Fairview Bass Fishing Team

06/03/2026

🎣 Fairview Bass Fishing Team | Tennessee Bass Nation State Championship Recap 🏆

What an incredible experience at Watts Bar Lake on May 29th & 30th! Our two Fairview teams competed hard at the State Championship against some of the most talented young anglers in Tennessee Bass Nation — and the level of competition was absolutely top notch.

Friday's great weather was a blessing on a lake our kids had very little experience on, and both teams made the most of it!

📊 Results:
🎣 Ian Parks & Trace McCoy — 3 fish | 6.32 lbs | 99th place
🎣 Haden Brite — 1 fish | 2.32 lbs | 116th place

A special shoutout to Haden, who battled through boat issues and was only able to fish ONE day — and still came home with a fish on the board. That's heart right there! 💪

Watching these young anglers compete at this level is something special, and we couldn't be more proud of the effort every one of them gave. The future of this team is incredibly bright, and we can't wait to see them grow!

📣 INTEREST MEETING — Mark your calendars!
📅 Friday, June 5th
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Bowie Nature Park — Pavilion by the Big Lake

If you or someone you know is interested in joining the Fairview Bass Fishing Team, come on out! We'd love to see you there. 🙌

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Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Eubanks Asphalt & Paving
Missile Baits
Lasko products
Tennessee Bass Nation High School/Youth

05/26/2026

🎣 Fairview Bass Team Heading to State! 🎣

We’re proud to have two Fairview High School teams representing our city at the Tennessee Bass Nation High School State Championship on beautiful Watts Bar Lake!

📍 Location: Kingston City Park – Kingston, TN
📅 Dates: May 29–30 (2-day tournament)

Let’s show our support and wish these outstanding young anglers the best of luck as they compete against the best in the state:

🚤 Ian Parks & Trace McCoy – Boat 138
🚤 Haden Brite – Boat 156

We know these guys will give it their all and make Fairview proud! 💪🐟

Good luck, anglers — bring in some big ones! 🎣🏆



Thank you to all of our sponsors:
Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Lasko products
Missile Baits
Eubank Asphalt & Paving

05/20/2026

Come be a part of something bigger!

05/13/2026

Fairview Bass Fishing Team Shows Resilience at Paris Landing Championship

The Fairview Bass Fishing Team demonstrated grit, determination, and sportsmanship during the West Division Championship held May 9th at Paris Landing on Kentucky Lake. Despite challenging conditions that tested even the most seasoned anglers, every Fairview team successfully brought fish to the scales — a true testament to their perseverance and preparation.
Paris Landing Championship Results
Junior Division

Easton Baker & Mason Merryman — 14th place (out of 37 teams)

1 fish, 2.51 lbs

High School Division

Ian Parks & Trace McCoy — 22nd place (out of 70 teams)

3 fish, 9.24 lbs (including a standout 4.65 lb largemouth)

Noah Whaley & Partner — 46th place

2 fish, 3.23 lbs

Haden Brite & William Reid — 48th place

1 smallmouth, 2.74 lbs

While the bite proved difficult across the field, Fairview anglers rose to the challenge and represented their school with pride and determination.

West Division Season Standings
Junior Division

Baker & Merryman — 26th overall (out of 47 teams)

High School Division

Parks & McCoy — 27th overall (out of 115 teams)
Brite & Reid — 31st overall
Whaley & Partner — 62nd overall
Kidder & Moultrie — 104th overall

This marks an impressive inaugural season for the Fairview Bass Fishing Team in the TN Bass Nation West Division. From pre-practicing for hours, map study, early morning launches to long days on the water, this group has consistently shown commitment, sportsmanship, and growth.

Looking Ahead
The season continues for two standout teams:

Ian Parks & Trace McCoy
Haden Brite & William Reid

These anglers have earned the opportunity to compete for the State Championship title on May 29–30 at Watts Bar Lake (Kingston City Park). The entire Fairview community stands behind them as they prepare for this exciting next step.

A Team Effort
This season’s success would not be possible without the unwavering support system behind these athletes. Special thanks goes out to our dedicated boat captains — John Parks, Jon Harris, Jeremy Whaley, and Jerod Brite — for their leadership, mentorship, and commitment to keeping our anglers safe while guiding them through both victories and challenges. Your investment in these young athletes makes a lasting difference.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors:
Eubanks Paving, Grindstone Roofing Co LLC, Lasko LLC, Missile Baits, and Lure Boxes. Your support fuels this program and helps create meaningful opportunities for our students.

