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Details: Published: July 17, 2013

Youth Director Joe Craighead
813-433-6454 or by email at jcraighead@sstlift.com

The Tampa Bay Junior Bass Club is for 11 - 18 years old youth that want to learn bass fishing. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec) at North Dale Recreation Center @ 6:30 pm. Please Visit website for more information.

They fish every other month on the first Saturday of the month. For meeting and event schedule please follow this link for the Tampa Bay Junior Bass Club website. Meetings, tournament annoucements, and results are available on their website.

Details: Published: July 17, 2013

Ina Mahoney died on October 23, 2009 after a very short battle with Colon Cancer. There were no symptoms and it was discovered with a routine exam. After surgery and one chemotherapy treatment, it was determined that the cancer was to far advanced to beat. Hospice was called to help take care of her. Gulfside Regional came in with a team of professionals to help with her care. They were great people to work with and made the next month a lot less stressful. They took care of Ina's needs as well as the families questions and concerns. They never charged the family a cent and depend on contributions to help them stay in business.

Bay Area Bassmasters would like to do our part to keep this organization helping those in need. We have pledged a $1.00 a pound for all fish brought to the scales. We raised $12,710.69 in 2022 year for a total of $75,513.51 in total donations since our first event in 2009. We are looking forward to continuing with this tradition in 2023 and beyond.

Thanks everyone for your continued support.

Tom Mahoney
President Bay Area Bassmasters

2023 Donation Based on TAOY 2022 Results

So FAR.......

Mirr'O'Lure	$500.00
Walpole	$500.00
TR Hunter	$1,000.00
Pam & Mike Hardy	$200.00
Carol & Tom Mahoney	$600.01
Gary Ford & Job Hobson	$309.65
Paul Macchia	$100.00
John Cincotta	$700.00
Donita & Joe Craighead	$590.00
Newt Hill	$110.00
Carl Powers	$200.00
Matt Miller	$280.00
Lt. Dan Romesburg	$100.00
Brian Hoffman	$150.00
Steve Paynter	$150.00
Brandon Bodenstein	$40.00
Dev Mehta	$20.00
Jimmy & Austin Thibeault	$70.00
Ava Hess	$40.00
Lewis Roberson	$589.64
Bruce Young	$40.00
Jared Young	$200.00
Jeff Crandon	$140.00
Mary & Don Garand	$200.00
Luke Romesburg	$200.00
Terry Wein	$200.00
Steve Mekdeci	$75.00
Gloria & Bob Grosso	$90.00
Julieen Anderson	$25.00
Theresa & Tom Craighead	$1,700.00
Ryan Mekdeci	$160.00
Megan & TA Mahoney	$100.00
Jon Smith	$340.83
Chuck Redding	$40.00
Kenny Garand	$10.00
Dylan Casazza	$10.00
Gary Cox	$60.00
Greg Shamblin & Newt Hill	$370.94
Jerry DeWitt	$364.59
Tom Craighead & Bob Grosso	$156.34
Rob Blackley	$100.00
Susan Arch	$1,000.00
John Simmerman & Tony Mere	$178.69
???????	$500.00
Mike Medina	$100.00
Al Fontaine	100.00

GRAND TOTAL	$12,710.69

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Through being a member of the Bay Area Bassmaster Club you also have membership to B.A.S.S. and the B.A.S.S. Nation. These organizations provide some wonderful member benefits you may or may not be aware of. Some of the benefits are as follows:

Bay Area Bassmaster Club Benefits:

10% discount available on many items throughout the store. Please see Tom or mention that you are a club member at the counter.

B.A.S.S. Benefits (see website for details: B.A.S.S. Member Benefits)

Bass Pro Shops - Double Rewards Points for your rewards card
Boat US Angler - 50% Discount on Boat US Membership, $1,000 Trailer Coverage, Lower Deductibles for Electronics and Trolling Motors
Cabela’s - Up to 40% off on select items
Bassmaster Lunker Club - Get Published in Bassmaster Magazine
BASS Stuff - 5% off Official BASS Merchandise
Walt Disney World Fishing - 10% off Guided Fishing Excursions
Avis - Up to 25% off
Ramada Hotel - 20% off Best Available Rates

B.A.S.S. Nation Benefits (see ‘Member Benefits’ area at: Bassmaster.com)

BassGold.com - 1 year free of the Bass Patterning App
BASS Insider Membership - Free

BassMaster-Fantasy-190

Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Challenge - Get in the action now: Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing
Group: Bay Area Bassmasters. Password: Mahoney

We will update as we learn of more benefits made available to our members!

