Our AZ and CA anglers battled it out over a 2-day weekend event where the weather was perfect, with mild temps and calm winds. Havasu had been fishing rough for the past several local tournaments, and the TBF state-semis was no exception. Both states struggled to find the fish, but a few did and were able to put together winning bags.

Overall boater winner, California’s Eddie Hinojosa finished with a 2-day total of 24.68 lbs. Top AZ boater moving onto Nationals is Tommy Geffert with a 2-day total of 16.42lbs.

Overall co-angler winner, Arizona’s Zach Verbrugge finished with a 2-day total of 12.28lbs. Top CA co-angler winner Omar Ramirez-Nieves with a 2-day total of 11.29lbs.

Congratulations to all state-team members who qualified for the semi-finals and to our 4 anglers who are advancing on to represent their states at the TBF Nationals, March, 2022.

Tough conditions and big waves gave up some big results in the District 2 NSF on Lake Murray.

Day one was a cloudy windy day “NE winds10-20mph” and made it tough to cross the lake, but our district anglers still came out with a very nice catch as a group. Day 2 of the NSF was more forgiving weather with clearing skies and slowing winds. This allowed everyone to move about and the weight showed. The scales were lit up with nice largemouth as Lake Murray started to show how healthy it’s environment is. In all this event went without any issues and was enjoyed by all.

Advancing to the Federation National Championship from South Carolina will be boaters Michael Murphy, Cecil Wolfe and co-anglers Marc Proctor and Royce Combs. North Carolina will be sending boater Grey Pardue and co-angler Robert Barrett.

For full results and more photos CLICK HERE

The Mississippi Bass Federation hosted the 2021 District 4 NSF event October 16-17, 2021 on Sardis Lake at Engineers Point in Batesville MS.  On Day One anglers had strong winds that lasted all day, then on Day two anglers were met with light winds and a cold front which made for a very interesting turn of events.  Weights were tight all the way to the end.

After two days of competition Mississippi angler Andy Lockhart with a two-day total of 23.30 is the 2021 Dist. 4 National Semi-Finals Champion Boater.  Andy Lockhart will represent Mississippi at the 2022 National Championship.  Finishing second was Alabama angler Walker Whitworth with a two-day total of 22.54.  Walker Whitworth will represent Alabama at the 2022 National Championship.  Finishing third was Joseph Dillinger with a two-day total of 22.04 pounds, fourth was Thomas Bridges with a two-day total of 19.75 pounds, fifth was Danny Carter with a two-day total of 19.50 pounds, sixth was Henry Rockhill with a two-day total of 19.38 pounds and seventh was Logan Main with a two-day total of 19.04 pounds.

On the co-angler side Mississippi angler Drew Gideon with a two-day total of 21.04 is the 2021 Dist. 4 National Semi-Finals Champion Co-Angler and will represent Mississippi at the 2022 National Championship.  Finishing second was Joe Lipsey with a two-day total of 20.92 pounds.  Finishing third was Alabama Co-angler Blake Hollingsworth with a two-day total of 13.64 pounds.  Blake Hollingsworth will represent Alabama at the 2022 National Championship.  Finishing fourth was Timmy Stingley with a two-day total of 13.30 pounds, fifth was Steve Hammack with a two-day total of 13.09 pounds, sixth was Terry Bennett with a two-day total of 12.63 pounds and seventh was Emory Ashley with a two-day total of 12.16 pounds.

Congratulations to all anglers for their fish care.  We had only one lost fish during the two-day event.

Congratulations to Joseph D Dillinger, Mississippi angler, $250 Federation Ranger Bonus Winner.

The Mississippi Bass Federation maintains bragging rights and The District 4 State Pride Award.  The award is determined by adding the weights of the top four boaters and co-anglers from each state selected prior to the event.

Mississippi and Alabama Federations would like to thank The City of Batesville and The Panola Partnership, Inc., as well as, TBF’s Sponsors: Ranger, Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s, Lowrance, MinnKota, Humminbird, TH Marine, Berkley, Power Pole and MLF. For full results CLICK HERE

Paul Christian of the Clark Hill Bassmasters from Augusta, Georgia won the Boater side weighing a combined two-day total of 23-01 pounds. Paul also won the Ranger Federation Bonus Bucks fishing both days in his 1995 Ranger 371V. As the highest qualifying Georgia Boater, Paul also qualifies to advance to the  2022 Federation National Championship.

As a Boater Raymond Trudeau was a Comeback Angler as he moved up 18 places on the final day with the largest single day total of the tournament weighing 14-05 pounds. Raymond used this momentum to catapult himself to 6^th place.  As the highest qualifying Florida Boater Raymond also qualified to advance to the 2022 Federation National Championship.

Don Oliver of the Marietta Bassmasters from Marietta, Georgia won the Co-Angler side by weighing a combined two-day total of 13-06 pounds. As the highest qualifying Georgia Co-Angler Don also qualifies to advance to the 2022 Federation National Championship.

Clinton Thad Lacinak of Florida won the Co-Angler side by weighing a combined two-day total of 9-01 pounds. As the highest qualifying Florida Co-Angler Clinton Thad Lacinak also qualified to advance to the 2022 Federation National Championship.

The competition was tight as Don Oliver of the Marietta Bassmasters beat out Noah Scott of the Lanier Bass Busters for first place by 2 ounces. Noah finished strong with a two-day total of 13-04 pounds.

The Co-Angler Comeback Angler was William Rader of the Twin Cities Bassmasters. William moved up 17 places on the final day posting a single day total of 11-12 pounds. This moved William from 20^th to 3^rd overall.

Over the span of two days 269 Total Fish were caught for a Total Weight of 562-04 pounds. For full results and more photos of this event CLICK HERE