The 2^nd annual Shawnee/Pomme Chapter challenge took place on Kinkaid Lake on March 15^th.  The event had been postponed one week due to freezing weather and the weather was better on the 15^th.  Temperatures were in the mid 40’s and it only rained for three straight hours in the morning. 

Because of the cold front, fishing was not as good as hoped.  Only 4 fish were caught by the 38 participants.  Two were caught by Pomme and two were caught by Shawnee Chapter members.   

For the Pomme Chapter, Gary Pearson hooked a 40 ¼ mid-morning on a Believer and Jim “Coach” Wilson hooked a 38” mid-afternoon on a Hell Hound.  

For the Shawnee Chapter, Kyle Hilger boated a 36” on a white spinner bait a little before 4 pm and Barry Wesley boated a 31 1/4” at almost the same time.   

Dinner was held that evening at the Boathouse Restaurant.  The fried chicken received great reviews and it is a good place to socialize. 

The winners received “Border Wars” jackets and Gary Pearson received a rod and reel for the longest fish caught. The traveling trophy returns to the Pomme chapter for the next year. 

Our thanks to Jim Wilson, Bass Pro Shops and everyone else that donated merchandise and time to make this event a success.