Dan Bowlin
1950-2013
Nebraska BASS lost a valuable, long-time member and a great friend. Dan always had a smile on his face and was one of the very best anglers in the Federation. He passed away while attending the State Tournament at the Lake of the Ozarks. We hope he would have thought if you had to go, you should go while doing something you truly love. Dan will be missed and our hearts and prayers go out to Dan's family and friends.
2013
NBF Events & Tournaments
2013 Central Division Regional
June 2013
Sam Rayburn, TX
2013 NBF Mr. Bass Tournament
August 2nd (practice)
August 3rd (tournament)
2013 NBF Open Tournament
Lake Okoboji, IA
September 14th, 2013
MUST HAVE 20 TEAMS
Nebraska BASS State Tournament 2013
(posted April 20th, 2013 - updated
April 23rd, 2013)
Pat Klausen
2013 State Winner
Pat Klausen Wins 2013 State Tournament
Lake of the Ozarks, MO - April 16-18, 2013
Pat Klausen of Big Water Bass club came in on day 2 with a 5 bass limit
weighing 19.94 lbs. Pat was one of only 2 anglers to catch a limit on
the second day and the only angler in the field to have a limit both
days. Pat ended up with a two day total of 37.00 lbs. David
Padgett, also of Big Water Bass finished 2nd with 30.16 lbs. and Nick
Ash of Midwest Bass Anglers finished third with 29.74 lbs.
The third day was cancelled Thursday morning after a great deal of
deliberation. Missouri Water Patrol recommended it was unsafe to
launch and that even more threatening weather was on the way.
Although some anglers were happy about the decision and others were more
than a little upset, it was the right decision to cancel the final day.
Tournament officials announced the cancellation under the covered dock
at PB2 during a very hard downpour after a couple of hours of waiting it
out.
In the team standings, it was all Big Water Bass, bringing in 39 fish
for a total weight of 122.08 lbs. Big Water Bass won the team
competition by over 40 lbs. and took home 1st place in the team
calcutta. Great Plains finished 2nd with 21 bass weighing 79.52 lbs. and
River City Bass finished 3rd with 22 bass weighing 76.04 lbs.
Big bass went to Tom King of the Lincoln County Bassmasters with an 8.72
lbs. giant he caught on day 1. Day 2 big bass went to Rick Riley of
River City Bass with a 6.42 pounder. Since there was no day 3 big bass,
both anglers took home a very sizeable check.
Tom King
Big Bass - 8.72 lbs.
Day 1 Results
Kenny Wasmund of Great Plains Bass Club leads after day one of the state
tournament with a 5 fish limit weighing 20.20 lbs. Anglers were
faced with some cold weather all day long and rough fishing for a large
portion of the field with 57 anglers (out of 157) catching no keepers.
Big bass for day one was caught by Tom King of the Lincoln County
Bassmasters with a big 8.72 pounder. Big Water Bass leads in the
club standings with a one day total of 66.04 lbs. (22 bass). Great
Plains is a close second with 65.30 lbs. and Milligan Bassmasters is
trailing in third with 42.76 lbs. Top 15, after day 2 - FINAL RESULTS 1. Pat Klausen, Big Water Bass, 10 bass,
37.00 lbs. 2. David Padgett, Big Water Bass, 8 bass,
30.16 lbs. 3. Nick Ash, Midwest Bass Anglers, 8
bass, 29.74 lbs. 4. Yancey Hartzer, Willow Rippers, 8 bass,
26.04 lbs. 5. Brad Samualson, Great Plains, 6 bass,
24.58 lbs. 6. Jerry Pape, F.U.N., 6 bass, 22.46
lbs. 7. Lee Wubbles, Great Plains, 6 bass,
21.96 lbs. 8. Roger Coleman, Milligan Bass Anglers, 8
bass, 21.64 lbs. 9. Duane Hanzlik, Blue Valley Bass Club, 5
bass, 21.42 lbs. 10. Kenny Wasmund, Great Plains, 5 bass,
20.20 lbs. 11. Jason Boswell, N.V.B., 6 bass, 19.20
lbs. 12. Rick Riley, River City Bass, 4 bass,
19.08 lbs. ----------------------------------- 13. Hunter King, Lincoln County
Bassmasters, 7 bass, 19.04 lbs. 14. Dave McCoy, River City Bass, 6 bass,
18.42 lbs. 15. Rob Hime, Big Eight Bassin', 5
bass, 18.36 lbs.
Top 15, after day 1
1. Kenny Wasmund,
Great Plains, 5 bass, 20.20 lbs.
2. Brad Samualson,
Great Plains, 5 bass, 19.62 lbs.
3. Lee Wubbles,
Great Plains, 5 bass, 19.52 lbs.
4. Rob Hime,
Big Eight Bassin, 5 bass, 18.36 lbs.
5. Nick Ash,
Midwest Bass Anglers, 5 bass, 17.46 lbs.
6. Pat Klausen,
Big Water Bass, 5 bass, 17.06 lbs.
7. Jason Boswell,
N.V.B., 5 bass, 16.52 lbs.
8. David Padgett,
Big Water Bass, 4 bass, 15.54 lbs.
