Just a reminder to all IBF members that you need to have your club’s award presentations and scholarship applications to your Zone Director prior to the State Meeting on December 1, 2012. The Indiana Bass Federation will be presenting awards to clubs in the area of Youth, Conservation, and Public …
Read More »Bowen and Patrick Brown claim 2012 Indiana Bass Federation Classic Titles
53 year old Lincoln Bowen of Crothersville Indiana won the biggest purse of his fishing career on Sunday at Geist Reservoir in Indianapolis. Bowen weighed in a five bass limit on Saturday that tipped the scales at 17.50 lbs. His big bass for the day was 5.48 lbs. Bowen easily …
Read More »2012 IBF Invitational at Patoka
The 2012 Indiana Bass Federation Invitational Trail is almost complete with the last of the qualifier tournaments being completed Sunday September 23, at Patoka Reservoir. The day started out with a 90 minute fog delay as the cool air was warmer than the water. The fog burned off and it …
Read More »Budget Law Will Freeze Sport Fish Restoration Fund
Unprecedented move will impact economy and fisheries conservation Alexandria, VA – September 24, 2012– On September 14, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its recommendations for budget cuts that include withholding parts of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, a move that would have a significant …
Read More »DNR selectively targets shad at Lake Waveland
The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife plans to selectively eradicate gizzard shad at Lake Waveland in Montgomery County. The goal is to keep gizzard shad from becoming too abundant while maintaining the quality of bass and bluegill that exist at the 358-acre lake. On Oct. 1, the DNR will …
Read More »2012 Zone 1 Tournament of Champions
Lake MAXINKUCKEE, October 6, 2012 Rules & Info: Entry fee is $85. Includes $10 Big Bass pot. There will be a $5 parking fee Payback is 90%. Big Bass is paid back at 100%. Places paid back will be determined by number of entries. Tournament will be held at the …
Read More »Otto & Host Wisconsin State Team Sweep the 2012 Northern Division Championship
La Crosse, Wisc. (Sept. 7, 2012) – The race was tight between the top three finishers this week at the 2012 TBF Northern Division Championship, presented by Cabela’s. La Crosse native and Shawano High School business and marketing teacher, Ben Otto made a clean sweep on his hometown waters this …
Read More »Otto & Wisconsin Maintain Leads After Day Two on the Mississippi
La Crosse, Wisc. (Sept. 6, 2012) – It was another gorgeous day here at La Crosse with highs in the 70s for the 2012 TBF Northern Division Championship, presented by Cabela’s. A cold front will be hitting the area overnight, making the final day a cool and rainy one. After …
Read More »Wisconsin State Champ Ben Otto & His State Team Lead Day One at La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisc. (Sept. 5, 2012) – Ben Otto of the Wisconsin State Team leads overall after the first day of the 2012 TBF Northern Division Championship, presented by Cabela’s on the Mississippi River at La Crosse, Wisc. The anglers are fishing pools 7, 8 & 9 this week.
Read More »VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Indiana Bass Federation will be helping DNR again this year with the Hoosier Outdoor Experience held at Fort Harrison State Park. This two day event will be held on September 15th & 16th. The Federation will be conducting Kids Casting events both days. This is a FREE event to …
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