The Northwest Region held regional tournaments #5 & #6 on Hubbard Creek, May 20^th & 21^st.  A cold front on Saturday brought cloudy and cool conditions with a north wind at 15-20 mph.

Region Director Kelley Hudson brought in a 5-fish limit weighing 18.02 lbs for the win. Kelley’s limit was anchored by a 8.91 lb largemouth that earned him Big Bass of the tournament.

Second place went to Shayne Dupree who had five fish for 16.77 lbs. Third place went to Jim Brown with a limit weighing 16.36 lbs.

Sunday’s tournament brought calmer winds but the skies remained cloudy all day. Angelo Federation angler William Bevly took the win with a 5-fish limit weighing 16.87 lbs. William also had Big Bass of the tournament with a beautiful fish weighing 9.68 lbs.

Chase Brooks figured them out on Sunday and brought in five fish weighing 15.33 lbs for second place. Third place went to Andy Allen with 14.45 lbs.

The Angler of the Year title was also decided on Sunday. Kelley Hudson earned the title by a slim 3-point margin over William Bevly, who also had a great year. Kelley will be advancing to the B.A.S.S. Nation Super Regional tournament next year along with three other lucky anglers from the Northwest Region.

Kelly Hudson
Northwest Region Director
Texas BASS Nation

Day 1 Results

Day 2 Results

The Northwest Region of the Texas BASS Nation held regional events #3 & #4 on O.H. Ivie, April 29 & 30. A gusty NW wind at 25-30 mph on Saturday made for some tough fishing conditions, but as always, somebody finds the fish.

William Bevly with Angelo Federation Bass Club, dropped a 5-fish limit on the scales weighing 25.20 lbs! William reported catching his fish early on a jig up the Colorado River. No doubt, he was using his signature Cross B Custom Rods.

Second place went to Angelo Federation club member Josh Seale. Josh brought in his limit weighing 21.77 lbs that included big bass for the day at 6.94 lbs.

Third place went to Royce Sheetz with the Callahan County Bass Club. Royce had five weighing 16.99 lbs.

The weather on Sunday was much improved with calm winds in the morning and a slight breeze in the afternoon. Day #1 winner William Bevly was not done yet. William followed up with another win on Day #2 bringing in another 5-fish limit weighing 24.73 lbs!

Jordan Baumann, also with Cross B Custom Rods, took second with 20.38 lbs. Jordan also had big bass of the day with a nice 7.46 lb largemouth.

Third place went to Callahan County member Jarred Murray with four fish weighing 12.56.

The Northwest Region is making fish care a priority. There were 112 fish caught over two days with 111 released alive back into the lake to be caught another day. Being good stewards of our fisheries is every angler’s responsibility!

Next stop will be on Hubbard Creek, May 20 & 21.

Kelly Hudson
Northwest Region Director
Club Division Director
Texas BASS Nation