DuPont Lands 2005 Bragging Rights





COMPANY WINNER - The team from E. I DuPont, New Johnsonville took home the revolving trophy at the 21st Annual West Tennessee Industrial and Commercial League Invitational Bass Tournament held at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground in Camden, September 18. The top three teams fishing for DuPont were Buddy Thompson / Jason Thompson; Roger Marrs / Donnie Marrs; and Karl Dellenger / Brandon Dellenger. Their combined weight totaled of 52.37 lbs. to win the 2005 coveted, revolving trophy. For complete rankings and photos, visit www.BirdsongResort.com.



West Tennessee Industrial and Commercial League Invitational Bass Tournament
DuPont Lands 2005 Bragging Rights

The 21st Annual West Tennessee Industrial and Commercial League Invitational Bass Tournament was held on Sunday, September 18th at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV and Tent Campground on the scenic Tennessee River's beautiful Kentucky Lake. Two hundred and forty eight (248) fishermen from area companies were able to spend a fun-filled day on Kentucky Lake, catch a few fish, enjoy Benton County's vast shoreline and even make new friends.

Nineteen (19) West Tennessee companies and bordering companies in Middle Tennessee were represented by one hundred and twenty four (124) boats. The "ooze off" went very smooth during the early morning sunrise at the mouth of Birdsong Creek with flights leaving at 7:00 a.m. Weigh-in time began at 4:00 p.m. and went on through 5:30 p.m. One hundred and thirty five (135) fish were checked in, weighing an amazing 359.87 lbs. Only five (5) fish were on the fatality list. A great job by all the bass enthusiasts in the catch-and-release program!

E. I. DuPont, of New Johnsonville, Tennessee, placed first in the tournament and received the coveted "Best of the Best" rotating trophy for 2005. This colossal four-tiered trophy tops five feet tall. 2004 reigning champion TVA – New Johnsonville relinquished the trophy to DuPont - the new 2005 winners.

All participating teams’ weights are considered when determining each company’s “trophy teams.” The top three teams’ weights are totaled to select the winning company. The three trophy teams for E.I Dupont were: Buddy Thompson / Jason Thompson; Roger Marrs / Donnie Marrs; and Karl Dellenger / Brandon Dellenger. Their combined weight totaled of 52.37 lbs. to win the trophy for the 21st annual tournament.

The huge rotating trophy will be displayed in the lobby of E. I DuPont plant for the next twelve months. TVA, New Johnsonville, came in second place with 36.10 lbs, and Tensco, Dickson took the third seat weighing in 33.19 lbs.

Winning the individual team competition was the team of Buddy Thompson and Jason Thompson, New Johnsonville, with a whopping 19.76 lbs. This E. I DuPont team took home $920.00. In second place was the team of Danny Hudson and Karen Hudson, Big Sandy, (TVA) with 18.21 winning $560.00. Third seat was claimed by Roger Marrs and Donnie Marrs, Waverly, (DuPont) with 17.39 lbs, taking home $440.00.

The Big Bass Pool was taken home by the Marrs and Marrs Team from DuPont, who checked in the "biggest bucket mouth" bass weighing 5.68 pounds, taking home the check for $1,404.00. The second biggest fish weighed in from Danny Hudson and Karen Hudson (TVA) at 5.56 lbs. winning a second place payout of $936.00. “A tip of the scales” to all the fishermen who made this huge event a success.

Next year's dates for the 22nd Annual West Tennessee Industrial League Bass Tournament to be held at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside Campground in Camden, Benton County Tennessee on Sunday, September 17, 2006. For photos and complete standings, visit www.BirdsongResort.com. For more information on becoming a 2006 participant, contact: Bob Keast, Tournament Director at 255 Marina Road at Exit 133 of I-40, Camden Kentucky Lake, TN 38320.9699 or call 731.584.7880.

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Keeping Your Tournament-Caught Bass Alive
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