Utah FLW Youth - TBF Anglers

The youth of Utah held its last and final qualifier for the year June 30th at Hyrum Reservoir with a field of twenty three kids…..and to seven of those kids, the day meant everything as they shown up with gear in hand and looks of steel on their faces as they prepared to lay it all on the line in the quest of becoming the State Champ in their individual age groups.

Five youth members (Trevor Hansen, Ryan Mezenen, Colten Bodily, Ben Bodily and Justin Elnicky) in the 11-14 age group were in the running for the title, while just two members (Zach Alexander and Casey Storey) in the 15-18 age group battled it out to see which two kids would be crowned king of the bass fishing world in the state………who would it be ???????

As the kids took to the water it didn’t take long to figure out that the fishing was going to be extremely tough as temperatures pushed well into the upper 90s which has proven over and over again to take a toll on these young anglers as well as the fish themselves, but as always……someone always figures out a way to dig down a little deeper and go that extra mile. For the 11-14 age group, that young man was “The Big Guy” (Corbie) Corbin Davis as he dug out two slabs at just over two pounds (2lbs 5oz) to steal the show and the first place trophy. Right behind the big guy was Trevor Hansen, (2lbs 3oz) who finished just two ounces behind the leader to take 2nd place for the day, but more importantly ad another 99 points to his near perfect season ……totaling 199 points and resting at the top of the leader board only to be crowned “KING” of 11-14 age group. Corry Higgins (2lbs 2oz) trailed by just an ounce himself to take the 3rd place trophy.

Oh and what’s this…..do we have someone new at the top of the hill for the 15-18 age group ???? NO-WAY says Zach as once again Zach Alexander (3lbs 14oz) pulls away from the pack with a perfect 200 point season, 1st place for the day, and most important…..”KING” of the 15-18 age group in the state. Travis Richardson (3lbs 4oz) followed up with 2nd place and Sunny Hawk (2lbs 8oz) finished things off by taking 3rd place.

As we close out the 2007 season…..a very special thanks goes out to all…..kids, parents, grandparents, boat captains, state parks officials, spectators and sponsors for another great year.

Congratulations to our two finalists …..Trevor Hansen (11-14) and Zach Alexander (15-18) Way to go guys……and good luck in Arkansas.

National Sponsors: Wal-Mart, Ranger Boats, Army National Guard, Kellogg's, BP, Castrol, Fuji Film, Yamaha, Evinrude, Stren, Land-o-Lakes, Pure Fishing, M&M Mars, Pedigree, and Chevrolet.

TBF/Local Sponsors: Lowrance, Ranger Cup, Plano Molding, Solar Bat, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Berkley, Fish Tech Outfitters, Robertson’s Marine, ARAMark-Lake Powell, Marine Max, Classic Choice Catering, The Trophy Corner, JC Expeditions

Utah Jr. Bass Federation Sponsors: Sportsmen’s Warehouse, Maniac Custom Lures, Powell Rods, Yamamoto Custom Baits, West Marine, Tru-tungsten

Always remember……Keep a Sharp Hook and Don’t Forget to Take a Kid Fishing ! ! ! !

Sincerely,

Roger Mezenen
Youth Tournament Director

May 2008