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Both MLF and BASS have released their 2022 HS Open Tournament Schedules. Great to see these organizations continuing to provide these opportunities for youth anglers. For a press release about the MLF High School Opens click here. For a press release about the BASS HS Opens click here. In addition the Student Angler Federation has posted information about the 2022 High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship. Information about this event can be found here. Hartley’s Hawgs has some meeting/events coming up. For more info visit our Event Calendar. If you did not receive emails about the upcoming meeting on 11/7/21 and have previouslyRead More →

Four member of the Hartley’s Hawgs travelled to Decatur Alabama to attend the 1st ever BASS HS Combine. This was a unique event that brought together College Fishing programs from around the country with perspective HS Anglers looking to continue fishing in college. The Boys were able to speak with coaches from several colleges and also participated in a skills competition as part of the event. Big shout out to BASS for organizing this event and continuing to grow youth bass fishing. Below are a few pictures from the event: Below are several links to Bassmaster with further information about the event. Meet the AnglersRead More →

The fundraiser raffle drawing was held at the conclusion of the 2021 Student Angler Federation Tournament held May 22, 2021 @ Delaware Lake. We’d like to thank all those who participated in the raffle to help us with this successful fundraiser. Without further ado, the winners are: Taking the 1st place prize of $500 was the Dill Family Taking the 2nd Prize of $250 was Corby Coon an employee at one of our great Sponsors Knox Marine. Corby graciously donated the winnings back to the club. Thanks Corby and all the great folks up at Knox Marine! Taking the 3rd Prize of $100 was BobRead More →

BASS announced the inaugural High School Combine. Sounds like a great opportunity to connect kids interested in pursuing College Bass Fishing with perspective colleges. Thanks to BASS for continuing to provide additional opportunities to youth anglers. To learn more click on below logo image:Read More →

Make sure that all sold Raffle tickets have been returned to Karl by Wednesday, May 19th. Drawing for our Fundraiser Raffle will be held Saturday May 22nd after the weigh-in for the Student Angler Federation High School tournament at Delaware Lake. For Directions to the Delaware Lake Marina see below: Google Map to Delaware Lake Marina For a fact sheet for the tourney to get an idea of the weigh-in schedule click here. We had a generous donation of baits to go out to club members at upcoming events. Thanks to Deryl for this kind donation to the club! For a picture of all theRead More →

Club will be holding a pond tourney Sunday, 3/21/21 from 4-6p. An email with location information has been sent out to club. If you missed it let us know. OBF recently posted that the OBF Jr Tourney date has been set for May 8, 2021 @ Alum Creek Lake. Junior Anglers, stay tuned for more information regarding registering for this tournament.Read More →

Congrats to Hawgs member Braden M. for being named to the BASS HS All-State Team. He joins 47 other HS anglers from across the country with the honor. BASS will later announce their 12 member All-American Team from this group of anglers to compete in a Tournament with an Elite Series Angler serving as coach. Congrats Braden and best of luck in becoming a member of the All American Team! To read more click on the BASSMASTER logo below:Read More →

Several things coming up over the next few weeks. Below is a rundown: Ohio BASS Nation Meeting. Karl has sent out info via email for anyone wanting to listen in on this meeting. The Columbus Fishing Expo is this coming weekend. This event will be in a virtual format this year. For more information visit the Columbus Fishing Expo Page. Charlie Hartley will be speaking to the club this week. Information will be communicated via email on how to join onto this virtual club meeting. We have several other speakers lined up in future weeks and are working on bringing in others. For more infoRead More →

Next Club Meeting set for 2-6-21 @ 10:00 AM with Scott Cooke as our Guest Speaker. Info will be sent out via email just ahead of the meeting. Also below check out this awesome piece of art created by former Hartley’s Hawg Member Issac. A great piece.Read More →