June 22, 2003 Smithland Pool, IL
Penrod And Dunn Win Ohio River

Dunn And Penrod	Atchison And Jenkel
Results

The 24 teams that showed up to fish the 4th event of the season in the Southern Illinois division of Anglers Choice were greeted with outstanding weather conditions and less than outstanding fishing conditions. The river was up, muddy and moving, doing away with the main river bite so most headed to the many creeks that feed this pool. Many fish were weighed but there was a definite absence of the larger fish.

The first place team of: Bill Penrod of Harrisburg, IL. and Scott Dunn from Mt. Carmel, IL. bested the field with a total weight of 9.65lbs. The team headed to one of the creeks in the southern portion of the pool historically known for its larger fish. The larger bite was absent but they were able to boat some quality fish including big bass of the day weighing 3.29lbs. The fish were taken on spinner baits and were located right on the bank. The team takes home a check for $1,465.00 and also an additional $1,000.00 in Bass Cat bonus bucks bringing the days earnings to $2,465.00. Great Job Guys!!

The second place team of: Duke Jenkel of Pinkneyville, IL. and Jeff Atchison from Ina, IL. had two keepers in the boat fairly early on spinner bait and then switched over to plastics after the sun got up. They found shady banks to be a very important part of their success. Their last fish came with about five minutes to go just outside of the weigh-in area, which moved them into the second place position. The team had a total weight of 9.25lbs and takes home a check for $650.00 for their efforts.

The third place team of: Jerry Walker of Zeigler, IL. and Dave Dobill from Royalton, IL. fished Gene Larew salt crawls and jigs on the outer bends of the creek channels to boat their five keeper fish weighing 8.42lbs. The fish were located in approximately three feet of water. The team takes home a check for $425.00 for the days work.
Angler's Choice would like to thank all those who came out and fished and we hope to see you at our 100% payback tournament 0n 7-6 at the Smithland Pool. I would also like to thank all of our sponsors for making this possible. National sponsors include Bass Cat Boats, Mercury Outboards, Motorguide Trolling Motors, Lowrance, Competitive Edge Fishing and Yamamoto Custom Baits. Also a big thanks to our divisional sponsors: Harrison's Sport Shop, Rend Lake Sporting Goods, Strike On Lures, Great Net, Lucky Craft, Solar Bat, Wayne's Props, MWBT.com, Pyramid Acres, Adventure Sports Outdoors, and Bobs Marine in Hillsboro, IL.