Fished Tawakoni White Bass Tournament with grandson Sam - Results

Yesterday I fished with grandson Sam. He and I used Mepps #4 to catch all our fish. We caught 101 white bass, and each weighed in our biggest 5 fish. His weighed 6.1 lb, which I think would place him 4th in the tournament, however only the top 3 got recognized. Scott (ScottyP) came in 3rd with 6.4 lb and Gene (CHAMPIN FISH) came in 2nd at 6.98 lb and won big fish. I was fortunate to catch several nice whites and weighed in at 7.14 lb to take 1`st.

I pre-fished the lake Friday and found four places holding fish – Cloud Point, Greenville Pump Station, Anchor Point and Finger Point. Yesterday we did the best at Greenville Pump Station (GPS) and Cloud Point. At GPS fish were about 15 fow, and at Cloud Point they were in 20-22 fow. At GPS I lost about 15 minutes of catching whites when a 29 inch buffalo got on my line. Sam helped me net it after the fight, and we estimate it weighed about 35 lb. Sam and I both were using 10 lb fluorocarbon line on 7:1 ratio smooth-reeling casting reels.

We got to enjoy the fish-fry lunch at the table with Hubbard regulars Gene (CHAMPION FISH). CoachZ, ScottyP, and Pat (Filetmaker) and Tawakoni/Texoma regular Larry (Lenahorse). Larry didn’t fish the tournament but just came over to lend support to the competitors. Thanks, Larry!

As those of you know who have read my posts and Mepps website article and watched my video, I have been trying to make folks aware of the Mepps method for catching white bass. I consider the discovery of it as gift from God, since “...all good gifts are from above.” One way to prove how good the technique is, is to enter and win a white bass tournament. In 2013 I entered and won the Ray Hubbard white bass tournament. In 2016 Sam and I entered the Tawakoni white bass tournament and Sam won big fish and 3rd place and I won 2nd place. Yesterday we entered and I won the Tawakoni tournament. In all these tournaments we used the Mepps method. I hope this will encourage more of you to try it - a gift I don't want to end when I pass on but want others to learn and enjoy.

Here are some pics from the event:

Sam and I at the lunch


The 29 inch buffalo


Larry (Lenahorse) with Pat (Filetmaker) to his right


Gene, CoachZ and ScottyP

Congrats! Looks like you had a great time. The mepps spinner you are using what weight do you prefer?

Outstanding, congratulations sir!!

Alumacraft: #4 Mepps plain Aglia silver is working best now and most of the time. Usually in late July through September I have to go to a #2 size of the same Mepps due to new hatch of shad.

Congratulations Dennis! Fish fry is usually the best part of that tourney😋

Congratulations Dennis to you and your grandson!

Nicely done Dennis!

Congratulations Dennis! You are the best!

Congrats mr. Christian! Good post. Well done.

Congratulations Dennis, your Grandson, Gene $ Scotty P!

Master D showing everyone how it’s done!

Congrats again DC. It was a pleasure to meet you at the tourney and watch you school us all on the Mepps.

Congrats, DC. I had my money on you

Dennis your Mepps method seems primarily targeted for sandies, have you tried the same method with bigger spinners for hybrids or Stripers? Any luck?

I don't target hybrids. When they are in the area I catch them with #4 Mepps. I have tried #5's but don't think their action is as good as #4's. Last Friday when pre-fishing Tawakoni I caught 12 legal hybrids in one spot on a #4 along with a couple dozen big whites.

Dennis you and Sam put on a show with the technique ya had it down to a science! Glad we were close by to coach Sam with the net and to coach you with that biggo buffalo with the beloved whiplash bullhorn! “NO PRESSURE .. BUT WERE ALL WATCHING” Glad you enjoyed those boys Hooton n HollerN out there.. thank ya

Congrats on the WIN!

Representing CCL! Congratulations Dennis and Sam.

Well done Guy's! A great day of fishing and congrats on the win! True testament Dennis that your Mepp's method is transportable to other lakes. We are all lucky to have you on the forum and to learn from you. All the best! Tom

Dr Whiplash: Now you see why Seapro Todd is now "spoiled" to using Mepps as his goto lure. Yes, Todd, they said I spoiled you!

Thanks Dennis. I will have to give your method a try!

They must have told you my mepps on steroid lure... The meppsing ARig

Your on fire Dennis!! Good job. How many boats entered ??

Don't know officially, but I estimate 35-40 entries - down considerably from the last time I entered.

Good for the winner

Congratulations to you and your grandson ! Job well done Dennis !

Congrats to all who entered and to those that won!

Congratulations Dennis, it was fun.

Congratulations to Dennis, Gene and Scotty. I was so close and I'm going to keep trying. Glad to see you guys.

Congrats to all the winners

Great post and some Lifetime Memories! Thanks for sharing.