Local residents take home prizes in Governors Bass Tournament
In the recent Governors Bass Tournament held in Paris Landing, just outside of Paris, TN, Tim Sprouse of Clarksville, won $1,500; Sam Lashlee of Camden, and Jeff Davis of Waverly, won $1,000. The first prize, $4,000, went to Ireland Brown.
333 boats launched from the docks, which broke the previous of 269, set in 2006. There were 78 more than last year. Six teams claimed catches of more than 20 pounds of fish. More than $11,000 in prizes were awarded at the tournament, including a 150 HP Mercury Outboard motor, which went to Pat Schmickrath of Nashville. The event, which took place Saturday, was sponsored by Austin Peay State University.
