West Harbor
 April 7, 2013
Event: WEST HARBOR NOTES:
Date: APRIL 7, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 3:30
Ramp:: WEST HARBOR Big Bass: John Clark 3.40
The Trophy Bassmasters opened the 2013 fishing season this past weekend with competition on West Harbor and Lake Erie. Although the temperatures were pleasant enough with highs climbing into the upper 60s, a very strong southwest wind confined the 21 anglers to the back waters and protected bays and harbors. John Clark made a strong statement to repeat as Angler of the Year as he netted the only 5 fish limit of the day and actually beat the rest of the field combined by over 2 lbs as his creel tallied 11.48lbs. Clark also brought in the Big Bass winner with a 3.40lb largemouth. Only 5 other fish were recorded during the 8 ½ hour day totaling 9.27lbs for a tournament total of 10 fish and 20.75lbs. Mike Robel had 2 bass and 3.42lbs for 2nd place while Boyd Downey had 1 fish at 2.34lbs for 3rd place.
  Pairings     Finish    
1 Mike Atchison     1 John Clark 5 11.48
2 Steve Barker Logan Barker   2 Mike Robel 2 3.42
3 Don Kraft     3 Boyd Downey 1 2.34
4 Bert Grubbs     4 Virgil Grant 1 2.14
5 Kelly Dearwester Mike Robel   5 Kelly Dearwester 1 1.37
6 Mark Dairy     6      
7 Guy Gerber Logan Gerber 7
8 Don Ratcliff 3 8
9 John Clark     9      
10 Boyd Downey     10      
11 Virgil Grant Andy Cripple   11      
12 Bob Flowers Todd Neu   12      
13 Jim Miller 2   13      
14 Steve Ganger 1   14      
15 Tom Leber Dave Morrow   15      
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