The Texas BASS Nation SE Region held its ” Top-40″ Regional Championship on Somerville Lake, October 14-15. Conditions were tough leading up the event and during with the low lake levels and blue bird skies. Word on the water was it was a tough bite all week, but once a spot was found, it was loaded.
Boater side champion was The BASS Club angler Wesley Baxley, and the non-boater side champion was Vidor Bass Anglers Association Garrett Smith.
On Day 1 boater competitor Allen Harwell (The Bass Club) was leading the 1st day with 23+lbs bag. Allen started the day off quick with his first keeper off a boat ramp with a shakeyhead rigged junebug trick worm. He then moved around on islands and brush piles with the same bait. Wesley Baxley (The Bass Club) followed in 2nd. Wesley on day 1 fished with a square bill crankbait and shakeyhead on shallow rock and brush. Garret Smith with the Vidor Bass Anglers Association was working a popping perch and dragging a speed worm around rocks.
On Day 2 Wesley Baxley stuck with a square bill working any brush piles he could find. Garrett Smith on day 2 went back to using a speed worm and a small swimbait.
This wraps up the SE Texas BASS Nation 2022 season. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
