The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation is proud to announce two new sponsors that have joined forces with us for the 2008-2009 Season.

 

Spitz Sunflower Seeds

  
 
With the Best sunflower seeds on the planet now for over 25 years, the Spitz Sunflower Seed Company has joined forces with the Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. Spitz Sunflower Seed company has been supporting Baseball, Soccer and Football teams around the United States and we are proud they have choosen to support the sport of fishing and the outdoors as well. Spitz has an assortment Sunflower Seeds, Kernels and Pumkin seeds in great flavors such as the Dill Pickle, Chile Lime, Barbeque, Spicy, Seasoned, Chocolate covered and the always popular Salted. Sunflower seeds are great anytime and a healthy alternative to other snack foods. Pick up a bag for your next fishing tournament or perhaps a Spitz Sports Bucket to enjoy on the next family trip or sporting event.
 
 
 

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Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Members Discount Promo Code   #  RJ7158

On Sunday July 27, 2008 The Arizona Bass Federation Nation, Cabela’s and American Red Cross had there first annual blood drive at the Glendale, AZ Cabela’s location. Members of the Federation Nation where on hand to pass out literature about giving blood and giving tips to customers in the fishing department. During a four hour period we had 28 donors who received a free lunch at Cabela’s deli sponsored by the federation.

In chair, Mgr. of Cabela’s, Pat Zeman * Left - Federation V.P. Jeff Mayes
Center - Blood Drive Chairman * Right - Federation Treasure, Mike Hoffarth

We need a few volunteers this weekend at Cabelas.  They have been a great sponsor for us and we need to help when they ask.  Contact Mike H. and let him know if you will be there.
 
Details-Sunday @ Cabela,s from 11 am until 3 pm.  We would need guys to give blood if possible and help passing out fliers and working on the floor in the fishing department giving some fishing tips.  You will get the vendor discount for participating.  Pat Zeman would like those helping out wear some kind of Federation shirt if possible, for more info call Mike Hoffarth @ 623-229-4650.  

Here is the 2008 Q2 newsletter.

Cash for Federation Nation Anglers & State Programs
 
Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks - a special program to benefit BASS Federation 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 Federation 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 Federation 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 click on the link below or contact us direct.
 
 
Contact Us:
Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Program
bonusbucks@dynamicsponsorships.com
Kendell Callaway or Lance Peck
Ph# (918) 742-6424
 

OPTIMA Batteries has an exciting special offer for BASS members, which rewards members with $20 off on OPTIMA battery purchases.  

The details of the promotion are as follows:
- BASS members get $20 back on the first six OPTIMA Batteries purchases.

- There are two ways to purchase and redeem:  (1) Go to www.optimabatteries.com/bass to purchase the batteries online, or (2) Purchase at a retailer then visit the website, at which time you should fill out the mail-in rebate form, print it out and mail it with your original store receipt to the address provided.

- This special offer has been extended through August 31, 2008.

Meeting minutes are here.

Jeff Guerrette
Arizona Champion for the 2nd Year in a Row



Murray White
First Day Leader


2008 Arizona BASS Federation Nation State Team

Go here to see more photos.

First Place
RICHARD DOWNEY & JOHN SILVA



Big Fish
JOHN SILVA


Second Place
KARL BELTZ & BRAD WOODBURN



Third Place
JEFF GUERRETTE & BRET NAGELHOUT




Fourth Place
JEFF GUERRETTE & BRET NAGELHOUT

Arizona B.A.S.S. Nation Jr. Bassmaster State Champions- Travis Pollay, Kyle Pollay





Arizona B.A.S.S. Nation Casting Kids State Champions- Spencer Stroup,
Travis Pollay

Due to the fact that we will be leaving this week for the Western Divisional in Idaho, there will be NO monthly meeting for May.  We will meet again in June. 

You can find them here.

The results are here.

See Here

ARIZONA B.A.S.S. FEDERATION NATION
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

TOURNAMENT DATE: 4/19/2008

TOURNAMENT LOCATION: LAKE PLEASANT

TOURNAMENT OFF LIMITS: AUGA FRIA, BACK OF PIPE LINE,
MARINE BOAT SLIPS AND ANY PLACE MARKED OFF LIMITS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BEFORE YOU LAUNCH.

