TIBF News Page
- May 17, 2013
The third annual High School Fishing Championship was held May 12th at C.J. Strike Reservoir. 2013 Idaho High School Championship results
- May 15, 2013
The results for the first Southern Region Qualifier tournament are posted on the Tournament Results page. - May 15, 2013
Today is the last day to send your comments in to USFW about the Lake Lowell CCCP. You can e-mail your comments in or use the Online Comment Form; which ever way you do it, just make sure to send in your comments!
The two Idaho bass federations got together and make a counter proposal to the latest CCCP update, to read it click the link: 2013 Lake Lowell Proposal Letter. When you send in your comments, mention that you support this proposal. - May 5, 2013
Team Idaho was in first place after Day 1, but dropped into second place on Day 2 and finsihed the tournament in 2nd place. Idaho's top 2 anglers are Chad Kaiser and Brandon Craner. Chad finished 2nd (by 3 oz.) overall in the tournament and Brandon fished 8th. Here is a link to the full results:
Potholes Divisional Results
- May 5, 2013
Hello! I am assisting with organizing the potluck dinner reception following Don’s service on Wednesday. The reception will be held in the Garden at the Civic Center which is an outdoor venue where events such as Octoberfest are held, an otherwise large space for what is expected to be a big gathering. Fortunately, we will be able to have a potluck dinner with some food being catered by the Civic Center. As you know, Don loved Mexican food and I will have the catered food be of Mexican origin. However, we welcome any potluck dish anyone wishes to provide. We wish that the reception will be a time of celebration and comraderie among all friends and family in attendance….Don would have wanted it that way! Don's Obituary
Feel free to contact me with any questions and to share this email.
Tammy Shuyler
C(208)484-9278
E-mail: Tammy - May 2, 2013
The Bass Fishing Community has suffered a tremendous and heartwrenching loss with the passing of Don Boeger, Age 52, May 1, 2013, at his home in Marsing, Idaho. A viewing is scheduled for May 7, 2013, 4-7pm. at the Nampa Funeral Home-Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho 83651. His funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, 3pm., May 8, 2013, at the Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho 83651. For additional information and to express condolences, please go to www.NampaFuneralHome.com
RIP Don Anthony Boeger 1960-2013
- April 22, 2013
The April meeting minutes are posted on the website:
April Minutes
The Northern Region Qualifier Entry Form is up on the Federation Qualifier page. - April 8, 2013
The Eastern Region Qualifier Entry Form is up on the Federation Qualifier page.
The Idaho Bass Federation still needs someone to step up and volunteer to be the Federation Conservation Officer, especially with the Lake Lowell CCP being finalized. Please contact Davanh if you are interested doing this important job. - April 6, 2013
The March meeting minutes are posted on the website:
March Minutes - April 2, 2013
The 2013 TIBF Youth Championship will be held August 3 on Cascade Reservoir. Registration for the Championship closed on July 13; late entries received before July 27 will be charged an extra $25.
Printable Rules and Memo of Understanding for 2013 Jr Championship.
Printable Entry Form for 2013 Jr Championship.
E-mail questions to Junior Championship Tournament Director Brian Ashton - April 1, 2013
The Federation has a meeting with the Lake Lowell Refuge people this Thursday, April 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Canyon Marine in Nampa. If you have questions about the CCP plan or just want to make comments, please plan on attending. If you attend the meeting or not, please go to the Refuge website and send them your comments about the plan: Online Comment Form - March 15, 2013
Update 5 for the Lake Lowell CCP was released today; everyone needs to read this and take action or ugly things could happen to our Lake Lowell fishery. This is probably the last chance the public will have to review the plan and make comments before the plan is finalized. The plan document is fairly large, but you can read it here: CCP Plan Update 5 or go to the Deer Flat Refuge Website and read it and make comments.
Public meetings will be held at the Refuge Visitor's Center on:- March 29 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- March 30 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
- April 26 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- April 27 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Public comments on the CCP plan will be taken until May 15; you can e-mail your comments in or use the Online Comment Form; which ever way you do it, just make sure to send in your comments! - March 14, 2013
The IBM Open on Brownlee is also coming up on March 30; download your rules and entry form below:
IBM Open Rules and Entry Form
The IBM Open is a TBF Dream Team Event this year; here is the press release: Idaho Dream Team Press Release - February 20, 2013
The Southern Region Qualifier Entry Form is up on the Federation Qualifier page.
The Idaho Bass Federation needs someone to step up and volunteer to be the Federation Conservation Officer. Please contact Davanh if you are interested doing this important job. - February 17, 2013
Thanks to everyone that helped with and/or attended the TIBF Banquet this weekend; we hope you had fun.
The TVB Open on C.J. Strike is coming up on March 9; download your entry form below:
TVB Open Entry Form - February 10, 2013
The TIBF Banquet is coming up next weekend; get your tickets now! More info is available on the banquet flyer on the website home page.
The IBM Open on Brownlee is also coming up soon; download your rules and entry form below:
IBM Open Rules and Entry Form - February 3, 2013
Another reminder...
The TIBF Banquet is coming up on Feb. 16; get your tickets from your club Federation Rep or a Federation Officer. The major raffle prize is a nice MinnKota trolling motor and there will be lots of great items in auctions and raffles: HumminBird electronics, guns, rods, reels, baskets and lots more! The guest speaker will be Cody Meyer, a Ranger / FLW Pro.
While Cody Meyer is in town, he will be doing a seminar at Canyon Marine's Open House on Saturday, Feb. 16. Here is more information on the event:
Canyon Marine Open House Flyer - January 22, 2013
The January meeting minutes are posted on the website:
January Minutes
If you are planning on helping with the kid's casting event at the Cabin Fever Reliever event at Karcher Mall on Feb. 2, you need to fill out a volunteer form for a background check before participating. Do it soon so that they have time to complete the check.
The TIBF Banquet is coming up on Feb. 16; get your tickets from your club Federation Rep or a Federation Officer. The major raffle prize is a nice MinnKota trolling motor and there will be lots of great items in auctions and raffles: HumminBird electronics, guns, rods, reels, baskets and lots more! The guest speaker will be Cody Meyer, a Ranger / FLW Pro. - January 2, 2013
The December meeting minutes are posted on the website:
December Minutes - December 29, 2012
The Kid's First Cast event is at Karcher Mall on February 2. Here is a letter about the event. - November 24, 2012
The November meeting minutes are posted on the website:
November Minutes
The 2012 Event Calendar is on the website: 2013 Events - November 9, 2012
I got tired of adding and deleting deals from several different websites, so I added a Deals Page to my Website; Elken Lures Deal Page. Check it out! - October 20, 2012
The October meeting minutes are posted on the website:
October MinutesDon't forget that the 2013 Tournament Date Setting meeting will be held at the Boise Cabela's starting at 7:00 p.m.
- October 6, 2012
The 2013 TIBF Idaho State Team has been announced. They will represent Idaho at the Divisional in Washington next spring. - October 2, 2012
The results from the last North Qualifiers are in; all Qualifiers in the state should be done now.
North YTD Qualifier Results - October 1, 2012
The September meeting minutes are posted on the website:
September Minutes - September 30, 2012
The results for the 4th South Qualifier tournaments are posted on the website:
September 29 Cascade Qualifier Results
The YTD points are complete through the 3 way tie for 8th place. The first tie breaker determined 8th, 9th and 10th places: first tie breaker is most fish weighed throughout the series.
South YTD Qualifier Results - September 28, 2012
2012 Idaho Bassmasters Snow Bowl entry form is almost here!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Here is the application for information and rules on the event. Don’t miss this opportunity for Snow Bowl Winner bragging rights and travelling trophy!!
See you on the water! - September 28, 2012
2nd Annual Husband & Wife tournament by Larry and Lisa Burton
The tournament is Sunday, September 30 on Lake Walcott
Here is the entry form. - September 28, 2012
Scales of Justice Thank You
What a great day for fishing and fun! Once again, our annual Scales of Justice Bass Fishing Tournament was a grand success!! The kids had THE biggest smiles on their faces when they returned from their day on the water. They were all proud of their accomplishments and enjoyed seeing how their fellow fisherman fared on the water. Some were truly giddy with excitement. Of course there were a few that weren’t so keen on holding their fish by the gills…no matter how good Summer’s instructions were… the fish ended up enjoying some land time.
