A mild cold front moved through just prior to the beginning of the fifth West Region event, on Hubbard Creek Reservoir. Light north winds didn’t seem to phase the Bass as much as it did the anglers.  It didn’t seem to bother Kelly Hudson, he brought to the scales 25.25lbs. for the win. Kelly reported catching his fish on a Square Billed crank bait. In second place was Bobby Maynard. Bobby brought in 22.22lbs. I didn’t here how Bobby caught his stringer. In the third and final place was Brian Bollinger. Brian also relied on crank baits to capture his string of 19.29lbs. Kelly Hudson also claimed the Big Bass honors with a 7.76lb. beauty. Most anglers reported catching their fish right on the banks to the first three feet. Water temps stayed around the 64 to 66 degree range, looks like the spawning is definitely on. We will see you next at Lake LBJ. Until then , keep your hooks wet.

Brian Bollinger, Bobby Maynard, and Kelly Hudson display their winning plaques courtesy of Texas Corrugators Inc.

Hubbard Creek Reservoir

The West Region heads for Hubbard Creek Reservoir this weekend. Low lake levels should make for crowded areas and an interesting tournament. Fishing has been reported as good with lots of bites. The full moon and the rising water temps should have the Bass moving into the spawning pattern. Tournament headquarters is at the Ridge Motel with sign up and check in Friday evening from 5pm till 8pm. We will see you there.

The 4th quarter region meeting for 2012 will be held Saturday night at during the Region Championship at Hubbard Creek. The agenda for the meeting will be to determine the dates and lakes for the 2013 West Region Tournament Trail. We will also hold elections for West Region officers.