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Bobby Lane Leads Top 10 into Championship Round at MLF Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber

BRANSON, Mo. (May 21, 2019) - The only things that could shut down the Table Rock Lake bite for Major League Fishing® (MLF) pro Bobby Lane were Mother Nature and sundown. The Florida pro would probably still be catching Ozark Mountains bass at a record pace if impending darkness didn't finally end competition at the Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber.

Despite nearly five hours of delays in competition due to heavy wind, rain and lightning, Lane finished the Knockout Round with 95 pounds, 4 ounces, obliterating the existing Knockout Round weight record of 67-14 and breaking the single-day weight record of 89-5 set by Josh Bertrand just three days ago. Lane also established a new record for scoreable bass for the day with 60.

"It's almost ridiculous to think that I caught 60 fish for over 95 pounds," Lane joked as he started his tackle prep for Wednesday's Championship Round. "I caught 'em and caught 'em and caught 'em like there was no end. I'm not sure it's quite sunk in yet, but what a cool record to break."

Lane's performance secured him a spot in his first 10-angler Championship Round of the 2019 season.

Working Through the Weather

The morning looked like it would belong to Andy Montgomery. Taking advantage of the shad spawn and a fierce spotted bass bite brought on by the approaching storm front, Montgomery connected with 31 fish in Period 1 for 47-5. That was part of a period in which 480 fish hit SCORETRACKER® for 782-5 (both Bass Pro Tour records).

By the time the first weather delay shut down competition after the second period, Montgomery had piled 50 fish on SCORETRACKER for 78 pounds, 2 ounces, a 10-plus-pound cushion over Lane in second place (67-11). But while Montgomery fell off his morning pace once lines went back in for the third period, Lane continued to add to his total, catching 18 fish for 27-9 in the third period fishing bluff walls for spawning spotted bass.

"I couldn't go to a straight bluff wall, I had to find bluffs with little dips where fish could get up around the edges and corners," Lane said. "I needed the bait to sink about 5 feet, so I needed a bluff with some kind of lip or shelf. All I had to do was get the bait on that shelf and they'd kill it."

Day Makers and Heartbreakers

Although Jordan Lee's presence in a Championship Round is nothing new - Lee has advanced out of the Knockout Round three times in six events - the way he did it on Table Rock is notable. The Stage One Kissimmee winner ended Period 1 in 36th place out of 40, with only five fish and 7-9 to show for it (just under 19 pounds out of the Top 10). Lee put together a third-period flurry of 20 fish, including seven in the final hour for 11-15.

That propelled him past Jacob Powroznik, Jonathon VanDam, Michael Neal and Gerald Swindle for his first Championship Round since Stage Two Conroe.

Championship Round Welcomes First-Timers

Lane isn't the only angler in the Championship 10 who will be fishing his first final round. He'll be joined by Championship Round first-timers Zack Birge (second with 86-0), Andy Montgomery (third with 83-4), Cliff Pace (fifth with 79-5), Greg Vinson (sixth with 76-9) and Aaron Martens (seventh with 75-1). Jacob Wheeler, Mark Rose, Ott DeFoe and Lee round out the final 10.

Daily Winners

Knockout Round daily awards were:

* The Berkley Big Bass of the day was a 5-13 largemouth caught by Andy Morgan

* Lane was the Berkley Catch Count winner with his record 60 fish

* Lane also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with his 95-4

When, Where & How to Watch Wednesday

Competition begins on Wednesday's Championship Round at 6:30 a.m. CT, with live, official scoring available via SCORETRACKER on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream starts at 9 a.m. CT, with live, on-the-water coverage and analysis provided by Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone and Natalie Dillon until lines out at 2:30 p.m. The Berkley Postgame Show - hosted by Steven "Lurch" Scott - will start at 4 p.m.

Knockout Round Results

Place	Angler	Total Weight	Total # Fish	Largest Fish
	1st	Bobby Lane	95 - 04	60	3 - 10
	2nd	Zack Birge	86 - 00	50	3 - 01
	3rd	Andy Montgomery	83 - 04	53	2 - 08
	4th	Jacob Wheeler	80 - 01	46	4 - 12
	5th	Cliff Pace	79 - 05	58	2 - 11
	6th	Greg Vinson	76 - 09	46	3 - 09
	7th	Aaron Martens	75 - 01	44	2 - 10
	8th	Mark Rose	74 - 14	49	2 - 09
	9th	Ott DeFoe	74 - 04	46	3 - 09
	10th	Jordan Lee	73 - 13	44	2 - 12
Elimination Line
	11th	Gerald Swindle	71 - 04	47	2 - 15
	12th	Michael Neal	70 - 13	46	3 - 10
	13th	Jonathon VanDam	70 - 06	38	3 - 07
	14th	Jacob Powroznik	69 - 09	45	2 - 12
	15th	Jesse Wiggins	67 - 00	39	2 - 13
	16th	Wesley Strader	66 - 02	40	3 - 01
	17th	Stephen Browning	65 - 11	40	2 - 05
	18th	Fletcher Shryock	64 - 11	43	3 - 03
	19th	Jeff Sprague	64 - 03	42	2 - 10
	20th	Anthony Gagliardi	63 - 07	38	3 - 12
	21st	Cody Meyer	62 - 11	40	2 - 13
	22nd	Brent Ehrler	60 - 11	34	3 - 03
	23rd	Randall Tharp	57 - 11	35	2 - 13
	24th	Luke Clausen	55 - 00	35	3 - 03
	25th	Fred Roumbanis	54 - 03	32	2 - 10
	26th	Casey Ashley	52 - 01	31	2 - 08
	27th	Justin Atkins	49 - 15	26	3 - 07
	28th	Marty Robinson	45 - 10	32	2 - 05
	29th	Alton Jones Jr.	44 - 06	27	3 - 01
	30th	Brent Chapman	43 - 15	24	3 - 03
	31st	Andy Morgan	43 - 12	24	5 - 13
	32nd	Randy Howell	41 - 02	24	3 - 00
	33rd	Gary Klein	40 - 09	26	4 - 11
	34th	Cliff Crochet	40 - 05	26	2 - 07
	35th	Greg Hackney	38 - 02	22	3 - 00
	36th	Russ Lane	36 - 07	25	2 - 01
	37th	Dave Lefebre	34 - 00	23	2 - 08
	38th	Mark Davis	33 - 12	22	2 - 04
	39th	Scott Suggs	24 - 14	14	3 - 09
	40th	Josh Bertrand	23 - 01	16	2 - 05

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"Target Rich Environment"

On this weeks "Target Rich Environment" AnglersChannel Insider Podcast, Chris and Jason welcome in Alabama Bass Trail Tournaments Program Director Kay Donaldson to talk about the 2019 season which is close to wrapping up but also to look ahead at 2020 and the changes her and her team have put into place to help ABT Anglers make more $$$$$!! The rest of the Circus calls in as they look over the Progressive Bass Wrap up portion of the show and more!

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MONSTERBASS, New Company Launch!

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 26, 2019

Freshwater anglers everywhere covet a “monster bass,” be it your personal best catch or another bragging size trophy, a monster bass is both a goal and a life-style for many anglers. Starting with the May 1, 2019 launch of a new company, MONSTERBASS™,there will be a company and bass fishing community built around a fully dedicated mission to help you catch your personal best bass. MONSTERBASS will operate as a bass fishing community, built around a premium monthly lure subscription service and angler education program, dedicated exclusively toward bass anglers.

MONSTERBASS (MB) is making an active Company launch on May 1, with a fully defined business plan, supported by key executive management talent, and with ample seed investment resources to implement a robust and creative business plan. Leading the organization will be Rick Patri (formally the co-founder and COO of Lucky Tackle Box) as President and CEO, who brings years of experience in developing a robust online community of anglers and connecting with key fishing industry executives for marketing program executions. MONSTERBASS will also have the leadership from a full complement of a board of directors who lend subject matter expertise on business operations, finance, eCommerce strategies and social media marketing. The Company will be headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with an operations and fulfillment center in Georgia and data center operations also in California.

With the opportunity to start MONSTERBASS with a full agenda of fresh ideas, Mr. Patri and his team have put together a plan and program that will have appeal to any bass angler looking to improve their tacklebox and technique skills. Mr. Patri comments on the key distinctions of MONSTERBASS: “I’m setting the company up to help people become better anglers. MONSTERBASSis going to change the way that bass anglers learn about the newest lures and techniques to hit the market. We realize that region, season, and color matter and so our approaches to helping anglers catch more fish are to gain an understanding of the waters they fish and then equip them with what we believe to be the highest producing lures and coordinated techniques for the region and season they are fishing.

We’ve worked with a group of outdoor writers and regional anglers to create “recipe cards” for each product so anglers have a distinct guide for how to best utilize each item in their monthly shipment. I’m also very pleased to announce that many of the best brand names in the fishing industry will be supporting MONSTERBASS including Strike King, Pradco, LIVETARGET, Rat-L-Trap, Daiichi, Z-Man, etc. just to name a few. Subscribers will have a chance to sample products that will be on the leading edge of new techniques and coordinated with terminal tackle to make it all functional.”

Bass enthusiasts who want to join the MONSTERBASS community can find several engagement points. Monthly subscription to the regionalized subscription boxes can be purchased online for $34.99 per month at: https://monsterbass.com/pages/select-your-region. Anglers who want to follow the MONSTERBASS contributor content online and share in dialog with like brethren can follow their blog at https://monsterbass.com/blogs/fishing-tips.

There are many options to interact with the MONSTERBASS community via question and answer with contributors and also to post images of catches of your own monster bass! Anglers that sign up for the MONSTERBASS programs will be able to self-select which region they activate for their service, so they will get both lures and content dedicated to their primary area of interest.

MONSTERBASS will begin active delivery of subscription programs in May along with the full educational and online community resources at the MONSTERBASS online platform which can be accessed via the website homepage at: www.MONSTERBASS.com

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MONSTERBASSdelivers a premium lure subscription service customized for regional waters, and organizes a bass fishing community audience built around technique knowledge from industry experts and shared bass fishing community resources. www.MONSTERBASS.com

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Boo Guill and Dennis Drust Win 21st Annual Strike King Fish Off on Kinkaid Lake

Courtesy of Luke Estel - Tournament Team Blogger

The 21^stAnnual Strike King Bass Fish Off sponsored by 17^thSt. Bar and Grill held on Kinkaid Lake was a huge success. We had 100 boats show up for this great event. Before I go any further, I would like to give all of you Anglerschannel.com readers some fun facts. 100 boats seems like a decent size field for an open event, but I would like to put this into perspective. Here in Illinois, our lakes are small compared to the rest of the country. Kinkaid Lake is only 2750 acres which is tiny, and with 100 boats fishing, it gets pretty crowded. Kentucky Lake is around 160000 acres and Guntersville Lake is 59000 acres. Doing a little math equates to this. If we use 100 boats per every 2750 acres that would equate to 5800 boats on Kentucky Lake and 2500 boats on Lake Guntersville. Just wanted to share that with everyone.

After eight hours of fishing, the team of Boo Guill and Dennis Drust came out on top. They reported finding one stretch of bank that the fish had pulled up to spawn due to the full moon. The water was dirty and they had multiple spawn bites and were able to land five keepers weighing 19.41 pounds. They bested the rest of the field by over seven pounds. They took home $5000 for first and tied for big bass grabbing another $500.

2^nd. Rustin Haves-Russ Ellison 5-12.24

3^rd. David Hines-Terry Tindall 5-12.13

4^th. Pete Pedigo-Jason Wright 5-11.28

5^th. Mark Crawford-Mike Crawford 5-11.15

6^th. Lewis Schweizer-Roger Asbury 4-10.60

7^th. Kevin Renth-Kyle Monical 3-9.97

8^th. Joel Huie-Don Fieck 3-9.17

9^th. Curtis Tope-Derek Tope 3-9.15

10^th. Zack Guill-Lonnie Sadler 3-8.43

11^th. Shaun Brayfield-Kody Rathert 3-8.26

I would like to thank all of my friends for coming out and helping. We would not be able to pull of such a great event without you. My wife, Heidi. She is the one who has kept this event going and does so much behind the scenes.

The sponsors for this event do so much for us and I cannot thank them enough.

Strike King Lure Company

17^thSt. Bar and Grill

Tony Chacheres

Vicious Fishing

Venegoni Distributing

Midlinn Inn

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ALABAMA’S QUAINTANCE WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON PICKWICK LAKE

Belden’s Gable Claims Co-Angler Title

IUKA, Miss. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Chris Quaintance of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mississippi Division tournament on Pickwick Lake Saturday with five bass weighing 21 pounds, 5 ounces. Quaintance netted $4,119 for his victory.

Quaintance said he put between 10 and 15 keepers in the boat during the event and weighed all largemouth.

“I started out the day mid-lake, rotating between a long point that had a little brush at the end of it in 6 to 8 feet of water, and 2 or 3 patches of weed beds 200 yards toward the shoreline,” said Quaintance, who notched his second win as a boater in BFL competition on Pickwick Lake. “I got two good keepers off the point and two from the weed beds. My fourth fish ended up being my heaviest – about 6½ pounds.”

Quaintance used a few different baits to catch his fish – a ¼-ounce, pearl-colored Strike King Swim Jig with a pearl craw trailer, and a 3/8-ounce, green-pumpkin Mean Mouth Pro Rocker Jig with a 3.75-inch Yamamoto Custom Baits Flappin’ Hawg of the same color. He said the 6½-pounder came off a 7-inch, green-pumpkin NetBait T-Mac Straight Tail worm.

“I had a limit by about 8:30 (a.m.) and decided to make a run upstream to an area where I thought I could get a big fish, but someone was on it,” continued Quaintance. “I ended up going to a secondary deal around Koger Island that I hadn’t planned on fishing, but had caught some good ones at before. I caught a 4½-pounder on the Mean Mouth jig, which culled out my smallest fish and really sealed the deal.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Chris Quaintance, Muscle Shoals, Ala., five bass, 21-5, $4,119

2^nd: Christopher Whitehead, Tupelo, Miss., five bass, 19-15, $2,259

3^rd: Jimmy Washam, Covington, Tenn., five bass, 19-14, $1,474

4^th: Heath Gilmore, Meridian, Miss., five bass, 19-4, $1,211

5^th: Steve Hughes, Mooreville, Miss., five bass, 18-3, $824

6^th: Bryan Dowdy, Florence, Ala., five bass, 18-0, $755

7^th: Brian White, Pontotoc, Miss., five bass, 16-14, $686

8^th: Bryan Waldon, Falkner, Miss., five bass, 16-11, $618

9^th: Andrew Clayton, Westpoint, Tenn., five bass, 16-7, $549

10^th: Brandon Perkins, Counce, Tenn., five bass, 15-15, $456

10^th: Charles Crouch, Waterloo, Ala., four bass, 15-15, $1,021

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Crouch caught a bass weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $565.

Connor Gable of Belden, Mississippi, won the Co-angler Division and $2,059 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 7 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Connor Gable, Belden, Miss., five bass, 15-7, $2,059

2^nd: Randy Hill, Athens, Ala., five bass, 15-5, $1,280

3^rd: Keith Whipple, Iuka, Miss., five bass, 15-4, $737

4^th: Dalton Steele, Cherokee, Ala., four bass, 14-2, $762

5^th: Daniel Corkern, Florence, Miss., five bass, 13-13, $412

6^th: Matthew Berry, Florence, Ala., five bass, 13-5, $378

7^th: Hunter Beal, Beech Bluff, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $343

8^th: Clint Horton, Falkner, Miss., five bass, 12-15, $309

9^th: Ron Creasy, Florence, Ala., three bass, 12-13, $275

10^th: Anthony Rasberry, New Albany, Miss., five bass, 12-2, $240

Steele caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $282.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, presented by Mercury. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

The 2019 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2019 BFL All-American will be held May 30-June 1 at the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Commissioners of Charles County. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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MINNESOTA’S LAUFENBERG WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OPENER ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT LA CROSSE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Iowa’s Mohn Wins Co-Angler Title

LA CROSSE, Wis. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Cade Laufenberg of Goodview, Minnesota, won Saturday’s T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division opener on the Mississippi River at La Crosse presented by Navionics with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 7 ounces. For his day on the water, Laufenberg pocketed $4,355.

“I started by running down and fishing the north end of Pool No. 9, and ended up catching a 15½-pound limit,” said Laufenberg, who earned his fourth career win as a boater in FLW competition – second on the Mississippi River. “I had a little point with some current on it where largemouth were staging and getting ready to spawn. I caught a couple of good ones on a 1/8-ounce weedless Ned rig, and another two, including my heaviest of the day, on a jig.”

Laufenberg said he used a green-pumpkin and purple-colored Z-Man Big TRD on his Ned rig, and a 3/8-ounce, Alabama Craw-colored Matt Herren Dirty Jigs flipping jig with a green-pumpkin Big Bite Baits College Craw trailer.

Laufenberg then said he then ran up to Pool No. 8 to catch some spawning fish, but couldn’t get anything going. Still looking to upgrade, he said he went with a backup plan.

“I worked on the south end of Pool No. 8 and caught a 3½-pound spawning smallmouth on a regular 1/16-ounce Ned rig (green-pumpkin) Finesse TRD,” said Laufenberg. “With 15 minutes to go, I caught another in a spawning bay near takeoff on the north end using the Ned rig, and that was my winning fish.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Cade Laufenberg, Goodview, Minn., five bass, 16-7, $4,355

2^nd: Mike Gabel, Saint Charles, Ill., five bass, 16-6, $2,178

3^rd: Brad Wessling, Elkhorn, Wis., five bass, 15-13, $1,383

4^th: Jared Mataczynski, Wausau, Wis., five bass, 15-12, $970

5^th: Kevin Ruh, Onalaska, Wis., five bass, 15-5, $831

6^th: Tim Brogan, Arpin, Wis., five bass, 15-4, $762

7^th: Brian Fitzpatrick, La Crosse, Wis., five bass, 15-2, $693

8^th: A.J. Menssen, Bloomington, Ill., five bass, 15-1, $623

9^th: Steven Johnson, Lake Villa, Ill., five bass, 14-12, $554

10^th: Clayton Reitz, Morton, Ill., five bass, 14-8, $460

10^th: Nick Trim, Galesville, Wis., five bass, 14-8, $710

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Mark Balbinot of Canton, Illinois, caught a 4-pound, 14-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $570.

Josh Mohn of Lansing, Iowa, won the Co-angler Division and $2,078 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 12 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Josh Mohn, Lansing, Iowa, five bass, 15-12, $2,078

2^nd: Mike Cottrell, Hartland, Wis., five bass, 14-3, $1,039

3^rd: Colby Wolff, Shawano, Wis., five bass, 13-8, $691

4^th: Robert Shufelt, Clintonville, Wis., five bass, 13-6, $427

4^th: Mark Persson, Otsego, Minn., five bass, 13-6, $527

4^th: Mongshoua Xiong, La Crosse, Wis., five bass, 13-6, $427

7^th: Alan Bernicky, Joliet, Ill., five bass, 13-5, $396

8^th: Brad Ballard, Winona, Minn., five bass, 13-3, $312

9^th: Nicholas Oates, Union, Ill., five bass, 12-15, $259

9^th: Rene Luis, Chicago, Ill., five bass, 12-15, $259

Zuteus Sevenants of Holmen, Wisconsin, caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds, 1 ounce. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $142.

The tournament was hosted by the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky and Barkley lakes in Buchanan, Tennessee, presented by Evinrude. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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NEW JERSEY’S BURGER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OPENER ON CHESAPEAKE BAY PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Shavertown’s Klaips Wins Co-Angler Title

NORTH EAST, Md. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Jason Burger of Bridgeton, New Jersey, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division opener on the Chesapeake Bay presented by Navionics Saturday with five bass weighing 23 pounds, 9 ounces. For his efforts, Burger pocketed $4,000.

Burger said he spent the day fishing isolated grass clumps and wood near the mouth of the Susquehanna River. He said he caught about 10 keepers all day, and ended up weighing all largemouth.

“I’d usually fish different areas that are more normal for this time of year, but with the weather they’ve had, I fished some old stuff,” said Burger, who earned his first win in FLW competition. “When they have a lot of rain, they open up the Conowingo Dam and it muddies up the water in the North East area. And when they close it, the water near Havre de Grace is the first to clean up, so I stayed around the mouth of the river and targeted spawning and prespawn fish.”

For prespawners, Burger used a ½-ounce, white-colored 6th Sense Divine Swim-Jig with a 4-inch X Zone Muscle Back Craw trailer and a 3/8-ounce, black and blue Z-Man ChatterBait with a 4-inch Tennessee Shad-colored X Zone Swammer Swimbait. When he slowed down for bedding fish, he worked a 3/8-ounce, black and blue-colored 6th sense Divine Hybrid jig with a 3.25-inch X Zone Rebel Chunk trailer, as well as a 6-inch, Texas-rigged X Zone True Center Stick, also in black and blue.

“My Lowrance electronics and Power-Poles were also crucial,” said Burger. “When you’re working with tides and wind you have to be stealthy, and the poles help. My Lowrance side imaging is how I found a lot of the stuff I fished.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Jason Burger, Bridgeton, N.J., five bass, 23-9, $4,000

2^nd: Terry Roberson, North East, Md., five bass, 22-9, $2,000

3^rd: John Vanore, Mullica Hill, N.J., five bass, 21-2, $1,784

4^th: Ken Golub, Pittsford, N.Y., five bass, 19-11, $1,183

5^th: Brian Bylotas, Scott Township, Pa., five bass, 19-3, $1,100

6^th: Jon Werner, Nazareth, Pa., five bass, 19-1, $733

7^th: Travis Manson, Conshohocken, Pa., five bass, 18-11, $667

8^th: Chris Caravan, Pottsville, Pa., five bass, 18-1, $1,140

9^th: David Wilder, Middle River, Md., five bass, 17-7, $533

10^th: Brian Trieschman, Ellicott City, Md., five bass, 17-2, $467

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Caravan caught a bass weighing 7 pounds even – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $540.

Bill Klaips of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, won the Co-angler Division and $2,000 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 22 pounds, 3 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Bill Klaips, Shavertown, Pa., five bass, 22-3, $2,000

2^nd: Thanh Hoang, Baltimore, Md., four bass, 17-1, $1,000

3^rd: Chris Sanno, Shermansdale, Pa., five bass, 15-15, $666

4^th: Michael Duarte, Baltimore, Md., five bass, 15-4, $567

5^th: Edward Barbee, Ivyland, Pa., five bass, 15-2, $550

6^th: Daniel Fiori, Voorhees, N.J., five bass, 14-1, $367

7^th: Roland Gittings, Perryville, Md., five bass, 13-14, $483

8^th: David Soistman, Baltimore, Md., four bass, 13-10, $300

9^th: James Easley, Middletown, Del., five bass, 13-9, $267

10^th: William Allie, Wynantskill, N.Y., four bass, 13-6, $233

Joseph Amberg Jr. of Hawley, Pennsylvania, caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 5 pounds, 14 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $270.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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Classic fans help Carhartt raise $6,400 for Tennessee fisheries conservation

Courtesy of Carhartt / Dynamic Sponsorships

The recent donation of $6,400 by Carhartt to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation is certainly one of the many awesome byproducts that continue to precipitate from the 153,000 generous fans who attended bass fishing’s biggest event in Knoxville earlier this year.

Among the great experiences Bassmaster Classic fans had was the chance to make a $10 donation to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation at the Carhartt booth, and receive a custom B.A.S.S. beanie in return for their generosity. Hard working folks from the Carhartt manufacturing plant in Kentucky were actually in the Carhartt exhibit booth sewing the iconic B.A.S.S. logo on Carhartt’s famous “A18” acrylic watch cap.

Fans gave generously to the point of purchasing 640 beanies as part of this project, which is an ongoing effort by Carhartt to partner with B.A.S.S. and avid fans at the Classic to support conservation agencies and projects in the host state of the Classic each year.

The check was presented recently at a Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series tournament, where Joey Woodard, Executive Director of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation expressed his gratefulness.

“On behalf of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation, I’d like to thank Carhartt and so many of the Classic fans for their generous fundraising effort. Their $6,400 gift will be placed in a restricted fund to be used exclusively to support fisheries management and angler recruitment efforts to help ensure future generations benefit from Tennessee’s rich fishing heritage,’ concluded a very grateful Woodard.

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CHICO STATE WINS YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING WESTERN CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT ON CLEAR LAKE PRESENTED BY COSTA

LAKEPORT, Calif. (May 20, 2019) – The Chico State University duo of Carson Leber of Dixon, California, and Chad Sweitzer of Chico, California, won the YETI FLW College Fishing event on Clear Lake presented by Costa Saturday with a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 9 ounces. The victory earned the Wildcats’ bass club $2,000 and a slot in the 2020 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

“We ran south and fished near Rattle Snake Island, mostly rock and offshore in 12- to 20-feet-of-water,” said Sweitzer, a junior majoring in accounting. “It was a tough tournament to get bigger fish. We caught a ton of solid 2- to 3-pounders, then Carson caught a big 5½ to 6-pounder and that was the difference maker for us.”

The duo said that they caught the majority of their fish with ½-ounce brown and purple Pepper Custom Baits Football jigs with brown and purple Strike King Rage Craws.

“Near the end of the day we started throwing a Megabass Vision 110 jerkbait on offshore grass and we caught around 10 keepers,” said Leber, a senior majoring in concrete industry management. “It was awesome and I wished we would have tried that a little earlier. But, our key bait throughout the day was definitely the jig.”

The top 10 teams that advanced to the 2020 College Fishing National Championship are:

1^st: California State University-Chico – Carson Leber, Dixon, Calif., and Chad Sweitzer, Chico, Calif., five bass, 17-9, $2,650

2^nd: New Mexico State University – Ty Faulconer, Santa Clarita, Calif., and Daylon Smith, Frazier Park, Calif., five bass, 16-11, $1,200

3^rd: California State University-East Bay – Yuan Liu, Hayward, Calif., and Zane Kazaka, Clearlake, Calif., five bass, 15-4, $500

4^th: Washington State University – Madden Tobeck, Eatonville Wash., and Nathan Baespflug, Sumner, Wash., five bass, 14-9, $500

5^th: California Polytechnic State University – Hugh Cosculluela, The Woodlands, Texas., and Patrick Ellis, San Diego, Calif., five bass, 13-15, $500

6^th: Sonoma State University – Josh Hanna, Danville, Calif., and Logan Green, Arroyo Grande, Calif., five bass, 13-11

7^th: California Polytechnic State University – Wyatt Debusk, Paso Robles, Calif., and Dane Morris, Agoura Hills, Calif., five bass, 13-5

8^th: California Polytechnic State University – Ryan Scarcella, Gilroy, Calif., and Sam Morita, Sebastopol, Calif., five bass, 12-8

9^th: California Polytechnic State University – Hadyn Evans, Lower Lake, Calif., five bass, 12-5

10^th: University of California-Merced – Kalib Caples, Sebastopol, Calif., and Herbie LeBlanc, Merced, Calif., five bass, 12-4

Complete results for the entire field can be found at FLWFishing.com.

The YETI FLW College Fishing event on Clear Lake presented by Costa was hosted by the Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina. It was the second of three regular-season qualifying tournaments for Western Conference anglers. The next event for FLW College Fishing anglers will be the YETI FLW College Fishing at the Chesapeake Bay presented by Bass Pro Shops, May 31 at the Chesapeake Bay in Edgewood, Maryland.

YETI FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. All participants must be registered, full-time students at a college, university or community college and members of a college fishing club that is recognized by their school. The top 10 teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual FLW College Fishing Open will advance to the 2020 FLW College Fishing National Championship. Additional teams will qualify for the National Championship if the field size in regular-season events exceeds 100 boats. The Potomac River and Marbury, Maryland, will play host to the 2019 FLW College Fishing National Championship, June 4-6, 2019.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow YETI FLW College Fishing on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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BLAINE’S SALES WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON LAKE CHEROKEE

Spring City’s Harris Wins Co-angler Division

MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Hunter Sales of Blaine, Tennessee, caught five bass Saturday weighing 14 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Volunteer Division event on Lake Cherokee. Sales earned $3,455 for his efforts.

“At blast off I made a 15 minute run in my Nitro to the lower end of the lake, near the dam, and started the day on smallmouth,” said Sales, an FLW College Fishing angler who was fishing in his first career BFL tournament. “I caught probably 30 to 40 smallmouth in that first hour on a blue and chartreuse-colored Keitech 2.8 swimbait. I had around 12 pounds by 10 a.m., so I left and spent the rest of the day looking for big largemouth.

“I ended up catching around 15 largemouth, and brought a limit in consisting of two smallmouth and three largemouth,” Sales continued. “I was fishing in the backs of any pocket that I could find on the lake with a swimjig and a Big Bite Baits paddletail swimbait trailer, skipping it underneath overhangs and docks.”

Although Sales weighed in just two smallmouth, he credited the brown fish as being the key to his victory.

“The key for me was really that limit of smallmouth early,” Sales went on to say. “It helped to settle me down and allowed me to fish shallow the rest of the day, just searching for those big bites. It took the pressure off and I was able to fish relaxed.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Hunter Sales, Blaine, Tenn., five bass, 14-12, $3,455

2^nd: John Napier, Middlesboro, Ky., five bass, 14-4, $1,728

3^rd: Bill Humbard, New Market, Tenn., five bass, 13-13, $1,084

4^th: Jason Sosebee, Knoxville, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $705

4^th: Jonathan Bowling, Harriman, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $955

6^th: Griffin Heffington, Dayton, Ga., five bass, 13-0, $597

7^th: Corey Neece, Bristol, Tenn., five bass, 12-14, $543

8^th: Derrick Blake, Rockwood, Tenn., five bass, 12-11, $788

9^th: Colton Bryan, Sevierville, Tenn., five bass, 12-8, $434

10^th: Nick Huff, Bean Station, Tenn., five bass, 12-4, $380

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Kevin Edwards of Knoxville, Tennessee, caught a 4-pound, 7-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $400.

