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January 2026
Now Live3 eventsKBF STATE Challenge Series
StateMonth-long CPR online challenge. Compete against anglers in your state.
KBF REGIONAL Challenge
Regional Auto-entered with STATEAutomatically entered when you enter the STATE Challenge. Compete across your full region.
KBF UNLIMITED Series
RegionalSubmit unlimited fish during the event window. Same monthly tournament, separate ticket type.
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Premium benefits at a discounted rate, honoring those who serve
KBF honors those who serve - active duty military, Veterans, first responders, medical professionals, law enforcement, and teachers receive Premium membership benefits at the AmBASSador price.
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Built for new anglers ready to compete
- FREE KETCH measuring board ($36 value)
- FREE monthly tournament entry (Feb-Oct)
- $500+ monthly sponsor prize drawings
- Eligible for UNLIMITED & TOTAL INCHES CHALLENGE
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- Save $10 with automatic renewal
- Save 10% in the KBF Store
- $200+ in annual partner discounts
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Premium Auto Renew
Maximum benefits for serious anglers
- Save $15 with automatic renewal
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- $300+ In Annual Partner Benefits
- Save 20% in the KBF Store
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The Ultimate KBF Commitment
- All Premium benefits for LIFE
- Early event registration access
- Custom KETCH Lifetime board (annual drawing)
- Exclusive Lifetime-only merchandise & VIP areas
Fishing Chaos Account & KBF Membership are two separate things
To purchase a KBF membership, you must first create a free account on Fishing Chaos - the platform that hosts our tournaments and membership management. Your KBF membership is then added through your Fishing Chaos account.
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Members unlock member-only pricing and early access to new drops.
FishOPS - Fish With Purpose
Supporting Veterans & First Responders
A portion of every FishOPS sale goes directly to nonprofits serving those who serve us.
Malone Auto Racks
KBF is an official Malone Auto Racks partner: trailers, racks, carriers, carts and camping gear. Every HERO trailer honors those who have served, with Malone donating $250 to Heroes on the Water (HOW) for each one purchased.
KBF x Suspenz
Patented kayak & canoe storage racks engineered to protect your hull and free up your space. The KBF x Suspenz collection brings tournament-grade storage solutions to anglers who treat their gear right.
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KBF Founder & Face of the Sport
Chad "Knot Right" Hoover
Chad Hoover founded Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) in 2009 while still serving on active duty with the U.S. Navy. A lifelong angler who grew up fishing the backwoods and backwaters of Louisiana and Georgia, Chad turned a passion into the world's largest Kayak Bass Fishing club.
On his YouTube channel, Chad is building a community around the sport he loves, sharing weekly tutorials, tournament coverage, gear breakdowns, and raw on-the-water content. It's not just fishing. It's a movement.
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Watch Chad on the Water
New content every week: techniques, tournament recaps, and behind-the-scenes KBF action.
He Threatened to Kill Me
A wild day on the water turns into a confrontation Chad will never forget.
Flip Your Fishing Kayak
What to do when your kayak goes over: a must-watch safety and recovery guide.
How to Select a Fishing Kayak
Chad breaks down exactly what to look for when buying your first or next fishing kayak.
KBF in the Spotlight
The latest tournament results, press releases, and stories from the world's largest kayak bass fishing organization.
KBNC 2025 Recap: Wyatt Hammond Becomes First Two-Time KBF National Champion
Wyatt Hammond made history at the 2025 YakAttack Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship, becoming the first angler ever to claim back-to-back national titles.
Press Release: Mark Fehner Gives KBF a New Look
If one quality jumps out about Mark Fehner, it's the dedication he brings to every project. KBF welcomes its new creative director and the fresh visual identity he's building.
Faircloth Wins Ketch KBF Challenge Series Championship to Become 2025 KBF AOY
The pride was evident in his voice. After an outstanding season of consistent finishes, Faircloth claimed the KBF Angler of the Year title at the Challenge Series Championship.
Fact Sheet: KBF National Championship History (2025 Edition)
North Alabama is hosting the 2025 Kayak Bass Fishing Championship events. A complete look back at every KBF National Champion from 2016 through 2024.
Huntsville to Host 2025 Kayak Bass Fishing Championship Events
The Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship heads to Huntsville, Alabama, with competition on Lake Guntersville and Wheeler Lake drawing top anglers from every state.
KBF Launches YakAttack PiggyBack Series
Have you ever wondered what you might buy if you had an extra $500 in your pocket? KBF's new YakAttack PiggyBack Prize Pak gives Premium members exactly that opportunity.
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