FIB’ers Jayson Quimby and Ron Withers will be competing in the SWBA California Offshore Challenge again this year. Please say a prayer for their safety and success. The event is January 5 & 6 arriving on the 4th. The format is simple. Each day you catch 5 of the biggest Calico Bass you can and bring them back to the weigh in alive. Winning weights for the last few years have been right around 45+ pounds for the 2-day weight totals, so you really have to catch the right ones – big ones! Since it’s January and it takes place around our offshore islands like Catalina, San Clemente, Santa Barbara and San Nicholas, anything is possible. Some days we have perfect-flat-calm weather, other days can be very dangerous with 12 foot plus swells and strong wind from every direction.
You can catch live coverage of the weigh in on the SWBA site here: http://www.saltwaterbassanglers.com/2013cocweighin.htm

The “Brown Bagger” event will not take place until August, but get your name in early to secure your spot on a fellow FIB’ers boat!!! Feel free to email us your intent!
fibersfishingclub@yahoo.com

On Saturday, November 12th the FIBers partnered with United Anglers of Southern California in their first Tackle and Boating Swap Meet. It was held at the Compton Hunting and Fishing Club. The primary purpose was to raise funds to support the costly legal battle recreational anglers and allied businesses are currently engaged in to protect our right to fish along the California coastline. 50% of our proceeds went to the Ocean Access Protection Fund, a fund established by UASC. All funds donated to the OAPF were matched by the American Sportfishing Association, up to $50,000. In spite of the rain, there was a great turnout for this event. Several FIBer members came out to work our booth, and we had a great time together. Afterward, some enjoyed the crab feed and fish tacos served up by UASC. We’d like to thank all those members who participated in this fund raising event, as well as all those who donated tackle and boating accessories. The FIBers also would like to thank UASC, especially event director Robin Osborne, for inviting our participation in this event. And we thank the Lord for His blessing on us in 2011!
Dave Shill

Please plan on joining us for our first event of the year. No need to RSVP or anything, but feel free to contact Dave Shill (949)246-6646 if you have any questions!
See you there!

Fellow FIB’er – Eric Bent – is one of the main organizers of this great event. Several other FIB’ers are sure to be there too. We hope to see you there!

What: ‘BASSTRAVAGANZA’ A Day of Salt Water Bass Fishing Seminars, Demos, and Free BBQ.
When: Sunday, Jan 2nd, 10:00am-2:00 pm
Where: Sav-On Tackle 9917 Orr & Day Rd. Santa Fe Springs, 90670 (562) 864- 2911

‘Radio Silence’ Crew will be breaking the silence by spinning records and filling heads with a cool track of tunes.
Speakers to include:
2010 SWBA ‘Anglers Of the Year’ Matt Kobzeff Scott Pethtel of Team Killswitch
Cpt. Jimmy Decker (Light lining for trophy bass)
Cpt. Larry Heron Successful finessing techniques.
Ben Florentino (Shimano, Utilizing innovations in tackle and techniques)
Gerry Mahieu (Lucky Craft, The dynamics of fishing hard baits)
Evan Salvay (The next generation of fishing enthusiasm)
Jack Sowell Cory Sanden (Legendary Calico Icons, shallow water big bass tactics)

Industry vendor booths and crew tentatively include:

Shimano, Inside Sportfishing, Spiderwire, SWBA, Lucky Craft, IMA Japan, deps, AA/ Optimum Baits, BIG HAMMER, WAR BAITS, Pearl Swimbaits, Edge Products, Phenix Rods, MC Swimbaits, Kelp Kritter Baits, Trolling Motor Doctor, Tady Lures, Quality Performance Marine, Fish Rap News, and more . . .

If you like Bass fishing period & want to learn & meet the best Saltwater Bass Anglers in the world, then this the place to be.
If you’ve never been to an event or wished you could join the SWBA series, then you should come as well, this is the place to ask, learn & make suggestions & see all the hot tackle, gear & boats these Hardcore Anglers use. Everyone is friendly & not all of the best will be speaking, some will be hanging around, so if you see someone familiar just introduce yourself, everyone is very friendly & willing to share tips.
This is also the place to join the SWBA & Sign-Up for 2011 tournament dates as well.

IT’S FREE!!!

Went to the annual Fred Hall show on Wednesday, March 3, and I decided to take my camera along. The following are all of the FIB’ers I ran into that night.

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