This benefit open bass tournament is dedicated to the memory of our good friend Arthur " Bill" Walton. Bill's love for bass fishing and the endless laughs with friends will always be remembered....

"Bill Walton" Benefit OPEN Bass Tournament, on Piedmont Lake May 10th, 2009
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Piedmont Marina 5:25 AM	Piedmont Marina 6:00 AM	Piedmont Marina 6:30 AM	Piedmont Marina 7:00 AM
Food Stand for participants	Observers watch the weigh-in	Cominski's wait to weigh in	An Awesome Wiegh-in

Here's how they scored!
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PLACE	NAME....................	WEIGHT	Photos Posted
1st	Chuck Meese - Dan Risley	12 lbs .31 oz.
2nd	Ivan Wease - Johnathan Miller	11 lbs .37 oz.
3rd	Chad Colvin - Steve Piatte	10 lbs .54 oz.
4th	John Rominger - Steve Furbee	6 lbs .43 oz.
5th	Brett McClain - Mack McClain	6 lbs .13 oz.
Big Bass	Chuck Meese	5 lbs .8 oz.
50/50 Winner	Mike Slates	Donated 90% to benefit

Many thanks go out to all who volunteered their time and efforts to make this event as successful as it was. Rick Scott & Steve Cross were instrumental in coordinating the event, bought permits for the event, Keeping you in Stitches for donating a jacket, other donations of rods & reels, hot dogs, raffle tickets, along with those who stepped up and helped. Mike Slates of the Sportsman's 10HP Bass Circuit donated the use of digital weigh-in equipment, Rick Duill checked livewells, Dan Miles assisted with weighing the bass, John Whitacre, Mt Caramel folks who cooked the good food and served it, Don Petty, Dean, Doug, Timmy, Ray Duda and all who helped. Thank you ever so much.

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