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2006 Junior Invitational Trail
Lake Manitou - May 6, 2006
The first stop on the 2006 Indiana Bass Federation / Jay Gearld Memorial Junior Invitational Trail was held at Lake Manitou. The day started out cool and clear with the temperatures hovering in the mid 40's. It warmed up to the low 70's later in the day with sunny conditions.
First let me start off by giving my many thanks to some volunteers. They are Cory Thompson, Zone 1 Director, Mike Goins, and Doug Bradley, IBF President. Their help and EXCITEMENT made the day for the kids a great one! Cory has helped out with the northern tournament for several years now and when he says he is going to do something for the kids, he goes far and beyond anyone's expectations. This dedication to our youth helps make this tournament series a success.
Special thanks to Denise Thompson for supplying donuts, juice, milk, and water for all the kids and parents in the morning as well as Rochester Meats & Deli for graciously catering lunch after the tournament for everyone. I can't thank you all enough!
Finishing first was Jacob Wheeler. He had four fish that weighed 6.0 lbs. Finishing second was Cameron Tusing with two fish that weighed 5.4 lbs. In third place was Brad Williams with two fish at 3.8 lbs. A fourth place tie, Blake Castle with two fish at 3.0 lbs. and Tyler Pendygraft with two fish at 3.0 lbs. Camron Tusing won the big bass award with a 4.2 lb fish. Congratulations to all the juniors on a great effort!
Tournament results:
| Name | Weight (lbs) | Junior Bass Club |
| 1. Jacob Wheeler | 6.0 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 2. Camron Tusing | 5.4 | |
| 3. Brad Williams | 3.8 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 4. Blake Castle | 3.0 | |
| 4. Tyler Pendygraft | 3.0 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 6. Chris Kaiser | 2.6 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 7. Brian Evans | 2.2 | Junior BM of Lafayette |
| 8. TJ Friddle | 1.6 | |
| 9. Nate Sanders | 1.4 | Muncie Junior Bass Masters |
| 9. Greg Zellers | 1.4 | |
| 11. Dyson Heminger | 1.2 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 12. Elizabeth Comer | 1.0 | Putnam County Jr. Bass Masters |
| 12. Ryan Rhodehamel | 1.0 | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 12. Tyler Cross | 1.0 | Muncie Junior Bass Masters |
| 15. Ben Otte | | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 15. Jamison Moore | | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 15. Blake Bennett | | Muncie Junior Bass Masters |
| 15. Leonard Paeth | | Junior BM of Lafayette |
| 15. Levi Moore | | Junior BM of Lafayette |
| 15. Wayne Hartsburg | | Brookville Junior Bass Masters |
| 15. Jason Rueger | | Brookville Junior Bass Masters |
| 15. Colton Connor | | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 15. Kevin Kretsch | | |
| 15. Zach Johnson | | Bass Kids of Indiana |
| 15. Nick Myers | | |
The juniors qualifying for the 2006 Junior Championship Fish-Off are;
Age group 15-18 is Jacob Wheeler
Age group 11-14 is Camron Tusing
Age group 10 & under is Dyson Heminger & Blake Castle
Thanks to all the kids for helping support the "Adopt an Angler" program and local food shelters though this tournament trails entry system. These items help those less fortunate then us.
I want thank all of the adults and parents for taking their time to allow these juniors to participate. Especially folks like Dennis Waldron, chairman of the Junior B/M of Lafayette. Also to gentlemen like Mr. Tom Moore and Mr. Len Paeth, who take the time to pull a boat around the state to take their grandsons fishing.
As always, THANKS to the sponsors of the Junior Invitational Trail. These folks have given of their time, products, and money to help the youth in our state. Lets support them every chance we get!
One other bit of exciting news for the junior anglers is that from this tournament, two anglers qualified for the TBF Junior Championship this summer which will be held in conjunction with the FLW Championship. Qualifying in the 15-18 age group was Jacob Wheeler. Qualifying in the 11-14 age group was Tyler Pendygraft. GOOD LUCK to both of these anglers when they travel to Lake Neely Henry in Alabama this August!
Sincerely,
Ken Gibbs,
I. B. F. Youth Director
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