Cromwell wins Bassmasters Club’s monthly tournament

Nolan Cromwell. Photo by Jude Donahue.

Fishing by himself, Nolan Cromwell reeled in first place in the Bassmasters Club’s monthly tournament on May 4. Nolan caught five fish weighing a total of 15.87 pounds. He also earned the title of “Big Fish of the Day” with a bass weighing 5.52 pounds.

Second place went to the team of Dave Brittenham and Shane Meisel with five fish weighing a total of 14.22 pounds.

The team of Travis Smith and Jim Wright came in third place with five fishing weighing a total of 13.93 pounds.

Ten boats participated in the tournament. There is a five fish limit. All fish were released back into the lake.

The Bassmasters Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the country club. Tournaments are typically held on the first Saturday of each month. Residents who like to fish and want to improve their skills in a low-stress, friendly and competitive environment are invited to join. For more information about membership, contact Terry Voss at 951-536-9341.