Keith Estes and Grandson Caiden Hainsworth
win on the Chickahominy River
Congratulations to Keith Estes and Caiden Hainsworth who caught 5 largemouth bass weighing in at 14.80 lbs capturing the first-place title for the last stop of the 2024 season held on Chickahominy River.
The Chickahominy River provided absolute perfect tides and conditions for the end of year event. The water temperature was hovering in the lower eighties with minimal cloud cover throughout most of the day. They reported catching their fish in the lower section of the river throughout the day on reaction baits. Both anglers concluded by saying thank you to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and their family for such great support. They also thanked the Fishers of Men VA-East legacy division and the committee for a great event. 2nd place went to the Randy and Jayson Beasley team with a weight of (12.99 lbs.) and Big Bass for the tournament at (5.63 lbs) The third-place team of Walt and Jack Emerson with (12.10 lbs.). Forth place went to Jim Sutton and grandson Kellan LeVault with (11.90 lbs). Kellan LeVault caught the youth 13 and under Big Bass with a (3.16 lbs). He received a $50 gift card to Dances Sporting Goods compliments for Richmond Marine Center for catching the largest bass for a youth. Fifth place went to Ray and Lacy Hogge with (11.16 lbs). Seventeen teams participated and all teams reported catching bass throughout the day.
The pre-tournament meeting was held at the Journey Christian Fellowship Church in New Kent. Forty-six fishermen, family and Journey Christian Fellowship members attended the meeting, where they were served complimentary and delicious meal of Fried Chicken, and all the fixins and deserts. Youth Leader Josh Townsend message on Luke Eight verse fourteen “ For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” touched many hearts with five rededicated their life to Christ. The committee, anglers and I want to thank Youth Leader Josh Townsend for providing our message. Thank you to Journey Christian Fellowship Church for opening their doors and accepting us with outreached arms and warm hearts. Our heartfelt thank you extended to all for a wonderful, blessed night. Many hands helped make this event successful.
End of Year division points leaders went to team Randy and Jayson Beasley. Junior Angler of the Year went to Jayson Beasley, The Great Performance Award (GPA) went to Fisher Whittaker, Junior Angler ‘Big BASS Award’ 13 and under age group went to Kellan LeVault, Big Bag Award went to Nathan Pulley and Zachary Bodsford and the Adult Big Bass Award went to Randy Beasley
Congratulations to our participating anglers, their families and guest who won over $450 in door prizes. Throughout the season the VA East Legacy Division will raffle off over $1000 plus in retail value of merchandise from our division sponsors at our events. In addition, (Just Out of the Money and the One that Got Away Consolation Prizes) were a big success. JB Custom Rods were awarded for these prizes throughout the tournament year. Which were part of the divisional incentives.
When making your next purchase please consider our Divisional Sponsors which include Richmond Marine Center, JB Custom Rods, Fishin’ Va Guide Service, Fulk’s Custom Cranks, Captain Garys’ Marine Care Products, and Deep Creek Lures
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our National Sponsors that make Fishers of Men possible; Abu Garcia, BassCat Boats, Berkley, FireFly Outdoor & Marine, Frogg Toggs, Jacobs Glass, Mercury, Power-Pole, Realtree Fishing, Fenwick, T&H Marine, and X2 Power.
Serving with care, God Bless!
Jim Sutton
![Legacy Tournment](images/legacyl.jpg)
DIVISION YEAR TO DATE STANDINGS: | 2024 | 2023 |
Place | Team | Members | # Fish | Big Fish | Gross | Penalty | Net Wt | Points | |
1 | 32336 |
Keith Estes Caiden Hainsworth | 5 | 0 | 15.05 | 0.25 | 14.8 | 200 | |
2 | 23084 |
Randy Beasley Jayson Beasley | 5 | 5.63 | 12.99 | 0 | 12.99 | 199 | |
3 | 27602 |
Walter Emerson Walter Emerson | 5 | 3.62 | 12.1 | 0 | 12.1 | 198 | |
4 | 32728 |
Jim Sutton Kellan LeVault | 5 | 3.16 | 11.9 | 0 | 11.9 | 197 | |
5 | 32335 |
Ray Hogge Lacy Hogge | 5 | 3.35 | 11.16 | 0 | 11.16 | 196 | |
6 | 29346 |
Steve Colgin Thomas Howell | 5 | 3.67 | 11.12 | 0 | 11.12 | 195 | |
7 | 30723 |
Eric Haines Tyler Haines | 4 | 5.44 | 10.94 | 0 | 10.94 | 144 | |
8 | 32729 |
Tim Elliott Timothy (Bernie) Elliott JR | 5 | 2.89 | 9.41 | 0 | 9.41 | 193 | |
9 | 32593 |
Andrew Parks, Jr. Bryce Parks | 5 | 3.59 | 9.46 | 0.5 | 8.96 | 192 | |
10 | 32105 |
Nathan Pulley Zachary Bodsford | 5 | 0 | 8.86 | 0 | 8.86 | 191 | |
11 | 32594 |
Jason Swingle Alex Swingle | 5 | 0 | 8.46 | 0 | 8.46 | 190 | |
12 | 32727 |
Justin Dodson Lilly Dodson | 5 | 0 | 8.16 | 0 | 8.16 | 149 | |
13 | 27599 |
Matthew Whittaker Fisher Whittaker | 5 | 2.54 | 7.99 | 0.25 | 7.74 | 188 | |
14 | 32590 |
Daniel Harlow Dylan Harlow | 5 | 0 | 7.48 | 0 | 7.48 | 137 | |
15 | 12728 |
Paul Logan LJ Logan | 3 | 3 | 7.28 | 0 | 7.28 | 186 | |
16 | 32107 |
Donald Estes Luke Owen | 5 | 0 | 6.81 | 0 | 6.81 | 185 | |
17 | 23497 |
Allen Colgin Marilyn Gibson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 | |
![]() Ist Place Keith Estes and Caiden Hainesworth ![]() 2nd Place Randy & Jayson Beasley ![]() 3rd Place Walt and Jack Emerson |