“The 18th Annual Rayburn Oilmen’s Classic, October 10-11, 2014 was a huge success,” said Charlie Parks, President of the Rayburn Oilmen’s Classic. Four sacks topped the 30 lb. mark for the two day event with Joe Buckner and Cody Simmons achieving top weight. The tournament had a full field of 200 boats.

Jason Shropshire and Joseph Goodrum brought in the biggest sack of the tournament on day one with 20.95 lbs.

John Bevans caught the Big Bass of the tournament at 9.81 lbs.. Mitch Shofflett fishing with Cory Forestier, weighed a 9.09 lbs. bass.

Competitors found it a little tougher the second day of competition. The initial leader board shuffled substantially.

Joe Buckner and Cody Simmons added another 15.24 lbs. to their total weight, vaulting them from fourth place on day one to win the tournament with 33.88 lbs. Buckner gave Simmons all the credit. “Cody found our fish.” They reported catching their fish north of the 147 bridge while using white Strike King Wave Baits on both days of the tournament.

Second place winners Christopher Aston and Brent Boquet also had a great comeback from their fifth place on day one. Their two day total was 30.82 lbs. Len Adcock and Jeff Holder rose from eighth place on day one to third place with a 30.34 lbs total.

Rounding out the top 10 were:
4th – Bobby Hebert and Calvin Gambino…30.27 lbs
5th – Jason Shropshire and Joseph Goodrum…29.94 lbs
6th – Brad Beridon and Craig Marsh…28.65 lbs.
7th – David Matheny and Kenny Babin…28.33 lbs.
8th – Don Rodney and Irvin Bourgeois, Jr….27.74 lbs.
9th – Monte Nevils and Bill Pippen…27.64 lbs.
10th – John Bevans and Belinda Marus…27.62 lbs.

“The big check, ($30,000) and the reason as well as motivation for everyone involved to put this tournament on, was given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Parks. The Wounded Warriors Project also received a check for $3,000.00.