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MNBFN 2012 Banquet

Save the date of March 3, 2012 for the Minnesota B.A.S.S. Federation Banquet. Join us for an evening of fun and hospitality. We will have an assortment of silent auction items for your pleasure including a Humminbird depth finder. After dinner, James Lindner, Angling Edge with give a presentation on "Smallmouth Bass Logic".
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Skeeter Boat Auction

Congratulations to Dave Markquart for his winning bid of $26,000 for the 2011 Skeeter ZX200 / Yamaha SHO 200HP!

MNBFN Member Product Survey

If you are a current member of the MNBFN, we are interested in hearing from you. Please fill out the product survey so we can have a current assessment of what products are members are using. This information is invaluable when dealing current sponsors and attempting to acquire new sponsors.
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MNBFN Launches Into Facebook

To provide another way to communicate with MNBFN members and attract new members, MNBFN now has a Facebook presence.
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MNBFN Signs Humminbird as Sponsor

A sponsorship agreement has been signed with Humminbird, the leading innovator of Side Imaging technology.

Humminbird products are available through a wide variety of retail outlets in the USA and Canada, and available worldwide in over 100 countries through our local dealers and distributors.

The Humminbird brand is manufactured by the Marine Electronics Group of Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq: JOUT). At a state-of-the-art facility in Eufaula, Alabama, Humminbird designs, engineers and manufactures sonar and electronic products primarily for the consumer market.

Minnesota Junior Bassmasters Promote Awareness

A conservation project of the Minnesota Junior Bassmasters program is helping promote awareness of new smallmouth regulations on the Mississippi River. View Bassmasters story »

Lamiglas Becomes MNBFN Sponsor

The Minnesota BASS Federation Nation and Lamiglas Rods ink a historic sponsorship. Lamiglas Rods are now the Official Rod of the Minnesota BASS Federation Nation.

Lamiglas rods is a leader in innovative fishing rods for every possible type of fishing application. With their roots in the rivers, lakes, streams and saltwater of the Pacific Northwest Lamiglas has evolved over the years into one of the largest fishing rod manufacturers.

Lamiglas produces high modulus graphite fishing rods as well as higher performing fiber blends, such as Lamiglas' proprietary Tri-Flex Graphite designs. With more than 424 models of rods in their main catalog and some 290 blanks there is a rod to match your fishing needs. Spinning rods, casting rods, trolling rods, surf rods, fly rods...Lamiglas covers them all.

For discount pricing and order information, email Paul Perovich, MNBFN Marketing Director

Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks

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 contact us:
Toyota Trucks Bonus Bucks Program
bonusbucks@dynamicsponsorships.com
Kendell Callaway or Lance Peck
(918) 742-6424

Classic Update

Listen to Brent after the final practice day: http://www.catch-n.com/audio/bh2.mp3

Read BassFan's interview of Brent Haimes and other Classic Federation Nation qualifiers

Brent's day 1 weight:
5 bass 8-7 38th place
Brent's day 2 weight:
2 bass 3-3 45th place

View real time leaderboard

2007-2008 Federation Nation Championship

November 9, 2007
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL

Zumbro Valley Bassmasters' Brent Haimes finishes 7th place overall and 1st in the Northern division. Brent now qualifies to fish the 2008 Bassmasters Classic at Lake Harwell (South Carolina)--Congratulations Brent!

    Angler                 Hometown               D No./lbs-oz  Total $$$
1.  Jeff Freeman           Max Meadows, Va. (VA)  M 15  27-11  $49,575.00
2.  Jamie Laiche           Gonzales, La. (LA)     C 15  24-10  $10,000.00
3.  Chris Loftus           Bloomfield, N.Y. (NY)  E 15  23-08   $5,000.00
4.  Darin Doll             York, Pa. (PA)         M 15  23-01   $2,500.00
5.  Mike Baskett           Salem, Ore. (OR)       W 14  20-12   $2,000.00
6.  Sheron Brown           Shirley, Mass. (MA)    E 11  19-04   $1,500.00
7.  Brent Haimes           Mazeppa, Minn. (MN)    N 12  19-01   $1,500.00
8.  Shane Long             Sarcoxie, Mo. (MO)     C  8  18-12   $1,500.00
9.  Doug Thompson          Mabelvale, Ark. (AR)   C 14  17-10   $1,000.00
10. Richard Watson         Plattekloof, South Afr S 14  17-03   $1,000.00
11. Leslie Kennedy         Fort Worth, Texas (TX) C  9  16-13   $1,000.00
12. Pat Klausen            Lincoln, Neb. (NE)     C 13  16-10     $900.00
13. Justin Rowse           O'Neill, Neb. (SD)     N 12  15-12     $750.00
13. Mark Pierce            Clarksville, Tenn. (TN S 11  15-12     $750.00
15. Michael Prindle        Tallahassee, Fla. (GA) S  9  14-13     $600.00
16. Nobel Willits          Altamonte Springs, Fla S 12  14-10     $500.00
17. Brent Shores           Boise, Idaho (ID)      W  9  13-05     $500.00
18. Mike Keel              Auburn, Ala. (AL)      S 11  12-11     $500.00
19. Steve Smith            Johnstown, Ohio (OH)   N  6  12-07     $500.00
20. David McKinney         Cullooen, W.Va. (WV)   M  8  12-05     $500.00

