Rochester Bassmasters

⭐️ “Who’s Who Wednesday” ⭐️

Meet Matt Ferrante!

Matt joined RBM in 2016! During his time at the club, Matt has 2 AOY Wins, 1 Classic Win, and 1 Couples Tournament Win. Most recently he was in 2025 on Lake Erie.

Favorite Lake: Fairhaven/Ontario
Favorite Fishing Tactic: A-Rig and Drop Shot

Matt enjoys hunting during the winter season, and has recently discovered a passion for Snowmobiling!

He and his wife Tiffany have 6 kids, and 3 grandkids! Matt has been a Remodeling Contractor for 30 years.

Stop by our next meeting, come to one of our events, or drop a comment below to say hello!

⭐️ “Who’s Who Wednesday” ⭐️

Meet Dan Vyverberg!

Dan joined RBM in 2022! His best finish to date was 2025 on Seneca Lake where he placed 3rd.

Favorite Lake: Lake Erie
Favorite Fishing Tactic: Drop Shot

Dan is a big fan of hockey, and referees many games during the winter. He is also a season ticket holder at the Buffalo Bills!

Dan is Pharmacist at Walgreen's. He and his wife have wonderful kids, PJ and Addie!

Stop by our next meeting, come to one of our events, or drop a comment below to say hello!

🎣 🎣 🎣 TEAM OPEN TOURNAMENT 🎣 🎣 🎣

Please join us for our Second Event of the 2026 season, a scales only Open Team Tournament on May 17th, at Seneca Lake!

☀️🌤️☀️ THE WEATHER IS LOOKING GREAT! ☀️🌤️☀️

The flyer photos below have all of the important details. Please sign up early using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftZ3xRtPUnh3rIpEE7W7-TMbhiT0wQ_BpKis00gP5faR-CoA/viewform?usp=dialog

If you have any questions, or need help, please direct message us and we'll be glad to do what we can!

We look forward to meeting you all at the launch!
Tight lines and Happy Spring!

Alex Wallis, Tige Noni
Tournament Co-Directors

⭐️ “Who’s Who Wednesday” ⭐️

Meet Dominic Bianchi!

Dom joined RBM in 2024! Dom is our youngest member, and a fierce non-boating competitor! His last wins were on the St. Lawrence River and Oneida Lake.

Favorite Lake: Oneida

In his free time, Dom enjoys hunting as another outdoor activity. Much of his free time, both hunting and fishing, are spent with his dad and fellow RBM Member (2006), Jim Bianchi!

Dom attends High School at McQuaid. As a Junior, he plays for the school on their Varsity Football and Lacrosse teams!

Stop by our next meeting, come to one of our events, or drop a comment below to say hello!

Tournament Update!

We need enrollment to host this event. Currently at 5 teams, and we would need 10+ to host and not cancel.

Please use the link and sign up asap!

Thanks again!

THIS WEEKEND!

Please register asap, so we can plan for the event appropriately, and be prepared to host all of you. We truly appreciate the early enrollments!

The weather report is looking great, and we hope to see you there!

⭐️ “Who’s Who Wednesday” ⭐️

Meet Greg Mitrousis!

Greg joined RBM in 2020!

Favorite Lake: Skaneateles
Favorite Fishing Tactic: Topwater and Jig

Greg spends some of his free time playing poker, PC gaming, watching the stock market and following a rabbit hole for a good conspiracy theory.

Greg and his wife have 3 kids. They own a restaurant in Dansville called Sunrise Restaurant!

Stop by our next meeting, come to one of our events, or drop a comment below to say hello!

🎣 🎣 🎣 TEAM OPEN TOURNAMENT 🎣 🎣 🎣

Please join us for our Second Event of the 2026 season, a scales only Open Team Tournament on May 17th, at Seneca Lake!

The flyer photos below have all of the important details. Please sign up early using the link below, or on our direct website.

Rochesterbassmasters.com

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftZ3xRtPUnh3rIpEE7W7-TMbhiT0wQ_BpKis00gP5faR-CoA/viewform?usp=dialog

If you have any questions, or need help, please direct message us and we'll be glad to do what we can!

We look forward to meeting you all at the launch!

Tight lines and Happy Spring!

Alex Wallis, Tige Noni
Tournament Co-Directors

Thanks to all who came out and participated in today’s Derby. It was cold and windy, but still a great day to be on the water! Some big bags were caught, and the top three are posted below…

1st Place
Alex Korol and Nyguyen Ha
32.39 Pounds

2nd Place
Jim and Dom Bianchi
29.98 Pounds

3rd Place
Craig Kettlecamp and Ron Boyce
27.80 Pounds

Thanks to Monster Energy for supplying cold drinks after the weigh in! Truly appreciate it!

Hopefully, we will see most of you in two weeks on May 17th, for the second RBM Team Open at Seneca Lake!  A flyer and sign-up link will be posted later this week. 

⭐️ “Who’s Who Wednesday” ⭐️

Meet Dan Patane!

Dan joined RBM in 2019. His last win at RBM was in 2025, on Cayuga Lake. Dan also won Lunker for the 2025 season!

Favorite Lake: Ticonderoga
Favorite Fishing Tactic: Flipping Grass

Dan is married to his wife Ariel, and they have a beautiful 2 year old daughter, Kimber. He also enjoys deer hunting outside of bass fishing. He works in Medical Sales!

Stop by our next meeting, come to one of our events, or drop a comment below to say hello!