If you didn’t attend this year, you missed out on another fun AND rewarding ACJCS event, but you’ll have another chance in 2013.
Thanks to ALL of the witnesses, volunteers and of course the boaters! An extra special thanks to the SOJ team of organizers, led by Ken Jenkins. You guys worked miracles….you’re the best!
Janet M. Wallace
Director, Ada County
Juvenile Court Services - September 8, 2012
Job opening:My name is Bill Schwarz, and I am a bass tournament angler like you and your State TBF members. I am reaching out to you hoping that our common interest in fishing might allow me to ask a favor.
I co-own the largest 100% digital fishing magazine in North American (called ODU MagazineT), and we are looking forward to growing our team. We have great writers like David A. Brown, Vic Attardo, Bill Vanderford and the great Ray Scott himself. But, we need someone to fill the shoes of an internet advertising sales manager.
This position is vital to our growth, but also will afford the person who can do this position the opportunity to work in the sport fishing industry. This is not an easy job! This job means work. However, the benefits are very good; to include having the opportunity to attend ICAST, attend other sporting shows, attend the Classic or the SHOT show for starters.
I am hoping you would tell your members in your Federation or post this for us.
Basics of the internet advertising sales manager's responsibilities: meet all sales projections, create and maintain industry and non-endemic contacts, become a part of the team that grows ODU Magazine.
Here are some important links:- The internet advertising sales manager
- Our July edition of ODU Magazine
- Our June edition of ODU Magazine
- ODU Fishing News
- ODU Hunting News
Thanks in advance for the help and I hope ODUMagazineT can hookup with a TBF member to join our team.
Bill Schwarz
Assistant Editor
ODU Magazine
North America’s Largest 100% Digital Fishing Magazine - August 31, 2012
Sunday, August 26th. Curtis Macfee, one of The Snake River Valley Bass Club members died of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Curtis was also an FLW, TBF and Idaho Bass Federation member. He leaves behind his wife Lori. and four children. Unfortunately Curtis didn't have any life insurance to assist with funeral or other family expenses. To assist Lori and her family we are asking that anyone who might be able make a cash contribution to the MacAfee family either to U.S. Bank, c/o Lori MacFee, 9 South Ash, Blackfoot, Idaho 83221. Contributions may also be sent to: Lori MacFee, 533 West Hwy 26, Blackfoot, Idaho, 83221 or to The Snake River Valley Bass Club, c/o Butch DeForest, 1350 James St., Blackfoot, Idaho 83221.A full obituary can be downloaded from the Hill Hawker Funeral Home web site.
Gratefully,
Michael Tauscher and friends of Curtis MacFee - August 20, 2012
The August meeting minutes are posted on the website:
August Minutes
The Scales of Justice event is on Sunday, Sept. 23 on C.J. Strike. Boaters and volunteers need to sign up early so that the court knows how many kids to invite. Here is a printable application for those of you that don't already have one. Fill it out and send it in with your proof of insurance today! - August 16, 2012
The Turkey Bowl is coming up on Oct. 6 on C.J. Strike; here is an Entry Form - August 14, 2012
The results for the 3rd and 4th East Qualifier tournaments are posted on the website:
July 21 Milner Qualifier Results
July 22 Milner Qualifier Results - July 31, 2012
The July meeting minutes are posted on the website:
July Minutes - July 22, 2012
The results for the 1st and 2nd North Qualifier tournaments and the 3rd South Qualifier tournament are posted on the website:
April 28 Hayden Lake Qualifier Results
April 29 Hayden Lake Qualifier Results
July 21 Lowell Qualifier Results - July 19, 2012
What: The Idaho Wildlife Summit will foster discussion of these questions and others to help Idaho's hunters, anglers, trappers, bird watchers, wildlife photographers and other wildlife enthusiasts explore their common thread – wildlife. Participants will learn more about Fish and Game and the challenges it faces in managing wildlife for the future, will hear from nationally-recognized speakers on wildlife conservation, and will be asked to voice their opinions on what is important to them.
Why:If we as bass anglers want a say in how the future IDFG regulations are structured, especially concerning bass and tournament fishing, we need TIBF members to attend or participate online.
When: August 24, 25 and 26, 2012.
Where: Riverside Hotel in Boise and at six concurrent satellite sites in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Salmon, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. To attend in person, you must register for one of the locations on the registration page below. Registration is free, but it is required because seating is limited.
Link to registration page: IDFG Summit Registration
People may also participate online. You don't have to register to participate online. - July 17, 2012
The eighth annual Hot Summer Nights open tournament is coming up soon! Remember, big fish feed at night during the summer... Entry forms are out in stores, but here is a printable Hot Summer Nights entry form. The tournament will be August 4 on C.J. Strike Reservoir out of Air Force Ramp. Potluck starts at 5:00 p.m., pre-tournament meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Fishing will be 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. This is an Ultimate Angler Qualifying event. - July 17, 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings kindly provided the great food at the Snake River Bassmaster's Kid's Open tournament on Cascade July 7. They are also going to match the raffle money made at the tournament! The money is going towards the SRN needy Family program. Buffalo Wild Wings will present SRB with a check at the September SRB meeting on September 8 at 5:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Meridian. This is in the complex just north of St. Luke's Medical Center on South Eagle Road.
- July 11, 2012
The results for the 1st and 2nd East Qualifier tournaments are posted on the website:
June 30 Walcott Qualifier Results
July 1 American Falls Qualifier Results - June 24, 2012
The photos for the Jack & Jill tournaments are posted on the website:
June 10 Jack & Jill Results and Photos - June 24, 2012
The June meeting minutes are posted on the website:
June Minutes - June 19, 2012
While I was in Arkansas for TBF Nationals I got a call from a reporter for Boise Weekly. He had talked to me at the Sportsmans Show and said he wanted to do a store on bass fishing in Idaho and would call me at a later date. I was presented with a copy of the May 30 - June 5 issue today and he has written the story and I thought it was quite well done. Hopefully it helps the public understand more of what we do.
Boise Weekly Article - June 10, 2012
The results for the 2nd South Qualifier and Jack & Jill tournaments are posted on the website:
June 9 Brownlee Qualifier Results
June 10 Jack & Jill Results
A big thanks to everyone that fished or helped or both! Especially with the weather on Saturday... - May 20, 2012
BFL All-American Results for TBF ChampionsHere is where all our TBF Division Champion anglers finished in the BFL All – American. They are done very well!
Promote this at every opportunity……especially you guys in the west and areas where there are no BFL’s…TBF is their only shot at the All America in those area’s …and for the rest of you that DO have BFL’s …TBF anglers get two bites at the All-American 1 if they fish the BFL and 1 from TBF...
It pays (in this case…$120,000.000 CASH, Plus a Forrest Wood Cup spot) to belong to TBF! !
ON July 30, 1994 - Federation Angler Bryan Kerchal from Connecticut qualifies through the federation and wins the BassMasters Classic as a federation angler and the top prize of $50,000.00!
On June 2nd , 2007 - Kevin Wells, from Ohio qualifies through the federation as a Co Angler to the BFL All –American and wins $70,000.00! setting a new federation record. ($50K plus a $20K Ranger Cup Bonus)
ON May 19, 2012 – Brian Maloney, from Missouri qualifies through the federation as a Boater to the BFL All-American and WINS $120,000.00 raising the bar again and setting a new record!!
NEVER let anyone tell you, "you can’t win any real money fishing the federation" ...because it "Pays" to belong to TBF!
Next stop The Forrest Wood Cup!
TBF has 2 anglers in the Forrest Wood Cup this year: our national Champion Gilbert Gagnon and now the All American winner Brian Maloney!
All-American standings
2 TBF anglers in the top ten:
Central Div (MO) Brian Maloney finished as the All American Champion in 1st place! -- $120,000.00 ($100K plus $20K Ranger Cup money) plus entry into the Forrest wood cup
Northern Div (MI) Marc Snyder finished in the TOP ten in 10th place winning $8000.00 (would have received another $3500 Ranger Cup money if he had been eligible.)
