Club presidents and vice-presidents 20% off. Club tournament directors 15% off. To receive 20% or 15% off, fill out a pro staff agreement. All other club members may receive 10% off by purchasing through an endorsing dealer (e.g. Capra's). View membership benefits.
ReBaitsŪ: Recycle Soft Plastic Baits
March 3, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation is launching ReBaitsŪ. ReBaits is designed to keep potentially discarded soft plastic baits out of the water and out of the stomachs of bass, and into recycling, not landfills.
In September 2011, B.A.S.S. Times Senior Writer Robert Montgomery described the story of Joe Ford, an angler who had caught a 10-pound bass that died. The bass' stomach contents revealed that the bass had eaten 12 large soft plastic lures, which had created a mass in the bass' belly. "Too many anglers tear worn baits off their hooks and toss them over the side," said Montgomery in his monthly conservation column. "Either they do so without thinking about it, or they believe that a little bit of plastic can't hurt anything. They are wrong."
At the March Federation meeting, each club representative was given a ziplock bag to kickoff the program. Each bag has contact information to return and recycle the baits. A collection bin will be available at all Federation events such as the Junior Tournament of Champions in June and the Adult Tournament of Champions in September. Also each Federation tournament contestant will be given a ReBaits bag and we will be attempting to partner with our tournament organizations in Minnesota.
The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation will be partnering with MG Lures to help sort and recycle the soft plastic baits. Mickey Goetting, owner of MG Lures, "We hope this project will be a win for all parties involved. We will keep plastic out of lakes and rivers and these lures will be recycled and given to youth."
If you are interested in partnering with the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation, contact Mickey Goetting, Conservation Director at mgoetting@mnbfn.org.
A sponsorship agreement has been signed with Humminbird, the leading innovator of Side Imaging technology.
Humminbird products are available through a wide variety of retail outlets in the USA and Canada, and available worldwide in over 100 countries through our local dealers and distributors.
The Humminbird brand is manufactured by the Marine Electronics Group of Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq: JOUT). At a state-of-the-art facility in Eufaula, Alabama, Humminbird designs, engineers and manufactures sonar and electronic products primarily for the consumer market.
A conservation project of the Minnesota Junior Bassmasters program is helping promote awareness of new smallmouth regulations on the Mississippi River. View Bassmaster story »
The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation and Lamiglas Rods ink a historic sponsorship. Lamiglas Rods are now the Official Rod of the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation.
Lamiglas rods is a leader in innovative fishing rods for every possible type of fishing application. With their roots in the rivers, lakes, streams and saltwater of the Pacific Northwest Lamiglas has evolved over the years into one of the largest fishing rod manufacturers.
Lamiglas produces high modulus graphite fishing rods as well as higher performing fiber blends, such as Lamiglas' proprietary Tri-Flex Graphite designs. With more than 424 models of rods in their main catalog and some 290 blanks there is a rod to match your fishing needs. Spinning rods, casting rods, trolling rods, surf rods, fly rods...Lamiglas covers them all.
For discount pricing and order information, email Paul Perovich, MNBFN Marketing Director
Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks - a special program to benefit B.A.S.S. Nation members and their states programs. Bonus Bucks is bass fishing’s only tow-vehicle contingency program, and it provides the opportunity for anglers to earn extra cash for pulling their boat with the best tow-vehicles on the road, the Toyota Tundra & Sequoia.
Benefits for B.A.S.S. Nation Anglers:
Free Toyota Trucks clothing package to each angler registered for the program.
$500 to each registered state team member. (Current state team members, who qualified in 2007, and are registered for program are also eligible for this bonus.)
$1,000 to each registered State Qualifier to fish the National Championship.
$5,000 to the highest placing registered angler at the National Championship - November 3-8, Milford Lake, Junction City, KS.
$2,500 to the second highest placing registered angler at the National Championship - November 3-8, Milford Lake, Junction City, KS.
Matching Funds for B.A.S.S. Nation State Programs:
These funds are paid direct to state programs, based on above mentioned individual angler performances.
$250 to each state for each registered state seam member.
$500 to each state for registered state qualifier to fish the National Championship.
$2,500 to the state whose angler is the highest placing registered angler at the National Championship - November 3-8, Milford Lake, Junction City, KS.
$1,250 to the state whose angler is the second highest placing registered angler at the National Championship - November 3-8, Milford Lake, Junction City, KS.
