Special to Lake Okeechobee News
MOORE HAVEN — The Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament was held at Alvin Ward Boat Ramp in Moore Haven on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. There were a total of 91 anglers participating in this year’s tournament. First place went to Donnie Atteberry with a bass weighing 7.42 lbs. Second place went to Marshall Tommie with a bass weighing 7.09 lbs. Third place went to Barrett Ringstaff with a bass weighing 6.41 lbs. First place in the critter division went to Mike Mills with a tilapia weighing 5.53 lbs.
The Chalo Nitka Big Bass Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank, the great sponsors that made this year’s 2024 Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament an outstanding event.
This event would have not be possible without the generous donations of the following sponsors: Adams Anglers Reef Package & Lounge, Ahern’s Shell, Big Water Bait & Tackle, Brian and Susan Prowant, Chalo Nitka Committee, ChaloNitka.com, City of Moore Haven, Country K Drive Thru, Gambler Lures, Glades County Sheriff’s Department, Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc., Johnson-Prewitt & Assoc., Inc., Jolly Roger Marina, Laundromat of Moore Haven, Mike and Debbie Pressley, Okeechobee Fishing Headquarters, Roland Martin Marine Center, Seminole Tribe of Florida, U.S. Sugar Corporation, Taylor Electric & Air-Conditioning, and VisitGlades.org. Thank you for your donations and helping Glades County make the Chalo Nitka Big Bass Tournament possible.