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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAKE HAVASU TO HOST THE BASS FEDERATION WESTERN DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (March 28, 2008) – The Bass Federation 2008 Western Divisional Championship presented by the National Guard will be held on Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City April 9-11. As many as 84 competitors representing seven Western Division states – Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming – are expected to compete in the tournament. The public is invited to Lake Havasu Marina located at 1100 McCulloch Blvd. N. in Lake Havasu City to watch the takeoffs and weigh-ins at 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. Admission is free.

Anglers will compete both individually and as state teams in an effort to qualify for the prestigious TBF National Championship presented by the National Guard. The top three state teams will be awarded trophies and cash prizes. The angler with the heaviest three-day weight will also earn a $500 Wal-Mart gift card as the Castrol Maximum Performer.

Each state team is made up of 12 anglers, and the top-finishing angler from each team will advance to the 2009 TBF National Championship presented by the National Guard as a boater. The No. 2 competitor from each state team will advance to the National Championship as a co-angler.

The final results for the First Qualifier held on March 8-9, 2008 at Martinez Lake have been posted. You can view the complete reuslts by going to the 2008 Tournaments page.