Meeting Minutes
2022
JANUARY
1) New Members. Cristian D joined the club for 2022
2) Live meetings / banquet With current pandemic conditions, we will continue Zoom meetings only.
We do have an offer from Twin Peaks at Arapahoe Rd and I25 to host our monthly meetings. Some
concerns have been raised based on their business model. BPS still wants to support our meetings,
but conditions as must get better. We were planning a 2021 banquet but have put that on hold at this time.
3) Volunteer committees - Initial assignment are as follow...
- Juniors Jeff Gombos
- Conservation Rich Crine
- CBN Mark Warren
- Rules Looking for a volunteer
4) Member of the Year for 2021 is Cliff Purslow. Congrats
5) A motion was made to make Megabucks a points event for AOY. This was proposed to encourage more participation in Megabucks.. A vote will be coordinated in January with the membership.
6) STQT Coordination. We are starting coordination of DBM participation for the STQT on June 12th-June 18th at Lake Oahe in South Dakota. We will send out an initial signup form to identify those who want to participate, identify participants that need partners, and assist in coordination for accommodations.
7) A tackle pack was given away to participants. Congrats Justin Apfel
FEBRUARY
Zoom Link Replay of the Meeting
1) Welcome Jason Brown as a new member of DBM
2) STQT Update
- Signups will start in Feb/Mar
- We have two DBM members looking to go as co-anglers. If
there are any boaters looking for travel partners, let Cliff know
- Already have ~12 DBM teams tentatively committed
3) First event of the year is the Ice Breaker Open on Sat Mar 25th.
Signups will start Mar 1st
4)Who wants to be part of the core team to review the rules/ bylaws ?
Howard B, Cliff, Jeremiah so far….
5) Results of AOY points awarded for Megabucks
Yes 20 votes, No 9 votes. Megabucks will now be a AOY points event.
6) Alabama Rig. Discussion for use in 2022
We discussed two options. 1) Continue to dis-allow per BASS rules or 2) Adopt state
regulations for their use. For instance, Colorado has a three hook maximum. We decided
to allow discussion among the membership through February and we will have a vote in March.
To hear the discussion, please click on the Zoom Meeting replay link at the top of
these minutes.
7) Gene Campbell of Roman’s Warriors Foundation was a guest speaker.
Roman’s https://www.romanswarriorfoundation.org/ is an organization that
coordinates therapy trips for first responders ,gold star families, and military vets.
Looking to network with DBM for volunteer opportunities throughout Colorado. To
get more information, contact Gene at gcampbellfishing@gmail.com
8) TBF Update from Howard Binkley
No qualifiers this year. Colorado is in a division by itself. You can sign up for TBF
in 2022 and automatically qualify for the regional on Oct 1st and 2nd at Pueblo. Winner
of the regional gets an invite to the TBF National. Contact Howard Binkley for more
information.
9) Tackle Packs were given away. Congrats to Jon S and Ramsey
MARCH
1) New member check. No new members joined the call.
2) Ice Breaker Open signups are open
- Sat March 26th
- You pick your partner or can fish solo
- Entry is $250
- 20 boats guarantee's $2,000 for first place
- Live weigh tournament
3) DBM#1 Pueblo April 16th
- Signups start 3/2
- Must be registered with DBM for 2022
- $40 to enter
- Draw format / Card tournament
- Draw to be held 4/6
- To be in the draw, must be entered, and paid, by 6:00 pm 4/6
- Wait list only after draw
4) DBM#2 Wilson April 30th - May 1st
- Signups start 3/2
- Must be registered with DBM for 2022
- $60 to enter
- Draw format / Card tournament
- Draw to be held 4/6
- To be in the draw, must be entered, and paid, by 6:00 pm 4/6
- Wait list only after draw
5) STQT Signups are now open.
- To signup, go to the Colorado Nation Bass Nation website
- You pick your travel and practice partner
- You must be a member in good standing with DBM for 2022
- Payment for the tournament is made to DBM
- $225 to enter
- $30 Big Bass option
- If you need help finding a travel partner, let Cliff know
6) Live meeting updates. Looking for a location
7) Alabama Rig discussion. Vote to be published on use.
8) TBF Update - Howard Binkley
9) Juniors Update - Curt Welch. Dates are to be determined, Cliff to publish a calendar to help Curtis plan the season. Justin Apfel and Gabe Dubois volunteered their support.
