WVKA Summersville- May 18th, 2019

First WVKA tournament of the year was a lake only event on Summersville Lake. Beautiful place that can fish tough especially once the sun gets bright. I caught a good limit early on a fluke fishing fall lines in meaningful shade. I culled two 12.75” fish, caught one kicker fish and needed one more kicker. Three differt times I had big that would have landed me in the winners circle chase but not hit. Always fun to be in the hunt and on a solid pattern. 

Total Fish= 12

Biggest Fish = 17.0”

Biggest Five Fish = 75.0” (78.0” won)

Minutes per fish = 31.25”

Tournament Finish = 4th place out of 96 (2nd out of 16 teams)

G Brier Prime II - May 10th, 2019

Total Fish = 29

Biggest = 17.25”

Best Five Fish = 68.5”

Miles Floated = 6.5

Minutes per fish = 10.3

Prime Greenbrier - May 8th, 2019

Miles Floated = 11.5

Total Fish = 39

Biggest Fish = 17.25”

Biggest Five Fish Limit = 83.25”

Minutes per fish = 12.2

Morning on the Greenbrier- May 6th, 2019

There is just something about fishing on the river you call home on a picturesque May morning. Greg, Stan and I floated from Barger to Willowwood. The water was up but falling with good color. They did not want to chase a jig but did seem content to hit hula grub and Ned rig when given a chance. 

Miles floated = 6

Total Fish = 15

Biggest Fish = 14.75”

Best Five Fish = 69.5”

Minutes per Fish = 15.8

SCKBA Border Lake Bass Battle - April 27th, 2019

My first live tournament of the year was a tough one. The wind howled all day and it was very cold. I felt lucky to catch a limit. I only had 6 bites all day. Brad Mcclung won with a record setting 94” best five fish. I can honestly say that amazes me. It amazes me even more that he caught most of them on top water! I finished with 60.0 inches (12.0” average keeper) and came in 12th out of 34 anglers. A 22.0 and a 21.0” bass where both caught on this day, 

Total Fish = 6

Biggest Fish = 14.0

Best Five Fish = 60.0

Minutes per fish = 59.5

Tournament Finish = 12th out of 34

Lazy Largemouths and Trout on the Cheap - April 24th, 2019

I hit Moncove early then hit Potts Creek for a couple quick roadside trout after an awesome lunch at the Swinging Bridge Restaurant. 

Total Fish = 13

Biggest Fish = 15.25”

Best Five Fish = 68.75”

Minutes per fish = 23.4

Ned Rigs or Nothing - April 18th, 2019

The girls and I hit the pond on a windy afternoon on Spring break. The water was still fairly cold. The girls tried worms and bobbers but that was not happening. The fish where down deeper. I stared catching a few on Ned rigs. The girls switched over and started catching fish on their own. For a windy April day they did pretty well.