What a way to end the Texas Central Division season. With all the rain in Central Texas our lakes are full, so full that Lake Belton is closed. Lake Belton was scheduled to be our last event of the season, unfortunately we had to make a last-minute decision to switch lakes to Lake Somerville. Somerville is sitting at full pool currently and is accessible for anglers.
We launched them all out at first light and the battle began. With water temperatures lingering around 87 to 93 degrees the fishing was slow for most. In those temps and with a light wind the team of Bryan Cotter and Mark Wilson were able to bring a limit in weighing 20.95lbs to collect the first-place position. The two certainly found the fish and capitalized on the bite.
Second Place was secured by Gary Johnson and Seth Fisher, the two reported to the scales with a limit weighing 13.93lbs. They secured their bag with the Big Bass for the day that tilted the scales by the tune of 6.09lbs.
Third Place was grabbed by Mitch Randles and Don Schuetze with a limit weighing 13.72lbs.
Lake Somerville can certainly prove to be a tough, a non-consistent lake with many challenges, despite these things most teams did report to the scales with something to weigh.
The weigh in concluded and we topped off the day with 7 individuals making the decision to be baptized in the lake. Divisional Chaplain Bill Shelnutt conducted the baptism, and we watched all seven make an outward public declaration that they went into the water one way and came out another. Dying to themselves and arising alive to walk and serve their Savior Jesus Christ. What an amazing time. So proud of those that made the choice today, Nathan Eller, Gus Chavira, Colton Eller, Jayce Payne, Chris Eller, Jaxson Payne and Little Miss Presley Butler.
Fishers of Men is so honored to promote wonderful companies that believe in the mission, we are so happy to have the following companies supporting us both on a National and Local level
Fishers of Men would like to thank all our National Sponsors Berkley , BassCat Boats, Abu Garcia, Mercury, Fenwick, Realtree Fishing, FireFly Outdoor & Marine, Power-Pole, T&H Marine, Frogg Toggs, X2 Power and Jacobs Glass
At the local level we thank Coda Lures, RPG Outdoors, HealThy Self Direct Primary Care, Tightlines Premium Tackle, Custom Truck & Wheel in Killeen, Diamond M Land Management, Pro Tec Products, FishLife Fish Care Products, Truck Beds of Willis, Tyler Wrap Company, Forage Lures and Bingham Marine Texas.
We could not accomplish the things we do without wonderful sponsors, and all the wonderful folks that pitch in and help at each event. We must give a special shout out to Nathan, Chris and Colton Eller for all their help this weekend, Amanda and Jayce Payne for their hard work, Valerie Davidson for helping with pictures, Erik Olson for helping with the baptism, Jaxson Payne and Graysen Eller for helping during the weigh in.
The 2024 Season has ended, we have been very blessed, we owe everything to HIM. Praise God, see you all next season
Lake Somerville - 06/15/24
DIVISION YEAR TO DATE STANDINGS: | 2024 | 2023 |
Place | Team | Members | # Fish | Big Fish | Gross | Penalty | Net Wt | Points | |
1 | 31603 |
Bryan Cotter Mark Wilson | 5 | 5.74 | 20.95 | 0 | 20.95 | 200 | |
2 | 31604 |
Gary Johnson Seth Fisher | 5 | 6.09 | 13.93 | 0 | 13.93 | 149 | |
3 | 29565 |
Mitch Randles Don Schuetze | 5 | 0 | 13.72 | 0.25 | 13.47 | 148 | |
4 | 29572 |
Jayson Kisselburg Lake Kisselburg | 4 | 0 | 10.18 | 0 | 10.18 | 197 | |
5 | 29631 |
Chester Jenke Tyler Jenke | 4 | 0 | 9.79 | 0 | 9.79 | 196 | |
6 | 31601 |
Justin Williams Colton Hill | 3 | 4.19 | 7.39 | 0.25 | 7.14 | 145 | |
7 | 29646 |
Gus Chavira Toby Turner | 3 | 0 | 7.03 | 0 | 7.03 | 194 | |
8 | 31683 |
James Wood Darrell Denton | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 | 6.75 | 143 | |
9 | 31602 |
Jordan Schumacher Cooper Schumacher | 2 | 0 | 4.57 | 0 | 4.57 | 192 | |
10 | 29558 |
Erik Olson Kory Grelle | 2 | 0 | 2.75 | 0.25 | 2.5 | 191 | |
11 | 29598 |
Mike Sedillo Justin Rathbun | 1 | 2.01 | 2.01 | 0 | 2.01 | 140 | |
12 | 31855 |
BRIAN ABSHIRE | 1 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 0 | 1.41 | 189 | |
13 | 29559 |
Nathan Eller Chris Eller | 1 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1 | 0.41 | 188 | |
14 | 29564 |
William Shelnutt Michael Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 | |
15 | 30228 |
Christopher Noel Shawn Fischer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 | |
16 | 31606 |
Jayce Payne David Davidson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 | |
17 | 31607 |
Dennis Meyer Alexander Meyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 | |
18 | 31722 |
Shane Billick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | |
1st Place Team of Bryan Cotter and Mark Wilson with a great limit weighing 20.95 Second Place Team of Gary Johnson and Seth Fisher with a limit weighing 13.93, They also had Big Bass Honors with a 6.09 Third Place Team of Mitch Randles and Don Schuetze with a limit weighing 13.72lbs Water Baptism at the lake Seven individuals made the decision to be baptized at the end of the tournament, what a wonderful day it was. Praise The Lord |