Keller Varsity Bass Team

10/27/2026

⚠️ THSBA RULES REMINDER ⚠️

The reminders below are excerpts from each rule. Please review the full rules online on the THSBA website.

Anglers, captains, and observers: Please review these important rules before your next tournament.

📵 Rule 5: Cell Phones & Fishing Information
On competition day, student anglers and boat captains may not use electronic communication devices to share fishing information during the tournament.

Student anglers may not use cell phones at all during competition hours except in emergency circumstances.

🦺 Rule 8: Life Jackets & Safe Seating
Every student angler, boat captain, and official observer must wear a fastened U.S. Coast Guard-approved and state-approved personal flotation device anytime the combustion engine is operating, from boat launch until weigh-in each tournament day.

Everyone in the boat must remain seated in a manufacturer-recommended on-plane seating location while the combustion engine is operating. Sitting on pedestal seats or the front or back decks is not permitted while the combustion engine is operating.

🚤 Rule 11: Boat Operation
Boat captains are the ONLY ones permitted to drive boats for their teams. Students may assist in loading and unloading ONLY if they have a Boater Safety Certification.

✅ Rule 14: Check In, Even With Zero Fish
For safety purposes, all teams must check in, even if they have zero fish to weigh. This allows tournament staff to account for every team.

Teams that do not check in/weigh in will receive zero points for that tournament and will not be permitted to fish their next divisional tournament.

Please review the full THSBA rules and make sure everyone in your boat understands these requirements. Help us keep every tournament safe and fair!

10/25/2026

Help us reel in a few more donations for the Keller Varsity Bass Team!

We’ve already raised $1,143 and are just $357 away from unlocking prizes for our anglers. Our full goal is $3,000 to help cover tournament entry fees, equipment, and our end-of-season banquet.

You don’t have to know an angler to support the team -just cast a little support our way! Every $25 helps, and we’d love to get more of our community hooked on supporting these kids.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to donate. If you’re supporting a specific angler, be sure to include their name!

Let’s reel this one in! 🎣

10/23/2026

🎣 KELLER VARSITY BASS TEAM IS MAKING WAVES! 🏆🔥

Y’all, these anglers showed UP this weekend!!

The Keller Varsity Bass Team brought home 2ND PLACE OVERALL AS A TEAM! 🥈👏

But wait…there’s MORE! 👀

One of our very own fishing duos ALSO reeled in 5TH PLACE in the tournament! 🎣🏅

These kids are putting in the work, hitting the water, and showing everyone what Keller is made of!

Help us give these anglers some LOVE! Drop a 🎣 in the comments and help us celebrate their success!

WAY TO GO, KELLER VARSITY BASS TEAM! 💙💚

10/02/2026

Help support the Keller Varsity Bas Team with a donation to help with their tournament fees and more!

09/13/2026

09/03/2026

🔍 TOURNAMENT COMPLIANCE REMINDER

Anglers and captains, please remember that THSBA conducts boat checks following every tournament. In addition, two polygraph examinations are administered after each event.

These procedures help protect the integrity of our tournaments and ensure a fair playing field for every team. All anglers and captains are expected to cooperate fully with tournament officials and follow all THSBA rules.

Fair competition starts with everyone doing their part. Please review the tournament rules before every event and be prepared for all required post-tournament checks.

08/28/2026

Boat captains!!!

THSBA BOAT CAPTAIN SIDEPOT

Boat Captains now have an opportunity to compete for their own Big Fish Sidepot during every THSBA Regular Season Open Tournament!

💵 Entry Fee
• $20 per captain
• Enter during tournament check-in
• Cash or check only

🐟 How It Works
• Captains may weigh in one (1) fish for the Boat Captain Big Fish Sidepot.
• The captain's fish must remain completely separate from the anglers' catch at all times by using either a cull tag or a divided livewell.

🏆 Sidepot Payout
• 50% of the pot is awarded to the Boat Captain Big Fish Winner.
• 50% is awarded as a THSBA Scholarship to the 4th Place Angler Team at that tournament.

