The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Department presents the annual Mike Hodnett Memorial Bass Tournament on Vernon Lake, Saturday, March 22.  Entry fee is $120 per boat (two anglers per boat).  $20 from each entry goes into the Big Bass pot. Payout is 50%.  The tournament begins thirty minutes prior to sunrise that morning.  Pre-paid entries may launch from anywhere on the lake.  All others must use the Spillway on Vernon Lake.

Weigh-in will be at the Vernon Lake Spillway.  You must weigh from your boat (NO TRAILERING).  You must be in line at 3 p.m.  Early weigh-in begins at 2:30 p.m.  There is a five-fish limit, and all fish must be alive.

Monetary proceeds will benefit the Kingdom Center in Leesville for all Vernon Parish youth.

Grab an entry form at the main dispatch desk at the Vernon Sheriff’s Office.  Call David Vance with questions at 337-208-4366.