Premier Marine Sponsors Second SQT Event

Roger Trageser May 17th, 2012 Permanent Link
This Saturdays second leg of the SQT will be sponsored by Premier Marine out of Tydings Park Marina. While anglers are on the water tournament staff members will conduct a random drawing for the prizes that will be awarded during the trailed weigh in. A Tracker and Nitro dealer and an authorized sales and service agent for Mercury Marine, Preimer Marine is located at 11717 BelAir Road (Route1) in Kingsville. The MBFN wishes to thank Premier Marine for their participation in this event.

MBFN License Plates

Roger Trageser May 16th, 2012 Permanent Link

Spearheaded by Crabtown's Fred Matos, MBFN members now have access to their own organizational license plate. Available for car, multi-purpose vehicle, truck (one ton or less) and motorcycle plates are only $25.00 per set and will be sent to you with the appropriate year and month stickers. We (MBFN) are responsible for all plate orders and the first batch will be run when we receive the minimum order of twenty-five. I have order forms and with requests will send them out in the mail. Once completed return to me with a check for $25.00 made out to the MBFN. As soon as I have twenty-five applications we will process the order with the MVA. Lead time then is four to six weeks. Please email your request to teamroger@aol.com.

We'll Need The Help Again

Roger Trageser May 10th, 2012 Permanent Link
    I want to congratulate our first group on the 2012 State Team. Overall winner and state team captain Moo Bae, second boater qualifier Ben Gusciora and our two non boater qualifiers Rick Svoboda and JR Knight. Expect a phone call from me soon for a quick interview guys.

    What I reall y need to get out ASAP is the call for volunteers to now help make the next leg of the SQT out of Tydings as successful as our MR BASS was. They said it could'nt be done but with enough help we managed to conduct a very successful drive through weigh in. There was a little parking lot confusion on day one but two addtional traffic controllers on Sunday cleared that up. While the Northern Region supplied the bulk of the help volunteers showed up from other regions and pitched in. I'm glad they were there. On Sunday we had at least a dozen people on the ground and we used them all. Now we need to repeat that effort for our event on May 19.

    In a perfect world I would love to see most of the guys who were there this weekend head back over and pick up were you left off but that may be wishing for way to much. If any of you guys can make it back it would be greatly appreciated. We definately need more in the afternoon then in the morning. Three or four in the AM handles that need.  In the afternoon is when we need to load up. I would like it if each region could supply at least a minimum of two helpers especially in the afternoon. Then I'm hoping the North, given the tournament location, can step up with perhaps an additional four. If your the least bit curious as to how we made this set up work so well come on out and be a part of it. I know the contenders thought it was exiciting with the PA system calling out names and weights and quite a few of the locals gathering around applauding and cheering.

    So if you think you can help out just shoot me an email (teamroger@aol.com) and let me know, even if for right now it's just a maybe. Greg and I will sleep a lot better knowing we've got our volunteers in place.

Thanks Guys,
Roger

Mr. Bass Tournament Results

Mike Day May 7th, 2012 Permanent Link
The results have been posted. Congratulations to the top boaters (Moo Bae and Benjamin Gusciora) and the top riders (Rick Svoboda and J.R. Knight), who will be on the 2012 Maryland State Team. Also thanks to all the volunteers that helped orchestrate the weigh-in and kept the parking lot from jamming up (mostly).

From left to right: Rick Svoboda (1st place rider), Moo Bae (1st place boater), Benjamin Gusciora (2nd place boater), J.R. Knight (2nd place rider)

MBFN Trailer up for Bid

Mike Day May 1st, 2012 Permanent Link
Check out the member-only section of the message board for the details.

Dick Brown Wins Dig In Shallow Water Anchor System

Mike Day Apr 18th, 2012 Permanent Link

The first MBFN State Qualifying Tournament was sponsored by Dig In Shallow Water Anchor Systems. Each tournament competitor was given a long-sleeve t-shirt and had the opportunity to participate in a drawing for a free Dig In system. Dick Brown was full of luck on the water and ended the tournament day with 17lb 6ozs in his weigh bag, good enough for a fifth place finish. His luck continued after the tournament where he won the drawing. Or maybe it was all skill? Anyway, congratulations to Dick for his tournament performance and for winning his new Dig In system.

Member Discounts

Mike Day Mar 14th, 2012 Permanent Link
Check out the post on the member-only section of the message board to find out how to get discounts on tackle from several tackle manufacturers (Berkley, Abu Garcia, All Star, etc.). Here is the post.

Ardent and Evercast Reels - New MBFN Sponsor

Dick Brown Feb 13th, 2012 Permanent Link
MBFN has a new sponsor in Ardent and Evercast Reels.

Tom Cole is Ardent/Evercast Director of sales and also an MBFN member.

We had Tom set up a display at the Bull Roast and we raffled off an Ardent Reel which brought in almost $700.00 to the MBFN. Wow!

As part of their sponsorship in support of the Maryland B.A.S.S. Federation Nation tournaments and events Ardent and Evercast reels will also be supplying reels to the the Presidents Conference in support of our Youth Auction. MBFN members will also be able to buy Ardent and Evercast reels at the Presidents Conference at a substantial discount off of MSRP.

Ardent and Evercast support to the MBFN will be extended to all Mr. Bass contestants with a drawing for a reel; one for a lucky boater, and one for a non-boater at each of the two Mr. Bass tournaments held this year.

Our Junior World Champions in each of the two age groups will be awarded an Evercast Horizon Maryland Collegiate Series Reel at each of the two Junior Word Championship Qualifiers this year.

