March Meeting – Cancelled

In response to the COVID-19 situation in Canada, and on behalf of the decision made by the OBN Executive Committee, we will be cancelling the March Meeting. It is true that “social distancing” – minimizing close proximity and contact with others – is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of the virus. That being said, the health and safety of our members and families is our most important priority.

See below for more information from OBN:
http://ontariobass.com/ontario-b-a-s-s-nation-covid-19-update/

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 the Forest City Bassmasters Executive Committee.

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Meeting: Tuesday, March 31st – 7:00PM

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:00PM at Players Sports Hub Bar and Grill, 1749 Dundas St., London, ON N5W 3E4 in their meeting room (basement). New and perspective members always welcome, come on out and see what we’re about!

Speakers/Discussion:
Alicia Raytrowsky will talk about her season experience after winning the 2019 FCBM AOY award. She is also a member of Great Canadian Female Anglers (GCFA) and will touch on introducing women into fishing.

Tom Johnson will review and discuss Non-Boater/Co-Angler Etiquette in preparation for the upcoming season.

Matt Fryer will cover Reel Maintenance 101 and showcase the essentials to both basic and advanced reel cleaning.

Other Agenda Items:
Membership dues for 2020
New jersey design
Bring in used plastics for recycling!
Conservation update
Volunteer opportunities
…and more!

Thank you, Ian Jones of Fish LSC Charters

A big thanks to Ian Jones of Fish LSC Charters for speaking at our February meeting. Ian gave a seminar discussing Muskie Fishing on Lake St. Clair. He touched on everything – techniques, gear, baits, water/weather conditions, what to look for and what to avoid… you name it. His knowledge was enjoyed by a crowd of almost 40 people. What a great turn out! If you’re looking to get on some massive Muskie (or Walleye/Crappie/Smallmouth for that matter), give Ian a shout!

 

 

Congrats to Alicia Raytrowsky – 2019 Angler of the Year

Congratulations to Alicia Raytrowsky, our 2019 Forest City Bassmasters Angler of the Year. Alicia had a great year including two club first place and two second place standings. She took the AOY title by a solid 10 point margin! Alicia reps for Pure Fishing and is also a member of Great Canadian Female Anglers (GCFA). Full 2019 AOY standings below, great to see that we had 30 members participate in our tournaments last year.

Meeting: Tuesday, February 25th – 7:00PM

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 pm at Players Sports Hub Bar and Grill, 1749 Dundas St., London, ON N5W 3E4 in their meeting room (basement). New and perspective members always welcome, come on out and see what we’re about.

Speaker: Ian Jones is a professional fishing guide, owner and operator of Fish LSC Charters. Ian guides (and fishes tournaments) around LSC and the Detroit River and consistently puts his clients on monster walleye and musky. You don’t want to miss this!

Other Agenda Items:
Membership Dues for 2020
New Jersey Design
Bring in your used plastics for recycling!

Meeting: Tuesday, January 28th – 7:00PM

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28th at 7:00 pm at Players Sports Hub Bar and Grill, 1749 Dundas St., London, ON N5W 3E4 in their meeting room (basement). New and perspective members always welcome, come on out and see what we’re about.

Steve Chiasson

Speaker: Steve Chiasson is a veteran tournament angler with multiple wins, two GM Pro Bass Angler of the Year titles, and a GM Pro Bass Classic victory. Victories on Rice Lake(3), Lake Simcoe(2), Lake St. Clair, Sturgeon Lake, Lake Scugog, Stoney Lake, Georgian Bay, and Trilakes attest to Steve’s versatility in being able to win catching smallmouth or largemouth on a variety of lakes. He is a proud member of Pure Fishing, Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon pro staff. Steve is an accomplished seminar speaker and writer who enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences with aspiring anglers.

Other Agenda Items:
Membership Dues for 2020
2020 Qualifier Update
Conservation Items

Annual General Meeting: Tuesday, November 26th – 7:00PM

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 26th at 7:00 pm at Players Sports Hub Bar and Grill, 1749 Dundas St., London, ON N5W 3E4 in their meeting room (basement). New and perspective members always welcome, come on out and see what we’re about.

Agenda Items:
Elections – if you are interested in taking on a position with our executive please let one of our existing executive members know.
OBN Report and Upcoming OBN AGM
Beverages and scuttlebutt…
Membership Dues for 2020 are due.

More to follow….