Bass Fishing News: Big finish at the Ramapo show - College Fishing Bass Fishing News: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – When Ramapo College anglers Jeff Voss and Joseph Zapf launched on day one of the FLW National Guard College Fishing Series Northern Regional Championship on Sayers Lake, they knew they wanted to put themselves on the road to success – literally. http://www.collegefishing.com/tournament.cfm?tid=6736&t=news
Announcements:
NJ Bass Federation is now on Facebook
New Proposed tournament Schedule for 2012, Read March minutes Cheapest license for Potomac/Flats Cost $10.00 or $5.00 if you were born prior to 1946. the license was good for Potomac River (all tributaries on MD & VA side, also the Susquehanna Flats. This license does not include Washington DC. Potomac River Fisheries Commission: http://www.prfc.state.va.us/sports/fish_license.pdf
Some of these questions are you asking yourself: Q. Do I want to fish more? Q. Can I be able to fish more? Q. How can I join, or create a club? I want to explore other possibilities. Q. Who do I contact for this club Information Stuff? Answer NJBF - Too both non and existing New Jersey Bass Federation members, or you wish to be become one. If you want to create a new club chapter, or wish to join an existing club chapter, you can be put onto a newly created page to help you succeed into doing so. Let club recruiter’s contact you!
Contact me, Elliott Liardo by sending me an email viper225@comcast.net with all of the necessary header information needed below. I will place you on this newly created page list that will be posted to the NJBF web site http://www.njbassfederation.com . You must be 18 yrs of age and older to be placed on the list.
View Page...... Name (First & Last) Your Location (county) Contact Info (Phone/Email) Mission: Join, or Create a New Chapter (6 man team or Larger) Boater/Rider
Federation Meetingsare held at the American Legion Post 12, on Route 28, Somerville, NJ the second Friday of the month at 8:00 pm. Directions from Rt 287: Exit 13 or 13B, follow Rt 28 West 1.6 miles to Cleveland Avenue. Turn left and then a quick right into the parking lot behind the building. Use the front entrance.
Tournament Participation - How Can I? There are three different ways to participate in a tournament: as a driver/boater, a Co-Angler and an observer. With each comes varied responsibilities and privileges. Read more....
FLW Fantasy Fishing, the world's largest and richest fantasy sports game, announced it is substantially increasing its prize pool from $7.3 million in 2008 to $10 million in cash and prizes in 2009 with a guaranteed $1 million cash winner, plus six guaranteed $100,000 cash winners. Additionally, FLW Fantasy Fishing is offering a $3 million cash exacta and a $5 million cash exacta, plus over 2,500 other prizes including new Ranger boats, a Chevy SUV, four-wheelers and hundreds or thousands of dollars in free cash cards and Walmart gift cards. Read more.....
Leader Board at a Glance
Total Pts
Bob Soley
774
Nick Angiulo
760
Mike Keller
758
George Hutchison
743
Dave Frost
742
Al Kolasa
734
Joe Poms
731
Very Important! Berkley Pure Fishing Program….It pays to belong to TBF!
The Pure Fishing/Berkley program is again in effect. A TBF member simply logs onto the TBF online secure members only store. The info is all there. Click the correct Pure Fishing logo. At check out, enter the code given and receive a deep discount. http://www.bassfederation.com/storelanding.html
I’M PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT NEW JERSEY HAS WON LOWRANCE’S NATIONAL AWARD OF $5,000 IN PRODUCT.
THIS AWARD IS EARNED BY A LOT OF WORK IN PUTTING TOGETHER REPORTS & PHOTOS FULLFILLING ALL REQUIREMENTS, THROUGH ALL OF OUR EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
IT’S IMPORTANT THAT WE ALWAYS HAVE PHOTOS OF LOWRANCE BANNERS DISPLAYED AT ALL FUNCTIONS.
THIS $5,000 WORTH OF GOODS COMES TO US AT A VERY GOOD TIME, AS WE WILL NEED THE PROCEEDS FROM THEM TO HELP US FUND THE 2013 MID-ATLANTIC DIVISIONAL THAT WE WILL BE HOSTING.
THE DIVISIONAL THAT WE HOSTED LAST TIME, IS STILL CONSIDERED A PREMIER EVENT, AND I WOULD LIKE TO MATCH IT AGAIN.
I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE ALL FEDERATION MEMBERS TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND THE 2013 DIVISIONAL.
IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE A GOOD TURNOUT.
The New Jersey Bass Federation is an organization of chapters dedicated to the sport of bass fishing. Over the years, the Federation has progressed in scope from a bass fishing club to the voice of concerned anglers throughout the state.
Local chapters within the organization work with civic groups and communities to inform, educate and assist in environmental and localized issues.
The Federation produces an annual magazine, The Reel to Reel which serves to act as an annual recap of chapter contributions, events and tournament statistics. Other statistical information from the Federation record books is also included for reference.
The Federation has formed Junior Chapters for youngsters under the age of eighteen. These chapters are scattered from north to south and are mushrooming in membership. The goals of a junior chapter are to teach children the value of the outdoors and how to maintain an ecologically sound environment, as well as how to fish for bass.
