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Ramey Colson wins $125,000 fishing tournament

Ramey Colson, Jr. of Cadiz picked up his first win on the Wal-Mart FLW Fishing series over the weekend in Alabama and took home $125,000 for his efforts.

Colson won the tournament by a single ounce, vaulting from fourth place to first with a total catch of 17-pounds, two ounces on the final day.

"I never thought it would happen," said Colson.  "I never imagined I’d catch the kind of fish all four days it would take to win."

The win was extra special for Colson because his son Douglas was with him at the tournament.  And Colson shared a special moment about the prior week with his son.

Ramey took Douglas to the family’s preacher over Easter weekend to discuss the meaning of Easter and allowed him and his son to share some special time together.

“It was a very special week in my life even before I got here,” Colson said. “I want to thank God and my family for that.”

Colson has now won almost $300,000 in his career on the FLW circuit.

You can watch Colson getting his first tour win and the emotional weigh-in Sunday, May 4 at 10am on FOX SportsNet.

To read more about Colson's win, CLICK HERE for the FLW Story.

Photos from www.flwoutdoors.com

Shelton, Huntsman claim FOCAS open win

The team of James Shelton and Clint Huntsman took first place in the Cadiz Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society open tournament Saturday on Lake Barkley.

Their catch of 17.45 pounds was slightly better than the second place catch of 16.67 pounds hauled in by Jack Palmer and Rick Beck.

Shelton and Huntsman also caught the big bass (6.08 pounds) and collected $388 for the day.

The tournament helped raise funds for a club-sponsored scholarship for a Trigg County High School student.

You can read more by clicking HERE.

Cadiz FOCAS to host open event Saturday

The Cadiz chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society will have a benefit bass tournament Saturday on Lake Barkley.

The tournament begins at 6am Saturday, with registration starting at 5:20am at Lakeview BP Market just shy of the Henry Lawrence Memorial Bridge in Canton.

The cost to enter is $60 per boat, with the proceeds to go towards a Trigg County High School scholarship.

For more information and rules, visit the FOCAS website by clicking HERE.

If you're interested in becoming a member of the Cadiz FOCAS chapter, CLICK HERE