Royal Palm Bassmasters Host Tourney On Lake Okeechobee Out Of Clewiston

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on May 17 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp.

First place was won by the team of Rick Rickenbach and partner Roxanne Rickenbach, with five fish weighing 12 pounds, 1 ounce.

Second place was awarded to the team of Shannon Ghettie and partner Dylan Ghettie, with five fish weighing 10 pounds, 13 ounces.

Third place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop and partner Randy King, with five fish weighing 10 pounds, 9 ounces.

The big fish of the tournament weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces, and was caught by the team of Rick and Roxanne Rickenbach.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing.

For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters.org.

ABOVE: Shannon & Dylan Ghettie