The third and fourth tournaments were held Saturday and Sunday June 1st and June 2nd. At Rocky Point outside of Tell City Indiana. Two separate tournaments but the results were similar. Bass, Bass and more Bass. On Saturday there were 48 limits weighed in by the 55 Anglers. There were 25 limits weighed in by the 53 Co-Anglers. Most of the fishermen also reported culling several times. I have fished the trail for 20 plus years and I have never seen the Ohio River produce so many fish. On Saturday there were 453 bass brought to the scales.
On Sunday the results were similar. The 55 Anglers brought in 42 limits and the Co Anglers brought in 17 limits. The count was 431. There were several Smallmouth and Spots mixed with the majority largemouth.
The Saturday tournament started with a weather delay as the storm was bringing down lightning and the prediction was to get worse. The storm did clear and a steady rain allowed take off at 7:30. The tournament was extended an hour to make up for the delay. Saturday’s tournament was won by long time Trail Angler Kenny Bortlein with 12.16 lbs. The Co Angler side was topped by young gun Dustin Burk with 10.4 lbs.
The Sunday event was won by Kelly Hook the current Indiana Bass Federation President with a total of 12.10 lbs. Co-Anglers were lead by Nicholas Veselka with 10.12 lbs. Nick also had big bass.
The partners for the Saturday tournament were Delaware Propeller, Bass Boat Saver and Big Tales Tackle of Tell City.
Sunday’s partners were Perry Marine, Lucas Oil Marine Products and The Outdoorsman Sport Shop of Greenwood IN.
Saturday’s Top Finishers # weight payout
ANGLERS
1. Kenny Bortlein W. Harrison IN. 5 12.16 $ 2,310.00
2. Justin Robison Seymour, IN. 5 11.86 $ 1,443.75
3. John Melton Corydon, IN 5 11.70 $ 1,155.00
4. Garry Clark Indianapolis, IN 5 11.58 $ 577.50
5. Doug Ruster New Palestine, IN 5 10.72 $ 288.75
6. Paul Jones Jeffersonville, IN 5 10.64 $ 108.00
7. Ron Eicher Clarksville, IN 5 10.44 A2O Fishing Rod
Big Bass Dave Willsey Indianapolis, IN 4.98 $ 540.00
CO-ANGLERS
1. Dustin Burk Brookville, IN 5 10.40 $ 1,113.00
2. James Rockhill Muncie, IN 5 9.90 $ 695.63
3. Mike Bracken Franklin, IN 5 9.62 $ 556.50
4. Bill Hendricks Indianapolis, IN 5 9.52 $ 278.25
5. Dustin Miller Greensburg, IN 5 9.02 $ 139.12
6. Michael Pelston Seymour, IN 5 8.98 $ 108.00
7. Jason Thornton Corydon, IN 5 8.66 A2O Fishing Rod
Big Bass Mike Diver Auburn, IN 4.68 $ 255.00
Sunday’s Top Finishers
ANGLERS
1. Kelly Hook New Albany, IN 5 12.10 $ 2,310.00
2. Doug Ruster New Palestine, IN 5 10.86 $ 1,443.75
3. Allen Boyd Salem, IN 5 10.78 $ 1,155.00
4. Kenny Bortlein W. Harrison, IN 5 10.40 $ 577.50
5. Chad Moore Parris Crossing, IN 5 9.72 $ 288.75
6. Ray Drew Kokomo, IN 5 9.60 $ 108.00
7. Paul Jones Jeffersonville, IN 5 9.38 A2O Fishing Rod
Big Bass Phil Reel Kokomo, IN 4.02 $ 540.00
CO-ANGLERS
1. Nicholas Veselka Indianapolis, IN 5 10.12 $ 1,113.00
2. James Rockhill Muncie, IN 5 9.72 $ 695.63
3. Bill Dillon North Vernon, IN 5 8.72 $ 556.50
4. Charles Fox Austin, IN 5 8.42 $ 278.25
5. Brad Jones Fishers, IN 5 8.36 $ 139.12
6. Eric Pate Lanesville, IN 5 7.66 $ 108.00
7. Thom Foster Terre Haute, IN 5 7.52 A2O Fishing Rod
Big Bass Nicholas Veselka Indianapolis, IN 3.40 $ 255.00
FULL RESULTS PAGE
Next tournament is August 4. Ohio River, Lawrenceburg, IN