2004 Kaskaskia River


UNSWORTHS TAKE FIRST AT KASKASKIA
FATHER/DAUGHTER TEAM,
 STEVE AND MELISSA

Fifty-eight boats launched from New Athens ramp on August 28 and 35 of those teams brought back fish to the scale.  Total weight on those 90 fish was 156.61lbs.    It was a good day on the river for those who participated in the final qualifying tournament of the F.O.C.A.S. season.  Total pay out for this F.O.C.A.S. tournament was $4,050.00.  





First place honors go to Steve and his 13-year-old daughter, Melissa Unsworth from Auburn, IL.  with a total weight of 10.73.  Bringing in a limit they fished the ox bow using salt crawls and  a spinnerbait.  Steve contributed 3 fish and Melissa 2 which brought them a check for $1,250 for the day.





Father and son team of  Roland and Chad Drumm of Mascouth, IL also brought a limit to the scale weighing in at 8.75 lbs. They earned $800 for their limit, plus another $342 and a Wizard Rod for Big Bass with a weight of 4.68. They report using Baby Brush Hawgs on wood during the day. This team is sponsored by Belleville Sport Sales and Open Season, both of Belleville.   Belleville Sports and Open Season are also F.O.C.A.S. sponsors.





Third place went to the team of Dean Brand and Brian Spinnie of Red Bud and Coulterville, IL.  They report using crankbaits and tubes in the oxbow.   Total weight for this team was 8.38 and their check was for $600, plus another $228 and an Outlaw Rod  for winning 2nd Big Bass with a weight of 4.58.  This team is sponsored by Stratus Boats.

Remaining places are as follows:




Fourth place…..Husband and wife team, Roger and Patty Bechtoldt, , 3 fish, 7.94, $400




Fifth place…….Davis and Wissehr, 4 fish, 7.79, $280




Sixth place…….Blank and Blank, 5 fish, 7.41, $150



The day ended with the F.O.C.A.S. fish fry for anglers and their family.  F.O.C.A.S. members fried up fish and fries and fed the crowd for free.  Thanks to all of you who participate and help make our tournaments the best in the area.

 You won't want to miss the F.O.C.A.S. Classic and Outdoor Show on October 8,9 and 10 at the Belle Clair Fairgournds, Belleville.

Those who have fished four of our tournaments qualify for the Classic and will be competing for 100% pay back on the tournament on October 9th.  Come on out and enjoy the Kids activities and visit the vendors at the show.  There will be a fishpond, casting pond, paint ball and archery for the kids.  There is no admission at the door so everyone can join us for this annual big event.   B.A.S.S. pro anglers, Shaw Grigsby, Bob Hamilton and Mark Rose will be back this year for seminars and to officiate the weigh in at 3:00 on the 9th.

Call the office at 618-235-6373 for more information
or if you are interested in booth space at this event.