Brandon Harris of Spring City, Tennessee, won the Co-angler Division and $1,895 Saturday after catching four bass weighing 11 pounds, 11 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Brandon Harris, Spring City, Tenn., four bass, 11-11, $1,895

2^nd: Bill King, Greenback, Tenn., five bass, 11-3, $717

2^nd: Alex Perez, Chattanooga, Tenn., five bass, 11-3, $817

4^th: David Shreve, Knoxville, Tenn., five bass, 11-0, $347

4^th: Bobby Smith, Asheville, N.C., five bass, 11-0, $347

6^th: Brandon Garrison, Knoxville, Tenn., five bass, 10-1, $294

7^th: Don Bible, Knoxville, Tenn., five bass, 9-12, $267

8^th: Chris Frazier, Gate City, Va., four bass, 9-7, $240

9^th: Samuel Smith, Girdler, Ky., four bass, 8-13, $214

10^th: Larry Brumett Jr., Bristol, Va., three bass, 7-12, $287

Harris also caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 3 pounds, 14 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $192.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 3-5 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Hartwell in Walhalla, South Carolina. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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YORK’S ALLMAN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON LAKE WYLIE

Columbia’s Britt Wins Co-angler Division

ROCK HILL, S.C. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Mike Allman of York, South Carolina, caught five bass Saturday weighing 14 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) South Carolina Division event on Lake Wylie. Allman earned $2,500 for his efforts.

“This was the first BFL event that I have ever fished,” said Allman. “My goal coming in was to just make the top 10. Anglers like Scott Hamrick and Shane Lineberger were fishing in this event, and you expect those guys to just kick your butt. At one point while I was flipping docks I lost a couple of fish and thought I gave the tournament away. Staying positive was the key for me.”

Allman estimated that he caught around 15 keepers throughout the day, focusing on bream beds on the south end of the lake. He said that he dissected “pretty much the entire south end” flipping a ½-ounce jig with a green-pumpkin Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Craw.

“The bite was really good in the morning, but then the boat traffic got up and it tapered off in the afternoon,” Allman said.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Mike Allman, York, S.C., five bass, 14-7, $2,500

2^nd: Cody Hoyle, Rutherfordton, N.C., five bass, 13-4, $1,500

3^rd: Lane Gerbers, Blackstock, S.C., five bass, 11-13, $996

4^th: David Winters, Rock Hill, S.C., five bass, 11-8, $537

5^th: Michael Stephens, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 11-7, $610

6^th: Scott Hamrick, Denver, N.C., five bass, 11-2, $422

7^th: Chad Cook, Cross, S.C., five bass, 10-15, $364

7^th: David Williams, Maiden, N.C., five bass, 10-15, $364

9^th: Chris Baumgardner, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 10-13, $307

10^th: John Duarte, Middle River, Md., five bass, 10-8

10^th: Shane Lineberger, Lincolnton, N.C., five bass, 10-8

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Gerbers caught a 5-pound, 1-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $230.

Stephen Britt of Columbia, South Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $1,400 Saturday after catching four bass weighing 9 pounds even.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Stephen Britt, Columbia, S.C., four bass, 9-0, $1,400

2^nd: Travis Ruff, Connelly Springs, N.C., five bass, 8-0, $575

3^rd: Justin Ballard, Vance, S.C., five bass, 7-7, $384

4^th: Matthew Dangerfield, Summerville, S.C., four bass, 7-6, $249

4^th: Darvin Cannon, Columbia, S.C., three bass, 7-6, $364

6^th: Kenny Mathis, Boiling Springs, S.C., five bass, 7-3, $211

7^th: Jeff Rikard, Leesville, S.C., four bass, 7-2, $242

8^th: Barry Burford, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 6-13, $172

9^th: Lee Inman, Inman, S.C., three bass, 6-12, $76

9^th: Ronald Bryant, Batesburg, S.C., three bass, 6-12, $76

Cannon caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds even. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $115.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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WARRENTON’S BOEHLE WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Lake Lotawana’s Carl Wins Co-angler Division

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (May 20, 2019) – Boater Adam Boehle of Warrenton, Missouri, caught five bass Saturday weighing 20 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. Boehle pocketed $4,938 for his win in the event presented by Navionics and 250 points in the Ozark Division presented by Bassing Bob standings. The winner of the division’s Angler of the Year title after five tournaments will win $3,000.

“The competition in the Ozark division is some of the best in the nation and to just compete alongside these guys is an honor, but to actually win is quite the feat,” said Boehle, who earned his first career BFL victory. “It definitely feels real good and I’ll be thinking about this tournament for awhile.”

Boehle said he fished from the Glaize Arm of the lake to the dam, throwing a ¾-ounce green-pumpkin-colored Crock-O-Gator Reaction Jig with a Strike King Rage Structure Bug, a 5-inch shad-colored Zoom swimbait and a gizzard shad-colored 6^thSense crankbait.

“I was keying on the shad spawn in the morning, then switched to points,” Boehle said. “I think I had 12 keepers throughout the day, with the majority coming on the swimbait. I made a bait change mid-morning and caught two big ones on the crankbait. I still needed a kicker, so I went flipping with the Crock-O-Gator jig and caught my biggest of the day, a 5½-pounder.

“I need to make sure to give credit to Jim Dill, owner of the Crock-O-Gator bait company,” Boehle went on to say. “My jig order didn’t come in before the event, and Jim was fishing in this event. He hooked me up with a couple of jigs, no big deal. That jig was what I caught my kicker on and turned out to be what won me the tournament.”

.The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Adam Boehle, Warrenton, Mo., five bass, 20-12, $4,938

2^nd: Mark Wiese, High Ridge, Mo., five bass, 20-7, $2,669

3^rd: Jason Rhyne, Foristell, Mo., five bass, 19-3, $1,646

4^th: James Dill, Sunrise Beach, Mo., five bass, 18-7, $1,452

5^th: Cole Findley, Forsyth, Mo., five bass, 18-0, $988

6^th: Rob Bueltmann, Osage Beach, Mo., five bass, 17-11, $964

6^th: Lance Williams, Billings, Mo., five bass, 17-11, $964

8^th: Chuck Austin, Saint Peters, Mo., five bass, 17-6, $741

9^th: Mike Malone, Lake Ozark, Mo., five bass, 17-2, $658

10^th: Dustin Lippe, Lampe, Mo., five bass, 17-0, $576

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Wes Proctor of Manhattan, Kansas, caught a 6-pound, 3-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $745.

Cody Carl of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, won the Co-angler Division and $2,436 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Cody Carl, Lake Lotawana, Mo., five bass, 16-15, $2,436

2^nd: Lang Yang, Miami, Okla., five bass, 16-7, $1,218

3^rd: Johnny Ward Jr., Waynesville, Mo., five bass, 16-2, $1,181

4^th: Brian Abella, Marshfield, Mo., five bass, 14-12, $568

5^th: Michael Fey Sr., Cuba, Mo., five bass, 14-9, $487

6^th: Malachi Raymer, Dittmer, Mo., five bass, 13-12, $447

7^th: Michael Clark, Richland, Mo., five bass, 13-11, $406

8^th: Lucas Basler, Desloge, Mo., four bass, 13-6, $565

9^th: James Kelley, Maryland Heights, Mo., five bass, 13-5, $325

10^th: Morgan McClain, Lenexa, Kan., five bass, 13-1, $284

Ward caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $367.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 24-26 BFL Regional Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FISHING CLUB WINS 2019 BASS PRO SHOPS FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING CLEAR LAKE OPEN

LAKEPORT, Calif. (May 20, 2019) – The Lake County High School Fishing Club duo of Cooper Goff and Nathan Phillips, both of Kelseyville, California, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 23 pounds, 9 ounces to win the 2019 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Clear Lake Open.

A field of 53 teams competed in the no-entry fee tournament, which was hosted by and launched out of Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina in Lakeport. In FLW and TBF High School Fishing competition, the top 10-percent of teams competing advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

The top five teams on Clear Lake that advanced to the 2019 High School Fishing National Championship were:

1st: Lake County High School Fishing Club – Cooper Goff and Nathan Phillips, both of Kelseyville, Calif., five bass, 23-9

2nd: Lake County High School Fishing Club – Sheldon Reese, Witter Springs, Calif., and Sam West, Fort Bragg, Calif., five bass, 19-14

3rd: Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom, Calif. – Christopher Gritts and Westly Gritts, both of Folsom, Calif., five bass, 19-3

4th: Anzar High School, San Benito County, Calif. – Michael Alaga, Aromas, Calif., and Brandon Delbridge, Tracy, Calif., five bass, 18-7

5th: Lodi High School, Lodi, Calif. – Kyle Mann, Lodi, Calif., and Cole Koenig, Woodbridge, Calif., five bass, 17-12

Rounding out the top 10 were:

6th: Alhambra High School, Alhambra, Calif. – James Alderman and Ryan Beaty, both of Martinez, Calif., five bass, 17-10

7th: Nor Cal Junior Bass Club – Gavin Eberhart and Evan Funk, both of Palo Cedro, Calif., five bass, 17-8

8th: Buchanan High School, Clovis, Calif. – Josh Poore and Brendan Holden, both of Clovis, Calif., 17-0

9th: Vista Del Lago High School, Folsom, Calif. – Hunter Jacobson, Orangevale, Calif., and Brennon Sharp, Folsom, Calif., five bass, 16-8

10th: Yuba Sutter Fishing Club – Brian Lopez, Yuba City, Calif., and Jake Keithly, Lakeport, Calif., five bass, 16-2

Complete results from the event can be found at FLWFishing.com.

The 2019 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Clear Lake Open was a two-person (team) event for students in grades 7-12, open to any Student Angler Federation (SAF) affiliated high school club in the United States. The top 10 percent of each Challenge, Open, and state championship field will advance to the 2019 High School Fishing National Championship on a body of water that has yet to be revealed. The High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.

In addition to the High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world’s largest open high school bass tournament, the 2019 High School Fishing World Finals, held in conjunction with the National Championship. At the 2018 World Finals more than $150,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded.

Full schedules and the latest announcements are available at HighSchoolFishing.org and FLWFishing.com.

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The Iaconelli’s – The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far

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Vegas Iaconelli’s 1st Tournament

Getting kids fishing is one of the things Team Toyota pro Mike Iaconelli is most passionate about in life. If you’ve ever seen (or heard) Ike fish, you already know about his own untamable excitement for fishing, which spills over when it comes to getting youngsters involved in the sport. Unsurprisingly, Iaconelli’s children have absorbed his infectious enthusiasm for the outdoors.

On Saturday, May 18th Mike’s son Vegas Iaconelli fished in his very first tournament at the ripe age of 8-years old. Mike was competing on Table Rock Lake for Stage 6 of the Bass Pro Tour, so bass fishing super wife Becky Iaconelli stepped up and had her very first boat captain experience. To put icing on the cake, Vegas caught two bass and finished in 2nd place with his mom cheering him on.

If that doesn’t make you smile, you might be in the wrong place.

Vegas competed in a New Jersey BASS Nation Youth Tournament, which was held on small Assunpink Lake. This particular event was a “paper tournament”, which means the fish were measured on an official bump board, photographed, and released immediately. For safety, boats could be powered by trolling motor only and the Iaconelli’s were proud to say they believe they had the smallest boat in the tournament!

Vegas fished out of Mike’s original 12-foot Coleman Crawdad Jon Boat, which is no less than 30 years old. That little Jon Boat holds a lot of memories for Mike, as it was his first fishing boat and he’s had it since he was 18 years old.

Mike recently rebuilt the vessel for Vegas to fish out of. The old Jon Boat is now equipped with everything an angler could nee. Working live-wells, a Lowrance unit, extra storage compartments, a HydroWave, and a special two trolling motor system. The trolling motors came in handy, as Becky thinks they were the fastest boat on the water, along with being the smallest.

Vegas was already ate up with fishing before this tournament, thanks largely to the support of his parents and spending days on the water with dad. But Vegas is officially “hooked” on tournament fishing after Saturday.

“I caught one on a ribbontail (worm) and one on a Berkley General,” Vegas “the Hammer”shared. “It was tough fishing but I had a really good time. It was awesome to have my mom in the boat with me the whole time... she helped a lot!”

Becky was the first to admit Mike is typically the one who takes the kids fishing whenever they want to go, as there is never a shortage of household tasks or work for their many side projects to check off the “to-do” list. So it took Vegas a little while to get used to listening to Mom’s input. While Becky may not fish regularly anymore, don’t think for a minute she doesn’t know a thing or two about bass fishing.

“He had to fish extremely slow, which isn’t the easiest thing for an 8-year old to do,” Becky joked. “It was tough, post-spawn fishing. I was using snacks and music to incentivize patience, cause he was only getting bites when he would let his worm sit still. I’d tell him, ‘okay we’ll reel in the senko after this song gets over’ haha. He did such a great job!”

Each time they caught a fish, Vegas and Becky would FaceTime Mike, who was out on Lake Taneycomo with a few sponsors during his day off from Major League Fishing competition. So Mike was able to “be in the boat” for Vegas’s big catches and all was right in the world… Plain and simply, it was a special day.

“It was such an awesome deal,” Mike Iaconelli proudly beamed. “Of course I would have loved to be there, but having Becky in the boat might have been even better. 6:45 am to 2:45 pm is a long day for an 8-year old and Becky definitely has more patience than I do. And I’m sure I would have been freaking out every time he hooked up! I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The Iaconelli’s manage The Ike Foundationand get youths involved in fishing / the outdoors all over the country, especially in urban settings where opportunities aren’t readily available. Mike also helped start The Bass University. I can say from experience the classes typically have a plethora of avid high school and college anglers attend.

While “Ike’s” antics on the water can sometimes be a bit polarizing, his work off the water is worthy of admiration. Iaconelli’s passion for fishing and eagerness to get the youth involved is unparalleled... and, obviously, it’s working! Who knows, maybe in another 15 years we’ll have another Iaconelli breakdancing on the front deck of a bass boat while growing the sport in the process.

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Peek & Marshall win Bass Champs Lake Tawakoni event with over 23 pounds!!

Place

BOBBY PEEK
GREENVILLE , TX

JOHN MARSHALL
QUINLAN , TX

8.20

23.47

$20000.00 + $200 Sure-Life

DREW SLOAN
SCURRY , TX

TERRY HAWKINS
CORSICANA , TX

22.33

$4250.00

CRAIG ANDERSON
QUINLAN , TX

STEVE ANDERSON
GREENVILLE , TX

21.50

$3250.00

JOE ROME
FLOWER MOUND , TX

JOEL MCBRIDE
CORINTH , TX

8.88

20.70

$2250.00 + $500.00 Big Bass + Amphibia+SportsmansAutoNetwork

JOHNNY TRAMMELL
QUITMAN , TX

NORMAN WOOLDRIDGE
KERMIT , TX

20.57

$2000.00

SHANE GRAY
PALESTINE , TX

DUSTIN GRAY
ELKHART , TX

19.35

$1400.00

RYAN COHLMEYER
WEATHERFORD , TX

DARREN HEAVNER
FORT WORTH , TX

18.91

$1300.00 + Sportsmans Auto Network Bonus

RANDY MILLENDER
TEAGUE , TX

KATLIN KEATON
TEAGUE , TX

17.60

$1200.00

CHRIS FORD
WINNSBORO , TX

BILLY DEATON
BURLESON , TX

17.40

$1100.00 + $1100 Skeeter Bonus Cash

AARON ASHMORE
IVANHOE , TX

TIMOTHY KING
RAVENNA , TX

17.39

$1040.00

MIKE BURNS
LUCAS , TX

BEN BURNS
LUCAS , TX

17.34

$1030.00

DALE HUGHES
GRANBURY , TX

RANDY HAVARD
SAN ANGELO , TX

16.46

$1020.00

KEITH IVY
PONDER , TX

TOMMY MURRAY
BEDFORD , TX

16.37

$1010.00 + $500 Fun n Sun Bonus

JASON RIEDEL
ALEDO , TX

DANIEL HERRING
WATUAGA , TX

16.28

$1000.00

JAMES CURGUS
FRISCO , TX

ROB BURNS
PLANO , TX

16.11

$1000.00

JUSTIN KEITHLEY
ARLINGTON , TX

JOSH KEITHLEY
WILLOW PARK , TX

15.68

$1000.00

SCOTT BARNETT
MANSFIELD , TX

BRIAN CLARK
HALTOM CITY , TX

15.63

$900.00

JUSTIN WOOLARD
BEDFORD , TX

ROBERT SMITH
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS , TX

5.06

15.51

$850.00

JAY EICHLER
EMORY , TX

CASEY CHEATHAM
EDGEWOOD , TX

15.43

$800.00

MATT MCMILLAN
FORT WORTH , TX

TREVOR ROMANS
CELINA , TX

15.42

$800.00

PHIL ELDER
QUITMAN , TX

ANDY WILBURN
ROYSE CITY , TX

15.30

$750.00

COREY WALDROP
FT WORTH , TX

CRAIG WALDROP
BENBROOK , TX

14.87

$725.00

CHAD SCHRAMME
CELINA , TX

AARON BURKETT
CELINA , TX

14.87

$725.00

BRANDEN HOLLINGSHEAD
AZLE , TX

JEREMY LAMBERT
DECATUR , TX

14.77

$700.00

SID HUDSON
ALLEN , TX

TREVER DYKEMA
CRANDALL , TX

14.40

$700.00

TIM WILCOXSON
ROCKWALL , TX

ERIC ELDER
ROYSE CITY , TX

14.36

Fun n Sun First Out Bonus

TED MARTIN
DALLAS , TX

BOB LAUCK
FLOWER MOUND , TX

5.00

14.13

JD LAUGHERY
ROCKWALL , TX

STAN LAWING
POETRY , TX

14.10

KENT SIKES
ROANOKE , TX

DARRELL CAMPBELL
ALBA , TX

13.98

RON ROGERS
ROCKWALL , TX

CARSON KIRKHUFF
COLLEYVILLE , TX

13.94

MARC SCHILLING
CARROLLTON , TX

SHAWN TEMPLE
CARROLLTON , TX

13.93

LIONEL SERNA
MEXIA , TX

JUSTIN GARRETT
FAIRFEILD , TX

13.92

MORRIS HERRING JR
FORNEY , TX

JAY BROWNE
GARLAND , TX

13.90

JAMES CHAPMAN
QUINLAN , TX

TOMMY ALLEN
QUINLAN , TX

6.63

13.86

CHRIS GILROY
FRISCO , TX

MICHAEL FULLER
BLUE RIDGE , TX

13.84

ARTHUR TUCKER
ALVARADO , TX

HERSHEL SMITH
FORT WORTH , TX

13.83

BILL SWEETEN
YANTIS , TX

SEAN GOODSON
ALBA , TX

13.74

ALAN SMITH
GUN BARREL CITY , TX

STEVE WHITE
EUSTACE , TX

13.67

DAVID SPEAKMAN
PLANO , TX

GARY LEE
ROCKWALL , TX

13.66

AARON WALKER
MT VERNON , TX

STEVEN STROMAN
SCROGGINS , TX

13.39

CODY BURDINE
BRIDGEPORT , TX

BOBBY POINTER
ALVORD , TX

13.28

PAUL JEFFCOAT
AZLE , TX

DAVID LUTTRULL
AZLE , TX

6.07

13.22

TRENT MENEES
NORTHLAKE , TX

TERRY BOLLOM
FRISCO , TX

13.19

JERRY DILLARD
RICHARDSON , TX

KIMM HUNT
FLOWER MOUND , TX

13.17

STEVEN RIZZO
PROSPER , TX

CHRIS STRATTA
LITTLE ELM , TX

13.09

SHANNON MCCALEB
JOSHUA , TX

JAMES MCCALEB
JOSHUA , TX

12.96

JACOB ROANE
CELINA , TX

GG BOYD
AZLE , TX

12.96

VINCENT REYNOLDS
FORT WORTH , TX

GEORGE SHIPPEY
MT PLEASANT , TX

12.72

CODY JENKINS
ROYSE CITY , TX

CURTIS KIMBERLING
TERRELL , TX

12.66

DALE BOREN
FORT WORTH , TX

RICK SCOTT
BREMOND , TX

12.65

DAVID BAUMANN
GREENVILLE , TX

ANDY COFFMAN
CAMPBELL , TX

12.62

JERRY DAVID II
PILOT POINT , TX

JON JOHNSON
PILOT POINT , TX

12.50

KEITH BRYAN
DECATUR , TX

COLBY BRYAN
DECATUR , TX

12.39

MATT MORTON
DALLAS , TX

BLAKE LITTLE
MCKINNEY , TX

12.38

JEFF PITRUCHA
GREENVILLE , TX

BRAD WILLIAMS
COPPERAS COVE , TX

12.36

GABE KNOX
ARLINGTON , TX

BRENT LYON
HEATH , TX

12.35

MARK SPURGIN
MCKINNEY , TX

TYLER HOLMES
RICHARDSON , TX

12.25

DALE GOSSETT
GREENVILLE , TX

SEAN GOSSETT
EMORY , TX

12.18

LEE BATSON
HEATH , TX

JASON GREER
HEATH , TX

12.10

RANDY TURNER
GREENVILLE , TX

TREY TURNER
ROYSE CITY , TX

12.03

COY GREATHOUSE
CORINTH , TX

KEVIN BRYANT
GRAPEVINE , TX

11.83

STEVE SIMS
DENTON , TX

RONNIE SIMS
LEWISVILLE , TX

11.75

KEITH MCMILLAN
QUINLAN , TX

TOBY TUBBS
QUINLAN , TX

11.65

CHRIS ALBAN
KELLER , TX

CASEN ALBAN
KELLER , TX

11.61

BARRY MUISE
WACO , TX

JOSH PRIEST
QUITMAN , TX

11.56

DELL BROWN
ARLINGTON , TX

RYKER HOLMES
ARLINGTON , TX

11.54

KEVIN DRITSCHLER
PROSPER , TX

TIM BROCKWAY
KAUFMAN , TX

11.52

KY MARTIN
GRANDVIEW , TX

CHRIS MOORE
ROCKWALL , TX

11.50

ALAN SWARTS
MT VERNON , TX

ARCHIE HAYLEY
MT VERNON , TX

11.32

DONNIE MOORE
RHOME , TX

DARRYL ROACH
BENBROOK , TX

11.17

MARK WYLIE
KELLER , TX

MARK PARKER
GRAPEVINE , TX

11.08

DEAN TRUDELL
HIGHLAND VILLAGE , TX

MIKE KUBANEK
HIGHLAND VILLAGE , TX

11.02

DOUG WHITLEY
QUINLAN , TX

BRYON HARRISON
QUINLAN , TX

11.01

TERRY JOHNSON
FATE , TX

TODD JOHNSON
FORNEY , TX

10.89

MONTE COON
FORT WORTH , TX

GARY ABLES
KENNEDALE , TX

10.67

STEVE LYNAM
SOUTHLAKE , TX

JUSTIN DUBOSE
JUSTIN , TX

10.59

DANNY WIMS
ROYSE CITY , TX

JUSTIN SPOERL
TERRELL , TX

10.55

ZACH HUGHES
QUITMAN , TX

BRANDON GILLIAM
CELESTE , TX

10.54

AARON DAVIS
GLENS HEIGHTS , TX

FARREN HANSEN
RED OAK , TX

10.49

BRYAN KELM
CORSICANA , TX

DONNIE STARK
CORSICANA , TX

10.32

JEFF NORRIS
DECATUR , TX

RONNIE NORRIS
BOYD , TX

10.15

MARK BIONDI SR
BURLESON , TX

MARK BIONDI JR
BURLESON , TX

10.11

DAVID THOMAS
MCKINNEY , TX

KYLE ROBINSON
ANNA , TX

10.09

JEFFREY WILSON
ARLINGTON , TX

SAMMY BROWN
FERRIS , TX

10.02

WESLEY BARNARD
HALLSVILLE , TX

ANDREW SCOTT
MARSHALL , TX

9.98

JAMES TAYLOR
HURST , TX

JOEL MYERS
CONROE , TX

9.72

KEITH PIPPENGER
COMBINE , TX

DANNY MAGEE
MESQUITE , TX

9.70

TIM WILCOXSON
EDGEWOOD , TX

JERAMY MARINELLI
ROYSE CITY , TX

9.52

WARREN SPRAGUE
WILLS POINT , TX

BRANNON MCMILLAN
WEST TAWAKONI , TX

9.49

PAUL SEWELL
COMBINE , TX

KENNETH MOORE
RED OAK , TX

9.44

BYRON BIONDI
KENNEDALE , TX

JASON GREENFIELD
KENNEDALE , TX

9.33

DIRK SMITH
FARMERSVILLE , TX

NOLAN JACKSON
QUINLAN , TX

9.02

DEVIN BUSHLAND
ALLEN , TX

8.97

JOHN MASTERS
ROYSE CITY , TX

JACKIE JAYROE
ROYSE CITY , TX

8.82

SCOTTY GALBREAITH
WEATHERFORD , TX

JASON GALBREAITH
BURLESON , TX

8.77

MARK NICKELLS
LANTANA , TX

TUCKER NICKELLS
LANTANA , TX

8.67

ZACH PARKER
DENTON , TX

HEATH MOODY
SOUTHLAKE , TX

8.53

RICKY MAYO
ARDMORE , OK

DON MOYERS
LONE GROVE , OK

8.30

PERRY POWELL
MCKINNEY , TX

JARED TAYLOR
PRINCETON , TX

8.17

100

JAY SHIPE
MINEOLA , TX

ANTHONY JONES
WILLIS , TX

7.82

101

JAMES MUFFLER
KARNACK , TX

MIKE EDWARDS
JASPER , TX

7.80

102

WILLIE BENSLEY
MESQUITE , TX

BILLY MCCORD
ROWLETT , TX

7.69

103

STEVE TRIMBLE
DUNCANVILLE , TX

DAKOTA TRIMBLE
KAUFMAN , TX

7.63

104

STEVE SCHMIDT
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

RICK NEWTON
COLLEYVILLE , TX

7.61

104

RANDY STEELE
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

CHARLES ARNOLD
QUITMAN , TX

7.61

106

REX LEE
NORMANGEE , TX

RICK CARTER
ALBA , TX

7.57

107

JOSHUA SHOOK
PALMER , TX

DONNIE LUCAS
RED OAK , TX

7.41

108

DWIGHT BOUTTE
FRISCO , TX

DAMON NEAL
PROSPER , TX

7.25

109

RICHARD OSBORN
CARROLLTON , TX

CHRIS MCLAIN
SANGER , TX

6.92

110

STEPHEN DYER
RYAN , OK

JARED DYER
HASTINGS , OK

6.73

111

MICHAEL KEETON
DALLAS , TX

SEAN WINTERS
ARLINGTON , TX

6.49

112

BRUCE POWELL
COMO , TX

SCOTT SCROGGINS
SULPHUR SPRNGS , TX

6.47

113

KELVIN HOGG
ARLINGTON , TX

BRIAN ROUSSEL
ARLINGTON , TX

6.41

114

CHRIS COOLEY
QUINLAN , TX

RYAN COOLEY
QUINLAN , TX

6.10

115

DAVID BURTON
MCKINNEY , TX

TIM HAWKINS
ANNA , TX

6.06

116

JASON ZITO
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

BOBBY BRINKLEY
KAUFMAN , TX

5.79

117

CODY CARTWRIGHT
GRANBURY , TX

JORDAN ALLEN
GRANBURY , TX

4.66

118

DON KUYKENDALL
GUN BARRREL CITY , TX

VIRGIL KUYKENDALL
GUN BARRELL CITY , TX

4.57

119

SKYLAR LONG
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

TYLER ROANE
GUNTER , TX

4.50

120

CHUCK RIZUTO
ALBA , TX

DON OVERSTREET
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

4.12

121

BRIAN WHITE
CELINA , TX

TRISTAN WHITE
CELINA , TX

3.66

122

W T DYSON II
LAKE DALLAS , TX

PATRICK JORSKI
COPPELL , TX

3.64

123

TERRY HILLGER
ENNIS , TX

RAUL ZUNIGA
CORSICANA , TX

3.49

124

JOHN ADAMS
FRISCO , TX

RICK CLARK
TERRELL , TX

3.41

125

CHRISTOPHER MCMINN
BALKO , OK

TYLER MCMINN
CHICKASA , OK

3.29

126

JOSHUA GLASGOW
KAUFMAN , TX

WAYNE KENT
LARUE , TX

3.20

127

MARK VOS
PLANO , TX

DANIEL RUEDI
DALLAS , TX

2.11

128

JOEY HUBBLE
KELLER , TX

ROBERT LAPENNA
EULESS , TX

2.06

129

ROGER MAHONEY
BLOOMING GROVE , TX

MIKE WITHROW
CORSICANA , TX

0.00

129

JEFF WHITEHEAD
SLATON , TX

JEFF WHITEHEAD
RED OAK , TX

0.00

129

CLINT WHIDDEN
GRANBURY , TX

CHAD HAMM
GRANBURY , TX

0.00

129

RICH DALBEY
GREENVILLE , TX

MARK HOWARD
MESQUITE , TX

0.00

129

KEVIN HATHAWAY
KINGSTON , OK

SHAWN GARRISON
KINGSTON , OK

0.00

129

CHRIS BACHTA
GRAPEVINE , TX

KIRK MAREZ
LEWISVILLE , TX

0.00

129

BUSTER JOHNSON
KRUM , TX

ZEB STRICKLAND
AUBREY , TX

0.00

129

BILLY JOHNSON
ROCKWALL , TX

ANDY MEDINA
CANTON , TX

0.00

129

MICHAEL DRECHSEL
FORT WORTH , TX

WESLEY PRICE
GRAPEVINE , TX

0.00

129

MATTHEW HARRINGTON
CADDO MILLS , TX

JEFF CHANEY
ROYSE CITY , TX

0.00

129

EDDIE HALL
CADDO MILLS , TX

BRANDON BREWER
CADDO MILLS , TX

0.00

129

MATT FRANCE
COLLEYVILLE , TX

JOHN BYLER
SOUTHLAKE , TX

0.00

129

RYAN VAUGHAN
CUMBY , TX

RUSTY VAUGHAN
CUMBY , TX

0.00

129

ROBERT FINTA
WYLIE , TX

CHRIS DERRICK
MCKINNEY , TX

0.00

129

GIB COATS
FORT WORTH , TX

BILL WILCOX
SCURRY , TX

0.00

129

JOHN MAYBEN
DALLAS , TX

MARK MAYBEN
PLANO , TX

0.00

129

JOHNNY HALE
IRVING , TX

JAMES DANIEL
NOCONA , TX

0.00

129

JOHN MCDIFFITT
GRANBURY , TX

BOBBY VINCENT
HUDSON OAKS , TX

0.00

129

WILLIAM LEADAMAN
WHITE OAK , TX

STEPHEN TRULL
MINEOLA , TX

0.00

129

JAMES REAVES
HENRIETTA , TX

HIMEY MATASKA
WICHITA FALLS , TX

0.00

129

KEITH TAYLOR
ROCKWALL , TX

LARRY LADNIER
ROCKWALL , TX

0.00

129

RONNY HALBERT
LARUE , TX

RICKY PHILLIPS
TRINIDAD , TX

0.00

129

JEFF PIERCE
HENRIETTA , TX

MARK ELGIN
WICHITA FALLS , TX

0.00

129

ROCKIE MARTIN
ROCKWALL , TX

CLINT NOWELL
FORT WORTH , TX

0.00

129

ROBERT JOHNSON
ALLEN , TX

EDWARD LEWIS
MCKINNEY , TX

0.00

129

DAX DAVIS
EMORY , TX

KEVIN DESHANE
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

0.00

129

JAMES SHAMBURGER
ROWLETT , TX

JACOB SHANNON
ARLINGTON , TX

0.00

129

JASON CHILDERS
OAK POINT , TX

KLINT KRHOVJAK
TOOL , TX

0.00

129

BILL ROBINSON
HURST , TX

GARY HARRISON
GUN BARREL CITY , TX

0.00

129

SHANE STAFFORD
BELTON , TX

GARRET CUTLER
ALEDO , TX

0.00

129

JAKE MEEKS
FARMERSVILLE , TX

CHAD MADDUX
WYLIE , TX

0.00

129

GARY KINARD
FORNEY , TX

JACOB KINARD
FORNEY , TX

0.00

129

ALLEN SHELTON
FARMERS BRANCH , TX

JOHN MCCALMONT
ROCKWALL , TX

0.00

129

STEVE MULHOLLAND
TERRELL , TX

RANDY SQUIER
LAKE DALLAS , TX

0.00

129

DON MEEK
PILOT POINT , TX

MERLE LITTLE
FARMERSVILLE , TX

0.00

129

JAYSON TOERCK
NOCONA , TX

AUSTIN KILLEN
NOCONA , TX

0.00

129

RYAN MOROTT
PRINCETON , TX

TAZZ FERRELL
VAN ALSTYNE , TX

0.00

129

ROB MEDDERS
MCKINNEY , TX

ROB WILSON
SHERMAN , TX

0.00

129

MATT TALLAS
CANTON , TX

ERNIE SISTRUNK
WILLS POINT , TX

0.00

129

MARK MITCHELL
MESQUITE , TX

MIKE MCWHORTER
TERRELL , TX

0.00

129

BRUCE BENEDICT
FORNEY , TX

CHARLES BENEDICT
FORNEY , TX

0.00

129

BILL ROTEN
CRESSON , TX

STEVEN MARTIN
FT WORTH , TX

0.00

129

DAVID REYNOLDS
MCKINNEY , TX

ROBERT BROCK JR
MCKINNEY , TX

0.00

129

MONTE REAGAN
BURLESON , TX

LANCE KENNY
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS , TX

0.00

129

DAVID CHILES
WACO , TX

PAT NUNLEY
WACO , TX

0.00

129

DAVID MAEKER
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

MASON MAEKER
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

0.00

129

COLE MASSEY
PONDER , TX

COLE TEMPLE
KELLER , TX

0.00

129

RUSSELL LEE
SACHSE , TX

0.00

129

DANIEL BARRICK
QUINLAN , TX

JAMES KING JR
WILLS POINT , TX

0.00

129

JOHN NEWKIRK
BENBROOK , TX

MICHAEL CHADWICK
TOLAR , TX

0.00

129

JIM EDWARDS
BLUM , TX

0.00

129

GEORGE RIDDLE
MCKINNEY , TX

COLAN GONZALES
JEWETT , TX

0.00

129

JOE RUIZ
POINT , TX

ANDREW WRIGHT
PLANO , TX

0.00

129

STEVE WRIGHT
PLANO , TX

BRIAN GRAVES
STREETMAN , TX

0.00

129

GARY TUGGLE
WYLIE , TX

SCOTT SCHWEPPE
FARMERSVILLE , TX

0.00

129

DUSTY SPURGIN
WEATHERFORD , TX

LEE YOWELL
NEED INFO

0.00

129

JAMES ELDER
WILLS POINT , TX

JOSHUA EVERETT
WILLS POINT , TX

0.00

129

ROBERT RICHARDSON
RED OAK , TX

ROBERT HAWKINS
DESOTO , TX

0.00

by AnglersChannel

Watkins & Hadad win Media Bass Lake Washington Event with over 19 pounds!

