Chris Lane’s Kids Camp 2016

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The 9th Annual Reeling in Future Pros Kids Fishing Camp was held at Lake Guntersville on Saturday, May 28. The event put on by Chris Lane Fishing and was geared towards getting kids involved in fishing and providing them all the supplies they need. <p> Read <a href=http://www.bassmaster.com/news/chris-lane-hosts-fish-camp-and-foodland-bass-team-tournament-guntersville target=
The 9th Annual Reeling in Future Pros Kids Fishing Camp was held at Lake Guntersville on Saturday, May 28. The event put on by Chris Lane Fishing and was geared towards getting kids involved in fishing and providing them all the supplies they need.

Read the full event press release here.

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Parents, volunteers, sponsors and the community at-large are key to the event’s success each year.
Parents, volunteers, sponsors and the community at-large are key to the event’s success each year.
Over the years thousands of kids have experienced the camp, which had its beginnings in Lakeland, Fla., before moving to Guntersville, Ala.
Over the years thousands of kids have experienced the camp, which had its beginnings in Lakeland, Fla., before moving to Guntersville, Ala.
The Bucky Howe Park in Guntersville is the newest location for the camp and provides ample space.
The Bucky Howe Park in Guntersville is the newest location for the camp and provides ample space.
This year’s event marked the combination of the camp with the second annual Foodland Bass Tournament, a 200 boat team event which launches at first light.
This year’s event marked the combination of the camp with the second annual Foodland Bass Tournament, a 200 boat team event which launches at first light.
Stylists from Great Clips volunteered their time to cut hair. All donations went towards the athletic programs at Guntersville and Boaz high schools.
Stylists from Great Clips volunteered their time to cut hair. All donations went towards the athletic programs at Guntersville and Boaz high schools.
Food. Family. Fun. Fishing. The motto of the event. Even casting is fun.
Food. Family. Fun. Fishing. The motto of the event. Even casting is fun.
Catching fish is always fun. Especially when you get to go weigh them in on stage.
Catching fish is always fun. Especially when you get to go weigh them in on stage.
All fish caught were weighed in on the FishLife stage.
All fish caught were weighed in on the FishLife stage.
No official records are kept but it seemed like this year saw more fish catching than in the past.
No official records are kept but it seemed like this year saw more fish catching than in the past.
The campers had the opportunity to learn boating safety and tour the lake with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Matt Lee.
The campers had the opportunity to learn boating safety and tour the lake with Bassmaster Elite Series pro Matt Lee.
It was a beautiful day to enjoy the lake in boats provided by the Guntersville Freedom Marine.
It was a beautiful day to enjoy the lake in boats provided by the Guntersville Freedom Marine.
Or take care of some personal grooming while the kids are having fun.
Or take care of some personal grooming while the kids are having fun.
Several anglers return to the camp year after year and continue to learn each time.
Several anglers return to the camp year after year and continue to learn each time.
There’s a future pro right there.
There’s a future pro right there.
Elite Series pro Jordan Lee manned the Pro Angler Station and answered questions from the campers.
Elite Series pro Jordan Lee manned the Pro Angler Station and answered questions from the campers.
Guntersville resident Jerry Nydam is the official weigh-master at the event and has been for years.
Guntersville resident Jerry Nydam is the official weigh-master at the event and has been for years.
The fishing team from the Daughters of the American Revolution school in Grant, Ala., was a huge help at the camp.
The fishing team from the Daughters of the American Revolution school in Grant, Ala., was a huge help at the camp.
Chris Lane fielded questions about fishing and bass boats.
Chris Lane fielded questions about fishing and bass boats.
It can be hard to tell who’s more proud of a catch – angler or parent.
It can be hard to tell who’s more proud of a catch – angler or parent.
Bream were the predominant species brought to the scales.
Bream were the predominant species brought to the scales.
Nearly 150 kids were able to participate in this year’s event.
Nearly 150 kids were able to participate in this year’s event.
More bream come in from the docks.
More bream come in from the docks.
And more.
And more.
Sometimes they arrived two at a time.
Sometimes they arrived two at a time.
The lure decorating station is always run by Chris’ mother, Peggy Lane.
The lure decorating station is always run by Chris’ mother, Peggy Lane.
It’s a big hit with the creative anglers.
It’s a big hit with the creative anglers.
But the fishing station is still probably the most popular.
But the fishing station is still probably the most popular.
Especially when the fish are biting.
Especially when the fish are biting.
One largemouth did make its way to the scales. Great job Gaines!
One largemouth did make its way to the scales. Great job Gaines!
Not everybody who likes to catch them likes to hold them just yet…
Not everybody who likes to catch them likes to hold them just yet…
But some in are in with two hands!
But some in are in with two hands!
Elsie the Borden cow also made it to the stage.
Elsie the Borden cow also made it to the stage.
And we have a catfish being weighed in. It was the big fish of the day as well.
And we have a catfish being weighed in. It was the big fish of the day as well.
It’s hard to beat seeing happy kids weighing fish.
It’s hard to beat seeing happy kids weighing fish.
And kids with their moms and dads.
And kids with their moms and dads.
Awesome!
Awesome!
Bass Pro Shops, E3 Sports and Foodland provided all the kids with shirts again this year
Bass Pro Shops, E3 Sports and Foodland provided all the kids with shirts again this year
Bass Pro Shops also donated rod and reel combos to each camper.
Bass Pro Shops also donated rod and reel combos to each camper.
A solid fish from the green armband group.
A solid fish from the green armband group.
Group shot of the black armband group.
Group shot of the black armband group.
Teamwork!
Teamwork!
The orange team.
The orange team.
And the green team.
And the green team.
Tony Chachere has been a part of the camp for years.
Tony Chachere has been a part of the camp for years.
TH Marine was on-site.
TH Marine was on-site.
And the place was jumping.
And the place was jumping.
Trophies for first, second, and third.
Trophies for first, second, and third.
Were awarded for lure decoration…
Were awarded for lure decoration…
For casting…
For casting…
For fish catches…
For fish catches…
And sportsmanship.
And sportsmanship.
James Miller, a country artist, entertained the crowd.
James Miller, a country artist, entertained the crowd.
Wait, was that caught at the camp? No, the 200 boat, Foodland Bass Team Tournament weigh-in was held right after the kids camp ended.
Wait, was that caught at the camp? No, the 200 boat, Foodland Bass Team Tournament weigh-in was held right after the kids camp ended.
And it turned into a big fish parade.
And it turned into a big fish parade.
The tournament winners Bryan Gregory and Marshall Deakins weighed in three fish for 20.92 and won $10,000.
The tournament winners Bryan Gregory and Marshall Deakins weighed in three fish for 20.92 and won $10,000.
The Guntersville Middle School Cheerleading team kept the spirits high while raising money through a baked goods sales. The Foodland Bass Tournament raised $3,400 for the Guntersville and Boaz High School fishing teams.
The Guntersville Middle School Cheerleading team kept the spirits high while raising money through a baked goods sales. The Foodland Bass Tournament raised $3,400 for the Guntersville and Boaz High School fishing teams.
More information about the kids camp is available at www.chrislanefishing.com and www.FoodlandBass.com for the team tournament.
More information about the kids camp is available at www.chrislanefishing.com and www.FoodlandBass.com for the team tournament.