Don Speas

Years bass fishing: 48+

Years in DBM: 39, one month after DBM chartered

Positions held: VP, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter, Website...about everything

Previous fishing clubs: Bass-N-the-Rockies, Colorado Bassmasters

Your dream bass trip to take: Somewhere (Lake Sharp or Lake Washington) for 5 to 6 lb Smallmouth. To be able to catch so many that I just want to quit fishing, LOL

Favorite Lake(s): Anywhere that has water in it, really don’t have a favorite lake.

Best fishing memories/best catch: Fished with Rick Clunn at West Point in a B.A.S.S. tournament and pre-fished with Bill Dance. Several 8 to 10 lb. LM in Cuba. There have been a lot of fishing memories throughout the years with DBM.

Boat,motor brand,size: Ranger Z19, 225 E-Tec

Other Equipment: Minn-Kota, Humminbird

Sponsors: Falcon Tackle, Kistler Rods, TroKar Hooks

Rod brands: Kistler

Reel brands: Abu Garcia

Favorite lure(s): Anything that catches fish; Tubes, plastics, jigs and spinnerbaits

Other hobbies,clubs, organizations: making lures, running Falcon Tackle, 5280 BassHunters Team Series tournaments

Personal accomplishments: Have been on several State Teams, going to Nationals, Colorado TBF State President

Family status: Married to Marilyn for 40 yrs Son: Brian