Boating accident kills 3 and injurs two at Candlewood Lake night tournament this past Saturday night!
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Six Man NJ Team Tournament Report
by Bill Smith
Here is a report of the 2008 Raritan Valley Bassmasters Top 6 Teams' experience and performance.
- Weather-wise: Thunderstorms and showers ruled the entire week. Only Wednesday (the 25th) it did
not rain.
- The Team pre-fished Monday, Tuesday and a portion of Wednesday. (Portions of Monday & Tuesday's pre-fish were lost to heavy downpours.) Each evening we discussed that day's successes and failures along with marking spots for use throughout the Tournament.
- Wednesday evening the TBF held a dinner at the Knights of Columbus (which was very nice) and announced the pairings and flights for Thursday (day 1). There were 20 boats in each flight.
- RVBM was able to have 4 Boaters & 2 Non-Boaters.
- Day 1: First flight took off at 6:00am. Overcast all morning until about 9:30am when the rain started. It rained steady (with wind) until about 1:30pm.
Read more..... Pictures
by Bill Smith
Here is a report of the 2008 Raritan Valley Bassmasters Top 6 Teams' experience and performance.
- Weather-wise: Thunderstorms and showers ruled the entire week. Only Wednesday (the 25th) it did
not rain.
- The Team pre-fished Monday, Tuesday and a portion of Wednesday. (Portions of Monday & Tuesday's pre-fish were lost to heavy downpours.) Each evening we discussed that day's successes and failures along with marking spots for use throughout the Tournament.
- Wednesday evening the TBF held a dinner at the Knights of Columbus (which was very nice) and announced the pairings and flights for Thursday (day 1). There were 20 boats in each flight.
- RVBM was able to have 4 Boaters & 2 Non-Boaters.
- Day 1: First flight took off at 6:00am. Overcast all morning until about 9:30am when the rain started. It rained steady (with wind) until about 1:30pm.
Read more..... Pictures
In Memorandum:
On April 4th 2008, the Raritan Valley Bassmasters suffered the loss one of it's oldest and dearest members Charlie Kolodiy. Charlie had been a Club member for over 20 years and was also the Club Secretary/Treasurer for 15 of those years. He loved his time on the water and the time he spent with other Club members. He was never at a loss for words whether with a quick joke, a pat on the back or a stinging remark (if warranted).
In January of 2008, the Raritan Valley Bassmasters bestowed upon him the honorary title of "Life Member". Charlie will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know him. His memory and spirit will always be with us, especially on the water. In remembrance of the Charlie, going forward the Club's annual event held at Lake George, NY (Charlie's favorite Lake) will be known as "The Charlie Kolodiy Memorial Tournament".
On April 4th 2008, the Raritan Valley Bassmasters suffered the loss one of it's oldest and dearest members Charlie Kolodiy. Charlie had been a Club member for over 20 years and was also the Club Secretary/Treasurer for 15 of those years. He loved his time on the water and the time he spent with other Club members. He was never at a loss for words whether with a quick joke, a pat on the back or a stinging remark (if warranted).
In January of 2008, the Raritan Valley Bassmasters bestowed upon him the honorary title of "Life Member". Charlie will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know him. His memory and spirit will always be with us, especially on the water. In remembrance of the Charlie, going forward the Club's annual event held at Lake George, NY (Charlie's favorite Lake) will be known as "The Charlie Kolodiy Memorial Tournament".
The "Spartan Pizza Warrior" Greg O. takes first place at Merrill Creek, winning back to back tournaments to add to his winner titles, making it three for the year. He is unstoppable in his quest to become AOY for 08. With three tournaments left, it would be very difficult to catch Greg and try to capture Angler of the year.
Greg's second win for 08 was on Oscawana weighing in at 15.86lbs. Greg's weight for Merrill creek was....
Read More Tournament Report Results, and official standings
Greg's second win for 08 was on Oscawana weighing in at 15.86lbs. Greg's weight for Merrill creek was....
Read More Tournament Report Results, and official standings
NJ Conservation and Enviromental News.
2008 Annual Kids Fishing Derby
by Bill Smith
On Saturday April 26th, The Greenbrook Police Department, with assistance from the Raritan Valley Bassmasters fishing club, held its "2008 Kids Fishing Derby.” The derby, an annual event, was held at the pond behind the Greenbrook Municipal Building and it's purpose is to help introduce kids, of all ages, to wonderful world of fishing. This year, solely for the event, the pond was stocked a few days before with 400 trout in an effort to make the days catch much more fruitful for the kids. By day’s end, there were probably 80 to 100 kids wetting lines. During the event, the kids caught several different species of fish with trout being the most common. The kids were also catching sunfish, catfish and even a largemouth bass made an appearance.
Read all & see more pictures from the event...
by Bill Smith
On Saturday April 26th, The Greenbrook Police Department, with assistance from the Raritan Valley Bassmasters fishing club, held its "2008 Kids Fishing Derby.” The derby, an annual event, was held at the pond behind the Greenbrook Municipal Building and it's purpose is to help introduce kids, of all ages, to wonderful world of fishing. This year, solely for the event, the pond was stocked a few days before with 400 trout in an effort to make the days catch much more fruitful for the kids. By day’s end, there were probably 80 to 100 kids wetting lines. During the event, the kids caught several different species of fish with trout being the most common. The kids were also catching sunfish, catfish and even a largemouth bass made an appearance.
