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Contributed by John Carey
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 |
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 The top 16 anglers of Five Alive fished Manasquan reservoir on the
weekend of October the 17th and 18th. Under less than optimum
condition's, Five Alive's elite braved super high winds and heavy down
pours in search of the green monsters that live in the club's favorite
waterway. Fishing was tough but we are talking about some of the best
bassmasters in Jersey so it was on! Weigh in was tense with everyone
wondering if they would make the cut to Day 2 as only 8 of the 16 would
make it. Sqweaking in at #8 was Rich McCrone Sr with 2.96. 7th went to
Chris Press with 3.7 pounds. 6th place went to Andy Konka with 3.78 and
Krafty Joe Kraft took 5th with 3.92. John Daut took 4th with 3.95 and
3rd went vto Rich McCrone Jr. with 4.47. Second place was myself, John
Carey with 4.97 pounds.
First place with a nice lead was Randy Barron
Sr with the only 5 fish limit and 9.37 pounds!! Nice job on a tough
day! Notes for day #1: Defending Champ Randy Barron Jr would not repeat
despit his never give up spirit and being endlessly back boated by his
dad. Expect to see alot more of this guy in the winners circle. Nick
Jack for the 2nd year in a row had boat trouble on day 1 but this year
Ryan Gaynor was there to give Nick a ride. The 2 did not make the cut.
Atsa shame. TnT was reduced to a firecracker that fizzled out. Our
Angler Of The Year left the scene pre-weigh-in. Sources say he may have
skunked and left in shame with the other half of TnT, Tommy Fariello.
Tommy has been dethroned as Master of the "Squan" after this major
disappointment and failing to make day 2 for the second classic in a
row. Even the best of us choke sometimes.
Day #2. The weather was even worse!!! Still we caught fish. Andy
Konka landed a beauty...a 5.47 pound sweetie that put him at 9.25
pounds total for the 2 days. Randy had 1 but it put him at 10.58 pounds
and sealed the deal as no one else was able to topple Randy's weight
from day 1. The Trophy stays in the Barron household! Congratualtions
to Randy and all of the Five Alive Bassmasters on another great year. |
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