Chris Lane hosts Kids Camp

Chris Lane’s eighth Annual 'Reeling in Future Pros' Kids Camp was held Saturday, July 11, in Guntersville at the City Harbor.

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Chris Lane’s eighth annual Reeling in Future Pros Kids Camp was held Saturday, July 11, in Guntersville at the City Harbor.
Chris Lane’s eighth annual Reeling in Future Pros Kids Camp was held Saturday, July 11, in Guntersville at the City Harbor.
Thanks to Bass Pro Shops, the kids got to choose between spinning rods…
Thanks to Bass Pro Shops, the kids got to choose between spinning rods…
Baitcasting combos…
Baitcasting combos…
Or Tiny Lite closed-faced fishing combos.
Or Tiny Lite closed-faced fishing combos.
There were plenty of goodies from Foodland and sponsors.
There were plenty of goodies from Foodland and sponsors.
Volunteers turned out in droves, including the Glencoe, Ala., and Kennesaw State fishing teams.
Volunteers turned out in droves, including the Glencoe, Ala., and Kennesaw State fishing teams.
The Guntersville Wildcats fishing team was also on hand to help.
The Guntersville Wildcats fishing team was also on hand to help.
Another rod and reel placed in the welcome hands of a child.
Another rod and reel placed in the welcome hands of a child.
Holly Lane, friends, family, and the Atlanta CCA chapter organized the kids into groups.
Holly Lane, friends, family, and the Atlanta CCA chapter organized the kids into groups.
Chris Lane got things started on what would be a very warm day.
Chris Lane got things started on what would be a very warm day.
The Casting Cajun fishing show out of Louisiana made the trip up to film a show.
The Casting Cajun fishing show out of Louisiana made the trip up to film a show.
Chris’ uncle Mike manned one of the two pontoon boats donated by Boat Mart in Guntersville.
Chris’ uncle Mike manned one of the two pontoon boats donated by Boat Mart in Guntersville.
Bob Lane captained the second boat and taught at the boater safety station.
Bob Lane captained the second boat and taught at the boater safety station.
Chris Lane kicked off the Pro Angler station.
Chris Lane kicked off the Pro Angler station.
Zach Turner with Stren taught the kids several knots at the knot-tying station.
Zach Turner with Stren taught the kids several knots at the knot-tying station.
Coca-Cola brought drinks for all of the campers, parents and volunteers.
Coca-Cola brought drinks for all of the campers, parents and volunteers.
It didn’t take long for the fish to start coming to the scales from the lake.
It didn’t take long for the fish to start coming to the scales from the lake.
Most fish were small bream.
Most fish were small bream.
The proud anglers have their moment on the weigh-in stage.
The proud anglers have their moment on the weigh-in stage.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Coulter helps out on the docks.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Coulter helps out on the docks.
Coulter brought his Tennessee Team Trail tournament trailer down from Knoxville.
Coulter brought his Tennessee Team Trail tournament trailer down from Knoxville.
The third station in the rotation was the Casting station.
The third station in the rotation was the Casting station.
Robert Shamblin with Power-Pole captured the action with a drone.
Robert Shamblin with Power-Pole captured the action with a drone.
A contest at the casting station was manned by a Guntersville Wildcat.
A contest at the casting station was manned by a Guntersville Wildcat.
Parents were encouraged to stay and enjoy the event.
Parents were encouraged to stay and enjoy the event.
The bounce house from Tent Tech was a hit.
The bounce house from Tent Tech was a hit.
The fourth station was lure decoration sponsored by Luck E Strike.
The fourth station was lure decoration sponsored by Luck E Strike.
The station was also popular for being in the shade.
The station was also popular for being in the shade.
Concentration is key.
Concentration is key.
A keepsake
A keepsake
This little angler is focused.
This little angler is focused.
Meanwhile, the fishing continued on the dock.
Meanwhile, the fishing continued on the dock.
Each of the six groups brought fish to the scales.
Each of the six groups brought fish to the scales.