NW Div Miles Burgoff finished in 39th place winning $1,500.00 (would have received another $1000 Ranger cup money if he had been eligible.)
SW Div Jeff Erickson finished in 41th place winning $2500.00 ($1500 plus $1000 Ranger Cup money)
National Champion Gilbert Gagnon finished in 44st place winning $1500.00 (would have received another $1000 Ranger cup money if he had been eligible.)
Mid-Atlantic Div Steve Hughes in 45th -- $1,500.00 (would have received another $1000 Ranger cup if he had been eligible.)
Southern Div Brandon Glass finished in 47th place winning $2500.00 ($1500 plus $1000 Ranger Cup money)
Total cash won by the 7 TBF Anglers $137,500!!
On the Co-Anglers Side: two more in the Top 10!!!
Southern Div Wesley Taylor finished in 7th place winning $3,500.00
Northern div Robert Cox finished in 9th place winning $2500.00
Central Div Robert Hime finished in 16th place winning $1,500.00
Mid-Atlantic Div Tyler Webb finished in 20th place winning $1,500.00
NW Div Chris Lambert finished in 24th place winning $1,000.00
SW div Karl Beltz finished in 36th place winning $750.00
Eastern Div Greg Kurensky finished in 46th place winning $750.00
Total cash won by the 7 TBF Co-anglers is $11,500.00 !!! None of the Co anglers were Ranger cup qualified or they would have won a minimum of another $500.00 each
$149,000.00 won by TBF anglers this weekend is a NEW Record for amount of money won by TBF anglers in championship events
Yours in Service,
Robert Cartlidge - May 20, 2012
The May meeting minutes are posted on the website:
May Minutes - May 20, 2012
The second annual High School Fishing Championship was held May 12th at C.J. Strike reservoir in Idaho. Eight teams competed this year, doubling that of only four teams the previous year. The weather was calm and warm, perfect for the youth anglers to showcase their talents on a sometimes difficult lake to fish. This years tournament fell on the day after the Western Divisional tournament, so the water had its share of fishing pressure. As the day came to a close, the anglers managed to find their fish, and all the fishermen (and fisherladies) made it back safely to the ramp. Here are the results;
1st place David Ashton and Jake Beahm 14lb 9oz
2nd place Brothers Loren and Blake Torok 10lb 7oz
3rd place Jon Hickey and Anthony Baracko 9lb 11ozA special thank you goes out to the staff of the Idaho Bass Federation for assisting in this tournament.
Pictured are David Ashton and Jake Beahm - May 17, 2012
Everyone
Please get the word out that entries for the TIBF Youth Championship in August is due in Brian's hands by May 25th. This is a great opportunity for a young person to help themselves with their college expenses.
Thanks,
Bruce - Mothers Day Sunday May 13, 2012
Saturday May 12th C J Strike Reservoir at 5:30 AM 10 members of The Idaho Bass Federation assembled at the Air Force Ramp to welcome members of the Idaho National Guard to conduct a Soldier Appreciation Tournament.
These events are held during each stop of the FLW Tour. Idaho is not currently on a schedule to host a tour event and The Idaho Bass Federation was asked to do so. Without question we agreed. The original attempt to schedule the event in 2011 came at the time when guardsmen from Gowen Field were in the process of returning from Iraq and the event needed to be rescheduled for 2012. The timing worked well to coordinate the event with the Northwest Division Championship. Once the proper authorities at Gowen Field were contacted and briefed the event field filled within a couple of hours.
Format for the event is ten boats with a federation angler for captain and two soldiers fishing as a team with help from the boat captain. There is no money involved but a nice plaque is awarded and bragging rights show up all over the event.At the end of the day all of the guard members agreed that they had enjoyed the day on the boats but they were ready to dine on some of Davanh Sengsourinho’s finest offerings. Approximately an hour and a half after the weigh-in was complete all sat down for a great meal to end the day.
Our special thanks to TIBF members, Jared Spicklemier, Steve Spicklemier, Steve Spear, Davanh Sengsourinho, Larry Burton, Chris Horton, Victor Azevido, Steve Day, D J Clapp, and Steve Jones for volunteering their time and boats to show these soldiers a great day.
Special thanks, to every one of the guard members who participated in this event. Your service to our country, leaves us all with a debt that we will never adequately pay.
Here are the Soldier Appreciation tournament results; as soon as I get the rest of the pictures from the tournament I will make a seperate webpage and post a link to it.
May God bless you all.
Bruce - Mothers Day Sunday May 13, 2012
I have just had the privilege of spending one of the most glorious weeks in the history of The Idaho Bass Federation.
The week began with the arrival of TBF teams from the states of Oregon, Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho to Mountain Home to compete in the 2012 Northwest Division Federation Championship at C J Strike Reservoir. Official practice began on Sunday May 6th with a day ending welcome BBQ hosted by the businesses of Mountain Home. Everyone left that meal knowing that they had been well fed and were welcome into the community. Official practice continued through Monday and ended at 2 PM on Tuesday.
Team registration followed at 5 PM with a nice banquet meal again, provided by the business of Mountain Home and the Boise Cabela’s store. Rules briefing and pairings for the first day of competition followed with anglers departing to their respective rooms to sleep lightly in anticipation of the next day’s competition.
Wednesday’s dawn graced us with clear sunny skies and an afternoon temperature that reached the high 70’s. Official weigh-in began at 2:30 PM and it was soon evident that fishing at C J Strike could not have been better. Nearly every angler weighed a full limit of 5 fish and some very nice weights topped by Jason Hickey of Team Idaho with 5 smallmouth weighing 20 lbs. and 3 oz.; a tremendous bag of smallmouth on any body of water. At the end of the day Idaho led the event by 57 pounds.
Day one weather went down hill quickly early Thursday morning. With winds already howling, a successful launch from the Air Force Ramp began the day as anglers made their way to any semi-protected area of the reservoir. Within about an hour of launch word was received that Douglas Stiffarm of Team Montana and Bob Wright of Team Wyoming were swamped in their boat in the Bruneau pool. The Owyhee County Sheriff responded and assured that the anglers were safe. The boat was recovered that evening and it was apparent that damage was devastating. By the end of weigh-in on day two Team Idaho had extended their overall lead by 18 pounds. Weights were considerably lower on day two with muddied water as the result of wind gusts as high as 50 mph and extremely tough conditions. Fish that Jason Hickey found on day 1 seemed to disappear allowing Eric Lippincott of Team Wyoming to assume the over all lead. Keegan Grave of Team Idaho excelled on day 2 with an extremely long run in very difficult conditions to move up in the standings to third place overall.
To everyone’s relief the winds died down for launch on Friday morning and Team Idaho set off to maintain their lead and win the team title. The weather held throughout day three and the catch rate again showed most anglers with good bags. Eric Lippincott maintained his lead at day’s end winning the overall individual title by 4 lbs. and 1 oz while Team Idaho extended their lead to 80 pounds and 1 oz. Idaho beat the home field curse by doing this and brings the Northwest Division Championship title home for the second year in the last three. Our record in the last 4 years is two second place finishes and two championships with one of the second place finishes showing a slightly more than one pound finish out of first place.
Congratulations go to Jason Hickey who will represent us at the Bass Federation National Championship next Spring as a boater and Keegan Graves who will represent us as a co-angler. Other members of the team who should be recognized for their contributions to our success are; Chad Kaiser, Don Dethloff, Mike Klein, Mark Vanelderen, Brandon Craner, Don Boeger, Jared Lord, Chris Felty, Earl Wells, and Eddie Garcia. Please pass your congratulations and appreciation on to each of these anglers for their stellar performances during last week’s tournament.
