Parings for Alamo

BOAT		BOAT
#	ANGLER	#	CO-ANGLER
1	MARK HEADSTRUM	1	TERRY GOODE
2	JEFF GURRETT	2	BRET MAGELHOUT
3	BILL CRANE	3	PAUL BOWEN
4	FLOYD VAUGHN	4	MIKE ZIMMERMAN
5	JAMIE BIALIK	5	BRAD WOODBURN
6	MARK LESTER	6	KYLE MAYES
7	RAY NOBLE	7	TIM CASE
8	OTTO GAL	8	CHRIS MITTER
9	BRIAN SEVERSON	9	JEFF FOLEY
10	DENNIS ATWELL	10	JOHN SILVA
11	RICH STRINGER	11	MIKE PERRY
12	JERRY LOCKE	12	SANDY SILVAS
13	DWAYNE GREGORY	13	JEFF MAYES
14	MURRARY WHITE	14	KEN LARRABBE
15	ROBERT JOHNSON	15	LARRY LARRABBE
16	BILL BREAM	16	FREDIE EDWARDS
17	TONY MARSH	17	TED McGINNESS
18	DOUG NOBLE	18	AYAAZ ISMAIL
19	KARL BELTZ	19	KIP POLLAY
20	RICHARD BLECK	20	CHARLES PALMER
21	BILL TYGER	21	RON JOHNSON
22	LARRY HARDY	22	LYLE SAPP
23	JOE MICHELS	23	MARK EPPERSON
24	GERALD KIMZEY (NB)	24	RICHARD DOWNEY (B)
25	KEN HURD	25	DOREEN R. MORROW
26	DON SEBASTIAN	26	DAVE PERKINS
27	STEVE PEUGH	27	MIKE HOFFARTH (B)

Alamo Lake Tournament
On November 17th, 2007 we will be holding are final tournament of the 2007 season (this will also be the first tournament of the 2008 season) at Alamo Lake. We will be meeting in the group use area, this is were you should locate you partner for the day, Saturday morning of the tournament. Tournament hours (I think) will be from safe-light to 3PM, the tournament director will have more information on this at the draw.
 
  At this time we will be doing the draw the Wednesday (November 14th) before the tournament, the pairing list should be on the web site and out to all members be Thursday night (at the latest). Your tournament entries must be in by Wednesday at 12:00 PM NOON at the latest (this is not part of the rules (time frame) but would help in last minute entries), If at all possible could you all be respond to me will your name and partners name so as I can fill out the paperwork for the draw by Tuesday night November 13th. If you are not paired at this time I have attached a list of people that I know will be attending, if you need help look at this list and then contact me and or that person.  Please remember that if you are not paired for the drawing your name will be pulled. This will also be the way the Arizona B.A.S.S. Federation Nation will be doing the draw for the 2008 season tournaments.
 
  With this being the last tournament of the 2007 season and the first for 2008, I will need some information. I would like to know if you are planning to fish the 2008 season as a boater or a non-boater. Remember what you have been fishing as this year will only count for the 2007 season, you can change but I need to know.
 
  Regarding the points system, below is a copy of the meeting minutes from February
 
A motion was made, seconded and passed to have 1 throw out tournament each year.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to change the tie breaker for year end points to the total weight of the angler’s top three qualifying tournaments.
 
Angler of the year will be decided by the total number of points for the whole season with no throw out.
 
  The 2008 season will be based on the revised by-laws and tournament rules (refer to the web site for the update by-laws and tournament rules).
 
  After the Alamo Tournament is completed we will try to inform those people who made the state team and who are the Angler and Co-Angler of the year at the tournament, this might however take a few minutes, and your patience would be greatly appreciated, however this will not be final until all information has been checked and double checked so that there are not any mistakes.
 
  If you have any questions please contact me by either e-mail or phone - my number is 520-975-3405
 
Thank you,
 
Don Sebastian

November 14th Meeting Location Change
We will not be able to meet at Iron Works Wednesday the 14th for our pre-Alamo draw/monthly meeting as they have the room booked.  So we will be meeting upstairs at Cabelas the 14th beginning at 7pm.  All club reps that can be there with their club pairings please do so.  If not, please use the on-line registration at www.arizonabassnation .com.  Jeff F. or Don S. can take forms in the Tucson area and Steve Peugh in the Prescott area as well.  This is the first tournament using pre-registration.  Hopefully everyone has been communicating with their clubs and it goes smoothly.  I will be attending President meeting’s and the Federation Nationals in Orlando, departing Wednesday.  If anyone needs me I will have my work cell phone with me (928) 237-0798, or contact Don Sebastian at dlseabass@comcast.net.

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

Lake Pleasant Tournament Results Here

Year-To-Date Standings Here

Qualifier #4, Alamo Lake,*** Nov. 17th 2007
*** Update Lake

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.

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

Lake Pleasant Tournament Results Here

Year-To-Date Standings Here

Qualifier #4, Alamo Lake,*** Nov. 17th 2007
*** Update Lake

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.

Cabela's Sponsors Casting Kids Event Father's Day Weekend
The Arizona BASS Federation Nation, with help from Cabela's and federation members, conducted a Casting Kids event this past Father's Day weekend to promote the sport of bass fishing to youngsters. Over a hundred kids took part in the event and 8 qualifier from the 4 events over the weekend will go on to the state finals. (Take a look at the photo gallery for this event to see some kids in action. Update: See the video on the Youth page.)


The B.A.S.S. Casting Kids program is way for clubs, organizations or guardians to get children involved with the sport of fishing. Since its inception in 1991 there have been more than 1.9 million children that have participated in more than 17,600 events, and more than $3.1 million dollars has been awarded in cash, prizes and scholarships. Annually the national finalists are competing for their share of $21,000 in scholarships. Even though the competitive age starts at 7, it is never too early to get a child involved, as the photos shows, a happy, busy child is one that odds show will not get involved in drugs and gangs and will stay out of trouble. And in allot of cases become mentors themselves to those that might be at risk. It is all about giving children options, and a smiling happy 3 year old is what we all like to see.

One of the most enjoyable parts of fishing is the mechanics and art of casting a bait with a rod and reel and Casting Kids puts a rod and reel into the hands of a youngster to test their casting skills. That is exactly what Casting Kids is all about and with the help of Federation Nation Members; youngsters had the opportunity to have some fun while competing for at shot at $21,000 scholarship money. The scholarship money is given to the Casting Kids national champions for their age category. The winners from the Cabela’s Casting Kids event will have the opportunity to compete in the state championship and the state champions will move on to the National Semi-finals to compete. The youngsters who win there move onto the National Championship and a shot at the scholarship money. (See photos of the 2006 Arizona Federation Nation state championship event.)

The Federation Nation would like to thank Cabela’s for their support of this event.
Many youngsters visiting Cabela’s over the Father’s Day weekend were given the opportunity to try to qualify for the Arizona Championship. Cabela’s provided and area for the event and setup a canopy with table and chairs and provided water for the parents and kids. A special thanks goes out to Renee Kroll the Cabela’s event coordinator for he help with this event.

Jeff Guerrette Wins the BASS Federation Nation Western Divisional


State Team Member and Captain Jeff Guerrette, winner of the BASS Federation Nation Western Divisional

Arizona Sate Team Takes Second Place at the BASS Federation Nation Western Divisional