JAMEY RAMPEY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL SOUTH CAROLINA DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE HARTWELL
Edgefield’s Carroll Earns Co-angler Title
ANDERSON, S.C. (Feb. 12, 2018) – Boater Jayme Rampey of Liberty, South Carolina, caught five bass weighing 18 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the 2018 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) South Carolina Division opener on Lake Hartwell. Rampey pocketed $5,886 for his win.
Rampey said he utilized much of the lake, from the boat ramp down to the dam, to catch his fish. He said his goal was to stay mobile throwing his super-light 6-pound-test Hi-Seas 100% Fluorocarbon line.
“I pretty much fished ditches all day. We’ve had a lot of rain and new freshwater coming in, and the herring were in the ditches,” said Rampey, who earned his eighth career win in BFL competition – his fourth in the past year. “A lot of the lake was blown out so I looked for water that was just a little off-color. I stayed mobile - I didn’t get want to get hung up on anything.”
Rampey said his he employed a one-two punch of baits in the morning – a Buckeye Lures Su-Spin Blade with a white Zoom Super Fluke Jr. and a Buckeye Lures G-Man Finesse Swimbait Jighead with the same Zoom fluke as a trailer. He said he also worked in a jerkbait after the wind picked up later in the day.
“I caught about 10 keepers throughout the event, with two of my biggest coming on the finesse jighead,” said Rampey.
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: Jayme Rampey, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 18-14, $5,886
2nd: Scott Allgood, Westminster, S.C., four bass, 16-10, $2,343
3rd: Derek Lehtonen, Woodruff, S.C., five bass, 15-11, $1,562
4th: Adam Beckum, Martinez, Ga., five bass, 15-2, $1,193
5th: Joey Sabbagha, Prosperity, S.C., five bass, 14-0, $1,237
6th: Ron Farrow, Rock Hill, S.C., five bass, 13-14, $859
7th: Randy Childers, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 13-7, $781
8th: Dustin Henson, Landrum, S.C., five bass, 12-10, $703
9th: Bryce Matthews, Olanta, S.C., five bass, 12-8, $625
10th: Greg Glouse, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 12-6, $547
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Coy Watts of Conway, South Carolina, caught a bass weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $690.
Keith Carroll of Edgefield, South Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $2,343 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 11 pounds, 1 ounce.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: Keith Carroll, Edgefield, S.C., five bass, 11-1, $2,343
2nd: Wesley Lewis, Mooresville, N.C., five bass, 10-11, $1,172
3rd: Michael Miller, Greenville, S.C., five bass, 10-4, $981
4th: Neal Shade, Greenville, S.C., four bass, 10-3, $597
5th: Sam Spencer, Hudson, N.C., four bass, 9-14, $469
6th: Tracy Harrington, Bonnie, Ill., five bass, 9-6, $430
7th: Joel Cerv, North Wilkesboro, N.C., four bass, 8-11, $391
8th: Michael Smith, Piedmont, S.C., five bass, 8-8, $351
9th: Sandon Wilson, Laurens, S.C., three bass, 8-7, $312
10th: Bobby Henderson, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 7-11, $259
10th: Najee McClinton, Columbia, S.C., five bass, 7-11, $259
Jeremy Winn of Seneca, South Carolina, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a 4-pound, 1-ounce fish. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $345.
The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) South Carolina Division opener on Lake Hartwell 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. 18-20 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Norman in Huntersville, North Carolina. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
The 2018 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 2018 BFL All-American will be held May 31-June 2 at Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. 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, YouTube and Snapchat.
Complete Boater Results:
PLACE | ANGLER | CITY/STATE | DAY 1 WT (Fish) |
DAY 1&2 WT (Fish) |
WINNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | JAYME RAMPEY | LIBERTY, SC | 18 - 14 (5) | 18 - 14 (5) | $5,886 |
2 | SCOTT ALLGOOD | WESTMINSTER, SC | 16 - 10 (4) | 16 - 10 (4) | $2,343 |
3 | DEREK LEHTONEN | WOODRUFF, SC | 15 - 11 (5) | 15 - 11 (5) | $1,562 |
4 | ADAM BECKUM | MARTINEZ, GA | 15 - 2 (5) | 15 - 2 (5) | $1,193 |
5 | JOEY SABBAGHA | PROSPERITY, SC | 14 - 0 (5) | 14 - 0 (5) | $1,237 |
6 | RON FARROW | ROCK HILL, SC | 13 - 14 (5) | 13 - 14 (5) | $859 |
7 | RANDY CHILDERS | ANDERSON, SC | 13 - 7 (5) | 13 - 7 (5) | $781 |
8 | DUSTIN HENSON | LANDRUM, SC | 12 - 10 (5) | 12 - 10 (5) | $703 |
9 | BRYCE MATTHEWS | OLANTA, SC | 12 - 8 (5) | 12 - 8 (5) | $625 |
10 | GREG GLOUSE | LIBERTY, SC | 12 - 6 (5) | 12 - 6 (5) | $547 |
11 | JOE ANDERS | EASLEY, SC | 12 - 5 (5) | 12 - 5 (5) | $492 |
12 | GREG RIKARD | LEESVILLE, SC | 12 - 4 (5) | 12 - 4 (5) | $453 |
13 | BRANDT TUMBERG | MOORE, SC | 12 - 3 (5) | 12 - 3 (5) | $437 |
14 | JONATHAN FOSTER | MAIDEN, NC | 12 - 0 (5) | 12 - 0 (5) | $414 |
15 | TRA DUMIT | GREENVILLE, SC | 11 - 13 (5) | 11 - 13 (5) | $391 |
16 | TRAVIS GARRETT | TOCCOA, GA | 11 - 8 (5) | 11 - 8 (5) | $375 |
17 | BUDDY BLACK | LAWNDALE, NC | 11 - 6 (4) | 11 - 6 (4) | $359 |
18 | ROB DIGH | DENVER, NC | 11 - 5 (5) | 11 - 5 (5) | $344 |
19 | JASON WILSON | LINCOLNTON, NC | 11 - 3 (5) | 11 - 3 (5) | $328 |
20 | DAVID WILLIAMS | MAIDEN, NC | 11 - 0 (5) | 11 - 0 (5) | $312 |
21 | MATTHEW JUSTICE | FAIR PLAY, SC | 10 - 14 (5) | 10 - 14 (5) | $305 |
22 | NATHAN WEBBER | LAKE WYLIE, SC | 10 - 8 (5) | 10 - 8 (5) | $297 |
23 | CARSON ORELLANA | MOORESVILLE, NC | 10 - 7 (5) | 10 - 7 (5) | $285 |
23 | JOHN PARKER | GAFFNEY, SC | 10 - 7 (5) | 10 - 7 (5) | $285 |
25 | COY WATTS | CONWAY, SC | 10 - 5 (3) | 10 - 5 (3) | $963 |
26 | JOHN DUVALL | MADISON, GA | 10 - 4 (5) | 10 - 4 (5) | $262 |
26 | SHANE LINEBERGER | LINCOLNTON, NC | 10 - 4 (5) | 10 - 4 (5) | $262 |
28 | STEVE HARWOOD | WEAVERVILLE, NC | 10 - 3 (5) | 10 - 3 (5) | |
29 | ERIC JETER | ASHEVILLE, NC | 10 - 1 (5) | 10 - 1 (5) | |
30 | BRIAN KEY | AIKEN, SC | 9 - 15 (5) | 9 - 15 (5) | |
31 | JEREMIAH JENSEN | COLUMBIA, SC | 9 - 13 (5) | 9 - 13 (5) | |
32 | ROSS BURNS | COLUMBIA, SC | 9 - 12 (3) | 9 - 12 (3) | |
33 | ROB NOWLIN | COLUMBIA, SC | 9 - 8 (5) | 9 - 8 (5) | |
33 | STEVE WICKER | POMARIA, SC | 9 - 8 (5) | 9 - 8 (5) | |
35 | THOMAS GUTHKE | ANDERSON, SC | 9 - 6 (5) | 9 - 6 (5) | |
36 | JAMIE PIERCE | HALLSBORO, NC | 9 - 1 (5) | 9 - 1 (5) | |
