Student Anglers Compete to Reel in Big Bass Scholarships
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- FishAngler, the free app for anglers to connect, catch and compete has teamed up with 2017 Major League Fishing World ChampionBobby Lane for the 7th Annual Bobby Lane High School Cup (BLC), taking place Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 at Camp Mack River Resort on Lake Kissimmee.
Over 400 student anglers and 200 boat captains will cast their lures in hopes winning one of twelve post-secondary educational scholarships each worth $1,000. In addition, a DJI Spark Drone Kit and an Abu Garcia Revo Fishing Reel will be the winning prizes for an in-app FishAngler contest during the tournament. Phoenix Boats will also be giving away a Phoenix 919 Pro XP to a lucky winner.
"We are proud to support such a great an event that fosters sport fishing to create opportunities for young anglers to further their educations," says Thomas Wye, CEO and cofounder of FishAngler. "Our app is the perfect tool for these anglers to catch, connect and compete, and to increase their fishing skill level while using the in-app data to accurately target species like a pro."
"This tournament is my way of giving back to the sport and community that has propelled my career," says Bobby Lane, founder of BLC. "I am humbled by the outpouring of support from sponsors like FishAngler."
Early registration on tournament day will be accepted for students still interested in competing. For more information about the Bobby Lane High School Cup visit www.bobbylanecup.com.
About FishAngler
FishAngler app enables anglers to connect, catch, and compete. With hundreds of thousands of users, the FishAngler app is the fastest and easiest way to find fishing information near you from home, on the water or on the go. Available in the App Store or Google Play, visit www.fishangler.com. Use Search Keyword: FishAngler
About Bobby Lane Cup (BLC)
The Bobby Lane High School Cup (BLC) is a nonprofit event with a mission to foster the love of fishing in our youth and to raise money to provide scholarships to students involved in bass fishing. For more information about the Bobby Lane High School Cup visit www.bobbylanecup.com.
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