Colt Bass Fishing Club Arlington High School

Arlington High School · Arlington, Texas

Colt Bass FishingClub

A student team built on early mornings, cold hands, and the pursuit of one more cast. Colt anglers learn to read the water, compete against schools across Texas, and represent the green and white.

How to join @colt_bassfishing
  • Grades 9–12
  • No experience required
  • Texas lakes & reservoirs
Colt Bass Fishing Club logo: a leaping largemouth bass crossing the Arlington High School horseshoe
School
Arlington High School
Mascot
Arlie
Colors
Green & White
League
THSBA · Metroplex Division
Faculty Sponsor
Blair Hansard

The Team

Anglers first, students always

The Colt Bass Fishing Club gives Arlington High students a place to fish competitively, spend their weekends on the water instead of in front of a screen, and learn from the adults who volunteer their boats and their time. The team competes in the Metroplex Division of the Texas High School Bass Association (THSBA).

Compete for the Colts

Team anglers fish the THSBA Metroplex Division trail against high schools from across the Dallas–Fort Worth area, launching before sunrise and weighing in by the afternoon.

Learn the craft

Casting, knot tying, electronics, boat safety, and lake-reading. Whether you have fished your whole life or never held a rod, there is a place for you.

Built by volunteers

The club runs on parent volunteers, adult boat captains, and community support. Families who give their time and their boats are what put Colt anglers on the water.

The Season

How a tournament day goes

Every tournament is a full day on the water with your team. Student anglers fish from a boat with an adult captain, work the lake together, and bring the day’s catch to the scales.

Between events the club gets together as needed to talk strategy, rig baits, review results, and plan the next trip. Announcements go out to members through the club.

Follow @colt_bassfishing for schedules, results, and photos from the water.

  1. Step 01
    Meet before daylight

    Boats launch at first light. Anglers check in, load up, and get the rundown for the day.

  2. Step 02
    Fish the pattern

    You and your captain work a game plan — grass, docks, points, or deep structure — and adjust as the sun climbs.

  3. Step 03
    Weigh in

    Head to the scales with your limit. Every ounce counts when the field is tight.

  4. Step 04
    Celebrate and relax

    Hang out with your team at the weigh-in location — trade stories, grab something to eat, and enjoy the rest of the day on the water.

2026–27 Season

Metroplex Division schedule

Five regular-season events on the THSBA Metroplex Division trail, plus regionals and the state championship for teams that qualify.

  1. Sep19
    Lake Eagle Mountain
    Season opener
    Fished
  2. Oct17
    Lake Joe Pool
    Weigh-in at Timberview High School
    Next up
  3. Nov21
    Lake Lewisville
    Weigh-in at Little Elm Park
    Scheduled
  4. Mar6
    Lake Richland Chambers
    Weigh-in at Cayuga High School
    Scheduled
  5. Apr10
    Lake Ray Roberts
    Weigh-in at Ray Roberts Marina
    Scheduled

Post-season: THSBA Regional at Lake Lewisville (May 8, 2027), State Championship at Lake Toledo Bend (June 5–6, 2027). Schedule published by Texas High School Bass Association.

Colt finishes at the weigh-in

9th Lake Texoma September 2022 · 13.28 lb
10th Eagle Mountain September 2021 · 18.89 lb
10th Lake Ray Hubbard October 2021 · 19.90 lb
11th Richland Chambers March 2025 · 12.77 lb

Best published team finishes, per THSBA tournament results. Colt anglers have also qualified for the THSBA Regional and State tournaments. Full results at thsba.net.

Join the Club

Want to fish for the Colts?

Any Arlington High School student can express interest. If you have ever wanted to fish competitively — or just want to learn — reach out and we will get you the details on meetings and the upcoming season.

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  • Open to Arlington High School students in grades 9–12. THSBA requires anglers to be passing all enrolled subjects to compete.
  • No prior tournament experience needed — beginners are welcome.
  • Teams fish from a boat with an adult captain. Many families partner up — talk to us and we will help you find a seat.
  • Registration and league fees are handled through the Texas High School Bass Association.
  • Parents: we always need boat captains. If you have a boat, we will walk you through THSBA’s captain requirements.

Questions

Good to know

Who can join the team?

Students at Arlington High School — the league is open to grades 9–12, and anglers must be passing all enrolled subjects to compete. Reach out and we will walk you through registration.

Do I need my own boat or gear?

THSBA events require each team to fish from a boat with an adult captain, and every student angler must be paired with one. Many families partner up — let us know if you need help finding a seat, and ask us what gear you actually need to get started.

I have never fished before. Is that a problem?

Not at all. Half the fun is learning. Club members and captains will teach you the basics — casting, knots, safety, and how to find fish.

How much of a time commitment is it?

Tournament days are long — typically an early morning launch and an afternoon weigh-in — plus meetings between events. Ask us for the current schedule so you can plan around other activities.

Does fishing conflict with other sports or activities?

Students balance the club with other commitments all the time. Talk to us about the schedule and we will help you make it work.

How much does it cost?

League fees are set by the Texas High School Bass Association, which charges a season membership per student angler and a tournament entry fee per boat. Ask us about the current amounts.

I am a parent with a boat. How can I help?

We are always looking for adult boat captains. Captains take student anglers out for tournament days and must meet the requirements of the trail the team fishes. Get in touch and we will walk you through it.

Community Partners

Become a team sponsor

The Colt Bass Fishing Club funds its activities through partnerships in the community. We would love to recognize our community sponsors with placement on our official team jerseys — your business on the back of every Colt angler.

Support the Team

Keep Colt anglers on the water

The Colt Bass Fishing Club is a student-run organization, supported by the Colt Bass Fishing Booster Club, made up of parents and community members. Both groups welcome anyone who wants to help.

Business sponsorship

Put your business in front of Arlington families and support the team on the trail. See sponsorship options.

Donate gear or time

Tackle, safety equipment, a boat for a tournament day, or simply your Saturday — it all helps.

Join the booster club

Parents and community members can help run the team behind the scenes. Contact the booster club.

Contact

Get in touch

Faculty Sponsor

Blair Hansard
Technology Education Teacher
Arlington High School

blair.hansard@arlingtonisd.org @colt_bassfishing

Questions about joining the club, meetings, or the season — email is the best first step.

Booster club

Cameron King
President
Colt Bass Fishing Booster Club

booster@ahs.fish

Sponsorships, donations, and volunteering.

Arlington High School

818 W. Park Row
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-8100

Contact the campus office and ask about the Colt Bass Fishing Club.

Follow the team

Schedule updates, results, and photos from the water.

@colt_bassfishing