McGee Creek 5-8-21

 

McGee Creek, 5-8-21

Members of the Pushmataha County Sportsman Club started their bass tournament on McGee Creek Lake with a strong breeze that turned into a strong wind as the day wore on.  The tournament was held on Saturday, May 9.  Despite the windy conditions, a few anglers were able to put together some nice stringer weights with even a few bass over the 16-22” slot length limit.

Thirteen of the twenty-eight contestants were able to catch their limit of six bass. Two anglers were able to catch a bass over the 16-22 inch slot limit.  Forrest Cave won first place with a stringer weight of 13.13 pounds.  Finishing in second place was Andy Cripe.  Andy had a stringer weight of 12.99 pounds.   He also caught a bass weighing 7.23 pounds to win the big bass of the tournament as well.  Judd Thomas was third with a stringer weight of 7.80 pounds.

The club’s next event will be the annual free youth fishing tournament.  It will be held on Saturday, May 15, at McGee Creek Lake.  Launch site will be the Buster Hight boat ramp.  Fishing times will be from 8:00 a.m until 12:00 noon. Any youth that is 16 years old or younger may participate.  After fish have been weighed, the young anglers and their parents will be treated to a hot dog cookout with soft drinks and all the trimmings. As always, prizes will be awarded until the supply of prizes is exhausted.

The club will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 13.  Members who entered the spring turkey contest and were successful are reminded that turkey beards will be measured to determine winners.  This will be the only time beards will be measured.  If a member can’t make the meeting, they should make arrangements for someone to bring it for them.  Meetings are held at the Wildlife Heritage Center and begin at 7:30 p.m.