High Water, High Hopes, But a Disappointing Day

Some love it, while others hate it, but high water was the rule today, and it proved to be a force to be reckoned with for the 10 anglers in six boats who showed up for the fifth tournament of the 2023 season in the Dewey Mullins Memorial Series. The fact that these anglers weighed only a grand total of 15 bass for a total weight of 27.55 pounds and an average weight per fish of 1.83 pounds should give you some idea of just how tough the fishing day was for all concerned.

There was only one limit of five bass brought to the scales today, giving (from left) Dave Anderson and Gary Coderre bragging rights for first place. Their sack weighed 10.88 pounds, including a 3.67-pound bass, which was the day's big fish. They further claimed the sole side pot.

Finishing in second place was the team of Wayne Hayes and Ken Testorff, who weighed three bass for a total of 5.79 pounds, including a 2.79-pound big bass.

Here is the finishing order and statistics for everyone else:

     * Jim Leavis weighed two bass for a total weight of 4.84 pounds, including a 2.74-pound bass.

     * Jim Crist weighed three bass for a total weight of 3.68 pounds, with no big fish.

     * The husband-wife team of Andy and Diana Morath weighed two bass for a total weight of 2.36 pounds, with no big fish.

     * The team of Steve Bailey and Dennis Dean didn't weigh any fish.

As a result of fishing today's tournament, the following six anglers have completed the requirements for fishing the October 2023 one-day Classic tournament. The list includes Steve Bailey, Dennis Dean, Andy Morath, Gary Coderre, Wayne Hayes, and Ken Testorff.

Congratulations to the day's winners and thanks to everyone who came out to participate. For planning purposes, our next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 8, from safe light to weigh-in at 2 p.m.

Current Overall Statistics

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