The Northwest Region held its first Regional Qualifier of 2019 on February 9th at Lake Buchanan. As usual for this time of year a strong cold front swept through the Texas Hill Country on Thursday night. Anglers were met with a wintery mix of precipitation and temps in low 30’s on official practice day. Conditions improved slightly on tournament day with highs near 40 degrees and light winds. Only the hardiest of competitors turned out to fish.
1st place went to Skeeter/Yamaha team member Andy Ortega from the San Angelo Federation Bass Club. Andy weighed in a 5 bass limit weighing 20.17 lbs that was anchored by a 6.46 lb kicker that also took big bass honors! Troy Bryant from the Llano Bass Club took 2nd place with the only other 5 fish limit weighing 15.78 lb. Lewis Decker, also from Llano Bass Club, took the 3rd place spot with 3 fish weighing 12.01 lb. Anglers reported spinnerbaits and crankbaits caught most of the fish.
The next qualifier for the Northwest Region will be Possum Kingdom March 9th. Headquarters will be at Possum Hollow Lodge. Call 940-549-1873 for reservations. Be sure to mention you are with the Texas BASS Nation.
Kelley Hudson
Director
North West Region