For 2017, the NYTBF qualified 3 boaters and 3 co-anglers for the national championship. There will be a qualifiying tournament held prior to the nationals in Table Rock to determine the boater and co-angler that will represent the NYTBF. Both Cory and Brian qualified through the traditional Eastern Divisional. While Brad won the boater side at the Semi-Final and Car won the co-angler side. Since Carl's weight was more than Brad's weight, Carl advances as a boater. This allowed the next 2 highest placing NYTBF co-anglers to also advance.

Cory Baright	Brian Sanson
Divisional Boater Qualifier	Divisional Co-Angler Qualifier
Brad Brodnicki	Kevin Grist
SemiFinal Boater Qualifier	SemiFinal Co-Angler Qualifier
Carl Alexander	Fred Chilluffo
SemiFinal Boater Qualifier	SemiFinal Co-Angler Qualifier

Ben Wright won the Co-Angler Title at the 2013 National Championship at Grand Lake, OK. He won the Living the Dream Package, a trip to the Forrest Wood Cup, and a trip to the BFL All-American.

James Schneider	Ben Wright
Boater Qualifier	Co-Angler Qualifier

Ryan Latinville won the Eastern Division Boater at the 2011 National Championship at Nickajack,Lake, TN. He won a prize package including a trip to the BFL All-American.

Casey Casamento won the Eastern Division Co-Angler at the 2011 National Championship at Nickajack,Lake, TN. He won a prize package including a trip to the BFL All-American.

TBD
Ryan Latinville	Casey Casametno
Boater Qualifier	Co-Angler Qualifier