On Saturday, July 11, members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club held their annual free youth fishing tournament. The tournament was held at McGee Creek Lake. Thirty-nine young anglers competed in the event, which was the largest group since the club first starting holding the event. The young anglers had to endure high temps and humidity, but most were able to catch a few fish, with perch being the most common catch of the day.
Cooper Standridge was the first place winner. Cooper had a stringer weight of 6.60 pounds. Cooper also caught a fish that weighed 1.58
pounds to win the plaque for the biggest fish.
River Edge finished in second place with a stringer weight of 6.25
pounds. Kaleb Mason caught the third place
stringer. It weighed 5.64 pounds. These
young anglers each received a plaque and a prize. All of the other contestants also received a
prize, regardless of whether they caught a fish or not. The young anglers were allowed to fish with
live bait or artificial lures. They could also fish from a boat or from the
shore. After the tournament was over,
all that attended, along with their parents, were treated to a hotdog cookout
with all the trimmings and soft drinks. Approximately seventy-five adults and
children were served.
The club’s next event will be a bass tournament on Hugo
Lake. It will be held on Saturday, July
18. Fishing times will be from “safe
light” until 3:00 p.m. The tournament
will launch from the Frazier Creek boat ramp and you must be a member to
compete.
MOST OF THE YOUNG ANGLERS WITH THEIR PRIZES:
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