Kelsey
Bass Ranch
7400
Merced Falls Road
P.O. Box 324
Snelling, CA 95369
Phone (209) 563-6573
Fax (209) 563-6139
KELSEY BASS RANCH FOR THE SERIOUS ANGLER!
A working cattle ranch, located in the Sierra Foothills, Kelsey Bass Ranch is the best way for serious Bass Anglers to "get away from it all." No jet skiers, no water skiers, and no weekend warriors whooping it up. Just great bass fishing and outdoor adventure. Can it get any better than this? You'll find what you're looking for at Kelsey Bass Ranch.
LAKE RECORD!!!!
2/24/03 Jeff Eddings found 15.6 pounder washed up on shore!!! See Reports for more details.
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TOURNAMENTS
OFFICIAL POLICY EFFECTIVE JULY 2002
To reserve the lake for your event, a $500 fee is charged for members or non-members alike. If you are a member, however, you may have up to 10 boats or 20 fishermen for that $500 value. If you are a non-member, you may have a total of five (5) boats or 10 fishermen, after which an additional $100 per boat or $50 per fisherman will be charged.
2004 Members' Tournament Held March 13, 2004
Blue skies and hot sunshine marked the 2004 Members' Tournament. Twenty-four teams competed this year and a good time was had by all.
Rick Geiger and his big fish
The biggest fish was caught by Rick Geiger. His fish weighed 4.58#s and won him an annual membership. Second place and $500.00 went to Josh Ringiesen with a 3.62# fish and 3rd place and $250.00 went to Gary Hartvickson with a 3.56# fish..
The list of teams with their respective 5 fish limit weights are as follows:
1st Place - Rick Geiger, Howard Hartuikson, 17.04#s2nd Place - Josh Ringiesen, Bill Clayton, 15.44#s3rd Place - Gary Hartvickson, Art Degemjian, 15#s4th Place - Jerry Johnson, 14.82#s5th Place - Dan Sexton, Jerry Lawler, 14.42#s6th Place - Chad Smith, Nevada Bretz, 14.40#s7th Place - Don Avey, Marty Stephanic, 14.20#s8th Place - Wade Chapman, 13.98#s9th Place - James Stone, 13.92#s
Winning team: Rick Geiger, Howard Hartuikson
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Annual Invitational Tournament 2002 Beautiful weather and blue skies with very little wind made a fine setting for the 6th annual Kelsey Bass Ranch Invitational Tournament on March 26, 2002. Nine teams participated and a lot of fish were caught - the heaviest fish was only in the 4 lb range. The list of teams with their respective three fish limit weights are as follows:
First Place prize was a one-year membership to Kelsey Bass Ranch. Second and Third Place winners were awarded special fishing passes to the Ranch. After the weigh in and barbeque, the tournament participants went back on the water for the afternoon bite. At least one six-pounder was caught by Craig Handy in the afternoon. (Click on the thumbnail photos for larger images). Be sure to refresh/reload your browser frequently when viewing photos. |
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1st Place Winners Norval Pimental and John Walton |
2nd Place Winners Gary Dobbins and Vince Harris |
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Gary Dobbins and Vince Harris |
Don Payne |
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Bill Hartung |
Kent Brown |
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Mark Mendez
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Norval Pimental |
2002 Members' Tournament
The annual KBR Members' Tournament was held on Saturday, October 5 and was another great success. (See Ron Wilson's story about the day on the lake).
The winners were:
1st Place - George Fontana and Bob Borg 9.18 lbs
2nd Place - Neal Mathies and Lance Lemmings 8.66 lbs
3rd Place - Scott George and Samantha 8.62 lbs
4th Place - Norval Pimentel and Ron Wilson 8.50 lbs.Big Fish of the Day - Norval Pimentel
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