Local Fishing Reports - Feb. 18, 2009

Bass and crappie are fair, catfish are good

INTERNET, Feb. 18, 2009 -- The TPWD has released it's weekly report of fishing conditions on local lakes. Excerpts from the TPWD Report follow:

BOB SANDLIN: Water fairly clear; 52-58 degrees; 0.2' high. Black bass are fair to good on wacky rigs, spinnerbaits and Senkos (bass are on beds in the coves). White bass are good on slabs. Crappie are good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on trotlines.



CADDO: Water off color; 52-59 degrees; 0.78' high. Black bass are fair on Senkos, flukes, spinnerbaits and Texas rigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad.

FORK: Water lightly stained; 51-58 degrees; 0.81' low. Black bass are fair to good on soft plastics and spinnerbaits in the shallows and off the first drop - target pre-spawn and bedding bass. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on prepared baits under roosting cormorants.

LAKE O' THE PINES: Water stained; 52-58 degrees; 0.51' high. Black bass are slow to fair on Texas rigs, weightless flukes or 5" Yum Dingers and Rat-L-Traps. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and cut shad. Bream are fair on red wigglers.

MARTIN CREEK: 3.53' low. No report available.

See the complete report at
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/action/reptmap.php?EcoRegion=PW.

Source: TPWD Release

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Fisher's Of Men Announce Lake O' Pines Tournament

Texas Northeast Legacy Series - Lake O’ the Pines Tournament to be held Mar. 21st

Feb. 19, 2009 -- Dennis North, Director of the Fishers Of Men Northeast Texas Division, announced today the details of the club's upcoming bass fishing tournament on Lake O' The Pines.

Texas Northeast Legacy Series - Lake O’ the Pines Detail:

• SITE: Lake O’ the Pines
• DATES: March. 21st. 2009
• OFF LIMITS: 12:01 am Mar.15th to safe light on Mar. 20th 2009
• PERMITTED FISHING AREAS: All public waters accessible by boat from the tournament launch site..
• LAUNCH SITE: Johnson Creek Ramp
• FRIDAY’S MEETING SITE: H&W Marine in Marshall, TX., On Hwy 59, 1 mile N. of I 20
• REGISTRATION TIME: 5:30PM - 6:00PM
• MEAL: 6:00 - 6:30 PM
• MEETING: 6:30 PM - One member from your teams must attend the meeting to get 50 points.
Flight assignments and times will be given at the meeting.


ENTRY FEES

Entry fees shall be $75.00 per team per tournament, which includes Big Fish. Entry fees for Legacy tournaments should be mailed to the Tournament Director and must be postmarked No. later than the Friday 8 days prior the Tournament or paid at the Friday Night Pre-tournament meeting.

All entries received after the entry deadline will be assessed a $25.00 Late Fee! ABSOLUTELY NO. ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED THE MORNING OF THE TOURNAMENT!

All entries paid on Friday night are on a cash only basis. There will be a $25.00 fee charged on all checks returned for insufficient funds. Winners are responsible for any and all taxes on any moneys or prizes won.

For Complete set of RULES go the
http://www.fomntt.com
for the Legacy Series, and Entry Form and Membership Form.

Source: FOM Press Release

Dennis North is a full time professional guide on Caddo Lake, Pines, Martin Creek & Brandy Branch

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Sabine Closes With Perfect District Record

Cardinals down Winona 79-57, close in on season win record

WINONA, TX, Feb. 17, 2009 -- The 2008-09 Sabine Cardinals boys tonight came within one game of tying the all time school record for most wins in a season. The record stands at 34, set by the 1980-81 team that went 34-0 to win the state championship for Sabine. Sabine owns two state championships, won back to back in 1979-80 and 1980-81.

Sabine never trailed Winona tonight, and carried a 50-19 lead into the half. The Wildcats picked things up in the second half, outscoring Sabine 38-29 in the last two periods, but the damage done by the Cardinals in the first half was too much overcome.

Tonight's game closed regular season play, and the Cardinals end with a 33-3 record overall, and a perfect (14-0) in district play. They extended their winning streak to 22 games.


Sabine's Noah Jackson led all scorers with 21 points, and also 4 rebounds. Teammate Tyler Woodrell had a huge night on defense, pulling down 9 rebounds and blocking 7 shots.

SCORING BY QUARTERS

Team       1Q  2Q  3Q  4Q  FIN
SABINE     20  30  19  10  79
WINONA     10   9  18  20  57

BOX SCORES
Sabine: Noah Jackson 21, Jacob Kenna 19, Tyler Woodrell 14, Josh Montana 9, Colton Kirk 4, Zach Royce 4, Chance Haskins 6, Kendrick Chumley 2
Winona: Not available.

