Billy Willis and Glenn Porter claimed victory at the Carolina Anglers Team Trail (CATT) tournament held Saturday, May 3, 2025, on South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lakes. The duo brought in a five-bass limit weighing 25.90 pounds, including the tournament’s largest bass at 8.87 pounds, securing the top spot and the Big Fish award.
The event featured strong competition, with Michael Craven and Justin Craven finishing second with a total weight of 25.17 pounds. Wesley Bilton and Trez Wienges took third place with a five-bass total of 21.85 pounds.
The tournament awarded a total of $2,770 at the ramp, with $1,800 going to Willis and Porter for their first-place finish. Additional payouts included $650 for the second-place team and $200 for third place. The event also contributed $330 to the 2025 Santee Cooper Spring Final fund and $50 to the 2025 CATT Championship fund.
The next Santee Cooper Qualifier is scheduled for May 10, 2025, and is designated as a GOLD event with an entry fee of $130 at the ramp. Anglers interested in participating can find more information on the CATT website.