Even though the team gets the awards there are a great number of people who deserve special recognition for their contribution to last week’s success. Mark and Bev Roberts who provided enough equipment for multiple events, as well as 4:30 am trips to the launch ramp to prepare for blast off. Scyler Hill for his diligent duties handling the release boat throughout the week. Denton Crofts for delivering the release boat and staying to help with weigh-ins each day. Chuck Caba who was there morning and afternoon for launch and weigh-in. Michael Tauscher for his dedication each day and certainly his Dutch oven dessert. Steve Jones and Steve Day were also available for helping at certain times and we owe them a great amount of thanks. I believe that my wife Cindy deserves special thanks for her multiple hours in preparing food prior to departing for Strike and the time spent finishing that food and the clean up that followed each night that Idaho anglers and volunteers enjoyed. I know that I have likely forgot to mention someone who was instrumental during the week and I hope those folks can recognize that I will probably remember them when my mind returns to normal function.
For complete tournament results please visit www.bassfederation.com.
Bruce
- May 11, 2012
Below is a link to the final write-up on the Northwest Divisional Tournament on C.J. Strike: Team Idaho Seals the Deal. Team Idaho finished with 338 lbs 8 oz. and is Northwest Division Champions. Eric Lippincott from Wyoming was the overall winner.
The 10 State Champion anglers advancing to the 2013 Federation National Championship are as follows: (boater, co-angler):
Idaho: Jason Hickey, Keegan Graves
Montana: Stan Fisher, Sid Ziegler
Oregon: Dan Betz, Edward Hodges
Washington: Shawn McDaniel, Tony Lofranco
Wyoming: Eric Lippincott, Tory Thomas - May 11, 2012 Well, Team Idaho held on and easily won the Northwest Divisional Tournament on C.J. Strike. Jason Hickey placed 2nd overall and first on Team Idaho. Jason will be Idaho's boater at the TBF National; Keegan Graves placed 2nd on Team Idaho and will be Idaho's non-boater at Nationals. I will post the final results and some pictures when I get them.
- May 10, 2012
After a windy second official day of the Northwest Divisional Tournament on C.J. Strike, the Idaho Team is still in first place with 234 lbs 13 oz.; that gives them a lead of 57 lbs 13 oz. over 2nd place Oregon. Jason Hickey dropped back to 2nd place overall. The last day of the tournament is tomorrow, so drop by Air Force Ramp on C.J. Strike Reservoir to see the weigh-in and cheer on Team Idaho.
For more results and the headline story, go to bassfederation.com - May 9, 2012
After the first official day of the Northwest Divisional tournament on C.J. Strike, the Idaho Team is in first place with 1 ounce shy of 150 pounds: 149 lbs 15 oz. That gives them a lead of 39 lbs 7 oz. Jason Hickey is top angler with a bag of 20 lbs 3 oz. For more results and the headline story, go to the story on the TBF websiteWeigh-ins start at 2:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend.
- April 30, 2012
The April meeting minutes are posted on the website:
April Minutes - April 25, 2012
Here is the Idaho High School Championship press release. The tournament is May 12 on C.J. Strike Reservoir. - April 25, 2012
Here is an article from an Okuma newsletter:The Bass Federation-A Model Of Success
Youth, Conservation, Fishing, the foundation principles of The Bass Federation. If there are three better concepts to build an organization around, we have yet to see it. Okuma believes heavily in the Federation model. It’s important. And because of that we sponsor the State Federations of Florida, Rhode Island, Arkansas, Virginia, Tennessee, Utah, Northeast Mississippi and Idaho. These groups don’t ask for much, and return far more to the sport than they ever take from it. We’re very proud to be involved and appreciative of the feedback we receive, from photos to product feedback on rods and reels like Komodo, Citrix, Krios, Helios, EVx and more.
Since 1968, the independent state bass Federations have worked together to support the grassroots growth of fishing and the growth of the entire sport fishing/outdoors industry in their states. If you’re an avid bass angler, there’s little doubt that you’re already familiar with The Bass Federation. If your new to the sport, or simply haven’t connected with an organization, the following outline, provided by the The Bass Federation, provides a lot to look forward to.
The Bass Federation
TBF is a 100% member owned company; it’s owned, controlled and governed by its members through their home state federations like The Idaho Bass Federation. The "federation," TBF, is the oldest and largest organized grassroots fishing organization in America, the only member owned national fishing organization. Our sole purpose is to support our core values, which we have held for more than 40 years; youth, conservation and fishing.
TBF is made up of individuals and groups that believe in the organization and its future as a way a life, not just a company, but a "family." As a family, TBF’s members step up as club leaders, officers and presidents all over the country, without these volunteers TBF could never be successful. Unlike other companies, TBF’s national office line is always open, and there’s never, never an automated response. The TBF family takes care of its family.
A great bunch of kids involved in the sport thanks to an exceptional group of adults. There will never be "an app" for this. TBF’s sponsor partners make the federation unique in the industry, as well as, successful long-term. They offer federation members and their clubs an array of member benefits and opportunities. TBF’s sponsors partners make it possible for TBF to pay back 100% of membership dues to member programs, which include industry leading insurance coverage, a host of No–Entry Fee events, a TBF member-only online store, individual member discounts, falling price auctions, tons of special offers, and massive support of their youth, conservation, state team, and state federations. Taking advantage of one or more benefits can save any member more money than their yearly dues costs to belong to BOTH TBF and FLW Outdoors, plus so much more.
Speaking of tournament opportunities, on a national average a TBF member pays less than $200 a year in total TBF member dues and entry fees to fish through their state, to the divisional, the Federation National Championship, the BFL All-American and the Forrest Wood Cup. You cannot fish for less anywhere…. on any circuit, much less one that offers berths in the biggest events in the business. It really does pay to belong to TBF.
There's a lot more to the The Idaho Bass Federation than competitive tournaments and Okuma is very proud to have their state team wearing our jerseys.
Though being a TBF member is a bargain unequaled in the industry, TBF is about so much more. The federation is youth, conservation and fishing, not just tournaments. It is about the next generation, conserving our natural resources, fighting for clean water, as well as, saving money and qualifying to advance. All those things are important to the federation but they do not define what the federation is. The fun and camaraderie and the family-feel is what TBF is all about. Fishing for fun and bragging rights with life-long federation friends, and protecting the future of fishing and the rights to fish with our kids and grandkids is why TBF has grown and has continued to grow all these years. Family and fishing is why TBF exists; it exists 100% for its members and to support the things, the sport, they love. And like its members, TBF will continue to support the sport of fishing for decades to come. - April 24, 2012
Hey all,This Sunday we are having a benefit tournament at CJ Strike, Black Sands Ramp..... One of our fellow fishermen, John Stocke, has come on some difficult times. He is dealing with cancer and it has taken a toll on his finacial state.
A raffle and BBQ will take place in the afternoon. All money from the entry and raffle will go to the John Stocke Fund. This is tax deductable so the winner will have a reciept delivered to them for use on thier taxes next year.
Please take a minute to look at the flyer and consider what a difference you can make at this difficult time. If for some reason you can't make it out, there is also bank information on the flyer on how to simply drop by a US Bank and throw a few dollars in the fund.
We all go through life facing the same reality. the day may come that we just can't get through; John has worked hard with his plumbing business and today finds that he can't even work due to this disease.
Do today and expect nothing in return; For someday you will recieve the return on what you did !!
Hope to see ya there !!
Stocke Fundraiser Flyer - April 24, 2012
Rebates from Federation Sponsor MinnKota on trolling motors, battery chargers and more:
Last Chance to Catch Big Savings from Minn Kota! - April 12, 2012
The Jr Championship rules and entry form are on the tournament page. The Championship is August 5 on Cascade Reservoir.
A printable entry for for the May 5 Treasure Valley Bass Open on Lake Lowell is available. - April 8, 2012
Happy Easter!
The results from the April 7 Southern Region Qualifier on C.J. Strike are up on the website: C.J. Strike Qualifier Results - March 28, 2012
Wednesday March 28th is practice day for The Bass Federation National Championship on Bull Shoals Reservoir in Flippin, Arkansas. Tournament competition will follow beginning Thursday the 29th and Friday the 30th. The top angler and co-angler from each of the 7 TBF divisions will continue competition on Saturday to determine a National Champion in both categories. Idaho contenders are Don Boeger as angler and Chris Horton as co-angler. Both competed in the 2010 Idaho qualifier series to earn spots on the state team. They then traveled to Hood River, Oregon in 2011 to compete in the Northwest Division Federation Championship. By finishing first and second for the Idaho team at that event they became qualified to fish in this weeks tournament.You can watch live streaming weigh-ins beginning Thursday by going to www.bassfederation.com. You will be directed from that site to the location for the streaming network. Your support for Don and Chris may be the extra push needed to assure that they finish well enough to fish on Saturday.
