Weather conditions shortened the ND Clay Target State Tournament to three rounds on Saturday, but some impressive totals were posted across the board, including a perfect 75 for Seth Jaeger of Rugby High School.  Highlights and results are below as we look ahead to a post-frontal Sunday with northwest winds and highs in the mid-70s which might make for a challenging father’s day trip.  (State Logo courtesy ND Clay Target League)

DAILY CONDITIONS:

WEATHER (Bismarck Forecast):
Pop the canopy and rain shield up and go fishing. Or watch college football re-runs.
Today: Breezy and clear. Hi 73, Lo 52 Winds NW at 16 mph.
Tomorrow:  More of the same, sunny and low 70s.  Hi 74, Lo 51 Winds NW @ 15 mph.

SOLUNAR (Bismarck Times):
Sunrise: 5:48AM Sunset: 9:40PM
Moonrise: 2:30AM Moonset: 3:04PM
Overhead: 8:42AM Underfoot: 9:07PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent (37% Full)

EDGE HOUR: 8:00 – 9:00 PM.  Stiff winds dominate the day, and you’ll have to downsize or go with clear leaders as fish adjust to the post frontal conditions.  Things should improve throughout the evening as breezes fade and an underfoot period leads into sunset.  Combine these three things for the best shot at a good bite on a tougher condition day.

DAY RATING:

THREE THINGS

STATE TRAP TOURNEY. The North Dakota State High School Clay Target League wrapped up its season with the state tournament at the Horace Shooting Park on Saturday, with Sheyenne High School taking the title by five targets over last year’s champ Grand Forks Central High School.  Full results can be found on the Championship website, but highlights are below.

TOP GUNS.  Saturday’s top shooters at the ND State Trap Tournament were:
High Gun – Novice – Female
Mastel, Joncy     Wahpeton High School  69

High Gun – Novice – Male
Gilbertson, Levi Kindred High School       69

High Gun – Jr. Varsity – Female*
Mielke, Emma   Valley City High School   67

High Gun – Jr. Varsity – Male
Didier,   Blake     Valley City High School   72

High Gun – Varsity – Female
Fischer, Gabby   Central High School        71

High Gun – Varsity – Male
Jaeger,  Seth      Rugby High School          75

High Gun – OVERALL
Jaeger,  Seth      Rugby High School          75
TOP TEAMS.  Sheyenne High School took the top honors at Saturday’s shoot and 11 targets separated the first place team from the fifth place team.  Every clay counts!
Sheyenne High School    361       1
Central High School        356       2
Devils Lake High School  352       3
Oak Grove Lutheran High School              351       4
Valley City High School   350       5