Bass Fishing Sectional at Shabbona Lake — 2016-17

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Manager's Comment: Despite high winds and early morning cold temperatures, the high school anglers pulled off an outstanding performance on Shabbona Lake today. In total, 22 teams weighed in 61 bass for a total of 150.30 pounds (2.5 pound average weight per bass). Many bass over 3 pounds were weighed in including three bass over five pounds. The big bass of the day was a hulking 6.75 pound largemouth caught by junior Brian Elshoff from Ashton Franklin Center. Taking 1st Place in the Sectional for the second year in a row was Rochelle High School Boat #1 captained by Curt Samo, with anglers Nolan and Colen Turner weighing in 5 bass at 15.90 pounds. Taking 2nd Place was DeKalb High School Boat #1 captained by Dave Elliott, with anglers Chandler Larson and Cameron Kriese weighing in 5 bass at 14.85 pounds. Taking 3rd Place was Batavia High School Boat #1 captained by Brian Drendel, with anglers Conner Stevskal and Tanner Nelson weighing in 5 bass at 14.15 pounds. The alternate state qualifying team in 4th Place was Ashton Franklin Center Boat #2 captained by Pete Jahn, with anglers Joel Reiter, Brian Elshoff, and Calvin Berkley weighing in 3 bass at 13.35 pounds. Congratulations to all of the teams and students competing today on a job well done! Thanks also to the Joe Lenkaitis and Shabbona Lake DNR staff along with Clint Sands and the Lakeside Bait Shop crew for their help.