Bruce - March 27, 2012
Don't forget that the TBF National Championship is this week! Don Boeger and Chris Horton are going to representing Idaho while fishing Bull Shoals. The tournament is Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The weigh-ins for the first two days will be streamed live on the TBF website. The top two anglers from each division will get to fish the last day and that weigh-in will be streamed live on the FLW website. Watch the weigh-in and cheer our anglers on! - March 25, 2012
The TIBF board decided to upgrade and repair the release boat for this year's conservation project. I created a webpage with photos and some details: TIBF Release Boat Upgrades. Go check it out. Also, a BIG thanks to Scyler Hill and everyone else that donated time or materials.
- March 20, 2012
Hello,
Attached is the Jack n Jill Entry Form for 2012. Please circulate among your members. Please note that the location has been changed to Brownlee Reservoir at Farewell Bend for 2012. I recommend that those who intend to participate and want to stay at Farewell Bend on Saturday evening should make a reservation immediately.
Thanks,
Bruce - March 17, 2012
Happy St. Patrick's Day
The March meeting minutes are posted on the website:
March Minutes - March 16, 2012
Here's a couple pictures of the Kid's Casting pond from the Boise Sportsman's Show:
- March 16, 2012
On April 21st a clean up project is planned for Farewell Bend State Park in Oregon. The bass fishing community in Idaho has been asked to participate and we are committed to do so. REMEMBER, OREGON STATE PARKS HAS WAIVED OUR FEES FOR HOLDING TOURNAMENTS SAVING CLUBS HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS PER YEAR. We owe them our presence at this clean up event.We would like to have a minimum of 10 people participate and will try to coordinate transportation among ourselves so that we cheat the oil companies out of their $4.00 a gallon fuel. Circulate this among your club membership and get back to me ASAP with those who will participate so we can arrange meeting points.
I am told that lunch will be served at this event. Hotdogs anyone?????
Thanks,
Bruce - March 13, 2012
The February meeting minutes are posted on the website:
February Minutes - March 13, 2012
On Saturday March 10 several TIBF members spent the day working on the Federation's release boat. I will put together a webpage with pictures, but here is a taste of the new look:
- February 23, 2012
Here is the TVO entry form for the Treasure Valley Open tournament coming up March 10 on C.J. Strike Reservoir. - February 20, 2012
Here is a link to the TBF Dream Team Rally Press Release. The Dream Team Rally is a TBF tournament that people can qualify for from local tournaments having 25 or more boats. - February 20, 2012
Here is a little bit of what you missed if you didn't go to the banquet last Saturday:
- February 19, 2012
The revised Qualifier Tournament Special Rules and the State Team Allocation document are up on the tournament page. - February 12, 2012
OK, I found a couple bugs that only showed up in Internet Explorer browsers; everything worked fine in the other three browsers that I checked. I think I got the bugs stomped and everything should now work in IE browsers. If anyone sees a problem, please let me know... - February 11, 2012
Welcome to the new TIBF website. I have quite a few pages converted to the new layout, but not all of them. I will continue to convert pages as I get time; it will probably take me a month or two to get them all done. - February 11, 2012
Canyon Marine is hosting an open house 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on February 18. The guest speaker is Brent Ehrler and John will have tackle specials, food and more!
Here is an open house flyer with details - February 11, 2012
The entry form for the IBM Open is available. The tournament is March 31 out of Woodhead Ramp on Brownlee Reservor. - February 8, 2012
This information is for those who may be staying at Hilton Garden Inn for the banquet. We have been given a special rate of $79 for those attending the banquet. For some reason the front desk of the hotel did not have that information available until today. If you call and reserve be sure to tell them you are with the bass federation to get that special rate. Also note that all reservations must be made by the 15th to have the special rate honored.We are looking forward to a great event and from all indications all of your best friends will be attending. I am looking forward to everyone attending.
Thanks,
Bruce - February 5, 2012
Don't forget that the February TIBF meeting will be before the banquet at 4:00 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Boise. - February 5, 2012
June 9, 2012 is the South Qualifier out of Farewell Bend on Brownlee Reservoir. June 10, 2012 is the Jack N Jill Tournament out of the same location.
This morning I went on line to make a reservation and was shocked out of my shoes to find that at least half of the park is not available. The C Loop had 4 places available and I took one. That means there are 3 left. I prefer that loop as access to sites is easier and they are for the most part longer than those in B Loop. B Loop still has many sites available.
For those planning to attend either of these events a reservation made right away may be a good move.
Reservations are made through www.reserveamerica.com
Thanks,
Bruce - January 23, 2012
Here are a few items scheduled to be raffled off or auctioned at the February 18 TIBF Banquet:- 3 - Dobyn's Flippin Sticks These are Savvy series rods.
- 9 - Okuma Citrix Casting Reels Retail Value $119.00
- 1 - Minn-Kota Maxuum 24 Volt 80 Pound Thrust Trolling Motor
- 1 - Minn-Kota Fortrex 24 volt 80 Pound Thrust Trolling Motor
- The major raffle prize is going to be a HumminBird 998SI; list price $1995.
- January 23, 2012
The January meeting minutes are posted on the website:
January Minutes - January 15, 2012
The 2012 Qualifier entry dates for the North are posted on the website. - January 14, 2012
The 2012 Qualifier entry forms for the East and South are posted on the website. Hopefully I will get the Northern Division Qualifier information soon. - January 15, 2012
The 2012 Qualifier entry dates for the North are posted on the website. - January 14, 2012
The 2012 Qualifier entry forms for the East and South are posted on the website. Hopefully I will get the Northern Division Qualifier information soon. - January 11, 2012
The guest speaker at the TIBF Banquet on Feb. 18 will be Brent Ehrler. He will also be at an Open House at Canyon Marine in Nampa, also on Feb. 18.
Buy your banquet tickets now... - December 21, 2011
The December meeting minutes are posted on the website:
December Minutes - December 20, 2011
WANTEDA member of The Idaho Bass Federation desiring to assume a position of leadership and responsibility. This position will afford the applicant opportunities to visit some of the best fishing waters in the area. They will also enjoy spending weekends at beautiful goat head and cheat grass filled campgrounds. This will be preceded by the opportunity to spend many, many hours on the phone. During several times of the year applicant will make numerous trips to answer the door bell at all hours to attend to other members needs.
Position Requirements: Must have recent psychiatric examination proving that you are currently sane and the ability to pay for another psychiatric examination at year end to prove the elevator still goes to the top floor. In spite of the sanity question applicant will be required to make multiple decisions that most will not like and these decisions must be made under great pressure and time constraints.
Salary: Does not depend on your experience. In fact, there is no salary.
We are looking for an individual willing to act as Tournament Director for the Southwest Region. The position is best filled by someone who is not actually planning to participate in the qualifier tournaments and it helps if there is another family member who can help with weigh-ins and possible book keeping duties. Additional family member must be as thick skinned as applicant to shed the frequent discussions held within earshot regarding the applicant’s short comings.
Doesn’t this sound like the type of job for you? Every member should spend a year in this position. Please contact Bruce to express your lack of sensibilities.
- December 4, 2011
2012 TIBF Dues......
The 2012 membership dues are due and payable now. TIBF member clubs are responsible for collection from individual members. Once collected, club secretary-treasurer will sign online at www.tbfwebservices.com/app.php to create an invoice. Club will remit National dues per the invoice. Please remit Idaho State federation dues to Tammy Shuyler, TIBF Secretary-Treasurer, 3875 N Hartley Road, Eagle, ID 83616. If you have any questions, please contact Tammy at 208-484-9278 or e-mail Tammy
Thank you all for your prompt attention to this matter.
