Indiana Bass Federation Youth – Conservation – Fishing
The Indiana Bass Federation Invitational Trail’s fifth tournament of the year was held at Monroe Reservoir August 19.
A beautiful morning started with 45 Anglers and 45 Co-Anglers leaving Cutright at 6:45.
It looked like about one half of the field went up stream. Only four Anglers and one Co-Angler were able to complete their 5 bass limit by the 3:00 check in time.
On the Angler side.
Doug Ruster won with 5 that weighed 10.34 lbs. followed close behind by Dave Goodman with 5 for 10.24 lbs. Rob Kelly also busted the 10 lb mark with 5 at 10.06 lbs.
Dave Willsey and Ed Bauer rounded out the top 5, each weighing in 4 for 9.34 and 8.7 respectively. Chris Wilinkson of Hawg Back Lures had big bass with a 5.12 lb. Monroe mama.
His two fish together weighed 8.48 which was good for 6th place. Mike Quinlin had the last limit of 5 but they were on the small side weighing 8.36 and 7th place.
The Angler of the year race tightens up considerably as Rob Kelly and Chris Burk are tied for the lead with 433 points. Mike Quinlin is only 1 point behind with 432.
Statistically anyone in the top 18 positions could win Angler of the Year. The answer will not be known until the end of the Patoka tournament September 23rd.
Tyler Mosier was the only Co-Angler who brought 5 fish to the scales. His five weighed 9.28 lbs. He was followed by Al Gillum with 2 weighing 6.92. Third went to Sonny Kennedy with 2 for 6.78. Sonny also had the big bass weighing 4.96.
Steven Kincaid and Brody McWilliams rounded out the top five with 5.7 and 5.28.
Lewis Mallory all but locked up the Co-Angler of the year award with his 15th place finish. He can only be caught by this event’s winner Tyler Mosier. Lewis has been the model of consistency this year as he has 
weighed in fish at each of the first five events.
We want to remind everyone that Honey Creek Tackle will provide a Minnkota Trolling motor to be given away at a drawing at the Classic. A name will be drawn from the Anglers and Co-Anglers who have fished at least 5 of the 6 events.
Attached are the complete results and points standings after the Monroe event. Hope to see everyone at the Patoka event Sept. 23rd.
Remember to support those businesses that support us. Mention IBF when making your purchase and keep your receipts.
Proud to be your Tournament Director, Kenny