Youth Director Joe Craighead 
813-433-6454 or by email at jcraighead@sstlift.com

The Tampa Bay Junior Bass Club is for 11 - 18 years old youth that want to learn bass fishing. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month (except Dec) at North Dale Recreation Center @ 6:30 pm. Please Visit website for more information.

They fish every other month on the first Saturday of the month. For meeting and event schedule please follow this link for the Tampa Bay Junior Bass Club website. Meetings, tournament annoucements, and results are available on their website.

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Ina Mahoney died on October 23, 2009 after a very short battle with Colon Cancer. There were no symptoms and it was discovered with a routine exam. After surgery and one chemotherapy treatment, it was determined that the cancer was to far advanced to beat. Hospice was called to help take care of her. Gulfside Regional came in with a team of professionals to help with her care. They were great people to work with and made the next month a lot less stressful. They took care of Ina's needs as well as the families questions and concerns. They never charged the family a cent and depend on contributions to help them stay in business.  

Bay Area Bassmasters would like to do our part to keep this organization helping those in need. We have pledged a $1.00 a pound for all fish brought to the scales. We raised $12,710.69 in 2022 year for a total of $75,513.51 in total donations since our first event in 2009. We are looking forward to continuing with this tradition in 2023 and beyond.

Thanks everyone for your continued support.

Tom Mahoney
President Bay Area Bassmasters

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Through being a member of the Bay Area Bassmaster Club you also have membership to B.A.S.S. and the B.A.S.S. Nation. These organizations provide some wonderful member benefits you may or may not be aware of. Some of the benefits are as follows:

Bay Area Bassmaster Club Benefits:

10% discount available on many items throughout the store. Please see Tom or mention that you are a club member at the counter.

B.A.S.S. Benefits (see website for details: B.A.S.S. Member Benefits)

• Bass Pro Shops - Double Rewards Points for your rewards card
• Boat US Angler - 50% Discount on Boat US Membership, $1,000 Trailer Coverage, Lower Deductibles for Electronics and Trolling Motors
• Cabela’s - Up to 40% off on select items
• Bassmaster Lunker Club - Get Published in Bassmaster Magazine
• BASS Stuff - 5% off Official BASS Merchandise
• Walt Disney World Fishing - 10% off Guided Fishing Excursions
• Avis - Up to 25% off
• Ramada Hotel - 20% off Best Available Rates

B.A.S.S. Nation Benefits (see ‘Member Benefits’ area at: Bassmaster.com)

• BassGold.com - 1 year free of the Bass Patterning App
• BASS Insider Membership - Free

    Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing Challenge - Get in the action now: Bassmaster Fantasy Fishing
    Group: Bay Area Bassmasters. Password: Mahoney

We will update as we learn of more benefits made available to our members!

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October 2026 - Lake Kissimmee

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Bay Area Bassmasters is a B.A.S.S. affiliated Chapter (Chapter #8853). Our club was formed with the same purpose as those of the National Chapters - enjoyment, exchange of fishing ideas, competitions, youth programs, and the promotion of Bass fishing as a major sport activity. We are also actively involved in conservation efforts that will continue to improve the quality of Bass fishing waters in Florida.

If you would like to join us, please feel free to contact one of our club officers listed below for more information.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Tom Mahoney 813-363-5961 Email Tom Mahoney		Vice President Tom Craighead 813-376-5636 Email Tom Craighead
Treasurer John Cincotta 813-927-1272 Email John Cincotta		Webmaster Pamela Hardy 813-220-6312 Email Pam Hardy
Secretary Don Garand  813-363-5961 Email - Don Garand		Photographer Mike Hardy 813-245-5017 Email Mike Hardy
Youth Director Joe Craighead 813-433-6454 Email Joe Craighead		Board Member Carol Mahoney 813-601-4393  Email Carol Mahoney
Tournament Director Gary Ford 813-245-6944 Email Gary Ford		Weighmaster Joe Hobson 813-986-4497 Email Joe Hobson
Board Member Jeff Crandon 813-787-1383 Email Jeff Crandon		Social Media  Dylan Casazza 813-455-5285 Email Dylan Casazza

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

Thank you for deciding to become a member of Florida’s # 1 largest B.A.S.S. Nation “Buddy" team tournament trail bass fishing club. Below is a brief description of how the Buddy team trail works.

TEAM TRAIL

After becoming members, you and your Buddy, or another member of your choice, fish together as a team through out the year. You are awarded points based on your tournament results from each month. (Tournament Rules) These points are accumulated through out the year to decide who ends up “Team Anglers of the Year” (TAOY). Adults may choose to fish with their own children as a team provided their child is a member of the kids club. (Bay Area Bassmasters is one of the only bass clubs in Florida which allows kids under 16 to fish in competition with adults). Alternates are allowed provided they are a current member of Bay Area Bassmasters. Tournaments are usually scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each month. Our monthly meetings are always on the Tuesday before the tournament. At the end of the year, as long as you have fished at least 7 out of the 10 tournaments, you will qualify to fish in the “Classic” tournament which is a 2 day event to decide which team is the champion of the year.

Please feel free to join us at one of our (meetings) and check us out. Click on the icon below to download one of our membership forms to bring with you to the meeting. Our membership dues are listed on the form. Looking forward to having you join our club and help us grow into the #1 bass fishing club!!

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FORM (Updated for 2027 Season)

CLICK HERE FOR INSURANCE LIABILITY FORM (Updated for 2027 Season)