The Shoals Youth Bassmasters went hunting for Wilson Lake bass on August 10 out of the Lock Six ramp. This tournament was the fifth of the six tournaments of the 2024 trail events. Several youths caught some good fish and numerous limits were brought in (limits reduced to three bass due to the heat).
Age division trophy winners.
The weather was nice early and made for a good day for fishing. However, club director Richard Laxson noted the surface temps were a little high.
The 10 and Under age group four-place trophy winners brought 22.4 lbs. to the scales with Sadie Keeton contributing a first-place total of 7.23 lbs. Conner Kyle brought in 9.04 lbs. including the tournament lunker, a 4.34 lb. largemouth to take first place in the 11 to 15 age division. Sean Willingham took first place in the 16 to 18 Age Division with his bag of 7.02 lbs.
The total weight of the eleven trophy winners was 66.15 lbs. That works out to 6.01 pounds average weight per angler. Again I remind you the total weight was much higher since only the trophy winner’s weight and not the total weight of all the youth anglers in the tournament.
Top spots in each age division
10 and Under Age
1st Place Sadie Keeton 7.23 lbs.
2nd Place Jacob Weir 6.32 lbs.
3rd Place Brody Bennett 4.65 lbs.
4th Place Brookman Weaver 4.20 lbs.
Division Trophy Total 22.4 lbs.
11 to 15 Age
1st Place Conner Kyle 9.04 lbs. and Lunker 4.34 lb. Largemouth
2nd Place Cal Cannon 6.94 lbs.
3rd Place Jacob Kizer 6.28 lbs.
4th Place Jake Niswander 5.58 lbs.
Division Trophy Total 27.84 lbs.
16 to 18 Age
1st Place Sean Willingham 7.02 lbs.
2nd Place Brandon Atkins 4.62 lbs.
3rd Place Preston Nale 4.27 lbs.
Division Trophy Total 15.91 lbs.
Total Trophy Winners Weight 66.15 lbs.
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The next Shoals Youth Bassmasters tournament on their trail is September 21 from McFarland Park ramp on Pickwick Lake.
The complete 2024 trail
May 11 First Creek Wheeler
June 1 Lock Six Wilson
June 29 McFarland Park Pickwick
July 20 First Creek Wheeler
August 10 Lock Six Wilson
Sept 21 McFarland Park Pickwick (Year-end picnic and awards follow weigh-in.)
Tournaments will begin at 7:00 A.M. and weigh-in will be at 11:00 A.M.
There are three age divisions for youth to compete in: 10 and Under; 11 through 15; 16 through 18. Anglers in each division must have a responsible adult advisor (boat captain).
The year-end picnic will be held after the last tournament. You must be a member before the last tournament.
Call 256-757-1660 for more information or email [email protected].
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