10) Congrats to Ramsey Romanin for qualifying for the National Championship in 2023. We won’t hold it against him it was for the state of Utah. We claim Ramsey as ours and wish him nothing but success in his journey.
11) Justin Apfel did a presentation on tying jigs
12) Announced sponsorship by Boat Juice. Use discount code 5150 Fishing to get 10% off
JULY
Meeting notes from the July 6th meeting
·Jeremiah went over the State Team results. DBM did bring home the club trophy this year. The following guys make the team and if I missed anyone, I apologize. They don’t have all of the results online yet.
o Mark Warren
o Casey Welch
o Ramsey Romaine
o Andrew Bowman
o Tai Hunt
o Luke Davidson
o Richard Crine
Congratulations to all who qualified.
Tournament rescheduling / Jeremiah and HB
· We are trying to reserve October the 8th for a reschedule of Horsetooth. I’ll keep everyone posted on the outcome of this.
· We are looking to move the Pueblo Night tournament o Boyd Lake. I’m in the process of checking with Boyd on availability and potential dates. We are trying to get in late July or August.
·Chatfield is plan B if needed. We can get on Chatfield on August 20th or 28th.
·However, Boyd is the preferred lake now.
Ft. Carson Kids Day / August 13th / Pueblo / Jeremiah
· We need boaters for this event. Due to scheduling conflicts with other clubs in the state, we could run short of boats. The size of the boat doesn’t matter, they will pair you up to suit your boat size and be legal.
· To sign up for the event, just go to the Colorado Bass Nation web site to get signed up.
· If you’re a non-boater and want to help, they can use helpers with cooking, distributing the gifts for the kids etc.
· The start time will most likely be around 8AM on the 13th.
· The event will take place at the North Marina ramp on Pueblo.
· More information to follow.
Juniors Program / Curtis Welch
· Curtis has set up a date of July 23rd for Donovan’s Pond to a junior’s tournament.
· Curtis is expecting 12 to 15 kids.
· Please get in touch with Curtis if you can attend.
· These generally go for a few hours in the morning.
· Curtis will get more detail out soon.
Cliff update
· Cliff is doing fine after the first knee replacement. He had a few complications that were worked out. He is currently going through PT, which is never a fun time, but he is doing well. And he’ll probably be upset that I put this in the notes. Oh well.
Tournament suggestions /HB
· To make our tournaments run as smooth as possible, I’m open for any suggestions. This year has been tough regarding weather and participation. With gas at its current level, its not a cheap venture to go to. So, with that said, we are trying to make everything run as smooth as possible and if you have any suggestions, I will ask that you send me your suggestions in an email, and I’ll do what I can to work with it.
· We have new scales this year, which was a plus, and with the breaks we have had so far this year, I’m just trying to make the tournaments run smooth and enjoyable. Thanks HB
AUGUST
Meeting notes from the August 3rd Meeting
1) Discussion around reschedule of night tournament to 8/27 at Boyd
- Why move to Boyd. Limited options to get the tournament in
- Why 4:00 pm - 12:00am > BOD vote. Will discuss more for 2023
- Draw will be held one week before on Zoom 3 boaters, 4 non's signed up
Agreed to put a survey out soliciting feedback from the club for future night events
2) Announcement of rescheduled Horsetooth to 10/8
3) Low water discussion for Mac on 9/10 & 9/11. Backup if we cant fish Mac will be Cedar Bluffs, KS
4) Mac results from 7/9 Congrats to Gabe DuBois for his first club win
5) Juniors Event on 7/23. Successful at Donovan's Many fish caught, good time had by all
6) Three draws at the September meeting
- Lake Mac 9/10 Draw will be August 31st on a Zoom call
- Pueblo 9/24 Draw will be September 7th at club meeting
- Horsetooth 10/8 Draw will be September 28th on a Zoom call
7) Fort Carson Kids Day on 8/13. Still need about 5 more boats. Please sign
up on the CBN website. Email sent out with the registration link
8) STQT 2024
- Being held in March 2023
- Need 3 - 5 lakes nominated.. Take into consideration distance, time of year, accommodations, etc.. Lakes nominated and online vote is active through 8/10
- Fees will be raised next year to offset rising costs. Ok with it.
