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The Bass Federation of Connecticut TBF is 100% owned by its members. NO ONE else can say that! Full TBF Members benefits and full FLW Subscriber Membership Benefits ALL for one low price.

The Bass Federation or “TBF” as we are commonly known, is the largest and oldest broad-based, independent, grassroots organization in fishing, and truly is the backbone of the entire sport. TBF is 100% member owned, no big executive salaries as all the National Officers and Board of Directors are non-paid volunteers. TBF is the ONLY 100% member owned fishing organization in America.
100% of TBF member dues are paid back 100% each year. MORE member advancement spots into industry leading events than any other fishing program in the nation. A powerful collective voice on issues of importance to anglers dealing with Fishing, Youth and Conservation. We work everyday to protect YOUR rights to fish and spend time in the out of doors. DIRECT $$ funding to YOUR home state federation for every new member signed up each year! Deep membership discount for TBF members to Join NBAA or form your own NBAA division. www.NBAA-Bass.com
DRASTICALLY reduced travel and costs for our members! 21 close to home, Low cost TBF National Semi final events scheduled on weekends so any member can attend. 21 Districts across the nation you need not drive more than to the state next door to attempt to qualify for the TBF Federation National Championship! Advancement opportunities through “local” TBF National Semi Finals to fish in the biggest events in bass Fishing: MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TBF MEMBERS
Federation National Championship
BFL All-American (7 boaters, 7 co-anglers)
Twice the number of TBF Anglers (2 from each state vs 1 as in the past) progress to the Federation National Championship.
“Living the Dream” contract for the boater AND co-angler of the Federation National Championship. Fully-paid entry fees as a PRO into the winners choice of events. A new Ranger Z520 Boat motor and trailer! A significant cash prize and much more. Regional Living YOUR Dream Prize packages for all 7 division champion boaters and 7 division champion co anglers from the Federation Championship. FLW will provide priority registration to TBF members in all their events
TBF members are already FLW subscriber members which gets them the biggest discount on a FLW Competitor membership in the industry! Industry’s BEST insurance coverage for State Federations, Clubs and Members, for your piece of mind.

$1 million in general liability insurance for your club and active TBF members, per occurrence unlimited.
$25,000 excess medical coverage!
$10,000 AD&D event coverage for every TBF member and MUCH more.

Thanks to all who came out for Trail Event #3 on Lillinonah this past Sunday!
04/06/2025

Thanks to all who came out for Trail Event #3 on Lillinonah this past Sunday!

Best of luck to Keith Cleary and Paul Bossardet who are representing Connecticut at the TBF National Championship! They'...
02/04/2025

Best of luck to Keith Cleary and Paul Bossardet who are representing Connecticut at the TBF National Championship! They'll be competing for the next three days at Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Arkansas.

Be sure to tune in at https://www.bassfederation.com/ for a live stream of the weigh in at 3pm Central!

Come join us at the Connecticut Fishing and Outdoor Show this weekend!
21/03/2025

Come join us at the Connecticut Fishing and Outdoor Show this weekend!

TBF of Connecticut has re-vamped our tournament trail for the 2025 season! Come enjoy fishing in a competitive but frien...
10/03/2025

TBF of Connecticut has re-vamped our tournament trail for the 2025 season! Come enjoy fishing in a competitive but friendly atmosphere.

New members can sign up for only $50, and ALL active TBF members who fish trail events are eligible to qualify for the National Semi Finals. You read that right - no more NSF fees!

New applications are available on our website, both for the trail and open tournaments:
https://ct-tbf.com/

Our second open tournament of the year has been moved to Thursday, April 18th, and will still be held at Candlewood laun...
03/04/2024

Our second open tournament of the year has been moved to Thursday, April 18th, and will still be held at Candlewood launching out of Squantz.

CT-TBF Open Event 2 Date Change 1 min read TBF of Connecticut’s second open event of the year has been moved.New Date: Thursday, 4/18Location: Candlewood Lake (Squantz Launch) Continue Reading Previous Previous post: CT-TBF Monthly Meeting April 25th Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address wi...

Interested in a new Atlas Jack Plate? Click the link below to enter a free giveaway by T-H Marine!
22/03/2024

Interested in a new Atlas Jack Plate? Click the link below to enter a free giveaway by T-H Marine!

March is the month of champions. Two will be crowned at the professional fishing level - ONE MLF REDCREST Champion and ONE BASSMASTER CLASSIC Champion

Come check us out at the Connecticut Fishing and Outdoors Show this weekend at Mohegan Sun! We will have a booth with TB...
22/03/2024

Come check us out at the Connecticut Fishing and Outdoors Show this weekend at Mohegan Sun! We will have a booth with TBF representatives eager to talk about tournament bass fishing. Get your tickets and additional event details here:

Tickets on sale now Online Discount Admission tickets can only be purchased in advance. Adult General Admission tickets available at event doors.

We're excited to announce our new website is finally live! 🥳 There are some areas that are still in development, but you...
04/02/2024

We're excited to announce our new website is finally live! 🥳 There are some areas that are still in development, but you can find all the applications and relevant tournament dates for the upcoming season at the following link:

Join Connecticut’s friendliest and most affordable bass fishing tournament trail for as little as $25 per tournament. Come and try a tournament with others who love fishing. Non-Boaters & Boaters Welcome!!

06/07/2023

Reminder - TBF Open on Candlewood this Saturday, July 8th

Squantz Ramp
7:30-3:30
5 fish limit
Fish alone or with a partner
$100 entry fee
$20 optional lunker fee

Cash at the ramp.

Our first trail event is in the books. On the Boater side, the Top 3 finishers were:1. Keith Cleary - 16.80 pounds2. ...
25/04/2023

Our first trail event is in the books.

On the Boater side, the Top 3 finishers were:
1. Keith Cleary - 16.80 pounds
2. Rich Schumacher - 16.61 pounds
3. Sam Leary - 13.26 pounds
Lunker = Keith Cleary - 4.07 pounds

On the Non-Boater side, the Top 3 finishers were:
1. Justin Nadeau - 17.74 pounds
2. Rob Inghilterra - 8.31 pounds
3. Tyler Racca - 7.25 pounds
Lunker - Justin Nadeau - 5.12 pounds

Our next event is on Lake Zoar on May 21st. The mailing deadline to avoid a late fee is May 8th. Don't wait, please get your applications in the mail now.

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06382

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