36 | BRIAN JAMISON | GREENSBORO, GA | 9 - 1 (4) | 9 - 1 (4) | |
38 | WINSTON HUSBAND | GILBERT, SC | 9 - 0 (4) | 9 - 0 (4) | |
38 | MEL LONG | HAMPTON, SC | 9 - 0 (5) | 9 - 0 (5) | |
40 | JUSTIN GRIGG | CLOVER, SC | 8 - 14 (5) | 8 - 14 (5) | |
40 | MITCH AVANT | JOHNSONVILLE, SC | 8 - 14 (5) | 8 - 14 (5) | |
42 | DEREK SCHLOTTERBACK | SIMPSONVILLE, SC | 8 - 13 (4) | 8 - 13 (4) | |
43 | DYLAN FULK | CONCORD, NC | 8 - 12 (4) | 8 - 12 (4) | |
44 | HERMAN VINING | GILBERT, SC | 8 - 11 (5) | 8 - 11 (5) | |
44 | CHRISTOPHER CHAVIS | RINCON, GA | 8 - 11 (3) | 8 - 11 (3) | |
46 | CODY HOYLE | RUTHERFORDTON, NC | 8 - 8 (5) | 8 - 8 (5) | |
47 | JERRY PELFREY | LAURENS, SC | 8 - 5 (5) | 8 - 5 (5) | |
47 | BRYAN NEW | BELMONT, NC | 8 - 5 (5) | 8 - 5 (5) | |
49 | WES LEWIS | SHERRILLS FORD, NC | 8 - 4 (5) | 8 - 4 (5) | |
50 | JEFF BAILEY | INMAN, SC | 8 - 2 (5) | 8 - 2 (5) | |
51 | KYLE AUSTIN | RIDGEVILLE, SC | 8 - 1 (2) | 8 - 1 (2) | |
51 | CLINT PROUDFOOT | BLOOMINGDALE, GA | 8 - 1 (5) | 8 - 1 (5) | |
51 | SCOTT BROWNING | FRANKLIN, NC | 8 - 1 (4) | 8 - 1 (4) | |
51 | JAKE FRYE | CHARLOTTE, NC | 8 - 1 (3) | 8 - 1 (3) | |
55 | LARRY FLEEMAN | SHELBY, NC | 8 - 0 (4) | 8 - 0 (4) | |
55 | ARTIE PHILLIPS | MONROE, NC | 8 - 0 (5) | 8 - 0 (5) | |
57 | WILLIE MCMULLEN | OXFORD, GA | 7 - 15 (5) | 7 - 15 (5) | |
57 | KAMERON HARBIN | ABBEVILLE, SC | 7 - 15 (5) | 7 - 15 (5) | |
59 | AUSTIN JOHNSON | CHESNEE , SC | 7 - 14 (3) | 7 - 14 (3) | |
60 | JOHN HAAS | MT PLEASANT, SC | 7 - 13 (3) | 7 - 13 (3) | |
61 | BARRY THAMES | BARNWELL, SC | 7 - 11 (3) | 7 - 11 (3) | |
62 | ADAM WATERS | DENVER, NC | 7 - 9 (4) | 7 - 9 (4) | |
63 | PAUL SELLE | LEXINGTON, SC | 7 - 8 (4) | 7 - 8 (4) | |
64 | TROY MORROW | EASTANOLLEE, GA | 7 - 4 (5) | 7 - 4 (5) | |
65 | CHRIS DOVER | BLACKSBURG, SC | 7 - 2 (4) | 7 - 2 (4) | |
66 | SCOTT BEATTIE | LINCOLNTON, NC | 6 - 12 (5) | 6 - 12 (5) | |
67 | ROBBY RUSH | GASTONIA, NC | 6 - 10 (2) | 6 - 10 (2) | |
68 | FRED KAUFFMAN | DENVER, NC | 6 - 9 (5) | 6 - 9 (5) | |
68 | MICHAEL WEBSTER | GASTONIA, NC | 6 - 9 (3) | 6 - 9 (3) | |
70 | MICHAEL MURPHY | LEXINGTON, SC | 6 - 4 (3) | 6 - 4 (3) | |
71 | TOM RUBBO | LEXINGTON, SC | 6 - 3 (4) | 6 - 3 (4) | |
72 | RANDALL SPEARMAN | ANDERSON, SC | 5 - 15 (5) | 5 - 15 (5) | |
73 | STEVE THORNHILL | PINEVILLE, SC | 5 - 13 (4) | 5 - 13 (4) | |
74 | NORM ATTAWAY | CLEARWATER, SC | 5 - 11 (3) | 5 - 11 (3) | |
74 | KENNY SEAGLE | SALISBURY, NC | 5 - 11 (4) | 5 - 11 (4) | |
76 | MICHAEL MAXFIELD | HANAHAN, SC | 5 - 9 (3) | 5 - 9 (3) | |
77 | MATTHEW MOLLOHAN | PROSPERITY, SC | 5 - 7 (3) | 5 - 7 (3) | |
78 | JOSHUA SANCHEZ | SUMMERVILLE, SC | 5 - 5 (2) | 5 - 5 (2) | |
78 | STEVE GODFREY | CANDLER, NC | 5 - 5 (4) | 5 - 5 (4) | |
80 | MICHAEL FOX | STATESVILLE, NC | 5 - 4 (3) | 5 - 4 (3) | |
80 | TRAVIS YOUNG | CHARLOTTE, NC | 5 - 4 (2) | 5 - 4 (2) | |
82 | DREW MONTGOMERY | MAIDEN, NC | 5 - 2 (3) | 5 - 2 (3) | |
83 | CHARLES CURRY | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 4 - 14 (2) | 4 - 14 (2) | |
83 | AARON JORDAN | CHARLOTTE, NC | 4 - 14 (3) | 4 - 14 (3) | |
83 | RONNIE MCCOY | LAMAR, SC | 4 - 14 (2) | 4 - 14 (2) | |
86 | JIMMY SMITH | BLYTHEWOOD, SC | 4 - 13 (3) | 4 - 13 (3) | |
87 | JEFF FLETCHER | MOUNT AIRY, GA | 4 - 9 (2) | 4 - 9 (2) | |
88 | SCOTT FAILE | HARLEM, GA | 4 - 4 (2) | 4 - 4 (2) | |
88 | WENDELL CAUSEY JR | IRMO, SC | 4 - 4 (2) | 4 - 4 (2) | |
90 | JAMES BUCHANAN | MONROE, NC | 4 - 1 (2) | 4 - 1 (2) | |
91 | JOHNATHAN CROSSLAND | CHAPIN, SC | 3 - 13 (4) | 3 - 13 (4) | |
91 | MICHAEL RECTOR | PACOLET, SC | 3 - 13 (2) | 3 - 13 (2) | |
93 | MICHAEL CAMPBELL | PINEVILLE, SC | 3 - 12 (3) | 3 - 12 (3) | |
93 | CARL WHITFIELD | ANDERSON, SC | 3 - 12 (2) | 3 - 12 (2) | |
95 | LARRY WHITTINGTON | PURLEAR, NC | 3 - 11 (2) | 3 - 11 (2) | |
96 | ROBERT HOLLAND | COLUMBIA, SC | 3 - 10 (2) | 3 - 10 (2) | |
96 | ROGER MEDLOCK | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | 3 - 10 (2) | 3 - 10 (2) | |
96 | ZACK LAMB | MARTINEZ, GA | 3 - 10 (3) | 3 - 10 (3) | |
96 | TRAVIS WEATHERS | SENECA, SC | 3 - 10 (2) | 3 - 10 (2) | |
100 | WESLEY SANDIFER | CHAPIN, SC | 3 - 7 (2) | 3 - 7 (2) | |
100 | CHRIS CARNES | YORK, SC | 3 - 7 (1) | 3 - 7 (1) | |
100 | TONY EVERHART | GAFFNEY, SC | 3 - 7 (2) | 3 - 7 (2) | |
103 | JOSH PEAKE | WEST COLUMBIA, SC | 3 - 1 (2) | 3 - 1 (2) | |
104 | TODD SOSEBEE | BESSEMER CITY, NC | 2 - 14 (2) | 2 - 14 (2) | |
104 | CHRISTIAN SHODA | FORT MILL, SC | 2 - 14 (2) | 2 - 14 (2) | |
106 | EDDIE WHITEN JR | PICKENS, SC | 2 - 11 (1) | 2 - 11 (1) | |
107 | JOHN MCKENZIE | HAMPTON, SC | 2 - 10 (1) | 2 - 10 (1) | |
108 | ED MATTHEWS | COLUMBIA, SC | 2 - 7 (2) | 2 - 7 (2) | |
109 | WESLEY STORY | CLARKS HILL, SC | 2 - 6 (1) | 2 - 6 (1) | |
110 | MARK HETKOWSKI | OXFORD, GA | 2 - 0 (2) | 2 - 0 (2) | |
111 | RYAN WALLING | GOOSE CREEK, SC | 1 - 14 (1) | 1 - 14 (1) | |
111 | CALVIN JONES | RAEFORD, NC | 1 - 14 (1) | 1 - 14 (1) | |
111 | JEREMY BOULDIN | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 1 - 14 (1) | 1 - 14 (1) | |
114 | BEN COX | ANDREWS, SC | 1 - 13 (1) | 1 - 13 (1) | |
114 | MICHAEL ECKARD | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 1 - 13 (1) | 1 - 13 (1) | |
116 | JUSTIN RAINES | EASLEY, SC | 1 - 10 (1) | 1 - 10 (1) | |
117 | TIM KELLEY | LUGOFF, SC | 1 - 9 (1) | 1 - 9 (1) | |
118 | JAMES BOZIN | CLOVER, SC | 1 - 7 (1) | 1 - 7 (1) | |
119 | RYAN BELK | LEXINGTON, SC | 1 - 6 (1) | 1 - 6 (1) | |
120 | RICHARD PHILLIPS | ASHEVILLE, NC | 1 - 4 (1) | 1 - 4 (1) | |
TRENT MCLAUGHLIN | CASSATT, SC | ||||
LINDWOOD THORNHILL | PINEVILLE, SC | ||||
ANDREW YOUNG | CLARENDON, NC | ||||
DONALD BLACK | FORT MILL, SC | ||||
JIMMY WILSON | WAGENER, SC | ||||
JODY HUGHES | BALDWIN, GA | ||||
DANIEL GRASSI | POOLER, GA | ||||
KYLE RICKER | GREENVILLE, SC | ||||
SHAYNE MCFARLIN | MARTIN, GA | ||||
LANCEN HALBERT | CHARLESTON, SC | ||||
JASON MCCOY | HARTSVILLE, SC | ||||
WILLIAM FORDREE | SIX MILE, SC | ||||
TONY HOLLIDAY | PIEDMONT, SC | ||||
CHRIS MARSHALL | FOREST CITY, NC | ||||
JOSH ALSBROOKS | WILLISTON, SC | ||||
RANDY WOOD | SPRINGFIELD, GA | ||||
CHAD SIMS | LANCASTER, SC | ||||
TIM TEAGUE | BELMONT, NC |
RONNIE BUCK WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL GATOR DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS
Bartow’s Malys Takes Co-angler Title
CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2018) – Boater Ronnie Buck of Miami, Florida, caught five bass weighing 26 pounds, 1 ounce, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Gator Division event on Lake Okeechobee presented by Navionics. For his efforts, Buck took home $5,504.
