In April, Brossart bass anglers Cason “Buck” Schultz and Lincoln Schabell made history as the first Brossart bass fishing team to qualify for the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament. The tournament, held this past Friday and Saturday at Kentucky Lake, presented challenges from the start. Buck and Lincoln planned to pre-fish on Wednesday and Thursday, but their efforts were cut short both days by strong storms and tornado warnings. Undeterred, the anglers rose before the sun on Friday, hitting the water before the 6:30am takeoff. Despite encountering slow fishing in the morning, and dealing with electrical issues that required a midday boat switch, the team persevered.
They managed to land 3 keeper fish, totaling 5lbs and 13oz. On Saturday the fishing was better, but many of the fish caught fell just shy of the 15″ minimum size limit. When all was said and done, Buck and Lincoln were able to add 3 keeper fish weighing a total of 6lbs and 13oz. This brought their two day total to 12lbs and 10oz, earning them the 45th spot overall, out of 106 teams competing. Given the challenging path to the state tournament, finishing in 45th place was a significant achievement. While these guys may not know it now, they are paving the way for future Brossart bass fishing teams, and setting their own new records every step along the way. Their success not only marks a milestone for Brossart bass fishing but also sets a high standard for future teams. Captain Doug Lackey had the vision of putting together a fishing team at Brossart last year, and never dreamed our team would be this competitive this early. Doug has worked hard to secure the funds required to sponsor what is probably the most expensive high school sport. Through his hard work and dedication to the team, all of this was possible. Special thanks to our boat captains this year, Doug Lackey, Dan Bertram, Brian Golden, Andy Schabell and Spencer Hackworth. We are already looking forward to next year’s tournaments. Congratulations Buck and Lincoln!
Report and photos submitted by Captain Andy Schabell.
