Cox Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
BROOKELAND, TEXAS (Jan. 26, 2020) – Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, already had an impressive resume – four career victories, two runner-up finishes in the FLW Angler of the Year race and the 2016 FLW Cup Championship. Sunday in Texas, Cox added another accolade to the FLW record books.
Cox weighed a five-bass limit totaling 12 pounds, 9 ounces to win with a wire-to-wire victory at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Cox’s four-day total of 65-15 was enough to get the win by a 2-pound, 7-ounce margin and earn his fifth career victory in FLW pro-level competition. Each of those five victories have come from a different fishery and a different state.
“This was the best win I’ve ever had,” said Cox, who moved into a tie with David Dudley at No. 6 all-time with five career wins. “I usually start off the year pretty slow and get better through the season. To start the season with a win, I don’t even know what to say. I’m so thankful – this is just incredible.”
Cox caught all of his fish on the first two days of competition at one specific spot, making one specific cast with one specific bait. He described the area as a 3-foot high spot with a little bit of sand and rock with hydrilla all around it, right at the mouth of one of the best-known spawning creeks on Sam Rayburn.
“I had to make the same cast the entire time,” Cox said. “I could feel the crankbait come over their backs – it felt like logs – and then one would just smoke it.”
After mining the same spot for the first two days with aBerkley Frittside 5 Crankbait (Lone Ranger- and Ghost Morning Dawn-colored), the area fizzled on Saturday. Cox was forced to scramble for the final two days of competition, but in true John Cox-fashion he was able to find just enough weight to hang on and earn the win.
“The last two days have been the hardest that I’ve ever had to grind, ever, just to catch a limit,” Cox said. “Coming back to the weigh-in today, I thought I had blown it.”
Cox managed to scratch up limits on Saturday and Sunday throwing a Dirty Jigs swimjig with a black and blue Berkley Powerbait Maxscent Meaty Chunk and a Z-Man Original ChatterBait with a black and blue Berkley Powerbait Grass Pig. He also added two small keepers Sunday on an unnamed frog.
“The key was definitely the Frittside crankbait and catching all of them on that spot,” Cox went on to say. “I didn’t even own a crankbait rod until this year.”
Cox’s crankbait was thrown on a 7-foot, 6-inch Abu Garcia Veritas Winch rod paired with an Abu Garcia REVO EXD casting reel.
The top 10 pros on Sam Rayburn Reservoir finished:
1st: John Cox of DeBary, Fla., 20 bass, 65-15, $100,000
2nd: Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, 20 bass, 63-8, $30,000
3rd: Darold Gleason of Many, La., 20 bass, 62-14, $25,000
4th: Corey Neece of Bristol, Tenn., 19 bass, 59-9, $20,000
5th: Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Mich., 20 bass, 57-5, $19,000
6th: Scott Dobson of Clarkston, Mich., 20 bass, 56-10, $18,000
7th: Kerry Milner of Bono, Ark., 20 bass, 54-0, $17,500
8th: Sam George of Athens, Ala., 17 bass, 52-13, $16,000
9th: Alex Davis of Albertville, Ala., 20 bass, 52-12, $15,000
10th: Jonathan Canada of Helena, Ala., 18 bass, 51-11, $14,000
Complete results for the entire field can be found atFLWFishing.com.
Overall there were 44 bass weighing 108 pounds, 8 ounces caught by pros Sunday. Seven of the final 10 pros weighed in five-bass limits.
Television coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir will premiere in the third quarter of 2020. The 2020 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will have 156 two-hour airings on network television, including 26 consecutive weeks of Friday nightprimetime airing on Outdoor Channel and 130 airings on Sportsman Channel for a total of 312 hours of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit programming.
The Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir was hosted by the Jasper County Development District. The next event for FLW Pro Circuit anglers will be the FLW Pro Circuit at the Harris Chain of Lakes, Feb. 20-23, in Leesburg, Florida. The tournament will be hosted by Lake County, Florida.
In Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit competition, the full field of 154 pro anglers competed in the two-day opening round Thursday and Friday. The top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight advanced to fish Saturday. Only the top 10 pros continued competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2020 FLW TITLE, the Pro Circuit Championship. The 2020 FLW TITLE will be on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York, Aug. 8-13 and is hosted by the Town of Massena.
For complete details and updated information visitFLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Tennessee pro Corey Neece Catches 20 Pounds, 7 ounces to Close Gap, Set Up Dramatic Final Day Showdown
Cox Retains Lead at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
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BROOKELAND, TEXAS (Jan. 25, 2020) – The Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir has set the stage for another dramatic finale on Sunday – the top 10 is stacked with a former FLW Cup champion, a Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) All-American Champion and two semi-local anglers with a wealth of experience on Sam Rayburn – all in striking distance to win the tournament, and the top prize of $135,000.
Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, who has led the tournament the entire way, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 13 pounds, 3 ounces to retain his lead with a three-day total of 53-6.
Pro Corey Neece of Bristol, Tennessee, (52-10), who started the day in seventh place, vaulted into second after bringing in the largest limit of the day Saturday weighing 20-7. Darold Gleason of Many, Louisiana, (50-1), Alabama’s Sam George (46-3) and Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, (45-8) round out the top five.
With just a 12-ounce cushion heading into the final day, Cox is ready to see how it all shakes out on Championship Sunday.
“I am honestly so thrilled to have caught 13 pounds today,” said Cox, who has four previous wins in FLW pro competition. “Nothing felt right. I pulled up to my magic spot and everything seemed okay – the wind was blowing a little bit from a different direction, but no big deal. I threw out there and caught a 12-incher and that was it. I tried to stay there and wait, but it just wasn’t happening.
“I ended up just running around until I saw something that looked good, then I’d stop and fish. I probably stopped 100 times, and about every 10th stop I’d catch something.”
Cox had caught his fish earlier this week on a Berkley Frittside crankbait, but when his main area fizzled he was forced to switch to a Z-Man ChatterBait to cover more water.
“I couldn’t really throw the crankbait today, because I was moving too fast,” Cox said. “I had the trolling motor on 100 and was always looking for my next cast.
“Nothing came on the same thing,” he continued. “One came off of an isolated stick. One came off of a laydown. One came on a rocky point. One came off of a drain in the back of a pocket. I got so lucky to catch what I did.”
The upside for Cox after Day Three was that he survived, and still has the lead going into the final day.
“I was looking at my past results and it really seemed like I bombed on a lot of Day Threes last year,” Cox went on to say. “I was thinking that I blew it again today and was going to drop to fifth or sixth and really have to get lucky and catch a big fish tomorrow. I still think I’ll need some big fish – Neece caught 20 (pounds) today and he’s on something magical – but I’m hoping my little area turns back on, and if it doesn’t we’ll scramble again and see what happens.”
The top 10 pros advancing to the final day of competition Sunday on Sam Rayburn Reservoir are:
1st: John Cox of DeBary, Fla., 15 bass, 53-6
2nd: Corey Neece of Bristol, Tenn., 10 bass, 52-10
3rd: Darold Gleason of Many, La., 15 bass, 50-1
4th: Sam George of Athens, Ala., 15 bass, 46-3
5th: Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, 15 bass, 45-8
6th: Jonathan Canada of Helena, Ala., 15 bass, 45-8
7th: Kerry Milner of Bono, Ark., 15 bass, 45-2
8th: Scott Dobson of Clarkston, Mich., 15 bass, 43-8
9th: Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Mich., 15 bass, 43-7
10th: Alex Davis of Albertville, Ala., 15 bass, 43-4
Finishing in 11th through 30th are
11th: Bill McDonald of Greenwood, Ind., 15 bass, 42-12, $11,000
12th: Jake Ormond of Sterlington, La., 15 bass, 42-9, $11,000
13th: Joshua Weaver of Macon, Ga., 15 bass, 42-4, $11,000
14th: Mitch Crane of Columbus, Miss., 15 bass, 42-0, $11,000
15th: Bradford Beavers of Summerville, S.C., 15 bass, 41-15, $11,000
16th: Hunter Freeman of Monroe, La., 12 bass, 41-12, $11,000
17th: Mike Surman of Boca Raton, Fla., 15 bass, 41-5, $11,000
18th: Miles Burghoff of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., 15 bass, 41-3, $11,000
19th: Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pa., 15 bass, 41-2, $11,500
20th: Matt Becker of Finleyville, Pa., 15 bass, 40-3, $11,000
21st: Greg Bohannan of Bentonville, Ark., 13 bass, 38-7, $10,500
22nd: Jeff Dobson of Bartlesville, Okla., 15 bass, 37-12, $10,500
23rd: Chris McCall of Palmer, Texas, 14 bass, 37-9, $10,500
24th: Tim Frederick of Leesburg, Fla., 13 bass, 37-0, $10,500
25th: Miles Howe of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., 13 bass, 36-12, $10,500
26th: Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, La., 15 bass, 35-15, $10,500
27th: Mark Fisher of Wauconda, Ill., 15 bass, 35-10, $10,500
28th: Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs, Ark., 15 bass, 34-0, $10,500
29th: Scott Ashmore of Broken Arrow, Okla., 13 bass, 32-14, $10,500
30th: Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., 13 bass, 32-3, $10,500
Full results for the entire field can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Overall there were 138 bass weighing 354 pounds, 14 ounces, caught by pros Saturday. Of the final 30 pros, 23 of them were able to bring a five-bass limit to the scale.
In Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit competition, the full field of 154 pro anglers competed in the two-day opening round on Thursday and Friday. The top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight advanced to Saturday. Now, only the top 10 pros continue competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
The Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir is hosted by the Jasper County Development District.
The final 10 anglers will take off at 7:30 a.m. CST Sunday from the Umphrey Family Pavilion, located at 5438 Sam Rayburn Parkway, in Brookeland. Sunday’s championship weigh-in will be held at the pavilion, beginning at 4 p.m.
Television coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir will premiere in 2020. The 2020 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will have 156 two-hour airings on network television, including 26 consecutive weeks of Friday night primetime airing on Outdoor Channel and 130 airings on Sportsman Channel for a total of 312 hours of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit programming.
The popular FLW Live on-the-water broadcast will air Sunday, featuring live action from the boats of the tournament’s top pros each day. Host Travis Moran is joined by former FLW pro Todd Hollowell to break down the extended action each day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The on-the-water broadcast will be live streamed onFLWFishing.com, the FLW YouTube channel and the FLW Facebook page.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Bethel Dynasty Grows With Victory At Bassmaster College Series Event On Toledo Bend
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Cox Pads Lead at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BROOKELAND, TEXAS (Jan. 24, 2020) – Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, brought a five-bass limit of largemouth to the Umphrey Pavilion scale Friday weighing 18 pounds, 12 ounces, to extend his lead after Day Two of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas. Cox’s two-day total of 10 bass weighing 40 pounds, 3 ounces gives him a comfortable 5-pound, 4-ounce advantage heading into Day Three of the four-day competition that features a field of 154 bass-fishing professionals from around the world casting for a top award of up to $135,000.
Pro Darold Gleason of Many, Louisiana, who was in third place after Day One, moved up to second place with a limit totaling 13-12, good for a two-day total of 34-15. Pro Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, who has seven top-10 finishes on Sam Rayburn in FLW competition, is just 1-pound, 8-ounces behind Gleason in third place with 33-7. The field is now cut to 30 for Saturday’s competition with only the top 10 anglers advancing to championship Sunday.
“It’s not often that I am able to fish a tournament where I make the same cast the whole time, but that’s exactly what is happening this week,” said Cox, who is competing in his 10th season at FLW’s top level. “It’s almost painful. I’ve tried to fan cast around in the same area, but nothing else works. I have to make the exact same cast, every time.”
Cox caught his fish Friday from the same spot that he did on Thursday, an area that he described as a spot with “a little bit of sand and rock with patches of hydrilla all around it.” He said it was right at the mouth of a creek, and he thinks fish are moving into the back of the creek to prepare for the spawn.
“They’re just coming through there and they stop and rest for a few seconds to get some sun – it’s real shallow, only three feet – they sit there for a little bit and then go to the back.”
Cox said that his fish bit in the morning Friday – he didn’t catch a keeper after 11 a.m. He caught all of his fish on the same bait as Thursday – a Berkley Frittside 5 crankbait.
“I think tomorrow I might make fewer casts. It seems like every time I take a little break and re-tie or whatever and let it settle, then I make another cast and seem to get one,” Cox said. “Tomorrow I’m just planning to sit there as long as I can. It might fall apart, or I might get there and make 10 casts and decide I can’t do this anymore. I’m just fortunate to be in this position heading into the final two days.”
The top 30 pros that made the cut and will fish Saturday on Sam Rayburn Reservoir are:
1st: John Cox of DeBary, Fla., 10 bass, 40-3
2nd: Darold Gleason of Many, La., 10 bass, 34-15
3rd: Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, 10 bass, 33-7
4th: Jonathan Canada of Helena, Ala., 10 bass, 33-3
5th: Hunter Freeman of Monroe, La., 10 bass, 33-0
6th: Kerry Milner of Bono, Ark., 10 bass, 32-5
7th: Corey Neece of Bristol, Tenn., 10 bass, 32-3
8th: Greg Bohannan of Bentonville, Ark., 10 bass, 31-12
9th: Joshua Weaver of Macon, Ga., 10 bass, 31-2
10th: Chris McCall of Palmer, Texas, 10 bass, 30-15
11th: Sam George of Athens, Ala., 10 bass, 30-10
12th: Bill McDonald of Greenwood, Ind., 10 bass, 30-6
13th: Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pa., 10 bass, 30-0
14th: Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Mich., 10 bass, 29-11
15th: Miles Howe of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., nine bass, 29-4
16th: Mitch Crane of Columbus, Miss., 10 bass, 28-12
17th: Scott Dobson of Clarkston, Mich., 10 bass, 28-12
18th: Mike Surman of Boca Raton, Fla., 10 bass, 28-7
19th: Scott Ashmore of Broken Arrow, Okla., 10 bass, 28-5
20th: Jake Ormond of Sterlington, La., 10 bass, 27-14
21st: Alex Davis of Albertville, Ala., 10 bass, 27-12
22nd: Miles Burghoff of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., 10 bass, 27-12
23rd: Jeff Dobson of Bartlesville, Okla., 10 bass, 26-15
24th: Tim Frederick of Leesburg, Fla., nine bass, 26-12
25th: Bradford Beavers of Summerville, S.C., 10 bass, 26-11
26th: Mark Fisher of Wauconda, Ill., 10 bass, 25-12
27th: Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., 10 bass, 25-12
28th: Matt Becker of Finleyville, Pa., 10 bass, 25-11
29th: Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs, Ark., 10 bass, 25-5
30th: Tyler Stewart of West Monroe, La., 10 bass, 25-5
Full results for the entire field can be found atFLWFishing.com.
Milner brought the largest bass of the day, a 7-pound, 2-ounce largemouth, to the scale Friday to claim the day’s $500 Berkley Big Bass award.
Overall there were 607 bass weighing 1,412 pounds, 15 ounces caught by 145 pros Friday. The catch included 90 five-bass limits.
In Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit competition, the full field of 154 pro anglers competed in the two-day opening round on Thursday and Friday. The top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight now advance to Saturday. Only the top 10 pros continue competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2020 FLW TITLE, the Pro Circuit Championship. The 2020 FLW TITLE will be on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York, Aug. 8-13 and is hosted by the Town of Massena.
Anglers will take off at 7:30 a.m. CST each day from the Umphrey Family Pavilion, located at 5438 Sam Rayburn Parkway, in Brookeland. Weigh-ins will be held at the pavilion, beginning at 4 p.m.
For youth, the FLW Foundation’s Unified Fishing Derby will be held at the pavilion on Saturday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The event is hosted by Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit anglers, and is free and open to anyone under the age of 18 and Special Olympics athletes. Rods and reels are available for use, but youth are encouraged to bring their own if they own one. The 1st and 2nd place anglers that catch the biggest fish will be recognized Saturday on the FLW Pro Circuit stage, just prior to the pros weighing in.
Television coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir will premiere in 2020. The 2020 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will have 156 two-hour airings on network television, including 26 consecutive weeks of Friday night primetime airing on Outdoor Channel and 130 airings on Sportsman Channel for a total of 312 hours of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit programming.
The popular FLW Live on-the-water broadcast will air on Saturday and Sunday, featuring live action from the boats of the tournament’s top pros each day. Host Travis Moran is joined by former FLW pro Todd Hollowell to break down the extended action each day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On-the-water broadcasts will be live streamed onFLWFishing.com, the FLW YouTube channel and the FLW Facebook page.
For complete details and updated information visitFLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Bethel’s Huff And Pierce Maintain Lead At Bassmaster College Series Event On Toledo Bend
| Friday, but Cody Huff and Dakota Pierce remained consistent on Day 2 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Toledo Bend presented by Bass Pro Shops.
The duo from Tennessee’s Bethel University caught a limit of five bass that weighed 19 pounds, 13 ounces and maintained their lead with a two-day mark of 39-8. Huff and Pierce have nearly a 4-pound lead on their closest competitors heading into the tournament’s third and final day. The Top 12 remaining teams from the original field of 248 will compete for the championship on Saturday. Huff and Pierce were confident the shift from Thursday’srain to Friday’s sunshine would not affect the quality of their bites, and they were right. Their Friday bag was the heaviest of the tournament to date, and the bulk of it came from the same general area where they staked their Day 1 lead with a limit that weighed 19-11. The bass they’re weighing at Cypress Bend Park have been consistently in the 3- to 4-pound range. “The sun helped our bite a lot today,” Huff said. “We didn’t have to lean on them at all. A lot more fish moved into the area we’ve been fishing. Hopefully that’s the same deal tomorrow.” The Bethel tandem hasn’t said much about its strategy this week, but both Huff and Pierce acknowledge they’re covering a lot of water on the vast 180,000-acre fishery that straddles the Louisiana/Texas border. They said a strong wind would be the only thing that might prevent them from maneuvering as frequently as they have during the first two days. “It’s just a mixture of the right depth, the right bait and the right bottom contours,” Huff said. “It’s kind of a special spot.” Huff has been finding plenty of those recently. He won the Bassmaster College Series Classic Bracket event last fall and qualified for the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, which is scheduled for March 6-8 on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville with weigh-ins taking place in nearby Birmingham. That is the biggest tournament in professional bass fishing, but Huff is focused on nothing right now but winning this week on Toledo Bend. “I think we can go do the exact same thing (tomorrow) we did today,” he said. Pierce agreed, and said he’s not feeling pressure with a tournament title within reach. “We’re from the same hometown (Ava, Mo.) and have been fishing together our whole lives,” he said. “Tomorrow is just another day.” Behind Huff and Pierce are Brett Clark and Cody Ross of East Texas Baptist University in second place with 35-11. Charles Norris and Braxton Resweber of Louisiana-Lafayette are third with 34-6. Schools from 26 different states were represented this week in the first Bassmaster College Series tournament of the year. Additional College Series tournaments are scheduled for Feb. 27-29 on Smith Lake in Alabama, March 26-28 on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina and May 6-8 on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky. The Series championship will follow, with the date and location of that derby yet to be disclosed. The Top 25 teams from this week’s event will qualify for the championship. Stevie Mills and Baylor Howell of Bethel kept the lead for the Carhartt Big Bass Award with the 7-8 largemouth they caught on Thursday. Huff and Pierce lead for the Bass Pro Shops/Nitro Boats Big Bag Award with their limit on Friday. The Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series at Toledo Bend presented by Academy Sports + Outdoorswill take place Sunday, as will the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster Junior Series event. All three events are presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism, Toledo Bend Lake Country, the Sabine River Authority, Desoto Parish Tourist Commission and the Vernon Parish Tourist Commission. Saturday’s action begins with a 7 a.m. CT takeoff from Cypress Bend Park. Weigh-in will be back at the park at 3 p.m. |
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Sportsmans Warehouse Product Spotlight - Spooling with Thrift
FLW Cup Champ Bryan Thrift clues us into the details of how he spools a bait cast reel with PLine fluorocarbon to get maximum casting distance from his equipment.
Luke Clausen Adds a Trio of New Sponsors
Spokane, Washington - For the 2020 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour season, professional bass angler Luke Clausen welcomes three new sponsors. This year he has partnered with Seaguar fishing line, Jackall hard baits, and MotorGuide trolling motors.
“I couldn’t be happier to add these three companies. Seaguar is a respected brand that makes excellent fishing line, and Jackall produces some of the best hard baits on the market,” said Clausen. “I’m also excited to be running the new MotorGuide Tour Pro on my Ranger this season. All three are going to greatly help me on the water this year."
Jackall USA Manager Ariel Biley is happy to bring an angler of Clausen’s caliber to the team. “He is one of the few anglers to win both the Bassmaster Classic and Forrest Wood Cup, and that speaks volumes about his fishing abilities. Plus, he has a great understanding of the business and promotional side of the fishing industry,” he said.
The Seaguar team echoed these statements. “Luke is already a very accomplished angler, and we are looking forward to seeing what he can do with Seaguar line spooled on his reels,” said Brian Evans of Seaguar.
For more information about MotorGuide, visit motorguide.com.
For more information about Seaguar, visit seaguar.com.
For more information about Jackall, visit jackall-lures.com.
For more information on Luke Clausen, find him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
BASS Class of 2020 Featuring Bob Downey and Kyle Welcher
This weeks Rookie Class focuses on the Bassmaster Elite Rookies of Bob Downey and Kyle Welcher. Two highly successful Opens Pro's who made it to the big show in a single season. Check this one out and keep an eye on these two this season!
Humminbird® Introduces YouTube Channel Focused on Fish Finder Technology and Education
RACINE, Wis., January 23, 2020 – Humminbird® recently launched a new YouTube tutorial pagededicated to teaching anglers how to unlock the full capabilities of its popular HELIX® fish finder models, in turn allowing anglers to be more productive in their summer fishing.
With this new YouTube channel, Humminbird is providing step-by-step information to answer some of users’ most frequently asked questions related to fish finders, including: rigging, troubleshooting, menu shortcuts, sonar, chart and navigation tips. With more than 120 easily digestible, straightforward videos, Humminbird is dedicated to making sure HELIX owners master every aspect of their units.
“With new technological innovations, Humminbird fish finders have more capabilities than ever before, which allow to fish more efficiently and create a better, more enjoyable experience on the water,” Matt Cook, Humminbird brand manager, said. “Knowledge is power and with so many features in our fish finders, we wanted to provide a resource for anglers to find the information that will help them get the most out of their fishing.”
Currently, the YouTube page focuses on Humminbird’s HELIX model supplying video tutorials related to the HELIX 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 models. Videos featuring Humminbird’s full suite of products will be added throughout the year including the Humminbird SOLIX® and ICE HELIX®, along with specific playlists related to Down Imaging®, Side Imaging®, LakeMaster® Mapping and AutoChart® Live.
