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Bergen News: Check out Eddie Schickman's Live bait Photos the link is below. Congratulations to Bergen! For the 9th time, the Bergen Bassmasters have been selected to be the NJBF “Chapter of Year” and as an award, will have their Lake Champlain Team fees reimbursed by the NJBF. After Nick submitted a written and verbal presentation, the selection was confirmed on January 8th. You can read all about the Bergen accomplishments in the newest edition of the NJBF Reel to Reel magazine. They include the “Day on the Water with a Pro” raffle to benefit the USO, the Bergen County June Outing for the Disabled, the August Fishing Clinic for the kids of Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club and the “Hudson River Challenge” Open Bass Tournament to benefit the troops c/o the USO of Metropolitan New York. NICE GOING GUYS! Bill Vella Nick Albano Receives the USO
Mike and Pete set to represent the USO After the Bergen Bassmaster USO fundraising efforts of 2009, Mike Iaconelli and Pete Gluszek have agreed to represent the USO in 2010. After contract agreements are finalized and signed, Mike and Pete will officially wear the USO patch and will promote the support of our troops via the USO during tournaments, seminars and other appearances. They will also maintain the USO logo and provide contribution info on their professional websites. On behalf of the USO and the troops, Nick Albano, and the Bergen Bassmasters thank Mike and Pete.
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Youth Pages Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club at Camp Sebago
Twenty years ago Although I have been fishing for dozens of years, I started tournament fishing in earnest when I joined Bergen in 1989. On May 20, 1989 I was lucky enough to be drawn with a fishing dynamo named Bob Puente. I knew nothing about Twin Lakes CT and relied on Bob to provide me with some tournament tips. Bob was cool and was quick to learn that due to a cold front, the main lake bass were not very active. On a sunny day, he was the only angler to discover that a tiny pond between both lakes held active bass, sunning themselves in slightly warmer and shallow water. Using grubs and plastic worms, he picked up a decent limit of bass and easily won the tournament with over 11 pounds. From that day I learned that no matter how tough the fishing is, there is always something that will work, and someone will unlock the key. Bob was quick to help out other anglers and right from my start with Bergen, I credit him with teaching me two key tactics, don’t waste time with non-productive water and try to do what no one else is doing. I am sure that many Bergenites received a few bassin’ tips, boat/motor assistance or moral support from Bob and we will miss him dearly, may he rest in peace.Nick Albano
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