The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament July 15 out of the Belle Glade boat ramp on Lake Okeechobee.
First place was awarded to the team of Larry Payne (boater) with five fish weighing 14 lbs., 1 oz. and partner Herman Parker (co-angler) with five fish weighing 6 lbs., 3 oz., for a team weight of 20 lbs., 4 oz.
Second place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop (boater) with five fish weighing 14 lbs., 1 oz. and partner Irene Northrop (co-angler) with two fish weighing 2 lbs., 6 oz., for a team weight of 16 lbs. 7 oz.
Third place was awarded to the team of Ed Singleton (boater) with five fish weighing 10 lbs., 11 oz. and partner Chris Schultz (co-angler) with five fish weighing of 5 lbs., 11 oz. for a total weight of 16 lbs., 6 oz.
The big fish of the tournament was caught by Payne; a bass weighing 6 lbs., 11 oz.
The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). The club is now accepting applications for new boater and non-boater members.
For more information about the Royal Palm Bassmasters, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters.org.
ABOVE: Larry Payne and Herman Parker.
