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Late bonus pushes Messer to Bassmaster Open victory at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Two weeks ago, Matt Messer wondered how he would pay for his 2024 tournament entry fees. But winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes [Sunday] completely changed that outlook. After leading Day 1 with 24 pounds, 6 ounces, the Warfield angler added a second-round total of 15-7 and…
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Cardinals fishing team has strong showing in Bradley Roy Open
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN RUSSELL COUNTY — Martin County Cardinal Fishing made a strong showing in the 11th Annual Bradley Roy Open held Sunday at Lake Cumberland in Russell County. The tournament drew 209 boats and welcomed high school and middle school participants. The event’s format was designed to be highly competitive, with the…
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Matt Messer notches third place Bassmaster Opens finish at Lake Eufaula
EUFAULA, Okla. — Martin County native Matt Messer made fishing the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens at Lake Eufaula in Oklahoma look easy Thursday-Saturday. He landed a three-day total of 47 pounds, 2 ounces for a third-place finish, earning him $17,310. Starting with 13-8 on Day 1, Messer caught 22-10 on Day 2, a bag anchored…
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Martin County fishing teams qualify for nationals
BY BOO NEWSOMEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Two fishing teams from Martin County have secured their spots in the upcoming national championships after a successful performance in the Kentucky Bass Nation state championships held at Barren River Lake. The outstanding achievements of these young anglers have earned them well-deserved recognition in the fishing community. Junior anglers Tyler Goble…
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Free fishing weekend is June 3-4
Gather the family and go fishing the first weekend in June for free in Kentucky. Fishing is good, clean outdoor fun that everyone can enjoy with a minimal investment in gear and time. Hundreds of public sites with robust populations of fish statewide make fishing accessible to all. Free fishing weekend is June 3-4. It’s…
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Martin County anglers compete at state
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School Bass Fishing angler duos Jerrod Haney and Brayden Blankenship and Caleb Horn and Tanner Young competed in the KHSAA State Bass Fishing Tournament May 11-13 at Kentucky Lake. A total of 90 boats hit the water for a two-day tournament. Horn and Young, in boat No.…
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Martin County anglers state-bound
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN MOREHEAD — Martin County High School Bass Fishing Team competed Saturday in the Region 4 Bass Fishing Tournament at Cave Run Lake in Morehead, where the duos of Jerrod Haney and Brayden Blankenship and Caleb Horn and Tanner Young qualified for the state tournament in May. The team competed against 88…
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Mountain Citizen Players of the Week: MCHS Bass Fishing and MCMS girls soccer
The Martin County High School Bass Fishing team and the Martin County Middle School girls soccer team are the Mountain Citizen Players of the Week. Cardinal anglers competed in the Region 4 Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday at Cave Run, where four qualified to compete in the KHSAA Bass Fishing State Tournament at Kentucky Lake in…
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Martin County Cardinal anglers start season
LAKE CUMBERLAND — Martin County Cardinal anglers got the season underway Saturday in the Kentucky Bass Nation High School and Junior tournament at Lake Cumberland. The 151-boat field included 115 in the high school division and 36 in junior. Martin County High School duo Caleb Horn and Tanner Young finished in the top 20, placing…
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