It has been cold for the last several mornings and this morning was no difference, We started out with the temps at 28 degrees but no wind. Water temps down another 5 degrees since last week to 53. Lake down another 1/2 foot. We need rain.
Hard Core is what we call this tournament, but it follows the Major League Fishing format where every fish you catch over 10" counts. With Lake Fork partitioned into three sections and the section rotates each week throughout the year. Today section 2 was scheduled. LFA Members will qualify for the semi-final in November by catching 6 lb. and attending at least 6 tournaments. Or fish 80% of the tournaments.
Boaters Results
1st place went to Tim Gold of Mineola with 7 bass for 17.99 LB with the boater lunker of 3.95 LB lunker caught on a drop shot.
2nd place went to Jack White of Farmers Branch with 6 bass for 10.68 LB with a 2.49 lunker.
3rd place went to Don Overstreet of Sulphur Springs with 5 bass for 4.81 LB with a 1.72. LB lunker .
4th place went to Dennis Bubinas of Lake Fork with 2 bass for 3.57 LB with a 2.81 LB lunker.
5th place went to Bill Ailes of Sulphur Springs with 1 bass for 1.82 LB
Co-Angler Results
1st place went to Gary Paris of Quitman with 2 bass for 6.95 LB with the co-angler lunker of 5.18 LB caught on green pumpkin craw.
2nd place went to Charlie Arnold of Lake Fork with 2 bass for 4.87 LB with a 2.74 lunker caught on a drop shot ..
3rd place went to Bob Lambert of Lake Fork with 2 bass for 3.07 LB with a 2.36 LB lunker.
4th place went to Tom Thompson of Alba with 2 bass for 2.83 LB with a 1.54 LB lunker.
5th place went to John Berech of Garland with 2 bass for 2.58 with a lunker of 1.37 LB
The guys caught 32 keepers today and there were 4 skunks.
The Lake Fork Anglers fish every Thursday throughout the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas on 2 different formats. Members are required to fish at least 4 of the Hard Core or 4
of the points tournaments to maintain membership. Dues is $5 a year and tournaments are $15. Go the www.bassfin.com to view our website to read our rules and view results. E-mail to [email protected] or call 903-440-2797 for info.