The Royal Palm Bassmasters fished July 14 on Lake Okeechobee out of J&S Fish Camp.
First place was awarded to the team of Mike Espey (boater) with five fish weighing 9 lbs., 2 oz. and partner Jim Ryba (co-angler) with five fish weighing 13 lbs., for a team weight of 22 lbs., 2 oz.
Second place was awarded to the team of Punk Duff (boater) with five fish weighing 14 lbs., 1 oz. and partner Dede Duff (co-angler) with five fish weighing 7 lbs., 2 oz., for a team weight of 21 lbs., 3 oz.
Third place was awarded to the team of Herman Parker (boater) with five fish weighing 11 lbs., 5 oz. and partner Billy Stanton (co-angler) with five fish weighing 9 lbs., 4 oz., for a team weight of 13 lbs., 14 oz.
The Big Fish, a bass weighing 6 lbs., 12 oz., was caught by Rick Eaton. The group meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbassmasters.org.
ABOVE: Rick Eaton
