Club Meeting - Membership
2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Central City Auto Parts, 1930 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States
Club meeting has been setup. Focus of this meeting will be to talk about membership for the following year and start accepting membership information and payments. We also want to hear from the Anglers on activities and topics they’d like to have during future meetings. This meeting is for all current and perspective members who want to continue with the club for the 2025 Season.

Club Meeting - Membership and other activities
2024-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Central City Auto Parts, 1930 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States
Club meeting has been setup. We will continue accepting membership information and payments for 2025. This meeting is for all current and perspective members who want to continue with the club for the 2025 Season. Additional activities TBD.

Club Meeting - Jeremy Reese speaker
2025-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Central City Auto Parts, 1930 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States
Jeremy will be talking about youth fishing and also adjusting to different weather conditions.

Club Meeting - Speaker: Rich Carter - Discussing Fish Biology during weather changes
2025-01-19 01:00 - 15:00 | Central City Auto Parts, 1930 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States
Speaker: Rich Carter – Discussing Fish Biology during weather changes.

Ohio Bass Federation Annual Open Meeting
2025-02-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range, 1110 OH-229, Ashley, Ohio, 43003, United States
February 1st The Ohio Bass Federation will hold their annual open meeting. This event is open to anyone who would like to attend. We will be holding a youth fishing clinic during the morning, more info will be below. We usually have a good youth turnout at this event, but would love to have those who haven’t attended in the past join us if available. We really want to showcase our youth anglers infront of all of our adult members and sponsors. There will also, as always be many raffle and auction items at this event. Usually high quality items are auctioned off at fantastic prices. (Fish finders, trolling motors, clothing, tackle, fish care gear, ect.) Multiple auction proceeds go directly to the youth program, which help fund plaques and prizes at our youth events.

WHERE: Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range

1110 OH-229, Ashley, OH 43003

When: Youth Seminars will begin promptly at 9:00am

So, who’s going to share some fishing tips with us?!:

It’s with honor to announce that Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Alex Redwine will be coming to speak. Alex is a former OBF Youth State Champion, who climbed the ranks and is entering his third year at the top level of the sport. Alex will share all about his journey, and the work it’s taken to get to the very top level, as he also prepares to fish in the Bassmaster Classic this March. And ofcourse, Alex will graciously share his most favorite way to catch bass in Ohio with you all.

Our second speaker will be Tyler Berger! Tyler, also once a OBF youth member, is as good as they come when it comes to catching bass in Ohio. Tyler is a Full-Time Youtube producer with over 230,000 followers on his BassFishingHQ channel. Tyler holds no information back when it comes to helping others learn about the sport of fishing. Tyler will share his journey, along with sharing one of his favorite techniques, which is fishing with swimbaits!

Following their seminars, there will be a Q&A session together, along with a youth program update on sponsorships, new members, and the year ahead.

Columbus Fishing Expo
2025-02-07 12:00 - 2025-02-09 15:00 | Bricker Bldg, Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43211, United States
The Columbus Fishing Expo is a large show featuring many vendors and speakers. Hartley’s Hawgs will have a booth at the event so stop by and say hi. We will be talking about club activities and also providing information for our upcoming Central Ohio Fishing Seminar.

Club Meeting - Bait Making
2025-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Central City Auto Parts, 1930 McKinley Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43222, United States
UPDATE: Meeting delayed until 10A due to slick road conditions. Use your judgement on current road conditions when heading out and be safe. We will get together with members from the Columbus Bassmasters to make baits. Bring any used plastics that you may have that can be recycled into new plastic baits. Will be providing lunch for all the kids and participants for this event.

Central Ohio Fishing Seminar
2025-03-01 07:00 - 16:00 | Walnut Springs Middle School, 888 East Walnut Street, Westerville, Ohio, 43081, United States
Save the Date: The annual Central Ohio Fishing Seminar fundraiser is an event that Hartley’s Hawgs co-hosts with Walnut Springs Fishing Club. More information will be posted on the Central Ohio Fishing Seminar Page

Boater Education Course
2025-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range, 1110 OH-229, Ashley, Ohio, 43003, United States
Boaters Education Course provided through ODNR. BASS is requiring all Boat Captains have a Boater Education Certificate to be able to participate in events. This is an opportunity to get that certificate. We encourage all our Anglers to also have the training as well. The club will be organizing a lunch for all club members and associated boat captains at the course. To learn more see link below:

Boat Education Course – Delaware Wildlife Shooting Range

2024-2025 OBN Team Trail #3
2025-04-27 05:00 - 16:00 | Lake Erie – Dempsey Ramp, 2452-2498 Cook Dock, Marblehead, Ohio, 43440, United States
Stop #3 of OBN Team Trail at Lake Erie

Club Meeting - Polaris Cabela's
2025-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Cabela’s, 1650 Gemini Place, Columbus, Ohio, 43240, United States
Club meeting at Polaris Cabela’s. We will be talking about our upcoming Tournament Schedule and have some discussion and tips on getting ready for tournaments.

