Recent Events |
| December 10-11, 2005 |
ICE FISHING WEEKEND AT BASS PRO SHOPS IN AUBURN HILLS |
 Pack the family up for this one and head on over to Bass Pro Shops in Auburn hills, Michigan.
Pete Lusis from K&E Tackle will be on hand to help out and answer any questions you might have. Pete is a local expert in ice fishing and will be happy to assist you with what ever you may need.
There will be platforms over the trout/bluegill pond to help simulate an ice fishing adventure. So all you moms, dads and kids enter the ice fishing contest and if you're one of the top in your group, you can win prizes listed below.
They’ll have prizes and give aways from Clam Corp. Strikemaster Augers, Nature Vision/ Genz stix combos, Jiffy augers, Shapell Ice Shelters, Lake Country ice skimmers and Lindy Little Joe lures.
For more information please call Doug Phillips/ Promotions Manager at (248) 209-4200 or email him at DLPHILLIPS@BASSPRO.COM
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| October 9, 2005 |
7th Annual Skeeter Owner’s Tournament |
Elizabeth Park in Trenton, Michigan will be the site of the 7th annual Skeeter Owner’s Tournament. There will be a bonus drawing for a free Skeeter SX 190 W/Yamaha 150.
The entry fee for this event is $125.00 with top prize being $3000.00 based on a 100 boat field. There is even a big ugly contest worth $500.00, so you don’t even have to catch a bass and you can cash in at this special event. This tournament is always a great time so be sure to call all and get all the details 317-272-1282.
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| September 25 , 2005 |
Portage Lake Open |
100% PAYBACK AT THIS SPECIAL EVENT!! The 2005 Blackjack Shootout isn’t the only reason to head north in late September. NBAA is proud to announce the 1st Annual Portage Lake Open. Hot on the heels of the Blackjack Shootout on September 24th, this special event will be held on September 25th on popular Portage Lake.
Hosted by directors Larry Hayes Sr. and Jr., this event will be run from safe light until 2:00 PM. Plan to drop down to this big fish lake to enjoy this fantastic fishery after the great tournament on Charlevoix. Five and Six pound bass aren’t uncommon, especially that time of year on Portage Lake. This will be a closed lake event, unless too many boats make this unfeasible. The entry will be $100, plus $10 big bass. more» |
| September 24 , 2005 |
Blackjack Shootout |
 NBAA is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Charlevoix to host the inaugural Blackjack Shootout on September 24, 2005. Lake Charlevoix and connecting waters will be the site of one of the largest tournament events in the state, with a guaranteed first place prize of at least $5000.00.
Any NBAA member can qualify by simply fishing 10 Overtime Challenge events and 4 Weekend Challenge events – that’s just 14 tournaments! Teams fishing a total of 21 total NBAA tournaments, during the regular season automatically qualify to fish the event for free, as long as at least 4 of the events are Weekend Challenge events! Entry fee for those not qualifing to fish for free will be $60.00. Any team made up of one team member that fished 14 events and the other team member that fished 21 events the entry fee will be $30.00 for the team member who only fished 14 events. more» |
| July 9, 2005 |
Michigan Super Bass |
MICHIGAN SUPER BASS JULY 9TH!
Don't Miss Your Chance at $10,000 First Place!
The top bass circuits in Michigan, BBT, Lake Drive Bass Tour, and NBAA have combined to present the first annual Michigan Super Bass - the largest event in team bass fishing in the state for 2005. The tournament will be held at Riverside Park on the Grand River near Allendale, Michigan. Based on 100 paid entries, the first place prize will be $10,000 to the winning team. The field will be limited to the first 150 paid entries. Early draw entries must be in by June 15th. Boat numbers after the June 15 early draw will be assigned as they arrive.
Entie fees for this big money tournament will be $250 plus $20 big bass. Entries should be mailed to;
BBT Michigan Super Bass
9648 Port Sheldon Rd
Zeeland, MI 49464
Entry Form: superbass.pdf
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| May 28, 2005 |
Motor City Inland Challenge |
Motor City Inland Challenge to kick off season at Lobdell Lake takes off at Linden Marine, May 28. |
| May 28, 2005 |
Gun Lake Blast Off - Fish Us First Qualifier! |
 Huge opening day event hosted by Leaders Marine! - NBAA will host a huge opening day tournament on Gun Lake on May 28, 2005. Leaders Marine has stepped up to host this kickoff event and will provide refreshments for anglers at the weigh-in which will be held at their Gun Lake facilities. Directors Larry Hayes Sr. and Larry Hayes Jr. will conduct this tournament as the kickoff to their 2005 schedule. Watch for more announcements on this huge event! schedule Yankee Springs Challenge»
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| May 28-29, 2005 |
Hardy Pond Kick-Off - Fish Us First Qualifier! |
May 28th & 29th Hardy Pond Kick Off
Two Tournaments on Hardy Opener Weekend!
