McClure Pro-Am 2006

MOULTON & BRAZIEL TAKE KICK-OFF EVENT AT McCLURE

Saturday, January 14, 2006
Lake McClure, CA

By: Tim Paes

Nor-Cal Bass kicked off their 2006 season in typical fashion. Torrential rain, wind and hail! Seems like we time our kick-off event under these types of conditions every year. However the weather didn't stop the ninety-two anglers from showing up to fish the event.

The weather may have not been ideal, but the fishing was awesome with forty-one of the forty-seven boats bringing in 5-fish limits. The fish were healthy and stocky with the average weight tipping the scales at 2.24-pounds. The anglers brought in 220 bass that weighed 492-pounds.

The majority of competitors reported catching fish with dropshotting, dartheads and jigs. A few of the anglers used crankbaits and ripbaits with a couple reporting they caught fish on topwater.

Merced pro Jim Moulton and his partner John Braziel, of Waterford. The pair brought in a 5-fish limit that tipped the scales at 14.38-pounds. Moulton also took Big Fish in the Pro Division with his 4.96-pound lunker. Moulton took home $2,398 while Braziel took home $1,105 for a team total of $3,503.

Second place went to Hilmar Pro George Azevedo and his partner Robert Mericle, of Escalon. Azevedo and Mericle brought in a 13.56-pound 5-fish limit. Azevedo earned $1,726 while Mericle took home $610 for a team total of $2,336.

Oakdale Pro Randy Pierson and partner Bill Clayton, of Modesto, finished 3rd with a 5-fish limit that tipped the scales at 13.54-pounds. Pierson took home $1,439 and Clayton earned $660 for a team total of $2,099.

Big Fish in the Am Division went to San Carlos angler Milton Reynolds. Reynolds brought in a 4.46-pound lunker that earned him $260.

Our next Pro-Am event takes place at New Melones. Check-in will take place at Glory Hole Sports. Mandatory check-in time is from 4:30 to 5:30 am on the morning of the event. Anglers late for morning check-in will be assessed a 2 pound penalty and after 15 minutes will be disqualified.

Nor-Cal Bass Tournament Trail sponsors are: Stratos Boats, Bob’s Marine, St Croix Rods, Thompson Chevrolet, Escalon Bait & Tackle, Tom’s Truck Repair, Tracy Oasis Marina, Thermo Oil Batteries, Super Pork, Keeper Custom Worms and PHJigs Tackle.