TBF Junior World Championship Set For August 15-17, 2013

Ponca City, Okla. – November 28, 2012 The Bass Federation, (TBF) announced today the Caddo Parish Commission and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission will host the 2013 TBF Junior World Championship at the Earl Williamson Park in Oil City, La. The TBF Junior World Championship will be held in conjunction with the most prestigious event in tournament fishing, FLW’s Forrest Wood Cup.  82 TBF junior state champions, one in both the 11-14 and 15-18 age brackets from 41 states, will compete for the championship titles and thousands of dollars in college scholarships.  Continue reading

TBF No Entry Fee Division Championship Series Set for 2013

Ponca City, Okla. – November 16, 2012  The Bass Federation (TBF), the national leader in NO cost or low cost tournament fees, announced today the dates and locations of the seven 2013 No Entry Fee Division Championships.  This year’s hosts are the state federations of Washington, Arizona, Tennessee, Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and New Jersey.   Continue reading

The Bass Federation, Inc, (TBF) acquires National Bass Anglers Association (NBAA)

Ponca City, Okla. – November 13, 2012 The Bass Federation, Inc (TBF) announced today it has acquired ownership of the nation’s fastest growing local/team fishing circuit, the National Bass Anglers Association, (NBAA).  TBF will take on leadership and management roles immediately.  NBAA is now owned and managed by the nation’s oldest and largest organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization with over 45 years of experience.

 “We’re excited to announce NBAA Tournaments, Inc. has been acquired by a new leadership group,” NBAA current owners, Jim and Jenny Sprague, stated.  “We began a search for the right owners for a “new” NBAA over a year ago.  NBAA is ready to “go national” and we’re proud to announce NBAA will now be under the leadership of TBF.” Continue reading

Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 – Contact your US Senator!

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Contact your U.S. Senator to vote YES for the historic Sportsmen’s Act of 2012

In the next few days, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the most comprehensive package of sportsmen’s legislation in recent years. Introduced on September 10, 2012, the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012 (S. 3525) includes 15 bills that will benefit the sportfishing community, as well as recreational shooters and hunters.

This historic legislation provides for increased access, habitat conservation and improved fish and wildlife management.

We know that individual anglers want to make an impact and KeepAmericaFishing™ is a way to channel their concern and passion for our sport and help pass this essential piece of legislation.

Please post this link on your website, your blog, your Facebook page and Twitter account and email it far and wide to friends, family and colleagues.

This link www.KeepAmericaFishing.org/sportsmensact, takes you to a Take Action Now page.

Please help us pass this monumental piece of recreational fishing legislation. This will be the most important legislative action you and your readers can take this year!