Jay and Kylee Dodson win on Lake Anna

Jay and Kylee Dodson with their first FOM VA-East Legacy tournament on Lake Anna with 5 largemouth bass weighing in at 11.28 lbs.  Alexis Carson caught the largest youth big bass weighing in at 5.39 lbs. and will be awarded the Youth Big BASS award sponsored by Richmond Marine Center.  All are reminded to be sure to read and understand the divisional incentive program.  

Sturgeon Creek Marina hosted the First tournament of the year on beautiful Lake Anna.  The temperature rose to low eighties with variable winds and hazy skies at first.  Before clearing up to be a beautiful day!  The water temperature was reported in the mid 50’s making fishing tough for all participants.

Jay and Kylee started their morning mid-lake working crankbaits around rock. We then moved on to points and the mouth of the rivers throwing swim jigs but still focusing on rocks incorporating some grass.  They continued running that pattern the remaining of the day.  It was Kylee’s first tournament and my second fishing the first one with my oldest daughter four years ago on lake Chesdin.  It was great being back fishing in the Legacy division and with a very special beginning this year with Kylee.  Jay went on to say they were blessed with a fun practice day.  Especially when Kylee managed to land a citation yellow perch mid lake on a crankbait of all things.  Jay and Kylee wanted to thank everyone who made these events possible.  They are both looking forward to the next tournament coming up on the James River.      

Second place went to the Allen Walden & Alexis Carson team with a weight of (10.42 lbs.), The third-place team of Randy & Jayson Beasley who landed (9.37 lbs.). Twelve teams participated in our first legacy tournament of the 2025 season.  With six teams in bonus bucks. We also welcomed several new teams to the division. 

The pre-tournament meeting was held at the Hebron Baptist Church in Spotsylvania, Va,. Thirty fishermen, family and Hebron Baptist Church members attended the meeting, where they were served complimentary and delicious meal of Spaghetti, garlic bread with salad and to many desserts to mention.  Pastor John Hodgen message on Fishers of Men! I want to thank Pastor Hodgen the wonderful Hebron Hospitality committee. What a blessing of outreached arms and warm hearts.  Our heartfelt thank you extended to all for a wonderful, blessed night.   Many hands helped make this event successful.  

Congratulations to our participating anglers, their families and guests who won over $400 in prizes. Throughout the season the VA East Legacy Division will raffle off over $1000 plus in retail value of merchandise from our division sponsors at our events.  In addition, the Jr. Angler 13 and under Big Bass is currently held by Ayden Attkisson at 2.88 lbs.  The team of Brooks became eligible to win 1 JB Custom rod (Just Out of the Money Consolation Prize).  Two teams are eligible to win 1 JB Custom rod (The One That Got Away Consolation Prize)..  Remember teams must be at the next meeting/event to obtain divisional incentives through our sponsors. 

Our next tournament will be on the James River on April 26, 2025 with the pre-tournament meeting on 4/25/2025 at the Cawson Church of Christ. The End of Year tournament will be held at Rockahock Campground on June 7, 2025 followed by the pre-tournament meeting / event on June 6, 2025 on the Chickahominy River.  All the information for this event can be found on the national website (www.fomntt.com) on our VA East divisional page. 

When making your next purchase please consider our Divisional Sponsors which include Richmond Marine Center, JB Custom Rods, Fishin’ Va Guide Service, Fulk’s Custom Cranks, Captain Garys’ Marine Care Products, and Deep Creek Lures

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our National Sponsors that make Fishers of Men possible; Abu Garcia, BassCat Boats, Berkley, FireFly Outdoor & Marine, Frogg Toggs, Jacobs Glass, Mercury, Power-Pole, Realtree Fishing, Fenwick, T&H Marine, and X2 Power.

Serving with care, God Bless!

Jim Sutton