Jesus Said “Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men”

 Matt4:19

We have completed 4 of the 5 qualifying events for the 2008 season and it all comes down to Lake Stillhouse Hollow, near Belton Texas.

But let’s talk about the Lake Belton tournament April 26^th:  What a beautiful Saturday it turned out to be after a major hail storm with tornadoes touching down Friday Night in Belton, Texas. There was some worry what the morning would look like after all those storms.  Well the fishing was good and with 58 of the 68 teams weighing limits, this would be a great day, and a great lake for a bass tournament. We weighed a total of 301 fish at 688.61 total pounds. The average team weight was 10.13 pounds.

The heavy limit and the big fish went to the team of Chris Baker, and Allen Green of Liberty Hill, TX. they came to the scales with an 18.04 limit including an 8.04 pound largemouth to earn $1874.00.

Fishing solo for this tournament was Travis Jones Jr. from Cedar Park, TX. Travis’s solo efforts at 15.10 pounds earned second place and a $1333.00 payday.

John Weatherly of Killeen, TX and partner Rex Wheeler from Belton, TX took third place with 14.51 pounds and a $1020.00 check.

So it all comes down to the Regional Qualifier. Lake Stillhouse Hollow has traditionally been our big bass event of the year, with the biggest fish of last season coming from this 6,429 acre Corp of Engineer Lake.

 Roger and Jerral Boling from Cotton Wood Shores are still holding on to the Points Championship spot with 772 points, and Kevin Pederzani of Round Rock, TX.  and Dan Taylor from Leander, TX. trailing them only 9 points behind with 763 points.

 Taking over the lead in the Youth Adult category is the team of Yung Follis, of Austin, TX. and Regan Vaca of Cedar Park, TX., there 24^th place finish on Belton moved them 3 points ahead of Randy Jacoby from Austin, TX. Kevin Howell, of Elgin, TX. with 666 points.

 With Roger and Jerral Boling currently leading the points, and should they become our points champions, we would then award the next highest male/female team the AOY for that category, we would also award the highest finishing youth/adult to fill out AOY teams, then the top 24 teams will qualify for the regional championship.

From the rule book

19. REGIONAL QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT

 The Regional Qualifier Tournament will be the final Tournament within your Division. It will be a 1-day tournament. Entry fees will remain at $150.00. The top 5 teams in this tournament who have fished in (actually competed in) at least 4 tournaments within that division (including the regional qualifier) and who have not qualified by way of the points system, or by being the highest finishing adult/junior team or the highest finishing male/female team, will qualify for the Regional Championship Tournament. The Regional Qualifier Tournament is open to all teams.

21. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

Only teams who have fished (actually competed in) at least 3 tournaments within their division will be eligible to qualify for the Regional Championship Tournament. The top 20 teams in the year end point standings of each division, who have competed in at least 3 tournaments within that division, will qualify to fish their respective Regional Championship Tournament. In addition, each division will be rewarded with one additional slot for each 10 boat increment average above 30 boats. These additional teams will come from the final points standings. The Regional Qualifying Tournament will serve to qualify the 5 highest finishing teams for the Regional Championship Tournament (as stated in rule 19). The highest finishing Adult/Junior team by points and the highest finishing Male/Female team by points will earn berths in the Regional Championship.

Hosting the pre-tournament meeting will be Memorial Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas
We will be meeting in the Memorial Activity Center behind the Church.
Memorial Baptist Church is located at 4001 Trimmier Road, Killeen, Texas 76542 (254) 634-6882
Here is a map quest link to the Church http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=4001+Trimmier+Rd&city=Killeen&state=TX&zipcode=76542&country=US&cid=lfmaplink

 Hosting the weigh in will be the Isle Pavilion at Stillhouse Park located on the North Shore off Hwy 190.

http://www1.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/stillhouse/images/Stillhouse_Lake.pdf

 Official lodging for Stillhouse Hollow event will be the Super 8 Midway located on 5505 General Bruce Drive (IH35). www.super8temple@aol.com

Gene has special rates for Fishers of Men Members and will be holding several for us. Please call Gene at 254-778-0962 you can also get more details from our website under the Official Lodging section.

 REGISTRATIONS WILL START AT 6PM

 Early Registrations via mail must be post marked by May 16, 2008

Additional registrations will be accepted at the following locations until Wednesday May 21, 2008, 6PM

 Sportsman’s Warehouse-3202 S. I H 35 - Suite 500
Round Rock, TX 78664 - 512-218-8880

Fish Finders Marine-1101 N. Industrial Blvd.
Round Rock, Texas  78681 – 512-248-8348

Texas Boat World – 303 W. Central Texas Expwy,
Harker Heights, TX 76548- 254-966-9151

West Marine North - 7900 N FM 620
Austin, TX 78726 - (512) 250-8861

Highlander Restaurant & Steakhouse - 401 Buchanan Dr
Burnet, TX 78611 - (512) 756-7401

 You can also register online with a credit card at www.fomcentex.com

 Late registration will be at the pre-tournament meeting starting at 6PM, there will be a $25.00 late fee.

 Don’t forget you can “WIN MORE MONEY in a qualifying Triton from Texas Boat World http://www.fomcentex.com/texas_boat_world_promo.htm

 There is also some big cash for Qualifying Nitro Owners too. More Details to come

https://www.fishingtourrewards.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.Nitro

 You can contact Cliff Brown at Texas Boat World for details.
Texas Boat World is now an Official Nitro Dealer.
Call Cliff at 254-699-9151 or online at www.texasboatworld.com

We want recognize our LOCAL sponsors and ask that you give them an opportunity to earn your business: We have links to them at www.fomcentex.com

 Texas Boat World, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Kevin E. Severance Insurance, Geneva Tackle, Kistler Custom Rods, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Kinami Baits O’Reilly Auto Parts, Boaters World, Rudy’s BBQ and Country Store, Sure Life and Catch and Release, Academy Sports and Out Doors, George Town Shirt Company, The Landing, Hill Country Bible Church, and West Marine
 
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the fine companies that make Fishers of Men possible; Triton Boats, Mercury, Strike King Lure Company, Outdoors, All Star Rods, Solar Bat, Gary Yamamoto Custom Baits, Keel shield, Marshall’s Marine Lake City SC, Kistler, Jones Chevrolet, All-Terrain Tackle, Dual Pro Charger, XTools, Lowrance, Buckeye Lures, Stanley Jigs, Castrol, Deka marine Master Batteries, Spike-It, Jacobs Glass, Motorguide, Hooah Energy Bars & Drinks, Hot Rods Marine Care Products, SOSPENDERS, River Bottom Lures, Shakespeare, Diamond Cut Jeans, T&H Marine BASS Rx, and Keep Alive.

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