April 5, 2020 Lake Hopatcong CANCELLED

LAKE HOPATCONG OPEN BUDDY EVENT – CANCELLED

In light of Governor Murphy’s executive order and in light of the closure of the ramp facilities, and in the interest of public health and the safety of all anglers and their families, the New Jersey Bass Federation is canceling the April 5, 2020 Lake Hopatcong Open Buddy tournament. If the event is rescheduled, it will be advertised. Any entries already paid will be promptly reimbursed. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you all for your understanding. Please be safe.

Meeting notice January 30!

NEXT MANDATORY MEETING

The next meeting is Thursday, January 30, 2020.  At that time, we will be awarding the 2019 tournament season awards to the recipients.  If you are receiving an award, please try to be at the meeting or send another representative.  The following is a list of award recipients:

     Angler of the Year – Boater Division – Scott Weiland 

    Angler of the Year – Co-Angler Division – Joe Sodora

     Lunker of the Year – Boater Division – Dan McGarry – Lake    

           Hopatcong – July 28, 2019 – 5.18 pounds

     Lunker of the Year – Co-Angler Division – Casey Noble – Saratoga

             Lake – June 22 & 23, 2019 – 4.86 pounds

     Rookie of the Year – Boater Division – Vern Gatson

     Rookie of the Year – Co-Angler Division – NONE

    2019 TEAM TOURNAMENT – Potomac River

    WINNING TEAM – Big D Valley Bassmasters

        Nick Angiulo

        Lou Basciani

        BP Hurding

        Dexter Marshall

        Ryan McGinty

        Joe Venuto

Further, we will be collecting payment for the 2020 Team Tournament ($100 for each member fishing the event or $100 in no one fishing) and Chapter dues ($50 per club) at that time.  We will also accept preliminary Team Tournament rosters at that time.

Also, all clubs are reminded to go into the TBF database and register and remit payment for your 2020 club members.  The sooner this is completed the better.  If you need assistance, contact Secretary Nick Angiulo at nickangiulo@verizon.net

2020 Tournament Schedule & November meeting minutes are posted!

Check out the 2020 Tournament Schedule HERE and the Nov. Meeting minutes HERE

NEXT MANDATORY MEETING IS THURSDAY!

The next mandatory New Jersey Bass Federation meeting will be on Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 232 Union Avenue, Somerville, NJ, 08876.