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Pyramid Lake results 4/30/2022

May 3, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

Early on a cold Saturday morning, the CBC members got together at Pyramid Lake for the start of our 2022/23 season.  It has been a while since we travelled North or even on a single digit highway (5) for a competition, and the travel North did not disappoint.

The morning started with a surprise, as we arrived to find “50” boats all ready in line for a Pro tournament.  Pyramid fishes small, so “50” boats was going to make for a crowded day of fishing.  Though it was only about 27 boats, it sure looked like “50” boats.  LOL

The normal Pyramid winds hadn’t picked up much and the morning’s crystal clear water got us off to a great start.  By noon the winds had picked up and the crystal clear water was muddied by the recreational boaters and the other “50 boats’.  Neither posed an obstacle for us and we kept on fishing .

At 3 o’clock, we met up again at the “yellow bar” for the weigh in.

After a few boats weighed in, you could tell this tournament had the makings of a nail-biter!  Mark P shortly sat on top of the leader board with 5/13.02, but he was quickly knocked off by club president, Derrick Y with 5/13.04.  That didn’t last long, as Frank S, who was fishing as a boater for the first time on his beautiful Ranger boat, bumped him with 5/13.12. 

Are you beginning to see a pattern here?

Frank, biting his nails, had to wait for 3 more of the club’s heavy hitters to weigh their fish.  David M comes in with 5/13.09, PHEW, a close one.  The Conrad Jr. comes in with 5/12.05.  The only one left, was Frank’s very own “compa”, Alfred V.

“Compa #2” knocks “compa  #3” from the top spot and the win with 5/13.14.  You talk about a close one!  So much fun at the weigh in.

 

 

 

Let’s not forget to mention Tom C’s big fish of 6.02.  A big one!  He proceeded to give both Steve M and myself advice and pointers the whole day after that catch.  Thanks for the schooling professor.  Good times!

Conrad Jr and Chris G took home Big Boat.

See you all next month at El Cap.

place/angler/fish/weight

  1. Alfred V 5/13.14
  2. Frank S 5/13.12
  3. David M 5/13.0
  4. Derrick Y 5/13.04
  5. Mark P 5/13.02
  6. Conrad Jr 5/12.05
  7. Big Ed 3/8.11
  8. Tom C 2/8.10
  9. Chris G 4/7.13
  10. Ron R 5/6.13

Big Fish: Tom C 6.02

Big Boat: Conrad Jr and Chris G

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Tournament Results

April 2022 Tournament**updated 4/22**

April 20, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

Welcome to the start of the 2022-23 season.  The beautiful Lake Pyramid is the host of our first tournament of the year, being held on April 30th, 2022.

 

CalTrans is working on the 210/118 in Sylmar.  Plan your routes!

Be prepared for a very thorough quagga inspection at the gate.

$25 for launch and parking, including 2 anglers

  • Lake opens at 6 am, starting 4/24/22
  • Launch and Go
  • 5 fish/12″ limit
  • Largemouth and Smallmouth bass
  • 3pm weigh in at the Yellow Bar
  • Local lake non boater fees apply
  1. Big Ed Cazares/Ron Ruiz
  2. Alfred Vazquez*/Joe Nava*
  3. Derrick Yoshinaga*/Scott R
  4. Steve Meza*/Robert Terrazas*
  5. Conrad Apodaca Jr*/Chris Graciano*
  6. Frank Schwamborn*/Conrad Apodaca Sr
  7. Raul Valderrain/Tom Creasy
  8. David Mendez*/Miguel Lizzaraga
  9. Mark Pavlinac/Mike Rupp

 

* Top 10 Shootout contestant

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

April reminders

March 28, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

Just a reminder that April’s meeting is being held one week later to accommodate the anglers participating in the Delta->Havasu trip.  New date is April 13, 2020.

We will be collecting membership dues at this meeting.

