GRAY AND HATHCOAT GRAB WIN AT GRAND LAKE WITH 20.52 LBS.
Anglers in Action: Grand Lake - April 6, 2019
Finally some decent weather greeted the 120 teams that competed at the second stop of the 2019 AiA Grand Lake division. Anglers blasted off at 6:30am to a beautiful sunrise, ready to fill their livewells and escort their catch back to the AiA scales that afternoon.
There were 259 fish brought across the AiA scales Saturday, for a combined weight of 715.80 lbs. A total of 25 five fish limits were weighed in. Ralph Gray and Steve Hatchcoat were one of the 25 teams to round up a limit. They hauled in a total of 20.52 lbs. to take first place overall Saturday, as well as a 6.34 lb. chunk that took 3rd place in the Big Bass pot.
Thanks again to all that participated Saturday. We appreciate all of your support and look forward to the next AiA event at Grand Lake on May 11th. We will take off from the Wolf Creek Ramp at 7am. We also want to thank all of our great sponsors that contribute to the success of this tournament trail.
Don't forget the Lake of the Ozarks Big Bass Bash is coming up on April 27-28. Over $250,000 in cash will be paid out including $100,000 in cash to the biggest bass of the event. Enter by midnight on April 15th for your chance to win 1 of 12 $500 Early Bird cash prizes.
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Congratulations to Ralph Gray and Steve Hatchoat on their win Saturday at Grand Lake. They reported catching their fish on white spinnerbaits, targeting the back areas of pockets to accumulate their 20.52 lbs. Steve and Ralph took home a total of $4,190.00.
Second place went to the Timmons Oil Company team of Carl Svebek and Myron Waldup. They brought in a five fish limit that pushed the scales to 20.42 lbs. Carl and Myron walked away with a total of $2,690.00.
Doug Johnson and Oren Hardesty landed in 3rd place Saturday, with a total weight of 18.44 lbs. They took home a total of $1,720.00.
Brad Koehler and Ryan Ledbetter landed the Lew's Big Bass of the tournament. They hammered a 7.14 lb. giant to take big bass and took 11th place overall, for total winnings of $1,520.00. Visit www.lews.com for their full lineup of products.
First place out of the money at all Grand Lake tournaments wins a $200 gift certificate, courtesy of our newest sponsor, Timmons Oil Company. The certificate can be used at either the Springdale, AR or Tulsa, OK stores. Visit their website at www.timmonsoilcompany.com to view all of their great products.
Thanks again to everyone for their continued support. We truly appreciate all of the anglers that fish this trail and to the great sponsors that make it possible. The next Grand Lake Anglers in Action tournament will be held on May 11th. Enter now for an early take off position. See ya'll soon.
