Coming off a full moon and gale force winds on Saturday, Sunday morning at LBJ greeted 15 anglers with 37 degree bluebird sky conditions. By weigh in temps were in the 80s and winds gusting to 30+.
Cory Leita returned to winning ways, serving up wacky on the rocks, and the bass sucked them down. 5 fish for 20.48# including a 6+ kicker, taking first place. Ira Lynn returned to the trail and the podium, weighing 5 for16.16# including a tournament big bass of 6.88#, and a second place finish. A regular at the stage, third place went to Ryan Watkins with a limit coming in at 14.01#. Congratulations to all!

The first Kayak event of 2025 is in the books! It was a chilly day at lake Palestine with ice still on low hanging structures in the morning. Michael Jame Cates takes first place. Congratulation to all of the winners!

1st Place Michael James Cates 93.5″ $1759

2nd Place Silas Kyle Garrett 92″ & Big Bass $1740

3rd Place Darren Williams 88.25″ $751

4th Place Rolando Nandin Fishing 86.5″ $551

5th Place Russell Truitt 86″ $350

6th Place Toe Vue 84.25″ $190

7th Place Peter Husser 82.5″ $90

The second stop on the Texas Bass Nation South Region Individual Trail at Coleto found anglers
fishing late spring conditions with temperatures in the mid 80’s, despite the fact it’s just early
February! Water temps in the low 70’s made for fish in all stages of the spawn, and the field fished
everything from 2 feet in the back of creeks, mainlake points in 12-20 feet with shakyheads, to 20
feet with Carolina Rigs.
Jason Branham was the best of class, bringing 5 fish to the scales weighing in at 12.91lbs anchored
by a 4.58lb chunk. Cory Leita made a solid showing with a full creel for 11.66lbs, finishing second
and Ryan Watkins battled mechanical issues but managed to bring in a limit weighing in at 11.26 for
a close third. Robert Brieden found the big bass of the tournament at 5.12lbs. Great job to all!
The next stop for the South Region Individual Trail will be at LBJ on March, 16. Registration online
Team Division: South Region There’s still time to qualify to fish the championship!