Roger Large wins tough Newton tournament!
On April 11, 2010, the Gillespie Bass Club took part in their 3rd tournament of the season on Newton Lake. Newton lake is a well known fishery on the other side of Effingham known for it’s nice keeper size bass. Plus size bass are often common in this lake due to the 18 inch length limit that is enforced. Water temps ranging from low to mid 60’s were found in the cold arm while the warm arm was 70’s to low 80’s. Fishing pressure over the weekend from other organizations made for a tough bite. Every angler had to work for that keeper fish! After it was all said and done, 33 anglers participated with 16 weighing in 21 fish for a total weight of 88.46 lbs. The winners are as follows:
1st, Roger Large, 3 fish, 10.50 lbs.
2nd, Bill Augustine, 2 fish, 8.62 lbs.
3rd, Dave Blevins, 2 fish, 7.90 lbs.
Big Bass, Gus Viewheg, 5.39 lbs.
Complete Tournament Results are HERE
YTD Standings are HERE
Photos are HERE