    NORTHERN DIVISION
    Angler               Hometown                   No./lbs-oz Total $$$
  1 Brent Haimes         Mazeppa, Minn. (MN)        12  19-01   $1,500.00
  2 Justin Rowse         O'Neill, Neb. (SD)         12  15-12     $750.00
  3 Steve Smith          Johnstown, Ohio (OH)        6  12-07     $500.00
  4 Nicola Panareo       Portogrvaro, Italy (ITA)    9  10-13     $500.00
  5 Ron Fabiszak         S Bend, Ind. (IN)           7   9-01     $500.00
  6 James Sullivan       Strunberry Point, Iowa (I   7   9-00     $500.00
  7 Don Fowler           Cadillac, Mich. (MI)        6   6-06     $500.00
  8 Jason Stangel        Two Rivers, Wisc. (WI)      4   5-02     $500.00
  9 Larry Coleman        St Anne, Ill. (IL)          3   1-15     $500.00

View ESPN story and final standings

Coon Lake Cleanup

April 01, 2007
East Bethel, MN

Bassinators Coon Lake cleanup

On the shores of Coon Lake (Anoka county), for the fourth year in a row, the Bassinators fill a pickup truck full of garbage from a local county park.

Bassinators is a youth fishing club located in the Twin Cities Metro area. Bassinators provides an education for those ranging from 8 to 18 years of age. These young men and women learn angling skills, but also other intangibles such as boating safety, conservation and preservation of the environment. "As anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, we also like to pass on the tradition of responsible stewardship of our natural resources" says Bassinators Adult Director Jeff Gilmer. "Our annual lake clean-up project is a great example. We select a lake and spend a day cleaning the area. During the day, we have a picnic, and hand out gifts from our sponsors. It is a fun way for everyone to spend a spring afternoon."

Bassinators is sponsored by the Stellar Bass Club which is a Minnesota Federation Nation club. Each year the kids get to fish with local pros on local lakes five times, then participate in the Minnesota State Championship where they can advance to the BASS Junior Bassmasters World Championship (JWBC). The JWBC gives these youth anglers an opportunity to fish with BASS pros like Kevin Van Dam and Skeet Reese.

To find out more about youth angling opportunities or adult volunteer openings with the Bassinators of the Twin Cities visit youroutdoordestination.com.

Minnesota Bass Anglers Crowned Top Federation for 2006

February 7, 2007
Minneapolis, MN

2006 Federation of the Year

The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Federation Nation was named Federation of the Year at the recent B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship held in Gadsden, Alabama. The prestigious annual award goes to the state organization that best puts together a well-rounded program involving conservation, youth and community service.

"This is really a great award and we are honored to receive it", said Federation President Paul Becka. "Our goal was always just to run the group as professionally as possible in a politically difficult year, but it is also nice to get recognition for our youth and conservation activities."

The Minnesota B.A.S.S. Federation Nation is compromised of 400+ amateur bass anglers of all ages and genders from Minnesota and bordering states. Besides fishing competitively, its members participate in a variety of activities that benefit the outdoors.

Federation Regional Director John Murphy, "It was quite an honor to accept this award on the behalf of all my fellow members." Murphy represented Minnesota in Gadsden.

The Minnesota Federation hopes to leverage this award and publicity into augmenting efforts that are already in place focused on growing membership. Membership is the key to being able to do more and bigger projects.
View ESPN/B.A.S.S. article

Minnesota Federation Recognizes 30 year member: Roger Diesen

Minnesota Federation President, Paul Becka, recognized Roger Diesen for 30 years of membership. In his thirty years, Roger has enjoyed the people he has met and the friendships he developed. Roger stressed the importance of volunteering and contributing to youth projects.

On one occasion, Roger was one of several Federation members who helped take two bus loads of kids for a Forest Lake fishing event. The kid fishing with Roger won a bike in a raffle at the end of the day and gave Roger a tear filled hug and said "I have never had a bike before. This is the best day of my life.