The "Bass Professor" receives Honour

Doug Hannon, the "Bass Professor", who died in March, 2013 at the age of 66, has been selected with 3 other people to be inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. All four candidates are being recognized for their profound and lasting impacts upon the world of bass fishing. The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame is a nonprofit organization dedicated to all anglers, manufacturers and members of the media who further the sport of bass fishing. It honors those whose contributions to this sport have elevated it to the professional level, and without whom none of this would have been possible. Hannon, an educator, inventor, television host, award-winning author, photographer and conservationist was also noted for catching-and-releasing more than 800 bass over 10 pounds. He was considered by many as the world's greatest authority on bass fishing and was featured in Outdoor Life as one of the O.L. 25, people "whose lifetime achievement has had the greatest positive influence on hunting and fishing".

Denny Leeson Passes: A sad day for Tournament Angling

By Luigi De Rose

The loss of a true gentleman in the world on Ontario tournament angling. I am sure everyone who has met Denny over the years has a story about him. I always liked that he was soft spoken and had time to chat with everyone. I recall waiting for him at the Toronto Sportsman show as a kid. He would interrupt a friend to talk fishing with me. 

The memorial for Denny Leeson will be tonight in Hamilton. Details are below. 

Memorial Visitation at BAY GARDENS FUNERAL HOME - "William J. Markey Chapel", 947 Rymal Road East, HAMILTON (905.574.0405), on Friday, August 16, 2013 from 4pm - 8pm. In keeping with Dennis' wishes, cremation has taken place. For those who wish, donations made to Community Living - Hamilton.http://www.baygardens.ca/obituary/17476#sthash.AbGi35yN.dpuf