| The weather?????
Well let’s just say that the only good thing was that
it didn’t snow. Wind, rain and the desire to get out
of it was primary on the minds of at least 6 of the 18 teams
as they headed out well before the 3 pm weigh-in time. Understandably
so, with a temperature in the high 40’s and a 20 mph
north wind, the fishing was not only uncomfortable but equally
tough as only 2 of the remaining 12 teams brought a limit
to the scales.
Topping the field was the team of Bob
Elliott and Andy Marino with a 5 fish limit weighing 17.31
pounds for the win and $326.70. In second place was the team
of Noel Good and Brad Ashcraft with 14.41 pounds in only 4
fish. They split $188.10. With the only other 5 fish limit
Joe Abt and Norm Ahrens took third place and $108.90 with
13.36 pound. Rounding out the top 4 was the father/son team
of Kevin and Nick Kuhn with a weight of 9.67 pounds in 3 fish.
They took home $69.30.
Lunker for the tournament was a 5.88
pound largemouth caught by the team of Rich Johnson and Mark
Allen. Rumor has it that the fish heard that there was a “heated”
livewell in the boat. That one bite was worth $99.
Thanks to all who came out, braved
the weather and supported the tournament. The last Southern
Tier Open will be held on Conesus Lake Saturday October 15,
2011, sponsored by Good Drywall & Construction.
Bob Green
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