Northeast Kansas · I-70 Corridor
About the Club
Founded as FROGGZ — still fishing strong.
Meeting Info
First Thursday
7:00 PM
Conference Center at Acorns Resort
3710 Farnum Creek Road · Milford, Kansas
What we cover: Tournament results & standings, upcoming tournament details, and general club business.
Who’s invited: All active members and anyone interested in joining are welcome to attend.
Who We Are
We’re a small but passionate group dedicated to competitive bass fishing and making sure the sport thrives for generations to come. Whether you’re a seasoned tournament angler or just getting started, you’re welcome on the water with us.
Live Weigh-Ins
Fish are weighed live in front of the crowd, then released. No paper tournaments. No apps.
Team Format
Boaters and Co-Anglers compete together. The best 5 fish per boat count, regardless of who caught them.
Club Classic
Season’s top finishers earn a spot in an end-of-year invitational — no entry fee.
Joining the Club
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1
Attend a Meeting Come out any first Thursday of the month — 7:00 PM at Acorns Resort.
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2
Fish a Tournament Compete in a club tournament as a guest to get a feel for how we fish.
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3
Member Vote Receive a majority vote from active members at the next meeting.
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4
Pay Dues & Fish Pay annual dues and start competing in the points race.
Leadership
President
Jake Lantz
Since 2020
Overall club leadership, meeting coordination, external relations
Vice President
Chris Kirkley
Since 2025
Member relations, event planning, president support
Secretary
Trent Novelly
Since 2025
Meeting minutes, membership records, website
Treasurer
Kelly Ross
Since 2015
Financial management, dues collection, budget oversight
Tournament Director
Mike Vacanti
Since 2026
Tournament scheduling, rules enforcement, scoring
Asst. Tournament Director
Matt Wright
Since 2026
Tournament support, weigh-in coordination
MLTS Tournament Director
Jesse Cornell
Since 2026
MLTS scheduling, rules enforcement, scoring