This was the first stop of five tournaments for the 2013 series. There were a record 48 participants for the Marsh Madness Top Bag tournament. Anglers blasted off to stormy conditions and unfavorable water conditions, and were still able to come to the weigh in with some impressive stringers. The format was 2 heaviest slot redfish to be weighed in and there was also a side trout Calcutta pot. There were 22 anglers that came in and weighed redfish and only 3 had trout for the calcutta.
Here are the top 5 places and weights.
1. Paul Vondenstein 13.17lbs
2. Bill Duvernay 11.94
3. Shane Curole 11.67
4. Kip Robidaux 11.54
5. John Williams 10.30