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Legacy Division. On March 28 the teams begin Hall crowed the Winter Kings with The heaviest sack for February The VA East Teams will open on Lake Anna out of Sturgeon 160.65 pounds of bass caught in went to Dustin Alley and Joey Der- February 29 on the Chicka- Creek Marina. On April 11 they 10 events - 49 fish total. ezinski with three for 12.20 lbs. hominy River out of Rockahock, will visit Lake Chesdin fishing This despite a strong charge by See www.facebook.com/bob- then fish again April 4 on Lake out of Seven Springs Marina. Nate Sullivan and Eric Johnson sfishinghole for more results and Chesdin from Whipponock On May 9 they will fish Lake who won three out of the last five event dates. Marina. On April 18 they will Gaston out of the Pea Hill Public events. For info visit www.face- travel to Lake Anna’s Anna Point Boat Landing. May 30 will find book.com/sturgeoncreekmarina. Marina. 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