OKEECHOBEE — The 5th Annual David A. Daniel Foundation Fishing Tournament was a fantastic day on the water and a fitting tribute to a great young man who loved to fish. At safe light, 20 boats left C. Scott Driver ready for a day of friendly competition on the water. With beautiful weather and fish eager to bite, anglers returned for the 2 p.m. weigh-in, making another memorable and meaningful tournament for all involved.

The results of the tournament are as follows:

• First place went to Chad Ellerbee and Ryan Folsom with 22.19 pounds.

Chad Ellerbee and Ryan Folsum placed first with 22.19 pounds of fish. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel]

• Second place went to Dirk Coxon and Daniel Hinkelman with 21.01 pounds and big fish weighing 7.73 pounds.

Dirk Coxon and Daniel Hinkelman placed second with 21.01 pounds of fish. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel]

• Third place went to David Straight and Darryl Bowers with 18.03 pounds.

David Straight (pictured) and Darryl Bowers (not pictured) placed third with 18.03 pounds of fish. Paul Lynch and Donnie Tomlin placed fourth with 15.59 pounds of fish. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel]

• Fourth place went to Paul Lynch and Donnie Tomlin with 15.59 pounds.

Paul Lynch and Donnie Tomlin placed fourth with 15.59 pounds of fish. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel]

• Big Fish went to Dirk Coxon and Daniel Hinkelman with a 7.73-pound bass.

Big Fish went to Dirk Coxon and Daniel Hinkelman with a 7.73-pound bass. [Photo courtesy Paula Daniel]

Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this another successful tournament in remembrance of David. He would be thankful for your support so that the foundation can offer scholarships to those who carry on his legacy here on Earth.

Sponsors are: Yellowfin Builders as Big Fish Sponsor, RJM Custom Homes, Oil Change Services, Lake & Trail, Sunbright Electrical, Complete Drywall, Al Bunner, Bill Wiggins, Am Vets Post 200 of Okeechobee, and Garrard’s Bait & Tackle for a great lunch.