3X9 WEEK 4 03282023
The day leading up to the launch of the 3×9 had many people concerned that high winds might be a reason to cancel this evening’s event, but winds were expected to die down around the same time of the launch. Today’s expected high is 77 degrees, so after enjoying a few days of warm weather, we experienced another tempered evening of fishing.
As expected, the wind did die down shortly after the launch. First to the scales this evening was John Montague and Bob Crow of Killen Auto with a nice sack of fish weighing in at 12.66, but as usual, the sticks stay on the water until shortly before the scales close. Mentioning them because they are one of our Title Sponsors and look for them to make a great showing in the weeks to come.
Tonight, was truly a slug fest! Next to lead was David Hogge and A. Sanchez, David had held the Lake Record for several years, so it was exciting to see him participate this evening. But as the evening progressed, so did the bag weights. When John Guerra and Cord Zahn came to the scales, they marked the board with five pounds over the field with 19.76 lbs. and with considerable expectation, as $7000 Caymus money was on the line. Before Cord could return from releasing their fish, Garrett Hennig and Brandon McQueen punctuated the board with 20.37 lbs. As the time ticked before the scales were officially closed, Canyon and Skylar Carothers took the win with 21.97lbs. As I bolstered to get a photo of them holding their fish, their father B.J. Carothers of Carothers Homes and another sponson of the 3×9 was taking his picture of his sons.
Big Bass went to Chris and Justin Tatum. Justin said he caught the 9.55 lbs. Beast. I was fortunate to witness the glimmer in the eyes of another father’s proud moment. Two other nine pounders were included in the sacks of the above mentioned. Truly a close match in both areas of this competition. An amazing show to be remembered at the 3×9 for the excitement it brings to these anglers. Just as the scales closed, it began to rain then quit as quickly as it has appeared, reminding us of how desperately we need rain to continue enjoying nights like this.