Humminbird has been a pioneer in fish finding technology with its best-in-class imaging capabilities that allow anglers to see fish more clearly. New MEGA Imaging+™ technology provides the clearest, sharpest imaging returns ever and unlocks more fish and structure, helping anglers find fish and the places fish hide. The benefits of Humminbird’s fish finding innovations extend beyond the Humminbird brand and take on new potency when combined with power of Minn Kota to create the One-Boat Network™. The integrated connectivity provides more boat control solutions for all anglers including hands-free fishing while the boat navigates water automatically.
“The One-Boat Network is designed to make fishing easier for anglers out on the water, and we are taking this a step further with the Humminbird How-To YouTube page by providing anglers with the knowledge to be effective users of their Humminbird electronics.” Cook said.
Humminbird owners can subscribe to the Humminbird newsletter to check out specific tutorial videos each month breaking down frequently asked user questions, tips from Humminbird’s pro team members, as well as new software updates and product promotions.
For more information visit www.humminbird.com or subscribe to the channel at: http://bit.ly/HumminbirdHowTo.
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Bethel University Duo Takes Lead At Bassmaster College Series Event On Toledo Bend
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John Cox Grabs Early Lead at Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Six Pros Top 20 Pounds on Day One of Four-Day Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BROOKELAND, TEXAS (Jan. 23, 2020) – Berkley pro John Cox of DeBary, Florida, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 21 pounds, 7 ounces, Thursday to grab the early lead after Day One of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Veteran FLW pro Greg Bohannan of Bentonville, Arkansas, is in second place, just 3 ounces behind Cox after bringing a 21-4 limit to the scale. The season-opening Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit event features a field of 154 bass-fishing professionals from around the world casting for a top award of up to $135,000.
“My morning was pretty slow, but it turned out to be a really awesome day,” said Cox, who has more than $1.3 million in career earnings with FLW. “I didn’t have anything special – only 10 or 11 pounds – until almost noon. I was getting a little down, so I just started whipping my crankbait out into open water. I caught one off of a bush, and that’s what slowed me down. Then I found a little area that had them.”
Cox said he culled out his entire limit and weighed in five keepers all from that one area. He said that his key bait was a Berkley Frittside 5 crankbait.
“They weren’t crazy-stacked up, but they all came on the same kind of throw,” Cox said. “You knew when you were around them because you could feel the bait coming over the fish – it felt like reeling over logs. Then all of a sudden one would eat it.
“What’s crazy is that I caught them flipping there in 2010,” Cox continued. “It was a fall tournament. I had nothing, then went up there and found some hydrilla mats and ended up flipping like 18 pounds. Now I’m just throwing the crankbait in the same spot.”
Cox believed that the fish he caught today were not resident fish.
“I’m pretty sure it was a transition area – they were either coming or going, but they were just passing through there for some reason,” Cox went on to say. “They might not be there tomorrow, but I hope that I can still find them. I’m just going to try to milk it for all its worth.”
The top 10 pros after day one on Sam Rayburn Reservoir are:
1st: John Cox, DeBary, Fla., five bass, 21-7
2nd: Greg Bohannan, Bentonville, Ark., five bass, 21-4
3rd: Darold Gleason, Many, La., five bass, 21-3
4th: Corey Neece, Bristol, Tenn., five bass, 20-14
5th: Grae Buck, Harleysville, Pa., five bass, 20-9
6th: Mitch Crane, Columbus, Miss., five bass, 20-3
7th: Jon Canada, Helena, Ala., five bass, 19-10
8th: Hunter Freeman, Monroe, La., five bass, 18-2
9th: Lane Olson, Tigard, Ore., five bass, 18-0
10th: Mark Fisher, Wauconda, Ill., five bass, 17-15
For a full list of results visit FLWFishing.com.
Buck won the day's $500 Berkley Big Bass award in the pro division after bringing a largemouth weighing 9 pounds, 8 ounces to the scale.
Overall there were 619 bass weighing 1,520 pounds, 14 ounces caught by 151 pros Thursday. The catch included 88 five-bass limits.
In Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit competition, the full field of 154 pro anglers compete in the two-day opening round Thursday and Friday. The top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight advance to Saturday. Only the top 10 pros continue competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2020 FLW TITLE, the Pro Circuit Championship. The 2020 FLW TITLE will be on the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York, Aug. 8-13 and is hosted by the Town of Massena.
Anglers will take off at 7:30 a.m. CST each day from the Umphrey Family Pavilion, located at 5438 Sam Rayburn Parkway, in Brookeland. Friday’s weigh-in will be held at the pavilion beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s weigh-ins will also be held at the pavilion, but will begin at 4 p.m.
For youth, the FLW Foundation’s Unified Fishing Derby will be held at the pavilion on Saturday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. The event is hosted by Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit anglers, and is free and open to anyone under the age of 18 and Special Olympics athletes. Rods and reels are available for use, but youth are encouraged to bring their own if they own one. The 1st and 2nd place anglers that catch the biggest fish will be recognized Saturday on the FLW Pro Circuit stage, just prior to the pros weighing in.
Television coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit at Sam Rayburn Reservoir will premiere in 2020. The 2020 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit will have 156 two-hour airings on network television, including 26 consecutive weeks of Friday night primetime airing on Outdoor Channel and 130 airings on Sportsman Channel for a total of 312 hours of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit programming.
The popular FLW Live on-the-water broadcast will air on Days Three and Four of the event, featuring live action from the boats of the tournament’s top pros each day. Host Travis Moran is joined by former FLW pro Todd Hollowell to break down the extended action each day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. On-the-water broadcasts will be live streamed on FLWFishing.com, the FLW YouTube channel and the FLW Facebook page.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
| 1 | JOHN COX | 21 - 7 (5) | |
| 2 | GREG BOHANNAN | 21 - 4 (5) | |
| 3 | DAROLD GLEASON | 21 - 3 (5) | |
| 4 | COREY NEECE | 20 - 14 (5) | |
| 5 | GRAE BUCK | 20 - 9 (5) | $500 |
| 6 | MITCH CRANE | 20 - 3 (5) | |
| 7 | JONATHAN CANADA | 19 - 10 (5) | |
| 8 | HUNTER FREEMAN | 18 - 2 (5) | |
| 9 | LANE OLSON | 18 - 0 (5) | |
| 10 | MARK FISHER | 17 - 15 (5) | |
| 11 | MIKE SURMAN | 17 - 11 (5) | |
| 12 | TIM FREDERICK | 17 - 10 (5) | |
| 13 | TOMMY DICKERSON | 17 - 3 (5) | |
| 14 | JOEY CIFUENTES | 17 - 1 (5) | |
| 15 | CHRIS MCCALL | 16 - 0 (5) | |
| 16 | RON NELSON | 15 - 11 (5) | |
| 16 | SAM GEORGE | 15 - 11 (5) | |
| 18 | TROY MORROW | 15 - 10 (5) | |
| 19 | JOSEPH WEBSTER | 15 - 4 (5) | |
| 20 | SCOTT DOBSON | 15 - 1 (5) | |
| 21 | TERRY BOLTON | 14 - 13 (5) | |
| 21 | TYLER STEWART | 14 - 13 (5) | |
| 23 | BRADFORD BEAVERS | 14 - 11 (5) | |
| 24 | SCOTT WILEY | 14 - 7 (5) | |
| 25 | JOHNNY MCCOMBS | 14 - 2 (5) | |
| 26 | TYLER WOOLCOTT | 13 - 15 (5) | |
| 26 | KURT MITCHELL | 13 - 15 (5) | |
| 28 | LANCE CRAWFORD | 13 - 13 (5) | |
| 29 | BILL MCDONALD | 13 - 10 (5) | |
| 29 | MATT BECKER | 13 - 10 (5) | |
| 29 | RYAN CHANDLER | 13 - 10 (5) | |
| 32 | MILES BURGHOFF | 13 - 8 (5) | |
| 33 | JASON REYES | 13 - 6 (5) | |
| 34 | CASEY SCANLON | 12 - 15 (5) | |
| 35 | BARRON ADAMS | 12 - 14 (5) | |
| 35 | ALTON WILHOIT | 12 - 14 (5) | |
| 37 | ROB KILBY | 12 - 12 (5) | |
| 38 | SCOTT ASHMORE | 12 - 11 (5) | |
| 39 | DYLAN HAYS | 12 - 8 (5) | |
| 39 | TRAVIS ARCHER | 12 - 8 (5) | |
| 41 | JOSHUA WEAVER | 12 - 6 (5) | |
| 42 | CLARK REEHM | 12 - 4 (5) | |
| 43 | ANDY YOUNG | 11 - 15 (5) | |
| 44 | AJ SLEGONA | 11 - 14 (5) | |
| 45 | PETE PONDS | 11 - 12 (5) | |
| 46 | DICKY NEWBERRY | 11 - 10 (5) | |
| 47 | JAMES NIGGEMEYER | 11 - 8 (4) | |
| 48 | JASON ABRAM | 11 - 7 (5) | |
| 49 | KERRY MILNER | 11 - 6 (5) | |
| 49 | ALEX DAVIS | 11 - 6 (5) | |
| 51 | JEFF DOBSON | 11 - 5 (5) | |
| 51 | COLE FLOYD | 11 - 5 (5) | |
| 53 | TYSON PATRICK | 11 - 4 (5) | |
| 53 | NICK LEBRUN | 11 - 4 (5) | |
| 55 | ERIC JACKSON | 11 - 1 (5) | |
| 56 | CHRIS NEAU | 11 - 0 (5) | |
| 56 | JASON MENINGER | 11 - 0 (5) | |
| 58 | CODY NICHOLS | 10 - 15 (4) | |
| 58 | JEREMY LAWYER | 10 - 15 (5) | |
| 58 | LENDELL MARTIN JR | 10 - 15 (5) | |
| 61 | RUSTY TRANCYGIER | 10 - 14 (5) | |
| 62 | JAKE ORMOND | 10 - 13 (5) | |
| 62 | MATT REED | 10 - 13 (5) | |
| 62 | JACOB WALL | 10 - 13 (5) | |
| 65 | GARY YAMAMOTO | 10 - 12 (5) | |
| 66 | DERRICK SNAVELY | 10 - 11 (5) | |
| 66 | RAMIE COLSON JR | 10 - 11 (4) | |
| 66 | EVAN BARNES | 10 - 11 (5) | |
| 69 | BRAXTON SETZER | 10 - 10 (5) | |
| 70 | KEVIN MEEKS | 10 - 9 (5) | |
| 71 | CHIP HARRINGTON | 10 - 8 (5) | |
| 72 | ZELL ROWLAND | 10 - 6 (5) | |
| 73 | T.R ANDREAS | 10 - 5 (5) | |
| 74 | SPENCER SHUFFIELD | 10 - 4 (5) | |
| 75 | KYLE GELLES | 10 - 3 (5) | |
| 75 | JON ENGLUND | 10 - 3 (5) | |
| 77 | RUSTY SALEWSKE | 10 - 1 (5) | |
| 78 | MATT GREENBLATT | 10 - 0 (5) | |
| 79 | ROGER HUGHES | 9 - 14 (4) | |
| 79 | KYLE WEISENBURGER | 9 - 14 (5) | |
| 81 | DAVID WILLIAMS | 9 - 11 (5) | |
| 81 | JAMES BIGGS | 9 - 11 (5) | |
| 83 | JIMMY WASHAM | 9 - 10 (4) | |
| 83 | SHAWN MURPHY | 9 - 10 (4) | |
| 83 | JOSH DOUGLAS | 9 - 10 (5) | |
| 86 | KYLE CORTIANA | 9 - 9 (5) | |
| 87 | NICK GAINEY | 9 - 6 (4) | |
| 88 | RON FARROW | 9 - 3 (5) | |
| 88 | LARAMY STRICKLAND | 9 - 3 (4) | |
| 90 | JASON VANCE | 9 - 0 (4) | |
| 90 | WOODARD CHANCE | 9 - 0 (5) | |
| 92 | RANDY ALLEN | 8 - 14 (4) | |
| 92 | JIM MOYNAGH | 8 - 14 (5) | |
| 94 | CHRISTOPHER BRASHER | 8 - 12 (4) | |
| 95 | TOM REDINGTON | 8 - 11 (4) | |
| 95 | GLENN CHAPPELEAR | 8 - 11 (5) | |
| 97 | BILLY MCCAGHREN | 8 - 10 (4) | |
| 98 | JAMIE HORTON | 8 - 9 (5) | |
| 99 | MILES HOWE | 8 - 8 (4) | |
| 100 | CHAD WARREN | 8 - 7 (2) | |
| 100 | AARON BRITT | 8 - 7 (2) | |
| 102 | DARRELL DAVIS | 8 - 6 (5) | |
| 102 | TERRY LUEDTKE | 8 - 6 (5) | |
| 104 | DAVE PARSONS | 8 - 3 (4) | |
| 105 | MATTHEW STEFAN | 7 - 15 (5) | |
| 105 | JARED MCMILLAN | 7 - 15 (3) | |
| 107 | COLBY MILLER | 7 - 14 (4) | |
| 108 | TROY RODER | 7 - 13 (3) | |
| 109 | CLAYTON BATTS | 7 - 10 (4) | |
| 110 | DAVID PERDUE | 7 - 5 (4) | |
| 111 | DREW RATLEY | 7 - 2 (2) | |
| 111 | JOHN HUNTER | 7 - 2 (4) | |
| 113 | ALVIN SHAW | 7 - 0 (3) | |
| 114 | CHAD GRIGSBY | 6 - 13 (4) | |
| 115 | TOM MONSOOR | 6 - 12 (4) | |
| 115 | CAPT BLAKE SMITH | 6 - 12 (3) | |
| 117 | KYLE HALL | 6 - 10 (3) | |
| 118 | ERIK LUZAK | 6 - 8 (3) | |
| 119 | CHRIS WHITSON | 6 - 7 (3) | |
| 120 | BAILEY BOUTRIES | 6 - 6 (3) | |
| 120 | RANDY DESPINO | 6 - 6 (2) | |
| 122 | BILL HUTCHISON | 6 - 0 (3) | |
| 123 | JIM TUTT | 5 - 15 (3) | |
| 124 | JAKE MORRIS | 5 - 13 (3) | |
| 125 | RYAN SALZMAN | 5 - 12 (4) | |
| 126 | PRESTON CRAIG | 5 - 11 (4) | |
| 127 | JORDAN OSBORNE | 5 - 6 (3) | |
| 127 | JOHN VOYLES | 5 - 6 (2) | |
| 129 | BRANDON MOSLEY | 5 - 4 (3) | |
| 129 | J TODD TUCKER | 5 - 4 (2) | |
| 131 | DAVID GASTON | 4 - 14 (2) | |
| 132 | KEVIN MARTIN | 4 - 12 (3) | |
| 133 | BRADLEY DORTCH | 4 - 4 (2) | |
| 134 | DARYL BIRON | 4 - 3 (2) | |
| 135 | BARRY WILSON | 3 - 15 (2) | |
| 136 | DARREL ROBERTSON | 3 - 14 (2) | |
| 137 | DAVID WOOTTON | 3 - 12 (2) | |
| 138 | JIMMY REESE | 3 - 8 (2) | |
| 138 | ROBERT NAKATOMI | 3 - 8 (2) | |
| 140 | BILLY HINES | 3 - 5 (2) | |
| 141 | WADE STRELIC | 3 - 2 (1) | |
| 142 | BRANDON MCMILLAN | 2 - 14 (2) | |
| 142 | CHUCK STRATTON | 2 - 14 (1) | |
| 144 | CHARLIE EVANS | 2 - 13 (2) | |
| 145 | DENNIS CAMERON | 2 - 4 (1) | |
| 146 | BRAD KNIGHT | 2 - 1 (1) | |
| 147 | JASON CHRISTY | 2 - 0 (1) | |
| 148 | CHARLES SIM | 1 - 12 (1) | |
| 149 | ROBERT BEHRLE | 1 - 11 (1) | |
| 150 | DAKOTA EBARE | 1 - 7 (1) | |
| 151 | KURT DOVE | 1 - 6 (1) | |
| 9999 | TONY DUMITRAS | 0 - 0 (0) | |
| 9999 | MICHAEL MATTHEE | 0 - 0 (2) | |
| 9999 | RICHARD LOWITZKI | 0 - 0 (0) |
Cashion Rods add Kayak Trio to Pro-Staff
Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) has been a leader in the industry, paving the way and proving the demand for this growing sport for more than 12 years. Hobie has its BOS series and is about to begin its 2nd year with the Hobie Worlds events on a global stage. B.A.S.S Nation has also made a power play in 2020 with the announcement of its inaugural kayak trail, kicking off just before the 50th Anniversary of the Bassmaster classic, on historic waters in Alabama this spring.
The team at Cashion is proud to announce an expansion to our family known as the Cashion Crew. Today we announce the addition of three United States military veterans, family men and some of the biggest sticks in kayak fishing. Kayak fishing is something Cashion has been committed to for years with our kayak specific line of rods. Bringing these hammers in house allows us to grow and maintain a powerful presence in the fastest growing segment of the fishing industry.
Jody Queen is a household name in the kayak community. Queen is the Hobie BOS Grand Champion and will be representing the USA at the Hobie Worlds event later this year. He is a KBF open champion, a 3 time KBF Dee Zee the TEN qualifier and he has over 90 top 10 finishes in his career to date. He plans to fish over 30 events in 2020. Queen is one of the best people in the fishing community both on and off the water and we are proud to have him join the Cashion crew.
“Having the right tools on the water is paramount to my success. My search for an American-made, handcrafted, high performance and technique-specific spinning and casting rods has guided me to this amazing home-grown company. Thank you, Cashion Rods for believing in me. 2020 is gonna be a lot of fun.” - Queen
Scott Beutjer has come into the kayak industry with a relentless work ethic and passion for the community. His talent around the camera has set a pace for his success that most can’t keep up with. He has built two successful kayak centered live broadcast podcast with his Westbrook Wednesday and Scott Beutjer’s Weigh-In, both gaining in audience reach each week. The amount of time on the water he puts in while storytelling with some of the best anglers in the world is impressive. It’s also afforded him opportunities to set the hook on trophy fish across the country. We are excited to have Scott be a part of the team here to grow and learn with him moving forward.
“I have been a fan of Cashion rods for years now and the commitment they have to high performance rods built in the US is second to none. Becoming a better angler will always be my goal and understanding what a true performance rod is and how it impacts the quality and quantity of my fish is important to me. I’m excited to be working with the Cashion Crew.” - Beutjer
Cory Dreyer is an “OG” in the kayak fishing world. He has been a pillar for more than a decade, growing clubs and helping to educate and improve the local and national trails. This North Carolina native is no stranger to success. He is a Dee Zee The TEN champion and has over 30 top 10 finishes in CPR tournaments across the country. Cory works for one of the leading kayak manufactures in the industry and keeps his hand on the pulse of the community, he is a true professional and a family man. The Cashion Crew is proud to bring him into the family.
"Having the opportunity to represent an American made brand of rods is a great honor. Joining the Cashion Rods family will allow me to further my success on the water while supporting a like minded, family owned company.” -Dreyer, US Marine Corps veteran.
“Adding these three guys to the Cashion Crew is a big win for our company, these men and the kayak community. We look forward to evolving in the Kayak Industry with these innovative anglers on board to help us grow. We are just getting started in 2020” - Paul Benson, Vice President of Cashion Fishing Rods
“Having the opportunity to work with Men of High Morales and Ethical Values is what we pride ourselves on at Cashion Fishing Rods. These three gentlemen hold themselves to this high standard both on the water and off the water. We are excited for them and their families to join the Cashion Family” - Dr. Matthew Cashion President Cashion Fishing Rods
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DANIEL FENNEL TO DIRECT PRO CIRCUIT
January 22, 2020 by Curtis Niedermier
To say that Daniel Fennel has been part of the FLW family all his life is not an understatement. It’s absolutely true.
Daniel, the son of FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager Kathy Fennel, attended his first FLW event before the age of 1. In the intermittent years, he developed a passion for fishing before formally joining the FLW crew in 2005 and eventually taking the helm of the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine in 2011. Now 38, Daniel is an avid angler with the opportunity to apply all his years of tournament management experience toward a new and bigger task: directing the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit.
At the registration meeting for this week’s Pro Circuit season opener at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, FLW announced that Daniel had been promoted to senior director of tournament operations for the Pro Circuit, FLW Series and Phoenix Bass Fishing League, with responsibilities to include directing the Pro Circuit. Bill Taylor, who served as tournament director for the FLW Tour from 2001 through 2019, has been promoted to senior director of operations, where he’ll lend his expertise acquired through more than two decades as a tournament director toward logistics, angler relations and event planning for all FLW circuits.
“We’re extremely lucky at FLW to have a dedicated staff of people like Daniel and Bill who’ve committed so many years to running the best bass tournaments in the industry,” says Kathy Fennel. “Bill has been an instrumental part of the success of FLW over the years, and nobody knows more about running pro-level tournaments than him. We’re lucky that he’ll continue to support Pro Circuit operations, and that he’ll now be bringing all his knowledge to all of FLW’s tournament circuits. Bill is a fantastic recruiter and a master of the details that make a successful tournament.
“Obviously, I’m also very proud of Daniel for all he’s accomplished as the director of the Phoenix Bass Fishing League, helping it to remain the premier league for weekend anglers and aspiring pros. I know that with his leadership and a great crew in place supporting him that the new Pro Circuit will live up to the 24-year legacy of the former FLW Tour.”
FENNEL READY FOR BIG SEASON ON PRO CIRCUIT
While Daniel Fennel spent much of his youth bopping around tournament weigh-ins and attending FLW events, his full-time career with the organization began in the customer service department in 2005. He quickly advanced through the ranks, becoming an in-house tournament director and then a Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament director. In 2011, he became the head of Bass Fishing League operations. He also spent more than a decade on the FLW Tour event staff and emceed FLW Tour qualifying round weigh-ins starting in 2015.
In his new role, Fennel will oversee tournament operations for some of FLW’s most popular circuits, while continuing to direct the Bass Fishing League LBL and Music City divisions. But his most visible role within the angling community will be as the head of the organization’s highest-level tournament series as it transitions from the FLW Tour to the Pro Circuit in 2020.
“This is a whole new chapter for FLW,” he says about the launch of the new Pro Circuit. “We have an opportunity to show the world what FLW pros can do thanks to the expanded media coverage the Pro Circuit will enjoy this season. The pros are going to see that immediately, and they’re really going to enjoy the ride. I’m expecting an unbelievable year.”
The job of tournament director is sort of like being a sheriff – equal parts rule enforcement and coordinating staff and logistics. In Fennel’s case, he’s inherited a seasoned crew of “deputies.”
“We were able to retain all of our Pro Circuit crew, and those people are as experienced at setting up and executing quality fishing tournaments as anybody in the world,” he says. “Not only that, but they’ve got a synergy among themselves where every person knows what their course of action is. Everybody knows what the objective is, and that is for us to operate the best fishing tournaments in the world. You can’t ask for a better crew.
“And there’s nobody in the world better than Bill Taylor. Nobody has the fishing knowledge of the entire country that that guy does. I’m glad we’ll be able to lean on him and his expertise on the Pro Circuit and at all levels.”
