PONCA CITY, Okla. (May 12, 2016) – The Bass Federation (TBF), with our “Partner in Fishing” at FLW, announces the 2016 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Wisconsin High School State Championship on Sunday, June 19 at the Beacons Lakefront Resort near Minocqua. WI.

The state championship is a two person event for students in grades 9-12. Each team can have one member in 7th or 8th grade, if needed. All teams should pre-register online for high school events at HighSchoolFishing.org to avoid onsite late fees. Each team and their “coach,” who provides the boat they compete in, will need to check in at 5pm-6pm CST on June 18 at the Beacons Lakefront Resort. A rules briefing will immediately follow. Take off is at 7am and the weigh-in will begin at 3pm.

“TBF and our partners in fishing at FLW are the only organizations to offer a state championship in every state and Canada,” TBF National Youth Director, Mark Gintert, stated. “There’s no question our State Championship Series provides the foundation to make SAF the largest high school fishing organization in North America.”

The top 10% of each 2016 State Championship event advances to a FLW/TBF Conference Regional Championship. The top 10% from the Conference Regional events advance to the FLW/TBF High School National Championship to compete for the top team prize of a $10,000 scholarship. As an added bonus, national championship teams will compete out of new Ranger Boats provided for them, along with paid hotel accommodations and other perks. The final day weigh-in will take place on the FLW main stage in front of a live FLW Tour stop!

Go to HighSchoolFishing.org for details on the Student Angler Federation and to sign up for events. If you’re not a 2016 SAF member, annual cost is $25 year. Pay in advance or register for an event online and pay then. There are no entry fees as long as you enter your active/paid SAF membership number at the time of registration!
SAF membership includes full TBF and FLW competitor membership benefits, FLW Magazine e- Edition, online training programs and full insurance coverage for clubs, officers and student members.

In addition to State Championships, SAF National OPENs and other events held across the nation will advance the top 3 teams to their Conference Regional Championships. All SAF members automatically qualify to compete in the pinnacle of all high school events, the 2016 High School Fishing World Finals for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes each year. The World Finals format allows anglers to test their skills against high school anglers from across the nation at a week-long family vacation event, which will be held in Florence, Alabama on Pickwick Reservoir, June 28-July 2. This no entry fee, come one, come all mega event gives every high school team a shot at the sports top prizes and honors.

State Championship Event Details:

Sign-up: Pre-register online at HighSchoolFishing.org or a $25 late registration fee can apply to those registering onsite. The best way is to pre-register online at highschoolfishing.org. Just enter your active SAF membership number during online SAF event registration.
Mandatory Check-in: Saturday, June 18 at 5pm-6pm at the Beacons Lakefront Resort near Minocqua. WI.

Takeoff & Weigh-in: Sunday, June 19 at Beacons Lakefront Resort. Take-off at 7am with weigh-in at 3pm. Questions? 580-765-9031

Tournament Waters: Minocqua Chain of Lakes

About FLW: FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2015 over the course of 240 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visit FLWFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About The Bass Federation: The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the sport of fishing. The Federation is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization there is. TBF, our affiliated state federations and their member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for more than 45 years. TBF founded the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing program in 2007 to promote clean family fun and education through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org and “LIKE US” on Facebook!

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PONCA CITY, Okla. (May 11, 2016) – The Bass Federation (TBF), with our “Partner in Fishing” at FLW, announces the 2016 Student Angler Federation (SAF) North Carolina High School State Championship on Saturday, June 18 at the Blyth Landing near Cornelius, NC.

The state championship is a two person event for students in grades 9-12. Each team can have one member in 7th or 8th grade, if needed. All teams should pre-register online for high school events at HighSchoolFishing.org to avoid onsite late fees. Each team and their “coach,” who provides the boat they compete in, will need to check in at 5:30pm-7pm EST on June 17 at the Blyth Landing. A rules briefing will immediately follow. Take off is at 6am and the weigh-in will begin at 2pm.

“TBF and our partners in fishing at FLW are the only organizations to offer a state championship in every state and Canada,” TBF National Youth Director, Mark Gintert, stated. “There’s no question our State Championship Series provides the foundation to make SAF the largest high school fishing organization in North America.”

