Legislation to Expand Ban on Lead Fishing Tackle No Longer on the Table in New Hampshire

Thank you for taking action against this burdensome legislation.

Because of your quick action, and that of other KeepAmericaFishing™ angler advocates, a burdensome and unwarranted bill that aimed to expand New Hampshire's lead fishing tackle ban is no longer being considered by the New Hampshire State Legislature this session.

On May 9, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted to send SB 224 to interim study. While the bill is not yet dead, the legislature will not act on it again until the 2013 session. This is a significant victory for New Hampshire's anglers, especially considering how strongly anti-fishing interests advocated for the bill.

Expanding New Hampshire's ban on lead sinkers, jigs and other traditional fishing tackle is neither reasonable nor warranted without the scientific data to support it. Current regulations banning the use of lead jigs measuring one inch or less have already had an impact on New Hampshire's anglers' ability to fully enjoy their sport, and an expansion of these regulations would only serve to deter more anglers.

KeepAmericaFishing thanks you for helping to thwart this burdensome, unwarranted and scientifically unsupported legislation from moving forward in the state legislature. This is an important victory for New Hampshire's angling community and you deserve our thanks for taking action!

New Hampshire Lead Ban - Your Voice is Needed Now

Richard "Dick" Smith -- Conservation Director for the The Bass Federation of New Hampshire

It is critical that EVERYBODY take a small amount of time this week to either phone, e-mail, or send a letter to all 18 House Reps who are members of the House Fish & Game & Marine Resources committee. Send a separate letter or e-mail to William O'Brien who is Speaker of the House. At the end of this document I've provided the contact information of all 18.

Here are 27 abbreviated Bullet Points that you can draw your comments from. Maybe emphasize 2 points. 1. There is not a loon population problem that needs a legislative "fix" since the NH loon population has shown a steady increase since 1975 2. Loons (like people) die from.....Read more

"Don't Just Catch 'Um, Whack 'Um"

The good folks at Whack Um Baits have signed on with the Maine B.A.S.S. Federation Nation as a sponsor of the Maine Junior Bassmaster State Championship which will held on August 4, 2012.

Tournament winning football shakey jigs custom made just for you! You choose the size and hook. It's money in the bank. Remember, Don't Just Catch 'Um, Whack 'Um.

Check out their tournament winning football shakey jigs where you can choose the hook, size, and color, the new popular umbrella Reflex rig, and their hand poured bulk soft plastics all at an affordable price! Give them a try as many others already have and find out why they say, DON'T JUST CATCH 'UM, WHACK 'UM.

Maine Federation members will have special access to their site pointing them to discounts. For the access codes please email mebass@mebass.com with your name and club you belong to.

Maine DOC looking for your input

Here's an opportunity for MBFN members to tell us how we are doing here at the Department of Conservation Boating Program. We have set up three surveys on THE DOC website where folks can tell us how satisfied they have been with a particular boating facility, or with our navigational aids marking on a particular lake (we only mark inland waters) or where they feel we need new or improved recreational boating access (ponds, streams or coastal) or lake marking. Read more

Kistler discount code for MBFN members is now active

The good folks at Kistler have provided a rod for each of this year's two state champions, very nice rods as a matter of fact. Kistler has also donated a rod we can use as a fundraiser.

Kistler is giving all MBFN members a 25% discount off anything they sell on their website for this season.

Kistler has agreed to give the Maine B.A.S.S. Federation Nation a 5% rebate of whatever our members spend.

The MBFN discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other sale or promotion. To get your discount coupon code please email mebass@mebass.com with your name and club you belong to and then go to the Kistler web site to purchase

Maine 2012-2013 Fishing Regulations

The 2012-2013 Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Regulation booklet is out, You can either view it online or download one for you pc. Click here view and interactive digital edition or download one to you pc here.

Maine Federation Discount Promotions

Our sponsors have set up discounts for all Maine Federation members to enjoy. Some of these will need discount codes to be plugged in during your shopping, to get these codes email mebass@mebass.com with your name and club you belong to. Check out the current offers here.