TOURNAMENT FISH SIZE: 12-INCH MINUMIM (MOUTH CLOSED TAIL PINCHED)

TOURNAMENT START TIMES: SAFE LIGHT TO 3:00 PM & 3:15 PM
THERE WILL BE TWO FLIGHTS

MEETING LOCATION: RAMADAS #1 THRU #6

TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN LOCATION: BOAT RAMP AT THE SOUTH
RAMP

TOURNAMENT WEIGH-IN LOCATION: RAMADAS #1 THRU #6

PLEASE CHECK-IN THE MORNING OF THE TOURNAMENT; THIS WILL BE DONE AT THE FEDERATION TRAILER. EACH CONTASTANT (TEAM) MUST CHECK-IN, AT THIS TIME EACH TEAM WILL RECEIVE THEIR FLOATING KEY CHAIN AND TOURNAMENT INFORMATION, ANY OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE GIVEN IF ANY.

AFTER EACH TEAM RECIEVES THEIR FLOATING KEY CHAIN THEY MAY THEN PROCEED TO HAVE THEIR LIVES WELLS CHECKED. AT THAT TIME EACH TEAM WILL RECEIVE THEIR WEIGH-IN SLIP WITH THEIR BOAT NUMBER ON IT.

AT THE TIME OF YOUR WEIGH-IN THE TEAM MUST BE AT THE CHECK-IN BOAT WHICH WILL BE BY THE FLOATING TIRES AS YOU ENTER THE MARINA AND THE FLOATING KEY CHAIN GIVEN TO THE CHECK-IN PERSON BY THE TEAMS WEIGH-IN TIME. LOSS OF FLOATING KEY CHAIN OR IF LATE, PENTALIES WILL APPLY. 1 LB FOR LOST KEY CHAIN AND 1 LB FOR EVERY MINUTE LATE UP TO 15 MINUTES LATE.

PLEASE USE ONLY THE OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN BAGS.

WHEN THE TEAM WEIGHS-IN THEIR FISH PLEASE HAND THE WEIGH-IN SLIP TO THE RECORDER AND ANNOUNCE WHO CAUGHT THE BIG FISH.

ANY OTHER QUESTION CONTACT THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BEFORE YOU LAUNCH

QUAILIFIER # 3 2008
DATE: 4/19/2008
LOCATION: Lake Pleasant


# ANGLER # CO-ANGLER
1 CHRIS HOFFARTH 1 CHRIS BRANDT
2 DWAYNE GREGORY 2 LOREN BRYANT
3 MARK HEDSTROM 3 MIKE ZIMMERMAN
4 BILL CRANE 4 TERRY GOODE
5 GERALD KIMSEY 5 DOC ISMAIL
6 JAMIE BIALIK 6 KEN LARRABEE
7 MARK LESTER 7 RON JOHNSON
8 JEFF GUERRETTE 8 BRET NAGELHOUT
9 DON SEBASTIAN 9 LYLE SAPP
10 ED MILLER 10 DOREEN MORROW
11 RICHARD DOWNEY 11 JOHN SILVA
12 BILL TYGER 12 KIP POLLAY
13 KARL BELTZ 13 BRAD WOODBURN
14 DENNIS ATWELL 14 JACOB RUSSALL
15 RICHARD BLECK 15 RAY BEAUVAIS
16 DOUG NOBLE 16 PAUL BOWEN
17 KEN HURD 17 TED McGINNESS
18 OTTO GAL 18 JEFF MAYES
19 TONY MARSH 19 FREDIE EDWARDS
20 JOHN RICKICKE 20 MARK EPPERSON
21 MURRAY WHITE 21 JEFF FOLEY
22 FLOYD VAUGH 22 TIM CASE
23 NEIL BEAUVAIS 23 KYLE MAYES
24 BILL BREHM 24 BRIAN SENTER

  A final reminder that Wednesday is the draw for pairing for the Pleasant Tournament on April 19th at Lake Pleaseant. Thank you to everyone that has sent me the information that I needed. If you are still waiting to fish this tournament and need a partner let me know asap, your entry fees need to be in by wednesday night before the draw. I believe that there are 2 non-boaters out there looking to be paired.
 