Happy Holidays from The Idaho Bass Federation. - November 17, 2011
The November meeting minutes are posted on the website:
November Minutes - November 12, 2011
We have a new State Sponsor: The Mangler Lures
We will be seeing some of these lures at the Federation Banquet; in the mean time you can check them out at the above website. - November 4, 2011
The Major Event Calendar for 2012 is posted on website:
2012 Major Events - November 2, 2011
The Idaho Ultimate Angler tournament results are posted on the website at:
2011 Idaho Ultimate Angler results - October 25, 2011
The October meeting minutes are posted on the website:
October Minutes - October 11, 2011
Here is the 2011/2012 State Team - October 11, 2011
The results from the second two Northern Division Qualifiers are posted on the website:
North YTD Qualifier Results - October 11, 2011
Here is a link to the 2011 Snow Bowl entry form and rules. The Snow Bowl will be November 5 at C.J. Strike Reservoir. - September 26, 2011
The results from the second two Southern Division Qualifiers are posted on the website:
C.J. Strike #1 Qualifier Results
C.J. Strike #2 Qualifier Results - September 21, 2011
The September meeting minutes are posted on the website:
September Minutes - September 8, 2011
The August meeting minutes are posted on the website:
August Minutes - August 29, 2011
Hello Folks…As we often think back and reflect about our lives, we recall those particular people who “Made a Difference” to us personally. Whether that time was a small or great impact, the important part is that it did “Make a Difference”.
We all now have an opportunity to reach out one time to be the one to “Make a Difference” in a young person’s life by volunteering for the Scales of Justice tournament, September 17. Boaters and volunteers are needed for the event. You will find attached the application for completion and return to the Ada County Juvenile Court. This event is fast approaching and your prompt reply is needed. Please disregard the application deadline of 8-26 noted on the app…applications will continue to be considered!!
Its just one day, a few hours of your time, to join your other comrades and be there for these kids where you will “Make a Difference!”
Please share the attached application with all club members throughout this great State of Idaho!
Happy fishing!
Thank you!
Tammy Shuyler
TIBF Secretary-Treasurer
Scales of Justice Application - July 29, 2011
Everyone,It is getting down to crunch time and a lot of people who have put in a lot of work over the last few months need your help.
The Scales of Justice Tournament is scheduled for September 17th on C J Strike Reservoir As of this date there are 2 I REPEAT 2 boaters entered and agreeing to take at risk youth from the juvenile court systems of Minnidoka, Malhuer, Gem, Canyon and Ada counties. Yes this is no longer just an Ada County event and sponsors of the event need your help.
As always, no youth can be allowed a slot to participate until there is a boat for them to ride in. Entry forms were mailed to every person who has participated in any of the last 6 events about 6 weeks ago and only 2 I REPEAT 2 boaters have returned them.
Please do not waste any more time and fill out the entry and return per the directions on the form. Club reps and presidents please send this message on to your club members and ask them to participate in a fun and worthwhile event.
Thanks,
Bruce - July 29, 2011
The July meeting minutes are posted on the website:
July Minutes - July 16, 2011
Everyone,Attached is the final proposal for Lake Lowell that we have spent the last 6 weeks working on. Also attached is a letter to the manager of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge. Please print the letter, sign it with your address included and mail to the refuge. If every recipient of this message will do that we can make an impact. If you are waiting for someone else to save the lake for you it is already lost. Only you can save the lake.
If you prefer not to mail the letter it can be brought to the meeting at Western Marine on Thursday July 21st at 7 pm. Jennifer will be there to address all who will attend and to take questions from us. Because of a lack of seating please bring your camp chair and prepare to be amazed at the lack of science used to make their proposals.
Again, we would like to fill the room (will it take 500 to do so?) The more people we put in front of her the larger the impact we will make. Please plan to attend. It is important.
Thanks,
Bruce - July 13, 2011
BSU FANS: check this out!
Snake River Bassmasters has some genuine BSU collectible items autographed by current BSU Football team members. We are selling these items to raise some money for the club's Youth activities and the Lady Bass's needy family program. We will be taking bids from now until 6PM MST on July 24th, then selling to the highest bidder on record."Autographed BSU Mini Helmet"
http://boise.craigslist.org/clt/2493239729.html"Autographed BSU Football"
http://boise.craigslist.org/clt/2493247597.html - July 12, 2011
The Snake River Bassmasters are having their annual Harold Martin Memorial Hot Summer Nights tournament on Owyhee Reservoir on August 13. Last year there were some awesome limits of bass brought to the scales; Owyhee is fishing a littler tougher this year, but there will still be some nice limits brought in. Remeber, the big fish are usually more active at night! Here is a Printable HSN Entry Form. - July 7, 2011
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE. Most of you know that management at Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (Lake Lowell) is in the process of developing a 15 year Comprehensive Conservation Plan that will dictate the use of the lake. You may view these proposals at the Deer Flat Refuge web site or visit www.savelakelowell.com. If you are a user of the lake and able to find anything of value in the preferred proposals, I am sorry to bother you with this message. If you are as concerned as many of us are please read further.
Your input is needed to ensure the long term use of the lake. I have attached the final proposal that a group of us have developed. We believe it ensures continued use of the lake even though it is not what we prefer (we would like the current usage). If you do nothing else comment to the refuge that you endorse the Action Alternative Proposal #5.
On Saturday, July 9th participate in the parade from Karcher Mall to the lake. This event is receiving wide spread local news coverage and is expected to gain national attention. Gather behind Karcher Mall beginning at 9 am.
On Thursday July 21st refuge managers are scheduled to address The Idaho Bass Federation membership and all interested parties. Please plan to attend. This meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 pm at Western Marine in Nampa. Refuge staff will likely present their proposals and open the floor for questions. I am sure you will have many questions so do not hesitate to ask. Please bring a chair since the meeting area is actually a show room and not equipped for more than a few people and we will not ask the ownership to rent chairs for this event.
We have presented this proposal to lake management with the information that it was supported by 500 or more anglers. If the turnout for this meeting is limited in numbers management staff will believe that there really is no support. NONE OF US CAN AFFORD TO ALLOW THEM TO HARBOR THAT BELIEF.
PLEASE PUT THESE DATES AND TIMES ON YOUR CALENDAR AND PLAN ON PARTICIPATING.
Thank you,
Bruce - July 7, 2011
The results from the second two Eastern Division Qualifiers are posted on the website:
Walcott #3 Qualifier Results
American Falls #4 Qualifier Results - June 28, 2011
Everyone:,I am sending the attached information in the hopes that you will share it with everyone you know. If you are not already versed on the proposed plans for Lake Lowell please familiarize yourself with them and take action. These type of plans are being developed for every refuge in the country (is anyone aware of a planning process at Lake Walcott?) If any of the proposed plans for Lake Lowell become finalized I am not sure that any of us will ever bother to launch there again. Club presidents and reps please take this to your next club meeting and push for your members to participate in this parade.
We are in the final processes of developing an alternative plan that we will present to the management of the lake as well as every government official that we think will help us to offset the proposals from FWS. That plan should be finalized in the next few days. We will forward that plan to you and ask that you forward the plan with your personal endorsement to the same parties listed above.
Other planned activities to save the lake include a presentation by lake management at Nampa City Hall on June 30th at 7 pm. This meeting will be held in the city council chambers and is open to the public. Please urge everyone you know to attend this meeting. As we currently know it, these meetings are being held with very poor turnout. I believe this is what lake management wants. Let's help fill the council chambers. I will personally stand if it means you get a seat, just get there.
On July 21st Jennifer Scott-Brown, the manager at Deer Flat is scheduled to address The Idaho Bass Federation at 7 pm at Western Marine. We must fill the room. Due to a lack of seating you are encouraged to bring your own camp chair, folding chair etc. The last opportunity for open comment is to be July 29th. Please take action now and plan to attend these meetings and by all means you MUST comment.
Thanks,
Bruce
- June 28, 2011
The results from the first Northern Division Qualifier are posted on the website:
Chain Lakes Qualifier Results
The results from the second Northern Division Qualifier are posted on the website:
Chain Lakes Qualifier Results - June 23, 2011
The June meeting minutes are posted on the website:
June Minutes - June 14, 2011
The results from the second Southern Division Qualifier are posted on the website:
Owyhee Qualifier Results
The Jack & Jill tournament results can be viewed here:
Jack & Jill Results - June 2, 2011
The May meeting minutes are posted on the website:
May Minutes - June 2, 2011
The Deer Flat Refuge at Lake Lowell has released a new report with proposed restrictions on uses at the lake. Please review the documents in the links below and send in your comments.From the Refuge: "We welcome and encourage you to be part of this process. From now until July 29, 2011, we will be accepting public comments on the preliminary draft alternatives. Those comments will be considered as we develop the draft CCP/EIS. We thank everyone who has provided comments so far and we invite you to continue sharing your ideas with us. Your participation remains critical to the success of this planning effort."