- Are you willing to pay a higher entry fee if there are payouts ? Yes was the consensus
- Are there any other recommendations or suggestions to improve the event ?
- We need a 2nd rep for DBM on the CBN committee. Any volunteers ? Casey Welch volunteered
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SEPTEMBER
DBM Meeting minutes from 9-7-22
Reviewed the results from the Boyd night tournament.
1st. place: Howie Wong, which was Howie’s first win in 17 years. Congrats to Howie for winning on an overall tough night.
2nd place: Gary Schipporeit,
3rd place: Sean Devos
Big Bass went to Howie
Boat Weight went to Jeff Winnicki and Gordon Phair
Troy Stenson with TBF came in and gave an update on next years TBF activities and direction.
· Troy is trying ot get New Mexico in good standings and he’s working on the qualifiers for next year in an effort to get more than 2 people to the next level. In the past it was the top boater and non-boater.
· This year they have 18 teams fishing Pueblo for the National Qualifier.
· For those fishing this year’s qualifier, the check in is at 3:00 PM at a pavilion by the south marina.
· After that they board will meet and discuss replacement possibilities for the 4 open positions on the TBF board.
The CBN board is meeting on Thursday the 8th to set a date for next year’s state qualifier. Locations will be determined later.
Curtis gave an update on the junior’s recent event at Liberty Ponds. The turnout was light at this event. And fishing was slower than usual for this location.
Donovan’s Labor Day weekend event for veterans went well, they had 11 boats participate and everyone caught fish.
Jeremiah received an email from Sara Bronson thanking everyone for their help at the service and to thank everyone for the donations on behalf of DBM. We were able to raise $780 from club donations and the club donated $500 for food and drink at the service. JJ’s dad has a video that he put together of the service and we will make that available for everyone.
We had the Pueblo September 24th draw. That information has been sent out to the participants.
The Horsetooth draw will be held at the October 5th meeting.
2021
JANUARY
2021 Schedule
Including Megabucks
STQT 2021 – Grand Lake, OK Pre-Fish 3/21 Tournament 3/22 – 3/23
STQT 2022 – Hudson. OK Pre-fish 3/24 Tournament 3/25 – 3/26
Central Divisional for 2021 -Milford Lake, KS Tournament 4/21 – 4/23 ** Must Qualify **
DBM #1 – Pueblo 5/1
DBM #2 – Horsetooth 5/15
DBM #3 – Red Willow, NE Pre-Fish 6/11 Tournament 6/12 – 6/13
DBM #4 - Pueblo 8/22 **Night**
DBM #5 – Pueblo 9/11
DBM #6 – Lake Mac, NE Pre-Fish 9/24 Tournament 9/25 – 9/26
Megabucks – Lake Wilson, KS Pre-Fish 10/15 Tournament 10/16 – 10/17
Fundraising
Opens
4/10/20 – Pueblo Big Bucks Icebreaker
11//6/20 – Pueblo Entry fee and payouts TBD
SuperBowl Squares
$5 squares are available now. See email from DBM – Cliff to enter
Other
Decision on the night tournament.
Majority voted to continue.
President Appointed Positions
Tournament Director: JJ Branson
Juniors: Jon Webb
Conservation: Richard Crine
Public Relations: Tom Grace
Colorado Bass Nation Rep: Mark Warren
There are three Board of Director seats for 2021. Taking nominees now.
Communication Methods
Will continue to communicate the following ways.
Owners are as follow…..
Social Media - Jeremiah
Email Utility - Cliff
Email Discrete - Cliff
DBM Website - Cliff / Brandon
DBM Meeting Minutes – Will resume publishing Jan 2021 – Cliff
Within a week of each DBM monthly meeting
Tournament Results
Currently tracked on Excel.
Will continue to use the Excel spreadsheet. TD will own.
Payment Methods
Need automated way to accept credit cards. Gordan will identify a provider and define a process.
Scales
Will continue with current scales.
Must have a minimum of 40 working scales.
JJ has some for repair / replace.
Get a known good count from JJ .
Place an order to meet the minimum.
Tournament Payouts and Fees
The following fee and payout were discussed and approved.
Fee's collected from participants
Entry Fees
One Day Tournament - $40
Two Day Tournament - $60
Megabucks - $50
Tournament Allocations (big bass, scales, permits, marketing, etc).
10% of every entry fee will be taken by the club to cover operating expenses.
