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Shabbona Lake Bass Fishing Sectional Results

Posted Friday, April 20, 2012 at 6:43 pm

These results were submitted by the tournament (or meet) manager. If you notice an error or omission, please call the IHSA Office immediately at 309-663-6377 or e-mail Scott Johnson.

These results are posted as a convenience to fans and media, and still need to be checked by the IHSA Office for accuracy and completeness. All names and results appearing on this report are subject to verification by the IHSA Office before advancement is official.

Manager's Note

The Shabbona Lake Sectional was fished under tough weather conditions with temperatures in the mid-40s and a north wind gusting above 25 mph. However, teams still managed to find fish despite the rough conditions. Overall, there were 23 teams competing, and 43 bass were weighed in for a total of 61.55 pounds. St. Charles North (Boat #2) took 1st Place with 5 fish weighing 8.15 pounds. The team included Eric Faulk, Kevin Deisher, and Ricky Kaufman. The boat driver was Dave Fuerst, and the head coach was Timothy Pinks. The Northstars caught their fish in the East Bay on chatterbaits, crankbaits, and spinnerbaits. St. Charles East (Boat #2) took 2nd Place with 4 fish weighing 7.65 pounds. The team included Tyler Capasso, Eric Anthony, and Arin Gundlach. The boat driver was Mike Hale, and the head coach was Jim Richter. The Saints caught their fish on crankbaits in the deep trees. Marmion Academy of Aurora (Boat #2) took 3rd Place with 5 fish weighing 7.10 pounds. The team included Casey Smith, Jon Thielen, Troy Griffin, and John Sieben. The boat driver was Scott Oesterlin, and the head coach was Joe Large. The Cadets caught their fish using jigs and spinnerbaits on laydowns and standing timber. Marmion and Batavia rounded out the top five. The top five teams were separated by less than two pounds. Overall, five teams weighed in limits. The big bass of the tournament weighed in at 3.40 pounds, and was caught by Eric Anthony of St. Charles East.

Team Scores

Pl  School                            Fish Tot  Head Coach            
1   St. Charles North (Boat #2)       5    8.15 Timothy Pinks
2   St. Charles East (Boat #2)        4    7.65 Jim Richter
3   Aurora (Marmion) (Boat #2)        5    7.10 Joe Large
4   Aurora (Marmion) (Boat #1)        5    6.65 Joe Large
5   Batavia (Boat #1)                 4    6.25 Brian Drendel
6   West Chicago (Boat #2)            5    5.70 Tim Pradel
7   St. Charles North (Boat #1)       3    3.55 Timothy Pinks
8   Geneva (Boat #2)                  2    2.85 Bill Koehn
9   Maple Park (Kaneland) (Boat #1)   2    2.75 Charles Wehrmann
10  Burlington Central (Boat #1)      1    2.20 Eric Schrader

Advancing Team #1

Name of School: St. Charles (North) - Boat #2        
Driver Dave Fuerst Angler Yr Eric Faulk Sr. Kevin Deisher Jr. Ricky Kaufman Jr.

Advancing Team #2

Name of School: St. Charles (East) Boat #2           
Driver Mike Hale Angler Yr Tyler Capasso Sr. Eric Anthony Jr. Arin Gundlach So.

Advancing Team #3

Name of School: Aurora (Marmion Academy) (Boat #2)   
Driver Scott Oesterlin Angler Yr Casey Smith Sr. Jon Thielen Jr. Troy Griffin Sr. John Sieben Jr.

Big Bass

Angler                School                Weig 
Eric Anthony          St. Charles East (Boat #2 3.40