Trudeau Wins on the Big O

Lakeland Bassmasters, “The Largest B.A.S.S. affiliated club in the world,” offers unique opportunities for the experienced angler and those new to tournament bass fishing. Members have the opportunity to fish with, and against, some of the most experienced anglers in Central Florida.

52 anglers, comprised of boaters and non-boaters alike, took to the waters of Lake Okeechobee on September 14^th for the club’s 9^th event of the season.

Boater Raymond Trudeau found the right bites on Sunday to beat out the 32-boat field. Trudeau brought a 5 bass limit to the scales weighing 16.35 lbs. to win the event. Anchoring his bag was a 5.48-lb. kicker.

James Edison holds up his 8.71-lb. Big Bass

Boater Tommy Robinson finished in 2^nd place, catching a 15.88-lb., 5 bass limit.

Boater Lee Sisson finished in 3^rd place with a 14.60-lb., 5 bass limit. Sisson won an event earlier in the year on Lake Toho.

In 4^th place was 2014 B.A.S.S. Southern Open Champion Van Soles. Soles weighed in a 13.78-lb., 5 bass limit.

Rounding out the Top 5 was James Edison. Edison, who won the Harris Chain event earlier this year, weighed in a 13.35-lb., 5 bass limit. Anchoring his bag was a giant 8.71-lb. Okeechobee lunker. That fish won Edison the event’s Big Bass award.

Here’s how the rest of the Top 10 finished:

6^th: Mickey Williams: Non-Boater: 12.71 lbs., 5 bass

7^th: Jerry Martin: Boater: 11.75 lbs., 5 bass

8^th: Jim Hooven: Boater: 11.00 lbs., 5 bass

9^th:Mike Leggett: Boater: 10.69 lbs., 5 bass

10^th: Chris Hawker: Boater: 10.53 lbs., 5 bass

The next event for the Lakeland Bassmasters will be the final event before the end of season Classic. The next event, being held on Lake Kissimmee is a 2-day event and scheduled for October 11^th and 12^th. The club’s next meeting will take place September 23^rd. More information on this event can be found on the Event Calendar.