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After a soggy tournament, Bobby Farmer drys out for a win at East Fork, nabbing 4 fish totaling 6.03 lbs. Andy Tobe misses 1st by just half a pound with 5.54 lbs, and Bill Schneider closes out the top 3 with 5.o5 lbs. Bill while closing out the top 3, also grabbed big bass for the second time this year with a weight of 3.25 lbs.

With 3 tournaments in the bag, the Angler of the Year standings is still very close

1st Bobby Farmer – 13.55 lbs
2nd Any Tobe – 12.17 lbs
3rd Bill Schneider – 11.86 lbs
4th Tony Vieson – 7.80 lbs
5th Steve Travis – 7.71 lbs

The club heads back to the river at Goose Creek. Will Bobby Farmer continue to increase his lead, or will the rest of the club swallow Farmer’s lead like a well placed Senko.

Based on my last post, I should be telling you about our trip to Tanners Creek, but what can I say about 2020. This appears to be a roll of the dice kind of year. With the being said, the club ended up at Eagle Creek. As with any trip to the Ohio River. Fishing was tough despite fairly good water temps and over cast skies. Sprinkling here and there throughout the tournament until it was time to come to shore and weigh-in. Then the sky’s opened up like it was a monsoon. All and all, the club would capture 17 fish total. 5 of that 17 belonged to Danny Schmitz who managed to hit a 5 fish limit totaling 5.13 lbs. 2nd would go to Andy Tobe who took the Big Bass of the day with his 3.79 lb fish. Justin Heinbokel grabs his first top 3 finish with 2 fish weighing 3.36 lbs.

After 2 tournaments, the top 5 for Angler of the Year standings are
1 Bobby Farmer – 7.52 lbs
2 Danny Scmithz – 7.48 lbs
3 Bill Schneider – 6.81 lbs
4 Andy Tobe – 6.63 lbs
5 Steve Travis – 5.85 lbs

Our next tournament is currently set for East Fork Lakes on June 28th. Pairings as follows
Tony Vieson and Juda Cerere
Bill Schneider and Danny Schmitz
Ernie Shuler and Herb Jones
Jake Donahoe and Steve Travis
Bobby Farmer and Josh Zehler
Tom Anyes
Rick Hensler
Andy Tobe

You know its hard to believe that it’s taken till May 31st for us to get the first tournament in the books. Pandemics and heavy rains have made fishing options very scarce, but at the end of the day, the old reliable lake of Rocky Fork made for an interesting tournament. While the morning started off nice, heavy winds through out the day would make for a challenging yet fun day. Bringing in 19 fish total and some good size bass. Guest and now rookie member Bill Schneider would join the club with style. Capturing 2 fish totaling 5.88 lbs and a Big Bass of 4.51 lbs. Taking both the win and big bass for the day. Additional rookie Jake Donahoe, starting his first full season this year would take 2nd with 3 fish totaling 5.53 lbs and a very respectable Big Bass of 3.35 lbs. Finally we wrap up the top 3 with Steve Travis with 2 fish totaling 4.95 lbs.

On June 14th, the club heads to Tanners Creek in attempts to make up for 1 of our missed tournaments earlier in the year.
Pairs will be as follows
Andy Tobey and Danny Schmitz
Tom Aynes and Steve Travis
Jake Donahoe and Juda Cecere
Ernie Schuler and Josh Zehler
Bobby Farmer and Justin Heinbokel
Rick Hensler and Herb Jones

Looks at Tanners, here comes the Butler County Bassmasters

I’m sure I don’t need to say it, but we are certainly enduring some interesting times. Which is why I am pleased to announce what we will hopefully be our first tournament of the season. Scheduled for May 31st. The club will head to Delaware Lake to kick off the season. For many club members, this will be their on the water since last season. It’s been a few years since the club has visited Delaware and with fishing being 1 of the few social distance approved items. Many bodies of water have been extra busy with recreational fishing. Regardless of how the tournament plays out. I’m sure I speak for a lot of our members when I say it will be good to see and spend time with our fellow members and enjoy our much beloved sport of fishing. To my fellow members, tight lines, and see you on Delaware.

