The Villages Bass Tournament is open  to Villages residents and is typically fished at 3 retention ponds.  This year, like last, the ponds were Bonita, Poinciana, and Mira Mar. There were 60 participants.

• 0 Bass caught at Bonita Pond
• 4 Bass caught at Poinciana Pond
• 2 Bass caught at Lake Mira Mar

Big Bass and biggest catch was by Erie Forehand at 1 lb-4 oz.

Erie Forehand, Big Bass Winner: 1 lb-4 oz

His prize included a trophy with past winners names on brass labels and will be followed by his in time.

Erie Forehand, Big Bass Winner: 1 lb-4 oz

2nd Place winner was Rick Clark with a 1 lb-3oz Bass.  (Close, Rick) 

3rd Place winners were Kathy Kindilien and Dave Makarewicz with 15-oz Bass.  

Larry Trout (10 oz) and Rich Maslowski (11 oz) were Honorable Mention.  (They are pictured in the accompanying video.)

Winners of the raffle for a guided trip with Capt. Grady Maynard are Linda Mcelmurry & Jim Hettinga

Jerry Lester