 

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

2021-2022 Angler of the Year

March 17, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

CONGRATULATIONS to Conrad Apodaca Jr for winning this year’s Angler of the Year award!  Conrad Jr paved the way to his club leading 5th AOY award with 8 Top 3 finishes and 3 Big Fish awards this year.

Man, this guy can catch fish!

Congratulations are also being extended to the rest of the Top 10 warriors.  You are all eligible for participation in next months Top 10 Shootout.

  1. Conrad Apodaca Jr
  2. David Mendez
  3. Alfred Vazquez
  4. Derrick Yoshinaga
  5. Steve Meza
  6. Frank Schwamborn
  7. Joe Nava
  8. Johnny Abyad
  9. Robert Terrazas
  10. Chris Graciano

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

2022 Lake Havasu Season Finale results

March 9, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

 

Whether you fished 2 or 5 days, our teams experienced and overcame some obstacles that helped shape the season finale into one of the funnest ones we’ve had yet.  The fishing was tough but the team comradery was off the scales with both planned and unplanned lunches on the water at Kokomos and the new casino, dinner both bought and homemade, and even a boat rescue.

Tournament Day 1

Day 1 saw a drop of nearly 20 degrees in weather with 15-18mph winds and a few drops of rain.  Multiple teams reported big waves and plenty of wet co-anglers.

 

Right after blast off the team of Raul V and Miguel L ran into some boat issues and limped back to the launch ramp.  Johnny A and his co-angler Ron G headed back to help them safely get the boat back onto the trailer.  Steve M and Chris G were fishing without co-anglers, so they headed back to the docks to keep all of our members on the water.  Thanks guys for stepping up in one our brother’s time of need. 

Despite the early morning obstacles, some teams still managed to bring double digit bags to the scales, though not all of them.  The team of Big Ed/Mark C landed on top of the Day 1 leader board with a whopping bag of 5/16.31 that included a Day 1 Big Fish for Big Ed at 4.92.

Team Alfred V/Frank S were close behind with the only other Day 1 limit at 5/12.0.

Team David M/Kevin D didn’t get 5, but still managed a double digit bag with 4/11.04

Team Chris G/Miguel managed a 3 fish bag at 3/9.53

Team Johnny A was fishing with a new fisherman and first time guest “I have 2 rods and know 1 knot” Ron Gutierrez and rounded out the top 5 with 3/9.44

By the way, Ron Gutierrez was a last minute addition to the tournament and had very little “pro style’ fishing experience, but he made the trip anyway because he had heard so much about us.  He really has 2 rods and knew one knot before Johnny showed him the ropes.  We hope to see you next season.  He caught fish too.

Team Albert V/Angel S went 3/6.65

Team Conrad Jr/Sr went 3/5.68

Team Gary C/Sergio S went 2/4.28

Team Steve M/Raul V went 2/4.55

Team Derrick Y/Robert T went 1/2.49

We got together  later that evening for our team dinner being held at the Team Steve house and it didn’t disappoint.  We had people inside, outside, by the fire pit, in the kitchen, and watching YouTube videos in the front room with the hopes of picking up a pointer or two.  We even got a surprise visit from long time member Ron Jenke.  With everyone helping out in some fashion, Robert T was on guard duty because his famous salsa was quickly running low.

“The Salsa is supposed to be for dinner!”

 

Tournament Day 2

In fishing no lead is safe and you have to be able to reproduce what you did or didn’t do on Day 1 to be successful.  With Day 2 being 2 hours shorter, the pressure was on.

Again only 2 teams weighed 5 fish limits, but it wasn’t the teams atop of the Day 1 leader board.

Team Gary C/Sergio went 5/11.92 that included Day 2’s big fish for Sergio S at 3.95.

Team Derrick Y/Robert T got 5/10.86, but that was only 3rd best because Team Alfred V/Frank S went 4/11.20.  Was it going to be enough to catch Big Ed/Mark????

