The North Central Region, Club Division, concluded it’s 2025 season on October
18th and 19th with the two day Regional Championship on lakes Bob Sandlin & Cypress
Springs. Two spots on the 2026 Texas State Team were at stake for the anglers
competing in the tournament.
The weekend kicked off with the pre-tournament briefing and complimentary
dinner at Wings Over Mount Pleasant sponsored and paid for by Homage Hospice!
First up for the anglers was Lake Bob Sandlin on Saturday, October 18th.
In the ten days prior to Saturday, including both official practice days, the weather was
in a holding pattern with above average dally temperatures and light to moderate winds,
and not a drop of rain. Of course this had all changed by the first day of the
tournament, when the first fall cold front decided to make an appearance. The anglers
were greeted with overcast skies and 15-20 mph winds from the South with rain
forecasted for most of the afternoon, which surprised no one as the anglers in the North
Central Region know that is “how tournament weather go”. The air temperature was in
the low 70’s and quite comfortable as the anglers were released at take-off. The wind
never let up and steadily increased throughout the day, however the rain held off until
about 1:00 p.m. But when it came, it came hard and fast with the sky becoming eerily
black. As luck would have it, there was a break in the rain just before weigh in, which
continued until just after weigh in when it started up again and really showed out. On
the boater side, it was the 2025 North Central Region Boater Angler of the Year,
Andrew Wren, Tarrant Christian Bass Club, who topped the field on Sandlin with a five
fish limit weighing 10.16 pounds. As angler of the year, Andrew had already secured
his spot on the 2026 Texas state team, which left the battle for the remaining seat on
the state team between DaShon Peck, The Colony Bass Club, and your regional
director, Stephen Farrar, Tarrant Christian Bass Club. DaShon would finish Day One
with 4 fish weighing 5.68 pounds, and a 3.87 pound lead going into Day Two over
Stephen who only managed 1 fish for 1.81 pounds.
The 2025 North Central Region Non Boater Angler of the Year, The Colony Bass
Club’s Chris Demiglio, did not compete thus leaving all three of the participating non
boaters competing for the remaining non boater spot on the 2026 state team. Taking
the lead in that regard would be Jerry Miller, The Colony Bass Club, bringing in a three
fish limit weighing 7.54 pounds, which included the Day One big bass of 3.66 pounds,
and the daily big bass prize of $100 sponsored by Homage Hospice. The second place
non boater, Alonza Brown, The Colony Bass Club, also brought a three fish limit to the
scales for 6.34 pounds, putting him just 1.20 pounds behind Jerry heading into Day
Two. Rounding out the non boaters was Jordan Fudge, The Colony Bass Club, who
had one fish for 1.34 pounds, and putting him 6.30 pounds behind Jerry. Jordan would
have his work cut out for him if he wanted to catch Jerry, but it was still possible since
he would not have to be paired with Farrar on Day Two!
Leaving Bob Sandlin behind, Day Two of the championship was held on Sunday,
October 19th at Lake Cypress Springs. With the rain having moved out overnight, the
field was greeted with crystal clear skies, cooler temperatures, and wind gusting out ofthe north to 26 mph. The mood at the boat ramp was positive and jovial, with the
anglers sharing tales of their exploits from the day before and engaging in plenty of
good natured trash talk. However when safe light rolled around it was all business as
the anglers headed out to go to work. At the end of the day, boater Andrew Wren and
Non-Boater Jerry Miller would be the only two anglers to bring limits to the scale.
Anchored by the big bass of the championship, a 4.20 pound cypress springs toad,
Andrew’s five fish limit weighed in at 12.43 pounds, giving him a two day total of 22.59
pounds and earning him the championship title on the boater side and a check for $252.
In addition to the $70 for the overall big bass of the championship, Andrew received the
$100 daily big bass prize sponsored by Homage Hospice, bringing his total winnings for
the weekend to $422.
On the Non-Boater side, Miller’s three fish limit weighed 6.89 pounds, bringing
his two day total to 14.43 pounds, earning him the 2025 Non Boater Champion title, a
check for $252 and a place on the 2026 Texas state team. Right behind him was
Alonza Brown with two fish for 4.03 pounds, giving him a two day total of 10.37 pounds,
and second place overall. Non boater Jordan Fudge did not weigh a fish and would
settle for third place with a two day total of 1.34. Jordan finished in first place in all four
qualifying tournaments he fished this year, so he will be one to watch.
Regarding the competition for the remaining boater slot on the 2026 Texas state
team between DaShon Peck and Stephen Farrar, it wasn’t even close as DaShon
brought 3 fish to the scales weighing 5.21 pounds, giving him a two day total of 10.37
pounds, while Stephen had 2 fish for 3.59 pounds and a two day total of 5.40 pounds.
Turns out Peck could have stayed home on the second day and still secured his spot on
the state team, while at the same time it looks like Farrar did as well as if he had
actually stayed home! Just kidding Stephen, congratulations on your third place finish.
Congratulations to the 2026 North Central Region representatives for the 2026
Texas State Team! Boaters – Andrew Wren & DaShon Peck; Non-boaters: Chris
Demiglio & Jerry Miller. Good Luck at B.A.S.S. Nation Super Regional Tournament on
Toledo Bend in April 2026!
If you are a Texas BASS Nation member who dreams of fishing at the next level
and ultimately the Bassmaster Classic, and are interested in fishing the North Central
Region trail in 2026, we invite you to join us and mark your calendars. The 2026
schedule is already posted and registration for the regional qualifiers are being
accepted. We hope you will come fish with us next year! All Texas Bass Nation
members, regardless of region, are welcome to sign up.
See ya on the water!
Stephen Farrar
North Central Region Director
Club Division
Texas BASS Nation
(682) 465-6165
Sfarrar@texasbass.org
Mandatory Angler Meeting at Wings Over Mt. Pleasant
Championship Awards & State Team Finalists
Thank You, Homage Hospice!
Finally, and most importantly, the North Central Club Division extends a heartfelt thank-you to Homage Hospice for their generous support and sponsorship this weekend, including covering dinner for the mandatory anglers’ meeting. The additional side-pot funds, along with the quality coffee mug and blankets, will keep our anglers fueled and comfortable on future trips. We truly appreciate your support!