Place	Angler 1	Angler 2	# Bass	Pounds	Winnings	Points
1	Gordon Watkins	John Hadad	5	19.32	$2,000.00	169.32
2	Joey Beevers	Bobby Burton	5	18.63	$1,000.00	167.63
3	Michael Coomes	Ryan Grey	5	16.96	$500.00	164.96
4	Pete Cora	Charlie Jenning	5	16.94	$400.00	163.94
5	Newton Ford	Jonathon Kent	5	16.86	$210.00	162.86
6	Marty Crane		5	16.69	$180.00	161.69
7	Scott Smith	Stacy Boggs	5	16.28	$170.00	160.28
8	Chris Williams	Clint Russell	5	16.02		159.02
9	Brandon Dickerson	Jason Griffin	5	15.48		157.48
10	Brian McHann	Bill Montgomery	5	15.39		156.39
11	Jerry Mclendon	Robby Hughes	5	15.23		155.23
12	Greg Barwick	Roy Ray Sills	5	14.40		153.40
13	Jim Pearson	William Pearson	5	13.91		151.91
14	Doug Segers	Carson Henderson	5	13.42		150.42
15	Morgan Spivey	Joey Edwards	4	13.10		149.10
16	Jeff Lindsey	Chris Orr	4	12.62		147.62
17	Mike Ainsworth	Josh Goodman	4	12.34		146.34
18	Donald Adcock	Nick Butts	5	10.98		143.98
19	Andy Graves	Joel Ross	4	9.87		141.87
20	John Polasini	Reeves Polasini	4	9.83		140.83
21	Kenny Vanderford	Grant Allen	3	8.81		138.81
22	Chris Coy *	Rudy Vanderford *	3	7.95		136.95
23	Curtis Ray Jr	Curtis Ray Sr	3	7.82		135.82
24	Tommy Braiser	James Sheppeard	3	7.42		134.42
25	James Bernardi	Butch Cobb	3	7.37		133.37
26	Tim McDaniel	Patrick Pickle	2	7.28		132.28
27	Billy Hopkins		2	7.05		131.05
28	Tad Keller	Michael Hayes	3	6.86		129.86
29	Rocky Lindsey	Kenny Medina	2	5.27		127.27
30	Mac Hutson	Taylor Hutson	2	5.20		126.20
31	Jim Goodman	Todd Lott	2	4.71		124.71
32	Paul Rice	Crosby Mohamed	1	3.89		122.89
33	Reid Stuart	Bradley Hayes	2	3.86		121.86
34	Daniel Clark	Thad Selby	0	0.00		58.50
34	Charles Hughes	Mike Jordan	0	0.00		58.50
34	Gene Jones	John Tutor	0	0.00		58.50

Place	Big Bass		Pounds	Winnings
1	Gordon Watkins	John Hadad	6.15	$350.00
2	Joey Beevers	Bobby Burton	5.55	$0.00

	Statistics
	Entries -	36
	Number Limits -	15
	Number Zeros -	3
	Bass Weighed -	126
	Bass Released -	124
	Total Pounds -	377.76
	Avg. Bass In Boat -	3.5
	Avg. Lbs. In Boat -	10.49
	Avg. Bass Size -	3.00
	Total Payout -	$4,810.00
	* Anglers-Of-The-Year - Fish Free!

by AnglersChannel

Ostrander & Heil win Best Bass Don Pedro event with over 27 pounds!

Place	Angler	Angler	Total Fish	Big Fish	Total Weight	Winnings
1	Christian Ostrander	Ronnie Heil	5	7.69	27.13	$2,435.00
2	Tyler D Frey	Jeff D Frey	5	5.09	16.37	$1,220.00
3	Rich Ingram	Ron Ingram	5	5.11	14.15	$925.00
4	Scott Taylor	Jeff D Eddings	5	4.69	13.19	$680.00
5	John Myers	Don Longton	5	4.24	12.67	$380.00
6	Billy Redding	Austin J Harden	5	3.68	12.18	$235.00
7	Brian Payne	Jeremiah Payne	5	0.00	11.96	$210.00
8	Jeff Tonnesen	Pat M Vaughn	5	3.09	11.86	$0.00
9	Ryan Orozco	Michael S Bryant II	5	3.98	11.63	$0.00
10	Albert L Anderson Jr	Jared K Anderson	5	2.63	11.50	$0.00
11	Mike Newton	Steve Nincioni	5	0.00	10.87	$0.00
12	Brian Rabith	Dale C Day	5	0.00	10.75	$0.00
13	Daniel J McAlister	Pat Ammerman	5	0.00	10.71	$0.00
14	Mike Brossard	Bryan Coy	5	4.52	10.64	$0.00
15	John L Simpson	Reynold H Hysell	5	0.00	10.47	$0.00
16	Mike Martinez	Brian Orange	5	3.81	10.32	$0.00
17	Matthew P Ludwig	Jacob Schmidt	5	4.48	10.14	$0.00
18	Troy H Nakai	Bryce M Nakai	5	0.00	9.98	$0.00
19	Jimmy Welch Jr	Jonathan Paiz	5	0.00	9.77	$0.00
20	Mike Callahan	Mike D Freudenthal	5	3.00	9.66	$0.00
21	Will Hodge	Dan Ellerd	5	0.00	9.39	$0.00
22	Mario Gianini	Mike Krnaich	5	0.00	9.28	$0.00
23	Dan Byker	Wilton Harvey	5	3.34	9.27	$0.00
24	Mike Jackson	Brandon Youngblood	5	0.00	9.71	$0.00
25	Scott Parsons	Doug Naruo	5	0.00	8.91	$0.00
26	Kirk Lizama	Dylan Lizama	5	0.00	8.50	$0.00
27	Bruce Able	William J Hartlett	5	0.00	8.44	$0.00
28	Garth Jantz	Derek Jantz	5	2.40	8.38	$0.00
29	Seth Myers	David Zavvar	5	0.00	8.20	$0.00
30	Mark Lucas	Bill Alves Jr	5	0.00	8.11	$0.00
31	Don Hendrix	Roger Cummings	5	0.00	7.99	$0.00
32	Bryan L Kane	Heath C Lane	5	0.00	7.91	$0.00
33	Joey R Skym	Joseph R Skym	5	0.00	7.85	$0.00
34	Shad E Sullivan	Troy Thomas	5	0.00	7.83	$0.00
35	Bill Martin	Ray Yamada	5	0.00	7.74	$0.00
36	Dalton A Tyler		5	1.92	7.46	$0.00
37	Jeff Hobbs	Keith McGraw	5	0.00	7.42	$0.00
38	Jeff Amstutz	Sara Amstutz	5	0.00	7.38	$0.00
39	Rick S Whited	Chad M Whited	5	0.00	7.25	$0.00
40	Chris Peters	Darryl Peters	5	0.00	7.06	$0.00
41	Mark Fishburn	Tom Fishburn	5	0.00	7.04	$0.00

by AnglersChannel

30th Annual Wolfson Childrens Hospital Tournament raises over $300,000!!

By Vance McCullough

Heavy weights and big numbers prevailed as the 30^thAnnual Wolfson Children’s Hospital Bass Tournament drew 389 entries and raised over $300,000.

“We had 377 boats show up to fish today,” said emcee Mike Oglesbee from OGS Tournament Trails.

Among those 377 boats were some of the sport’s biggest names from the FLW Tour and Bassmaster Elite Series including Preston Clark and 2-time FLW Tour winner Glenn Brown, just to name a couple.

Big numbers also showed up on the weigh in stage as Cole Kite and Kenneth Owen put 28.84 pounds on the scale for the win. Their sack was anchored by a 10.87-lb fish, the big bass of the tournament.

There were 11 limits of better than 20 pounds.

Even in Friday’s VIP round Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Cliff Prince and partner Robin Shiver, Jr weighed 28.18 only to finish 2^ndto Darrell Finley and Carl Guinn, Jr who weighed 28.32 pounds of St Johns River bass.

Father/son Peter Thliveros and Nick Thliveros had big bass of the VIP round with an 8.90-lber that Nick caught in a foot-and-a-half of water.

You will recognize “Peter T” Thliveros as a Tour-level veteran with a brilliant career on the Bassmaster and FLW circuits. His son, Nick has picked up the family tradition and won the Costa event on Okeechobee in February.

Cliff Prince placed 3^rdin Thursday’s Lads and Lasses tourney while fishing with Gracie Prince. The had 19.72 lbs.

Brian and Michelle Sousa were 2^ndwith 23.04.

Chris and Nikki Cercy won the coed event with 24.03 pounds.

Bass are still spawning on the river. They are in all stages, including prespawn and most look very healthy.

“There is no eel grass from the middle of Lake George to Jacksonville,” said the elder Thliveros as he guided the Progressive Bass Wrap Up TV crew so we could bring you all the action on NBC Sports next month. “But the fish have adapted and there is a lot of spatterdock (lily pads) which they are now using for cover. They are very shallow as the shad and bream spawn have gotten underway.”

It’s a great time to come to St Johns River country and catch the fish of a lifetime. Thliveros is guiding both freshwater and saltwater. Look him up on Facebook at Peter Thliveros.

2019 Wolfson Children_s Hospital Tournament Results

by AnglersChannel

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA’S GROVER WINS COSTA FLW SERIES TOURNAMENT ON CLEAR LAKE PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS

California Pro Catches 26-Pound Final-Day Limit, Wins $80,303

LAKEPORT, Calif. (May 18, 2019) – Pro Kyle Grover of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, caught a five-bass limit weighing 26 pounds, 2 ounces, Saturday – the heaviest limit weighed in the three-day tournament – to win the Costa FLW Series on Clear Lake presented by Ranger Boats. Grover’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 66 pounds, 13 ounces, was enough to earn him the victory by an 8-pound, 13-ounce margin and the top prize of $80,303, including a new Ranger Z518L boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.

Grover said he started out the tournament Thursday flipping tules with jigs and wacky-rigged, green-pumpkin-colored Yamamoto Custom Baits Senkos. Friday he started at an area he’d fished only a couple of times on Thursday, and caught a 7-pounder within the first few casts.

“I didn’t realize the area’s potential, but when I caught the 7-pounder on my second cast that made me hunker down,” said Grover, who earned his first win in FLW competition. “I ended up staying there all Saturday today, too. I think on my second cast I caught a 6-pounder and then a 3¾ right after that.

“I was catching them on jigs the past two days,” continued Grover. “The area we were fishing had so many in there. I caught 40 yesterday, and probably 30 today. You’d just rattle off 2½- to 3¾-pounders, and then you’d catch a big one.”

Grover said his key area was a 300-yard stretch called Henderson Point, near Soda Bay.

“It’s a popular community hole, but I think the weather made it difficult to fish,” said Grover. “I stuck it out though, and had a special day out there today.”

Grover said he primarily used a 3/8-ounce, brown with green-pumpkin-colored Phoenix football jig with a 3-inch, green-pumpkin Berkley PowerBait Chigger Craw, as well as a ½-ounce version of the jig with a Falcon Lake Craw-colored Strike King Rage Bug. He also had some key bites on a Chili Bowl-colored Norman DD22 crankbait.

The top 10 pros on Clear Lake finished:

1^st: Kyle Grover, Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., 15 bass, 66-13, $80,303

2^nd: Gary Collins, Upper Lake, Calif., 15 bass, 58-0, $13,099

3^rd: Joe Uribe Jr., Surprise, Ariz., 15 bass, 56-13, $10,456

4^th: David Valdivia, Norwalk, Calif., 15 bass, 56-9, $8,551

5^th: Andrew Loberg, Rocklin, Calif., 15 bass, 56-8, $7,606

6^th: Ryan German, Fairfield, Calif., 15 bass, 53-8, $6,761

7^th: Lane Olson, Forest Grove, Ore., 15 bass, 53-4, $6,031

8^th: Bryant Smith, Roseville, Calif., 15 bass, 51-15, $5,070

9^th: Travis Archer, Covington, Wash., 15 bass, 48-13, $4,225

10^th: Jim McLaughlin, Bakersfield, Calif., 15 bass, 48-7, $4,880

A complete list of results will be posted at FLWFishing.com.

Uribe and Olson both weighed in 8-pound, 11-ounce bass on Thursday – the heaviest fish of the tournament in the Pro Division. The each shared the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $230.

Logan Huntze of Discovery Bay, California, won the Co-angler Division with a three-day total catch of 15 bass weighing 57 pounds, 15 ounces. For his win, Huntze took home a $27,000 prize package, including a Ranger Z175 with a 115-horsepower outboard motor.

The top 10 co-anglers on Clear Lake finished:

1^st: Logan Huntze, Discovery Bay, Calif., 15 bass, 57-15, $27,000

2^nd: Andrew Wallar, Lakeport, Calif., 15 bass, 50-0, $4,564

3^rd: Jesse Parks, Avondale, Ariz., 15 bass, 49-3, $3,779

4^th: Joe Bolen, Durham, Calif., 15 bass, 46-1, $3,288

5^th: Tom White, Costa Mesa, 15 bass, 45-4, $2,697

6^th: Austin Bonjour, Broken Arrow, Okla., 15 bass, 44-13, $2,206

7^th: Jack Farage, Discovery Bay, Calif., 15 bass, 44-2, $1,865

8^th: Bailey Hurst, Placerville, Calif., 15 bass, 42-7, $1,544

9^th: Tara Borofka, Salinas, Calif., 15 bass, 41-10, $1,324

10^th: Dominic Amato, Las Vegas, Nev., 14 bass, 39-2, $1,103

Wallar caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Friday, a fish weighing 7 pounds even. Wallar earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $152.

The Costa FLW Series on Clear Lake presented by Ranger Boats was hosted by the Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina. It was the second Western Division tournament of the 2019 regular season. The next tournament for FLW Series anglers will be the Costa FLW Series at Grand Lake presented by T-H Marine, held June 13-15 in Grove, Oklahoma. For a complete schedule, visit FLWFishing.com.

The Costa FLW Series consists of five U.S. divisions – Central, Northern, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western – along with the International division. Each U.S. division consists of three regular-season tournaments with competitors vying for valuable points that could earn them the opportunity to compete in the season-ending Costa FLW Series Championship. The 2019 Costa FLW Series Championship is being held Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 on Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Kentucky.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Costa FLW Series on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

by AnglersChannel

Chris Rutland and Coby Carden Win 2019 Alabama Bass Trail Lay Lake

by Dan O’Sullivan

May 19, 2019 – Florence, Ala. – Every time the Alabama Bass Trail’s Southern Division hits Lay Lake, the team of Chris Rutland and Coby Carden have to be considered dangerous. With bass heading into the postspawn and a shad spawn kicking off on the morning on Lay Lake, Rutland and Carden become even more dangerous.

On Saturday, at the ABT South’s fourth stop of the 2019 season, despite a nearly two hour fog delay, Rutland and Carden provided clarity at the end of the day. Having earned Alabama Bass Trail victories two previous times, the pair claimed the win for the third time on Lay Lake with a total weight of 24.47 pounds; their catch included a 6.40-pound largemouth that was the Mountain Dew Big Bass of the event. Their total earnings for the competition came to $10,500.

Rutland and Carden said that they were only able to catch a couple of fish early because of the fog, but they made up for it with main lake and mid-depth offshore patterns as the day wore on. “We caught a couple fish on the frog early, but went deep the rest of the day,” they said. “In the afternoon we covered as many deep spots as we could and filled our limit; it was a really good day.” They reported catching fish on frogs in the morning, then flipping grass and docks as well as cranking mid depth areas in 8 to 10 feet of water to fill their creel.

With the win, they become the first team to win three Alabama Bass Trail tournaments, and they moved into the 2019 Southern Division points lead with only Lake Eufaula remaining on the calendar.

As impressive as the accomplishment of Rutland and Carden is, had it not been for the misfortune of the second place team, the win would not have happened. Foster Bradley and Nick Harris brought 24.58 pounds to the Beeswax Creek scales, but a deceased fish cost them a one-pound penalty, and dropped their total weight to 23.58 pounds. The result was a second place finish, and the $5,000 runner’s up prize.

Despite the outcome, the team was upbeat about the occurrence. That’s just the way things go sometimes,” they said. “It was our biggest fish, and it was hooked in the tongue, so we knew it wasn’t going to make it. It was almost six pounds, so there was no way we couldn’t keep it; but, we had a good day.”

They reported starting the morning with a frog, but the fog limited their bites. After that, they turned to running a multitude of deep water areas with a 3/4-ounce football jig in either green pumpkin or Peanut Butter and Jelly with a double tailed grub or Rage Craw trailer. They said they fished from three miles above Beeswax Creek to downlake near Paint Creek. “We would have liked the win, but can’t complain,” they said. “We really did everything we could, and had a great day; we’re satisfied with the finish.”

The team of Nicholas Turner and Joe Lay posted a 22.95-pound limit and finished the day in third place; earning $4,000 for the day.

The Southern Division of the Alabama Bass Trail wraps up their 2019 season on June 15 at Lake Eufaula.

The Top 10 Standings are below, for complete standings, visit: https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/tournament-series/ll-results/

Place	Team	Fish Caught / Dead Fish	Total Weight	Penalty	Big Fish	Winnings
1	Chris Rutland / Coby Carden	5/0	24.47		6.40	$10,000
2	Foster Bradley / Nick Harris	5/1	23.58	1.00	5.93	$5,000
3	Nicholas Turner / Joe Lay	5/0	22.95		6.16	$4,000
4	Chris Cook / Lawson Cook	5/0	20.59		5.86	$3,000
5	Ryan Kizziah / Justin Choron	5/0	19.31		5.62	$2,000
6	Brannon Hurst / Mike Freeman	5/0	18.94			$1,500
7	Marty Giddens / Josh Stracner	5/0	18.83			$1,100
8	John Brown / Trey Sorrells	5/0	17.96			$1,100
9	Randall Carter / Travis Wyatt	5/0	17.94		5.74	$1,100
10	Todd Sharpe / Mike Fesler	5/0	17.56			$1,100

by AnglersChannel

Uribe in charge in Costa

May 17, 2019 by David A. Brown

When weather woes nixed Joe Uribe Jr.’s initial objective, the resilient angler from Surprise, Ariz., refocused his effort and sacked up a limit of 19 pounds, 5 ounces to take over the lead on day two of the Costa FLW Series Western Division event presented by Ranger Boats and hosted by Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina with a total weight of 41-13.

Complete results

After placing second on day one with 22-8, Uribe had planned on returning to his spot in the lake’s north end. A stiff northwest wind convinced him otherwise.

“The wind really blew into the area I’d fished yesterday, so rather than battle it, I went farther south and fished the lee side of the lake,” Uribe says. “These fish are still spawning down south. The water temperature dropped to about 66, whereas it was in the low- to mid-70s in practice so the fish moved into the tules.

“Yesterday, we caught fish out deeper, but today we went in tight. My co-angler caught one on a spinnerbait right up on the bank and that triggered me that maybe these fish moved up.”

A drop-shot rigged with a 6-inch Roboworm in the margarita mutilator color produced all of Uribe’s day-two fish.

“This is slow and tedious and very hard for me to do because I like to chunk and wind, but I just had to hunker down and go through numbers,” Uribe says. “I caught 40 fish each day and went through a lot of Roboworms.”

Uribe says he focused on tule pockets and made precise pitches into the holes in the vegetation. Doing so required technique-specific tackle.

“I’m using only a 1/4-ounce weight, but I’m using a baitcaster — a 7-2 medium custom Performance Tackle drop-shot rod,” Uribe says. “This allows me to shoot that drop-shot into those pockets. I’m using a Daiwa Tatula SV reel, which is very free-spooling.

“I’m also throwing 20-pound Sunline braid with a 20-pound fluorocarbon leader. Using straight fluorocarbon you get too much stretch, but with the braid I can control the line better; I can lay it in the tules and work the fish out.”

Capitalizing on his opportunities topped Uribe’s priorities.

“I fished clean today,” he says. “Yesterday, I had two mishaps but I made up for it today.”

Uribe had a small limit by mid-morning, but surged ahead when the sun emerged and warmed the day.

“As the clouds lifted and the sun came out, you could really see those pockets better,” he says. “In the morning, I was catching the smaller males, but I went back to some of those same areas later in the day and those females had moved in.

“It was very important for me to get the boat in as tight as I could and get into those tules. Nobody around us was fishing like that and I think that was the key.”

TOP 10 PROS

1. Joe Uribe Jr. – Surprise, Ariz. – 41-13 (10)

2. Kyle Grover – Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. – 40-11 (10)

3. Andrew Loberg – Rocklin, Calif. – 38-1 (10)

4. Lane Olson – Forest Grove, Ore. – 37-9 (10

5. Ryan German – Fairfield, Calif. – 37-1 (10)

6. Gary Collins – Upper Lake, Calif. – 36-12 (10)

7. Bryant Smith – Roseville, Calif. – 36-12 (10)

8. Jim McLaughlin – Bakersfield, Calif. – 36-9 (10)

9. Travis Archer – Covington, Wash. – 36-6 (10)

10. David Valdivia – Norwalk, Calif. – 36-5 (10)

Logan Huntze

HUNTZE RALLIES FOR CO-ANGLER LEAD

He’s the youngest angler in the tournament, but catching the second-heaviest bag of the entire field — 23-15 — moved Logan Huntze into the co-angler lead with 41-5. After placing third on day one with 17-6, the Discovery Bay, Calif., co-angler carries a lead of 6-7 into tomorrow’s final round.

“The day started off kind of slow, but around 11, I got myself situated, flipped back out there and within 10 minutes, I caught the second big one,” Huntze says. “I kept culling throughout the day. I didn’t catch a lot of fish, but I caught the right ones.”

Huntze caught his fish by flipping and pitching Texas-rigged craw baits around docks, fishing a drop-shot with a margarita mutilator colored Roboworm around tules and mixing in some [Yamamoto] Senkos and Alabama rigs.

“I was just going off what my pro did and I adapted to him,” Huntze says. “I’m fishing slow, but making as many presentations as I can.”

TOP 10 CO-ANGLERS

1. Logan Huntze – Discovery Bay, Calif. – 41-5 (10)

2. Andrew Waller – Lakeport, Calif. – 34-14 (10)

3. Jesse Parks – Avondale, Ariz. – 32-3 (10)

4. Austin Bonjour – Broken Arrow, Okla. – 31-4 (10)

5. Tara Borofka – Salinas, Calif. – 30-15 (10)

6. Joe Bolen – Durham, Calif. – 30-10 (10)

7. Dominic Amato – Las Vegas, Nev. – 29-15 (10)

8. Bailey Hurst – Placerville, Calif. – 29-9 (10)

9. Jack Farage – Discovery Bay, Calif. – 29-3 (10)

10. Tom White – Costa Mesa, Calif. – 28-14 (10)

by AnglersChannel

Table Rock Lake, Greg Vinson Show Out on Shotgun Round Day 1 at Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTImber

BRANSON, Mo. (May 17, 2019) - There's an old saying about records being made to be broken. Greg Vinson got that memo. Twice.

The Alabama pro staked a claim to the Major League Fishing® (MLF) Bass Pro Tour record books Thursday in the first Shotgun Round of the Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber, stacking a record 52 bass from Table Rock Lake onto SCORETRACKER® for 83 pounds, 6 ounces (also a record). Vinson was one of seven anglers who weighed 60 pounds on the day (yet another Bass Pro Tour record).

Vinson's performance was part of the most prolific day of fish-catching in the young history of the Bass Pro Tour.

Vinson Voracious

After a slow start to the morning, Vinson staked a claim to the top of SCORETRACKER® midway through the first period. After moving to the lower end of the White River arm, he weighed 18 fish in the first period for 28-5, and followed that up with 25 pounds in Period 2. Over the course of the 7 ½ hours of official competition time, the Mercury pro averaged a fish every 8.6 minutes.

"That was the most unbelievable day of fishing I ever had," Vinson admitted. "I got off to a slow start, but once I made a move to something new, everything I did seemed like it was right. Everywhere I went, I caught fish, and I didn't see another angler all day long. To be on something that good and not see another competitor in this field is pretty rare."

Shotgun Round 1 Loaded with Heavyweights

If professional bass fishing doesn't work out for Jeff Sprague, he has a future in fortune telling. As reported in the live blog, Sprague's assessment of the Table Rock bite was that "Somebody is going to wreck 'em today."

Sprague was absolutely correct, if a little understated. SCORETRACKER® was loaded with anglers who indeed wrecked 'em in Group A: 26 anglers weighed 40 pounds or more, 17 connected with 50 pounds or more, and four surpassed the 70-pound mark.

The overall catch weight for the field of 40 anglers was 1,894 pounds of bass on 1,173 fish (both Bass Pro Tour records).

"This place has just been pelted with tournaments and locals, and it's putting out numbers and fish like it did today," said Sprague, who finished fourth on the day with 70-4. "This is just an amazing fishery. I actually expected to catch bigger fish than I caught today, so I know there are some bigger ones that aren't being caught. And we're going to catch those fish. There are going to be some more phenomenal numbers ahead."

Group B Takes Its Shot at the Rock

Now that the Elimination Line has been established above the 50-pound mark, the 40 anglers in Group B will take their turn on Table Rock on Saturday for Shotgun Round 2. Unlike the anglers in the first round - who fished in mostly sunny, sometimes-breezy conditions - Group B heads into Saturday morning just ahead of a storm system that will bring 20- to 30-mph winds and possible thunderstorms.

As outlandish as it sounds, that could make the bite even better.

"I'm looking at a forecast for south wind, seeing 10 to 20 (mph)," said MLF NOW! analyst Marty Stone. "The harder the wind blows on these Ozarks Mountains lakes, the more the fish bite, and the bigger they are. Our grade of 3- to 5 pounders could go up if it blows 20. This lake is slam-full of 3- to 5-pounders, and they didn't really show on Friday.

"Group B now knows that they have to go out and catch 50 pounds, so they're going to be a lot less patient with marginal water, and they'll get more aggressive. Our total weight could be more. I won't say something crazy like we'll catch more scoreable bass, but I'm not going to rule it out, either."

Looking Ahead to the Weekend

The field will carry their Shotgun Round weights into the Elimination Rounds on Sunday and Monday. The Top 20 anglers from each of those Elimination groups will advance to a 40-angler Knockout Round on Tuesday - weights will be zeroed, making the Knockout a one-day scramble. The Top 10 anglers in the Knockout Round will advance to the Championship Round on Wednesday, May 22.