TAYLOR TAKING ON A BROADER ROLE
Though his title hasn’t changed much, Taylor will fill a new and expanded role at FLW starting this season. As senior director of operations, he’ll work with all of FLW’s tournament directors to help with planning logistics, venue selection, angler recruitment and just about anything else that needs to be done to make sure tournaments are successful. He’ll also work with the FLW media staff to coordinate its needs for live on-the-water coverage.
Most importantly, he plans to spend a lot more time interacting with the anglers to make sure the FLW experience is the best in fishing, no matter what level an angler chooses to participate. Considering all that Taylor has experienced in his career, from fishing the first-ever Operation Bass (precursor to FLW) event in 1979, to joining the Bass Fishing League staff a decade later, helping to launch the FLW Tour in 1996, moving to full-time FLW Tour director in 2001 and ushering the FLW tournament department through every era from wrapped boats to the internet age, there’s no one better for that job.
“I’m excited about this new opportunity,” says Taylor. “I always get motivated when I get a chance to do something a little bit different. I’m looking forward to going to more Bass Fishing League tournaments. I’ll be able to talk to the grassroots anglers and get their thoughts about scheduling and the programs FLW offers. And I always love talking to our pros and helping them with whatever they need. Going forward, I’ll have the opportunity to apply more than 20 years of experience toward helping to grow all of FLW’s tournament circuits and to be involved with recruiting new anglers.”
Opinion Piece - Glass House
Vance McCullough
“Whose house is of glass, must not throw stones at another.” - George Herbert, 1651
I like the folks at Major League Fishing. I enjoy the creative wrinkles they add to our sport. I have known many of the anglers to be great fishermen, even better people. I hope everyone will read with an open mind the thing I am about express, an observation about the sport I love.
When a tournament angler, let alone an organization, says something about tournament fishing it sticks to tournament fishing as a whole. None of us live in a vacuum. Praise and condemnation alike, when spat out into the whirlwind of public opinion, come back around and stick especially hard in the minds of the uninitiated, those who watch casually - you know - the general television audience our sport has long sought and has now found itself in front of.
Major League Fishing has done much to bring a mass of eyeballs to our sport. Veteran anglers share anecdotes about personal friends who have never watched fishing as a spectator sport but who now do, thanks to the format that includes a scoreboard, ticking clock and referees – things the casual observer relates to when watching sports.
And to be clear, the anglers, those who founded MLF and those who left other organizations more recently to fish the Bass Pro Tour, are still friends with their counterparts on the Bassmaster Elite Series and elsewhere in the industry. By no means do I think they mean any harm to their friends or to the reputation of anybody in the industry. The anglers, for the most part, continue to get along well and promote the sport of bass fishing in the most exemplary manner.
That’s the anglers. But in the zeal to differentiate itself from ‘traditional’ tournament organizations, MLF has thrown a rock. In a fragile house.
I was watching some MLF action on television. A short, silent clip played across my screen during a commercial break. The captioned scene showed ‘conventional’ treatment of tournament bass under the 5-fish-limit system, a system developed and refined over decades and often in concert with fish and game agencies and other resource managers of various states in which events are held. The law would allow anglers to keep and eat every one of those fish that cross the stage but instead they return the fish to their home waters with a live release rate often in excess of 99%.
But this televised clip showed bass being imprisoned for hours (presumably, the angler in this propaganda piece caught all of his fish in the first 10 minutes of the day and never culled) in a dark box and finally, dragged to the scales in a bag crowded with other fish. It brings to mind something that might have been produced by animal rights activists - the hypocritical, agenda-driven kind; not hunters and fishermen.
A major part of Ray Scott’s legacy is the development of aerated livewells and other measures designed to comply with his revolutionary ‘Don’t Kill Your Catch’ campaign.
But the average viewer of a modern BPT event likely has no idea who Ray Scott is. They don’t know the difference between B.A.S.S. and MLF or that B.A.S.S. has been the biggest influence since Teddy Roosevelt in the modern resource conservation movement.
They don’t fully grasp the difference between MLF and Bassmaster. And they, frankly, don’t care.
They just see ‘those tournament fishing guys’ on TV. So, when MLF presents itself as superior in terms of conservation, it presents every other tournament organization, including its newly acquired FLW Pro Circuit, as inferior in terms of conserving a valued public resource. This gives tournament fishing, in general, a perception problem in a day when the anti’s have shut down circuses and shuttered Shamu’s shows at Sea World. There are those who do not want you to fish. They don’t care about the rules. They hate the game altogether.
The anti-fishing movement is real and we, as sportsmen, need to stand united against it; not divided against one another, casting stones of perceived superiority. Perceived.
We should recognize and respect the efforts of those who have come before and worked for decades in imperfect pursuit of often unattainable yet strived-for conservation goals and ideals. We all have an impact on the environment every time we interact with it. But can you imagine not interacting with fish? It’s hard to love someone you never meet.
On the subject of meeting: thousands of fans show up at live weigh in shows to see fish and meet the pros who caught them. Most of these fans develop their own passion for the conservation of bass and aquatic resources as a result of their experiences at these live weigh ins.
Furthermore, MLF would be hard pressed to prove that its catch-all-you-can format is friendlier to the lakes they visit than is the 5-fish plan. Under the 5-fish format an angler who has caught a solid limit will likely move to other spots in search of bigger bass, unintentionally resting a spot that just produced 5 keepers of similar size. Advancements in sight fishing techniques as well as modern electronics help anglers to be more selective than ever when looking for only the 5 biggest fish.
By contrast, we all watched MLF pros last year as they hammered up to 80 fish from a single small area or big school. No upgrades, just cookie cutter, one-pound-and-a-few-ounces fish. Hooked and handled. Over and over. No need to move to a different area in search of a different class of fish and therefore give rest to the spot currently being strip-mined for every single little fish it can give up. Given the day off an MLF pro enjoys between rounds and that many MLF events place competitors on different bodies of water throughout the week, pros are further incentivized to exploit this scorched earth tactic.
Good luck to the recreational angler who shows up on that spot Saturday morning. He would be better served if the MLF pro had just kept and killed his legal limit and left the area otherwise unmolested.
The following represents the views of the author. It does not reflect the views and opinions of this station or its sponsors
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AC Insider Podcast Featuring Opens Winner Bryan New and OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!!
This week the boys welcome in Bassmaster Opens Winner Bryan New to the show to talk about his recent win on Kissimmee and being the first guy to punch his ticket to the Classic. The boys also welcome in Georgia Bass Trail Director Ron Bradley to talk about his new trail in the great state of GA! In the second half of the show we open the phone lines up to our monthly Open Mic night! Check it out!
Part 2 of this weeks podcast featuring the Open Mic Night Segment and the Costa Countdown to Blastoff.
Major League Fishing Revises Rules for the 2020 Bass Pro Tour
January 21, 2020 (Tulsa, Okla.) Major League Fishing (MLF) recently announced notable rule changes for the Bass Pro Tour 2020 season including a variable weight minimum for each fishery and automatic championship berths for Qualifying Round winners. Under rules approved earlier this month by the Major League Fishing Angler Association (MLFAA) and drafted into the official rulebook, MLF will introduce a variable minimum weight system for the Bass Pro Tour competition waters in 2020. In addition, the winners of the Qualifying Round (formerly the Shotgun and Elimination Rounds) will automatically advance to the Championship Round, which guarantees them paycheck of $12,000 to $100,000.
Championship Berth
The six-day competition for the Bass Pro Tour begins with four days of Qualifying Rounds between two groups -A and B- of 40 anglers. Each group competes for two days (Group A on days one and three, Group B on days two and four) in a catch, weigh, and immediately release format in which every fish over that lake’s variable minimum weight counts toward each Round’s total. Under the 2020 rule changes, the winners of each group in the Qualifying Round automatically advance to the Championship Round (day six), while places 2 through 20 from each group (40 anglers total) advance to the Knockout Round on day five. The eight anglers with the highest weight totals from the Knockout Round join the winners of the Qualifying Round to compete in the Championship Round and the chance to win $100,000.
Initial 2020 Angler Groups are based on the final standings from the 2019 season points. A random drawing placed MLF Rookies Bryan Thrift and David Dudley. The Bass Pro Tour opens February 7th on Lake Eufaula (Ala.) with the following groups:
| Group A | Group B |
| Jeff Sprague (2nd) | Edwin Evers (1st) |
| Brent Ehrler (3rd) | Jacob Wheeler (4th) |
| Todd Faircloth (6th) | Michael Neal (5th) |
| Jordan Lee (7th) | Dustin Connell (8th) |
| Mark Rose (10th) | Bobby Lane (9th) |
| Andy Morgan (11th) | Mike Iaconelli (12th) |
| Aaron Martens (14th) | Casey Ashley (13th) |
| Andy Montgomery (15th) | Ott DeFoe (16th) |
| Jared Lintner (18th) | Wesley Strader (17th) |
| Greg Hackney (19th) | Fred Roumbanis (20th) |
| Stephen Browning (22nd) | Bradley Roy (21st) |
| Jacob Powroznik (23rd) | Zack Birge (24th) |
| Greg Vinson (26th) | Takahiro Omori (25th) |
| Mark Daniels Jr. (28th) | Cody Meyer (29th) |
| Randy Howell (31st) | Randall Tharp (30th) |
| Anthony Gagliardi (32nd) | Jason Christie (33rd) |
| Alton Jones Jr. (35th) | Fletcher Shryock (34th) |
| Gary Klein (36th) | Adrian Avena (37th) |
| Alton Jones (39th) | Dave Lefebre (38th) |
| Cliff Pace (40th) | Luke Clausen (41st) |
| Marty Robinson (44th) | Gerald Spohrer (43rd) |
| Brent Chapman (45th) | Justin Lucas (46th) |
| Josh Bertrand (48th) | Mark Davis (47th) |
| Terry Scroggins (49th) | Kevin VanDam (50th) |
| Chris Lane (52nd) | Jesse Wiggins (51st) |
| Matt Lee (53rd) | Jonathon VanDam (54th) |
| Scott Suggs (56th) | Russ Lane (55th) |
| Jeff Kriet (57th) | Keith Poche (58th) |
| John Murray (60th) | Justin Atkins (59th) |
| James Elam (61st) | Skeet Reese (62nd) |
| Shin Fukae (64th) | James Watson (63rd) |
| Boyd Duckett (65th) | Ish Monroe (66th) |
| Timmy Horton (68th) | David Walker (67th) |
| Dean Rojas (69th) | Brett Hite (70th) |
| Tommy Biffle (72nd) | Cliff Crochet (71st) |
| Brandon Coulter (73rd) | Kelly Jordan (74th) |
| Roy Hawk (76th) | Shaw Grigsby (75th) |
| Britt Myers (77th) | Mike McClelland (78th) |
| Paul Elias (80th) | Jason Lambert (79th) |
| Bryan Thrift (N/A) | David Dudley (N/A) |
According to Major League Fishing rules, Group A becomes B and vice versa for Stage Two. New angler groups will be established after each two Stages based on the standings from the previous two Stages.
Variable Weight Minimums
The 2020 season will open on Lake Eufaula (Feb. 7-12) where a two-pound minimum will be in effect for scorable bass. Minimum weights are determined for each competition water based on the productivity, bass population, and anticipated average size of fish in each fishery. The 2-pound minimum for Eufaula significantly raises the average scoring requirement above the 12- to 15-inch minimums mandated by most state fisheries managers (and used for traditional tournament scoring). According to extensive nationwide research compiled by bass biologist Steven Bardin, an average 12-inch largemouth in good health weighs 0.9 pounds (14 ounces); an average 15-inch largemouth weighs 1 pound, 13 ounces.
The Lake Eufaula 14-inch minimum mandated by Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries – the standard used by tournament organizations as the minimum size allowed in a tournament weigh-in on the Alabama/Georgia border lake – translates to a 1-pound, 8-ounce bass (25 percent smaller on average than the 2-pound Bass Pro Tour minimum).
“We’re going to show up at one of the best fisheries in the country at Eufaula and ask these guys to fish for a minimum weight standard that’s the highest in the history of our sport. We know they’re going to catch big ones,” said Marty Stone, MLFNOW! Analyst, “but raising the bar to a 2-pound minimum resets the playing field. I’ll be interested to see how that affects the game.”
The Major League Fishing will announce the weight minimum to the anglers 30 days in advance of each Stage of the Bass Pro Tour. The variable minimum weight will not be incorporated into MLF Cup competitions or the World Championship.
The 2020 Bass Pro Tour
The Bass Pro Tour features 80 of the best professional anglers in the world competing head-to-head in a fast-paced, catch, weigh, and immediately release format. The previously announced 2020 schedule includes:
| Stage | Date | Lake | City | Community Host |
| One | Feb. 7-12 | Lake Eufaula | Eufaula, Ala. | Eufaula Barbour Chamber of Commerce |
| Two | Feb. 21-26 | Lake Okeechobee | Okeechobee, Fla. | Okeechobee County Tourism Development Council |
| Three | Mar. 13-18 | Lake Fork | Emory, Texas | Lake Fork Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Four | Apr. 3-8 | Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, and Shearon Harris Reservoir | Raleigh, N.C. | Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance |
| Five | Apr. 24-29 | Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees | Grove, Okla. | City of Grove |
| Special Event | May 16-20 | Kissimmee Chain | Kissimmee, Fla. | Experience Kissimmee |
| Six | Jun. 5-10 | Lake Winnebago, Lake Butte des Morts, and Green Lake | Neenah, Wis. | Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Seven | Jun. 26-Jul. 1 | St. Lawrence River | Ogdensburg, N.Y. | St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Ogdensburg |
| Eight | Jul. 21-26 | Lake Champlain | Burlington, Vt. | Experience Vermont |
The Bass Pro Tour began in 2019 and features 80 of the best professional anglers in the world, including Kevin VanDam, Edwin Evers, Aaron Martens, Mike Iaconelli, Jordan Lee, and Skeet Reese. Each stage includes six days of competition using the Major League Fishing, catch-weigh-and-immediately-release format.
Major League Fishing showcases each fishery through their award-winning, live and linear programming. Each Stage of the Bass Pro Tour is broadcast live on the Major League Fishing app, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), and MajorLeagueFishing.com, totaling more than 325 hours of original programming. Fans can follow the fast-paced nature of the MLF format as it unfolds on the live leaderboard through “SCORETRACKER® updates.” Highlights from each Stage of the 2020 Bass Pro Tour will air on Discovery Network beginning in July 2020 and Sportsman Channel in early 2021.
“MLF offers the strongest broadcast presence in the industry to fans and sponsors,” said Jim Wilburn, President and CEO of Major League Fishing. “And with these lakes planned for this coming Bass Pro Tour, we know 2020 will be our best year yet as we continue to capture a broad audience of both longtime fishing fans and those new to the sport, thanks to our fast-paced, fan-friendly format,”
Littleton & Nuemann win Anglers Quest Lake Houston Team Event
| Place # | TEAM/NAMES | # FISH | B.B. | TOTAL WT | $$$ PAID |
| 1 | JOHN LITTLETON & TIM NEUMANN | 5 | 4.97 | 13.11 | $1,285.00 |
| 2 | CURTIS JORDAN & BRANDON FLOWERS | 5 | 0.00 | 9.19 | $650.00 |
| 3 | EDWARD YAO & CADEN FUENTES | 5 | 0.00 | 8.36 | $430.00 |
| 4 | DENNIS WILSON & SHANE DAVIS | 5 | 0.00 | 7.94 | |
| 5 | CRAIG MORRIS & CODY SWANN | 4 | 0.00 | 6.35 | |
| 6 | LEE LACOUR & GREG CRAWFORD | 3 | 0.00 | 6.18 | |
| 7 | ADAMBOYD & LUKE BOYD | 3 | 0.00 | 6.03 | |
| 8 | BRAD DEAL & STEVE UBERNOSKY | 3 | 0.00 | 5.21 | |
| 9 | SANDRO ALFARO & GLENN BLANCHARD | 3 | 0.00 | 4.84 | |
| 10 | DAVID WHEATON & TANSLEY BYNOG SR. | 3 | 0.00 | 4.83 | |
| 11 | DANIEL JOHNSON | 2 | 0.00 | 3.47 | |
| 12 | MIKE DORCZ & JEFF JACKOWSKI | 1 | 1.58 | 1.58 | |
| 13 | BRUCE STROUD & BLAKE STROUD | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 14 | CHARLES TOLLESON II & JEFFERSON MURRAY | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| 15 | MICHAEL STREETER & DANIEL STREETER | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Tackle Warehouse Signs as Official Tackle Retailer of FLW, Becomes Title Sponsor of Pro Circuit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BENTON, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2020) – FLW (Fishing League Worldwide), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that it has reached a sponsorship agreement with Tackle Warehouse, the sport’s leading online retailer that offers the guaranteed lowest prices on bass fishing tackle from every top brand. Effective immediately, Tackle Warehouse becomes the official tackle retailer of FLW and assumes title sponsorship of the FLW Pro Circuit, professional bass fishing’s premier five-fish-limit tournament series. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
" src="blob:http://anglerschannel.com/8e99786f-3aeb-40e8-9820-eab960bdf7a6" alt="image006.jpg" width="288" align="right" hspace="12" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_2" class="Apple-web-attachment Singleton" style="opacity: 1;">Per terms of the agreement, Tackle Warehouse will also receive exposure across all FLW platforms, including more than 235 tournaments, on-site activation at events, FLW Live on-the-water and weigh-in streams, FLWFishing.com, original social media content, Bass Fishing magazine and the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show, which will air 312 hours of programming in 2020 on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel.
“FLW is proud to showcase sponsors like Tackle Warehouse that help build the sport of competitive bass-fishing and demonstrate support for their customers’ passion for fishing and the outdoors,” said FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager Kathy Fennel. “We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership with Tackle Warehouse that benefits our anglers and fans across the FLW and Major League Fishing organizations.”
In addition to its title sponsorship of the Pro Circuit, Tackle Warehouse will also assume title sponsorship of the FLW College Fishing School of the Year Awards, which are presented to the top overall school of the season as well as the top school from each of the circuit’s five conferences. It will be the presenting sponsor of the FLW High School Fishing Camp, the ultimate summer camp for serious high school anglers, their parents, boat captains and coaches, scheduled for July 2020.
“Both FLW and Tackle Warehouse have long made it their missions to serve tournament anglers. From collegiate anglers to touring professionals, FLW has offered unique opportunities for anglers to compete and excel,” said Tackle Warehouse Chief Operating Officer Rich Zeilenga. “Tackle Warehouse is excited to support the FLW organization and serve FLW anglers. As tournament bass fishing fans and anglers, we at Tackle Warehouse are excited to follow all the action on the 2020 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit.”
Tackle Warehouse will be featured across seven regular-season Pro Circuit tournaments around the country with competition kicking off this week at Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Jan. 23-26, in Brookeland, Texas, and culminating with the FLW TITLE championship on the St. Lawrence River, Aug. 8-13, in Massena, New York. The top award at each regular-season tournament is up to $135,000, with $200,000 going to the FLW TITLE champion.
Casey Scanlon Joins Team Wholesale Batteries, Inc.
Professional Bass Angler of FLW Tour Casey Scanlon joined forces with Wholesale Batteries, Inc. to bring anglers a new outlet to purchase batteries for their boat, truck, cell phone, smoke detector and everything in-between.
Casey Scanlon has won many titles thus far in his career through his participation in the FLW Tour, Bassmaster Elite Series and Bassmaster Opens. His recent win took place last year at Lake Champlain on the FLW Tour. Making it a goal since a young age to fish at a high level Casey became dedicated to mastering every aspect of bass fishing, which has led to his relationship with Wholesale Batteries, Inc. While not fishing FLW Tour Casey is a guide on Lake of the Ozarks.
Casey says, “Wholesale Batteries, Inc. is truly dedicated to their customers and their needs. I am excited to team up with a family owned company that has 40 years plus of expertise. The team even helped me find a battery for my boat in minutes!”
Wholesale Batteries, Inc. is a full line battery distributor that has served the Midwest since 1977. They have grown substantially over the years by being committed to their customers and going the extra mile to assure they offer quality products their customers deserve. The Wholesale Batteries, Inc. staff is full of outdoor enthusiasts, so when you’re in the area, stop by to swap some fishing and hunting stories.
Wholesale Batteries, Inc. is happy to have Casey join the team. Michael Maness, Managing Manager says, “Casey allows us the opportunity to expand our brand awareness as well as helping a hometown angler follow his dreams.”
You can find helpful battery information for your boat, toys, phones and more throughout this year by following along on social media at
Facebook: Casey Scanlon Professional Angler
Instagram: @caseyscanlon10
Twitter: @casey_scanlon
Facebook: Wholesale Batteries, Inc.
