Beech Tree News Network

Butler County Bassmasters held their fourth team trail points tournament for the 2016 season at Barren River Lake on Saturday May 28th. This tournament was moved from it’s scheduled location at the Rochester ramp on Green River due to high water.  The weather at the lake was great with plenty of fish being caught before the increased boat traffic due to Memorial Day weekend shut the fish down. The fish are starting to move into their summer pattern.  They are beginning to make a move toward the deep water areas and should begin to school up in the next couple of weeks. 

There were 43 fish brought to the weigh scale for a total weight of 89.93 pounds for the tournament, with all but 3 being released alive.  Danny Cardwell and Chris Phelps took home 1st place with 13.48 lbs.

2nd Brian Vincent and Clay “Big Fish” Vincent with 13.20 lbs.

3rd Daniel Cardwell and Nathan Neighbors with 12.80 lbs. 

Big Bass went to Daniel Cardwell and Nathan Neighbors with a 3.93 lb. largemouth.  For anyone wanting the complete tournament field results and up to date points, you can visit the web-site at butlercountybassmasters.webs.com.  The next BCB event will be an Open tournament at the Port Oliver ramp on Barren River Lake, Saturday June 4th from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Entry fee will be $40.00.  Come on out for a great day of fishing. 
BCB would again like to thank all of our members and 2016 sponsors for their commitment to the sport of bass fishing and our community. BCB is looking forward to a great year of fishing and fellowship in 2016.  For anyone wanting to become a member before our next event or to learn more about BCB and wishing to fish with Butler County Bassmasters for 2016, listed below is their contact information.
BCB has started registering teams for the 2nd Annual Jackson Chiropractic Green River Catfish Festival Open Bass Tournament with a guaranteed $1,000.00 first place prize.  To get your registration form just visit the website, contact BCB via email, or register at one of the tournaments.  Starting position is determined by date entry is received.  Mailed entries must be postmarked by June 11th.  There will be door prizes, vendor booths, and the Butler County Young Farmers Association will be at the weigh-in selling food to raise money for their organization.  So even if you don’t fish, stop by the river and see the weigh-in, register for door prizes and raffle items, and get some food to help out the Young Farmers.  
Contact BCB at butlercountybassmasters.webs.com or on their Facebook page
Danny Cardwell: Email- [email protected] Phone- (270)999-0232
Daniel Cardwell: Email- [email protected] Phone- (270)999-1994