Fishing Tournaments: Fountain snags Junior title in Hawg Hunters tournament
Fishing Results
Mattie Fountain fishing solo had four fish at 9.37 pounds and big bass with a 3.04 pounder to win the Junior Division of the Lakeland Junior Hawg Hunters tournament Nov. 20 on Lake Kissimmee. Josiah Thomas and Rylee Fountain had 8.55 pounds to place second. Addison Byrd and Wyatt Keene took third place with 5.64 pounds. In the Senior Division, Dalton Jackson fishing solo had 10.78 pounds to win first place. Clayton Keene and Jarred Fields had 7.51 pounds to place second. Dalton Dunn and Jack Thornton were third with 5.13 pounds. Jarred Fields took big bass with a 3.78 pounder.
Upcoming Tournaments
Registration is still open for the 2021 10th Anniversary Bobby Lane High School Cup Tournament to be held on December 4, on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Mack. The tournament is open to all junior and high school age anglers. There are two divisions. High School Division (Grades 9-12) and Youth Division (Ages 14 and under) with age as of Dec. 4, 2021. There is a two-student team format, plus boat Captain/Coach. There is no entry fee this year and no national, team, or club affiliation is required. Pre-registration is now closed, but anglers may register up to the morning of the tournament. For more info or to pre-register, go to http://bobbylanecup.com.
The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is Dec. 4 at Saddle Creek Park. Time is safe light to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee $50 per boat which includes big bass. For more information, contact Jumbo Jordan at 863-286-2089 or visit the Happy Hookers Club on Facebook.
The next Lone Fishing Club tournament is Dec. 4 on Eagle Lake. For more information call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at whunziker@tampabay.rr.com.
The 2021 Classic Big Bass Shootout Tournament is Dec. 4 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. Entry fee is $30 a boat with two anglers and a one fish weigh-in. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Billy Hart by text at 863-267-1732 or email at williehrt@gmail.com
The Eighth Annual Toys for Tots 4-Man Team Open Tournament will be at Camp Mack Guy Harvey Resort on Dec. 5. Tournament fee is $260 per team. Anglers must fish as teams of four in two separate boats. Each angler is asked to please bring a new unwrapped toy for donation. For more information call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963 or see the tourney Facebook page for a link to a printable registration form. Online registration is available and only cash will be accepted at the ramp.
The next Kissimmee Bass Series Senior tournament is Dec. 10 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers must 50-years-old and above and may fish as a team or solo. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.
The next Florida Crappie Club tournament is Dec. 11 on Crescent Lake out of the city ramp. Entry fee is $60 per boat for seven fish aggregate and big fish. Sign up is from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. Tourney time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Tony Strollo at 352-584-6970.
The Fishing Misfits’ open tournament is Dec. 11 at Lake Fannie. No boats allowed over 110 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. For more information call Harry at 863-397-6597.
The next CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is Dec. 12 at Port Hatchineha. Time is safe light to noon. Up to four anglers per boat with a $60 fee per boat, plus $5 ramp fee. Heaviest six fish go towards place prizes and big fish. For more information, or to sign up for the tournament, call Matt Ingram at 863-412-5207 or Catch’em Crappie at Facebook.
The Performance Bass Anglers open tournament will be held Dec. 12 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. Entry fee is $50 per boat including $10 for big bass. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. For more information visit performancebassanglers.com or contact Mike Carroll 863-812-3853.
The next Sunshine State Crappie Trail tournament is Dec. 18 at on the St. John’s River/Lake George. One-time season membership fee is $50 and tournament entry fee is $100. Registration is from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. Time is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weight in is at 4 p.m. For more information contact Scott Stephenson at 772-643-1451.
The Merry Grinchmas Open Bass Tournament will be held Dec. 19 on Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Lester. Entry fee is $100 per team which includes big bass. Anglers may fish solo or in pairs. Launch is at safe light and weigh in is at 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.
The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Dec. 19 on Lake Istokpoga out of the U.S. 98 county ramp. There is a $35 membership fee per year with a $50 per team tournament entry fee and $20 per team big bass pot. All tournaments are safe light to 2 p.m. The club is seeking new members. Contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.
The Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ will begin their new tournament season Jan. 9 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. The draw meeting will be held Jan. 4 at the Pantry Modern Diner in Auburndale. The Lunker Lovers tournaments are for members only. To inquire about becoming a member or for more information call David Glenn at 863-559-0824, Lamar Middleton at 863-224-4050 or go to lunkerlovers.com.
The Rebel Boy's Bass Club will change the club’s name to Bass N Boats and will hold their first tournament of the new season Jan. 15 on Lake Parker. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Club membership fee is $50 per boat and $55 per tournament entry fee. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.
Send tournament notices or results to Ledger Correspondent Michael Wilson at fishingresults@theledger.com. Deadline is Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
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