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Alabama Bass
Federation Inc
Junior State
Championship Tournament
Mitchell Lake,
Clanton, AL
11 April 2009
On 11April 2009,
Alabama Bass Federation Inc, Junior Anglers
representing Dixie Jr. Bassmasters, Bay Area Jr
Bassmasters, Blue Eye Jr., Bassmasters,,
Prattville Jr. Bass Anglers and Weiss Lake Jr
Bassmasters gathered at Clanton, AL to fish
Mitchell Lake. One junior angler in the 11-14
and 15-18 age divisions will advance to fish the
National Guard Junior World Championship (NGJWC)
schedule for 29 July – 1August 2009 at Allegheny
River, Kittanning, PA., in conjunction with the
Forrest Wood Cup Tournament, Pittsburgh, PA. .
Boats Captains for the tournament event were
2008 Alabama Bass Federation State Members and
volunteers who were there to ensure these youth
anglers had the opportunity to fish. Tournament
hours were from safe light till 2:00 PM
launching out of Higgins Ferry Park.
At the conclusion of
the tournament day on Lake Mitchell, Zeke
Gossett of Blue Eye Jr Bassmasters claimed top
honor in the 11-14 age division with a limit of
fish tipping the scales at 14.99 pounds. Dillon
Tucker of Dixie Jr Bassmasters presented a limit
of fish with a weight of 14.95 pounds taking the
top seat of the 15-18 age division. Zeke
Gossett and Dillon Tucker also claimed big fish
honors for their age divisions with a weight of
3.63 and 3.54 respectively.
Kophen Sudduth of
Dixie Jr Bassmasters was second in the 11-14 age
division with 9.95 pounds and Michael Landers of
Blue Eye Jr Bassmasters was second in the 15-18
age division with 13.76
pounds.
Following the
tournament all enjoyed an on site meal provided
by Alabama Bass Federation Inc and a period of
fellowship. Special thanks go to the Boat
Captains that made this event possible. Also
special thanks to the behind the scene sponsors
of the event, TBF, FLW and the membership of the
Alabama Bass Federation Inc.
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