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NJBF ? Ranger Cup Payout Schedule - Coming soon A picture of the Ranger Cup winners in their approved clothing and boats at
the Tournament must be taken and must be forwarded to TBF. Ranger Cup
program guidelines can be found onrangerboats.com(again if you have
questions just call TBF), along with names and the amount of payout (which
should match our payout sheet posted). Mike Hart
VP NJBF
For those who wish to stay overnight for the NJBF tournament on the flats, Here is a short list of some hotels you can possibly stay at.
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Ethanol Issues - Highly important for boaters to read ! How this affects boaters: There are two issues – one is a safety issue for those boats equipped with fiberglass gas tanks, generally those made before the mid-80’s. Ethanol tends to dissolve certain resins, which then find their way through the engine intake and coat intake valves, which makes them stick causing bent pushrods or worse. More important is the possibility of a gas tank degrading to the point of leaking. As anyone knows, gas is the bilge is an explosion waiting to happen....Read More
Need new tires and your wondering why they are wearing down the way they are. Here is a chart that just might help you leave the guessing out and possibly see the reason why. Click Image
About The Bass University THE BASS UNIVERSITY, the institution for advanced anglers, is the launch program created and hosted by professional anglers, Pete Gluszek (FLW) and Mike Iaconelli (BASS). DEVELOPED for advanced students with experience and knowledge of the industry, bass fishing and the art of finesse and created as a tool to take anglers to the next level of fishing. Unlike any other bass fishing seminar, students will learn proven tactics and techniques from the world’s best fishermen and gain access to the most cutting edge techniques, tackle, and equipment. A TWO-DAY INTENSIVE PROGRAM, taught by six of today’s top pro anglers in an easy-to-learn classroom style environment, kicked off by your hosts, Pete Gluszek and Mike Iaconelli. In addition to this exclusive, personal, and customized training, students will receive a one-year subscription to BASSIN’ MAGAZINE ®, -Course Literature, tackle gift pack and official BU alumni T-shirt.
Bass University, unlimited potential, unlimited success.
Be part of the Institution for Advanced Anglers.
Things you need to do and check before your fishing begins! a. Get, or renew your fishing license
b. Check all your fishing gear, rods, reels, line, tackle, etc..
c. Check boat and trailer are in good working condition,\, grease axles, livewells work, pumps, etc...
d. Have a good pair of polarized sunglasses and good rain gear ready
e. Check your life vest cartridges are good
f. Have updated insurance ready, car and boat
g. Send tournament application forms in on time
Care to see what time it is USA.See time zone across NA
Dam Removal to Restore Raritan Fish MigrationsRead More
Exciting and great news for NJBF, "Sharp Athletics" has become a state sponsor for the NJBF allowing the NJBF to purchase divisional state team JERSEY shirts for the NJ state team contestants at an incredible low price and also extending that offer to all NJBF members as well. Please see form if your club wishes to purchase shirts for your six man team coming this May at the Potomac River. Order Form
Future Fisherman Foundation & The Bass Federation Join Forces McLean, V.A. (May 31, 2011)—In light of difficulties raising much-needed funding to support its programs, the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) has sought and found a new home with The Bass Federation (TBF), Inc. of Ponca City, Okla. Since 1968, the Federation has been recognized as the oldest and largest organized broad-based, independent, grassroots organization in bass fishing. After weeks of discussion, F3’s board of directors and the leadership of TBF approved the merger, which will ensure important F3 programs such as Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) continue to be available for educators and youth throughout the U.S. The transfer of all F3’s assets to TBF will take place immediately.
“For the last several years, our board members and staff have worked diligently to maintain the health and integrity of F3’s important youth fishing education programs despite a poor economy that made fund-raising extremely difficult,” F3 board chair, Kerry Campbell, said. “But, lack of funding in recent months made it clear we’d have to think outside the box if we were to continue supporting the dedicated educators nationwide who volunteer to teach fishing to children in almost every state.”View entire"
Scott Riley passed away. He was a long-time member of our NJBF; and one who always offered his help when I needed a hand. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that donations be made to our NJBF Youth Program.
My wife & I visited Mackey’s Funeral Home yesterday to pay our respects to Scott Riley & his family. I talked to his son for quite a while, and found him to be a very nice young man, and grateful that I attended.
There were many long-time federation members present, including members of Northern, which is one of our charter clubs.
A lot of our members don’t realize it, but Scott has been my financial advisor regarding many very important federation matters over the years. He has been a tremendous help for a very long time.
A photo of him holding a 12 lb bass was displayed next to the urn which held his ashes.
He was a good man and a good federation angler, and he will be missed.
Tony
NJBF 2012 Tournament Schedule Date's) Location
5/6/12 Susquehanna Flats, MD Anchor Marine
6/21-22/12 Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga, NY (Team Tournament)
7/22/12 Lake Hopatcong, NJ Lee's Park
8/19/12 Delaware River, NJ West Deptford
9/9/12 Greenwood Lake, NY TBA
10/7/12 Hudson River, NY Catskill
The NJBF Awards Night February 10, 2012, during Meeting, to honor those accomplished Fisher persons for year 2011. Please try to attend, Plaques to be handed out, pictures to be taken.