Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04
January 11, 2021
We have received several inquiries from teams interested in obtaining their 2021 membership cards. The following are three options for those wishing to obtain their 2021 memberships.
Options to obtain your 2021 memberships:
1. The most convenient (and easiest) option is to go to this website and complete this online. Please allow least ONE WEEK prior to your first tournament you plan fish. Retain your purchase/email confirmation paperwork until you receive your 2021 membership card. There is a slight service charge for this option. Questions and assistance can be obtained by contacting the main office at (812) 276-8043.
2. Mail the completed registration form along with payment to the main office at USA Bassin, P.O. Box 1126, Bedford, IN 47421. Please allow at least TWO WEEKS prior your first tournament. Questions and assistance can be obtained by contacting the main office at (812) 276-8043.
3. Personally contact either Chip or Lisa Ayers via cellular telephone or text. Arrangements can be made to register teams prior to the first tournament. This should be done at least ONE WEEK prior to the morning of the first tournament.
***Teams must have either 2021 cards or proof of registration/payment prior to entering the first event**
Please don't hesitate to contact either Chip or Lisa with any questions.
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
Jaunary 8, 2021
The 2021 Bischoff Reservoir IN-4 Division schedule is posted!
August 9. 2020
Our final tournament of the 2020 Bischoff Reservoir Division season was held August 8th and the bite proved to be a bit off under the post frontal conditions. But, as with any event, somebody always figures them out and the team of Lawson and Smith were no exception on this tough day. Congratulations to all the winners, including the father/son team of Joe and Tom Taulbee for capturing the day's big bass, a 4.78 lunker!
Special thanks go out to Rick Lewis for again sponsoring the event's awards. Be sure to stop for a great meal at the Batesville (IN) Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell on your next trip to Bischoff Reservoir.. and when you do, tell Rick "THANK YOU"!
The long-time USA Bassin' members Ronnie and Stacey Tuley also locked up the Divisional Championship at the end of the day. The husband and wife team proved consistency matters as they brought fish to the scales in every tournament this season and that included the year's largest bass, a 6.77 lb. giant. Way to go, Tuleys!
Lisa and I would like to sincerely thank each and everyone of our fishermen who joined us this season, whether you fished every event of just a few.
In a year which has seen so many adversities, we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding. Plans are already underway for the 2021 season of the IN-04 Division and we are looking forward to to another great year!
Until then, tight lines..
God Bless,
Lisa & Chip Ayers
GUIDELINES FOR UPCOMING USA BASSIN TOURNAMENTS-IN-04 (Bischoff Reservoir)
1) If anyone is sick or showing flu-like symptoms of any kind, DO NOT COME or PLAN TO PARTICIPATE.
2) If you believe you have been exposed in the previous fourteen (14) days, we must demand that you stay at home. Should you believe you have been exposed to Covid-19 in any way whatsoever, please do not plan to take part in this event.
3) All anglers shall maintain safe distances at all times: CDC recommendation is at least six (6) feet. Do not congregate or otherwise gather in groups at any time. Cover your mouth should you cough and/or sneeze. The utilization of facial masks and gloves is encouraged.
4) Following pre-tournament registration, please pull away from the dock area and remain in your boat, we will conduct live-well checks from the water. We ask that teams please maintain social distancing guidelines while parking in the gravel lot and/or the overflow parking area. In addition, we ask that only one team member come to registration. Please have the correct cash amount for registration. Teams will be assigned their starting boat number upon registration. Please plan to provide a telephone number at the time of registration capable of receiving calls and text messages.
5) The pre-tournament meeting will be held from the water. Please utilize appropriate spacing of boats while staging from the back of the launch cove to the front of the cove near the no wake buoy.
6) Only ONE (1) member of each team shall bring fish to weigh at a time. Weigh in bags will not be provided, anglers should plan to bring their own. Do not establish a close line and no more than 2 individuals shall be in line at any given time. Anglers shall maintain AT LEAST six (6) feet between one another while in the weigh in line.
7) Once teams have weighed their catch in, please leave the weigh-in area.
8) The top finishing teams will be contacted via text and/or telephone call immediately following weigh-in, where they will advise how they wish to receive their prize, either by mailed check or delivered, utilizing social distancing as required.
9)We would ask all teams planning on taking part in the division to please obtain their 2020 USA Bassin memberships on line or by contacting the Bedford office as soon as possible.
**Failure to abide by these requirements could result in penalization up to and including disqualification from this and future events
January 10, 2020
Greetings everyone!
My wife, Lisa, and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves as your new 2020 Bischoff Reservoir Division IN-04 tournament directors. We are looking forward to continuing to provide great tournaments at Bischoff Reservoir, an awesome big-bass lake! In addition to our role as directors of the annual fall USA Bassin' Bischoff Reservoir Open, we also direct the IN-47 Lake Santee Division.
You will find the 2020 Bischoff Spring Division/IN-04 schedule posted on this page with the official starting times. We will post additional information concerning the upcoming season as the events get closer, so please continue to follow the page for updates.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions concerning this division!
God Bless,
Chip & Lisa Ayers
