FLW Regional Qualifier Kentucky Lake
Jesse Schultz and Dustin Vaal
3rd Place Kentucky Lake
FLW Central Division Regional Qualifier
May 8, 2009
The Tournament
No Practice, High Water, and 2 hours of sleep was just the right combination for Indiana’s team to finish in the Top Five at Kentucky lake in the first FLW Central Division Regional Qualifier. Schultz weighed in 3 solid fish and Vaal brought a 4+ to the scales for a combined total of 10lbs 11oz. The weight gave them an opportunity to sit in the hot seat, but they were in First for only a short time. “The taste of victory was humbling,” Vaal said. “We did the best we could and we have no regrets,” remarked Schultz. Soon after Indiana got comfortable on stage the team for Eastern Kentucky brought six fish to the scales that weighed 11-08. Just enough to knock the Indiana boys out of First place, but not enough to win the tournament. It was Arkansas Tech who was the last standing on the stage at the end of the day. Roberts and Goddard took home a $10,000 check from the National Guard FLW College Fishing Region Qualifier. Schultz and Vaal left with a $4,000 check for there club and scholarships. All Top Five finishers will move on to fish the Regional Championship at Kentucky Lake in October.
How They Caught Them
Schultz caught 1 keeper on a chatterbait in flooded trees and 2 keepers on a deep diving crankbait off of rocky points.
Vaal caught his keeper on a Team Supreme jig off of a rocky point.
The FLW
Schultz says “the FLW College Fishing tournament was the best run college tournament he has ever fished.” “We felt like the pros,” Vaal exclaimed. The FLW and the National Guard have brought College Fishing to a whole new level. Fancy trailers, loud music, video cameras, TVs, and huge winnings have given the college fishermen a taste of the professional fishing world.
Next on Indiana’s Agenda
Schultz and Vaal along with 6 other members from their club will be fishing in the Tennessee River Rumble, a Regional Event hosted by the Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship on May 16th. This tournament is filmed and televised by the Versus network, but will not be broad casted live.
Schultz and Vaal would like to take this opportunity to thank all of their sponsors:
Indiana University Recreation Sports
A20 Boating Supplies
Gemini Sports Marketing
McDonald’s
E21 Sports
Shimano
Got 2 Love It Bass Tournaments
Indiana Bass Federation
Team Supreme
Bassaholics
Secret Lures
National Environmental Contracting
Tackle Warehouse
Gator Grip
Berkley
Big River Tackle
Bass Pro Shops
Big Tales
Blackhawk
CBAA
For more information on FLW College Fishing or the National Guard visit CollegeFishing.com
Also, check out the pictures and videos from the event.
Feel free to contact Jesse Schultz with any questions about the Indiana Bass Fishing Club or any College Fishing questions.
Jesse Schultz
schultz3@indiana.edu
(502) 640-6562
May 12th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
The Bassaholic hat was key