Penn State Bass Fishing

09/29/2026

Scenes from Sunday’s tournament

Photo credit: Rhys

09/28/2026

That’s a wrap for our 4th annual fundraiser tournament! Thank you all for such a GREAT event!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

🥇1st: 16.00 Ben Herrick / Peyton Newlen
🥈2nd: 14.37 Tyler McCall / Steve McCall
🥉3rd: 13.22 Levi McCarty / Daniel Foresman

4th: 12.51 Karston Chan / Connor Steffie
5th: 12.41 Chase Wilson / Jarrett Easton

🎣 Lunker: 5.67 Connor Steffie

To all of our anglers, THANK YOU for coming out to support PENN STATE BASS FISHING!!

Special thanks belong to the Central PA Bassmasters for their assistance in running this tournament, Donn Troutman and the Susquehanna Valley Bass Club for lending us their equipment, and the following people + businesses that made this possible:

Jonathan Dietz, Hall’s Marine, Nicholas Taborelli, John and Rebecca Maciejczyk, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Lakewood Outdoors.

We hope to see you all, and many more, at our next event!STAY TUNED!!!

If you were unable to show up and would like to make a contribution to the club, you can donate 💵 through our official portal here: raise.psu.edu/PSUBassFishingClub

Full photo gallery:
https://www.rhysdavisphoto.com/26-psu-bass-fishing-4th-annual-fundraiser-tournament-at-sayers-lake

09/26/2026

Here are the official rules and general information for Sunday’s tournament. Good luck to all who are fishing! See you Sunday! 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️

Once again, we’d like to extend a huge thank you to the Central PA Bass Fishing Series! They are a great organization, and if you are looking to fish more tournaments in the area make sure to check out their page!

09/25/2026

If you are reading this and unaware of what we are talking about, look at our other recent posts for tournament info!

09/22/2026

IF YOU HAVE A BOAT COME OUT TO SAYERS THIS SUNDAY!!
To clarify: pre-registration has no deadline and is NOT REQUIRED! You can simply show up to the ramp!! We apologize for any confusion, this pre-reg process is only a safeguard in case of extreme turnout. The previous posts’ information is pasted below:

It’s time for our yearly open team fundraiser tournament! We’re moving away from the river this year, and instead hosting on Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Howard, PA.

Firstly, we want to extend a huge thank you to the Central PA Bass Fishing Series for assisting us in hosting this tournament. If you are interested in fishing more tournaments in the area, visit their page for more information.

LAUNCH INFORMATION:

Sunday September 27, 2026

Hunter Run EAST Launch, check-ins start at 5:30 AM. Fishing hours are 7am-3pm.

This is a TEAM event, so fish solo or with a partner. Entry fees are $100/boat, and $10 lunker (lunker is fully paid out). Donations are accepted. Payout amounts will be based on the number of registered teams the day of the event. Expect a substantial check for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Additional places may be paid.

PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-register now to reserve your spot at the 4th Annual PSBF Fundraiser Tournament. To register, the boater must text both participant’s full names to 814-404-9222 along with phone numbers for both anglers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY UPON CANCELLATION!!! If the event fills up during check in, unregistered overflow teams present at the launch will be given the positions of any late registered teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Should you have any questions about the event, contact Daniel Maciejczyk, the club secretary, at 814-404-9222 (the registration number) or [email protected]. You may also direct message this account.

For administrative questions about the tournament, contact Bob Nessmith at 814-933-6183

THANK YOU FOR FISHING WITH AND SUPPORTING PENN STATE BASS FISHING!

09/20/2026

If you are a tournament angler, come up to Sayers and help support Penn State Bass Fishing! All details are in our post descriptions! THANK YOU

THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF ROOM TO GET IN THIS EVENT

It’s time for our yearly open team fundraiser tournament! We’re moving away from the river this year, and instead hosting on Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Howard, PA.

Firstly, we want to extend a huge thank you to the Central PA Bass Fishing Series for assisting us in hosting this tournament. If you are interested in fishing more tournaments in the area, visit their page for more information.

LAUNCH INFORMATION:

Sunday September 27, 2026

Hunter Run EAST Launch, check-ins start at 5:30 AM. Fishing hours are 7am-3pm.

This is a TEAM event, so fish solo or with a partner. Entry fees are $100/boat, and $10 lunker (lunker is fully paid out). Donations are accepted. Payout amounts will be based on the number of registered teams the day of the event. Expect a substantial check for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Additional places may be paid.

