UTBFN NEWSLETTER

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1 UTBFN NEWSLETTER December 2011 UTBFN Board of Directors PRESIDENT Rick Culver phone or VICE PRESIDENT Tom Nokes SECRETARY/TREASURER Cory Jones YOUTH Scott Hausman CONSERVATION Steve Porter INFORMATION OFFICER Mike Hendrickson at WYOMING/FLAMING GORGE SET TO HOST THE B.A.S.S. FEDERATION NATION 2012 WESTERN DIVISIONAL May 28 - June 1, 2012 UTAH B.A.S.S. FEDERATION 2012 STATE TEAM Back Row: Jerry Frahm, Ragun Ortar, Mike Powell, Tim Rawlins, Bret Felter, Kent Thomson. Front Row; Mike Kramer, Tyler Swaney, Riley Hansen, Rob Johnson, Mike Lavallee and returning 2011 State Champion Jared Roos Not pictured are alternates: Joe Johnson, Alex Faavale SEASON GREETINGS UTBFN members, the new year is fast approaching and with that said the push will be on to get memberships renewed for the 2012 season (great Christmas idea), state dues of $20 and national dues of $30 needs to be paid in full to your respective club president no later than 1 April More importantly is everyone needs to recruit new members or try and get old members back on board. The more people we have in the UTBFN the better and stronger the organization is for everyone.

2 2012 Western Divisional Flaming Gorge Green River, WY (could be Rock Springs) May 28 June 1, 2012 B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship November 3-7, 2012 Host TBD YEAR HOST 2012 Wyoming 2013 California (Clear lake or Delta) 2014 Montana 2015 Utah 2016 Nevada 2017 Oregon 2018 Colorado 2019 Idaho 2020 Washington

3 The 2012 UTBFN BY-LAWS and 2012 TOURNAMENT RULES will be posted on the website soon, please give them a review and if you have questions, need clarification on anything or would like to see any rules changed please let your club president know or contact any of the UTBFN officers. MERCURY MARINE and MOTORGUIDE product discounts are available to all dues paid in full members of the UTBFN starting 1 January 2012 the cost savings is huge! The discount is approximately 40% off MSRP = for example Mercury oil prices are $13 to $15 per gallon (depends on flavor). Mercury Props and Motorguide trolling motors receive the same discount also. IF YOU NEED ANY MER- CURY or MOTORGUIDE PRODUCTS please contact Rick Culver for an order form and the process for purchasing any of the MERCURY or MOTORGUIDE Products. This program is ran on a first come first serve basis and expires August 31, NEED Tackle if so please check out they are a product sponsor of the UTBFN and has enormous discounts on all types of jigs, spinnerbaits, rod covers, tungsten weights, fishing line etc, Rick McGuire is a great owner and provides exceptional customer service. FLAMING GORGE and fishing in Wyoming The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has implemented emergency regulations to address the aquatic invasive species threat. All watercraft using Wyoming waters are required to display an Aquatic Invasive Species Decal, cost is $30 for non-residents, you can get them at normal license agents locations or off the internet at You are also required to have completed the 100 meridian invasive species training and display a self check before launching form on the dash of their tow vehicle (exact rules as Lake Powell). The discount code is UTBASS. This is good for 20% off the weights they manufacture and everything else they carry in the e-store. They are a full line keitech jig retailer There are still a couple certificates remaining for purchasing Dobyns Rods at a 40% discount, if you are interested in obtaining one, please let me know ASAP, they need to be used before the end of the year.

4 Simms Fishing Products offers B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members special opportunity CELEBRATION, Fla. B.A.S.S. LLC, in partnership with Simms Fishing Products, announces a promotion offering B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members a special product opportunity. Beginning Oct. 10, 2011, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members will have the opportunity to purchase a Simms 2011 Tournament Suit for $499. B.A.S.S.- branded suits will be sold at this rate to Federation Nation members only. The red and blue GORE TEX rainsuits will be offered in sizes medium to XXL. All suits will have custom embroidery of the B.A.S.S. logo on the back of the parka and on the front right pocket of the bib. The Simms 2011 Tournament Suit is waterproof and breathable, seam-taped, and has three-layer GORE TEX stretch fabric on the elbows, hips and knees. The suit features safety reflectivity, a fitted storm hood, hand warmer pockets and full-length, weatherproof leg zippers. This is a great opportunity for Simms to make the introduction into the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation while supporting conservation, which has always been a core value of our company, said Simms Director of Marketing and Service Diane Bristol. For every suit purchased, Simms will contribute $50 to B.A.S.S. for local chapter conservation funds. The check will be presented at the Conservation Summit at the 2012 Bassmaster Classic, which is taking place Feb out of Shreveport-Bossier City, La.

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6 2012 UTAH B.A.S.S. FEDERATION NATION STATE TEAM QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Lucerne Marina, July 27 29, 2012 Boater Entry Fee $ Big Fish Option $30.00 All American Option $20.00 Big Creel Option $30.00 TOTAL PAID ENTRY FEE S AND ENTRY FORMS MUST BE SENT IN TOGETHER. Option pots may be paid at the pretournament meeting. (it is each individuals responsibility to confirm what option pots they are signed up for) Non-Boater Entry Fee $ Big Fish Option $30.00 All American Option $20.00 Big Creel Option $30.00 TOTAL PAID Boater Name Non-Boater Name Address City State Zip Phone # B.A.S.S. # Club Signature Address City State Zip Phone # B.A.S.S. # Club Signature Boat Insurance Carrier and Policy Number SIGNATURE ON THIS PAGE CONSITUTES THE FOLLOWING 1. That you have read, understand and agree to abide by the 2012 UTBFN Tournament Rules as posted at 2. As a participant in this tournament that you expressly assume all the risks associated with this tournament and hereby release B.A.S.S., the Utah B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, it s officers, the host, all participants and all tournament officials from all claims of injury or damage incurred with this event. Sign up with a non-boater to guarantee the use of your boat. Entry Forms must be received no later than 20 July 2012, otherwise a $25 late fee will be accessed. Make checks payable to the Utah B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. Returned checks are subject to a $25 return fee. SEND COMPLETED ENTRY FORMS AND FEE S TO: TOM NOKES South 2160 West Riverton, UT Registration and Pre-Tournament meeting Location is the Villa Bar and Grill, check in, late sign-ups and payment into option parts starts at 5:00 p.m. The pre-tournament meeting and first days partner pairing starts at 6:00 p.m. All contestants (boater and non-boater) must complete the 100th meridian initiative training to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species and have the certificate in there possession during the competition, link is This event is a random draw tournament. Guests may fish this event if there are open spots at an additional cost of $15. To be eligible for the 2013 Utah B.A.S.S. Federation Nation State Team you must be a current member of the following : The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and the Utah B.A.S.S. Federation Nation by 01 April 2012 along with an active subscription to the B.A.S.S. magazine.