  Also if you did not hear there will be another tournament going on this weekend. I think that Rinker is there also. We will still be meeting at ramdaes # 1 thru # 6. Please all be at the federations trailers as soon as possible and have everything ready to go. The trailer will be open around 4am, please check in. We would like to get everyone on the water and launched before they do.
 
 

Anyone fishing the Pleasant Qualifier is urged to show up early.  There is a Rinker/C-Mex tournament there with us that is expecting 300 boats.  They do not launch at once, and in fact will be launching from various parts of the lake at various times, but we should be to the buoy line at the marina staged and ready so we can get a jump on it.  The draw meeting is Wednesday at Cabelas 7pm and the trailer will be set up for lake check-in by 4am.  The quicker we check-in the quicker we get rolling. 
Kip

Just a reminder that next Wednesday will be the draw for the Pleasant tournament, please have your entry fees and paperwork turned in by then. At this time I am in need of a boater that is not paired.

If you are already paired please e-mail me your names so that I can have all the paperwork filled out and ready for the draw. This will help things go faster.

I am in need of a boater for the Pleasant Tournament. I have a non-boater that is looking for a boater. Please if you are planning to fish and need a sign up partner let me know ASAP.
 
 
Thank you
 
Don Sebastian

To all members,
 
The next tournament for the Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Nation is April 19th. The draw will be held on April 16th, please have both names on the sign up sheet and have your entries paid on or before April 16th. If you are needing help in finding a partner please contact your club President. Also please send me your name and partners name so as I can fill out all the information needed.
 
As Kip has stated Steve Peugh will be back running the tournaments, again I would like to thank Rich Stringer for the job he has done in the absence of Steve helping to run the tournaments.
 
The information about the Lake Pleasant tournament will be given out at the meeting on the 16th. After the meeting on the 16th I will post the pairing as soon as possible along with the rules, off limits or any other information at that time. The same information will then be given out at the lake the morning of the tournament.
 
Any questions please feel free to call me,
 
Don Sebastian 520-975-3405

Hello, Just wanted to give you a look at the freshly wrapped AZBFN tournament trailer.  I recently closed a deal with All About Signs/Liquid Wraps and worked with them on the design.  They did a remarkable job.  One of, if not the best I have ever seen.  And it was free.  All we have to do is take a lot of pictures in front of it and with my background, I can give them a lot of media exposure.  I plan to speak with them about member discounts in the future, but they already gave us a lot to begin with.  The trailer will be at Big Bass Days this weekend and at Pleasant in April. Anyone needing any signage of any kind, or a wrapped boat, give these guys a shot.  They can be reached at www.allaboutsignsaz.com. See all the photos.

Steve Peugh will be joining us once again at Pleasant and is recovering from his heart surgery.  He is going to run the tournaments without fishing.  We appreciate his efforts and welcome him back.  We will be meeting at the Federation trailer prior to launching at all future events.  Steve will go over the rules, conduct live well checks, and assign boat numbers. Everything will be very smooth with his focus being on the tournament.

I wanted to take a minute to update you on a youth fundraiser that has been underway.  The recent budget cuts from BASS eliminated airfare, rooms, food, and transportation for our youth contingency.  Up till now the kids received $800 for two plane tickets and everything else was taken care of at the event.  BASS has always covered the youth and a parent as we obviously can not send a kid alone.  It is solely the states responsibility from here on out.  In a gesture from our Alliance partners, we have received specific
product to be used to help raise the youth funds.  The adults still get their same free product as well to use for us.  All but one Federation supplied item in the youth raffle is from the Alliance.  While we could just sit back and pay for the youth from the general account, we are not.  I believe in getting the kids involved and working for their paid expenses. They are selling 1000 $5 raffle tickets and have been at the ISE show, Big Bass Days, and other tournaments as well and will be assisting in an open tournament and possibly more.  I am not putting the goal of raising $5k per year on the clubs or the general fund.  Anyone who wants to help with the tickets, I have some left.

