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MSC January Tournament News Release
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Dean Preston Fights Frigid Waters to Win MSC's January Tournament; Tom Gitto Lands Big Fish At 13-11!
MSC January 2009 Tournament Winners: (l to r) Donnie Christopher, Gary Heichelbeck, Tom Gitto and Dean Preston: Below: Tom Gitto and his 13 lb. 11 oz. Nichols Store Big Fish.
Despite a morning temperature of 13 degrees at start time, members of Midlands Striper Club braved the elements to fish their first individual tournament of 2009 out of Acapulco Landing. In spite of the icy conditions on the launch ramp, 50 anglers participated. Members brought sand and de-icer to ensure all participants launched safely.
Finishing 1st, with the only three-fish limit of the event, was Dean Preston of Gilbert with three striped bass weighing 17 lbs. 6 ozs. Placing 2nd was Tom Gitto of Chapin with one striper weighing 13 lbs. 11 ozs. Gitto’s fish earned him the Nichols Store of Rock Hill Big Fish Award for the tournament.
Finishing in 3rd place was Donnie Christopher of Rock Hill with two fish weighing 12 lbs. 3 ozs. The event’s Smallest Legal Creel Award went to Gary Heichelbech of Lexington.
Midlands Striper Club, founded in 1979, is one of the oldest striped bass fishing organizations in the country. For more information, visit the club’s website at www.midlandsstriperclub.org or email info@midlandsstriperclub.org. MSC’s next meeting is Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Flight Deck, 109A Old Chapin Road, Lexington. Guests and prospective members are always welcome.
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