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 2021 Black Bass World Championship 

This event is in pre-production.

If you would like to be part of event as a competitor, attendee, sponsor, vendor, supporter or volunteer, please contact John Knight

2021 Black Bass World Championship

Columbia, SC November 1-7, 2021

Capital City Lake Murray Country will host the 2021 16th annual FIPS-ed 2021 Black Bass World Championship in Columbia, South Carolina on Lake Murray. The venue of Lake Murray is a world class bass fishery proven many times by the number of top-level professional bass tournaments hosted there. The southern charm of Columbia, SC and the surrounding area will welcome all international attendees and provide many cherished memories.  This world championship is sanctioned by FIPSed International Federation of Fish Sports Freshwater.

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Columbia, SC

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Host Location

Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board in Columbia, SC


With 650 miles of shoreline, Lake Murray is the perfect lake to boat and fish. The fishing is great at Lake Murray! Tournaments are hosted frequently on the lake, including the Forest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. Lake Murray is known as one of the most productive lakes in the Southeast for large mouth bass and striped bass.  Capital City Lake Murray Country

Results

Gold Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

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Team  

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

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Team  

Bronze Medal Team

Silver Medal Team

Gold Medal Individual

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Team  

Gold Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Gold Medal Individual

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 Angler

Team  

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

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Angler

Team  

Bronze Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

Silver Medal Individual

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Angler

Team  

Nations

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Canada

Australia

Canada

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Mexico

Australia

Canada

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Australia

Australia

Australia

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Croatia

Croatia

Australia

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Germany

Croatia

Germany

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Italy

Croatia

Germany

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Japan

Portugal

Namibia

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Namibia

Portugal

Namibia

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Portugal

Portugal

Portugal



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Russia

South Africa

Portugal

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South Africa

South Africa

South Africa

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South Korea

South Africa

South Africa

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Spain

Swaziland

Swaziland

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Swaziland

Swaziland

Swaziland

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Zambia

Swaziland

Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

Costa Rica

Zimbabwe

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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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Serbia

Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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USA

FIPS ED

FIPS ED

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FIPS ED

FIPS ED

FIPS ED

 Fédération Internationale De La Peche Sportive En Eau Douce 

International Sport Freshwater Federation

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CIPS

FIPS ED

CIPS

Confédération Internationale de la Peche Sportive  

International Sport Fishing Confederation 


Teams

Venues

Columbia, SC

Doubletree Hilton

Doubletree Hilton

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 Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina. It’s home to the South Carolina State House, a Greek Revival building set in gardens dotted with monuments. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is a huge park with animal enclosures and botanical gardens. Dating to 1823, the Robert Mills House is a mansion and museum surrounded by ornate gardens. 

Doubletree Hilton

Doubletree Hilton

Doubletree Hilton

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The Doubletree Hilton is where the event headquarters, competitor lodging, meals, transportation staging, team registration, captain’s meetings, beat draw, and posting of scores will occur.  This will be a great place to meet and mingle with the international teams and to enjoy the festive atmosphere 

Lake Murray

Doubletree Hilton

Dreher Island State Park

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 With 650 miles of shoreline, Lake Murray is the perfect lake to boat and fish. The fishing is great at Lake Murray! Tournaments are hosted frequently on the lake, including the Forest Wood Cup at Lake Murray. Lake Murray is known as one of the most productive lakes in the Southeast for large mouth bass and striped bass. 

Dreher Island State Park

Dreher Island State Park

Dreher Island State Park

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Dreher Island State Park spans three islands and provides access to Lake Murray.  It has long been a popular location and launching spot for major national fishing tournaments. The Championship will use Dreher Island State Park for: launches, boat starts, refueling, and FLW stage & weigh-in. 

FLW Weigh-In

Dreher Island State Park

Youth Angling Day

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FLW will provide the staging, weigh station, signage, audio visual equipment, large format screens and live connectivity worldwide through “FLW Live”. The FLW is the premier tournament fishing organization that provides unparalleled fishing resources for our anglers, sponsors and fans. 

Youth Angling Day

Dreher Island State Park

Youth Angling Day

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 Youth Angling Day – Fishing at Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park, lunch provided to volunteers. Teaching youth conservation and stewardship, meet Bass Pros and leaders from IGFA, Boy Scouts, and USAC. Bring the kids out to fish along side a real Pro! 

Volunteers

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Thank You to all Volunteers

An event is as strong as its volunteers.  Our volunteers help with directing attendees to event locations, boat logistics and gas, handing out ice and lunches, answering spectator questions, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.

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Thank you to all the Boat Stewards

Stewards join an international bass team pair, as their judge/steward for 5 days on water. Stewards bring their boat to event at and load a team, which consists of a pair of anglers and gear. Driving them to fishing locations that teams direct and to the daily weigh in.

Partners - Sponsors - Providers - Supporters

16th FIPS ED World Black Bass Championship Sponsors

PARTNERS

  • Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board


SPONSORS

  • Title Sponsor
  • Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
  • Presenting Sponsor
  • Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits "Official Soft Plastics of USA Bass"


  • Gold Sponsors
  • Favorite Rods
  • Ranger Boats 
  • Garmin 
  • MTECH Lithium
  • FLW  
  • Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops


  • Silver Sponsors
  • CarecoTV
  • Jackson Kayak
  • Gemini Jerseys


VENUE PROVIDERS

  • City of Columbia, SC
  • South Caroline State Parks
  • US Fish & Wildlife
  • South Caroline Department of Natural Resources


SUPPORTERS

  • Boy Scouts
  • IGFA
  • Paw Patrol
  • US Angling Confederation


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