B.A.S.S. Nation

Float tuber in championship

Tournament fishing is often perceived as a run-and-gun sport of fast, flashy boats, but one B.A.S.S. Federation Nation angler is proving that it doesn't take big money to be successful.

BASS Times: Tommy’s memory will help others

Tim Morrison had it all. He was living the American dream with his wife, Carmelina, two young children and plenty of friends. Tim, the treasurer of the New York B.A.S.S. Chapter Federation, an attorney with a prestigious law firm, and an excellent bass angler, learned the pain of losing a loved one when his three-month-old son died, Jan. 20, 2006.

Sayles leads the Golden State

Being a Federation Nation state president can be a thankless job. Presidents often spend many hours, on a volunteer basis, building programs, organizing tournaments and planning meetings. They consider their service a labor of love.

BASS Times: Anglers unite to help youngster

Touring pros, regional tournament competitors and bass club anglers gathered at Chesapeake Bay, Aug. 16, to help a young man struggling to regain his health.

Day One of Federation Nation Championship cancelled

BASS announced the cancellation of the first day of competition for the 2008 BASS Federation Nation Championship on Milford Lake in the best interest of all concerned, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5, because of unsafe weather conditions.

Day 1 of BASS Federation Nation Championship Cancelled by Unsafe Weather Conditions

Basss announced the cancellation of the first day of competition for the 2008 BASS Federation Nation Championship, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 5 on Milford Lake, in the best interest of all concerned because of unsafe weather conditions. The remaining two days of competition, set for Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 7, remain as previously scheduled.

BASS Cancels Official Practice Day of 2008 BASS Federation Nation Championships

Due to unsafe weather conditions and in the best interest of all concerned, BASS announced the cancellation of the official practice day for the BASS Federation Nation Championship on Milford Lake, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4. The tournament will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and conclude Friday, Nov. 7, as scheduled.

2008 Youth Artwork Contest

This article contains drawings submitted to our 2008 youth artwork contest.

2008 BASS Federation Nation Eastern Divisional

By winning this final divisional of the year and leading his team, Desimone and seven other anglers who finished atop their state or provincial teams advance to the BASS Federation Nation Championship, the world championship for amateur bass fishing.

2008 Federation Eastern Divisional – Day Three Results