The NY BASS Chapter Federation (NYBCF) will hold the fourth annual Take a Soldier Fishing day on Oneida Lake Saturday April 28th. The NYBCF has assembled volunteer boaters and invited 125 Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Mountain Division for an all expense paid fishing trip with rods, reels and tackle and life vests provided for the Soldier’s use. Soldiers and Boaters arrive at 6 AM, begin fishing at 9 AM and return for the afternoon weigh-in at 1 PM followed by a free BBQ style luncheon with big fish awards and raffle prizes. Last year’s big fish, a 21.33 lb Common Carp was caught by Specialist Nathan Oropeza who fished with Mr. Eric Tessmer. The NY State DEC Region 7 office has sanctioned this event as a free fishing day for participating Soldiers.
Media interested in covering this event may contact Mr. Burnie Haney, NYBCF Public Relations, at (315) 408-7622 or [email protected]
Event Sponsors
Modern Welding, Association of the United States Army, Mountain Community Homes, Pine Camp Flooring, Onondaga County Parks, Caskinette’s Lofink Ford, Bass PRO Shops, US Reel, TFO Rods, The Rod Glove, Lucky Craft Lures, Otis Technologies, Victory Graf-Ex, Kinney Drugs, MF Baits, Stanley Lures, Paul Hudson, Salt City Bassmasters, Westchester Rod & Reel Bassmasters, MITSHE Charters, Corning, Onondaga County Federated Sportsmen, Fort Drum Sergeants Major Association, NYBCF Juniors, Todd Covert, Barb Elliot, The Haneys, Girl Scout Troop 40436, Scott & Pam Bliss, Mickey Fortunato, Mike Cusano, Luck-O- Irish Guide Service.By: Burnie Haney
