Lake Buchanan Results: Feb 23, 2008
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Big bass and big winds would be the recurring theme for the 2nd stop on the Fishers of Men Central Texas Tournament Trail on Lake Buchanan, Saturday February 23, 2008.
The Red Barn in Buchanan Dam, TX hosted the pre-tournament meeting where we packed in over 120 fishermen and their families to an array of Pizza and drinks provided by Fox Pizza and the Army Bass Anglers. Our very own Bill Shelnutt was our guest speaker, and brought us a very solid reminder of the three relationships we must constantly nourish. We must take care of ourselves and like who we are, we should strive to have grounded relationships with our friends, and foremost, we must earnestly work on our relationship with our God. Thanks Bill.
Waking up to a brisk 40 degree Saturday Morning, the 71 teams started to arrive at beautiful Hi-Line Lake Resort in Tow, TX. for safety check and to launch the 2nd of five scheduled tournaments and determine the Points Champions and regional qualifiers for the 2008 Regional and National Championship. Not to forget big incentive money from Texas Boat World for qualifying Triton Owners.
High winds made it difficult for many teams to effectively fish their originally planned spots, making early adjustments and headed to calmer coves to catch their fish, while many anglers would tough it out on windy main lake points to either make it or break it.
Making it on this day and taking the first place spot was the team of Bryan Cotter of Cedar Park, TX and Justin Fisher from Kyle, TX. They had a big limit including a 5.87 kicker largemouth to lock in the scales with 21.88 pounds. Bryan told me they caught fish on caught several nice fish off crank baits, a few on finesse worms, but most came on Mr. Blitz Craw Clicker Jigs with craw trailers. Including a nice 5.5lber on a Stanley Ribbit frog, Bryan wanted to thank his sponsors, Mr. Blitz, for their awesome Craw Clicker Jigs, Spinner baits, Toad Toter and Fin'Acky Hooks.. Also Berkley for their Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon line, and WORDsearch, makers of WORDsearch 8 and Bible Explorer 4, the best Bible software made.
Not too far behind with 20.33 pounds and taking second place was the team of Lance Wenmohs of Round Mountain, TX and Mike Clark from Meadow Lakes, TX. They fished on the lower end of the lake in the front to middle part of coves. They would target rocks and stick ups in 4-6 ft. of water that was near deeper water; water temps ranged from 53-55 degrees. Lance told me they caught all their fish on Carolina rigged or TX rigged plastic baits (worms and creature baits)and caught three limits of bass and never caught an "under" bass. Their five fish limit included a 4.79 kicker bass, and moves them up to 11th place in the year to date standing.
Taking third place for the tournament and jumping into 3rd place in the overall standings is the Texas Outdoor Zone fishing team of Robby Crabb from Coupland, TX, and Cody Greaney of Austin, TX. They brought a limit of bass weighing 19.74 with the second largest bass of the tournament at 6.82.
Cody told me they fished protected shallow water areas where the fish were looking to lay up for the spawn. They weren't on beds just yet but looking for a nice home. Fish were caught in 2 to 4 foot of water on Grande Bass mutants and shallow running red Express H2O crank baits from Academy. Cody wanted to thank Academy, Grande Bass, The Texas Outdoor Zone, and Country Line Magazine for their continued support.
Big Bass honors went to the team of Brian Harms of Round Rock, TX. and Jody Wood from Leander, TX with a 6.85 largemouth bass.
After the dust settled and the action was over, we have a tie in the Points Championship Race. Moving up from second to first place was Jacky Roberts of Georgetown, TX and Ken Wilkins from Round Rock, TX. along with the husband-wife team of Roger and Jerral Boling of Cotton Wood Shores, they are currently the leading Male/Female as well. The Texas Outdoor Zone Team of Robby Crabb, and Cody Greaney are also tied for third position with Kevin Pederzani of Round Rock, TX , and Dan Taylor of Leander, TX.
With 3 points separating them from 3rd place and 6 points from the leader, the Army Bass Angler Team of Randy Sitz and Chad Nelson of Harker Heights are currently holding in 5th place.
With a respectable finish on Lake Buchanan and making a big leap up the Youth/Adult category, and currently leading the youth/adult category is Yung Follis of Austin, TX and Regan Vaca from Cedar Park, TX; Great job guys.
For all the details, results and tournament information please visit www.fomcentex.com
We want to thank Rusty and Dixie of Hi-Line lake Resort for being such outstanding host and opening up their wonderful Loge and Resort to us, you made us all feel very welcomed.
You can get more details and information about Hi-Line Lake Resort by going calling them at 325-379-1065 or online at www.hilinelakeresort.com or click there link on www.fomcentex.com
We want recognize our LOCAL sponsors and ask that you give them an opportunity to earn your business: We have links to them at www.fomcentex.com
Texas Boat World, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Kevin E. Severance Insurance, Geneva Bait and Tackle, Kistler Custom Rods, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Boaters World, Rudy’s BBQ and Country Store, Roy’s Rulers, Sure Life and Catch and Release, Academy Sports and Out Doors, George Town Shirt Company, The Landing, Hill Country Bible Church, Country line Magazine, and West Marine
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the fine companies that make Fishers of Men possible; Triton Boats, Mercury, Strike King Lure Company, Outdoors, All Star Rods, Solar Bat, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Keel shield, Marshall’s Marine Lake City SC, Kistler, Jones Chevrolet, All-Terrain Tackle, Dual Pro Charger, XTools, Lowrance, Buckeye Lures, Stanley Jigs, Castrol, Deka marine Master Batteries, Spike-It, Jacobs Glass, Motorguide, Hooah Energy Bars & Drinks, Hot Rods Marine Care Products, SOSPENDERS, River Bottom Lures, Shakespeare, Diamond Cut Jeans, T&H Marine BASS Rx, and Keep Alive.
