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Gary Paul takes first qualifier on Lake Okeechobee with total weight of 35.82 lbs.
Florida Bass Federation’s first qualifier was held on Lake Okeechobee
Feb. 27 and 28, 2010
Gary Paul, of the Ft. Myers Bass Club, on day 1 of the competition weighed in an impressive 22.15 lbs followed by 13.67 pounds on day 2 for a total weight of 35.82 pounds.
WELL DONE. 
Gary was fishing in the Tin House Cove area in the am, moving to the Monkey Box in the afternoon. Most of his fish were caught using a swim jig tipped
with a paca craw. Gary has been tournament fishing for 25 years and has fished Federation Tournaments for 20 years. He is married to Linda
of 33 years, who started fishing bass tournaments 9 years ago. Gary and Linda reside in Cape Coral and have 2 lovely daughters Amber and Erin, who are
graduates of the University of Florida.
Gary was on the State Team in 1992 and won the Okeechobee Qualifier in 2006.
CONGRATULATIONS Gary !