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Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation takes legislators fishing

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In August, the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation hosted Michigan legislators, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) representatives in the second annual Lake St. Clair bass fishing outing. The purpose of the event was showing the legislators and others the great fishing available on Lake St. Clair while letting bass tournament anglers get to know their state representatives, MDNR staff and MUCC better.
In August, the Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation hosted Michigan legislators, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) representatives in the second annual Lake St. Clair bass fishing outing. The purpose of the event was showing the legislators and others the great fishing available on Lake St. Clair while letting bass tournament anglers get to know their state representatives, MDNR staff and MUCC better.
MDNR Fisheries Division biologist and bass tournament liaison Tom Goniea began the day with a short presentation at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station. Goniea reported that almost 2,000 bass tournaments have registered for 2016 on the new Michigan Fishing Tournament Information System. Results from several hundred events have already been entered into the system to give MDNR a better look at our most popular and best bass fisheries.
MDNR Fisheries Division biologist and bass tournament liaison Tom Goniea began the day with a short presentation at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Research Station. Goniea reported that almost 2,000 bass tournaments have registered for 2016 on the new Michigan Fishing Tournament Information System. Results from several hundred events have already been entered into the system to give MDNR a better look at our most popular and best bass fisheries.
After the presentation, boater volunteers and guests were paired and went fishing on Lake St. Clair for bass, or whatever was biting. Anglers fished in near-perfect weather for three hours. Amy Trotter from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs lands a Lake St. Clair largemouth bass while fishing with boater volunteer Matt Belletini.
After the presentation, boater volunteers and guests were paired and went fishing on Lake St. Clair for bass, or whatever was biting. Anglers fished in near-perfect weather for three hours. Amy Trotter from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs lands a Lake St. Clair largemouth bass while fishing with boater volunteer Matt Belletini.
Michigan State Senator Geoff Hansen, who sponsored the bill to remove the old bass season limits from state law, fishes near the shipping channel with boater Bill Wood.
Michigan State Senator Geoff Hansen, who sponsored the bill to remove the old bass season limits from state law, fishes near the shipping channel with boater Bill Wood.
Boater Dave Reault shows a big Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass caught while fishing with Michigan State Representative Tim Kelly.
Boater Dave Reault shows a big Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass caught while fishing with Michigan State Representative Tim Kelly.
Angler volunteer Mark Modrak fishes out in the middle of Lake St. Clair in the distance with two state legislative staffers.
Angler volunteer Mark Modrak fishes out in the middle of Lake St. Clair in the distance with two state legislative staffers.
State Rep. Tim Kelly shows off a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass caught while fishing with boater Dave Reault.
State Rep. Tim Kelly shows off a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass caught while fishing with boater Dave Reault.
The Michigan DNR shows off the electric shock research boat, the R/V Mooneye.
The Michigan DNR shows off the electric shock research boat, the R/V Mooneye.
Michigan State Senator Ken Horn releases a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass.
Michigan State Senator Ken Horn releases a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass.
Senator Ken Horn shows off a nice smallmouth bass caught while fishing with boater volunteer Tommy Robinson.
Senator Ken Horn shows off a nice smallmouth bass caught while fishing with boater volunteer Tommy Robinson.
Senator Ken Horn caught a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass with Michigan DNR bass tournament liaison and fisheries biologist Tom Goniea.
Senator Ken Horn caught a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass with Michigan DNR bass tournament liaison and fisheries biologist Tom Goniea.
Senator Ken Horn shows off a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass. All participants are already making plans for next year's outing.
Senator Ken Horn shows off a Lake St. Clair smallmouth bass. All participants are already making plans for next year’s outing.

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