Don't forget there will be an April 16th draw meeting at 7pm at Cabelas upstairs.  You must be paired up by the meeting and paid before the draw.
Either use the on-line pay pal set up or send with a rep to the meeting or be there yourself.  There was some unfortunate confusion at Martinez and we have made the necessary steps to eliminate the same problems again. Communication can be an issue when you have clubs spread across the state and meetings in which not every club is represented.  Let's work together at bettering our communication from the state to the club level.  Things are moving in the right direction financially, and within our events.  It is
important we keep them going that we as we will soon be preparing to host a divisional of our own.  I hope to see you at Pleasant.  

Good Fishin',
Kip Pollay
AZBFN State President

FEDERATION NATION OPEN BENFITING YOUTH ACTIVATIES

MAY 3rd PATAGONIA LAKE
FROM SAFE LIGHT TO 2P


ENTRY FEE $150.00
$50.00 REMAINS WITH THE FEDERATION TO HELP YOUTH ACTIVITES
$10.00 GOES TO BIG FISH 100% PAYOUT
$90.00 GOES TO TOURNAMENT 100% PAYOUT


AZ BASS Nation
P.O. Box 61182
Phoenix, AZ 85082
Link to form

PAYOUT SCHUDLE
BASED ON 30 BOATS (FRIST COME FIRST SERVED)

TOURNAMENT PLACE BIG FISH
1ST $1080.00 1ST $150.00
2ND $810.00 2ND $90.00
3RD $540.00 3RD $60.00
4TH $270.00

RAFFLES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ALONG WITH FOOD AFTER THE TOURNAMENT.

PLEASE CALL DON SEBASTIAN AT 520-975-3405 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. PLEASE MAIL ALL MONIES TO THE ABOVE ADRESS PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT.

THERE WILL BE A $15.00 RETURN FEE APPLIED TO ALL RETURNED CHECKS

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS TO ABIDE BY ARIZONA GAME AND FISH LAWS, HAVE THE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND CURRENT REGISTRATION AND BE A CURRENT B.A.S.S. MEMBER! BY SIGING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ARE STATING THAT YOU ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE. ARIZONA BASS FEDERATION NATION ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONS THAT ARE IN VIOLATION OF THE

Here is the March Newsletter

2008 Tournament Rules and the 2008 Bylaws

March Meeting Minutes are posted.

2008 Martinez Qualifier #2 Results Here More Photos Here

The winners: Paul Bowen and Floyd Vaughn


Ron Johnson with Big Fish 6.49

 
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Hello,

I am excited to introduce all of you today to Mercury's latest innovation to the Mercury Propeller Line - "THE FURY". These props will be made available to the federation for purchase starting April 1st, 2008. I will be accepting orders starting today, March 6th, 2008 - however please note these props will not be available for shipment until Apri

The selling pricing will be $207.00 plus $15.00 for shipping and all applicable taxes.

Props are available in 3 pitch types: 24, 25, and 26

Please refer to the attached sell sheet....as always if you have any
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Danielle
Danielle Strook
Mercury Marine

The TAZ Jr. BASS club, with the help of several Federation Nation members, held a fishing tournament at the privately owned lake; the Oasis. Larissa-Ann Gaines was the top finisher in the Panfish Division weighing in 5 bass for 5.77 lbs. The Smallmouth Division winner was Travis Pollay who brought 5 fish to the scales weighing in at 6.38 lbs., and the Largemouth Division winner was Canio Hoffarth whose 5 fish weighed 6.97 lbs. The Big Fish Award went to Mary Foley who caught a 2.66 lb. largemouth on a dropshot rig. See all the photos.

