2007 Kids Free Fishing Tournament
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                                                                                           Jessica Merrell

















Ethan Baynes and Clayburn Baynes















On June 9th at Birdsong Resort and Marina, the All American Kids Free Fishing Derby and the 10th Annual Kids Bass Fishing Tournament were held. The All American Kids Free Fishing Derby included: 3 divisions, bank fishing only, first through third place and a big and small fish competition and took place between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and is conducted by Birdsong Resort and Marina. The 10th Annual Kids Bass Tournament included: First through third places, big bass, two divisions, youth fishing in a boat with an adult and a five fish limit and took place between Safe Lite and 11 a.m. at the mouth of Birdsong Creek, this event was conducted by the Haywood County B.A.S.S. Club. The Haywood Co. B.A.S.S Club has organized and conducted over 60 such events for youth, disabled anglers, and senior citizens.

Tournament Results:

    * 1st Place: River Hodge, 3 years old of Knoxville, TN. 8 fish total, 1.35 lbs.
    * 2nd Place: John Michael Hall Jr., 17 months of Franklin, TN. 2 fish total, 0.43 lbs.
    * 3rd Place: Nicholas Oatsvall, 5 years old of Camden, TN.

    * 1st Place: Clayburn Baynes, 8 years old of Brownsville, TN. 7 fish total, 1.42 lbs.
    * 2nd Place: Tiffany Oatsvall, 8 years old of Camden, TN. 5 fish total, 0.73 lbs.
    * 3rd Place: Noha Thompson, 7 years old of Fairview, TN. 1 fish total, 0.54 lbs.

    * 1st Place: Jeratt Jacobs, 13 years old of Jackson, TN. 5 fish total, 1.03 lbs.
    * 2nd Place: Shelton Moon, 11 years old of Hollow Rock, TN. 3 fish total, 0.94 lbs.
    * 3rd Place: Jamison Jacobs, 11 years old of Jackson, TN. 5 fish total, 0.81 lbs.

    * Smallest Fish: Clayburn Baynes, 0.04 lbs.
    * Largest Fish: Shelton Moon, 0.58 lbs.