We are extremely excited that ELCA now has a bass fishing team and club! Over the years a few students have approached me, wanting to get a fishing team and club together. Honestly, I didn't want to take on one more thing because I felt I couldn't give it the attention it deserved. About year and half ago, I felt like the Lord wanted me to start a fishing club so, I started checking into the possibility through the administration and the logistics to make it happen. 

I approached three families about giving some money to go towards the purchase of a boat for the club. Those families were very gracious, so we proceeded in looking for a boat. In the Fall of 2019 GHSA announced that they will start 2020 with Bass Fishing as an official sport sanctioned by GHSA. The tournaments ended up being cancelled due to Covid-19. Fast forward to this past weekend, our team competed in the inaugural GHSA Bass Fishing tournament that was held at Lake Seminole, Ga. We did not qualify for state but we have other opportunities in front of us.

Fishing gives ELCA students another sport to participate in. There is so much to learn from being in a tournament setting. From just being on the water and enjoying God's beauty to getting away from the devices. Fishing definitely teaches patience and perseverance as we learned this past weekend. Fishing in general cost money. We do have a small budget this year but we are always looking for sponsors. If you feel lead to give some of your resources to the Bass Fishing team and club please let me know. 

Finally, I want to personally thank those families in believing in our cause to get kids out of the house and onto the water. 

 
Thanks,
Mike Haralson
School Resource Officer