Another fish from Guntersville.
Another fish from Guntersville.
Rigging up...
Rigging up…
...and getting ready...
…and getting ready…
...to catch more fish!
…to catch more fish!
Anglers of all ages know the importance of patience.
Anglers of all ages know the importance of patience.
Back at the casting station
Back at the casting station
Success!
Success!
Chris Lane making the rounds keeping an eye on the fishing.
Chris Lane making the rounds keeping an eye on the fishing.
And we have a bass! This one was the biggest of the day.
And we have a bass! This one was the biggest of the day.
The kids never tire of the fishing station.
The kids never tire of the fishing station.
The anglers cast where the boats recently lined up for the Bassmaster Classic and Elite Series.
The anglers cast where the boats recently lined up for the Bassmaster Classic and Elite Series.
Stren towels, soaked in a cooler, were much needed.
Stren towels, soaked in a cooler, were much needed.
This little guy was all smiles at the fishing station.
This little guy was all smiles at the fishing station.
A young angler and his proud dad.
A young angler and his proud dad.
The kids got to take home an autograph for their room.
The kids got to take home an autograph for their room.
How many of these kids will tie their first fishing knot today?
How many of these kids will tie their first fishing knot today?
The Casting Cajun TV show wrapped up their episode.
The Casting Cajun TV show wrapped up their episode.
Free snow cones? Brilliant idea.
Free snow cones? Brilliant idea.
Total Dental Care of Guntersville gets credit for that one.
Total Dental Care of Guntersville gets credit for that one.
In spite of the heat...
In spite of the heat…
..the fishing continued.
..the fishing continued.
Country music singer/songwriter James Miller entertained the crowd.
Country music singer/songwriter James Miller entertained the crowd.
And the fish-catching continued.
And the fish-catching continued.
There were some good-looking fish brought to the scales.
There were some good-looking fish brought to the scales.
Along with a rare yellow perch from the Tennessee River.
Along with a rare yellow perch from the Tennessee River.
Trophies, tackleboxes and Oakley sunglasses were up for grabs.
Trophies, tackleboxes and Oakley sunglasses were up for grabs.
More fish hit the scales.
More fish hit the scales.
The Glencoe Jackets…in jerseys.
The Glencoe Jackets…in jerseys.
As time ran out, the final fish were weighed in.
As time ran out, the final fish were weighed in.
Big and small...
Big and small…
Mostly small fish, but as the day got later it took more effort.
Mostly small fish, but as the day got later it took more effort.
Family friend Jerry Nydam is the camp’s official weighmaster.
Family friend Jerry Nydam is the camp’s official weighmaster.
Chris Lane’s rig courtesy of Bob Hembree Chevrolet in Guntersville.
Chris Lane’s rig courtesy of Bob Hembree Chevrolet in Guntersville.
Another fish is brought to the scales.
Another fish is brought to the scales.
Brandon Coulter with one of his new fishing buddies.
Brandon Coulter with one of his new fishing buddies.
Lane with the Glencoe Jackets.
Lane with the Glencoe Jackets.
And then the eating began, thanks for Tony Chachere and Kylie Sparks from Louisiana.
And then the eating began, thanks for Tony Chachere and Kylie Sparks from Louisiana.
Fried fish, shrimp and corn dogs were on the menu.
Fried fish, shrimp and corn dogs were on the menu.
If you see this truck, you’ll find happy people nearby.
If you see this truck, you’ll find happy people nearby.
Case in point.
Case in point.
Awards were handed out for casting...
Awards were handed out for casting…
And for lure decoration.
And for lure decoration.
Last but not least, the awards for fish catching.
Last but not least, the awards for fish catching.
Congratulations to all the winners and everyone involved.
Congratulations to all the winners and everyone involved.
Chris Lane wrapped up the day thanking the sponsors, parents, volunteers and campers with the promise of an even better camp in 2016.
Chris Lane wrapped up the day thanking the sponsors, parents, volunteers and campers with the promise of an even better camp in 2016.