Daily Winners

Shotgun Round 1 daily awards were:
* The Berkley Big Bass of the day was a 5-2 largemouth caught by Jeff Kriet
* Vinson was the Berkley Catch Count winner with 52 fish
* Vinson also earned the Phoenix Boats Daily Leader award with record-breaking 83-6

Shotgun Round – Group A

Place	Angler	Total Weight	Total # Fish	Largest Fish
1st	Greg Vinson	83 - 06	52	2 - 13
2nd	Jacob Powroznik	76 - 15	46	2 - 15
3rd	Cliff Pace	74 - 12	51	2 - 07
4th	Jeff Sprague	70 - 04	48	2 - 09
5th	Gary Klein	67 - 14	47	2 - 07
6th	Jesse Wiggins	67 - 13	39	3 - 10
7th	Justin Lucas	62 - 04	42	2 - 08
8th	Anthony Gagliardi	59 - 13	38	2 - 06
9th	Zack Birge	59 - 13	35	2 - 14
10th	Dave Lefebre	58 - 01	40	2 - 02
11th	Russ Lane	57 - 15	35	2 - 13
12th	Michael Neal	57 - 00	37	2 - 07
13th	Aaron Martens	56 - 15	35	2 - 05
14th	Fletcher Shryock	55 - 10	33	4 - 01
15th	Mark Rose	54 - 05	35	4 - 14
16th	Randall Tharp	53 - 15	28	4 - 06
17th	Fred Roumbanis	53 - 05	25	3 - 08
18th	Adrian Avena	47 - 09	34	2 - 00
19th	Jason Christie	47 - 04	26	2 - 13
20th	Casey Ashley	47 - 01	31	2 - 14
21st	John Murray	46 - 15	25	2 - 15
22nd	Britt Myers	44 - 15	27	2 - 14
23rd	Bradley Roy	43 - 12	31	2 - 05
24th	Jeff Kriet	42 - 08	23	5 - 02
25th	Skeet Reese	41 - 11	28	2 - 05
26th	Mike Iaconelli	41 - 10	25	2 - 11
27th	Randy Howell	39 - 10	23	3 - 00
28th	Todd Faircloth	37 - 02	23	4 - 07
29th	Brent Chapman	36 - 12	20	2 - 12
30th	James Watson	36 - 07	23	3 - 06
31st	Andy Montgomery	34 - 11	27	1 - 15
32nd	Timmy Horton	33 - 14	19	4 - 01
33rd	Jared Lintner	32 - 06	19	3 - 03
34th	Mark Daniels, Jr.	30 - 13	19	2 - 13
35th	Dean Rojas	30 - 06	16	3 - 05
36th	Shin Fukae	28 - 05	19	2 - 06
37th	Roy Hawk	25 - 05	14	2 - 12
38th	Ish Monroe	21 - 11	13	4 - 13
39th	Brett Hite	19 - 13	12	3 - 04
40th	Paul Elias	14 - 03	10	1 - 14

How, When and Where to Watch

Shotgun Round 2 competition begins Saturday at 6:30 a.m. CT with live, official scoring available at "lines in" via SCORETRACKER® on MajorLeagueFishing.com and on the MLF app. The MLF NOW! live stream starts at 9 a.m. CT, with live, on-the-water coverage and analysis provided by Chad McKee, JT Kenney, Marty Stone, and Natalie Dillon until lines out at 2:30 p.m. The Berkley Postgame Show - hosted by Steven "Lurch" Scott - will start at 4 p.m.

by AnglersChannel

AC Rookie Podcast with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Lee Livesay

This week Jason welcomes in Elite Series Rookie and Opens Pro Lee Livesay. Jason gets the 411 on Lee and his fishing background, Texas roots, cooking tips, road food and more! Check it out!

by AnglersChannel

Costa Countdown to Blastoff for May 18-19

This week Sportsman's Craig Baird joins JB in the Columbia, South Carolina Store to talk about upcoming tournaments, recap a few and Craig shows us some baits that might just help you land a big one this weekend on this weeks Costa Countdown to blastoff.

by AnglersChannel

Olson Leads Clear Lake Costa event with 25 pounds!

May 16, 2019 by David A. Brown

Lane Olson’s morning began with a productive tone, but it was that rare instance of double lightning strikes that propelled him to a leading weight of 25 pounds on day one of the Costa FLW Series Western Division event, which is presented by Ranger Boats and hosted by Konocti Vista Casino Resort & Marina.

Fishing protected pockets in the south end of the lake, the Forest Grove, Ore., pro quickly put five keepers in the boat and then started methodically seeking upgrades. It’s said luck occurs when opportunity meets preparation, and Olson fulfilled his end of the deal.

“I had a limit by about 8, and I was just running around trying to catch 2 1/2- to 3-pounders,” Olson says. “I pulled into a pocket about 9 o’clock and caught a 6 1/2-pounder, and five minutes later, I retied, threw back out there and popped that 8-11.”

Complete results

Notably, Olson’s second kicker is tied for big bass with a fish of the same weight caught by second-place Joe Uribe Jr., who trails the lead by 2-8.

Olson says he attributes his nearly back-to-back big-fish catches to location. The docks he fished were likely to see big bass coming and going.

“That was a major spawning cove,” Olson says. “I caught that first big one coming out, and that bigger one was coming in.”

Olson says he fished a mix of docks, rocky shoreline and some offshore spots. His game plan centered on a highly mobile strategy.

“I really ran around today; I burned almost a whole tank of fuel today,” he says. “I ran a lot of water and fished it really fast.

“The docks with the wooden posts have been the key. You can catch some on metal docks, but the bigger ones have been on wood. I’m really not sure why. They just seem to relate better to them.”

Olson kept the details of his bait selection confidential, but he says that finesse rigs caught all of the shoreline fish, while a soft plastic picked up one of his weigh fish over deep rocks.

A stormy weather system that passed through the area yesterday left residual rains and dropped air temperatures several degrees. Olson says he didn’t let the conditions rattle him.

“I really didn’t change anything,” he says. “I’ve been practicing since Saturday, and I’ve been doing the same thing all week. I didn’t even practice yesterday because I didn’t want the weather to mess with my head. I just went out today and went fishing.”

TOP 10 PROS

1. Lane Olson – Forest Grove, Ore. – 25-0 (5)

2. Joe Uribe Jr. – Surprise, Ariz. – 22-8 (5)

3. Travis Archer – Covington, Wash. – 21-2 (5)

4. Wayne Breazeale – Kelseyville, Calif. – 20-14 (5)

5. Justin Kerr – Simi Valley, Calif. – 19-11 (5)

6. Jordan Collom – Temecula, Calif. – 19-10 (5)

7. Bryant Smith – Roseville, Calif. – 19-9 (5)

8. David Valdivia – Norwalk, Calif. – 19-3 (5)

8. Jeff Michels – Lakehead, Calif. – 19-3 (5)

10. Cory Hoopes – Malad, Ida. – 18-15 (5)

Complete results

BOROFKA BAGS CO-ANGLER LEAD

Preparation is the foundation for any successful pursuit, and Tara Borofka entered day one prepared for whatever she faced. The Salinas, Calif., co-angler says the time she spent practicing with her husband, 21st-place pro Jason Borofka, equipped her to capture the lead with a limit catch of 18 pounds, 4 ounces.

“I went out for two days of practice with Jason, and we stumbled on two patterns,” she says. “So, depending on which side of the lake I was going to go to, I knew what I was going to do.”

Tara ended up fishing the lower end of Clear Lake and fished mostly around rocks in about 20 to 25 feet.

“In the morning, it was slower presentations, but in the afternoon, I caught them on a faster bait,” she says. “When the wind came up in the afternoon, it made the reaction bite better.”

TOP 10 CO-ANGLERS

1. Tara Borofka – Salinas, Calif. – 18-4 (5)

2. Jesse Parks – Avondale, Ariz. – 17-13 (5)

3. Logan Huntze – Discovery Bay, Calif. – 17-6 (5)

4. Joe Bolen – Durham, Calif. – 17-1 (5)

5. Jack Farage – Discovery Bay, Calif. – 17-0 (5)

6. Cody Steckel – Las Vegas, Nev. – 16-12 (5)

7. Travis Williams – Bethel Island, Calif. – 16-1 (5)

8. Bryan Lutz – Clearlake Oaks, Calif. – 15-13 (5)

9. Andrew Wallar – Lakeport, Calif. – 15-11 (5)

10. Doug Hutchison – Santa Rosa, Calif. – 15-10 (5)

10. Michael Walsh – El Cajon, Calif. – 15-10 (5)

Complete results

by AnglersChannel

The Circus is in Town!!!

On this episode Chris and Jason welcome in FLW / TH Marine Pro Luke Dunkin to the show to talk about all things Circus related, Low Budget Live and much more!! Luke even spills the beans on some new TH Marine Products coming and more! Our own Circus joins us later in the show for the Costa Countdown and to get our picks in for the week

by AnglersChannel

COOKEVILLE’S WAGNER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON TIMS FORD LAKE

Toccoa’s Richardson Gets Co-Angler Win

WINCHESTER, Tenn. (May 13, 2019) – Boater Adam Wagner of Cookeville, Tennessee, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 18 pounds, 10 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Music City Division tournament on Tims Ford Lake. Wagner took home $4,013 for his efforts.

“I fished up the Elk River and targeted buck bushes, isolated cypress trees and small bushes,” said Wagner, who tallied his 12^th career victory in BFL competition – tied for second most all-time. “I had one area and I stayed there all day. It was right there around Winchester, in a couple of bays.

“I’d say I caught about 20 keepers, specifically in 6 inches to a foot of water,” continued Wagner. “As the day went on, my fish kept getting bigger, and I kept culling. I made long casts with 20-pound-test Power Pro [Spectra Fiber Green Moss] braided line. Sometimes I had to wrestle them out of there, but the braided line did well.”

Wagner said his biggest fish of the day – a 4-pound, 14-ouncer – came around 1 p.m. He used a weightless Texas-rigged, bubblegum-colored Zoom Trick Worm, as well as a 7-foot All Pro APX Elite Series heavy-action spinning rod and Daiwa spinning reel.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Adam Wagner, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 18-10, $4,013

2^nd: Rocco Simeri, Murfreesboro, Tenn., five bass, 17-11, $1,674

3^rd: Hunter Bouldin, McMinnville, Tenn., five bass, 14-10, $848

4^th: Daniel Johnson, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 14-4, $594

5^th: Blake Balent, Gallatin, Tenn., five bass, 13-9, $510

6^th: Tony Eckler, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 13-8, $467

7^th: Brent Sain, Manchester, Tenn., five bass, 13-5, $425

8^th: Brandon Edel, Hendersonville, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $382

9^th: Michael Thomason, Winchester, Tenn., five bass, 12-13, $340

10^th: Matt Stanley, Alexandria, Tenn., five bass, 12-11, $547

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Wagner’s 4-pound, 14-ounce bass ended up being the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division, earning the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $265.

Joe Richardson of Toccoa, Georgia, won the Co-angler Division and $1,274 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 10 pounds, 11 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Joe Richardson, Toccoa, Ga., five bass, 10-11, $1,274

2^nd: Brian Reed, Cookeville, Tenn., four bass, 9-14, $637

3^rd: Arthur Stephens, Shelbyville, Tenn., four bass, 9-11, $424

4^th: Kenny Botts, Alvaton, Ky., four bass, 9-3, $297

5^th: Mitchell Adams, Goodlettsville, Tenn., three bass, 7-6, $255

6^th: Matt Langley, Lebanon, Tenn., three bass, 7-3, $434

7^th: Kelly Stone, Westmoreland, Tenn., two bass, 5-13, $212

8^th: Kibbee McCoy, Knoxville, Tenn., two bass, 5-10, $241

9^th: Cole Cherry, Alvaton, Ky., three bass, 5-9, $170

10^th: Kevin Barton, Franklin, Ky., two bass, 5-1, $149

Scott Marshall of Lebanon, Tennessee, caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds, 2 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $132.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina, presented by Navionics. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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MECHANICSVILLE’S ELROD WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Chester’s Deciucis Wins Co-Angler Title

HUDDLESTON, Va. (May 13, 2019) – Boater Bryan Elrod of Mechanicsville, Virginia, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Piedmont Division tournament on Smith Mountain Lake presented by Navionics Saturday with five bass weighing 17 pounds, 1 ounce. For his efforts, Elrod pocketed $3,766.

“I targeted the shad spawn. I’d found multiple areas where the shad were spawning, but only one had fish in it – It was a point up the Roanoke River,” said Elrod, who notched his third career win in BFL competition. “I caught them from rip-rap in about 2 feet of water using a shad-colored [Heddon Zara] Spook. I caught four that I weighed on the Spook and one on a [shad-colored Rebel] Pop-R.

Elrod said he caught about 8 keepers during the tournament, citing the first hour of the day as the most productive.

“We went all over the lake running other stuff. The fish had spawned, and there were some areas with fry-guarders, but those fish were small. I only caught a few of those and they didn’t help me any,” said Elrod. “That area was really the only productive stop.”

Elrod went on to say that his winning limit consisted of four largemouth and one smallmouth.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Bryan Elrod, Mechanicsville, Va., five bass, 17-1, $3,766

2^nd: Stephen Miller, Mechanicsville, Va., five bass, 16-15, $1,933

3^rd: Matt Hicks, Evington, Va., five bass, 15-15, $1,155

4^th: Keith Joyce, Apex, N.C., five bass, 15-14, $1,159

5^th: Dennis Burdette, Pembroke, Va., five bass, 15-9, $693

6^th: Rick Tilley, Moneta, Va., five bass, 15-4, $635

7^th: Tommy Little, Chester, Va., five bass, 15-1, $578

8^th: Powell Kemp, Scotland Neck, N.C., five bass, 14-13, $520

9^th: Justin Hicks, Roanoke, Va., five bass, 14-8, $462

10^th: Kevin Kane, Woodbridge, Va., five bass, 14-6, $404

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Taylor Godsey of Chester, Virginia, caught a 5-pound, 7-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $435.

David Deciucis of Chester, Virginia, won the Co-angler Division and $1,896 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds even.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: David Deciucis, Chester, Va., five bass, 15-0, $1,896

2^nd: Scott Howard, Bedford, Va., five bass, 14-4, $1,044

3^rd: Roland Burton, Hopewell, Va., five bass, 13-9, $614

4^th: Pat Kendrick, Bumpass, Va., five bass, 12-7, $394

5^th: Brian LaClair, Denton, Md., five bass, 12-6, $338

6^th: Timothy Kinder, Manassas, Va., five bass, 12-3, $310

7^th: Mickey Bergeron, Amherst, Va., five bass, 11-14, $281

8^th: Gerald Heffler, Chester, Va., five bass, 11-12, $253

9^th: Tim Privette Jr., Wendell, N.C., five bass, 11-11, $225

10^th: Shawn Huwar, Fredericksburg, Va., five bass, 11-9, $197

Deciucis also caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $207.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury Maryland. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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BURROUGHS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON LAKE HARTWELL

Greenville’s Carter Grabs Co-Angler Honors

ANDERSON, S.C. (May 13, 2019) – Boater Jason Burroughs of Hodges, South Carolina, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 16 pounds even win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division tournament on Lake Hartwell. For his efforts, Burroughs was awarded $3,572.

“I caught them targeting the blueback herring spawn,” said Burroughs, who earned his third career victory on Lake Hartwell in BFL competition. “It’s the very, very tail end of their spawn. The bite was extremely good in April, but it’s gotten tough. There’s only a few of us trying to do it and its fading fast.”

Burroughs said he focused on shallow red clay points and small pebble rock points, fishing mid-lake from near Andersonville Island to the dam. He estimated that he made 70 stops and that his fish came from less than 3 feet of water.

“I caught the majority of my keepers on a [½-ounce, brown-colored] Buckeye Lures Mop Jig with a [3½-inch, green-pumpkin] Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Craw trailer,” said Burroughs. “I also caught some on a topwater in the same areas. I’d throw the topwater up over the point first, and if they didn’t hit it, I went with the jig on the bottom.”

Burroughs said his topwater lure of choice was a chrome-colored IMA Little Stick 135 Walking Bait.

“I didn’t catch a ton of fish – only about 13 all day. I think I weighed three on the jig and two on the stick – all largemouth.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Jason Burroughs, Hodges, S.C., five bass, 16-0, $3,572

2^nd: Jayme Rampey, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 13-6, $1,561

3^rd: Justin Singleton, Milledgeville, Ga., five bass, 13-5, $1,043

4^th: Darren Ashley, Calhoun Falls, S.C., five bass, 12-9, $728

5^th: Travis Weathers, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 10-14, $624

6^th: Matthew Justice, Fair Play, S.C., five bass, 10-13, $572

7^th: Jerry Morgan, Inman, S.C., five bass, 10-9, $520

8^th: Bobby McDonald, Easley, S.C., five bass, 10-8, $692

8^th: Randy Childers, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 10-8, $542

10^th: Mick Rhinehart, Greenville, S.C., five bass, 10-5, $364

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Eddie Whiten Jr. of Easley, South Carolina, caught a 4-pound, 11-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $375.

Jonathan Carter of Greenville, South Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $1,561 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 14 pounds, 1 ounce.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Jonathan Carter, Greenville, S.C., five bass, 14-1, $1,561

2^nd: Joe Anders, Easley, S.C., five bass, 12-4, $981

3^rd: Thomas Healan, Jefferson, Ga., five bass, 10-3, $521

4^th: Markice Johnson, Thomson, Ga., five bass, 8-12, $414

5^th: Tucker Souther, Brevard, N.C., five bass, 8-7, $312

6^th: Jeremy Winn, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 8-6, $286

7^th: Joshua Lyko, Greer, S.C., five bass, 8-5, $260

8^th: Ronnie Cutshall, Piedmont, S.C., five bass, 8-3, $421

9^th: Keith Stills, Locust, N.C., five bass, 7-6, $208

10^th: Justin Logan, Belton, S.C., five bass, 7-5, $182

Cutshall caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 3 pounds, 10 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $187.

The tournament was hosted by the Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Seminole in Bainbridge, Georgia. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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HERRON AND RUTLAND TIE FOR WIN AT T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON LAY LAKE

Co-Angler Title Goes to Anniston’s Corbett

COLUMBIANA, Ala. (May 13, 2019) – Boaters Dusty Herron of Alabaster, Alabama, and Chris Rutland of Wetumpka, Alabama, each caught five bass Saturday weighing 16 pounds even to tie for the win at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division tournament on Lay Lake. After contingency awards, Rutland earned $3,435, while Herron took home $2,435.

“I changed up my strategy a little bit because of how many boats were around. Everyone was fishing points, so I knew I needed to try something different if I wanted to win,” said Herron, who earned his first win FLW competition. “Basically I found them super shallow in really scattered out grass. I was on the lower end of the lake toward Mitchell Dam. I knew what they were on, so I went around looking for the same kind of stuff. They were definitely spread out – probably 15 different places.”

Herron said he threw a white custom swim-jig with a custom worm trailer of the same color. He caught nine keepers – including two bass over 5 pounds – and culled four times.

Rutland said he fished main-lake grass points on the south end of the lake until around mid-morning, then flipped boat docks the rest of the day, catching approximately 25 keepers in the process.

“I hit a bunch of points – more than 20 – and was targeting fish in 2 to 4 feet of water,” said Rutland, who earned his third career victory in BFL competition – second on Lay Lake. “I weighed three largemouth from the points and then two spotted bass from the docks. They were also on the south end and about halfway back in the creeks.”

Rutland said he used a 5-inch, Alewife-colored Big Bite Baits Dean Rojas Cane Thumper on a Gamakatsu belly weight hook and a green-pumpkin ½-ounce Davis’ Baits Wood Jig with a Big Bite Baits Real Deal Craw trailer of the same color.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Dusty Herron, Alabaster, Ala., five bass, 16-0, $2,435

1^st: Chris Rutland, Wetumpka, Ala., five bass, 16-0, $3,435

3^rd: Josh Stracner, Vandiver, Ala., five bass, 15-13, $1,332

4^th: Jason Nixon, Wetumpka, Ala., five bass, 15-1, $908

5^th: Dallas Weldon, Tallassee, Ala., five bass, 14-12, $649

6^th: Jeff Cannon, Douglasville, Ga., five bass, 14-10, $595

7^th: Rickie Harp, Cottondale, Ala., five bass, 14-9, $1,231

8^th: Mitch Hayes, Chipley, Fla., five bass, 13-15, $687

9^th: Timothy Travis, Tuscaloosa, Ala., five bass, 13-9, $433

10^th: David Parsons, Dothan, Ala., five bass, 13-7, $479

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Harp caught a 6-pound, 3-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $390.

Marcus Corbett of Anniston, Alabama, won the Co-angler Division and $1,973 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 17 pounds, 11 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Marcus Corbett, Anniston, Ala., five bass, 17-11, $1,973

2^nd: Michael Corbett, Oxford, Ala., five bass, 14-6, $962

3^rd: Roman Robinson, Steele, Ala., five bass, 13-14, $541

4^th: Jesse Craver, Centreville, Ala., five bass, 13-8, $379

5^th: John Bryan, Carrollton, Ga., five bass, 13-5, $311

5^th: Tanner Ellison, Jemison, Ala., five bass, 13-5, $311

7^th: Robert Volinic, Peachtree City, Ga., five bass, 13-1, $466

8^th: Randy Hill, Athens, Ala., five bass, 12-13, $244

9^th: Daniel Buswell Jr., Fayetteville, Ga., five bass, 12-12, $216

10^th: Billy Crook, Jacksonville, Ala., five bass, 12-6, $189

Volinic caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 6 pounds, 9 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $195.

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MANSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE OPENER ON GRAND LAKE-ST. MARY’S PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Co-Angler Title Goes to De Graff’s Whitsett

CELINA, Ohio (May 13, 2019) – Boater Scott Manson of Covington, Ohio, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 13 pounds, 4 ounces, to take top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Buckeye Division opener on Grand Lake-St. Mary’s presented by Navionics. For his efforts, Manson netted $4,046.

“I was fishing rocks, boat docks and a little bit of weeds on the south side of the lake, mid-way down the lake,” said Manson, who notched his third win in BFL competition – second on Grand Lake-St. Marys. “I was in a couple of creeks. I had multiple areas, but most of the fish came out of those creeks.”

Manson said he caught six keepers – five of them on a black and blue-colored D&L jig with a Zoom Super Chunk Jr. trailer. The other, which he weighed, came on a Texas-rigged, green-pumpkin Netbait Paca Craw.

“I’d switch back and forth between the two. Working it slowly was the key– just taking my time and hitting everything I could,” said Manson. “It was cold and windy so I knew it would be tough.”

Manson said his equipment included 7-foot, 6-inch medium-heavy Elite Series Black and Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Signature Series Casting rods and Abu Garcia Revo Rocket and Bass Pro Shops Pro qualifier reels.

“I’ve got to mention my Nitro Z21 boat and Mercury outboard motor as well – it’s a very efficient motor, and the Nitro is a great boat to fish out of,” said Manson. “I also need to thank Freedom Outdoors here in Ohio, they get me everything I need to get out there and compete.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Scott Manson, Covington, Ohio, five bass, 13-4, $4,046

2^nd: Michael Manor, Sidney, Ohio, five bass, 13-3, $2,223

3^rd: Curt Fiessinger, Minster, Ohio, five bass, 11-9, $1,348

4^th: Brody Campbell, Oxford, Ohio, five bass, 11-5, $876

4^th: B.J. Baxter, Willshire, Ohio, five bass, 11-5, $1,126

6^th: Kevin Spears, New Boston, Ohio, four bass, 11-4, $742

7^th: Gary Ginter, Lakeview, Ohio, five bass, 10-14, $774

8^th: Brian Campbell, Oxford, Ohio, five bass, 10-13, $607

9^th: Wes Campbell, Centerville, Ohio, five bass, 10-9, $689

10^th: Dan Fry, Marysville, Ohio, four bass, 10-7, $472

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

David Hoheisel of Westerville, Ohio, caught a 4-pound, 4-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $555.

Jeff Whitsett of De Graff, Ohio, won the Co-angler Division and $2,300 Saturday after catching three bass weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Jeff Whitsett, De Graff, Ohio, three bass, 10-4, $2,300

2^nd: Mike Geisler, Oxford, Ohio, four bass, 8-5, $1,211

3^rd: Brad Edwards, Huber Heights, Ohio, four bass, 7-5, $674

4^th: Samuel Jones, Morgantown, W. Va., three bass, 7-1, $472

5^th: Daniel Shuga, Botkins, Ohio, three bass, 6-14, $455

6^th: Melvin McNeal, Circleville, Ohio, four bass, 5-10, $371

7^th: John Long, New Bremen, Ohio, three bass, 5-2, $337

8^th: Kenny Smith, Austin, Ind., three bass, 4-15, $303

9^th: Kenny Mitchell, Franklin, Ohio, two bass, 4-13, $270

10^th: Marcus Dudley, Twinsburg, Ohio, three bass, 4-10, $236

Whitsett also caught the heaviest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds, 3 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $277.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

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Florida Anglers catches 15 Pound Giant!!

Courtesy of Vance McCullough

Brian Hammett just caught the 2nd-biggest bass in the history of the Florida Trophy Catch program.

His fish weighed 15 pounds, 13 ounces and was 29 inches long, 22 inches around.

The monstrous bass came from Orange Lake, a legendary fish factory in the north-central region of the state. The lake seems to be on a strong rebound over the last couple of years following years of low water.

Might be a good place for that summer road trip.

To learn more about the Florida Trophy click here

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Kevin VanDam’s other favorite sport

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships

Most people consider Kevin VanDam the greatest professional bass angler of all time. But beyond fishing, and aside from cheering for his home state Detroit Lions each autumn, there’s not another sport on the planet he tracks with as much passion throughout the year as NASCAR®.

We sat down with the highly decorated, class act of a bass pro from Southwest Michigan to learn more about his love of racing. And it became clear VanDam’s constant attention to the sport centered on 3,400 pound cars traveling at 200 mph definitely equals his intense approach to bass fishing.

Q: How did your love of NASCAR begin?

VanDam:Several years ago, CITGO®was a huge sponsor of both pro angling and NASCAR, and I got invited to participate in a “race & fish” promotion with former driver Jeff Burton at Disney in Orlando. I got to drive a car at the Richard Petty Driving School during that event, and after that I started following Jeff Burton, and watching a few races. Then Jeff invited me to be his guest at a race in Richmond – and ever since then, I’ve been totally into it.

Q: You drive about 40,000 miles in your Toyota Tundra each year towing your Nitro Boat. What percentage of the time would you say you’re listening to “NASCAR Radio” on SiriusXM?

VanDam:Oh, I’d say I listen to “NASCAR Radio” about 70% of the time I’m in my Tundra.

Q: You are sponsored by Bass Pro Shops and Toyota, two companies with a generous history of sponsorship in NASCAR. Tell us how that marketing overlap has created some neat experiences for your NASCAR loving self.

VanDam:Oh, it’s been awesome. Through Bass Pro Shops and Toyota I’ve worked with drivers Martin Truex Jr. and Jamie McMurray, and got to know Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman and others. I even got to emcee a charity bass tournament Ryan Newman hosted on Lake Norman near Charlotte.

Q: What tracks have you been to?

VanDam:At least seven that I can think of. Talladega, Bristol, Daytona, Richmond, Chicago, Michigan and Texas Motor Speedway.

Q: Lastly, Kevin, what’s the coolest, most memorable experience you’ve ever shared with a well-known driver?

VanDam:There’s two that come to mind. One was fishing with Martin Truex Jr. and Ryan Newman on a private lake in Alabama. And the other was taking Johnny Morris, the owner and founder of Bass Pro Shops fishing with Martin Truex in Northern Michigan for big smallmouth. Man, that was an incredible trip!

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Auburn University wins MLF College Face-off on Guntersville

Courtesy of MLF

Auburn University, University of Alabama and University of North Alabama competed in the second MLF College Faceoff on May 5. Teams of two college anglers competed on Lake Guntersville during the Phoenix Boats Stage Five Presented by Mercury, and the winning team, Tristan Crowder and Lake Blasingame of UNA, racked up 101 pounds, 13 ounces on the SCORETRACKER LIVE® app.

Auburn University took home the MLF College Faceoff shield because more Auburn teams finished in the Top 10, earning Auburn more points than the other two schools. Auburn’s bass fishing team received their shield at the Bass Pro Tour Postgame Show Presented by Berkley on Championship Sunday.

The next MLF College Faceoff will happen on Bull Shoals Lake during the Berkley Stage Six Presented by TrueTimber. Missouri State University, Drury University, University of Arkansas and Arkansas Tech will compete.

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"Your Story has already been written" - A conversation with Costa Champ Eric Olliverson

This week the boys welcome in an emotional Eric Olliverson as he talks about and breaks down his Table Rock Lake Costa win from the weekend along with his Faith, his Family and his Fishing. You can also read a little more background from his wife Christi in this post on her facebook page. The rest of the Circus joins in later in the show as Chris goes through the Progesssive Bass Wrap up. See who takes the lead in the U-pick em content and who goes home with a goose egg.

