The Double Nickel fished the East pearl River on Tuesday. There were 22 boats that showed up to fish a Light, incoming tide that piqued at 9:30 a.m. The water looked good but the fish were small. At weight in everyone complaining about the heat and wiping sweat off their heads. Barry Lee ended up in first place with 3 fish weighing 6.10 pounds. Lee also won the big fish pot with a bass that weighed 3.66 pounds. Guy Stegall took second place with 5.85 pounds. In thrid place was Joe Frierison who wighed in a 3-fish limit that weighed 5.85 pounds. Roger Mitchell won second place big bass with a 3.14-pound fish.
The Double Nickel Bass Club (East) is holding its next tournament at the East Pearl River on August 20. For more information, please contact Dwain Crumby at 985-502-6006.