David M/Kevin D went 3/6.45

Johnny A/Ron G went 1/3.78

Chris G/Miguel L went 1/2.80

Big Ed/Mark C went 2/2.75

The other 3 teams blanked.  With Chris G breaking his phone we were forced to use our fingers for the total math and when we finished counting, it was Team Alfred V/Frank S that came out atop the Final leader board with 9/23.20.  Way to go guys.  That was back to back 1st place finished for new member Frank S and Alfred V’s 3rd Top 3 finish of the season.

The weekend also saw Conrad Apodaca Jr. Solidify his hold on the 2021 Angler of the Year title.  I believe this is his club leading 5th AOY award. WOW!  The Top 10 was also locked up with Robert T making a jump form 11th to 9th and Chris holding onto the 10th spot with 5 more points than Tom C.

I am excited to see what the new season has instore for us and want to thank you all for making this season a great one.

Robert

Day 1 results:

Place/team/fish/weight

  1. Big Ed/Mark C 5/16.31
  2. Alfred V/Frank S 5/12.0
  3. David M/Kevin D 4/11.04
  4. Chris G/Miguel L 3/9.53
  5. Johnny A/Ron G 3/9.44
  6. Albert V/Angel S 3/6.65
  7. Conrad Jr/Sr 3/5.68
  8. Steve M/Raul V 4.55
  9. Gary C/Sergio S 2/4.28
  10. Derrick Y/Robert T 1/2.49

Day 1 Big Fish:  Ed Cazares 4.92

Big Boat: Big /Mark C 16.31

Day 2 results:

Place/team/fish/weight

  1. Gary C/Sergio S 5/11.92
  2. Alfred V/Frank S 4/11.20
  3. Derrick Y/Robert T 5/10.86
  4. David M/Kevin D 3/6.45
  5. Johnny A/Ron G 1/3.78
  6. Chris G/Miguel L 1/2.80
  7. Big Ed/Mark C 1/2.75
  8. Steve M/Raul V 0/0
  9. Albert V/Angel S 0/0
  10. Conrad Jr/Sr DNF

Day 2 Big Fish: Sergio Sanchez 3.95

Big Boat: Gary C/Sergio S 11.92

2 Day Final results

Place/team/fish/weight

  1. Alfred V/Frank S 9/23.20
  2. Big Ed/Mark C 7/19.06
  3. David M/Kevin D 7/17.49
  4. Gary C/Sergio S 7/16.2
  5. Derrick Y/Robert T 6/13.35
  6. Johnny A/Ron G 4/13.22
  7. Chris G/Miguel L 4/12.33
  8. Albert V/Angel S 3/6.55
  9. Conrad Jr/Sr 3/5.68
  10. Steve M/Raul V 2/4.55

 

Filed Under: Tournament Results

UPDATE: Havasu 2 Day Tournament

February 28, 2022 by BigEd

Hello Havasu Basscontenders.

I am delivering this message on behalf of the CBC board for details on Havasu two day Team tournament.

Windsor Beach Launch Ramp
5 fish 12” min per team
Saturday 3:00PM weigh-in
Sunday 1:00PM weigh-in
Launch and hold for blastoff
Non boater fee: $110 plus 1/2 gate
Tournament fee: $40 per angler

NOTE: Arizona time zone not Cali

Please launch safely and wait for your number to be called in order of the draw day one. Day two reverse order no later than than 6:30 from out front of the launch area.

1) Albert Velasquez/Angel Sanchez
2) Alfred Vasquez/Frank Schwamb
3) Raul Valderrain/Miguel Lizzaraga
4) Derrick Yosh/Robt Terrazas
5) Dave Mendez/Kevin Duncan
6) Big Ed Cazares/Mark Chadeayne
7) Gary Crouse/Sergio Sanchez
8) Steve Meza/Ron Ruiz
9) Conrad Jr/Conrad Sr Apodaca
10) Chris Graciano/Guest
11) Johnny Abyad/Guest

This is a Team Tournament format. Bring your best five fish limit per team to the weigh-in. The $40 tournament fee per person will be collected for all participants including guests. Saturday afternoonbarbecue hosted by CBC location TBA. FYI the non boater fee is $110 plus half of the launching fees for both days paid directly to the boater regardless if you traveled together or separately. Half of the camping or lodging fees only if both anglers stay together.

