But the ladies are taming the river system. Asking the ladies on the first day of competition they were as tight lipped as the fish.
Leading on the first day of competition on the Pro side is Linda Redford of Blue Eye, Missouri with 4 fish weighing 9.5 lbs. Following close behind is Pam Martin Wells of Bainbridge, Georgia with 5 fish weighing 7.14 and Cindy Hill of Smyrna, Tennessee with 4 fish weighing 6.61. Betty Stahl of Guntersville, Alabama captured first day big bass with a weight of 3.15 lbs.
In the Amateur division, Lesa Brown of Harrison, Arkansas, who was paired with Linda Redford, weighed in 5 fish for a 7.68 lbs total. Following close on Lesa's heels is Kathryn Gibson of Spring Hill, Tennessee with 3 fish and a weight of 5.22 lbs and Barbara Gaskins of Suffolk, Virginia with 3 fish for 4.1 lbs. Debbie Pegoli of Sugarland, Ohio caught big bass for the amateurs with a 3.43 lbs bass.
Final weigh-in will be the 30th of October at 3:00 pm on the Paducah City Boat Ramp. The only women's professional bass fishing tour in the world has recently put exciting, new ideas into motion to benefit competitive anglers, families and communities the tour visits. "FAST TRACK" seminars are one-hour educational classes designed to help jump-start newcomer's careers and keep skilled pros aware of the latest industry trends. The tour also holds Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society (FOCAS) meetings for anglers who miss attending their own church services due to traveling. WBFA plans for summer events include youth fishing derbies to "seed the sport" in various cities where events are held.
WBFA is proud to be sponsored by Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Gary Yamamoto Custom baits, FisherGirl, Inc, The Flying Lure, DEKA Marine Master Batteries, Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Stay N Charge, and Eidelon Bait Company.
* First place boat guaranteed with minimum of 60 pro side entries