FCC 8th tournament on schedule

Lake Okeechobee
Okeetaniee Ramp
Okeechobee, Fl

7 teams entered and fought
the high winds of the lake.
Winds gusts at times exceeded
22 mph out of the East causing
high waves on West side pushing
water up Kissimmee river in excess of
1/2 mile.

(1) one position paid for "Big Fish"

1st: George Parker / Tim Eberly
1 lb. 6.3 oz

(2) two positions paid for "7 fish total
catch weight"

1st: Darryl & Terri Cole
8 lbs. 0.0 oz

2nd: George Parker / Tim Eberly
6 lbs. 14.0 oz.

Winning team Cole spider rigged with
Wally Marshall rods, skipper jigs, minnow
tip, using colors of orange head, chart.
body. They along with second place
Parker/Eberly team worked Kissimmer river
on first contour 12 -15' deep from dam
to the hwy 78 bridge.

Next tournament will be Lake Monroe,
Park Ramp off I-4 on Saturday, May 11th,
Entries will be allowed to fish the Lake only, river is considered off limits, out of
bounds.