The Hartley’s Hawgs had 10 teams total (6 High School Teams and 4 Junior Teams) competing in the June 7-8, 2025 Ohio Bass Nation State Championship held on East Fork Lake near Cincinnati. The Teams braved some unpredictable weather and a very active Cicada hatch.
Our Junior team of Carter and Elliot took 1st, while Andrew and Henry placed second in the junior division. Both teams earned a spot in the upcoming BASS Jr National Championship to be held on Clarks Hill Reservoir. On the High School side, the Team of Connor and Hoyt secured 2nd place also earning a spot in the BASS High School National Championship. Great job to all of our Hartley’s Teams.
Big thanks to all the volunteer boat captains and parents that help make these events possible for our anglers. Also, big thanks to all of our Sponsors that help support youth fishing.
Below are some pictures from Day 1 of the event. Click on an image to view full-size.
After Day 1 Weigh in completed the Club parents had organized a great picnic at the boat captain rental property. Big shout out to Bantam Barn and Beyond for allowing us to host our picnic on their property! The kids had fun fishing in the pond and the parents could relax and enjoy some conversation. Thanks to everyone that helped organize and prepare food at the picnic. Below are some pictures. Click picture to view full size images.
And below is a short video taken just before the picnic:
Here are some pictures from Day 2 of the event. Click picture to view full size images.
In addition to the awards for the weekend event Ohio Bass Nation also handed out awards for the Team of the Year in the Junior and High School Divisions. The award went to the best highest finishing team out of the 4 tournament team trail and the weekends state championship. The Junior Team of Asher and Cam earned the Team of the Year in the Junior Division. Congrats boys! For being the top Junior team in the Team Trail they also earned a birth at the upcoming Jr National Championship.
Below are some pictures from the Awards session immediately following the tournament. Click picture to view full size images.
Below are the Final Results for the State Championship for both Juniors and High School.
