Attached are the results after the May 1st tournament at Lake Hawkins.  Bad storms most of the night lingering past tournament start time  greeted our anglers this month at Lake Hawkins.  A few guys did manage to pattern some fish on crankbaits and rattle traps, at least that's what seemed to be the most consistent story at the scales.  Thanks to everyone, especially the new guys, for participating in spite of some not-too ideal conditions.  We had 17 competitors for this event.  A total of 21 fish were weighed in at a total of 41.31 pounds, a 1.97 lb average.  First place went to Wayne Kralik and Joe Singel with a 6 fish, 11.27 pound sack.  Finishing in second place was Martin Kralik and Mark Miller with a 5 fish, 9.21 pound stringer.  Coming in a close third place was Dave Jones and Josh Flores, with 4 fish at 8.43 pounds.  Big Bass of the event went to Dave Jones with a nice 3.69 pound fish that barely beat partner Josh's 3.29 pounder.  Martin's Big Bass from Cypress Springs has survived another challenge as Big Bass of the Year.

Place

Anglers

Fish

Weight

1st

Wayne Kralik & Joe Singel

6

11.27

2nd

Martin Kralik & Mark Miller

5

9.21

3rd

Dave Jones & Josh Flores

4

8.43

Big Bass

Dave Jones

3.69

RODBENDERS BIG BASS for 2004:   7.48 lbs - Martin Kralik, Lake Cypress Springs.

NEXT TOURNAMENT:
* BROKEN BOW LAKE, OKLAHOMA
* SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH & SUNDAY, JUNE 6TH, 2004
* WEIGH IN SITE:  CARSON'S CREEK PARK, MIDDLE RAMP
* FISHING TIMES 6 AM - 3:30 PM - SATURDAY, 5 AM - NOON - SUNDAY

* SIZE/LIMIT: 

       Large/Smallmouth - 13 to 16 inch slot (no fish may be kept between 13 and 16 inches) 

       Kentucky (Spotted) bass, no size limit
       No more than 5 per angler of any combination may be kept (no, you may not share yours 

       with your partner to finish his/her limit)