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| May 14, 2005 |
Leaders Marine - Kalamazoo, MI |
Leaders Marine in Kalamazoo, Michigan is having a Boat Party & Swap Meet
- Saturday May 14 from 10:00 until 3:00.
- Buy Sell and Trade over 150 boats on display indoors
- Live Band and Refreshments
Call (866) 615-9709 for details. |
| May 14, 2005 |
Northern Sign-up - Traverse City, MI |
Gander Mountain Fish Fest 2005, May 14
NBAA director Gene Castle will be on hand to distribute schedules, sign up members and answer any questions. Be sure to stop by this great event! NBAA has several Weekend Challenge and Overtime Challenge events in northern Michigan this year, along with our 2005 Blackjack Shootout on Lake Charlevoix with a guaranteed $5000 first place! Gene will have all of the information you’ll need.
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| May 14, 2005 |
Lake James Take Off - Fish Us First Qualifier! |
Hosted by the Corner Landing and the Southern Lower Michigan Division! Don Laughton will host this great event on May 14 during the peak of the hot spring bite on the Lake James chain of lakes in northern Indiana. This event is always a great start for the Michiana anglers and draws anglers from all surrounding states. Don runs a great event with a ton of extra prizes, and we expect a great turnout for this event the week we return from the Classic. As with all first tournaments in the northern region, this is a Fish Us First tournament and gives you a shot at MIS Race Tickets! |
| May 12, 2005 |
Freeway Sports Open House |
Anglers are invited to go over division schedules and sign up memberships at Freeway Sports, with host Greg Adams, Division 60 Director. |
| May 9, 2005 |
Kick-Off Meeting at U-Catch-Em Sport Shop |
NBAA Kick Off Meeting at U-Catch-Em Sport Shop
May 9 2005 Janesville, WI
Hosted by Mike and Sue McLean, Directors of Division 9
Mike and Sue will have an informational meeting and be signing up members at their store starting at 6:00 pm. Stop by and get all of the latest updates and stock up on gear for the upcoming season! |
Classic Week - April 30 to May 7, 2005 Classic details» |
| May 7, 2005 |
UP "Springtacular" Seminar & Open House |
Hunt and Fish Shop, Curtis, Michigan, Saturday,May 7th 10am to 4pm
Hosted by our very own U.P. director and resident bass expert Glenn Cook, the action packed day will feature two bass seminars, boat safety checks, and great deals throughout the store. Glenn is a director for both a Weekend Challenge and Overtime Challenge series in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Anyone planning a trip north should consider jumping into one of Glenn’s tournaments. |
| April 13, 2005 |
Spring Fishing Open House & BBT Early Draw |
 Wednesday, April 13, 2005 4:00 – ?:00 PM
Early Draw Around 7:00 PM
- Free Gifts for first 50
- Door Prizes
- Come and See the New Products and Stock Up Early
- Factory Reps on hand to anser all your questions
- Refreshments • In Store Specials
Specials on Rogue & Patriot Rods, Lure-Eyes, Luckycraft & more that we are not allowed to advertise.
9648 Port Sheldon Rd. • Borculo, MI 49464 • 616-875-7939
www.BBTBASS.com
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| April 1st-3rd, 2005 |
Tri Lakes Open House Union, MI |
Tri Lakes Sport Marine
69545 Sunset Blvd Union Michigan
Contact: Steve • Phone (269) 641-2154
Be sure to stop by and see all the great new Skeeter boats.
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| April 2, 2005 |
Last Chance Early Sign Up!
Gander Mountain – Waterford, MI |
 Directors George Terrien, Vic Cerabone and others will be on hand to sign up early memberships on April 2nd, 2005, from 9 am to 4 pm. We’ve extended the $30.00 early fee for this special event. Tackle packs will be available for all early memberships. Schedules for all area divisions will be on hand, as well as a number of directors and NBAA pro staffers. Special thanks to Gander Mountain for hosting this special event.
