Lake James , Marion NC
September 19, 2010
Source: NCBFN.com
The 2010 Western Region Championship was held September 18th and 19th 2010 on beautiful Lake James in Marion NC. Fifty-two competitors from all over the State braved Lake James as it is known for its toughness on bass fishermen in the month of September. The event was tough as expected but Alan Foster of the Cherryville Bassmasters figured something out. Alan managed a limit of bass each day with a total weight of 16.17 pounds. He was not only crowned the 2010 western region Champion, but has now qualified to be part of the 2011 NC BASS Federation Nation state team. Six other competitors also qualified and they are as follows: Chris Richey (14.31lbs) of Casual Casters, Brian Anderson (13.76lbs) of Cherryville Bassmasters, Jody Wright (13.29lbs) of the Jaw Breakers, Jeff Hager (12.23lbs) of Alexis Bassmasters, Jerry Craig (9.79lbs) Riverview Bassmasters and Tommy Chapman (9.75lbs) of Cherryville Bassmasters. These fishermen will represent 7 of the 14 slots available on the NC team. The NC team will compete in the 2011 BASS Southern Divisional in April 2011 against the other states of KY, TENN., ALA., SC, GA, and FL hosted by the KY BASS Federation Nation at a location to be determined.
The Cherryville Bassmasters were crowned Western Region Club Champions for 2010 by catching a total weight of 41.46 lbs, Alexis took second place with 33.83 lbs and Riverview took 3rd with a total of 30.61 lbs.
The remainder of the NC BASS Federation Nation State Team will be decided on October 8th and 9th on beautiful Gaston Lake out of Morning Star Marina where 130+ fishermen will be vying for the remaining top seven slots available.
2010 Western Regional – State Team Qualifiers
- Alan Foster – Cherryville Bass Masters – 16.17
- Chris Richey – Casual Casters – 14.31
- Brian Anderson – Alexis – 13.76
- Jody Wright – Jaw Breakers – 13.29
- Jeff Hager – Alexis – 12.23
- Jerry Craig – Riverview Bass Anglers – 9.79
- Tommy Chapman – Cherryville Bass Masters – 9.75