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William Blaine & Dustin Walton Win over $20,000 on LBJ with 24.43 lbs on Lake LBJ

Place

WILLIAM BLAINE
SAN ANGELO , TX

DUSTIN WALTON
ABILENE , TX

7.20

24.43

$20000.00 + $250 Lowrance

TIM RENEAU
RICHLAND SPINGS , TX

JUDY RENEAU
RICHLAND SPRINGS , TX

7.88

23.61

$2500.00 + $500.00 Big Bass + Sportsmans Auto Network

JOHNNY HOMANN
KYLE , TX

JAY HESS
LOCKHART , TX

20.00

$1750.00

BRANDON DAY
BROWNWOOD , TX

CADE WILSON
EARLY , TX

19.77

$1200.00 + Sportsmans Auto Network

RAY TOMASITS
LEANDER , TX

CARY LAUDADIO
AUSTIN , TX

4.45

18.92

$1050.00

JASON BUCHANAN
BURNET , TX

TERRY KIRCUS
BURNET , TX

18.88

$1040.00

NICK BOATRIGHT
LIBERTY HILL , TX

CHAD MAXWELL
LIBERTY HILL , TX

18.85

$1030.00

LANCE ROSE
PIPE CREEK , TX

GARRETT ROSE
PIPE CREEK , TX

18.50

$1020.00

WESTON BROWN
HOUSTON , TX

DAVID DOONAN
CALDWELL , TX

18.22

$1010.00 + $1010 Skeeter Bonus Cash+$250 Berkley

RANDY GROUNDS
HORSESHOE BAY , TX

LEE BEUERSHAUSEN
MARBLE FALLS , TX

18.02

$1000.00

DAMON ROSS
GEORGETOWN , TX

DYLAN ROSS
LEXINGTON , TX

17.97

$1000.00

JAMES SCOGIN
AUSTIN , TX

ROLAND LOERA
AUSTIN , TX

17.87

$900.00

SHAWN MARKGRAF
BURNET , TX

TRENT BLAKE
BURNET , TX

17.86

$800.00

SCOTT SMITH
HORSESHOE BAY , TX

PRESTON DANNA
MARBLE FALLS , TX

17.84

$800.00

DAVID CHILES
WACO , TX

PAT NUNLEY
WACO , TX

17.76

$750.00

JOHN PRICE
LA GRANGE , TX

DUSTY FRANK
WEST POINT , TX

17.47

$700.00

STEVE WILSON
FREDERICKSBURG , TX

DONNIE HOHMANN
HARPER , TX

17.46

$700.00

CRIS TATUM
BELTON , TX

JUSTIN TATUM
BELTON , TX

6.95

17.32

$700.00

MARK BIONDI SR
BURLESON , TX

MARK BIONDI JR
BURLESON , TX

17.21

$150 Berkley Cast for Cash

TERRY ADAIR
ALVIN , TX

CHAD ADAIR
ALVIN , TX

17.18

JEFFERY HUNTER
UNIVERSAL CITY , TX

KENNETH WITEK
STOCKDALE , TX

17.17

MIKE HARMAN
BASTROP , TX

BRIAN HUGHES
TAYLOR , TX

17.15

ALLEN SHELTON
FARMERS BRANCH , TX

BRAD DRAKE
IRVING , TX

17.06

SHAWN TAYLOR
ABILENE , TX

JEREMY EASTERWOOD
ABILENE , TX

16.63

LINO GUTTIRREZ
COTTONWOOD WOOD SHORES , TX

RUBEN RIBERA
MARBLE FALLS , TX

16.59

CHARLES WHITED
SAN MARCOS , TX

TREY GROCE
DRIPPING SPRINGS , TX

16.41

DAVID ACHILLES
ROUND ROCK , TX

JOHN MILLS
CIBOLO , TX

16.36

CHARLES PURSELL
AUSTIN , TX

MATTHEW PURYEAR
AUSTIN , TX

16.29

DONALD DOBBS
SAN ANTONIO , TX

MIKE MARSHALL
DAHLONEGA , GA

16.22

GARRETT HENNIG
BELTON , TX

BRANDON MCQUEEN
TEMPLE , TX

16.06

DAVID OVERCASH
WEST , TX

ROGER FRIELDS
WACO , TX

16.04

MIKE GROUNDS
MARBLE FALLS , TX

BRAD DOBBS
GRAHAM , TX

7.46

16.00

THOMAS WEIMER
ROUND ROCK , TX

BRANDON JONES
ROUND ROCK , TX

15.82

LEONARD PHILIPP
BASTROP , TX

HUNTER ARTHUR
BASTROP , TX

15.76

BRIAN MATER
AUSTIN , TX

PHILLIP WARREN
AUSTIN , TX

15.73

CHRIS GOODMAN
STEPHENVILLE , TX

JOSH MURPHREE
RISING STAR , TX

15.52

JIM EDWARDS
BLUM , TX

DYLAN BILLMAN
CLIFTON , TX

15.31

RICK CATHEY
SAN ANTONIO , TX

BRET FISHER
SAN ANTONIO , TX

15.26

CRAIG CORDOVA
AUSTIN , TX

BILLY WALDSCHMIDT
AUSTIN , TX

15.19

JESSE FRY
GRANITE SHOALS , TX

KENNETH FRY
CYPRESS MILL , TX

15.12

DALE READ
LEANDER , TX

JIM SUNVISON
GEORGETOWN , TX

15.07

MICHAEL BRISENO
ELGIN , TX

LUCAS LARSON
HUTTO , TX

15.03

JUSTIN MADDING
ROUND ROCK , TX

ANIBAL GUZMAN
HARKER HEIGHTS , TX

14.99

RANDY HIBLER
MARBLE FALLS , TX

RANDALL CHRISTIAN
TOW , TX

14.90

KENNETH CUMMINS
PAIGE , TX

JIMMY CHAPMAN
HUTTO , TX

14.83

PHILLIP MASSOLETTI
BURNET , TX

CHARLES MEREDITH
DRIPPING SPRINGS , TX

14.80

RONALD SISK
RIO VISTA , TX

KENNETH FULLER JR
RIO VISTA , TX

14.66

MICHAEL REEVE
KINGSLAND , TX

MICHAEL REEVE
CHATTANOOGA , TN

14.66

MATT HILL
JONESTOWN , TX

BARRY MOTT
LIBERTY HILL , TX

14.31

DAVID MILLER
BURNET , TX

JOSH BALADEZ
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

14.25

DARRELL WUENSCHE
THRALL , TX

SAM MORROW
AUSTIN , TX

13.84

GARRETT KOSLAN
AUSTIN , TX

ERIC CRUMLEY
LEANDER , TX

13.82

TRAVIS DAUGHERTY
BURNET , TX

TRAVIS COCKERHAM
BARTLETT , TX

13.80

TONY FERDINANDO
SPICEWOOD , TX

SHANE LOGAN
BUDA , TX

13.77

BLAKE ARAPIS
BURNET , TX

CHARLES WILSON JR
BRIGGS , TX

13.66

COLT DIETZ
AUSTIN , TX

CHRIS STUDINGER
SAN ANTONIO , TX

13.57

DONNIE ONEAL
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

MAELSTROM KIEWIET
AUSTIN , TX

13.51

TODD IVINS
BOERNE , TX

BILLY MCCRARY II
TEMPLE , TX

13.46

WENDELL RAMSEY SR
SAN ANGELO , TX

DALE HUGHES
GRANBURY , TX

13.45

DWAYNE KINLEY
AUSTIN , TX

LEVAR JENKINS
AUSTIN , TX

13.22

ADAM MIRANDA
BROWNWOOD , TX

ROGER SOTO
BROWNWOOD , TX

13.18

WILLIAM FESLER
LAMPASAS , TX

DAVID LAINE
HORSESHOE BAY , TX

13.15

RONNY MAYNARD
GEORGETOWN , TX

JOHN HALLEY
KILLEEN , TX

13.12

BUBBA WAMPLER

ROWDY CALVERT
BERTRAM , TX

13.03

GARY WEIMER
LEANDER , TX

JEREMIAH WAFFORD
CEDAR PARK , TX

12.94

LANCE DILLARD
LLANO , TX

BLAKE DILLARD
LLANO , TX

12.84

PATRICK ANDERSON
BUDA , TX

DOUG HAMILTON
LAKEWAY , TX

12.55

AJ HALL
BROWNWOOD , TX

AUDWIN HALL
BROWNWOOD , TX

12.53

JUSTIN HALLMARK
PAIGE , TX

JAMES COMBS
LEANDER , TX

12.35

TULLY WILLIAMS
GATESVILLE , TX

PAT WASHBURN
GATESVILLE , TX

12.35

JAMES CANTWELL
KINGSLAND , TX

TOM CANTWELL
LAGRANGE , TX

7.24

12.35

CLAYTON HELDT
VICTORIA , TX

CHAD KALLINA
LAGO VISTA , TX

12.31

ROBERT PRESCOTT
SEQUIN , TX

DEVIN GIBSON
GONZALES , TX

12.29

GERALD MUELLER JR
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

GENE FUESSEL
AUSTIN , TX

12.25

BRIAN HOLMES
SPICEWOOD , TX

CASEY LANDERS
LLANO , TX

12.11

STERLING MARTIN
BEEVILLE , TX

COURTNEY BEHREND
COMFORT , TX

11.92

LOGAN CLARK
GEORGETOWN , TX

GARRETT WILKINS
ROUND ROCK , TX

11.88

JASON STAFFORD
BURNET , TX

DOYLE WALKER
BURNET , TX

11.65

TOM GUIDRY
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

JR BRIANT
KINGSLAND , TX

11.57

MARK RIBER

HANK FRY
MARBLE FALLS , TX

11.50

BRANDON BRAY
MARBLE FALLS , TX

JOE BRAY
MARBLE FALLS , TX

11.36

ROBERT MIKES
SHINER , TX

MARKUS ELDER
NEW WAVERLY , TX

11.34

JOSH LASSETER
BUCHANAN DAM , TX

DON KING
BUCHANAN DAM , TX

11.32

TYLER TORWICK
AUSTIN , TX

BRYAN SCOTT
LIBERTY HILL , TX

11.28

JAMES BEAUCHAMP
SUNRISE BEACH , TX

BRENNAN FERTIG
BAY CITY , TX

11.22

ROBERT BUTLER
CEDAR PARK , TX

CLINT BROWN
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

11.14

GARRETT SHEPPERD
GEORGETOWN , TX

GREGORY SHEPPERD
GEORGETOWN , TX

11.13

JONATHAN CLICK
CHRISTOVAL , TX

JARED CLICK
CHRISTOVAL , TX

11.11

FORREST WILSON
SPRING BRANCH , TX

JACOB GALLAS

11.05

NOBLE SESSIONS
SPICEWOOD , TX

JOHN SCONCI
SPICEWOOD , TX

11.00

KYLE WIEDENFELD
BOERNE , TX

KADEN WIEDENFELD
BOERNE , TX

10.98

JOHN KAPALDO
BUDA , TX

JACOB KAPALDO
KYLE , TX

10.94

RUSSELL WHITE
BASTROP , TX

BRIAN CRAWFORD
RED ROCK , TX

10.90

CHANS MARTIN
FAIR OAKS RANCH , TX

CHASE MEIER
COMFORT , TX

10.85

MICHAEL GLYNN
BOERNE , TX

MATTHEW HATHAWAY
LULING , TX

10.84

JAY STIDHAM
CHINA SPRINGS , TX

BRIAN TODD
AUSTIN , TX

10.40

STEVE MAGNELIA
AUSTIN , TX

MICHAEL TENNANT
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

10.36

SCOTT OLSON
SAN ANTONIO , TX

KYLE OLSON
SAN ANTONIO , TX

10.32

RONALD GOERDEL
HUNTSVILLE , TX

JOHN GILBERT JR
LEANDER , TX

10.20

100

JERAD POOL
KINGSLAND , TX

JOHN HAND
RANSOM CANYON , TX

9.94

101

ANTHONY GOODSON
DRIFTWOOD , TX

MICAH KIRKHART
MARTINDALE , TX

9.93

102

CLAYTON FRENCH
LAMPASAS , TX

KELLY HUDSON
LAMPASAS , TX

9.59

103

GERARD RUMSEY
AUSTIN , TX

EDWARD RUMSEY
BURNET , TX

9.46

104

MARLON POWELL
JARRELL , TX

EASTON KERLIN
GEORGETOWN , TX

9.37

105

CODY GREANEY
MANCHACA , TX

ROBERT ROARK
THE WOODLANDS , TX

9.33

106

RYAN FAIN
SPRING BRANCH , TX

GEORGE DELOACH
BOERNE , TX

9.27

107

SCOTT MEADS
KILLEEN , TX

TOM GRIDLEY
WIMBERLEY , TX

9.14

108

ANDREW WHITEHEAD
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

MICKEY SANDERS
SPICEWOOD , TX

8.33

109

JOEY KIRKLAND
SAN ANTONIO , TX

LUPE CONTRERAS JR
SAN ANTONIO , TX

7.70

110

GARRETT GOETTEE
TOMBALL , TX

HUGH KELLER
HOUSTON , TX

7.68

111

JASON COSTINE
MONTGOMERY , TX

KATHLEEN COSTINE
MONTGOMERY , TX

6.99

111

DAVID RAMEY
KILLEEN , TX

TREY GOOD
PARIS , TX

6.99

113

JOSEPH TOMPKINS
BOERNE , TX

KAITLYN TOMPKINS

6.91

114

BILL LEE
HARKER HEIGHTS , TX

MICHELLE LEE
HARKER HEIGHTS , TX

6.71

115

TROY LOWERY
BROWNWOOD , TX

TOMMY MORENO
NEED INFO

6.41

116

MICHAEL HETTICK
CORPUS CHRISTI , TX

KAPPY ALLEN
ROBSTOWN , TX

6.19

117

ROBERT WILBURN
KINGSLAND , TX

LILY WILBURN
KINGSLAND , TX

5.17

118

LYNN PIERCE JR
AUSTIN , TX

TERRY HALL
AUSTIN , TX

1.00

119

GARY GRIFFIN
WIMBERLEY , TX

RICK HIGGINS
AUSTIN , TX

0.00

119

MICHAEL ZIBERT
GARDEN RIDGE , TX

0.00

119

JASON MURPHREE

PAT AMICK

0.00

119

ALAN GREEN
GEORGETOWN , TX

CHRIS BAKER
LIBERTY HILL , TX

0.00

119

DENNIS BECK
KINGSLAND , TX

MIKE BECK
KINGSLAND , TX

0.00

119

ROBBY PAYNE
BUCHANAN DAM , TX

0.00

119

RICHIE LAND
LIBERTY HILL , TX

SCOTT ROSS
GEORGETOWN , TX

0.00

119

JASON GALLAS
BLANCO , TX

KEN PARKER
BOERNE , TX

0.00

119

AYDEN REEDY
SPRING BRANCH , TX

RUSTY REEDY
SPRING BRANCH , TX

0.00

119

TOMMY MARTINEZ
DEVINE , TX

ARMANDO MARTINEZ
DEVINE , TX

0.00

119

DAVID SHUSTER
GEORGETOWN , TX

CHARLES GERHART
SALADO , TX

0.00

119

JAMES HESTER
SALADO , TX

NEAL CHILDERS
CYPRESS , TX

0.00

119

MIKE STANFORD
MIDLAND , TX

BRADY STANFORD
MIDLAND , TX

0.00

119

CHRIS WOEHL
CEDAR PARK , TX

CHRIS CLEMENTS
ROUND ROCK , TX

0.00

119

WILLIAM BRUNSON
LIBERTY HILL , TX

DANIEL EMBLEM
KILLEEN , TX

0.00

119

TRAVIS GERGELY
SEGUIN , TX

BLAINE MURNAHAN
NEW BRAUNSFELS , TX

0.00

119

RICKY PIERCE
THORNDALE , TX

RHETT PIERCE
THORNDALE , TX

0.00

119

ROGER SARAIBA
LEANDER , TX

LOUIE BRUNO
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

0.00

119

DUSTIN GRICE
VALLEY MILLS , TX

JOHNNY GRICE
EARLY , TX

0.00

119

ROY STEGER
BELTON , TX

CHET SUTTON
SALADO , TX

0.00

119

MIKE PICKWELL
DRIPPING SPRINGS , TX

JOE COLE
AUSTIN , TX

0.00

119

ANTHONY SKOUBY
CIBOLO , TX

JASON WILLIAMS
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

0.00

by AnglersChannel

"Every Motor Matters"

Courtesy of Minn Kota Motors

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by AnglersChannel

2020 Bass Champs Schedule Released

2020 Bass Champs Schedules All lakes and dates are subject to change due to weather, lake conditions, etc. Please subscribe to our newsletter or text services to receive the latest updates
East		South		Central		North
1/11	Rayburn	1/18	Falcon	2/8	Belton	2/29-	Fork
2/15	Toledo Bend	2/22	Amistad	3/14	LBJ	4/4	Cedar Creek
3/7	Rayburn	3/28	Falcon	4/18	Travis	5/2	Texoma
5/9	Toledo Bend	4/25	Amistad	5/16	LBJ	6/6	Ray Roberts

Special Events
3/21	Sunday - Mega Bass on Lake Fork
6/12-6/14	Skeeter Owners on Lake Fork
6/27	Sunday - TX Shootout on Rayburn
TBA	Team Championship
TBA	Berkley Big Bass on Lake Fork

by AnglersChannel

Keith Daffron & Ryan Patterson win Ozark Mountain Team Trail event on Bull Shoals with over 20 pounds!

Courtesy of Ozark Mountain Team Trail FB Page

Keith Daffron and Ryan Patterson smash 20.82 and take home the win on Bull Shoals. The team won $5000 for their catch plus a Garmin graph and Solar Bat sunglasses!

Blake Curtis and Dustin Blevins take home 2nd place and $2,387 with 17.49lbs of bass.

Kyle Presley and Seth Presley finish in 3rd with 17.11 and take home $2,179.

Lew's and Academy Sports + Outdoors Big Bass went to the team of Waco Johnson and Fred Hale with a 5.53, winning $1,568.

PLACE	# OF FISH	WEIGHT	WINNINGS	INCENTIVES	TEAM	TEAM	TEAM	TEAM
1	5	20.82	$ 5,000.00	Garmin Graph, Solar Bat	KEITH	DAFFRON	RYAN	PATTERSON
2	5	17.49	$ 2,387.40		BLAKE	CURTIS	DUSTIN	BLEVINS
3	5	17.11	$ 2,179.80		KYLE	PRESLEY	SETH	PRESLEY
4	5	16.78	$ 1,972.20		ED	YOUNG	JOEY	PENZO
5	5	16.52	$ 1,764.60		DANNY	BURNS	TAYLOR	DAY
6	5	16.34	$ 1,245.60		JIMMY	DAVIS JR	MARTI	DAVIS
7	5	16.31	$ 1,245.60		COREY	COOK	ROGER	COOK
8	5	16.23	$ 1,245.60		FRED	HALE	WACO	JOHNSON
9	5	16.18	$ 1,245.60		JASON	DAVIDSON	DARREN	TILLEY
10	5	16.17	$ 1,245.60		SCOTT	CLIFT	ASHLEY	MEDLEY
11	5	15.92	$ 622.80		KELLY	JONES	ROGER	SATTERFIELD
12	5	15.66	$ 622.80		MARK	TUCKER	RON	SEABAUGH
13	5	15.61	$ 622.80		RUSTY	ROMMEL	GARY	McCAULEY
14	5	15.60	$ 622.80		SCOTT	BOAZ	TIM	SHERRILL
15	5	15.45	$ 622.80		DAVID	McCORMICK	GARY	SHARTZER
16	5	15.36	$ 415.20		JEFFREY	BARRICKMAN	COLE	FINDLEY
17	5	15.22	$ 415.20		BOB	MEEK	SHANNON	KING
18	5	15.01	$ 415.20		LEONARD	DECLUE	SEAN	MULKEY
19	5	14.91	$ 415.20		HOWARD	McCALLISTER	TIM	ROBINSON
20	5	14.86	$ 415.20		MIKE	FORNELLI	JIM	DAVIDSON
21	5	14.73	$ 207.60		JOSH	BUSBY	TIM	TAYLOR
22	5	14.67	$ 207.60		RON	FOSS	MICHAEL J.	SMITH
23	5	14.64	$ 207.60		DENVER	GULLEY	SHAWN	WALKER
24	5	14.52	$ 207.60		RICK	SCARBERRY	JERRY	WATSON
25	5	14.41	$ 207.60		ERIC	TOLIVER	ZACK	LAWRENCE
26	5	14.40		$100 Bass Pro	DAVE	CRISENBERY	KEITH	HANNAFORD
27	5	14.35		Aftco	DAVID	MOORE	JAKE	HYDER
28	5	14.31		Crank Wraps	CHRISTOPHER	DOLLARD	LANNY	DOOLEY
29	5	14.23		Skirmish	DAN	MORTON	GARRETT	MORTON
	5	14.23		Skirmish	CORY	STECKLER	HAROLD	STARKS
31				$500 RANGER CUP	ROB	WILLIAMS	MIKE	CROSBY

1st BB		5.53	$ ,568.00		FRED	HALE	WACO	JOHNSON
2nd BB		5.35	$ 672.00		SCOTT	CLIFT	ASHLEY	MEDLEY

by AnglersChannel

Hoskins & Falardeau win Chattanooga Bass Association event with over 30 pounds!

Courtesy of Chattanooga Bass Association FB Page:

Team of Patrick Hoskins and Dillon Falardeau caught a 5 bass limit weighing 30.10 pounds topping out the field of 135 anglers to win first place and $2,000.00 in the Moses Marine Chattanooga Bass Association event. This bass event was held May 11th 2019 out of Chester Frost Boat Ramp.

The veteran team of Jim Cofer and Matt Wendorf with numerous wins in the past had big bass of this event a giant 10.12 large mouth worth $910!

Jim said” We stayed deep most of the day and had a 5 bass limit but we weren’t getting any better in total weight, so we decided to go to shallow water catching several better fish including our 10.12 big fish. That big fish really helped make our 27 pound bag and we were very fortunate to land her. I would like to thank Ranger boats and Chattanooga Fish n Fun for a great boat to fish from”.

Chase McCullough won the Sportsmans Warehouse highest finishing youth division with a 5 bass limit weighing 25.90 pounds

All fish caught in this event were released back into Lake Chickamauga to be caught again and special thanks to the fishermen for taking such extra good care of their catches.

Chattanooga Bass Association President, Jamie Copenhaver, said “Special thanks to Moses Watersports and all our sponsors for their much appreciated support for this 2019 season”.

The top 16 winners are as follows:

Patrick Hoskins and Dillon Falardeau 30.10 lbs. $2000
Jim Cofer and Matt Wendorf 27.03 lbs. $650
Derek and Chase McCullough 25.90 $550
Seth Davis and Brent Butler 23.36 lbs. $450
Conner Bryston and Brennan Holt 22.67 lbs. $350
A.J. Barnes and Steve Barnes 22.35 lbs. $250
Brad Ferguson and Teddy Owenby 21.81 lbs. $200
Wes Harden and Scott Gilley 21.29 lbs. $150
Matt Gowan and Matt Howell 20.48 lbs. $150
Baron Adams and Trevor Prince 20.24 lbs. $150
Stoney Johnson and David Craft 19.60 lbs. $150
Tim Patterson and Kevin Hartman 19.27 lbs. $150
Shane Frazier and Chris Bradley 19.09 lbs. $150
Ron Willerson and Eric Cabrera 18.87 lbs. $150
Gavin Ainslie and Bryan Ainslie 18.72 lbs. $150
Victor Rowe and Tim Harrison 18.50 lbs. $150

by AnglersChannel

Mitch Mitchell and Candler McCollum Win 2019 Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake

by Dan O’Sullivan

May 11, 2019 – Florence, Ala. – Pickwick Lake has been a steady performer whenever the Northern Division of the Alabama Bass Trail make a stop at Florence Alabama’s McFarland Park. Typically, the winning weight at Pickwick will be somewhere between 20 and 25 pounds, and it will take 14 pounds to get a paycheck.

May 11, 2019 was not a typical Pickwick Lake day. The winning weight was much higher, and it took nearly 17 pounds to get the last paycheck spot.

No strangers to the ABT podium, the team of Mitch Mitchell and Candler McCollum produced a stellar 29.04-pound limit of Pickwick Lake largemouth and walked away with their third career ABT victory and the first place prize of $10,000.

The pair said that they felt this event in particular was their best chance to move back into the winner’s circle. “We have been waiting for a tournament at Pickwick that lines up with the fish just moving out to their postspawn haunts, and today was that day,” they said. “We had 40 or 50 small schools of quality fish marked, and hit 20 of them to get out limit; it feels really good to be holding another one of these trophies.”

They reported making the long run to in sight of the Pickwick Dam and fishing offshore current breaks with moving lures. “We caught all of our fish on 6-inch Zoom swimbaits on a jighead and Strike King 10XD crankbaits,” they said. “We only caught about 20 fish, but they were all the right caliber of fish; it was a great day.”

Nolen Spencer and Jonathon Reese finished the day in second place with a limit weighing 26.73 pounds. The former ABT Northern Division winners said that they too made a long run and fished for postspawn fish. “We ran to just past the State Line and caught fish off of three spots within three miles of each other,” they said. “We caught our fish on a variety of lures, but our main ones were 3/4-ounce Mean Mouth Lures Football Jigs and Big Hammer Swimbaits on jigheads. We did all we could, and got beat by a huge bag; we feel good about our day, and possibly took over the lead in the points race, so we’re happy.” The pair earned $5,000 for their performance.

The third place tea of Jake and Michael Gipson produced a limit of 23.44 pounds to finish third and take home to $4,000 payday. Their limit was anchored by a remarkable 10.33-pound Pickwick Lake largemouth that took home the Mountain Dew Big Bass $500 bonus for being the largest bass of the event.

The Northern Division of the Alabama Bass Trail hits the water next at the Neely Henry Lake on June 8.

The Top 10 Standings are below,

Place	Team	Weight	Big Fish	Winnings
1	Mitch Mitchell / Candler McCollum	29.04	7.56	$10,000
2	Nolen Spencer / Jonathon Reese	26.73	6.67	$5,000
3	Jake Gipson / Michael Gipson	23.44	10.33	$4,000
4	Blake Hall / Triston Crowder	23.39		$3,000
5	Jeremy Sanders / Kelly Treece	22.58		$2,000
6	Jamie Starnes / Ricky Fowler	22.22	8.55	$1,500
7	Adam Bain / Kris Colley	22.06		$1,100
8	Griffin Phillips / David Allen	21.32		$1,100
9	Will Bullen / Paul Shelly	21.06		$1,100
10	Derek Cogland / Jeffrey Couvillon	20.89	5.88	$1,100

for complete standings, visit: https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/tournament-series/pl-results/

The sponsors of the 2019 Alabama Bass Trail include; Phoenix Bass Boats, Bill Penney Toyota, Garmin, Academy Sports & Outdoors, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Sweet Home Alabama, Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, T-H Marine Supplies, Wedowee Marine, Buffalo Rock, Mountain Dew, Jack’s, Fish Neely Henry Lake.com, Alabama Power Company, Lew’s Fishing, AFTCO, YETI, Power Pole, Big Bite Bait Company and E3 Apparel.

by AnglersChannel

OLLIVERSON WINS COSTA FLW SERIES TOURNAMENT ON TABLE ROCK LAKE

Missouri pro Earns First Career Victory and earns $38,450

BRANSON, Mo. (May 11, 2019) – ProEric Olliverson of Lampe, Missouri , caught a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 16 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the three-dayCosta FLW Series on Table Rock Lake presented by Power-Pole. Olliverson’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 46 pounds, 3 ounces, was enough to earn him the victory by a 5-ounce margin over second-place pro Dakota Ebare of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and earn him $38,450.

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“Every morning I’d start out fishing for smallmouth and would spend 2 to 5 hours doing that,” said Olliverson, who earned his first career victory in FLW competition. “Then I’d go flipping in the bushes for largemouth. I’d have done that the whole time, but I just couldn’t get a largemouth bite going early.”

Targeting offshore areas off points on the lower end of the lake, Olliverson caught a limit of smallmouths on Thursday throwing a Keitech Swing Impact FAT 3.3 swimbait on a 6th Sense Divine Swimbait Jighead and a 6th Sense Dogma 115 topwater bait, on which he replaced the back hook with a feathered VMC treble.

From there, he went flipping a beaver-style bait to shallow brush from Kimberling City to the mouth of the rivers, catching a pair of culling largemouths.

Friday was more of the same, but Olliverson noticed his morning smallmouth bite really never got going until after 8 a.m. Saturday, Olliverson only spent an hour on his smallmouths, catching one keeper before heading shallow to flip. Yet, he never got out his flipping rod.

“Before I flipped, I picked up the Dogma topwater and was throwing it around the bushes and a 3-pounder ate it,” Olliverson said. “From there I just kept the topwater in my hand and covered a ton of water.

“I think the key for me this week was trusting my instinct and trusting the Good Lord,” Olliverson went on to say. “It’s weird, but I felt like I was led this entire week. I’d be running down the lake and it was like there was a voice telling me to ‘turn around, that looked good.’ I’ve got a lot of experience here and I was fishing random places that I’d never fished before. And I was catching big ones. It was truly an amazing week.”

The top 10 pros on Table Rock Lake finished:

1^st: Eric Olliverson, Lampe, Mo., 15 bass, 46-3, $38,450

2^nd: Dakota Ebare, Denham Springs, La., 15 bass, 45-14, $15,122

3^rd: Costa pro Todd Castledine, Nacogdoches, Texas, 15 bass, 44-7, $11,575

4^th: Kyle Minke, Lindstrom, Minn., 15 bass, 43-6, $9,562

5^th: Greg Bohannan, Bentonville, Ark., 15 bass, 41-14, $8,884

6^th: Matt Wood, Jessieville, Ark., 15 bass, 41-9, $7,928

7^th: Jake Morris, McKee, Ky., 14 bass, 41-6, $8,194

8^th: Wesley Rogers, Mammoth Spring, Ark., 15 bass, 41-6, $5,737

9^th: Greg Mansfield, Louisburg, Kan., 15 bass, 40-13, $4,781

10^th: Jason Bonds, Lufkin, Texas, 15 bass, 39-15, $3,825

A complete list of results can be found atFLWFishing.com .

Wood weighed a 6-pound, 11-ounce bass Thursday – the heaviest of the tournament in the Pro Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $278.

Scott Parsons of Rogers, Arkansas, won the Co-angler Division with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 36 pounds, 9 ounces. For his win, Parsons took home the top prize package of a new Ranger Z175 boat with a 115-horsepower outboard motor.

The top 10 co-anglers on Table Rock Lake finished:

1^st: Scott Parsons, Rogers, Ark., 15 bass, 36-9, $27,300

2^nd: Robbie Bartoszek, Hampshire, Tenn., 15 bass, 36-5, $5,134

3^rd: Dennis Meyer, Ballwin, Mo., 15 bass, 36-3, $3,918

4^th: Rob Crane, Fairview Heights, Ill., 14 bass, 34-9, $3,569

5^th: Wes Proctor, Manhattan, Kan., 15 bass, 32-15, $2,901

6^th: Mark Howard, Mesquite, Texas, 13 bass, 30-12, $2,417

7^th: Michael Catt, Jacksonville, Fla., 13 bass, 28-8, $1,934

8^th: Kurt Chelminiak, Delafield, Wis., 12 bass, 28-1, $1,842

9^th: Todd Lee, Jasper, Ala., 13 bass, 27-3, $1,450

10^th: Todd Adamitis, Glen Carbon, Ill., 11 bass, 25-9, $1,209

Caleb Chapman of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Thursday, a fish weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Chapman earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $185 for his catch.

The Costa FLW Series on Table Rock Lake presented by Power-Pole was hosted by Explore Branson. It was the second of three Central Division tournaments of the 2019 regular season. The next tournament for FLW Series anglers will be the Costa FLW Series at Clear Lake presented by Ranger Boats, held May 16-18 in Lakeport, California. For a complete schedule, visitFLWFishing.com.

For complete details and updated information visitFLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Costa FLW Series on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Final Round Surge Lifts Thomas Nokes To Narrow Win In B.A.S.S. Nation Regional

Utah angler Thomas Nokes wins the 2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional with a three-day total weight of 33 pounds, 15 ounces on Shasta Lake, California.

Photo by David Brown/B.A.S.S.