Megabucks allocation (Put into prize pool for Megabucks) $5 per entrant.
There is no allocation taken for the Megabucks event itself.
Big Bass
(Paid to the angler with the biggest fish each tournament day)
$4 per entrant - 1 day
$6 per entrant - 2 day (Total pot split between day 1 & day 2 angler)
Boat Weight
(Paid to the boat with the highest total combined weight)
$4 per entrant - 1 day
$6 per entrant - 2 day (Total pot split between day 1 & day 2 boat)
Payouts
Number of boats:
1st - 2nd - 3rd - 4th - 5th - 6th payout%
Less than 14:
50 - 30 - 20
15-19:
47 - 28 - 15 - 10
20-24:
45 - 25 - 15 - 10 - 5
More than 25:
43 - 23 - 13 - 9 - 7 - 5
New Membership drive
Expecting another COVID year. Will rely on our website and social media to attract new members. Jeremiah will talk with CBN about updating their website
Automated Forms Move to Microsoft Forms - Done
Adopt permanently? Eliminate all paper - Done
Megabucks 2020
Discussed splitting between two regular tournaments in 2021 as a side pot.
There are 26 members that qualified for 2020 Megabucks. The total prize pool is $640.
The following option was selected:
Treat as a side payout over the first two DBM tournaments in 2021. The top 3 eligible qualifiers will be paid 50% ($160) - 30% ($96) - 20% ($64) per tournament. The highest combined total between both tournaments will be named as the 2020 Megabucks champion.
Comments:
You cannot “buy in” for 2020. You must have fished 3 tournaments
There will not be an entry fee for the qualifiers
AOY
Suggested we expand best 4 finishes to all tournaments entered.
Discussed. Opted to continue with the best 4 finishes.
Expenses for 2021
Discussed buying DBM branded gaiters for all 2021 active members of DBM.
Cost NTE $500 Quoting suppliers. Approved on 12/29
STQT
Discussed having a DBM only meeting to discuss structure, signups, and fee’s.
Will be scheduled for late Feb.
FEBRUARY
New Member Introduction
Two new members introduced themselves during the meeting. Bryan Plyter and Nick Maursin.
STQT Update
Cost $225 for entry, per tournament. $20 Big Bass option available, per tournament. All fees are paid to DBM and will all be remitted at one time to CBN.
Must be current 2021 member of DBM. Sign up or renew here.
Complete the sign up form, then scan and email to cpurslow@yahoo.com. Texts and pictures cannot be accepted.
Folks looking for travel partners. If you're still looking, make sure Cliff knows. Also post on DBM and CBN Facebook pages your looking.
There will be a Zoom call scheduled for those attending or interested in getting more information on 2/24 @ 7:00 pm.
At-Large BOD Election Results
Congrats to Howard Binkley, Bobby Martin, and Brandon Genova for your election.
Club Bylaws Review
Last reviewed and revised in 2015. We are going to update over the next few months. Please review the existing on the website and give any feedback to Cliff or Jeremiah.
Super Bowl Squares
One grid is sold out. Taking signups for the second.
Bomb squares have been added:
60 minute massage at Moyer Wellness
Mystic Mountain Whiskey
Tackle packs
Total of 156 squares sold. Winners have been notified. Thanks to the participants and the business sponsors of the bomb squares.
Updates from Appointed BOD and Liaison's
Juniors Director: TBA
Tournament Director: JJ Branson
Conservation Director: Richard Crine
CTBF Representative: Howard Binkley
Community Outreach: Tom Grace
MARCH
STQT update - Mark
29 DBM members going
DBM Meeting held 2/25
Boat ramp for Hudson. Possible site change Look to announcement from CBM
DBM get together to be planned Mar 20th or 21st in OK. Social distance rules apply
CBN BOD update
Brandon Genova is nominated for President. Gary Shipporeit is the incumbent Treasurer. Each Colorado club gets 3 votes from BOD members. Votes will be submitted
the week of March 8th. Jeremiah, Mark, and Bobby Martin will cast the votes
TBF Update - Howard Binkley
Schedule is set. DBM website updated with locations and dates.
