2011 High School Fishing World Finals Archived Broadcasts

Top 7 Finalists Advance – Rest to Fish in Unique Consolation Round

July 22, 2011 – The heat wave continued today here at Lake Dardanelle. The pool levels fluctuated a little here on the Arkansas River system and it seemed to help a lot of our high school teams today.

Yesterday’s second place team Cody and Trevor Jeffers of BCCC (Barnwell County Career Center) Youth Bass Team in Barnwell, SC, our only team from South Carolina, jumped into first today with just a few ounce lead. They caught another 5 bass limit that weighed 10 lbs 1 oz, making their two-day cumulative weight 24 lbs 3 oz. “If we won this tournament, this might be our only chance to go to college by getting this 4 year scholarship with Bethel University. It would mean a lot to us.” Continue reading

2011 High School Fishing World Finals Kicks Off with a Bang on Lake Dardanelle; Local Angers Meyer and Henderson Take the Lead

Russellville, AR – Consistent weather conditions this week left some high school anglers scratching their heads after day one of the second annual High School Fishing World Finals on Lake Dardanelle in sunny Russellville, Arkansas today.  With air and water temperatures camping in the 90’s, most anglers planned on a combination of shallow and deep water techniques to catch a limit of bass.  Several teams reported productive practice days; however, many didn’t get the key bites they were relying on today.   A few local teams shined, as well as, reigning champions, Kyle Raymer and Ethan Snyder who have kept the chance of a repeat alive by finishing in sixth just a few pounds away.  There’s a lot on the line for these high school anglers, the race is tight and the drive strong, tomorrow 7 teams will advance to the final round of the 2011 High School Fishing World Finals on Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Ark. Continue reading