Lake Atkins, Ark
– Most Drew County residents aren’t even aware that the University of Arkansas at Monticello has a Bass Fishing Club. Less than six months old, the team can already claim its first victory.
Two UAM students traveled to Lake Atkins on April 10 and captured the B.A.S.S. Pro Fishing Series, Arkansas Collegiate State Championship. McCoy Vereen and Ryan Handly won their first fishing tournament as a team. It was their first competitive tournament of the season. The two freshmen caught four qualifying fish for 12 pounds, 4 ounces. The heaviest largemouth bass weighed in at 5 pounds, 5 ounces.