
REMINDER: Buddy Trail starts Sunday, April 13th!

WV TBF looking for sponsors!

The West Virginia Bass Federation (WVBF) is looking for Sponsors!!
Your sponsorship will help with our goals to stimulate public awareness of bass fishing as a major sport. To improve our skill as bass anglers through the fellowship and friendly exchange of expert bass catching techniques and ideas, and to promote and encourage youth fishing, and love for this great recreation.
Any business willing to sponsor the WVBF has two available options; Tier 1 or Tier 2.
“TIER 1”
- Your Logo will be displayed on a banner at all of our tournaments/functions.
- Your Logo will be displayed on our website, WVBass.org, with a link to your website.
- Your Logo and link will be displayed on our Facebook page.
- Your business will be verbally recognized at every tournament/function.
- Tier 1 Sponsorship is available to those businesses contributing $1000.00 per year.
“TIER 2”
- Your Logo will be displayed on our website WVBass.org
- Your business will be verbally recognized at every tournament/function.
- Your Logo will be displayed on our Facebook page.
- Tier 2 Sponsorship is available to those businesses contributing $300.00 per year.
Contact Doug Wine, WVBF Treasurer
1083 New England Ridge Road
Washington, WV 26181
(304) 863-8639
The West Virginia Bass Federation is ready to partner with you,
and we thank you for your support!
2025 West Virginia Bass Federation Tournament Schedule

2025 West Virginia Bass Federation Tournament Schedule
DATE LOCATION WHO
Apr 12 Stonewall Jackson Lake Open
Apr 12 Sutton Lake High School State Championship
Apr 12 Sutton Lake Youth State Championship
Apr 13 Sutton Lake Buddy Trail
Apr 27 Summersville Lake Buddy Trail
May 4 Burnsville Lake Buddy Trail
May 10 Ohio River-Belpre Open
May 18 Ohio River-Moundsville Buddy Trail
Jun 1 Mon River-Ft. Martin Buddy Trail
Jun 8 Kanawha River-Nitro Open
Jul 6 Ohio River-St. Mary’s Open
Jul 12 Mon River-Palatine Park Buddy Trail Championship
Sep 20/21 Ohio River-Moundsville Semi Nationals
Sep 27 Sutton Lake Southern Qualifier
Sep 28 Ohio River-St. Mary’s Northern Qualifier
Oct 18/19 Ohio River-Moundsville State Championship
West Virginia
BASS Federation, Inc.
Robert Harkness – President
298 Tiffany Lane
Elizabeth, WV 26143
304-275-3125
rharkness@suddenlink.ne
WV TBF 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
April 12th Stonewall, Vandalia Ramp
May 10th Belpre
June 8th Kanawha River, Nitro Ramp
July 6th St. Mary’s
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
Boater Co-angler
Name:_________________________________ Name:______________________________
Boat Trailer License # Boater Cell Phone #
__________________ _________________________
Payment of entry fee certifies that I have read the official Tournament Rules and agree to abide by said rules. I agree to hold the WV Bass Federation harmless should any injury or damage result to me or my property.
Signature of Contestants (required)
1. ____________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________