Winona's year closed out tonight, but the Cardinals hope to travel to Ft. Worth Saturday for a tune-up against the Brock Eagles. That game might be canceled if Brock lost tonight.

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White Oak Sweeps MVP Spots in 18-2A All-District Picks

Lonestar Gridiron names 3 Roughnecks to MVP spots, Harmony coaches picked for Staff of the Year

INTERNET, Feb.12, 2009 -- The Lonestar Gridiron website Thursday released its picks for the 2009 18-2A All-District Team. Grabbing the lion's share of the top honors, district champ White Oak swept the MVP picks, and picked up a majority of the Outstanding Offensive Position selections as well.

District second place finisher Harmony grabbed all three Outstanding Defensive spots, and the Eagles coaching staff, led by Head Coach Shane Wilson, was named Staff of the Year.

The complete Lonestar Gridiron 2009 18-2A All-District Team list follows:


18-2A All-District Teams — 2008

District MVP:
Jackson McCurdy, White Oak

Offensive MVP:
Orlando Humble, White Oak

Defensive MVP:
Trevor Wait, White Oak

Outstanding Running Back:
Junior Hamilton, White Oak

Outstanding Receiver:
Connor Lloyd, Harleton

Outstanding Offensive Lineman:
Taylor Tarr, White Oak

Outstanding Defensive Lineman:
Jon Ledbetter, Harmony

Outstanding Linebacker:
Colby Hogan, Harmony

Outstanding Defensive Back:
Colton Bunn, Harmony

Offensive Newcomer of the Year:
Connor Sharp, White Oak

Defensive Newcomer of the Year:
Beau Brewer, New Diana

Coaching Staff of the Year:
Harmony

1st Team All-District
Offense:
QB- Joe Ross, Harmony
RB- Bryan Waters, Winona; Ryan Nichols, Harleton; Luke Laminack, Harmony
WR- Jordan Argabright, Harmony; Jacob Kenna, Sabine; Andrew Westbrook, New Diana; Tyler Busby, Elysian Fields
TE- Brett Bolt, Harleton
OL- Barrett Blankenship, White Oak; Jacob McCombs, Harleton; Johnathan Hanson, Harmony; Colton Woodfin, Union Grove; Ben Worley, New Diana; Jeff McAllister, Winona

Defense:
DL- Jason Winn, Union Grove; Skylar Barnes, White Oak; Colby Seahorn, Harmony; John Minor, Harleton; Hunter Jenkins, New Diana
OLB- Logan Jones, Harleton; Adam Thompson, White Oak; Shay Bradley, New Diana
ILB- Spencer Morris, Harleton; Kaleb Hensley, New Diana; Bryan Waters, Winona
DB- Connor Lloyd, Harleton; Joel Rose, Elysian Fields; Erik Hebert, Harmony; Lie’Quan Byrd, Sabine

Special Teams:
K- Daniel Beck, Winona
P- Santos Duran, Elysian Fields

2nd Team All-District
Offense:
QB- Joe Benefield, Elysian Fields
RB- Richard Pittman, Union Grove; Tyrell McKee, Elysian Fields; Shay Bradley, New Diana
WR- Taylor Gray, Sabine; Joel Rose, Elysian Fields; Billy Smith, Harleton; Andy Hounsel, New Diana
TE- Colby Seahorn, Harmony
OL- Brandon Heim, White Oak; Daniel Beck, Winona; Austin MacKay, New Diana; J.C. Tanksley, Sabine; Ronnie Harpold, Harleton; Chase Jones, Harleton

Defense:
DL- Cagen Warren, White Oak; Brett Bolt, Harleton; Kyle Kriegel, Elysian Fields; Colton Brown, White Oak; Stanley Rocquemore, Elysian Fields
OLB- Tyler Busby, Elysian Fields; Clay Walker, Winona; Ryan Whittemore, Harmony; Cody Wright, White Oak
ILB- Seth Willeford, Harmony; Ryan Nichols, Harleton
DB- Jade Barnhill, White Oak; Andy Hounsel, New Diana; Rodney Sutton, Elysian Fields; Jordan Argabright, Harmony

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Buckeyes Snag Top Honors In 17-3A All-District Selections

Gilmer dominates Lonestar Gridiron selections, Jeff Traylor named Coach of the Year

INTERNET, Feb. 12, 2009 -- Going 12-2 on the year, and decimating every district rival for a perfect (5-0) district record, the Gilmer Buckeyes received their just due Thursday when the Lonestar Gridiron released its selections for the 17-3A All District team.

