Fifty-one young anglers hit the water May 17th at First Creek, Wheeler Lake. A slow steady rain welcomed the young anglers and their adult boat captains that are often parents. The May 17th tournament was the first event of the 2014 season so a little rain could not dampen the spirits of these “hardcore” youth anglers.
Several nice bass were caught by many of the contestants. The photos above show the proof. Also pictured are the winners of the Wheeler tournament.
The winners of each youth division were:
10 and under:
1st Place – Castin Smith, 17 lbs. 5 ozs. BF 4-12 largemouth
2nd Place – Hayden Smith, 14 lbs. 12 ozs. BF 4-6 largemouth
3rd Place – Hayden Brewer, 10 lbs. 2 ozs. BF 4-14 largemouth, Lunker Winner
11 to 15 age group:
1st Place – Storme Alexander, 9 lbs. 9 ozs.
2nd Place – Ty Cobb, 9 lbs. 8 ozs.
3rd Place – Clayton Birdyshaw, 9 lbs. 6 ozs.
16 to 18 age group:
1st Place – Jacob Clifton, 13 lbs. 13 ozs.
2nd Place – Johnathon Peters, 11 lbs. 11 ozs.
3rd Place – Hayden Bolton, 10 lbs. 8 ozs.
Other good fish brought in were:
Joey Kawalec had a 3-7 smalllmouth
Justin Haney had a 3-5 smallmouth
Hunter Brewer had a 3-6 smallmouth
Gracie Curtis had a 3-7 smallmouth
The club’s next event will be June 14 on Pickwick Lake out of Colbert Park.
