Yuma Pro Am 2011


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January 2012 News:
Sonora Nissan 
Jackpot Tournament		 Sonora Nissan
Courtesy of Sonora Nissan, the top five pros and the top five amateurs of 2012 will have the chance to fish in a free winner take all $500 bonus jack pot tournament in January 2013, the Sunday BEFORE the BBQ.  The Actual top five will be selected by the regular 12 tournaments of the 2012 season. Pairing will be by random draw. There will be a big bass option. Prizes will be awarded at the BBQ.  If a top five finisher is unable to attend then the next place finishing Pro or Amateur respectively will get to fish the jackpot. 
  • AWARDS BBQ - January 28th at Mittry Lake
  • Rules Changes / Clarifications for 2012
    • SIGN UP - Starts on the FIRST of the month.  
    • Entries may be mailed, paid on line, or paid at the partner draw meeting.  You may mail or pay your membership at anytime.  A hand signed membership and liability form will still be required before you can fish in a tournament.
    • You may not get out of the boat to land a fish. 
    • For the rule that you may not get out of the boat to better your position, pushing off the bottom with even one foot is considered getting out of the boat.  If you attempt to enter an area by allowed methods (main motor, trolling motor, push pole, pulling on brush above the water with your hands) and are unable to do so you may get out of the boat if you have to in order to get unstuck.  You may not fish an area accessed by doing so.
    •  In the event one member of a team is discovered by the other member of the team to be unqualified to fish for the day (such as not having proper license or stamps), both parties need not be disqualified if any fish caught by the unqualified party are immediately released and the unqualified party ceases fishing immediately upon discovery of the disqualifying factor.  In the event that any fish are in question as to who caught them they must be released.  Otherwise both parties are disqualified.
  • The January draw meeting will be held at the BBQ after everything else is done.  
  • The remaining eleven (11) draw meetings for 2012 will be held at Baron Fuels.
  • There will be no biggest bass of the season jackpot in 2012.  
  • The Pro and Amateur AOY will receive $100 from the club.  
  • The BBQ (2011 awards / 2012 season kickoff)
    Day:  January 28th 2012
    Time:  Starting at 4:30 PM
    Place: Mittry Lake Main Picnic and Launch Area

    Who:
    Any paid 2011 member.
    Any 2012 member who pays at or before the BBQ.
    The spouse or significant other of a qualifying member living in the same household.  The minor children of a qualifying member living in the same household.  Non members must pay $10 per person to eat dinner.  Anybody may attend. 

    No alcohol will be served.
  • For those who want to know....
    The Pro Angler of the Year was down to the very last tournament.
    The Amateur Angler of the Year was even closer than that.
December Results 2011
Oh!  The points are close. It could have been decided as late as December.  Certainly all of the last three tournaments of the year were critical in determinign the Pro angler of the year.  The Amateur angler of the year was even closer than that.  Billy Skinner and Shawn Cogswell took first place in December with 10.65 pounds.  Ed Reeder and Allen Hook finished 2nd.  Dave Willhide and Kevin Goss had thrid and 1st place big bass.  2nd place big bass went to Bob La Londe and Rick Johnson,
November Results 2011
Kevin Goss and Steve Magallanes finished 1st and had 1st place big bass with 17.61 and 7.08 respectively.  Craig Johnson and Simon Apodaka finished 2nd, with Ed Reeder and Allen Hook taking 3rd.  Hammer had the 2nd place big bass for the day.
October Results 2011
Craig Johnson fishing solo was the first place pro with 12.91.  2nd place pro was Ed Reeder.  Craig and Ed are battling it out for angler of the year.  These last few tournaments will really make the difference. Craig Johnso also had big bass of the day.  Dave Willhide was the 3rd place pro.  1st place amateur was Rick Johnson followed by John Gleeson and Brandon Herndon respectively in 2nd and 3rd.  
Stanley Jigs Inc - Got an e-mail from Jamie over the weekend letting us know Stanley would be sending out a box of their new for 2012 stuff for the club BBQ.  11/2/2011
BANG LURES - Bass Assassin Just sent out a big box of baits for the club.  There is some neat looking stuff in there.  10/27/2011
Charley Brewer Sliders just sent us a small box of samples that you guys will get a shot at soon.  10/25/2011
TTI-Blakemore also just sent us a few Roadrunners, hooks, and Real Magic spray for you guys to have a chance at and try out.  10/24/2011
Lake Fork Trophy Lures is a new sponsor for our club. They want us to try their stuff and tell our favorite tackle vendor what we would like them to stock.  For their full selection just vist the Lake For Trophy Lures website at: 10/15/2011

www.lftlures.com

It is important for both
Pros and Ams
to sign up early.

