The Bass Federation (TBF) in coordination with NY The Bass Federation (NYTBF) and the town of Ticonderoga NY will host the 2016 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Regional Championship on Lake Champlain. The morning launch and afternoon weigh-ins will be out of the Ticonderoga Boat Ramp.
On October 8 & 9, 2016 Student Anglers representing the following states Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Road Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia, Delaware and West Virginia will all converge on Ticonderoga NY attempting to catch enough bass to advance to the SAF High School National Championship.
What to Expect
Lake Champlain has played host to several national bass tournaments in recent years with 20-24 lb. daily five fish limits not uncommon. Anglers can explore the waters in and around Historic Fort Ticonderoga for the plentiful largemouth bass or venture to more northern areas of the lake in search of smallmouth bass. No matter what species they cast for this tournament is sure to deliver plenty of excitement and rod bending action for every competitor.
While not on the water or at the weigh-in this area offers plenty to see and do; The Bicentennial Park & LaChute Waterfalls, Cook Mountain Trail, Five Nations Golf, Fort Ticonderoga & the Historic Walking Trail, Frasier Bridge, Kings Garden, Ticonderoga Dog Park, Ticonderoga Country Club & Golf Course, Northern Lake George Paddle, Area Farmers Market, the Ticonderoga Heritage Museum and many other area attractions.
For accommodations visit the Ticonderoga Chamber of Commerce at www.ticonderogany.com and for additional information email them at [email protected] or call 518.585.6619.
For additional information on NYTBF tournaments contact President Bobby Williams at 315.408.8472 or [email protected] or go to www.nythebassfederation.com
By: Burnie Haney
