ABOUT
Southshore Bassmasters
About our Club
Club Contacts
President: Mike Elson
P: 508.736.9805
Tournament Director: Jim D'Ambra
P: 617.967.5215
Club History
Since 1986, SouthShore Bassmasters has been a club dedicated to the sport of competitive bass fishing, where experienced members teach newcomers how to catch bass. SSBM also sends qualified members to compete against other clubs in the Mass Bass State Championship in hopes of advancing to divisional and national events. Today those fundamental goals still remain.
We have a good mix of “young guns” and “old veterans” which makes for some enjoyable events. Good sportsmanship and camaraderie are highly valued qualities we seek in new members. We fish mainly in the waters of Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, with an annual two day tournament typically held out of state at the location of the Mass Bass State Championship. If you like to fish for Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass in the New England area and have similar goals about bass fishing competitively then we’d like to invite you to join our club. We have limited openings for boaters and non-boaters alike. For information about joining Southshore Bassmasters, please contact the Club President noted above.
FAQ
How much are club dues?
Annual dues are $230 which covers the costs for all items shown below:
-MLF Membership
-TBF Dues
-State Fees
-Season Lunker Pool
How much are tournament entry fees?
Club tournaments are $30 entry (which includes $5 for the lunker pool.)
Where does the club fish?
We fish mostly in southeastern Massachusetts but generally have at least one out-of-state tournament (typically the Club Championship). We make an attempt each year to fish at least two different bodies of water than the year before in order to keep improving our abilities and learning to fish new water.
What kind of boat do I need?
If you want to join the club as a boater, your boat must be at least 16' in length, have console steering (no tiller models), have a working livewell and kill switch, and have liability insurance coverage for at least $300,000.
What kind of gear do I need?
Your rods and tackle are up to you, but typically a minimum of three rods of various types will do. Three critical items that you will need are:
-A life jacket (PFD)
-Rain Gear
-A tournament weigh-in bag