Our field is set for Guist Creek Lake. Anglers be at ramp at 6AM. Boat pairings are as follows

Bill Schneider (Guest Boater) paired with Josh Zehler
Jake Donahoe paired with Danny Schmitz
Tony Vieson paired with Herb Jones
Andy Tobe paired with Steve Travis

In addition, the club is working with SublimeWearUSA in getting new jerseys. Final mockups coming soon, but here is our initial mock up.

Its Official, The Butler County Bassmasters has been named the The Ohio Bass Federations 2019 Club of The Year. Further more, it appears region 5 is the region to beat, because I had the distinct please of delivering the Cincinnati Youth Bass the reward for the 2019 Youth of Club of the Year. GO REGION 5!!!

Bobby Farmer has his year of firsts!!!!

For as long as I can remember since first getting involved with sports, you can always find that 1 person you relate to. That charismatic person that lifts your spirits and gives you enjoyment in the sport that you either enjoying watching or participating in. The type of person who can put a smile on your face in your darkest hour or change the tension in a room with a single joke.

Yet despite your love and admiration for that person, there the person that’s just 1 play short of the MVP for the year, the guy who cuts a tire on the final race of the season coming up just a few points shy of the championship, or the proverbial always a brides maid never a bride.

Yet this person never gives up and comes back year after year, until one day those stars align. You grab that MVP, you take that Championship, or you take that plunge surrounded by family and friends.

On behalf of the Bulter County Bassmaster both past and present. We Congratulate Bobby Farmer on winning his first BCB Fish Off and his first and our clubs 2019 Angler of The Year!!!

Ernie Shuler takes the win at White Oak with a 5 fish limit of 5.85lbs. Rich Hensler grabs 2nd and Big Bass with 2.80 lbs, and Bobby Famer closes out the top 3 with 1.48lbs. With Tournament 7 officially in the bag, Bobby Farmer still holds onto 1st with 24.13 lbs. Ernie Shuler has climbed from the bottom and is now in 2nd with 22.63 lbs, and Andy Tobe squeaks into the top 3 with 18.47 lbs for the year.

Which brings us to the season equalizer, the BCB Fish Off. Not only is the BCB Fish off the biggest money tournament of the year, it is also the dream catcher and heart breaker of the year. Many anglers have held the coveted Angler of the Year title for an entire season only to see there chances swim away after the BCB Fish Off. What seems to be that unbeatable spring bass suddenly becomes under sized after the BCB Fish Off, so where will this years BCB Fish Off be held?

Lake Cummberland, a true new spot for the club. Many of the club has never been to this lake or have only visited it once. With slot limits larger than any tournament the club has faced. 15 Inch Limit on Large Mouth, 18 Inch Limit on Small Mouth, and 12 Inch Limit on Spotted Bass. With less than 6lbs separating 1st to 4th. The Angler of the Year is still very much up for grabs, and with average Big Bass for the year being over 5lbs. It is likely that the BCB Fish Off could also feature and new Big Bass for the season.

It’s time to replace that line, sharpen those hooks, and trailer up the boats, because the 2019 BCB Fish Off is here!

With Williamstown lake being cancelled, the club decided to extent it’s trip to Lake Monroe. 1 of the clubs favorite 2 day tournament destinations, and Lake Monroe didn’t disappoint. While Monroe typically doesn’t offer up a large number of fish, the fish it does offer are quality. Danny Schmitz and Ernie Shuler certainly got to enjoy that quality. With Danny Schmitz grabbing 2 close to 5 lbs bass and Ernie Shuler grabbing one close to 4 lbs.

Despite a great effort, from the rest of the club, nobody could catch Danny Schmitz ending the 2 day Tournament with 9.94lbs and his largest and tournament Big Bass of 4.79 lbs. Ernie Shuler would make a late appearance and still grabbed second with 5.61 lbs, and Bobby Farmer would close out the top 3 with 4.87 lbs.

With only 3 Tournament left in the season. The Angler of the Year is still up for grabs. Bobby Farmer holds onto first with 22.65 lbs, Danny Schmitz climbs out of the cellar up to 2nd with 18.16, and Steve Travis holds onto 3rd with 17.79. Andy Tobe drops to 4th with 17.49, and Ernie Schuler drops to 5th with 16.78.