Marble Falls High School SAF Club Gets Rolling in Texas!

For Bryan and Lorna Ellis, the experience of taking their son, Austin, to the NGJWC last August on Lake Lanier, GA sparked the desire to start a SAF High School Fishing Team in Marble Falls, Texas. Their dream became a reality on January 31, 2011 when they registered their club and 15 student members from 3 different schools in the surrounding community. The best gift came when Toby Tucker agreed to be the Club Advisor while living over 70 miles away!   Continue reading

TBF Top Officials Make Trip to Wisconsin State Capitol on AB35 – Bill to Allow Culling in State of Wisconsin

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 a very important hearing was held in the Wisconsin State Capitol that impacts the sport of competitive bass fishing. Several different sportsmen’s groups attended to testify concerning Assembly Bill AB35. This bill, as written, would permit culling in Bass tournaments in the state of Wisconsin. As all of us anglers know, this is a significant part of competitive bass fishing and tournament bass anglers are largely the only ones following the law due to tournament rules which require them to do so. Continue reading

Hampton Anderson and Harrison Bramlette crowned the first South Carolina High School Fishing State Champions

March 29, 2011 – The rain and fog settled on Lake Koewee near Seneca, S.C., as the first SC High School Fishing State Championship came to a close.  The dynamic duo from the TL Hanna High School Yellow Jackets brought in a 5 bass limit that tipped the scales at 15lbs 7ounces, with a solid 4lb 14ounces kicker.  The champions were awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be split $500 a person, to Clemson University, provided they wish to attend; they both plan on and look forward to attending.  The money was donated by the Clemson University College Bass Fishing Club from fundraising efforts and winnings from the FLW college series.  Continue reading

St. Andrews Junior Bass Club in SC

This junior club was formed in 2005 under the guidance of Craig Fredrychowski and the sponsorship of the St. Andrews Bassmasters adult club.  Based in Lexington, SC, the SAJBA is the oldest functioning youth club in South Carolina. Continue reading