Fishing For Freedom

05/25/2026

Fishing For Freedom was built on one mission — honoring those who have served and remembering those who gave all.

This Memorial Day, we stand in remembrance of the heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Their courage and legacy live on in every flag raised, every story shared, and every moment spent enjoying the freedoms they defended.

Today is not about celebration.
It is about remembrance.
It is about honor.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms from ArmyBassAnglers Foundation!

05/03/2026

Yesterday was a powerful day for the ArmyBassAnglers Foundation and Fishing For Freedom—one that went far beyond just attending an event.

Our Operations lead and Fishing For Freedom Board Member, Rory Layne, represented the mission at the screening of Sheepdog. This film captures the real and often unseen challenges veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life, while also highlighting the strength found in Post Traumatic Growth—something we see firsthand through the veterans we serve.

With our ABA-wrapped Skeeter boat and truck on display, we were able to bring visibility not just to the brand, but to the cause—opening doors for conversations, connections, and continued outreach.

More importantly, this wasn’t just about showing up—it was about moving the mission forward. The event gave us the opportunity to work through key pieces of planning for this year’s Fishing For Freedom event, continuing to build what has become one of the most impactful veteran outreach efforts in the country.

A true highlight was spending time with Will Summers, a member of ODA 595—the Special Forces team whose story inspired the film 12 Strong. Being able to connect with someone who lived that history brings a deeper level of meaning to everything we do. Will and his teammates continue that legacy today through Horse Soldier Bourbon. Rory was also coined during the event, a recognition that speaks volumes about the respect he’s earned and the leadership he brings to this mission.

This is what the Foundation is about. This is what Fishing For Freedom stands for—bringing veterans together, creating purpose, and ensuring that no one has to navigate the road after service alone.

We’re not just hosting an event.
We’re building a community.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from ArmyBassAnglers Foundation! ✝️

01/01/2026

Happy New Years! Mission Ready for 2026 🇺🇸🎣

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas From ABA Foundation!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from us to you!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!

10/18/2025

Reflecting on Fishing for Freedom Weekend 🇺🇸🎣

As we look back on last weekend’s Fishing for Freedom event, we can’t help but smile at all the incredible stories and pictures that have come in. From the first light at takeoff to the weigh-in celebrations, every moment captured the true spirit of what this event is all about — supporting our soldiers, honoring our veterans, and sharing the joy of the outdoors together.

The stories we’ve heard — of bonds formed on the water, personal bests broken, and the simple peace found while casting a line — remind us why we do this every year. The photos tell the same story: smiles, handshakes, and heroes just enjoying a well-earned day on the lake.

To every boater, volunteer, soldier, and sponsor who made this possible — thank you. Your time, energy, and support help us keep this mission going strong.

📸 Keep those photos and stories coming — we’ll be sharing more of them in the days ahead. Together, we make a difference one cast at a time.

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10/16/2025

🎣 Official Results – Fishing For Freedom 2025 🇺🇸

What an incredible weekend celebrating our soldiers and veterans at Fishing for Freedom! Thank you to everyone who came out to honor those who serve and to make this event such a huge success.

Here are your official tournament results:

https://armybassanglersfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FFF2025Beltonv2.pdf

Congratulations again to Jacob and Jim for their outstanding performance and well-deserved win! 👏

A special thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who continue to make this event one of the most meaningful on the calendar. Together, we continue to Support. Defend. Fish.



https://armybassanglersfoundation.org/tournament-results/

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