Fish On Bass Anglers 2019 Schedule (MD, NOVA, DC)

[Logan S]

Annual schedule post for Fish On Bass Anglers.  FOBA is a non-affiliated bass club based in Montgomery County, MD that is open to all boaters and co-anglers.  We have a divisional format so boaters and co's are in separate divisions and don't compete against each other.  In addition, FOBA utilizes a catch-weigh-release format for some tournaments where all boats are provided with identical digital scales and fish are weighed, verified, recorded, and immediately released ("MLF-style", though the 5-fish limit still applies).  We use this format so that we can hold tournaments on bodies of water that have closed seasons and/or restrictive limits and also during the summertime when fish care is a greater concern...Approximately half the tournaments are CWR and the other have are traditional weigh-in.

 

We have annual dues of only $60 and then each tournament has it's own entry fee ($30 or $40, 1-day vs 2-day) with 100% payback.  We hold an annual picnic for members and families after the Black Hill tournament and several non-scheduled 'fun' tournaments through the year.  

 

It's a great club and we fish the best schedule you'll find in the area...In my somewhat-biased opinion .  If you want any more info feel free to post or PM me.  As you can see, the tournament season kicks off in late March but our meetings are monthly.  Next one is on January 2nd.  Can also check us out at fishonbassanglers.com (currently being renovated, but it's 90% complete).

 

Also want to point out that we have no commitment or participation requirements - Can do as much as little as you want.  No waiting periods, probationary periods or anything else like that...If you want to join, you're in!

[Zach P]

For anyone interested in fishing tournaments....this is THE club in Maryland you need to be fishing with. I've been with FOBA for almost 5 years now as a co-angler and soon plan to transition to the boater side sometime early this year. I've learned a ton fishing with the members of this club, and without a doubt I am a better angler because of the guys I've fished with and against. 

 

One of the best parts of the club is that we utilize both types of fish weighing procedures: MLF Style and Traditional weigh-in. When the weather is perfect the club tends to utilize traditional weigh-in's whenever possible, and when the sun is blistering we use the MLF Style. FOBA's fish care is second to none, and survival rate is over 99%!

 

Fishing aside, the members of this club are genuinely good people! I've made a lot of friendships since joining this club and routinely hang out with a lot of the members outside of tournaments for sporting events or for fun fishing. Check us out at fishonbassanglers.com ! If you have any questions please reach out to Logan S (post originator and FOBA club President) or myself for more information!

[Dialed_N]

Man. Wish I was a bit closer. I’m in Charles/st.marys area. I’m just a newbie bank fisherman looking to learn from more experienced guys. I have never even fished from a bass boat before haha. Do you know if there are any clubs closer to my area?

[Logan S]

1 minute ago, Dialed_N said:

Man. Wish I was a bit closer. I’m in Charles/st.marys area. I’m just a newbie bank fisherman looking to learn from more experienced guys. I have never even fished from a bass boat before haha. Do you know if there are any clubs closer to my area?

I know there are many bass clubs in MD, I'm sure some are down your way too...But I don't know specifically.  

 

Alternatively, besides the tournament at Black Hill...The only thing that actually happens in MoCo are the meetings, which are not required.  You just need to make it one so you can officially join and then you can simply meet everyone at the tournament venues and most are about the same travel time either way (you might even be closer to some, actually).  

 

If you can't find a more local club or the ones you do find are closed, you could make try to make FOBA work for you.  We have guys in VA, Hagerstown, Baltimore, etc...So it's not all MoCo people anyway.  

[Ken J. Bower]

Was a Founder of the Maryland Deaf Club,  but moved on after 12 years all together have have  over 44 years of Bass fishing under my belt, Now finally retired  wonder if I can get in a club as a Co-fisherman!   I live in Harford County, Maryland.  Any ideas??

[Logan S]

On 4/27/2019 at 3:40 PM, Ken J. Bower said:

I live in Harford County, Maryland.  Any ideas??

I know there's a couple clubs up around there that fish the Upper Bay a lot...River Ratz and Chester County Bassmasters.  I don't know any of them personally, but have bumped into some of their members on the water and at ramps a few times and all were positive experiences....Both clubs seem to be on the smaller side, but nothing wrong with that.  

 

FOBA will be up your way this weekend with a tournament on Conowingo...We're a little far from Hartford but still always open and welcoming to anyone that might be interested.