Pine Creek Tournament & Top Ten Standings

On Saturday, July 25, members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held a bass tournament on Pine Creek Lake.  Eighteen members braved the one hundred degree heat and high humidity to compete in the event.  The extreme heat did not discourage the fish from biting however, as half of those fishing had six fish limits and it took a stringer weight of over twenty pounds just to place in the top three positions.  The lake was close to the new “normal” level since the water level has been lowered due to repair work being done on the lake dam.

Most members were able to catch several keeper bass as well as a lot of fish under the fourteen inch minimum length limit that were caught and released.  Trenton Tollett won the tournament with a stringer weight of 20.88 pounds.  Finishing in second place was Shawn Barnett.  Shawn had a stringer weight of 20.55 pounds.  He also had caught the biggest bass of the tournament with a fish weighing 6.02 pounds.  Billy Latham came in third with a stringer weight of 20.14 pounds.

The club’s next event will be a bass tournament on McGee Creek Lake.  The tournament will be held on August 8 at the Buster Hight boat ramp.  The tournament will begin at “safe light” and end at 3:30 p.m. Remember to check the club’s website at www.pushcountysportsmanclub.blogspot.com to keep up with club activities and to check for updates on upcoming events.

 

July 25 Bass Tournament Change

Our bass tournament that is scheduled for July 25, on Hugo Lake has been moved to Pine Creek Lake.  The project manager for Hugo Lake has informed me that he did not expect any boat ramps on Hugo to be open by the 25th of July.  Therefore, we are going to plan "B".  I  have contacted the Corps Office at Pine Creek Lake and secured a permit for us to have our tournament there.  We will launch from the Little River South ramp (aka Rock Creek ramp).  Fishing times will be from 6:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Billy Latham, president
Pushmataha County Sportsman Club

Sardis Lake Bass Tournament & TOP TEN STANDINGS

Sardis Lake Bass Tournament

July 11, 2015

On Saturday, July 11, members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held a bass tournament on Sardis Lake. The temperature for July was fairly moderate, warming into the low nineties.  Anglers had to contend with a stiff breeze, which is quite typical for Sardis Lake, and mostly sunny skies. The lake was just over six feet above normal level. Only two anglers were able to catch a six fish limit while most had trouble locating and catching keeper bass in the flood water.

Judd Thomas was the first place winner.  Judd had a stringer weight of 16.17 pounds.  Judd also caught the biggest bass of the tournament with a bass weighing 6.39 pounds.  Billy Latham finished in second place with a six fish limit that weighed 15.10 pounds.  Ellis Silvey, also with a six fish limit, came in third with a stringer weight of 13.25 pounds.

The club’s next event will be a bass tournament on Hugo Lake.  The tournament is scheduled for July 25 and will launch from the Frazier Creek boat ramp. Fishing times will be from “safe light” until 3:30 p.m.  At this time the ramp at Frazier Creek is closed due to high water.  Hopefully, it will be open by the tournament date.  Check the club’s website at www.pushcountysportsmanclub.blogspot.com for updates.  If the ramp is not available, updates for the tournament will be posted on the site.

The club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.  Meetings are held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and Museum. If you are interested in joining the club, please feel free to attend a meeting.

 

TOP TEN STANDINGS 7/12/15