May 10, 2019REDDING, Calif. — Following two consistent performances on the first two days of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional on Shasta Lake, Thomas Nokes saved the best for last and mounted a final-round rally that propelled him to a three-day winning weight of 33 pounds, 15 ounces.

For his victory, Nokes earned $5,000 and a spot in the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, to be held Nov. 6-8 on Lake Hartwell, South Carolina.

The Riverton, Utah, boater placed 14th on Day 1 with a five-bass limit catch of 10-12 and then advanced to 10th on Day 2 by adding a limit that went 10-1. Today, Nokes added 13-2 — the biggest catch of the day — to surge up the standings and overtake Day 2 leader Taylor Smith by a 5-ounce margin.

Nokes was the top boater for the Utah B.A.S.S. Nation state team, which finished third in the event’s team competition. Most of his fish came on what he described as an old-school tactic, but today it offered a tremendous opportunity that he leveraged to the fullest.

“I started out this morning doing the same thing I’d been doing all week — using a 1/4-ounce dart head with a Berkley Power Worm,” he said. “I got a random big fish — a 4-pounder — off a point that I had worn out for the last three days. It just happened to be there today.”

Nokes said he and his nonboater got their limits fairly quickly by fishing main-lake points. Unsatisfied with his weight, he knew he needed to make something big happen, so he relocated to Shasta Lake’s Pitt Arm and immediately got to work.

“We rolled in and made a few casts, and they were there,” Nokes said. “We landed on a big topwater bite and the fish were busting shad in the backs of little tiny cuts. We spent about three hours whooping and hollering and catching fish.

“It was a mess; we had tied-up stuff all over the boat, broken lines and baits, but it was fun. We took a long time culling things out and we’d regroup until the fish would come back up somewhere else and we’d go over there and get them.”

Nokes caught his schooling fish on a bone-colored Zara Super Spook. The fish seemed to respond best to a speedy retrieve.

Once he felt comfortable with his day’s productivity, Nokes returned to Bridge Bay Marina early. With a potentially winning limit in his livewell, he was taking no chances.

“We came back down here around 1 o’clock (an hour before weigh-in) and sat at the dock for an hour to make sure we made it in time,” Nokes said.

Smith, who hails from Spokane Valley, Wash., caught a limit that weighed 10-8 and finished with a second-place tournament total of 33-10. He began the final round by focusing on spotted bass early with a River2Sea Whopper Plopper, a Reaction Innovations Vixen and a Lucky Craft Sammy. This pattern yielded one keeper before Smith transitioned to his largemouth pattern.

“After my nonboater got his limit, I ran my largemouth stuff and flipped all day,” Smith said. “I was flipping a Texas-rigged Senko.”

Smith was the top boater for the Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation state team.

Nate Caldwell of Fort Collins, Colo., finished third with 32-3. Topping the Colorado B.A.S.S. Nation state team, Caldwell rose from 26th on Day 1 to eighth on Day 2 before rising to third on the strength of his final-round limit that weighed 11-1.

“I was throwing 3.3 Keitech swimbaits on a 1/4-ounce white head for spawning spotted bass that I couldn’t see,” Caldwell said. “Occasionally, I’d follow up with Ned rigs and drop shots. I caught some nice largemouth in practice, but I abandoned the pattern of running pockets because everyone was doing it. I just played the numbers game and tried to cull up. I caught 75 to 100 fish a day.”

Trevor Scott of Windsor, Co. won the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award with his 7-4.

Jonathan “J.B.” Bryson of Las Vegas, Nev., completed the wire-to-wire victory in the nonboater division with daily weights of 8-3, 7-11 and 5-13 for a tournament total of 21-11. His was a simple strategy of drop shotting a Keitech Easy Shiner to secure a couple of keepers and then switching to a larger drop shot with a 7-inch Zoom Trick Worm.

“My boaters put me on fish, so I just tried to whack as many as I could,” he said. “I wasn’t going for the big giant fish; I was just going for numbers.”

The tactics did produce one big bass, however. Bryson won the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for the nonboater division with his 4-1.

2019 B.A.S.S. Nation Title Sponsor: TNT Fireworks

2019 B.A.S.S. Nation Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

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2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT (UT) 15 33-15 0
2. Taylor Smith Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 15 33-10 0
3. Nate Caldwell Fort Collins, CO (CO) 15 32-03 0
4. Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR (OR) 15 32-01 0
5. Steve Tosh Modesto, CA (CA) 15 31-15 0
6. Keegan Graves Meridian, ID (ID) 15 31-15 0
7. Levi McNeill West Valley City, UT (W 15 31-13 0
8. Trevor Scott Windsor, CO (CO) 15 31-09 0
9. Kory Ray Lebanon, OR (OR) 15 31-03 0
10. Joe Cole Coalville, UT (WY) 15 31-02 0
11. Gabriel Litterell Coer D'Alene, ID (ID) 15 31-00 0
12. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 15 30-06 0
13. Jason Virgil Hermiston, OR (OR) 15 29-11 0
14. Steve Lund Glendale, AZ (AZ) 15 29-10 0
15. Kelly Kellogg Kelso, WA (WA) 15 29-09 0
16. Tate Brown Orem, UT (UT) 15 29-08 0
17. Timothy Klinger Boulder City, NV (NV) 15 29-08 0
18. Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID (WY) 15 29-07 0
19. Kenny Hansel Los Alamos, NM (NM) 15 29-07 0
20. Zack Holwerda Maricopa, AZ (AZ) 15 29-00 0
21. Kelvin Ratchford Kennwick, WA (WA) 15 28-10 0
22. Cole Schneider Rathdrum, ID (ID) 15 28-08 0
23. Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA (CA) 15 28-08 0
24. Tim Johnston Kalispell , MT (MT) 15 28-07 0
25. Stephen Roth Kalispell, MT (MT) 15 28-00 0
26. Dick Watson Alta Loma, CA (NV) 15 26-15 0
27. Charles Cornelison Placerville, CA (CA) 15 26-10 0
28. Randell Bell Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 15 24-14 0
29. Jacob Russell Tucson, AZ (AZ) 10 19-01 0
30. JJ Gibbs IV Lake Havasu City, AZ (A 10 18-15 0
31. Josh Ragan Rathdrum, ID (ID) 10 18-14 0
32. Robert Peixotto Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 18-13 0
33. Wade Headrick South Jordan, UT (UT) 10 18-11 0
34. Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV (NV 10 18-10 0
35. Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO (UT) 10 18-09 0
36. Brian Kennemer Bakersfield, CA (CA) 10 18-08 0
37. Jay Evans Missoula, MT (MT) 10 18-08 0
38. Robert Gritski Pendleton, OR (WA) 10 18-07 0
39. Justin Campbell Pasco, WA (WA) 10 18-06 0
40. Tyler Ivie Farr West, UT (UT) 10 18-06 0
41. Bryson Mort Post Falls, ID (MT) 10 18-05 0
42. Larry Triplett Castle Rock, CO (CO) 10 18-04 0
43. Frankie Mueller Kingman, AZ (AZ) 10 18-04 0
44. David Kromm Kennewick, WA (WA) 10 18-02 0
45. Jason Hickey Weiser, ID (ID) 10 18-02 0
46. Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA (CA) 10 17-15 0
47. Christian Gladfelter Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 17-14 0
48. David Withee Pueblo West, CO (CO) 10 17-13 0
49. Brett Felter Malad, ID (WY) 10 17-12 0
50. Randy Carroll Litchfield Park, AZ (AZ 10 17-12 0
51. Justin Orr Elephant, NM (NM) 10 17-12 0
52. Zach Barnes Boise, ID (ID) 10 17-11 0
53. Nathan Tumelson Lewiston, ID (ID) 10 17-10 0
54. Tom Geffert Pine, AZ (AZ) 10 17-07 0
55. Travis Whitney Kennewick, WA (WA) 10 17-05 0
56. Frank Scarla McMinnville, OR (OR) 10 17-04 0
57. Stanley Fisher Trout Creek, MT (MT) 10 17-03 0
58. Mike Borjia Henderson, NV (NV) 10 17-03 0
59. Josh Marthaller Salem, OR (OR) 10 17-03 0
60. Gene Batey Jr. Pasco, WA (WA) 10 17-02 0
61. Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV (NV) 10 17-02 0
62. Andrew Parsons Ione, CA (CA) 10 17-02 0
63. Clint Johanson Benton City, WA (WA) 10 17-00 0
64. Taylor Hulstrom Pinehurst, ID (ID) 10 16-15 0
65. Greg Mcwhorter Truth Or Consequences, 10 16-14 0
66. Jason Crone Kalispell, MT (MT) 10 16-14 0
67. Cory Miller Lebanon, OR (OR) 10 16-13 0
68. Jake Anderson Richland, WA (WA) 10 16-13 0
69. Bruce Harris Oakdale, CA (CA) 10 16-13 0
70. Gregg Price Farmington, NM (NM) 10 16-12 0
71. Joshua Powell Libby, MT (MT) 10 16-11 0
72. Ryan Sparks Beaverton, OR (OR) 10 16-10 0
73. Steven Sepulveda Oakdale, CA (CA) 10 16-09 0
74. Ron Raymond Paso Robles, CA (CA) 10 16-09 0
75. Donovan Allphin Provo, UT (UT) 10 16-08 0
76. Dusten Stewart Roy, UT (WY) 10 16-03 0
77. Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 16-03 0
78. Brent James St George, UT (NV) 10 16-01 0
79. Stephen Tauriello Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 15-15 0
80. Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 15-15 0
81. Mark Hilyer Libby, MT (MT) 10 15-15 0
82. Raymond Archer Greeley, CO (CO) 10 15-15 0
83. Dan Jordan Camas, WA (OR) 10 15-12 0
84. Rick Mason Glendale, AZ (AZ) 10 15-12 0
85. Patrick Davis Henderson, NV (NV) 10 15-11 0
86. Mark Warren Kiowa, CO (CO) 10 15-10 0
87. Scott Rich Ogden, UT (WY) 10 15-09 0
88. Chad Hullinger West Valley, UT (WY) 10 15-08 0
89. Andrew Miller Los Lunas, NM (NM) 10 15-06 0
90. Kevin Ford Eugene, OR (OR) 10 15-06 0
91. Stephen Way Security, CO (CO) 10 15-04 0
92. Brent Shores Boise, ID (WY) 10 15-03 0
93. Paul Morley Kaysville, UT (UT) 10 15-03 0
94. Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT (WY) 10 15-00 0
95. Dave Lee Mesa, AZ (AZ) 10 14-13 0
96. Shawn Hilton Phoenix, AZ (AZ) 10 14-13 0
97. Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA (CA) 10 14-12 0
97. Steve Zumwalt El Paso, TX (NM) 10 14-12 0
99. Perry Flot Lasalle, CO (CO) 10 14-07 0
100. Mike Larsen Bluffdale, UT (UT) 10 14-05 0
101. Chase Colby St. George, UT (UT) 10 14-05 0
102. Robert Christensen Wallace, ID (MT) 10 14-03 0
103. Jon Webb Centennial, CO (CO) 10 14-02 0
104. Derek Phillips Larkspur, CO (CO) 10 14-00 0
105. Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR (OR) 10 13-10 0
106. Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID (WY) 10 13-09 0
107. Jake Boomer Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 10 13-06 0
108. Richard Cowley Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 10 13-04 0
109. Earl Conway Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 12-13 0
110. Travis Archer Covington, WA (WA) 5 12-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 550 988-14
2 109 545 934-15
3 28 140 265-08
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247 1235 2189-05

2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV (NV) 9 21-11 0
2. Ryan Gutierrez Weiser, ID (ID) 9 20-10 0
3. Kody Johnson San Tan Valley, AZ (AZ) 9 19-05 0
4. Stanley Beebe San Luis obispo, CA (CA 9 19-04 0
5. Luke Johns Folsom, CA (CA) 9 19-03 0
6. Gary Schipporeit Westminster, CO (CO) 9 19-01 0
7. Luke Davidson Centennial , CO (CO) 9 18-07 0
8. Brad Hauf Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 9 18-07 0
9. Addam Gross Pendleton, OR (WA) 9 18-07 0
10. Nathan Pratt Albuquerque, NM (NM) 9 18-07 0
11. Andy Hackett Colorado Springs, CO (C 9 18-02 0
12. James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA (WA) 9 18-02 0
13. Austin Johnson Noxon, MT (MT) 9 17-14 0
14. Scott Seros Bend, OR (OR) 9 17-12 0
15. Stephen Kujawa Libby, MT (MT) 9 17-12 0
16. Kyle Graham North Ogden, UT (WY) 9 17-11 0
17. Dave Cole Roy, UT (WY) 9 17-10 0
18. Greg Pink Montrose, CO (UT) 9 17-04 0
19. Jake Weaver Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 9 17-02 0
20. Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV (NV) 9 17-02 0
21. Jordan Schwartzkopf Peoria, AZ (AZ) 9 17-01 0
22. Don Evans Canon City, CO (CO) 9 17-00 0
23. Jared Hoffman Coeur D'alene, ID (ID) 9 17-00 0
24. Marc Caldwell Rifle, CO (UT) 9 16-15 0
25. Nick Wood Yreka, CA (OR) 9 16-08 0
26. Chris Gilkison Bakersfield, CA (CA) 9 16-04 0
27. Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ (AZ) 9 15-10 0
28. Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA (WA) 9 15-04 0
29. Michael Hill Carlsbad, NM (NM) 6 11-08 0
30. Andrew Ingold Missoula, MT (MT) 6 11-07 0
31. Josh Unruh Sparks, NV (WY) 6 11-07 0
32. Jesse Boggs Mountain Home, ID (ID) 6 11-06 0
33. Brian Velasquez Yuma, AZ (AZ) 6 11-05 0
34. Riley Hansen Park City, UT (UT) 6 11-05 0
35. Randy Austin Cedar City, UT (UT) 6 11-04 0
36. Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 11-04 0
37. Kong Moua Sacramento, CA (CA) 6 11-01 0
38. Jeremy Stewart Clinton, UT (WY) 6 11-00 0
39. Ryan Morford Coeur D' Alene, ID (ID) 6 11-00 0
40. Joshua Needleman Napa, CA (CA) 6 10-14 0
41. Mark Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 6 10-14 0
42. Chuck Harrison Ft Collins, CO (CO) 6 10-14 0
43. Chris Fisher Moriarty, NM (NM) 6 10-13 0
44. Christopher Campbell Kalispell, MT (MT) 6 10-11 0
45. Waylon Reynolds Jarales, NM (NM) 6 10-11 0
46. Mark Shepard Kaysville, CO (UT) 6 10-10 0
47. Robert Maglio Kennewick, WA (WA) 6 10-09 0
48. Andrew Hays Henderson, NV (NV) 6 10-08 0
49. Jim Mclaughlin Bakersfield, CA (CA) 6 10-07 0
50. Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV (NV) 6 10-07 0
51. Bobby Preece Las Cruces, NM (NM) 6 10-06 0
52. Jess Pottenger Harrison, ID (ID) 6 10-05 0
53. Garry Harner Milliken, CO (CO) 6 10-05 0
54. Clint Everett Surprise, AZ (AZ) 6 10-04 0
55. Clif Gallagher Lehi, UT (WY) 6 10-04 0
56. Colton Crawford Mcminnville, OR (OR) 6 10-04 0
57. Dan Skillings Bend, OR (OR) 6 10-04 0
58. Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR (OR) 6 10-03 0
59. Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO (CO) 6 10-03 0
60. Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR (OR) 6 10-02 0
61. Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA (CA) 6 10-02 0
61. Wesley Tanner Missoula, MT (MT) 6 10-02 0
63. Chaunteil` Carte Damascus, OR (WY) 6 10-00 0
64. Clay Williams Athol, ID (ID) 6 10-00 0
65. Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 6 09-15 0
66. Michael Rathe Colorado Springs, CO (C 6 09-15 0
67. Katie Tanner Coeur D'alene, ID (MT) 6 09-14 0
68. KC Stone Farr West, UT (UT) 6 09-14 0
69. John Steinhilber Santa Barbra, CA (CA) 6 09-12 0
70. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 09-12 0
71. Nick Andrews Roy, UT (WY) 6 09-12 0
72. Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 09-11 0
73. Zach Taylor Kimberly, ID (UT) 6 09-11 0
74. Lane Robinson Hayden, ID (ID) 6 09-11 0
75. Mike Liska Espanola, NM (NM) 6 09-10 0
76. Jakobe Akins Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 6 09-09 0
77. Walter Haltom Malad City, ID (UT) 6 09-09 0
78. Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR (OR) 6 09-08 0
79. Nicholas Forbush Heber, UT (WY) 6 09-08 0
80. Richard Sainz Truth Or Conquenses, NM 6 09-08 0
81. Toby Tafoya Gallup, NM (NM) 6 09-08 0
82. Joel Skinner Glendale, AZ (AZ) 6 09-07 0
83. Richard Hoitinga Buckeye, AZ (AZ) 6 09-06 0
84. James Robey Pasco, WA (WA) 6 09-06 0
85. David Vega McCammon , ID (WY) 6 09-06 0
86. Skyler Keeton Pasco, WA (WA) 6 09-03 0
87. Jose Torres Tucson, AZ (AZ) 6 09-01 0
88. Steve Larsen Henderson, NV (NV) 6 09-01 0
89. Scott Jamison Burbank, WA (WA) 6 09-01 0
90. Ronald Chambers Tonto Basin, AZ (AZ) 6 08-15 0
91. Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT (MT) 6 08-15 0
92. Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV (NV) 6 08-14 0
93. Justin Whisler Bonney Lake, WA (WA) 6 08-13 0
94. Tom Mcart Jr Albany, OR (OR) 6 08-12 0
95. Steven Mazur Lolo, MT (MT) 6 08-12 0
96. Matthew Antonich Post Falls, ID (ID) 6 08-10 0
97. Robert Beck Keizer, OR (OR) 6 08-10 0
98. Greg Jager Kennewick, WA (WA) 6 08-08 0
99. Micah Hart West Richland, WA (WA) 6 08-05 0
100. Keith Truett Lebanon, OR (OR) 6 08-05 0
101. Mel Biggs Manteca, CA (CA) 6 08-03 0
102. Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA (CA) 6 08-03 0
103. Steve Mawson Mesa, AZ (AZ) 6 08-03 0
104. Lee Johnson Artesia, NM (NM) 6 07-13 0
105. Bryan Crosby Clinton, UT (UT) 6 07-10 0
106. Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID (WY) 6 07-09 0
107. John Romanin Wolcott, CO (CO) 6 07-01 0
108. Lynn Irwin Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 06-09 0
109. Sheldon Jones Missoula, MT (MT) 4 05-12 0
110. Cody Ralph Thornton, CO (CO) 3 04-14 0

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Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2020 Tournament Schedule and New Championship PayoutPriority Registration Opens August 1

Decatur, Ala. (May 10, 2019) - The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil the 2020 tournament schedule which includes a new payout reaching over $580,000. Returning for the seventh season, the team-style tournament series is held on eleven different lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail beginning February 22, 2020, with the championship tournament to be held on October 23-24, 2020. Anglers in the no entry fee championship will be competing for over $100,000 in cash, including a $50,000 first place prize and top bragging rights for the year.

Sanctioned by BASS (Bass Anglers Sportsman Society), the ABT Tournament Series contains two divisions, North and South, and each division is made up of five tournaments on five different lakes. The maximum number of boats for each tournament is 225. Teams must fish in all five tournaments in their respective division; no single entries will be allowed.

North Division:

February 22, 2020 Lake Guntersville / hosted by Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau

March 21, 2020 Smith Lake / hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County

April 18, 2020 Neely Henry Lake / hosted by City of Gadsden

May 16, 2020 Weiss Lake / hosted by City of Leesburg

June 13, 2020 Wheeler Lake / hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism

South Division:

February 29, 2020 Lake Jordan / hosted by the City of Wetumpka

March 28, 2020 Lay Lake / hosted by Shelby County Commission

April 25, 2020 Lake Eufaula / hosted by Eufaula-Barbour Chamber of Commerce

May 9, 2020 Logan Martin Lake / hosted by Pell City Chamber of Commerce

June 20, 2020 Alabama River/Cooter’s Pond / hosted by City of Prattville Parks and Recreation

Hosted by Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, the championship tournament will be held October 23-24, 2020, on Lake Martin at Wind Creek State park in Alexander City, Ala.

The no-entry fee championship event will include up to 185 boats. The 185 boats are comprised of the 10 divisional tournament winning teams, top 75 teams in points from both divisions that fished all five events in their respective divisions, along with the top 15 student boats, top five college teams and the top five couples teams collectively from both divisions that fished all five events in their respective division.

“Once again I think we have put together a schedule that shows why Alabama is the top destination for bass fishing in the southeast,” said ABT Program Director Kay Donaldson.“Our team is excited about having the championship on a southern division lake for the first time in a few years. Lake Martin is known to be a great fishery in the fall and the Alexander City Chamber always does an outstanding job hosting our events.”

Each regular season tournament features a $10,000 guaranteed first place prize and pays 40 places totaling over $47,000. The winning team of the no-entry fee championship walks away with a $50,00 cash payout, and there is a $5,000 bonus cash prize for Angler of the Year and $2,500 for runner-up Angler of the Year. According to Donaldson, over $580,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded when the ABT Tournament Series wraps up its season in 2020. “To increase the championship payout while not increasing entry fees for our anglers is exciting and pretty much unheard of nowadays in tournament circuits,” Donaldson added.

2020 Payout Schedule: 2020 Championship Payout:

First place $10,000 First place $50,000

Second place $ 5,000 Second place $10,000

Third place $ 4,000 Third place $ 5,000

Fourth place $ 3,000 Fourth place $ 4,000

Fifth place $ 2,000 Fifth place $ 3,000

Sixth place $ 1,500 Sixth place $ 2,500

Seventh place $ 1,100 Seventh place $ 2,200

Eighth place $ 1,100 Eighth place $ 2,000

Ninth place $ 1,100 Ninth place $ 1,800

Tenth place $ 1,100 Tenth place $ 1,500

11th – 20th $ 750 each 11^th-15^th $ 1,200 each

21st – 40th $ 500 each 16^th-25^th $ 1,100 each

Big Fish $500 daily

Anglers who fished all five events in their respective divisions in 2019 will be given a priority entry period from August 1 to August 14, 2019, to register online atwww.alabamabasstrail.org. Registration will be open to the public August 15, 2019. The entry fee is $1,300 per team, which includes registration for all five tournaments in the respective division. Each team may choose to pay a $500 nonrefundable deposit to hold the team’s spot. The balance of $800 must be paid by January 17, 2020.

ABT Tournament sponsors include Phoenix Bass Boats; Bill Penney Toyota; Alabama Tourism Department; America’s First Federal Credit Union; Academy Sports & Outdoors; Garmin; T-H Marine Supplies, Inc.; Alabama Power Company; Buffalo Rock, Inc.; Jack’s; Wedowee Marine; Lews Fishing; FishNeelyHenry.com; Power-Pole; Big Bite Baits; YETI and Hydrowave. AnglersChannel will film and produce the Alabama Bass Trail television series for Fox Sports Southeast and Southern Stream Live will continue the live-streaming and video production services.

For more information, call Donaldson at 855.934.7425 or visit www.alabamabasstrail.org.

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.

by AnglersChannel

Quantum adds Spohrer and Wiggins

TULSA, Okla. – Quantum proudly announces the addition of Gerald Spohrer and Jesse Wiggins to their decorated team of professional anglers.

Spohrer served in the military, and later worked in chemical plants and refineries near his Southern Louisiana home before starting his career as a full time pro. He recorded an impressive (3) Top 10s in just two seasons as a Bassmaster Elite Series pro, and has carried that success into Major League Fishing, where he’s tremendously excited and proud to be competing.

Northern Alabama MLF pro Jesse Wiggins traded a career as a respiratory therapist for a full time angling career that’s yielded $400,000 in prize earnings, and it’s no secret few in the world are more effective than Wiggins with a shaky head worm.

“Everybody knows I love fishing a Shaky Head, and I always throw it with a Quantum Smoke S3 reel because it’s built with a unibody construction, so the gears stay perfectly aligned and smooth. Plus, it’s got an awesome drag for fighting big fish and the size 30 that I use picks up 35” of line with each revolution of the handle,” says Wiggins.

“We selected Gerald and Jesse from the Major League Fishing tour because we identified them as strong upcoming talent in the avid bass fishing space. We feel they are both great additions to the team, and are excited to see what the future holds for Team Quantum,” explains Balay Hartman, Associate Brand Manager for The Zebco Brands

by AnglersChannel

AC Rookie Podcast with Bassmaster Elite Rookie Luke Palmer

This week Jason catches up with Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Luke Palmer to learn more about his 11th place finish on famed Lake Fork last week but to also learn a little more about Luke and hs fishing background. Its one you won't want to miss!

by AnglersChannel

Idaho Takes Team Title In B.A.S.S. Nation Regional On Shasta Lake

The Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation wins the team competition Thursday with 292 pounds, 4 ounces at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional on California's Shasta Lake. Taylor Smith of Spokane Valley, Wash., is leading the individual competition with a two-day total weight of 23-02.

Photo by David Brown/B.A.S.S.

May 9, 2019REDDING, Calif. — After establishing a slim first-round lead, the 20-member Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation team turned in another strong performance today and clinched the team championship at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional on Shasta Lake.

A Day 1 combined weight of 149 pounds, 3 ounces gave Idaho a 4-ounce lead over the Washington B.A.S.S. Nation team Wednesday. Adding 143-1 today boosted Idaho’s team total to 292-4 and yielded a winning margin of 8-4.

For their accomplishment, the Idaho team won $12,000. The second-place California B.A.S.S. Nation team earned $6,000, and the third-place Utah B.A.S.S. Nation team won $2,000.

Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation team captain David Bertsch attributed his team’s success to a disciplined regimen of pre-competition rest, strategy sessions and a commitment to persistence.

“We have a young team with a lot of up-and-comer guys that fish to the end; we talked about that at our team meetings,” Bertsch said. “We just stayed at it and kept getting ounce by ounce by ounce, and that’s what got us the state team trophies.”

B.A.S.S. Nation President Jon Stewart agreed and noted the importance of anglers blending their individual competition with their team interests.

“In every tournament, we notice that teams that really work together and share information are the ones that move up to the top,” Stewart said.

Acknowledging each team member’s contribution, Bertsch said he’s particularly proud of the team’s younger anglers who are assimilating well with established members and availing themselves to the knowledge and experience available through team competition.

“These younger guys are very open to the few older guys we have on the team,” Bertsch said. “It’s more about attitude and fortitude than it is about fishing skill. A lot of times guys spin out, and it’s not because of equipment, it’s just mental. It takes a certain mental toughness to be good at this sport and these guys are starting to understand that.”

Stewart said he views the Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation team’s younger complexion as a testament to what the B.A.S.S. Nation program is all about.

“I’m really proud of the B.A.S.S. Nation programs from the Juniors all the way up through the adult B.A.S.S. Nation teams,” he said. “It’s really good to see that the adults are welcoming the kids to be part of the state teams.

“There are a lot of older guys who have been here for a long time and it’s good to see new faces. Not that we don’t want to see those older guys, but it’s good to see new faces because it means the sport is thriving and the B.A.S.S. Nation is growing.”

Leading the Idaho B.A.S.S. Nation team standings, Taylor Smith of Spokane, Wash., also leads the tournament’s individual competition with 23-2. In his first season of B.A.S.S. Nation competition, Smith placed fifth on Day 1 with 12-2 and added 11-0 today.

“I’m fishing for a big bite or two a day, so I’m running like 65 spots, making a cast or two and leaving,” Smith said. “It’s stressful, but what I’m not doing is weeding through those spotted bass to get those better 1 1/2- to 2-pounders. If I don’t get a big bite I’m not going to do well, so it’s high risk, high reward.”

Day 2 rewarded Smith with a 4-pound spot. He started his day with a topwater, spent some time with a Ned rig and then transitioned to flipping a Texas-rigged stickworm around midmorning. His big fish ate a nail-weighted stick worm.

Joe Cole of Coalville, Utah, is in second place with 22-14. Cody Hollen of Beaverton, Ore., follows closely in third place with 22-11.

Trevor Scott of Windsor, Colo. is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 7-4.

Jonathan Bryson of Las Vegas, Nev. leads the nonboater division with 15-14.

Bryson also is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors among nonboaters with his 4-1.

The Western Regional includes 220 anglers from 11 states competing for prizes, bragging rights and berths in the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. The Top 3 finishers in the national championship earn invitations to compete in the 2020 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK`S Sporting Goods.

The individual competition continues through Friday, when the takeoff is scheduled for 5:45 a.m. PST at Bridge Bay Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the marina at 2 p.m.

