(Jul. 22, 2004 - Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, AR)... The fifth tournament for Arkansas’s Couples opened with a mostly sunny day with temperatures in the 90’s. The 44 couples caught 101 fish weighing 216.53 lbs with 10/5 fish limits. First went to Shannon and Tina Pierce who had a 5 fish limit, which weighed 16.86 lbs and won them $930. They reported catching their limit on Zoom Finesse worms rigged on a jig head in 16 to 18 feet of water.
Second were Kevin and Kerry Short who used Zoom Speed worms and W.E.C. crank baits to capture their 15.95 lbs. and win $530.
Third were Mike and Shawna Jolly who flipped black neon Mizmo tube up river to earn them $430 for their 13.59 lbs.
David and Liz Davis earned lunker honors and 4th place. Their 4.88 lbs lunker earned them $200. They reported using Bagley crank baits in front of the grass and their 13.59 lbs earned them $370 more.
The next Arkansas Couples tournament will be September 26 at Little Rock on the Arkansas River registration will be at Fish’N Stuff.
For more information on Arkansas Couples tournaments call: Vince Miller (501) 834-5733 or (501) 758-1940 or (501) 607-3475 e-mail; vmxxx@aol.com
Arkansas Couples sponsors include Fish’N Stuff, Norman Lures, Right Bite Baits, Riser Ford, Arkansas Marine, Robs Transmissions, Sherwood R V, Wild Cat Marine Cleaner, Alltel, and Hoggs Meat Market.
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