According to KJAS.com, an angler who won a bass boat at Big Bass Splash bass fishing tournament on Sam Rayburn this weekend did a remarkable deed to help another angler.

Fred Tillman McMahon, who is retired from ExxonMobil, won a Triton bass boat in a drawing after the tournament. However, after he learned of Albert Jenkins fishing the entire event from a dock—not a boat like everyone else—McMahon decided to give the brand new boat to his fellow angler. 

“I thought I would never do this,” McMahon said. “I feel blessed.”

We could call this sportsmanship—sure. But this also seems like a case of being a darn good person. What an excellent thing to do for another person. Stories like this are exactly why we fish. The catches are just a welcomed bonus!

That was pretty awesome of him!!

A true American Patriot.

So cool!

Just putting it out there, I don't have a bass boat either.

That was awesome of him

If only somebody will now give him a truck to pull it with.  ;  )

Wonderful story. Way to go Mr. Tillman.  Paying it forward.

I heard about this on the radio this morning, and couldn't find the story. Thanks for sharing!

Awesome! 

d**n I would have been happy just getting invited to go fishing on that boat, but to actually have that gifted to you is absolutely nuts. Great example of a good human being right there.

Mr. McMahon set an example for all of us. We should emulate him to the extent of our blessings.