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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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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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December 2020 General Membership Meeting Canceled

Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the December 2020 IBF General membershipmeeting is canceled. Also the 2021 Indianapolis Boat Show has been canceled. We will let everyone know on 2021 February General Membership meeting. The December IBF Board meeting will go on as planned.

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Indiana Bass Federation (IBF) to release 3,000 largemouth bass into Patoka Lake

Friday, November 6, 2020 @ 11 AM EST at the Lick Fork SRA Boat Ramp as part of the IBF | Indiana DNR Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Program. (Birdseye, In) The Indiana Bass Federation, a state organization with the purpose to assist and unite member clubs and to assist and cooperate …

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Paul Jolly

from Facebook: The Jolly family is saddened to share the news of the passing of our beloved PJ, Dad, Papa, Pop, early on the morning of September 6th. Paul was called home by his creator after a valiant six month battle with cancer. As many of you may know, Paul …

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IBF to release 1,800 largemouth bass into Patoka Lake

Indiana Bass Federation (IBF) to release 1,800 largemouth bass into Patoka Lake on Friday, May 29@ 12 noon EST as part of the Indiana DNR – Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Program (Birdseye, In) The Indiana Bass Federation, a state organization with the purpose to assist and unite member clubs and to …

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IBF Trail Update

As of March 23rd all DNR Ramp permits have been pulled thru April 30th. We will be working diligently with the DNR and other tournament officials to reschedule any IBF Tournaments affected. During this time let’s all PLEASE remember to be safe and do whatever it takes to stay healthy. …

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Help Improve Patoka

Saturday, March 14th at 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Help improve Patoka Lake fish habitat by volunteering to build habitat structures. During our previous build day, we were able to construct 130 structures! On March 14, a pallet structure build will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET at …

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General Membership Meeting

Indiana Bass Federation General Membership Meeting Saturday, February 15, 2020 1:00 PM Moose Lodge 7055 E 16th St Indianapolis, IN 46219 ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND Door Prize: Humminbird Helix 5 Raffle Prizes: Lowrance HDS 7 MinnKota 80 Volt Trolling Motor MinnKota Battery Charger

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