(BOATER) Standings Day 2
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Taylor Smith Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 10 23-02 0
2. Joe Cole Coalville, UT (WY) 10 22-14 0
3. Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR (OR) 10 22-11 0
4. Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID (WY) 10 22-08 0
5. Levi McNeill West Valley City, UT (W 10 22-01 0
6. Trevor Scott Windsor, CO (CO) 10 21-15 0
7. Tate Brown Orem, UT (UT) 10 21-04 0
8. Nate Caldwell Fort Collins, CO (CO) 10 21-02 0
9. Gabriel Litterell Coer D'Alene, ID (ID) 10 20-15 0
10. Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT (UT) 10 20-13 0
11. Steve Lund Glendale, AZ (AZ) 10 20-11 0
12. Steve Tosh Modesto, CA (CA) 10 20-10 0
13. Keegan Graves Meridian, ID (ID) 10 20-09 0
14. Kory Ray Lebanon, OR (OR) 10 20-08 0
15. Charles Cornelison Placerville, CA (CA) 10 19-15 0
16. Cole Schneider Rathdrum, ID (ID) 10 19-15 0
17. Kenny Hansel Los Alamos, NM (NM) 10 19-13 0
18. Jason Virgil Hermiston, OR (OR) 10 19-13 0
19. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 10 19-11 0
20. Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA (CA) 10 19-09 0
21. Timothy Klinger Boulder City, NV (NV) 10 19-07 0
22. Tim Johnston Kalispell , MT (MT) 10 19-06 0
23. Randell Bell Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 10 19-03 0
24. Dick Watson Alta Loma, CA (NV) 10 19-02 0
25. Kelvin Ratchford Kennwick, WA (WA) 10 19-01 0
26. Zack Holwerda Maricopa, AZ (AZ) 10 19-01 0
27. Jacob Russell Tucson, AZ (AZ) 10 19-01 0
28. Stephen Roth Kalispell, MT (MT) 10 19-00 0
29. JJ Gibbs IV Lake Havasu City, AZ (A 10 18-15 0
30. Josh Ragan Rathdrum, ID (ID) 10 18-14 0
31. Kelly Kellogg Kelso, WA (WA) 10 18-13 0
32. Robert Peixotto Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 18-13 0
33. Wade Headrick South Jordan, UT (UT) 10 18-11 0
34. Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV (NV 10 18-10 0
35. Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO (UT) 10 18-09 0
36. Brian Kennemer Bakersfield, CA (CA) 10 18-08 0
37. Jay Evans Missoula, MT (MT) 10 18-08 0
38. Robert Gritski Pendleton, OR (WA) 10 18-07 0
39. Justin Campbell Pasco, WA (WA) 10 18-06 0
40. Tyler Ivie Farr West, UT (UT) 10 18-06 0
41. Bryson Mort Post Falls, ID (MT) 10 18-05 0
42. Larry Triplett Castle Rock, CO (CO) 10 18-04 0
43. Frankie Mueller Kingman, AZ (AZ) 10 18-04 0
44. David Kromm Kennewick, WA (WA) 10 18-02 0
45. Jason Hickey Weiser, ID (ID) 10 18-02 0
46. Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA (CA) 10 17-15 0
47. Christian Gladfelter Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 17-14 0
48. David Withee Pueblo West, CO (CO) 10 17-13 0
49. Brett Felter Malad, ID (WY) 10 17-12 0
50. Randy Carroll Litchfield Park, AZ (AZ 10 17-12 0
51. Justin Orr Elephant, NM (NM) 10 17-12 0
52. Zach Barnes Boise, ID (ID) 10 17-11 0
53. Nathan Tumelson Lewiston, ID (ID) 10 17-10 0
54. Tom Geffert Pine, AZ (AZ) 10 17-07 0
55. Travis Whitney Kennewick, WA (WA) 10 17-05 0
56. Frank Scarla McMinnville, OR (OR) 10 17-04 0
57. Stanley Fisher Trout Creek, MT (MT) 10 17-03 0
58. Mike Borjia Henderson, NV (NV) 10 17-03 0
59. Josh Marthaller Salem, OR (OR) 10 17-03 0
60. Gene Batey Jr. Pasco, WA (WA) 10 17-02 0
61. Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV (NV) 10 17-02 0
62. Andrew Parsons Ione, CA (CA) 10 17-02 0
63. Clint Johanson Benton City, WA (WA) 10 17-00 0
64. Taylor Hulstrom Pinehurst, ID (ID) 10 16-15 0
65. Greg Mcwhorter Truth Or Consequences, 10 16-14 0
66. Jason Crone Kalispell, MT (MT) 10 16-14 0
67. Cory Miller Lebanon, OR (OR) 10 16-13 0
68. Jake Anderson Richland, WA (WA) 10 16-13 0
69. Bruce Harris Oakdale, CA (CA) 10 16-13 0
70. Gregg Price Farmington, NM (NM) 10 16-12 0
71. Joshua Powell Libby, MT (MT) 10 16-11 0
72. Ryan Sparks Beaverton, OR (OR) 10 16-10 0
73. Steven Sepulveda Oakdale, CA (CA) 10 16-09 0
74. Ron Raymond Paso Robles, CA (CA) 10 16-09 0
75. Donovan Allphin Provo, UT (UT) 10 16-08 0
76. Dusten Stewart Roy, UT (WY) 10 16-03 0
77. Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 16-03 0
78. Brent James St George, UT (NV) 10 16-01 0
79. Stephen Tauriello Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 15-15 0
80. Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV (NV) 10 15-15 0
81. Mark Hilyer Libby, MT (MT) 10 15-15 0
82. Raymond Archer Greeley, CO (CO) 10 15-15 0
83. Dan Jordan Camas, WA (OR) 10 15-12 0
84. Rick Mason Glendale, AZ (AZ) 10 15-12 0
85. Patrick Davis Henderson, NV (NV) 10 15-11 0
86. Mark Warren Kiowa, CO (CO) 10 15-10 0
87. Scott Rich Ogden, UT (WY) 10 15-09 0
88. Chad Hullinger West Valley, UT (WY) 10 15-08 0
89. Andrew Miller Los Lunas, NM (NM) 10 15-06 0
90. Kevin Ford Eugene, OR (OR) 10 15-06 0
91. Stephen Way Security, CO (CO) 10 15-04 0
92. Brent Shores Boise, ID (WY) 10 15-03 0
93. Paul Morley Kaysville, UT (UT) 10 15-03 0
94. Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT (WY) 10 15-00 0
95. Dave Lee Mesa, AZ (AZ) 10 14-13 0
96. Shawn Hilton Phoenix, AZ (AZ) 10 14-13 0
97. Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA (CA) 10 14-12 0
97. Steve Zumwalt El Paso, TX (NM) 10 14-12 0
99. Perry Flot Lasalle, CO (CO) 10 14-07 0
100. Mike Larsen Bluffdale, UT (UT) 10 14-05 0
101. Chase Colby St. George, UT (UT) 10 14-05 0
102. Robert Christensen Wallace, ID (MT) 10 14-03 0
103. Jon Webb Centennial, CO (CO) 10 14-02 0
104. Derek Phillips Larkspur, CO (CO) 10 14-00 0
105. Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR (OR) 10 13-10 0
106. Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID (WY) 10 13-09 0
107. Jake Boomer Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 10 13-06 0
108. Richard Cowley Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 10 13-04 0
109. Earl Conway Albuquerque, NM (NM) 10 12-13 0
110. Travis Archer Covington, WA (WA) 5 12-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 550 988-14
2 109 545 934-15
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219 1095 1923-13

TEAM STANDINGS Day 2
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State Lbs-Oz
1 IDAHO 292-04
2 CALIFORNIA 284-00
3 UTAH 282-00
4 ARIZONA 281-12
5 WYOMING 279-04
6 NEVADA 274-15
7 OREGON 274-06
8 NEW MEXICO 274-05
9 WASHINGTON 274-04
10 MONTANA 271-10
11 COLORADO 269-03

INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 2
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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kelvin Ratchford Kennwick, WA 10 19-01 0
2 Kelly Kellogg Kelso, WA 10 18-13 0
3 Robert Gritski Pendleton, OR 10 18-07 0
4 Justin Campbell Pasco, WA 10 18-06 0
5 David Kromm Kennewick, WA 10 18-02 0
6 Travis Whitney Kennewick, WA 10 17-05 0
7 Gene Batey Jr. Pasco, WA 10 17-02 0
8 Clint Johanson Benton City, WA 10 17-00 0
9 Jake Anderson Richland, WA 10 16-13 0
10 Travis Archer Covington, WA 5 12-00 0

IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Taylor Smith Spokane Valley, WA 10 23-02 0
2 Gabriel Litterell Coer D'Alene, ID 10 20-15 0
3 Keegan Graves Meridian, ID 10 20-09 0
4 Cole Schneider Rathdrum, ID 10 19-15 0
5 Josh Ragan Rathdrum, ID 10 18-14 0
6 Jason Hickey Weiser, ID 10 18-02 0
7 Zach Barnes Boise, ID 10 17-11 0
8 Nathan Tumelson Lewiston, ID 10 17-10 0
9 Taylor Hulstrom Pinehurst, ID 10 16-15 0
10 Jake Boomer Spokane Valley, WA 10 13-06 0

OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR 10 22-11 0
2 Kory Ray Lebanon, OR 10 20-08 0
3 Jason Virgil Hermiston, OR 10 19-13 0
4 Frank Scarla McMinnville, OR 10 17-04 0
5 Josh Marthaller Salem, OR 10 17-03 0
6 Cory Miller Lebanon, OR 10 16-13 0
7 Ryan Sparks Beaverton, OR 10 16-10 0
8 Dan Jordan Camas, WA 10 15-12 0
9 Kevin Ford Eugene, OR 10 15-06 0
10 Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR 10 13-10 0

ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Steve Lund Glendale, AZ 10 20-11 0
2 Zack Holwerda Maricopa, AZ 10 19-01 0
3 Jacob Russell Tucson, AZ 10 19-01 0
4 JJ Gibbs IV Lake Havasu City, AZ 10 18-15 0
5 Frankie Mueller Kingman, AZ 10 18-04 0
6 Randy Carroll Litchfield Park, AZ 10 17-12 0
7 Tom Geffert Pine, AZ 10 17-07 0
8 Rick Mason Glendale, AZ 10 15-12 0
9 Dave Lee Mesa, AZ 10 14-13 0
10 Shawn Hilton Phoenix, AZ 10 14-13 0

WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Joe Cole Coalville, UT 10 22-14 0
2 Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID 10 22-08 0
3 Levi McNeill West Valley City, UT 10 22-01 0
4 Brett Felter Malad, ID 10 17-12 0
5 Dusten Stewart Roy, UT 10 16-03 0
6 Scott Rich Ogden, UT 10 15-09 0
7 Chad Hullinger West Valley, UT 10 15-08 0
8 Brent Shores Boise, ID 10 15-03 0
9 Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT 10 15-00 0
10 Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID 10 13-09 0

NEW MEXICO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kenny Hansel Los Alamos, NM 10 19-13 0
2 Randell Bell Elephant Butte, NM 10 19-03 0
3 Robert Peixotto Albuquerque, NM 10 18-13 0
4 Christian Gladfelter Albuquerque, NM 10 17-14 0
5 Justin Orr Elephant, NM 10 17-12 0
6 Greg Mcwhorter Truth Or Consequences, 10 16-14 0
7 Gregg Price Farmington, NM 10 16-12 0
8 Andrew Miller Los Lunas, NM 10 15-06 0
9 Steve Zumwalt El Paso, TX 10 14-12 0
10 Earl Conway Albuquerque, NM 10 12-13 0

CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Steve Tosh Modesto, CA 10 20-10 0
2 Charles Cornelison Placerville, CA 10 19-15 0
3 Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA 10 19-09 0
4 Brian Kennemer Bakersfield, CA 10 18-08 0
5 Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA 10 17-15 0
6 Andrew Parsons Ione, CA 10 17-02 0
7 Bruce Harris Oakdale, CA 10 16-13 0
8 Steven Sepulveda Oakdale, CA 10 16-09 0
9 Ron Raymond Paso Robles, CA 10 16-09 0
10 Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA 10 14-12 0

MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tim Johnston Kalispell , MT 10 19-06 0
2 Stephen Roth Kalispell, MT 10 19-00 0
3 Jay Evans Missoula, MT 10 18-08 0
4 Bryson Mort Post Falls, ID 10 18-05 0
5 Stanley Fisher Trout Creek, MT 10 17-03 0
6 Jason Crone Kalispell, MT 10 16-14 0
7 Joshua Powell Libby, MT 10 16-11 0
8 Mark Hilyer Libby, MT 10 15-15 0
9 Robert Christensen Wallace, ID 10 14-03 0
10 Richard Cowley Columbia Falls, MT 10 13-04 0

UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tate Brown Orem, UT 10 21-04 0
2 Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT 10 20-13 0
3 Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 10 19-11 0
4 Wade Headrick South Jordan, UT 10 18-11 0
5 Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO 10 18-09 0
6 Tyler Ivie Farr West, UT 10 18-06 0
7 Donovan Allphin Provo, UT 10 16-08 0
8 Paul Morley Kaysville, UT 10 15-03 0
9 Mike Larsen Bluffdale, UT 10 14-05 0
10 Chase Colby St. George, UT 10 14-05 0

COLORADO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Trevor Scott Windsor, CO 10 21-15 0
2 Nate Caldwell Fort Collins, CO 10 21-02 0
3 Larry Triplett Castle Rock, CO 10 18-04 0
4 David Withee Pueblo West, CO 10 17-13 0
5 Raymond Archer Greeley, CO 10 15-15 0
6 Mark Warren Kiowa, CO 10 15-10 0
7 Stephen Way Security, CO 10 15-04 0
8 Perry Flot Lasalle, CO 10 14-07 0
9 Jon Webb Centennial, CO 10 14-02 0
10 Derek Phillips Larkspur, CO 10 14-00 0

NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Timothy Klinger Boulder City, NV 10 19-07 0
2 Dick Watson Alta Loma, CA 10 19-02 0
3 Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV 10 18-10 0
4 Mike Borjia Henderson, NV 10 17-03 0
5 Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV 10 17-02 0
6 Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 10 16-03 0
7 Brent James St George, UT 10 16-01 0
8 Stephen Tauriello Las Vegas, NV 10 15-15 0
9 Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV 10 15-15 0
10 Patrick Davis Henderson, NV 10 15-11 0

2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 15-14 0
2. Kody Johnson San Tan Valley, AZ (AZ) 6 15-02 0
3. Austin Johnson Noxon, MT (MT) 6 13-06 0
4. Addam Gross Pendleton, OR (WA) 6 13-04 0
5. Luke Johns Folsom, CA (CA) 6 13-02 0
6. Kyle Graham North Ogden, UT (WY) 6 12-07 0
7. Jared Hoffman Coeur D'alene, ID (ID) 6 12-06 0
8. Nathan Pratt Albuquerque, NM (NM) 6 12-05 0
9. Gary Schipporeit Westminster, CO (CO) 6 12-04 0
10. Ryan Gutierrez Weiser, ID (ID) 6 12-03 0
11. Brad Hauf Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 6 12-03 0
12. Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA (WA) 6 12-03 0
13. Chris Gilkison Bakersfield, CA (CA) 6 12-00 0
14. Andy Hackett Colorado Springs, CO (C 6 11-15 0
15. James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA (WA) 6 11-15 0
16. Stanley Beebe San Luis obispo, CA (CA 6 11-14 0
17. Greg Pink Montrose, CO (UT) 6 11-13 0
18. Dave Cole Roy, UT (WY) 6 11-12 0
19. Jordan Schwartzkopf Peoria, AZ (AZ) 6 11-12 0
20. Stephen Kujawa Libby, MT (MT) 6 11-12 0
21. Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ (AZ) 6 11-12 0
22. Don Evans Canon City, CO (CO) 6 11-11 0
23. Marc Caldwell Rifle, CO (UT) 6 11-11 0
24. Jake Weaver Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 6 11-10 0
25. Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 11-10 0
26. Luke Davidson Centennial , CO (CO) 6 11-09 0
27. Michael Hill Carlsbad, NM (NM) 6 11-08 0
28. Andrew Ingold Missoula, MT (MT) 6 11-07 0
29. Josh Unruh Sparks, NV (WY) 6 11-07 0
30. Jesse Boggs Mountain Home, ID (ID) 6 11-06 0
31. Scott Seros Bend, OR (OR) 6 11-06 0
31. Nick Wood Yreka, CA (OR) 6 11-06 0
33. Brian Velasquez Yuma, AZ (AZ) 6 11-05 0
34. Riley Hansen Park City, UT (UT) 6 11-05 0
35. Randy Austin Cedar City, UT (UT) 6 11-04 0
36. Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 11-04 0
37. Kong Moua Sacramento, CA (CA) 6 11-01 0
38. Jeremy Stewart Clinton, UT (WY) 6 11-00 0
39. Ryan Morford Coeur D' Alene, ID (ID) 6 11-00 0
40. Joshua Needleman Napa, CA (CA) 6 10-14 0
41. Mark Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 6 10-14 0
42. Chuck Harrison Ft Collins, CO (CO) 6 10-14 0
43. Chris Fisher Moriarty, NM (NM) 6 10-13 0
44. Christopher Campbell Kalispell, MT (MT) 6 10-11 0
45. Waylon Reynolds Jarales, NM (NM) 6 10-11 0
46. Mark Shepard Kaysville, CO (UT) 6 10-10 0
47. Robert Maglio Kennewick, WA (WA) 6 10-09 0
48. Andrew Hays Henderson, NV (NV) 6 10-08 0
49. Jim Mclaughlin Bakersfield, CA (CA) 6 10-07 0
50. Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV (NV) 6 10-07 0
51. Bobby Preece Las Cruces, NM (NM) 6 10-06 0
52. Jess Pottenger Harrison, ID (ID) 6 10-05 0
53. Garry Harner Milliken, CO (CO) 6 10-05 0
54. Clint Everett Surprise, AZ (AZ) 6 10-04 0
55. Clif Gallagher Lehi, UT (WY) 6 10-04 0
56. Colton Crawford Mcminnville, OR (OR) 6 10-04 0
57. Dan Skillings Bend, OR (OR) 6 10-04 0
58. Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR (OR) 6 10-03 0
59. Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO (CO) 6 10-03 0
60. Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR (OR) 6 10-02 0
61. Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA (CA) 6 10-02 0
61. Wesley Tanner Missoula, MT (MT) 6 10-02 0
63. Chaunteil` Carte Damascus, OR (WY) 6 10-00 0
64. Clay Williams Athol, ID (ID) 6 10-00 0
65. Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 6 09-15 0
66. Michael Rathe Colorado Springs, CO (C 6 09-15 0
67. Katie Tanner Coeur D'alene, ID (MT) 6 09-14 0
68. KC Stone Farr West, UT (UT) 6 09-14 0
69. John Steinhilber Santa Barbra, CA (CA) 6 09-12 0
70. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 09-12 0
71. Nick Andrews Roy, UT (WY) 6 09-12 0
72. Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 09-11 0
73. Zach Taylor Kimberly, ID (UT) 6 09-11 0
74. Lane Robinson Hayden, ID (ID) 6 09-11 0
75. Mike Liska Espanola, NM (NM) 6 09-10 0
76. Jakobe Akins Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 6 09-09 0
77. Walter Haltom Malad City, ID (UT) 6 09-09 0
78. Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR (OR) 6 09-08 0
79. Nicholas Forbush Heber, UT (WY) 6 09-08 0
80. Richard Sainz Truth Or Conquenses, NM 6 09-08 0
81. Toby Tafoya Gallup, NM (NM) 6 09-08 0
82. Joel Skinner Glendale, AZ (AZ) 6 09-07 0
83. Richard Hoitinga Buckeye, AZ (AZ) 6 09-06 0
84. James Robey Pasco, WA (WA) 6 09-06 0
85. David Vega McCammon , ID (WY) 6 09-06 0
86. Skyler Keeton Pasco, WA (WA) 6 09-03 0
87. Jose Torres Tucson, AZ (AZ) 6 09-01 0
88. Steve Larsen Henderson, NV (NV) 6 09-01 0
89. Scott Jamison Burbank, WA (WA) 6 09-01 0
90. Ronald Chambers Tonto Basin, AZ (AZ) 6 08-15 0
91. Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT (MT) 6 08-15 0
92. Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV (NV) 6 08-14 0
93. Justin Whisler Bonney Lake, WA (WA) 6 08-13 0
94. Tom Mcart Jr Albany, OR (OR) 6 08-12 0
95. Steven Mazur Lolo, MT (MT) 6 08-12 0
96. Matthew Antonich Post Falls, ID (ID) 6 08-10 0
97. Robert Beck Keizer, OR (OR) 6 08-10 0
98. Greg Jager Kennewick, WA (WA) 6 08-08 0
99. Micah Hart West Richland, WA (WA) 6 08-05 0
100. Keith Truett Lebanon, OR (OR) 6 08-05 0
101. Mel Biggs Manteca, CA (CA) 6 08-03 0
102. Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA (CA) 6 08-03 0
103. Steve Mawson Mesa, AZ (AZ) 6 08-03 0
104. Lee Johnson Artesia, NM (NM) 6 07-13 0
105. Bryan Crosby Clinton, UT (UT) 6 07-10 0
106. Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID (WY) 6 07-09 0
107. John Romanin Wolcott, CO (CO) 6 07-01 0
108. Lynn Irwin Las Vegas, NV (NV) 6 06-09 0
109. Sheldon Jones Missoula, MT (MT) 4 05-12 0
110. Cody Ralph Thornton, CO (CO) 3 04-14 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 330 583-13
2 0 325 550-05
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110 655 1134-02

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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Addam Gross Pendleton, OR 6 13-04 0
2 Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA 6 12-03 0
3 James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA 6 11-15 0
4 Robert Maglio Kennewick, WA 6 10-09 0
5 James Robey Pasco, WA 6 09-06 0
6 Skyler Keeton Pasco, WA 6 09-03 0
7 Scott Jamison Burbank, WA 6 09-01 0
8 Justin Whisler Bonney Lake, WA 6 08-13 0
9 Greg Jager Kennewick, WA 6 08-08 0
10 Micah Hart West Richland, WA 6 08-05 0

IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jared Hoffman Coeur D'alene, ID 6 12-06 0
2 Ryan Gutierrez Weiser, ID 6 12-03 0
3 Jesse Boggs Mountain Home, ID 6 11-06 0
4 Ryan Morford Coeur D' Alene, ID 6 11-00 0
5 Jess Pottenger Harrison, ID 6 10-05 0
6 Clay Williams Athol, ID 6 10-00 0
7 Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID 6 09-15 0
8 Lane Robinson Hayden, ID 6 09-11 0
9 Jakobe Akins Coeur D Alene, ID 6 09-09 0
10 Matthew Antonich Post Falls, ID 6 08-10 0

OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Scott Seros Bend, OR 6 11-06 0
1 Nick Wood Yreka, CA 6 11-06 0
3 Colton Crawford Mcminnville, OR 6 10-04 0
4 Dan Skillings Bend, OR 6 10-04 0
5 Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR 6 10-03 0
6 Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR 6 10-02 0
7 Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR 6 09-08 0
8 Tom Mcart Jr Albany, OR 6 08-12 0
9 Robert Beck Keizer, OR 6 08-10 0
10 Keith Truett Lebanon, OR 6 08-05 0

ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kody Johnson San Tan Valley, AZ 6 15-02 0
2 Jordan Schwartzkopf Peoria, AZ 6 11-12 0
3 Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ 6 11-12 0
4 Brian Velasquez Yuma, AZ 6 11-05 0
5 Clint Everett Surprise, AZ 6 10-04 0
6 Joel Skinner Glendale, AZ 6 09-07 0
7 Richard Hoitinga Buckeye, AZ 6 09-06 0
8 Jose Torres Tucson, AZ 6 09-01 0
9 Ronald Chambers Tonto Basin, AZ 6 08-15 0
10 Steve Mawson Mesa, AZ 6 08-03 0

WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kyle Graham North Ogden, UT 6 12-07 0
2 Dave Cole Roy, UT 6 11-12 0
3 Josh Unruh Sparks, NV 6 11-07 0
4 Jeremy Stewart Clinton, UT 6 11-00 0
5 Clif Gallagher Lehi, UT 6 10-04 0
6 Chaunteil` Carte Damascus, OR 6 10-00 0
7 Nick Andrews Roy, UT 6 09-12 0
8 Nicholas Forbush Heber, UT 6 09-08 0
9 David Vega McCammon , ID 6 09-06 0
10 Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID 6 07-09 0

NEW MEXICO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Nathan Pratt Albuquerque, NM 6 12-05 0
2 Brad Hauf Elephant Butte, NM 6 12-03 0
3 Michael Hill Carlsbad, NM 6 11-08 0
4 Chris Fisher Moriarty, NM 6 10-13 0
5 Waylon Reynolds Jarales, NM 6 10-11 0
6 Bobby Preece Las Cruces, NM 6 10-06 0
7 Mike Liska Espanola, NM 6 09-10 0
8 Richard Sainz Truth Or Conquenses, NM 6 09-08 0
9 Toby Tafoya Gallup, NM 6 09-08 0
10 Lee Johnson Artesia, NM 6 07-13 0

CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Luke Johns Folsom, CA 6 13-02 0
2 Chris Gilkison Bakersfield, CA 6 12-00 0
3 Stanley Beebe San Luis obispo, CA 6 11-14 0
4 Kong Moua Sacramento, CA 6 11-01 0
5 Joshua Needleman Napa, CA 6 10-14 0
6 Jim Mclaughlin Bakersfield, CA 6 10-07 0
7 Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA 6 10-02 0
8 John Steinhilber Santa Barbra, CA 6 09-12 0
9 Mel Biggs Manteca, CA 6 08-03 0
10 Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA 6 08-03 0

MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Austin Johnson Noxon, MT 6 13-06 0
2 Stephen Kujawa Libby, MT 6 11-12 0
3 Jake Weaver Columbia Falls, MT 6 11-10 0
4 Andrew Ingold Missoula, MT 6 11-07 0
5 Christopher Campbell Kalispell, MT 6 10-11 0
6 Wesley Tanner Missoula, MT 6 10-02 0
7 Katie Tanner Coeur D'alene, ID 6 09-14 0
8 Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT 6 08-15 0
9 Steven Mazur Lolo, MT 6 08-12 0
10 Sheldon Jones Missoula, MT 4 05-12 0

UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Greg Pink Montrose, CO 6 11-13 0
2 Marc Caldwell Rifle, CO 6 11-11 0
3 Riley Hansen Park City, UT 6 11-05 0
4 Randy Austin Cedar City, UT 6 11-04 0
5 Mark Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 6 10-14 0
6 Mark Shepard Kaysville, CO 6 10-10 0
7 KC Stone Farr West, UT 6 09-14 0
8 Zach Taylor Kimberly, ID 6 09-11 0
9 Walter Haltom Malad City, ID 6 09-09 0
10 Bryan Crosby Clinton, UT 6 07-10 0

COLORADO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Gary Schipporeit Westminster, CO 6 12-04 0
2 Andy Hackett Colorado Springs, CO 6 11-15 0
3 Don Evans Canon City, CO 6 11-11 0
4 Luke Davidson Centennial , CO 6 11-09 0
5 Chuck Harrison Ft Collins, CO 6 10-14 0
6 Garry Harner Milliken, CO 6 10-05 0
7 Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO 6 10-03 0
8 Michael Rathe Colorado Springs, CO 6 09-15 0
9 John Romanin Wolcott, CO 6 07-01 0
10 Cody Ralph Thornton, CO 3 04-14 0

NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV 6 15-14 0
2 Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV 6 11-10 0
3 Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV 6 11-04 0
4 Andrew Hays Henderson, NV 6 10-08 0
5 Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV 6 10-07 0
6 Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV 6 09-12 0
7 Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 6 09-11 0
8 Steve Larsen Henderson, NV 6 09-01 0
9 Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV 6 08-14 0
10 Lynn Irwin Las Vegas, NV 6 06-09 0

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Costa Countdown to Blastoff featuring FLW Pro John Cox!

In the last episode of the week, the boys welcome in FLW Tour Pro and Chickamauga Champ John Cox to talk about his win in last weeks FLW Tour event and has thoughts on leading the 2019 FLW AOY race heading into the last event of the season. Later Kenneth & David join the call and the Circus makes their picks during the Costa Countdown to blastoff brought to you by ARE Truck Caps and Accessories.

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Trevor Scott Claims Early Lead In B.A.S.S. Nation Regional At Shasta Lake

Trevor Scott of Team Colorado took the lead on the first day of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional held on Lake Shasta out of Redding, Calif. Scott brought 14 pounds, 8 ounces to the scales at Wednesday's weigh-in.

Photo by David Brown/B.A.S.S.

May 8, 2019REDDING, Calif. — Trevor Scott went one-for-two on big bed fish, but the one he caught accounted for half of the 14-pound, 8-ounce limit that gave him the Day 1 lead at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional on Shasta Lake.

“I only had one other bass over 2 pounds, the rest were a pound and a half,” the Windsor, Colo., angler said. “I actually struggled to get decent-size fish, but luckily I got that big one in the first 15 minutes. That made my day, so I could just relax and go fishing. I knew I would probably be in the Top 10.”

Scott said he caught his 7-4 "kicker" next to a flooded bush. Another big bass was bedding nearby, but he couldn’t entice that one. He had located both during brighter practice conditions, but the early-morning weather presented a challenge.

“I couldn't see this morning when I was fishing them,” Scott said. “Then it got windy and blew out my spot, so I couldn’t go back. But I think tomorrow that big fish will be sitting there.

“It really puzzled me why those fish were in that spot. I tried to replicate it by spending hours and hours on the trolling motor in practice, but found nothing like it. I was just in the right spot at the right time.”

A weightless worm presentation tempted Scott’s big fish. The low-light conditions impeded his precision, but persistence prevailed.

“I couldn’t see anything in that first light,” he said. “It took me five casts and four baits and then I got her.”

After bailing on that second bed fish, Scott worked on filling his limit before looking for another day-maker.

“I just ran around trying to get 2-pounders, caught a limit by about 7:30 and then went big-fish hunting for half the day, but that didn’t work,” he said.

Scott caught his limit fish on a mix of swimbaits, drop shots and topwaters. Filling his limit required a lot of mobility.

“I had to hit a lot of spots,” he said. “It was point to point, cut to cut. You’d go hit 30 spots and know that you’re going to catch a fish.”

Cody Hollen of Beaverton, Ore., is in second place with 13-0. When his initial game plan fizzled, Hollen snooped around the general area and found a secondary opportunity that yielded all of his weight.

“I started off fishing points because the wind was blowing and I was trying to get a reaction bite with a deep-diving crankbait,” he said. “I ran across a flat, so I turned and started throwing out deep and rotating through baits and started catching fish.

“The flat was pretty close; I was within 2 miles of the ramp. I caught fish on about five different baits. I think the fish were coming up out of deep water to feed. There was a bird in the area looking for bait.”

Steve Tosh of Modesto, Calif., is in third place with 12-5. Recent hip replacement surgery had sidelined him through practice, so Tosh relied on 20 years of Shasta experience.

“I’m just running around fishing memory from when I was a little kid,” Tosh said. “I caught these fish on three different worm rigs.”

Scott is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 7-4.

Jonathan Bryson of Las Vegas, Nev. leads the nonboater division with 8-3. His three-fish limit included a 4-1 that leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass competition in that division.

“That was clearly a day maker,” Bryson said. “At the end of the day, we stopped on our last spot and I saw a tree so I threw my little float-and-fly. I was thinking that little 2-inch bait isn’t going to catch any big fish but it actually caught quality fish all day long.”

The TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Regionals also feature team competitions with 20 anglers — 10 boaters and 10 non-boaters — representing each state. Idaho has a 4-ounce lead over Washington in the team standings, 149 pounds, 3 ounces to 148-15. California has 146-13 for third, while Oregon is fourth with 144-2 and Utah is fifth with 143-12. The team competition concludes Thursday, and the top individuals compete in the finals on Friday.

Thursday’s takeoff is scheduled for 5:45 a.m. PT at Bridge Bay Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the resort at 2 p.m.

