By Lynda Morris
Pro Staff – Denali Rods
Pro Staff – Backwater Custom Baits
USA Affiliate – Reels on Wheels
Member, Suskie Bassmasters
Member, B.A.S.S.
May 1st marked the tournament onset for many in Northeast, Pennsylvania as 14 anglers (7 teams) showed up at Harvey’s Lake Sunday morning for the first Pickerel Tournament of the season. Rob Rosencrans and Pete Sulla co-directed the tournament which went from safe light till 2:00 p.m. with a 5 fish limit and minimum length of 18 inches. The day was beautiful with light winds around 9 miles per hour and calm waters, but even with water temperatures averaging around 52 degrees, the bite was tough with only 4 teams weighing in having anglers wondering if the strange weather patterns are causing ecological issues on the waterways. Another item of note was that anglers noticed very minimal foliage at any of the usual fishing spots.
Congratulations go to John Kelley and Joe Zombek who took 1st place with a total weight of 9.54 lbs for 5 fish and Dave Cavello and Lou Heidacavage who came in 2nd with 8.74 lbs for 4 fish. Lunker went to Lou Hiedacavage with a 23 ½ inch Pickerel weighing in at 3.56 lbs.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Deaf Bass Anglers will be hosting two more Pickerel Tournaments in May – the first on May 15th at Long Pond in Wayne County and on May 22nd at Harvey’s Lake. Launch is at safe light. Interested anglers can contact (by email) Vince Sabatini at: Basslunker40@aol.com for more information.
