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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.

Northwest Region Returns to O.H. Ivie

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The Northwest Region of the Texas BASS Nation returned to competition on May 9th & 10th at O.H. Ivie reservoir. Anglers were chomping at the bit due to the layoff from Covid-19. With just a few minor adjustments at the weigh-in we were able to follow guidelines for social distancing and keep everyone safe.

Day 2 Winners: Grayson Morrow 1st, Kelly Hudson 2nd, Brandon Soliz 3rd, Jim Brown 4th

Due to the shortened season we held two 1-day tournaments the same weekend. The length limit on O.H. Ivie allows anglers to keep 2 largemouth under 18” with the rest having to measure 18” or over. The “over 18” fish were hard to come by this weekend. On day #1 Bobby Maynard put together a 3 fish stringer that weighed 10.52 pounds for the win. Bobby also had big bass with a nice “over” that weighed 5.00 lbs.

On day #2 Grayson Morrow put the hammer down with a 5 fish limit of overs weighing 20.89. Kelley Hudson brought in big bass on day #2 with a 5.88.

The Northwest Region will finish up our tournament season on E.V. Spence on June 13th & 14th. Official practice days will be Thursday & Friday before the tournaments. Off-limits will be observed from sundown Sunday until safe light on Thursday before the tournament.

Kelly Hudson
Northwest Region Director

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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O.H. Ivie Tournament

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Justin Brucker takes the win on O.H. Ivie!! O.H. Ivie was tough for many, but the few that found them did great! Justin Brucker won 1st place with a 84.5″ netting him $1514. Phillip Wyatt got 2nd with 83.75″ netting him $801. Cristian Astorga came in 3rd with 79″ taking home $500. Daniel Merritt got 4th place with 77.25″ taking home $321. […]