Roaring Spring Man Places 7th In Fishing Tournament

Ken Thompson (shown right) started catching Bluegills at the age of three when he could barely stand. At the age of 14, he started bass fishing. His love of bass fishing led him to a tournament in Leesburg, Fla., where he participated in the The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division season-opener at the Harris Chain of Lakes from Feb. 1 through 3. Thompson was one of 260 pro anglers and 260 co-anglers participating.

The top 25 with the largest and heaviest bass were able to compete on the third day. Thompson came in seventh overall.

Thompson said this was quite an expe...