Site Last Updated
01/22/2012

Michigan
Bass Anglers

Established January 2008

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An Affiliate of Michigan BASS Federation Nation and
The BASS Federation Nation

Welcome to a new and innovative type of Bass Club.

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We strive to have as much fun fishing as we possibly can while still being competitive.  Our Youth Club is designed to allow our future anglers an opportunity to go Bass Fishing, all the while learning to improve their skills as Future Anglers.

A Youth Meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2012 at the Novi Gander Mountain store at 7 pm.
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Michigan Bass Anglers Adult Club Meetings
We do not have another meeting scheduled right now, we normally get together after tournaments to discuss upcoming events. Anyone is welcome to contact us if you are interested in checking out our club, we will provide you with everything you need to know.. 
New Members are welcome to contact us about joining or for more information.
(2012 Club Calendar)
Our Club is currently recruiting new members.  If you are looking for a club that is a lot of fun and easy going and one that will help you learn a lot about bass fishing, especially if you have never been in a Bass Club Before, we may be your club!!  We are currently looking for both Boaters and Non-Boaters....
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Our Own Austin Ruddell takes Second Place at the B.A.S.S. Northern Divisional in Iowa
Austin with B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Jon Stewart at the Nothern Divisional   Austin Ruddell, a Junior Angler with Michigan Bass Anglers, managed to squeak out a second place finish at a very tough tournament on the Mississippi River on August  12th.  The 2011 B.A.S.S Northern Divisional was held out of Ft. Madison Iowa on pool 18 and 19 on the mighty Mississippi over 3 days with the final day also hosting the Junior Northern Divisional Championship.  10 of the 16 Youth Anglers did not manage to catch a keeper but Austin managed to get a single 2.2 pound Largemouth.  That fish got him a second place finish, right behind the winner. Zach Nighswonger also participated in the tournament representing the Michigan Bass Busters as the Younger Youth Championship winner from Michigan.  The Michigan Adult Team took Austin and Zach under their wings and helped them find and share fishing spots during pre-fishing.  It was impressive to see them all work together.  Congratulations should go out to Austin for his efforts.
Junior Michigan Bass Angler Austin Ruddell Wins Junior State Championship
   One of our Junior Anglers did the best out of the other 30 Junior Anglers on the famous Lake St. Clair. Austin Ruddell managed to pull a great sack of fish out of the lake on the one day Championship.  He ended up with 14.62 pounds, which is a very respectable catch for the shortened day.  The guys only had 6 hours to fish.  Austin finished First in the 15-18 age group and is now going on to Iowa to fish along side the Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation Adult team, this August.  Kenny Messina also did very well with a 3rd place finish with a 11.23 pound bagf in the 11-14 age group.  Kenny also managed to bring the Big Bass for the day to the scales with a nice 3.12 pound Smallmouth Bass. 
   We are very, very proud of all of our Junior Anglers, especially Austin and Kenny.  The rest of the boys did well and acted just like the Junior Professional Anglers they are becoming.  We all want to with Austin the best of luck in Iowa in August.

See the full tournament report and results...
Kenny Messina shows off one of his fishThe 2011 Michigan Junior Bass Anglers Season Kicks OffZac Rosen shows off one of his nice catches
We held our first Junior Tournament of the season on May 14th.  It was help at East and West Crooked Lakes in Brighton.  After meeting for breakfast, 14 Junior Anglers and 7 Boaters headed for the lake.  It was raining lightly first thing in the morning, but the weather cooperated somewhat, after that.  This was our biggest Youth Tournament since we established the club almost 4 years ago.  Almost everyone caught fish during the day.  Zac Rosen and Kenny Messina managed to pull off a win with 15.79 pounds.  A pretty good sack of fish for an inland lake. 
For the rest of the results, CLICK HERE...

The 2011 Michigan Bass Anglers Season Also Kicks Off
We held our first adult tournament of the season at Maceday - Lotus Lake on Saturday May 21st.  Like the first Junior Club Tournament. it was a Golden Rule type tournament where we caught, measured and released the fish as soon as we caught them.  Chris Bishop and Jeff Najmowicz managed to pull of the win with 11.75 pounds.  Chris had a nice 21-1/2 inch Largemouth that shows as a 6.21 pound fish.  Dan Wagner got the first Smallmouth of the season, it measured at 20 inches , which shows as a 5 pound fish.  It was a really nice day all day but the fishing was a little tough.  None of the boats got a limit.
For the rest of the results, CLICK HERE...

Here is Our Clubs 2012 Club Tournament Schedule: 
     (Standings)(RESULTS)(Partner List)(Photo Gallery)
  • Adult Club Tournaments:
    • May 12, 2012 - Lake St Clair (Paper)
    • May 26-27, 2012 - Burt Mullet Lakes
    • June 16, 2012 - White Lake
    • July 15, 2012 – Lake St. Clair
    • August 4, 2012 – Fenton Lake
    • September 8, 2012 – Lake St Clair
    • October 6, 2012 – Club Classic Lake TBD
  • Junior Michigan Bass Anglers Tournaments:
    • May 20, 2012 - Lake St Clair (Paper)
    • June 10, 2012 – Crooked Lake Brighton
    • July 1, 2012 - Lake St. Clair
    • July 8, 2012 - Lake St Clair Jr State Championship
    • September 9, 2012 – Lake St Clair
    • Keego Harbor Big Fish Festival
      o Date TBD - Cass Lake
  • Entire Club: Sunday September 2nd, our 5th annual Fall Fling Fundraiser on Lake St. Clair


Dan Wagner, the 2010 MBA Angler of the Year Angler of the Year.
Dan Wagner shows off his 2010 AOY Trophy, this is Dan's Second MBA AOY Win
  CJ Hatton, 2010 Junior Club Angler of the Year.CJ Hatton shows off his Junior Club 2010 AOY Trophy
Second Annual Awards Banquet
We held our second awards banquet and it was a big success.  For a second year in a row, we had almost every club member and the vast majority of the Youth Members attend as well as several spouses and Youth member partners and family members.  The Pot Luck Dinner was delicious and very successful again this year.  Just about everyone brought something to set out.  We want to send out a special thanks to the Northfield Township Fire Department and Chris Bishop for setting us up at the nice facility.  Greg Choiniere was awarded the 2009 Angler of the Year and Jake Choiniere was awarded the Youth Angler of the Year.  There were not two more deserving people.  Both worked very hard this year and their efforts were rewarded.  Over all, everyone one walked away with a trophy for their wins or their finish places.
 
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Fifth Annual Fall Fling Fund Raiser
BASS TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY September 2nd, 2012

Lake St. Clair – Harley Ensign Launch

Click here to download the flyerThe 2012 Tournament will be held on Sunday again this year.  We have eliminated the Late entry charge this year. Come out and enjoy a day of fishing and get a great door prize or two in the process., and maybe win some money while supporting a good cause.


2011 Tournament
including Sponsors
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2010 Tournament
including Sponsors
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2009 Tournament...

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2008 Tournament...
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 2011 Tournament at  Cass Lake Sunday 9-18-11

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