⚠️ Important Reminders
• Boat Captains may participate in the Sidepot only during THSBA Regular Season Open Tournaments.
• Boat Captains may not fish during Regional Championships or the THSBA State Championship.
• A captain's fish may never be placed in or contribute to an angler's tournament bag.

🚨 Rule Enforcement
Contributing a captain's fish to an angler's tournament bag is illegal in the State of Texas and falls under tournament fraud classifications. Any captain found contributing to an angler's tournament catch will be immediately disqualified, and the incident will be referred to the appropriate local law enforcement agency for investigation.

Thank you to all of our Boat Captains for the time and dedication you give to our student anglers.

Protect the integrity of our sport. Fish honestly, follow the rules, and help us ensure a fair competition for every angler.

08/20/2026

🎣 THSBA Boat Captain Profile 🎣

Boat Captains are a vital part of every THSBA tournament. If you plan to serve as a captain this season, make sure your profile is completed and that you meet all eligibility requirements.

✅ Boat Captain Requirements
• Must be SafeSport Act Certified (certification is valid for 2 years).
• Cannot have worked as a fishing guide on the tournament lake within 30 days prior to the event.
• A guide is defined as anyone who has accepted any form of compensation for providing information on locating or catching fish.
• Cannot be actively competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series, MLF Bass Pro Tour, or National Professional Fishing League (NPFL).
• To captain at a THSBA Regional Championship or State Championship, you must have served as a Boat Captain in at least one THSBA Open Tournament during the current school year.

📱 Complete your Boat Captain Profile through the THSBA App.

🛡️ SafeSport certification details can be found under the Background section of the THSBA website.

📖 These are some of the primary requirements. For the complete list of eligibility requirements, exceptions, and responsibilities, please review the 2026-2027 THSBA Rules before registering.

⚠️ Please create only ONE Boat Captain Profile. Do not register multiple Boat Captain profiles under the same person.

08/20/2026

A Heartfelt Plea for Boat Captains, Shore Volunteers & Donors

The C.A.S.T. for Kids event on Lake Grapevine is coming up, and they are looking for boat captains, shore volunteers, and donors who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special needs.

This event gives kids a chance to experience something many of them have never had before — a joyful day on the water, a fishing rod in their hands, and a community cheering them on. Every child receives a rod, tackle box, event shirt, and an award, all at no cost to their family.
But none of this happens without people like you.

If you have a boat, your presence as a captain can create memories a child will carry for years. If you prefer to help on shore, your support keeps the event running smoothly and makes families feel welcomed and celebrated. And if you’re able to donate, your generosity directly provides the gear and resources that make this day possible.

This is your chance to make a difference.

Whether you captain a boat, volunteer on shore, or contribute financially, you become part of a day that lifts children up and reminds them they are capable, valued, and loved.
Lake Grapevine’s CAST for Kids event is coming soon — and we cannot do it without you.

Learn more or sign up: castforkids.org/events/lakegrapevine

Give a donation that directly impacts a child: castforkids.org/donate

Thank you for helping us create a day of joy, confidence, and unforgettable memories for these amazing kids. Your involvement truly changes lives.

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08/20/2026

🎣 Thank You to Our Official Rod, Reel & Tackle Partner, Lew's & 🎣

The Texas High School Bass Association is proud to partner with Lew's & Strike King, a company that continues to invest in the future of fishing by supporting high school anglers across the country.

Through the Lew's & Strike King Student Angler Program, eligible school fishing clubs and teams can receive exclusive discounts on Lew's and Strike King products, making it even easier to gear up for a successful season.

✅ Open to recognized high school and college fishing clubs
✅ School must have a designated advisor, coach, or adult supervisor
✅ Exclusive discounts on Lew's and Strike King products
✅ Designed specifically to support student anglers and school fishing programs

Schools interested in participating can visit Lews.com to learn more about the Student Angler Program, review the eligibility requirements, and register their fishing club or team.

Thank you, Lew's & Strike King, for your continued commitment to growing youth fishing and supporting the next generation of anglers. We are proud to have you as part of the THSBA family!