Presented by Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
The Faith Angler Network (FAN) kicked off its high school fishing season on Lake Belton with literal electricity—predawn lightning crackling across the sky. As the sun broke the horizon, a beautiful rainbow arched over the water, a glorious blessing to start the day.
While the main tournament unfolded, FAN hosted its inaugural fishing derby, delivering fun and excitement for participants seeking a lighter competitive vibe.
Derby Highlights Congratulations to Chase Greer, representing the Lake Travis Fishing Team, for dominating both categories on artificial bait: most fish and biggest fish caught. On the live bait side, Brody Anderson of the Liberty Hill Fishing Team claimed victories in most and biggest fish. Each champion took home a trophy and two $50 Cabela’s/Bass Pro Shops gift cards.Truly, every student angler was a winner, sharing in the day’s events, fellowship, and camaraderie with teammates and friends
As the weather shifted from morning sprinkles to a perfect fall afternoon, competitors headed to the FAN Stage to weigh their catches and cheer one another on.
Tournament Results
1st Place – Ian and Zac Schnupp (Boerne Bass Club) with Captain Craig Schnupp: 13.29 lbs
- Each angler: $500 scholarship + Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris CarbonLite rod and reel
- Captain: Shimano SLX 150 reel
2nd Place – Colton Manning and Tucker Romine (Lampasas Badger Fishing Team) with Captain Jason Romine: 11.58 lbs
- Each angler: Pair of Costa sunglasses + $50 Cabela’s/BPS gift cards
3rd Place – Jaxon Van Dyke and Eli Mejia (Boerne Bass Club) with Captain Kyle Van Dyke: 11.38 lbs
- Each angler: Shimano SLX 150 reel + $50 Cabela’s/BPS gift card
Big Bass Honor Wyatt Jones shattered the Youth Body of Water Record with a 5.08 lb smallmouth bass while fishing alongside Collin Edwards (Captain: Michael Edwards) for The Bass Club of Champions. Wyatt earns a permanent spot in the record books plus a Shimano SLX Big Bass reel.
Top 10 Teams
- Hunter Batt & Crew Flatau (Bass Club of Champions) – 10.70 lbs
- Beau Glauser & Lane Meyer (Boerne Bass Club) – 10.50 lbs
- Braxton Ebner & Remington Stewart (Boerne Bass Club) – 10.30 lbs
- Viktor Saprito & Wesley Tillman (Boerne Bass Club) – 10.20 lbs
- Ty Gass & Ethan Del Rosario (Llano Fishing Team) – 9.95 lbs
- Colin Tobin & Will Rand (Bass Club of Champions) – 9.80 lbs
- Carter Crow & Brody Long (Liberty Hill Fishing Team) – 9.49 lbs
This season, FAN is awarding over $35,000 in scholarships and prizes—investing in the next generation of anglers and leaders.
For more behind-the-scenes stories, angler interviews, and faith-filled fishing talk, check out the FAN Reel Talk Podcaston YouTube: youtube.com/@faithanglernetworkreeltalk.
What a way to launch the season—faith, fish, and fellowship on full display!
