College Fishing

With the emergence of college Bass fishing teams it has given me reason to wish there were such things in life as redo's. If there was I certainly would pick to fish instead of play college hockey like I did.

I recently watched the FLW coverage of the CF Northern Regional and was so impressed with not only the anglers participating but the fact that with the help of the National Guard they have this type of tournament fishing available to college teams. What a terrific thing this is for the FLW, B.A.S.S, and college anglers. Hats off to Versus as well for carrying the coverage on T.V.

The team from N.C. State has taken the Northern Regional two Years in a row and with it a prize of $50,000; a ranger boat and motor wrapped in school colors and a $25,000 for the N.C. State fishing club. Wow!!! A ranger boat and another 25k for the club?! I realize this might be samll potatoes compared to what the N.C. state football or basketball teams take in for similar playoff appearances. But this is still a huge step in the right direction. I hope these types of programs continue to grow and give kids an opportunity to earn scholarships for school.

To read more about college fishing here is the link to the FLW college fishing website; http://www.collegefishing.com/index.cfm

The National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championship is hosted by Murray State University on Kentucky Lake, April 7-9, 2011. The National Championship is a three-day televised event. Teams will be provided jerseys and wrapped Ranger boats towed by Chevy trucks for this competition. The first-place team will win $100,000 with $50,000 of that for their school and $25,000 cash and a Ranger 177TR bass boat for their fishing club along with a berth in the 2011 Forrest Wood Cup.

Here's to you FLW outdoors! Keep being a front running for our sport!




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