Junior's Update - Curtis Welch
Starting to organize. More to follow in the next 30 days
April 10th Ice Breaker Open
Create online entry form - Cliff
Insurance verifications - Cliff
What is the prize pool – BOD to decide
- Entry fee
- Payouts
Need to start marketing ASAP - BOD
Schedule pre-meeting - JJ
Need Volunteers to run pre fish / post fish activities. Please contact Jeremiah
- Check in
- Kill switch / live well check
- Launch
- Collect tokens
- Bump and Weigh fish
- Tabulate results
Secure permit - JJ
DBM Tournament #1 May 3rd @ Pueblo
Signup will start on March 10th online only
To be in the draw, you must be signed up, and paid, by April 5th
Draw will be held at the April 7th DBM monthly meeting
Must be an active 2021 member of DBM
Automated credit card payments - Gord
Venmo is being setup. Look for instruction in March.
APRIL
1) State Team recap and DBM members qualified
29 DBM members attended.
2021 Team
David Flemming
Casey Welch
Travis Sneith
Jeremiah Hofstetter
Andrew Bowman
Heath Anderson
Gary Shipporeit
Randy Moyer
2022 Team
Vershaun Tolliver
Bryan Plyter
Gabe DuBois ( winner of the tournament on the co-angler side )
Nick Maursin
Justin Apfel
Jon Pollock
Cliff Purslow
Randy Moyer
2) Fishing licenses expired on 3/31. Make sure you secure your new 2021 license
3) Boaters - If you haven't already, you need to get your proof of insurance to Cliff. Min $300K coverage
4) Juniors Update - Curtis
There will be a season. Look for more info to follow
5) Conservation Update - Richard
None at this time
6) TBF update - Howard
Signups are still being taken for Pueblo and Mac. Contact Howard for more info
7) Ice Breaker Open. Accepting entries until 4/8/21
8) Club sponsorships. If you know of anyone, please let us know.
9) Signups are being taken for DBM #2 at Horsetooth on 5/15.. Pre draw deadline is 5/4.
Draw will be held at the May monthly meeting on 5/1. Go to the website to register.
10) Tackle Pack Winner - Jon Sharpe Rod winner - Howard Wong
11) DBM#1 Pueblo 5/1 Draw - JJ
MAY
1) New Member Intro's ( if any )
Welcome back Derrick Green to DBM
2) 4/10 Open Results
- 26 boats
- Winner was Clay and Reese Randall $2500 BB was Clay as well for another $500
- Second place went to Vershaun Tolliver netting him $750.00
3) 5/1 Pueblo Results
- 21 boats
- Winner was Travis Sneith
- 5 spots had to be settled on tie breakers + Big Bass. Done by single largest fish by each angler
There was an unfortunate situation where 3 angler's were DQ'd after the event for not initialing
their cards. There was significant debate and discussion on the topic. Where the BOD decision
stands, the following actions were aligned with the club membership to prevent this issue from
repeating in the future.
Starting with the Horsetooth tournament, we are going to resume pre tournament meetings the first morning of each event. We had to move away from this during the Covid era but with proper social
distancing protocols, we feel we can go back ensuring everyone is clear on weighing and recording fish.
Starting with the Horsetooth tournament, we will resume calculating and announcing the results at the
launch ramp, after the event. Challenges and protests will be addressed at the time, prior to the final
announcement of the results. Checks will not be issued, Winnings will be sent the following week to the
anglers via the method they paid their entry ( Zelle or Venmo )
In the event two first time event anglers are paired together, their pairing will be switched so each is paired with a experienced club angler as a resource and mentor for their first event.
4) Sponsorship
- A&A Toppers and Leer are the sponsor of the 2021 Big Bass of the tournament. They will pay $50 in cash to the angler with the largest fish in each event. Single award for multiple day events
- A&A Toppers and Leer are the title sponsor of DBM AOY $450 store credit + $250 cash
- In discussions with Jon Sharpe at Schneider Mechanical Systems ( HVAC )
- Still looking for others.
- 100% give back to the anglers competing. Club is taking $0
5) Juniors Update - Curt Welch
Signups were held on 5/1. Approx 16 so far. First event at Cheeseman on 5/15. Contact Curt
if you can help.
6) Conservation Update - Richard Crine
Nothing at this time
7) TBF Update - Howard Binkley
Northern qualifies at Lake Mac still on for May 22nd & 23rd. Contact Howard if you want to enter.