Salvagno & Marbach win Bass Champs on Falcon with over 26.20lbs
| Place | Boat | Truck | Angler 1 | Angler 2 | Fish | Big Bass | Wt. | Prize Amt. | |
| 1 |  |
JAKE SALVAGNO BEEVILLE , TX |
RODNEY MARBACH SPRING BRANCH , TX |
5 | 0 | 26.20 |
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| 2 |  |
BYRON BIONDI KENNEDALE , TX |
JASON GREENFIELD KENNEDALE , TX |
5 | 9.21 | 25.18 |
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| 3 | |
KENNETH FAIRLY LOCKHART , TX |
TOMMY LAW TYE , TX |
5 | 0 | 24.91 |
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| 4 | RICHARD CREMO LAREDO , TX |
ROBERTO GONZALEZ LAREDO , TX |
5 | 7.20 | 23.28 |
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| 5 | RICHARD DRAKE FAIR OAKS RANCH , TX |
CHRISTOPHER EYHORN SAN ANTONIO , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.65 |
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| 6 | ALBERT RAMIREZ SR LAREDO , TX |
STEVEN BLACKBURN LAREDO , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.60 |
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| 7 | |
JAMES GRIMLEY TAFT , TX |
KIMBERLY SUBIA TAFT , TX |
4 | 7.95 | 21.08 |
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| 8 |  |
BEAU SCHOTT HONDO , TX |
MICHELLE SCHOTT HONDO , TX |
5 | 10.20 | 20.51 |
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| 9 | |
GENE NAQUIN D HANIS , TX |
TONY WILLIAMS PALESTINE , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.27 |
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| 10 | |
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WILLIAM FESLER LAMPASAS , TX |
BRENT SMITH BERTRAM , TX |
5 | 6.85 | 19.42 |
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| 11 | JOHN RILEY KILLEEN , TX |
ANDREW EADS KILLEN , TX |
5 | 7.88 | 19.38 |
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| 12 | JIMMY STEED ZAPATA , TX |
CHARLIE HARALSON DEL RIO , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.74 |
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| 13 | |
KEN PARKER BOERNE , TX |
JASON GALLAS BLANCO , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.65 |
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| 14 | |
DERICK KUYRKENDALL BERGHEIM , TX |
FORREST WILSON SPRING BRANCH , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.53 |
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| 15 |  |
LEE LEONARD MARTINDALE , TX |
SCOTT BRONDER FALLS CITY , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.36 |
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| 16 | ERIC TAUER KIRBY , TX |
KENNETH WITEK STOCKDALE , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.95 |
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| 17 | SPIKE STOKER STEPHENVILLE , TX |
STUART JEFFREY ANSON , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.82 |
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| 18 | WILLIAM BLAINE SAN ANGELO , TX |
ROSS JEWELL SAN ANGELO , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.72 |
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| 19 | TOM CAUTHEN INGRAM , TX |
RONNY GAZAWAY KERRVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.64 |
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| 20 | RUSSELL PASKET ANDERSON , TX |
COTTEN ANDERS BURTON , TX |
5 | 8.94 | 16.11 |
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| 21 | |
CHARLIE FORSTER CENTER POINT , TX |
MIKE BINGHAM KERRVILLE , TX |
4 | 0 | 15.70 |
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| 22 | |
MARK BIONDI SR BURLESON , TX |
MARK BIONDI JR BURLESON , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.44 |
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| 23 | MIKE PERKINS DALLAS , TX |
STAN GERZENYI DEL RIO , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.35 |
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| 24 | |
CODY GREANEY MANCHACA , TX |
BILL MCCOUN AMARILLO , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.01 |
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| 25 | |
MIKE COON KERRVILLE , TX |
WESLEY GRAHAM EMORY , TX |
4 | 0 | 14.73 |
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| 26 | RICK SCHEEN AUSTIN , TX |
MIKE HARMAN BASTROP , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.45 |
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| 27 | RONALD PARKS NATALIA , TX |
GENE FEWELL JR DEVINE , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.97 |
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| 28 | |
TIM FLOWERS MIDLAND , TX |
BRIAN ANKRUM NATALIA , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.65 |
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| 29 | JIMMY SHELTON GRANBURY , TX |
CHARLES WHITED SAN MARCOS , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.39 |
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| 30 | |
CODY ROBERSON CIBOLO , TX |
DON BAILEY SAN ANTONIO , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.35 |
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| 31 | |
RICARDO CARRILLO | ORLANDO SEGOVIA LAREDO , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.24 |
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| 32 | |
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SCOTTY GALBREAITH WEATHERFORD , TX |
JASON GALBREAITH BURLESON , TX |
3 | 0 | 13.16 |
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| 33 | |
CRAIG ALEXANDER DEL RIO , TX |
RAYMOND BENOIT DEL RIO , TX |
4 | 7.13 | 13.10 |
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| 34 | |
CODY DAY GOLIAD , TX |
DAVID DAY GOLIAD , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.75 |
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| 35 | ERIC CAVANAGH DEL RIO , TX |
RIDGY GRAHAM DEL RIO , TX |
2 | 9.72 | 12.48 |
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| 36 | |
JOSEPH TOMPKINS BOERNE , TX |
JAMES CLAUSER SAN ANTONIO , TX |
3 | 0 | 12.19 |
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| 37 | BILL WILCOX SCURRY , TX |
MIKE CARLSON MANSFIELD , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.13 |
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| 38 | EDDIE LERO BRYAN , TX |
TERRY WIESE BRYAN , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.59 |
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| 39 | |
MIKE BATES CANYON LAKE , TX |
GERALD DELAFUENTE CASTROVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.44 |
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| 40 | |
SHANE KEESE MEDIA , TX |
DARYL BURGER MEDINA , TX |
4 | 6.45 | 11.17 |
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| 40 | |
WENDELL RAMSEY SR SAN ANGELO , TX |
GRAYSEN MORROW SAN ANGELO , TX |
4 | 0 | 11.17 |
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| 42 | VICTOR MARTINEZ LAREDO , TX |
MICHAEL GARZA LAREDO , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.12 |
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| 43 | |
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TRAVIS MCGUIRE SEMINOLE , TX |
CHRIS SNYDER CIBOLO , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.34 |
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| 44 | |
CHANCE HUNDLEY CASTROVILLE , TX |
CODY HUNDLEY RIO MEDINA , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.13 |
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| 45 | KENNETH HENRY KARNES CITY , TX |
FRANK GARCIA LA PRYOR , TX |
4 | 0 | 9.86 |
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| 46 | MITCH GOODALL BOERNE , TX |
FOY OSBURN BOERNE , TX |
2 | 0 | 9.80 |
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| 47 | |
SPEEDY COLLETT ZAPATA , TX |
ROBERT COLLETT JR SAN ANTONIO , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.56 |
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| 48 | |
RICK SHOCK VICTORIA , TX |
TED SPRENCEL PORT LAVACA , TX |
3 | 0 | 9.36 |
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| 49 | MIKE REID ANDREWS , TX |
MICHAEL REID ANDREWS , TX |
4 | 0 | 8.76 |
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| 50 | |
DENNIS ODELL TUSCOLA , TX |
BILLY MELTON ALPINE , TX |
3 | 0 | 8.75 |
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| 51 | KARLO ESCAMILLA LAREDO , TX |
EDELMIRO MARTINEZ LAREDO , TX |
5 | 0 | 8.63 |
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| 52 | |
CLAY WHITE NEWARK , TX |
COLE MASSEY JUSTIN , TX |
4 | 0 | 8.41 |
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| 53 | |
BILL GARZA JR FLORESVILLE , TX |
IRA LYNN ADKINS , TX |
4 | 0 | 8.38 |
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| 54 | ANDRES FLORES LAREDO , TX |
RICARDO GUERRERO JR LAREDO , TX |
2 | 0 | 7.33 |
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| 55 | |
RICHARD STRINGER MIDLAND , TX |
CHISHOLM CARRUTH ODESSA , TX |
3 | 0 | 6.90 |
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| 56 | |
TREVOR ROBERTSON KERRVILLE , TX |
JARRETT ROBERTSON KERRVILLE , TX |
2 | 0 | 6.59 |
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| 57 | CLAUDE SIMS BOERNE , TX |
CARSON SIMS BOERNE , TX |
3 | 0 | 6.27 |
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| 58 | PAUL BROWN BIG LAKE , TX |
BANDY WATKINS SAN ANGELO , TX |
3 | 0 | 6.20 |
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| 59 | COLEY WOOD MIDLAND , TX |
JAMES BURKEEN DEL RIO , TX |
2 | 0 | 6.12 |
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| 60 | JUSTIN BROUGHTON GRANBURY , TX |
STEVE PETERSON DEVINE , TX |
1 | 5.98 | 5.98 |
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| 61 | |
MICHAEL CARROLL NEW BRAUNFELS , TX |
CHARLES GUTHRIE CONROE , TX |
2 | 0 | 5.96 |
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| 62 | |
RYLAND KIRCHOFF CORPUS CHRISTI , TX |
JOHN KIRCHOFF CORPUS CHRISTI , TX |
3 | 0 | 5.95 |
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| 63 | RICHARD PHIPPS MONAHANS , TX |
SPENSOR PHIPPS FLORESVILLE , TX |
2 | 0 | 4.91 |
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| 64 | ROBERT BRIEDEN MARION , TX |
JOHN HARGRAVES SEGUIN , TX |
2 | 0 | 4.59 |
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| 65 | |
RAYMOND ZETKA EDNA , TX |
1 | 4.11 | 4.11 |
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| 66 | CHRISTOPHER NORDTVEDT DEL RIO , TX |
RUDY MEDRANO DEL RIO , TX |
1 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
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| 67 | |
CLAY CREAMER SAN ANTONIO , TX |
WES FARRIS ODESSA , TX |
1 | 4.05 | 4.05 |
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| 68 | |
SERGIO HERRERA LAREDO , TX |
VICTOR GARZA LAREDO , TX |
2 | 0 | 3.86 |
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| 69 | |
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ NEW BRAUNFELS , TX |
CRAIG CRIM VICTORIA , TX |
1 | 0 | 3.41 |
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| 70 | |
BEN ACOSTA MIDLAND , TX |
ROGER MONTEJANO DEL RIO , TX |
2 | 0 | 3.35 |
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| 71 | |
ALLEN SHELTON FARMERS BRANCH , TX |
JEFF MASSEY JUSTIN , TX |
2 | 0 | 3.29 |
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| 72 | BRANDON SPAULDING MIDLAND , TX |
JASON COLLIER MIDLAND , TX |
1 | 0 | 3.27 |
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| 73 | |
CHAD BLACK CANYON LAKE , TX |
LUPE LOPEZ UVALDE , TX |
1 | 0 | 3.08 |
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| 74 | CURTIS WHITT KERRVILLE , TX |
ROBERTO ROMAN INGRAM , TX |
1 | 0 | 2.98 |
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| 75 | |
KELLY STARR DEXTER , NM |
BILLY BETANCOURT CARLSBAD , NM |
1 | 0 | 2.52 |
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| 76 | MICHAEL HETTICK CORPUS CHRISTI , TX |
KAPPY ALLEN ROBSTOWN , TX |
1 | 0 | 2.14 |
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| 77 | DEVIN GIBSON GONZALES , TX |
1 | 0 | 2.04 |
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| 78 | |
ADAM PEREIRA SEGUIN , TX |
MIKE LANGE SEGUIN , TX |
1 | 0 | 1.92 |
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| 79 | |
TIM BLANCHETTE BLESSING , TX |
TOMMIE COLLIER VICTORIA , TX |
1 | 0 | 0.48 |
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| 80 | PAT AMICK BOERNE , TX |
JUSTIN WOJCIK BULVERDE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | SERGIO GONZALEZ RIO GRANDE CITY , TX |
JAIME GUTIERREZ MISSION , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | JIMMY RAMOS LAREDO , TX |
CODY STILLMAN LAREDO , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | |
TIM DOEGE NEW BRAUNFELS , TX |
KENNY HENZE BULVERDE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | |
JONATHAN BOSSOM CASTOVILLE , TX |
BEN BOSSOM DAYTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | JULIAN MACHUCA PECOS , TX |
EDDIE KIDD EL PASO , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | ZACH BIBB FAIR OAKS RANCH , TX |
BRENDON KENNELL BOERNE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | |
KENNY ROOKE JUNCTION , TX |
CHAD BARINGTON JUNCTION , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | |
BRANDON BECK BOERNE , TX |
DENNIS ASHER BOERNE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | STEVE RAY RODRIGUEZ DEL RIO , TX |
FRANCISCO LOPEZ MONCLOVA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 80 | |
BRANDON HATCH SAN ANTONIO , TX |
LANCE SHELLEY EDINBURG , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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Tale of the Tape - Sam Rayburn Preview - FLW Pro Circuit Stop #1
Vance McCullough
The Corps of Engineers impounded the Angelina River in the mid 1960’s, giving birth to Lake Sam Rayburn which sprawls over 114,500 surface acres making it the biggest lake wholly contained in the Lone Star State. Fifty-five years later Big Sam still turns out big bass and bunches of them.
Hydrilla is the primary cover as winter bass begin to stage along its inside edge in preparation for a move to the spawning flats in coming weeks.
Here’s the official Texas Parks and Wildlife report on the current state of bass fishing on Rayburn, as of January 1, 2020:
GOOD. Water stained; 57 degrees; 2.31’ low. Largemouth bass are good on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, and plastic worms staying 10 feet and shallower on creek edges.
Sounds about right for this time of year.
The FLW Pro Circuit will visit the famous lake with competition dates stretching from January 23 to January 26.
If conditions are indeed ‘normal’ on Rayburn in late January, look for the traditional ‘trap’ bite in 5 feet or less, which, apparently qualifies as ‘deep’ water for Louisiana guys – check out this quote from Kevin Lasyone of Dry Prong, LA who won the recent BFL on Rayburn: “I was basically fishing grass in three to five feet of water early, then I went shallow and finished out my day.”
‘Three-to-five feet and THEN went shallow’. Ha ha!
The report, courtesy of our friends at FLW Fishing.com, continues: Lasyone said he caught most of his fish on a Rat-L-Trap and a V&M Lures swimbait with a Lazyman weighted swimbait hook. He also added a few keepers with a Yamamoto Senko.
“I think the key to my victory was all of the time that I have spent on Rayburn over the years,” Lasyone went on to say. “The big ones really seemed to pull up when the sun came out, and they were up pretty shallow. I was fishing water that was only about knee deep, but it had to have grass.”
Lasyone won the single day event with 20 pounds, 8 ounces. Nobody else broke the 19-pound mark. And there were 230 boats with co-anglers, so Rayburn isn’t on fire yet. That may be good news for pros who want it to fire off for them later this month.
Word is, the hydrilla is a tad thin and fish are concentrated in predictable areas. This should produce a bunch of 15-to-17-pound bags and a handful of much heavier stringers when the FLW anglers arrive.
Terry Bolton won the FLW tourney on Rayburn last January with a total weight of 91 pounds, 3 ounces over 4 days. His Day 2 catch alone weighed an impressive 33-9. Crankbaits, fished along offshore humps that held grass in about 10 foot depths, were Bolton’s primary weapon.
That event ended on January 10th – a couple of weeks earlier than this year’s tourney and the lake was flooded super high, a confounding riddle that many anglers could not solve.
This year the lake is down a couple of feet. Still, crankbaits and other offshore favorites such as worms – Texas-rigged and Carolina-rigged – should play a big role.
Offbeat tactics will show up as well. Sometimes a guy can win with one. Nick LeBrun made a good charge at Bolton’s lead and finished runner-up with 90-7 by slow-rolling a big spinnerbait that sported a single Colorado blade.
The situation last year was that water got so high on the lowland impoundment that many bass scattered too far back into the woods and anglers could not get a lure in front of them. The ones that stayed offshore were prime for the picking – if you could find them. Big fish were bunched in small spots for those did find them and those guys brought in huge sacks.
Others hauled water.
This year expect a more level leaderboard but exciting weights just the same. The FLW Pro Circuit is about to kick off 2020 – ‘the year of clear vision’ -with a spectacle!
For a detailed look at the lake, check out Anglerschannel.com’s ‘Lakes’ tab. Then see the action unfold on live FLWFishing.com!
Bryan New Wins Bassmaster Eastern Open On Kissimmee Chain
| KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Knowing when to adjust proved essential for Bryan New of Belmont, N.C., who admits he employed a disjointed fishing regimen to win the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open on Florida’s Kissimmee Chain with a three-day total weight of 49 pounds, 8 ounces, cementing a spot in the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk..
“I’ve said it all week, I haven’t been dialed in to one thing, it was junk fishing at its best,” said New, who earned $52,500 and claimed the early lead in the race for the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year award. “I’ve fished a lot in Florida and I’ve never been able to junk fish. But you have five lakes in this chain, and I junk fished three of them (Toho, Cypress and Kissimmee).” New kept himself in the hunt from start to finish. He caught 21-0 on Day 1 to place second and backed that up with a Day 2 limit of 13-7 that put him in third. Catching the heaviest bag of Day 3 — a five-bass limit that weighed 15-1 — pushed him across the finish line with a winning margin of 4-6. New spent part of Day 3 working the offshore hydrilla spot in Lake Toho where he caught part of his big Day 1 catch. The first day saw him locking down to Lake Kissimmee. But when that failed to produce anything significant for him, he decided to maximize his fishing time by spending the next two days in Toho. The junk-fishing mentality came into play when he realized his offshore spot was not going to be enough. From there, he went shallow and bounced from spot to spot in an effort to establish consistency. New caught his bass on a Texas-rigged green pumpkin magic Damiki Stinger, a 1/2-ounce green pumpkin Z-Man ChatterBait with a green pumpkin Zoom Speed Craw and a Greenfish Tackle G2 squarebill in High Rock shad. The latter, he said, proved to be his biggest producer. “That G2 is a balsa bait that floats a lot higher than all the plastic baits, and it’s awesome for cranking this grass,” New said. “I know a lot of people throw (lipless baits) around the grass, and I actually found my main spot by throwing a (lipless bait). But once I switched to that squarebill, I started catching bigger fish.” After two days of warm, stable conditions, Day 3 brought cooler temperatures and blustery winds of up to 20 mph, which muddied the Kissimmee Chain. Before the big winds picked up mid-morning, New got his final day off to a strong start by catching a 6-1 around 7:18 a.m. From there, he said keeping his head down and focusing on productivity dominated his thoughts. “I knew it was a good start, but honestly, I had no idea how big it was,” he said. “I caught it, put it in the livewell and made another cast. It didn’t matter at the time because I knew it wasn’t enough. “I filled my limit about 10 minutes after that and it took me a little while, but I finally culled the 12-incher that was my first fish. After that, I said let’s go try to bust the dirty-30 (a 30-pound limit), but we didn’t do that.” Joshua Stracner of Vandiver, Ala., placed second with 45-2. After placing third on Day 1 with 19-5, Stracner added 12-10 on Day 2 and slipped to seventh. He boosted his performance in the Championship round by adding 13-3. “I had one offshore place — a 50-yard stretch of hydrilla in Lake Toho — and I could only catch them in the first hour or two,” Stracner said. “I’d catch a few of my better fish on a ChatterBait out there and after that, they’d shut down. “They’d start back up later in the day, so in between, I’d go to the bank and punch mats with a junebug Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver and a 1 1/2-ounce weight.” Greg Alexander of Hebron, Md., finished third with 45-2. (Ties are broken by heaviest single day catch.) His was the biggest comeback of the Top 12, as he rebounded from a 34th-place effort on Day 1 and reached the final day in sixth. Alexander turned in daily weights of 13-7, 19-1 and 12-10. “I tried to focus on stuff that didn’t look like everything else,” Alexander said. “There are miles of lily pads, miles of Kissimmee grass, miles of gator grass, big piles of bulrushes, big piles of reeds. So, if I saw a bunch of the same, I’d just keep on going. “I was trying to pinpoint those areas that had a uniqueness to them, or had a really good blend of different vegetation. Then, I’d try to pick out the most isolated cover in that spot.” Alexander caught his bass on a watermelon/green fleck Senko and a junebug Zoom Speed Worm. Jerrod Albright of Kissimmee, Fla., won Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 10-3 largemouth. Don Harvey of Franklin, Tenn., won the co-angler division with 28-2. Entering the Championship round in third place, Harvey added a limit of 8-12. “I was fortunate, I got to do the same thing with my pros each day,” Harvey said. “Every fish I weighed in, I caught on a Megabass 110 Magnum.” Harvey believes the larger profile tempted bigger bites, but he also made sure he was using an effective retrieve. “It was a jerk-jerk-pause,” Harvey said. “Some of the people I was fishing with were really fishing (their baits) fast; I just wanted the fish to have an opportunity to see my bait.” Jeff Queen won the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award among co-anglers with his 8-6. The event was hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.
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Seaguar® connects with Student Anglers
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(January 7, 2020) – We need more kids and young adults fishing. Those of us who have fished since our youth recognize the joy and fulfillment that accompanies time on the water. More than 80% of adult anglers report that their fishing experiences began as children, so if we want people to fish throughout their lives — and to care about fish, fishing, and the outdoors as adults — we need to start them young. Organized fishing teams and leagues at the high school level are helping to bolster participation by teenagers and young adults, and that’s a good thing – for those participants as individuals, and for the future of fishing as a whole. A pivotal organization in the national youth fishing movement is The Student Angler Federation (SAF), founded in 2007 by The Bass Federation (TBF). In 2019, the Student Angler Federation hosted 63 high school-level events, including the 10th Annual High School Fishing World Finals that featured 405 registered teams from 38 states. The coming year of events promises to be bigger and better than ever. |
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The SAF’s High School Fishing Program works hard to eliminate barriers to participation in fishing and to recognize the accomplishments of their anglers. Indeed, every event on the High School Fishing tournament schedule has NO entry fees for participants, and last year, the prize pool of scholarships awarded to student anglers was a staggering $2.8 million! Beyond an extraordinary experience for all of its participants, the SAF’s National High School Fishing Program positions young adults for success — both on and off the water. |
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Seaguar, the originators of fluorocarbon fishing line, is proud to announce its partnership with the Student Angler Federation in support of the National High School Fishing Programfor 2020. By connecting avid student anglers with the best 100% fluorocarbon lines and leaders and braided main lines available, Seaguar will help them to meet their lofty goals in the boat, in the classroom, and in the community. Kelly Gohman, the Student Angler Federation VP for Sales and Marketing, notes that, “The High School Fishing Program is the best-kept secret in the entire world of competitive fishing. We pride ourselves in providing the best tournament experiences possible, from the pre-event meetings to the final weigh-ins, so that we can attract and retain enthusiastic young anglers and provide them with the opportunity to enjoy the sport of fishing throughout their lives.” “We are excited to welcome Seaguar to our family of partners for 2020,” continued Gohman, “so that all of our anglers can experience the difference that Seaguar lines and leaders can make in their fishing — whether in a tournament or just out for fun with family and friends.” One benefit that student anglers can access immediately is the exclusive Seaguar High School VIP program. Team coaches of any Student Angler Federation club can register for the program online, and then purchase any Seaguar line, leader, or branded apparel for their young anglers at a substantial discount. Now, student anglers can spool up with Seaguar 100% fluorocarbon and braided lines more easily than ever before. Gerry Benedicto, Seaguar General Manager, reflects that, “no matter where we fish or what we’re fishing for, we all measure the success of a trip by the number and size of the fish we catch. 100% Seaguar fluorocarbon leaders and premium braided lines can have an immediate positive impact on success by helping anglers to catch more and bigger fish. Seaguar is excited to partner with the Student Angler Federation for 2020, so that young anglers across the country can experience the difference that Seaguar lines and leaders can make in their tournament success.” |
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“We know that we’re going to see Seaguar anglers carry heavyweight sacks of bass across weigh-in stages in 2020,” continued Benedicto, “but more importantly, we’re also going to witness the thrill of victory and the joy of fishing on scores of young faces, thanks to the efforts of the Student Angler Federation.” |
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The positive impact that organized youth fishing has on anglers, both on and off the water, is undeniable. Hunter Sales, Coach of the Carson-Newman University fishing team, asserts that, “competitive fishing is great for the development of students at all levels. Not only are they learning to become better anglers, but they are also learning valuable life lessons – especially how to work as a team. As these young anglers get older, and perhaps compete at the collegiate level or simply enjoy recreational fishing as an adult, their memories of traveling, competing, and fun days on the water with their friends will be priceless.” “Terrific lines like Seaguar Red Label fluorocarbon and Seaguar Smackdown braided line have put our anglers in position to catch some giant bass under challenging circumstances,” continued Sales. “and have helped us leap from 66th to 11th place in our overall team-of-the-year standings.” Those are positive results that any competitive angler — at the high school, collegiate, or professional levels — can easily appreciate! |
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We need to encourage more young adults to be involved in fishing. It’s good for our sport, it’s good for us, but above all, it’s good for them. Seaguar is proud to partner with the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing Program to help increase young anglers’ access to the outdoors, and we anxiously await the parade of big bass and young Seaguar anglers across weigh-in stages in 2020. To learn more about the Seaguar Scholastic Program — Click HERE. |
A Year to Remember: Chris Zaldain on his 2019 Campaign with Minn Kota and Humminbird
Courtesy of Gunpowder
In his 8th season, Chris Zaldain laid down a performance for the story books in the 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series. With three 2nd place finishes, five top tens, a 4th place finish in Angler of the Year points and the most total weight caught throughout the season, Zaldain had the kind of year most anglers only dream of. The fact that the 2019 season was his first running the One-Boat Networkä with Minn Kotaâ and Humminbirdâ products should be no surprise and was quickly credited by the Texas pro as an instrumental factor in his success.
