Galloway & Easly of Houlka, Mississippi Crowned State Champs

The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, and the Mississippi Bass Federation hosted the inaugural Student Angler Federation Mississippi High School Fishing State Championship, August 27 at the Stennis East Bank Lock and Dam Recreation Area in Columbus, Miss. The state championship was a two person team event for students in grades 9-12.

The fishing appeared to be tough, but a state champion was crowned. First Place went to the team from Houlka Attendance Academy – Blake Galloway and Dillon Easly of  Houlka, MS who weighed in just 5.50 lbs. It was enough to take the championship. Second Place went to Cy Gatwood and Blake Lee of Stone High School with 4.26lbs. Third Place was awarded to Garrett Riles, Potts Camp Ms and Ty Jobe, Lewisburg, Ms of Potts Camp with 3.30lbs. Continue reading

New England Event Cancelled for NY, NH, ME and VT

Due to unforeseen circumstances with Hurricane Irene approaching the Eastern Seaboard, the safety of our anglers is a major concern. The 2011 High School Fishing State Championship for New York, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine has been cancelled.

Colorado and New Mexico High School Fishing State Championship Saturday October 8

Ponca City, Okla. (Aug. 21, 2011) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural, joint Student Angler Federation Colorado and New Mexico High School Fishing State Championship Saturday October 8 at South Shore Marina in Lake Pueblo State Park, Pueblo, Co. The state championship is a two person team event for students in grades 9-12. Registration for high school anglers and their “coach,” who will provide the boat they compete in, is open online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031.  Check-in is 5pm on Friday, October 7 at Pueblo State Park Visitors Center in Pueblo, Co. Mandatory rules briefing will follow at 6pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone in advance.  The event winners from each state will advance to a regional event.  Continue reading