Royal Palm Bassmasters Fish Out Of Belle Glade

Ed Mattox and Jason Diaz.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on Sunday, Feb. 17 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Belle Glade boat ramp.

First place was won by Ed Mattox and Jason Diaz with five fish weighing 25.12 pounds.

Second place was awarded to the team of Paul Schrein and James Wilkinson with five fish weighing 16.83 pounds.

The team of Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin took third place with five fish weighing 16.58 pounds.

The big fish of the tournament was 10.25 pounds, caught by Ed Mattox and Jason Diaz.

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, RPB.

The club is now accepting applications for new teams. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, visit them at www.facebook.com/RoyalPalmBassmasters or call (561) 644-6269.