York Bassmasters

The York Bassmasters next guest speaker in less than 24 hours is none other than the 2020 Bassmasters Classic Champ Hank Cherry! What a privilege it will be to speak to THE CHAMP!

A great interview and OBN update from our OBN VP2 Jason Barnucz. Thanks Blue Fish Radio! Our very own John Rudyk got some newsletter love!

Across southern Ontario bass fishing seasons are beginning to open up. Bass anglers look forward to this moment all year, especially those who are hooked on fishing tournaments. The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation is one of the biggest competitive bass tournament organizations in Ontario with over 800 members, and their executive have been working overtime to figure out how to hold bass fishing tournaments without putting their members or the resource at risk. Link below to hear Jason Barnucz from OBN speak with Lawrence Gunther about the good news and the bad for the 2020 bass fishing season on this episode of Blue Fish Radio
https://www.spreaker.com/user/5725616/e300-bass-fishing-competitions-and-covid
Ontario BASS Nation
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The York Bassmasters voted last night at their monthly online meeting to purchase $150 worth of OBN COVID-19 raffle tickets! What a great cause to support and a chance at winning Gussy's Classic worn jersey or a great rod from GLoomis!

Thank you to the Ontario BASS Nation, Jeff Gustafson and GLoomis/Shimano Canada for putting this raffle together!

What OBN club will step up next and purchase some tickets?!?!

http://ontariobass.com/2020-obn-covid-19-contender-contest/ ... See more

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation wants to make a difference. There are so many great charities looking […]

Last night at the monthly York Bassmasters meeting we had a very special guest, Bassmaster Elite Clifford Pirch. Thank you again for your invaluable wisdom and for sharing stories from your experiences on the trail.
#CliffordPirch #OBN #BASS #Covidmeetings Clifford Pirch Outdoors ... See more

The York Jr/High School Bassmasters are all set up for their very first virtual online meeting on May 21st @ 7pm!
Guest Speaker is Canadian Pro & TV personality JP DeRose!
The kids are very much looking forward to hearing and learning from JP! ... See more

What a super cool contest! Thank you GLoomis Andy Gussy!

During the COVID-19 pandemic the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation wants to make a difference. There are so many great charities looking […]

Recent events has many of us at home in isolation practicing social distancing.

To help pass the time the Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation will be posting links to classic Bassmaster Classics!

Our first classic Classic will be the 49th Bassmaster Classic from Knoxville, Tennessee.

What’s your favourite Classic? Post in the comments below. We will be digging up some Classic classics on to share.

#bassfishing #bassmasterclassic #stayhome #staysafe #stayhealthy #staystrong

Day 1
https://youtu.be/INsw-LMv8lY

Day 2
https://youtu.be/JLu4JL4RRNs

Day 3
https://youtu.be/ziISBv_EHCs ... See more

Today the York Bassmasters donated 7000 gloves to our front line workers SOUTHLAKE Regional Health Center in Newmarket.
The front line workers are our true heroes and deserve so much more than a truck load of gloves, but it's a start! @SouthlakeRegionalHealthCenter
#frontlineworkers #heros #trueheros #southlake #yorkbassmasters #givingback #thankyou #stayhome #stayhealthy #staysafe #covid19 ... See more

PLEASE SHARE: Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation COVID-19 Update

Hello Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Clubs and Members,

In light of recent events surrounding COVID-19 Virus we are encouraging Ontario B.A.S.S. Clubs to postpone in-person events including clubs, swap meets and other gatherings until further notice.

The health of our members and families is of the utmost importance to the OBN Executive Committee. For clubs that wish to meet we would encourage the use of webcasts or other technology to manage club business in the interim.

We encourage all members to check with local Public Health and Health Canada websites and social media for Coronavirus (COVID-19) information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to members of our Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Executive Committee.

Sincerely,

The Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation Executive Committee
http://ontariobass.com/obn-executive-committee/

OBN COVID-19 Update
http://ontariobass.com/ontario-b-a-s-s-nation-covid-19-update/ ... See more

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Attention club Presidents and OBN members.

Please see the statement below from Shimano Canada in regards to the upcoming Shimano AllStar night. After much discussions between Shimano, CBAF and of course the OBN, we all feel the correct decision was made.
Kudos to Shimano for their continued support of both grass root organizations.

Craig Butler
OBN VP1

SHIMANO CANADA LTD. CANCELS “ANGLING ALL-STARS” EVENT

Peterborough, Ontario – For Immediate Release –

3.4.20 – While Shimano’s “Angling All-Stars” event on March 25th in Whitby, ON was a sell-out with more than 200 anglers confirmed in hearing Bass Fishing tips from the likes of Pro Anglers Jeff ‘Gussy’ Gustafson and Aaron Martens, the current situation with the Coronavirus has unfortunately forced its cancellation. A big thank you to all that purchased tickets.

Shimano recently announced a Global Corporate effort to keep its Team Shimano members and those they interact with safe from any potential contact, and any potential post event quarantine protocol. “Anglers throughout Canada know about Shimano’s efforts in the Fishery Resources, and those efforts obviously translate to Shimano consumers and employees both in Canada and worldwide,” said Bob Mahoney, Shimano Canada Marketing Manager. “We’ve always been passionate about sharing our latest Technologies and Products and how they support the enjoyment of fishing. Equally as important is being able to interact directly with our customers and talk about our Products and Fishing. Unfortunately at this time due to the Coronavirus situation, we are being forced to cancel this fantastic evening.

A special thanks goes out to the Executives of Ontario B.A.S.S Nation and Canadian Bass Anglers Federation for their full support with this decision. We all agreed everyone's safety must come first.

Full refunds will be available from your Clubs Executive. If you purchased your tickets from Gagnon’s Sports, you can receive your refund from them.

A cash donation from Shimano will be made to both organizations.

Thank you all for your continued support ... See more