Goldenrod Bassmasters was formed in Birmingham, Alabama in 1976 by John Martin and Robert Brown.  These men sought to provide a Bass Fishing Club that would give minorities the opportunity to bond and exceed in the great sport of Bass Fishing.

Mr. Martin and Mr. Brown shared their vision of a Minority Bass Club with 9 other gentlemen who both enjoyed and respected Bass Fishing.

The Pioneering Spirit and Vision of these 11 men made it possible for us to enjoy the luxury of having a Bass Club that we can call our own today.

Goldenrod Bassmasters is the oldest Minority Federated Club in the State of Alabama.  On Memorial Day Weekend in 1987, Goldenrod and East Atlanta Bass Anglers from Atlanta, Georgia sponsored a Bass tournament on Lake Logan Martin for competitive Miniority Bass Anglers.  The event drew 187 minority anglers.  The Anglers came from as far away as Texas and as close as Mississippi.

Throughout Goldenrod's rich history, the members have never forgotten why this Club had to be formed.  Goldenrod has taken an active role in the creation and advisement of other Minority Clubs.  We are very proud of our dress, our bylaws and our ability to compete.  This is passed on to other clubs and to new members who join Goldenrod.

The Original "11"

John Martin

          Robert Brown        

Alfred Morris 

Dave Crawford

       Anderson Brown         

    George Brown       

George Roberts

Reginald Crawford

Arthur Greene

Dr. Ernest Claybon 

Thedford L. Forrest

We thank you....

Goldenrod Bassmasters

President's Corner

 To those of us that are privileged to be members of Goldenrod Bassmasters, the tradition is ours to continue and never to forget.  With Love, Vision and Togetherness,  11 Black men in 1976 formed Goldenrod.  It will take that same Love, Vision and Togetherness for Goldenrod to keep their dream alive. 

"Lest We Forget"

Randolph Strickland

President.