Fish the NBAA bass tournament trail in Southern Ohio. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

PRE-SEASON MEETING

The SOBC pre-season meeting has been scheduled for March 25^th 6:00 pm. at BassPro in Cincinnati.Her are just a few of the things that will happen.

Pizza from Richards Pizza will be served.

Agenda!!!!

Tournament Schedule

Sponsors

Rules for new members

Boat US membership

Fall Classic

Ultimate Match Fishing

August open tournaments

SOBC /OCDC combined event

SOBC Items for sale

Each member will receive a packet with tournament info, Boat US member form, Sponsor items and free goodies.

You will be able to join NBAA at the meeting as well as pre-pay for any tournaments.

Please let me know if you plan on attending so I can be sure to have enough food.

The meeting will be located in the conference room in the back of the store.

SOBC has Teamed Up with BoatU.S. ANGLER to Save You Money!

We have worked out a special deal with BoatU.S. ANGLER that will add to the club benefits you already receive – introducing the BoatU.S. ANGLER Cooperating Group program!

As SOBC members you get 50% off the annual BoatU.S. Membership dues when you join. You pay just $12.50 per year, (normally $25.00 per year),

BoatU.S. ANGLER provides a wide range of services, information and savings to recreational fishermen and boaters, including:

• Member Rewards at West Marine equipment purchases

• Discounts at marinas on fuel, overnight slips, and repairs
• On-the-water Towing, with your choice of service levels – from $50 per incident (free with Membership), $150 and Unlimited Towing – provided by the nation’s largest towing network
• Marine Insurance especially for fishermen and their equipment 
• Subscription to BoatU.S. ANGLER Magazine and “Tacklebox”, the fishing  eNewsletter
• Annual Equipment Catalog with over 50,000 products
• Online Resources at BoatUSAngler.com such as Angler News, How-To Tips & Techniques, Ask the Experts, ANGLER’s Forum, Fishing Guide & Charter Locator, DIY Projects & more
• Representation on Capitol Hill to fight unfair taxes, fees, and government regulations that unduly affect fishermen and boat owners –and much more.

If you’re already a BoatU.S. ANGLER Member, be sure to mention our Group ID Number GAF GA00020F to get the specially reduced rate.

For more information, contact: Dave Davis at david.davis@sobc-nbaa.com. 

Club directors encourage you to take advantage of this valuable benefit that was arranged specifically to help you – our Members!

BoatU.S. ANGLER Cooperating Group Program

SOBC Meets Joe Thomas.

Patrick and I got to spend some time with Joe Thomas of Ultimate match fishing and the host of Reel in the Outdoors. Joe and I grew up fishing the same southern Ohio lakes. Joe has invited us to spend some time with him and his editor to see how Ultimate match will work on the local level. Be sure to sign up and get your first 5 matches free for being an NBAA member. More info to come.

 Columbus Sports-Vacation and Boat Show

SOBC and OCDC will be manning the NBAA booth this year. It looks to be a great show. We will have some custom baits and other products for sale. Stop by and see us.

For details and info click HERE

Check the SOBC calendar of events page to see all the events going on for 2010. Click HERE

Like to add something to the calendar? Drop us an email.

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National Angler Technique Specific Rods (NATS) – Second Generation

The new rods will tackle any type of fishing you can think of. These are premium grade rods and come with a 1 year warranty. NATS rods start at $78.00. Click here for more info.

FIND THE BASS

SOBC is teaming up with www.findthebass.com

Find the bass is a state of the art software package that not only lets you log and track your fishing trips, it also lets you plan your next trip by seeing what other anglers used and caught within the expected conditions.

All NBAA members get a 50% discount on membership.

Use code NBAA50

All SOBC members get a FREE membership

Use code SOBC100

Go to www.findthebass.com and enter your info. The site will also ask for your member ID number to make sure you get the correct discount.

NBAA members can join UMF for free!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats right NBAA members join the UMF for free. Take your shot at 50G's. While fishing your NBAA tournaments you can fish a UMF match at the same time. Visit www.umffederation.com for details.

SOBC is teaming up with Fishing For Kids in 2010.

Fishing for kids is a national group whose mission is to get kids involved in outdoor events. They believe that by investing in young people, we are investing in the community as a whole. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our youth through sound fundamental teaching that transcends all generations. By providing kids the opportunity to learn and grow in an exciting new environment, we will be ensuring their future.

Visit their web site at www.fishingforkids.net

There will be 2 events planned for 2010 and we will need help. Anyone wishing to donate their time can contact the Ohio director Patrick Davis at 513-292-9386 or email at Patrick.davis@sobc-nbaa.com

Columbus Sports, Vacation and Boat Show

 SOBC and OCDC wil be teaming to man the NBAA booth at the show. We will ansewer any questions and we will have membership forms on hand to sign up new members. We will also have some free items to hand out from our sponsors. Please stop by and see us. For more info see

www.hartproductions.com/columbus-sports-vacation-and-boat-show/

New Sponsor's

SOBC is proud to announce the newest addition to our sponsors. Find The Bass will be our major sponsor for 2010. All NBAA members will receive a 50% discount to join and SOBC members will receive free membership. Details on signing up will be forth coming. Find The Bass offers an online data bank and search engine to log your fishing trips and retrieve data for future trips. Please visit their web site at www.findthebass.com. I strongly urge all SOBC members to thank Find The Bass by visiting their web site and joining once our logon is setup.

BayView has joined us for the 2010 season also. They are located at the North Shore ramp at Rocky Fork Lake.

. BayView is full service bait and tackle shop and they also have camp sites and cottages at the ramp. BayView will open early for us and have FREE coffee, baked goods and hot breakfast for us. More details will follow. Registration and weigh in will be held at their shop. They will also be carrying NBAA products in their store. Please stop in whenever you are in the area, mention SOBC and thank them for their support. Please visit their web site at www.rockyforkparks.com

SOBC is the local distributor for Garneau Baits. Garneau is a producer of soft baits. SOBC is going to test some of their new products for them and give them feed back. This looks to be an exciting endeavor. We will have baits at each event for purchase along with items as door prizes also. Garneau is based out of Michigan and is a sponsor for NBAA national also. Please welcome them to the SOBC family. Visit there web site at www.garneaubaits.com

2010 schedule 

The 2010 season schedule is now in click HERE or see the schedule for dates. We will begin taking Pre-Pay starting January 1, 2010.

Mailing List

Get on our mailing list for updates, new events and changes. Go to the contact page and send us a message.

Pre-Pay is ready

You can pre-pay for each tournment by printing the online form and mailing it in. This will hold you an early flight position. positions will be assigned as payment is received. Go to the pre-pay tab for an entry form