The Annual Tournament is held in memory of Andrew Scott Johnson, son of Scott Johnson. Andy Johnson worked summers with his father's company, but he especially liked to fish.

This is the tenth year for the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Bass Tournament, and this year's event drew a field of 37 participants divided in to 17 teams.

This year's event began with a Captain's Meeting on Thursday evening. Teams fished on Friday and Saturday, with a weigh–in held following each day's fishing. Following the Friday weigh–in, participants enjoyed a barbecue dinner. Trophies and prizes were presented following Saturday's closing weigh–in.

Trophies were awarded for the largest fish caught on Friday and Saturday. In addition, first, second and third place team trophies were presented to the teams accumulating the greatest total two–day catch. Teams could weigh in a maximum of five bass per day.

At the end of the first day's fishing, the U.S. Precast Corporation team of Al Savery, Pablo Riano and James Tilli were in first place with a total catch of 33.65 pounds. The Johnson–Davis, Inc. team of Chris Johnson and Tyler Johnson were in second place with a total catch of 27.42 pounds. The Johnson–Davis, Inc. team of Walt Gainer and Carl Gainer were in third place with a total catch of 25.71 pounds.

The biggest fish on the first day of fishing went to the team of U.S. Precast Corporation for catching a bass weighing 9.52 pounds.

On day two of the tournament, the biggest fish went to the Sheltra & Son Construction Company, Inc. team of Richard Forlifer, Lance Merritt and Richard Forlifer. Their winning fish weighed 8.81 pounds.

The Big Fish Pot was held again this year. Participants paid $10.00 toward the Big Fish Pot. The Big Fish Pot was paid to the participant/team with the single largest fish caught in the two–day tournament. One hundred percent of the funds collected were presented to the winner of the Big Fish Pot, the team of U.S. Precast Corporation. Congratulations guys.

When the second day's weigh–in was complete, the Rockliner, Inc. team of John Fernandez and Tom Kraft were the first place winners with a total day catch of 26.54 pounds. Second place for the day went to the U.S. Precast Corporation team of Al Savery, Pablo Riano and James Tilli with a total catch of 25.01 pounds. Third place for the day went to the Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. team of Gilmer Nelson and Bobby Wakefield with a total catch of 21.47 pounds.

With their total two day's tournament combination, congratulations to the following winners: Overall First Place Winners: John Fernandez and Tom Kraft with the team of Rockliner, Inc. with a total two–day catch of 48.33 pounds. Overall Second Place Winners: Al Savery, Pablo Riano and James Tilli with the team of U.S. Precast Corporation with a total two–day catch of 44.00 pounds. Overall Third Place Winners: Walt Gainer and Carl Gainer with the Johnson–Davis, Inc. team with a total two–day catch of 42.89 pounds.

Rounding out the top five were the Johnson-Davis, Inc. team (Andy Fick and Jeff Dick) with a total two–day catch of 39.285 pounds for fourth place and the Johnson–Davis, Inc. team (Chris Johnson and Tyler Johnson) with a total catch of 36.21 pounds for fifth place. Between all 17 teams, a total of 477.01 pounds of bass were caught during the two–day tournament.

The UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation thanks the following companies who sponsored the Fishing Tournament: Weigh–In Sponsor: Rockliner, Inc. Angler Dinner Beverage Sponsor: HD Supply Waterworks. Angler Dinner Sponsors: Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A. and Palmdale Oil Company. Captain's Meeting Happy Hour Sponsors: Centerline Utilities, Inc.; Community Asphalt Corporation; Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches, Inc.; and Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. Trophy Sponsors: U.S. Concrete Pipe Co. and U.S. Concrete Products Corp. Major Sponsors: Burck Oil Company, Inc.; Burkhardt Construction, Inc.; Charles S. Whiteside, Inc.; Dickerson Florida, Inc.; Forsberg Construction, Inc.; Hubbard Construction Company, Inc.; Johnson–Davis, Inc.; Messier Land Developing, Inc.; Rockline Vac Systems, Inc.; The Friends & Family of Andy Johnson; The Mack Company; Trio Development Corporation; U.S. Precast Corporation; Underground Contractors Association of South Florida; Utility Service Company, Inc.; Wakefield Road Boring, Inc.; and Wells Fargo Construction. Corporate Sponsor: Sheltra & Son Construction, Inc. Corporate Sponsors (Donations): American Trophy Co.; Big Toho Enterprises, Inc.; Fish ‘n Fool Guide Service; Florida Specialty Advertising, Inc.; Quality Inn Heritage Park . General Sponsors: American Concrete Industries, Inc.; Belvedere Contracting, Inc.; Bruce & Julie Kershner; C & M Road Builders, Incorporated; Central Florida Utility & Transportation Contractors Association; Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches, Inc.; J.W. & Edith T. Dick; John Woody, Inc.; LGM Contracting, Inc./Merucci Equipment Company; Pensacola Concrete Construction Company, Inc.; Pete and Nettie Thomson; Pipeline Utilities, Inc.; Precision Pipe & Products, Inc.; Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc.; Simmons and White, Inc. Engineers; Suncoast Utility Contractors Association; Utility Service Company, Inc.; and Valenti, Trobec & Woody, Inc. Door Prize Contributors: Burck Oil Company, Inc.; C & M Road Builders, Inc.; Palmdale Oil Company, Inc.; Rockline Vac Systems, Inc.; and Wells Fargo Construction.

The UUCF/ASJMSF would also like to thank the following individuals who participated in this event:

• American Concrete Industries, Inc./Krause Industries, Inc. – Chet Chambers and Bob Snowe
• Bob's Barricades, Inc. – Mark Wainwright and Brett Martin
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Scott Johnson and Clark Cryer
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Chris Johnson and Tyler Johnson
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Walt Gainer and Carl Gainer
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Leonard Dennis and Tony Sabatino
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Andy Fick and Jeff Dick
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Herb Johnson and Bob Brillo
• LGM Contracting, Inc./Merucci Equipment Company – Lou Merucci and Robert Ricciardo
• Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. – Gilmer Nelson and Bobby Wakefield
• Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. – Keith Nelson and Bobby Chandler
• Rockliner, Inc. – John Fernandez and Tom Kraft
• Sheltra & Son Construction Company, Inc. – Richard Forlifer, Lance Merritt and Richard Forlifer
• U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. – Greg Wolf and Glenn Quinn
• U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. – Curt Parcells and Billie Parcells
• U.S. Precast Corporation – Al Savery, Pablo Riano and James Tilli
• U.S. Precast Corporation – Tracy Post, Larry Roof and Shane DeBogory

We look forward to next year's event. Once the date has been secured, we will post the date in the Calendar of Events section of the Ditchmen.

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