Patoka Lake, Jackson Boat ramp parking lot, off of S Co Rd 1075 W Join DNR in improving fish habitat at Patoka Lake at a volunteer habitat structure build day. As reservoirs, such as Patoka Lake age, the number and type of hiding places for fish have decreased. The Reservoir …
Read More »IBF Membership Meeting News Feb 2021
Highlights of the General Membership meeting on February 20, 2021. CLUB AWARDS While the Covid 19 pandemic cancelled many programs and events some clubs were still able to do things for their communities, youth, and the environment. The Indiana Bass’n Gals took home the Community Service Award. They passed out …
Read More »Farm Bureau Shootouts
Tri County Bass Anglers will be hosting open IBF bass tournaments each Wed. evening at Moores Creek Ramp Lake Monroe from April 14thto Sept. 1st with a Classic TBD. This is open to ALL IBF members and any associate members. This is a team event or you can fish alone. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »IBF Welcomes New Tournament Director for 2021
You can call him Robert, you can call him Bob, or you can call him Bobby, but be sure to call him and sign up for the IBF Trail! Robert Revalee is the new tournament director for the IBF Trail. Bobby is 47 years old and resides in Connersville, IN. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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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