Buck said he spent the tournament fishing a 200-yard stretch of water in the Dyess Ditch area of the lake. He said he followed a similar pattern to what FLW Tour pro Tim Frederick did to win the FLW Tour event on Lake Okeechobee in January.
“I was basically in the same area (as Frederick). I found the fish in practice on Friday and I was able to go back and execute,” said Buck, who earned his first career win in FLW competition. “There were isolated heads of grass with little stickups nearby, and the bigger ones were around the stickups.”
Buck said he used a Junebug-colored Gambler Fat Ace to catch four of five bass that he weighed, and a black and blue-colored Gambler Heavy Cover Southern Swim Jig with a Gambler Burner Craw trailer in the same color for his fifth. He said the first two hours of the day were spent with the swim jig, and the rest were spent using the Fat Ace.
“I’m not sure if they were bedding, or moving in and out. I was casting and pitching to them, and fishing as slow as I could,” said Buck.
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: Ronnie Buck, Miami, Fla., five bass, 26-1, $5,504
2nd: Robert Crosnoe, Inverness, Fla., five bass, 23-11, $2,752
3rd: Jared McMillan, Belle Glade, Fla., five bass, 23-0, $1,768
4th: Chad Van Slyke, Cicero, N.Y., five bass, 22-4, $1,238
5th: Jessie Mizell, Sarasota, Fla., five bass, 21-4, $1,061
6th: Richard Teschendorf, Palm Harbor, Fla., five bass, 20-2, $972
7th: Brianne McMillan, Belle Glade, Fla., five bass, 19-13, $840
7th: Fred George, Okeechobee, Fla., five bass, 19-13, $840
9th: Mike Jackson, San Mateo, Fla., five bass, 19-4, $707
10th: Jeffery Swearingen, Albany, Ga., five bass, 18-13, $619
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Roger Crafton of Boca Grande, Florida, caught a giant largemouth weighing 9 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $835.
Brian Malys of Bartow, Florida, won the Co-angler Division and $3,084 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 25 pounds, 3 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: Brian Malys, Bartow, Fla., five bass, 25-3, $3,084
2nd: Robert Lauffer, Clermont, Fla., five bass, 20-5, $1,341
3rd: James Tyler, Deltona, Fla., five bass, 18-14, $863
4th: Andrew Pulliam, Spring Hill, Fla., five bass, 17-3, $603
5th: Shaun Ireland, Lake Worth, Fla., five bass, 15-7, $516
6th: Christian Greico, Tampa, Fla., five bass, 14-3, $473
7th: John Cervenka, Windermere, Fla., four bass, 13-12, $430
8th: Anthony Cilladi, Orlando, Fla., five bass, 13-9, $387
9th: Cody Farnham, Port St. Lucie, Fla., five bass, 13-6, $344
10th: Hunter Taylor, Ocoee, Fla., five bass, 13-5, $301
Malys also caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a 10-pound, 5-ounce lunker. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $402.
The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Gator Division event on Lake Okeechobee presented by Navionics was hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina & Resort.
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. 11-13 BFL Regional Championship on the St. Johns River in Palatka, Florida. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
The 2018 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 2018 BFL All-American will be held May 31-June 2 at Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. 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, YouTube and Snapchat.
Complete Boater Results:
PLACE | ANGLER | CITY/STATE | DAY 1 WT (Fish) |
DAY 1&2 WT (Fish) |
WINNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RONNIE BUCK | MIAMI, FL | 26 - 1 (5) | 26 - 1 (5) | $5,504 |
2 | ROBERT CROSNOE | INVERNESS, FL | 23 - 11 (5) | 23 - 11 (5) | $2,752 |
3 | JARED MCMILLAN | BELLE GLADE, FL | 23 - 0 (5) | 23 - 0 (5) | $1,768 |
4 | CHAD VAN SLYKE | CICERO, NY | 22 - 4 (5) | 22 - 4 (5) | $1,238 |
5 | JESSIE MIZELL | SARASOTA, FL | 21 - 4 (5) | 21 - 4 (5) | $1,061 |
6 | RICHARD TESCHENDORF | PALM HARBOR, FL | 20 - 2 (5) | 20 - 2 (5) | $972 |
7 | BRIANNE MCMILLAN | BELLE GLADE, FL | 19 - 13 (5) | 19 - 13 (5) | $840 |
7 | FRED GEORGE | OKEECHOBEE, FL | 19 - 13 (5) | 19 - 13 (5) | $840 |
9 | MIKE JACKSON | SAN MATEO, FL | 19 - 4 (5) | 19 - 4 (5) | $707 |
10 | JEFFERY SWEARINGEN | ALBANY, GA | 18 - 13 (5) | 18 - 13 (5) | $619 |
11 | LOUIS CHIEFFO | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL | 18 - 4 (5) | 18 - 4 (5) | $557 |
12 | DONALD LOCKE | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | 17 - 9 (5) | 17 - 9 (5) | $513 |
13 | BRYAN HONNERLAW | MOORE HAVEN, FL | 17 - 7 (5) | 17 - 7 (5) | $495 |
14 | MATTHEW JERDAN | CAPE CORAL, FL | 16 - 0 (5) | 16 - 0 (5) | $455 |
14 | GREG SCHULTZ | NAPLES, FL | 16 - 0 (5) | 16 - 0 (5) | $455 |
16 | DONNY BASS | NAPLES, FL | 15 - 15 (5) | 15 - 15 (5) | $424 |
17 | RODNEY MARKS | TAVARES, FL | 15 - 14 (5) | 15 - 14 (5) | $398 |
17 | RICHARD MONGIOVI | INDIAN LAKE ESTATES, FL | 15 - 14 (5) | 15 - 14 (5) | $398 |
19 | GREG HUGHES | INVERNESS, FL | 15 - 12 (4) | 15 - 12 (4) | $371 |
20 | LEE FRYE | BROOKSVILLE, FL | 15 - 3 (5) | 15 - 3 (5) | $354 |
21 | JAI HUNTER SR | DELAND, FL | 15 - 1 (5) | 15 - 1 (5) | $340 |
21 | ROGER CRAFTON | BOCA GRANDE, FL | 15 - 1 (4) | 15 - 1 (4) | $1,175 |
23 | JIM HURLOCK JR. | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 14 - 14 (5) | 14 - 14 (5) | $327 |
24 | MIKE LOTT | WINTER GARDEN, FL | 14 - 12 (5) | 14 - 12 (5) | $318 |
25 | MATT KINNEY | BUNNELL, FL | 14 - 10 (5) | 14 - 10 (5) | $309 |
26 | MIKE SURMAN | BOCA RATON, FL | 13 - 15 (5) | 13 - 15 (5) | $296 |
26 | LARRY CAHAN | EAST PALATKA, FL | 13 - 15 (5) | 13 - 15 (5) | $296 |
28 | JESUS VILLEGAS | VIRGINIA GARDENS, FL | 13 - 12 (5) | 13 - 12 (5) | $283 |
29 | WILLIAM SCHMITT | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 13 - 11 (5) | 13 - 11 (5) | $274 |
30 | RONALD YENTZ | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 13 - 10 (5) | 13 - 10 (5) | $260 |
30 | YOAN ALVAREZ | MIAMI, FL | 13 - 10 (5) | 13 - 10 (5) | $260 |
32 | JOSHUA WELKES | LAKE WORTH, FL | 13 - 8 (5) | 13 - 8 (5) | $243 |
32 | JESSEY RUDOLPH | DELTONA, FL | 13 - 8 (5) | 13 - 8 (5) | $243 |
34 | REINALDO JR ROJAS | CLEWISTON, FL | 13 - 3 (4) | 13 - 3 (4) | |
35 | THOMAS OLTORIK | DELAND, FL | 13 - 1 (5) | 13 - 1 (5) | |
35 | FRED CHIVINGTON JR | WELAKA, FL | 13 - 1 (5) | 13 - 1 (5) | |
35 | CHARLIE EVANS | BEREA, KY | 13 - 1 (5) | 13 - 1 (5) | |
35 | STEVE BROUGHTON | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | 13 - 1 (4) | 13 - 1 (4) | |
39 | THADEUS RAGAN | WEST PARK, FL | 12 - 13 (5) | 12 - 13 (5) | |
40 | CHRIS CROW | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 12 - 12 (5) | 12 - 12 (5) | |
40 | FRANK JENKINS | FORT MYERS, FL | 12 - 12 (5) | 12 - 12 (5) | |
42 | JOHN BITTER | MAITLAND, FL | 12 - 10 (5) | 12 - 10 (5) | |
43 | ROBERT BEATTY | CLERMONT, FL | 12 - 8 (5) | 12 - 8 (5) | |