8) Discussion regarding Alabama Rigs
- Second public debate on modifying DBM's rules to allow a single hook Alabama Rig
- Agreed a vote by the membership would be held between 5/8 to 5/12 to decide
9) Rookie of the Year explanation.
- Eligible the first year you join the club. The club year starts in Nov
- Your top 4 placing finishes for AOY
- Your name is engraved on a perpetual trophy and acknowledged at the year end banquet
10) Update on resuming live DBM meetings
Planning a live / Zoom meeting starting in June. Somewhere near I 25 / I 225 interchange
11) Signups for DBM#3 Red Willow on Jun 12th and 13th will take place starting 5/8
12) Tackle Pack Winners - Howard Binkley and Gary Shipporeit
13) Horsetooth draw - 22 boaters / 15 co anglers
Club approved solo boaters for this tournament. Solo boaters will either live well fish or find another team on the water to weigh fish.
14 ) look for email in the next few weeks to nominate locations for the 2023 STQT tournament
JUNE
Resumed our first live meeting since March 2020. Special thanks go out to Mark Warren and Bobby Martin for hosting us at the Mystic Mountain tasting room in Thornton. We are in communication with BPS Denver on when we can resume at their location.
1) Opened the meeting with an update on the passing of DBM Rich Coghlan.
The club donated $500 with additional member donations of $1400 to the
family to support funeral costs. A celebration of life is being planned for July.
2) New members introduction, None joined this meeting
3) Horsetooth results
Congrats to Travis Sneith for his second win of the season.
4) Juniors Update – Curtis
Liberty Springs is on Sat June 5th. Look for a separate email with details.
5) TBF Update - Howard
- Northern Qualifier results
- Qualifiers + wildcards for Navajo in July
6) Conservation Update – Richard
None given.
7) Cast 4 Kids event on 6/5 @ Horsetooth promotion
8) AOY / ROY / Top 10 volunteer requirements for 2021
With some COVID regs in place, we are suspending the volunteer requirement for 2021. There are still
events that need you time and support. Please help out where you can
9) Any CBM / STQT updates - Mark
Start thinking about lakes for 2022. Need recommendations for March and June.
10) If agreed, story of Howard's juniors qualifying for nationals and what DBM is going to do to support.
CBN donated $1000 cash to each for expenses. If you have any tackle you would like to donate for
a Tennessee lake in October, please reach out to Howard.
11) Red Willow draw - JJ
- Draw outs or Solo Boaters. Voted to have solo boaters.
- Must have 2021 ANS stamp from Nebraska
- Pre fish 6/11
- Tournament 6/12 - 6/13
- Pre meet - morning of 6/12
Since there are solo boaters at this event, the club voted to eliminate boat weight for this tournament
and roll all of the funds into the big bass pots.
JULY
1) Red Willow recap and results
Congrats to Jon Pollock on the win. Full results posted on line
2) Rich Cohglan celebration of life
Scheduled for 1:00 pm Sat 8/7 at Chatfeild ( Fox Run picnic area )
3) Pueblo night tournament
- Signup will start 7/7/21
- Draw will be 8/4/21
- For safety reasons, we will not allow solo boaters for this event.
4) TBF Update – Howard
Regionals scheduled for Navajo on July 25th and 26th
5) Conservation Update - Rich
None at this time
6) Juniors Update - Curtis
Thanks to the club for participating in the Juniors event at Donovan’s Pond.
7) CBN Updates - Mark
Need to submit preferred lakes for STQT 2023. Vote was taken and the following three will be submitted to CBN. 1) Table Rock, MO 2) Tenkiller, OK 3) Beaver, AK
AUGUST
Club meeting held at Chatfield Reservoir on Wed Aug 4th. Site was selected so the club members could enter the Tightlines Outdoors Catch Rate tournament.
1) Introduction of Hannah and Mike Coghlan. They are the daughter and brother of Rich Coghlan. Rich’s Celebration of Life is on 8/7 at 1:00 pm @ Chatfield ( Fox Run picnic area )
2) Sponsorship with Tightlines Outdoors. We will be sponsoring the bass category for the final 5 Catch Rate tournaments at Chatfield. We had over 20 members attend last night plus interest from 3 new members. We will announce the future events.
3) TBF Update – Howard
Congrats to the following members who fished in the TBF regional on Navajo.
