The Spirit of Volunteerism
Wearers of yellow caps at BASS tournaments show up because of their passion.
North Carolina qualifies divisional team
Forty-eight bass anglers were in contention for seven coveted spots at the North Carolina BASS Federation Nation Eastern Regional State Team Qualifier Event held on Lake Gaston on April 20, 2007. The top seven finishers qualified for the 2007 N.C. BASS Federation Nation State Team which will compete against the state teams of Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama the week of June 4-9 on Lake Eufaula, Ala.
Virginia promotes safe boating
The Virginia B.A.S.S. Federation Nation has been instrumental in getting a boating safety bill passed through the state legislature.
Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation using grant funds
The Seven Coves Bass Club located near Lake Conroe Texas has been awarded a $34,015 grant to help fund the club's Lake Conroe Native Plant Nursery and Habitat Restoration Program.
Paying it forward
A movie and Bassmaster show inspired Oregon Federation Nation member Jim Day to initiate a Pay-It-Forward program to improve bass fishing in his home state.
Helping the healing process
Members of the Quality Bass Club and Del Rio Bassmasters I and II clubs in the Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation were among the more than 100 volunteers and boaters who helped with the third BASS Fishing for Freedom event Oct. 28 at Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Involvement is key, says Bailey
The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation played an instrumental role in helping Bassmaster Elite Series pro Lee Bailey Jr. fulfill his lifelong dream.
A night with Ike
Ever since he joined the pro tour in 1999, Michael Iaconelli has never forgotten his competitive angling roots, even after winning the 2003 Bassmaster Classic world title and now his more recent 2006 BASS Angler of the Year title. Last month, Iaconelli made a trip back to those humble roots when he made a guest appearance at a meeting of the New Jersey BASS Federation Nation.
Oklahoman Royce Dennington Wins Bass Federation Nation Championship
Royce Dennington outfishes 53 other anglers.