WHAT IS YUMA PRO AM ?

Yuma Pro Am is a fishing tournament club that pairs anglers with boats and anglers without boats to fish together as a team against other teams. Pairing is by random drawing only. It is a great opportunity to fish with new people and learn new tactics on the Colorado River and Mittry Lake. It is a lot of fun, but each tournament is run a lot like a professional tournament, and some of the guys take it a little seriously. Be prepared to fish.

HOW DO I SIGN UP ???

We are in the process of trying to implement an on-line signup method.  Please check back or call Bob for more details.  

What if I am from out of town?

Contact: bob@yumaproam.com to make arrangements. We have lots of anglers from out of the area who come and fish Yuma Pro Am through out the year.

What Does it Cost ???

All that is required is:
$15 Membership  
(good for the calendar year, January - December)

$25 Tournament Entry
Pays out one place for each five entries. Pro and Am pay outs are separate. The 1st place out of the money (not counting options) gets a free basic entry at the next scheduled tournament. (Next one on the schedule only.)

Optional Side Pots: (Not Required)

$5 Big Bass of the Tournament Paid out to the boat with the biggest black bass weighed that is in the option. (May pay two places if more than ten entries. There are separate pots for pro and ams. If one anglers is not in the option then the big fish for their category (pro or am) goes to the next place fish/angler in their category.

$5 8 pound rolling pot. Pays out to the boat / team with the largest bass over 8 pounds weighed in. If no bass over 8 pounds are weighed in then the pot rolls over to the next tournament.   (If one angler is not in the option then the pot is split and the other half rolls over)

$15 Top Three. This is split evenly between the top three finishers that are in the option. There are separate pots for pros and ams.

FREE FISHING TACKLE

We give away fishing rods at every tournament, and all participants get a chance to win. We give away at least one rod, and if there are ten or more boats entered we give away two rods. We also often get free tackle, lures, and gift certificates from our sponsors through out the year to give-a-way.

Pay your membership dues and
tournament entries fees on-line
MAKE SURE YOU SELECT THE CORRECT ENTRY.
  • PRO - Boater
  • PRO - Broke Boat
  • AM - Non boater
  • AM w/ BOAT - Boater if needed
Entry and Dues Payment - CLICK HERE TO PAY
Please no entries before the normal week entries open.  (See rules.) You will no longer be able to sign up at Sportsmen's.  
The Draw for Team Partners
Will Be Held at Baron Fuels
I spoke with Ron Wood of Baron Fuels earlier this morning.  He said he has no issue with us doing late signups and the draw for partners on Saturday evening in his store.  We will be over in the "Pancho's Restaurant" area of the store from about 5:00PM until 6:15 PM when we draw numbers to see who our fishing partner for the day will be.  

September 2011 recap
After going 5 years without being busted, the 8 pound pot has now been busted for a second time this year.  Ted Hook of Sonoara Nissan drew his brother Allan, and Allan nailed a beautiful 8.8 pound largemouth bass in the tournament on Sunday September 19th 2011. They had 1st place and 1st place big bass.  2nd place fishing solo was Mac McDermott.  3rd went to Lannes Brock and Rick Johnson, and Bobbi McDermott fishing with Jim Cox finished 4th.  Bob La Londe fishing solo had 2nd place big bass.  

August 2011 Recap
Bobbi McDermott and Chad Maddox smoked the field by over 3 pounds for htier first place finish and 1st place big fish.  Bob La Londe & Clay Buchanon finished 2nd with the 2nd place big bass.  Greg Gilbert fishing the club for the very first time finished 3rd fishing with Will Wathan.  4th Place went to Hammer and Tim Clark.  

July 2011 Recap
Craig Johnson once again topped the leader board while fishing with Will Wathan,  They had a whopping 18.98 pounds and the 2nd place overlall big bass.  2nd place wento to Dwight Palmer and Bill Rose with over 16 pounds, 3rd with just a tad over 16 pounds were Bob la Londe and Clay Buchanon.  Russell Venable and Steve Magallenes finished 4th and had the 1st place big bass of the day at 7.72 pounds.  

June 2011 Recap
Ted Hook of Sonora Nissan & Lane Brown finish 1st and they had the 1st place big bass of the day.  Alvin Hatton finished 2nd fishign without a net man, and Ed Reeder finsihed 3rd with Steve Magallanes.  4th Place went to Mac McDermott and Bill Rose

May 2011 Recap
Alvin Hatton & Shawn Cogswell tied up 1st place and 1st place big bass with 14.17 and 5.05.  2nd place went to Bob la Londe and Brandon Herndon followed by Ed Reeder and Rick Johnson in 3rd.  

