Trophy News for 4/14/26

Lake Erie Results 4/12/26

Trophy Bassmasters kicked off the 2026 fishing season at Lake Erie last weekend.

Spring jumped into summer for the day greeted the anglers with calm seas in the morning. The catch rates reflected the good weather day as the 16 anglers brought in 64 keeper bass of at least 14”. Total weight was 180.563 lbs.

All were released alive. The big winner again this year Mike Johnson as he both won the tournament and had the big bass for the day. Johnson’s 5 bass limit of smallmouth weighed 19.30 lbs. with the lunker at 5.90lbs. With a very close 2nd place, Chad Thrush weighed in a 5 bass limit of smallmouth. Chad caught a respectable 19 lbs. Virgil Grand had 5 largemouth bass that weighed 17.51 lbs to claim the final spot on the podium.

Big Bass 2026

We only have 12 members entered in our Big Bass pot for 2026. It is $5.00 due now. Please pay Bert Grubs before the tournament year starts.

Next Club Meeting


Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

We will draw for 3 tournaments during May at this meeting. Please be present or send your money to Bert Grubs.

Trophy News for 4/9/26

Meeting Minutes 4/8/26

Tournament Boat Draws

The boat draw for the first 4 tournaments of the season we completed last night at our regular April meeting. Please see details on our HOME page.

Heavy Hitters Tournament September 6, 2026

We have 10 members signed up for the Heavy Hitters Tournament. Please see our website for details on how to qualify. Here is the LINK.

We will pick the location for the tournament at our May 6th meeting.

If you pay your entry fee of $20 and qualify, you may still withdraw and receive a refund before the tournament starts.

Membership

We now have 31 members in our club after 2 new members joined last night.

Please join us in welcoming Stan Crawford and Peyton Schafer to our club.

Big Bass 2026

We only have 12 members entered in our Big Bass pot for 2026. It is $5.00 due now. Please pay Bert Grubs before the tournament year starts.

Protected Web Pages

A major change was made to our website last year to protect our personal and financial information. All pages with sensitive information, such as names, addresses, phone numbers and financial information, will be “Protected” and will require you to enter a password to proceed.

Most browsers and phones allow you to save your passwords so you should only have to enter this password the first time you try to access these pages.

Please do not share this password with anyone. Only members will be able to access all pages, however, friends and family can still see the tournament results.

This update is not protected; however, future updates may be depending on content.

If you need the password please contact me.

Next Club Meeting


Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

We will draw for 3 tournaments during May at this meeting. Please be present or send your money to Bert Grubs.

Trophy News for 3/4/26

Meeting Minutes for Trophy Bassmasters 3/4/26

Next meeting Wednesday
April 8th, 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

We will draw for the first 4 tournaments of the season at this meeting. Please be present or send your money to Bert Grubs.

Bring enough money to pay for the following:

  • $60 total for 4 tournaments
  • $50 Dues
  • $5 Big Bass for the year
  • $20 Heavy Hitters

We have 27 active members.

Dues can be paid at any time for the upcoming season.

Become a Member of Trophy Bassmasters in 2026

🎣 Join the Trophy Bassmasters – 2026 Membership Drive is ON! 🏆

Calling all anglers in and around Kenton, Ohio! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting hooked on bass fishing, Trophy Bassmasters is the place to be. We’re kicking off our 2026 membership drive and inviting YOU to be part of a club that celebrates competition, camaraderie, and conservation.

Why Join?

  • Monthly tournaments with trophies and bragging rights
  • Exclusive access to local fishing spots and expert tips
  • Community events, youth outreach, and conservation efforts
  • A chance to represent Kenton with pride under the Trophy Bassmasters banner!

📅 Sign-Up Deadline: April 1, 2026
📍 Location: Kenton, Ohio and surrounding waters
💬 How to Join: Message us here or visit www.trophybassmasters.com

Let’s make 2026 our biggest season yet. Tight lines and trophy times ahead!

Happy New Year 2026

2026

Next meeting Wednesday
Jan 7 2026. 7pm
Masonic Temple

Start of a new year and the club is going strong. We have 23 active members beginning the new year. Dues can be paid at any time for the upcoming season.
At the Jan meeting we will solidify any changes to the rules or bylaws. We will also put together the logistics for the possibility of having a Heavy Hitters type tournament during the 2026 season.
Hope to see everyone there.

Club Tournament Schedule Change

During our regular club meeting held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm at the Kenton Masonic Temple the date of the Classic was swapped with the Detroit River tournament

Classic Tournament rescheduled for 2026 to 10-4-26.

The Detroit River for that date was rescheduled to 10-18-26

Membership Dues

Membership dues of $50 for next year are due.

Please plan to attend or send your money with someone. You can mail your money directly to Boyd Downey if you cannot attend the meeting.

Next Club meeting

Our next club meeting is Wednesday, January 7th at 7:00 pm at the Kenton Masonic Temple.