Wilcox Area Chamber Crappie Day & Derby

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Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill			Visitor's Guide includes\| Ticket Locations Maps Bait & Tackle Lodging / Camping Dining Questions & Answers GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency Visitor's Guide includes\| Ticket Locations Maps Bait & Tackle Lodging / Camping Dining Questions & Answers GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency GOLD SPONSORS Wilcox County Commission Dr. Sumpter Blackmon Camden, AL General Practice Camden National Bank 3 Water Street Camden, AL 334-682-4215 Coast to Coast 201 Claiborne St. Camden, AL All your shopping needs from hardware, electronics, hunting & fishing, to furniture and automobiles. 334-682-9215 McGraw-Webb Chevrolet 29 Camden Bypass Camden, AL Chevy Dealer 800-856-3875 Nelson Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 207 Claiborne St. Camden, AL Complete Plumbing Services 334-682-4770 Pinebelt Wireless / Radio Shack Locations in Camden, Selma, Butler, Linden & Marion, AL Wireless Phones & Electronics Dealer 888-810-INET Town-County National Bank 118 Broad Street Camden, AL 334-682-4155 Weyerhaeuser Pine Hill Mill SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency SILVER SPONSORS Bank of Pine Hill Camden Nursing Facility Day's Inn of Camden Loftin's Bait Shop Holman Insurance Agency McDonald's Grocery & Sports Store Paul's Place Ratcliffe's Hardware ReMax / Tanya Dunnam State Farm Insurance Hunter Hines Agency
	(L to R) Tracy Jackson, Phillip Sims, Ronnie McKenzie Overall Winners 1st - $1000 Tracy Jackson (2.30 lb.) 2nd - $500 Phillip Sims (2.12 lb) 3rd - $250 Ronnie McKenzie (1.83 lb) ------------------------- 9AM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Wilma Brown (1.36 lb) 2nd - $37.50 (tie) Fred Brown (1.35 lb) Phillip Samples (1.35 lb) 10AM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Phillip Sims (2.12 lb) 2nd - $50 Jacob Armstrong (1.56 lb) 3rd - $25 Howard Nobles (1.37 lb) 11AM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Ronnie McKenzie (1.83 lb) 2nd - $50 Steve Kliebert (1.70 lb) 3rd - $25 Mark Stone (1.52 lb) 12PM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Kent Wiggins (1.64 lb) 2nd - $50 Mark Stone (1.38 lb) 3rd - $25 John Dailey (1.37 lb) 1 PM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Sandra Hutchinson (1.69 lb) 2nd - $50 Jose Deese (1.62 lb) 3rd - $25 Gray Smith (1.60 lb) 2PM Weigh-in 1st - $100 Jeff Smedley (1.75 lb) 2nd - $50 Dennis Willett (1.50 lb) 3rd - $25 Ken Crosswhite (1.39 lb) Millers Ferry- Two hundred and two fishermen turned out for the Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce Big Fish Crappie Tournament held on the waters on Lake Dannelly, also known as Miller's Ferry Lake, on Saturday, April 19, 2008. This tournament, that organizers have said will become an annual event, drew more anglers than any other known crappie tournament here since the lake was impounded in 1969. The tournament featured hourly weigh-ins paying the top three anglers for the largest crappie brought in each hour. These hourly weigh-ins paying $100 for 1st place were won by Wilda Brown (9AM - 1.36 lb), Phillip Sims (10AM - 2.12 lb), Ronnie McKenzie (11AM - 1.83 lb), Kent Wiggins (12PM - 1.64 lb), Sandra Hutchinson (1PM - 1.69 lb), and Jeff Smedley (2pm - 1.75 lb). Thomasville, Alabama's Tracy Jackson fired up the crowd that had gathered for the final weigh-in when she brought in a big crappie just before 3pm. Emcee and weighmaster, James "Big Daddy" Lawler, quickly weighed the fish and announced that Jackson's 2.30 pound fish was the new leader. Her fish, worth $1000 when the three o'clock hour arrived, overtook Camden's Phillip Sims's 2.12 pound fish that led since 10am. Ronnie McKenzie of Pennington placed 3rd with a 1.83 pound crappie. Sims took home $500 and McKenzie $250. A total of $2800 was awarded to the hourly and overall winners. Five $100 tagged crappie were