MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL — A conservation project of the Minnesota
Junior Bassmasters program is helping promote awareness of new
smallmouth regulations on the Mississippi River.
My Fishing Tournament- By Keenan Reed, age 12
One day during summer break I was packing all my fishing gear for
the 2008 Minnesota State Bass fishing tournament. I was almost
finished when I looked out the window and saw my step-dad pull up in
front of my house with his big boat attached to his truck waiting
for me. I quickly got all my stuff together and ran out the door.
When we were in the truck I had a feeling that I might win this
tournament. When we arrived we had to go to the pre-tournament
meeting, after that we would meet our boaters and drive over to
Serpent Lake for a big barbecue at the park along side the lake.
Early Spring Bass Patterns
When it rains, instead of hiding in the cabin,
tie on a spinnerbait and head to the creeks and rivers entering your
favorite lake and enjoy lots of "Catchin" and only a little "Fishin"
Late Summer Bass Patterns
Three predominant techniques produced solid
quality fish, Carolina rigs, dragging jigs and slow rolling
crankbaits.
Minnesota Contention Fair Well at
BassMasters
It had been a few years since I last attended
a Pre-tournament meeting. As I entered the room for the ESPN Citgo
BassMaster Pre-tournament dinner, it was a who's who of bass
fishing.
Tips For "Rookie" Bass Tournament
Angler
Bass anglers new to tournaments often feel
confused about the whole process and don’t know where to find
accurate information about their individual rights and
responsibilities. - by Dale Richardson, Sportsmen BassMasters
