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2022 BASSMASTER High School All-State winner for New York State
Rein Golubjatnikov (Pittsford Fishing)
2022 BASSMASTER High School All-American Rein Golubjatnikov (Pittsford Fishing)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Twelve of the top high school anglers in the country have been selected as new members of the notable Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
“For eight years, the Bassmaster High School All-American program has identified and honored some of the most accomplished student athletes in the country,” said Chase Anderson, B.A.S.S. CEO. “We’ve seen past members go on to decorated college fishing careers, compete in the iconic Bassmaster Classic and begin promising careers in the fishing industry. This group of 12 outstanding All-Americans is equally as talented and poised to do amazing things. We appreciate Academy Sports + Outdoors for partnering with B.A.S.S. to recognize these athletes’ fishing skills and commitment to academics, conservation and community service.”
Nearly 400 applications nominating students in grades 10-12 were submitted from 34 states across the nation. Of these, 53 students were chosen as Bassmaster All-State anglers. After considering tournament résumés, conservation efforts, community service activities and recommendations from school officials and coaches, a panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry, media and conservation groups further narrowed the field to the Top 12 high school anglers in the country.
“Congratulations! This goes to show your efforts on and off the water do not go unnoticed,” said Glenn Cale, B.A.S.S. Nation tournament manager — College, High School and Junior. “I’m superproud of you all and look forward to sharing this special moment with you. Be sure to chase all of your dreams, because they do not chase you back.”
The 2022 All-American team has been invited to participate in an exclusive Bassmaster High School All-American Tournament, which will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork, scheduled to take place May 19-22 in Quitman, Texas. Each All-American angler will be paired with an Elite Series pro for the one-day derby to be held on a nearby fishery.
Congratulations to the following student athletes for being named to the 2022 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Following are short biographies of the 2022 team members. (Only tournament records from the past 12 months were considered.)
Rein Golubjatnikov, Pittsford, N.Y.
Rein Golubjatnikov, a senior at Pittsford Central School District, earned an impressive four tournament wins, three Top 5 finishes and a Top 20 finish during the 2021 tournament season. One of those wins included the New York High School Championship held on Oneida Lake. He also made the New York State Bass Team (an adult-level team) and will be participating in the Regional Championship. He also triple-qualified for the 2021 Bassmaster High School National Championship.
“Our local fishing community is a better place because of Rein’s involvement in clubs and community activities. He stood out among his peers with his participation in local fishing chapters,” said Kevin Cutaia, Pittsford fishing coach. “Rein’s work ethic and dedication to the sport has led his efforts to expand the sport to all levels of anglers. He is one of the most helpful, respectful and dependable athletes I have ever coached.”
Golubjatnikov is the creator and captain of the Pittsford Fishing Team, which now has more than 150 members. He is very involved in his community and participates in a plethora of clubs and community activities. Rein hosts “fizzing” education at local club events and weigh-ins in order to ensure all fish are properly cared for. He will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall, where he plans on continuing his fishing career.
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