Future Fisherman Foundation & The Bass Federation Join Forces

McLean, V.A. (May 31, 2011)—In light of difficulties raising much-needed funding to support its programs, the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) has sought and found a new home with The Bass Federation (TBF), Inc. of Ponca City, Okla.  Since 1968, the Federation has been recognized as the oldest and largest organized broad-based, independent, grassroots organization in bass fishing. After weeks of discussion, F3’s board of directors and the leadership of TBF approved the merger, which will ensure important F3 programs such as Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs (HOFNOD) continue to be available for educators and youth throughout the U.S. The transfer of all F3’s assets to TBF will take place immediately. Continue reading

Rockwall-Heath High School Anglers Win Texas State Championship

Registration at Cabela's of Allen, TX

May 21, 2011, ALLEN, TX – Registration on Friday night was a drencher, but thankfully it was indoors! Storms rolled through the area as all the Texas High School State Championship anglers gathered in the conference room at the brand new Cabela’s in Allen, Texas. Several anglers from all over the state of Texas registered to fish the inaugural event held on Lake Lavon. Approximately sixteen different schools were represented. Marble Falls High School Fishing Club brought the most teams with six. Willis High School Fishing club brought three teams. Many teams came from as far south as Houston to compete in this first ever state championship. Continue reading

Beverley/McDonald NC State Champs, Blanks/Roberts VA State Champs at Dual Event

NC State Champs (left), Virginia State Champs (right)

May 21, 2011, Buggs Island VA – The Virginia/North Carolina Student Angler Federation sign-in registration night was hosted by the Days Inn of South Hill, VA. The 19 registered teams showed up to attend the conservation speech given by Vernon Wilson, the Virginia TBF Conservation Director. After that the rules reading, there was group picture and a ton of stuff to give away at this inaugural event for the North Carolina and Virginia High School Fishing State Championships. Continue reading