2008 Federation Central Divisional: Youth Events

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the youth events held on Lake Yankton near Yankton, South Dakota in conjunction with the 2008 Federation Central Divisional.

Missouri competitor Dalton Wilson talks to Gil Kauffmann, Missouri BASS Federation Nation youth director, about his day on the water before the weigh-in of the Junior Bassmaster Central Divisional.
Missouri competitor Dalton Wilson talks to Gil Kauffmann, Missouri BASS Federation Nation youth director, about his day on the water before the weigh-in of the Junior Bassmaster Central Divisional.
Five of the eight states in the BASS Federation Central Division sent state champions to compete at Lake Yankton.
Five of the eight states in the BASS Federation Central Division sent state champions to compete at Lake Yankton.
Seven youngsters competed in the 11-14 age group of the Central Divisional CastingKids contest.
Seven youngsters competed in the 11-14 age group of the Central Divisional CastingKids contest.
Kansas state champion Brandy Branine finished fifth in the 15-18 age group by catching this 2-pound, 7-ounce largemouth on a Senko.
Kansas state champion Brandy Branine finished fifth in the 15-18 age group by catching this 2-pound, 7-ounce largemouth on a Senko.
It was a long day for Brad Schaefer who competed in both youth events at the Central Divisional. The Nebraska youngster finished third in the Junior Bassmaster competition and second in the CastingKids contest.
It was a long day for Brad Schaefer who competed in both youth events at the Central Divisional. The Nebraska youngster finished third in the Junior Bassmaster competition and second in the CastingKids contest.
The top catch of the day was Drew Creel's bag of four fish weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
The top catch of the day was Drew Creel’s bag of four fish weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
Drew Honigman caught only one keeper at Lake Yankton but it was big enough to make him a winner in the 11-14 age division.
Drew Honigman caught only one keeper at Lake Yankton but it was big enough to make him a winner in the 11-14 age division.
Central Divisional champion Jamie Laiche talks about how impressed he was with the fishing skills of his partner, Matt Noble. The state winners in the adult Central Divisional served as boat captains for the day.
Central Divisional champion Jamie Laiche talks about how impressed he was with the fishing skills of his partner, Matt Noble. The state winners in the adult Central Divisional served as boat captains for the day.
14 young anglers got their chance to qualify for the Junior World Championship by competing in the Junior Bassmaster Central Divisional at Lake Yankton.
14 young anglers got their chance to qualify for the Junior World Championship by competing in the Junior Bassmaster Central Divisional at Lake Yankton.