The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament out of Acapulco on November 15.
Twelve teams participated in the event, bringing a total of 24 striped bass to the scales. The fish weighed a combined 156.74 pounds, with an impressive 6.53-pound average, and all teams brought in a full two-fish creel.
Tournament Results
• 1st Place – Team Main Street Mafia (pictured above)
Total weight: 16.02 pounds
Captain: Aaron Hatfield
Team member: Tim Shumpert
Team Main Street Mafia also swept several awards, including:
– Team Wildman Big Fish Award (sponsored by the Nichols Store) with an 8.85-pound striper
– Synergy Therapy Live Release Award
– TWT
• 2nd Place – Team Sea-n-Stripes
Total weight: 15.50 pounds
Captain: Chip Bragg
Team members: Ryan Eubanks, Kendal Eubanks
• 3rd Place – Southern Reel
Total weight: 15.19 pounds
Captain: Mike Harley
Team members: Bryan Seigler, Noah Blankenship
Additional Awards
• Lady Angler Award: Paisley Williams (Team Wildman)
• Youth Angler Award: Kendal Eubanks (Team Sea-n-Stripes)
• Middle of the Pack: Team Reel Guys — 12.96 pounds
• Smallest Creel: Team Halcyon Hook — 9.12 pounds
• Synergy Therapy Live Release Award: Team Main Street Mafia
Midlands Striper Club is a family-oriented fishing organization dedicated to preserving fisheries for future generations. The final tournament of 2025 is set for December 20 at Acapulco.
For more information or to get involved, visit the club’s website or email [email protected]
