Canyon Lake Bassmasters hold March tournament

The team of Travis Smith and Joe Merrill hauled in its best five bass for a total of 21.51 pounds to take first place in the Canyon Lake Bassmasters March Open Tournament Saturday morning.

On 11 boats, a total of 21 anglers participated in the 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. tournament. At the conclusion of the event, each team’s best five fish were weighed.

Following the Travis and Joe first place team were Kevin Hugo and Rob Castner in second place with a total catch of 20.25 pounds. Third place went to the team of Jon Kemble and Randy Kemble with a 20.25 pound total catch.

Big fish honors went to Jon Kemble, who caught a big bass that weighed 7.74 pounds.

First Place winners Travis Smith and Joe Merrill hold up their winning catch at the March Bassmasters Tournament.

Kevin Hugo and Rob Castner’s five best bass were enough to take second place at the March Bassmasters Tournament.

Randy Kemble and Jon Kemble’s total catch weighed in at a total of 20.25 pounds at the March Bassmasters Tournament. Photos by Jude Donahoe