Read all & see more pictures from the event...
| Leader Board at a Glance | Total Pts |
| Greg O. | 580.0 |
| Scott R. | 535.0 |
| Joey B. | 520.0 |
| Elliott L. | 480.0 |
| P.J. Bartolloto | 462.5 |
| Andre L. | 462.5 |
A new application form page has just been added to the web site. If you wish to become a future member of Raritan Valley Bassmasters, complete the on-line form and submit it to Raritan Valley Bassmasters. We will contact you shortly to let you know we have recieved your on-line application to join, and we will let you know when our next monthly meeting will be at, the time, and date so you can attend if you wish.
Next Tournament Lake Weather
Greg O.
1st Place
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"Your freedom to hunt, fish, and trap in New Jersey may soon be taken from you! "
The anti-fishing and anti-hunting activists, with the support of Assemblyman Panter, Assemblywoman Greenstein, and Senator Karcher, are responsible for introducing bills A-3275 and S-2041 respectively. These bills will drastically change the membership of the Fish and Game Council, the entity established to manage the hunting and fishing interests in New Jersey.
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The anti-fishing and anti-hunting activists, with the support of Assemblyman Panter, Assemblywoman Greenstein, and Senator Karcher, are responsible for introducing bills A-3275 and S-2041 respectively. These bills will drastically change the membership of the Fish and Game Council, the entity established to manage the hunting and fishing interests in New Jersey.
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Pro pointers No. 1: Anger management
By Jay T. McNamara, Ph.D., L.P., aka Dr. Fish - 27.Feb.2008
It’s one thing for me to tell you what performance psychology says about mental variables affecting your fishing. However, it’s another thing altogether to hear what top professionals say matters to them.
Read more........
By Jay T. McNamara, Ph.D., L.P., aka Dr. Fish - 27.Feb.2008
It’s one thing for me to tell you what performance psychology says about mental variables affecting your fishing. However, it’s another thing altogether to hear what top professionals say matters to them.
Read more........
Club Bulletin Page has just been added. This page will be used for a variety of things. One is to connect boaters with non-boaters to pre-fish for tournaments, or just out for the day on the water. Other items can be added as well, "get togethers, party's, birthday's, news, events, etc...
Ethanol Issues - Highly important for boaters to read !
How this affects boaters:
There are two issues – one is a safety issue for those boats equipped with fiberglass gas tanks, generally those made before the mid-80’s. Ethanol tends to dissolve certain resins, which then find their way through the engine intake and coat intake valves, which makes them stick causing bent pushrods or worse. More important is the possibility of a gas tank degrading to the point of leaking. As anyone knows, gas is the bilge is an explosion waiting to happen....Read More
Articles on Ethanol
How this affects boaters:
There are two issues – one is a safety issue for those boats equipped with fiberglass gas tanks, generally those made before the mid-80’s. Ethanol tends to dissolve certain resins, which then find their way through the engine intake and coat intake valves, which makes them stick causing bent pushrods or worse. More important is the possibility of a gas tank degrading to the point of leaking. As anyone knows, gas is the bilge is an explosion waiting to happen....Read More
Articles on Ethanol
Connecticut license Fishing License
If you would like to purchase a Connecticut license on line, here is the link. You still have plenty of time to do so. Our second tournament will be in Conn./Lilly in June.
https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/index.aspx
If you would like to purchase a Connecticut license on line, here is the link. You still have plenty of time to do so. Our second tournament will be in Conn./Lilly in June.
https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/index.aspx
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NJ Bass Federation conducted there monthly meeting on the second Friday of of each month, and the minutes are up. Want to know what was talked about, and discussed if you missed the meeting, Click the link to go the minute's of the meeting.
http://www.njbassfed.org/index_files/Page595.htm
http://www.njbassfed.org/index_files/Page595.htm
Secretary, "Bill Smith" has completed August monthly minutes, and are now posted on line. New tournament Schedule has been voted on for 2009. New motion's were also presented for a vote to be taken at the next meeting. Next meeting is TBA,
Read all Archived Min 07 Year in Review
Read all Archived Min 07 Year in Review
Strike Zone : To help you decide what bait to use when summer arrives. This month is "The Jackle Flick Shake" bait in hot summer weather action. I will post another next month.
For those hunter lovers. You only wish. Hope you enjoy this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6XIJoPkRq0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6XIJoPkRq0
"Food for Thought"
Recently I had a brief conversation about being a boater, and a rider. I’m sure you all read articles in magazine's, or discussed this once or twice before. The reason I’m writing this artical is to remind myself, and .... Read all.....
Recently I had a brief conversation about being a boater, and a rider. I’m sure you all read articles in magazine's, or discussed this once or twice before. The reason I’m writing this artical is to remind myself, and .... Read all.....
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