The Florida Parishes Bass Anglers fished their second tournament of 2016 Saturday, February 13th from the 4th street launch on the Tchefunte River. The dock talk amongst the 41 anglers fishing out of 24 boats was all about water level or lack thereof while waiting for blast off time. Everyone was certain the fish wanted to be up shallow but the low water had some shaking their heads. Favorite stretches were left with the trees standing on the banks with no water. Cuts and drains that were known spawning areas were mud or too low to get boats into. As numbers were called most boats headed south to start trying to figure out the always stingy River System. As the scales opened and members started dumping fish into the bump sink it was obvious that the high pressure and low water didn’t completely kill the bite for some of the anglers. Seven 5 fish limits were brought in and a club total 68 bass weighing 105.58 lbs were weighed and all released alive proving once again that fish can be caught even under extreme conditions.
Chad Ledet fishing solo out of his new to him Bass Tracker put it to good use to get back into a pocket that required some log jumping and stump bumping to catch his tournament winning stringer of 12.63 lbs on crank baits for his first tournament win. The veteran team of Jean Junuis and John Gillespie were second with 9.69 lbs caught off the main river. Barry Galloway and Ron Garic fished the main river north of the landing to bring home 9 lbs on spinner baits. Mister Twister Big Bass went to Ryan Soto and Mitch Padayao with a 3.71 lb bass. See Below for the full top 5 winners that split the $1140 payout.
1st Chad Ledet 5/12.63 lbs 2nd Jean Junuis & John Gillespie 5/9.69 lbs 3rd Barry Galloway & Ron Garic 5/9.00 lbs 4th Cal Williams 5/8.75 lbs 5th Ryan Soto & Mitch Padayao 5/8.68 lbs Mister Twister Big Bass Ryan & Mitch 3.71 lbs |
Thanks to Tight Lines Bait & Tackle in Tickfaw, La for sponsoring the 5th place prize with 2 $30 coupons at their business. Thanks to Stalker Fishing Lures for providing door prizes given after the weigh in.
The “Legend Cartography AOY Race” is heating up already after our 2nd tournament. John and Jean have jumped out to an early lead followed by a tie for second with Barry Galloway and the team of Bruce Valellungo and Brandon Mohren. The Father and Son team of Jason & Trenton Pittman (reigning AOY’s) hold down the third spot while the legendary veteran team of Forrest Green and Al Duncan are only two points behind them. Rounding out the top five is the team of Tony Patti and Derek Allen two points behind. It definitely will be a close race this year as teams and individuals compete for the Legend Cartography AOY trophies.
Thanks to all of our sponsors for 2016 and visit our sponsors page at fpbassanglers.com to learn more about them and how to contact any or all of them. Platinum Level sponsors are Mister Twister, Legend Cartography, Tight Lines Bait & Tackle, Hydraulic Services and Supply and Stalker Fishing Lures. Gold Level Sponsor Louisiana Cat. Silver Level Sponsor Southern Way Retrievers. Thanks always to the North Shore Bass Series and Northshorefishingreport.com for providing us with the platform to keep everyone informed.
The “Legend Cartography AOY Race” is heating up already after our 2nd tournament. John and Jean have jumped out to an early lead followed by a tie for second with Barry Galloway and the team of Bruce Valellungo and Brandon Mohren. The Father and Son team of Jason & Trenton Pittman (reigning AOY’s) hold down the third spot while the legendary veteran team of Forrest Green and Al Duncan are only two points behind them. Rounding out the top five is the team of Tony Patti and Derek Allen two points behind. It definitely will be a close race this year as teams and individuals compete for the Legend Cartography AOY trophies.
Thanks to all of our sponsors for 2016 and visit our sponsors page at fpbassanglers.com to learn more about them and how to contact any or all of them. Platinum Level sponsors are Mister Twister, Legend Cartography, Tight Lines Bait & Tackle, Hydraulic Services and Supply and Stalker Fishing Lures. Gold Level Sponsor Louisiana Cat. Silver Level Sponsor Southern Way Retrievers. Thanks always to the North Shore Bass Series and Northshorefishingreport.com for providing us with the platform to keep everyone informed.
The Mister Twister Quarterly Points award of $100 of bass catching baits will be given out following our next tournament, March 13th at Manchac. Looks like Mr. Junuis and Mr. Gillespie have it almost in their boats at this point with a 12 point lead.
For info to join the FPBA or just to check us out go to our web site at fpbassanglers.com or look for us on Facebook as The Florida Parishes Bass Anglers or Twitter @TheFpba. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of our weigh in videos to get the top finishers reports on how they made their money. Contact Patrick Engerran at (985) 474-6112 or email pengerran@yahoo.com or Jason Pittman at (985) 630-3656 for info on joining or becoming a sponsor.
For info to join the FPBA or just to check us out go to our web site at fpbassanglers.com or look for us on Facebook as The Florida Parishes Bass Anglers or Twitter @TheFpba. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss any of our weigh in videos to get the top finishers reports on how they made their money. Contact Patrick Engerran at (985) 474-6112 or email pengerran@yahoo.com or Jason Pittman at (985) 630-3656 for info on joining or becoming a sponsor.