Largest Student Fishing Initiative In History Announced

TBF, FLW Outdooors Introduce National High School Fishing Program

Ponca City, Okla. (Jan. 27, 2011) – The Bass Federation’s (TBF) Student Angler Federation (SAF) and FLW Outdoors announced today the formation of the largest student angler program in history.

Decades of youth program leadership by TBF and affiliated state federations, and FLW Outdoors’ position as the largest promoter of tournaments in the world have spawned the largest youth fishing initiative in sports history. The new national High School Fishing program follows highly successful TBF and FLW Outdoors programs including National Guard FLW College Fishing, the SAF High School Fishing World Finals and the TBF Junior World Championship. Over 23,000 high schools across the nation and Canada are invited to compete giving high school anglers opportunities to fish, make friends, advance to championship events and earn scholarships to benefit their education and their lives. Continue reading

TBF “No Entry Fee” Divisional Championship Series Back in 2011

Oregon, Utah, Kentucky, Kansas, Minnesota, Maine and Virginia to host the events.

January 14, 2011

Ponca City, Okla. – The Bass Federation (TBF), announced the dates and locations of the 2011 TBF “No Entry Free” Divisional Championship Series.  The series consists of seven no-cost tournaments that lead grassroots anglers to the biggest events in fishing!     Continue reading

The Joy Of Being In A Fishing Club

Written by: Austin Benenati 

Age:11

Hometown: Auburndale, FL

This year I’m fishing tournaments for the first time. I love fishing with my friends but, I still have that competitive edge. Here is my story about what it takes to be in a fishing club. Continue reading

2011 Federation National Championship to showcase America’s best, April 12-16, on Nickajack Lake

Ponca City, Okla. (Dec. 13, 2010) – The Bass Federation, (TBF) announced today Kimball City, Tenn., and Nickajack Lake will host the widely anticipated 2011 Federation National Championship, presented by the National Guard.  Anglers from seven TBF divisions competed locally to qualify for the no-entry fee 2010 TBF Division Championship Series. Continue reading