Wisconsin Junior State Champion Signs with Bethel’s Bass Cats

McKenzie, Tenn. –Wisconsin Junior State Champion Kyler Chelminiak signed with the Bethel University Bass Fishing program Thursday. Kyler is the son of Kevin and Mary Chelminiak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He plans on majoring in Business Administration at Bethel.

Kyler was the Wisconsin Junior State Champion from 2009-2012. He was also a four-time national qualifier. He feels his biggest strength is his passion for the sport. He was a member of the National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, and Woodland Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year during his prep career at Whitnall High School. Continue reading

Bullard Panthers Fishing Club to Hold Open Benefit Tournament April 27th on Lake Palestine

The Bullard Panthers Fishing Club will be holding a benefit tournament on April 27 for a local Bullard family to help with medical expenses for their daughter, Kaylee Graves. Kaylee has had to undergo several heart procedures with more scheduled in the future. “Bullard is one of those small East Texas communities where everybody knows everybody. And to be able to get the chance to step in and offer some assistance to help one of our own in the community, it really is a no-brainer. Every little bit helps and we are excited to be able to lend a helping hand to a very deserving family. Plus, we get to promote high school fishing as well. It’s a win-win situation. And I can’t thank American State Bank enough for stepping in to sponsor the event. We couldn’t do this without their assistance”, stated Tim Haugh, advisor for the Bullard Panthers Fishing Club. Continue reading