There is a 50 BOAT MAXIMUM restriction for this event, and no more than 50 boats may enter regardless of how many show up to check in. 🚨PRE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!🚨Show up to the ramp knowing you won’t be left behind.

PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-register now to reserve your spot at the 4th Annual PSBF Fundraiser Tournament. To register, the boater must text both participant’s full names to 814-404-9222 along with phone numbers for both anglers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY UPON CANCELLATION!!! If the event fills up during check in, unregistered overflow teams present at the launch will be given the positions of any late registered teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Should you have any questions about the event, contact Daniel Maciejczyk, the club secretary, at 814-404-9222 (the registration number) or [email protected]. You may also direct message this account.

For administrative questions about the tournament, contact Bob Nessmith at 814-933-6183

THANK YOU FOR FISHING WITH AND SUPPORTING PENN STATE BASS FISHING!

09/20/2026

THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF ROOM TO GET IN THIS EVENT

It’s time for our yearly open team fundraiser tournament! We’re moving away from the river this year, and instead hosting on Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Howard, PA.

Firstly, we want to extend a huge thank you to the Central PA Bass Fishing Series for assisting us in hosting this tournament. If you are interested in fishing more tournaments in the area, visit their page for more information.

LAUNCH INFORMATION:

Sunday September 27, 2026

Hunter Run EAST Launch, check-ins start at 5:30 AM. Fishing hours are 7am-3pm.

This is a TEAM event, so fish solo or with a partner. Entry fees are $100/boat, and $10 lunker (lunker is fully paid out). Donations are accepted. Payout amounts will be based on the number of registered teams the day of the event. Expect a substantial check for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Additional places may be paid.

There is a 50 BOAT MAXIMUM restriction for this event, and no more than 50 boats may enter regardless of how many show up to check in. 🚨PRE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!🚨Show up to the ramp knowing you won’t be left behind.

PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-register now to reserve your spot at the 4th Annual PSBF Fundraiser Tournament. To register, the boater must text both participant’s full names to 814-404-9222 along with phone numbers for both anglers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY UPON CANCELLATION!!! If the event fills up during check in, unregistered overflow teams present at the launch will be given the positions of any late registered teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Should you have any questions about the event, contact Daniel Maciejczyk, the club secretary, at 814-404-9222 (the registration number) or [email protected]. You may also direct message this account.

For administrative questions about the tournament, contact Bob Nessmith at 814-933-6183

THANK YOU FOR FISHING WITH AND SUPPORTING PENN STATE BASS FISHING!

09/06/2026

It’s time for our yearly open team fundraiser tournament! We’re moving away from the river this year, and instead hosting on Foster Joseph Sayers Lake in Howard, PA.

Firstly, we want to extend a huge thank you to the Central PA Bass Fishing Series for assisting us in hosting this tournament. If you are interested in fishing more tournaments in the area, visit their page for more information.

LAUNCH INFORMATION:

Sunday September 27, 2026

Hunter Run EAST Launch, check-ins start at 5:30 AM. Fishing hours are 7am-3pm.

This is a TEAM event, so fish solo or with a partner. Entry fees are $100/boat, and $10 lunker (lunker is fully paid out). Donations are accepted. Payout amounts will be based on the number of registered teams the day of the event. Expect a substantial check for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Additional places may be paid.

There is a 50 BOAT MAXIMUM restriction for this event, and no more than 50 boats may enter regardless of how many show up to check in. 🚨PRE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE!🚨 Make sure to claim your spot early!

PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Pre-register now to reserve your spot at the 4th Annual PSBF Fundraiser Tournament. To register, the boater must text both participant’s full names to 814-404-9222 along with phone numbers for both anglers. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY UPON CANCELLATION!!! If the event fills up during check in, unregistered overflow teams present at the launch will be given the positions of any late registered teams.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Should you have any questions about the event, contact Daniel Maciejczyk, the club secretary, at 814-404-9222 (the registration number) or [email protected]. You may also direct message this account.

For administrative questions about the tournament, contact Bob Nessmith at 814-933-6183

THANK YOU FOR FISHING WITH AND SUPPORTING PENN STATE BASS FISHING!

08/24/2026

The National Championship at Leech Lake, MN marks the end of the 2026 Bassmaster College Series season. Our guys showed out day one, but unfortunately fell short on day two. We want to give a huge thank you to all our sponsors for helping to make this happen, and we can’t wait to get back on the stage next year! Look out for info on how to join the team/club in the coming weeks!

08/22/2026

Practice pictures from Leech Lake, Minnesota🌲