Kentucky High School Fishing State Championship Set For May 5

MURRAY, KY (April 9, 2012) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW, the Bluegrass State Games and Murray State University has announced that the 2012 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Kentucky High School Fishing State Championship will be held Saturday, May 5 on Kentucky Lake at Kenlake Marina in Hardin, KY.

The tournament is open to all Kentucky ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students, including home schooled students, that are Student Angler Federation members. SAF membership cost $25 per year and includes a digital subscription to FLW Bass Fishing magazine, insurance coverage while competing in SAF events (including the option to add a school as additionally insured), an exclusive online fishing education program, discounts on Coast Guard approved boater safety courses and many other benefits. Students 16 and older are also eligible to win great prizes in the monthly FLW Giveaway. Continue reading

Dover Youth Fishing Series Wraps Up

Last Saturday, April 7th The Dover Youth Bass Fishing’s Tournament Series presented by Bassmafiatackle.com was held on Lake Dardanelle. We had 66 anglers participate and were one of the many activities out at Lake Dardanelle State Park. We paid special tribute to our Veterans this Easter weekend by holding our tournament in cooperation with the wounded Veterans tournament held at the lake Saturday. Team mentor Ray Scheide said “ I feel a deep sense of gratitude toward all of our veterans, especially in these times where we are reminded frequently the high price that some of them pay so that we can enjoy these simple freedoms like tournament bass fishing. Words cannot express our appreciation and I would hope that my personal feelings about them can flow to our youths to help them appreciate their opportunities also!” Continue reading

Froggyland High School Bass Fishing Classic May 12

The spring high school fishing season promises to end with a splash as Calloway County High School sponsors it first tournament, the Froggyland High School Bass Fishing Classic on May 12th at the KenLake State Park Marina in Aurora, Kentucky. On-air radio personality, Windy Waters, stated, “We are pleased to promote the newest and most exciting high school sport. Froggy is looking forward to a long relationship with the CCHS Laker organization.”

Bracken Robertson, club president, reports that, “the club is thrilled to be able to host our tourney on Kentucky Lake, and in particular, at KenLake.  This area has so much to offer fishermen.”

The event will take place at the KenLake Marina with registration beginning at 5:30 AM CST and first boat out at 7 AM. The weigh in, hosted by the CCHS Lakers and FLW begins at 3 PM. The club is expecting a big crowd for the weigh-in with door prizes being given away to participants, boat captains and to the public in attendance.

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