The Shoals Youth Bassmasters (SYBM) held their final tournament of 2013 August 24 on Pickwick Lake. The youth club had 70 bass anglers participate in the finale. As tradition, the club held a picnic and awards presentations after the weigh-in.
10 and Under
Director Richard Laxson said there was a good crowd at the weigh-in. The University of North Alabama BassTeam and North West Shoals Fishing Teams were on hand as well a many
11 to 15 years old
sponsors. Bobby Risner, BER Baits, and Gander Mountain participated with displays. The Alabama National Guard was even on hand with giveaways.
16 to 18 years old
Laxson said the club had 116 young anglers fish the SYBM trail this year. The club is in its 28th year and is the largest, oldest and most active club in B.A.S.S. The club’s project this year was a food drive for Lauderdale Christian Youth Home as well as cleaning up around the ramps they fished.
Tournament results for August 24th. McFarland Park, Pickwick Lake
10 and under age group
1st Place Luke Mattox 11 lbs. 13 ozs.
2nd Place Hunter Brewer 10 lbs. 14 ozs.
3rd Place Ty Cobb 10 lbs. 1 ozs.
11 to 15 age group
1st Place Jackson Aaron 11 lbs. 12 ozs.
2nd Place Jacob Clifton 10 lbs.
3rd Place Trent Crosbie 8 lbs. 14 ozs.
16 to 18 age group
1st Place Dustin Brewer 9 lbs. 8 ozs.
2nd Place Cody Robbins 8 lbs.
3rd Place Johnathon Peters 6 lbs.
Lunker Hayden Brewer 4 lbs. 7 ozs. Largemouth
–Hunter Brewer and Hayden Smith were Co-Angler of the year in the 10 and under age group. Each had 49 lbs. 5 ozs.
Jackson Aaron with good Largemouth.
– Jackson Aaron was Angler of the year in the 11 to 15 age group with 58 lbs. 7 ozs.
–Dustin Brewer was angler of the year in the 16 to 18 age group with 42 lbs. 9 ozs.
–Martin McCravey had big Largemouth for the year with a 5 lb. 9 oz. Bass
–Gracee Curtis had big Smallmouth for the year with a 4 lb. 12 oz. Bass
Natalie Tyler was the winner of a guide trip with Danny Montgomery, Daniel Boone Guide Service.
Post provided by Richard Laxson SYBM
