Notice on upcoming events
While the IBN is quite capable of hosting a safely run fishing tournament that would be in compliance with social distancing guidelines, the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-32 prohibits any fishing [...]
“Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff” Benefit Tournament
As many of you know, IBN president and friend Ralph Sweat has recently undergone major surgery to remove a brain tumor. He is resting at home comfortably, but has a [...]
Marion’s Wyatt Gabby and Drew Herrman win 2019 IBN HS State Championship
This past Sunday, in addition to the Junior State Championship, Clinton Marina also hosted the IBN's High School State Championship. We had 43 teams show up to this years event, [...]
Eddie & Blake Gad finish 2019 HS regular season strong at Clinton
On Saturday the IBN hosted it's last chance event to qualify for the following days' 2019 State Championship event, hosted at Lake Clinton. 36 teams competed, with 5 bringing a [...]
B.A.S.S. To Hold High School Wildcard Bass Tournament On Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — High school bass fishing teams from around the country are being invited to participate in the new Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School School Wildcard presented by [...]
Youth Event Reschedule Confirmed
We have permit confirmation, the reschedule of the May 4th Youth event will be May 19th on the Des Plaines River out of the Des Plaines Conservation Area (not Big [...]
May 4th Youth Tournaments Cancelled for Safety
Due to high water and unsafe river conditions, this Saturday's High School and Junior event on the Des Plaines River has been cancelled. We have put in a request for [...]
Will Ritze and Jon Selock win stacked IHSA event on the DPR
This weekend the IBN hosted a stacked 75 boat ISHA tournament on the Des Plaines River, with 33 boats competing for a qualifying spot at the IBN High School State [...]
Herrin opens 2019 season with a bang
The IBN High School Trail kicked off the 2019 season this weekend. In typical fashion, Mother Nature played a hand in our opening event. Our 18 teams of competitors were [...]
2018 High School State Tournament Results
The 2018 IBN High School State Championship concluded this weekend on Lake Springfield, with some very impressive weights being brought to the scales. 44 teams competed Sunday, weighing in a [...]