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Bassmasters’ Creed: I promise to create among my fellow anglers, and the public in general, an awareness of my Chapter’s and Society’s contributions to angling, conservation and outdoor recreation. I will encourage and instruct the youth of my community in the art of bass fishing. I pledge myself to full adherence to all conservation codes and to detect and report any polluter of our nation’s waters.

North Central Region Report

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The North Central Region was able to get back to business on Eagle Mountain and Granbury on the 30th and 31st of May. It was a blessing to see all the anglers come out to the these two events. The rain held off for two wonderful days the water on both lakes were badly stained which sent guys in a search for cleaner waters and the summer time boat traffic was to say the least, crazy.

Leading the way was Bryan Albrecht from H.O.T with a 1st place finish on Eagle mountain with a 13.20 lbs. sack followed by Justin Royal from Vidor bass club with a 12.26 lbs. sack and coming up in third was Justin Hallmark from big sandy creek with a 8.67 lbs sack and Randy Fleeman from CenTex bass hunters  with big bass at 6.44lbs.

Day two on Granbury was lead again by Bryan Albrecht from H.O.T. with a 13.80lbs sack and followed by Mike Johnson from H.O.T. with a 12.22lbs sack and taking the third spot was Brain Bastilloz from Centex bass hunters with a 10.41lbs and big bass went to Brian Bastilloz with a4.69 lb bass.

Co-Angler side leading day one was Justin Tatum from Centex Bass Hunters with a 8.01lb sack followed by Jim Justus from Bass club of Fort Worth with 5.34lbs and taking the third spot was Teddy Johnson from H.O.T. with 4.74 lbs. Big bass honors went to Justin Tatum From Centex Bass Hunters with a 4.70lb bass.

Day two on Granbury  had CenTex bass hunters completely leading the field. Leading the way was Dan Watson from Centex Bass Hunters with 10.86lbs. Second went to Tom Teajiron from Centex Bass Hunters with 8.89lbs. In third was Justin Tatum From Centex Bass Hunters with 5.52lbs and big bass was also Justin Tatum from CenTex bass hunters with a 3.25 b bass.

Respectfuly,

Randy Fleeman
North Central Region Director
rfleeman@texasbass.org

Texas BASS Nation vs. COVID-19

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Texas B.A.S.S. Nation,

Over the past couple of months our way of life has been turned upside down to say the least. This Covid-19 pandemic has thrown up road blocks in our daily tasks such as work, going to stores, going to restaurants and even having tournaments. To combat this pandemic National, State and Local governments put in place mandates that required the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation to shut down all affiliated events until the mandates are lifted.

Effective on May 1, 2020 most of the more restrictive mandates were lifted both Nationally and by the Texas Governor. With this news and an email from B.A.S.S. we were given the green light to resume scheduled events as long as we comply with the mandates still in effect. The Region directors will ensure that all clubs are advised of the special guidelines that will be in place at events so we comply with Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-expand-openings-of-certain-businesses-and-activities). We, the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation, will comply with these orders and in doing so implement special guidelines that will be followed at each event until the mandates are lifted and our anglers are no longer at risk of contracting this virus. Failure to comply is not an option.

Several events were postponed/canceled during March and April. Most of these events have been re-scheduled.  Some will not be re-scheduled. Each Region director will try to get as many events in as possible for the 2020 season but they may need to reduce the number of qualifying events and make special exceptions in the Region qualifying requirements.

The TBTT trail will be reduced this season to two qualifying events. The Conroe TBTT was held back in February but the March and April events had to be cancelled. The final qualifier will be held on June 20, 2020 at Possum Kingdom Lake as scheduled. Modifications have been made in the rules. Any team that fished the Conroe event or fishes the Possum Kingdom event will qualify for the TBTT Championship. The TBTT Championship date has been changed to September 12-13, 2020 on Lake Limestone due to issues with support from the local community.  For 2020 there will not be a Team of the Year Award and the “Alternate” option will not be in effect.

Myself and the staff of the Texas B.A.S.S. Nation want to thank all members in advance for helping with our quest to salvage the 2020 season.

Sincerely,

David Glezman
TBN President

All Texas BASS Nation Events Postponed Until Further Notice

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In compliance with the President and Texas Governor Abbot, that all gatherings which would include more than 10 people should be cancelled, the Texas BASS Nation will postpone all State, Region and Club events until further notice.

This includes Region tournament trail events, Team events, local bass club events, Youth events and college events.

This is an uncertain time for us all and hopefully a non-event for everyone. It will just take time for this to pass. Once moratoriums have been lifted, we will get back on track.

David Glezman Ron Jones
President Vice President
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LBJ was on like Donkey Kong! The angler’s couldn’t have asked for better weather. The Hammer from the south JR Mocaby put another notch in his belt taking home 1st and Big Bass. Thanks to our sponsors Native Watercraft and Newport Vessels for all the support! See everyone at the next event on O.H. Ivie! […]