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
