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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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2012 IBF Invitational Results on Monroe

The Indiana Bass Federation Invitational Trail’s fifth tournament of the year was held at Monroe Reservoir August 19. A beautiful morning started with 45 Anglers and 45 Co-Anglers leaving Cutright at 6:45. It looked like about one half of the field went up stream. Only four Anglers and one Co-Angler …

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2012 Indiana State Fair

DNR Youth Fishing Pond 08/05/2012 Back row: left to right,  Darryl Stanley, (face covered by my fat finger), Ed Hazel, Tommy Guinn, Julian Shane, Dustin Riggs, Mike Goins, Mike Brown, Walter Wynn, David Lagle,  Zach Vaneventer,  Gena Lynam, Jan Cornett, Carter Shackelford Front Row: Colin Shane, (to his left & …

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