Hampton Anderson and Harrison Bramlette crowned the first South Carolina High School Fishing State Champions

March 29, 2011 – The rain and fog settled on Lake Koewee near Seneca, S.C., as the first SC High School Fishing State Championship came to a close.  The dynamic duo from the TL Hanna High School Yellow Jackets brought in a 5 bass limit that tipped the scales at 15lbs 7ounces, with a solid 4lb 14ounces kicker.  The champions were awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be split $500 a person, to Clemson University, provided they wish to attend; they both plan on and look forward to attending.  The money was donated by the Clemson University College Bass Fishing Club from fundraising efforts and winnings from the FLW college series.  Continue reading

St. Andrews Junior Bass Club in SC

This junior club was formed in 2005 under the guidance of Craig Fredrychowski and the sponsorship of the St. Andrews Bassmasters adult club.  Based in Lexington, SC, the SAJBA is the oldest functioning youth club in South Carolina. Continue reading

Ohio High School Fishing State Championship Set For July 9

Ponca City, Okla. (March 19, 2011) – The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Ohio High School Fishing State Championship, July 9 at the boat access ramp in the public use area adjacent to the Gallipolis City Park, Gallipolis, Ohio. 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 begins at 4pm on Friday, July 8 in the Gallipolis City Park.  A mandatory rules briefing will follow at 6pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone well in advance to avoid late registration fees. Continue reading

High School Fishing State Championship Set For Virginia and North Carolina on May 21

Bugg’s Island to Host the Dual State Event

PONCA CITY, Okla. (March 10, 2011) – The Bass Federation, (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors announced it will be hosting the inaugural Student Angler Federation Dual Virginia and North Carolina High School Fishing State Championship, May 21 on John H Kerr Reservoir aka., Bugg’s Island, of South Hill, VA. 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 online at HighSchoolFishing.org or by calling 580.765.9031. Check-in begins at 4:30pm on May 20 in the meeting room of the host motel, Days Inn South Hill, mandatory rules briefing follows at 6:30pm. We highly encourage all teams to pre-register online or by phone in advance to avoid late registration fees. Continue reading