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  MSC is a family-oriented fishing club organized to stimulate public awareness of striped bass fishing. We promote sportmanship, conservation and demand adequate water quality. We're based in Columbia, S.C. on beautiful Lake Murray. 
   Tournaments are held on the third Saturday of each month, with times following safe light conditions. Membership fee is currenty $30 per year for the entire family or $15 after July 1st. If you wish to join, you may download an application form in Adobe Acrobat Reader format here.

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Jim and Katy Byrd: 1601 N. Lake Dr. Lexington
(803) 957-7805

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David Clyburn: 532-2725
MSC's 2010 Team Boat Competition sponsors! Thanks!
1980 Mt. Holly Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Phone: 803-328-9792
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Next MSC Team Tournament!
May 19th, 2012 - Dorn Fishing Facility Clarks Hill
Lines In: 6:00 a.m. - Lines Out: 2:00 p.m.
Weigh In: 2:30 PM
Creel: 4 Fish Per Boat
(By fishing in a tournament sponsored by Midlands Striper Club, each participant , whether member or guest, recognizes that Midlands Striper Club is not responsible for any participant's safety. MSC has no control over the weather ( or its effects ), the acts of other boaters, the condition or hazards of the lake, or any number of unsafe conditions that may arise while fishing. Each participant of MSC tournaments understands the potential safety problems which may arise while fishing and voluntarily consents to participate knowing the risks involved.)

MSC President Jim Gibbs
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 8th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Flight Deck Restaurant, 109-A Old Chapin Road,
Lexington S.C. (Click HERE for Map)
Program: TBA
TEAM CATCHALL CAPTURES FIRST PLACE IN APRIL TOURNAMENT ALONG WITH BIG FISH!

  

MSC held its April tournament from Spinners Resort and Marina on April 21st. 68 anglers fishing 25 teams participated in the event. 70 Striped Bass were brought to the scales.

Finishing in first place was Team Catchall Capt. Lee Thomas, Kreg Frady both from Leesville SC and Carl Thompson from Santee SC with their 4 fish creel of 31 lbs 13 ozs. Team Catchall also captured the Nichols Store of Rock Hill "Big Fish" award with their fish weighing 10 lbs 1 oz.

Second Place was Team Landlocked Capt. Richy Brensinger and Joey Smoak from Lexington SC and Wayne Bell from Prosperity SC with their 4 fish creel of 29 lbs 9 ozs.

Third place went to our 2012 Points leader Team Laid Back Capt. David Richardson son Caleb from Aiken SC and John and Phillip Ramsey from New Ellington SC with their 4 fish creel of 28 lbs 1 oz.

The events West Marine "Smallest Creel" award went to Team Hot Rods Capt. Jim Gibbs from West Columbia SC and Nelson Meek from Chapin SC with their single fish weighing 4 lbs 11 ozs.

MSC is a family friendly fishing clubs and awards our top finishing Youth and Lady anglers in each event. Debbie Alewine from Rock Hill SC was awarded the top finishing Lady trophy with her 7th place finishing spot fishing Team Jon Boy. Tristan Richardson from Aiken SC was awarded the Youth trophy with his third place finish aboard Team Laid Back.


Tournament Director Richy Brensinger presenting first place and big fish checks to Capt. Lee Thomas of Team Catchall.  Capt. Shawn Gearheart far right ponders how the big one got away!
Team Catchall proudly displays the Nichols Store of Rock Hill big fish at 10 lbs 1 oz
Front: L to R: Kreg Frady, Carl "Santee" Thompson, and Capt. Lee Thomas
Co-tournament Director David Richardson presenting second place to Capt. Richy Brensinger of Team Landlocked.
Co-tournament Director Richy Brensinger presenting third place to Capt. David Richardson of Team Laid Back.
Co-tournament Director Daviid Richardsonr presenting Debbie Alewine with her Top Finishing Lady Angler trophy.
Tristan Richardson recieving the Top Finishing Youth trophY from his dad David.  Tristan is getting quite a collection of MSC trophies!
MSC April Results..

1  Team Catchall 4 fish 31 lbs 13 ozs + BF 10 lbs 1 oz
2  Team Landlocked 4 fish 28 lbs 9 ozs
3  Team Laid Back 4 fish 28 lbs 1 ozs
4  Team One Way 4 fish 27 lbs 10 ozs
5  Team Gar-Hart 4 fish 26 lbs 9 ozs
6  Team Hardcore 4 fish 25 lbs 10 ozs
7  Team Jon Boy 4 fish 25 lbs 4 ozs
8  Team Four Reel 4 fish 25 lbs 1 ozs
9  Team Reel Time 4 fish 22 lbs 12 ozs
10  Team Wildman 4 fish 21 lbs 15 ozs
11  Team Hammer Head 4 fish 21 lbs 10 ozs
12  Team Pitcrew 4 fish 19 lbs 1 ozs
13  Team Striper Hyper 3 fish 17 lbs 6 ozs
14  Team Let 'em Live 3 fish 14 lbs 6 ozs
15  Team Bout Time 3 fish 13 lbs 8 ozs
16  Team Reel Broke 3 fish 12 lbs 10 ozs
17  Team Stryper Swiper 3 fish 11 lbs 15 ozs
18  Team Po Boys 2 fish 11 lbs 2 ozs
19  Team Red Fin 2 fish 10 lbs 6 ozs
20  Team Overtime 2 fish 8 lbs 14 ozs
21  Team Hot Rods 1 fish 4 lbs 11 ozs
22  Team Rocky Bottom 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs
22  Team Catch 22 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs
22  Team Something Fishy 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs
22  Team Nobody 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs
22  Team Knotty Thoughts 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs
22 Team Next Time 0 fish 0 lbs 0 ozs

2012 TOTY Standings....

1  Team Laid Back 555
2  Team Catchall 545
3  Team One Way 520
4  Team Landlocked 470
5  Team Gar-Hart 455
6  Team Four Reel 440
7  Team Rocky Bottom 380
8  Team Striper Hyper 375
9  Team Hardcore 360
10  Team Wildman 345
11  Team Red Fin 340
12  Team Reel Broke 335
13  Team Catch 22 305
14  Team Pitcrew 280
15  Team Hammer Head 255
16  Team Let 'em Live 255
17  Team Po Boys 255
18  Team Something Fishy 230
19  Team Reel Time 225
20  Team Stryper Swiper 220
21  Team Jon Boy 215
22  Team Bout Time 180
23  Team Hot Rods 175
24  Team Barely Tyme 155
25  Team Nobody 150
26  Team Lucky Strikes 130
27  Team Knotty Thoughts 120
28  Team Cut Bait & Wait 100
29  Team Overtime 85
30  Team Next Time 80
31  Team Seeing Stripes 80
32  Team Hardtimes 80
33  Team Rocky 25
34  Team Reely Hung 0
Congratulations to all the Top Finishers!
Back L to R- John & Phillip Ramsey David Richardson, Wayne Bell, Joey Smoak, Kreg Frady, Jim Gibbs.
Front L to R- Tristan Richardson, Debbie Alewine, Richy Brensinger, Carl Thompson, Lee Thomas, Nelson Meek
Dreher Island - Lake Murray - June 16, 2012
$4,000 Total Purse! - $1500 1st Place
GUARANTEED!
COMING NEXT MONTH! Don't Miss It!