History of the Rochester Bassmasters
In 1975 a group of
Sportsmen with a respect for the outdoors and a passion for fishing founded the
Rochester Bassmasters. We are an organization of about 100 men and women who
come from all walks of life to enjoy the great sport of bass fishing. Through a
common interest and a variety of educational and competitive activities we give
members the opportunity to become more effective anglers. We are affiliated with
B.A.S.S., the National Federation and the New York State Bass Federation. We
believe strongly in the conservation and preservation of our aquatic resources
so catch & release and respect for the environment are promoted. This will
ensure that we provide the same opportunities for future generations.
We encourage the youth of our community to get involved in fishing through
various mediums. Club members give lectures, demonstrations and seminars within
the community. We also host youth fishing days and B.A.S.S. sponsored Casting
Kids events. Our hope is to keep kids away from negative influences by providing
them with fun and interesting alternatives. Our club sponsors many family
functions that we invite members to attend. These activities include Picnics,
Banquets, Social Night, Youth & Couple tournaments, and an Annual Kids Christmas
party. Through various events, we are able to provide donations to youth and
Self Help organizations within our community.
Our club meets on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month. These
meetings are held at Matella's on Lyell Ave. at 7:30 PM. Meetings consist of
short reports from our committees followed many nights by a program with a
special guest speaker or sponsor.
If you would like additional information you can send an e-mail to our Membership Chairperson Mike Wall at mwwally@verizon.net Please feel free to stop in at any one of our meetings and learn more about our great club!