AHS Bass Fishing team tackles 13th place

Atlanta Bass Fishing team blasted off for their regional tournament Saturday, where they trawled Lake Tawakoni and reeled in 13th place out of 27 teams in their division.

The April 13 tournament also consisted of pre-qualifying individual teams such as Atlanta’s Boat captain Steve Crumpler, with anglers Luke Martin and Remington Clayton, and boat captain Travis Addington, with angler Maximus Addington.

Out of the 149 teams that competed, Individual team standings now sit at: 27th: Boat captain Steve Crumpler, with anglers Luke Martin and Remington Clayton.

52nd: Boat captain Travis Addington, with angler Maximus Addington.

73rd: Boat captain Jeff Dryden, with anglers Eli Dryden and Easton Whatley.

86th: Boat captain Shane Spurlin, with angler Andrew Spurlin.

95th: Boat captain Joshua Mason, with anglers Drew Mason and Charles Tyson.

125th: Boat captain Bryan Taylor, with anglers Preston Braley and Parker Braley.

Lake Tawakoni is right at an hour’s drive from Cass County and many boast about the lake’s plentiful fish, with species such as striped and hybrid striped bass, white bass, catfish, crappie and largemouth bass.

According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the 37,879 acre impoundment that makes up Lake Tawakoni was constructed in 1960 by the Sabine River Authority as water supply for municipal, industrial and recreational uses.

The reservoir was crafted from the Sabine River out of three Texas counties: Van Zandt, Hunt, and Rains.

“Come explore our 376 acres of oak forest, more than five miles of lakeshore, and the lake itself,” TPWD spokesmen wrote. “Boat, fish or swim on the water; hike, mountain-bike, go birding or geocaching on land. Reserve a campsite for your tent or RV, or camp with a group.”

The lake even has an amphitheater that can be rented out for special events. Take a tour of Lake Tawakoni online and learn more about rentals and things to do by visiting their Website, tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/ lake-tawakoni.