INDY BASS CLUB
The Indy Bass Club (IBC) is a non federated bass fishing club of approximately fifty members who share the common interest of bass fishing, friendly competition and preservation of our natural resources. The club is based mainly on the southside of Indianapolis although we have members from Greencastle, Lizton, Coatsville, Avon, Noblesville and Greenfield. The club was formed in 1983 with 4 boats and the original name of the club was Westside Indy Lunker Landers and changed to Indy Bass Club in the late 80's. Members wanted the competition of tournaments, yet in friendly, honest and open environment where your competitors are also your friends. In the last few years we have included Volunteerism to our mission including Kids' Fishing Clinics, Charity Tournaments, staffing the Indiana State Fair Fishing Pond and boaters for IU, Purdue and Ball State University Bass Clubs. Our members vary from the more experienced angler to newcomers looking to start their fishing career. Our membership consist of husband/wife, father/son, friends and individuals.
"It's What We Do"
INDY BASS CLUB “3rd Annual Halloween Havoc” deemed a success
but a tough day for some!
The 3th annual Indy Bass Club Halloween Havoc Open Tournament at Geist had 29 teams participate. Weather started the day in the high 30’s low 40’s with the water temperature hovering in the low to mid 50’s. Of the 29 teams only 12 teams weighed in making it a tough day for some. First place went to Josh and Matt McDermott with 5 fish weighing in at 12.32lbs. A close second place went to Jeff Pontius / Travis Ray team with 5 fish weighing in at 11.71lbs. Third place went to team Todd Irwin / Kevin Voorhis with 5 fish weighing in at 10.72lbs and fourth place went to team Al Hopkins and Ray Boalug with 5 fish weighing in at 9.06lbs. Big bass for the day was 4.11lbs turned in by team Jeff Pontius and Travis Ray. Joins us again next year for our 4th annual Halloween Havoc scheduled October 27, 2012.
Wrapping up a Great Season of Fishing
Thanks for the great season. Jeff and I had some tough tournaments and had some good tournaments. In the good tournaments, we made good decisions on the water. We moved when it was necessary and we stayed when we needed to. We were able to communicate and work together to add more weight to our live well. When the fishing got tough, we always went back to what worked.
Heading into the Classic, the pressure was on. We had a 1 point lead over the field. On Day One, the fishing was tough. We weighed in three fish for 10.10 pounds, which was short of our goal of five fish but did have a substantial weight. Day Two on the water - conditions had changed and the fish weren’t where we had found them the day before. We changed our presentations and midway through the day moved toward the main lake. This decision netted us two more fish giving us a Day Two total of 6.40 pounds. Fortunately, this was enough to hang on to the lead and win the tournament.
Travis Ray 2011 Classic and Club Champion
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2011 Indiana State Fair Fishing Pond
Indy Bass Club volunteers staff the Indiana State Fair Fishing Pond on Saturday August 20th 2011 and assisted over 160 youth have the opportunity to catch huge Blue Gill and some nice Cat Fish. The weather wasn't to bad for Mid August in Indiana, temps were in the mid to upper 80's but we were blessed with some cloud cover for most of the day. The fishing was pretty steady for the junior anglers, many caught their 3 fish limit before the 15 minute time limit was reached. If fishing was slow at a particular location anglers were sent to the "Magic Circle" to see if we could get them on some fish. Anglers, Parents and Volunteers had a great time and we are already looking forward to volunteering for the 2012 Fishing Pond. Thanks to Clinton Kowalick the Go FishIN Coordinator for organizing the event and the Indy Bass Club Members and their families for volunteering their time to staff this awesome event.
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“Kid’s Fishing Clinic” (click here for Pictures)The Indy Bass Club and Teddy’s Burger Joint joined forces on Sunday July 10th to present a “Kid’s Fishing Clinic”, an introduction to the sport of Bass Fishing. Activities include Kids Casting, Coloring Contest (click here for pictures), Rubbing Plates to create fish images, dye your own custom plastic bait, Knot Tying, Free Prizes and Corn Hole Game. Demonstrations and Displays include Soft Baits, Hard Baits, Boat, Water and Fishing Safety, Types of Equipment, Fishing Boats, Boat Features and more. Sponsors of the event include RedShad.com, The Outdoorsman Sport Shop Greenwood, Honey Creek Tackle Bargersville, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Teddy’s Burger Joint, Indiana Bass’N Gals and The Indy Bass Club.
Indy Bass Club Fishing Display at Teddy's Burger Joint
Indy Bass Club sponsor and owner of Teddy's Burger Joint, Cory Larson, wanted to add a local sports theme to his restuarant and has put up a fishing display with the Indy Bass Club as the centerpiece of the display. Purdue, Ball State and IU have also provided fishing jerseys that will also be added to the display. Teddy's Burger Joint is located at 2222 W. Southport Road just west of SR 37 on Southport Rd behind Anytime Fitness.
President/Marketing Wayne Judd
Vice President Brett Languell
Secretary Bob Speers
Treasurer David Doran
Weigh Master Kevin Mobley
Tournament Director Mike Botos
Assistant Tournament Director #1 Mike Schwomeyer
Assistant Tournament Director #2 Rick Ray
The Indy Bass Club has secured some very generous sponsors for the 2011 season including Outback Steakhouse US31 Greenwood, Red Shad.com Online Tackle, TGI Fridays Greenwood Park Mall, The Outdoorsman Sport Shop, Jockamo Pizza, Honey Creek Tackle, Burd Ford, Bass Fury, Teddy's Burger Joint @ Southport Rd & SR37, Hightower Graphics and Denny's Marina SR37 & Epler Ave. Your support of these sponsors will help make it easier to secure their support in the 2012 season and beyond. After you have your fish weighed grab your fish and step in front of the IBC Banner to have your picture taken with your days catch. Put your fish back into a bag of water and return them safely to the lake. Photos will be posted on Facebook for all of your friends to see. When you redeem your gift certificates tell them you are from the Indy Bass Club!
College Bass Fishing
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Purdue Chris Kaiser kaiserc@purdue.edu
Ball State Brody Carter bassclub@bsu.edu
IU Zach Wojtowicz zwojtowi@indiana.edu
