Bassmasters Hold Two-Day Tournament In Lake Placid

Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held a two-day fishing tournament on March 24 and March 25 on Lake Istokpoga out of Henderson’s Fish Camp in Lake Placid.

First place was won by Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin with 10 fish weighing 32 pounds, 11 ounces.

Second place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier with 10 fish weighing 31 pounds, 3 ounces.

The team of Billy Latham and Scott McCrea took third place with 10 fish weighing 26 pounds, 1 ounce.

The big fish on day one of the tournament was 7 pounds, 14 ounces, caught by Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier. The big fish on day two was 6 pounds, 10 ounces, caught by the team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or call (561) 644-6269.