| JUNIOR YOUTH CLUB |
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Katy Bassmasters Junior Youth Club has been in existence for one year through which a
youngster can develop an interest and love for fishing. Any girl or boy under the age of 18 is
eligible to join the Junior Youth Group. Be our guest! If you are interested in enrolling your
children in this fine organization, parents and children are welcome to attend any meeting to
obtain more information.
Prospective members do not have to live in the Katy area to join. We have members as far
north as Dallas, TX.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN A B.A.S.S. FEDERATION YOUTH CLUB:
As a member of the Katy Bassmasters Youth Club you are entitled to fish both youth club
tournaments and the 'Lil Buddies Tournament Trail'
Lil' Buddies Tournament Trail Official Rules and tournament dates can be viewed by going to
www.texas-bass.com
Youth will compete against each other in the following age divisions:
Live Bait Division - Ages 3 to 10
Artificial Only Division - Ages 11 to 18
The Live Bait Division can weigh any species of fish (IE: Perch, Catfish, etc.)including fish
caught with live bait as long as they are in accordance with Texas State Fishing Laws and
Limits.
Artificial Only Division may only use artificial lures and weigh-in Black Bass, Small Mouth
Bass, or Spotted Bass. The minimum length of bass to be weighed will be 14 inches unless
local lake rules differ. Conroe for example has a 16" limit for Black Bass.
CLUB ACTIVITIES:
MEMBERSHIP DUES:
The dues will be $5.00 per member for BASS Federation dues and $10.00 for club dues each
year. This entitles each Junior member to a current issue of 'BASS Times', Junior BASS
Decal, patch, wallet membership card and a lure packet.
youngster can develop an interest and love for fishing. Any girl or boy under the age of 18 is
eligible to join the Junior Youth Group. Be our guest! If you are interested in enrolling your
children in this fine organization, parents and children are welcome to attend any meeting to
obtain more information.
Prospective members do not have to live in the Katy area to join. We have members as far
north as Dallas, TX.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN A B.A.S.S. FEDERATION YOUTH CLUB:
As a member of the Katy Bassmasters Youth Club you are entitled to fish both youth club
tournaments and the 'Lil Buddies Tournament Trail'
Lil' Buddies Tournament Trail Official Rules and tournament dates can be viewed by going to
www.texas-bass.com
Youth will compete against each other in the following age divisions:
Live Bait Division - Ages 3 to 10
Artificial Only Division - Ages 11 to 18
The Live Bait Division can weigh any species of fish (IE: Perch, Catfish, etc.)including fish
caught with live bait as long as they are in accordance with Texas State Fishing Laws and
Limits.
Artificial Only Division may only use artificial lures and weigh-in Black Bass, Small Mouth
Bass, or Spotted Bass. The minimum length of bass to be weighed will be 14 inches unless
local lake rules differ. Conroe for example has a 16" limit for Black Bass.
CLUB ACTIVITIES:
- How to clinics
- Conservation
- Habitat Restoration
- Good Fishing Ethics
- Catch-and-release
- Little Buddies Tournaments
- Bassmaster Casting Kids
- Community Service Projects
- Boating Safety/Water Safety Programs
MEMBERSHIP DUES:
The dues will be $5.00 per member for BASS Federation dues and $10.00 for club dues each
year. This entitles each Junior member to a current issue of 'BASS Times', Junior BASS
Decal, patch, wallet membership card and a lure packet.
