30 anglers and two young fellas made their way down to Mississippi Lake for the get-together/derby....Many people opened up seats for others and everything went off without a hitch!
The lineup...

Pre-Blastoff....

The two young lads made off like bandits courtesy of Big Jim....


Fishing began at 9 and ended at 3:30....the fishing was so-so...a few decent fish weighed in...no real kickers.....
The weighin process went fairly quick and painless....

Paulo was proud...

Alex (Seabass81's partner) took the early lead with this Smallie...

24/7 and Sly had a decent pair...as did CPrince and BA...


Everyone had weighed in....but Birdee and I...this will take me awhile to get over......the ribbing is pretty serious at this point....

Birdee bumped poor Alex off the board by an ounce for the win....
Top 5 went:
1. Birdee
2. Alex
3. Bass Addict
4. Fisherguy33
5. Fishing 24/7
Birdee's fish was landed at 3:10.....within eyesight of the ramp under some heavy mat, on a Title Shot Jig and Sweet Beaver....
We all retired to Buster's Bar and Grill for some chit chat and door prizes.....HUGE thanks go to Bennett's Bait and Tackle, Bits and Baits, Paddletales, Oziles, Orleans Boat World. Birdee and I also threw together a pile of stuff courtesy of Mann's Bait and Fin-Tech. Everyone was thrilled go home with something!
The Prize table....

We had a hidden weight prize that was donated by Orleans Boat World. JimW took that home with a 2lb 15 oz Largie.

The chatter at the restaurant was great and new acquaintances made...in the end.....that is what it's all about.
Thanks to all who made the day a success!
RJnBirdee






