Texas B.A.S.S. Nation

Bassmasters’ Creed: I promise to create among my fellow anglers, and the public in general, an awareness of my Chapter’s and Society’s contributions to angling, conservation and outdoor recreation. I will encourage and instruct the youth of my community in the art of bass fishing. I pledge myself to full adherence to all conservation codes and to detect and report any polluter of our nation’s waters.

Knipling Takes Win At Coleto Creek Reservoir

Posted on Written by

Mother nature dialed up the heat and humidity at Coleto Creek Reservoir for the final stop on
the South Region Individual Trail, pushing the heat index to 102-104 degrees. The fish were
feeling it too, making for a stingy day for our 11 anglers; anglers reported fishing everything from
jigs deep on brushpiles, to floating worms across lily pads. Colton Knipling returned to the trail
and made sure everyone took notice by bringing a five fish limit to the scales for 11.34 pounds,
securing First Place. Ever in the hunt, and despite only getting four keepers, Ira Lynn weighed in
with 10.51 to finish a close second. Robert Brieden brought home the tournament Big Bass once
again with a solid 4.22 pound Largemouth.

(L to R) Robert Brieden, Colton Knipling, Ira Lynn, Ryan Watkins

With the close of the regular season comes the tally for AOY and once again, Ryan Watkins  is the pride of the field. Ryan battled with Trevor Rogge to secure the AOY by a razor  thin .14 points! Congratulations Ryan on a great season!

2025 South Region AOY Ryan Watkins with Mom and Dad

Lynn and Grissom Top Finishers On Lake Buchanan

Posted on Written by

A little bit of everything from mother nature for Sunday’s Individual Trail, conditions went from overcast windy, to calm sunny, to windy with lightning throughout the day. Twelve anglers worked everything from ned rigs to crank baits and when it was said and done it was Ira Lynn atop the podium. Ira brought five fish to the scales for 16.99 pounds, including a tournament BB winning 5.03 pounder. Close on Ira’s trail, Tye Grissom brought home a full creel of 15.56 pounds.

Ira Lynn(R) Tye Grissom(L)

Conroe Reservoir – April 13, 2025

Posted on Written by


The fourth stop on the Texas Bass Nation South Region Individual Trail at Conroe found spring conditions with temperatures in the mid 80’s, cloudy at launch, and clear skies with winds gusting 25 by weigh in. Fish were in all stages of the spawn, but bed fishing was tough with the wind in the afternoon. 

Ryan Watkins was once again the force to be reckoned with on his home lake, he brought 5 fish to the scales weighing in at 19.16 lbs anchored by a 7.32lb chunk!. Ed Grisham made a solid return to the trail with a full creel for 18.18lbs finishing second, and Ira Lynn stormed back on the trail bringing in 4 fish weighing in at 15.39lbs anchored by a tournament BB of 8.64lbs for a close third. Great job to all!

The next stop for the South Region Individual Trail will be at Buchanan on 18 May…this tournament was originally scheduled for Choke, but moved due to low water.

Club Division News

Gale Grabs The Win on LBJ

By

The TBN South Region Individual Trail led off the 2026 season at LBJ Sunday 19 January. Seven anglers launched under post front, 19 degree, breezy clear skies. By weigh in, temps were in the upper 60s … [Read More...]

Team Division News

Kayak Division News