Students angle for fishing as high school sport
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama high school students may soon take their competitions from the football fields to the fishing ponds. They are hosting the Alabama High School Bass Fishing Club Tournament Series on March 6 in Decatur to jump-start the movement, and about 20 high schools are fielding fishing teams for the event.
High school bass fishing catching on
By Dennis Sherer, Staff Writer Instead of a football field, basketball court or other traditional sports venue, a move is below way to bring students together to compete on lakes and rivers below the auspices of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The Alabama High School Bass Fishing Club Tournament Series kicks off March 6 on Wheeler Lake in Decatur.