Pratt Wins on Lake McClure (MKA Summer Splash 6/2/19)

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Pratt Wins on Lake McClure (MKA Summer Splash 6/2/19)

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The Motherlode Kayak Angler (MKA) Summer Splash Open kayak fishing tournament was held on Lake McClure located in Mariposa County in the Sierra foothills on Sunday, 6/2/19. This lake is known for large numbers of hard-fighting, drag-screaming spotted bass. 59 anglers came out to enjoy some beautiful weather, great company, and some friendly competition.

The Summer Splash event offered several different categories to include: Open Division (pedals and motors), Paddlers Division (paddles only), Womens Division, Masters Division (age 50 plus), and Legends Division (age 65 plus). In addition to these categories there were awards for Smallest Limit, Big Fish, and Overall Champion. When anglers came off the water they were treated to a BBQ and a casting contest for some great prizes.

Anglers reported that the fishing was tougher than expected. Many found good numbers of fish but the bigger ones were hard to come by. Veteran kayak angler James Pratt of Colfax, CA was able to find the right fish and secured the winning limit of 50 inches for 3 fish anchored by a solid 18-incher. James reported that he targeted the main lake and found fish shallow early in shad boils. Later, when the shad boils disappeared he targeted the same fish but with a dropshot since they had moved out to 15 to 18 feet of water. His primary bait was a 4 inch fluke that closely matched the bait fish.

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Results:
1. James Pratt – 50 inches
2. Damian Thao – 47 inches
3. Sean Beach – 46.75 inches
4. John Myers – 46.25 inches
5. Bradley Hale – 46 inches
6. Bill Adkins – 46 inches
7. Matthew Browning – 45.75 inches
8. Luke Vejar – 45.25 inches
9. Brian McAfee – 45.25 inches
10. Michael Nicolaysen – 44.75 inches

Division Champions:
Overall Champion – James Pratt
Open Division Champion – James Pratt
Paddler’s Division Champion – Sean Beach
Masters Division Champion – John Myers
Legends Division Champion – Morgan Swisher
Womens Division Champion – Erica Cano

Other Awards:
Smallest Limit – Jimmy Hamilton
Big Fish – Kyle Coleman

Casting Contest:
1. Sean Beach
2. Mike Bowman
3. Obedie Williams / Damian Thao / Lee Xiong

Stats:
Anglers - 59
Limits - 41
Average Limit - 42.82 inches
Average Big Fish - 15.11 inches
Total Inches - 1937.25 inches

Next up is the 2019 MKA Classic on Kelsey Bass Ranch on 6/22/19. The top 15 anglers from the 2019 MKA Motherlode Series will be battling it out to see who will ultimately be crowned the 2019 MKA Classic Champion and take the home the coveted title and fully-rigged fishing kayak prize package.
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