It is starting to sound like a broken record. The Trophy Bassmasters hit a lake once again under less than desirable conditions with less than desirable results. Only 10 members made the long trip to Deer Creek which lies southwest of Columbus. They were rewarded with only 17 keeper bass with none of the fish topping the 1 1/2lb mark. The same story from last week's tournament at Delaware played out as recent high waters from frequent rains produced muddy waters and unstable lake levels which made for a tough bite. Mark Dairy prevailed as he scratched out 4 keepers and 4.69lbs for the 1st place prize. Bob Flowers was Dairy's boat partner for the day and finished 2nd. He netted 3 largemouth and 3.13lbs. Dave Wedertz eeked out 3rd place by the narrowest of margins. His 2 bass at 1.99lbs bested Heath McGrew by 0.01lbs. The club will now make a northern swing up to Lake Erie for 3 or 4 events with the hopes of heavier catches. Heath McGrew still holds onto the lead in the Angler of the Year race. McGrew has the distinction of leading the list despite competing from the back of the boat at each event. Many of the members have boats and those that don't pair up with the boat owners. This can be a disadvantage as the angler in the back of the boat is fishing 'used' water. The angler in the front will have the first shot at the best spots. McGrew has made it work for him this year though as he is still the only angler to catch a keeper in each of the 5 events.