2005 was filled with many personal achievements.  The highlight of the season was finally qualifying for a position with the 2006 BASS Team Ontario.  After 10 years of effort and paying my dues, as well as coming close a couple times, I finally have advanced on step closer to a dream goal - to earn a position at the Bassmaster Classic.  I also obtained my first 20lb bag in a tournament this fall, actually three events in row - two in team events and one as a solo angler.  For 2006, our Petawawa Bassmasters chapter is hosting the Ontario BASS Federation qualifier.  I am looking forward to showing anglers from all over Ontario what we have to offer in our area.  I would like to once again qualify for the Renegade Bass Classic - this will be a tough battle due to a tough 85 team field.  Like any other bass angler,  I can't wait for the open water season to arrive.

At the moment, here is my tentative schedule of events for the 2006 season (more to follow as schedules are confirmed - various smaller events will be added throughout the season):

2-4 June 06 – Blind Anglers International Tournament (B.A.I.T.)

2 July 06 - St Lawrence River - Renegade Bass

9 July 06 - Ottawa River - Petawawa Bassmasters

15 July 06 - Muskrat Lake - Renegade Bass

22 July 06 - Lake Kaminiskeg - Petawawa Bassmasters

29 July 06 - Bay of Quinte - Quinte BASS Series

August 06 - Lake Stoco - Quinte Bassmasters

26-27 August 06 - Ontario BASS Federation Qualifier - Ottawa River - Petawawa Bassmasters hosting

18-24 September 06 - 2006 BASS Federation Eastern Division Championship (Team Ontario) - Lake Champlain

Lake Consecon - Quinte Bassmasters

Ontario BASS Federation Nation 6 Man Team Event  - Bay of Quinte, Belleville

Quinte Bassmasters Fall Brawl - Bay of Quinte

Eastern Ontario BASS - Charleston Lake

Well, another successful and fun year has passed by once again.  Special thanks to the following:

• Paul Shibata and the Eastern Ontario G-Loomis Team for all their support and teamwork this past season.  Let's hope our framework will come with continued success in 2007.