June 22, 2009
Contact: Jim Goller, (803) 600-1570, email: info@midlandsstriperclub.org
TEAM CATCHALL TAKES FIRST IN MSC'S JUNE TEAM TOURNAMENT AND WINS NICHOLS STORE OF ROCK HILL BIG FISH AWARD.
MSC's June team tournament was held out of Jakes Landing on Saturday, June 20. Finishing 1st was Team Catchall, consisting of Lee Thomas and Kreg Frady, both of Leesville with four striped bass weighing 29 pounds. Team Catchall also weighed the biggest striper of the event, a 12 pound, 15 ounce fish that earned the team the Nichols Store of Rock Hill Big Fish award.
In 2nd place was Team Wildman, consisting of Danny Young of Sumter and Skip Morgan of Rock Hill. The pair weighed in fish totaling 18 pounds, 11ounces. Finishing out the top three in 3rd place was Team Cowcatcher, consisting of Rick Kellemeyer and Bobby Sammons of Chapin, with a total weight of 13 pounds, 14 ounces.
The event's Smallest Creel award went to Team Two Guys and a Gizzard, consisting of Cam Littlejohn and Joby Wetzel, both of Columbia. Only 8 boats weighed in fish and only 16 keepers came to the scales. MSC has cancelled its July and August tournaments on Lake Murray out of concern that released striped bass may not survive being placed back into the lake's hot summertime waters.
Midlands Striper Club, founded in 1979, is celebrating its 30th year and is one of the oldest striped bass fishing organizations in the country. Since 2001, the club’s nearly 200 members have donated over $36,000 to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources for striped bass research and stock enhancements in the Palmetto State. For more information, visit the club’s website at http://www.midlandsstriperclub.org or email info@midlandsstriperclub.org.
MSC’s next meeting is Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. at the Flight Deck, 109A Old Chapin Road, Lexington. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.
MSC June Team Tournament Winners: (l to r) Bobby Sammons (little girl unidentified), Rick Kellemeyer, Cam Littlejohn, Lee Thomas (with 12 lb. 15 oz. striped bass), Danny Young, Kreg Frady, Woody Barnes, Skip Morgan.