April 2011 Recap
Billy Skinner & Will Wathan tied up 1st place with over 14 pounds.  Ed Reeder and Joe Robinson finished 2nd and Ted Hook of Sonora Nissan fishing with Allan Hook nailed down third place.  

March 2011 Recap
It was reported to be a very slow bite, and even the top finisher had small limits.  This was blamed by some on uncharachteristically high water and unseasonable falling water temps on the river.  First place with a 9.69 pound limit was Hammer and Kevin Goss.  2nd place pro fishing solo was Craig Johnson.  Craig also sported the big bass of the day at 3.12 pounds.  3rd/2nd were Ted Hook & Brandon Herndon.  
4th/3rd and both first out of the money were Ed Reeder & Ron Terhark.  2nd place big bass went to Bob La Londe and John Gleeson.  The points page has been update:  April 5th 2011

February 2011 Recap
Bucky Leigh and Josh Armstrong sure nailed it in February with 15.42 pounds and 7.15 pound big bass.  2nd was Alvin Hatton & Kalvis Miles followed by Craig Johnson and Nathan Wyrick in 3rd.  2nd place big bass went to 4th place finishers Kevin Goss and Will Wathan with a 5.69 pounder.  

January 2011 Recap
What a Toad !!!
Craig Johnson & Dave Brach Clearly knew how to catch them In January.  They set 2 club records with an 11.12 pound big fish and a 25.56 total weight besting the next competitor in the field by more than 15 pounds.  Incredible fishing.  

Craig Johnson & Dave Brach holding 3 of the five fish that composed their 25 pound sack - Thats an 11 plus Craig is holding up.

2nd Place went to Robert Murray and Kalvis Miles, followed by Brian Crawford and John Gleeson in 3rd, and Ed Reeder with Mike Nagy for 4th.  2nd place big fish went to Lannes Brach and Allen Hook.

News About our Sponsors

Lake Fork Trophy Lures
They are confident once we try
Lake Fork Trophy Lures
we will want more.

They want us ALL to try them.
 They are confident once we try Lake Fork Trophy Lures we will want more.
Kevin with Preferred Plastics Custom Baits has reported he still does not have a tackle store in our region selling his plastics.  You need to visit his website to purchase.  There is a good back stock on most things, but some items may have to be made on demand.  Give him a couple days lead time to fill your order.  We still have lots of baits from Kevin to handout through the rest of the season and at the BBQ in January.
King Cobra Tackle Company has a new website coming out soon.  Watch here for news when its ready. Manuel has been donating his unique Dual Concept spinnerbaits at most tournaments to be given away by random drawing.  He also has donated a prize pack of jigs to be given away if the winner of a tournament is wearing a King Cobra hat or t-shirt.  Mr Garcia has also donated his time to calculating and keeping the points standings up to date.  
Taipan Custom Rods is now performing reel repair and tune ups as well as making some very interesting custom rods.  Need a guide replaced or a reel serviced?  Just drop them off at Sportsmen's Hide-A-Way.  Simon will get to them very soon.  
TTI-Blakemoore has a vast array of hooks to meet almost any need.

2012 Schedule
January

1-28 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the BBQ at Mittry Lake. Late entries do not count.

28 2011 AWARDS BBQ at Mittry Lake. 4:30PM until its done. 2011 paid members and new paid 2012 members are welcome.  Draw for partners after the BBQ.

29 Season Opener - Launching from Fisher's Landing

February

1-25 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

25 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

26 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
March

1-10 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

10 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

11 Tournament - Mittry Lake
April

1-28 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

28 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

29 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
May

1-26 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

26 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15.  Draw at 6:15 SHARP

27 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
June

1-23 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

23 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

24 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
July

1-28 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

28 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

29 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
August

1-25 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

25 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

26 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
September

1-29 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

29 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

30 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
October

1-27 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

27 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

28 Tournament - Mittry Lake
November

1-17 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

17 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

18 Tournament - Fisher's Landing
December
TOY FOR TOTS SUPPORT

Bring Toys to the draw or the tournament.

1-15 Sign Up On-Line, by Mail (if early enough), or at the Draw.

15 Draw Meeting @ Baron Fuels 5:15-6:15. Draw at 6:15 SHARP

16 Tournament - Fisher's Landing

2012 AWARDS BBQ
JANUARY 2013





















IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU GET YOUR ENTRY FEES IN AND GET SIGNED UP AS EARLY IN THE WEEK BEFORE A TOURNAMENT AS POSSIBLE.

We had to leave somebody on the bank last year. Don't let it be you.