43 | GEORGE KAPITON | INVERNESS, FL | 12 - 8 (5) | 12 - 8 (5) | |
45 | JOHN KEENE SR | FENELTON, PA | 12 - 5 (5) | 12 - 5 (5) | |
46 | TONY BENNETT | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 12 - 3 (5) | 12 - 3 (5) | |
47 | JEFF MCMILLAN | BELLE GLADE, FL | 12 - 1 (5) | 12 - 1 (5) | |
48 | MARK LUNDGREN | SAINT CLOUD, FL | 11 - 14 (5) | 11 - 14 (5) | |
49 | ANTHONY FORD | NEW SMYRNA, FL | 11 - 11 (5) | 11 - 11 (5) | |
50 | RYLAN KOZINSKI | CLEWISTON, FL | 11 - 10 (5) | 11 - 10 (5) | |
51 | CHRIS KEITH | GAINESVILLE, FL | 11 - 9 (5) | 11 - 9 (5) | |
52 | MERLE WELLS JR | HAMMOND, NY | 11 - 7 (5) | 11 - 7 (5) | |
52 | JIM ANDERSON | DAVIE, FL | 11 - 7 (5) | 11 - 7 (5) | |
54 | KARLIS DIPAUL | STURAT, FL | 11 - 6 (5) | 11 - 6 (5) | |
54 | MARK BLEVINS | PALATKA, FL | 11 - 6 (5) | 11 - 6 (5) | |
54 | RANDY FORBES | PLEASANT PLAIN, OH | 11 - 6 (4) | 11 - 6 (4) | |
57 | JIM GESTWICKI | MIAMI, FL | 11 - 2 (5) | 11 - 2 (5) | |
57 | NEIL NIX | OKEECHOBEE, FL | 11 - 2 (5) | 11 - 2 (5) | |
59 | MATTHEW WIETEHA | MIAMI, FL | 10 - 13 (5) | 10 - 13 (5) | |
60 | DYLAN ETTINGER | FLEMING ISLAND, FL | 10 - 9 (5) | 10 - 9 (5) | |
61 | CARLOS SUCHE | BOCA RATON, FL | 10 - 7 (5) | 10 - 7 (5) | |
62 | BRANDON MEDLOCK | LAKE PLACID, FL | 10 - 6 (5) | 10 - 6 (5) | |
63 | BOB BOSTDORF | APOPKA, FL | 10 - 5 (5) | 10 - 5 (5) | |
64 | NICHOLAS HOINIG | DELRAY BEACH, FL | 10 - 4 (5) | 10 - 4 (5) | |
65 | KYLE GIELLA | PARRISH, FL | 10 - 2 (5) | 10 - 2 (5) | |
66 | JIMMY KOWALSKI | LAKE PLACID, FL | 10 - 1 (5) | 10 - 1 (5) | |
66 | GREG SMITH | NAPLES, FL | 10 - 1 (5) | 10 - 1 (5) | |
68 | ERIC JOHNSON | MILLIS, MA | 10 - 0 (5) | 10 - 0 (5) | |
68 | WILLIE MANNING | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 10 - 0 (5) | 10 - 0 (5) | |
68 | NATHAN THOMAS | WEIRSDALE, FL | 10 - 0 (5) | 10 - 0 (5) | |
71 | BILLY CHARLAND | CHULUOTA, FL | 9 - 13 (5) | 9 - 13 (5) | |
72 | ROBERT DICE | PERRY, FL | 9 - 11 (5) | 9 - 11 (5) | |
73 | JAMES R. DAVIS | MONTEREY, TN | 9 - 8 (4) | 9 - 8 (4) | |
73 | JASON REED | HOLLISTER, FL | 9 - 8 (5) | 9 - 8 (5) | |
73 | RAYMOND GUERRA | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL | 9 - 8 (5) | 9 - 8 (5) | |
73 | GREG HARP | VERO BEACH, FL | 9 - 8 (5) | 9 - 8 (5) | |
77 | DOUG WALKER | LAKE WORTH, FL | 9 - 7 (5) | 9 - 7 (5) | |
77 | BRIAN DIVITO | SEMINOLE, FL | 9 - 7 (5) | 9 - 7 (5) | |
79 | CHRIS MCBEATH | BRADENTON, FL | 9 - 6 (5) | 9 - 6 (5) | |
79 | DERERK SAVAGE | PORT ST. LUCIE, FL | 9 - 6 (5) | 9 - 6 (5) | |
81 | DOUG GARNER | PORT ST. LUCIE, FL | 9 - 5 (5) | 9 - 5 (5) | |
81 | JAMES BARNICK | DAVIE, FL | 9 - 5 (5) | 9 - 5 (5) | |
83 | JAMES LOTT JR | CLERMONT, FL | 8 - 15 (5) | 8 - 15 (5) | |
84 | BOBBY ADAMS | OKEECHOBEE, FL | 8 - 14 (5) | 8 - 14 (5) | |
84 | TY FOX | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | 8 - 14 (5) | 8 - 14 (5) | |
86 | DEREK PETRUZELLI | SAINT CLOUD, FL | 8 - 8 (5) | 8 - 8 (5) | |
86 | KYLE WALTERS | GRANT VALKARIA, FL | 8 - 8 (5) | 8 - 8 (5) | |
88 | EDWIN BARTLETT | CASCO, ME | 8 - 7 (5) | 8 - 7 (5) | |
88 | VAL OSINSKI | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | 8 - 7 (4) | 8 - 7 (4) | |
90 | TRENT PARDUE | TROY, NC | 8 - 5 (5) | 8 - 5 (5) | |
90 | WAYNE BLACK | SAN MATEO, FL | 8 - 5 (5) | 8 - 5 (5) | |
90 | MIKEY KEYSO JR | NORTH PORT, FL | 8 - 5 (5) | 8 - 5 (5) | |
93 | BRADLEY MACQUEEN | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 8 - 4 (5) | 8 - 4 (5) | |
94 | CURTIS LEWIS | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | 8 - 3 (5) | 8 - 3 (5) | |
95 | JIM JOSEPH | OAKLAND PARK, FL | 8 - 2 (5) | 8 - 2 (5) | |
96 | SCOTT PATTON | PARIS, TN | 8 - 0 (5) | 8 - 0 (5) | |
96 | JULIO RODRIGUEZ | MIAMI, FL | 8 - 0 (5) | 8 - 0 (5) | |
98 | CHUCK WEBB | SARASOTA, FL | 7 - 14 (5) | 7 - 14 (5) | |
99 | RUSTY LACY | PLANTATION, FL | 7 - 12 (5) | 7 - 12 (5) | |
100 | TERRY D. METZGER | NAPLES, FL | 7 - 11 (5) | 7 - 11 (5) | |
101 | BEN HARRIS | HAINES CITY, FL | 7 - 10 (5) | 7 - 10 (5) | |
101 | DUSTIN ROYER | DAVIE, FL | 7 - 10 (5) | 7 - 10 (5) | |
103 | PRESTON CLARK | EAGLE LAKE, FL | 7 - 6 (4) | 7 - 6 (4) | |
103 | DWIGHT WILLIS | BELLE GLADE, FL | 7 - 6 (3) | 7 - 6 (3) | |
103 | JASON JASTRZEMSKI | WELLINGTON, FL | 7 - 6 (5) | 7 - 6 (5) | |
106 | JONATHAN SEMENTO | OKAHUMPKA, FL | 7 - 5 (5) | 7 - 5 (5) | |
106 | DAVID BEAR | WINTER HAVEN, FL | 7 - 5 (5) | 7 - 5 (5) | |
108 | AUSTIN MURRAY | DELAND, FL | 7 - 3 (5) | 7 - 3 (5) | |
108 | ALEX TERESCENKO | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | 7 - 3 (2) | 7 - 3 (2) | |
110 | STANLEY HUNT | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 7 - 2 (5) | 7 - 2 (5) | |
111 | RUSTY FOX | HOLLISTER, FL | 7 - 1 (5) | 7 - 1 (5) | |
112 | THOMAS LITTICH | CAPE CORAL, FL | 7 - 0 (5) | 7 - 0 (5) | |
113 | BENNY TOWNEND | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | 6 - 15 (5) | 6 - 15 (5) | |
113 | LLOYD MEYERS JR | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 6 - 15 (5) | 6 - 15 (5) | |
115 | JOHN TAVANO | SEBRING, FL | 6 - 13 (4) | 6 - 13 (4) | |
116 | CARL BOUSQUET | BOCA RATON, FL | 6 - 11 (3) | 6 - 11 (3) | |
116 | ROLAND SMITH | LAND O''LAKES, FL | 6 - 11 (5) | 6 - 11 (5) | |
118 | BRIAN MOWATT | PARRISH, FL | 6 - 10 (5) | 6 - 10 (5) | |
118 | ED STIEFEL JR | LAKE WORTH, FL | 6 - 10 (5) | 6 - 10 (5) | |
120 | VAN SOLES | HAINES CITY, FL | 6 - 9 (5) | 6 - 9 (5) | |
120 | RUSS REYNOLDS | BOCA RATON, FL | 6 - 9 (5) | 6 - 9 (5) | |
122 | RICK MITCHELL | NAPLES, FL | 6 - 8 (4) | 6 - 8 (4) | |
123 | TIM CELESTI | MARGATE, FL | 6 - 6 (5) | 6 - 6 (5) | |
123 | SYLVESTER SMALLS | CAPE CORAL, FL | 6 - 6 (5) | 6 - 6 (5) | |
125 | JOSHUA MORFIS | CAPE CORAL, FL | 6 - 5 (3) | 6 - 5 (3) | |
126 | NEAL MEADORS | VERO BEACH, FL | 6 - 4 (4) | 6 - 4 (4) | |
127 | FRED HERRON | PLANTATION, FL | 6 - 2 (5) | 6 - 2 (5) | |
127 | TIM SWANGO | LAKE WALES, FL | 6 - 2 (5) | 6 - 2 (5) | |
129 | STEVEN THAMES | HIGH SPRINGS, FL | 5 - 14 (2) | 5 - 14 (2) | |
130 | MARK STATON | PLANT CITY, FL | 5 - 10 (3) | 5 - 10 (3) | |
131 | NORMAN PELLEGRINI | WINDERMERE, FL | 5 - 6 (5) | 5 - 6 (5) | |
131 | JERRY PHILYAW | DELRAY BEACH, FL | 5 - 6 (5) | 5 - 6 (5) | |
133 | PATRICK LAYHEW | BRADENTON, FL | 5 - 4 (4) | 5 - 4 (4) | |
134 | LARRY BROUGHTON | OKEECHOBEE, FL | 4 - 11 (3) | 4 - 11 (3) | |
135 | CLAY BATSON | FERNANDINA BEACH, FL | 4 - 10 (3) | 4 - 10 (3) | |
136 | JOSH GRUBER | CLEWISTON , FL | 4 - 2 (3) | 4 - 2 (3) | |
136 | WILLY HICKS | CHESTER, VA | 4 - 2 (3) | 4 - 2 (3) | |
138 | EDWIN RIVERA | ORLANDO, FL | 3 - 15 (3) | 3 - 15 (3) | |
139 | CHRIS HESTER | FORT PAYNE, AL | 3 - 8 (1) | 3 - 8 (1) | |
140 | BARRY BASS | BRADENTON , FL | 3 - 3 (1) | 3 - 3 (1) | |
141 | JIM CHIARENZA | LAKE WORTH, FL | 2 - 13 (2) | 2 - 13 (2) | |
142 | RAYMOND RUPP | THE VILLAGES, FL | 2 - 10 (2) | 2 - 10 (2) | |
142 | KENNETH HARRIS | ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL | 2 - 10 (2) | 2 - 10 (2) | |