2025 OBF Youth State Championship
2025-05-10 06:00 - 15:00 | Indian Lake
The 2025 OBF Youth State Championship being held at Indian Lake

2024-2025 OBN Team Trail #4
2025-05-18 05:00 - 16:00 | Caesar Creek Lake, OH, United States
Stop #4 of OBN Team Trail at Caesars Creek Lake

2025 SAF Ohio State Championship - Mosquito Lake
2025-05-31 05:00 - 15:00 | Mosquito Creek Lake, OH, United States
The 2025 SAF State Championship at Mosquito Lake

Ohio Bass Nation 2025 State Championship
2025-06-07 05:00 - 2025-06-08 17:00 | East Fork Lake
High School and Junior State Championship. Location: East Fork Lake (Tate Boat Ramp)

Zakfest 2025
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Hoff Woods Park, 565 McCorkle Ave, Westerville, Ohio, 43082, United States
The Hartley’s Hawgs continue to partner with the Zak Davis Foundation and invite everyone to attend the 2025 ZakFest in Westerville. To learn more about ZakFest go to the Foundation website at: https://www.fishbigzak.com

This is a great time for kids and family alike and supports a great cause.

2025 OBF High School State Championship
2025-08-10 06:00 - 15:00 | Mosquito Creek Lake, OH, United States
2025 OBF High School State Championship at Mosquito Creek Lake

New Member Meeting for 25/26 season and Pond Tournament
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Hurtt’s Family Pond
Club Meeting to discuss new membership for 2025-2026 season. Meeting will be followed by a Pond Tournament. Address information will be sent out via email to all current and perspective members. If you did not receive an email with address information for this event please contact us.

Ohio Bass Nation Team Trail Event #1 - Buckeye Lake
2025-09-07 06:00 - 16:00 | Buckeye Lake
OBN Team Trail Event#1 – Buckeye Lake. This is not a Club Supported event. Club members will have appropriate membership through club but will need to arrange for boat captain, tournament registration, tournament registration fees, travel costs, and any lodging required on their own. For more information goto OBN Youth Facebook Page or Ohio Bass Nation Website.

Pond Tournament (and new member questions) - Kurtz Bros Ponds
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:00
Pond tournament with opportunity for perspective new members parents to ask questions. Address information will be sent out via email to all current and perspective members. If you did not receive an email with address information for this event please contact us.

Ohio Bass Nation Team Trail Event #2 – Lake Erie
2025-10-12 06:00 - 16:00 | Lake Erie
OBN Team Trail Event #2 – Lake Erie (Portage River). This is not a Club Supported event. Club members will have appropriate membership through club but will need to arrange for boat captain, tournament registration, tournament registration fees, travel costs, and any lodging required on their own. For more information goto OBN Youth Facebook Page or Ohio Bass Nation Website.

Wendy's Fundraiser
2025-10-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Wendy’s
Stop at Wendy’s on Sawmill Parkway in Powell between 5-8p and pickup some dinner. 20% of sales goes toward the club. See below for a flyer. Share this with friends and family and eat out for a great cause.

Click the link for a PDF copy of the flyer

Pond Tournament
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00
Pond Tournament at Shaver’s Pond. Address information will be sent out via email to all current and perspective members. If you did not receive an email with address information for this event please contact us.

Pond Tournament - Sportsman Club
2025-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Johnstown Sportsman Club
Pond Tournament at Johnstown Sportsman Club. Address information will be sent out via email to all current and perspective members. If you did not receive an email with address information for this event please contact us.

Boater Safety Course
2026-01-24 08:00 - 16:00 | H.R. Collins Laboratory, 3304 South Old State, Delaware, Ohio, 43015
Boater Safety Course that will also include testing for Boater Education Certificate. All HS anglers MUST have Boater Education Certificate to fish in BASS events. This is a great opportunity to take care of that requirement.

This course is open to general public.

Email has been sent out with an RSVP so the club can plan for providing lunch for all club members. Contact Us if you plan to go and haven’t RSVP’d.

National Fishing Expo (Columbus)
2026-01-30 08:00 - 2026-02-01 17:00 | Ohio Expo Center, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43211
Hartley’s Hawgs will once again have a booth at the Columbus Fishing Expo. An email has been sent out with sign-up to Volunteer. We need Parents to help us man the booth. If you haven’t signed up please help out if you can. Kids will have an opportunity to hear several speakers and there will be vendors there with lots of gear.

For more info visit the National Fishing Expo page.

OBF Annual Meeting (with youth program)
2026-02-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Delaware Wildlife Area Public Shooting Range, 1110 OH-229, Ashley, Ohio, 43003, United States
This the annual Ohio Bass Federation Meeting that will include some programming for youth anglers. More info will come out later on this event including more details on the youth info for the event. To find out more check out the OBF Facebook page.

This is not a club event but providing information for those who may want to participate.

Club Bait Making
2026-02-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Johnstown Sportsmen Club, 7357 Sportsman Club Rd NW, Johnstown, Ohio, 43031
Annual Club Bait making event where we partner with Columbus Bassmasters. We use recycled plastics and create new baits. This event is always a hit with the kids.

Event will be at Johnstown Sportsmen Club at 7357 Sportsman Club Rd NW, Johnstown, OH 43031

March Club Meeting
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00
Our next Hartley’s Hawgs club meeting will be March 22nd from 2-4pm. Check your email for the meeting location. We will be discussing the virtual tournament app, answering questions about upcoming tournaments, and discussing other topics! Stay tuned for more updates closer to the 22nd!

Raffle Update: Please bring the raffle ticket stubs that you’ve sold and money to this meeting. We can pass out additional tickets to those who are interested in selling more!

Ohio Bass Nation Team Trail Event #3 – Rocky Fork
2026-04-19 06:00 - 16:00 | Rocky Fork Lake
OBN Team Trail Event #3 – Rocky Fork. This is not a Club Supported event. Club members will have appropriate membership through club but will need to arrange for boat captain, tournament registration, tournament registration fees, travel costs, and any lodging required on their own. For more information goto OBN Youth Facebook Page or Ohio Bass Nation Website.
