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4/11/08
- Jimmy Johnson with Brushcountry Bassmasters wins the 2008
Texas BASS Federation Nation State
Championship and Ray Scott was there to present the champions
ring.

Austin
Texas Bassmasters is the top team in the state with a three
day total of 198.23#.

The remaining six members of the State Team is
made up of the top angler from each of the six Regions:

2008
Championship Photo Album
State Team
Qualifiers
From the State Championship |
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North Central |
Leslie Kennedy
AFW Fishing Team |
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West |
Mike Pruitt
Callahan County Bass Club
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South |
Jimmy Johnson
Brush Country Basasmasters
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Northeast |
Jimmy
Ballard
Northeast Texas Anglers |
Panhandle |
Tom
Jessup
Tip Top Bass Club |
Southeast |
Gilbert
Ornelas
Houston Oilman's Bass Club |
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