Tommy Nichols claimed first place and Butch Hooper caught the big fish with a 3.62 pounder during Hiawassee River Bass Club October tournament on Lake Nottley. Here's how the
top anglers fared:
• First place: Tommy Nichols, five fish, 13.15 pounds.
• Second place: Luke Barrett, five fish, 12.75 pounds.
• Third place: Jimmy Anderson, five fish, 12.57 pounds.
• Fourth place: Josh Cook, five fish, 12.11 pounds.
• Fifth place: Dean Tucker, five fish, 11.92 pounds.
• Sixth place: Butch Hooper, five fish, 10.28 pounds.