With losses only to 4A Kilgore and eventual state 3A-Div II champ Carthage, Coach Jeff Traylor and his squad picked up 22 MVP, Newcomer and 1st team spots, and seven second team nods.

Beside Traylor as Coach of the year, QB Darian Godfrey was named District Co-MVP, LB Mikey Wilson was named Defensive Co-MVP and DT Gus Osborne was picked as Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

The complete 17-3A All-District listing follows:


17-3A All-District Teams — 2008

District Co-MVP:
Gilmer QB Darian Godfrey
Chapel Hill RB Matthew Tucker

Offensive MVP:
Bullard QB Charlie Moore

Defensive Co-MVP:
Gilmer LB Mikey Wilson
Chapel Hill NT Kadarius Reeder

Offensive Co-Newcomer of the Year:
Tatum RB B.J. Allen
Gladewater RB Cory Davis

Defensive Newcomer of the Year:
Gilmer DT Gus Osborne

Coach of the Year:
Gilmer HC Jeff Traylor

1st Team All-District
Offense:
QB- DeKerrian Cooper, Chapel Hill
RB- Jake Fudge, Spring Hill; Jeremy Jackson, Gilmer
WR- Dee Palmer, Tatum; Zack Jones, Gilmer; Hunter Harrison, Gilmer; Prentess Bell, Gilmer; Daniel Howard, Bullard
TE- Kenson Tave, Chapel Hill
OL- Kendrick Robinson, Chapel Hill; Jake Martin, Chapel Hill; Dakota Hagler, Gilmer; Beau Blair, Gilmer; Jacob Jenkins, Gilmer; Adrian Tarpley, Spring Hill; Haden Gage, Gladewater; Cameron Furlow, Tatum

Defense:
DL- Cardavian Cooper, Gladewater; LeDedrick Calico, Chapel Hill; Jonathan Rockwell, Gilmer; Luis Castro, Gilmer
OLB- Kenson Tave, Chapel Hill; Marlon Granville, Gilmer
ILB- Vance Green, Gilmer; Alex Voelzke, Spring Hill
CB- Tristen Holt, Gilmer; DeKerrian Cooper, Chapel Hill
SS- B.J. Allen, Tatum; Paul Chesnut, Gilmer; Terrance Leach, Gladewater
FS- Laramie Lee, Chapel Hill; Braylon Webb, Gilmer; Charlie Moore, Bullard

Special Teams:
K- Adan Olivares, Gilmer
P- Jake Fudge, Spring Hill
KR- Jeremy Jackson, Gilmer; Terrance Leach, Gladewater
PR- B.J. Allen, Tatum
Special Teams Players- Jake Jones, Spring Hill; Preston Seaton-Knox, Bullard; Cortney Davis, Gladewater; Austin Cox, Tatum; Andrew Tucker, Chapel Hill; Luke Turner, Gilmer
Utility Players- Russell Johnson, Spring Hill; Nick Rumbelow, Bullard; Timodre Choice, Gladewater; Terrance Johnson, Tatum; Jordan Antley, Chapel Hill; D.J. Stanley, Gilmer

2nd Team All-District
Offense:
QB- Dylan Brown, Spring Hill; Desmond Fite, Tatum
RB- Josh Thompson, Gilmer; Cardarian Lewis, Gladewater
WR- Chase McNeal, Chapel Hill; Kedon Franklin, Gilmer; Daniel McLaren, Gilmer; Zane Kirkpatrick, Spring Hill; Brandon Beavers, Bullard; Matt Brown, Tatum
TE- Scott Carter, Spring Hill
OL- Aaron Krall, Chapel Hill; Caleb Denton, Gilmer; Jared Harbroth, Gilmer; Kyle Akin, Spring Hill; Brian Faulk, Bullard; Brandon Kegarise, Gladewater; Chris Kammer, Tatum

Defense:
DL- Nathan Griffin, Spring Hill; Brian Faulk, Bullard; Otis Chatham, Tatum; Michael Guevera, Gladewater; Jacob Ramsey, Gilmer
OLB- Matt Brown, Tatum; Stedman Coleman, Tatum; Cardarian Lewis, Gladewater
ILB- Dylan Rushing, Chapel Hill; J.T. Beecham, Gilmer
CB- Desmond Fite, Tatum; Dequentus Smith, Gladewater; Tyler Johnson, Spring Hill

Special Teams:
K- Carlos Rodriguez, Tatum
P- Luke Turner, Gilmer
PR- Ryan Lacey, Spring Hill; Daniel Howard, Bullard

See the Lonestar Gridiron post at http://www.lonestargridiron.com/2009/02/12/17-3a-all-district-teams-2008/

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