Rick Clunn is highly supportive of the Federation and feels that it is the most underrated part of the BASS organization.
Salina Bassmaster, Jason Heis, has a knack for catching big bass and smallmouth.
State federation members on lakes and rivers coast-to-coast and beyond are cashing in big time on the Berkley Trilene, FireLine and Power Bait Big Bass Program.
This election year, just as those before it, I found myself reflecting on the last four years. That's not uncommon. I believe most of us found ourselves in the same boat. Another four years and "still" chasing that elusive 12-pound bass and, oh, yeah, another presidential race.
How's this for the ultimate "Spring Break" trip: a fishing trip to a fishery that set a BASS all-time heavyweight catch, and if you're lucky a trip to a nearby lake where the bass grow big and rarely see lures tossed by tournament anglers.
What does the CITGO B.A.S.S. Federation Championship really mean to a state federation program? Allow me to put it into the perspective of a 14-year Federation president in a state with approximately 1,800 members.
The fisherie management want to enhance and protect the fish habitat.
Bob Patrick has been associated with BASS and the Federation Nation youth programs for over 30 years.
The New York BASS Chapter Federation is very proud of their two members competing in the Bassmaster Classic this year.