TEAM FORMAT TOURNAMENT: Non active members and guest applicants are allowed to compete for prizes and awards in the team tournament format events due to the fact that your fish are shared weight with your team partner. The eligible guest angler MUST pay the regular member tournament fee to be eligible for prizes and awards. The Big Boat prize will be awarded to the team in first place. Both members in a team format will be awarded points as in a regular draw tournament. Non active members and guest applicant anglers have the choice to fish for the regular guest fee of eleven (11) tokens for a one day event or seventeen (17) tokens for a two day event. If an angler who is eligible to fish for the guest fee only chooses to enter at the reduced fee, they will not be awarded for placing or Big Fish award. This declaration MUST be made prior to launching by notifying the Tournament Director or Treasurer. If the Tournament Director or Treasurer is NOT notified the angler MUST pay the regular member tournament fee.

If I have missed any Havasu anglers on this email please forward them the information. Thanks.

See you on the water: Big Ed!

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

Lake Hodges February 19, 2022

February 23, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

The Showdown at Lake Hodges turned into the SLOWDOWN at Lake Hodges.  The only things in abundance were crappie fisherman.  The number of boats and personal watercrafts made a fishing obstacle course and made fishing even tougher for February Bass.

A few of the Contenders managed to bring fish to the scales, but there were only 3 of them.

Frank Schwamborn had the winning fish at 2.54 lbs.  Not a big fish you say…..that fish earned him the CBC Trifecta.  1st place, Big Fish, and Big Boat!  It also helped just about cement a spot in the AOY Top 10 standings.  2nd place went to Robert Terrazas with 2.32 lbs.  That puts him just 5 points behind Chris Graciano for the last Top 10 spot.  Rounding out the last of the podium spots was Joe Nava with 2.11 lbs.

Outside temperatures were in the 30’s upon arrival but the sun finally showed itself and got us to the 70’s by mid-day. The cold nights have kept the water temp in the 50’s still with only a few spots breaking the 60 mark.  Water clarity was the normal Lake Hodges pea soup.

Most of us have already put this day behind us and have already begun prepping for next weeks season finale in Havasu.

Place/Name/Fish/Total

  1. Frank Schwamborn 1/2.54
  2. Robert Terrazas 1/2.32
  3. Joe Nava 1/2.11

Dropshot, Neko, Mojo rig

Big Fish Frank Schwamborn 2.54

Big Boat: Chris Graciano/Frank Schwamborn

 

See you on the water.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Tournament Results

February and March News!

February 6, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!! (Michael Buffer voice)

The draws for the final 2 tournaments of 2021 have been completed, and we are all instore for an exciting finish.  Take a look at the AOY standings and I think you’ll see a big ol’ target on first place Conrad Jr.’s back with possibly 3 guys within striking range.  Don’t count out the guys in the 2nd bracket because there could possibly be a log jam of anglers fighting for the last Top 10 spot.  Remember, a Top 10 finish qualifies you for a spot in April’s Top 10 Shootout.

With only 2 tournaments left, this months Lake Hodges tournament results may set us up for one heck of a season finale in Arizona.

See you all on the water.

Robert

Important reminders:

The March meeting scheduled for 3/2 will be rescheduled to 3/9.

The April meeting scheduled for 4/6 will be rescheduled to 4/13.