“The most advantageous piece of equipment I had on my boat this year was no doubt the Humminbird 360 Imagingâand a close second was LakeMasterâ mapping,” explained Zaldain.
“I had three second-place finishes this year, and the one that sticks out the most to me was my second-place finish at Lake Lanier. I was catching huge spotted bass, a lot of which were suspended over trees in literally 50 to 60 feet of water. I was getting my bites in 40 to 50 feet of water. There is absolutely no way I would have had the confidence to fish that program without 360 Imaging.”
Zaldain went on to emphasize how the Humminbird technologies have changed his technique this season. Originally a California kid, he comes from a Western background, so he has always felt somewhat comfortable fishing off the bank in deep, clear water. But he felt especially confident out there this year.
“360 Imaging absolutely changed the way I fish. I spent a vast majority of my time fishing off the bank. I don't remember in eight years of tournament fishing where I spent the majority of my time out there. But with 360 Imaging, nothing was able to hide from me at any point, which gave me the confidence to stay out in those unpressured areas,” offered Zaldain.
It can be challenging to stay out in those unpressured areas for long periods of time. Zaldain explained how useful his Minn Kota Ultrexä trolling motor was when it came to locking in on perfect offshore fishing spots. “The Spot-Lockäfeature on my Minn Kota Ultrex was another huge contributor to my confidence in unpressured areas this tournament season. Once I found offshore spots I liked, I was able to accurately lock my boat to the exact pin-pointed area without fail,” commented Zaldain. “All I had to do was push a button on my Ultrex, and Spot-Lock made sure my boat didn’t drift from the hot spots I found. If I needed to move or adjust, I was able to do so with ease using the Jog feature moving my Spot-Lock position in 5 foot increments to where I needed to be.”
But it wasn’t just 360 Imaging or the Ultrex with Spot-Lock that took his confidence to the next level. Combining these products with Humminbird LakeMaster mapping offered new locations and destinations he could be confident in, helping him take home third place at the Saint Lawrence River.
“This was my fourth year competing on the Saint Lawrence, but it was so different than years prior. LakeMaster mapping exposed areas that I’d never seen before and I was able to commit to a long 90-mile run to the mouth of Lake Ontario. Covering 180 miles each day only left me with five or so hours to fish, you need to be confident to be able to settle in on one area so far away from the ramp. Relying on LakeMaster’s pinpoint accuracy and confirming what I saw with 360 Imaging gave me enough confidence to stay down there. I found humps and drop-offs I hadn’t seen before and was able to get a few extra bites and take home that 3rd place finish.”
An extra bite or two can make a world of difference in tournament fishing. LakeMaster mapping was key to helping Zaldain and others on the Humminbird team find areas where they could connect on those key bites and secure top finishes this year. The ability to accurately select your casting locations once on the spot also saves casts and is giving today’s competitive anglers the ability to use their time more efficiently on the water.
“A lot of times this year I would find myself fishing in the same areas as Keith Combs, Seth Feider and other guys who also run the LakeMaster chip. Certain hot-spot areas stick out like a sore thumb to those guys. But others who were running different mapping cards just couldn’t find those areas. Being able to locate hot areas that other guys couldn’t led those of us on the Humminbird team to some really, really solid finishes.”
Zaldain placed in the top 10 the majority of his 33 competition days this year, including the three second place finishes he mentioned, and one third-place finish. He attributes this success not only to Humminbird 360 imaging and the LakeMaster chip, but also his use of some of the connected capabilities of the One-Boat Network.
“This was the first time in my Elite Series career that my electronics, trolling motor, and shallow water anchors all talk to each other, and it made my life a whole lot easier. Wherever I was at in my boat, I could look down at a screen, see waypoints that I placed and get to work. When you can control your Ultrexä trolling motor or Talons right from any Humminbird unit, it really unlocks a new level of efficiency. Even in my first season using these products, I quickly came to learn how to get the most out of the network.”
Looking back at Zaldain’s 2019 Elite Series season, efficiency and execution are two words that come to mind. Four top five finishes confirm this was his most successful year in tournament fishing thus far.
“This was an amazing year,” finished Zaldain. “But I truly believe I’ve only begun to scratch the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the capabilities of the One-Boat Network. I’m already working on rigging my boat for 2020 and you can bet I’ll be putting the best from both Minn Kota and Humminbird back to work on the Elite Series next season.”
AC Insider Rookie Podcast with FLW Pro Circuit Rookies Lane Olson and Barron Adams
Professor Duran is back in class this week talking to FLW Pro Circuit Rookies Lane Olson and Barron Adams. Two young up and comers who will want to keep your eye on beginning next week on Sam Rayburn. Check it out and meet your 2020 Rookie Class
Brandon Palaniuk and Brent Ehrler Return to SIMMS
BOZEMAN, Mont. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Simms Fishing Products, the preeminent manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in fishing, today announced the homecoming of two major figures in the bass fishing industry with the signing of Brandon Palaniuk (Rathdrum, ID) and Brent Ehrler (Redlands, CA), rounding out an already impressive roster that spans all three Tours, Open and Series level anglers.
“Welcoming Brandon and Brent back into the Simms family was one of the easiest decisions of my career,” said Patterson Leeth, Simms Community Manager. “We are beyond stoked to see them back representing the Simms brandmark.”
Palaniuk’s move to the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2020 means he’ll be joining forces with Simms Elite Series pro, Seth Feider. Feider is coming off an impressive win on Lake St. Clair and a 5th place finish in Angler of the Year (AOY) points in 2019. Palaniuk will also be joining Jeff Gustafson (Kenora, Ontario) who finished his rookie season on the Elite series in 2019 with a 28th place finish in AOY points. Based on their performance in 2019, both Feider and Gustafson solidified competing spots in the 50th Annual Bassmaster Classic being held March 6-8th on one of bass fishing’s most prolific bodies of water, Alabama’s Lake Guntersville.
“Over the years, I’ve learned that you simply can’t put a price on quality gear when protecting yourself from what Mother Nature throws your way. As anglers we are exposed to some of the harshest elements and there’s no room for sacrifice. Growing up in Idaho I’ve been a fan of Simms since I was a kid because of their great people and products. Needless to say, I’m beyond excited to join this amazing brand.”
Ehrler finished 3rd overall in 2019 on the Bass Pro Tour and will join fellow Simms Pros, Aaron Martens (Leeds, Alabama), Ish Monroe (Oakdale, CA), Casey Ashley (Donalds, SC), Brett Hite (Phoenix, AZ), Cody Meyer (Auburn, CA ), Shaw Grigsby ( Gainesville, FL), James Elam (Tulsa, OK) and Gary Klein (Mingus, TX) in their quest for the RedCrest Cup.
When asked about his decision to return to the Simms brand, Ehrler stated, “I just spent a few days at Simms’ headquarters in Bozeman, MT. Afer my visit, I’ve come to realize that a brand is only as good as the people behind it. I’ve always known Simms product is the best, but I just have to reiterate, the people at Simms truly make it shine.”
In addition to the return of Palaniuk and Ehrler to the Simms squad, John Cox (Debary, FL) will also be joining the Simms team. Aside from his angling prowess, Cox has made a name for himself by pushing the envelope of what’s possible and never being afraid to roll the dice when a win is within reach. He’s currently the only angler at the tour level competing in both the Elite Series and the FLW Pro Circuit.
“When you fish as many tournaments as I do, one thing is for sure, you’re going to face a lot of bad weather,” said Cox. “I can’t afford to not use the most reliable equipment there is and when it comes to rain gear, there’s no doubt in my mind, it’s Simms.”
In addition to Palaniuk and Ehrler, and Cox, Elite Series rookie, Bob Downey (Hudson, WI) will also be representing Simms at the 50th Annual Bassmaster Classic
Falcon Rods Signs On For Bassmaster Opens Angler Of The Year Sponsorship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Falcon Rods, which has designed and built specialty rods since 1990, has signed on as the first title sponsor for the new Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year Award, B.A.S.S. announced today.
The Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year title will award a $10,000 prize to the overall points winner in the pro division. The top co-angler will have entry fees into the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens division of their choice paid — a value of approximately $7,200.
“The 2020 Bassmaster Opens are setting up to be among the most competitive in history as some of the top names in our sport try to qualify for the 2021 Elite Series,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “We are thrilled to have Falcon Rods join us in recognizing the best of the best in both the pro and co-angler divisions.”
The 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens features four events in two divisions — Eastern and Central — with the winners of each event earning an automatic berth into the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, provided he or she has fished all four events in that division. The Top 4 anglers from each division’s final points standings will receive an invitation to fish the 2021 Bassmaster Elite Series. As a new addition, Elite Series invitations will also be extended to the Top 4 anglers from the cumulative standings for both divisions for a total of 12 invitations.
Currently, 53 anglers have registered to fish all eight tournaments; however, that is not a requirement for winning the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year title.
“We are certainly excited to be part of the first ever Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year,” said Chris Beckwith, Falcon Rods Vice President of Marketing. “The Opens format is especially interesting with a mix of anglers that includes up and comers and some of the best in the world, like Jason Christie. The race for the Falcon Rods AOY award has the makings for one of the most dramatic competitions in fishing.”
The 2020 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens kick off this week with the first Eastern Open event on Florida’s renowned Kissimmee Chain of Lakes Jan. 15-17.
Canterbury to represent Fishlife Conservation products on Bassmaster Elite Series
Maplesville, Ala. – January 14, 2020 – Fishlife Fish Care Products, a company dedicated to conservation and protecting bass fishing’s most precious resource, announces the addition of 2019 Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Scott Canterbury to their national pro staff.
Canterbury, who has known the owner of Fishlife, Randall Carter, through his days of competing in local tournaments in the State of Alabama, will represent the entire Fishlife line of fish care products as he competes on the Bassmaster Elite Series, the Bassmaster Opens and other specialty events he competes in locally.
As someone who makes his living competing in professional tournaments, Canterbury knows the importance of protecting the resource. “As someone who makes my living catching fish, I know how important every one of them are, and I am passionate about protecting the resource,” said Canterbury. “A single dead bass could have been the difference between me winning or losing the Angler of the Year title last year; these products will help me keep fish alive and return them to the water unharmed.”
Carter, an avid tournament angler himself echoes those positions, and explains why he wanted to work with Canterbury. “We are extremely excited to have Scott on board with Fishlife Fish Care Products. He is not only one of the best on the water, he is also one of the best people off the water,” said Carter. “Scott will definitely be a huge asset for us and he has some very good ideas. We look forward to working with Scott and we wish him the best of luck fishing this season. We hope his focus can be 100-percent on fishing and not worrying about his limit in the livewells.”
Fishlife Fish Care products can be found at Tackle Warehouse and many independent dealers throughout the country – dealer inquiries are welcome.
About Fishlife Fish Care Products
Fishlife Fish Care Products makes everything to help get your fish to the scales. Owned by Randall and Amanda Carter, they produce fish care treatment chemicals and livewell cleaners, Fin Clips, Fizz Needles and Fish First Aid Treatment, designed to stop bleeding in deeply hooked bass. Information regarding Fishlife Fish Care Products is available at their website, https://fishlifefishcareproducts.com/. Follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Fishlife-Fish-Care-Products-110571530283005/
Briarwood Champions Will Add To List Of Firsts With Bassmaster Classic Appearance
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Briarwood Christian School’s Grayson Morris and Tucker Smith went wire-to-wire to bring home the 2019 Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, they became the first high school team to repeat as national champions. This duo is now set to add another coveted first to their resume when they become the first high school anglers to fish alongside the pros at the iconic Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk in March.
As 53 of the world’s best anglers takeoff to compete on Day 2 of the Bassmaster Classic, they will be led onto the storied waters of Alabama’s Lake Guntersville by Morris and Smith, B.A.S.S. announced today.
Surrounded by friends and family at a pep rally celebrating their National Championship wins, Morris and Smith were surprised to learn that they not only would be fishing on Day 2 and participating in Classic festivities, but that Academy Sports + Outdoors would be providing a specially wrapped boat for their use during Classic Week.
“I'm speechless and so thankful,” said Smith. "It is amazing that we'll be the first high school team in the Classic, and I know we wouldn't be in this position without the support of our families and coaches."
As the realization that they will be participating in the Bassmaster Classic set in, the duo immediately began planning how to make the most of this rare opportunity.
"To be honest, my first thought is how I'm going to catch fish on Guntersville," said Morris. "I never thought I'd be fishing the Classic this spring, but now I want to make sure I learn from the pros while we have the chance."
After spending Saturday on the famed fishery, Morris and Smith will head 75 miles from Lake Guntersville to Birmingham, where their five-fish bag will be weighed-in to the cheers of thousands of enthusiastic fishing fans at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.
“Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to partner with B.A.S.S. and provide Grayson and Tucker the opportunity to fish alongside the pros on Lake Guntersville,” said Lawrence Lobpries, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Academy Sports + Outdoors. “We’re excited to help grow the sport by not only elevating the 2020 Bassmaster Classic through our title sponsorship, but also promoting youth participation in fishing.”
While the bright lights and big stage of the Classic will be new to the pair, Smith and Morris have already enjoyed a taste of the limelight. The duo appeared as part of a series called Winning Edges — a show produced by high school students to present educational and inspirational video content.
And fellow high school anglers can certainly gain inspiration from this talented team.
The pair enjoy a long list of accolades off the water in recognition of their dedication to conservation and community service projects. Morris and Smith have worked extensively on managing a private lake in their home state, adding fish habitats and baitfish. While Smith has volunteered for years with the Kampfire for the King events benefiting the King’s Ranch and Hannah Home, Morris has done mission work in Haiti, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Smith was one of just 12 young anglers named to the the 2019 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team while Morris earned Honorable Mention honors.
“I am so proud of what Grayson and Tucker have accomplished as well as how they have given all of the glory and praise to God for these opportunities,” said Briarwood Fishing Team Coach Curtis Gossett.
The 2020 Bassmaster Classic will be the culmination of 50 years of top-tier tournament bass fishing, and attendees can expect a range of exciting events, coveted giveaways and celebrity appearances during the tournament, which runs March 6-8. Daily launches will take place at Civitan Park in Guntersville, with daily weigh-ins and the annual Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo held in Birmingham at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. For more information, visit bassmaster.com.
Hunter Moves Into Lead At Bassmaster Eastern Open On Kissimmee Chain
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Consistency was in John Hunter’s favor, as the Simpsonville, Ky., pro added 18 pounds, 13 ounces to the 18-6 he weighed on Wednesday to total 37-3 and take the Day 2 lead at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open on Florida’s Kissimmee Chain. Hunter attributed his success to one special spot he described as a thinner area within a large, dense grassbed in 6 to 7 feet. The spot produced his weight both days, but Hunter said the Day 2 mood was significantly different from that of Day 1. “Yesterday, it was just average; I only caught a couple of good ones there in the morning and I went back later and caught a couple of good ones,” he said. “This morning, it was absolute chaos. “My first two fish were 4 1/2-pounders and then I lost two 5-pounders right after that, which was heartbreaking. But they stayed fired up and I was able to catch the rest of my weight in the next 20 minutes.” A mix of reaction baits and dragging-style baits produced Hunter’s catch, but the former carried most of the weight. Noting that most of the fish he was catching in practice were prespawner bass, Hunter said Day 1 delivered a mix of prespawn fish and some that were thin for their size — likely postspawners. His Day 2 catch was mostly postspawners. “That’s what I like about this spot — I have a chance of catching a fat prespawner coming in, and it’s a good stopping place for a postspawner to gang up,” he said. “This is a good place for them to set up, feel safe and feed before they go in and out (of the spawning flat)." Hunter said he’s cautiously optimistic about returning to the magical spot on Day 3. He said he leaned on the spot hard today, but seeing it reload significantly from Day 1 was encouraging. “I’m a little concerned that it’s running thin, but hopefully, it will reload again, so fingers crossed,” he said. “That’s one of the only things I have working right now. Tomorrow, with fewer people on the lake, it will be a lot more open. I’ll have some room to move around on some other things that I’ve found on practice but I haven’t been able to fish well because there were so many boats there.” Losing a 6-pounder and a 5-pounder on Day 1 was not the way Jason Casteel of Winter Garden, Fla., wanted his first Bassmaster Eastern Open to begin. Losing his front depthfinder and dumping another 5-pounder on Day 2 didn’t help, but relying on his faith and keeping his cool allowed him to fish his way into second place with 36-8. Today’s limit of 22-5, which included an 8-14, bolstered the 14-3 he weighed on Day 1. Casteel found his fish in a deeper spawning area with hard bottom surrounded by grass in about 8 feet. Bryan New of Belmont, N.C., is in third place with 34-7. He remained in Lake Toho all day and found all of his bass on the same offshore hydrilla spot he fished on Day 1. Mixing it up with a squarebill and a Zoom Old Monster worm, New added 13-7 to his 21 pounds on Day 1. “This morning, it was lights-out; my co-angler and I caught them on almost every cast until 9:15 and then it was like a light switch,” New said. “I’d catch one 45 minutes later and never got another bite. After that, I ran around and culled up about half a pound once.” Jerrod Albright of Kissimmee, Fla., is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 10-3. Jeff Queen of Catawba, N.C., leads the co-angler division with 20-12. Boating an 8-6 kicker two hours into his morning anchored a limit that went 16-5 and moved Queen up from 112th place on Day 1. “I was just casting my 1/2-ounce Queen Tackle tungsten jig with a big 5/0 hook, so when I hooked that big one, it felt good,” Queen said. “We saw that fish on the Humminbird 360 three times. It swam around the boat three times and hit my bait.” Queen holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with his 8-6. Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Big Toho Marina at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The championship weigh-in will be held at Bass Pro Shops in Orlando. The event is being hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.
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Patrick Walters Takes Slim Lead At Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee Chain
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Patrick Walters, a Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Summerville, S.C., had approximately eight hours on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, but he needed less than 20% of that to catch a five-bass limit of 21 pounds, 4 ounces that gave him the Day 1 lead at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open. Around 10:30 a.m., Walters found himself without a keeper. But once the show started, it happened quickly. “I caught all my fish in an hour and a half, because after 12 o’clock, I didn’t catch another fish,” he said. “I started deep, bouncing around a lot. I found a bunch of fish offshore in practice because the shallow bite wasn’t really any good. They were dropping the water, it was a full moon — there was something holding those fish back a little bit. “Yesterday afternoon, right before we came to the meeting, I found a couple more areas where it looked like the fish had pulled up on the bed. Today, when nothing was happening out deep, I ran shallow and it happened quick.” With a 7-13 largemouth anchoring his limit, Walters said he was targeting spawning fish, but he was not sight fishing. Rather, he was making 15-yard fan casts to promising areas. “It was on the outside a little bit, they weren’t way in there where you’d want them to be spawning,” he said. “They were a little further out on the first actual spawning cover. The water has been warming up 2 degrees every day; it was 77 today. They’re definitely making a push. I think they’ll make an even bigger push tomorrow.” Walters took a unique approach, targeting his fish with a Tokyo rig — a setup that has a weight suspended from the eye of a hook. This allowed him to present a traditional soft plastic in a horizontal fashion and, most importantly, with strategic precision. “I was dragging a Zoom Zlinky (stickworm) on the Tokyo rig with an 1/8-ounce weight,” he said. “I’d throw it in there and let it sit for 30 seconds. “The Tokyo rig keeps the bait of the bottom about 2 1/2 inches. The best thing is that it will fall vertically, whereas, if you have the worm on a Texas rig, it glides. You’re casting at a hole that’s the size of a basketball. So if the bait glides, you’re already out of the spot. When the Tokyo rig lands, it goes straight down." Bryan New of Belmont, N.C., is in second place with 21-0. Despite breaking the 20-pound mark, New described an exasperating day devoid of consistency. “I wanted to catch spawners and it didn’t happen, so I ended up junk fishing,” New said. “It wasn’t one thing. I caught three big ones doing three different things. You can’t just go do that and expect to catch big ones every day. I was flipping some pads and hydrilla, I caught them on a ChatterBait, a Rat-L-Trap and some on a worm.” Joshua Stracner of Vandiver, Ala., is in third place with 19-5. His catch included an 8-11 largemouth that he caught flipping a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver. “I lost a 3 1/2-pounder that would have helped, but that was the only other big one I saw,” Stracner said. “I did a lot of punching mats with a big weight and I hit four or five offshore spots. I was just bouncing back and forth in Kissimmee.” James Castillo of West Richland, Wash., is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 8-12 largemouth. Alexandre Jelev of Ontario, Canada, leads the co-angler division with 15-7. Describing his day as slow and inconsistent, Jelev said he found his fish in a particular area of pads. He caught his fish on a 3/8-ounce Treeshaker swim jig with an X Zones Lures swimbait. “They wanted it slow, I was dragging the swimbait through (the cover),” Jelev said. Jelev holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with a 6-12. Takeoff Thursday and Friday is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET from Big Toho Marina at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Thursday’s weigh-in will also be held at the park at 3 p.m. Friday’s championship weigh-in will be held at the Bass Pro Shops in Orlando. The event is being hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission. |
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Natty Night!
Its a crazy night as the guys get ready for the National Championship game and decide to go Facebook Live. FLW Pro Ryan Salzman joins the circus and more! Check it out!
Kristine Fischer Joins Plano Pro Staff
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Yao wins AnglersQuest Lake Houston Individual Event
Edward Yao came in first place with the only limit that was caught today, weighing 10.3 lbs. Edward reported fishing out of his Skeeter ZX200 powered by a Yamaha down south. All came from the south end in very shallow water, all on wacky rigs. Edward won $675.00 or his day on the water.
Dillon Harrell came in second place with his three fish weighing 6.27 lbs. Dillon says he runs a Bass Cat powered by Mercury. “ I fished the west fork in extremely shallow water fishing as slow as I could possibly go. My 7’4” American Pride Rod paired with a black / blue V&M J-bug on a 5/0 Hayabusa Fpp straight got the job done. I’d also like to give a special shout out to Megaware Keelguard for providing products to protect my boat from days like today when you have to push into those skinny areas ! “……..
Dillon won $290.00 for his day on the water.
Robert Sheffield had one keeper bite all day, but that one bite was enough to win big bass of the tournament and $100.00……….
I want to thank all the fishermen that came out to fish today. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you. Hope to see you all next Saturday back at lake Houston for the first team tournament of 2020 !!!
