March 17, 2007 Henderson, KY ACATS Tournament Results

[Whistler]

March 17th Henderson, Ky.
ACATS Tournament Results

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JW Fisher
President
Kentucky Chapter of ACATS


We had a pretty good turnout considering we only had a few weeks to make it happen. The weather and river conditions were not the best I have seen. We had thirteen teams to show up which I thought was great, it takes a dedicated fisherman to fish in these conditions. We would like to thank them all for making our first tournament a good one for us at Kentucky A.C.A.T.S.

As you could imagine, I was a bit nervous at the start but, these guys made me feel a little more comfortable “knowing most of them helped”. Also having some great help from Dennis Rice was a plus. I would also like to thank Randy Kitchens for his help today as well.

It was a little brisk out on the river this morning with a temperature of, 28 degrees at launch time with winds out of the NW at 6mph at 7:00am. The Mighty Ohio River was running at 182,000cfs and at a level of, 22.07 (normal pool is at 13.5) and coming up on a slow rise. The river had risen to 22.6ft. and, the temperature had only gotten to 40 degrees and winds still at 6mph, by weigh-in time at 4:00pm.

The bite was tough today but fish were caught. The Baits that worked today were cut Skipjack and Shad on Carolina and Three-way rigs, fishing ledges near shallows and cuts.

With the limited amount of Teams in the tournament, we only paid out two places today, we paid (1) place for every (5) teams entered.

1st Place paid - $650.00

2nd Place paid - $390.00

Big Fish - $240.00

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Dale Kerns and Greg Edwards took 1st place with 95.8lbs total weight. Earning them $650.00 in prize money and qualified them for the 2007 A.C.A.T.S. Classic.

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Tim Lange and Lynn Lange took 2nd place with 68.0lbs. total weight. Earning them $390.00 in prize money and qualified them for the 2007 A.C.A.T.S. Classic.

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James Goforth and Butch Pittman took the Big Fish Pot with a 32.4lb Blue earning them $240.00.



Qualified for the A.C.A.T.S. Classic are:

Dale Kerns and, Greg Edwards

Tim Lange and Lynn Lang

James Goforth and, Butch Pittman

Ken Gatlin and, Ronald Smith

John Stephens and, Demetrius Kinnis


Congratulations to our winners and qualifiers.


Thank You to all of you that entered for making it all happen for us.

[Whistler]

Congrats JW, looks like you had a great turnout for the first one.

[Catfish_Commando]

Congrats JW, looks like a fun time!

[Cheryl]

JW,

You and the rest are a fine example of our BOC/SOC family! Congratulations on the first tourney and to all the winners. Of course there are no losers, in fishing. :big_smile:

Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl

[catfishjohn]

Congrats to all involved. Looks like the first one was a success and may all the others be bigger and better! Congrats JW,way to be a good Pres/Rep for the BOC & KY ACATS!!!

[RiverKing]

Nice JW, looks like you sucsessfully got your first tournament under your belt..Good Job.

[katfshn50]

Good job JW. Looks like a good time was had by all.

[binkfox77]

GOOD JOB DOC AND LYNN!!!!!

[Coyote1]

Dear Brother/President Fisher;
Greetings!:smile2:
I have some small experience/knowledge of the mighty "Ohio" and I must say that first off I am impressed with the size and quantity of the "Blue's" that were caught under the weather conditions that day!:smile2:
Second, I am VERY IMPRESSED with the monetary payout $$$.$$ at this event too! In simplicity; WOWSERS!!!:ooooh: :smile2:
This is but one small example of your accomplishments since you started the chapter in Kentucky! I have no doubt, and am certain, that events of the future will be even BIGGER and BETTER! :smile2:
This is yet another example of the high caliber of the BOC/BOS membership and the lofty standards to which we hold upon ourselves!
I certainly must commend you; your leadership skills, and those under your helm in what you have accomplished to this date! Obviously you have put together an august group of people! With baited breath I am looking forward to reading, and hearing, about more of your groups future activities!:smile2:
Fraternally and Sincerely,
Coyote1
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[copycat]

Congrats, looks like it was a great day!