Ardent and Evercast will also award Evercast Horizon Military Series Reels at the Paralyzed Veterans of America tournament event hosted by the Maryland B.A.S.S. Federation Nation.

The details of the Ardent / Evercast sponsorship programs, pricing, and ordering information will be posted in the Members only section in our message board in the near future.

Thank You,
Dick

Letter from Dave Mercer

Mike Day Feb 8th, 2012 Permanent Link
February 8^th, 2012

The Federation Nation

To all the Presidents and Directors of the Federation Nation:

I want to start off by saying Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, Happy Thanksgiving and even for some of you, Happy Birthday! Its crazy to think that all these celebrations have passed since I last saw you guys at the Federation Championship. It goes without saying that this is a letter that I have wanted to write for quite some time. I could blame my delay in writing this on some of the holidays I have already mentioned, but to be honest, mainly I’ve been busy trying to catch little green fish. Oh ya, and I’m also very lazy.

Enough about me – this letter is about you guys. I wanted to thank you all for your kind words and support at the Federation Championship. When I was given the opportunity to emcee that event, I jumped at it because I have always truly believed that the Federation is the backbone of B.A.S.S. My main motivation at being there was simply to get to know the anglers that would be qualifying for the upcoming Classic so that we would be comfortable with each other on stage in Shreveport. After the event I realized that my time with those anglers, although it was great, really seemed secondary to the time I had with all the Federation members. I was truly inspired by how dedicated, driven, and committed each and every one of you are to simply growing and sharing the sport of bass fishing. If you ask me, the passion and drive that many of you have, truly makes our sport how great it is.

Once again, I cannot thank you enough for being so welcoming, supportive and inspiring to me. For those of you that will be at the Classic, hopefully we get a chance to see each other again. As I’m sure you understand, I will be running around like a maniac like I always do, so don’t be afraid to holler at me so we can say hello.

Regards,

David Mercer
Dave Mercer Outdoors Inc.
Office: (905) 626-4331
Fax: (888) 671-8223
Email: dave@factsoffishing.com
www.factsoffishing.com

Cabin Creek Flea Market a Success

Mike Day Feb 1st, 2012 Permanent Link
Cabin Creek Bassmasters’ 9th Annual Sportsman Flea Market held on January 21st and 22nd at the Washington County Agricultural Center was again a success this year although mother nature did her best to give us her cold shoulder. Inclement weather in the form of snow, sleet and freezing rain kept some people from coming out and enjoying some good bargains, food and fellowship but the die hard outdoors people and past supporters showed up to help us again support the Butch Ward Memorial Scholarship and the Western Region of the Maryland Bass Federation. We were able to raise $1,200 to donate to the Butch Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund and help raise money for the Potomac River Junior Bassmasters. Most of the familiar faces such as Potomac Guide Service, Mary Lou Charters out of Chesapeake Beach, Black Bass Tackle, Tuscarora Tackle, Bowers Marine, Hardy’s Custom Calls were on hand to show their continued support. Several familiar faces of the Western Region of the MBF were back as well such as Jimmy Kline Leathercraft, Terry Hutson of Hang-Less Jigs, Terry McGee’s Custom Baits, Seavolt Quality Fishing Jigs and our own Rodney Eshleman along with his family of Mrs. Gibble’s Restaurant who prepared the scrumptious food.

The people who braved the elements came to find a wide variety of items from bow hunting supplies, outerwear, game calls, guide services for bass and the Chesapeake Bay, trolling motor mounted pole anchors, custom metal fire pits, hand made leather goods and of course, new and used fishing equipment from handmade spinnerbaits and jigs to hand poured soft plastics and custom made fishing rods. This year we tried something different and held a live auction. Linex of Hagerstown generously donated a $500 gift certificate, Tuscarora Tackle donated a custom spinning rod and Mrs. Gibble’s Restaurant donated a $100 gift basket filled with delectable items that they sell at their restaurant and candy shop. Several of the attendees also donated various items that were auctioned off from autographed hats and book to BASS related T-shirts. A sincere thanks goes out to all of the people that took part in the event this year from the vendors, and people who reserved flea market tables and especially to all of those brave people who ventured out into the cold knowing that fishing season is just around the corner. It was nice to see all those familiar faces again and unite to raise money for a great cause. Our youth are our future and tight lines to all.

Rodney E. Eshleman

2012 Tournament Entry Forms Posted

Mike Day Jan 29th, 2012 Permanent Link
All of the tournament entry forms have been posted. See them on the Tournaments page.

Updated Standing Rules

Denis Schanberger Jan 25th, 2012 Permanent Link
The standing rules have been updated, mainly to include the new format for the Mr. Bass tournament. All the modified sections are in red.

Northern Region Meeting with Senator Nancy Jacobs

Greg Huey Jan 24th, 2012 Permanent Link
The next Northern Region Meeting will be on Feb 27th. Senator Nancy Jacobs will be attending. She is the person who is responsible for getting the tolls lowered for us guys who pull boats. She will be there at 7 or a little earlier to meet the Club Presidents. Would like to have a good turn out and to have The club presidents there by 7.

Tournament Registration Letter and Input

Mike Day Dec 19th, 2011 Permanent Link
All Anglers,

Please see Director O’Connell’s letter regarding the potential to require registration of largemouth and smallmouth bass tournaments in Maryland. See our Fisheries Service website (http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/) for a link to a public forum page where you can read others comments and post your own.

Don Cosden

Assistant Director of Fisheries Service

Chief of Inland Fisheries

410 260 8287