Robert “Chuckie” Reed, a student at ATMS, partnered with his boat captain for the event, Steve Dyer of South Fork Bassmasters.
Several clubs were represented including South Fork, Sandy Creek, Ball’s Creek and one angler from Archdale — Robert “Chuckie” Reed of Archdale-Trinity Middle School and New Covenant Lutheran Church. Reed competed in the 11- to 14-year-old bracket. A 15-to-18 bracket was available, too.
Blinding fog and wind-blown drizzle delayed the start of the tournament but these very intrepid young anglers were no less determined than their senior fishing counterparts.
Adult clubs provided boats and “captains” to pilot the younger anglers around the lake and make sure they remained safe. They were not allowed to help or provide much more than topical information. The young guys had to figure it out on their own under competition conditions just like the adults do. But as always, only some catch the fish.
In the senior 15-to-18 division, Logan Holt of Sandy Creek Bass Club caught 10 pounds, 7 ounces of fish for the top spot. Chucky Gulley got second place with 9 pounds, 13 ounces. Christian Johnson of the Balls Creek Club took third place.
Underscoring how tough it was, the 11-to-14 bracket only had one man bring in a qualified fish. High Rock, and all the Yadkin River chain lakes in North Carolina, have a 14-inch minimum size limit for bass. Bobby Bauer of South Fork Bass Club had 3 pounds, 4 ounces to take first place in his division, leaving the other two spots unrewarded. All of these competitors will advance to the next level of competition.
All of the competitors received a tackle pack along with a chance for a door prizes and other gifts from sponsors like Triton Boats, Lowrance Electronics, DEI- Ganassi Racing, Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mountain, True South Lures, God’s Country and especially the good folks at Tamarac Marina for hosting the event on a very busy day for all their other activities
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