144 | DAVE PATCHELL | GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL | 2 - 0 (1) | 2 - 0 (1) | |
LIONEL BOTHA | MALABAR, FL | ||||
MIKE OTTMAN | CORAL SPRINGS, FL | ||||
JUSTIN MORGAN | OKEECHOBEE, FL | ||||
GARY SAPP | NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV | ||||
JOEY ROBERTS | JENSEN BEACH, FL | ||||
JUAN RUIZ | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | ||||
WADE LIGHTSEY | OKEECHOBEE , FL | ||||
ANDREW MARKHAM | LAKE PLACID, FL | ||||
BRANDON ST PIERRE | LEHIGH ACRES, FL | ||||
CHARLIE SANCHEZ | SEBRING, FL | ||||
CHAD SCHROEDER | ZEPHYRHILLS, FL | ||||
STEVEN HATALA | ST. CLAIR SHORES, MI | ||||
DILLON MCMILLAN | BELLE GLADE, FL | ||||
ALAN RETTER | MARGATE, FL | ||||
JAMES WIESE | BOYNTON BEACH, FL | ||||
TIM ZDRAZIL | CRAWFORDVILLE, FL | ||||
KEN SHARPLESS | LAKE WALES, FL | ||||
PAUL DUNN | NEW PORT RICHEY, FL | ||||
RICHARD HELD | LAKE WORTH, FL | ||||
BRODY CAMPBELL | OXFORD, OH | ||||
DON DEMOTT | BOCA RATON, FL | ||||
RANDY TERRELL | SAINT LOUIS, MO | ||||
MIKE LAYHEW | PALMETTO, FL |
Shane Powell Wins ABA Georgia Opener on Eufaula with over 23 pounds - Pockets $12K for the W!
ATHENS, Ala. – This past weekend 143 anglers made their way to lake Eufaula for a chance at the highest payout available for the weekend angler. 97 of the anglers battled it out in the Boater Division, and 46 duked it out from the back deck in the Co-Angler Division. Over $19,000 was paid out, and it took 14.53 pounds to get into the money on the Boater side and 6.96 pounds for the Co-Anglers.
Shane Powell of Dothan, AL topped the field with 23.77 pounds. He anchored his catch and sealed his victory with 6.30-pound kicker. For his victory in the American Bass Open Series Georgia Division tournament, held February 10TH on Lake Eufaula, Shane took home a check for $5000. Shane also qualified for an additional $7000 from Triton Gold.
“I started fishing the south end of the lake throwing a chatter-bait and caught two fish right away. Then I started fishing deeper and caught two more on back-to-back casts. It was over for me by 8:30am because I couldn’t cull up with better fish from what I already had. I probably caught around fifteen fish today.” Powell said.
In second for the boaters, David Lowery of Phenix City, AL landed a five-bass tournament limit going 23.24 pounds. He collected $1760 for his catch.
“I caught my fish on the south end of the lake fishing a Big Bite Bait Swimming Craw. It’s a new bait and I was swimming it through the grass. I also put it on the back of a jig and flipped it too.” Lowery said.
John Holder of Brunswick, GA finished third for the boaters with five bass going 22.15 pounds. He earned $1170 for his catch.
“I stayed in Cowikee creek all day and I was fishing with a lizard and a white swimbait. “Holder said.
The largest bass of the tournament for the boaters was caught by Patrick Brown of Swainsboro, GA that weighed 8.18 pounds. Brown pocketed a check for $950 for his catch.
“I caught that fish on a on a big California style swimbait waking it over the grass around 11:30am. I lost another one just as big also on that swimbait. I was fishing the lower end of the lake. “Brown said.
Finishing fourth, Jason “Buddha” Smith of Dawson, GA landed a five-bass limit for 21.85 pounds. Rounding out the top five was Ryan Ingram of Phenix City, AL with a five-bass limit for 21.58 pounds.
In the Co-Angler Division, Keith Minnihan of Stockbridge, GA won with three bass going 9.54 pounds with a 4.96-pound kicker. He pocketed a check for $1400 for his win.
“I caught my fish on a Strike King Game Hawg and some Missile Baits Warlock heads. If it wasn’t for my boater, I wouldn’t have caught those fish. He pointed to them and I made the cast and caught them. I want to thank my boater, Keith Bardolf, for putting me on the fish.” Minnihan said.
Taking second for the co-anglers, Patrick Watson of Newnan, GA brought in a three-bass division limit weighing 9.43 pounds. He collected $500 for the effort.
“I was fishing the south end of the lake and I caught my fish on a square bill crankbait between docks and then on a jig. I only caught three fish today and that is what I weighed-in. “Watson said.
Donnie Dawson of Brunswick, GA placed third among the co-anglers with three bass going 8.42 pounds. He earned $350 for his catch.
“I caught my fish on a spinnerbait and a crankbait fishing the lower end of the lake.” Dawson said.
The largest bass of the tournament for the co-anglers was caught by Joseph Chilcott of Crestview, FL that weighed 6.79 pounds. Chilcott pocketed a check for $225 for his catch.
“I caught that big bass on a square bill crankbait on the lower end if the lake near cypress trees in a ditch.” Chilcott said.
In fourth place among the co-anglers, Phillip Johnson of Griffin, GA brought in three bass for 8.14 pounds. Robert Enke of Phenix City, AL finished in fifth place with three bass at 8.05 pounds.
Slated for March 10TH , the next tournament will be held on Lake Seminole out of Reynolds Landing in Donalsonville, GA. At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance the 2019 Ray Scott Championship to be held on Lake Eufaula in April 2019.
For more information on this tournament, call Billy Benedetti, tournament manager, at 256-230-5632 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.abaopenseries.com .
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the ABA Open Series, the American Fishing Tour, the American Couples Serie and the Military Team Tournamnet visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Takahiro Wins Elite Series Opener on Lake Martin
|
|||||
|
Marks & Reneau Drop 37 Pounds on the Scales to Dominate Texas Team Trail Event on Rayburn
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Shaw and Hughes took home 1475 for Big Bass -10.23 lbs |






BAILEY WINS COSTA FLW SERIES WESTERN DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE HAVASU PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS
Local Pro Tops Field at Costa FLW Series Event, Takes Home $40,200
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Feb. 10, 2018) – Local angler Shaun Bailey of Lake Havasu City weighed five bass totaling 15 pounds, 6 ounces, Saturday to win the Costa FLW Series Western Division opener on Lake Havasu presented by Ranger Boats. Bailey’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 49 pounds, 5 ounces, was enough to earn him top honors and $40,200.
“It feels great to finally win one of these. It’s been a long time coming,” said Bailey, who earned his first career win after three prior top-10 finishes in FLW competition. “It was definitely a strange tournament for me, though. Today I caught all of my fish in the morning, which was the complete opposite of what happened the first two days.”
