Ryan Wages was the overall winner at the annual Tom Dehoney Memorial Big Bass Tournament that's held at Lake Columbia during the Magnolia Blossom Festival/World Championship Steak Cook-off weekend.
The event was sponsored by OtterBox, Brad's Custom Rods, Culprit Lures, Yo-zuri and Favorite Rods.
Wages' big bass hit the scale at 7.41 pounds. He received a $1,000 cash prize, plus OutterBox Backpack Cooler and a Brad's Custom Rod.
There were eight youth anglers who received Culprit and Yo-Zuri lure packs, while the winner took home a Brad's custom rod.
Following are the hourly winners, size of fish and awards:
• 8 a.m. – Phillip Jackson, 3.63 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• 9 a.m. – Ryan Wages, 7.41 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• 10 a.m. – Ryan Wellington, 5.97 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• 11 a.m. – Ryan Wellington, 4.69 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• Noon – Collin Hampton, 4.55 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• 1 p.m. – Joshua Hogan, 5.24 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• 2 p.m. – John Flemings, 4.24 pounds, $100 Plus Otterbox Tumbler.
• Overall Winner – Ryan Wages, 7.41 pounds, $1000 Plus OtterBox Backpack Cooler & a Brad's Custom Rod.
• Youth Division Winner, Collin Hampton, 4.55 pounds, $100 Plus a Brad's Custom Rod.