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| April 2, 2005 |
Northern Circuits to Kickoff April 2nd – Maybe! |
Anglers are watching the weather closely in Northern Indiana to see if the ice will be off for the early season kickoff on April 2nd for the Northern circuits of NBAA. We’ve checked with the directors and they are confident that the tournaments will go off as planned for the Wawasee and Sylvan Lakes events. more» |
| March 25-26th, 2005 |
D&R Open House Kalamazoo, MI |
 Early Membership sign up, displays of sponsor products, factory reps on hand and a full slate of seminar speakers. NBAA with be on hand along with many area directors. We’ll have tackle packs for those signing up at the open house. Factory reps will have some great deals on tackle, rods, and equipment.
Two of the top names in bass fishing, Kevin Vandam and Gerald Swindle with conduct seminars on the NBAA Classic destination during the D&R Sports Spring Open House on Friday, March 25, 2005. These anglers know the water and can give some great insight into how to pattern spring time bass on this fantastic fishery. more» |
| March 19th, 2005 |
Ultimate Sport Show – Kentucky/Barkley seminar by Kim Stricker |
Another in a series of seminars on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes will be offered on Saturday, March 19. The Ultimate Sport Show in Grand Rapids will host a seminar with bass professional Kim Stricker discussing spring time presentations for bass on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. Kim, best known for his great lake expertise, has fished numerous tournaments in Kentucky and will share his tips on presentations, patterns and lure selection. |
| March 12, 2005 |
Ultimate Sport Show – Kentucky/Barkley seminar by Jerry Goestenik |
| Due to the over whelming success of the Joe Thomas Seminar in Novi, The Ultimate Sport Show will host seminars on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes at both the Lansing and Grand Rapids shows. Well know Michigan professional angler Jerry Goestenik will do a seminar on spring time patterns for Kentucky and Barkley Lakes on Saturday, March 12. The times will be posted at a later date. |
| March 1-13, 2005 |
Cabela's Spring Show |
NBAA has an informational booth with information on local divisions, new divisions and area sponsors. East side directors will be on hand most of the show to answer questions and take early memberships. Stop by and meet these directors and get signed up. |
| March 6, 2005 |
Twin Ponds open house, Stanton, MI |
Twin Ponds Sport Shop in Stanton, Michigan will host an NBAA open house and seminar on Sunday, March 6. Directors Don Watts and Scott Dye are organizing the event and several other area directors will be on hand to highlight NBAA’s new programs, sponsors and promotions. Raffles will be held and members signing up will receive a sponsor pack. Don Watts will do a seminar on Jerk Bait techniques and patterns from area lakes. Marc Snyder will do a talk on Kentucky Lake and shallow water techniques. While you’re there, be sure to check out TWin Pond’s great selection of jerky, tackle and archery equipment. Twin Pond’s is on M-66 just south of Stanton, MI.
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Twin Ponds Sport Shop |
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650 S Sheridan Rd M-66
Stanton, MI
989-831-4890 |
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March 6, 2005 |
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Open house from 1:00-4:00 |
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Seminars: 2:00 & 3:00 |
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| March 5, 2005 |
Battle Creek – Michigan Specialty Tackle |
| Saturday, March 5th 10am to 3 pm Ed Hahn, owner of Michigan Specialty Tackle, will host the annual Battle Creek Area meeting for NBAA members. Area Directors will be on hand including Rob VanOrder, Jerry Stacey, Shawn Green and more. Stop by and get caught up on the latest programs, sponsors and promotions. Prizes will be raffled and sponsor packs will be available for members signing up at the event. Call Rob VanOrder at 269-209-1180 for more information. |
| March 4-6, 2005 |
Flint Steelheaders Show
Birch Run, MI |
| An informational booth and early sign ups will be available. Director Pete Lucis will be on hand to answer any questions. |
| Feb 26, 2005 |
D & R Sports – Kalamazoo – Kentucky/Barkley Seminar and General Membership Meeting |
| Randy VanDam and D & R Sports will host an NBAA open house on Saturday, February 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. A panel of speakers is planned to talk about fishing Kentucky and Barkely Lakes. There will also be a gnereal NBAA member meeting where new programs, sponsors and promotions will be highlighted. Several Area directors will be on hand. Anglers signing up for 2005 memberships will receive a sponsor tackle pack and D & R will have some great member deals. |
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Black Jack Shootout 