To learn more about this exciting contingency program contact us:
Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Program bonusbucks@dynamicsponsorships.com
Kendell Callaway or Lance Peck
(918) 742-6424
November 9, 2007
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL
Zumbro Valley Bassmasters' Brent Haimes finishes 7th place overall and 1st
in the Northern division. Brent now qualifies to fish the 2008 Bassmasters
Classic at Lake Harwell (South Carolina)--Congratulations Brent!
Angler Hometown D No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1. Jeff Freeman Max Meadows, Va. (VA) M 15 27-11 $49,575.00
2. Jamie Laiche Gonzales, La. (LA) C 15 24-10 $10,000.00
3. Chris Loftus Bloomfield, N.Y. (NY) E 15 23-08 $5,000.00
4. Darin Doll York, Pa. (PA) M 15 23-01 $2,500.00
5. Mike Baskett Salem, Ore. (OR) W 14 20-12 $2,000.00
6. Sheron Brown Shirley, Mass. (MA) E 11 19-04 $1,500.00
7. Brent Haimes Mazeppa, Minn. (MN) N 12 19-01 $1,500.00
8. Shane Long Sarcoxie, Mo. (MO) C 8 18-12 $1,500.00
9. Doug Thompson Mabelvale, Ark. (AR) C 14 17-10 $1,000.00
10. Richard Watson Plattekloof, South Afr S 14 17-03 $1,000.00
11. Leslie Kennedy Fort Worth, Texas (TX) C 9 16-13 $1,000.00
12. Pat Klausen Lincoln, Neb. (NE) C 13 16-10 $900.00
13. Justin Rowse O'Neill, Neb. (SD) N 12 15-12 $750.00
13. Mark Pierce Clarksville, Tenn. (TN S 11 15-12 $750.00
15. Michael Prindle Tallahassee, Fla. (GA) S 9 14-13 $600.00
16. Nobel Willits Altamonte Springs, Fla S 12 14-10 $500.00
17. Brent Shores Boise, Idaho (ID) W 9 13-05 $500.00
18. Mike Keel Auburn, Ala. (AL) S 11 12-11 $500.00
19. Steve Smith Johnstown, Ohio (OH) N 6 12-07 $500.00
20. David McKinney Cullooen, W.Va. (WV) M 8 12-05 $500.00
NORTHERN DIVISION
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brent Haimes Mazeppa, Minn. (MN) 12 19-01 $1,500.00
2 Justin Rowse O'Neill, Neb. (SD) 12 15-12 $750.00
3 Steve Smith Johnstown, Ohio (OH) 6 12-07 $500.00
4 Nicola Panareo Portogrvaro, Italy (ITA) 9 10-13 $500.00
5 Ron Fabiszak S Bend, Ind. (IN) 7 9-01 $500.00
6 James Sullivan Strunberry Point, Iowa (I 7 9-00 $500.00
7 Don Fowler Cadillac, Mich. (MI) 6 6-06 $500.00
8 Jason Stangel Two Rivers, Wisc. (WI) 4 5-02 $500.00
9 Larry Coleman St Anne, Ill. (IL) 3 1-15 $500.00
On the shores of Coon Lake (Anoka county), for the fourth year in a row, the
Bassinators fill a pickup truck full of garbage from a local county park.
Bassinators is a youth fishing club located in the Twin Cities Metro area.
Bassinators provides an education for those ranging from 8 to 18 years of age.
These young men and women learn angling skills, but also other intangibles
such as boating safety, conservation and preservation of the environment. "As
anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, we also like to pass on the tradition of responsible
stewardship of our natural resources" says Bassinators Adult Director
Jeff Gilmer.
"Our annual lake clean-up project is a great example. We select a lake
and spend a day cleaning the area. During the day, we have a picnic, and hand
out gifts from our sponsors. It is a fun way for everyone to spend a spring
afternoon."
Bassinators is sponsored by the Stellar Bass Club which is a Minnesota B.A.S.S. Nation club. Each year the kids get to fish with local pros on local lakes
five times, then participate in the Minnesota State Championship where they
can advance to the BASS Junior Bassmasters World Championship (JWBC). The JWBC
gives these youth anglers an opportunity to fish with BASS pros like Kevin
Van Dam and Skeet Reese.
To find out more about youth angling opportunities or adult volunteer openings
with the Bassinators of the Twin Cities visit youroutdoordestination.com.
A sponsorship agreement has been signed with Humminbird, the leading innovator of Side Imaging technology.
