The Shoals Youth Bassmasters continued the club’s tournament schedule on Wilson Lake, Saturday, July 12th. Fifty-six youth anglers showed-up to take on Wilson Lake for a win in their respective age groups. The club members, along with their adult boat captains, launched their boats out of Fleet Harbor and stayed with it under clear skies and a beating sun. At least nine young bass anglers managed to find some quality fish and one very impressive weight. Hayden Smith, 10 and under age group, brought 18 lbs. 1 oz. to the scales for an often uncooperative Wilson. He also doubled-up winning the big fish award with a 4 lb. 8 oz. largemouth.
Here’s a breakdown of the age group winners but all the kids fishing were winners in their own right for just participating in the event (as well as the friends and parents running the boat).
10 and Under
1st Place, Hayden Smith – 18 lbs and 1 oz.
2nd Place, Joey Kawalec – 11 lbs. and 6 oz.
3rd Place, Hunter Brewer – 11 lbs. and 1 oz.
11 to 15 age
1st Place, Hunter Inabnitt – 8 lbs. and 13 oz.
2nd Place, Katelyn Perry – 8 lbs. and 8 oz.
3rd Place, Tyler Power – 6 lbs. and 6 oz.
16 to 18 age
1st Place, Dustin Brewer – 7 lbs. and 5 oz.
2nd Place, Jonathon Peters – 6 lbs. and 1 oz.
3rd Place, Dalton Diviney – 5 lbs. and 4 oz.
Hayden Smith had Lunker with a 4lb-8oz Largemouth.
Remaining tournaments:
July 26, Lee Hi Bridge, Elk River
August 23, Lock Six, Wilson Lake
Sept 6, McFarland Ramp, Pickwick (Also end of tournaments party)
For more information on joining the Shoals Youth Bassmasters contact Richard Laxton at [email protected].
