When Ferst Readers of Tallapoosa County president Elaine Toney heard OGS Tournaments had not started signing up fishermen for its annual tournament months in advance, she was worried.

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Tim Hatcher shows off his winning catch from the OGS/Ferst Readers fishing tournament held Saturday. Hatcher's largemouth bass weight 5.95 lbs.

“I was worried about it being Easter weekend,” Toney said. “But Mike (Autry, owner of OGS) signed up 44 boats.”