(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Trevor Scott Windsor, CO (CO) 5 14-08 0
2. Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR (OR) 5 13-00 0
3. Steve Tosh Modesto, CA (CA) 5 12-05 0
4. Kory Ray Lebanon, OR (OR) 5 12-03 0
5. Taylor Smith Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 5 12-02 0
6. Travis Archer Covington, WA (WA) 5 12-00 0
7. Cole Schneider Rathdrum, ID (ID) 5 11-11 0
8. Levi McNeill West Valley City, UT (W 5 11-09 0
9. Tate Brown Orem, UT (UT) 5 11-08 0
10. Josh Ragan Rathdrum, ID (ID) 5 11-07 0
11. Kenny Hansel Los Alamos, NM (NM) 5 11-05 0
11. Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID (WY) 5 11-05 0
13. Justin Campbell Pasco, WA (WA) 5 11-01 0
14. Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT (UT) 5 10-12 0
15. Kelvin Ratchford Kennwick, WA (WA) 5 10-10 0
15. Jason Virgil Hermiston, OR (OR) 5 10-10 0
17. Brian Kennemer Bakersfield, CA (CA) 5 10-10 0
18. JJ Gibbs IV Lake Havasu City, AZ (A 5 10-07 0
19. Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO (UT) 5 10-06 0
19. Steve Lund Glendale, AZ (AZ) 5 10-06 0
21. Bryson Mort Post Falls, ID (MT) 5 10-03 0
22. Kelly Kellogg Kelso, WA (WA) 5 10-03 0
23. Stephen Roth Kalispell, MT (MT) 5 10-02 0
23. David Withee Pueblo West, CO (CO) 5 10-02 0
25. Zach Barnes Boise, ID (ID) 5 10-00 0
26. Nate Caldwell Fort Collins, CO (CO) 5 09-15 0
26. Jay Evans Missoula, MT (MT) 5 09-15 0
28. Gene Batey Jr. Pasco, WA (WA) 5 09-14 0
28. Joe Cole Coalville, UT (WY) 5 09-14 0
28. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 5 09-14 0
31. Wade Headrick South Jordan, UT (UT) 5 09-13 0
32. Steven Sepulveda Oakdale, CA (CA) 5 09-09 0
33. David Kromm Kennewick, WA (WA) 5 09-06 0
34. Jacob Russell Tucson, AZ (AZ) 5 09-06 0
35. Zack Holwerda Maricopa, AZ (AZ) 5 09-05 0
35. Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV (NV 5 09-05 0
35. Robert Peixotto Albuquerque, NM (NM) 5 09-05 0
35. Travis Whitney Kennewick, WA (WA) 5 09-05 0
39. Gabriel Litterell Coer D'Alene, ID (ID) 5 09-04 0
40. Jason Hickey Weiser, ID (ID) 5 09-03 0
41. Randy Carroll Litchfield Park, AZ (AZ 5 09-02 0
41. Jason Crone Kalispell, MT (MT) 5 09-02 0
43. Timothy Klinger Boulder City, NV (NV) 5 09-01 0
44. Donovan Allphin Provo, UT (UT) 5 09-00 0
44. Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA (CA) 5 09-00 0
44. Frankie Mueller Kingman, AZ (AZ) 5 09-00 0
44. Brent Shores Boise, ID (WY) 5 09-00 0
48. Dan Jordan Camas, WA (OR) 5 08-15 0
48. Joshua Powell Libby, MT (MT) 5 08-15 0
48. Nathan Tumelson Lewiston, ID (ID) 5 08-15 0
51. Robert Gritski Pendleton, OR (WA) 5 08-15 0
52. Cory Miller Lebanon, OR (OR) 5 08-14 0
53. Stanley Fisher Trout Creek, MT (MT) 5 08-12 0
53. Larry Triplett Castle Rock, CO (CO) 5 08-12 0
55. Taylor Hulstrom Pinehurst, ID (ID) 5 08-11 0
56. Josh Marthaller Salem, OR (OR) 5 08-10 0
56. Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA (CA) 5 08-10 0
56. Andrew Miller Los Lunas, NM (NM) 5 08-10 0
59. Justin Orr Elephant, NM (NM) 5 08-10 0
60. Keegan Graves Meridian, ID (ID) 5 08-09 0
60. Tim Johnston Kalispell , MT (MT) 5 08-09 0
62. Tom Geffert Pine, AZ (AZ) 5 08-08 0
62. Gregg Price Farmington, NM (NM) 5 08-08 0
64. Jake Anderson Richland, WA (WA) 5 08-07 0
64. Clint Johanson Benton City, WA (WA) 5 08-07 0
64. Andrew Parsons Ione, CA (CA) 5 08-07 0
64. Dick Watson Alta Loma, CA (NV) 5 08-07 0
68. Mike Borjia Henderson, NV (NV) 5 08-07 0
69. Bruce Harris Oakdale, CA (CA) 5 08-06 0
69. Dave Lee Mesa, AZ (AZ) 5 08-06 0
69. Stephen Tauriello Las Vegas, NV (NV) 5 08-06 0
72. Ron Raymond Paso Robles, CA (CA) 5 08-05 0
73. Randell Bell Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 5 08-04 0
73. Patrick Davis Henderson, NV (NV) 5 08-04 0
73. Tyler Ivie Farr West, UT (UT) 5 08-04 0
76. Frank Scarla McMinnville, OR (OR) 5 08-03 0
77. Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 5 08-03 0
78. Perry Flot Lasalle, CO (CO) 5 08-02 0
78. Christian Gladfelter Albuquerque, NM (NM) 5 08-02 0
80. Raymond Archer Greeley, CO (CO) 5 07-15 0
80. Charles Cornelison Placerville, CA (CA) 5 07-15 0
80. Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA (CA) 5 07-15 0
83. Mark Hilyer Libby, MT (MT) 5 07-14 0
83. Paul Morley Kaysville, UT (UT) 5 07-14 0
85. Kevin Ford Eugene, OR (OR) 5 07-13 0
85. Chad Hullinger West Valley, UT (WY) 5 07-13 0
85. Dusten Stewart Roy, UT (WY) 5 07-13 0
88. Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV (NV) 5 07-12 0
88. Brent James St George, UT (NV) 5 07-12 0
88. Ryan Sparks Beaverton, OR (OR) 5 07-12 0
91. Shawn Hilton Phoenix, AZ (AZ) 5 07-11 0
91. Stephen Way Security, CO (CO) 5 07-11 0
93. Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT (WY) 5 07-11 0
93. Brett Felter Malad, ID (WY) 5 07-11 0
95. Robert Christensen Wallace, ID (MT) 5 07-10 0
96. Greg Mcwhorter Truth Or Consequences, 5 07-09 0
96. Scott Rich Ogden, UT (WY) 5 07-09 0
98. Mike Larsen Bluffdale, UT (UT) 5 07-08 0
99. Chase Colby St. George, UT (UT) 5 07-07 0
100. Rick Mason Glendale, AZ (AZ) 5 07-04 0
100. Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV (NV) 5 07-04 0
102. Earl Conway Albuquerque, NM (NM) 5 07-02 0
102. Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID (WY) 5 07-02 0
104. Jon Webb Centennial, CO (CO) 5 07-02 0
105. Richard Cowley Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 5 07-01 0
105. Mark Warren Kiowa, CO (CO) 5 07-01 0
107. Steve Zumwalt El Paso, TX (NM) 5 06-13 0
108. Derek Phillips Larkspur, CO (CO) 5 06-05 0
109. Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR (OR) 5 06-00 0
110. Jake Boomer Spokane Valley, WA (ID) 5 05-09 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 550 988-14
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110 550 988-14

TEAM STANDINGS Day 1
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State Lbs-Oz
1 IDAHO 149-03
2 WASHINGTON 148-15
3 CALIFORNIA 146-13
4 OREGON 144-02
5 UTAH 143-12
6 ARIZONA 142-10
7 MONTANA 141-02
8 NEW MEXICO 140-08
9 COLORADO 139-14
10 WYOMING 138-09
11 NEVADA 137-03

INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 1
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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Travis Archer Covington, WA 5 12-00 0
2 Justin Campbell Pasco, WA 5 11-01 0
3 Kelvin Ratchford Kennwick, WA 5 10-10 0
4 Kelly Kellogg Kelso, WA 5 10-03 0
5 Gene Batey Jr. Pasco, WA 5 09-14 0
6 David Kromm Kennewick, WA 5 09-06 0
7 Travis Whitney Kennewick, WA 5 09-05 0
8 Robert Gritski Pendleton, OR 5 08-15 0
9 Jake Anderson Richland, WA 5 08-07 0
9 Clint Johanson Benton City, WA 5 08-07 0

IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Taylor Smith Spokane Valley, WA 5 12-02 0
2 Cole Schneider Rathdrum, ID 5 11-11 0
3 Josh Ragan Rathdrum, ID 5 11-07 0
4 Zach Barnes Boise, ID 5 10-00 0
5 Gabriel Litterell Coer D'Alene, ID 5 09-04 0
6 Jason Hickey Weiser, ID 5 09-03 0
7 Nathan Tumelson Lewiston, ID 5 08-15 0
8 Taylor Hulstrom Pinehurst, ID 5 08-11 0
9 Keegan Graves Meridian, ID 5 08-09 0
10 Jake Boomer Spokane Valley, WA 5 05-09 0

OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR 5 13-00 0
2 Kory Ray Lebanon, OR 5 12-03 0
3 Jason Virgil Hermiston, OR 5 10-10 0
4 Dan Jordan Camas, WA 5 08-15 0
5 Cory Miller Lebanon, OR 5 08-14 0
6 Josh Marthaller Salem, OR 5 08-10 0
7 Frank Scarla McMinnville, OR 5 08-03 0
8 Kevin Ford Eugene, OR 5 07-13 0
9 Ryan Sparks Beaverton, OR 5 07-12 0
10 Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR 5 06-00 0

ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 JJ Gibbs IV Lake Havasu City, AZ 5 10-07 0
2 Steve Lund Glendale, AZ 5 10-06 0
3 Jacob Russell Tucson, AZ 5 09-06 0
4 Zack Holwerda Maricopa, AZ 5 09-05 0
5 Randy Carroll Litchfield Park, AZ 5 09-02 0
6 Frankie Mueller Kingman, AZ 5 09-00 0
7 Tom Geffert Pine, AZ 5 08-08 0
8 Dave Lee Mesa, AZ 5 08-06 0
9 Shawn Hilton Phoenix, AZ 5 07-11 0
10 Rick Mason Glendale, AZ 5 07-04 0

WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Levi McNeill West Valley City, UT 5 11-09 0
2 Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID 5 11-05 0
3 Joe Cole Coalville, UT 5 09-14 0
4 Brent Shores Boise, ID 5 09-00 0
5 Chad Hullinger West Valley, UT 5 07-13 0
5 Dusten Stewart Roy, UT 5 07-13 0
7 Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT 5 07-11 0
7 Brett Felter Malad, ID 5 07-11 0
9 Scott Rich Ogden, UT 5 07-09 0
10 Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID 5 07-02 0

NEW MEXICO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kenny Hansel Los Alamos, NM 5 11-05 0
2 Robert Peixotto Albuquerque, NM 5 09-05 0
3 Andrew Miller Los Lunas, NM 5 08-10 0
4 Justin Orr Elephant, NM 5 08-10 0
5 Gregg Price Farmington, NM 5 08-08 0
6 Randell Bell Elephant Butte, NM 5 08-04 0
7 Christian Gladfelter Albuquerque, NM 5 08-02 0
8 Greg Mcwhorter Truth Or Consequences, 5 07-09 0
9 Earl Conway Albuquerque, NM 5 07-02 0
10 Steve Zumwalt El Paso, TX 5 06-13 0

CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Steve Tosh Modesto, CA 5 12-05 0
2 Brian Kennemer Bakersfield, CA 5 10-10 0
3 Steven Sepulveda Oakdale, CA 5 09-09 0
4 Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA 5 09-00 0
5 Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA 5 08-10 0
6 Andrew Parsons Ione, CA 5 08-07 0
7 Bruce Harris Oakdale, CA 5 08-06 0
8 Ron Raymond Paso Robles, CA 5 08-05 0
9 Charles Cornelison Placerville, CA 5 07-15 0
9 Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA 5 07-15 0

MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Bryson Mort Post Falls, ID 5 10-03 0
2 Stephen Roth Kalispell, MT 5 10-02 0
3 Jay Evans Missoula, MT 5 09-15 0
4 Jason Crone Kalispell, MT 5 09-02 0
5 Joshua Powell Libby, MT 5 08-15 0
6 Stanley Fisher Trout Creek, MT 5 08-12 0
7 Tim Johnston Kalispell , MT 5 08-09 0
8 Mark Hilyer Libby, MT 5 07-14 0
9 Robert Christensen Wallace, ID 5 07-10 0
10 Richard Cowley Columbia Falls, MT 5 07-01 0

UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tate Brown Orem, UT 5 11-08 0
2 Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT 5 10-12 0
3 Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO 5 10-06 0
4 Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 5 09-14 0
5 Wade Headrick South Jordan, UT 5 09-13 0
6 Donovan Allphin Provo, UT 5 09-00 0
7 Tyler Ivie Farr West, UT 5 08-04 0
8 Paul Morley Kaysville, UT 5 07-14 0
9 Mike Larsen Bluffdale, UT 5 07-08 0
10 Chase Colby St. George, UT 5 07-07 0

COLORADO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Trevor Scott Windsor, CO 5 14-08 0
2 David Withee Pueblo West, CO 5 10-02 0
3 Nate Caldwell Fort Collins, CO 5 09-15 0
4 Larry Triplett Castle Rock, CO 5 08-12 0
5 Perry Flot Lasalle, CO 5 08-02 0
6 Raymond Archer Greeley, CO 5 07-15 0
7 Stephen Way Security, CO 5 07-11 0
8 Jon Webb Centennial, CO 5 07-02 0
9 Mark Warren Kiowa, CO 5 07-01 0
10 Derek Phillips Larkspur, CO 5 06-05 0

NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV 5 09-05 0
2 Timothy Klinger Boulder City, NV 5 09-01 0
3 Dick Watson Alta Loma, CA 5 08-07 0
4 Mike Borjia Henderson, NV 5 08-07 0
5 Stephen Tauriello Las Vegas, NV 5 08-06 0
6 Patrick Davis Henderson, NV 5 08-04 0
7 Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 5 08-03 0
8 Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV 5 07-12 0
8 Brent James St George, UT 5 07-12 0
10 Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV 5 07-04 0

2019 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional 5/8-5/10
Lake Shasta, Redding CA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 08-03 0
2. Kody Johnson San Tan Valley, AZ (AZ) 3 07-05 0
3. Andrew Ingold Missoula, MT (MT) 3 07-03 0
4. Ryan Gutierrez Weiser, ID (ID) 3 07-02 0
5. Chris Gilkison Bakersfield, CA (CA) 3 06-15 0
6. Brad Hauf Elephant Butte, NM (NM) 3 06-13 0
6. Austin Johnson Noxon, MT (MT) 3 06-13 0
6. Kong Moua Sacramento, CA (CA) 3 06-13 0
9. Gary Schipporeit Westminster, CO (CO) 3 06-12 0
10. Dave Cole Roy, UT (WY) 3 06-10 0
10. Addam Gross Pendleton, OR (WA) 3 06-10 0
12. Michael Hill Carlsbad, NM (NM) 3 06-09 0
12. Nathan Pratt Albuquerque, NM (NM) 3 06-09 0
14. James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA (WA) 3 06-08 0
15. Jordan Schwartzkopf Peoria, AZ (AZ) 3 06-06 0
15. Brian Velasquez Yuma, AZ (AZ) 3 06-06 0
17. Ryan Morford Coeur D' Alene, ID (ID) 3 06-05 0
18. Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA (WA) 3 06-04 0
19. Scott Seros Bend, OR (OR) 3 06-03 0
19. Nick Wood Yreka, CA (OR) 3 06-03 0
21. Jared Hoffman Coeur D'alene, ID (ID) 3 06-01 0
21. Luke Johns Folsom, CA (CA) 3 06-01 0
23. Josh Unruh Sparks, NV (WY) 3 06-00 0
24. Joshua Needleman Napa, CA (CA) 3 05-15 0
25. Randy Austin Cedar City, UT (UT) 3 05-14 0
25. Clint Everett Surprise, AZ (AZ) 3 05-14 0
25. Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR (OR) 3 05-14 0
25. Jess Pottenger Harrison, ID (ID) 3 05-14 0
29. Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ (AZ) 3 05-13 0
29. Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 05-13 0
31. Marc Caldwell Rifle, CO (UT) 3 05-13 0
32. Stanley Beebe San Luis obispo, CA (CA 3 05-12 0
32. John Steinhilber Santa Barbra, CA (CA) 3 05-12 0
34. Luke Davidson Centennial , CO (CO) 3 05-11 0
34. Chris Fisher Moriarty, NM (NM) 3 05-11 0
34. Stephen Kujawa Libby, MT (MT) 3 05-11 0
37. Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR (OR) 3 05-10 0
37. Andrew Hays Henderson, NV (NV) 3 05-10 0
37. Waylon Reynolds Jarales, NM (NM) 3 05-10 0
40. Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 05-09 0
40. Riley Hansen Park City, UT (UT) 3 05-09 0
42. Greg Pink Montrose, CO (UT) 3 05-08 0
42. Bobby Preece Las Cruces, NM (NM) 3 05-08 0
42. Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 05-08 0
45. Chaunteil` Carte Damascus, OR (WY) 3 05-07 0
45. Chuck Harrison Ft Collins, CO (CO) 3 05-07 0
45. Mark Shepard Kaysville, CO (UT) 3 05-07 0
45. Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV (NV) 3 05-07 0
45. Zach Taylor Kimberly, ID (UT) 3 05-07 0
50. Andy Hackett Colorado Springs, CO (C 3 05-06 0
50. Steve Larsen Henderson, NV (NV) 3 05-06 0
50. Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR (OR) 3 05-06 0
53. Nicholas Forbush Heber, UT (WY) 3 05-05 0
53. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 05-05 0
53. Jake Weaver Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 3 05-05 0
56. Jakobe Akins Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 3 05-04 0
56. Ronald Chambers Tonto Basin, AZ (AZ) 3 05-04 0
58. Mark Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 3 05-03 0
58. Kyle Graham North Ogden, UT (WY) 3 05-03 0
60. Mike Liska Espanola, NM (NM) 3 05-03 0
61. Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA (CA) 3 05-02 0
61. Michael Rathe Colorado Springs, CO (C 3 05-02 0
61. Richard Sainz Truth Or Conquenses, NM 3 05-02 0
61. Wesley Tanner Missoula, MT (MT) 3 05-02 0
65. Toby Tafoya Gallup, NM (NM) 3 05-01 0
66. Nick Andrews Roy, UT (WY) 3 05-00 0
66. Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT (MT) 3 05-00 0
66. Garry Harner Milliken, CO (CO) 3 05-00 0
66. Tom Mcart Jr Albany, OR (OR) 3 05-00 0
66. Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO (CO) 3 05-00 0
66. Clay Williams Athol, ID (ID) 3 05-00 0
72. Robert Maglio Kennewick, WA (WA) 3 04-15 0
72. Dan Skillings Bend, OR (OR) 3 04-15 0
74. Jesse Boggs Mountain Home, ID (ID) 3 04-14 0
74. Don Evans Canon City, CO (CO) 3 04-14 0
74. Jim Mclaughlin Bakersfield, CA (CA) 3 04-14 0
74. Cody Ralph Thornton, CO (CO) 3 04-14 0
74. Joel Skinner Glendale, AZ (AZ) 3 04-14 0
74. KC Stone Farr West, UT (UT) 3 04-14 0
80. David Vega McCammon , ID (WY) 3 04-13 0
81. Colton Crawford Mcminnville, OR (OR) 3 04-11 0
81. Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 3 04-11 0
83. Christopher Campbell Kalispell, MT (MT) 3 04-11 0
84. Greg Jager Kennewick, WA (WA) 3 04-10 0
84. Justin Whisler Bonney Lake, WA (WA) 3 04-10 0
86. Mel Biggs Manteca, CA (CA) 3 04-09 0
86. Micah Hart West Richland, WA (WA) 3 04-09 0
86. Jeremy Stewart Clinton, UT (WY) 3 04-09 0
86. Katie Tanner Coeur D'alene, ID (MT) 3 04-09 0
90. Clif Gallagher Lehi, UT (WY) 3 04-07 0
90. Walter Haltom Malad City, ID (UT) 3 04-07 0
90. Lane Robinson Hayden, ID (ID) 3 04-07 0
93. Robert Beck Keizer, OR (OR) 3 04-05 0
93. Steven Mazur Lolo, MT (MT) 3 04-05 0
93. Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV (NV) 3 04-05 0
96. Sheldon Jones Missoula, MT (MT) 3 04-04 0
96. James Robey Pasco, WA (WA) 3 04-04 0
98. Scott Jamison Burbank, WA (WA) 3 04-03 0
98. John Romanin Wolcott, CO (CO) 3 04-03 0
100. Matthew Antonich Post Falls, ID (ID) 3 04-02 0
100. Skyler Keeton Pasco, WA (WA) 3 04-02 0
100. Steve Mawson Mesa, AZ (AZ) 3 04-02 0
103. Lee Johnson Artesia, NM (NM) 3 04-02 0
104. Keith Truett Lebanon, OR (OR) 3 03-15 0
105. Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA (CA) 3 03-14 0
106. Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID (WY) 3 03-12 0
106. Richard Hoitinga Buckeye, AZ (AZ) 3 03-12 0
108. Jose Torres Tucson, AZ (AZ) 3 03-07 0
109. Bryan Crosby Clinton, UT (UT) 3 03-04 0
109. Lynn Irwin Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 03-04 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 330 583-13
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110 330 583-13

INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 1
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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Addam Gross Pendleton, OR 3 06-10 0
2 James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA 3 06-08 0
3 Justin Dodd Kennewick, WA 3 06-04 0
4 Robert Maglio Kennewick, WA 3 04-15 0
5 Greg Jager Kennewick, WA 3 04-10 0
5 Justin Whisler Bonney Lake, WA 3 04-10 0
7 Micah Hart West Richland, WA 3 04-09 0
8 James Robey Pasco, WA 3 04-04 0
9 Scott Jamison Burbank, WA 3 04-03 0
10 Skyler Keeton Pasco, WA 3 04-02 0

IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Ryan Gutierrez Weiser, ID 3 07-02 0
2 Ryan Morford Coeur D' Alene, ID 3 06-05 0
3 Jared Hoffman Coeur D'alene, ID 3 06-01 0
4 Jess Pottenger Harrison, ID 3 05-14 0
5 Jakobe Akins Coeur D Alene, ID 3 05-04 0
6 Clay Williams Athol, ID 3 05-00 0
7 Jesse Boggs Mountain Home, ID 3 04-14 0
8 Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID 3 04-11 0
9 Lane Robinson Hayden, ID 3 04-07 0
10 Matthew Antonich Post Falls, ID 3 04-02 0

OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Scott Seros Bend, OR 3 06-03 0
1 Nick Wood Yreka, CA 3 06-03 0
3 Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR 3 05-14 0
4 Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR 3 05-10 0
5 Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR 3 05-06 0
6 Tom Mcart Jr Albany, OR 3 05-00 0
7 Dan Skillings Bend, OR 3 04-15 0
8 Colton Crawford Mcminnville, OR 3 04-11 0
9 Robert Beck Keizer, OR 3 04-05 0
10 Keith Truett Lebanon, OR 3 03-15 0

ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kody Johnson San Tan Valley, AZ 3 07-05 0
2 Jordan Schwartzkopf Peoria, AZ 3 06-06 0
2 Brian Velasquez Yuma, AZ 3 06-06 0
4 Clint Everett Surprise, AZ 3 05-14 0
5 Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ 3 05-13 0
6 Ronald Chambers Tonto Basin, AZ 3 05-04 0
7 Joel Skinner Glendale, AZ 3 04-14 0
8 Steve Mawson Mesa, AZ 3 04-02 0
9 Richard Hoitinga Buckeye, AZ 3 03-12 0
10 Jose Torres Tucson, AZ 3 03-07 0

WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Dave Cole Roy, UT 3 06-10 0
2 Josh Unruh Sparks, NV 3 06-00 0
3 Chaunteil` Carte Damascus, OR 3 05-07 0
4 Nicholas Forbush Heber, UT 3 05-05 0
5 Kyle Graham North Ogden, UT 3 05-03 0
6 Nick Andrews Roy, UT 3 05-00 0
7 David Vega McCammon , ID 3 04-13 0
8 Jeremy Stewart Clinton, UT 3 04-09 0
9 Clif Gallagher Lehi, UT 3 04-07 0
10 Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID 3 03-12 0

NEW MEXICO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brad Hauf Elephant Butte, NM 3 06-13 0
2 Michael Hill Carlsbad, NM 3 06-09 0
2 Nathan Pratt Albuquerque, NM 3 06-09 0
4 Chris Fisher Moriarty, NM 3 05-11 0
5 Waylon Reynolds Jarales, NM 3 05-10 0
6 Bobby Preece Las Cruces, NM 3 05-08 0
7 Mike Liska Espanola, NM 3 05-03 0
8 Richard Sainz Truth Or Conquenses, NM 3 05-02 0
9 Toby Tafoya Gallup, NM 3 05-01 0
10 Lee Johnson Artesia, NM 3 04-02 0

CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Chris Gilkison Bakersfield, CA 3 06-15 0
2 Kong Moua Sacramento, CA 3 06-13 0
3 Luke Johns Folsom, CA 3 06-01 0
4 Joshua Needleman Napa, CA 3 05-15 0
5 Stanley Beebe San Luis obispo, CA 3 05-12 0
5 John Steinhilber Santa Barbra, CA 3 05-12 0
7 Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA 3 05-02 0
8 Jim Mclaughlin Bakersfield, CA 3 04-14 0
9 Mel Biggs Manteca, CA 3 04-09 0
10 Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA 3 03-14 0

MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Andrew Ingold Missoula, MT 3 07-03 0
2 Austin Johnson Noxon, MT 3 06-13 0
3 Stephen Kujawa Libby, MT 3 05-11 0
4 Jake Weaver Columbia Falls, MT 3 05-05 0
5 Wesley Tanner Missoula, MT 3 05-02 0
6 Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT 3 05-00 0
7 Christopher Campbell Kalispell, MT 3 04-11 0
8 Katie Tanner Coeur D'alene, ID 3 04-09 0
9 Steven Mazur Lolo, MT 3 04-05 0
10 Sheldon Jones Missoula, MT 3 04-04 0

UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Randy Austin Cedar City, UT 3 05-14 0
2 Marc Caldwell Rifle, CO 3 05-13 0
3 Riley Hansen Park City, UT 3 05-09 0
4 Greg Pink Montrose, CO 3 05-08 0
5 Mark Shepard Kaysville, CO 3 05-07 0
5 Zach Taylor Kimberly, ID 3 05-07 0
7 Mark Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 3 05-03 0
8 KC Stone Farr West, UT 3 04-14 0
9 Walter Haltom Malad City, ID 3 04-07 0
10 Bryan Crosby Clinton, UT 3 03-04 0

COLORADO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Gary Schipporeit Westminster, CO 3 06-12 0
2 Luke Davidson Centennial , CO 3 05-11 0
3 Chuck Harrison Ft Collins, CO 3 05-07 0
4 Andy Hackett Colorado Springs, CO 3 05-06 0
5 Michael Rathe Colorado Springs, CO 3 05-02 0
6 Garry Harner Milliken, CO 3 05-00 0
6 Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO 3 05-00 0
8 Don Evans Canon City, CO 3 04-14 0
8 Cody Ralph Thornton, CO 3 04-14 0
10 John Romanin Wolcott, CO 3 04-03 0

NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV 3 08-03 0
2 Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV 3 05-13 0
3 Andrew Hays Henderson, NV 3 05-10 0
4 Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV 3 05-09 0
5 Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 3 05-08 0
6 Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV 3 05-07 0
7 Steve Larsen Henderson, NV 3 05-06 0
8 Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV 3 05-05 0
9 Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV 3 04-05 0
10 Lynn Irwin Las Vegas, NV 3 03-04 0

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Flood Conditions Force Postponement Of Bassmaster Elite At Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — High lake levels at Fort Gibson Lake, Oklahoma, have caused the postponement of the Cherokee Casino Tahlequah Bassmaster Elite tournament — originally scheduled for May 16-19, until September, B.A.S.S. officials announced.

The tournament will be rescheduled during the “Make-Up Week” of September 16-22, which was previously set aside in case a regular-season Elite tournament had to be postponed.

B.A.S.S. officials made the decision to postpone after flood conditions on Fort Gibson forced the closing of launch and weigh-in facilities at Taylors Ferry North Recreation Area in Wagoner.

Heavy rain and flash flooding covered much of northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas the first week of May with some of the heaviest-hit areas within the 11,000 square-mile Grand River Basin, and the outlook heading into the tournament calls for more rainy days. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials told B.A.S.S. that conditions on the lake could be expected to worsen in the coming days.

“We regret having to postpone the Elite tournament but were forced to do so due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO, who noted that the tournament was timed to coincide with the grand opening of the Cherokee Casino Tahlequah next week.

“We can’t be there for the ribbon cutting, but we look forward to returning in September, when our Elite anglers will showcase Fort Gibson Lake’s great bass fishing opportunities,” he said.

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Lew’s/Strike King is Proud to Offer Freshman Scholarships

Lexington, S.C. (May 6th, 2018) – Supporting youth and the future of our sport has been at the core of our brands since their inception. This effort has been supported in many fashions throughout our history. The most notable is the highly-successful Mach High School Program, which has enabled Lew’s to support many high school bass clubs across the country. In addition, Strike King is, and has always been, a proud sponsor of numerous high school and college fishing teams and events. To ensure the future success of this mission, the Lew’s/Strike King brands have even developed a fully functional Grass Roots Activation Team that heads up our nationwide efforts to support and equip youth anglers.

These efforts have helped us lay the groundwork for our most exciting development to date. To further support our youth anglers and thank them for carrying the love and passion for fishing forward, we are excited to announce the Lew’s & Strike King Freshman Scholarship Program!

“Our new Freshman Scholarship Program is yet another way for our brands to give back to the sport we love. We recognize the important role that fishing has played in our lives and we feel an obligation to ensure that it gets passed on to our youth,” explains Ken Eubanks, CEO of Lew’s Holding Company. “We’ve set up a fund that will award five deserving high school anglers a scholarship towards their freshman year of college. We are very excited to see the support and success of our brands translate into tangible support and success of youth fishing” Eubanks concludes.

The Freshman Scholarship Program will be awarded to five deserving high school anglers who must complete an application that will be available on both the Lew’s and Strike King websites. We are proudly partnering with the Future Fisherman Foundation in the screening and processing of all applications. More information and the actual application can be found on our websites www.lews.comand www.strikeking.com.

ABOUT Strike King

Strike King is a Collierville, TN based supplier of fishing tackle and sunglasses. The Company supplies hard baits, wire baits, soft plastics and related accessories through the mass market, sporting goods, and specialty outdoor channels. For further information about Strike King, please visit www.strikeking.com.

ABOUT Lew’s

Lew's Fishing is a Springfield, MO based supplier of fishing equipment and tackle. The Company supplies branded fishing reels, rods, and related accessories through the mass market, sporting goods, and specialty outdoor channels. For further information about Lew’s, please visit www.lews.com.

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