Dave Heffel, of the Hays Bass Anglers Association, center, smiles while Andrew Duke, Hays, holds a bass that he caught on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, as members of the HBAA took youth from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ellis County on a fishing trip at a farm pond near Hays. (Photo by Steven Hausler)
HBAA takes Big Brothers / Big Sisters fishing
HAYS, KS (May 15) — Members of the Hays Bass Anglers Association were guides for an evening of fun as youth from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Ellis County joined club members for an evening of fishing at a farm pond, owned by Daryl Augustine, in Hays. Eight youth and nine HBAA representatives participated in the event. “It was a great time and the kids caught a lot of fish,” said Vern Bailey, HBAA’s co-youth coordinator. The youth caught a number of largemouth bass and were treated to a hotdog feed before the fishing began. The youth fishing program is an annual event for the club.
Big Bass Challenge date set for September 15
HAYS, Kan., (Jan. 24, 2012) — The Hays Bass Anglers Association has set September 15, as the date for the 2012 Big Bass Challenge during the club’s January meeting in Hays. Permitting has been approved and the date is official. The event is scheduled to be held at Lake Wilson in Russell County. Appointed to run the 2012 Challenge will be Dave Heffel, a charter member of the Hays club and four-time winner of the club’s Mr. BASS award. Last year, more than 100 anglers competed in the 2011 Big Bass Challenge on Lake Wilson. The Challenge, one of the more popular tournaments in the Midwest, was part of Skeeter Boats’ Real Money 
Program. Wilson lived up to its expectations as one of the best Kansas bass fishing destinations. Entry forms are now available for download. If you have questions about the tournament and rules you might find your answer on our FAQ Page. For a calendar of tournament events in the area, see the Club Tournaments Page. For other information e-mail the club at haysbassanglers@yahoo.com.
