Jun 23

Lake Champlain Story

TEAM TOURNAMENT RECAP, RESULTS and PHOTOS

The NJBF held its annual Team Tournament on June 18 and 19, 2020 at the legendary Lake Champlain. Even given the logistical and other challenges presented by the current COVID-19 pandemic, the anglers who participated in the event had two great days of fishing.

For the event, the NJBF followed strict procedures to ensure social distancing and prevent any gatherings of over 10 individuals per New York guidelines. I want to thank all of the participants for following those guidelines and there were no issues or incidents.

The event is both a team and individual event.

The winning team, the North Jersey Bass Anglers absolutely smashed them both days to easily win the event by over 25 pounds. Taking second place with 173.95 pounds was the Big D Valley Bassmasters. 

Individually, the event was won by Co-Angler Joe Casale of the North Jersey Bass Anglers who hammered them both days. His total weight was 38.60 pounds. Finishing a close second place was boater Greg Beattie, also of the North Jersey Bass Anglers with 38.41. Third place went to Derick Olson of the Quickfire Bassmasters with 38.12 pounds. 

Another purpose of this event is to qualify anglers for the 2020 District 15 TBF National Semi-Finals to be held on October 10 and 11, 2020 on the Hudson River. Qualifying from this event are:

Boaters – Greg Beattie

Derick Olson

Co-Anglers – Joe Casale

Pete Longo

Please note, that we may be able to send the third place boater and co-angler also but will not know for sure until later in the season.

We want to express my sincere thanks to all who attended. The event went quite smoothly given the circumstances. Also, many thanks to all the tournament staff and the individuals who helped out both days and all others for your patience and cooperation.

Special thanks to Mike Czaplinski from Keitech, USA who will be providing $50 gift certificates to the top 3 fishing boaters and co-anglers.

Jun 22

Northern Chesapeake Bay – July 19, 2020

Northern Chesapeake Bay – July 19, 2020 – REMINDER and CORRECTION

This event is ON. Registration is open online. Just go to https://njbassfederation.com/online-registration/.  Remember, to be eligible to participate you need to be a member of the New Jersey Bass Federation or any other TBF-affiliate State’s bass federation. The deadline to enter is 11:59 p.m. on JULY 10.

Apr 30

QUARTERLY MEETING CANCELLED & TEAM TOURNAMENT INFO

QUARTERLY MEETING CANCELLED & TEAM TOURNAMENT INFO

The New Jersey Bass Federation’s May 7, 2020 quarterly meeting is cancelled.  

Any clubs participating in the Team Tournament must have their rosters and payments in no later than May 30, 2020.

Please e-mail the rosters to: nickangiulo@verizon.net.  Please clearly identify the Boaters and Co-Anglers.

Payment can be made out to NJBF and mailed to: 3 Patriot Way, Hainesport, NJ 08036.

Thank you all for your support and cooperation during this difficult time.

Stay safe!

Apr 21

Candlewood Cancellation and Schedule

The New Jersey Bass Federation’s (NJBF) May 15 & 16, 2020 event scheduled for Candlewood Lake is cancelled.  In this regard, the State of Connecticut will not issue any tournament permits due to the coronavirus pandemic until after May 20, at the earliest.

While it is disappointing that the event is cancelled, we commend Connecticut’s decision as it is the prudent course of action.  It is currently just too risky to allow any organized group events until there is more certainty as to the abatement of the virus.

Regardless, the NJBF still plans on hosting a full 2020 tournament schedule.  As permitted, we intend on having our June 18 & 19 Team Tournament on Lake Champlain, as well as our two points events to be held on July 19 on the Northern Chesapeake Bay and August 9 to be held on Lake Hopatcong.  To make up for the cancelled Candlewood Lake event, our tentative plan is to hold a one-day event on August 23 (location to be determined).

Anyone who has already signed up for the Candlewood event can have their entry applied to the next event.  Just sign up normally online for the next event(s) and submit the registration without remitting payment.  Anyone requesting a refund should send an e-mail to nickangiulo@verizon.net and request same.

We hope that you all continue to support the NJBF during this difficult time and, most importantly, stay safe and healthy.