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New Zealand Mud Snails confirmed in the Au Sable River
New Zealand Mud Snails have been discovered in the East Branch of the Au Sable River, just downstream of the Harrietta Hills Trout Farm-Grayling. These invasive snails can spread throughout a river system and damage fisheries.

2016 Jr State Championship Halfmoon Lake
The 2016 TBF of Michigan Junior State Championship is Sunday, June 5 at Halfmoon Lake in Pinckney, Michigan. The bass tournament for 11 to 15 year olds will start at 7am and end at 1pm. Check-in begins at 6am.

Didymo and mud snails invade Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently received reports and confirmed the presence of New Zealand mud snails and Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) in Michigan waters.

2016 State Championship
The 2016 TBF of Michigan State Championship is scheduled for Sunday, July 17 on Lake St. Clair. This is now a boater – co-angler format with the boater selecting all the fishing waters.

TBF of Michigan President’s Meeting Saturday January 9 11:30am
There’s a TBF of Michigan President’s and club meeting scheduled this Saturday, January 9th at the Ultimate Fishing Show starting at 11:30am. The meeting location is to be announced. You can stop by the TBF of Michigan booth for more information.

General Meeting Friday January 8, 2016 6pm
There’s a general TBF of Michigan meeting Friday, January 8th, 2016 at 6pm on Seminar Stage B at the Ultimate Fishing Show in Novi at the Suburban Collection Showplace.

Don Watts wins 2015 TBF of MI State Championship
Don Watts of The Bass Boys won the July 26, 2015 TBF of Michigan State Championship on Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell with 5 bass weighing 17.51 pounds.

Unboxing The New Humminbird Helix 7
In a few days the new Humminbird® HELIX™ 7 will officially launch at ICAST 2015 in Orlando, Florida.

Minn Kota Announces Low-Profile Eight-Foot Talon
The new eight-foot Talon has a lower profile than ever before because of its innovative three-stage design.

Public Meetings on Michigan Bass Fishing
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a schedule of public meetings in July to discuss several fishing regulation changes proposed for 2016 including a test catch-and-delayed-release bass season study.

2015 State Championship July 26 Cadillac Mitchell Lakes
The 2015 TBF of Michigan State Championship is scheduled for Sunday, July 26 on Cadillac and Mitchell Lakes. The pre-tournament meeting is Saturday evening the night before. There will be food at the meeting.

Presidents Meeting Saturday January 10
The next TBF of Michigan Presidents’ club representative meeting will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 11am at the Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit. The UFS runs January 8 – 11 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

MDNR Online Survey, Meetings on Bass Season
To get public input on proposed regulations to expand Michigan’s bass fishing seasons, the DNR has announced an online survey and public meetings throughout the state in July.

2014 State Championship Elizabeth Park 8/24
TBF of Michigan 2014 State Championship is Sunday, August 24 on the Lower Detroit River at Elizabeth Park. Entry is $100.00. Mandatory meeting August 23rd at 7PM. UPDATED with online forms.

2013 State Championship Meeting and Boat Ramp UPDATED
Mandatory Saturday meeting time and place, and official launch ramp announced by TBF of Michigan president Dave Reault for the June 2nd Burt / Mullett Lakes adult state championship.

Indian River Tourist Bureau Supports TBF of Michigan
Thanks especially to the efforts of Mr. Alan Thompson, owner of Topinabee Johnson Motel, the Indian River Tourist Bureau is hosting the 2013 TBF of Michigan State Championship on Sunday, June 2nd on Burt and Mullett Lakes.

TBF of Michigan State Championship Deadline is May 25th
The tournament entry deadline for the Sunday June 2, 2013 TBF of Michigan adult State Championship is Saturday, May 25th. Your tournament entry of $100.00 must be received by TBF of Michigan by Saturday, May 25 to fish.

TBF of Michigan Presidents Meeting April 21 10:30AM
For those that haven’t heard we have our TBF of Michigan President’s meeting scheduled for Sunday April 21st at Gander Mountain in Novi. The meeting will begin at 10:30AM.