It is time to close one chapter of my life and open another

[Ron C]

After sixteen enjoyable seasons as the WON BASS Southern California Region tournament director, it is time for me to move on. Effective immediately, I have resigned from my position so that I can dedicate more time to my new baby - the Heavyweight Bass Classic.

I wish to thank each and every one of you who participated in and supported the WON BASS Southern California Region over the past two decades. The friendships that I have developed along the way are priceless to me and I shall cherish them dearly for the rest of my days.

I also wish to thank Harvey Naslund and Don Lee for their confidence in me and for teaching me the ropes within this industry. Both of these fine gentlemen provided me with opportunities that I otherwise would not have had. I shall never forget all that you two have done for me.

Most of all, I wish to thank those of you (past and present) who were members of my staff. It was your dedication, loyalty, and hard work that made the WON BASS Southern California Region the most successful team tournament region in the West. I love you guys.

Please understand that my reasons for leaving are not out of resentment – not even a little. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Bill “Hutchâ€

[Bill Hutcheson]

It has been a pleasure working with Ron C as one of the finest WON BASS team directors since the inception of the program. Ron leaves WON on the best of terms and we greatly appreciate all the hard work and dedication to the sport he has put in over the past two decades. As for myself and on behalf of WON BASS, I wish Ron all the best and continued success with the HBC series.

While Ron leaves some big shoes to fill in the SoCal region, WON will announce a new SoCal regional director as soon as a capable replacement is found.

Bill Hutcheson
WON BASS

[Hollywood]

Good Luck with the new baby Ron! Hope it is a success!

[buddy brown]

Good luck to you Ron w/ the HBC and congratulations on a long and successful tenure running the wonbass socal region.

[Jim V.]

BEST OF LUCK & MUCH SUCCESS

[some guy]

Billy Ponting for President!!

[tunaman]

Ron, best of luck with the HBC - sounds like Clear Lake went well, no doubt due to your dilligence. WON will absolutely have huge shoes to fill for sure!

Roger

[mark poulson]

Me, too.

BEST OF LUCK & MUCH SUCCESS

[KMAC]

Congratulations Ron on your move up to the next level. I have always thought that you have done a great job whenever I have been involved in one of your tourneys. Now that the HBC is moving in a direction that will attract the upper crust of the bass fishing world, I am sure I will be able to watch the event on TV someday. Good luck to you and Ken and thanks again for all your countless dedicated hours you have spent working for bass fishermen.

[Brian Linehan]

Best of luck Ron!

[Kelly Ripa]

Ron,

Thank you on behalf of all the anglers that have been spoiled by your selfless devotion to our passion. I have enjoyed competing in your tournaments and head to head when you were the competition in other circuits. You can hold your head high as you have left a legacy and benchmark that most only aspire to. It is hoped that you will get your HBC to become the premiere event coast to coast. That's you in a nutshell Ron....Your NATIONWIDE... ... and deserve the credit for your hard work. Thank you on so many levels for being a calm and steadying force over the years. Kind of shocking news but not all to unexpected. Nothing ventured is nothing gained and you will not regret your new command as it is your labor of love and we all cannot wait to see it grow and mature. Good Luck!!!!!


Rip


Remember what the Dormouse said. Feed your head!

[smittyfish]

It was a pleasure, most of the time, working on your staff in the 90's. You are the ultimate professional at what you do.

Good luck with all your future endeavors.

[Cmarkfish]

Ron,
Thanks for all your hard work and good luck.
The Chief
mark torrez

[Vern]

Ron I would like to wish you the best of luck in your new endeavor. I am sure that with you behind it , it will be a success. I for one have nothing but gratutude to you. I as a director took many of my lessons from you and learned from you. WON will surley miss you. Best of luck Vern

[keithcant]

Is 'Tourn. D. Emiritus' an option? Your expertise, exemplified by the years and years of smoothly run tournaments, are a testament to why it would be invaluable to keep your guidance.
Just as the fish change daily.......we all do. GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE.

THANK YOU !!

[Dave Wilson]

I can't believe it!! My first bass tournaments were led by you- J and T nights, and WON. Everyone considered you to be the most professional of all. Best of luck, and hopefully it'll never snow on you again at a tournament!!

[SoCalBassAssassin]

Best of luck in your new space ROn.. May this page of your life bring you as much joy as the previous pages have!

Saul

[Hugh_M]

WOW Ron,
I received the news by word-of-mouth and phone calls this afternoon. All of us are in shock. My partner, and fishing brother Doug, have fished WON SoCal BASS Teams for 18 or 19 years and with you for the last 16. It has been a great ride. I think that we have gone to all the Tri-States except for the first one and you have always been there for us with support and ecouragement. I wish to express the respect and gratitude that I have had for you as our TD and my utmost appreciation, OUTSTANDING, Sir !!!! THANK YOU, Ron. All the best wishes for you, my old friend. We are gonna miss you.
Hugh

[FinaticsClothing]

Hey! This is a bummer. You will definetly be missed. I am really excited for you and the HBC. Is there a chance you will be around for the tri-states?

[Nunyo Bizness]

Thanks Ron,
You were TD for my first ever tournament (J&T Night time) and it was great. I fished against you at the region 7 events and have always considered you a class act. I got to do the first ever HBC as a VTO and had a blast. Thanks for all you have done and good luck with your next adventure....HBC is going nation wide! right on!

John

[Bulldawg Dave]

Hey Amigo!
Good luck on the new adventure. Your have taught me so much. I always valued our friendship and still do. I really do think you are the best TD I have ever seen. Never have I been to a tournament that was as well run as yours.(and there are a ton of tournaments out here) You your self went out to get sponsors to provide product for prizes, and not just to be sponsors in name only!
your a good friend.
Your ole friend Castaic Dave!

[Rick G]

Thanks Ron for all you have done for the Team anglers of So. Cal. End of an era for sure. Good luck with the new trail. Rick G.

[DL]

So who's the new WON SoCal director??? Who has the inside scoop??? anyone care to nominate someone

[Guy Williams]

The great Jeff Lee is my nominee.
Guy Williams

[Gary Dobyns]

Best of luck Ron. You have a great start with your partner, Ken Huddleston. I hope it's a winner for both of you.

[Gary Dobyns]

Best of luck Ron. You have a great start with your partner, Ken Huddleston. I hope it's a winner for both of you.

[Darkman]

congrats and good luck....your already off to a great start

[Keith R]

Thanks for everything Ron. Good luck with the opening of the new chapter.


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