Latest BNBC News
BNBC April Meeting - Shocking and Etiquette
April 7, 2010 at Times Past Inn the Bloomington-Normal Bass Club will hold the monthly meeting. It will start at 7 pm. This year marks 40 years of existence for the BNBC, and we're working hard to make it the best we can. Come out and support the club and share in the fellowship only the BNBC can provide.
We'll have the results and winners of the first BNBC Sunday tournament presentations, plus sign up for the next Sunday tournament in April.
Fred Myers will give a presentation regarding on-the-water etiquette. Myers will talk about the things we should focus on while around other anglers and recreational boaters.
Mike Garthaus from the IDNR will give a detailed presentation on Evergreen Lake shocking surveys. You'll learn about what you can expect from the lake in the coming year.
BNBC IHSA Seminars at Heartland Community College
Fred Myers will be hosting the IHSA seminars at Heartland Community College on Saturday, March 13 and 20 from 12PM to 2:30PM. The session on the 13th will focus on classroom presentations regarding Evergreen and what the anglers shoud expect to use to catch fish. The session on the 20th, weather permitting, will focus on the anglers going out to the pond and putting some of the techniques learned to use.
Any volunteers should contact Fred Myers for details.
BNBC Sunday Tournament - Sangchris, March 21
March 21 is the date for the Club's first Sunday Tournament to be held at Sangchris Lake. Hours have been set from 6:30AM to 3PM. Each angler will be fishing for three fish total, with size limits of one fish 15 inches or greater and two fish under 15 inches. We will take off from Strawkas Point Ramp located just off IL-104.
Here are the anglers in order of take-off:
Jerry and Chris Martoglio
Jason and Clint Horner
James Hurt and Adam Stark
Pat Welch and Larry Reece
Scott Bree and Keith Bahler
Jack Menssen and Jason Estes
Marvin and Rod Cooke
Jamie Maisenbacher and Tim Mott
Fred and Chase Myers
Brian and Braden McDaniels
Dusty Whitaker and Mike Campbell
AJ Bailey and Keith Drake
Dave Whalen
Andy Wegner and Tristan Smith
Ken and Erik Petersen
BNBC Discount Programs Expanded
The BNBC discount programs are coming together nicely, and our two newest businesses joining the program will take care of all your boat battery needs.
First up is Interstate All Battery Center who are offering us a wholesale discount on marine batteries. They are located at
1115 E Lafayette in Bloomington or by phone at 309-663-5911.
Batteries Plus is offering us a 10% discount on marine batteries. Batteries Plus is located at
2109 N Veterans Parkway in Bloomington. Their phone number is 309-663-2200.
Just mention that you are a member of the Bloomington-Normal Bass Club at either location to receive the discount. It's that easy!
BNBC Member Offers Reel Cleaning and Maintenance Service
BNBC member Tim Mott has offered his services to any BNBC member who has reels, baitcast or spinning, in need of cleaning or service. Tim offers three levels of service ranging from basic at $10, thorough at $20 or strip to bare frame service at $30.
Email Tim for more details and to schedule your tune up!
BNBC Gets 30% Discount with Culprit Lures
I've been trying to get some deals for members of the Club for tackle and gear and there is finally some progress to report. Culprit Lures has given the BNBC a 30% discount on their products ordered from their website. We have a code to enter on the checkout page in order to receive the discount. If anyone is interested in obtaining the code, please
email me and I will send it to you.
