Lake Fork's Sixth Annual Catfish Classic concluded on Sunday with Steve Jones of Dallas taking the $5,000 bonus prize for the largest fish weighed in the two-day Tournament. Jones landed his 13.15 pound channel catfish on Saturday.

Jones and all the other tournament anglers competed individually for big catfish with cash prizes awarded for the four largest fish weighed each hour and bonuses paid to the those catching the largest seven fish overall. Including the hourly payout, Jones collected a total of $5,400 for his fish. This year's payout for all hourly and tournament top finishers was $24,000.

Larry Jenkins of Dangerfi eld took second place and pocketed $2,400 in hourly and bonus money for an 8.72 pound channel cat weighed during the fourth fishing hour on Saturday. Thomas Roedell of Mooreland, Oklahoma captured third place and a $1,400 reward for his 8.28 pound channel cat that he caught on Sunday. Roger Stroman of Emory placed fourth with a 7.96 pound channel worth a $400 payday. Johnny Brown of Lindale pocketed $300 for his 5th place 7.88 pound cat. Rodney Brantley of Sulphur Springs followed in 6th place with a 7.57 pound catfish and rounding out the top seven was James Nugent of Weatherford with a 6.92 pounder.

The top youth angler was Austin Alleman of Flower Mound with a 5.49 pound channel cat. He was followed closely by Ross Brown of Lindale, with a 5.10 pounder. Priscilla Harmon of Lindale took top ladies honors with 6.73 pounds. Joe Marler of Boyce, Louisiana topped all other seniors with a 6.15 pound channel.

For the past six years, a donation has been made to an organization or group whose efforts support the mission of the LFSA. This year a portion of the proceeds has been donated to the Rainbow Shower Project in Quitman, TX. This project supports Child Protective Services in its efforts to protect children. When built, the Rainbow Shower will be a facility where children can be taken when they are removed from an unsafe environment and need to be showered and provided clothing and other essentials.

The Lake Fork Catfi sh Classic was organized by the Lake Fork Sportsman's Association and Lake Fork Chamber of Commerce. Oak Ridge Marina served as its host. The Lake Fork Sportsman's Association is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1999 to promote and help conserve Lake Fork as a world-class fishery. Its members are mainly lake-area homeowners, businesses, and guides. More information on the Association and its mission can be found on facebook and its web-site, . More information about the Lake Fork Chamber can be found at

The 2015 event is tentatively scheduled for June 20 and 21. Details and other information will be posted on the Lake Fork Sportsman's Association facebook page and website as they are developed.

More information on the tournament is available from tournament director Sam Scroggins at 903-763-2191 or .