2016 Casting Clinic and Competition Results and Pictures

Update: See the article about this event at BASS (bassmaster.com).

We had a fun night out learning some new casting techniques, set-ups for different presentations, baitcasting reel set-ups and more. Everyone enjoyed the chance to cast a few lines and tell a few tall tales. Congratulations to Spencer Shirley, both junior casting champ and overall casting accuracy winner (and proud new owner of a new rod courtesy of FCBM Vice-President Dave Harris). Thanks to Fred Gallina and Dave Harris for all their hard work at putting this together. A special thanks to Top Notch Tackle for supplying some of our prize packs. Some pictures from the night below:

Junior winners

Junior winners


Special thanks to Top Notch Tackle for donating prizes for the night.

Special thanks to Top Notch Tackle for donating prizes for the night.


Dave Harris (left) and our casting accuracy champ Spencer Shirley (with new rod).

Dave Harris (left) and our casting accuracy champ Spencer Shirley (with new rod).


Getting some lessons...

Getting some lessons…


Flippin' and pitchin'

Flippin’ and pitchin’

Meeting on Tuesday March 29

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 29th at 7 pm at Billy T’s Tap & Grill, 1600 Highbury Ave N, London, ON N5Y 5N7 in their back meeting room.

Speaker: Peter Savoia, President of Set the Hook , Canadian Distributors for Duckett Fishing, Sunline, Pig Sticker Bait Company, PowerTeam Lures, River2Sea, Magnetic Marine Products LLC, Reaction Innovations and Wake.

About Set the Hook (from their website) – Set The Hook was founded by Peter Savoia in 2001. The purpose was to bring Canadian fishermen and women the latest in fishing technology and innovation. We feel that Canadian stores and shops should have the same products on their shelves as the U.S. and not wait one or two years before we even hear about them.

For this reason we are determined to bring the finest of products to our dealers after they have been tested by our pro and field staff in some of the most extreme conditions. Products are tested for function, durability, longevity and of course does it do what it claims it can do. Combine this with competitive pricing and you have a partner in supplying you with products to keep you coming back for more.

Other Agenda Items will Include:
Treasurer/Conservation/High School Reports
OBN Board Meeting Report
Logo designs

Tackle Swap Meeting / Fishing and Boat Show

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 7 pm at Billy T’s Tap & Grill, 1600 Highbury Ave N, London, ON N5Y 5N7 in their back meeting room. We’ll be having a tackle swap so bring in your unwanted tackle/rods/reels/gear to swap and buy, there’ll be some great bargains.

Forest City Bassmasters will be at the London Boat and Fishing Show. Come by and see us at the Angling Sports booth. A pitch, flip and casting booth will be present that we’ll be helping out with.

Meeting Agenda Items will Include:
Casting Clinic and Competition Night Setup
Some tournament format motions.
Membership benefits update.
Treasurer/Conservation/High School Reports

2016 Forest City Bassmasters Tournament Dates Posted

2016 tournament dates have been posted (and below). Still a few high school and extra intra-club tournaments dates to be determined that will be added to the site when known.

Angling Sports/Forest City Bassmasters Open Pike Tournament
Victoria Day, Monday, May 23, 2016 (8 am start) – Wildwood Lake (Open to Public)

Forest City Bassmasters Opening Tournament (Regular Club Members and High School Members)
Sunday, June 26, 2016 (8 am to 4 pm) – Rondeau Bay out of Erieau Marina

Angling Sports/Forest City Bassmasters Canada Day Open Tournament (Open to Public)
Canada Day, Friday, July 1st, 2016 (8 am start) – Fanshawe Lake, electric motor and up to 9.9 hp kicker motors only.

Forest City Bassmasters Wildwood Wednesday Evening Tournament (Regular Club Members and High School Members)
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 (5:45 pm to 9:15 pm) – Wildwood Lake

Forest City Bassmasters Fanshawe Friday Evening Tournament (Regular Club Members)
Friday, July 29, 2016 (5:30 to 9 pm), Fanshawe Lake, electric motors and up to 9.9 hp kickers only

Hank Gibson High School Qualifier (High School Members Only)
Friday, August 12, 2016 – Bay of Quinte​ (Centennial Park, Quinte West, Trenton). See Ontario BASS Nation website for full details.

Hank Gibson Qualifier (Regular Club Members Only)
August 12-14, 2016 – Bay of Quinte (Centennial Park, Quinte West, Trenton) Note: Entry fees are $250 Boater, $200 Non-Boater. See Ontario BASS Nation Website for full details.

Angling Sports/Forest City Bassmasters Labour Day Open Tournament (Open to Public)
Labour Day, Monday, September 5, 2016 (8 am start) – Wildwood Lake

Forest City Bassmasters Conestogo Tournament (Regular Members Only)
Sunday, September 18, 2016 (8 am to 4 pm) – Conestogo Lake

Angling Sports/Forest City Bassmasters Thanksgiving Day Open Tournament (Open to Public)
Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 10, 2016 (8 am start) – Wildwood Lake

Forest City Bassmasters Chilly St. Clair Tournament (Regular Members Only)
Sunday, November 6, 2016 – (8 am to 4:00 pm) – Lake St. Clair (Mitchell’s Bay Area Only) out of Mitchell’s Bay

Dates Pending:
Forest City High School Bassmasters Team Tournament (High School Members Only) – Sharon Creek Reservoir

Forest City High School Bassmasters Individual Tournament (High School Members Only) – Individual tournament on Thames River or Komoka P.P. Pond

Forest City High School Bassmasters Championships (High School Members Only) – Team Tournament modeled after provincial qualifier (regular members will act as coaches and boat drivers) – venue and date pending.

Thanks Paul, Forest and Cole

thanksA big thank you to our January meeting speakers: Paul Kroisenberger, President of Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation, Forest Weiler, Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Bassmasters, multiple AOY winner and Team Ontario member, and Cole Bailey, Forest City Bassmasters Conservation Director. Paul gave an excellent presentation on the workings of our B.A.S.S. Nation and the running of the previous and upcoming Hank Gibson Qualifier. Forest filled us in on the great experiences he had with Team Ontario, his coaching experience with the Team Ontario High School team and his love/hate relationship with tidal waters. We also had a great report from Cole Bailey on his recent 10th place finish on the Costa FLW Tournament at Lake Okeechobee.

Meeting on January 26th at 7pm

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 26th at 7 pm at Billy T’s Tap & Grill, 1600 Highbury Ave N, London, ON N5Y 5N7 in their back meeting room. This is a big meeting with two excellent speakers and a list of agenda items.
Reminder: Membership payments are due!

Speakers: Paul Kroisenberger, President of Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation, and Forest Weiler, Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge Bassmasters, multiple AOY winner and Team Ontario member.

Agenda Items will Include:
London Fishing Show
Casting Clinic and Competition Night (Fred Gallina)
2016 Tournament Dates and Formats (Regular Member and High School)
Treasurer/Conservation/High School Reports