2nd place – Boater division Jeremiah Hofstetter
3rd place – Non-Boater division Chuck Valuck
Big Bass Day 1 – JJ Branson
4) Pueblo Night draw
10 boaters and 10 non. Special thanks to Gary S for switching to a boater to fill the field
Contact Cliff if you want to get in. We will do our best to pair you up.
SEPTEMBER
Pueblo Night 8/21 – Congrats to Mark Warren taking home 1st
2023 STQT – Club vote was for Table Rock
No Warrior's event on 9/4 due to COVID restrictions
Congrats to the DBM members that entered the Tightline Catch Rate event
On Sep 1st at Chatfield. It was a DBM Sweep
1st Gordon Phair
2nd Aaron Shenk
3rd Chuck Valuck
Nominations for the 2022 BOD will be taken during Oct meeting. Positions include...
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- At Large (3)
Draw for Pueblo Sat 9/11 was completed
Draw for Mac Sat 25th & Sun 26th was completed
OCTOBER
Our monthly calls will be on Zoom until BPS opens back up to live meetings
Pueblo 9/12 results – Congrats to Travis Sneith for his 3rd win of the season
Lake Mac 9/25 results – Congrats to Jeff Winicki for his win by .10 lbs
Top 10 and AOY results. 2nd – 16th place was the closest ever in the club.
AOY - Travis Sneith
ROY - Matt Jurcin
Nominations for 2022 BOD
President – Jeremiah Hofstetter
Vice President – Mark Warren
Treasurer – Gordan Phair
Secretary – Cliff Purslow
At Large Nominees:
- JJ Branson
- Chuck Valuck
- Micah Goldberg
- James Barber
- Travis Sneith
Voting will be open Oct 13th - Oct 31st
Lake Nominations for 2022
1 day tournaments include Pueblo, Horsetooth, Boyd, Trinidad, Mac
2-day tournaments include Norton, Wilson, Mac, Webster, Navajo, Flaming Gorge,
Grey Rock, Merritt, Red Willow, Swanson.
There was also a recommendation to have multiple lakes make up a 2 day
tournament. This is to relieve the fishing pressure. Two combo’s recommended are…
Red Willow / Swanson
Wilson / Webster
Night tournament Pueblo, Horsetooth, Boyd
The process will be as follows….
Between Oct 13th – 31st, each member will vote for their preference. The preference will be
organized into Spring ( April/May ), Summer (June/July/Aug),and Fall ( Sep/Oct ). The top 2-3 choices will then be shared at the Nov DBM meeting for discussion with a final vote taken in
Nov.
Logistics and rules around multiple lake tournaments will be discussed by the BOD and
presented back to the membership for alignment.
Megabucks draw.
Draw took place. 11 boaters, 9 non. Still trying to fill 2 more non’s
CBN Update
STQT is going to be at Oahe on June 15th, 16th , and 17th 2022. The tournament will be launched out of Mobridge, SD.
Official Pre-Fish is June 12th, 13th, 14th
NOVEMBER
1) MegaBucks results
Congrats to Brandon Genova for winning Megabucks 2021.
Special shout out to Preston Gorman for catching Big Bass of
The tournament at 6.95 lbs. That is the largest fish caught in a
DBM tournament in several years
2) DBM Open signups
The Open on 11/6 at Pueblo is still taking signups. We have 12
boats so far.
3) BOD 2022 vote results
President – Jeremiah
Vice President – Mark
Treasurer – Gordon
Secretary – Cliff
At Large – Travis Sneith
At Large – James Barber
At Large – Micah Goldberg
Tournament Director – Howard Binkley
4) Top locations for the 2022 schedule
- Here is the results of the first elimination round of lakes for 2022. The top results are
Spring ( Apr/May)
One day
1) Pueblo
2) Horsetooth
Two day
1) Norton
2) Wilson
3) Mac
Summer ( Jun/July/Aug )
One day
1) Mac
2) Pueblo
Two day
1) Mac
2) Wilson
3) Flaming Gorge
4) Red Willow
Night
1) Pueblo
2) Horsetooth
Fall ( Sep/Oct )
One day
1) Mac
2) Pueblo
Two day
1) Mac
2) Red Willow
3) Wilson
5) 2022 Membership signups are now open.
- Top 10 from 2021 still need to register. Go to the website
- Cost is $85.00
- First roster submission to BASS will be 12/30/21