caught on Saturday, including two by angler Dennis Willett, a tournament competitor. One of these fish garnered Willett another $50 with a second place finish in one of the hourly weigh-ins. With only 185 tagged fish scattered across 25 miles of river and its coves, Willett's accomplishment in beating incredible odds continues to amaze the area fishermen. Heath and Jessica Crocker, of Thomaston, fishing from the same boat each pulled a tagged crappie from the same treetop to earn the couple a $100 bill each. Paul Helton of Silver Hill caught the fifth $100 tag fish on Saturday. Wilcox Area Chamber of Commerce President William Malone thanked the fishermen, many whom live outside the county, for spending their leisure time and dollars in the county. He also thanked the many sponsors that made the tournament and derby possible. Malone said, "We have already seen these efforts pay big dividends in area tourism. The enthusiasm of area businesses and fishermen has been incredible." Though the tournament itself is now in the record books, the 30-day Derby continues until May 18th. On Sunday, two more $100 fish were caught. Karen Smith of Ellisville, Mississippi caught a tagged crappie fishing from a dock at Paradise Point in Gees Bend Sunday morning. Lisa Hutcherson, of Thomasville, caught the seventh $100 fish Sunday afternoon. Tickets remain on sale for $5 per angler for the derby. You can follow the daily progress as the tagged fish are caught by logging on to the Chamber's website at www.wilcoxareachamber.org. It is updated each and every day with the latest reports. RETURN L to R - Tracy Jackson, Phillip Sims, Ronnie McKenzie Chattin' Outdoors kicked off the day with a live broadcast from the Miller's Ferry Marina (L to R) James "Big Daddy" Lawler, Wes Garner, & Willis McGee Commissioner John Matthews talks with the Chattin' Outdoors Radio Show live on 98.5 FM. Ronnie McKenzie, of Pennington AL, with the #3 place fish. Hines Steele with Monroe Sausage gave out free samples. Another Miller's Ferry crappie Emcee James "Big Daddy" Lawler inspects one of the fine crappie brought to the scales. Dennis Willett with one of two tagged fish he caught during the tournament. Tracy Jackson and the $1000 Big Fish of the Day. A big crowd gathered for the final weigh-in. Dunn's Sports in Thomasville gave away gift certificates to the youngest boy and girl fishing in the tournament. Thomas Thompson with a Miller's Ferry crappie. Dunn's Sports gave gift certificates to the youngest boy and girl that fished in the tournament. Pat Paparella cooked ribs and chicken to the delight of all. Winners are pictured with Dennis Willett (green shirt) who beat incredible odds to catch two tagged fish in the first day of the Derby.
	Updated 5/19/08 at 6am Number of $100 fish caught = 16 Number of Big Money fish caught = 0 4/19/08: 5 at $100 each 4/20/08: 2 at $100 each 4/21/08: None to report 4/22/08: 2 at $100 each 4/23/08: None to report 4/24/08: 1 at $100 4/25/08: 1 at $100 4/26/08: None to report 4/27/08: None to report 4/28/08: None to report 4/29/08: 1 at $100 4/30/08: None to report 5/01/08: None to report 5/02/08: None to report 5/03/08: None to report 5/04/08: 1 at $100 5/05/08: None to report 5/06/08: 1 at $100 5/07/08: 1 at $100 5/08/08: None to report 5/09/08: None to report 5/10/08: None to report 5/11/08: None to report 5/12/08: None to report 5/13/08: None to report 5/14/08: None to report 5/15/08: None to report 5/16/08: None to report 5/17/08: 1 at $100 5/18/08: None to report (Final Day) R. J. Browder caught the 16th $100 tag fish in the Derby on May 17th. Ted & Nadine Mosley each caught a $100 tag fish. Ted caught his on 5/4/08 and Nadine caught hers on 5/6/08. Doug Montgomery caught this $100 fish on 4/22/08 Jack White says this $100 fish came from about 16 feet of water on 4/22/08 Heath & Jessica Crocker of Thomaston each caught a $100 fish on 4/19/08
		National Safe Boating Week May 17-23, 2008
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