Youth
The Bass Federation of Michigan Youth Division
The primary purposes of The Bass Federation of MI are to promote conservation, be involved with youth, promote the sport of fishing. The future of our sport depends upon the fostering of values and principles of the outdoors that helped create this country and the resources that we enjoy and protect.
By getting our youth involved in outdoor activities we fulfill the mission of building tomorrows anglers by passing on our values and principles through education and participation. We do this through youth programs such as our Jr clubs while providing support, when necessary, to TBF national’s Student Angler Federation High School Fishing and college fishing. If you have questions about these activities, please contact The Bass Federation of Michigan Youth Director (see below).
You can check the events calendar for youth activities information or the latest youth news.
The Bass Federation of Michigan Jr State Championship
Any youth angler in 8th grade and below (grade level in the fall of the fishing season we’re in) can participate in The Bass Federation of Michigan JR State Championship Tournament. It is a one-day qualifying tournament with teams fishing for a chance to advance to the following year’s TBF JR World Championship Tournament. An amazing event!
For latest schedules, entry fees and information, contact Mike & Melissa Krontz, Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association, miyouthbassfishingassociation@gmail.com or visit https://mybfa.teamapp.com .
This tournament is hosted by Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association and there are zero tournament entry fees. A TBF JR Membership is required to participate which is $25.
The TBF Junior World Championship is the premier junior fishing tournament in the world! Check the events calendar and youth news for information on the next Jr. State Championship, or contact the TBF of Michigan Youth Director for more information.
Past Reel Kids Casting competition winners
Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association HS & Jr Series, HS State Championship, SAF HS World Finals Tournament
Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association also offers a HS and JR Tournament Series each fishing season. Teams have the opportunity to advance through the tournament series to TBF National Tournaments. TBF/SAF HS Nationals and TBF JR World Championship Tournament. There are typically 5-6 tournaments in the series and are held at various lakes around Michigan.
High School Anglers with an active TBF/SAF membership, each season are able to participate in the SAF Michigan State Championship Tournament. A one-day qualifier for the following year, SAF HS National Championship Tournament. Visit Student Angler Federation – High School Fishing – Promoting Education Through Fishing for more information or reach out to miyouthbassfishingassociation@gmail.com.
High School Anglers are also able each season to participate in The SAF HS World Finals Tournament. An amazing event! Get a SAF Membership, register, and go fish! Visit Student Angler Federation – High School Fishing – Promoting Education Through Fishing for more information or email Mike and Melissa Krontz, miyouthbassfishingassociation@gmail.com.
A team for HS and JR Divisions consists of 2 youth anglers and an adult boat captain. Michigan Youth Bass Fishing Association does not pair teammates or provide boat captains or boats.
