Syracuse.com - Final tally of fish caught (and released) during Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake

[HuntingNY-News]

"Mortality was minimal and I feel very impressive given the fact that over 1,700 fish were weighed during the three- day event," said Chris Bowes, senior tournament director.

Jim Commentucci/The Post-StandardWinner Ish Monroe, of California, hoists some nice largemouth bass at the final weigh-in, held in the parking lot in front of Bass Pro Shops at the Fingerlakes Mall.The following was released by Chris Bowes, senior tournament director from B.A.S.S. concerning the Bassmaster Northern Open held recently on Oneida Lake:

"B.A.S.S. had another successful event in New York on Oneida Lake. We really appreciate the support of the NYSDEC in our catch-and-release efforts.

I'm proud to report that because of a cooperative effort between the anglers in the event and B.A.S.S. staff mortality was minimal and I feel very impressive given the fact that over 1700 fish were weighed during the three day event. A total of six bass were not released back into the fishery.

"The daily totals were 4 on day one, two on day 2 and zero on the final competition day."

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