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TBF LATEST INFO 2020 TBF EVENTS GEARING UP, GOING STRONG I n 2020, The Bass Federation will continue to host its nationally rec- ognized events, including the TBF National Championship, the TBF Junior World Championship, and the 11th annual High School Fishing World Finals and National Championship, as well as annual meetings with state leadership and more. TBF is also rolling out a new series of membership owner/appre- ciation events open to all members. Stay tuned to bassfederation.com for more details. A lot of good things are happening to and for TBF members nationwide. Here are some highlights from what’s coming. National Semi-Finals The TBF National Semi-Finals schedule, which includes 22 dis- tricts, will kick off in May with the District 22 (Nevada and Utah) event on Lake Mead. Semi-Finals events run through November. Top boaters and co-anglers from each state qualify to advance to the 2021 TBF National Championship for a chance to live their dream. Qualified anglers can earn a chance at many partner events, both locally and nationally, including the Phoenix Bass Fishing League pre- sented by T-H Marine All-American or the FLW Series Championship. National Championship The 2020 TBF National Championship is scheduled for March 12-14 at Grand Lake in Grove, Okla. Nearly $400,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs. Daily weigh-ins will be streamed live from Wolf Creek Park at bass- federation.com at 3 p.m. CT. NEW “Live YOUR Dream” Package This season, all seven division champion boaters and co-anglers at the end of the National Championship earn multiple “Live YOUR Dream” advance- ment opportunities. Each division champ earns a spot in the 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine All-American. The top boater and co-angler advance to the FLW Series Championship. There will be additional local 78 FLWFISHING.COM | MAJORLEAGUEFISHING.COM | FEBRUARY-MARCH 2020