Bailey primarily targeted prespawn largemouth in brush piles on the north end of the lake. He said his areas were 18 to 22 feet deep and were near the mouths of coves.
“On Day One (Thursday) I caught a fish on my very first cast and never got another bite until almost noon,” said Bailey. “There’s that old saying, ‘If you catch one on your first cast, its bad luck’. Well, it was true for me. Luckily, I pulled up on a spot and caught a couple fish to fill out my limit, so I was happy with that.”
Bailey said he used a few different baits this week, including Roboworm Straight Tail and Curly Tail Worms Carolina rigged. He said he also caught key fish on Olive Crawdad- and Fire Craw-colored Evergreen medium- and deep-diving crankbaits.
“On Friday I actually lost my first five fish,” said Bailey. “Finally, I pulled up to an area and my co-angler and I each caught one. After that, we went to another spot and both caught 17 pounds in about three hours.”
Bailey said his sweet spot had a lot of natural trees and scattered brush piles, and that the trees were large enough to hold a lot of fish.
“Today (Saturday) I used a deep-diving crankbait in the morning instead of a worm and caught a few that I ended up weighing in,” said Bailey. “I switched to the worm and caught two more before returning to my key spot from Day Two, but I never got another bite. I’m thankful I made the decision to start with the crankbait this morning.”
The top 10 pros on Lake Havasu finished:
1st: Shaun Bailey, Lake Havasu, City, Ariz., 15 bass, 49-5, $40,200
2nd: David Valdivia, Norwalk, Calif., 15 bass, 48-4 , $15,600
3rd: Justin Kerr, Simi Valley, Calif., 15 bass, 48-0, $12,000
4th: Chris Kinley, Lake Havasu, City, Ariz., 15 bass, 46-0, $10,000
5th: Michael Caruso, Peoria, Ariz., 15 bass, 45-1, $9,000
6th: Tom Leedom, Escondido, Calif., 15 bass, 44-2, $8,000
7th: Sean Minderman, Greenacres, Wash., 15 bass, 43-13, $7,300
8th: Joe Uribe Jr. Surprise, Ariz., 14 bass, 42-4, $6,000
9th: Jason Milligan, Cottonwood, Calif., 14 bass, 40-15, $5,000
10th: Jay Wright, Seal Beach, Calif., 11 bass, 34-7, $4,000
A complete list of results will be posted at FLWFishing.com.
Minderman caught a 6-pound, 14-ounce bass Friday– the biggest of the tournament in the Pro Division. For his catch, Minderman earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $300.
Jason Akins of Apple Valley, California, won the Co-angler Division and a Ranger Z175 with a 90-horsepower outboard motor. Akins earned his win with a three-day total catch of nine bass weighing 32 pounds, 14 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers on Lake Havasu finished:
1st: Jason Akins, Apple Valley, Calif., nine bass, 32-14, Ranger Z175 with a 90-horsepower outboard motor
2nd: Tony Zanotelli, Redding, Calif., 11 bass, 29-12, $5,250
3rd: Joseph Cunningham, El Dorado Hills, Calif., seven bass, 24-9, $4,000
4th: Dustin Remy, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 11 bass, 24-9, $3,500
5th: Levi Samz, Green River, Wyo., 12 bass, 24-5, $3,000
6th: Matt Roach, Scottsdale, Ariz., seven bass, 20-6, $2,500
7th: Jacob Traba, Pacifica, Calif., seven bass, 19-8, $2,000
8th: Tom White, Costa Mesa, Calif., nine bass, 18-10, $1,750
9th: Ralph Wells, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., eight bass, 15-11, $1,500
10th: David Zavvar, West Hollywood, Calif., six bass, 14-13, $1,250
Zanotelli caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Thursday, a fish weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces that earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $200.
The Costa FLW Series on Lake Havasu presented by Ranger Boats was hosted by the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau. It was the first FLW Series Western Division tournament of the 2018 season. The next Costa FLW Series tournament will be a Southwestern Division tournament, held Feb. 15-17 on Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Jasper, Texas. 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 2018 Costa FLW Series Championship is being held Nov. 1-3 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, and is hosted by the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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, YouTube and Snapchat.
Omori Uses Magic Spot To Hold Onto Lead At Lake Martin Elite Series Event
|
|||||
|
Havasu Local Makes a Move Heading into Championship Saturday!
February 10, 2018 by Jody White
The fishing was tougher across the board on day two of the Costa FLW Series presented by Ranger on Lake Havasu, but the head of the pack has stayed pretty consistent. Moving from second to first, Chris Kinley of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., weighed 17 pounds, 6 ounces on day two to improve by 3 ounces on his day one weight and take the lead with a 34-9 total. In second, Shaun Bailey weighed 17-1 and is just 10 ounces back with 33-15.
Kinley started his day in the lower reaches of the Colorado River and boxed up three quality fish pretty quickly.
“About 11 o’clock I decided to completely change gears,” says Kinley. “I went to some areas in the lake that had been holding quite a bit of fish, but the fishing pressure has really had an impact. The fish have repositioned, they’re definitely holding on a different type of structure than they were on yesterday and they moved a little bit deeper today.”
In the end, Kinley scrapped together a limit with three river fish and two from the lake. Though the places he’s fishing look quite different, he says he’s taking a similar approach.
“The fish that I’m fishing for are in prespawn staging areas,” says Kinley. “Predominantly the areas I’m fishing hold smallies, but occasionally a largemouth will slide in there.”
Moving up from second to the lead, Kinley has some close competition and a good shot at his first win with FLW.
“I feel pretty confident about tomorrow,” says Kinley. “I lead this event in 2012 on day one and day two and Troy Lindner beat me by 2 ounces on the final day. I had this one slip through my fingers in 2012 and I really do not want that to happen again.”
Top 10 pros
1. Chris Kinley – Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – 34-9 (10)
2. Shaun Bailey – Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – 33-15 (10)
3. Sean Minderman – Greenacres, Wash. – 33-14 (10)
4. David Valdivia – Norwalk, Calif. – 31-13 (10)
5. Jason Milligan – Cottonwood, Calif. – 30-11 (10)
6. Jay Wright – Seal Beach, Calif. – 30-10 (10)
7. Michael Caruso – Peoria, Ariz. – 29-15 (10)
8. Joe Uribe Jr. – Surprise, Ariz. – 29-14 (10)
9. Tom Leedom – Escondido, Calif. – 28-15(10)
10. Justin Kerr – Simi Valley, Calf. – 28-14 (10)
Cunningham holds fast on the co-angler side
Joseph Cunningham started the day with a commanding lead thanks to his 18-2 bag on day one, and though he only weighed one 4-pounder on day two he’s still fairly in command. With a 22-3 total, Cunningham leads by more than 3 pounds over second place co-angler Dustin Remy.
Fishing finesse, Cunningham got three bites all day and converted on one big one.
“It seems like when I do get a bite it’s a good one, the problem is getting bites,” says Cunningham. “I knew it was slow out there, but my goal was to get 10 pounds. Going out tomorrow I’m going to try and get 10 pounds again, but man it’s tough. You just have to keep your head down and keep fishing.”
Tak Takes the Lead on Martin in Elite Series Opener
Takahiro Omori of Emory, Texas, takes the lead on the second day of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge out of Alexander City, Ala., with a two-day total weight of 32 pounds, 11 ounces.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 9, 2018
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. — Since the Bassmaster Tournament Trail hasn’t visited Lake Martin for a major event in more than 15 years, the belief coming into this week’s Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge was that veteran local anglers with recent experience on the fishery had a chance to dominate.
But after two days, the top of the leaderboard includes a guy from Japan, a rookie from Arizona and a longtime pro from Washington State.
So much for local domination.
Takahiro Omori, a Japanese angler who now lives Texas, caught 14 pounds, 9 ounces and jumped from second place into the lead with a two-day weight of 32-11. He’s followed by newcomer Roy Hawk of Arizona (28-12), who is fishing his first-ever Elite Series event, and Washington angler Luke Clausen, who joined the Elite Series last year after a long and successful career on the FLW Tour.
Omori said most of his fish came early — and from one magical spot.
“I don’t want to tell anybody about that spot because I’ve got to go back tomorrow,” Omori said. “It’s a really good spot, but it’s about all I have.”
In the interest of saving fish for the final two days of the tournament, Omori left his best area well before lunchtime and went looking for something else similar.
“After I left that spot, I started practicing,” Omori said. “I tried to find another place to fish, and I couldn’t find it.
“I still have to be open-minded because this time of the year, anything can happen.”
Despite heavy rains in the forecast for the next two days, Omori said he believes the spot will still be good.
“We had a pretty good rain Sunday night and then another one Wednesday night,” he said. “So, the spot should be okay.”
Omori’s lead over Hawk is nearly 4 pounds, but Hawk came on strong during Friday’s second round with a catch of 17-1. Unlike many anglers who weighed in mostly spotted bass, Hawk weighed in four largemouth and only one spot.
“I don’t know if what I did today is repeatable,” Hawk said. “But I think I can catch some fish, and I’m having a lot of fun doing it.
“I’m moving around a lot, and as I’m going along the bank, I’m kind of targeting different things. A lot of the key largemouth are coming on specific things, but I’m catching spots in between.”
Hawk’s catch was anchored by a largemouth that weighed 5-2, and he already had a 3 1/2-pounder in his livewell when that fish bit.
