BLT Feb 27th @ Alan Henry

Anyone gonna make it to this one? I'm trying to figure out if it will be worth the drive.

I'm still undecided.

If you have not fished with them they put on a good tournament.
Would like to go but will be at Amistad.

Did they change the date from 1-24-2016 to 2-27-2016? I looked at the AH site and saw that it said 1-24-2016. They must have changed it.

Yep, it's 2-27-16. Looks like it should be a decent turnout. Hoping to see 40 or so boats at least.

We look forward to seeing everyone. Should be a good turnout.

Good luck,
BLT staff

How many typically come to the BLTs out here

We just added the BLT West Texas division last year. Due to the draught most West Texas lakes were too low to fish for the last couple years. We draw around 60 boats at our Amistad division. Hubbard Creek was the main draw for our West Texas division 5 years ago and we drew 50 or so boats.

If the weather stays warm Alan Henry should produce some good sacks. We are hoping to get between 35 to 45 teams at Alan Henry and maybe more at Hubbard if the fishing picks up this year.

Hope to see you there,
BLT staff

We are thinking about it. Some one needs to build a motel there.

Alan henry lodge is a nice place to stay if you need accomodations. Come on out and fish, we need to support this trail to keep a competition of this level coming to west texas. The weather looks to be in our favor

I really wanna come out and tear it up. I haven't fished a BLT, but hear it's a solid run event

Registered last night. Weather should be nice. Come on out, there will be some good competition to test your skills against.

Ziska`s has cabins too 806-629-4543

We signed up today see you guys sat.

Ah heck, I'll donate.

Buddy of mine from Oklahoma and I signed up for Saturday. Think we are gonna do the pick 5 and try to fish 5 different lakes in TX and OK.

See you guys this weekend.

Im kinda bummed! My partner fell through and I might be able to convince a back-up partner to join me. Otherwise, I'll be leaving it to you fellas. Hopefully I can make it.

Thirty teams signed up already. I would expect 50 teams by Saturday. And the fishing has been getting a little bit better this should be a good tournament.

My boat is in the shop or I would be there... Good luck.

Turns out I found a partner, so we'll be there. Looking forward to a good event!!

We look forward to seeing everyone.

BLT staff

What time is take off? Also, boat number is based on registration order right?

This will be my first BLT and first tourney in over 6 years. Never fished AH so I am going in blind and may be a donator this go round. Fishing solo so I guess I better catch all 18" or bigger on this one. Any hazards on the lake I should watch out for, that anyone could share?

Hazards are marked pretty well with the exception of one that I know of. In the large cove across from the ramp and to the right there is a huge rock right under the water slightly to the left of center in the cove. Stay to the right if you go in.

The banks pretty much drop straight off in most places, but I'd just try to stay out from the Edges as there are a few longish points that stick out. Other than that, they are marked with hazard buoys. The creek arms are all no wake only once you get in them. It helps with the pleasure boater traffic. But it forces you to go slow so no way to really find something unless you're not looking

I am IN - This Dang lake is TOUGH!!!!

If you find a limit in the double digits, I bet you cash a check

Good luck everyone! Lookin forward to a good event

Talking to a friend that lives down there said it took 17+ to win it, the winning team had a 7+ lb big bass, too. Said 2nd big bass was like 4.25 or 1/2 or so. Said it was close for 2nd thru 4th. 12+ high and said two teams ties at like 12.02. Don't know specifics, but they should be coming out soon. Hope this helps.

Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains

Yeah, it didn't "take" 17lbs to win. 13 would have been sufficient for first lots of 4 fish limits between 4-8.5lbs. Very few 18"+ fish.

17+ LBS is what won it we were at the weigh in

1st just under 18 lbs with 7.47 big bass

2nd was 12.84 I believe

3rd was 12.61 (tie)


40 boats fished.

1 JERRY GREEN-RYAN GREEN 35 5/ 5 7.47 17.97 17.97 217.97 $2,000.00 $ 290.00
2 BILLY WARD-RYAN WARD 508 5/ 5 4.20 12.86 12.86 211.86 $1,500.00 $ 150.00
3 JEREMY POOL-DANNY POOL 7 5/ 5 3.03 12.61 12.61 210.61 $ 775.00
3 JIM SIMPSON-BRADY BRESSLER 1 5/ 5 12.61 12.61 210.61 $ 775.00
5 RICK WILLIAMS-NATHAN KING 9 5/ 5 2.82 12.06 12.06 208.06 $ 350.00
6 DRAKE WEHRS-DUSTIN WEHRS 19 5/ 5 2.71 10.84 10.84 205.84 $ 250.00
7 JUSTIN GARD-TIMOTHY HELMSTETLER 510 5/ 5 10.53 10.53 204.53 $ 200.00
8 JERRY ANDRUS-JEREMY ANDRUS 27 5/ 5 10.18 10.18 203.18
9 CW CREWS-GARY PURDY 31 4/ 4 10.06 10.06 202.06
10 KEVIN ROMERO-KELLEN FORT 14 4/ 4 8.86 8.86 199.86
11 SAM HIGHTOWER-ANTHONY CAMPBELL 4 4/ 4 8.64 8.64 198.64
12 ORLANDO CASTILLO-ROCKY GOMEZ 5 4/ 4 8.56 8.56 197.56
13 MARTY FOUST-BILL BRASHER 21 4/ 4 8.36 8.36 196.36
14 CHARLEY FLANAGAN-WILLIAM WATKINS 12 4/ 4 3.00 8.11 8.11 195.11
15 SHANON FRACHISEUR-COY GREATHOUSE 37 4/ 4 8.04 8.04 194.04
16 JAY BEAN-PHILLIP BAILEY 13 4/ 4 8.03 8.03 193.03
17 CODY MCCRAVEY-NEIL DEMPSEY 6 4/ 4 7.98 7.98 191.98
18 SAM CULVER-Un-assigned 26 3/ 3 7.93 7.93 190.93
19 JEREMY EATON-TYLYNNE EATON 40 4/ 4 7.83 7.83 189.83
20 TOM SALISBURY-BRAD WALKER 2 4/ 4 7.56 7.56 188.56

Results and pictures - http://www.usafishingtrails.com/event/alan-henry-bud-light-trail-2016-west-texas-division-1/

Thanks to everyone that came out today. It was great seeing some old friends and making some new ones.

See everyone at Hubbard Creek!

If you are unfamiliar with Budlight, the last column from 7th on down is the amount of points earned by team. Hope this helps.
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.

Thad Rains