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4/ TheBucknerClarion.com September 11, 2014 Fishing Friends Burns and Wright Partner Up at Tournament "Mentoring kids in anything is an opportunity to keep them off the streets. It allows you one-on-one time to mentor and not just talk about fishing but life in general." "I learned a lot about crappie fishing, boats and long poles, but it was really neat to spend time with Ed," Wright said. "He is a really great guy and I am so thankful he wanted to partner with me. It really meant a lot and I hope we can go fishing again soon." Burns and Wright, who have already made plans to continue fishing together, thank Crappie Masters and Mike Vallentine for the opportunity to participate in the tournament. "I wouldn't have had this opportunity if it weren't for this organization," Wright said, "and now I want to start saving my money so I can compete again next year. I want to gain more experience and become a great angler like Ed. One day I will mentor a youth, too." As for Burns, his mentoring may be extending to yet another Wright. Cameron will take to the lake on August 23, 2015. Although the duo didn't place in the tournament, they caught three fish with the single biggest weighing in at 1.16 pounds. Wright said that even though they didn't win, time spent with Burns meant even more. To learn more, find Fishing for Education on Facebook. By Jessica Mauzey (Continued from page 1) championship, the youth/adult team qualifies to fish in Greenville, Miss. against seven other youth teams in two age divisions: 10 to 12 years old and 13 to 15 years old. Participants compete for a $4000 scholarship and title of Crappie Masters Youth Champion. At each kids' rodeo award ceremony, a special raffle is held for the grand prize of an entry paid spot on the following year's Crappie Masters Tournament roster. This year's winner was Cameron Wright, Austin Wright's 11-year-old brother. Just recently, older brother Wright (Austin) partnered with City of Buckner Park Board Director Ed Burns and participated in the 2014 Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters Missouri State Championship. Wright, who is 14 years old, competed in the youth/adult division under the guidance of his partner, Burns, who is a competitive and experienced angler. Burns said he was excited to partner with Wright, who he describes as "a really good kid who was eager to learn the sport." Wright, who had only fished in area rivers and ponds, found himself in direct competition with more than 70 teams, including teams comprised of national and state champions. This tournament was the last stretch for point- chasing teams and also served as a one-day national qualifier. In addition to hopes for qualifying in September's national tournament, the teams were competing for more than $16,000 in cash and prizes. For Wright and Burns, a stronger motivation existed – a chance to earn scholarships. A day before the tournament, Burns and Wright left before dawn and headed for Clinton, Mo. to pre-fish at Truman Lake. After a long day on the lake, the duo returned with empty poles and unsure of the following day's prospects. Later the same evening, a tournament meeting was held to cover tournament rules and regulations. Wright met other anglers, youth teams, sponsors and the President of Crappie Masters, Mike Vallentine. "It was pretty cool to meet the people I would compete against," Wright said. "They were all very nice and even though we were competing against one another, they gave me advice and tried to make sure I had a good time." Early on tournament day, Burns and Wright cast their nets hoping for a good catch. "I was on the boat early in the morning with Ed and we caught our first two big crappie!," Wright said. A seasoned fisherman, Burns' dad taught him early how to fish. When the opportunity came to partner with Wright, Burns said he welcomed it. 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