Clark & Pinkston Win Bass Champs on Rayburn for 20K Payday!
| Place | Boat | Truck | Angler 1 | Angler 2 | Fish | Big Bass | Wt. | Prize Amt. | |
| 1 | SCOOTER CLARK CENTER , TX |
RYAN PINKSTON CENTER , TX |
5 | 0 | 25.34 |
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CHRIS LEWIS LONGVIEW , TX |
KEITH JONES WHITE OAK , TX |
5 | 0 | 23.57 |
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| 3 | DAVE REDINGTON WINNSBORO , TX |
LEE SANDERS HILLSBORO , TX |
5 | 10.90 | 22.79 |
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| 4 | ANDREW GOLDEN CENTER , TX |
JOHN BARRERA MILAM , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.60 |
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| 4 | |
MATHEW ARMAND HESSNER , LA |
JARRED WILLIAMS BUNKIE , LA |
5 | 0 | 22.60 |
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| 6 | |
HAROLD ALLEN SHELBYVILLE , TX |
MATT LOETSCHER MANY , LA |
5 | 0 | 20.90 |
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| 7 | |
JESSE SHERLOCK NEW CANEY , TX |
DERRIN RIDDICK KINGWOOD , TX |
5 | 11.66 | 20.08 |
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| 8 | KRIS WILSON MONTGOMERY , TX |
BRYAN LOHR LUMBERTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.01 |
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| 9 | JACOB JOHNSON LAKE CHARLES , LA |
SHANE CORMIER RAGLEY , LA |
5 | 0 | 19.96 |
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| 10 | ROBERT DAVIS LUFKIN , TX |
ALAN MOORE LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 19.04 |
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| 11 | |
BOBBY VICE GROVES , TX |
RICKY GUY HUMBLE , TX |
5 | 8.48 | 18.70 |
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| 12 | JOHN HIGHTOWER BROOKELAND , TX |
ROBERT CHRISMAN WHITEHOUSE , TX |
5 | 10.65 | 18.22 |
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| 13 | |
DEAN LEWIS BOSSIER , LA |
JOHNNY COSTELLO BOSSIER CITY , LA |
5 | 0 | 17.85 |
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| 14 | SAM HUCKABEE SHREVEPORT , LA |
TOBY JOHNSON BOSSIER , LA |
5 | 0 | 17.70 |
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| 15 | BUD PRUITT HOUSTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.68 |
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| 16 | CODY PITT MANY , LA |
LANE MASTERS FISHER , LA |
5 | 0 | 17.59 |
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| 17 | GERALD MITCHELL JENA , LA |
JASON LEBRUN CHOUDRANT , LA |
5 | 0 | 17.55 |
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| 17 | NORMAN LAND CLEVELAND , TX |
TRAVIS MOORE CLEVELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.55 |
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| 19 | |
DERRICK LABORDE HESSMER , LA |
RAYFORD LABORDE HESSMER , LA |
5 | 0 | 17.34 |
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| 20 | |
SCOTTY VILLINES COMPTON , AR |
CHARLES JONES JR ROGERS , AR |
5 | 0 | 17.14 |
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| 21 | |
MARK MARTIN VIDOR , TX |
JIMMY MOORE ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.13 |
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| 22 | |
LANCE DUFF LUMBERTON , TX |
COLE COSTLOW LIBERTY , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.09 |
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| 23 | |
TOMMY HILL JR PINELAND , TX |
BUBBA FRAZIER PINELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.07 |
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| 24 | |
JADEN PARRISH LIBERTY , TX |
CODY PARRISH LIBERTY , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.99 |
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| 25 | ERIC MCGAHA MONTGOMERY , TX |
KRIS WERNECKE CYPRESS , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.95 |
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| 26 | MIKE EDWARDS ETOILE , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.72 |
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| 27 | KEVIN WOLFORD ORANGE , TX |
PATRICK RAINEY VIDOR , TX |
5 | 6.45 | 16.64 |
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| 28 | PHILLIP CRELIA CENTER , TX |
TJ GOODWYN CENTER , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.51 |
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| 29 | GREG OSTERTAG MT VERNON , TX |
BRENT EDWARDS MIDLOTHIAN , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.50 |
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| 30 | |
EASTON HEIGLEY BROOKELAND , TX |
BLAKE SCHROEDER WHITEHOUSE , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.36 |
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| 31 | BOB SIGNORIN OAKHURST , TX |
TRAVIS SIGNORIN WILLIS , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.30 |
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| 32 | JOSPEH NORRIS BOSSIER CITY , LA |
BARTON BLAKELOCK WAELDER , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.29 |
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| 33 | MICHAEL BREWTON NACOGDOCHES , TX |
LARRY PEACHER BENTLEY , LA |
5 | 0 | 16.21 |
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| 34 | SAMMY CHRISTIAN LUMBERTON , TX |
ALLAN SHIVERS JASPER , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.20 |
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| 35 | |
CHAD KEMP BRIDGE CITY , TX |
BRENT KEMP ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.12 |
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| 36 | LARRY BYRD LAKE CHARLES , LA |
TRAVIS BROUSSARD LAKE CHARLES , LA |
5 | 0 | 16.08 |
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| 37 | SEAN MECHE LAKE CHARLES , LA |
RODNEY OWENS RAGLEY , LA |
5 | 0 | 15.92 |
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| 38 | JUSTIN MORTON ETOILE , TX |
RANDY TURNER LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.91 |
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| 39 | CHRIS GABLE BILOXI , MS |
STEVEN RAMSEY DIBERVILLE , MS |
5 | 0 | 15.63 |
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| 40 | CODY BARCHENGER TAYLOR , TX |
WYATT FRANKENS CORRIGAN , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.59 |
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| 41 | RANDY QUINN HUFFMAN , TX |
DEAN COLEMAN HUMBLE , TX |
5 | 6.45 | 15.40 |
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| 42 | |
CHET SLAYDON DE RIDDER , LA |
JOHNNY FRANKS HEMPHILL , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.39 |
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| 43 | CODY NAQUIN THIBODAUX , LA |
BLAKE NAQUIN THIBODAUX , LA |
5 | 0 | 15.20 |
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| 43 | CRAIG MASSEY HOUSTON , TX |
SCOTT HOLIFIELD GRAND BAY , AL |
5 | 0 | 15.20 |
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| 45 | JASON MOORE BUNA , TX |
JOHN SINGLETARY FRED , TX |
5 | 7.86 | 15.02 |
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| 46 | BRIAN SHOOK CHINA , TX |
JOHN ILES LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.79 |
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| 47 | CHAD SENSAT LAKE CHARLES , LA |
KYLE REED SCOTT , LA |
5 | 0 | 14.63 |
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| 48 | JODY GOODRUM DAYTON , TX |
JAKE GOODRUM CLEVELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.42 |
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| 48 | |
CHANCE ARCENEAUX LAKE CHARLES , LA |
DWIGHT ABSHIRE SANTA FE , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.42 |
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| 50 | COBY CROSS ORANGE , TX |
LOGAN WOOD BEAUMONT , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.38 |
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| 51 | |
DALE BOREN FORT WORTH , TX |
RICK SCOTT HUMBLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.37 |
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| 52 | |
CORY RAMBO ORANGE , TX |
RUSTY CLARK SAM RAYBURN , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.11 |
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| 53 | |
RAY BECK BROOKELAND , TX |
CJ NICHOLS ALEXANDRIA , LA |
5 | 0 | 14.10 |
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| 54 | SHELBY SHAW HUNTSVILLE , TX |
WESLEY LEWIS KIRBYVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.07 |
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| 55 | ANDRE MARTIN LENA , LA |
GLEN FREEMAN ZWOLLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 14.02 |
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| 56 | CLAYTON BOULWARE ZAVALLA , TX |
ALBERT COLLINS NACOGDOCHES , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.95 |
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| 57 | |
RICHARD GILL EDMOND , OK |
DALE BEST BROOKELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.67 |
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| 58 | JOHN MADDOX LUFKIN , TX |
JEFFERY WISE LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.62 |
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| 59 | BUBBA NUGENT POLLOCK , LA |
DANA NUGENT GEORGETOWN , LA |
5 | 0 | 13.56 |
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| 60 | |
MIKE RICHARDSON THORNDALE , TX |
CHANCE WOODS MILLERSVIEW , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.55 |
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| 61 | |
BEN SOUTH JASPER , TX |
BRYAN SOUTH JASPER , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.40 |
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| 62 | |
RICKY COLLINS WOODVILLE , TX |
JOHNNY MCKEE WOODVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.31 |
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| 63 | LEE SHEARIN BRIDGE CITY , TX |
TYLER SHEARIN BRIDGE CITY , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.24 |
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| 64 | ROBERT LAIRD JR GOODRICH , TX |
MOLLY LAIRD GOODRICH , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.22 |
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| 65 | GARRETT HILTON BEAUMONT , TX |
DUSTY ANDERS DEVILLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 13.20 |
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| 66 | JOSH RODGERS BEAUMONT , TX |
CASEY BURLEIGH ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 13.13 |
|
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| 67 | |
DOUG MCCAIN LAKE CHARLES , LA |
MASON MCCAIN LAKE CHARLES , LA |
5 | 0 | 12.97 |
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| 68 | TERRY STEVENS HUTTO , TX |
JASON HARPER MONTGOMERY , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.92 |
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| 69 | |
COLLYN EASTHAM RED OAK , TX |
KYLE WILLIAMS MIDLOTHIAN , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.91 |
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| 70 | |
DOUG MORROW HOUSTON , TX |
KENNY CORLEY HOUSTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.86 |
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| 71 | NATHAN STROUP WILLIS , TX |
WELSEY JOHNSON WILLIS , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.85 |
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| 72 | WESLEY DAWSON CHESTER , TX |
TEDDY CLOIDE VIDOR , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.74 |
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| 73 | |
MICHAEL LAFLEUR ORANGEFIELD , TX |
KEITH WORTHY ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.56 |
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| 74 | BRYAN LANDERS BROOKELAND , TX |
TYLER LANDERS COLLEGE STATION , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.51 |
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| 75 | MATTHEW WRIGHT ORANGE , TX |
CAMERON MALLETT BUNA , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.33 |
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| 76 | |
KYLE DELEON BEAUMONT , TX |
CAMERON SPIVEY BEAUMONT , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.17 |
|
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| 77 | PERRY CLARK POINT BLANK , TX |
CASEN CLARK POINTBLANK , TX |
5 | 0 | 12.05 |
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| 78 | JOEL MAYFIELD PERKINSTON , MS |
RYAN PATTERSON PASCAGOULA , MS |
5 | 0 | 12.02 |
|
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| 79 | |
LORIN LIVELY MONTGOMERY , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.98 |
|
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| 80 | |
MARKUS ELDER NEW WAVERLY , TX |
ROBERT MIKES SHINER , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.97 |
|
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| 81 | CADE DURIO LAKE CHARLES , LA |
JOHN DURIO HEMPHILL , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.96 |
|
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| 82 | JOHN FROESE SEMINOLE , TX |
2 | 0 | 11.93 |
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| 83 | JOHNNY VINES GROVES , TX |
SHANNON PRICE PORT ARTHUR , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.91 |
|
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| 84 | JAMES DAVIS JR FERRIDAY , LA |
CEDRIC JACKSON SR SICILY ISLAND , LA |
5 | 0 | 11.78 |
|
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| 85 | |
DANNY BENNETT HUNTSVILLE , TX |
NEIL CLEMENTS PASADENA , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.77 |
|
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| 86 | TYLER WALKER BURTON , TX |
STEVEN WALKER BURTON , TX |
3 | 0 | 11.67 |
|
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| 87 | |
BYRON BIONDI KENNEDALE , TX |
MARK BIONDI SR BURLESON , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.66 |
|
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| 87 | KIRK LELEUX KIRBYVILLE , TX |
ROGER JOHNSON JR VIDOR , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.66 |
|
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| 89 | BLAKE HARVEY VIDOR , TX |
CODY CLARK BUNA , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.49 |
|
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| 90 | |
KALEB LASYONE DRY PRONG , LA |
JOHN BENOIT POLLOCK , LA |
5 | 0 | 11.43 |
|
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| 91 | KELLY OWENS CROWLEY , LA |
BRENT BROUSSARD ROSENBERG , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.19 |
|
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| 92 | CODY BROWN SARATOGA , TX |
ROY BROWN JR SARATOGA , TX |
5 | 0 | 11.16 |
|
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| 93 | BRANNON MIRE BLOUSSARD , LA |
DENNIS NARCISE ST MARTINVILLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 11.14 |
|
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| 93 | JOSEPH DUHON SULPHUR , LA |
KENNETH CONSTANCE JR LAKE CHARLES , LA |
4 | 5.76 | 11.14 |
|
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| 95 | MATTHEW DELANEY POLLOCK , LA |
MATTHEW NUGENT DRY PRONG , LA |
5 | 0 | 11.02 |
|
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| 96 | |
COLBY BASCO CHENEYVILLE , LA |
DEREK BASCO CHENEYVILLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 10.89 |
|
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| 97 | DANIEL HICKMAN HUNTINGTON , TX |
PATRICK GAMMILL LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.82 |
|
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| 98 | RICKEY ELLIOTT SPRING , TX |
JOHNNY GRICE ARP , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.77 |
|
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| 98 | SHAWN VERINSKY LUMBERTON , TX |
BLAKE COLE ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.77 |
|
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| 100 | |
KEITH DELANEY POLLOCK , LA |
TED PATE ALEXANDRIA , LA |
5 | 0 | 10.76 |
|
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| 101 | MARTIN ELSHOUT ABITA SPRINGS , LA |
MARK PRICE RUSTON , LA |
5 | 0 | 10.72 |
|
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| 102 | DUSTIN GUNSTREAM VIDOR , TX |
PRUITT PERKINS ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.61 |
|
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| 102 | RONALD RISENHOOVER LUFKIN , TX |
LARRY GREEN LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.61 |
|
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| 104 | CHRIS GALLENDER VILLAGE MILLS , TX |
DOUGLAS SCHYSM RAGLEY , LA |
5 | 0 | 10.59 |
|
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| 105 | BILL STARK EVADALE , TX |
DAVID MORGAN SILSBEE , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.56 |
|
|||
| 106 | |
HEATH CROCKER CALHOUN , LA |
JUSTIN WEBB CALHOUN , LA |
5 | 0 | 10.32 |
|
||
| 107 | LUCAS BARRIENTES ROWLETT , TX |
TED PRIESING DALLAS , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.31 |
|
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| 108 | |
DARRELL LYONS HEMPHILL , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.24 |
|
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| 109 | JOHN WALKER BROOKELAND , TX |
KIRK MCCARTY BROOKELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 10.10 |
|
|||
| 110 | |
ROBERT VANZANDT MONTGOMERY , TX |
JOE DAW MONTGOMERY , TX |
4 | 0 | 10.08 |
|
||
| 111 | |
NOLAN GASKIN BROUSSARD , LA |
CHRIS TORRY YOUNGSVILLE , LA |
4 | 0 | 9.99 |
|
||
| 112 | |
DON DICKERSON PINEVILLE , LA |
JASON FOUNTAIN PINEVILLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 9.92 |
|
||
| 113 | |
BOB VOTE KINGWOOD , TX |
ANDY VOTE KINGWOOD , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.84 |
|
||
| 113 | LAMARCUS MCCRAY HOUSTON , TX |
JAMES ROZELL PORTER , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.84 |
|
|||
| 113 | LAMAR JONES III BEAUMONT , TX |
DEON FORD BEAUMONT , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.84 |
|
|||
| 116 | DUANE PITTMAN PRAIRIEVILLE , LA |
DWIGHT MINOGUE KEITHVILLE , LA |
5 | 0 | 9.82 |
|
|||
| 117 | |
JEFF BRIDGES LUMBERTON , TX |
KEVIN WALKER JR BUNA , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.78 |
|
||
| 118 | BARRET ROBINSON JASPER , TX |
JARRED CHRISTIANS LIVINGSTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.60 |
|
|||
| 119 | JAMES NITSCHKE WILLIS , TX |
JASON BONDS LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.58 |
|
|||
| 120 | |
ANDREW FATERKOWSKI MONTGOMERY , TX |
BILLY DRIGGERS HUNTSVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.46 |
|
||
| 121 | |
KEN SMITH DALLAS , TX |
KEVIN LASYONE DRY PRONG , LA |
4 | 0 | 9.39 |
|
||
| 122 | NICK BROWN LINDALE , TX |
CHAD THEDFORD TYLER , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.22 |
|
|||
| 123 | SCOTT DEAN TERRELL , TX |
TERRY PEACOCK ROYSE CITY , TX |
5 | 0 | 8.83 |
|
|||
| 124 | HAYDEN HECK LUFKIN , TX |
KEN BERTHELOT LUFKIN , TX |
5 | 0 | 8.77 |
|
|||
| 125 | |
ROBERT MORE LEESVILLE , LA |
JERRY COUTEE MONTGOMERY , LA |
3 | 0 | 8.74 |
|
||
| 126 | DAMON BOREL HEMPHILL , TX |
JOHN GREEN HEMPHILL , TX |
4 | 0 | 8.12 |
|
|||
| 127 | JEREMY LEMMONS TOMBALL , TX |
3 | 6.53 | 7.37 |
|
||||
| 128 | |
TOMMY WOODARD CONROE , TX |
SCOTT HOOVER MONTGOMERY , TX |
3 | 0 | 7.01 |
|
||
| 129 | |
THOMAS DECLET JR THIBODAUX , LA |
THOMAS DECLET SR HEMPHILL , TX |
4 | 0 | 6.61 |
|
||
| 130 | BRIAN BAYLESS PORTER , TX |
CHRIS CAVITT PORTER , TX |
3 | 0 | 6.03 |
|
|||
| 131 | |
WARREN CONNER MAGNOLIA , TX |
MIKE HANKS HEMPHILL , TX |
2 | 0 | 4.38 |
|
||
| 132 | ERIC PHILLIPS KERENS , TX |
KYLE MIERS MALAKOFF , TX |
2 | 0 | 4.19 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
BLAYNE PREJEAN CARENCRO , LA |
DRAKE MENARD CARENCRO , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
PHILIP HANKS BUNA , TX |
RODNEY SAMMONS BUNA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | JACOB ROOT BROOKELAND , TX |
ZACHARY ROOT BROOKELAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | JOSHUA SMITH SULPHUR , LA |
RUDY VAUSSINE LAKE CHARLES , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
TYLER TATE BEAUMONT , TX |
BLAKE CAIN BEAUMONT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | LESLIE HARPER HEMPHILL , TX |
GARY FRICK HEMPHILL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
LANCE HUGHES TIMPSON , TX |
STEPHEN BURGAY TIMPSON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | BILL CUNNINGHAM ONALASKA , TX |
JOHN WILBANKS PASA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | ROBERT NAQUIN JR DEVILLE , LA |
STEPHEN TRAIL RECTOR , AR |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | JODY HOLT SIEPER , LA |
RAYMOND BALCEROWICZ CROSBY , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
TREY BURFORD GLOSTER , LA |
CHARLES YOUNG GRAND CANE , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
ROY GEESEY CROWLEY , LA |
JEFFRY NICKEL CROWLEY , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
DANNY LASHLEY BOYCE , LA |
MICHAEL IVEY OTIS , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | KLINT CALONGNE CYPRESS , TX |
COLBY CALONGNE CYPRESS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CODY CLARK HERMPHILL , TX |
CODY JORDAN HEMPHILL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JIM PROTHRO GILMER , TX |
TOMMY MORRISON GRANBURY , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
CLIFFORD MCCARTY LONGVIEW , TX |
CHARLIE BROWN III FLINT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | EDWARD LACOSTE HEMPHILL , TX |
CHRIS NEWMAN HEMPHILL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
TROY REED NACOGDOCHES , TX |
MARY SMITH NACOGDOCHES , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
|
COLE BREWER LEESVILLE , LA |
ROB RICHARDS SPRING , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|
| 133 | BRADLEY PAGE FRIENDSWOOD , TX |
JOHN NEMECEK FRIENDSWOOD , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
GENE BAGLEY BEAUMONT , TX |
MITCH STEPHENSON BEAUMONT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | WILL CARSTENS ALEXANDRIA , LA |
ROSS BRYANT ALEXANDRIA , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | MALCOLM WILLIAMS BRONSON , TX |
STEVE SMART BRONSON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
TOBY JONES STONEWALL , LA |
CARL JONES DAYTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | RONNIE BLAND FLORIEN , LA |
MALCOLM FRANKS FLORIEN , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | JOE MAZZURCO LUFKIN , TX |
TERRI MAZZURCO LUFKIN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JERE BICE LAKE CHARLES , LA |
MICHAEL MCDONALD IOWA , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
KURTICE FLOYD NEWTON , TX |
ED PULDA SR JASPER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
DOUG PERKINS PORTER , TX |
BRAD HENSLEY CLEVELAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | STEVE WOODIE SOUR LAKE , TX |
TREY JOHNSON BEAUMONT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
|
JUSTIN DUBOSE PARADISE , TX |
STEVE LYNAM SOUTHLAKE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|
| 133 | COLLIN BODE CONROE , TX |
JACKSON CARRELL BEDIOS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | DONALD HARMESON HAUGHTON , LA |
STEVEN KENNON HAUGHTON , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | JASON BAKER CROSBY , TX |
CADE CORMIER HUFFMAN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CLINT WEST BEAUMONT , TX |
NATHAN PRINE BUNA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
PAUL BATMAN SILSBEE , TX |
ANTHONY SHARP VILLAGE MILLS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | CLINT WADE HUNTSVILLE , TX |
STACY SPRIGGS HUNTSVILLE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
KEVIN MASON COLDSPRING , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
DEREK MONG MANY , LA |
CD MONG MANY , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
STEFAN CLOEREN ORANGE , TX |
SCOTT GULLER ORANGE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
|
ROBERT CASE JR POINT , TX |
ROBERT CASE III POINT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|
| 133 | |
MIKE SOLIZ ORANGE , TX |
EDDIE CHOATE BEAUMONT , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
JACK TINDEL III ORANGE , TX |
DALTON SOLIZ ORANGE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | CHRIS LEWIS TRENTON , TX |
BOBBY LYNN RICHARDSON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
ERIC BRISMAN BRYAN , TX |
HAROLD MOORE CALDWELL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | LUKE OGDEN DELHI , LA |
JAKE OGDEN DELHI , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
ALLEN SHELTON FARMERS BRANCH , TX |
STRIDER BROWNING GUN BARREL CITY , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | SHANNON HALE NACOGDOCHES , TX |
TODD NEWMAN NACOGDOCHES , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
NATHAN BYRD MIDLOTHIAN , TX |
JOE BYRD SPRING , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | JARRETT LATTA CEDAR PARK , TX |
BRIAN LOWRANCE NACOGDOCHES , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | BRETT HORTMAN NATCHITOCHES , LA |
DEREK MUNDY BROADDUS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | BRADLEY HILLEBRANDT RAGLEY , LA |
JORDAN BREAUX SULPHUR , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
LARRY WEPPLER HOUSTON , TX |
DENNIS FIKES HOUSTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | MIKE TAYLOR JASPER , TX |
RANDY DEARMAN ONALASKA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
|
ERIC HUNT BUNA , TX |
STEVEN MOORHEAD JASPER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|
| 133 | BRAD MIERS KOUNTZE , TX |
MIKE ATCHLEY LIVINGSTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JONATHAN SIMON ORANGE , TX |
COREY STANLEY ORANGE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | JARED DEAN HUNTINGTON , TX |
