Carolina Yakfish Holt Reservoir results

[Fishing Report]

The 2011 Carolina Yakfish Series got off to a quick start today at Holt Lake. 23 anglers took on the lake despite the less than perfect forecast. Luckily, the rain stayed away, other than a few sprinkles, and made for a great day on the water with friends. Lots of fish were caught, including 13 3-fish limits – a new record for Carolina Yakfish! A good way to start the new season. Fish were caught on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, jigs and plastics among others.

In the end, Joe Angelcyk bested the field with a 3-fish limit of 43.25″. Stan Harvey took second with 42.25″, and also landed the big bass pot with a 19.5″ beauty. Brad Crater also had a fine showing and took home third place with a 3-fish limit of 40.5″. Two anglers, Philip Ruckart and Joe Osbourne, both had limits that would have placed in the top 3, but were unfortunately denied their 3rd fish due to the “1/2-inch rule”.

The biggest winner of the day was Heroes on the Water. Thanks to the particpants, outside donors, and the rod raffle, $662 was raised at the very first event.

We have decided to take $5 out of the entry fees this year and donate that to HOW as opposed to the end of year Angler of the Year cash payout like last year. We did this because of the Jackson Coosa that will be given for the AOY prize. The Coosa is worth more than double last years AOY prize so we hope this works out for everyone.

The rod & reel raffle raised $90 with 22 tickets sold. Be sure to get some tickets at the next event! You can also arrange for raffle tickets by contacting Joey at joey@carolinayakfish.com.

For the next event on May 7th, we’re getting salty! So brush up on your slam techniques and we’ll see ya at the Fort!

1. Joe Angelcyk – 3 LMB – 43.25″

2. Stan Harvey – 3 LMB – 42.25″ (19.5″ fish won big bass pot)

3. Brad Crater – 3 LMB – 40.5″

4. Nathan Raycroft – 3 LMB – 39″

5. Steve Hurst – 3 LMB – 35.75″

6. Scott Inge – 3 LMB – 35″

7. Brain Roy – 3 LMB – 34.5″ (14″)

8. Daniel Morales – 3 LMB – 34.5″ (13″)

*9. Joe Osbourne – 2 LMB – 32.75″

10. Taylor Kennedy – 2 LMB – 32″ (18.75″)

11. Tommy Sullivan – 3 LMB – 32″ (13″)

12. Ryan Sadler – 3 LMB – 31.75″

*13. Philip Ruckart – 2 LMB – 29″

14. Gary Ribet – 3 LMB – 28″

15. Rich Girardi – 2 LMB – 19.5″

16. Bob Dainton – 1 LMB – 17.25″

17. Paul Braly – 1 LMB – 11″

18. Mike Hanner – 1 LMB – 10.5″

19. Joey Benevenia – 1 LMB – 10″

20. Joey Sullivan – 0 LMB

20. Kyle Brafford – 0 LMB

20. Sean Braly – 0 LMB

20. Fred Moran – 0 LMB

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* Due to the 1/2″ rule, one fish was disallowed.

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Joe’s winning bag (16″, 15″, 12.25″)

Stan’s 2nd place bag (19.5″, 12.75″, 10″)

Brad’s 3rd place bag (15.5″, 13″, 12″)