Potomac River Results: Jun 19, 2010
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Jeff Francis and Brent Hatton beat the heat and Win BIG on the Potomac River
VA East Division Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail
Congratulations to the 1st place team of Jeff Francis and Brent Hatton, who caught 5 largemouth bass weighing in at 19.32 lbs. They reported catching and culling fish throughout the day on flipping assorted plastics on the River. Jeff and Brent are 2 time defending divisional champions and made a clean sweep aside from winning the tournament they had big fish and won the Bonus Bucks Pot, they also won Triton Gold Bonus as well. Both anglers wanted to thank their families, the FOM Tournament staff, Richard Addy, and Mare Marine. Their efforts were worth a whopping $2300 for first place. 2nd place: Andy and Mike Gibbs (19.07 lbs.); 3rd place: Manuel Fernandes / Thomas Harden (16.59 lbs.); 4th place: Doug Fisher / Rick Perkins (16.17 lbs.); 5th place: David Bivins / David Noel (15.33 lbs.); 6th place: Scott Mozingo / James Plessinger (15.26 lbs.); 7th place: Aaron and Carl Sadler (14.87 lbs.); 8th place: James Griffin / Robert Whitehurst (14.22 lbs.); 9th place: Knuck and Cathy Crowder (14.17 lbs.); 10th place: Chris Jackson / Robert Pitts (14.11 lbs.); 11th place: Tom Leary / Mike Huminick (13.95 lbs.) 12th place: Jim Funk (13.77 lbs.). 1st Big fish: Jeff Francis and Brent Hatton (6.28 lbs.); 2nd Big fish: Crystal and Ray Hogge (5.88 lbs.). 79 Teams participated in the event!
Saturday, June 19th was the forth tournament event for the 2010 season of the VA East Division of Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail. The tournament conditions included 80 degrees and HOT at blast-off and the tempatures reached a hot and humid 98 degrees at weigh in. .
The pre-tournament meeting included food, fun and fellowship in an uplifting environment. 180 fishermen and family members attended the meeting, where they were served complimentary and delicious meals including baked ziti, bread, salad and cookies for dessert. Jerry and Patrice provided incredible music and entertainment for the anglers and their families. The night’s moving message was brought to us by our friend, Brother in Christ and VA East Angler Ret. Col Brian Lindamood. The Lord touched many hearts that evening with 1 in attendance making their first dedication to the Lord. Also, 9 attendees indicated that the rededicated their life to Christ. I want to thank the entire Grace Baptist Church, Neal Atkinson, Becky and Xan Callaway and Thomas Edmunds for making this event a success. Many hands helped make this event a huge success!
Congratulations to the participants who won over $1,000 in door prizes. Throughout the season the VA East Division will raffle off over $5,000 retail value of merchandise at our events. Lee and Chris Couch became eligible to win $160 for finishing just out of the money. This is some of the many ways we thank our anglers for their participation.
Jeff Francis and Brent Hatton are the current Divisional Points Leaders vying for the Championship pot (worth a projected $1900.00), jackets and an automatic berth in the National Championship Tournament. Mark and Mark Hardy, Jr. are the current Adult/Youth Award (sponsored by Green Top Sporting Goods) leaders vying for an automatic berth into the Regional Championship Tournament and $250 retail value of Pure Fishing Tackle. Jackson and Marty Hudson are the current Guy/Gal Award leaders (sponsored by Dance’s Sporting Goods) vying for an automatic berth into the Regional Championship Tournament. Jeff Francis and Brent Hatton are also the current Big Bag Award leaders (sponsored by Pop’s Marine). Sonny and Ronnie Conner are the current Big Fish Award leader (Richpop LLC- Popeye’s Fried Chicken). Year-end winners will be awarded trophies to commemorate their accomplishments.
The final tournament of the season will be held July 17th on the historic James River. All the information for this event can be found on the national website (www.fomntt.com).
I would like thank all of our local sponsors including: When making your next purchase please consider our Divisional Sponsors which include: Pop's Marine, Green Top Sporting Goods, JB Custom Rod’s, Captain Gary’s Boat Cleaner, Propeller Dynamics, Sanderson Propellers, Varina Auto Service, Deep Creek Lures, Eagle Claw, Woods & Waters Magazine, Dance’s Sporting Goods, BassEast.com, Logan Fire, SavePhace, Karl’s Bassin’ Adventures Guide Service, DCR VA Department of Conservation and Recreation, & CB Hawg Sauce.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the fine companies that make Fishers of Men possible:
Triton Boats, Mercury, Strike King Lure Company, Markel Marine Insurance, Solar Bat, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Power-Pole, Kistler Rods, Berkley, Keelshield, Grace Full Gospel Church, MotorGuide, Lowrance,Marshall’s Marine Lake City SC, Mizmo Bait Company, Dual Pro Charger, Buckeye Lures, Stanley Jigs, Spike-It, Jacobs Glass, Logan Fire Apparatus, T&H Marine, Rejuvenade, and Keep Alive Oxygen Infusers.
