Budget Law Will Freeze Sport Fish Restoration Fund

Unprecedented move will impact economy and fisheries conservation

Alexandria, VA – September 24, 2012– On September 14, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its recommendations for budget cuts that include withholding parts of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, a move that would have a significant impact on fisheries conservation and the jobs it supports. OMB’s action was triggered by the failure of the Congress and the Administration to enact a plan to reduce the deficit by $1.2 trillion, as required by the Budget Control Act of 2011. Continue reading

Van Ert & Sellnow Fight Through the Rain To Become the New Wisconsin High School State Champions

PONCA CITY (Aug. 30, 2012) – A full day of rainy conditions on the Madison Chain was no match for this Watertown High School fishing team. Battling through the rains leading by a little over a pound, Mitchel Van Ert & Steven Sellnow pulled ahead with 6 fish that weighed 13.59 lbs to secure the state champions title, and make their way into the conference championship at Lake Carlyle Sept. 8th in Illinois. The 2012 Wisconsin High School Fishing State Championship was hosted by the Wisconsin Bass Federation at Lake Farm County Park near Madison, Wisc. Continue reading

Marshall County angler Logan Thomas promotes high School Fishing in local parade

Marshall County (KY) Student Angler Logan Thomas helped spread the word about his club and high school fishing this past weekend in the Lyon County Parade. It generated a lot of interest for our sport. Great job Logan! Keep up the great work in helping us promote our awesome sport!