Coy Frazier on Top at Toledo Bend 

The “big man,” Coy Frazier, kicked it into high gear on Sunday, September 19 at Century’s 2-day Toledo Bend Tournament to take top honors as well as the $252 1^st place cash.  After a slow day on Saturday, in which another boat beat Coy to his “honey hole,” and snatched 5 keepers before his eyes, Coy scrambled for 2 fish and 5.77 lbs.  The scene was different on Sunday as Coy got to his spot first, an underwater ridge 6’ on top with water dropping off to 15’ on one side and 30’ on the other.  Coy’s limit on the final day of 10.64 lbs and a 2-day total of 16.41 lbs was caught on a Carolina rigged watermelon French Fry and a crankbait.  Super job and congratulations Coy Ray!

Second place went to past Century president, Craig Dowis, with a 2-day total of 13.73 lbs.  Craig’s fish were caught on a Carolina rigged green pumpkin ring fry in 16’ of water.  Craig collected $151 for his fine efforts on a lake that has been “off” for weeks.  The numbers of fish caught seemed to be down but the quality was fair with numerous fish over 4.5 lbs weighed in by the membership.

Robert Hargrove took 3^rd place money of $101 for his 13.23 lbs using a chicken rig in water 6’ or less.  After finishing the 2004 Federation Northeast Region trail in 1^st place and capturing Angler of the Year, it appears that Robert has locked in Century’s top honor as well.

Big bass on Saturday was caught by Robert Hargrove using his chicken rig and weighed 5.97 lbs.  Sunday’s big fish was weighed in by “the sheriff,” Danny Yates, at 6.31 lbs.  Both anglers collected $90 for their hogs.

John Harshberger was the winner of the 1^st Place Out of the Money tackle pack.  Coy Frazier was the winner of the free entry drawing.    

There were 46 fish weighed in by 18 members that totaled 100.09 lbs for a 2.18 lb average.  Only 52 points separate 1^st through 8^th place, so Century’s Top Six is still a horse race (except for 1^st place).

Don’t forget to bring proposed rule changes for the 2005 Season in writing to the next Century meeting. 

Mark

NEXT CENTURY MEETING:  WEDNESDAY, October 6, 7:00 p.m.
VFW #5076, Garland—1906 Miller Road (Mapsco 29A.H) 
NEXT TOURNAMENT: October 10—Lake Grapevine.

The following Century members have qualified for the Federation Northeast Region Classic to be held at Bob Sandlin 
on October 2:

Robert Hargrove
Mark Calhoun
Mike Stewart
Paul Zukosky
Hameed Ghaffar
Randy Conover
Ernie Jordan
John Walker
Mike Adam

Partner pairing will be held at the Mt. Vernon Super 8 on October 1 at 8:30 a.m.  Launch site is the State Park.  
Boats will be in the water by 6:15 a.m. on Saturday.

The following Century members have qualified for the Texas Shootout to be held on December 4 and 5:

Robert Hargrove

Mark Calhoun

Mike Stewart
Paul Zukosky
Hameed Ghaffar

This tournament is open to the Top 12 finishers in each Texas Federation Region.  The overall Top 6 anglers from this 
tournament will make up the Texas Shootout Team at the State Championship held on Richland Chambers in March, 2005. 
The overall winner at the Texas Shootout will also win a new Skeeter boat to be awarded after the weigh-in on December 5.  
For more information check the Federation web site.  Gook luck Century members.

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE! 

Seems member, Craig Dowis, forgot a “key” piece of equipment while launching his boat on Saturday at Toledo Bend—his 

boat keys to be exact!  Seems this oversight wasn’t noticed by Craig until after he was launched.  Just had to mention it 

Craig—remember we are laughing with ya not at ya!