The Shoals Youth Bassmasters trophy winners brought in 83.25 lbs. of bass from Pickwick Lake, in four hours, in the fourth tournament of the six-event 2025 season.
Age divisions trophy winners.
Slightly humid weather greeted 52 young anglers as they set out to fish Pickwick Lake from McFarland Ramp. Director Richard Laxson said, “It was a very good morning for fishing, but everyone knew that the day was just going to get warmer. But the temps did not hamper the young anglers, and the fish did not seem to mind either.” The bags brought into the weigh-in proved that.
Hadley Brewer topped the 10 and Under group for his 12.30 lbs. of bass. First place in the 11 to 15 Age Division took 11.13 lbs. to take first place. Cam Andrews had no competition in the oldest age group and was awarded a trophy for first place for his 6.78 lbs. brought to the scales. Hadley Brewer also took the big fish award for the 5.73 lb. largemouth in his bag.
Some of the Shoals Youth Bassmasters.
Age Division Trophy Winners
10 and Under Age Division
1st Place Hadley Brewer 12.30 lbs.
2nd Place Scarlett Keeton 9.99 lbs.
3rd Place Chapman Ayers 9.80 lbs.
4th Place Sadie Keeton 8.20 lbs.
DIVISION TOTAL 40.29
11 to 15 Age Division
1st Place Case Woodis 11.13 lbs.
2nd Place Kace Jones 9.05 lbs.
3rd Place Preston Wix 8.31 lbs.
4th Place Jace Smith 7.69 lbs.
DIVISION TOTAL 36.18
16 to 18 Age Division
1st Place Cam Andrews 6.78 lbs.
DIVISION TOTAL 6.78
Lunker
Hadley Brewer 5.73 lb. largemouth
The division trophy winners’ total was 83.25 lbs.
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The next Shoals Youth Bassmasters tournament on their trail is August 16 from Safety Harbor on Wilson Lake.
The complete 2025 trail:
May 17-First Creek, Wheeler
June 7- McFarland Park, Pickwick
June 21-Lock-Six, Wilson
July 12-McFarland Park, Pickwick
August 16-Safety Harbor, Wilson
Sept 13-First Creek, Wheeler
Anglers in each division must have a responsible adult advisor in the boat. Tournaments begin at 7:00 a.m., and weigh-in is at 11:00 a.m.
The three divisions are:
1. 10 and under
2. 11 through 15
3. 16 through 18
The year-end picnic and awards will be held after the last tournament. The 2025 picnic will be at Joe Wheeler in the day use area. You must be a member before the last tournament.
Laxson said, “Thanks to all our sponsors and Ronnie McDonald at Southern Fishing News.”
Call Richard Laxson at 256-762-7635 for more information about the Shoals Youth Bassmasters or email rklaxson@hiwaay.net.
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