Teammate Michael Yelton and fishing partner Jake Howard took 3rd in the annual Chattanooga Bass Bug Classic, held June 10th and 11th on the Nick-a-Jack section of the Tennesee River.
One of only a few fly fishing bass tournaments in the country, the Bass Bug Classic is sponsored by Choo Choo Fly and Tackle and Outdoor Chattanooga. Part of the proceeds from the tournament are given to the Chambliss Children’s Home and Shelter.
In addition to a cash payout to placing teams, here are the results and prizes for this year’s tournament:
1st place Grand Champions: Local anglers Mac McGee and Frank Duff with a two day team total of 23.7 lbs. (Prizes: Local Artist Harriet Chipley Original Watercolor Painting, Scott fly rod, and names inscribed on the Chattanooga Bass Bug Classic trophy)
2nd place: David Newsom of Memphis, TN and Stephen Chazen of Birmingham, AL with a two day team total of 18.2 lbs.(Prizes: Atlanta Artist Paul Puckett Original Tennessee River Painting, and a Sage Fly Rod)
3rd place: Michael Yelton of North Carolina and Jake Howard of Columbia, SC with a two day team total of 17.5 lbs (Prizes Murfreesboro Artist Dan Sharley limited edition print, and a St. Croix fly rod)
For more information on the Bass Bug Classic, visit http://chattanoogabassbugclassic.com/ .