A Message to the Team
To every member of the Fairview Bass Fishing Team: hold your heads high. Success isn’t defined by a single day on the water, but by the effort you put in, the lessons you learn, and the character you build along the way. You’ve shown resilience in tough conditions, unity as a team, and pride in representing Fairview. That is something to celebrate.

Keep pushing forward, keep learning, and keep casting — your hard work is paying off, and your journey is just getting started.

Go Yellow Jackets!

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04/28/2026

🎣 FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BASS FISHING TEAM — 2026–2027 SEASON 🎣

Do you love bass fishing? Want to be part of a competitive team that represents Fairview with pride? The Fairview High School Bass Fishing Team is gearing up for the 2026–2027 season, and we’re looking for ANGLERS, BOAT CAPTAINS, and SPONSORS!

🏆 About the Team

Competes with Tennessee B.A.S.S. Nation – High School & Youth
Open to Middle School & High School anglers
Boys & girls welcome

2025–2026 Accomplishment:
👉 2 Fairview High School teams qualified for the TN B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship Tournament

🚤 How the Team Works

Each boat includes:

2 student anglers
1 boat
1 adult boat captain (18+ years old)

Boat captains do not have to be anglers — just willing to help students and support the team

💲 Season Costs

Approximately $215 per trail
3 tournament trails available
Recommended: Fish 2 trails for the full competitive experience

🎯 Our Mission
The mission of the Fairview High School and Youth Bass Fishing Team is to instill integrity, cultivate teamwork, promote conservation, and foster perseverance in the pursuit of bass fishing among our anglers.

🤝 We Also Need Sponsors
Support from local businesses, individuals, and organizations helps cover:

Tournament fees
Equipment & safety needs
Growth of the program and opportunity for more students

📧 Interested in joining or supporting the team?
Coach: Jerod Brite
Email: [email protected]

Whether you’re a student angler, an adult willing to serve as a boat captain, or a business interested in sponsoring a strong youth program — we’d love to connect with you.

🎣 Build skills. Compete with purpose. Represent Fairview with pride.

As always thank you to our sponsors for this upcoming season!
Missile Baits
Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Raxx Taxidermy
M.J. & SON Wrecker Service, LLC
Lure Boxes
https://eubankpaving.com/
Dewayne Wilson-Dixie Custom Rods

04/20/2026

Information for this weekend.

04/20/2026

🎣 Fairview High School Bass Team Competes at “Battle on the Chick” 🎣

On April 18th, the Fairview Bass High School Team took on one of the most competitive youth bass fishing events in the country—the Battle on the Chick. This tournament was especially critical, as it served as a qualifying opportunity for the Tennessee State Championship on Watts Bar Lake in May.

Fairview was represented by two teams in a massive field of 165 boats, featuring top high school anglers from across the nation.

🔹 Ian Parks & Trace McCoy
Drawing Boat #10, Ian and Trace launched in the 1st flight. The pair put together a solid 5‑fish limit weighing 10.63 lbs, finishing 71st overall in a very tough field.

🔹 Haden Brite (Solo Angler)
Due to a scheduling conflict for his partner, Haden Brite competed solo—an added challenge at this level of competition. Launching in the 3rd flight as Boat #60, Haden also landed a 5‑fish limit weighing 10.35 lbs. After a 0.25 lb dead‑fish penalty, his final tournament weight was 10.10 lbs, earning him a 77th place finish.

This event truly showcased elite-level competition. The winning bag weighed 23 lbs, and big bass was just under 9 lbs, highlighting both the quality of anglers and the Chickamauga fishery.

🏆 STATE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIED! 🏆

We are extremely proud to announce that shortly after the tournament, the overall Tennessee Bass Nation State Trail points standings were released, and both Fairview teams officially qualified for the Tennessee State Championship.

Out of 208 teams statewide:

Haden Brite & William Reid finished the points race in 68th place
Ian Parks & Trace McCoy finished in 79th place

All four of these anglers are freshmen, making this accomplishment even more impressive.

🎯 More Big Events Ahead! 🎯

Fairview Bass Fishing isn’t slowing down. Four Fairview teams will be competing in the final West Region TN Bass Nation Trail event on Pickwick Lake on April 25th:

Haden Brite & William Reid
Ian Parks & Trace McCoy
Noah Whaley & Gavin Fleming
Easton Baker & Mason Merryman

Special recognition goes to Easton Baker and Mason Merryman, who are 8th graders and still have a legitimate opportunity to qualify for the Tennessee State Championship—an incredible achievement at that age.

