Day Three Western Divisional

Day three was a great success. The Oregon Team was behind Idaho at the end of day #2 by 66 lbs which seemed impossible to close the gap and win. The team has a great day of fishing and actually pulled within 13 lbs. by the end of the day to take second overall. John Stuart was interviewing Terry at the end of the day and mentioned that Terry was the guy that took him fishing at the Western Divisional in Hermiston and had him use a spinning reel to catch fish. That was the first time John had caught a bass using spinning equipment.

All of the team had their team shirts on for the day three weigh in except Terry. He had to put his on at the last minute, of course.

A team picture was taken of the 13 guys from left to right, Don, Terry, Ron, Howard, Mike K., John, Kelly, Paul, Cody, Jim, Dan, and kneeling, winner Mike B., and Reno. It was a beautiful hot day and very sunny. What a change from the cold weather they had the first part of the tournament and practice.

The trophy presentation was great and each of the guys have a trohy to show as well as a winning check to share of $12,000. A great success and great teamwork from the one of the best Oregon State teams ever.

Congratulations to all the guys for the support and effort extended for the team.

Mike Baskett was the overall tournament winner and will be representing Oregon at the National tournament. Go Mike!!

Mike attended the Classic last year by winning the National tournament so we wish him all the best and for him to catch really big fish!!

The next day we left Coeur d'Alene and had to stop by Spokane Valley Marine to leave our blue boat. The picture below is of the boat, Don and Evette Hollis and Terry. The new boat will be picked up sometime this summer from the factory in Flippin, Arkansas.

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