(NEWTON) In High School Bass Fishing –
The statewide IHSA Sectional Tournaments are today, with 25 Sectionals scheduled throughout the state, with most of the area anglers heading to Newton Lake in Jasper County.
- With check-in time from 6:00 to 7:15 this morning, the fishing runs from 8:00 to 3:00
- The top four boats will get medallions, plus medallions for the largest bass
- The top three boats will advance to the State Finals at Carlyle Lake in mid-May
In the event of bad weather, the Sectional will be rescheduled for Monday, May 6th, no more than two boats with two anglers from each school team can participate.
- Along with those from the high schools in Olney and Newton, the others include
- North Clay/Clay City, Flora, South Central, Patoka, Salem, St. Anthony,
- Teutopolis, Brownstown/St. Elmo, Oblong, Palestine, and Fairfield
The other two downstate Sectionals on Thursday include
- On Rend Lake down near Ina and on Lake Shelbyville
The IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament is May 17th & 18th on Carlyle Lake.
Stay up-to-date on the ihsa.org website.