Marble Falls bass fishing team hosts largest tournament
Marble Falls High School Bass Fishing Team member Jake Meadows claimed the 'big bass' moniker with this eight-pound, five-ounce largemouth bass he landed April 27 on Inks Lake during a recent tournament. This bass and a second one combined for an 11-pound, nine-ounce total for a first-place finish. With 39 student-anglers competing in the tournament, it was the club's largest since the organization's inception in January 2011. Courtesy photo
FROM STAFF REPORTS
INKS LAKE — While Inks Lake is not known as a largemouth bass lake, the High School Bass Fishing Team located in Marble Falls might have changed that perception after its anglers hauled in 36 fish, including an 8-pounder and a 7-pounder, during an April 27 tournament.Jake Meadows landed an 8-pound, 5-ounce monster to net the Big Bass of the Year honor. He won the tournament with two fish that weighed a total of 11 pounds 9 ounces.
Lane Amidon, who finished second with 9 pounds and 7 ounces total, landed another nice bass that weighed 7 pounds 11.5 ounces. Third place went to Shilo Nelson with a total catch of 6 pounds and 11 ounces.
Lorna Ellis, a team sponsor, said with 20 boats and 39 student-anglers, this was the largest club tournament since the school’s bass fishing team formed in January 2011. Of those competing, 25 student-anglers weighed in 36 fish during the tournament for a total weight of 84 pounds and 12 ounces.
All the fish were released following the weigh-in, officials said.
The team’s next tournament is May 11 on Lake Austin that is hosted by the Lake Travis High School Fishing Team.
For more information on the team or to get involved, email Ellis at ellisbl@aol.com.
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