2011 State Team Has Been Determined. Visit the Tournament Trail Page for more information!

Montana Bass Federation Hosted the 2010 TBF 1st Ever Northwest Divisional Tournament at Yellowtail Reservoir.

June 3, 2010 - Yellowtail Reservoir, Montana - Eric Lippincott of Daniel, Wyoming is the overall 2010 Northwest Division Champion and is headed to the 2011 TBF National Championship next Spring – and so is his father. Gene Lippincott finished 2nd in Wyoming to also land a spot in the Federation Championship as a Co-Angler. Eric was consistent all 3 days, finishing with a 15 bass total weight of 28 lbs 12 oz. Read More on BassFederation.com

ABOUT MONTANA TBF

TBF of Montana is a Chapter of The Bass Federation, Inc. Our Federation is comprised of many dedicated members throughout the State of Montana. To be a member of our federation you must first be a member of FLW and TBF, Inc. Our Federation participates in charities, sportsman's conservation programs and various youth programs to further the sport of fishing. Our Federation also affords the Tournament Angler the opportunity to compete at every level of competition. Please visit the following links to find out more about our organization.

HOW DO YOU GO FROM LOCAL WEEKEND ANGLER TO FISHING IN THE FLW CHAMPIONSHIP FOR $600,000?

TBF of Montana Tournament Trail affords the weekend angler the opportunity to test his angling skills against other competitors on several of the best Bass producing lakes in Montana. The top 4 finishers from each tournament will qualify to fish for the 12 member Montana State Team. The top 2 will be boaters the next 2 will be non-boaters from each tournament. The four remaining slots will be filled by points accumulated by those competing in both tournaments which will be called Trail Points. This will make up the 12 man Montana State Team. There will be 8 from individual tournaments and 4 from the accumulation of Trail Points. All alternates will be placed using Trail Points. The State Team will then advance to fish in the 2011 TBF, Inc. NorthWestern Divisional Tournament which will be hosted by Oregon on the Columbia River. The top two(2) finishers from Montana in the NorthWestern Divisional Tournament then go on to represent Montana in the TBF National Championship. Visit BassFederation.com for more information about the TBF National Championship.