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Congratulations to Quinn Wilson for winning the season opening Panhandle Region Qualifier at Alan Henry this past Sunday. Quinn’s total weight was 16.47 pounds which included the tournaments Big Bass a 9.57 pound Alan Henry giant. Second place went to new member Kevin Smith and rounding out the top three was Cale Sanders.
Once again I would like to personally thank all of the participants for making the trip to Alan Henry. Also, I hope to see everyone at Conchas in April.
Remember, this was only the first tournament of the year . We will take the Top Six in the season ending points standings to the Championship to compete for a place on the Texas State Team and an invitation to fish the Central Divisional Tournament. The road to the Bassmaster Classic begins here, for more information contact Gene Lowrey or any of the contacts listed on the local clubs page.
Quinn Wilson
Lake Alan Henry
9.57 pounds
Congratulations to Gene Lowrey for winning qualifier number two at Conchas Lake this past weekend. Gene caught a five bass limit that weighed 15.37 pounds! Second place and Big Bass went to Tom Jessop and John T. Bassinger rounded out the top three.
The Sunday tournament was somewhat tougher on the fishermen with the weights being down just a little. John Bassinger accumulated a limit of fish weighing 10.10 pounds. Tom Jessop was second again on Sunday and Third place was captured by Kevin Smith. Kyle Beckner landed the Big Bass on Day 2 a nice 5.76 pound largemouth.
Once again I would personally like to Thank everyone who made the trip to Conchas this weekend. I believe the tournaments were a great success and the fishing was not to bad either.
Our next events will be at Ute Lake in Logan, NM, on May 17th and 18th, I look forward to seeing everyone in Logan.
The points race is heating up, remember the Top 6 in season ending points who have fished a minimum of 4 qualifiers will be invited to fish the championship in October.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or have interest in fishing with us or organizing a new Texas Bass Federation Nation affiliated club in the Panhandle.
ALLEN HENRY REPORT
MARCH 30, 2008
CONCHAS LAKE REPORT
APRIL 26 & 27, 2008
UTE LAKE REPORT
MAY 17 & 18, 2008
Congratulations to Tom Jessop for winning qualifier number four at Ute Lake. Tom’s winning creel also included Saturdays Big Bass a 2.95 pound largemouth. Quinn Wilson was second and rounding out the top three was Kevin Smith.
On Sunday Quinn Wilson prevailed with 10.75 pounds and also had the Big Bass for Sunday with a very nice 4.37 pound smallmouth. In Second place was Tom Jessop with 10.49 pounds and in third place was Gene Lowrey.
The season long points race is really heating up especially for the last qualifying position to fish the championship. Positions 6 through 9 are all within 2 points! This will make the seasons final tournament at Greenbelt on June 15 very exciting.
Also, don’t forget about the Panhandle Region’s Annual Open Team Tournament at Ute Lake on June 28th and 29th. This tournament is open to everyone and is a great opportunity for anglers who do not know who we are to find out more about fishing in the Texas Bass Federation Nation. The entry fee will $100 per team with an optional $10 per team Big Bass Pot. Feel free to contact Gene Lowrey or Rande Kelley for more information.
Congratulations to Darrel Blades for winning the sixth and season ending qualifier at Lake Greenbelt. Darrel’s five fish limit weighed 11.35 pounds and included the tournaments Big Bass that weighed 3.42 pounds. John T. Bassinger was second and rounding out the top three was Kevin Smith.
Congratulations are also in order to Tom Jessop of Tip Top Bass Club for winning the Panhandle Regions Angler of the Year. Also, to the rest of the top six in points for qualifying to fish the Championship in October. This Championship will decide who will be a member of the Texas State Team and fishing in the 2009 Central Divisional. We will announce the location of the Championship in September.
We have one event remaining on the 2008 schedule it is our Annual Open Team Tournament. It will be held at Ute Lake on June 28th and 29th. This event is open to anyone and we look forward to seeing everyone in Logan. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I will be in Logan taking registrations on Friday night at the Annex Restaurant or you can sign up at the the lake Saturday morning at the Marina Ramp.
This years tournament season I believe was a great success. But, I would be remorse if I did not mention that we in the Panhandle lost a great angler and a truly genuine person. For those who do not know, Quinn Wilson was tragically killed in an accident a short time ago. Please keep his family in your prayers, he was very fine person and I was glad I was able to have known him.
GREENBELT REPORT
JUNE 15, 2008
All articles written by
Gene Lowrey, Panhandle Region Director
PANHANDLE REGION OPEN TEAM
JUNE 28-
UTE LAKE
Congratulation to Amarillo,TX anglers Laura Elkins and Patty Fry for taking home 1st Place in the Panhandle Region Open Team Tournament. Along with winning the tournaments top prize they also took home the check for Big Bass on Day 2 with a nice 3.84 pound Largemouth. Laura and Patty’s total weight for two days was 23.26 pounds. Great Job, ladies! In the runner up spot was Panhandle Hawg Hunter members Kris Cartwrite and Wayne Novak. The second place team’s weight was 19.34 pounds. The rest of the top five is as follows: 3rd Place Hipp and Conway with 16.56 pounds, 4th place Rivera and Reno with 14.95 pounds and in 5th place was Kevin and Brock Smith with 14.52 pounds. Kevin and Brock also had the Day 1 Big Bass a 3.77 pound Smallie.
I would personally like to Thank everyone who fished the Open Tournament with us this year. The weather was great and Ute lake produced some really nice post spawn fish. As always feel free to contact me or anyone on the contacts page if you have any questions about fishing with Panhandle Region of the Texas Bass Federation Nation. Remember the Road to the Bassmaster Classic can begin here in the Panhandle.
Panhandle Region Championship
October 18th & 19th
Lake Greenbelt
Congratulations to Tom Jessop of the Tip Top Bass Club for winning the 2008 Region Championship this past weekend. The six angler face a very stingy lake but, Tom put together a solid limit of fish on Sunday that weighed over 10 pounds and gave him a total of 13.90 pounds to seal the victory. By winning this tournament Tom will receive an invitation to be on the Texas State Team to compete at the Central Divisional next June. Also, Tom was the inaugural recipient of the “Quinn Wilson Memorial Trophy.” I would like to congratulate all of the anglers that qualified for the championship and I look forward to seeing them and many more on the trail next year.
This will be my last official duty as the Regional Director for the Panhandle Region. The region will be in capable hands as Cecil Carter of Amarillo will take over the leadership role. It has been my pleasure to represent the Panhandle Region and I look forward to seeing what happens in future.
