Elite Series Angler Chris Lane Holds Third Annual Kids Fishing Camp

Bassmaster Elite Series Chris Lane's third annual "Reeling in Future Pros" fishing camp was held Saturday, August 7 . In attendance were 100 boys and girls ranging in ages from 5 to 19 from as far away as Louisiana. The campers were treated to how-to seminars from Lane, his brother Arnie and local Guntersville guides.

"The response to the camp this year was remarkable," said Lane. "To see this many kids, parents and grandparents turn out on a hot summer day to learn more about fishing was uplifting. These kids are the future of our sport and our country. It was awesome to see the excitement on their faces as they picked up their new Shakespeare rods and reels donated by Pure Fishing."

"Tony Chachere cooked an amazing lunch and the Val Monte Resort was a terrific venue. Thanks to everyone that helped with the event we now have 100 kids with brand new fishing equipment ready to fish lakes and ponds all over the south."

In addition to seminars, Q&A sessions and hands-on instruction, the campers participated in several contests during the day with winners receiving a trophy. Clay Hardin, Kyle Cole and Jared Force won awards in the boater safety contest. Dakota Morgan, Josie Altom and Joseph Runions took honors in the casting contest. The fishing contest winners were Kenneth Dennis, Jordan Parnell and Chris Cygan.

All participants received donated items from Legend Boats, Boat U.S. Angler, Costa del Mar, Gambler Baits, Azuma, Power Pole, Stren, Big Green Egg, Mercury and Fish Lake Guntersville.

Details regarding the fourth annual "Reeling in Future Pros" camp to be held again at the Val Monte Resort will be available soon at www.ChrisLaneFishing.com.

Fishing in his 8th year as a full-time professional angler, Elite Series pro Chris Lane recently relocated to Guntersville from Winter Haven, FL. Chris finished the 2009 season with an FLW American Fishing Series win on Lake Guntersville and opened the 2010 season with a victory in the Southern Open on Lake Okeechobee. More information about Chris Lane is available at www.ChrisLaneFishing.com.