Welcome to
Cincinnati Youth Bass
Meet our 2025 Officers
2025 Officers
Left to Right
Dawson Sult - Club Chaplain
Carter Nelson - Community Service
Aden Russelburg - Vice President
Max Williams - President
Maddie Dawson - Secretary
Levi Snowball - Conservation
Colton Bryan - Conservation
Meet our 2025 Anglers
Spencer Blair (HS)
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Member since 2025
Abe Bentley (JR)
Abe Bentley is a passionate angler and outdoor enthusiast from Harrison, Ohio. Growing up fishing with his dad, he caught his first smallmouth at just three years old, igniting a lifelong love for the sport. In late 2020, Abe launched his YouTube channel, "Bentleys Outdoor Life," aiming to inspire kids to explore nature and develop a passion for fishing. Through his engaging content, Abe shares his fishing adventures and encourages the next generation to appreciate the great outdoors.
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Member since 2025
Colton Bryan (HS)
Colton has been fishing since he was 3 years old at his grandpa's pond. He instantly fell in love and has been fishing anywhere he can get the chance since. He can't wait to fish in his first tourname0nt and hopes to start a bass fishing team at his high school. His favorite baits are Texas rigs, top water popper, and jerk baits. H​e loves fishing in Michigan, Lake Cumberland, and Canada for pike, walleye, smallmouth and largemouth.
Member since 2023
Eli Cook (JR)
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Member since 2025
Kase Cribbet (JR)
Kase started fishing when he was 2 with his dad. By the time he was 7, he had saved up all his birthday money and bought his first jon boat. He asks to go fishing every day and loves bank fishing at farm pond​s the most. His biggest bass is a 8 pounder. His favorite bait is his own creations. And he plans to fish professionally when he is older or run a charger fishing company in Florida.
Member since 2023
Maddie Dawson (HS)
2021 Rookie of the Year
2023 JR Angler of the Year
Maddie started fishing when she was 3 years old and has been addicted ever since. She enjoys volunteering for activities with CYB and is always excited to help other girls develop a love for bass fishing​. Her goal is to someday fish with the Elites and help break the stigma that fishing is for the boys. Maddie's favorite baits are top water frogs and lipless cranks.
Member since 2021
Waylon Faulkner (JR)
Waylon started fishing we he was around 3 years old. His favorite spot to fish is at his pappy's pond. He also loves fishing with his dad on his boat. Waylon also enjoys going hunting with his dad and brother. One day he would love to fish for a living.
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Member since 2025
Gideon Fleisher (JR)
Gideon has been hunting and fishing most of his life. His fishing addiction started when he was three years old at his farm pond. Since then Gideon has had the unique opportunity to fish in many different bodies of water, but his favorite spot is Lake St. Claire. He enjoys trying out numerous baits to see what the fish like at different locations. Gideon also likes to bow fish for fun and has been practicing in his home ponds and creek. This is his first year in the club and he can't wait to get some events under his belt and make awesome friends along the way.
Member since 2023
Mathew Haywood
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Member since 2025
Max Hilgeman (HS)
Max has been fishing with his grandfather, Dave Ryberg, since he was little. He enjoys fishing at Hidden Valley Lake and Lake St. Clair. His favorite lures are jigs and deep diving crank baits.
Member since 2019
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Zach McAlister (JR)
2024 Rookie of the Year
Zach is an angler from West Harrison, IN. He has had a love for bass fishing since he was very young catching his first fish with his brothers in their pond. When Zach picks up a fishing rod he feels that he is close to God and the outdoors. He fishes any day he can. He loves how peaceful it is and he enjoys the fight of reeling in a BIG fish. Some of Zach's favorite baits to throw are Texas rigs, jigs, chatterbaits, and jerk baits. When he is not fishing, he also loves to hunt, play sports, and spend time with family.
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Member since 2024
Carter Nelson (HS)
2023 Rookie of the Year
Carter grew up fishing farm ponds in Northern KY with his dad and grandpa, but really found his own passion for fishing at 12. Once he caught those first few bass, he couldn’t get enough and started fishing any chance he could get. Big or small he doesn’t care, as long as he’s bringing fish in the boat. To him, the little fish make the big bites that much more exciting! He loves the smack when a big bass hits a topwater buzzbait. When not fishing, Carter also likes to hunt and play sports.
Member since 2023
Anthony Ortiz (HS)
Fishing is my favorite activity along with snowboarding and soccer. My 5.5 lb PB smallmouth I caught on Lake Erie with my grandpa is one of my best fishing memories. I like using buzz baits and walking lures. I’ve enjoyed making great friends in CYB.
Member since 2022
Colten Porter
Colten has been fishing since he was 7 years old at his Uncles pond. It all started with a worm and bobber. Now he enjoys fishing with his favorite G.loomis rod and a gig. He loves fishing no matter what he’s catching. His favorite fish to catch are small and large mouth bass. His favorite lakes include Brookville, Tanners Creek, Rocky Fork and St. Clair. He enjoys fishing with the youth and the Cincinnati Bass Masters.
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Member since 2025
Aden Russelburg (HS)
2024 HS Angler of the Year
Aden has been interested in fishing from the moment he received his first Spiderman pole and tackle kit at 2 1/2 years old. A dream of his would be to own his own boat and travel all over the country to fish. His favorite baits are buzz baits, wacky rigs and Texas rigs.
Member since 2022
Hunter Saylor (HS)
Biggest Bass of 2023
2024 JR Angler of the Year
This is my third year with CYB. I love fishing, hunting, riding dirt bikes, and hanging out with friends. My favorite baits are crank baits, football head jigs, top water and wacky rigs. My favorite fishing spot is Chickamauga Lake and that's where I caught his largest large mouth bass weighing 10 lbs 5 oz.