Clausen caught the bulk of his fish during the afternoon hours and jumped from 16th place on Day 1 into third with a Day 2 catch of 15-4.
“It’s been kind of slow for me in the mornings,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve had a limit before 10 o’clock either day. Then in the afternoons, it gets right. I’ve had some flurries in the afternoons when you catch them every cast for five to seven casts.”
Clausen has weighed all spotted bass the first two days — and since spots can be unpredictable in overcast conditions, the weather forecast has him wondering how things will go the rest of the way.
“That’s the scary thing about spots,” he said. “I have to say I would much rather have sun than I would overcast because spots have a tendency to roam a lot more in that. So, I don’t know if I’ll be able to target them as well.”
Second-year Elite Series pro Jesse Wiggins (fourth, 27-0) was the only Alabama angler in the Top 6. He was followed by veteran California pro Jared Lintner (fifth, 26-13) and New Jersey pro Adrian Avena (sixth, 26-5).
Only the Top 51 remaining anglers will take part in Saturday’s semifinal round, and only the Top 12 after Saturday will advance to Championship Sunday with a chance to win the $100,000 first-place prize.
Daily takeoffs will be held at 6:15 a.m. CT from Wind Creek State Park with weigh-ins scheduled back at the park for 2:40 p.m.
The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event.
2018 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Martin Presenting Sponsor: Econo Lodge
2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Abu Garcia, Berkley
2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Livingston Lures, Lowrance, Phoenix Boats, T-H Marine, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Carhartt
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation Series presented by Magellan Outdoors, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.
-30-
Media Contact: JamieDay Matthews, 205-313-0945, jmatthews@bassmaster.com or Dave Precht, 205-313-0931, dprecht@bassmaster.com
Note: The 2018 B.A.S.S. Media Guide is now available on Bassmastermedia.com.
2018 Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge 2/8-2/11
Lake Martin, Alexander City AL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 10 32-11 110
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 14-09
2. Roy Hawk Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 10 28-12 109
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 17-01
3. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 10 28-00 108
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 15-04
4. Jesse Wiggins Cullman, AL 10 27-00 107
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 11-11
5. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 10 26-13 106
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 12-14
6. Adrian Avena Vineland, NJ 10 26-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 16-05
7. Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, SC 10 26-05 104
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 14-09
8. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, AZ 10 25-09 103
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 11-15
9. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 10 25-04 102
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 11-11
10. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, TN 10 25-01 101
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 10-08
11. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 10 24-10 100
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 07-01
12. Alton Jones Jr. Waco, TX 10 24-07 99
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 12-06
13. James Elam Tulsa, OK 10 24-04 98
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 11-14
14. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 8 24-02 97
Day 1: 5 19-13 Day 2: 3 04-05
15. Jonathon VanDam Gobles, MI 10 24-02 96
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 10-10
16. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 10 24-02 95
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 13-02
17. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 10 23-12 94
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 13-00
18. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 10 23-11 93
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 13-05
19. Ott DeFoe Blaine, TN 10 23-10 92
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 5 14-00
20. Dustin Connell Clanton, AL 10 23-09 91
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 12-10
21. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 10 23-07 90
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 08-15
22. Mark Daniels Jr. Tuskegee, AL 10 23-07 89
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 10-15
23. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 10 23-04 88
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 10-05
24. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 10 23-03 87
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 12-00
25. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 10 23-02 86
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 12-06
26. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 10 22-15 85
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 12-05
27. Bradley Roy Lancaster, KY 10 22-14 84
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 12-10
28. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 10 22-14 83
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 12-07
29. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 10 22-13 82
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 12-08
30. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 10 22-12 81
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 11-06
31. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 10 22-11 80
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 11-07
32. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 10 22-10 79
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 11-07
32. Matt Lee Guntersville, AL 10 22-10 79
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 11-07
34. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 10 22-08 77
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 09-02
35. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 10 22-07 76
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 10-04
36. Shin Fukae Palestine TX JAPAN 10 22-06 75
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 12-00
37. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 22-05 74
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 10-09
38. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 10 22-03 73
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 09-12
39. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 10 22-01 72
Day 1: 5 09-14 Day 2: 5 12-03
40. Josh Bertrand San Tan Valley, AZ 10 22-00 71
Day 1: 5 08-12 Day 2: 5 13-04
41. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 10 22-00 70
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 11-05
42. Boyd Duckett Guntersville, AL 10 21-15 69
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 5 12-02
43. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 10 21-12 68
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 11-08
44. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 10 21-11 67
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 12-08
45. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 10 21-10 66
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 06-13
46. David Walker Sevierville, TN 10 21-10 65
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 07-05
47. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 10 21-10 64
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 09-13
48. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 10 21-10 63
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 10-09
49. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 10 21-07 62
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 5 12-06
50. Brent Ehrler Redlands, CA 10 21-04 61
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 10-08
51. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 10 20-12 60
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 06-11
52. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 10 20-11 59
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 09-03
53. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 10 20-11 58
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 09-12
54. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 10 20-10 57
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 10-02
55. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 10 20-09 56
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 08-01
56. Mike McClelland Bentonville, AR 10 20-09 55
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 08-12
57. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 10 20-08 54
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 08-15
58. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 10 20-08 53
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 09-15
59. Fletcher Shryock Dennison, OH 10 20-07 52
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 11-00
60. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 9 20-06 51
Day 1: 4 05-15 Day 2: 5 14-07
61. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 10 20-05 50
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 08-07
62. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, TN 10 20-04 49
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 09-08
63. Fred Roumbanis Russellville, AR 10 20-04 48
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 09-12
64. Chris Zaldain Laughlin, NV 10 20-03 47
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 10-00
65. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 10 20-00 46
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 5 10-06
66. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 9 19-14 45
Day 1: 4 05-12 Day 2: 5 14-02
67. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, AL 10 19-13 44
Day 1: 5 09-06 Day 2: 5 10-07
68. Jordan Lee Grant, AL 10 19-11 43
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 11-02
69. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 10 19-08 42
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 5 10-13
70. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 10 19-07 41
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 08-01
71. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 10 19-05 40
Day 1: 5 08-01 Day 2: 5 11-04
72. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 10 19-05 39
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 11-00
73. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, TX 10 19-05 38
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 09-14
74. Jake Whitaker Fairview, NC 10 19-00 37
Day 1: 5 07-04 Day 2: 5 11-12
75. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 10 19-00 36
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 07-15
76. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 10 19-00 35
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 09-00
77. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 9 18-14 34
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 4 08-15
78. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 10 18-11 33
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 08-11
79. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 10 18-11 32
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 08-15
80. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 10 18-09 31
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 09-09
81. Gary Klein Mingus, TX 10 18-08 30
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 5 09-00
82. Darrell Ocamica New Plymouth, ID 10 18-07 29
Day 1: 5 09-14 Day 2: 5 08-09
83. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 10 18-01 28
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 5 10-11
84. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 10 18-00 27
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 08-09
85. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 8 17-14 26
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 4 07-10
86. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 10 17-13 25
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 07-01
87. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka JAPAN 10 17-13 24
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 08-10
88. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 10 17-11 23
Day 1: 5 07-09 Day 2: 5 10-02
89. Brandon Card Knoxville, TN 10 17-11 22
Day 1: 5 07-14 Day 2: 5 09-13
90. Shaw Grigsby Jr. Gainesville, FL 10 17-11 21
Day 1: 5 07-15 Day 2: 5 09-12
91. Seth Feider Bloomington, MN 10 17-08 20
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 07-09
92. Alton Jones Lorena, TX 10 17-08 19
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 08-05
93. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 9 17-02 18
Day 1: 4 07-11 Day 2: 5 09-07
94. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 10 17-01 17
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 06-15
95. Jacob Wheeler Harrison, TN 10 17-00 16
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 5 09-05
96. Ish Monroe Hughson, CA 10 16-09 15
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 06-08
97. John Murray Spring City, TN 10 16-03 14
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 5 08-00
98. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 10 15-14 13
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 07-04
99. David Fritts Lexington, NC 10 15-11 12
Day 1: 5 05-12 Day 2: 5 09-15
100. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, AL 9 15-08 11
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 4 07-05
101. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 9 15-02 10
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 4 05-15
102. Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, FL 10 15-01 9
Day 1: 5 07-12 Day 2: 5 07-05
103. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 8 14-08 8
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 5 07-12
104. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 8 14-00 7
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 5 10-08
105. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 10 13-12 6
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 5 05-12
106. Kelly Jordon Flint, TX 7 13-08 5
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 5 09-03
107. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 8 10-08 4
Day 1: 4 05-01 Day 2: 4 05-07
108. Bill Weidler Helena, AL 4 10-04 3
Day 1: 3 08-13 Day 2: 1 01-07
109. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, LA 4 08-14 2
Day 1: 2 03-13 Day 2: 2 05-01
110. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 6 07-10 1
Day 1: 5 06-10 Day 2: 1 01-00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Byrne & Freeman Talk CBC, Costa, & What the Fish Like in the Low Country.
AnglersChannel's John Byrne and Sportsmans Warehouse Fishing Manager CJ Freeman talk about whats happening in and around the Low Country in today's Sportsmans Warehouse Special Report. Check it out!
New Technology Is Changing The Way Fans Follow The Bassmaster Classic
|
|
Slim Margin Puts Carl Limbrick Jr. in Costa Western lead on Havasu!
