Splendora TX High School Hosts Open on Lake Livingston

SAF_1c copyA 30 degree morning at Lake Livingston’s Waterfront Marina greeted 50 young anglers and 25 boat captains representing high school’s as far away as the Dallas area last Saturday morning. The Splendora High School Bass Team played host to one of the first ever Student Angler Federation (SAF) tournaments held in our area and despite the rather unseasonable cold, many of those young anglers found exactly what they came for, some early spring Lake Livingston bass. Many of the young anglers, having little to no experience on Lake Livingston, knew they would have to move around the lake to find that magic spot but Mother Nature had other plans when she cut loose her north winds that gusted up to 35mph, which made moving up and down the main lake nearly impossible. Post frontal conditions and high blue bird skies are notorious for shutting down the bite but just like always, someone always finds the bass. Some of the anglers elected to stay put in the Kickapoo area while others decided to “trailer” to different places on the lake to avoid the brutal winds and dangerous waves. Either way, they had to be back by 3pm to weigh in their catches. Continue reading

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

SAF_1c copyThe 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