Member since 2023
William Sebesy (JR)
Will’s love for fishing began at 4yrs old with his first catch, a Small Mouth Bass. He enjoys fishing around the Lake Erie Islands with his dad, uncle and cousins for Walleye and Bass. He enjoys deep sea fishing and has caught Halibut and Salmon in Alaska and Snapper, Barracuda and Grouper in the Florida Keys. Will caught his largest Bass in a pond in Hocking Hills. Besides fishing, Will likes to swim, hike, travel and explore the outdoors. This is his first year in CYB and is excited to see what the year brings!
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Member since 2025
Ashton Shaffer (HS)
My name is Ashton Shaffer and I am in 10th grade at Springboro H.S. I play Lacrosse all year round and play outdoors as much as I can. I love fishing anywhere I can! I live with my parents and my younger brother. I love my dogs and animals in general. We I graduate I would like to do something with sports.
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Member since 2025
Levi Snowball (JR)
BIO COMING SOON
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Member since 2024
Nash Strunk (JR)
Nash has been fishing since he was young starting in local creeks and ponds. He enjoys exploring new lakes and ponds always trying to learn new tricks to improve. His favorite baits are jerk baits, glide baits ,and swim baits. Nash’s love for fishing has grown in the last few years. He hopes to turn his passion into a professional career.
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Member since 2025
Dawson Sult (JR)
Dawson started fishing at age 4 with his grandfather with a Spiderman pole and immediately developed a love of the sport. After a few years of bobber fishing for bluegills his grandfather introduced him to casting for Bass and he was in, hook line and sinker. Camping trips have become all day fishing trips and no matter rain or shine or 28 degree temps if there is water and a pole Dawson is casting for the big one.
Member since 2023
Eli Trenkamp (JR)
2022 JR Angler of the Year
Eli is an angler from Ross Township, Ohio who has loved fishing since he was very young. He spends his springs and summers at Norris Lake where he has been reeling in bass since he was big enough to hold a fishing rod.
Member since 2021
Jaxon Waits (HS)
Jaxon caught his first bass when he was 2 years old, growing up in Verona, KY raised on a pond. He has always had a love and the patience for fishing, not typical for kids his age. He loves saltwater charter fishing as much as bass fishing and loves turkey and deer hunting as well.
Member since 2021
Max Williams (HS)
Hey, I'm Max. I've been fishing for as long as I can remember. When I’m not fishing, I’m either hanging out with my family or thinking about fishing. I’m a big fan of all kinds of sports, whether playing or watching. My favorite way to fish is with top water lures.
Member since 2021
Sam Williams (JR)
Hi, I’m Sam! I’ve been fishing for as long as I can remember. I love going on trips and fishing at our pond with my dad, grandpa, and brother. I’m in 4th grade at Merwin, and when I’m not fishing, I like to hunt, play video games, and be on sports teams like baseball and basketball. My favorite way to catch fish is by hotdogs or when fishing tournaments, top water.
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Member since 2025
Memphis Williams (JR)
Memphis fell in love with fishing the moment he got his first Lightning McQueen fishing pole. He’s been fishing since he could hold a fishing pole. He’s grown up going to lake Cumberland and fishing with his Papaw from the docks and boats. Anywhere we go Memphis will find somewhere to fish, whether it’s a pond, lake, a creek or the ocean this boy will be fishing! His dream would be to become a professional fisherman. His favorite baits are Bandito bugs, jerk bait, spinner baits and crank baits.
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Member since 2025
Collin Yancey (JR)
Collin started fishing around 3 years old. He found the love of bass fishing from his grandpa who lives on Lake Lorelei. Collin loves to fish from his kayak on the lake. He loves being outdoors camping, hiking and cat fishing with his dad as well. Collin hopes to gain experience and skills going forward to be able to fish in college.
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Member since 2024
Meet our 2025 Bass Buddies
Brooklyn Barnes
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Member since 2025
Kayleigh Bulach
Kayleigh has been fishing since she was old enough to hold her first rod. Chasing her big sister and CYB has been one of her favorite activities since she was just a few weeks old. Even learning how to crawl for the first time at the 2022 Classic. Kayleigh enjoys using a combination of her Frozen, Moana and Cheetah print rods with “iggly worms”. Kayleigh loves to promote style and fashion on the lake!
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Member since 2023
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Korbin Cribbet
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Member since 2023
Colton Green
2023 Bass Buddies Angler of the Year
2024 Bass Buddies Angler of the Year
I have been fishing for as long as I remember with my cousin Anthony and uncle Gil. I go to a lot of ponds and I like catching bass, bluegill, and catfish. Bass buddies is fun because I get to fish with my friends.​
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Member since 2023
Corbin Saylor
Corbin started fishing at a young age along the Ohio River. He loves fishing for bluegill and bass. His favorite lure is a bubble gum pink wacky rig.
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Member since 2023
John Burgess
Youth Advisor
John and his wife, Tasha, have been running the Cincinnati Youth Bass Club for the past 8 years. John handles all aspects of our tournaments and assists the members in running our meetings, selecting lakes to fish and planning the tournament schedule.
He is a member of the Cincinnati Bassmasters where he was the Angler of the Year in 2020 and Rookie of the year in 2019.
Tasha Burgess
Youth Advisor
Tasha handles the event planning, sponsorships and donations for Cincinnati Youth Bass.
If you would be interested in volunteering for one of our tournaments, or have a Conservation / Community Service project that our youth members can participate in, please reach out.