Three Rivers Wildcats Bass Fishing Team

08/06/2026

Huge shoutout to TR angler Collin Balk Fishing who secured an internship at Armstrong International. Armstrong is one of our team’s longest standing sponsors, and it’s so rewarding to see our anglers transition into careers with companies who support youth fishing.

07/21/2026

Three Rivers Wildcats Bass Fishing Team – Portage Lake Results! 🎣

Our Wildcats were back on the water Monday night at Portage Lake. Huge thanks to Klines Resort for hosting!

A total of 20 teams (11 High School and 9 Junior) competed.

High School Division

1st – Collin Balk & Joe Anglemyer 9.26lbs

2nd – Freddie Stears & Derek Patch 6.85lbs

3rd - Evan Stabler and Bradley Lindsey 5.98lbs

🐟 Big Bass: 3.46lbs – Joe Anglemyer

Junior Division

1st — Jace Helmuth and Chloe Yoder - 7.08lbs

2nd — Charlie Bobell and Liam Zabonick - 2.88lbs

3rd — Diesel McKay and Zaine Sauer - 2.75lbs

🐟 Big Bass: 2.75lbs – Diesel McKay

A huge thank you to our volunteer boat captains, families, and sponsors for making these opportunities possible. Your support continues to help our young anglers learn, compete, and grow both on and off the water.

07/21/2026

💜🎣 A Heartfelt Thank You from the Three Rivers Wildcats Bass Fishing Team! 🎣💜

This evening’s tournament on Portage Lake was another great event, and it would not have been possible without the incredible support of our volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.

A very special thank you to Klines Resort, one of our valued team sponsors, for graciously hosting tonight’s tournament. We truly appreciate your continued support of our anglers and program!

We would also like to recognize everyone who helped make the evening a success:

🍔 Food Hosts

* Kendelle Klesko (Bo Nelson’s mom)
* Jon Klesko (Team Captain)
* Bob & Joan Cole (Bo’s grandparents)

🎁 Sponsor

* Sam’s Club – $75 gift card

🥤 Three Rivers Area Businesses

* Harding’s Market – Bottled water
* Starbucks – Iced coffee, tea, and cups
* Bullseye Market – Chips
* Little Caesars Pizza – Generously discounted pizzas
* Susie Lewis – Sports drinks
* Olive Garden – Breadsticks and salads
* Johnnie & Brian Decker, Gateway Real Estate (Johnnie & Brian Decker, Gateway Real Estate with Michigan Top Producers) – Sports drinks and cupcakes

💙 Monetary Gift Donors

* Klines Resort
* Kathy Bragg

And finally, thank you to all of our servers, parking attendants, dock owners, boat captains, and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly.

Our bass fishing program continues to grow because of the generosity of people and businesses who believe in providing opportunities for our young anglers. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in the future of these students.

Thank you for helping make tonight another memorable tournament! 🎣🐟💜

07/15/2026

Look at this list of our incredible sponsors! 😍 We have over 50 youth anglers on this year’s team. We couldn’t do this without community support. 💜 🎣

* R&R Trailers
* TR Moose Lodge
* Premier Home Solutions
* Big G’s Custom Baits
* Stewart Sutherland
* Walther Farms
* Ridgeway Floral
* Rhino’s Exterior Renovations
* WE Slitt
* DB Baits
* Muehlberger Custom Homes
* Decker Home Sales – Berkshire Hathaway
* Franger Gas Company
* Trucordia
* Klines Resort
* High’s Marine
* Dauch Corporation
* Lions Club
* Armstrong International
* TH Plastics
* Smile Doctors
* Bass Fishing Hall of Fame
* Leo’s Bait Shop - Cassopolis
* Reel Outdoors - Mendon

07/15/2026

Three Rivers Wildcats Bass Fishing Team – Palmer Lake Results! 🎣

Our Wildcats were back on the water Monday night at Palmer Lake in Colon, and despite some tough fishing conditions, our anglers found a way to put fish in the boat!

A total of 17 teams (9 High School and 8 Junior) competed.

High School Division

1st – Coltin Burdette & James Horton

2nd – Collin Balk & Joe Anglemyer

3rd – Freddie Stears & Derek Patch

🐟 Big Bass: 1.50 lbs –Joe Anglemyer

Junior Division

1st — Bo Nelson & AJ Beckle
2nd — Zaine Sauer & Diesel McKay
3rd — Graham & Finn McGlothlen

🐟 Big Bass: 2.97 lbs – Diesel McKay

Congratulations to all of our anglers who battled through a challenging evening on the water. One bite can make all the difference, and this tournament proved it!

A huge thank you to our volunteer boat captains, families, and sponsors for making these opportunities possible. Your support continues to help our young anglers learn, compete, and grow both on and off the water.

07/11/2026

We are proud to announce that TR angler
Collin Balk Fishing is beginning a Registered Apprenticeship with Armstrong International.

Thank you, Armstrong, for believing in the Three Rivers Wildcats Bass Fishing Team and investing in our anglers’ future.

07/09/2026

TR Anglers Joe Anglemyer and Collin Balk are fishing the Michigan Bass Nation HS tournament on the St. Mary’s River in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. Go get ‘em, guys!

07/07/2026

Reminder! This Saturday is the 6th Annual Delton Kellogg Bass Club Fundraiser tournament at Gull Lake. We would love to see you there!

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

Stop #3 — TR Bass Team Trail
Barton Lake
June 29, 2026

Congratulations to HS anglers Coltin and James on their 1st 🥇 Place finish - 6.01lbs

HS Big Bass — Rhylee 🎣

Congratulations to JR anglers Cameron and Carson on their 1st 🥇 Place finish - 3.57lbs

JR Big Bass — Chloe 🎣

Shout out to David Rundman for the custom TR rods. If anyone is looking for a local rod maker, David’s your guy!