Legislators Act to Maintain Fishing & Boating Access on Cumberland River

February 28, 2013

U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, yesterday announced he has formally introduced legislation to prevent the United States Army Corps of Engineers from installing permanent blockades along the Cumberland River. This measure, known as the Freedom to Fish Act, enables boating access to river tailwaters to continue for sportsmen and recreational fishermen. In December, the COE announced a plan to eliminate tailwater fishing on several Cumberland River dams in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Last week, Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander also said he is planning to take action to halt the corps’ plan. Alexander said his legislation would require the corps to conduct an environmental impact review before it could restrict public access to the fishing waters below 10 dams on the Cumberland River. 

There’s Still Time! Register a Dream Team Event to Qualify for the 2013 Dream Team National Championship!

 

Susquehanna River Dream Team Event Scheduled for March 30DreamTeam

Ponca City, Okla. (March 5, 2013) — The Bass Federation is excited to announce the Susquehanna River Dream Team Rally is scheduled for March 30 on the Susquehanna River at Northumberland Point.  The event is hosted by the Washbury Bassmasters #9280 and the Kickin Bass Baits Pro Team #10705.  The Susquehanna River event is open to ALL TBF members and non-TBF members wanting to join. Interested teams can go online at bassfederation.com; Dream Team; to enter, the tourney # is 1041.  ALL interested TBF clubs and state federations can go online and register to host their own event today!  All Dream Team events held before April 30, 2013 will qualify teams to the 2013 Dream Team National Championship. Continue reading

There’s Still Time! Register a Dream Team Event to Qualify for the 2013 Dream Team National Championship!

First Event of the Year; Idaho Bass Masters Open on Brownlee ReservoirDreamTeam

Ponca City, Okla. (March 4, 2013) — The Bass Federation is excited to announce the first Dream Team Rally event of the year on Brownlee Reservoir in Cambridge, Id., on March 30.  The event is hosted by the Idaho Bass Masters, club # 1291.  The Idaho Bass Master’s event is open to ALL TBF members and non-TBF members wanting to join. Interested teams can go online at bassfederation.com; Dream Team; to enter, the tourney # is 1040.  ALL interested TBF clubs and state federations can go online and register to host their own event today!  All Dream Team events held before April 30, 2013 will qualify teams to the 2013 Dream Team National Championship. Continue reading

NEW YORK THE BASS FEDERATION ANNOUNCES 2013 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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February 20, Calcium, NY… New York The Bass Federation (NYTBF) announces the 2013 tournament schedule that spans the state offering anglers the opportunity to fish in multiple, one day, eight hour draw tournaments with boaters and co-anglers sharing a boat, but each competing within their respective divisions. For anglers uncertain about fishing a draw tournament with an unknown angler or if you’re new to tournament fishing the NYTBF offers open team events that serve as a great introduction to other anglers that support the trail. Continue reading