9. Yancey Hartzer,
Willow Rippers, 5 bass, 15.42 lbs.
10. Richard Risewick,
Milligan Bass Anglers, 4 bass, 14.90 lbs.
11. Doyle Helmink,
Lincoln Bass Club, 4 bass, 14.66 lbs.
12. Jared Knuth,
Hidden Valley Bassmasters, 3 bass, 14.54 lbs.
12. Roger Coleman,
Milligan Bass Anglers, 5 bass, 14.54 lbs.
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14. Jerry Pape,
F.U.N., 4 bass, 14.28 lbs.
15. Shawn Holly,
Big Water Bass, 5 bass, 13.68 lbs.
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3rd Annual Andrew Claymon Memorial Fishing Tournament
(posted February 27th,, 2013)
June 8th, 2013 - Merritt Reservoir, NE
The 3rd Annual Andrew Claymon Memorial
Fishing Tournament is tentatively scheduled for June 8, 2013 at Merritt
Reservoir. Please visit
www.andrewclaymonfishing.com for more information.
The 2nd Annual Andrew Claymon Memorial
Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday, June 9th at Merritt Reservoir.
Twenty-one adult/youth teams participated with the following results:
11 – 17 age group: 1st
place - Beau Edwards of Alliance, NE and Dave Henke, Wahoo, NE; total
catch of 21.96 lbs., 2nd
place - David and John Bauer, North Platte, NE; total catch of 18.34 lbs.;
also won largest northern pike trophy and largest overall fish trophy, 3rd
place - Brianna Henkenius and John Nadolski, Valentine, NE; total catch of
15.49 lbs.; also won largest walleye trophy
Largest largemouth bass trophy was won
by Kayla Bales and Darren Vacek, Omaha, NE
Over $2,500 of prizes, cash and Cabela’s
gift cards were awarded to the top 3 in each age group plus each youth
that participated in the tournament received a prize. Drawings from all
tournament participants included lodging at Merritt Resort, fishing
guide service with John Nadolski, parent/child kayak trip with
Kayakjak’s, free fish mount by Adam Naslund and fishing with UNL Husker
Bass Angler team members, Noel and Jeff.
Ten and Under age group: 1st
place - Rylan and Jason Erickson, North Platte, NE; total catch of 9.18
lbs., 2nd
place - CJ and Marty Hughes, Benklemen, NE; total catch of 6.56 lbs., 3rd
place - Morgan and Dave Ishii, Fort Calhoun, NE; total catch of 5.92 lbs.
Bassmaster Open Tournaments Looking for Co-Anglers
(posted February 13th,, 2013)
We are continuing to look for more co-anglers to fish the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens. We still have some availability for co-anglers in the Central and Northern Opens. The Southern events are nearly full and waiting list only for both pros and co-anglers. However, we will most likely take some co-anglers off the waiting list to fill some spots based on cancellations. We are confident that as we approach each event the numbers will continue to grow. But, we are hoping to get those interested co-anglers signed up soon so we can move pros off the waiting list and into the tournament. Many of the pros are getting anxious and may look at other options if we cannot guarantee them a spot.
As you know, the co-angler division of the Bass Pro Sops Bassmaster Opens is a great opportunity for tournament anglers to get involved in a regional atmosphere both honing their skills as an angler and creating a better understanding of multi day events and the Opens, before just jumping into the pro mix. I see a number of B.A.S.S. Nation and College anglers fishing the co-angler division for year or two and then take the next step to the pro division. Also, with a $425 entry fee and the fact that you don’t necessarily need to invest in a boat and cost of practice days on the water it can be a very affordable way to compete, cash a check for one of the Top 40 places we pay, and perhaps even win a $25,000 boat.
Here is a link to the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open homepage where prospective anglers can get more information - http://www.bassmaster.com/open (registration, payout and format info on the right side). Also, I welcome any of the B.A.S.S. Nation members and College Bass anglers to contact me with questions they might have. Please feel free to share with any that may be interested or have memberships that they might want to share it with.
Thanks,
Chris Bowes
Senior Tournament Manger
B.A.S.S.
ScoutLook Release Free Fishing Weather App
(posted February 13th,, 2013)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— Bassmaster Magazine and Bassmaster.com, the industry-leading fishing magazine and website, have joined forces with www.scoutlookweather.com, the only major U.S. weather service owned and operated solely by fishermen and hunters, to release a powerful new fishing-specific weather app for Android and iPhone markets.
The move to create a free mobile app was spurred by the overwhelming need of fishermen worldwide to have better mobile weather tools that integrate maps, solunar, wind and other information to facilitate planning and help catch more fish.
“Bassmaster is delighted to offer this feature-rich app to every fisherman, regardless of whether they are chasing bass or any other species of game fish. ScoutLook has become the go-to weather resource for outdoorsmen, and this app will help deliver on Bassmaster’s key goal to help people catch more and bigger fish,” said Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S.
The Bassmaster Fishing Weather App, found at http://www.scoutlookweather.com/mobileApps.php, simplifies planning for professional and recreational anglers alike by merging world-class weather information, wind mapping, solunar times, tides and moon, and hourly barometric changes all in one free app.
