Guntersville and Old Hickory Tournament ResultsTwo of the best tournaments of the year are in the books. With record turnouts at both venues you had to be on top of your game to take home the prize money.
With 213 boat registered and just over 190 fishing on Lake Guntersville we knew there would be plenty of big fish being weighed in and the anglers did not disapoint. With a three fish limit, Charles Wilbanks and Caston Roberts weighed 18.29 lbs to claim the top spot. Their bag was anchored by a 9.04 big fish that also to the big fish top prize. After that Michael Keener, Jr and Sr came in with three solid fish and a weight of 14.91 for second prize. Kevin Gentile and Ted MClellan wrapped up third with 14.74. Rounding out the top 5 were Brennon Binkley and John Wilerson with 14.2 and Mike Surman and Richard Baker with 13.58. The winning weight was caught on the Ninja Jig and Flappy Daddy Trailer. Overall the top weights were dominated by Ninja Jigs and big worms. 13" Ribbon Tails and 10" Ribbon Click Here for Full Results Old Hickory was next up on the schedule. And another record turnout as we topped just over 100 boats. Again we were treated to another strong weigh in. Darden Nelms and Tricia Nelms topped the field with 16.3 lbs of fish. John Hopkins and Mickey Beck were right behind with 15.8. Stacy Newman's and Scotty Webster's 15.55 was good enough for 3rd place overall. 4th place with 15lbs when to Andy Roberts and Corey Dill. Jesse Rigsby and Dave Rigsby finished out the top 5 with 12.95. Big Fish weighed 6.25 and the honors went to Troy Driver and Steve Belton. Once again Ninja Jigs and Flappy Daddies were high on the list of the top finishers. Click Here for Full Results |
No Entry Fee Tournament Results The first three Gambler Lures No Entry Fee Tournaments are in the books. At all three stops the colder weather had pushed the fish back slightly and seemed at all locations the same baits consistently produced quality fish. Giggy Heads, Sweebos, and Aces were the top baits mentioned at each stop. We opened the season up on Wheeler on a windy day with over 60 boats participating. The team of Nathan Hillis and Tim Barnett caught 12.35 to take home the first place check of $1000.00. They were followed up by Heath Craig and Arch Cornett with 12.18 and Bryon Luman and Mike Edwards took home third place with 10.36. The second stop one week later was on Martin Lake. With a field of over 70 boats Josh Williams and Steve Baker won the $1000.00 first prize with 17.54. Tullis Lanier and David Barret where right behind them with 16.06, and Chris Miller and Elijah Miller caught 15.42 to wrap up third place. Our last stop was on Lake Lanier with 130 boats looking to take adavantage of the No Entry Fee Tournament. Nick Jenkins and Puncy Lingerfelt's 15.5 was enough for a $1000.00. They were followed up by Jamie Stuart and Scott Warley at 15.34. Chad Woodall and Dusty Woodall brought in 14.5 for third. |


