Willard Fundraiser

[Ketchup]

The Willard Highschool Fishing Team put on a chili fundraiser today. Scott Berry is the team coach and did a great job today. 

Started off with Randy Blaukat speaking on jerk baitin'. Never been to an event where he was present, but got the feeling the guy knows a thing or two about fishing. He gave an excellent speech to those in attendance. 

Next was James Watson. Being the funny guy he is, he did well with speaking to the youth about setting goals, and financially setting yourself up to chase your fishing dream. Talked a bit about his dock spoon fishing. Great presentation by James. 

Next was Jeremy Lawyer. Another local guy that can hold his own. He talked about jig fishing, and what it takes to be a professional fisherman. 

The 4th guy was Bobby "dont remember last name". 

They had a coach from the Drury fishing team there. Guys, let me tell you something. These young kids coming up in this day and time have no clue how good they have it, if they will do whats right. I didnt know it, but Drury pays 100% of all fishing related fees. Now thats 100% guys. Entry fees, fuel for boat AND pulling rig, fishing tackle, etc.... For us older guys, we had to learn how to fish, well before being able to hop on the internet, and learn how to drop-shot in 30 minutes on youtube.  

The chili "probably 10 different kinds" was awesome. They had desserts, drinks, a silent auction "i won the zoo family passes", and you got to hang with a few lical pros for 4 hours.  Cant think of a better way to spend a Saturday than donating to a cause like this.  

 

[Flysmallie]

I wanted to go to that but other problems kept me away. 

That high school has a good program. Scott is doing a great job.

And yes it would have been amazing to have this when I was in school. 

[Basfis]

Good to hear and first I heard of it. Not sure what to think of that being in Willard with kids in school...

[oneshot]

And to think my Freshman year was the first year for Football.

oneshot

[Ketchup]

Failed to mention that Lawyer donated an original custom painted W.W   that brought $100.  I stopped at $95.  All for the kids

[Flysmallie]

2 hours ago, Basfis said:

Good to hear and first I heard of it. Not sure what to think of that being in Willard with kids in school...

Why? It’s to support their bass fishing team. No different than any other school function.