Tough winter conditions took its toll on the Patriots Challenge competitors on Saturday January 9th. Five fish limits became increasingly hard to come by after a strong cold front blew in shortly after takeoff. When it all ended, the team of Clarence Sanderson and Bobby Addison bested the field. The pair managed to catch five fish with a total weight of 15.18 lbs.
In second place was the team of Jody Norsworthy and John Scott who managed to land 14.90 lbs including the big bass at 4.14 lbs.
Third place went to Dale Gore and John Scarborough with 11.42 lbs.
Fish were caught with Rattletraps, however the best and most consistent fish of the day were caught a little deeper with Texas and Carolina rigged plastics.
The next Challenge will be on February 20th with bass moving up in increasing numbers to begin the annual spring spawn. We are predicting year for numbers and giants.
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.
This years’ first Wounded Warrior event will be on March 18-20. We need volunteer boaters for this event. Patriots Challenge will also continue the Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Outdoor Freedom Network will continue to recognize Vietnam Vets throughout the year.
Patriots Challenge welcomes 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" said Connie Sympson of Jackson Hill Marina.
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.