The Planning Update and other information about the planning process is also available at the Refuge website at:
http://www.fws.gov/deerflat/PDF/CCPPU3.pdf - May 28, 2011
The 2011 Youth Championship results are posted on the Youth page. - May 24, 2011
Howard's Tackle Shoppe is conducting a rod & reel and tackle donation drive for kids; check out this flyer for details. - May 23, 2011
The entry and rules for The Idaho Bass Federation 2012 Youth Championship are up on the Youth page. The tournament will be August 27 - 28 on Cascade Reservoir; the cutoff date to sign up is July 15.
Youth Page and the Qualifier page - May 17, 2011
The results from the first two Eastern Division Qualifiers are posted on the website:
C.J. Strike #1 Qualifier Results
C.J. Strike #2 Qualifier Results - May 8, 2011
Here is the report from the May 1 Idaho High School Championship at C.J. Strike Reservoir. - May 1, 2011
Here is a story from Bruce about Team Idaho's experiences at the TBF NW Divisional Qualifier. - April 29, 2011
Here is a link to the final results for the TBF NW Divisional Qualifier:
TBF NW Divisional Results.
Idaho dropped back to 2nd place after Day 3, but ended up with 5 anglers in the top 10! The two anglers that will represent Idaho at next year's TBF National Championship are Don Boeger who ended up in 3rd place and Chris Horton who finished 5th; Neil Russell finished 6th, Brandon Craner in 7th, and Bill Golightly finished 10th. - April 29, 2011
The April meeting minutes are posted on the website:
April Minutes
The Idaho Bass Federation now has a Facebook page thanks to Tammy Schuyler:
TIBF Facebook ; Go to Facebook and check it out.
- April 28, 2011
Here is a link to the results for the TBF NW Divisional Qualifier:
TBF NW Divisional Results.
Idaho moved up to 1st place after Day 2 and has 5 anglers in the top 10! Don Boeger is in 3rd place, Josh Polfer is in 4th place, Neil Russell is 6th, Brandon Craner is 9th and Chris Horton is 10th. Go Team Idaho!!! - April 28, 2011
The dates for The Southeastern Idaho Open events that we will use to support Qualifying for the Ultimate Angler event are as follows:
-May 22nd. on Twin Lakes (1)
-June 12th. on American Falls, Willow Bay (2nd.)
-July 10th. on Walcott (3rd.)
-August 6th. on Massacre Rocks (4th.)
-August 28th. on Milner, Riverside Bar (5th.)
Thank You,
Michael Tauscher; Snake River Valley Bass Club President - April 27, 2011
Here is a link to the results for the TBF NW Divisional Qualifier:
TBF NW Divisional Results.
Idaho is in 2nd place after Day 1 and has 3 anglers in the top 10. - April 27, 2011
On Day 1 at the TBF Federation Divisional Qualifier on Hood River, Oregon, Idaho Non-Boater Josh Polfer is in 2nd place with 17-12 lbs. for the day. The full results aren't up yet on the TBF website. I will update with a link to the results when they are up. - April 16, 2011
On Day 3 at the TBF Federation Nationals, Idaho Boater Don Boeger ended up in 5th place with 12-13 lbs.for the day and 44-1lbs. for the tournament. He won $2,000 and a 2011 BFL All-American Package . - April 15, 2011
After Day 2 at the TBF Federation Nationals, Idaho Boater Don Boeger ended up in 5th place with 31-04 lbs. He won the Northwest Division and fishes tomorrow against the other 6 Division winners for the TBF National Championship title. As Northwest Division Champion, he gets an entry into next year's BFL Circuit; the overall winner tomorrow gets a slot in the FLW Ranger Cup. You can watch the weigh-in live on FLW Live; it starts at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Check it out and cheer Don Boeger on! Brandon Craner bounced back from a tough day Thursday and placed 2nd in the Northwest Division Co-angler Division. - April 14, 2011
At the end of Day 1 at the TBF Federation Nationals, Idaho Boater Don Boeger is in 3rd place with 17.00 lbs. He leads the Northwest Division by 2.4 lbs. You can watch the weigh-in live on FLW Live. The weigh-in starts at 2:00 p.m. on Friday and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Check it out and cheer Don Boeger and Brandon Craner on! - April 10, 2011
The results from the first Southern Division Qualifier are posted on the website:
Brownlee Qualifier Results - April 5, 2011
Hey Guys,So there has been a date change for the Iaconelli event. Here is the info.
Mike will be at Snake River Outdoor Sports located at 1570 North Yellowstone, Pocatello, Idaho on June 25th. We don't have the exact times down yet. But that date is set. Also to go along with this, if anyone is interested in having lunch with Mike, they are going to allow about 12 people pay somewhere around $125 to have lunch with Mike without anyone else there. For the $125 you will get an Abu Garcia Veritas Rod along with lunch. Once I have more information I will pass it along. If you could also have anyone that is interested in coming to the event to email or call me so I can get a tentative head count. Thanks for your help.
Josh Unruh - April 3, 2011
Here is the 2011 Jack & Jill tournament entry form. - March 30, 2011
As most of you are aware The Idaho Bass Federation Youth Championship is approaching on May 21st at Cascade Reservoir and there are several important dates leading up to the event.April 5th is just days away and that is the first cutoff day to get entries to Brian Ashton.
April 25th is the absolute deadline. NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DATE!! Additionally all entries received from April 6th to April 25th will have a $25 late charge assessed.
All youth participants must be premium youth members of TBF which is a $25 membership and includes FLW membership.
Why all of the deadlines and demands to do this now? I don't know if my kid wants to fish or not? It might be a lousy pre-fish so why should I commit before I know? And for all of the other questions that may be in your minds here are some answers.
Brian has put in an extreme amount of time and effort to facilitate this event with sponsors and full planning of a bbq and other things that will make this a premier event for the kids who participate. In order for him to assure a proper number of boats to accommodate the participants he must know early enough to beat up on the adult members to be there. Without the adult participation there is no youth event and we have struggled in the past to get the adults there so Brian is adding a lot of incentive for them by paying for the fuel for the weekend and at $3.50 or more a gallon that is on top of everyone's mind.
The May event will send winners to the National Guard Junior World Championship in late summer. Winners of that event get a major boost in paying for their college education. No other youth program that I know of in this country offers the same opportunity at such a nominal cost. I have grandchildren who participate in every type of youth sport and in some cases they are costing their parents thousands of dollars per year. Total cost to participate in this event is $50 per youth. If they win here and go on, TIBF has set aside funds to offset the cost of travel to the National championship and I am not aware of any other program that does so. Upon arrival at the National event the kids and a family member are cared for in a superior way by TBF and FLW with great housing and most meals. The kids are treated like superstars and top finishers share the stage with FLW Cup contenders at their weigh-in. It makes for a great time by the kids and their family members who participate.
Please rush this information to all of your members and especially those who may have kids or grandkids interested in participating. The entry form is available here or under the youth tab on the left side menu.
If you or your members have questions please contact Brian Ashton.
Regards,
Bruce - March 30, 2011
Please print the attached document and share with your club members at your next meeting. Hopefully this information will prompt a thorough discussion of safety measures that we can all take in all our events. If any discussions result in further recommendations let me know and we could create a standard format for all to use.
Stranded Anglers
Thanks,
Bruce - March 20, 2011
The March meeting minutes are posted on the website:
March Minutes - March 9, 2011
The 2011 Event Calendar is updated with the qualifying events for the Idaho Ultimate Angler Event. The qualifying events are highlighted in yellow. - March 6, 2011
Canyon Marine (formerly Tri-State Marine) has been re-opened by the former owners John and Denny Burrow. They are having an Open House all this week: March 7 - 12. The Open House specials include 25% off most of the items in the store. On Saturday March 12 they will be open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., be serving some great food and giving away some great prizes. Go down to check it out and say hi to John and Denny. - March 2, 2011
Everyone:Word on sponsors is coming in pretty frequently and I will keep you up to date as much as possible.