The top 10% of each 2016 State Championship event advances to a FLW/TBF Conference Regional Championship. The top 10% from the Conference Regional events advance to the FLW/TBF High School National Championship to compete for the top team prize of a $10,000 scholarship. As an added bonus, national championship teams will compete out of new Ranger Boats provided for them, along with paid hotel accommodations and other perks. The final day weigh-in will take place on the FLW main stage in front of a live FLW Tour stop!

Go to HighSchoolFishing.org for details on the Student Angler Federation and to sign up for events. If you’re not a 2016 SAF member, annual cost is $25 year. Pay in advance or register for an event online and pay then. There are no entry fees as long as you enter your active/paid SAF membership number at the time of registration!
SAF membership includes full TBF and FLW competitor membership benefits, FLW Magazine e- Edition, online training programs and full insurance coverage for clubs, officers and student members.

In addition to State Championships, SAF National OPENs and other events held across the nation will advance the top 3 teams to their Conference Regional Championships. All SAF members automatically qualify to compete in the pinnacle of all high school events, the 2016 High School Fishing World Finals for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prizes each year. The World Finals format allows anglers to test their skills against high school anglers from across the nation at a week-long family vacation event, which will be held in Florence, Alabama on Pickwick Reservoir, June 28-July 2. This no entry fee, come one, come all mega event gives every high school team a shot at the sports top prizes and honors.

State Championship Event Details:

Sign-up: Pre-register online at HighSchoolFishing.org or a $25 late registration fee can apply to those registering onsite. The best way is to pre-register online at highschoolfishing.org. Just enter your active SAF membership number during online SAF event registration.

Mandatory Check-in: Friday, June 17 at 5:30pm-7pm at the Blyth Landing near Cornelius, NC.

Takeoff & Weigh-in: Saturday, June 18 at Blyth Landing. Take-off at 6am with weigh-in at 2pm. Questions? 580-765-9031

Tournament Waters: Lake Norman

About FLW: FLW is the industry’s premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2015 over the course of 240 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport’s richest payday and most coveted championship trophy – the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visit FLWFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

About The Bass Federation: The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the sport of fishing. The Federation is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization there is. TBF, our affiliated state federations and their member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for more than 45 years. TBF founded the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing program in 2007 to promote clean family fun and education through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org and “LIKE US” on Facebook!

On Saturday, 100 teams traveled to Russellville, Ark., to compete on Lake Dardanelle for the State Championship titles and for ten slots in the Southern Conference Regional.  Cole Trotter and Cody Jackson from the West Arkansas Hawghunters Bass team put together a five fish limit that weighed 16lbs 2oz for the win.

Their bag was anchored by a 5lb 6oz beauty that solidified their victory and berth in the Southern Conference Regional to be held October 15 in Shreveport, La.

Coming in second, were the Dugger brothers, Jake and Josh, from Pottsville High School and the River Valley Bass club who also had a limit that weighed 15lbs 14oz.   They claimed the runner-up spot and also secured a place in the fall Conference event that takes the top 10% of each state championship field.  Arkansas has ten teams advancing with hopes of moving on to the High School National Championship next spring.

The third position was claimed by Waldron Bass club’s Tyler Catlett and Austin Fish. They had five Dardanelle beauties weighing 14lbs 7oz.  Right behind them was Hunter Bisslee and Tye Whisenhunt from Mt. Ida High School who had only four fish but they weighed 14lbs 3oz.

The fifth position went to Dagin Carden and Brycen Waddle from the Bryant Hornets team. They had a limit that weighed 13lbs 14oz.

Rounding out the top ten were Logan Abernathy and Fisher Bissell in sixth and also of the Mt. Ida team with 13lbs 11oz.  In seventh, Tristen Reyes and Chris Penn from the Cobra Bass team with 12lbs 4oz.  In eighth, Nathan Stout and Larry Thompson from the Mustang bass team with 11lbs 6oz.  In ninth and tenth, Lane Dodd and Bryce Briggs representing the Lake Hamilton Wolves with 11lbs 3oz and Ryan Mozisek and Josh Gray from Benton High School with 10lbs 10oz.

Caleb and Cason Easley won the Lew’s Big Bass Award and a pair of Lew’s reels by catching a 6lb 4oz monster bass.

Special thanks to the Russellville Tourism group as well as the terrific staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park.

For full results click HERE!