SouthShore
Bassmasters is a
proud member of the Massachusetts Bass Federation
** Dues are Due NOW in order to maintain your club membership **
** Contact Dan Marini at dtmarini@comcast.net to get your payment in **
Next Club Meeting: Club Banquet - Saturday, January 28 - 7:00pm
- No other club meetings in January or February
Next Mass Bass Event: Mass Bass Federation Banquet - Saturday, March 10 - 6:00pm
Hilltop Steakhouse, 855 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Next Tournament: April 29, 2012 - Monponsett Pond
- No other club meetings in January or February
Next Mass Bass Event: Mass Bass Federation Banquet - Saturday, March 10 - 6:00pm
Hilltop Steakhouse, 855 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Next Tournament: April 29, 2012 - Monponsett Pond
Club News
Tuholski wins Harris Chain Classic!
(December 11, 2011) Ray Tuholski, father of SSBM Club Member Brian Tuholski, pulled out a victory at the 2-Day Harris Chain Classic last weekend by landing at total of 18lbs of Florida Largemouth during the course of the tournament. A tough bite had many competitors stumped, but as a Northern angler Ray is used to tough conditions and managed to work through them for the win. His winning bag was anchored by a 9lb Hawg which was joined by a 6lbr just for good measure! Congratulations to Ray for a great victory!
Dues are Due!
(November 1, 2011) Please keep in mind that club dues are due at the next meeting. All members must pay at least 1/2 of their dues at the December meeting and the balance before the first tournament in 2012.
Tuholski & Elson take 5th at the 2011 Barnicle Memorial Tournament
(October 16, 2011) It was a tough bite at this year's Barnicle Memorial Tournament at Mashpee/Wakeby with 41 teams launching and only 22 weighing fish. But, despite temperatures in the low 60's and strong winds, Brian Tuholski managed to put together a strong pattern for Smallmouths and landed 13.09lb of Mashpee Bronzebacks! After boating his 3.9lb kicker first thing in the morning on a topwater bait, Tuholski located active Smallies in the shallows and got them to react to a variety of jerkbaits. Elson proved to be a superb net man, making sure that his partner's fish made it into the livewell. Bob and Brian Wheeler had a strong performance as well, finishing just out of the top five. Jim D'Ambra and Wally Balchunas also weighed fish, and rounded out a solid showing by SSBM members. Congratulations to all the SSBM club members who participated in the 2011 Barnicle Memorial Tournament.
Full Story
Monponsett East / West tournament structure proposed
(October 4, 2011) It has tentatively been proposed that both the East and West sides of Monponsett pond be accessible for the SSBM April 2012 tournament. The exact structure of this tournament setup has not been finalized and will be discussed at upcoming meetings this fall / winter. Comments and suggestions from club members are requested at the November and December meetings.
Bylaw changes voted in
(October 4, 2011) Changes to the bylaws were voted in at the October meeting. No major changes were made to tournament rules. Bylaws will be officially updated before the next meeting.
Matt Allen makes it two for two!
(October 3, 2011) Fresh off of his dominating performance at Long Pond Harwich, Matt Allen loaded his boat again to lock up his second win of the 2011-2012 season. With another mixed bag of Largies and Smallies, Matt weighed in 15.39lb to win by almost 2 pounds. Fishing top water early, and finding some furious Smallie action, Matt moved on to flipping brush for Largies later in the day to reel in the victory. Steve Estes fished deep weeds with soft plastics to land in second place with 13.52lb. Brian Wheeler took third with 10.19lb, Mike Woodbury was fourth with 9.73lb, including a 5.24lb Largemouth that took lunker, and Mike Achille secured fifth place with 8.42lb.
Full Results Gallery Standings
Tuholski wins Harris Chain Classic!
(December 11, 2011) Ray Tuholski, father of SSBM Club Member Brian Tuholski, pulled out a victory at the 2-Day Harris Chain Classic last weekend by landing at total of 18lbs of Florida Largemouth during the course of the tournament. A tough bite had many competitors stumped, but as a Northern angler Ray is used to tough conditions and managed to work through them for the win. His winning bag was anchored by a 9lb Hawg which was joined by a 6lbr just for good measure! Congratulations to Ray for a great victory!
Dues are Due!
(November 1, 2011) Please keep in mind that club dues are due at the next meeting. All members must pay at least 1/2 of their dues at the December meeting and the balance before the first tournament in 2012.
Tuholski & Elson take 5th at the 2011 Barnicle Memorial Tournament
(October 16, 2011) It was a tough bite at this year's Barnicle Memorial Tournament at Mashpee/Wakeby with 41 teams launching and only 22 weighing fish. But, despite temperatures in the low 60's and strong winds, Brian Tuholski managed to put together a strong pattern for Smallmouths and landed 13.09lb of Mashpee Bronzebacks! After boating his 3.9lb kicker first thing in the morning on a topwater bait, Tuholski located active Smallies in the shallows and got them to react to a variety of jerkbaits. Elson proved to be a superb net man, making sure that his partner's fish made it into the livewell. Bob and Brian Wheeler had a strong performance as well, finishing just out of the top five. Jim D'Ambra and Wally Balchunas also weighed fish, and rounded out a solid showing by SSBM members. Congratulations to all the SSBM club members who participated in the 2011 Barnicle Memorial Tournament.