Additionally, all four of these teams have already qualified for the West Region TN Bass Nation Championship, which will be held on May 9th.

📍 Looking Ahead:

The Tennessee State Championship Tournament will take place on Watts Bar Lake on May 30th, where Fairview will proudly represent its school and community.

We couldn’t be prouder of these young anglers. Their hard work, sportsmanship, and success at such a high level point to a very bright future for Fairview Bass Fishing. 🎣👏

Thanks to all our sponsors:

Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Missile Baits
Dewayne Wilson-Dixie Custom Rods
M.J. & SON Wrecker Service, LLC
Raxx Taxidermy
www.eubankspaving.com
Lure Boxes

03/30/2026

🎣 Fairview Bass Team Update – Tennessee Bass Nation HS/Jr State Trail Stop #3 🎣

On March 28–29, 2026, the Fairview Bass Team had three High School teams compete in Stop #3 of the Tennessee Bass Nation High School/Junior State Trail on Dale Hollow Lake. With changing weather, heavy boat traffic, strong winds, and limited knowledge of the lake, our anglers faced a tough two day grind—and they persevered.

This event was scored on a two day total weight, and all three teams battled through challenging conditions.

Day 1 Results
• Boat 101 – Ian Parks & Trace McCoy
3 fish for 9.01 lbs, averaging an impressive 3 lbs per fish.
• Boat 148 – Haden Brite & William Reid
2 fish for 4.29 lbs.
• Boat 151 – Noah Whaley & Partner
No keeper fish weighed in.

Day 2 Results (boat order reversed)
• Whaley & Fleming weighed in 1 fish for 1.22 lbs.
• Brite & Reid put together a strong day with 4 fish for 8.50 lbs, including a Big Fish of 3 lbs 10 oz caught by William Reid.
• Parks & McCoy stayed consistent, weighing in 1 fish for 3 lbs, again maintaining that 3 pound average.

Two Day Tournament Results (136 Teams Total)
• Brite & Reid – 6 fish, 12.79 lbs. 81st place
• Parks & McCoy – 4 fish, 12.01 lbs. 85th place
• Whaley & Partner – 1 fish, 1.22 lbs. 125th place

Thank you to our boat captains who help make this possible!

** An update on overall points and State Tournament qualification will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
— Pelé

Many people see fishing as relaxing—and for most folks it is. But tournament bass fishing is a mental and physical sport. These anglers and boat captains put in countless hours preparing. They wake up at 3:00 AM, battle cold, wind, rough water, equipment issues, and boat traffic. They run through treacherous wakes to reach fish they found in practice—only to realize sometimes the plan just isn’t working.

You grind. You adjust. You question yourself. Then finally… that first keeper. The excitement, the momentum, the hope. You hunt for number two… and three… sometimes you find them, sometimes you don’t. At weigh in, you look around and see teams whose families have fished these lakes for generations—anglers who grew up on this water and come in with absolute monster limits. That can bring on a feeling of defeat, and the mental game starts all over again.

🚨 What makes me most proud?
These anglers keep coming back for more.
For two of our teams this weekend meant nearly 24 hours of fishing over three days—and remember, Fairview Bass Team anglers are just 13–17 years old.

So, the next time you see a Fairview Bass Team hat or jersey, give them a head nod. These kids have earned every ounce of what they’ve accomplished.

🎣 Yes, I am an extremely proud coach!

Thank you to all our sponsors!
Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Missile Baits
Dewayne Wilson-Dixie Custom Rods
Raxx Taxidermy

If you'd like to sponsor these anglers, please let us know!

03/22/2026

I'm very proud of this team. This is the 1st tournament where all of the Fairview teams competing had fish to weigh in. Great job anglers and boat captains.

Next week is going to be a 2 day event at Dale Hollow Lake.

Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Missile Baits
Raxx Taxidermy
Dewayne Wilson-Dixie Custom Rods

03/22/2026

High School Results.

Brite/Reid - 4 fish 5.81 lbs - 26th
Jerod Brite - Boat Captain

Parks/McCoy - 3 fish 4.88 lbs - 31st
John Parks - Boat Captain

Whaley - 1 fish - 1.39 lbs - 52nd
Jeremy Whaley -Boat Captain

Great points towards qualifying for state.

Congratulations to all! Noah Whaley is in 8th grade and fished at the HS level. This was his 1st keeper bass in tournament fishing. Congrats Noah I'm proud of you for grinding in a tough tournament.

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Missile Baits
Raxx Taxidermy
Grindstone Roofing Co LLC
Dewayne Wilson-Dixie Custom Rods