SC Upstate Classic Series had our Fith and final event of 2026 on Hartwell with 17 boats.

The weekend was kicked off with a FANTASTIC evening at Judah CHurch in Anderson, SC.  Thanks so much to Chris Rhodes and Christy Hawethorne for organizing the evening with Faith and Fork.  We really enjoyed the Brisket and fixins.

Gary Durkee shared some recent life events with us and remainded us how God is always playing Chess, while we are more into the game of checkers.  It never ceases to amaze me how GOd is always orchestrating things in our lives that are so much more than what we can see.

I (Rodney Floyd) was blessed with the opportunity to speak to my anglers on Fri night.  The message was based on the concept of WHO we FOLLOW, which is straight from the FOM verse Matthey 4:19 (Jesus said, COme follow me, and I will make you FISHERS OF MEN).  

The guys had to endure me singing an old favorite song of mine titled "We Follow The Man."  This song helped us to envision the First disciples interaction with Jesus, when he asked them to follow him.  The four fisherman dropped their Jobs and left their homes and failies to follow Jesus.  Without a momemnt of hesitation, they ventured into the unknown with the man who came to CHANGE the WORLD.  

WE FOLLOW THE MAN, WE RUSH TO HIS VOICE

HEARING HIS CALL TO OUR HEARTS, WE RUSH TO THE CHOICE

WE NEVER LOOK BACK, WE HAD NO REGRETS

WE TURN FROM A LIFE BUILT ON SAND, AND WE FOLLOW THE MAN

My challenge to everyone is to consider where we ALL are in our journey of faith, and consider taking that NEXT step and FOLLOW THE MAN!

Saturday was a great day, not too hot not too cold.  That still didn't hep the bite come easy as the fishing was tough most of the day.   

BJ Ballard and Chastain Hannah came out on top with 17.4 lbs and a 4.74 lb Big Fish.

POINTS CHAMPS   COLLIN SMITH and GREG SMITH

Thanks to all for your support this season!

Contact: 

Rodney Floyd

864-417-5804