Clint Wade and Stacy Spriggs caught their 7.95 lb kicker just in time to complete a great day on Sam Rayburn as they edged out the field with a 25.89 lb sack of Rayburn Green. The contest featured 40 limits out of the 41 teams entered and six 20 lb plus sacks on this early spring day.

Fish were in the bushes for most of the anglers as well as moving in and out of spawning flats around the mid-lake area. Second place went Jared Dean and Brent Johnson with 25.68 lb limit and third place went to John Spencer and Henry Sargent with 24.89 lbs and the days big fish, a 8.44 lb green giant.

Patriots Challenge was created to say thank you to the people who have given us the freedom to enjoy wonderful natural resources like Sam Rayburn Lake.

Our first first Wounded Warrior event of the year on March 18-20. We need volunteers boaters for this event reported Connie Sympson of Jackson Hill Marina. 

Patriots Challenge will also continue the Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and as a proud National Commemorative Partner, Outdoor Freedom Network will continue to recognize Vietnam Vets throughout the year. "We welcome everyone to come out to join them to fish for the fun, fish for the money and fish for the cause. We have a special thank you that we would like to give to every Vietnam Veteran that comes to Jackson Hill whether you fish or not" Ms Sympson added.

The Outdoor Freedom Network is a 501 (c) (3) public charity that operates the Patriots Challenge Fishing Tournament Series to help raise money to host military members past and present for free stays, food, guided fishing trips, rest and relaxation on beautiful Sam Rayburn Lake. All profit made at these weekend series tournaments directly benefit military members and their families. For more information about Patriots Challenge and the other events hosted by OFN you can go to www.outdoorfreedom.net or call Jackson Hill Marina at 936-872-9266.