Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flier or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
2006 Stren Series
Lake Okeechobee
Jan. 4-7 results
Professional Division:
Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C., 36 pounds, 9 ounces, $10,000 plus a Ranger bass boat.
Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla., 36 pounds, 4 ounces, $10,000.
Arnie Lane, Lakeland, Fla., 27 pounds, 15 ounces, $9,000.
Augusta area anglers in the money: Jason Williamson, Aiken, 31st, $1,000.
Co-Angler Division:
Brian England, Lafayette, Ga., $5,000.
Mike Goodman, Nebo, N.C., $4,000.
Mark Linn, Sarasota, Fla., $3,500.
Augusta area anglers in the money: Wesley Story, Grovetown, 27th, $475.
Victoria Robinson Foundation
Open Team Bass Tournament
March 25, Wildwood Park
Entry fee $70 per boat.
Tournament hours safe light until 3:30 p.m.
Pre-registration allowed until March 13. Entrants can register at the ramps before 6 a.m. Mail entry fees with application to the Victoria Robinson Foundation, P.O. Box 324, Gracewood, Ga. 30812.
More information: Janet or Vincent Robinson at (706) 771-1524.
Saturday Morning Get-Together
Jan. 7 results
Tony Postell reporting
Chris Rodwell, 15 pounds, 9 ounces.
Keith Williamson and Hal Hart, 14 pounds, 12 ounces.
Big fish: Williamson and Hart, 4 pounds, 14 ounces.
Next: Saturday.
Tournament hours safe light, but anglers will vote on weigh-in time at the ramp.
Entry fee $25 per boat with 100 percent payback.
More information: Sammy Landrum, (706) 825-9167. Tony Postell, (706) 564-8061.
Bucketmouth Bassmasters
Club Team Tournament
Dec. 10 results
Larry Miller reporting
Ron McKee, five bass, 15 pounds, 2 ounces.
Steve McGaha and Vince Eubanks, five bass, 11 pounds, 15 ounces.
Greg Smith and Kevin McKee, five bass, 11 pounds, 5 ounces.
Big fish: Ron McKee, 5 pounds, 4 ounces.
Eleven fishermen caught 28 bass.
The club's Top 6 for 2005:
Ron McKee, Milton Keene, Don Hedburg, Kevin McKee, Larry Miller, Greg Smith.
Big fish of the year: Mike Graham, 6 pounds, 3 ounces.
Twin City Bassmasters
Jan. 7 results
Jay Jennings reporting
Jay Jennings, five bass, 17.66 pounds.
Andrew Lewis, four bass, 12.82 pounds.
Dennis Smith, four bass, 9.72 pounds.
Big fish: Lewis, 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
Eleven fishermen caught 30 bass totaling 62.70 pounds, and most were released alive.
Southern Anglers Challenge
Competitive Fishing Circuits
Clark Hill Division
Stephen Bayazes Jr. reporting
Tournament fee $100.
Optional big bass fee: $10.
Championship fee: $10.
Annual membership fee: $30 per person.
True 80 percent payback.
Qualify for year-end championship that guarantees a minimum $10,000 to first-place winners.
Clark Hill Division: Saturday, Jan. 14, Wildwood Park, safe light until 3 p.m. Feb. 4, March 11, April 15, May 27.
More information: Superbass Pro Shop at (803) 279-1120. www.southernanglers challenge.com.
Lake Keowee Division
Craig Johnson reporting
Next tournament: Saturday, Gap Hill Landing. Feb. 4, March 4, April 28, May 27.
More information: Craig Johnson at (706) 364-6437.
Savannah River Division: Next tournament: Jan. 28, Tucksee King Landing. Feb. 18, March 18, April 15, May 20.
More information: Barry Durden at (912) 863-7361.
Bass Anglers Invitational Trail
2006 schedule
Saturday: Clarks Hill, Dorn ramp, Hawe Creek.
Feb. 4: Russell Lake, Highway 72 Elbert ramp.
March 11: Lake Greenwood, Greenwood State Park ramp.
Fees: $25 membership fee per person per year.
Entry: $100 per team or individual, $10 big fish pot (optional). Hours safe light until 3 p.m.
More information: Don Crowley, (864) 229-6487.
E-mail: Crowley@greenwood.net. Web site: baitinc.com.
American Bass Anglers
Milton Keene reporting
Next: Feb. 18, Clarks Hill, Elijah Clark State Park ramp.
March 4, Clarks Hill, Amity Landing.
March 25, Clarks Hill, Mistletoe State Park.
Entry fee is $55 for one-day tournaments. Payment at the ramp will result in a $5 penalty unless you are signing up as a new member, renewing membership or are a life member. No professional guides or professional bass anglers are allowed.
More information from ABA District 26 Director Milton C. Keene at (706) 595-9777 (or e-mail milty52@aol.com) or visit ABA online at www.americanbassanglers.com.
Palmetto State Team Trail
The 2006 schedule:
Jan. 21, Lake Keowee, Gap Hill Landing (Hot Hole, Skimmer Wall, Jocassee Dam off limits).
Feb. 25: Lake Russell, Elbert Ramp, Highway 72.
Entry fee $300 per tournament. 8 percent held at each event goes toward the championship pot.
Membership fee: $50 per person or $100 per team with half of all membership fees going toward championship.
More information: Buster and Judy Green, P.O. Box 472, Piedmont, S.C., 29673 (1 864 277-2463 (res.) or 864 616-2095 (cell). E-mail: pstt@charter.net.
Fort Gordon Sportsman's Club
Jewel Jessie reporting
Next: Feb. 26, bass tournament, safe light until noon.
March 12, bass tournament, safe light until noon.
Tournaments will be limited to the first 20 boats and are open to all ID cardholders and the public with a Fort Gordon fishing license guest permit.
Entry fee is $10 per Fort Gordon Sportsman Club member, $20 per non-member, with an optional $5 big fish pot, with a guaranteed $100 for first place and $50 for second place.
More information: Fred Perry, 791-5078.
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