Mar 27

2024 TBF National Championship Contender Co-Angler Profile TBF District 21 Colorado

The fishing community would say a co-angler can learn a lot fishing out of the back of the boat with several different experienced boaters.  This allows them to see different techniques and thought processes in a variety of different circumstances.  If that is the case Tim McClintick is a quick study and takes advantage of the opportunities from the back deck.  Tim fished as wildcard selected by his TBF charter club, Fountain Valley Bass Club in August 2023 at Wilson Lake, KS, Colorado TBF hosted the TBF District 21 National Semi Final.

Tim McClintick grew up in Nebraska and has been tournament fishing since 2012.  Tim briefly owned a tackle shop in Utah from 2010-2013.  Tim launched GO-TO Lure Company in 2022 (Gotolure.com).  Tim’s story is posted on his lure company website and reads in part:

“Fishing, for me, is more than just a hobby; it’s my life’s passion. Hi there, I’m Tim McClintick, and my journey in the world of fishing has been quite an adventure. In my twenties, I made a pivotal decision to open my own retail fishing store in a quaint town in northeastern Utah. The store wasn’t just about selling gear; it became a hub for connecting with fellow fishing enthusiasts.

I stocked everything a fisherman could dream of – bass, panfish, and trout rigs, fly fishing equipment, and even gear for down rigging giant lakers. Yet, the real joy came from interacting with my customers. Learning about their preferences and hearing their stories added a personal touch to my business. I cherished those three years, but another exciting opportunity beckoned.

Tournament bass fishing entered the scene, and I couldn’t resist the challenge. Growing up in eastern Nebraska, bass fishing was second nature, but the mountain states offered a unique experience. Despite being a small-town guy, I found success in the tournaments, clinching two first place wins and a second place in my initial three attempts. This propelled me to state team qualifications and larger regional competitions, even winning a boat with my team.

Taking the leap, I entered the FLW Rayovac series, finishing 32nd in the western division. Tournament fishing had become an integral part of my life, yet I felt a void in the sport. Moments of inspiration struck me – “If only I had a lure that did this or that.” And so, the journey of creating and designing my vision began.”

Tim will have much more inspiration and a hungrier vision competing against some of the best in the nation this week.

Colorado TBF is proud to have Tim McClintick representing the state of Colorado at the 2024 TBF National Championship.  Hope you out fish your boaters Tim and bring that trophy back Colorado!

Please follow along with the tournament results and Tim’s success through the following:

The 2024 TBF Federation National Championship LIVE! From Brookeland, TX and Lake Sam Rayburn!  Coverage will start right here daily March 27, 28, 29 at 2:30 pm CT.

LIVE leaderboard CLICK HERE  – LIVE video of the Daily Weigh-in will show below and on our Facebook page HERE!

Mar 26

2024 TBF National Championship Contender Angler Profile TBF District 21 Colorado

Most in the fishing community say it takes a lifetime of work to qualify and fish for a national championship.  They say everything must align between skill, luck, and destiny.  Sometimes it’s just perseverance.  Whatever it is, in August 2023 at Wilson Lake, KS, Colorado TBF hosted the TBF District 21 National Semi Final.

Ron Giebel was the angler who emerged from Colorado with the skill and determination to move on to the 2024 TBF National Championship.  Ron stated, “I started bass fishing with my dad before I was old enough to go to school.  I started tournament fishing in the late 80’s through 1995 and then work got in the way with too much travel.  I got back into tournaments again about 10 years ago and haven’t looked back.”

Over the years Ron has had great tournaments and bad ones.  Some of his accomplishments include:  6x TBF National Semi Finals qualifier; 4x BASS Divisionals qualifier; 2x Pikes Pike Bass Masters Angler of the Year; 1x Southern Colorado Bass Masters Angler of the Year; 4 local club championships; several top 10 finishes in local fishing events.

“I am excited to be fishing for the National Championship and hope to bring home the trophy to Colorado,” Ron stated.  Ron continued by saying he wanted to give special thanks to his wife for always supporting him.

Colorado TBF is proud to have Ron Giebel representing the state of Colorado at the 2024 TBF National Championship.  May your weigh bags be 5 fish full and heavy, Ron!

Please follow along with the tournament results and Ron’s success through the following:

The 2024 TBF Federation National Championship LIVE! From Brookeland, TX and Lake Sam Rayburn!  Coverage will start right here daily March 27, 28, 29 at 2:30 pm CT.

LIVE leaderboard CLICK HERE – LIVE video of the Daily Weigh-in will show below and on our Facebook page HERE!

Mar 08

Colorado Junior Bass Club hosts 1st club meeting of 2024

The Colorado Junior Bass Club hosted its first meeting for the 2024 season at Bass Pro Shop. Here are a few pictures from the meeting. CLICK HERE to see the 2024 tournament schedule.

Dec 14

From – Ryan Steinhoff – Southern Colorado Junior Bass Club

From – Ryan Steinhoff

Member of both 2020 and 2022 Junior World Championship Team’s

Southern Colorado Junior Bass Club

◦    Two-time World Champion. What an amazing ride it’s been. More than anything, the recipe for success needs each of these key ingredients: First, having great partners (Cody Miller in 2020 and Maddie Robertshaw in 2022). Cody is a hammer and he has taught me a lot. Maddie really helped us in key moments, especially when she caught a tank smallie on the championship day. Next, time spent on the water, having a good coach (Sam Heckman) belonging to a great club like the Southern Colorado Jr. Bass club and having an awesome boater like Steve Way. They really helped me take my fishing to the next level. Also, the support that came from the TBF organization (Rod Allen, Colorado TBF president) and the people around the club have helped me turn my dream into a reality.

◦    My first junior world championship title was in 2020 at Mosquito Lake in Ohio. The fishing was tough. The water temps were in the high 80’s and most of the fish we found were on a weed line on a deep point. We were dragging jigs and fishing with Senkos. The fishing was extremely slow and we just kept on grinding it out. It worked and we walked away world champions. It was a great tournament put on by TBF. Thanks again to my partner Cody Miller, Steve Way my boat captain, Sam Heckman, SCJBC President and Rod Allen, TBF Colorado President.

✓    My second junior world championship title was just this past July (2022) on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. This lake was a lot bigger than what I’m normally use to fishing in Colorado. We found most of our fish on a sand point that extended across a cove. We caught our fish while using crank baits, spinner baits and jigs. We ended up winning with a bag of 12lbs and 5 ounces. Once again, TBF put on a great tournament on a great lake. My partner Maddie Robertshaw was the first female to win the TBF Junior World Title and we were also the first coed team as well. Thanks again to my boater Steve Way, Sam Heckman and Rod Allen.

◦    5 years ago, when I started fishing with the Southern Colorado Jr Bass Club, I would have never thought that becoming a two-time world champion would have been possible. I just wanted to fish and loved exploring new waters, trying new spots and playing around with baits.

◦    There are so many people that I would like to thank. God, my parents, my partners Cody Miller and Maddie Robertshaw, my boat captain, Steve Way, Rod Allen, TBF and the Southern Colorado Junior Bass Club. I’m looking forward to my next chapter of fishing the High School State Championship’s and any other tournaments that come my way.