FLW COLLEGE FISHING
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NATIONAL GUARD FLW COLLEGE FISHING SOUTHERN CONFERENCE HEADED TO SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR
LUFKIN, Texas (Feb. 16, 2012) – National Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Sam Rayburn Reservoir Feb. 26 for the second of four stops in the Southern Conference. Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $5,000 and a berth in the Southern Regional Championship tournament.
“I’ll make it real simple for you and give you two words,” said Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats pro Jim Tutt of Longview, Texas. “Rat-L-Trap and jig. That’s it. That’s all you need to know.”
Due to a prolonged drought in Texas, Sam Rayburn was extremely low for quite some time. Thanks to recent rains, conditions on the lake have improved and water levels have now risen about 6 feet making the lake safe to navigate. According to Tutt, the lake had been hard to navigate and even dangerous in some areas. Warming weather will help push the bass shallow making them easier to target.
“This is going to be a typical pre-spawn tournament,” Tutt went on to say. “FLW is hitting the lake at the perfect time of year to catch the big bass. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone caught a 9-pounder, but you will definitely see an 8-pounder caught. I think it is going to take about 25 pounds to win on Sunday. Watch out for Danny Iles of Lamar University, he is going to be tough to beat.
“Anglers should target submerged hydrilla. I would concentrate on drains, ditches and points that lead to spawning areas. There won’t be a lot of spawning bass but they will be real close.”
Anglers will take off and weigh-in at Cassels-Boykin Park in Lufkin, Texas. Takeoff is slated for 7 a.m. on Sunday and weigh-in will begin at 1 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.
Schools competing in the event name tournament include:
Angelo State – Josh Seale, Breckenridge, Texas, and Ryan Ward, Big Spring, Texas
Arkansas Tech University – Evan Barnes, Casa, Ark., and Reagan Moore, Dierks, Ark.
Central Arkansas – Robert Bartoszek, Conway, Ark., and Justin Harrell, Mayflower, Ark.
Dallas Baptist University – Trent Newman, Midlothian, Texas, and Jacob Sepeda, Roby, Texas
Hardin-Simmons University – Hubbell Allen, Graham, Texas, and Randy Sullivan, Woodson, Texas
Harding University – Trent Johnson, Harrison, Ark., and Ryan Miller, Searcy, Ark.
Henderson State – Matt Harper, Jessieville, Ark., and William Reeder, Sweeny, Texas
Lamar University – Danny Iles, Hemphill, Texas, and Justin Royal, Vidor, Texas
Louisiana State University – T.J. Goodwyn, Center, Texas, and Logan Mount, Leesville, La.
Louisiana Tech University – Wade Tracy, Alexandria, La., and Caleb Collins, Monroe, La.
McNeese State University – Jeff Conley, Lake Charles, La., and Brian Murphy, Sulphur, La.
Northeastern State University–Broken Arrow – Rod Green, Tahlequah, Okla., and Jimmy Phillips, Wagoner, Okla.
Northeastern State University – Tahlequah – Cale Fulps, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Robert Nicka, Broken Arrow, Okla.
Northwestern State – Chantz Wilkins, Pineville, La., and Mikey Davis, Many, La.
Oklahoma State University – Trevor Parks, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Chase Edmiston, Tulsa, Okla.
Oral Roberts University – Zach Vankeulen, Overland Park, Kan., and Jonathan Williamson, Rocky Point, N.C.
Rogers State University – Derek Thurman, Collinsville, Okla., and Corey Hill, Muskogee, Okla.
Sam Houston State – Jonathan Helmcamp and Kenneth Barnes, both of Huntsville, Texas
Southeastern Louisiana University – Alan Langlois, Baton Rouge, La., and Jonathan Byrd, LaPlace, La.
Southeastern Oklahoma University – Spencer Barnett, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Nick Grimmett, Beggs, Okla.
Southern Arkansas University – John Wofford, Magnolia, Ark., and Logan Owens, El Dorado, Ark.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Nathan Colwell, Adair, Okla., and Shane McGlothlin, Anadarko, Okla.
Stephen F. Austin – Colby McClary, Sugar Land, Texas, and Eric Warner, Boyd, Texas
Tarleton State–Stephenville – Bo Johnson, Belton, Texas, and Blaine Kasberg, Abilene, Texas
Texas A&M – Cody Collins, College Station, Texas, and Zachary Wymer, Southlake, Texas
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi – Derek Mangold, Castroville, Texas, and Jonathan Voitle, Magnolia, Texas
Texas A&M–Galveston – Roy Buxton, Dickinson, Texas, and John Wallace, Galveston, Texas
Texas A&M–Kingsville – Cody Garrett, Kingsville, Texas, and Payne Neessen, Chapman Ranch, Texas
Texas State University – Joey Reich, Spicewood, Texas, and Justin Chambers, Pilot Point, Texas
Texas Tech University – Tyler Holmes and Travis McGuire, both of Lubbock, Texas
University of Arkansas – Jared Kennemer, Fayetteville, Ark., and Paul LaFleur, Benton, Ark.
University of Arkansas – Little Rock – Trent Gephardt, Bryant, Ark., and Jeremy Hall, Benton, Ark.
University of Louisiana – Lafayette – Neil Arnaud, Lafayette, La., and Cody McCrary, Baton Rouge, La.
University of Louisiana – Monroe – Brian Eaton and Nick Ladart, both of Monroe, La.
University of North Texas – Ted Pinto, Hickory Creek, Texas, and Brett Brown, Denton, Texas
University of Oklahoma – Paul Muzijakovich, Wagoner, Okla., and Tyler Nipper, Tahlequah, Okla.
University of Texas – David Wilson, Austin, Texas, and Kyle Jenkins, Houston, Texas
University of Texas – Arlington – Todd Fontenot, Arlington, Texas, and Mason Holmes, Kennedale, Texas
University of Texas – Dallas – Kyle Guest, Richardson, Texas, and Alex Maniotis, Dallas, Texas
University of Texas –Tyler – Cameron Frowick, Tyler, Texas, and Matthew McClellan, Tyler, Texas
FLW College Fishing teams compete in four qualifying events in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top five teams from each regular-season tournament will qualify for one of five regional championships. The top five teams from each regional championship will advance to the national championship.
College Fishing is free to enter and FLW Outdoors provides boats and drivers for each competing team along with travel allowances. All participants must be registered, full-time undergraduate students at a four-year college or university and members of a fishing club recognized by their college or university.
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