Oklahoma City on January 23. Captain Adam Gardnar gave the keynote address. The Uniform of the Day was Tropical Blue Long. Denese Freeman took the oath of office as Division Materials Staff Officer for the calendar year 2010. Denese is a member of the 16-9 Flotilla and is the Flotilla's Marine Safety Officer. She looks forward to a productive year and will strive to provide the level of service that is expected by the Division.

It's Not Over Yet
by Linda Berry

 I am sure that most of you are still stunned by the announcement made by B.A.S.S. on January 4th regarding the elimination of the Women's Bassmaster Tour. The internet forum boards and Facebook has been all abuzz with the news and the the reactions of female anglers and their friends, family and fans.

While it is a sad time and many of you are weighing your options, don't forget there is still some unfinished business on the Women's Bassmaster Tour. There is one more tournament to be fished by a WBT angler. Pam Martin-Wells will be taking the final walk across the ESPN stage for all of us at the Bassmaster Classic on February 19, 20 and 21st.

It is only fitting that the same angler who won the inaugural WBT event on Lake Lewisville Texas in October of 2005 be the one to close another chapter in the history of women anglers and our struggle to pursue our passion of fishing and competing in a predominately male sport.

 We have made many great memories. We have made life-long friends. We are not quitters. We are the future of the sport. Continue to fish, continue to learn and continue to share your passion and knowledge with the youth in your community.

It is not over for the WBT until Pam Martin-Wells makes her last cast on Lay Lake on Day 3 of the Bassmaster Classic. She needs our support and well wishes. It is not over yet.