Brendan Cucinello - President Bassin' USA

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Prostaff Member Overview : Brendan Cucinello : President Bassin' USA

Email Address - brendanc@bassinusa.com | www.bassinusa.com

Brendan Cuchinello Born and raised on the shores of Long Island, New York, Brendan Cucinello grew up saltwater fishing with his father Albert, a passionate fisherman. At the age of 16, he became interested in freshwater bass fishing. In 1996, he joined the Long Island Bassmasters and started competing in local bass fishing tournaments.

He has claimed over fifty (50) first place finishes in club and regional bass fishing tournaments. Beyond his many wins, he holds several local records and countless top ten finishes.

Brendan is the President and co-founder of Bassin' USA www.bassinusa.com, a complete online bass fishing resource dedicated to bass fishermen around the world.

He writes bass fishing articles, teaches fishing seminars, clinics and youth events throughout the northeast.

Brendan has promoted environmental conservation and the preservation of our natural resources with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at many events.

Today, he lives on Long Island with his wife and their two lovely daughters. During the off season, Brendan can be found playing guitar and recording music in his studio.

“Brendan is one of the areas best anglers, especially in the spring. His ability to put very large limits together is indeed most impressive. Of note is the 23 lb.,7 oz. limit he caught while a member of Suffolk County Bassmasters on Copake Lake in 2004 and the 22 lb.,8oz. limit he brought to our scales this past year on East Twin Lakes. He won the clubs 2008' Open Championship on Candlewood Lake with a more than a pedestrian bag of mixed bass that approached 34 pounds.”

Ray Scully – President Atlantic Bassmasters

Pro Staff & Sponsorships Affiliations

Bassin' USA
Trojan/Northeast Battery
Bimini Bay
Folsom Corp
Allen Lures
Eagle Claw
Sweet Water Patty's Lure Company

Articles can be found with the following links below:

Accomplishments & Achievements

Above photo taking for 1st Place Victory at the 2007 Candlewood Classic
Two Day CT Outdoors Team Open

Heaviest Catches

39.95 Lbs - 10 Fish Limit - Candlewood Lake Record for 10 Smallmouth (2005 Hospice Open)

32.55Lbs - 8 Fish Limit - Candlewood Lake Record for 8 Smallmouth (2006 LIB Open)

23 lbs, 7 oz - 5 Fish Limit - Copake Lake Record - Suffolk County Bassmasters All Time Club Record

22 lbs, 8 oz - 5 Fish Limit - East Twin Lake - Atlantic Bassmsters Individual Total Weight All Time Club Record

7 lbs, 11 oz Heaviest Tournament Largemouth Weighed at Copake Lake

5.92 lbs Heaviest Tournament Smallmouth weighed at Candlewood Lake

Other Records & Achievements

3 Time "Angler of the Year" Long Island Bassmaster

5 Club Classic Victories (4 Long Island Bassmaster - 1 Suffolk County Bassmasters)

4 Years consecutive "Mr. Bass Titles" 2004 - 2007 Long Island Bassmasters All Time Club Record

5 Years consecutive "Winter Series Champion" Long Island Bassmasters 2004 - 2008 All Time Club Record

Brendan Cucinello - 22 Lbs 8 oz - East Twin Lakes

2001

B.A.S.S. New York State Federation Team Championship - Qualifier/Team Captain

Alliance Bass Tour - Classic Qualifier

2000

Foxwood's Bass Challenge Tour: Third Place Finish- Lake Champlain

Foxwood's Bass Challenge Tour: 12th Place Finish - Overall Total Points

Foxwood's Bass Challenge Tour: Foxwood's Bass Challenge Classic Qualifier

B.A.S.S. New York State Federation Team Championship - Qualifier/Team Captain

1999

B.A.S.S. New York State Federation Team Championship - Qualifier

Foxwood's Bass Challenge Tour: Foxwood's Bass Challenge Classic Qualifier

1998

Foxwood's Bass Challenge Tour: Foxwood's Bass Challenge Classic Qualifier

B.A.S.S. New York State Federation Team Championship - Qualifier/Team Captain

1997

B.A.S.S. New York State Federation Team Championship - Qualifier