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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IBF Members to Compete in the 2021 TBF Federation National Championship

Two anglers and two co-anglers will be representing Indiana at the 2021 TBF Federation National Championship. They qualified through the District 10 National Semi-Finals (NSF) held on Wawasee last October. The National Championship will be held on the Red River in Shreveport, LA on March 8th through 13th. Jon Ruffier …

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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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Fishing was Tough at District 10 NSF

(Syracuse, IN) One hundred and eighty of the best anglers from Illinois and Indiana met in Syracuse Indiana for what was the largest ever field for TBF National Semi Finals. Although the weather was unseasonal mild Lakes Wawasee and Syracuse proved to be unusually tough with only three 5 bass …

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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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2020 National Semi Finals, District 10

There are two (2) ramps located on Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes. There is a Indiana DNR ramp located on the south end of Lake Wawasee. Turn east off SR 13 on 1000 N and follow it around to the ramp which will be on the left.  1000 N turns into …

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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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