Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

November 10, 2009

FFG Bass Club holds Fish-Off and awards banquet

By Steve Ferrell / Sun contributor

The Fairfield Glade Bass Club held its 2009 Fish-Off on Lakes Dartmoor and St. George on Oct. 9-10, with the results being given at the club's annual banquet held this year at Halcyon Days. The tournament was a two-day event with 28 fishermen participating by fishing four hours on each lake. The results are as follows:

First place — Frank Feidler and Bob Suttles having 10 bass weighing 10.32 pounds

Second place — Duane Vandewalker and Dave Hixson with seven bass weighing 8.325 pounds

Third place — Scottie Davenport and Joe Bogio having eight bass weighing 7.39 pounds

Fourth place — Tom Teall and James McColloch with nine bass weighing 6.74 pounds

Fifth place — Steve Ferrell and Douglas Reed with six bass weighing  6.69 pounds

Big Bass Honors went to Steve Ferrell with his 18 1/2 inch 2.98 pound bass

At the banquet, the Angler of the Year was awarded to Lee Murray. Second place went to Tom Teall. Third place went to Jim Webb, outgoing president. Most Improved Boater went to Jerry Smith. Most Improved Non-Boater went to Joe Bogio. Largest Bass of the Year went to John Upp, the new Bass Club president, with his 24 inch, 7.075 pound bass caught on Lake Kirkstone.