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Andrew Loved Fishing!

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Andrews 1st fish - a crappie at Merritt.

Andrew and one of his best fishing buddies, Joe Dodd.

Andrew waiting in the boat for more fishing! or maybe hes asleep..

Andrew and Uncle Jimmy enjoying their fishing time together.

Andrew and Joe Dodd. Probably Andrews 1st northern pike.

Andrew and Aunt Jacque fishing together.

His smile says it all.

Andrew (4 years old) and Dan Ferguson at Lake Mac.

Andrew and Steve Lytle @ Red Willow Reservoir.

Andrew and Steve Lytle.

Andrew and Steve Lytle.

I guess 5 year olds dont know not to kiss the fish.

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2011 Tournament

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Mikes Dad, Allan Claymon, helping with the tournament.

A picture and story board about Andrew.

Tournament trophies displayed at the rules meeting/dinner the night before the tournament.

Andrews Uncle Randy signing one of the tournament flyers.

Check in at the rules meeting/dinner the night before the tournament.

Some of the kids listening attentively to the rules for the tournament.

Andrews boat, Walleye Whacker, being launched the morning of the tournament. Andrews brother, Brian, and Uncle Ryan teamed up to fish the tournament.

Our great friend and tournament volunteer, Steve Isom, releasing the boats at 7:00 a.m. Two guys in the background are Jeff and Noel, Husker Bass Angler team members and representatives at our tournament.

A youth participant enthusiastically weighing in his fish.

Steve Isom, representing the Nebraska Walleye Association (NWA), and presenting the 1st place winners in the 10 and under age group with a $100.00 check from NWA and a free entry to their Oct. 2011 tournament at Merritt.

First place winners in the 10 and under age group - Darren Vacek and Kayla Bales. They also won biggest northern pike and biggest overall fish!

First place winners in the 11 - 17 year old age group - Rusty Hagedorn and McKeil Michalek.

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2012 Tournament

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Group fisherman shot at the end of the awards ceremony.

A young fisherman excited to weigh in his bag of fish.

The Claymon family making their annual donation to the Husker Bass Angler fishing team in memory of Andrew.

1st place team in the 11-17 year old age group - Dave Henke and Beau Edwards.

Team No. 9 - Andrews Uncle Ryan Porter and 5 year old cousin, Mac Drey.

Table displaying the trophies and some of the prizes at the rules meeting/dinner the night before the tournament.

Andrews 1 year old cousin, Charlie Andrew Porter, and Andrews brother, Brian, decked out in their tournament hats and t-shirts.

Team No. 8 - Andrews 6 year old cousin, Mason Drey and Uncle Jimmy Davenport.

Enjoying the rules meeting/dinner on Friday night.

Andrews Dad, Mike Claymon, and the weigh-in board getting ready for the first team to weigh in their catch.

Andrews boat, the Walleye Whacker, and Uncle Ryan and cousin Mac, launching for a day of fishing.

Morgan and Dave Ishii ready to fish. They placed 3rd in the 10 and under age group.

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2013 Tournament

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Many of the tournament participants.

Top 3 winners in 10 and under age group. Left to right: Ariel & Ross Bryant, 2nd place; Rylan & Jason Erickson, 1st place; and Jacob & Dave Ishii, 3rd place.

Top 3 winners in 11 to 17 age group. Left to right: John & Holden Hupfer, 3rd place; Dave Henke & Beau Edwards, 1st place; Grant & Ben Pavelka, 2nd place.

Top 3 finishers in each age group. Left to right: Holder & John Hupfer, 3rd place 11-17, Ariel & Ross Bryant, 2nd place 10 and under, Rylan & Jason Erickson, 1st place 10 and under, Jacob & Dave Ishii, 3rd place 10 and under, Grant & Ben Pavelka, 2nd pla

Winners of heaviest fish categories. Left to right - Dustin & Alex Bellinger, tie for smallmouth bass with Beau Edwards & Dave Henke. Beau and Dave also won heaviest northern pike and overal heaviest fish, Nicci Drey - heaviest walleye and Grant Pavelka

Lead boat - Andrews boat, the Walleye Whacker. Uncle Ryan and cousin Mac fished out of Andrews boat.

Justin Miller and his largemouth bass.

One of the story boards about Andrew posted at the rules meeting/tournament dinner on Friday night.

Special guest, Harold Fankhauser, representing Nebraska Game & Parks Youth Fishing program.

One of the young tournament participants looking at pictures and newspaper articles about Andrew.

Tournament dinner/rules meeting the night before the tournament.

Prize table displayed at the dinner the night before the tournament for the participants to view. EVERY youth participant gets at least 1 prize.

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2014 Tournament

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Group photo of many of the 89 adult and children who participated in the tournament.

Joni, Andrews Mom, at the team check-in Friday night for the rules meeting and tournament dinner.

Kids admiring the trophies at the rules meeting/tournament dinner the night before the tournament.

Andrews family gathering for the tournament prayer at the rules meeting/tournament dinner. Andrews good friend, Joanna, wrote the prayer for us this year.

A young participant enjoying the tournament dinner.

Mike, Andrews Dad, at the rules meeting.

Kids enjoying themselves at the awards ceremony.

Andrews cousin Chelsea, her daughter Kinley and Bret. Kinley loves the Claymon family dog, Jade.

Awards ceremony - Andrews grandparents, Jim and Sherry Davenport, front center.

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