Big Bass Rodeo results

Members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held their 45th Annual Big Bass Rodeo on April 23-24.   The big bass tournament was held on Pine Creek Lake. Sixty-five boats with one hundred twenty-five anglers were entered in the event.  The weather cooperated this year with clear skies and mild temperatures.  The lake, however, had risen nearly fifteen feet during the previous week.  The flood gates had been opened causing the lake to fall.  A falling lake level makes catching bass more difficult but despite this , several nice bass were caught.

Cash prizes and trophies were awarded to the top five finishers.  Monte Martin took home the first place trophy and cash prize for his bass that weighed 6.67 pounds.  Bub Cunningham finished in second place with a bass that weighed 5.90 pounds.  The third place bass was caught by Robert Roden.  It weighed 5.88 pounds.  Chuck Beck came in fourth with his bass weighing 5.35 pounds.  The fifth place finisher was Tom McBride.  His bass weighed 5.30 pounds.  Almost every angler that caught a bass that weighed over three pounds received a prize.  Altogether, sixty-five anglers received a prize or cash award.  From sixth place on down, anglers received prizes that ranged from rods and reels to battery chargers to assorted fishing tackle and boating supplies and store gift certificates.  Area merchants had either donated prizes or cash for these prizes.  Many of these merchants have supported the Big Bass Rodeo for its entire forty-five years and their support is what keeps making this tournament a success.

The club’s next bass tournament will be on May 7.  It will be held on Hugo Lake at Frazier Point boat landing.  Fishing times will be from “safe light” until 3:30 p.m.

TOP TEN STANDINGS 4-30-2016


BIG BASS RODEO TOP FIVE FINISHERS

Hugo Lake & Top Ten Standing

On Saturday, April 9, members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held a bass tournament on Hugo Lake.  Twenty-four members competed in the event. Fishing conditions were good, with a stable lake level, mild temperatures and overcast skies for most of the day.  Most anglers had an exceptional day of bass fishing.  Sixteen anglers caught their six fish limit with several reporting they caught an additional 35 to 40 bass that were under the fourteen inch minimum length limit. Thirteen anglers had stringer weights over fifteen pounds.  A total of 320 pounds of bass were caught and weighed at the tournament.

Colton Fleming was the first place winner.  Colton had a stringer weight of 26.28 pounds.  Finishing in second place was Donald Wall with a stringer weight of 21.49 pounds.  Judd Thomas came in third with a stringer weight of 21.03 pounds.  The big bass of the tournament was caught by Michael Boling.  It weighed 6.47 pounds.

The club’s next bass tournament will be the 45^th Annual Big Bass Rodeo that is held on Pine Creek Lake.  It will take place on April 23-24.  Links to the Big Bass Rodeo flyer and entry form can be found on this web page. Club members will be making final plans for this year’s Big Bass Rodeo at their monthly meeting that will be held on Thursday, April 14.  Meetings are held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and Museum and begin at 7:30 p.m.

 

Hugo Lake bass tournament

Pushmataha County Sportsman Club

Hugo Lake Bass Tournament

April 9, 2016

On Saturday, April 9, members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held a bass tournament on Hugo Lake.  Twenty-four members competed in the event. Fishing conditions were good, with a stable lake level, mild temperatures and overcast skies for most of the day.  Most anglers had an exceptional day of bass fishing.  Sixteen anglers caught their six fish limit with several reporting they caught an additional 35 to 40 bass that were under the fourteen inch minimum length limit. Thirteen anglers had stringer weights over fifteen pounds.  A total of 320 pounds of bass were caught and weighed at the tournament.

Colton Fleming was the first place winner.  Colton had a stringer weight of 26.28 pounds.  Finishing in second place was Donald Wall with a stringer weight of 21.49 pounds.  Judd Thomas came in third with a stringer weight of 21.03 pounds.  The big bass of the tournament was caught by Michael Boling.  It weighed 6.47 pounds

The club’s next bass tournament will be the 45^th Annual Big Bass Rodeo that is held on Pine Creek Lake.  It will take place on April 23-24.  Links to the Big Bass Rodeo flyer and entry form can be found on this web page. Club members will be making final plans for this year’s Big Bass Rodeo at their monthly meeting that will be held on Thursday, April 14.  Meetings are held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and Museum and begin at 7:30 p.m.