World's Oldest Bass Tournament
Founded in 1955


Earl & Martha Golding

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Tournament Director
Sam Scroggins

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2013 Tournament Champions

  • Team Division: Scott McCollough (Buna, TX) & John Fondrick (Vidor, TX)
  • Individual Division: Jim Moroski (Hemphill, TX)
  • Couples Division: Jeff LeBlanc (Sugarland, TX) & Michelle Behrle (Sugarland, TX)
  • Senior Team Division: Robert Page (Conroe, TX) & LeRoy Page (Conroe, TX)
  • Adult/Boy Division: Mark Eberlan (Lufkin, TX) & Kolton Eberlan (Lufkin, TX)
  • Adult/Girl Division: Terance Corley (Hemphill, TX) & Taylor Corley (Hemphill, TX)
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The Mother of All Bass Fishing Tournaments

The year was 1955. Earl Golding, Outdoors Editor for the Waco Tribune-Herald, organized the very first bass fishing tournament; the Texas State Bass Tournament. No big prizes were offered, just the honor of being recognized as one of the State's top anglers, plus the opportunity to see and make friends from all parts of the Great State of Texas. Part competition, part reunion, this event offers various competitive divisions that encourage family and youth participation. Participants range from anglers attending their first bass tournament to seasoned veterans. For many, if they only attend one tournament event a year, this is the one!

CLICK HERE to read the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine cover story about how it all started...



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