The Heat Is On, But...

That didn't stop 13 anglers in seven boats from showing up at West Neck Marina this morning for another Dewey Mullins Memorial Bass Tournament. The 2 o'clock weigh-in produced a grand total of 33 bass, all of which were released alive, for an accumulative weight of 71.36 pounds and an average weight per fish of 2.16 pounds.

Taking center stage at the weigh-in was the solo angler Mark Ingram (left), who claimed 1st place and the side pot with a five-fish limit weighing 16.80 pounds. His big fish weighed 4.28 pounds.

Coming away with 2nd place was the husband-wife team of Andy and Diana Morath (right), also with a five-fish limit that tipped the scales at 15.68 pounds. They further won the big-fish prize with a bass weighing 5.39 pounds.

Following is the finishing order for the remaining competitors:
     * The team of Dave Dozier and Richard hall had five fish, weighing 9.70 pounds. They didn't have a big fish.
     * The team of Gary Coderre and Dave Anderson had five fish, weighing 9.61 pounds, and a big fish that weighed 3.65 pounds.
     * The team of Rob Peppers and Don Carter had five fish, weighing 8.85 pounds. They didn't have a big fish.
     * The team of Rob Chatham and Greg Jones had four fish, weighing 6.25 pounds. Their big fished weighed 2.07 pounds.
     * The team of Wayne Hayes and Ken Testorff had four fish, weighing 4.28 pounds. They didn't have a big fish.

With today's competition now in the record books, a total of five anglers have satisfied the requirement for having fished five tournaments and are qualified to fish our annual one-day Classic in October. Those anglers include Mark Ingram, Dave Dozier, Gary Coderre, Wayne Hayes, and Ken Testorff.

Congratulations to all of the winners today, and thanks to all those who came out to participate. For planning purposes, our next qualifying tournament is scheduled for Sunday, July 14th. Hope to see you there.

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