Welcome to The Bass Federation of Connecticut.

Join Connecticut's most friendly & affordable bass fishing tournament trail for as little as $25 per tournament. More tournaments, more fun and more chances to advance to a National Semi Final or National tournament.

 

2021

 

Pro/Am Format

 

Non-Boaters & Boaters welcome !!

New Members

 

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Please check on your neighbors and friends. Remember to wear a face mask (if not vaccinated) when in public, wash your hands and stay at least 6 ft. apart. Lets work together to end this and get back to fishing.

Also..... Please check your boat before and after you launch. Let's keep our waters free from invasive species.

Be careful and be safe !!.

 

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2021 CT-TBF Trail Event #5

Sunday July 25th - CT River Haddam Meadows Results

 

 

Boater Division

1st Sam Leary 13.93 lbs lbs

2nd Jay Caponigro 13.72 lbs

3rd Keith Cleary 10.78 lbs

Lunker Sam Leary 5.41 lbs

 

Non - Boater Division

1st Steve Martins 7.18 lbs

2nd Mike Talaga 4.93 lbs

3rd Jason Myslak 4.04 lbs

Lunker Steve Martins 3.38 lbs

 

 

Congratulations to all !!

See the Tournament Trail Results page for compete results.

 

 

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2021 CT-TBF Opens Event #8

Sunday August 15th Candlewood Lake Results

 

1st Winslow/Dispoto 22.64 lbs

2nd Biron/Levesque 21.30 lbs

3rd Jaracy/Lemay 20.03 lbs

Lunker Winslow/Dispoto 5.80 lbs

 

14 Teams/Boats competed. Great job by all.

See the Open Tournament Results page for compete results.

 

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2021 CT-TBF National Semi Final Qualifier (2 Day Championship) Event

CT. River Sat. 6/26 & Candlewood Lake Sun. 6/27 Results

 

Top Boater NSF qualifier (CT-TBF 2 day championship) Ken Bugden.

 

Top Non-Boater NSF qualifier (CT-TBF 2 day championship) Nick Cortina.

 

Full results can be seen on the Tournament Trail Results page.

 

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2021 CT-TBF Tournament Trail

Angler of the Year.

Jordan Doucette

 

 

 

2021 CT-TBF Tournament Trail

Co-Angler of the Year.

Josh Escobar

 

 

2021 CT-TBF National Semi Final Qualifiers (State Team ).

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News, Events & Information

 

Next Trail Event

Trail Tournament #5

Sunday Aug. 22nd 2021 - Candlewood Lake Squantz launch

 

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Next Open Event

Open Tournament #9

Sunday October 24th 2021 - Candlewood Lake Squantz launch

You do not need to be a member of the CT-TBF to fish an open tournament.

 

If you want to be guaranteed a spot preregister by mail !!!!

Spots will be filled on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Applications will be taken by mail or at the ramp.

We request that you wear a Mask or Face covering (if not vaccinated) during the entire event. Masks may be removed when one partner is on the front deck and one is on the back deck.

To minimize cross contact during the tournament, please bring a completed application and exact change for the entry ($100), Lunker ($20). We will not be making change.

All rules, including the special COVID related restrictions will be strictly enforced and any violation will result in an immediate disqualification.

Please check back frequently for updates.

 

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First annual CT-TBF Banquet in the works !!

Trophies, door prizes and raffles are planned. Lola's Bistro & Grille Plainville, CT. November 7th 2020, 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm.

Please check back frequently for updates.

 

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Website- www.martinscustombaits.com
CT TBF members 5% discount promo code: CTTBF21

Check out CT-TBF member Steve Martin's website for some great lures !!

 

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Invasive Species Alert

Destroy! Don’t Dump!

Invasive zebra mussels have been found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant product sold at aquarium and pet supply stores.  Zebra mussels are regarded as one of the most destructive invasive species in North America.
What are “moss balls?”
A moss ball is a species of green algae that is formed into a ball and is 2 to 5 inches in diameter. Moss balls are purchased for home aquariums are found in pet stores nationwide.
What should I do if I recently purchased moss balls for my aquarium?
DESTROY, DISPOSE, DRAIN
Do not dispose of the moss balls in drains, waterways, or gardens. Moss balls must be destroyed and disposed of in a sealed container in the trash.

 

For more information visit the US Fish and Wildlife Service website, fws.gov.

 

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From the CT-TBF Tournament Director;

Hello Everyone,

I just want to make sure everyone is aware of the upcoming trail events and what is necessary to qualify for next years TBF National Semi-Finals event (Fall of 2021).

First of all we have moved to a full Pro/Am format.

To be eligible to qualify for the NSF from the trail, you must fill out the attached Trail Qualifier Form and pay the $150 Qualifier Fee prior to the 1st tournament you want to count towards qualification.

Please mail in your Tournament Applications and Trail Qualifier forms this week.

To qualify to fish the CT-TBF 2 Day events you must be a member at least sixty (60) days prior to the event.

Any questions, please let me know.

Also, please share this email and instructions with your clubs to ensure everyone is aware of all associated deadlines.

Thanks,

Keith Cleary

Tournament Director, TBF of CT
keithpcleary@aol.com

 

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CT-TBF Covid19 Fish Care with Fish Whisperer Tim Thompson

 

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CT-DEEP

CT-DEEP Urges Safe Boating, Social Distancing Practices at State Boat Launches During COVID-19 Pandemic

Please visit the DEEP Boating website for news and updates: www.portal.ct.gov/boating

 

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To become a member of our federation one must either join an existing club (check the club listing page) or form a new club with a minimum of 6 members. By doing either it will automatically enroll you in the federation and entitle you to all our member benefits and protect you under the TBF insurance coverage. Most clubs in the state are actively recruiting new members at this time and welcome new faces enthusiastically.