2020 State Qualifier Information Sheet
https://www.illinoisbassnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2020-SQ-Info-Sheet.pdf
Brown and Markiewicz take 2019 state individual titles
The IBN has put a wrap on the 2019 state tournament, and it was another interesting year, with a short staff, rising water and weather delays to contend with. Despite [...]
“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 [...]
2018 Adult State Tournament Results
For the boaters, John Czajkoski is your state champion with limits both days for 15.31lbs. Second place went to Mark Klemp with 14.06lbs, and Ed Trevino took 3rd place with [...]
Dave Schultz and Nolan Turner Punch Tickets to the State Team with AOY Victories
The IBN hosted the 2nd annual Angler of the Year tournament this past weekend on the Des Plaines River. The AOY tournament brings the top boater and coangler from each [...]
Bob Blumenstein wins Central Regional Boater Division; Matt Marques is top IL Coangler
Congratulations to Illinois' own Bob Bluemenstein for capturing the Central Regional title. Bob caught 59lbs 2 ounces over the 3 days, anchored by a 25lb day 2 effort. Read about it [...]
2017 IBN State Championship Results
The 2017 State Championship concluded this past weekend with several excellent bags weighed and some exciting competition. Congratulations to our 2017 IBN State Championship Team qualifiers! On the Boater side, [...]
2017 IBN Presidents Conference Announced
The 2017 IBN Presidents Conference will be held February 11th at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Streator, IL. Check-in will begin at 8am, and the meeting will come to [...]
2016 IBN State Championship / Regional Team Qualifier
The Illinois BASS Nation held the 2016 State Championship / Regional Team Qualifier on September 10th and 11th in Olney Illinois on East Fork Lake. When the Olney city council [...]
DAV – Folds of Honor benefit tournament set for June 11th
On June 11th the IBN will host the second annual DAV – Folds of Honor benefit tournament on Lake Springfield. Last year was the first year for this event and [...]