Looking to join a bass club?

Hardluck Bassmasters are looking for new members… This is an active IBF (Indiana Bass Federation) club.  Our club started in 1976 and was based out of the Indianapolis Police Department and for many years membership was restricted to only active Law Enforcement officers.  Recently our club has opened up to …

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Makes Four Conservation Grants

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – August 9, 2021 – For the second consecutive year, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces that the Hall has awarded four conservation grants to contribute to its mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. The recipients were selected …

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Tin Cup Whiskey to Sponsor IBF Trail Classic

Luke Foli who works with Tin Cup Whiskey grew up fishing the IBF Trail and won the classic at age 19. He then went on to fish professionally. We think this will be a great relationship for both organizations. Welcome aboard Tin Cup Whiskey.

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Patoka Lake Habitat Build 3/13/21

Patoka Lake, Jackson Boat ramp parking lot, off of S Co Rd 1075 W Join DNR in improving fish habitat at Patoka Lake at a volunteer habitat structure build day. As reservoirs, such as Patoka Lake age, the number and type of hiding places for fish have decreased.  The Reservoir …

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IBF Membership Meeting News Feb 2021

Highlights of the General Membership meeting on February 20, 2021. CLUB AWARDS While the Covid 19 pandemic cancelled many programs and events some clubs were still able to do things for their communities, youth, and the environment. The Indiana Bass’n Gals took home the Community Service Award. They passed out …

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Farm Bureau Shootouts

Tri County Bass Anglers will be hosting open IBF bass tournaments each Wed. evening at Moores Creek Ramp Lake Monroe from April 14thto Sept. 1st with a Classic TBD. This is open to ALL IBF members and any associate members. This is a team event or you can fish alone. …

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Bass Fishing Hall of Fame expands its mission – conservation grants to assist with fishery enhancement projects

Taking a step beyond honoring the greats in the sport of bass fishing, the Board of Directors of the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame announces the Hall has awarded four conservation grants this year to contribute to the mission of celebrating, promoting and preserving the sport of bass fishing. The …

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IBF Members to Compete in the 2021 TBF Federation National Championship

Two anglers and two co-anglers will be representing Indiana at the 2021 TBF Federation National Championship. They qualified through the District 10 National Semi-Finals (NSF) held on Wawasee last October. The National Championship will be held on the Red River in Shreveport, LA on March 8th through 13th. Jon Ruffier …

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New 2021 Sponsor

The Indiana Bass Federation would like to welcome Sternberg Automotive Group as the exclusive automobile dealer for the Indiana Bass Federation Trail. They have 3 locations to serve the Federation. If you’re looking for a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Ford or Chevrolet give them a chance. If you purchased a …

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