In typical Ohio, Indiana fashion. The weather decided to have a bi-polar moment and drop a cold front on today’s fishing. Making for chili blue bird skies and water temps in the mid to high 50’s. However, a little chill doesn’t hamper this group and despite cold temps, the club walked away with 20 fish and total daily weight of 38.75 lbs. Ron Crabtree had the warmest bag of the day, capturing 5 fish for a total of 8.75lbs. Herman Baker wouldn’t be denied, finishing 2nd with 8.15 and the BIG BASS of the day weighing 3.90lbs. Briar Crabtree make his entry into the AOY standings with a 3rd place finish totaling 6.39 lbs. Last but not least, a shout out to rookie club member James Owens. Weighing in his first club bass at 1.32lbs.

The season opener at Guist Creek start off with tight race with last years defending Angler of the Year Herman Baker. Grabbing the win by ounces over the three peat Andy Tobe. Followed closely by Josh Zehler, Ron Crabtree, and Jacob Baker, whom captured this tournaments BIG BASS with a weight of 5.17 lbs. A lot of really good fish captured and returned safely to the waters to provide the opportunity for the next set on Anglers. The 2026 season for Butler County is off to a great start as we head to Brookville Lake for our next tournament.

With the conclusion of our February meeting, we have established yet another exciting schedule of lakes and rivers for our 2026 season covering Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. We maybe seeing the progress of 2 of our youngest co-anglers as they transition from co-anglers to running their own boat this year. An exciting and stressful time for any Angler. Last but certainly not least. The club will once again be making an appearance at this years Ohio Bass Federation Regionals. Competing for the chance to represent the state team.

Below you will find our 2026 schedule. If you like the schedule or want to come fish with us. We are accepting new members, both Angler and C0-Angler. Send us a message via our contact form located at https://butlercountybassmasters.com/contact-us/

We have come to the end of the 2025 fishing season. Brookville gave up some nice fish. Andy Tobe made a run to try and land another AOY. Andy weighed in 5 fish for 8.59lbs and took first place. Congrats Andy and nice fishing. Ernie Shuler would finish 2nd with 3 fish and 5.91lbs. Nice job Ernie. Rounding out the top 3 Herman Baker would weigh in 2 fish for 5.33lbs. Herman would also take big bass with a 3.74lb bass. Great fishing Herman.

2025 Fish Off was held at two different locations. Day 1 was held at Brookville Lake and Day 2 was held at Tanners Creek. Andy Tobe would weigh in 10.15lbs to take the overall win! Congratulations to Andy! Ron Crabtree would post a total weight of 6.80lbs to take 2nd place! Nice job Ron! Bob Farmer would round out the top 3 with an overall weight of 5.68lbs. Congrats Bob! Day 1 Big Bass belongs to Andy Tobe with a 2.11lb bass and Ron Crabtree would take Big Bass honors on day 2 with a nice 4.61lb bass from Tanners Creek. Great job to both of you! Congrats to everyone who weighed in bass.

I am reposting the AOY Standings through Lake Erie as I unfortunately made an error in Jacob Baker’s fish and weight from this last tournament. I have corrected and this should now be correct. Sorry about that!!!

Late September and Lake Erie proved to be a bit tougher than expected. With a slight breeze (Lol) Bill Schneider would come away with the overall win bringing 8 keepers to the scale weighing 16.12lbs. Great fishing Bill and Congratulations!!! Herman Baker would finish 2nd with 5 fish weighing 11.35lbs. Good job Herman! Ernie Shuler would round out the top 3 with 5 fish weighing 10.58lbs. Congrats Ernie. We had a big bass on day 1 weighing 3.64lbs from Tony Vieson and the big bass on day 2 weighing 2.40lbs by Ernie Shuler. Congratulations to both of you! Good job. Congrats to all that were fortunate enough to weigh in some keepers.