NEW ROADS, La. (WAFB) – The sun was shining, and the waters were bustling this past Sunday as fishing enthusiasts gathered for Patrick Queen’s Inaugural All-Pro Fishing Tournament at the False River Public Landing. Even though the day started with rain, it transformed into a vibrant occasion with 48 teams entered. The event showcased local talent and brought the community together for a day of friendly competition on the water.
NFL Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen was not just the event’s host; he joined the fun, participating in the festivities that highlighted his passion for fishing and community engagement.
“It was just to put on another event,” he said when asked about his inspiration for organizing the tournament. “I know that I don’t get to fish tournaments often, being in season and everything, and a lot of my friends do. It’s something that brings our community together, and it’s something that I love to do in the off-season. It just felt like it was only right.”
The tournament featured an exciting competition to catch the biggest fish, with prizes awarded to the top teams. Winners received various rewards, including donations from Patrick Queen’s All-Pro Fishing and Tackle Shop, with proceeds from raffle ticket sales benefiting the Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee.
The tournament results were thrilling, with the top eight winners achieving impressive catches:
1st Place: Charles Ballard and Brad Buoy – Five fish totaling 21 lbs. 8.8 oz.2nd Place: Cody Bergeron and Kevin Bergeron – Five fish totaling 16 lbs. 13.2 oz.3rd Place: Phillip Covington and Tyler Covington – Five fish totaling 16 lbs. 5 oz.4th Place: Kendall Vosburg – Five fish totaling 16 lbs. 4 oz.5th Place: Austin Adams and Darryl Folse – Five fish totaling 15 lbs. 8.2 oz.6th Place: Shannon Fairchild and Wayne Major – Five fish totaling 14 lbs. 8.6 oz.7th Place: Ryan Young and Travis Meche – Five fish totaling 12 lbs. 7 oz.8th Place: Doug Bergeron and Brandon Bergeron – Five fish totaling 12 lbs. 7 oz.
In addition to the overall competition, a Big Bass contest awarded prizes for the largest individual catches. The top two winners were:
1st Place: Phillip Covington and Tyler Covington – Weight of 7 lbs. 11.2 oz.2nd Place: Charles Ballard and Brad Buoy – Weight of 5 lbs. 7 oz.
Overall, the event was a resounding success, celebrating the joy of fishing while fostering community spirit and support. As the sun set over the beautiful Louisiana waters, participants left the tournament looking forward to next year’s event, eager to cast their lines once again.
Click here to report a typo. Please include the headline.
Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox.
Watch the latest WAFB news and weather now.
Copyright 2026 WAFB. All rights reserved.