Did you miss The Professor?

Visit The Professor's Web site to purchase items discussed at the seminar

The Maine B.A.S.S. Federation Nation would like to thank Mr. Frazier for coming to Maine, for those that attended great and thanks for your support. We're sure you expanded your knowledge in sonar use. One thing for sure is we all now know how to tell the difference between a soft and hard bottom, dont we? For those that missed the event, we highly recommend you attend one if you ever get the chance to see Wilson in the future.

The sonar seminar was held on March 10 in Augusta before several anglers from Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The 3 hour seminar was informative with some quality tips and instructions about what most anglers are missing when using their units. Wilson also had items to purchase to further your education on the subject. For those that were at the seminar or those that missed it and wish to purchase any of Wilson's products please visit Wilsons web site at www.itainttv.com.

Cabela’s steps up as title sponsor of B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events

Feb 21, 201

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, has become the title sponsor of all seven B.A.S.S. LLC-owned events within the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, which serves tens of thousands of amateur anglers and their bass clubs in the United States and in seven other countries. Read more

Carhartt joins B.A.S.S. as an Official Apparel Sponsor and titles College Series

By B.A.S.S. Communications Feb 23, 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Carhartt, America’s premium work wear brand since 1889, has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with sport fishing industry leader, B.A.S.S. LLC. Read more

StreetSideAuto.com Partners With Maine Federation

StreetSideAuto.com is excited to become a sponsor of the Maine B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, supporting the automotive enthusiast and outdoor sportsman with direct access to the largest selection of in-stock performance parts and accessories for most cars, trucks, Jeeps and SUVs from over 900 brand name vendors. This combination allows for a unique buying experience for you, the consumer, as we only sell in-stock items, offer free shipping* on most orders, and never charge handling fees. Our expert staff and management team represent years of experience in the specialty automotive aftermarket with relationships going back as far as 30 years with some manufacturers. If you are looking for the best source for Flowmaster American Thunder Exhaust, Husky Liners or hundreds of other great brands look no further!

StreetSideAuto.com is offering $25 off a $250 order for Federation members to use when shopping their site. Email mebass@mebass.com with your name & the club name you belong to for your savings code.

Shimano, B.A.S.S. And Key Retailers Team Up On Breakthrough Website

Feb 6, 2012

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Today B.A.S.S. LLC launched www.Bassmaster.com/Shimano, a new breed of fishing information website that educates anglers about Shimano’s bass rods and reels, and then helps them buy Shimano gear directly from a nationwide list of independent tackle shops. Read more

Tackle the Storm Foundation Benefit Auctions

It's official...we are up on Ebay selling signed B.A.S.S Elite jerseys, college angler jerseys, and other jerseys and memorabilia with all of the proceeds....EVERY DIME...going to Tackle The Storm Foundation to help buy the magic wands of childhood....fishing poles...for the children of the next storm. The final bid will be donated to the foundation, Don and Barb Barone will cover the costs of the Ebay and Paypal fees...when you can put a brand new rod and reel in a child's hand for about $7.50 EVERY PENNY COUNTS so we are not going to have the fees come out of what we can buy for the kids.

Right now we have four items up for sale...all have multiple bids, and if the auctions ended tomorrow (they don't) we could outfit almost 40 kids. So far at the two events we have put together we have put rods and reels in the hands of almost 500...FIVE HUNDRED...children. I'm humbled by that, stunned by that, and am an emotional basket case by that number. But unfortunately next season will bring more storms, and we will be ready for them, and for the kids.

If you have time please check out the Ebay store: http://stores.ebay.com/tacklethestormfoundation?_trksid=p4340.l2563 And if you have a couple more minutes...our website is also up and running and can take donations directly: www.tacklethestormfoundation.org We will have a bunch more items going up for sale soon...THINK CHRISTMAS...THINK BIRTHDAYS...THINK Tackle The Storm Foundation.

Don Barone will be our special guest at the Federation Banquet.

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