Shoals Youth Anglers took to the water of Pickwick Lake out of McFarland Park on September 17th. The tournament was the last one of the 2022 season as well as the annual picnic, additional awards, and prizes.
The Age Division trophy winners.
The weather was nice for fishing, but the ramp and boat traffic was heavy. There were three tournaments out of McFarland Park, Pickwick and two additional big tournaments to the west on the youth’s final event. That being said, there were still some good fish caught.
Kase Goodwin won first place in the youngest age division for his 9 lbs.., 2 oz. bag. Kase also took big fish honors for a 3 lb., 15 oz. smallmouth. In the 11 to 15-year-old group, Carson Townsen took the first place trophy with a total of 3 lbs.. even. A close one in the 16 to the 18-year-old division was won by Samuel Tucker by 11 oz. with 3 lbs.., 12 oz.
The age division trophy winners’ totals were: 22.4375 lbs.. for 10 and under; 10 lbs..; and 6.9375 for the 16 to 18.
The Shoals Youth Bassmasters had one angler reaching the age of 18 that will not be able to fish with the youth club next year- Fisher Heard will be 19. Fisher has fished with Shoals Youth Bassmasters for about 13 years. Fisher started he was about as
Richard Laxson with Fisher Heard who will be attending the University of North Alabama and will be a member of the UNA Fishing Team.
tall as the awards table and now he’s a head taller than the director Richard Laxon. He helps set up and tear down the banners, etc. at every tournament. Fisher will be attending the University of North Alabama and will be a member of the UNA Fishing Team.
Trophy Winners
10 and Under
1st Place Kase Goodwin 9 lbs. 2 ozs.
2nd Place Jep Staggs 5 lbs. 4 ozs.
3rd Place Levi Hicks 4 lbs. 9 ozs.
4th Place Luke Niswander 3 lbs. 8 ozs.
11 to 15 Age Group
1st Place Carson Townsen 3 lbs.
2nd Place Cam Andrews 2 lbs. 8 ozs.
3rd Place Christopher Chambers 2 lbs. 7 ozs.
4th Place Erica Gray 2 lbs. 1 oz.
16 to 18 Age Group
1st Place Samuel Tucker 3 lbs. 12 ozs.
2nd Place Briar Terry 3 lbs. 1 oz.
Lunker: Kase Goodwin 3 lbs. 15oz Smallmouth
Year-End Awards
Angler of Year
10 and under-Kase Goodwin/ 30 lbs. 15 ozs. Runner-up Hadley Brewer/28 lbs.
11 to 15-Cam Andrews/27 lbs. 8 ozs.
16 to 18-Briar Terry/33 lbs. 14 ozs. Runner-up Samuel Tucker/21 lbs. 4 ozs.
Big Fish
Biggest Largemouth-Graham Walker/4 lbs. 13 ozs.
Biggest Smallmouth-Bo Hemmen/4 lbs. 10 ozs.
All tournament and picnic photos may be viewed/downloaded at this LINK.
Richard Laxson finished the 2022 Shoals Youth Bassmaster season saying, “I want to thank the boat captains, parents, members that have fished with us in the past and many others for helping us set up. tear-down and ran the tournament and weigh-ins. You people make this happen. Also thanks to Ronnie McDonald for publishing our tournament story and photos on southernfishingnews.com. as well as numerous individuals that contributed to the club’s success. A big thanks to all who helped put the picnic together.”
“And I thank our sponsors for making this year’s tournament trail possible. Bass Pro Shop, Slider Lures, Tracker Boating Center, City of Rogersville, Shoals Outdoor Sports, Perkins Outdoors, Newton’s Cake Pad, CiCi Pizza, Lawlers BBQ, Grays Tackle, Lawson’s Outdoors, Jaco Marine, Academy Sports, Bank Independent, TVA Credit Union, Mcdonalds of Lauderdale County, Burch Tackle, Hometown Market, Sonic of Athens, Texas Roadhouse, Hicks Cleaning Services, Chilis, Grassy Custom Rod and Tackle, Bluewater Rod Company, The Ike Foundation, Westend Outdoors, The Tackle Box, Shelton’s Clothing, Shea Lewter, Lewis Electric, D & D Lawn Care, Recluse Pest Control, Lewis Sign, Florence Trophy, Zaxbys, Mullins, Midway USA.”
“Thanks to all.”
their fishing team. Thanks Fisher.
10 and under: 1st Place Kase Goodwin 9 lbs. 2 ozs.
2nd Place Jep Staggs 5 lbs. 4 ozs.
3rd Place Levi Hicks 4 lbs. 9 ozs.
4th Place Luke Niswander 3 lbs. 8 ozs.
11 to 15 age: 1st Place Carson Townsen 3 lbs.
2nd Place Cam Andrews 2 lbs. 8 ozs.
3rd Place Christopher Chambers 2 lbs. 7 ozs.
4th Place Erica Gray 2 lbs. 1oz
16 to 18 age: 1st Place Samuel Tucker 3 lbs. 12 ozs.
2nd Place Briar Terry 3 lbs. 1 ozs.
Lunker: Kase Goodwin 3 lbs. 15oz Smallmouth
Angler of Year awards: 10 and under: Kase Goodwin 30 lbs. 15 ozs. Runner up Hadley Brewer 28 lbs..
11 to 15 Age: Cam Andrews 27 lbs. 8 ozs.
16 to 18 Age: Briar Terry 33 lbs. 14 ozs. Runner up Samuel Tucker 21 lbs. 4 ozs.
Biggest Largemouth was Graham Walker 4 lbs. 13 ozs.
Biggest Smallmouth was Bo Hemmen 4 lbs. 10 ozs.
Bass Pro Shops and Shoals Outdoor Sports sponsored the AOY with $50.00 Gift Cards.
I also want to thanks the boat captains, parents, persons that has fished with us in the past and many others for helping us set up and tear down and run the tournament and weigh-ins. You people make this happen.
Thanks Ronnie McDonald for publishing our tournament on Southernfishingnews.com.
We would like to thank our sponsors for making this years tournament trail possible.
Bass Pro Shop, Slider Lures, Tracker Boating Center, City of Rogersville, Shoals Outdoor Sports, Perkins Outdoors, Newton’s Cake Pad, CiCi Pizza, Lawlers BBQ, Grays Tackle, Lawson’s Outdoors, Jaco Marine, Academy Sports, Bank Independent, TVA Credit Union, Mcdonalds of Lauderdale County, Burch Tackle, Hometown Market, Sonic of Athens, Texas Roadhouse, Hicks Cleaning Services, Chilis, Grassy Custom Rod and Tackle, Bluewater Rod Company, The Ike Foundation, Westend Outdoors, The Tackle Box, Sheltons Clothing, Shea Lewter, Lewis Electric, D & D Lawn Care, Recluse Pest Control, Lewis Sign, Florence Trophy, Zaxbys, Mullins, Midway USA, and numerous individuals contributed to the clubs success. A big thanks for all who help work putting the picnic together. Thanks to all.
