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“It really felt like our Independence Day,” said Tim Horton, one of the field of 140 to compete in the inaugural Toyota Texas Bass Classic

In the first of many expected post-scripts to this landmark event, Horton was both humbled and yet vindicated that a production of such magnitude could be carried through to a successful conclusion.

“We were told we couldn’t do it,” said Horton, “but the feeling isn’t ‘I told you so,’ but rather we’re all really proud of this sport and this event.”

Whether it was sponsors or spectators, or the pros themselves, the theme most repeated, said Horton was, “We had no idea it was going to be so big.” The unity of the PAA member/anglers was another highlight of the tournament. Horton quoted President Mark Davis in his first meeting with the contestants at Lake Fork saying, “Welcome to the PAA family reunion.”

Clear Lake - 13th - 15 fish - 74.05 pounds

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Horton Catches 12-1 monster on Clear Lake

I thought Amistad was the best place we would ever visit, but I can assure this event was second to nowhere we had ever been. It reminded me of the events we had fished at Santee when we would hit it just right. I caught most of my fish early in the week on a 3/ 4 oz. Booyah football head jig, with a yum craw papi for a trailer.

On the third day I caught the largest bass I have ever caught at 12.1 lbs. With a 13th place finish and jumping 30 places in the points made the trip back from California a little easier.

On to The PAA tournament at Lake Fork, lets see, Amistad, the Delta, Clear Lake, and now Fork, I don't know if it could get any better.

Duel on the Delta  -  81st - 10 fish -  21-08 pounds

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This one really got me, tidal fishing can be feast or famine, and I felt my timing was off the entire event. This is another great fishery, however my finish in the 80' s did not get me off to a great start in the points. Hopefully I can get things turned around at Clear Lake