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2023 will be the Bassinators Junior fishing club’s 20th Season!!

We will be having a Banquet and silent auction. Details Below.

Date: Saturday April 22nd, 2023

Time: 4pm-8pm

Location: Banquets of Minnesota , 6310 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley,  MN 55432

Tickets are not available as of 4/18. please call a board member

Schedule of event:

4pm- Doors open -check-in

4pm-8pm- Silent Auction

4pm-5pm- Social Hour

5pm-5:15- Opening Remarks

5:15-5:30- Thank Sponsors

5:30-7pm- Dinner(Spaghetti w/choice of sauce, veggie)

7pm-7:30- Guest Speaker

7:30-7:45- Live Auction

7:45-8- Closing Remarks

8pm- Silent Auction ends

Bassinators 2022 Tournament of Champions on Lake Waconia

Saturday Oct 1st, 2022

Results:

1st- Austin S and Jimmy G- 82.25 in

2nd- Luke L. and Charlie H – 78 in

3rd- Nathan S and Austin H- 76 in

4th- Nolan M and Bodie I- 75.5 in

5th- Caleb L and Isaiah – 75.25 in

6th- Frank B and Landon D- 75 in

7th – Brody O and Evan B – 58.25 in

8th- Jackson S and Tanner – 40.25 in

9th – Ryan A and Westen L – 29.5 in

10th – Brent and Gage S – 26 in

11th – Gavin and Grady – 16.75 in

12th- Wyatt L and Emmet L – 12.25 in

13th- Geno R and Gabe H – 0

13th- Oliver and Quentin- 0

13th- Josh G and Conner L- 0

13th, Teddy H and Chloe H- 0

Big Bass- Austin S- 17.5 in

54 Largemouth Bass Entered and released

What a blessed day. We had a little rain in the morning, but it stopped and we had nice weather for the walking Taco’s and awards ceremony. We have away a ton of prizes after the tournament. Every kid walked away with a rod or reel, Mystery tackle box, neck gaitor, 10 bags of soft plastics.

Every boat captain received pliers/scissors and towels.

We want to thank Chris Wedes from the Minnetonka Fishing team for sending us 3 teams to fish with us.

We want to thank all our Sponsors.

We want to thank all the volunteer boat captains.

Results from the final day of the 2022 TBF Junior World championship on Kentucky Lake in Paris, TN.

It was a tough day for the 2 MN teams.

Samuel C and Mason C from the Anoka/Ramsey Outdoors Jr Bassers finished in 8th in the country, Ryan K and Zayden I finished in 12th in the country. These boys worked really hard the last week. We are very proud of you!

Congratulations to all the Teams fishing today.

Coon Lake Tournament Results:

18 boats
37 kids

94 Largemouth Bass Entered and released alive

12 — 5 Fish Limits

Big Bass- Grady S. – 19.5 inches

1st- Brent A & Gage S. – 86.5 in
2nd- Austin S & Jimmy G. – 82.75 in
3rd- Hunter C. & Tristan M. – 82 in
4th – Nolan M & Chayce M – 79.75 in
5th- Nathan S & Austin H – 78.5 in
6th- Luke L & Charlie H – 77 in
7th- Cormac S & Geno R – 75 in
8th- Lukas M & Colton S – 72.5 in
9th- Teddy H & Alex P – 71.5 in
10th- Charlie M & Mike M – 71.5 in
11th- Gabe H & Mason G – 69.5 in
12th- Austin F & Owen F – 65.25 in
13th- Ty S & Grant H – 63 in
14th- Wyatt L & Emett L – 40 in
15th- Tj & Oliver- 33.75 in
16th- Grady S & Gavin P -33 in
17th- Westen L & Chloe H – 14.25
18th- Quentin M & Oliver & Ryan A – 0

The weather was warm, but the kids still had a ton of smiles with all the fish caught.

We want to thank our Sponsors: Classic Bass , Capra’s Sporting Goods, MG Lures, Women Anglers of Minnesota , Rapid Marine Shakopee , FishDonkey, McQuoid’s Inn and Event Center, Ultimate Boat Wraps , Mille Lacs Smallmouth Alliance , Dietz & Watson , Edward Jones , Harvey Tackle, Ed Haus Foundation

Thank you to our parents.

Thank you to the Boat Captains for getting the kids on the water.

Chisago Lake Tournament Results:

The kids smiles say it all.

A great day had by all despite a little rain in the morning.

15 boats
134 Largemouth Bass Entered and released.

All 15 boats had a 5 fish limit!

Big Bass- Westen L- 18.5 in

1st- Luke L and Chloe H. – 87 in
2nd – Nathan S. and Austin H – 83.75 in
3rd – Oliver W and Quentin M – 83.5
4th – TJ and Oliver W – 81.75
5th – Austin and Jimmy – 81.5
6th – Chayce M and Charlie Q – 81.25
7th – Nolan M and Charlie M – 81.25
8th – Westen L. and Brecken C – 80 in
9th – Hunter C and Tristan – 79 in
10th – Caleb L. – 77.5
11th – Ty S and Grant – 76.25 in
12th – Ryan A and Geno R – 75.75 in
13th – Parker D and Grady S. – 75.25
14th – Wyatt and Emmet L – 72 in
15th – Gage and Alex P – 67.25 in

We thank all our boat volunteers. With out you we couldn’t get the kids on the water.

We Thank our generous sponsors for the prizes we give the kids.

We Thank the parents for driving your kids to do something they love.

Jerseys were handed out to all anglers in attendance.

Plaques were handed out to 1st – 3rd and big bass.

Fishing opener is only a few days away.  Who is ready? Weather looks great.

Check out this video from DNR Commissioner and former Bassinator Mom Sarah Strommen

https://fb.watch/cXBkW4JMaC/