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Benefit Tournament Sept. 27th At Ahoy's


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What: David Beezley Memorial Tournament

When:Sunday Sept. 27, 2009

Where:Ahoy's at Kimberling Inn

Time:6:30AM - 3:00PM

Entry:$120 including Big Bass

Entry forms will be available at: Will have this info shortly

Entries at the ramp starting at 5AM

David was 26 years old and a vetran of Iraq and Afhanistan serving in the 82nd Airborne. He passed away suddenly leaving his family with expenses they never imagined. Your participation can make a difference. Whether you knew David or not, you share the same passion of fishing.

Draw Prizes at the weigh in (must be present to win)

Thank you to the following who have contributed to this event:

Pro Mariner Battery Chargers

Top Gun Marine

Shimano

DOA Lures

Wiley X Sunglasses

Culprit

Yakima Baits

Iron Breaker Lure Company

Snip and Clip

Pradco Lures

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Entry forms are available at Ozark Anglers (Kimberling City) Anglers Tackle Box (Ava and West Plains) or call 417-343-2245 for additional locations and information.

T-shirts are also available for $12 a piece.

Central Pro Am will be providing weigh in equipment.

Please help the Beezley family

EP

Eric Prey

Focused Fishing Guide Service

http://focusedfishing.com

Pro Staff For: Jewel Bait Company, Bass Pro Shops, Chompers, Branson.com, Branson Fishing TV, Tightlines UV, K.A.S.T.,

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One more bump,

We will have the CPAA trailer at the ramp and will run the derby from it. Please come out and help the Beezley family and give a tribute to a fallen Ozarks' Soldier.

Thanks,

EP

Eric Prey

Focused Fishing Guide Service

http://focusedfishing.com

Pro Staff For: Jewel Bait Company, Bass Pro Shops, Chompers, Branson.com, Branson Fishing TV, Tightlines UV, K.A.S.T.,

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One last bump.

We'll be taking entries at the trailer starting around 5:30 take off at safe light. Talked to Mike Beezley last night and he has gotten a ton of give aways including some Shimano reels, rods and Costa Del Mar sunglasses. Thanks Everett Childs!!!!!

Should be a good day to fish and a fun event please come out and support a soldiers family.

EP

Eric Prey

Focused Fishing Guide Service

http://focusedfishing.com

Pro Staff For: Jewel Bait Company, Bass Pro Shops, Chompers, Branson.com, Branson Fishing TV, Tightlines UV, K.A.S.T.,

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I will be bringing some backpacks, hats, and other smaller items from the national guard. One friend of mine donated some money as well. I hope many people come out, it will be a good time and for a good cause.

Doug Weston

SFC, MOARNG

Recruiting and retention NCO

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There was a pretty good turn out for the tournament. I'll let someone else post the results, but 12 something lbs won today. I took my son Blake and we were able to find some topwater fish first thing. We didn't bag a keeper, in fact I think I/we caught the same 14 inch fish all day. Blake caught quite a few fish on a little yellow magic popper so he had a great time.

We fished from Big bay to KC. Had some topwater, spoon, and drop shot fish, but no keepers. Put around 20 fish in the boat though. The drop shot fish were hanging out about 35 feet deep, but in deeper water to about 55 feet. Could not find anything on the bottom. Tried the back of big creek but no takers. I wanted blake to weigh in a fish, so even though I'm disappointed about that, I got to spend a day with him and he had a good time. (Bill B., He didn't go to sleep either...)

It seemed like a tough day for big fish, but we had fun, and raised money for a good cause at the same time.

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Thanks, Eric. I know the family appreciates your support. We hadn't been to the Rock in awhile since we just finished up the CPAA team championship at Stockton and then started practicing for the pro-am championship at Bull, so we didn't make it to the scales. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.) :P Probably 25 shorts, but never could manage a keeper. Super nice giveaways, although I think those who stunk in the tournament should automatically get the big draw prizes. lol

Since we didn't really have a pattern going, not sure if any input would be beneficial, but most of the fish came on a spinnerbait shallow, with a few on jigs and shakey heads. Tried a spook early and had a couple of blow ups, but no body committed. Some of the fattest short spots I've seen. One landed in the bottom of the boat and was 'swimming' upright on his fat little belly instead of flopping on his side. I don't think he could rollover.

Thanks to all who participated. I know everyone has great demands on their time, but occasionally we have to set them aside and give back. All of us will stand in need of the kindess of others one day.

Headed to Bull Tuesday.

Take care.

Donna G

Donna Gilzow

Bella Vista, Arkansas

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.

--John Buchan, 1915

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I too enjoyed the tournament. Was nice meeting some OAF folks. My son and I couldnt boat a keeper, lots of shorts on the jig, grub, spoon and spook. It was tough out there and showed with the weight brought in. I knew my bite was over on Sat, but didnt hunt new fish just stuck with them. Cant complain its been a feeding bonaza the last 3 weeks, those high skys and warm temps shut them down.

Dennis Boothe

Joplin Mo.

For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing

in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."

~ Winston Churchill ~

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A big thank you to everyone that came out to fish, Eric Prey for being the ultimate MC, Central Pro Am for the use of their trailer and everyone that contributed prizes, time, and effort to make this work.

Here are the results:

17 boats weighed in 30 fish for total weight 69.53 lbs.

1st place Dwight Gates and Wayne Fowler 12.72 and big bass 3.95

2nd place Chris Hughes Dan Fenton 12.14

2nd big bass Van Cox Gary Cook 3.43

Everyone came away with a little something for participating thanks to all the companies that contributed products and services.

Thanks again!

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