Fishermen who wish to add logging capability to these key tools can download the Bassmaster/ScoutLook Fishlog app (http://www.scoutlookweather.com/mobileApps.php), which includes all the functions of the basic app, plus a simple logging tool. Catch a fish, snap a photo, and capture all weather conditions at the moment and time of the catch automatically.
The Fishlog app, available for a one-time fee of $3.99, enables the user to edit, manage, view and sort logs online at www.scoutlookweather.com. Export logs to Excel, or sort by any weather or moon condition, lure type or water condition, to see what works best, as well as when and why those are optimum conditions.
The new free app displays a map with the user’s precise position and weather conditions. With ScoutLook’s unique DriftPoint Wind Map users can “see the wind” for up to 72 hours at any fishing location for optimal planning.
FishMarX is a GPS marking tool used while on the water to save important points of interest. Return to the exact places, or check the weather before heading back. Save beds, boat launches, buoys, channels, creek mouths, drop-offs, gravel, flats, mangrove holes, parking areas, rip tides, river/stream outlets, timber, trailheads, weed beds and more.
Any location saved on the app is stored and saved in a free online account at www.scoutlookweather.com. To download the Bassmaster Fishing Weather app free for your Android or iPhone, visit http://www.scoutlookweather.com/mobileApps.php.
Power Pole B.A.S.S. Nation Discount Program
(posted February 6th,, 2013)
Power Pole is now a sponsor of the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, which became effective January 1st, 2013. They will be offering a discount to all members.
Club level members also qualify for discounts. To receive your discounts you will have to complete the Pro-Staff application on their website at www.powerpole.com. Club level Presidents and Vice Presidents will receive 20% off, Tournament Directors will receive 15% off, and Members will receive 10% off which adds up to $150 to $200 off. Club level members will complete their purchase through their endorsing dealer.
All discount levels apply to accessories and apparel throughout the year. If you have any questions contact Curt Hill at (813) 689-9932 extension 2009 or via email at curtis@power-pole.com.
January Director's Meeting Notes
(posted February 1st,, 2013)
New Clubs
Two new
clubs joined the Nebraska Bass Federation - Brutal Bass (8 members) and
Nishna Valley Bass (10 members).
NBF Tournaments
2013
State Tournament - Lake of the Ozarks - April 14th-18th, 2013. We are
launching out of PB2. Meetings will be at Tan-Tar-A Resort at 7:00
pm on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Banquet is also at Tan-Tar-A on
Thursday at 7:00 pm. Robin's Resort has special prices (two
nights at regular price, next two at $50). Contact Shawn Green at
Robin's Resort at (256) 244-4892. Clubs may also send more than
one team (Team A, Team B, etc.) Entry fee is $125 per member,
$1000 per full team, $100 for optional team calcutta. Team payout
- 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200. There will be no door prizes this year.
2013
Regionals - June 2013 - Sam Rayburn, TX
2013
Mr. Bass Tournament - August 2nd (practice) thru August 3rd (tournament)
- Lake TBA
2013
Open Tournament - September 14th, 2013 - Lake Okoboji - We need 20 teams to
have tournament.
NASCAR Raffle
Joel Biehle from Madison was the winner of the raffle. Winning
ticket sold by Platte Valley Bassmasters.
2013 Banquet
February
9th, 2013 at Mid America Center. Happy hour is from 6:00-7:00 pm, dinner
is 7:00-8:00 pm, auction starts at 8:00 pm. Don Corkran, Cabela's
representative, and a representative from Ranger will be attending.
Country Inn & Suites are offering a discount to Federation members ($89
per room). Please make sure your auction items are given to
Midwest Bass club.
April Directors Meeting Cancelled
The
directors meeting for April has been cancelled.
Dues
ALL
DUES must be paid BEFORE March 17th, 2013.
Jared Knuth Qualifies for the Bassmaster Classic
(posted November 8th, 2012)
Jared Knuth
2013 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier
(photo courtesy of Bassmaster.com)
Nebraska BASS member, Jared Knuth finished 3rd overall and highest from all the other Central Division anglers in the Federation Nation Championship on Alabama's Wheeler Lake. Knuth, from Wahoo, NE and a member of the Hidden Valley Bassmasters, had a total of 37 lbs. 11 oz. He also had one of the largest weights of day 3 to bring him within less than two pounds from the leader. His third place overall finish was great, but he finished first among the Central Division anglers. His Central Division championship comes with an entry to the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Federation Qualifiers for the Bassmaster Classic
Central - Jared Knuth - Wahoo, NE
Eastern - Jonathan Carter - Brewer, ME
Mid-Atlantic - Gerry Jooste - Harare, Zimbabwe
Northern - Mark Dove - North Vernon, IN
Southern - Mark Pierce - Clarksville, TN
Western - Andy Bravence - Globe, AZ
Next year's Classic will be on a lake that many of the Nebraska BASS anglers are very familiar with - Grand Lake o' the Cherokees in Oklahoma. The Classic is scheduled for February 22nd-24th, 2013 and will feature the second largest field in championship history with 53 anglers competing. Congratulations to Jared and good luck in the Classic!
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