JOHN BRANDENBURG HUNTINGTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | LARRY DEAN HUMBLE , TX |
DENNIS GAY MAGNOLIA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JIMMY DUCK III CENTER , LA |
BENJI DUMAS MINDEN , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
IKE STEPHENS SIMPSON , LA |
LEE BROWN LEESVILLE , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | DAVID GORE KOUNTZE , TX |
JUSTIN SOWELL SILSBEE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
RICHIE THORNTON SPLENDORA , TX |
RYAN CLENDENNEN CLEVELAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | OSCAR LANGELE JR MANY , LA |
JAMES CAMPISE ORANGE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JASON GLENDE CYPRESS , TX |
TYLER BEARDEN TOMBALL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
DONNIE MARTIN JOAQUIN , TX |
MATTHEW JONES HUMBLE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | ROBBY JONES ORANGE , TX |
PAUL WOODS BUNA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
SHAWN ONEAL DRY PRONG , LA |
CHRISTOPHER ATWELL POLLUCK , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | RYAN ONEAL WOODVILLE , TX |
THOMAS LINGLE WOODVILLE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | YARRI SCHREIBVOGEL BROOKLAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||||
| 133 | PAUL PIKE BROOKELAND , TX |
RIKI PIKE BROOKELAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
GREG GREEN BEAUMONT , TX |
RICHARD WAGNON JASPER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | KENNY COBB HODGE , LA |
BOBBY LOGAN COUSHATTA , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CLAY DARDEAU RAGLEY , LA |
CRAIG BEAN LAKE CHARLES , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | DENNIS COURTNEY LAKE CHARLES , LA |
GRADY MAYEAUX RAGLEY , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | KENNETH CATES ZAVALLA , TX |
RODNEY SPIVEY OAKHURST , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
ERIC WILSON MARSHALL , TX |
HOWARD WILSON NACOGDOCHES , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
DEWAYNE REESE DIBOLL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | RICKY BLANKINSHIP MANY , LA |
DAVID CURTIS BROOKLAND , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | NEIL MATHEWS PORTER , TX |
COLE STOREY HOCKLEY , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | STEPHEN SHANNON ARLINGTON , TX |
JACOB SHANNON ARLINGTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
RICKY MADOLE MANY , LA |
RONNIE MADOLE SHREVEPORT , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | CHRIS EAVES PORTER , TX |
ROBERT SCOTT KINGWOOD , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | JESSE FLOYD NEDERLAND , TX |
RODY GUY LUMBERTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
LINDY HADLEY BROOKELAND , TX |
TY QUICK JASPER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | IVAN DAIGS RUSTON , LA |
RANDY BRANCH RUSTON , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
BILL DAIGLE LAFAYETTE , LA |
ANDRE CHAPMAN CHURCH POINT , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | |
TERRY NEWCOMER MIDLOTHIAN , TX |
SHAUN ALEXANDER MIDLOTHIAN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | JAMES BLYTHE JR ELM GROVE , LA |
RICKY SIMS CENTER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | BRANDON DAVIDSON LITTLE ELM , TX |
JIM FURR HEMPHILL , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | MATTHEW BENEFIELD HUFFMAN , TX |
LARRY BENEFIELD HUFFMAN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
ERIC PLEDGER TIMPSON , TX |
WILLIAM LLOYD SHELBYVILLE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | DANNY CHERRY KIRBYVILLE , TX |
MARK LANHAM LUFKIN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CHRIS MCCLAIN DEWEYVILLE , TX |
PERRY NELMS ORANGE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
JESSIE AYERS ANTLERS , OK |
CHAD AYERS JASPER , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
||
| 133 | CHRIS HARVEY JASPER , TX |
RUSTY HARVEY LUMBERTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | MICHAEL RISINGER WEST MONROE , LA |
SONTUS MITCHELL RUSTON , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CAMERON ROANE BEAUMONT , TX |
JORDAN WOOD LUMBERTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | CLINT KIRBY LUFKIN , TX |
ANDREW KIRBY LUFKIN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
|
|||
| 133 | |
VERNON TYSON LEEVILLE , LA |
TIMOTHY CYR LESSVILLE , LA |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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Put the Smackdown on bass with Mark Zona
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(January 13, 2020) – What does it take to be the best? Experience is certainly the best teacher, so in the fishing world, becoming the best starts with time on the water. Anybody can fill the livewell when the fish are on the chew — but what happens when the weather, intense fishing pressure, or other circumstances combine to turn a sweet bite sour? Can you find tournament-winning fish when everyone else is struggling? Can you trigger those fish to bite? Can you land them when a paycheck, or your pride, is at stake? Being the best also means using the best tools for the job. Seaguar, the originators of fluorocarbon fishing line and the leading manufacturer of 100% fluorocarbon and braided lines, helps transport anglers to the winner’s circle with Smackdown: an eight-carrier braid featuring an extraordinarily tight weave, yielding a line with a round profile and a smooth finish that will withstand every on-the-water test and exceed your highest expectations. |
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And now, Seaguar offers you a chance to spend a day on the water — chasing some of the biggest, meanest bass that you’ll ever encounter — with professional angler and TV personality Mark Zona. Enter to win one of 50 prizes in the Seaguar Zona Smackdown contest, including the grand prize of a fun-packed, all-expenses-paid fishing adventure with Mark Zona, one of the most knowledgeable, entertaining, and influential anglers in the entire fishing industry. |
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“I’ve been told that I’m a little intense in the water,” noted Zona while chasing bronzebacks in his home state of Michigan. “Well, one of you is going to win a fishing trip with me, so you can witness that intensity for yourself. And when you step into the boat, you’ll be throwing the best braided line on the planet: Seaguar Smackdown!” From now until June 30, entrants can visit http://www.winseaguar.com/smackdown to enter the Seaguar Zona Smackdown contest. You could walk away a winner with your very own spool of Seaguar Smackdown braided line, or the grand prize of a fishing trip with Mark Zona, including airfare, ground transportation, lodging, meals, and some great Seaguar gear. |
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There’s no better way to increase your catch rates than to spool up with Smackdown, and there’s no better Smackdown coach than Mark Zona. “Seaguar Smackdown is the strongest, longest casting, and smoothest braided line you’ll ever encounter,” continued Zona, “and it’s perfect for an incredible range of bass-catching presentations. Smackdown is, quite simply, the best.” Finesse anglers and line watchers will appreciate Smackdown Flash Green, a high-visibility pattern that makes it easy to visually detect subtle bites. When chasing bass in ultra-clear waters or when throwing topwaters, Smackdown Stealth Grey minimizes line visibility so you can target even the wariest fish. If you’re the winner of the Seaguar Zona Smackdown contest, you’ll have the chance to experience all of this, with help from Mark Zona: the Smackdown master! |
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Entrants in the Seaguar Zona Smackdown contest must be 18 years old or older, and legal US residents residing in one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia. Entries are accepted starting at 12:00:01 on January 1, 2020 and ending at 11:59:59 on June 30, 2020. The contest has a limit of one entry per person. It’s never been easier to fish with the world’s best braided line, or to have a chance to spend the day fishing, learning, and laughing with one of world’s best bass anglers. Enter the Seaguar Zona Smackdown contest today by visiting http://www.winseaguar.com/smackdown and you could win your own spool of Smackdown, or a day on the water with Mark Zona! |
Carper Dominates Gator Division Opener on Stingy St Johns
Vance McCullough
Eddie Carper mined a single spot in Lake George for a 26-pound limit that give him a huge lead and an even bigger pay day of over $12,000 (for a $200 entry fee) in the FLW Phoenix Boats Bass Fishing League Gator Division season opener presented by A.R.E. on the St Johns River out of Palatka, Fla. He bested a field of 139 boats.
$7,000 of that money was a contingency bonus from Phoenix Boats.
Carper also took big bass honors with a 9-pound, 15-ounce specimen.
His nearest competitor was Yoan Alvarez of Miami. Fla. who had a total weight of 21-14.
Lee Stalvey of Palatka, Fla. was 3rd with 19-12.
Carper got his first look, ever, at the St Johns River on Friday, the day before the tournament. He’s from Valliant, Oklahoma, but a work assignment had him stationed in Georgia and he decided to ride down and fish the big river in North Florida. “I took yesterday off and just drove down and fished. I got in the truck about 10:30 Thursday night, hooked up the boat and drove down here. At 4 o’clock I hung around the ramp a little and then went riding. I had 1 bite all day, so that (spot) is all I had. Just a little 30-by-30-yard, I guess an old pier or something, but a bunch of pilings in two feet of water. It was on the east side of George, about halfway to the bottom end.
“Beginners luck, I guess,” concluded the 47-year-old Carper.
Carper caught a single fish first thing Saturday morning on a finesse model War Eagle spinnerbait. After that, he caught everything on a Zoom Ultravibe Speedworm, junebug, on a 1/8 oz. weight and 20 lb fluorocarbon line. “If I used a heavier weight, they wouldn’t touch it. It was hard to cast it in that wind. I probably had the chance to have about 29 or 30 pounds today, but I jumped a bunch of fish off today. I don’t know why. They were grabbing the back of it, didn’t have the hook good.”
‘Slow’ was the way to go. “I had to point my rod tip down to the water to keep my worm on the bottom and just drag it real slow and they would pick it up. When it got cloudy, they shut it down but then the sun would come back out and they’d feed again. I believe they were there the whole time, right beside the pilings.”
Carper credits his co-angler, Charles Owens, with an assist. Not only was he a good net man, but Owens showed extreme respect for Carper’s small area. “Hands down, the best co-angler I’ve ever fished with. He wouldn’t throw in there. I told him to throw in there, gave him the bait, said ‘here’s the bait, throw in there’. He wouldn’t do it. He just let me have it all to myself until I had a limit and, probably, an hour after that, he finally did and wound up catching 2 fish.” Owens, of Rockledge, Fla. would go on to place 11th in the co-angler division with 2 fish that weighed 5-10.
Carper’s contention that the fish were biting weird was echoed by Florida fishing giant John Bitter, owner of Bitter’s Baits who said he slowed down and switched to an 8-inch ribbontail worm when he couldn’t get the fish hold onto a trick worm. “I had 60 bites today, just pecking at the tail, running with it. Those 5 are the only ones I hooked,” said Bitter of his 10-3 limit. “I got to the point where I just let them swim with it like I was walking a dog on a leash before setting the hook.”
Carper wasn’t the only one to boat bass on a spinnerbait. Co-angler Kyle Gelles of Pingree, Idaho won big bass in that division with a 6-11 that ate a chartreuse and white spinnerbait about noon time on shallow wood.
It only counted once, but Carper caught his big fish twice. “About 15 minutes before I caught her, I was using some lighter line - 15 lbSeaguar - and the line broke when I set the hook. I pulled another rod out of the locker, loaded it up with 20 lb Seaguar, tied everything back up and made a circle back around my little patch of pilings, got another bite and set the hook. When I got her in, my co-angler looked in the net and said ‘hey, isn’t that the hook you lost in that other fish?’ I’m saying the good Lord blessed me!”
Then again, Carper was blessed before he left Oklahoma. “I’ve got a good wife, Becky. She stays there and takes care of the house and the grandkids. I just work. And go fishing once in a while.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament as follows:
1st: Eddie Carper of Valliant, Okla., five bass, 26-0, $5,415 + $7,000 FLW PHOENIX BONUS
2nd: Yoan Alvarez of Miami, Fla., five bass, 21-14, $2,360
3rd: Jerry Stalvey Jr. of Palatka, Fla., five bass, 19-12, $1,574
4th: Mike Jackson of San Mateo, Fla., five bass, 19-5, $1,101
5th: Terry Fisher of Jacksonville, Fla., five bass, 16-4, $944
6th: Trevor Brown of Deltona, Fla., five bass, 14-8, $865
7th: Kyle Walters of Grant Valkaria, Fla., five bass, 13-13, $787
8th: Dawayne Burke of Cross City, Fla., five bass, 13-10, $708
9th: John Mobley of Macclenny, Fla., five bass, 13-4, $629
10th: Jason Reed of Hollister, Fla., five bass, 13-1, $551
New Ranger Cup Program Announced for FLW Pro Circuit and FLW Series Events
Ranger Boats announces today a new Ranger Cup program designed to reward owners fishing FLW Pro Circuit and FLW Series events in 2020. Combined with the BFL payout announced recently, Ranger is making more than $1.5 million available to qualified Ranger owners through Ranger Cup incentives across all 2020 FLW events.
Starting with the FLW Pro Circuit, which kicks off January 23 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, any angler that wins a Pro Circuit regular-season event and meets Ranger Cup criteria will be awarded a $25,000 bonus.
Meanwhile, anglers fishing FLW Series events, kicking off January 27 on Lake Chickamauga, will also have more opportunity than ever to take home bonus money from Ranger.
Any angler that wins a FLW Series event fishing in the Pro division and meets Ranger Cup criteria will be awarded a $25,000 bonus. In the case a Ranger angler doesn’t win the event, a $1,500 bonus will be paid to the highest finishing Pro angler meeting Ranger Cup criteria. In the co-angler division, any angler that wins a FLW Series event and meets Ranger Cup criteria will be awarded a $5,000 bonus.
In addition, Ranger has included an Angler of the Year race tied to the FLW Series, which will award a guaranteed $50,000 at the 2020 Series Championship on Lake Cumberland November 5-7.
The Angler of the Year bonus for FLW Series competitors will include the highest Ranger Cup qualified angler from each of the eight pro divisions, based on point standings, heading into the championship event. Those eight anglers will be qualified for the $50,000 bonus, awarded to the highest finisher at the championship. If that angler was to also win the event, the total Ranger Cup payout becomes an unprecedented $75,000.
Specific details and sign up information are available at Rangercup.com, which is now accepting 2020 entries. With so much opportunity at numerous competitive levels, Ranger boat owners are encouraged to sign up now to make the most of every event.
About Ranger Boats
Headquartered in Flippin, Ark., Ranger Boats is the nation's premier manufacturer of legendary fiberglass and aluminum fishing boats, with acclaimed models and series in the bass, multi-species, fish 'n play, saltwater, waterfowl utility and pontoon boat segments. Founded in 1968 by Forrest L. Wood, Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality, strongest-performing boats on the water. For more information, go to RangerBoats.com.
Texas Team Trail Presented by Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's 2020 Season Preview - Sam Rayburn
Giant Limits Could Be Caught During Bassmaster Eastern Open On Kissimmee Chain
January 10, 2020
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — When the Basspro.com Bassmaster Eastern Open kicks off Jan. 15-17 on Florida’s renowned Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, these Central Florida waters, which are a short hop from Disney World, will offer a magic kingdom of rod-bending potential.
Daily takeoffs will be at 7 a.m. ET from Big Toho Marina at Kissimmee Lakefront Park, and weigh-ins the first two days will be held at 3 p.m. at the marina, while Saturday’s championship weigh-in will be held at 4 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shops in Orlando.
Elite pro Jesse Tacoronte has been making the short trip from his Orlando home to explore tournament waters, and he’s expecting mostly a prespawn event. The Sunshine State can see spawning activity as early as December, but speaking 10 days prior to the event, Tacoronte said he had yet to see solid evidence of a shoreward movement.
“There were a lot of empty beds when I was out there last,” he said. “There were no bucks (male bass) or anything, and then the cold front we got stalled them even more.”
Beginning in downtown Kissimmee, the namesake chain includes four major lakes — Toho (22,700 acres), Cypress (4,097), Hatchineha (6,559) and Kissimmee (34,948) — all linked via canals. The Kissimmee River, headwaters of the Florida Everglades, runs through the chain and into Lake Okeechobee.
Within tournament waters, anglers will find plenty of fishable habitat including hydrilla, pad stems, reeds, Kissimmee grass and trash mats. Laydowns, stumps and open-water shellbeds enhance these vegetation-centric lakes.
Without any major rains in recent weeks, water clarity should be fairly good. However, windy conditions could change that. All of the Kissimmee Chain lakes are relatively shallow (approximately 13 feet maximum), and strong winds easily stir the bottom sediment.
While some might prefer bedding bass, as this brings sight fishing into the picture, Tacoronte knows that prespawn typically means aggressive fish with liberal appetites.
“It’s wide open right now, from ChatterBaits to Texas-rigged Senkos to Rat-L-Traps, jerkbaits and frogs; it’s crazy right now,” Tacoronte said. “When they’re all over, you can catch them any way you want.”
In addition to bait diversity, the Kissimmee Chain’s geographic range also presents options. Plenty of competitive fish live in Toho, but some anglers prefer distancing themselves from crowds. The Kissimmee Chain offers lots of room, but running time vs. fishing time remains a strategic calculation.
Those who choose to fish below Toho will need to watch the clock, both in terms of overall distances and the locking process. For prudent time management, Tacoronte suggests allowing an extra hour each way.
If history is any indication, several anglers should break 20 pounds, with a 30-pound bag a serious possibility. Recent early-season Florida events saw anglers exceed that 30-pound mark, including last year’s Eastern Open on the Harris Chain of Lakes when Whitney Stephens opened with a Day 1 limit of 32-12 en route to victory.
Tacoronte believes 15 pounds a day will earn a Top 10 finish. Another 30-plus bag is completely realistic, he said.
“I had almost 30 pounds during practice,” Tacoronte said.
Weather is likely to play a major role in this event, as the year’s first quarter can prove particularly fickle. Florida bass grow big, but they have pitifully low tolerance for meteorological change.
“A cold front could come in a make those fish abandon everything they’ve been doing,” Tacoronte said. “If they’ve been up in the pads on a prespawn deal, a cold front could send them right back out and put them under (deeper) mats.
“But if you get a warm spell, they could be up on the beds spawning. So, weather could really change it. In Florida, it could be cold in the morning and hot in the afternoon. This time of the year is so fun because it’s a constant challenge.”
Exact game plans will probably be defined the night before competition commences, but those who fare best will be the ones who choose the right lake and react best to the week’s weather.
Based on a field of 150 boats, the winning angler in the pro division will earn $35,000. The winning co-angler will earn $17,000. Payouts are adjusted based on field size.
The event is being hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.
Bass Pro Tour Rule Changes Including Variable Minimum Weight for 2020
Courtesy of MajorLeagueFishing.com
By Joel Shangle - January 9, 2020
TULSA, Okla. – Some notable rule changes and competition twists will be in play for 2020 on the MLF Bass Pro Tour, including a new minimum weight requirement that raises the standard on the size of bass weighed at national tour-level events.
Under rules approved this week by the Major League Fishing Anglers Association (MLFAA) and drafted into the official league rulebook, MLF will introduce a variable minimum weight system for Bass Pro Tour competition waters in 2020, starting with a 2-pound minimum weight for a scorable bass at the season opener at Lake Eufaula, Alabama (Feb. 7-12).
Minimum weights will be determined individually for each competition water to follow, based on the productivity, bass population and anticipated average size of fish in each fishery. With quality largemouth and smallmouth factories like Lake Fork, the Kissimmee Chain, the Raleigh-area lakes and the St. Lawrence River on the 2020 schedule, the potential exists for even more robust minimum weights.
“The goal is to offer a minimum that’s a quality bass for that fishery, to set the bar higher at each fishery than has traditionally been set,” said MLFAA Board Director Boyd Duckett. “We’ll start with a 2-pounder as the minimum at Eufaula – that’s a realistic minimum for that fishery – and assess our fisheries almost like you would in golf, where every course has a different par. At certain lakes, a scorable bass would be 2 pounds, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 3-pound minimum at a place like Lake Fork or Toho. These are unprecedented minimum sizes.”
Raising the Bar at Eufaula
The 2-pound minimum for Eufaula significantly raises the average scoring requirement above the 12- to 15-inch minimums mandated by most state fisheries managers (and used for traditional tournament scoring). According to extensive nationwide research compiled by bass biologist Steven Bardin, an average 12-inch largemouth in good health weighs 0.9 pounds (14 ounces); an average 15-inch largemouth weighs 1 pound, 13 ounces.
The Lake Eufaula 14-inch minimum mandated by Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries – the standard used by tournament organizations as the minimum size allowed in a tournament weigh-in on the Alabama/Georgia border lake – translates to a 1-pound, 8-ounce bass (25 percent smaller on average than the 2-pound Bass Pro Tour minimum)
“The fish in Eufaula will weigh the heaviest they weigh all year when we fish there because they’ll be pre-spawn and carrying their weight through the winter, but a 2-pound minimum on anyfishery is a game-changer,” said MLF NOW! analyst Marty Stone, who competed in over 230 tour-level events in his 16-year professional career. “These anglers will be competing on the equivalent of an 11-foot hoop in basketball or swinging for a 400-foot fence in baseball.
“We’re going to show up at one of the best fisheries in the country at Eufaula and ask these guys to fish for a minimum weight standard that’s the highest in the history of our sport. We know they’re going to catch big ones, but raising the bar to a 2-pound minimum resets the playing field. I’ll be interested to see how that affects the game.”
The variable minimum weight will not be incorporated into MLF Cup competitions or the World Championship.
Automatic Championship Berths on the Line Early
Another major addition to the Bass Pro Tour competition framework for 2020 is an automatic berth in the 10-man Championship Round for the two anglers with the heaviest combined weights in the newly renamed Qualifying Rounds (formerly the Shotgun and Elimination Rounds).
Days 3 and 4 of the Bass Pro Tour – the second Qualifying Rounds for each 40-angler group – will result in one angler apiece earning a berth in the finals, which gives them a 1-in-10 chance of earning a championship trophy, automatically guarantees a paycheck of $12,000 to $100,000, and secures a minimum of 71 of 80 possible points in Cup standings (which translates into more guaranteed money for every Cup event an angler qualifies for).
It also refocuses pressure on the Top 10 and encourages anglers to fish more aggressively in the early rounds, whereas they may have laid off fish in 2019’s Elimination Round competition structure.
“There were plenty of days (in 2019) where I caught them really good on Day 1, caught them just ‘good enough’ on Day 2 to stay where I needed to stay in that Top 10, then started to shake fish off or stayed completely out of some of my best areas,” admitted Andy Morgan, who, in addition to winning Stage Four on Lake Chickamauga, finished in the Top 10 in five qualifying rounds where he did not eventually advance to the championship. “Being able to come right out of your Qualifying Rounds and go to the championship is a big deal. If we had this rule in place in 2019, I’m pretty sure I could’ve made a run at several more Championship Rounds.”
