All But 2 Boats Weigh Fish Today

It was especially nice to welcome some new anglers into our group today, all of whom brought fish to the scales at weigh-in. There were a total of 24 anglers in 13 boats participating overall.

The big winners today, however, were this team of (from left) Bob Glass and Randy Conkle. They captured 1st place with a bag of five fish weighing 15.15 lbs., including the tournament lunker, which tipped the scales at 5.37 lbs. and was caught by Bob.

Laying claim to 2nd place today was this team of (from left) Chris Fretard and Mike Miller. They weighed five bass totaling 11.65 lbs., including a big fish that went 5.25 lbs.

Finishing the day in 3rd place was the team of Allen Napier and (not pictured) Chris Napier. Their sack of five bass weighed 10.85 lbs. and was anchored by a 3.03-lb. fish.

Wrapping up their day in 4th place was the team of Red Bruun and (not pictured) Al Napier, who weighed five fish totaling 10.41 lbs. Their big fish tipped the scales at 3.58 lbs.

The last money envelope today went to this team of  new anglers (from left) Colton Monds and Eric Meyers, whose 3.96 lbs. total weight for four fish was closest to the 3.20-lb. tag picked in the mystery-weight drawing.





Here is how all the other contestants finished:

     * The team of John Matyiko and Mark Cable, five fish, 9.89 lbs. total weight, 3.40-lb. big fish.
     * The team of Mark London and John Goodman, five fish, 7.32 lbs. total weight, no big fish.
     * The team of Mitch Portervint and Skip Schaible, five fish, 7.04 lbs. total weight, no big fish.
     * Ronnie McLaughlin, five fish, 6.36 lbs. total weight, no big fish.
     * The team of Lenny Hall and Gary Coderre, five fish, 5.56 lbs. total weight, no big fish.
     * The new team of Jake Milligan and Zack Rhodes, four fish, 4.47 lbs. total weight, no big fish.
     * Ken Testorff and the team of Jeremy Gatewood and Charlie Reed didn't weigh any fish.

Overall, the anglers today weighed 53 bass with a total weight of 92.66 lbs. The average weight was 1.74 lbs.

For planning purposes, our next event is scheduled for Saturday after next, Aug. 9, from safe light (about 5:45 or 6 o'clock) to 2 p.m. I hope you can join us.