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    Indiana Bass Federation Bucks for Bass Campaign

    Hey everyone.....I wanted to convey some good news and an even greater opportunity to make our lakes better

    I am on the board of directors at the Indiana Bass Federation and wanted to share some news with all of you. Last year, the IBF teamed up with the Indiana DNR in their Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Project. A lot of great things have been happening since that time. The IBF and DNR are now working hand in hand to implement the DNR's original 5 year plan and have even added fish stocking to the program to augment the habitat. The bottom line is that we have a great opportunity here to make our lakes better places to fish. We now have the opportunity to put our dollars towards an endeavor that will directly impact our fishing in a positive way. The IBF has already purchased $5,000 worth of 8"-10" largemouth that will be released into Raccoon Lake on April 27 prior to the Top 8 fishing weekend there. The 8"-10" fish are more expensive but will survive at a very high rate. The next planned stocking is at Monroe following our habitat project there this summer. If enough money is raised we can also stock Patoka. After the stocking, biologists are going to study each of the lakes to assess the impact we are having and adjust accordingly. The key is getting the funding to fully implement this vision. The IBF has set up a GoFundMe page to help make this vision a reality.

    So what can you do to help

    1. Check out the GoFundMe page and donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/ibf-bucks-f..._co_campmgmt_w
    2. Help out with our habitat projects - Monroe is this summer
    - we need materials to build Indiana pallet structures and Georgia Cubes (Monroe project = 160 Indiana pallet structures, 30 Georgia Cubes, and 40 Pennsylvania Porcupine Cribs)
    - materials include concrete blocks, untreated pallets, 1 1/2" PVC pipe, elbows, and T's, 4" corrugated drain tile
    - we have a form the DNR will sign off on for tax write off once the material is delivered
    - we need help this summer building these structures for the DNR to distribute in the lake (note: there will be a map generated and made available when the project is complete)
    3. Join the IBF, we are doing great things.

    We are going to make the fishing in Indiana great

    Thanks
    Jason

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    Now that is some really good news!!! You have my support!

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    [QUOTE=Jayrod00;9266795]Hey everyone.....I wanted to convey some good news and an even greater opportunity to make our lakes better

    I am on the board of directors at the Indiana Bass Federation and wanted to share some news with all of you. Last year, the IBF teamed up with the Indiana DNR in their Reservoir Habitat Enhancement Project. A lot of great things have been happening since that time. The IBF and DNR are now working hand in hand to implement the DNR's original 5 year plan and have even added fish stocking to the program to augment the habitat. The bottom line is that we have a great opportunity here to make our lakes better places to fish. We now have the opportunity to put our dollars towards an endeavor that will directly impact our fishing in a positive way. The IBF has already purchased $5,000 worth of 8"-10" largemouth that will be released into Raccoon Lake on April 27 prior to the Top 8 fishing weekend there. The 8"-10" fish are more expensive but will survive at a very high rate. The next planned stocking is at Monroe following our habitat project there this summer. If enough money is raised we can also stock Patoka. After the stocking, biologists are going to study each of the lakes to assess the impact we are having and adjust accordingly. The key is getting the funding to fully implement this vision. The IBF has set up a GoFundMe page to help make this vision a reality.

    So what can you do to help

    1. Check out the GoFundMe page and donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/ibf-bucks-f..._co_campmgmt_w
    2. Help out with our habitat projects - Monroe is this summer
    - we need materials to build Indiana pallet structures and Georgia Cubes (Monroe project = 160 Indiana pallet structures, 30 Georgia Cubes, and 40 Pennsylvania Porcupine Cribs)
    - materials include concrete blocks, untreated pallets, 1 1/2" PVC pipe, elbows, and T's, 4" corrugated drain tile
    - we have a form the DNR will sign off on for tax write off once the material is delivered
    - we need help this summer building these structures for the DNR to distribute in the lake (note: there will be a map generated and made available when the project is complete)
    3. Join the IBF, we are doing great things.

    We are going to make the fishing in Indiana great
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    Unprecedented program, This maybe the greatest thing to ever happen to Indiana Bass fishing. If supported well , they may continue this program in future years. I'm sure some anglers are thinking, why should we fund this since we buy a license, boat launch permits, lake enhancement fees, pay taxes? We all understand your feelings however, we as Bass anglers have never had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the bass population. Maybe it will show the IDNR how committed we are to assisting the state in improving our state waters and hopefully foster a better relationship between Bass anglers and the IDNR. Since I can't catch a limit, I'm buying mine, I'm in for $25! Maybe future Bass anglers will have some Bass to catch.

    Thanks for posting Jason!

    I'm off my soap box,

    EB

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    Jayrod, did you get the contact info for the pallets and will they be of use for the project?
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    We did M-D.....thanks for the contact. We are working out how to get them now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayrod00 View Post
    We did M-D.....thanks for the contact. We are working out how to get them now!
    Awesome!
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    Would love to hear an update on the habitat builds, dnr studies and monies raised. This is a wonderful program and hoping for great success Thanks

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    Hey Everyone! The habitat builds continue to take place and Monroe is getting to the stage of wrapping up. This is an update from the DNR.

    All,
    Thank you very much for your continued support on our Monroe Lake habitat project. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and we have about 40 more structures to build to seal the deal. I am currently waiting on lumber to build those last 40 porcupine crib juniors and I will let you know when that arrives.

    Until then I have created the location map of where we have been placing structures with GPS coordinates. The remaining structures will build off these locations so this will be the final map and should get people in the right areas. I have attached the map for your use. It also has been placed on the website. https://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7665.htm


    Sandy Clark-Kolaks
    Southern Fisheries Research Biologist
    Bloomington Field Office
    5596 East State Road 46
    Bloomington, IN 47401
    (812) 287-8300

    We will be stocking the lake in the spring with 8-10 largemouth bass as we did Raccoon last week. Please don't forget the gofundme page as it has been a great success and every dollar we get matters! We have also submitted for several grants to hopefully maximize the stocking we can do.

    Thanks to all
    Jason

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    Why were all the structures placed in the same area? Or am i not looking at a correct map. Looks like they are all on the slow side where it splits...

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    Quote Originally Posted by slim View Post
    Why were all the structures placed in the same area? Or am i not looking at a correct map. Looks like they are all on the slow side where it splits...
    I hope that is wrong, very odd to place all that structure in one area?

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    Indiana Bass to release 3200 8-10” bass on Monroe Sat. Good deal!
    http://www.wbiw.com/local/archive/20...n-saturday.php

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    https://indianabass.com/2019/05/10/2...great-success/

    A wrap up of the bass stocking at Monroe from a couple of weeks ago. Patoka is getting ready to be planned now. Go to our gofundme page to help out.......it all goes to purchasing fish!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jayrod00 View Post
    https://indianabass.com/2019/05/10/2...great-success/

    A wrap up of the bass stocking at Monroe from a couple of weeks ago. Patoka is getting ready to be planned now. Go to our gofundme page to help out.......it all goes to purchasing fish!
    Good deal. Looks like it was a success!! Now let’s get some fish in Patoka!!! Can’t wait to help on that one.

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    Anything for up north?

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    Kudos to Indiana Bass for at least doing the work that our money and DNR should be doing. Our DNR just absolutely sucks when it comes to our fish and lakes management compared to other states. With the limited time, money, and manpower, I hope Indiana Bass keeps up their good work.