Alabama Bass Trail Expands in 2021
Decatur, Ala. (January 9, 2020) – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) held a news conference today to unveil a new addition to its tackle box. The Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series will make its debut in January 2021 and will be held on three of the Alabama Bass Trail lakes. Attracting professional and amateur anglers from across the United States, the new three tournament series features a $25,000 first place prize and pays 20 places totaling $100,000.
The ABT 100 Series is open to professional and amateur anglers and features three tournaments. The maximum number of boats for each tournament is 100. Entry fee for each event is $1,000 and teams must fish in all three tournaments. (No single entries allowed.)
“The Alabama Bass Trail is excited to introduce this new series. Our team has worked tirelessly to put together another team trail that checks off many of the boxes on our anglers’ wish list. Hopefully, this new trail satisfies some of the cravings anglers have expressed to us while fulfilling the desires our sponsors have to continue to grow the sport of bass fishing,” said ABT Program Director Kay Donaldson.
Tournament dates and locations for 2021 Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series:
January 9, 2021 Lay Lake / hosted by Shelby County Commission
June 5, 2021 Lake Eufaula / hosted by Eufaula-Barbour Chamber of Commerce
November 20, 2021 Lake Guntersville / hosted by Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau
"Lake Guntersville is honored to be chosen as one of three sites for the ABT 100 Series. Recently named the #2 bass lake in America, Lake Guntersville is a challenging and exciting fishery for anglers of all levels. Competitive fishing is what we do best, and we are pleased to play host to this new tournament series,” said Katy Norton, president of the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Each tournament features a $25,000 guaranteed first place prize and pays 20 places plus a $1,000 big fish totaling $100,000.
Payout Schedule:
First place$25,000
Second place$12,500
Third place$10,000
Fourth place$ 9,000
Fifth place$ 7,500
Sixth place$ 6,000
Seventh place$ 5,000
Eighth place$ 4,000
Ninth place$ 3,000
Tenth place$ 2,000
11th – 20th $ 1,500 each
Big Fish$ 1,000
The ABT 100 Series will be televised on Fox Sports Southeast later in 2021. The weigh-in and Live Leaderboard will be streamed live on www.AlabamaBassTrail100.org and on Facebook at Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series.
The entry fee for each event is $1,000 per team. Each team may choose to pay a $1500 nonrefundable deposit to hold the team’s spot. The balance of $1500 must be paid by December 1, 2020. Registration is limited to 100 boats and will open to the public on June 1, 2020, at www.AlabamBassTrail100.org.
“The Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series provides another opportunity to attract anglers to our state in hopes they leave a little bit of tourism dollars in these communities,” added Donaldson. “In recent years, the Alabama Bass Trail has generated an economic impact that eclipses $3 million annually. We look forward to seeing that number climb with the addition of the 100 Series.”
ABT 100 Series sponsors include Phoenix Bass Boats, FishAlabama.org, America’s First Federal Credit Union, T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., Wedowee Marine, Garmin and Jack’s.
For more information, call Donaldson at 855.934.7425 or visit online at www.AlabamaBassTrail100.org, on Facebook at Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series and on Instagram at albasstrail100.
About Alabama Bass Trail
The Alabama Bass Trail is a program of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. Its mission is to promote Alabama as a year-round fishing destination, to preserve natural resources for generations to come, and to educate high school and college-aged students to be good stewards of natural resources. The 13 bass fishing lakes consist of Lake Guntersville, Wheeler Lake, Pickwick Lake, Lewis Smith Lake, Neely Henry Lake, Weiss Lake, Lake Martin, Lay Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Lake Jordan, Alabama River, Lake Eufaula, and the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. For more information, visit www.alabamabasstrail.org.
AC Insider Podcast - Episode 116 Featuring Randy Blaukat
This week Chris, Jason and the Circus kick off the new year and decade with the one and only Randy Blaukat to talk about his moving to the BASS Opens in 2020 and his new choice of boats for this tournament season!
FLW Series Championship Returns to Lake Cumberland in 2020
BURNSIDE, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2020) – FLW (Fishing League Worldwide), in conjunction with the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission and the Burnside Tourism Commission, announced today that the 2020 FLW Series Championship will be held at Lake Cumberland in Burnside and Somerset, Kentucky, Nov. 5-7, 2020.
The 2020 FLW Series Championship will feature 251 boats – the top 25 pros and co-anglers from each of the eight FLW Series divisions, the highest finishing boater and co-angler from each regional at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American, the College Fishing presented by YETI national champions, and as many as 18 international pros and co-anglers from 10 countries – competing for a top prize of $200,000 in cash plus lucrative contingency bonuses. The winning co-angler at the championship earns a $30,000 Phoenix bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard.
“On behalf of Somerset Tourism, we are thrilled to be selected as the tournament host for the 2020 FLW Series Championship,” said Leslie Ikerd, Director of Tourism for the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission. “After the successful event last year, we look forward to welcoming the anglers back to our community. Make plans to come early or stay late and explore The Spirit of Southern Kentucky.”
“Burnside, Kentucky is honored to co-host the FLW Series Championship again in 2020,” said Frank Crabtree, Executive Director for the Burnside Tourism Commission. “Lake Cumberland is a massive fishery and the stage is set for one final slugfest to complete the 2020 season. Anglers will launch from the historic battleground of General Burnside Island State Park, and our town can’t wait to have FLW, their fans, their anglers and their families back here for the Championship.”
Lake Cumberland has played host to 38 FLW tournaments across five circuits in the 25-year history of the organization. The south-central Kentucky impoundment has hosted two High School Fishing tournaments, one College Fishing tournament, 29 Phoenix Bass Fishing League events, three FLW Series tournaments and three FLW Tour (now FLW Pro Circuit) events.
“We’ve had great success hosting our FLW events on Lake Cumberland in the past, and the fantastic fishing and fan enthusiasm at our previous tournaments have made coming back an easy choice,” said Kathy Fennel, FLW Executive Vice President and General Manager. “We are proud to bring our FLW Series Championship back to our fans in Somerset and Burnside.”
The 2020 FLW Series schedule, along with complete details, rules and payouts for the season can be found online atFLWFishing.com.
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2019 BASS ROY Cook eyes bigger prize in 2020
Vance McCullough
“I feel like I left AOY out there on the table and I ain’t happy about it.”
After taking Bassmaster Rookie of the Year honors amid the strongest field of rookies in Elite Series history, Drew Cook can only think of what might have been. “I’m very appreciative for winning Rookie of the Year, but I lost angler of the Year in four days. That gives me a little fuel for next year.”
“Without a doubt” Cook says he will come out swinging harder in 2020.
Cook rolled into Detroit for the AOY Championship with an 11-point lead. He nearly unified the ROY and AOY titles.
“I feel like it was a rookie mistake. I tried to go catch a bag that would put me in the Top 10 so I could go fish the next day. That’s the only time it’s really hurt me, doing that. I made a really long run, took a really big gamble and was fortunate to scrape up 13 or 14 pounds on the way back. Had I just gone and done what I did the day before and caught 18 or 20 pounds, then I would have moved up there around 16thplace and that would have saved me. I ended that tournament in 35th. I lost a lot of points in that one day.
“I’m not saying to not fish to win every event, but at some point, you’ve got to sit back and look at the big picture of AOY and make a decision on that. It may not have worked out either way, but that was one that stuck with me. And it didn’t feel right. All day. That was when I knew I had made a mistake.”
The costly choice on St. Clair contrasts sharply with Cook’s performance in what many consider the toughest tourney of the year. “At Lake Tenkiller, I was in 2nd or 3rd going into the 3rd day. I didn’t weigh-in but one bass but all day long, I felt, and I told my camera guy, ‘I feel like it can happen at any time’. Ten minutes before weigh in, 5 minutes before weigh in, I was never spun out, never worried. It just didn’t happen, so you’ve just kind of got to deal with that.”
When rookies are competing for the AOY title right into the championship event, one has to wonder how they got so good so fast. For one, the younger pros are quick to embrace technology. “There are some people fishing on the Elite Series that still use flashers,” notes Cook. “We didn’t ever have flashers growing up. I’m not the most tech-savvy but in our group of young anglers, that has a tremendous amount to do with it – the quick success – not just being a shallow water power fisherman and only being able to do well whenever those events come around. We’re all good at it now. We grew up with these electronics. It’s a lot easier for us to learn them. We have things at our fingertips that nobody has had before, between the internet and Google and Google Earth and YouTube. I mean there is nothing you can’t YouTube and figure out how to do. Within 30 minutes you know how to do something you’ve never done before because of YouTube.”
YouTube aside, Cook’s favorite electronics include his Lowrance HDS Live units. “There is one tournament that I would not have caught them in if I did not have the Lowrance Live Sight real-time sonar. At Cayuga I was able to see the little isolated clumps of grass and points in the grass line. I was throwing a crankbait and without that I would not have been able to do what I did,” said Cook of his 9th place finish.
Technology notwithstanding, Cook polished his old-fashioned decision-making skills on the Elite Series. He points to the Cayuga tournament for another example, “It was a very bad practice. The dock talk was terrible. People were saying that 16 pounds was going to be a big bag. Well, the first morning I caught 19 pounds in about 30 minutes and I laid off my fish. Gonna save ‘em, you know. I got to weigh in and I was in 25th place. I had to lean on them even harder the 2nd day and I caught 22 pounds to get up into the Top 10 but if I would have known the first day and went ahead and caught 21 or 22 I think my day 3 and day 4 would have been better because I had to throttle them the 2nd day to make up for it and going through a bunch of three-and-three-quarter-pounders and four-pounders to get up to that 22, well I could have just caught 21 and 21 the first two days and had 21 more the 3rdday and been right there in the hunt.”
Though he made mistakes, Cook feels he was well prepared for Elite Series competition. “It was everything I thought it was going to be and more. I feel like I was very prepared. In 2007 a rookie would have fished some weekend tournaments and then jumped into the Top 150’s or whatever. Me, I fished with B.A.S.S. from Juniors to High School to College to the Nations to the Opens to the Elite Series, so it wasn’t like a big leap. It was just a small step because I had steppingstones all the way up there. That’s another thing with these young guys who are up and coming – they know how to fish three-and-four-day events because we have them in college and in the Opens so it’s not as much of a shock to everybody coming up now.”
While he was disappointed at losing AOY, Cook knows that his ROY title will mean more to him as the years pass, especially considering the guys he had to beat. “It’s a big deal right now that I won from this class but 10 years from now when Garrett Paquette, Patrick Walters, Lee Livesay, Luke Palmer and Tyler Rivet are all household names, it will mean even more. All of those guys are very good. They are here and they will stay here for a long time. To be able to win against them was a big deal.
“My main goal was to win Rookie of the Year because you only get one shot at it. I can win Angler of the Year next year. I didn’t have to win it the first year. I would have liked to but, you only get one shot at Rookie of the Year.”
Cook’s other main goal going into 2019 was to qualify for the 2020 Classic. Check that box. “I’m beyond excited about being in my first Classic, but it being on Guntersville is really special because Guntersville played a big role in me making the Elites. The team trail I fished right out of high school, their championship was on Guntersville two years in a row and winning both of them gave me the money to fish the Opens to qualify for the Elite Series.”
The only tournament Cook hasn’t won on Guntersville was the Elite tourney he fished there this past year. “I feel like that one should have gone a lot different. But I like the lake, spent a lot of time there, had good success there. I’m really looking forward to the Classic.”
As advanced as the young guys are in the art of angling, Cook is also wise beyond his years off the water. With respect to his first Classic experience, “I would like to just take a step back every once in a while, and soak it in, not just let it zoom by. And it’s gonna be hard to do, obviously. And with it being the 50th Bassmaster Classic, it’s going to be huge.
“I’ve thought about this tournament my whole entire life. To finally make it, it’s gonna be surreal.”
Before the Classic rolls around, Cook and friends have a couple of Elite tourneys to fish. He hopes for good weather as they return to the St Johns River where he jumped from 61st on Day 1 in 2019 to 18th on Day 2 with a big sack of bass. “That set the tone for the whole year right there.”
Back to his point about missing the AOY title last season, Cook is fired up for 2020. “I’m still going to fish every event to win it, but if I do get in that situation where it comes down to AOY stuff, I’m going to evaluate winning it and AOY points instead of just going for it. We’ve got an amazing schedule for my strengths.”
BassCat and Mark Davis together again
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (January 7, 2020) – Mark Davis, a 2019 inductee into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame and still competing at the top levels of tournament fishing after over three decades as a full-time pro, has rejoined the Bass Cat Boats pro team.
In 1995 Davis became the first professional angler to win both the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title and the Bassmaster Classic trophy in the same year. He went on to win the Angler of the Year title twice more, along with four more B.A.S.S. victories and an FLW Tour tournament. In addition to 20 Bassmaster Classic appearances, he competed in three Forrest Wood Cups. Between those two circuits he has totaled well over $2 million in winnings. In 2019 he moved to the Bass Pro Tour where he’ll continue to compete in 2020 and beyond.
“I started my career with Bass Cat and I owe the Pierce family a lot,” Davis said. “My wife Tilly and I recently went on a plant visit and it was like we’d never left. It’s great to be back.”
Bass Cat President Rick Pierce stressed the Davis serves as an important link between the history of the sport and the younger generation of anglers rising today. “Mark has unimpeachable ethics and can tell a story just about better than anyone else on earth. He may have temporarily run another boat, but he never left the Bass Cat family and we hope he finishes out his career with us, no matter how long that lasts.”
This year Davis will run the 20’8” Lynx, a wide-bodied model that offers an incredible balance of performance and comfort.
“It’s very innovative and fits my style of fishing,” he said. “It’s a fairly new hull, and the layout suits me really well.”
Bass Cat Pro Staff Manager Kevin Short was thrilled to be able to add Davis back to the team.
“We have an incredible array of talents across all three major tours,” Short said. “To be able to add an angler of Mark’s caliber and accomplishments to the fold is a gift. He has always been one of those people that everyone looked up to as an example of what it means to be a professional angler on every level.”
B.A.S.S. Officially Announces 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After a 2019 Bassmaster Elite Series season that was widely regarded as one of the best ever, the entire field has decided to come back for an encore.
B.A.S.S. announced the field for the 2020 Elite Series today, and all 75 anglers from the 2019 roster are returning, along with 10 qualifiers from the Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens, two veteran anglers, who returned to the trail through Legends Exemptions, and the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation champion.
“To have all 75 guys back from last year — plus 100% of the anglers who were invited — says a lot about the positive momentum we have with the Bassmaster Elite Series,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “The reaction to last season was overwhelmingly positive from sponsors and fans, and it’s great that everyone wants to continue with us on what will be another exciting journey in 2020.”
The list of returnees will include Scott Canterbury who fished a brilliant season to secure his first Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Longtime Elite Series veterans like Drew Benton, Hank Cherry, John Crews, Micah Frazier, Matt Herren, Bill Lowen and Chris Zaldain will also be back.
A talented 2019 rookie field of anglers that included Rookie of the Year Drew Cook, Lee Livesay and Patrick Walters will now enter their sophomore campaigns with the Elites.
They will be joined by a new talented crop of rookies that includes Eastern Opens qualifiers Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Md., Destin DeMarion of Grove City, Pa., Buddy Gross of Chickamauga, Ga., Austin Felix of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Kyle Welcher of Opelika, Ala. The anglers who qualified through the Central Opens are Wes Logan of Springville, Ala., Caleb Kuphall of Mukwonago, Wis., Taku Ito of Chiba, Japan and Bob Downey of Hudson, Wis.
Cody Hollen of Beaverton, Ore., will also join the rookie class after winning the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on Lake Hartwell in November.
“Last year’s class of newcomers was obviously the biggest we’ve had since the start of the Elite Series,” said B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon. “That was one of things that made the season so exciting — watching all of those young guys grow into pro fishing stars.
“They put on a great show, and I know the guys who are joining us this year will do the same. I imagine that is why every one of the anglers who were invited to join the Elite Series accepted their invitation.”
John Cox of DeBary, Fla., actually earned an Elite Series invitation through both Opens divisions, finishing second in the Central Opens and fourth in the Eastern Opens points. This will be his first season on the Elite Series, but he will not be eligible for the 2020 Rookie of the Year race due to career earnings with B.A.S.S. and FLW.
Any angler who has a combined earnings of at least $500,000 with B.A.S.S. and FLW is not considered a rookie. Schmitt will also be ineligible for Rookie of the Year honors.
Instead, Cox and Schmitt will join Brandon Palaniuk and Gerald Swindle as established anglers competing on the Elite Series. Palaniuk and Swindle, who left briefly to fish another pro circuit in 2019, are returning on Legends Exemptions that are sometimes offered to anglers who have accumulated points through winning Bassmaster Classic and Angler of the Year titles.
“My reason for wanting to return to the Elites Series was simple — it’s home,” Swindle said when he made the announcement he had accepted the Legends Exemption. “It’s all I know, it’s what I’m comfortable with, the format, the weigh-ins, the tournament schedule, etc.”
Other industry giants like Rick Clunn, David Fritts and Jay Yelas — three former Classic champions with 26 wins between them — will also be back, along with Brandon Cobb and Jamie Hartman — a pair of two-time winners last season.
The 2020 Elite Series schedule will begin Feb. 6-9 with the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River in Palatka, Fla. From there, it will wind through eight states for nine events as anglers compete for cash and prizes and attempt to qualify for the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.
Each tournament will begin with 88 anglers on Days 1 and 2 before the field is cut to 40 for the semifinal round on Day 3. Only the Top 10 remaining anglers will fish the final day of each event with a $100,000 first-place prize on the line.
“Momentum is a powerful thing in any business or sport,” Akin said. “We built a lot of momentum last season, and we have a field of anglers who will help us keep it going this year.”
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Field
- Matt Arey, Shelby, N.C.
- Todd Auten, Lake Wylie, S.C.
- Drew Benton, Panama City, Fla.
- Stetson Blaylock, Benton, Ark.
- Scott Canterbury, Odenville, Ala.
- Quentin Cappo, Prairieville, La.
- Brandon Card, Knoxville, Tenn.
- Tyler Carriere, Youngsville, La.
- Hank Cherry, Lincolnton, N.C.
- Gary Clouse, Winchester, Tenn.
- Rick Clunn, Ava, Mo.
- Brandon Cobb, Greenwood, S.C.
- Keith Combs, Huntington, Texas
- Drew Cook, Midway, Fla.
- John Cox, DeBary, Fla.
- John Crews, Salem, Va.
- Clent Davis, Montevallo, Ala.
- Destin DeMarion, Grove City, Pa.
- Rob Digh, Denver, N.C.
- Greg DiPalma, Millville, N.J.
- Bob Downey, Hudson, Wis.
- Seth Feider, New Market, Minn.
- Austin Felix, Eden Prairie, Minn.
- Micah Frazier, Newnan, Ga.
- David Fritts, Lexington, N.C.
- Chris Groh, Spring Grove, Ill.
- Buddy Gross, Chickamauga, Ga.
- Jeff Gustafson, Keewatin, Ontario, Canada
- Skylar Hamilton, Dandridge, Tenn.
- Ray Hanselman Jr., Del Rio, Texas
- Jamie Hartman, Russellville, Ark.
- Matt Herren, Ashville, Ala.
- Dale Hightower, Mannford, Okla.
- Cody Hollen, Beaverton, Ore.
- Harvey Horne, Bella Vista, Ark.
- Derek Hudnall, Baton Rouge, La.
- Mike Huff, Corbin, Ky.
- Takumi Ito, Chiba, Japan
- Kelley Jaye, Dadeville, Ala.
- Carl Jocumsen, Graysville, Tenn.
- Chris Johnston, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
- Cory Johnston, Cavan, Ontario, Canada
- Steve Kennedy, Auburn, Ala.
- Koby Kreiger, Alva, Fla.
- Caleb Kuphall, Mukwonago, Wis.
- Robbie Latuso, Gonzales, La.
- Shane LeHew, Catawba, N.C.
- Brandon Lester, Fayetteville, Tenn.
- Shane Lineberger, Lincolnton, N.C.
- Lee Livesay, Gladewater, Texas
- Wes Logan, Springville, Ala.
- Ed Loughran III, Richmond, Va.
- Bill Lowen, Brookville, Ind.
- Mark Menendez, Paducah, Ky.
- Yusuke Miyazaki, Forney, Texas
- Kyle Monti, Okeechobee, Fla.
- Chad Morgenthaler, Reeds Spring, Mo.
- Rick Morris, Virginia Beach, Va.
- Brock Mosley, Collinsville, Miss.
- Paul Mueller, Naugatuck, Conn.
- David Mullins, Mt. Carmel, Tenn.
- Brandon Palaniuk, Rathdrum, Idaho
- Luke Palmer, Coalgate, Okla.
- Garrett Paquette, Canton, Mich.
- Randy Pierson, Oakdale, Calif.
- Chad Pipkens, Lansing, Mich.
- Clifford Pirch, Payson, Ariz.
- Brett Preuett, Monroe, La.
- Cliff Prince, Palatka, Fla.
- Tyler Rivet, Luling, La.
- Bryan Schmitt, Deale, Md.
- Bernie Schultz, Gainesville, Fla.
- Hunter Shryock, Newcomerstown, Ohio
- Brian Snowden, Reeds Spring, Mo.
- Randy Sullivan, Breckenridge, Texas
- Caleb Sumrall, New Iberia, La.
- Gerald Swindle, Guntersville, Ala.
- Jesse Tacoronte, Orlando, Fla.
- Frank Talley, Temple, Texas
- Patrick Walters, Summerville, S.C.
- Bill Weidler, Helena, Ala.
- Kyle Welcher, Opelika, Ala.
- Clark Wendlandt, Leander, Texas
- Brad Whatley, Bivins, Texas
- Jake Whitaker, Fairview, N.C.
- Jason Williamson, Wagener, S.C.
- Jay Yelas, Lincoln City, Ore.
- Chris Zaldain, Fort Worth, Texas
Palaniuk joins Rod Glove
The Rod Glove Signs Bassmaster Elite Series Pro; Brandon Palaniuk
The Rod Glove is pleased to announce that they will have one of the most exciting bass professionals in the world joining their pro staff for 2020 and beyond; Brandon Palaniuk
Brandon Palaniuk says "The Rod Glove is one of those brands that anglers at all levels have in their boat because they simply work. The organization and protection of my rods just went to the next level in 2020."
Brandon joins fellow Rod Glove pro staffers – Gerald Swindle and Brent Ehrler.
“The Rod Glove is very excited to have Brandon on our team” says Rod Glove owner, Jim Van Ryn. “Brandon is the epitome of the present-day bass pro and having him represent our brand is nothing short of thrilling for us. Brandon’s ability to connect with all angler’s of every level is key to his appeal and is exactly how we want our brand portrayed in the marketplace.”
For more about the Rod Glove, visit their site at www.therodglove.com
