2019 Montana TBF

April 11-13                         TBF National Championship – Kentucky Lake

April 28                               TBF Buddy Series – Echo Lake

May 12                                TBF Buddy Series – Flathead River/Lake

May 18                                TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir, Trout Creek

May 19                                TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir, Trout Creek

June 8                                  MT TBF State Team Qualifier Draw –Noxon Reservoir, Trout Creek

June 9                                  MT TBF State Team Qualifier Draw – Noxon Reservoir, Trout Creek

June 22                                MT TBF State Team Qualifier Draw – Coeur d’Alene

June 23                                MT TBF State Team Qualifier Draw – Coeur d’Alene

July 27                                TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Res., Trout Creek

July 28                                TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Res., Trout Creek

August 10                           TBF Buddy Series– Mid & Lower Thompson 6 AM – 3 PM

August 11                           TBF Buddy Series– Mid & Lower Thompson 6 AM – 3 PM

September 7-8                   TBF Semi-Final – Noxon Reservoir, Trout Creek

               MT TBF (Montana Bass Federation) Don Collins Tournament Director 406-261-3924 www.mttbf.com

               TBF Buddy Series – Don Collins 406-261-3924

April 22               TBF Buddy Series – Echo Lake

                                 State Park Launch 7 AM-3 PM

May 13                 TBF Buddy Series – Flathead River

                                  Sportsman’s Bridge 6 AM-3 PM

May 19                 TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

May 20                 TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

July 28                 TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

July 29                 TBF Buddy Series – Noxon Reservoir

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

August 4              TBF Buddy Series– Mid & Lower Thompson

                                      Logan State Park Ramp, 6 AM – 3 PM

August 5              TBF Buddy Series– Mid & Lower Thompson

                                      Logan State Park Ramp6 AM – 3 PM

TBF Buddy Series tournaments are $100 per team per event. 

Best 4 events will be counted to go toward qualifying for the TBF Semi-Final.

June 23                 MT TBF Team Qualifier –Pend Oreille Lake Only,

                                      Hope, ID Launch 6 AM – 3 PM

June 24                 MT TBF Team Qualifier –Pend Oreille Lake Only,

                                      Hope, ID Launch 6 AM – 3 PM

August 18            MT TBF Qualifier – Noxon, Trout Creek

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

August 19            MT TBF Qualifier – Noxon, Trout Creek

                                      Lakeside Resort Trout Creek 6 AM-3 PM

TBF Qualifiers are draw events.  $100 each day for Boaters and $50 each day for Co-Anglers. 

Best 3 events will be counted to qualify 6 Boaters and 6 Co-Anglers for TBF Semi-Final.

October 6-7         TBF-Semi Final – MT vs ID, Idaho will host.

MT TBF (Montana Bass Federation) Don Collins Tournament Director

406-261-3924 don@montanaemuranch.com.

Minn Kota launches the only shallow-water anchor that gives anglers control from anywhere in the boat, plus unlocks more water for precise, anchored fishing with a new 15-foot version.

Racine, Wisconsin (8/4/2017) – Using a Minn Kota® Talon® for precise boat control has never been easier. In fact, there are now five ways for anglers to activate the Talon from anywhere in the boat. The newest way utilizes Bluetooth® communication to pair the Talon with Humminbird® units on the boat for total boat control on one console (including the ability to pair Humminbird units with select Minn Kota trolling motors). Anglers can also engage the anchor using a foot switch, with a wireless remote (every Talon comes standard with two), via the new Talon smartphone app, and with the Talon’s built-in control panel.

According to Minn Kota Brand Manager Brad Henry, “When it’s time to Talon down we give anglers options so they can lock on a spot no matter where they are in the boat or their style of fishing.”

Another major advancement is the introduction of Minn Kota’s new 15-foot Talon, the deepest shallow-water anchor ever made. It allows anglers to lock down on more spots to effectively unlock more water.

Hall of Fame angler Al Lindner explains how Talon’s depth delivers results for his multi-species pursuits. “I use it for catfish in rivers, for crappies in the spring, naturally for bass, and in more cases than I ever thought – for walleyes. Yeah, you heard me right, walleyes.”

Also new for 2017 is a clever work light built into the Talon top cap. When fishing in dark conditions, the work light illuminates the entire back deck of the boat to help anglers when rigging and landing fish at night. It has three brightness settings and white or blue LED light options for ideal illumination.

Talon allows anglers to anchor in any condition with three user-selectable anchoring modes – another exclusive feature. The AUTO-DRIVE MODE powers the spike into the bottom with three increasingly aggressive hits. A SOFT BOTTOM MODE is ideal for less aggressive anchoring and easier retraction in muddy or silted bottom. When the wind is blowing, the ROUGH WATER MODE performs three consecutive auto-drive sequences at 10-second intervals for a secure hold when the boat rises and falls in waves.

Talon’s electro-mechanical design keeps the motor above the waterline for silent stealth below the surface. Talon also deploys vertically and out of the way, helping eliminate unwanted tangles when fighting boat-side fish. Also, anglers can add the tilt bracket accessory for easy tilt function for passing under low-hanging obstacles.

In addition to the new 15-footer, Talons are also available in 8-, 10- and 12-foot models. They all feature Bluetooth technology with a variety of color combinations including red/black, blue/black, silver/black, silver/white, all black and all white. The new Talons will be available in October 2017 and will retail for $1,899.99 (8-foot), $1,999.99 (10-foot), 2,099.99 (12-foot) and $2,499.99 (15-foot).

For more information visit MinnKotaMotors.com/NewTalon.

About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors and consists of the Humminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird® is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fishfinders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers and premium cartography products. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of Talon® shallow-water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

About Johnson Outdoors
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products.  The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear.  Johnson Outdoors’ familiar brands include, among others: Old Town^® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak^™ and Necky^® kayaks; Carlisle^®paddles; Extrasport^® personal flotation devices; Minn Kota^® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon^® downriggers; Humminbird^® marine electronics and digital charts; SCUBAPRO^® dive equipment; Silva^® compasses; Jetboil^® outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!^®camping and hiking equipment.

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