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U.S. Angler's Choice News
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April 3, 2004 Kerr, NC
Inman And Griggs
Victorious In Second Kerr Super Teams Event
The U.S. Angler's Choice Kerr Super Teams second
qualifying tournament was held on Saturday, April 3 out of
Occoneechee State Park in Clarkville, Virginia. This event
was hosted by the Clarksville Department of Economic Development
and the Lake Motel.
The day opened under partly sunny skies and a brisk breeze
which rapidly developed into 20-25 MPH gusts and a cloudy
afternoon. Bass are reportedly eager to feed just before a
front and this day would cause the participating teams to
have mixed reviews about that adage.
As all of the 18 teams returned to the ramp on time, it was
evident from the lack of smiles that this was a generally
tough day on Kerr lake, or Buggs Island as it is locally known.
In all, only two 5-bass limit were caught. In addition to
the fickle weather was the number of other large tournaments
on the lake and that made it even more difficult according
to the angler's.
Finishing in 3rd place was the team of Pat Goodwin and Larry
Stevens. They caught 4 bass on a suspended jerkbait in shallow
water that weighed 11.16 pounds and were presented plaques
and $320. Pat and Larry are sponsored by Dumfries Marine in
Dumries, VA.
Our second place finisher was Sam Rineer fishing solo while
his partner, Rich vonNordeck was on business out of town.
Sam used a combination of reaction baits to catch only 3 bass,
but they weighed 12.39 pounds. Sam also caught the tournament
lunker, a fine largemouth weighing in at 5.44 pounds. Sponsored
by Pop's Marine in Toano, Virginia, Sam was awarded 2nd place
plaques, the lunker plaque, and over $1000!
Champions of this event was the team of Larry Inman and Thomas
Griggs. Talk of the lake being "shut down" didn't
faze them as they put together a beautiful creel of 5 fat
largemouth that totaled 18.89 pounds! Their knowledge of Kerr
Lake and how to catch bass when conditions are tough was all
they needed to bank the $2000 first prize and the 1st place
plaques. Congratulations Larry and Thomas!
The 3rd event in the Kerr Super Teams Division would be held
on the following day.
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