Reports from our fishermen said the water was stained and the water temperature was in the mid 50’s for most of the day. The weather was prefect at 67 degrees, sunny, and we had no wind to speak of at all.

Scott Barefoot and Brad Reynolds, both from Bainbridge, Ga. took First Place with an amazing catch of 29.20 lbs. They fished Rat-L Traps all day long putting an estimated 25 fish in the boat, netting their largest fish early morning. Their efforts were rewarded with a check for $880.00

Terry Stevens and David Johnson from Marianna Fl. finished in Second Place with another large stringer of fish that tipped the scales at 23.04 lbs. Their technique consisted of flipping mats with 1 and 1/2oz BIG BITE BAITS “FIGHTING FROGS” and allowed them to boat approximately 15 fish during the day earning a check for $440.00 for their efforts.

 Earl Roberson from Naylor, Ga. and Mike Hendrix from Homerville, Ga. were not far behind in Third Place with a limit of fish weighing in at 22.94 lbs. They used crank baits all day and netted approximately 10 fish. They received a check for $220.00 for their efforts.

Fourth Place and a check for $200.00 went to the fine upstart team with an outstanding future in our sport of Nic Jeter (18) and Jake Jeter (13) of Bainbridge, Ga. The pair fished Rat-L-Traps in shallow water, caught 10 fish during the day, and weighted in a five fish limit of 22.26 lbs.  Jake had the Second Largest fish for the day of 6.50 lbs. On a special note….it appeared by the emotions surrounding our event that a large majority of our spectators came to see this team weigh in and was kindly kidded about there being 14 generations cheering them on.

Kyle Oleen from Freeport, Fl. and Kevin Oleen from Destin, Fl. weighed in just two fish for the day but made the very best out of one tipping the scales at 6.80 lbs for the BIG FISH of the day. They received a check for $220.00 and two $50.00 Gift Certificates from BIG BEAR RODS who sponsors our big fish at each tournament.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The Matrix Department which is one of our major sponsors will offer to the 5 top point leaders of the 2010 series a 50% discount on a boat wrap. This would be good for up to a 23ft Bass Boat, average cost is $2800.00 the discounted cost would be $1400.00 plus applicable sales tax. This would include design, graphics, and installation.

Keep this in mind when weighing in at each tournament because every pound counts!

Totals for the day consisted of: 22 teams fishing, 70 fish being weighed in of which 100% were released alive, 248.72 lbs of fish for an average weight per fish of 3.553 lbs.

Please be sure to contact Dewey for details on our fun and exciting SPECIAL COMBINATION TOURANMENT March 13^th out of Fort Gaines Baptist Church located in downtown Fort Gaines, Ga. Entry fee is only $50.00. We will be giving away a trailer load of groceries to the needy along with all the fish caught for the day. There will be three divisions and you can fish all three for one entry fee. There will be a guaranteed First Place for each division of $500.00. You can weigh in One Bass (which will count three times its weight towards the year end Classic), weight in One Catfish, and you can weigh in 10 Pan Fish. Teams that enter early do not have to check in that morning and can start fishing anywhere they wish at safe day light. The fish do not have to be alive to count but must be caught the day of the event. You do not have to have a boat to enter this event and there is no limit to the number of people on your boat so you can bring the whole family for a fun and exciting charity event. If you care to bring food items too……..we can certainly get them to the families in need.

We sincerely hope to see you there helping us to REEL IN HUNGER.