Blog entries tagged sports

Conroe Divers Compete in the 2010 Zone D Championships

daphne — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:26:58 +0100

Conroe Diving Club coaches Charlie Casuto and John Lynch are beaming at their thirteen students chosen to compete in the Junior Olympic event, the 2010 Zone D Championships, held at the Swimming Hall of Fame Pool in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

From there, nine of the Conroe Divers advanced to the 2010 Speedo Age Group National Championships. The Zone D meet was attended by 215 divers from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee all trying to earn a top 12 finish and advance to the National Championships.

National qualifiers include Michaela Dylag (11 & U girls 1M, 3M, 5M Platform), Meagan Fornero (11 & U girls 5M Platform), Madeline Mackey (11 & U girls 5M Platform), Madison Gess (12-13 girls 3M & Plat), Payton Ward (12-13 Plat), Skylar Lake (12-13 boys 1M, 3M — bronze medal, Plat — bronze medal), Chloe Helmink (14-15 girls 1M & 3M), Loren Figueroa (16-18 girls 1M — silver medal, 3M — bronze medal) and Amanda Largent (16-18 girls 1M, 3M, Plat). Other divers representing the Conroe Diving Club at the meet include Amelia Biddle (11 & U girls), Claire Andrews (12-13 girls), Lacie Cauffman (14-15 girls) and Ariana Milone (16-18 girls).

Nine qualifiers is the largest number of divers the Conroe Diving Club has ever had advanced to the Nationals - to be held in Tucson, Arizona at the end of July - since the club originated in 2001.

Congratulations to all the swimmers on a great meet and good luck to those advancing!

Calling all Conroe Fishing Enthusiasts

daphne — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

According to Montgomery County Parks and Recreation, the fishing on Lake Conroe is still good, thanks to the warm weather. With lake temperatures holding steady around 80 degrees and a clear view into the slightly below pool level water, it’s easy to see why Memorial Day fishing is expected to exceed expectations.

Local Del Lago fishing guide, and owner of Wet Hook, Carl Bostic reports “bass are in their post spawn mode most are back around the main lake humps, riprap, and brush in 13 feet and once the sun is up around the boat docks. Bostic goes on to say that “catfish are still good on baited holes.”

And, Gary New of Basson Specialty Tackle reported that area fisherman, Kenney Osborne, caught a yellow catfish using a rod and reel, baited with a night crawler, that recently weighing in at a whopping 67-pounds!

So, grab you rod and cooler and head out to Lake Conroe for some of the best fishing in Houston!

Photo by: Gary Gott

Summertime Fishing on the Lake

Melissa Burnham — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

What better way to enjoy the summer than to spend a relaxing day fishing on the lake. Well, the residents of Graystone Hills are in luck because a new retailer has just opened its doors to offer family-fun recreational activities that are not to be ignored.

Basson Specialty Tackle is not your ordinary, everyday bait shop. Not only do they offer professional fishing equipment and services, but customers also have the opportunity to rent a fishing boat or kayak, lounge in the neighboring gazebo and picnic areas, even pitch an overnight tent within the camping facilities. Professional guides and a public boat launch are also available.

“There aren’t many places to do shore fishing unless you own property,” said store owner Gary New. “It’s a nice alternative for those who want a different fishing experience.”

The Lewis Creek Cove area where Basson Specialty Tackle is located is a prime place for catfish and bass fishing, according to New, and is a good spawning area that attracts fish throughout the year. Basson Specialty Tackle is located at 13260 FM 1097, west of I-45 past Cude Cemetary Road.

In conjunction with the Independence Day festivities on Lake Conroe, Basson Specialty Tackle will host its grand opening this Saturday. Stop by anytime from 8am to7pm Monday through Thursday, 6am to 9pm on Saturdays, and 6am to 7pm on Sundays. You can also visit www.bassontackle.com or call 281-732-1571 for more information.

Whether you are a pro, amateur or casual fisher looking for some summer fun, check out Basson Specialty Tackle for all your fishing needs.

Source: Montgomery County Courier