Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament a success

The 4th Annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was held on Saturday, May 1st at the Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork, Texas. We had a total of 48 boats trying for the 10 prizes and trying to catch the biggest bass for 500.00 Dollars. The First Place prize paid $2000, Second place is $1000, Third place is $700, Fourth Place is $500, Fifth Place is $400, Sixth Place is $300, Seventh Place is $250, Eight Place is $200. Ninth Place is $175, and Tenth Place is $150.

We had an exciting catch from two of our anglers and it is true that not many have caught a tagged bass for the big payout.

Thomas Sikes and Don Potts were Blessed with a $1500 Tagged Bass while competing in the 4th Annual Jake C. Memorial Foundation Memorial Tournament. Bass are tagged and released each year by BassCashBash. We are so excited for all of our fishermen and ladies and we are always looking forward to the next event on April 23, 2022.

We always have a free kid fish and the Texas Parks and Wildlife sponsor this event. Travis Tidwell with the Texas Parks and Wildlife helped the kids by giving them pointers on how to cast and put the bait on the hook. We are so richly blessed with great sponsors that love children just as our Son, Jake Wilson did. Jake was the Children’s Pastor at the New Frontiers Cowboy Church in Wills Point, Texas. This Foundation was started in 2018 to honor the life and legacy of Jake Charles Wilson. Jake had taken a job in Mexico when he was in an automobile accident and did not survive. Our world changed and we had to learn how to live without our only Son, Jake was 34 years old when he was called to his Heavenly Home. The Jake Wilson Memorial Foundation, Inc. has created scholarships for children to attend Christian Summer Camps. We have created scholarships at Jake’s alma mater. We have developed a passion for the High School Fishing Teams as well. This year we have 7 scholarships requested by seniors on the various High School Fishing Teams and we also granted funding for High School Fishing Team as well. These funds help provide equipment for the area High School Fishing Teams. Our goal is to provide educational resources to children and to provide opportunities that will enrich their lives.

This foundation was also created to celebrate the love between a mother and son and we are sharing God’s love with everyone. Our Son, Jake Wilson was loved and respected by many in the oil and gas industry. We have made many new friends and have received much support to help us. We are very thankful for all the love and support.

If you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor, please check our website at www.jakecwilson.com. If you prefer to call us, we can be reached at 972-567-5215. Jake will always be remembered as a genuine friend and he was ever ready to help anyone in need. Jake loved fishing, hunting, and being with his family. We are very thankful for the time we had with our awesome Son, Jake Charles Wilson.