I now have in front of me the full sponsorship program with Cabela's for both national and state level. It is a very firm contract that is not exclusive to any state but I will be signing it.
The reason for this message is to ask each of you to visit Cabela's Angler Cash There is money that will come to state federation anglers much like Ranger Cup does currently. Even if you are not a member who participates in Federation Qualifier tournaments you should sign up. There is no charge for signing up and by doing so it will benefit the state.
Pure Fishing (Berkley, Abu Garcia, Stren, Trilene, Penn, All Star Rods etc) has signed with TBF at a higher level of sponsorship than their 2010 contract. Exactly what this means to the state is yet to be determined but we do know that individual members benefit greatly from this sponsorship.
Any current TIBF member can go to The Bass Federation website, click on the "Store" link, set up an account and start shopping. Through personal experience with this process I will attest to the deals that are available with this process. I frequently look at what is in the TBF store and realize that there are often tremendous bargains available. Contact Bruce for the TBF discount code.
Please get this information to your club members.
Thanks,
Bruce - March 2, 2011
We are scheduled to do the concrete pour for the Cascade Project on March 12th at 9:30 am at Olsen Concrete in Cascade. This is located about 7 miles south of Cascade on the right side of Hiway 55. There is no forewarning that you are coming to the plant however some equipment is usually visible from the road. I will be in Arizona most of next week and immediately upon my return I must go to McCall to fulfill a commitment to a customer (I hate work) so I will not be able to participate in this project. Steve Jones, Conservation Director will head up the project and hopefully those people who participated last year will give Steve some direction. Those from the Boise area will meet those coming from the Western part of the valley at the Chevron/Subway in Horseshoe Bend at 8:30 am. At that point I recommend that everyone carpool ($3.29 gas ain't cheap).We have some needs to accomplish this task. Bring your shovel, dipping concrete with your hands sucks and there is water available to clean the tools. Someone brought a wheelbarrow last year, if it was you please bring it again but remember PUT AIR IN THE TIRES. If it was not you and you have a wheelbarrow available please bring it, remember it can be cleaned up at the plant after the job is complete. Someone please bring a camera and take some pictures.
It does not appear that we will be getting any of that good cheap "FREE" poly pipe this year. Pat Patterson has arranged a good deal for 5,000 feet of 3/4" for a cost of $654. Can anyone else get the pipe donated or for a better price? Our conservation budget can absorb this cost but "FREE" is always better. If you have contacts that can help with this need please see what can be done and let me know before I have Pat pick up the pipe.
John Wadsworth has arranged for the donation of 125 concrete blocks and will transport them to the plant on the day of the pour. Thanks to John for his efforts on this project.
Following the pour I suggest that you treat yourselves to lunch at a local café and with the approval of Tammy or Brandon I suggest that the conservation fund cover that cost. Please note that I was told Tom Olsen's wife owned one of the cafes in town. Someone try to find out which one it is and make sure that is where you go for lunch. We offered to buy him lunch last year and he did not accept and it may have been that we were going to a competitor café.
Please let me know if you will be participating in this project and any of your club member names.
Thanks,
Bruce - February 27, 2011
The February meeting minutes are posted on the website:
February Minutes - February 25, 2011
The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Idaho High School Fishing State Championship, May 1 at CJ Strike Reservoir, just outside of Mountain Home, Idaho. The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9 -12. Registration for high school anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is open online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031.
Here is a link to the full press release and more information: Idaho High School Fishing - February 25, 2011
The TBF has officially announced Cabela's as a sponsor; here is the press release. There will be bonuses available to anglers fishing Federation events. Sign-up for Cablea's Anglers Cash Program free at: www.cabelas.com/anglercash
- February 23, 2011
Hello Everyone,After getting several phone calls concerning the extreme cold weather forecast this weekend and in hopes to better the participation at the Dave Withers Derby, and talking to the other club Presidents, we have decided to change the date of this event to March 5th; same time, same place. Sorry if this is not good for some, but we think it will be better for most. I hope to see you In Hagerman and that the weather is much better than this weekend.
Also remember that Brad's Sale starts Monday and goes all week long, I know that Brad would be very happy to see you and appreciate the business. Brad has some new baits that look really good and allot of really good deals.
If you have any questions on the Dave Withers Event please give me a call 208-539-1346 If I do not answer during work hours then please leave a message and I will call you back on break or after work.
Thanks again,
Scyler Hill - February 7, 2011
Here is the information, rules and entry form for the Idaho Ultimate Anglers Event:
Idaho Ultimate Anglers Event Page - February 7, 2011
Here are the entry form and rules for the IBM Open tournament; March 26 on Brownlee Reservoir:
IBM Entry Form - January 30, 2011
Okuma Fishing was added to the sponsor page today.
TIBF Sponsor page - January 25, 2011
The Idaho TBF Junior Championship entry form, rules and Memo of Understanding are posted on the
Youth Page and the Qualifier page - January 25, 2011
The January meeting minutes are posted on the website:
January Minutes - January 15, 2011
Everyone:
I had a long conversation with Ben Cox at Farewell Bend State Park today and I am passing on the gist of that conversation. For this year club tournaments (under 25 boats) do not have to pay a $25 permit fee.
Large events (25 or more boats or 50 or more people will require a $100 permit plus a per person fee). I had applied for a permit for the TBF Qualifier and Jack and Jill tournament at Lake Owyhee expecting as many as 80 people for Jack and Jill. In 2011 that permit will cost $25 however in 2012 that same permit will cost $150
We are asked to no longer weigh in at the location we have used for a number of years (the peninsula where the old concession store was located) but to move all weigh-ins to the upper parking area. Picnics and BBQ's are still welcome to utilize the area that we have always used.
The park will accept the insurance form for TBF clubs that I will attempt to get to cover all club events. If you are having an event at Farewell Bend or Owyhee contact me about the general form and I will forward to you by e mail once I have received it so there is no longer a need for you to apply directly to the insurance company for each event.
Letter from Ben Cox of Oregon Parks on Bass Tournaments held on Owyhee or at Farewell Bend. Thanks,
Bruce - January 15, 2011
TBF “No Entry Fee” Divisional Championship Series Back in 2011
Information on the Series - January 7, 2011
Qualifier Date Change
The TBF Qualifier Tournament originally scheduled for May 7 on Brownlee Reservoir out of Spring Rec has been moved to April 9th and will launch from Woodhead Park.Several factors were taken into consideration in making this move. In a high run off year the water levels at Brownlee are normally held at very low levels until late May or even June before the reservoir begins to fill making the likelihood of a safe launch at Spring Rec to be questionable. Superior Bass has normally had an event out of Woodhead on the April date but they will not operate there this year. The fishery at Brownlee has suffered for the last few years but it has customarily been better in very early spring and the new date will hopefully improve this event.
Thanks,
Bruce - January 7, 2011
The December meeting minutes are posted on the website:
December Minutes - January 1, 2011
Deer Flat Planning Update 2 DocumentIt is apparent that some comments being received want to remove all motorized boats from the lake. It is up to us to continue letting the refuge know that we are not willing to go along with such a restriction and the only way we have to do that is to continue making comments. Please make sure you continue to comment.
Thanks,
BruceFrom an e-mail from Deer Flat Refuge:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is developing a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Lake Lowell and Snake River Islands Units of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). The CCP will guide Refuge management for the next 15 years.You are currently on our CCP e-mail list, so you will receive updates throughout the process. Please find attached the second Planning Update. This Planning Update provides information on the status of the planning process and what we have heard from people so far. We thank everyone who has provided comments and we invite you to continue sharing your ideas with us. Your participation remains critical to the success of this planning effort.
The second Planning Update and other information about the planning process is also available at the Refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/deerflat/refugeplanning.html.
The Deer Flat NWR CCP Team - January 1, 2011
Happy New Year!!
