Texas High School Fishing State Championship Set For March 25

PONCA CITY, Okla. (Mar. 5, 2012) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and the Allen Convention & Visitors Bureau announced it will host the 2012 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Texas High School Fishing State Championship. The event will be Sunday, March 25 on Lake Lavon launching out of the Collin Park Marina Ramp near Allen, Texas. A unique element of the event is it will follow the Association of Collegiate Anglers (ACA) Cabela’s Collegiate Big Bass Bash, held on Lake Lavon Friday and Saturday.

The championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9 -12. Registration for anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is online at HighSchoolFishing.org. Check-in begins at 5:30pm CST on Saturday, March 24, at the Cabela’s Store in Allen, Texas with a mandatory rules briefing at 7pm CST. We highly encourage all teams to preregister online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees.

“The city of Allen is thrilled to be hosting the 2012 SAF Texas High School Fishing State Championship,” Tourism Director, Karen Cromwell, stated. “We’re eager to bring these young anglers and their families back to Allen and Lake Lavon for what promises to be another great event!” Continue reading

North Carolina High School Fishing State Championship Set For March 17

Ponca City, Okla. (Feb. 22, 2012) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and Salisbury-Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced it will host the 2012 Student Angler Federation North Carolina High School Fishing State Championship.  The event will be Saturday, March 17 on High Rock Lake launching out of the Dutch Second Creek Ramp in Salisbury, N.C.  The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9-12. Registration for high school anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031. Check-in begins at 6pm on Friday, March 16, at the Salisbury Holiday Inn with a mandatory rules briefing at 7pm.  We highly encourage all teams to preregister online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees.

 “We’re very excited to be working with the Salisbury-Rowan County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the North Carolina Bass Federation to bring this event to the state of North Carolina on scenic High Rock Lake,” TBF National President, Robert Cartlidge, said. “Our affiliated state federations are the backbone of the industry; they’re on the ground doing the work to put on these types of events and give anglers a chance to grow their skills, have some fun, compete to advance, and get involved with other programs the North Carolina Bass Federation has to offer.” Continue reading

Kentucky High School Athletic Association Announces Bass Fishing as High School Sport

Bass Fishing Adds To Growing List Of Championship Sport-Activities

February 22, 2012 – Kentucky’s lakes, rivers and streams have always been a haven for anglers and record-breaking catches. Starting with the 2012-13 school year, young anglers will have a chance to win something more – a high school state championship.

The KHSAA will add bass fishing as a varsity sport-activity starting next year, Commissioner Julian Tackett announced in a Wednesday morning press conference. Bass fishing will join bowling, which is holding its first KHSAA-sanctioned state championship in late March, and competitive cheer as sport-activities offered by the Association. Kentucky becomes the third state nationally to offer bass fishing as a varsity sport, following Illinois and Tennessee. It will be offered in the spring with a regular season scheduled from late February through mid-April. The postseason and state competition will take place in late April. Continue reading

2012 High School Fishing World Finals Returns to Lake Dardanelle

Registration Opens March 1

Ponca City, Okla. – Feb. 17, 2012  High School anglers near and far will unite in Russellville, Arkansas and Lake Dardanelle State Park, July 15-21, 2012 for the pinnacle event of high school bass fishing, the 2012 High School Fishing World Finals. Registration opens online at highschoolfishing.org on March 1.

Last year, over 600 attendees made up of high school anglers, family members and sponsors enjoyed the opening ceremonies to kick off a week-long family vacation with tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes on the line.

“Russellville is extremely excited to host this tournament for the third year, and looking forward to another group of young people that love to fish,” Russellville Tourism Director, Christie Graham, stated.  “Russellville hosts many tournaments each year, but enjoys getting to invest in young people’s lives that have a passion for the outdoor world of fishing. We are excited to see what growth this year will bring.” Continue reading