The Butler Youth Fishing Team of Hunter Kelso and Brayden Jackson competed on June 10th and 11th in the National Youth Fishing Association Championship on Stockton Lake.
The boys along with boat captain Bob Healey had the winning weight of 12.12 and won 1st place. There were 64 teams that competed in the PTA (Pro-Team Association) Championship. Over $15,000 in Scholarships, Gift Cards and Payouts were Awarded for this PTA.
National Youth Fishing Association created fishing circuits for Middle and High School Fishing Clubs. Three qualifying tournaments in each state division with a championship in June.
This will be a great opportunity for the students to hone their skills with a competitive edge and promote the sport of bass fishing to young anglers. Hunter is the son of Ashley Healey and Brent and Maria Kelso, Brayden is the son of Josh and Amanda Jackson.
Way to go Hunter and Brayden!
Below is a list of sponsors who made this possible for the boys:
Hugh & Lora Gardner Gustin
Landon & Nancy Simons
A+ Pro Wash
Zanita Esther
Smiths Farms
Curtis & Sons Realty
Creative Home Specialist
Smith's Automotive Repair
Ortiz Family
Gary & Mary Coffman-Western MO Realty
Electric City Laundry
American Dreams Spray Foam Insulation
Studio Perks
Healey Homes
K & C Moving & Chores
A1 Concrete Solutions
Grays Café
Ward Roofing & Remodeling
Hammett’s Collision Repair
Sonic Drive-In
On the Go Johns, LLC
Steven McSperitt- Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance
Heather Seider Diehl- Farmers Insurance
Parker's Chimney Service
Macy Ragan
DL Custom's
Greg & Pam Morris
Mid America Live
Brent's Brilliant Finish
Cabinets By King
Mill Street Designs
”In Loving Memory of Bob Jackson”
Insurtec
Brandy & Rob Payne