Local angler reels in his biggest catch: a fishing scholarship

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – Most people go to Lake Oliver Marina hoping to hook a bass and maybe take home a tournament check. For The Rock Academy Senior Peyton Norris, a day on the water has helped land something even bigger: a college scholarship.

“I guess if you love what you do, it’s not work,” Norris said.

Fishing has never been “just a hobby.” It’s been the steady current running through his life for as long as he can remember…

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