New York B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Announces 2010 12-Man State Team
New York B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Announces 2010 12-Man State Team
Calcium, NY - The NYBCF is proud to announce their 12-man state team scheduled to complete at the 2010 B.A.S.S. Eastern Divisional Championship. During this championship the NY team will fish against the other 12-man state teams from Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ontario Canada, Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont. To qualify NY anglers fished tournaments that spanned a three month period and they averaged approximately 850 miles across the state from event to event. The season started in June along the state's eastern boundary at scenic Lake George. From there it moved northwest to the Canadian border waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River, and then headed to heart of the state at Brewerton NY on Oneida Lake with the season finale in September in the Finger Lakes Region on Cayuga Lake. This year smallmouth waters dominated the trail with the biggest 5-fish limit of the season coming off the St. Lawrence River with a weight of 18.66 lbs.
Boater Division
The boater division is lead by team captain and 2009 NYBCF Angler of the Year Randy Lamanche of Marcellus NY (Salt City Bassmasters). LaManche's day job is a Food Service Director. His favorite technique is whatever's working and he says his weakness is he's not a morning person. This is LaManche's second trip to the divisional championship and he's sponsored by Keitech USA and KL Consulting.
Joe Matt of Syracuse NY (Crown City Bassmasters) is in the number two position. Matt's a Funeral Director by trade and this makes his 11th time on the 12-man team. Matt says his favorite technique is power fishing with crankbaits and spinnerbaits and he feels his weakness is clear water situations. Matt's sponsored by BASS Pro Shops, Mustad Hooks, JC Electric, Johnny Morris Rods & Reels, River Rat Bait & Marina and Browning.
The number three qualifier is Burnie Haney of Calcium NY (Northern NY Bassmasters II). Haney's an Operations Specialist for the US Army and this is his first time on the team. Haney's favorite technique is using crankbaits and he reports his weakness as cold muddy water. Haney's sponsored by Lucky Craft, Secret Weapon Lures, Dobyns Rods and PEMCO Contracting.
Qualifying fourth is Christopher Flint of Potsdam NY (Northern NY Bassmasters II). Flint is a Narcotics Investigator and this is his first time on the team. Flint's favorite technique is the drop shot and he considers his weakness the Jig & Pig. His sponsors are Colonial House Gift Shop and Raquette River Rods
Fifth place qualifier Eric Sertl of Pittsfield NY (Rochester Bassmasters) works in Real Estate Management and his favorite technique is burning a spinnerbait for smallies or froggin and flippin tight cover for largemouth. Sertl feels his weakness is a lack of patience. This is his third time on the team and he's sponsored by Smith Sport Optics, Interstate Batteries.
The number six and final boater position goes to Jim Bianchi of Rush NY (Rochester Bassmasters) who's day job is co-owner of Oldham and Bianchi Insurance Agency. Bianchi's favorite technique is flippin & pitchin heavy weeds and his weakness is horizontal baits. This is Bianchi's second time on the team and he's sponsored by Power Pole.
Non-Boater Division
Qualifying seventh is Ken Bracy of Mexico NY (Port City Bassmasters) who owns an auto transmission shop. Bracy's favorite technique is a jig worm and he reports his weakness as flippin. This is Bracy's second time on the team and he's sponsored by Bracy's Auto Repair, INC.
Eight place qualifier is Chuck Rowlee of Fulton NY (Port City Bassmasters) his day job is a high school Technology Teacher. Rowlee's favorite technique is pitchin and he says deer season is his biggest weakness. This is Rowlee's first time on the team and he's sponsored by Rowlee Retrievers.
Qualifying in ninth is Matt Martin of Chittenango NY (Salt City Bassmasters). Martin's a Manufacturer Representative when he's not on the water, his favorite technique is flippin and he reports crankbaits as his weakness. This is Martin's sixth time on the team and he's sponsored by Nereus Rods and Quantum Reels.
Tenth place qualifier is Bruce Nethercott of Brewster NY (Watershed Bassmasters). Nethercott is an Aircraft Technician by trade who enjoys flippin grass and says his weakness is fishing shallow docks. This is Nethercott's second time on the team and his sponsors are Visa Card and his lovely wife Denise.
Qualifying eleventh is Ray Conely of Albany NY. Conley's day job is a press operator and his favorite technique is a drop shot in deep water. He feels his weakness as a non-boater is staying focused all day. This is his first time on the team and he's sponsored by Keitech baits.
Twelfth place qualifier is Lee Rogers of Smartswood NJ (New Jersey Hawg Hunters) who works as a Verizon Maintenance Splicer. Roger's favorite technique is flippin weeds and he reports his weakness is fishing offshore structure. This is his third time on the team and he's sponsored by Anglers Select, Castaway Rods, TTI Blakemore, Save Phace, Batteries Plus, Lake Fork trophy lures, VFX Custom graphics
The first alternate is Chris Brown of Rodman NY. Brown's a Corrections Officer by trade that enjoys a drop shot the best and reports his weakness as Cayuga Lake. This is Brown's first time on the team and he's sponsored by Loir Genevera Real Estate, Thomas Excavating, OD Green Lumber & Hardware and Waite Toyota
For additional information contact Tournament Director Jeff Edgarton (315) 662-7925 or tournaments@nybassfed.com
Trail Sponsors are Pelican Point Marina, North Jersey Marine, Hummingbird, Triton Boats, Berkley, Toyota, Mercury, Minnkota, Motorguide, Keitech, Bass Pro Shops, Adirondack Reel Service, Mad-TY Custom Baits, Rapsody Fishing Rods, BMB Custom Baits, Plano Tackle, Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce and Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce.