Indiana Bass Federation Youth – Conservation – Fishing
The 2026 IBF Open Team Bass Tournament Benefiting Riley’s Children’s Foundation Hosted by R and B Car Company will be Saturday July 18 on Lake Wawasee and Syracuse using the ramp on Lake Syracuse . There will again be the Pro-Time Metal Roofing $1000 Big Bass Guarantee. Coffee and donuts will be available in the morning as well as hotdogs and cold drinks after the tournament. In addition, there is a raffle after the tournament and many special awards such as the Trailmaster Long Haul award for the boat owner that drove the furthest to fish the event; Starboard Choice Marine Lucky Dawg Award the will give $100 to a team chosen after the tournament; The Boys Heating and Plumbing Family awards which include $50 for the youngest angler, $50 for the most “seasoned” angler, $100 for the highest placed male/female team, and $100 to the highest placed all female team; $100 gift certificate from Clear H2O Bait and Tackle for the first team out of he money and the Tackle Shack Low Weight Condolence to the team with the smallest five fish limit. There is even a $50 bonus to the highest placed team using a tow vehicle purchased at R and B Car Company. Over$6000 was paid out in 2025 with $5350 donated to Riley Children’s Foundation. Entry forms are available at tackle shops including Track and Channel Outdoors. Ye Olde Tackle Box, Clear H20, The Tackle Shack, The Angler, Sore Mouth Tackle. JB Propane and Tackle, Starboard Choice Marine, Brownie’s Marine, Honey Creek Tackle, and the Outdoorsman.