The UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. held its Eleventh Annual Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Toho in Kissimmee on February 25–26, 2011. The tournament, held to raise funds for the foundation's scholarship program, was headed up by Fishing Tournament Chairman Scott Johnson with Johnson–Davis, Inc.

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 eleventh year for the UUCF/Andrew Scott Johnson Memorial Bass Tournament, and this year's event drew a field of 38 participants divided in to 16 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 Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. team of Gilmer Nelson and Bobby Wakefield were in first place with a total catch of 33.13 pounds. The HD Supply Waterworks team of Don Webster, Tommy Thompson and Monty Goodman were in second place with a total catch of 33.05 pounds. The U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. team of Greg Wolf and Steve Bails were in third place with a total catch of 25.27 pounds.

The biggest fish on the first day of fishing went to the team of Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. for catching a bass weighing 9.46 pounds.

On day two of the tournament, the biggest fish went to the B.A.S.I.C. Engineering team of Justin James and John Fernandez. Their winning fish weighed 9.88 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, John Fernandez of the team of B.A.S.I.C. Engineering. Congratulations John.

When the second day's weigh–in was complete, the HD Supply Waterworks team of Don Webster, Tommy Thompson and Monty Goodman were the first place winners with a total day catch of 30.77 pounds. Second place for the day went to the Johnson–Davis, Inc. team of Scott Johnson and Bob Hopler with a total catch of 30.5 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 29.33 pounds.

With their total two day's tournament combination, congratulations to the following winners: Overall First Place Winners: Don Webster, Tommy Thompson and Monty Goodman with the team of HD Supply Waterworks with a total two–day catch of 63.82 pounds. Overall Second Place Winners: Gilmer Nelson and Bobby Wakefield with the team of Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. with a total two–day catch of 62.46 pounds. Overall Third Place Winners: Scott Johnson and Bob Hopler with the Johnson–Davis, Inc. team with a total two–day catch of 52.21 pounds.

Rounding out the top five were the U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. team (Greg Wolf and Steve Bails) with a total two–day catch of 44.07 pounds for fourth place and the Johnson–Davis, Inc. team (Walt Gainer and Carl Gainer with a total catch of 42.77 pounds for fifth place. Between all 16 teams, a total of 555.07 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: Angler Dinner Sponsor: HD Supply Waterworks. Angler Dinner Beverage Sponsors: Glenn Rasmussen Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.; and Palmdale Oil Company. Captain’s Dinner Happy Hour Sponsors: Centerline Utilities, Inc.; Community Asphalt Corporation; and Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches, 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.; Forsberg Construction, Inc.; Johnson–Davis, Inc.; Messier Land Developing, Inc.; Patrona Marble and Granite; 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 Sponsors (Donations): American Trophy Co.; Big Toho Enterprises, Inc.; Fish ‘n Fool Guide Service; Florida Specialty Advertising, Inc.; Kissimmee Steakhouse; and The Heritage Park Inn. General Sponsors: Armadillo Underground; Belvedere Contracting, Inc.; Bruce & Julie Kershner; C & M Road Builders, Incorporated; Central Florida Utility & Transportation Contractors Association; J.W. & Edith T. Dick; John Woody, Inc.; LGM Contracting Inc./Merucci Equipment Co.; Pensacola Concrete Construction Company, Inc.; Pete and Nettie Thomson; Petticoat–Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc.; Pipeline Utilities, Inc.; Precision Pipe & Products, Inc.; Professional Shoring & Supply; Rangeline Tapping Services, Inc.; Simmons and White, Inc. Engineers; Suncoast Utility Contractors Association; and Valenti, Trobec & Woody, Inc. Door Prize Contributors: Armadillo Underground; J.W. & Edith Dick; Pensacola Concrete Construction Company, Inc.; and Utility Service Company.

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

• Armadillo Underground – Kirk Richmond and Kenny Richmond
• B.A.S.I.C. Engineering – Justin James and John Fernandez
• Burkhardt Construction, Inc. – Vincent L. Burkhardt and C.J. Rhody
• Charles S. Whiteside, Inc. – Bo Moyer and Scott Tyska
• Concrete Products of the Palm Beaches, Inc. – Jeff Dick and Ryan Dick
• HD Supply Waterworks – Don Webster, Tommy Thompson and Monty Goodman
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Scott Johnson and Bob Hopler
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Chris Johnson, Bryson Pacheco and Collin Pacheco
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Tyler Johnson and Alex Singer
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Walt Gainer and Carl Gainer
• Johnson–Davis, Inc. – Leonard Dennis and Tony Sabatino
• Patrona Marble & Granite, LLC – Chris Patrona, Nick Patrona and Goober Williams
• Precision Pipe & Products, Inc. – Gilmer Nelson and Bobby Wakefield
• U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. – Greg Wolf and Steve Bails
• U.S. Concrete Products, Inc. – Curt Parcells and Billie Parcells
• U.S. Precast Corporation – Al Savery, James Tilly and Pablo Reino

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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