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Writer Staff Overview : Nick Ruiz |
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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
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Hart Tackle Co.
- The
Anglers Companion Tackle Storage Components
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P-Line
- Castaway
Rods
- Cooper
Custom Baits
- Shakari
Rod Blanks
- Dad's
Bait Co. of Oroville California
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Articles and "Hot"
Tips can be found with the links below: |
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| 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
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Internet Sites Written
For: 48
Print Publications: 5
Seminars Given: |
- Boy Scouts
- Lu Hi
- Eagle Scouts
- Sarep Camp
- NYDEC
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| 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
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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
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| 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: |
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1998:
- Joins Long Island Bassmasters
- Fishes first tournament
- Begins writing
for local publications
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