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KIDS BASS CAMP – COLLINS LAKE 2010 (pictures here!)

“It’s not raining”. We heard that a lot. Those who were at CBAF Bass Camp last year know what they meant. This year rain, wind and hail dominated earlier in the week but by Friday the storm had moved on and Saturday morning fifty kids ages 8-13 started lining up at the check station anxious for the camp to begin. After getting checked into their tents and a time of devotions and prayer with the team leader the workshops were soon underway. The campers learned how worms, grubs, tubes and jigs react under water, a hands-on exercise on how to build a chatter-bait, as well as boating safety and Fish and Game regulations. There were workshops on knot tying and a casting contest. The entire CBAF team did an awesome job and the kids were really engaged in the process. Some of the parents who watched were amazed at all the things the kids were learning. They wanted to play too!

Lunch and a trip to the Lake Collins Resort store for ice cream, complements of the management of Collins Lake, was next on the agenda. Blessings on Lincoln and his entire crew, they are an incredible partner in this outreach.

Pastor Jerrod provided the message for our camp fire service and none of us will hear the story of Jonah again without thinking of that night. There was lots of singing around the campfire too.

Sunday morning the kids were matched up with their “Pros” for the day on the lake. We were so blessed to have 35 pros generously donate their time and boats. One parent said she just stood there and cried as she saw “all those kids in those beautiful boats as they were coming out of the water”. All of you guys deserve a big CBAF “Thank You” for giving of your time and experience. God Bless you!

We have had so many people express their appreciation for the camp and all that it means. I just pass that along to all of you who had a part. To God be all the glory.

Thanks to all of you who made this possible
Financial Supporters – CBAF Staff – Parents and Pros.

We could not have done it without you. God Bless you!

Here are some photos we thought you might enjoy…

“KEEP THEM WARM TOURNAMENT” McCLURE Feb 27th


The CBAF kicked off the 2010 season with a great tournament at Lake McClure in the mother lode. 19 teams braved the rain and wind to support the “Keep Them Warm” tournament. Dozens of coats were donated by the bass fishermen to the Clothes Closet Ministry of the Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church where they will be distributed to families who can use them this time of year. We appreciate the generosity of the many fishermen who brought these coats. Continue reading ‘“KEEP THEM WARM TOURNAMENT” McCLURE Feb 27th’

McClure Tournament

CBAF AND DON PEDRO CHURCH
HOST “KEEP THEM WARM” BASS TOURNAMENT

The Christian Bass Anglers Fellowship in conjunction with the Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church will host the “Keep Them Warm” Bass tournament at Lake McClure on February 27, 2010. The CBAF, which also sponsors various charity tournaments such as the Toys For Troops Kids event and an annual Kids Bass Camp, hope to collect many coats to be distributed through the Clothes Closet Ministry at the Don Pedro Church. “We know there are people who may not have a warm coat to get them through this winter. The Bass fishing community has demonstrated their generosity in many ways before and this is another opportunity to let people know we really care.” said Paul Baker, President of the CBAF. All bass fishermen are encouraged to bring a new or lightly used coat to the event. You can register online at www.thecbaf.com or complete the flyer insert in this edition and mail it in. We pay back 80% on entry fees and 100% on team big fish. For more information you can check out the website or call 209-852-0157. You can also fax your registration to 209-852-0159.

Toys for Troops 2009


On November 7th the CBAF held its annual Toys for Troops’ Kids tournament on the Delta. About 500 toys were donated by the teams participating in the event as well other generous folks who were not fishing the tournament. It was an awesome day despite a very tough bite. It was all about honoring the Veterans currently serving in the military and their kids. Continue reading ‘Toys for Troops 2009′