All 13 anglers in 10 boats managed to put some fish in the boat. The aggregate total was 46 bass, with a total weight of 101.69 lbs. and an average weight of 2.21 lbs.
Here are the people who had braggin' rights at day's end:
Gary Coderre claimed 1st Place with a five-fish limit weighing 15.35 lbs. He also walked away with big-fish honors, with a 4.64-lb. bass.
Finishing in 2nd Place was the team of (from left) Dave Anderson and Rob Peppers. Their limit tipped the scales at 14.99 lbs., anchored by a 4.03-lb. bass.
The day's Mystery-Weight Award went to Steve Bailey, whose five-fish limit weighed 6.97 lbs. after a 0.25 penalty for one dead fish. That weight was closest to the 6.35-lb. weight-tab that was drawn. His big fish checked in at 2.26 lbs.
Here is how everyone else finished the competition:
* Jim Wilder, five fish, 13.94 lbs. total weight after 0.25 penalty for one dead fish, 4.16-lb. big bass.
* The team of Eddie Sapp and Stan Krason, five fish, 12.57 lbs. total weight, 3.39-lb. big bass.
* The team of Zack Rhodes and Alec Wommacky, five fish, 10.49 lbs. total weight, 3.42-lb. big bass.
* Wayne Hayes, five fish, 10.30 lbs. total weight, 3.78-lb. big bass.
* Chris Fretard, five fish, 7.69 lbs. total weight, no big bass.
* Ken Testorff, four fish, 7.41 lbs. total weight, 3.0-lb. big bass.
* Skip Schaible, two fish, 1.98 lbs. total weight, no big bass.
Congratulations to all of today's winners and thanks to everyone who came out to participate. For planning purposes, our next event is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, from safe light (about 5:30 or 5:45) to weigh-in at 2 o'clock. Hope you can join us.
As I wrap up this report tonight, it is only fitting that I, on behalf of all the anglers who fished today, take this opportunity to give a big shout out to our bassin' brother, Al Napier. For those who may not have heard, Al is, and for several days now, has been in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital battling some major health issues. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say, "Get well soon, good buddy, so you can get back on the water with us. We miss seeing you." In the meantime, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
I also want to wish bassin' brother Jim Bauer a lot of luck while he prowls the waters of Lake Gaston in search of bass this next week. The last I heard from him indicated he's looking forward as much to the spruced-up quarters where he'll be staying as he is the fishing. Given the luxury that awaits him, I'm betting he probably is hoping for at least one rainy day, just so he can lay around and enjoy all of it.
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