Full Story
Monponsett East / West tournament structure proposed
(October 4, 2011) It has tentatively been proposed that both the East and West sides of Monponsett pond be accessible for the SSBM April 2012 tournament. The exact structure of this tournament setup has not been finalized and will be discussed at upcoming meetings this fall / winter. Comments and suggestions from club members are requested at the November and December meetings.
Bylaw changes voted in
(October 4, 2011) Changes to the bylaws were voted in at the October meeting. No major changes were made to tournament rules. Bylaws will be officially updated before the next meeting.
Matt Allen makes it two for two!
(October 3, 2011) Fresh off of his dominating performance at Long Pond Harwich, Matt Allen loaded his boat again to lock up his second win of the 2011-2012 season. With another mixed bag of Largies and Smallies, Matt weighed in 15.39lb to win by almost 2 pounds. Fishing top water early, and finding some furious Smallie action, Matt moved on to flipping brush for Largies later in the day to reel in the victory. Steve Estes fished deep weeds with soft plastics to land in second place with 13.52lb. Brian Wheeler took third with 10.19lb, Mike Woodbury was fourth with 9.73lb, including a 5.24lb Largemouth that took lunker, and Mike Achille secured fifth place with 8.42lb.
Full Results Gallery Standings
Harris Chain
Ray Tuholski - 1st Place
Ray Tuholski - 1st Place
18 lb
Wequaquet Lake
Matt Allen - 1st Place
15.39 lb
Matt Allen - 1st Place
15.39 lb
Wequaquet Lake
Steve Estes - 2nd Place
13.52 lb
Steve Estes - 2nd Place
13.52 lb
2011 - 2012 SSBM Club Tournament Schedule
Tournament dates and locations are not finalized until permits are in hand. This schedule is subject to change so watch for updates. New dates will be added as permits are obtained for the new season.
Tournament dates and locations are not finalized until permits are in hand. This schedule is subject to change so watch for updates. New dates will be added as permits are obtained for the new season.
| August 12 | Friday | Mashpee/Wakeby |
| August 24-25 | Wed-Thu | 2011 Mass Bass Federation State Championship - Winnipesaukee |
| September 12-17 | Mon-Sat | 2011 TBF Eastern Division Championship - Sebago Lake |
| September 18 | Sunday | Long Pond Harwich |
| October 2 | Sunday | Wequaquet Lake |
| April 29, 2012 | Sunday | Monponsett Pond - East & West |
| May 19 | Saturday | Long Pond Harwich |
| June 15 | Friday |
John's Pond |
| July 28, 29 | Sat/Sun |
2012 Club Championship - Lake Champlain North |
| August 10 | Friday | Lake Winnipesaukee - Shep Brown Marina |
| August 22-26 | Wed-Sun | 2012 Mass Bass Federation State Championship - Hudson River |
| September TBD | TBD | 2012 TBF Eastern Division Championship - Lake Champlain* *Jim D'Ambra representing SSBM as part of Mass State Team |
| September 9 |
Sunday | Mashpee/Wakeby |
| October 7 | Sunday | Long Pond Harwich |
Fish Your Way to The TOP!SSBM Club Tournaments
Anglers compete within their club in a local tournament series with low entry fees and cash payouts.
Top (8) finishers qualify to advance to the Mass Bass Federation State Championship.
Top (4) qualify as Boaters. Remaining (4) qualify as Non-Boaters.
Mass Bass Federation State Championship
Anglers compete individually against their own club members and members of other clubs from across Massachusetts.
This is a No Entry Fee tournament with cash payouts.
Top (12) finishers become the Mass Bass Federation State Team and qualify for the TBF Eastern Divisional Tournament.
Top (6) qualify as Boaters. Remaining (6) qualify as Non-Boaters.
TBF Eastern Divisional Tournament
The Mass Bass Federation State Team competes against state teams from CT, RI, NY, NH, VT, ME, and ON.
Anglers have (3) practice days followed by a 3-Day Tournament and compete for cash payouts.
Top (2) finishers from each state qualify for the TBF National Championship.
Top finisher qualifies as a Boater. Second place finisher qualifies as a Non-Boater.
TBF National Championship
Top (2) finishers from Massachusetts compete against top (2) finishers from all other states.
All anglers fish from brand new Ranger boats provided for use during the 3-Day tournament and compete for cash payouts.
Full field competes for (2) days. Top (2) Boaters and Non-Boaters from each division compete on Day 3.
1. TOP (2) FINISHERS FROM EACH DIVISION AFTER 2-DAYS: Qualify for the BFL All American Tournament
2. TOP OVERALL BOATER & NON-BOATER: Qualify for the Forrest Wood Cup Championship
3. TOP OVERALL BOATER: Wins TBF Living The Dream package - Fully paid entry into FLW Tour, wrapped Truck and Boat