February 19, 2022 Lake Hodges

Boater/ Non boater

  1. Brian Trusso/Mark Whitney
  2. Derick Yoshinaga/Pops Colgan
  3. Alfred Vasquez/Ron Ruiz
  4. Raul Velderrain/Robert Terrazas
  5. Steve Meza/Joe Nava
  6. Chris Graciano/Frank Schwamborn
  7. David Mendez/Mark Chadeayne
  8. Gabby Hayes/Tom Creasy
  9. Albert Velasquez/Mark Pavlinac

March 5-6 Lake Havasu 2 Day Season Finale

Boater/Co angler

  1. Albert Velasquez/Angel Sanchez
  2. Alfred Vasquez/Frank Schwamborn
  3. Raul Velderrain/Miguel Lizzaraga
  4. Derrick Yoshinaka/Robert Terrazas
  5. David Mendez/Kevin Duncan
  6. Ed Cazares/Mark Chadeayne
  7. Gary Crouse/Sergio Sanchez
  8. Steve Meza/Ron Ruiz
  9. Chris Graciano/Guest
  10. Johnny Abyad/Guest
  11. Conrad Jr./Guest

 

 

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

Results: Diamond Valley January 29, 2022

January 31, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

 

 

With the winter months being a notoriously tough time of the year for most bass anglers, the CBC still got together this past weekend for a cold January tournament at DVL.   Most of us were out of bed about 2 AM and on the road trying to get the coveted “first in line” award.   With a launch n’ go format, first in line gets you to your spot first and an early crack at some of the big ones coming out of the deep water.

The weather was cold and the fishing was tough, as expected, but some of our anglers managed to bag a few for the final weigh in.  As the teams came in and we heard more than a few members say they were “skunked”.   I’m sure the thought of pulling out a win or top 5 finish with only a 1-2 fish bag went through some of our heads, but the thought was short lived as Dr. Randy brought in 3 and club president, Derrick Y., brought in a 5 fish limit.  Derrick’s limit (5/12.44)was good enough to earn him the 1st place honors, but not enough for a trifecta sweep of 1st place, big fish, and big boat.  2nd place went to Dr. Randy (3/8.87), and with his top 5 partner, Alfred V. (2/4.98), they secured big boat with just shy of 14 lbs.  3rd place Joe N. (2/6.82) and 4th place Mark W. (2/5.90) managed to tie for big fish (3.67)

The day concluded with our customary habit of grabbing a drink and a bite from the local spot, Archibald’s.

It is always a blast when we get together for a little friendly competition and it was great to see everyone after the holiday break.

 

P.S.  I need everyone to make an effort to take pics of your and our fish at the weigh ins.

Air temp: 37-70

Overcast skies all day

Water temp: 56-57

Water was Gin clear 15-18′

Place/Name/Fish/Total

  1.  Derrick Yoshinaga 5/12.44
  2. Dr. Randy Estrada 3/8.87
  3.  Joe Nava 2/6.82
  4. Mark Whitney 2/5.90
  5. Alfred Vasquez 2/4.98
  6. Robert Terrazas 2/4.96
  7.  Johnny Abyad 1/3.18
  8. Tom Creasy 1/3.06
  9. Pops Colgan 1/2.82
  10. Steve Meza 1/2.22

1st place: D/S 6″ Folkstead in 15-30′

2nd place: D/S Robowork 20-30’/Neko 15′

3rd place: Mojo Shot 25-30′

4th place: D/S Roboworm 15′

5th place: D/S 4″ Folkstead 5-15′

Filed Under: Tournament Results

February reminders

January 24, 2022 by Robert Terrazas

As the 2021 season comes to an end, just wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming events.

The February monthly meeting will include, but not limited to the following:

  • February (Lake Hodges) tournament draw.
  • March (Lake Havasu 2 day) tournament draw.
  • Voting on the new CBC Board members.

The March meeting will be moved one week to accommodate those fishing at Lake Havasu.  The new date will be March 9, 2022 at Michaelangelo’s Pizza.

Please have any questions in written form so they can be discussed/addressed at the meeting.

See you all on the water this weekend.

Robert

 

Filed Under: Bass Contender News

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