Written By - 724outdoors.com - 08/31/2007
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Wilson Lake is on the verge of becoming a bass fishing Mecca of sorts, in Kansas.   It has all the right ingredients, currently the water is still about 3 feet low, but has come up over 6 feet in the last 12 months, the massive amounts aquatic vegetation should allow for great spawns and a cover for the juvenile bass to hide and grow in.   The numbers of under 15\" fish is absolutely incredible.

In all Bass Tournaments someone always figures out the key pattern and Jason Baird, was the man, who had to pool all his years of fishing experience to get the upper hand on these Wiley Wilson Lake Small mouth. Using a Storm Baby Chug Bug, for 2 days; on shallow, 2 foot or lesson sandy flat banks, with scattered vegetation, Jason was able to earn the Tournament Win and 2007 \"Castrol Oil\" Maximum Performer Award - $500.00 Wal-Mart Card.  Congratulations.

Each contestant received: 1 gallon of Castrol Oil, and a City of Russell warm welcome bag, with coupons for local establishments Not only that, but the host Hotel AmericInn, went all out! A Truly impressive set up. 

• Free! Dinners both Friday and Saturday night. Provided by the local Chamber of Commerce
• Custom made to order Omelets and a breakfast bar every day!
• Boat Electrical Hook ups installed at their expense
• Only $67.00 a night included tax rate!
• Excellent rooms
• Courtesy Adult Beverage Bar, each night.
• Offered special rates, call Erin, if you\'re hunting or fishing in the area. 785-483-4200

The TBF Board wants to say a very special \"Thank You\", to several individuals that have gone above and beyond in showing their strong support for the TBFKS and it\'s programs. 

1. WOW! Johnny Starks and Rob Hague donated to the 2008 TBFKS State Team a total of $750.00!

2. The TBFKS has an individual that also Donated $1,000.00 for the random draw and tournament payout.  You know who you are and we are very appreciative!

Always remember our sponsors: Wal-Mart, Castrol, Solar Bat, Ranger Boats, National Guard, Chevy, Yamaha, Evinrude, Lowrance, and FLW Outdoors.

The 2008 TBFKS State Team

State Team Boater

1          Jason Baird                       9             14.82              $500.00

2          Johnny Starks                   5               8.29              $250.00 & RC $1,375.00

3          Jody   Pfannenstiel            4               7.44              Tackle Bag & BB $130.00

4          Rob    Hague                    4               6.86               RC $875.00

5          Tim    Strunk                      4            6.83

6         Cory Steckler                      3           4.88

State Team Non-Boater

7          Jed Hawkins                    3            4.86                Water Jug (donated to kids)

8          Chris Scherbring            3            4.56                Solar Bat Sunglasses

9          Buddy Ludes             2            3.81                Day 2 BB - $130.00

10        Kerry Kruep              2            3.56

11        Steve Davenport            2            3.46

12        Jason Heis                2            3.36

State Team Alternate

13        Mark Hamel             2            3.29                Trilene Line

13        Scott Hamel             2            3.29

Rest of the Best

15        Gary Walker                       2            3.26               

16        Phillip Breon              2            3.22

17        Don Glick               2            3.21                Trilene Line

18        Will Gabel              2            3.04                Rod and Reel

19            Dennis Hamel            2            2.89

20        Travis Steerman            1            1.82

21        Bob Garver                        1            1.72                Solar Bat Sunglasses

22        Darrell Brown            1            1.65

22        Mick Hays               1            1.65

24        Rob Jilka                1              .95

25        Rick Mcleod                      0                                  $250.00 random draw   

25        Ryan Reese             0                                  Solar Bat Sunglasses

26        Kyle Klien               0                                  Trilene Line

26        Larry Freesemann            0     Day 1 DQ 3.90   Trilene Line    

                       

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