Murray State University to Host High School Fishing Open March 3

$2,000 in Scholarships to be Awarded to Winning Team

Murray, KY (Nov. 16, 2012) – Murray State University announced it will host the 2013 Murray State High School Fishing Open on Sunday, March 3 in partnership with FLW, The Bass Federation (TBF) and the Bluegrass State Games. The winning team will receive a $2,000 scholarship to attend Murray State while providing all teams the chance to fish Kentucky Lake in advance of the first ever bass-fishing state championship sanctioned by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Continue reading

Marble Falls TX HS Club Hosts Open Nov. 3

Marble Falls Bass Fishing Club hosted a “FALL OPEN on Lake Austin” last Saturday, Nov 3rd, and opened up the tournament to all high school student anglers that were members of the TBF Student Angler Federation (SAF).

Marble Falls was represented by 24 team members and 18 from 8 additional Texas High Schools. High schools from Eastern and Northern Texas all the way up to Carthage, converged on Lake Austin heed the call to competition. Most competitors would weigh in their limit of fish, but Cold Anderson’s massive 5 lb 15 oz. fish would be the deal breaker for most competitors. Colt Anderson of The Marble Falls High School Fishing Club would weigh in a total weight of 9 lbs 3.5 oz. Continue reading

Kaufman High School Fishing Team expands to 35 Members

With the growth of high school fishing in Texas, the Kaufman High School fishing team has grown to 35 members for 2012. Steve Holland, who is the coach said, “The first students that committed to the program last year did a great job of promoting the sport all over North Texas. They have helped with county fishing events, been on TV programs (Chevy Hometown Kids), magazine covers, and worked in store promotions at Bass Pro Shops. They have picked up their own sponsors and have been a focus of pride in the schools and our community.” The Kaufman High School Team had one of the largest high school events in Texas last year at Lake Ray Hubbard and topped that with winning the individual team and club championship. Please mark your calendars for April 6th, 2013, where once again Kaufman will co-host an open high school tournament on Lake Ray Hubbard with weigh in at Bass Pro Shops. Other dates are

December 8, 2012 – Cedar Creek, Inter-squad scrimmage (KHS only)

TBA – Lake Athens, Kaufman High School Invitational (@ 6 schools)

TBA – Lake Ray Hubbard, Texas High School Bass Championship