Indiana Bass Federation Youth – Conservation – Fishing
The 2025 IBF Team Bass Tournament benefitting Riley Children’s Foundation Hosted By R & B Car Company was a bit success with 75 teams entering the tournament. IBF members Jesse Richardson of Ligonier, IN and Dalton Pinkerton of Syracuse, In won with five bass weighing 18.71 pounds. Joe Childs and Mason Willis of South Bend, IN were 2nd with 16.62 pounds. Finishing 3rd was Rich and Gage Milleer from Demotte, IN with five bass weighing 15.21 pounds, They also claimed the Pro-Time Metal Roofing Big Bass which weighed 4.95 pounds. Claiming the Boys Plumbing and Heating highest placed male/female team was Lee Duracz and Jordan Morris of Syracuse, IN. They finished 11th with 5 bass weighing 11.58 pounds. The Trailmaster Trailer Long Haul Award went to Jack Walsh who drove from Cincinnati, OH to fish the tournament. The event enabled the Indiana Bass Federation to donate $5,350 to the Riley Children’s Foundation which will be used to help Camp Riley, a summer camp for kids with disabilities. The 2026 tournament will be held again on Lake Wawasee using the ramp on Syracuse Lake. Anyone needing a entry form can contact Mike Goins at mgoins521@outlook.com
