The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on Sept. 13 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp.
First place was won by Rick Rickenbach with five fish weighing 15.33 pounds. Second place was awarded to the team of Russ Clothier and Phil Northrop with five fish weighing 13.92 pounds. Paul Schrein took third place with five fish weighing 12.41 pounds. The big fish of the tournament was 5.95 pounds caught by Rick Rickenbach.
The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, which is located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane.
The club is now accepting applications for new teams. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com, find the Facebook page at @RoyalPalmBassmasters or call (561) 644-6269.