Parings for Martinez here

Important Information to All Members
  FYI, when your clubs pays your state dues they should send a list to Mike Hoffarth with the money and a updated club roster with all members name, address, phone numbers, BASS number, Expire date, what they are (Boater / Non-Boater) and an e-mail address if possible. The club also needs to send in monies to Ma BASS for there national dues with the proper paper work. Once this has been checked I will then update the system to show that the club and its members and current.   If you are having problems or concers with this call me at 520-975-3405 or e-mail me.  I have tried to get everyones e-mail address up to date, if some of the members are not getting any information and I do not have there e-mail address or the correct one please let me know so as I can add them.   I try to be as updated as possible with everyones information, but as you all know mistakes do happen.   As you all now have heard the Feb 23rd Tournament has been change to Martinez. As Kip has stated that back in Jan the members were looking to go to Rosy (Permit pending) however at this time the permit was not issued and Martinez was the back up. With Steve Peugh out (at this time - with major surgey - get well soon) Rich Stringer has stepped up to help out (Thank you Rich for your help). Rich knows how to go about getting permits and knows the people at these lakes (has he deals with them all of the time).    Yes the lake might clear up in the next week or so, however that does not change the fact about the permit. I know that some of you have reserved  rooms at Rosy (Non-Refundable) and have been practing for this tmx and for that I am sorry that the change was made. Kip and the other board members try there best to help everyone that is part of this federation. This is not easy sometimes and I myself would not want to put someone or there equipment an any danger.   Now on to the tournament, if you would please let me know if you are planning to fish Martinez and who your partner is, that would help in getting the draw going for the Feb 20th meeting.      If you have any questions or comments please let me know,   Don Sebastian

Update: February Tournament Information
Kip called me this morning and asked me to send you all an update regarding the Feb 23rd tournament. This tournament has been changed from Roosevelt Lake to Martinez (same Date) this change was due in part to the debris that is in Roosevelt Lake at this time and the poor fish catch count at this time. Acting tournament director Rich Stringer will inform us of other updates.

2007 Top Anglers

From right to left: Co-Angler of the Year Jeff Mayes,
Big Fish of the Year Ken Larrabee(7.47lbs.),
Angler of the Year Brian Severson

Sponsor Perks and More - The President's Line

The Latest 2008 Schedule (Note: Click on the Tournament Information Link on the Left.)
January Meeting Minutes

Latest Federation Board Meeting Minutes

Final Angler and Co-Angler Standings Here

Interesting Tournament Year Statistics Here

Alamo Lake Tournament Results Here

Pay Entry Fee and Option Money
You can now pay your entry fee online.

Changes in the 2008 By-Laws**
On the changes for the 2008 By-Laws, there were two proposed changes:
1st clubs must have a representative at 50% of the monthly state meeting

2nd the changes made to the governing board of the Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. Both changes passed 8-0.

Changes in the 2008 Tournament Rules**
The changes for the 2008 Tournament rules were voted on and the following changes will be made for the 2008 season.

1st the draw for team pairing will be held at the Wednesday monthly meeting prior to the tournament, The draw will be done openly at the meeting. This passed on a vote of 6-2

2nd Late fees will not be accepted, if entries are not in by Wednesday the week of the tournament you will not be entered into the drawing.

3rd Boat operation and expense (This rule applies in draw tournaments only and not in the team format (please read)). This pass on a vote of 8-0

4th All competitors may fish the designated tournament lake until midnight prior to the tournament day. This pass on a vote of 8-0

5th Weigh-in procedure- Contestants are required to use the weigh bags provided by the Arizona B.A.S.S Federation Nation only. This passed on a vote of 8-0

6th Final points for the year in the Angler and Co-Angler changes, 1st highest place finish points will be used-if also a tie, 2nd heaviest bag will break tie-if also a tie, a flip of a coin will break all ties. This passed on a vote of 8-0

Also as a reminder the state team will be made up of 6 boater and 6 non-boaters, this will be based on all tournaments fished with 1 (one) throw-out. Angler, Co-Angler of the year will be determined by standings of all tournaments with no throw outs. State team will be comprised of 6 boaters and 6 non-boaters throught the year with on throw outs.

The revised rules will be posted on the web site, please look these over. These changes will be effective starting NOVEMBER 2007, FOR THE 2007 – 2008 SEASON.