The 3rd and final event for the 2016 NCHSFT was held Saturday, April 30 at Lake Norman. Lake Norman bass were biting as all teams weighed in five bass limits, but size was lacking.
First place went to the Denali Rods and Ardent Reels Backwoods BassBoys team of Bailey Albertson and Luke Brown with a total of 9.12 lbs. Luke stated he was happy to show Bailey how to catch a bass.
Second place went to Jake Frye and Vance Hite with 9.8 lbs. fishing out of a brand new Ranger Z118 powered by Evinrude, which was delivered on Friday evening. Frye and Vance also won the points championship along with a fund set aside to help with expenses to fish the SAF High School Fishing World Finals this June on Pickwick Lake in Alabama. It was a great way to break in a new Ranger.
Thanks goes to the Backwoods BassBoys high school fishing club and Miss Alex, Crystal, Beth and Dee for going out of their way to help with these events. Thank you Dee and the Frye family for the hot dog and BBQ dinner following weigh-in. A very special thank you to all the following for providing products for prizes at the events; Denali Rods, Ardent Reels, Field and Stream Stores, Chair City Bait & Tackle in Thomasville, Outhouse Tackle in Raleigh, Caraway Custom Baits in Sophia, Fishing Fever Tackle in High Point, Carolina Fishing Tackle in Mooresville and Capital Metals in High Point for providing the trophies for each event. Please support these fine companies. Finally, thanks to all of the youth fishermen, boat captains, parents and grandparents for your support.
