Region 8 of the Virginia Bass Chapter Federation is affiliated with The Bass Federation (TBF). Region 8 is one of ten regional divisions within the State of Virginia. Region 8 includes the counties of Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, Essex, Lancaster, Middlesex, King and Queen, York, Mathews, and Gloucester, and the cities of Poquoson, Hampton, and Newport News. Region 8 is organized to conduct competitive and friendly bass fishing tournaments with opportunities to advance to fish state, divisional and national championship TBF events. Our region has a proud history of accomplishments with youth, conservation and community service. TBF is much more than a tournament trail. Our founding principles are Fishing, Youth and Conservation, On the fishing side, TBF members qualify through their club events and state Federation events to fish in the TBF Division Championship series, and then on to the TBF Federation National Championship, the BFL AllAmerican and the Forrest Wood Cup World Championship. In addition to all this, the top Federation angler each year is awarded the TBF “Living the Dream” package. It consists of paid entry fees into choice of either the FLW Tour or the FLW Series as a professional angler, use of a wrapped “Living the Dream” Ranger Boat and Chevrolet truck as well as some expense money! TBF is “Owned By Those We Serve And Dedicated To The Sport Of Fishing.” Interested in starting a Bass Fishing Club, searching for a club, or already a member of a club and looking for an opportunity to fish with an organization that provides an environment for friendly competition with opportunities to fish Local, State and National Events. Consider: Region 8 of the Virginia Bass Chapter Federation. We can help you get started with membership in one of our Region 8 Clubs or by assisting with obtaining your club affiliation with The Bass Federation, Inc. (TBF). The oldest and largest organized grassroots Fishing, Youth and Conservation organization there is! Contact us today to get started!