Barrett takes first in bass tourney

  • Luke Barrett took first and the big fish with a 3.86 pound spotted bass.
    Luke Barrett took first and the big fish with a 3.86 pound spotted bass.

    By Joe Davenport

    Guest Writer

     

    Luke Barrett was the big fish and first place winner for the Hiawassee River Bass Club May tournament on Lake Chatuge.

    Here's how the top anglers fared:

    • First: Luke Barrett - five fish - 17.24 pounds.

    • Second: Luke Morrow - five fish - 14.13 pounds.

    • Third: Tim Davenport - five fish - 13.65 pounds.

    • Fourth: Ted Cross - five fish - 13.18 pounds.

    • Fifth: Butch Hooper - five fish - 12.45 pounds.

    • Sixth: Ronnie McDonald - five fish - 12.16 pounds.