The West Virginia Bass Federation kicked off it’s 2026 Buddy Trail at Summersville Lake. Thirty teams hit the water at daybreak. After the last fish was weighed, Rick Hamer and Aiden Crockett finished on top with a weight of 11.77 lbs. Congratulations to them!

The West Virginia Bass Federation kicked off it’s 2026 Buddy Trail at Summersville Lake
SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!
The West Virginia Bass Federation would like to welcome and thank the City of Nitro West Virginia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau for sponsoring our Buddy Trail tournament on May 3rd! We appreciate your support and we look forward to a competitive day of fishing on the Kanawha River! Thanks again, from all the West Virginia Bass Federation members!
REMINDER: Buddy Trail
Our first Buddy Trail tournament is April 12th at Summersville Lake. Entry for this tournament must be received by April 8th. There is no paying at the ramp. Entry form must have insurance form attached.
Open Tournaments Entry Form
Open Tournaments
No Membership Necessary
No Off Limits
$100 Entry Fee (All tournaments are CASH at the ramp) 80% payback
DATES
March 28th Stonewall, Vandalia Ramp
April 19th Sutton, Main Marina
May 2 Mon River (Paletine Park)
May 9th Kanawha River, Nitro Ramp
May 23rd Ohio River, Belpre Ramp
June 20th Ohio River, Gallipolis Ramp
June 20 Mon River (Paletine Park)
All Tournament Times are 7 am (or safe light) – 4 pm, 5 Fish Team Limit, Proof of insurance must be supplied on the morning of the tournament




























