1st place winners Robert Hawkins and Travis Graham, from Mt Vernon and Bonnie, IL, weighed in 5 fish for 16-88 Lbs winning $910.00, including Robert’s big bass money. They caught their fish flippin brown/chart jigs and chartreuse spinnerbaits, fishing laydowns and rock around mid lake in about 1-5 feet of water. They culled 10 other fish and had a limit by 9:00 am. Robert is 30 and is an HVAC Tech. Travis is 28 and is a millwright. Warrens Drywall, Grahams Service Station sponsors them. 

2nd place winners Bill Combs and Joe Combs, from Pocahontas and Trenton, IL, weighed in 5 fish for 14-51 Lbs winning $336.00. They found fish hitting around the dam west area in about 1-4 feet of water, using black/blue Crock-O-Gator Jigs. Bill is 49 and is a contractor. Joe is 24 and is a poker dealer at Harrah’s. Crock-O-Gator and Bassin Shack sponsors them. 

3rd place Larry Diveley and Steve Pate, from Highland and St Jacob, IL, weighed in 5 fish for 12-28 Lbs. Jason Downen, from Fairview Hgts, IL, won $250.00 in Ranger Cup Bonus with his 5 fish for 12-13 Lbs. 

A J Balding won $70.00 for second big bass with his 3-90 Lb bass. 

14 boats weighed in 56 fish for 135-69 Lbs. 7-5 fish limits. Lake level 444, water temp 65-72, weather sunny skies, temp 80’s. 16 teams

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