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From L to R:
2nd Ken
Warren; 1st & Big Bass Brian Hamann; 3rd Zach Michael.
The day was cool
and overcast when the tournament launched and then began raining
about midday. The river level had fallen in the last few days
despite the regular rains we have received. The water clarity was
much better than it has been in sometime and a few angler reported
sight-fishing of a couple fish. Every one mentioned catching many
short fish as well as a good deal of pike and a few drum.
First Place, was
claimed by local angler, Brian Hamann. He caught his fish amongst
the eel grass using swim jigs early and then buzzbaits later when
the rain started. Brian brought in the only limit for the day with
5 bass weighing 9.24lbs topped by the big bass of the day at
2.56lbs. Brian is sponsored by Hamann's Bait & Tackle.
Second Place went
to Olin, Ia angler, Ken Warren. He worked hard to put together a
sack of 4 fish, even though he was on an unfamiliar pool. His fish
weighed 6.47lbs but was a minute late to weigh-in so with the one
pound penalty he scored 5.47lbs. Ken caught most of his fish on a
white and chartreuse River FINatic spinnerbait from Strictly Bass
Lures. The fish were all caught on submerged wood near grass in
areas with running water. He is sponsored by Triton Boats,
Evinrude, Strictly Bass Lures, Rejuvenade, Rod Wrap, and Davenport
Boat and Marine.
Our newest member,
Zach Michael, claimed third place with 3 fish weighing 5.03lbs.
Unfortunately, he had to share in the Ken's late penalty as Zach
was his partner so his final weight was 4.03lbs.
Thanks again to the sponsors: Strictly Bass Lures, Navionics,
Daveport Boat & Marine, Gander Mountain, Lowrance, Airrus
Rods, V&M, Angler's Advantage Insurance, Motorguide, Mercury
Marine, Triton Boats, Abu Garcia, Hooah Energy Bars, Rejuvenade,
and Secret Weapon. Also, thanks to everyone who came out for this
tournament.
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