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Each Month we will be putting together a Club Email to help keep our members up to date on what is happening within the Club.

LATEST ISSUE:

It's time to go fishing again. It's time to make our first trek down to Istokpoga this year. I was there Sunday and there was a tournament going on. The fish were big and numerous. It took over 30 pounds to take that crown. Let's hope they are biting that well for us Saturday. Our sponsor this month is Richard's Quality Automotive, you know, Tom Craighead. He will go out boat one on this historic body of water, like he needs any help on Poga. Thank you for your support this year and every year. And remember to support those that support us. You can't get better automotive work than you will get at his place. Thanks Tom.

This month is Gulfside Regional Hospice month as well. It's fitting that the man who started all this will be our featured guest as we present Gulfside their check for our 2021 season. I didn't think there was any way that we could exceed last year but you guys did it. You guys came together last year and raised $10181.67 for Gulside. This will bring our total to almost $63,000 we have raised since we started this 13 years ago. If you didn't get your donation in last year, bring it with you and we will add it to the total. I want to wholeheartedly thank each and everyone of you for your generosity this year and in the past. What a difference we have made in so many people's lives with that money. Make sure you make this meeting because it is a tear jerker. Although it is usually me who gets teary eyed.

Also, Would like to Congratulate our winning team last month: January 2022 - Lake Toho, goes to ............wait, NEWBIES? --- David Harper & Michael Nielsen with 11.42 Pounds, CONGRATULATIONS Guys.

Don't forget to get signed up with Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing. Looks like we only have 7 of us signed up so far. You only have two days before it kicks off for 2022. Remember the group is Bay Area Bassmasters and the password id Mahoney. Come join the fun and let's see if any of us can beat Carol this year.

I'll see you at Beef's tomorrow night. Feb 8th, 2022

Tom Mahoney

President

Bay Area Bassmasters

813-363-5961

CaptMoho@aol.com

Details: Published: July 17, 2013

Bay Area Bassmasters is a B.A.S.S. affiliated Chapter (Chapter #8853). Our club was formed with the same purpose as those of the National Chapters - enjoyment, exchange of fishing ideas, competitions, youth programs, and the promotion of Bass fishing as a major sport activity. We are also actively involved in conservation efforts that will continue to improve the quality of Bass fishing waters in Florida.

If you would like to join us, please feel free to contact one of our club officers listed below for more information.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Tom Mahoney 813-363-5961 Email Tom Mahoney		Vice President Tom Craighead 813-376-5636 Email Tom Craighead
Treasurer John Cincotta 813-927-1272 Email John Cincotta		Webmaster Pamela Hardy 813-220-6312 Email Pam Hardy
Secretary Don Garand 813-363-5961 Email - Don Garand		Photographer Mike Hardy 813-245-5017 Email Mike Hardy
Youth Director Joe Craighead 813-433-6454 Email Joe Craighead		Board Member Carol Mahoney 813-601-4393 Email Carol Mahoney
Tournament Director Gary Ford 813-245-6944 Email Gary Ford		Weighmaster Joe Hobson 813-986-4497 Email Joe Hobson
Board Member Jeff Crandon 813-787-1383 Email Jeff Crandon		Social Media Dylan Casazza 813-455-5285 Email Dylan Casazza

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

Thank you for deciding to become a member of Florida’s # 1 largest B.A.S.S. Nation “Buddy" team tournament trail bass fishing club. Below is a brief description of how the Buddy team trail works.

TEAM TRAIL

After becoming members, you and your Buddy, or another member of your choice, fish together as a team through out the year. You are awarded points based on your tournament results from each month. (Tournament Rules) These points are accumulated through out the year to decide who ends up “Team Anglers of the Year” (TAOY). Adults may choose to fish with their own children as a team provided their child is a member of the kids club. (Bay Area Bassmasters is one of the only bass clubs in Florida which allows kids under 16 to fish in competition with adults). Alternates are allowed provided they are a current member of Bay Area Bassmasters. Tournaments are usually scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each month. Our monthly meetings are always on the Tuesday before the tournament. At the end of the year, as long as you have fished at least 7 out of the 10 tournaments, you will qualify to fish in the “Classic” tournament which is a 2 day event to decide which team is the champion of the year.

Please feel free to join us at one of our (meetings) and check us out. Click on the icon below to download one of our membership forms to bring with you to the meeting. Our membership dues are listed on the form. Looking forward to having you join our club and help us grow into the #1 bass fishing club!!

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM (Updated for 2024 Season)

CLICK HERE FOR INSURANCE LIABILITY FORM (Updated for 2024 Season)