Student Angler Federation – Page 154 – High School Fishing

Graham High School Wins Ohio State Championship

Cousins, Rocky and Tanner Jordan, started their fishing careers with each other at family outings and get-togethers. Saturday at Alum Creek Reservoir in Columbus Ohio they took their partnership to the next level by teaming up to win the Ohio State Championship with a 5 bass limit that weighed 11lb 13oz.

“We used black and blue jigs most of the day concentrating on timber in the back of creeks and bays” stated Rocky a sophomore at Graham High School. “It was a slow grind and caught just about one fish every hour which enabled us to cull a few times added the Tanner who is a freshman at Graham this year as well. When asked what was the key to their success they both credited the boat captain with keeping them on point and fishing hard all day. They both were also very quick to give Mother Day shout-outs to their respective moms.

The two smiling anglers will lead a five team contingent on to the Central Conference Regional Championship in September at Tanners Creek landing in Lawrenceburg Indiana.

Coming in second was the team of Kody Whitaker and Abagail Shade from Field and Carlisle High Schools who had four Alum Creek beauties that tipped in at 8lb 14 oz to claim the runner-up spot and also advance to the fall regional which will give anglers a shot at advancing to the High School National Championship.

Colten Didion and John Hutson from the Hartley Bass team also had four fish that weighed 8lb 12oz to claim the third position and just ahead of Tanner Ward and Ethan Woodie who had four that tipped in at 8lb 5oz to finish fourth.

Rounding out the Top five was the duo of Zach Rand and Austin Hall from Fayette County High School who only had three fish but one of them was a 4lb 3oz beauty that claimed the Big Bass award for the day as well as sneaking them into the final qualifying spot with a 7lb 7oz sack.

Special thanks goes out to Cabela’s who hosted the Registration meeting on Friday night that provided all of the anglers and their boat captains with pizza and discount coupons. The Shimmano Experience team also had a great display at both the registration and the weigh-in which all the anglers enjoyed.

The TBF/FLW High School Championship series continues this week with the re-scheduled Grand Lake Open as well as the Alabama State Championship and open on Wheeler Reservoir in Florence Alabama.

2016 FAN High School Championship

Chase Hux and Matt Nicholas representing New Braunfels Christian Academy seized a repeat victory with back to back championship wins at 2016 FAN HS Championship. They brought in a 5 bass limit weighing 17.36lbs, including the Kistler big bass of the event at 7.04 pounds earning the first place $3000.00 Scholarship award. Captain Buck also won the Academy Captain Incentive award of a $100 Academy Gift Card.

After a week of heavy rains Lake Travis would exceed its full pool status for the first time in five years creating some last minute changes to the launch and weigh in logistics for FAN Staff; however, the 64 student anglers and their captains were released to a beautiful cool spring morning with anticipation and excitement for a chance to be the 2016 FAN HS Champions. This year FAN held a year end banquet directly after the weigh in, the teams would weigh their catch and results would be kept secret until the banquet. Anglers, captains and their family were treated to a Fajita meal catered by Shore Club at Volente Beach, and we were blessed with the talented performance of Abbi Gass from Lake Travis HS Bass Team. There were plenty of door prizes, a raffle and a silent auction offering prizes from local businesses.

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Final Event of North Carolina High School Trail Held April 30

The 3rd and final event for the 2016 NCHSFT was held Saturday, April 30 at Lake Norman. Lake Norman bass were biting as all teams weighed in five bass limits, but size was lacking.

First place went to the Denali Rods and Ardent Reels Backwoods BassBoys team of Bailey Albertson and Luke Brown with a total of 9.12 lbs. Luke stated he was happy to show Bailey how to catch a bass.

Second place went to Jake Frye and Vance Hite with 9.8 lbs. fishing out of a brand new Ranger Z118 powered by Evinrude, which was delivered on Friday evening. Frye and Vance also won the points championship along with a fund set aside to help with expenses to fish the SAF High School Fishing World Finals this June on Pickwick Lake in Alabama. It was a great way to break in a new Ranger.

Thanks goes to the Backwoods BassBoys high school fishing club and Miss Alex, Crystal, Beth and Dee for going out of their way to help with these events. Thank you Dee and the Frye family for the hot dog and BBQ dinner following weigh-in. A very special thank you to all the following for providing products for prizes at the events; Denali Rods, Ardent Reels, Field and Stream Stores, Chair City Bait & Tackle in Thomasville, Outhouse Tackle in Raleigh, Caraway Custom Baits in Sophia, Fishing Fever Tackle in High Point, Carolina Fishing Tackle in Mooresville and Capital Metals in High Point for providing the trophies for each event. Please support these fine companies. Finally, thanks to all of the youth fishermen, boat captains, parents and grandparents for your support.