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Largest Student Fishing Initiative In History Announced
TBF, FLW Outdooors Introduce National High School Fishing Program
Ponca City, Okla. (Jan. 27, 2011) – The Bass Federation’s (TBF) Student Angler Federation (SAF) and FLW Outdoors announced today the formation of the largest student angler program in history.
Decades of youth program leadership by TBF and affiliated state federations, and FLW Outdoors’ position as the largest promoter of tournaments in the world have spawned the largest youth fishing initiative in sports history. The new national High School Fishing program follows highly successful TBF and FLW Outdoors programs including National Guard FLW College Fishing, the SAF High School Fishing World Finals and the TBF Junior World Championship. Over 23,000 high schools across the nation and Canada are invited to compete giving high school anglers opportunities to fish, make friends, advance to championship events and earn scholarships to benefit their education and their lives. Read more on HighSchoolFishing.org
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Greg Gizzi – Colorado Angler
Name: Greg Gizzi
Age: 30
Hometown: Widefield, Colorado
State Federation: Colorado, Fountain Valley Bass Club
Division: Southwest
Occupation: Student
Family Members: Wife: Kami, Son: Brody, Dog: Skeeter
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: I prefer fishing offshore structure on deep clear impoundments.
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Amistad, TX
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? The support of family and friends has been instrumental in my life. Growing up my mom and dad always had time to take me fishing.
Andy Wegner – Illinois Angler
Name: Andy Wegner
Age: 43
Hometown: Morton, IL
State Federation: Illinois
Division: Northern
Occupation: District Sales Manager
Family Members: wife-Cindy, daughter-Natalie, son-Tristan, son-Hunter
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Power fishing--Jig
Favorite body of water to fish: Mississippi River Pool 18 & 19
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career?
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Finished 12th in Pool 19 in Ft. Madison Iowa at the 12 Man Tournament
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Finished 1st on Illinois team during Northern Division Championship on Patoka Lake in Indiana
Greg 'Hosko' Hoskinson – Kentucky Angler
Name: Greg “Hosko” Hoskinson
Age: 43
Hometown: Louisville, KY
State Federation: Kentucky
Division: Southern
Occupation: Small Business Owner / Signs Now
Family Members: Wife: Denise, Son: Tommy, Daughter: Callie
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Shallow water - One foot on the bank and one foot on the boat!
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Martin, AL; Sturgeon Bay, WI; Okeechobee; Sante Cooper, KY Lake
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? Thousands of dollars, chronic back pain, 2 torn rotator cuffs, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and the friendship of so many great guys around home and across the country that I would not trade it for anything!
Brian Fritts – North Carolina Co-Angler
Name: Brian Fritts
Age: 32
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
State Federation: North Carolina
Division: Southern
Occupation: Regional Sales Manager/Medical Device Sales
Family Members: Wife: Julie Fritts, Son: Noah Fritts, Dad: Robert Fritts, Mom: Donna Fritts, Brother: Jared Fritts
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Jig/Deep Crankbait
Favorite body of water to fish: Falls Lake, NC in the summer time.
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? It has taken a ton of time on the water, but that only comes through the support of my entire family. My father is the one who introduced me to this wonderful sport and took the time to help me develop my skills on the water. My wife has also been a huge support factor by always believing in my ability and allowing me to take the time away from home tournament fishing demands. The huge amount of support from my family is the undeniable reason for my fishing success!
Mike Zachary – Oklahoma Co-Angler
Name: Mike Zachary
Age: 40
Hometown: Ada, OK
State Federation: Oklahoma
Division: Central
Occupation: Firefighter/window tinting business owner
Family Members: Wife Wendi, daughters Kelsey, Micah, and Zoe
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Power fishing, deep structure
Favorite body of water to fish: Konawa, Arbuckle, Eufaula
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career? I have the most amazing wife. She lets me go as often as I want and will even tell me I should go when a good day comes up. I also credit my job as a firefighter (work 24 hours on and off 48) [23457] for giving me the time to go. My small business I have on my days off from the fire department gives me the funds to have the equipment. I also have a network of trusted friends that I share information with and I with them. But I suppose the biggest factor in my success is the drive to compete. I want to win every tournament I fish, whether it is the TBF National or the Wednesday night jackpot at the local lake. If I don’t win, I try to learn why I didn’t. I feel I should win every tournament I enter, if I lose that drive to win, I’ll buy a pontoon and start crappie fishin’ lol.
James Biggs – Texas Angler
Name: James Biggs
Age: 30
Hometown: Bedford, Texas
State Federation: Texas
Club: Denton County Bass Club
Division: Central
Occupation: Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Family Members: wife Kaylie, daughter Kayden
Fishing Strengths/Techniques: Versatility and Crankbaiting
Favorite body of water to fish: Lake Amistad or Kentucky Lake
What has it taken for you to get this far in your fishing career?
I am very blessed to have been able to start tournament fishing when I was 15 years old. I joined the Federation when I turned 16. I have fished hundreds of events in Texas over the years. Three years ago I started fishing bigger national event where I was able to travel and compete against some of the biggest names in the sport.
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