Karl Richard Snyder Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 10, 1948, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, to Karl Richard Snyder Sr. and Winifred “Teddy” Snyder. He grew up with his younger brother, Jim, and developed a lifelong love of the outdoors…Read More

-BDS

As summer gets underway, this is a reminder that there are still 7 tournaments left in the KBF Schedule.  There’s still plenty of time to get your 4 tournaments in to qualify for the State Championship on Barren River Lake in September.  At all qualifier tournaments, 70% of the entry fees are paid back at the ramp.  If you haven’t fished with KBF in a few years, this has been a big change.  If you can’t make a tournament, you can also buy-in to the tournament to get your 4 and still qualify.  Just contact the tournament director for the tournament to make arrangements.

Be sure to check the division Angler of the Year points lists on the 2026 tournaments page to see how you stand.  The winner of each division AOY gets an automatic berth to the TBF National Semi-Final Tournament.  This year the tournament will be in Kentucky at Barren River Lake in October.  Don’t miss your chance!

-BDS

With 7 tournaments in the books for the 2026 season, the Angler of the Year points list has been updated and posted on the 2026 Tournament Schedule page.  There are 21 tournaments left and only the top 4 tournament finishes count toward the Angler of the Year total, so there is plenty of time to get your tournaments in.  Check the schedule and find the tournaments that work best for you!

The Kentucky Bass Federation is sending 4 members to the TBF National Championship tournament in 2026!  These members include:

Clay Ennis – Angler

Years in KBF:  7 years

State Championships Fished:  6

Qualified for Nationals by: KBF State Champion Angler

National Championships Fished: 0

Favorite Body of Water:  Ohio River (Markland Pool)

Kevin Day – Co-angler

Years in KBF:  8 years

State Championships Fished:  9

Qualified for Nationals by: KBF State Champion Co-angler

National Championships Fished: 0

Favorite Body of Water:  Green River Lake

Dylan Strunk – Angler

Years in KBF:  2 years

State Championships Fished:  2

Qualified for Nationals by: TBF National Semi-Final – Highest finishing angler from KY (2nd overall)

National Championships Fished: 0

Favorite Body of Water:  Lake Cumberland

Josh Glacken – Co-angler

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Years in KBF:  1 year

State Championships Fished:  0

Qualified for Nationals by: TBF National Semi-Final – Highest finishing co-angler from KY (2nd overall)

National Championships Fished: 0

Favorite Body of Water:  Ohio River