Columbus Bassmasters

February 8, 2023

President: Will Presley call meeting to order @ 6:58PM

Members Present: Al Evans, Bob Pharris, Bob Schinker, Chris Fisher, Dale Mattox, James Maynard, Jay Siefring, Joe Stark, Joe Wilcox, Karl Guegold, Matt Bertram, Mark Kibble, Scott Gordon, Tim Ward, & Will Presley

Recognition of new members: Billy Koebel and Rennie Holland

Treasures Report: $ 4,601.17

Old Business:

Club Banquet:  Saturday, 2/25, @ 4:00PM, bring your favorite dish or desert to share.

Gun Raffle: tickets/money due at the March 8th meeting, with drawing at the end of the meeting.

New Business:

Lake St. Clair tournament scheduled for October 7th, & 8th, @ Selfridge Ramp

Club members made 217 packages of baits and donated to the TBF and OBN youth. Thanks to all that participated.

Earn you conservation points (25) by being a boat caption for the youth twice. Please reach out to Karl to schedule.

50/50 Winner: Rennie Holland $27.00

Meeting Adjourned: 7:55 PM

January 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes

President: Will Presley called meet to order @ 7:03pm

Members Present: Andy Hill, Bob Pharris, Bob Schinker, Chad Steman, Chris Fisher, Greg Surratt, James Maynard, Joe Stark, Joe Wilcox, Karl Guegold, Matt Bertram, Mark Kibble, Rob Doughty, Rich Carter, Scott Gordon, Ted Nixon, and Will Presley

Treasure Report: $4, 676.41

Old Business:

Hoover Fishing Seminar, Saturday, January 28, @ 888 East Walnut Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081, meet @ 5:30am, lunch $16.00. Club will have a table setup to sale baits and fishing equipment.

Club Banquet: February 25th, @ Central City Auto Parts @ 4:00pm

New Business:

Election of Officers:

• Vice President: Bob Pharris
• Tournament Director: Bob Schinker
• Secretary: James Maynard

Raffle tickets were distributed, if you didn’t pick up your tickets, please reach out to Matt Bertram or Chris Fisher

Ohio Bass Nation finalized scheduled for 2023

State Qualifier:

• Grand Lake St. Mary’s, April 22nd, – West Branch Ramp
• Indian Lake, May 20th, – Lake View Ramp
• Lake Erie, July 22nd, – Dempsey Ramp – (All US and Foreign waters open unless restricted)
• Alum Creek, August 19th, – Hollenback Ramp

No WIN and you are in this season. Best of 3 events will be used to determine the top 12 Angler and Co-Anglers

Top 2 Anglers and Co-Anglers via points receive birth directly to the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship (No Entry Fee 250 Max Boat Field). The tope 3 at the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship qualify for the Bassmaster Classic

Top 10 Anglers and Co-Anglers via points receive guaranteed berth to B.A.S.S. Nation sponsorship programs “must sign OBN contract to obtain sponsorship discount.” Qualifying anglers and co-anglers determined by B.A.S.S. will move onto the BNC.

OBN Team Bassmaster Trail Schedule: 80/20% payback

• Grand Lake St. Mary’s, April 23rd, – West Branch Ramp
• Indian Lake, May 21st, – Lake View Ramp
• Lake Erie, July 23rd, – Dempsey Ramp
• Alum Creek, August 20th, – Hollenback Ramp

Top Team from the trail will earn a spot to the Bassmaster Team Championship

College H.S. Championship & Youth Event (College on April 30th only)

• Alum Creek, April 29th & 30th – Hollenback Ramp

Ohio Bass Nation annual meeting: February 18th, $15.00 entry fee, Location: Caesar Creek Visitors Center, 4030N Clarksville Rd., Waynesville, Ohio

The Ohio Bass Federation annual meeting: February 4th, @ Quest Center, Polaris. Lunch $20.00, see website for contact information to register.

Club bait making event for the youth, January 29th @ Central City Auto Parts @ 9:00am

Alum Creek club tournament moved to Sunday, June 18th, (Father’s Day)

Next Meeting: February 8th, @ 7:00pm

Meeting Adjourned: 7:56pm

Meeting Minutes for October 12th, 2022

President Will Presley called meeting to order at 7:02 PM

Members Present: Al Evans, Bob Schinker, Dave Sprow, James Maynard, Joe Stark, Joe Wilcox, Karl Guegold, Matt Bertram, Mark Kibble, Rob Doughty, Rich Carter, Scott Gordon, Ted Nixon, Will Forister, and Will Presley

Treasures Report: $3,641.71

Old Business:

Will did an outstanding job setting up the recycling cart.

Reminder: Clue dues and affiliations need to be paid at the November meeting to ensure memberships are paid on time.

New Business:

Mark your calendar, the Hartley Hawgs Hoover Fishing Seminar is scheduled for 1/28/2023. Karl is looking for volunteers to assist with parking and food prep, etc.

Lake selection for 2023 Season: Alum Creek, Delaware Lake, Indian Lake, Mosquito Lake, Lake Erie (2 Days), and Lake St. Clair (2 Days)

Safety was brought up concerning individuals fishing by themselves on big waters and to allow boaters to pair up after the draw for co-anglers if they choose.

Increase in fees for co-anglers when travel is over 60 miles to $50.00 per tournament but recommend splitting fuel cost.

Up for election of officers for next year is the Secretary and Vice President, please let Will and James know if you are interested. Please let Will and Scott know if you are interested in being the Tournament Director next season.

50/50 Winner was Scott Gordon $22.00

Next Meeting: November 9th

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15 PM