Smallmouth Alliance
Dedicated To Creating World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishing
The Smallmouth Alliance (TSA) is a group of conservation-minded anglers who recognize the outstanding sporting characteristics of smallmouth bass. TSA believes in putting something back into the resource -- while enjoying our sport angling pursuits. TSA's primary focus is on smallmouth bass habitat and angling conservation issues. Founded nationally in 1988, TSA now boasts chapters in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and Ohio as well as affiliated chapters in several other states.
Our smallmouth bass fisheries face a myriad of problems -- many waters hold few large fish because of intense angling pressure and outdated regulations while others are being smothered by agricultural run-off and siltation. In addition, industrial pollution and unchecked urban development threaten the water quality of our lakes, rivers and stream fisheries.
Anglers must work together to improve their fishing. By working together as a group, we can accomplish far more than by acting alone. Witness the success of organizations like Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited and Muskies Inc. These outstanding conservation organizations have made a tremendous impact on the quality of their respective sports. Now smallmouth bass fans have an ally too - The Smallmouth Alliance.
How to Join the Alliance - Contacts for Regional Chapters
If you would like to become a TSA member or start a chapter in your region here are a few contacts for you to e-mail.
Illinois Smallmouth Alliance: Contact Jim Jozwiak at james6031@aol.com
Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance: Tim Holschlag at tholschlag@aol.com. The Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance is the oldest chapter in the country founded by Tim in 1980's.
Missouri Smallmouth Alliance: Contact Rick Werner at motsa@smallmouth.org
New England Smallmouth Alliance (New Hampshire): Warren Witkowski at skil@tds.net. You can also e-mail Warren at bronzeback.com. He is the webmaster for Smallmouth Alliance message board.
Ohio Smallmouth Alliance: contact Mike Utt at tosa@smallmouth.org
Susquehanna Smallmouth Alliance in Pennsylvania contact
Southeast Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance is just starting in the Rochester, MN area: plantan@aol.com
Tennessee Smallmouth Alliance: Mike Dial at creeksmallie@aol.com. He can also be reached at 615 287-9451.
How To Start a Smallmouth Alliance Chapter in Your State
The Smallmouth Alliance maintains chapters in Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio and has affiliated organizations in other states - Indiana, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
While there is not a formal National organization, TSA's mission does support the expansion of Smallmouth Alliance chapters in other states.
Listed below are a few contacts that are attempting to start or expand regional chapters. Contact them if you wish to get involved with their efforts.
Arkansas: Tony Harlan at BOC@buffaloriver.com or call 870 861-5886
Illinois Smallmouth Alliance: Contact Jim Jozwiak at james6031@aol.com
Indiana Smallmouth Alliance: Josh McDermott at smallies1@yahoo.com.
Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance: Tim Holschlag at tholschlag@aol.com. the Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance is the oldest chapter in the country founded by Tim in 1980's.
Missouri Smallmouth Alliance: Contact Joe Dmuchvosky at motsa@smallmouth.org
New England Smallmouth Alliance (New Hampshire): Warren Witkowski at skil@tds.net. You can also e-mail Warren at bronzeback.com. Warren is the Webmaster of Smallmouth Allaince message board.
Ohio Smallmouth Alliance: contact Mike Utt at tosa@smallmouth.org
Pennsylvania contact the Sequehanna Smallmouth Alliance
Southeast Minnesota Smallmouth Alliance is just starting in the Rochester, MN area: plantan@aol.com
Tennessee Smallmouth Alliance: Mike Dial at creeksmallie@aol.com. He can also be reached at 615 287-9451.
Want to find out how to start your own regional chapter?
Contact Dan Kreher at nationaltsa@smallmouth.org or write him at16040 Autumn Oaks Circle, Ellisville, MO 63021.
Go to the Smallmouth Alliance Website
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