Paris, Tenn.–A record 38 boats, 11 kids in the Fishing Rodeo, and four Turkey Teams participated in Cast-N-Blast 2021 on Saturday to benefit the Henry County Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Center Director Carly Wheat said, “This was the best year yet, raising over $14,000.”
Saturday was a bit chilly, but that didn’t prevent spectators from being present at the weigh in and there was great turnout at the kids fishing rodeo.
Wheat said having TWRA and the Paris Landing State Park Birds of Prey on site made for a fun event for everyone.
“Many thanks to the Tournament Director Chris Davis, Henry County Sheriff’s deputies, Center staff, volunteers, and many sponsors who made the event possible,” she said.
Weigh in totals for Cast-N-Blast:
1st place $2000- 19.14 lbs Micah Smith and Blake Smith
2nd place $900- 16.60 lbs Monty McWilliams and Jake Lawrence.
3rd place $600- 15.29 lbs Brad Hutcherson and Tim Nale
4th place $300- 15.21 lbs Jerry Strain and David Seaton
5th place $250- 14.41 lbs Kip Standley and Rusty Reynolds
6th place $150- 14.03 lbs Andy Tyler and Buddy Wallace
7th place $125- 13.72 lbs Todd Swindle and Todd Yarbro
8th place $100- 12.84 lbs David Ross and Richard Baker
9th place $75- 12.58 lbs Derek Box and Michael Cary
10th place $50- 12.42 lbs Ed Getty and Gary Singleton
Big fish $250- 6.56 lbs Mike and Sherry Ellis
Photo provided by Carly Wheat.