Through 25+ mph winds, rain, and transitions, Team Stone Age was able to grind out the win.
Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco, SC on April 20, 2019. 35 teams participated in the event bringing 57 striped bass to the scales weighing a total of 350.46 pounds with a 6.15-pound average. 27 teams were able to bring a full two fish creel to the scales.
Finishing in first place with a total weight of 17.64 pounds was Team Stone Age captained by Rick Sineath, along with Liz Sineath, both from Lexington, SC. Team Stone Age also won the Justin Christopher Big Fish Award sponsored by The Nichols Store with a 9.16-pound Striper.
Finishing in second place with a total weight of 15.87 pounds was Team Well Hung captained by Brett McDowell, along with Jason Tarlton and Jacob BLack, all from Saluda, SC.
Finishing in third place with a total weight of 15.66 pounds was Team Been Lure’d In captained by John Temple from Gilbert, SC, along with Ty Taylor from Lexington, SC.
Lady Angler Award went to Liz Sineath from Team Stone Age.
Youth Angler Award went to Gabe Jones from Team Jones Boys.
Finishing in eleventh place with a total weight of 13.03 pounds was Team Next Time.
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