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Field Writer Staff Overview : Nick Ruiz

OVERVIEW

As a bass angler, born and raised on Long Island, Nick has learned through experience, the need for attention to detail to be a successful angler. It is this meticulous attention to the finer points of angling, that Nick has applied to all aspects of fishing. Though still in what he considers an important learning phase, he has developed several tried and true techniques that make up a large part of his recreational and tournament angling. Nick has also had the unique and valued opportunity to instruct other anglers on various levels, in seminars as well as state events. The subjects of which have ranged from advanced bass tactics on pressured waters, to the importance of conservation, and care for the environment. It is through these teaching opportunities that he has furthered his own knowledge of the sport, as well as gained an immense respect for those involved in it. Currently Nick is a member of the Long Island Bassmasters, through which he fishes tournaments, as well as engages in a constant learning experience with some of the best anglers on the Island. Also, Nick currently fishes Operation Bass' Red Man, now the Wal-Mart BFL tour, as well as the ABC (American Bassfishing Club) North East division. In addition, next year he will be competing in the ABA (American Bassfishing Association) tour.

Nick is Sponsored by:

  • BASSIN' USA™ http://www.bassinusa.com/
    Bass fishing information about largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, tournament bass fishing, fishing tackle and equipment, and fishing destinations, reports, guides, techniques, magazines and books and a whole lot more.
  • Yakima Bait Co.
  • Venom Soft Plastics
  • Hart Tackle Co.
  • The Anglers Companion Tackle Storage Components
  • P-Line
  • Castaway Rods
  • Cooper Custom Baits
  • Shakari Rod Blanks
  • Dad's Bait Co. of Oroville California

Articles and "Hot" Tips can be found with the links below:

Accomplishments & Achievements

2001:

  • BASS Eastern Invitational Practice Partner - Lake Okeechobee, FL
  • New Sponsors Acquired: Cooper Custom Baits

Tours Currently Fished:

  • American Bassfishing Club
  • Wal-Mart BFL NorthEastern Division
  • Long Island Bassmasters
  • Southern Open Tour
Internet Sites Written For: 48
Print Publications: 5
Seminars Given:
  • Boy Scouts
  • Lu Hi
  • Eagle Scouts
  • Sarep Camp
  • NYDEC

2000:

  • Becomes Certified Photo Journalist
  • Becomes Field Photographer for National Geographic

Tours Fished:

  • American Bassfishing Club
  • Wal-Mart BFL Northeastern Division
  • Long Island Bassmasters
  • Southern Open Tour
Internet Sites Written For: 35
New Sponsors Acquired:
  • Hart
  • Venom
  • Dad's Custom Baits of Oroville CA
  • Akko-Mills Storage Components
  • P-Line, Hart Tackle Co.
  • Yakima Bait Co.
Instructional Seminars:
  • BoyScouts
  • Eagle Scouts
  • Lu Hi Fishing Camp
  • NYDEC

1999:

  • Joins OWA (Outdoor Writers Association)
  • Becomes Certified Outdoor Journalist

Tournament Tours Fished:

  • Redman
  • American Bassfishing Club
  • Long Island Bassmasters

Instructional Seminars:

  • NYDEC
  • Boyscouts of America, & Eagle Scouts

Picks up first sponsor:

  • Castaway Rods

1998:

  • Joins Long Island Bassmasters
  • Fishes first tournament
  • Begins writing for local publications

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