February 9, 2018 by Jody White
Day one of the Costa FLW Series presented by Ranger on Lake Havasu featured great weather and very tight weights. Though no 20-pound bags hit the scale, 10 pros bested the 16-pound mark and Carl Limbrick Jr. of Bonita, Calif., weighed 17 pounds, 7 ounces to take the lead.
With weights as tight as they are and so many boats on the water most of the pros were pretty cagey about their patterns. For Limbrick, getting off to a hot start early was key.
“It started off good in the morning, I didn’t catch many fish, but I caught decent ones – 3- and 4-pounders,” says the California angler. “I’m not sure I can replicate it, I only got six fish today and that sixth one came later. I went a long time without a bite.”
Limbrick did divulge his methods and location to a degree – finesse fishing in the main basin. Weighing three smallmouths and two largemouths on the day, Limbrick says he isn’t particularly targeting either species, he’s just focusing on areas where both are present.
Prior to 2018, Limbrick has fished almost entirely as a co-angler, but he did end the 2017 season with an 18th-place finish from the front of the boat at Clear Lake. He’s got a great shot to follow that up with an even better finish if he can keep it rolling at Havasu.
Top 10 pros
1. Carl Limbrick Jr. – Bonita, Calif. – 17-7 (5)
2. Ted Stewner – Winnipeg, Manitoba – 17-3 (5)
2. Chris Kinley – Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – 17-3 (5)
4. Cody Murray – Nampa, Idaho – 17-2 (5)
5. Shaun Bailey – Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – 16-14 (5)
6. Jason Borofka – Salinas, Calif. – 16-12 (5)
7. Michael Caruso – Peoria, Ariz. – 16-7 (5)
8. Joe Uribe Jr. – Surprise, Ariz. – 16-6 (5)
9. Mitch Southern – Yucaipa, Calif. – 16-4 (5)
10. Jason Milligan – Cottonwood, Calif. – 16-0 (5)
Cunningham blows past the co-angler field
Had he been fishing on the pro side, Joseph Cunningham would still be in the lead. The co-angler from El Dorado Hills, Calif., smashed 18-2 on day one and leads over Tony Zanotelli by nearly 4 pounds.
Fishing behind Gregg Brown, Cunningham says he simply got a little lucky.
“Believe it or not it was actually a really slow day,” says Cunningham. “We came in on a spot and I caught three good ones back-to-back and then we had a lull until the end of the day when I caught my last two keepers. It feels good, I just hope I can go out there and get five tomorrow and then do it again on Saturday. It’s an adrenaline rush every time you get a bite.”
PLACE | ANGLER | CITY/STATE | DAY 1 WT (Fish) |
DAY 1&2 WT (Fish) |
WINNINGS |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | CARL LIMBRICK JR | BONITA, CA | 17 - 7 (5) | 17 - 7 (5) | |
2 | TED STEWNER | WINNIPEG, MB | 17 - 3 (5) | 17 - 3 (5) | |
2 | CHRIS KINLEY | LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ | 17 - 3 (5) | 17 - 3 (5) | |
4 | CODY MURRAY | NAMPA, ID | 17 - 2 (5) | 17 - 2 (5) | |
5 | SHAUN BAILEY | LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ | 16 - 14 (5) | 16 - 14 (5) | |
6 | JASON BOROFKA | SALINAS, CA | 16 - 12 (5) | 16 - 12 (5) | |
7 | MICHAEL CARUSO | PEORIA, AZ | 16 - 7 (5) | 16 - 7 (5) | |
8 | JOE URIBE JR. | SURPRISE, AZ | 16 - 6 (5) | 16 - 6 (5) | |
9 | MITCH SOUTHERN | YUCAIPA, CA | 16 - 4 (5) | 16 - 4 (5) | |
10 | JASON MILLIGAN | COTTONWOOD, CA | 16 - 0 (5) | 16 - 0 (5) | |
11 | BRETT LEBER | DIXON, CA | 15 - 10 (5) | 15 - 10 (5) | |
12 | JACOB WALL | JACKSONVILLE, OR | 15 - 9 (5) | 15 - 9 (5) | |
13 | MARTY LAWRENCE | MESA, AZ | 15 - 8 (5) | 15 - 8 (5) | |
14 | PETE MARINO | MORENO VALLEY, CA | 15 - 4 (5) | 15 - 4 (5) | |
15 | TODD KLINE | SAN CLEMENTE, CA | 15 - 3 (5) | 15 - 3 (5) | |
16 | SHANE SPINNING | CANYON LAKE, CA | 15 - 1 (5) | 15 - 1 (5) | |
17 | DAVID VALDIVIA | NORWALK, CA | 14 - 12 (5) | 14 - 12 (5) | |
18 | JUSTIN KERR | SIMI VALLEY, CA | 14 - 6 (5) | 14 - 6 (5) | |
18 | JIMMY REESE | WITTER SPRINGS, CA | 14 - 6 (5) | 14 - 6 (5) | |
20 | KEVIN FINLEY | PHOENIX, AZ | 14 - 3 (5) | 14 - 3 (5) | |
21 | JON GRIFFITH | MESA, AZ | 14 - 0 (5) | 14 - 0 (5) | |
22 | TOM LEEDOM | ESCONDIDO, CA | 13 - 15 (5) | 13 - 15 (5) | |
23 | TED HOLVERSON | EL CAJON, CA | 13 - 14 (5) | 13 - 14 (5) | |
24 | JORDAN COLLOM | TEMECULA, CA | 13 - 12 (5) | 13 - 12 (5) | |
25 | NICK NOUROT | BENICIA, CA | 13 - 7 (5) | 13 - 7 (5) | |
25 | RONALD BRUGGEMAN | POTTER VALLEY, CA | 13 - 7 (5) | 13 - 7 (5) | |
27 | JASON CORDIALE | ORINDA, CA | 13 - 5 (5) | 13 - 5 (5) | |
28 | JASON SIDEBOTTOM | SAN JACINTO, CA | 13 - 3 (5) | 13 - 3 (5) | |
29 | JAY WRIGHT | SEAL BEACH, CA | 13 - 1 (5) | 13 - 1 (5) | |
29 | RAYMOND TAK | LOS ANGELES, CA | 13 - 1 (4) | 13 - 1 (4) | |
31 | JASON HICKEY | WEISER, ID | 13 - 0 (5) | 13 - 0 (5) | |
32 | PATRICK SPENCER | MARANA, AZ | 12 - 7 (5) | 12 - 7 (5) | |
33 | BLAKE DYER | MORAGA, CA | 12 - 3 (3) | 12 - 3 (3) | $300 |
34 | MARK LASSAGNE | SAN RAMON, CA | 12 - 1 (5) | 12 - 1 (5) | |
34 | CORY SCHLEIDEN | YUCAIPA, CA | 12 - 1 (5) | 12 - 1 (5) | |
36 | JIM HAWKES | APACHE JUNCTION, AZ | 12 - 0 (5) | 12 - 0 (5) | |
37 | GREGG LEONARD | ELK GROVE, CA | 11 - 14 (5) | 11 - 14 (5) | |
37 | ANDY SCHOLZ | RENO, NV | 11 - 14 (4) | 11 - 14 (4) | |
37 | TAI AU | GLENDALE, AZ | 11 - 14 (5) | 11 - 14 (5) | |
40 | JIM VRETZOS | FOLSOM, CA | 11 - 13 (5) | 11 - 13 (5) | |
40 | RYAN LAMPRECHT | PEORIA, AZ | 11 - 13 (4) | 11 - 13 (4) | |
40 | MARK WILLIAMS | LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ | 11 - 13 (4) | 11 - 13 (4) | |
43 | PATRICK WHITAKER | GILBERT, AZ | 11 - 12 (5) | 11 - 12 (5) | |
44 | INDER LOPEZ | SPRING VALLEY, CA | 11 - 11 (5) | 11 - 11 (5) | |
45 | TIM RATH | LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ | 11 - 7 (4) | 11 - 7 (4) | |
46 | ROBERT LEE | ANGELS CAMP, CA | 11 - 3 (5) | 11 - 3 (5) | |
47 | KYLE GROVER | TRABUCO CANYON, CA | 11 - 2 (3) | 11 - 2 (3) | |
47 | JIM WAITS | YUMA, AZ | 11 - 2 (5) | 11 - 2 (5) | |
49 | TRAVIS HUCKABY | MODESTO, CA | 11 - 1 (5) | 11 - 1 (5) | |
50 | CHRIS COSTELLO | GILROY, CA | 10 - 13 (5) | 10 - 13 (5) | |
51 | SEAN MINDERMAN | GREENACRES, WA | 10 - 10 (5) | 10 - 10 (5) | |
52 | JEFF MICHELS | LAKEHEAD, CA | 10 - 9 (5) | 10 - 9 (5) | |
53 | ANDREW LOBERG | ROCKLIN, CA | 10 - 8 (5) | 10 - 8 (5) | |
54 | MANAS MALIKIAN | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA | 10 - 6 (4) | 10 - 6 (4) | |
54 | MIKE PHUA | CHINO, CA | 10 - 6 (5) | 10 - 6 (5) | |
56 | TONY LAIN | MENIFEE, CA | 10 - 3 (4) | 10 - 3 (4) | |
57 | RUSTY SALEWSKE | ALPINE, CA | 10 - 2 (5) | 10 - 2 (5) | |
58 | TERRENCE RATH | LAKEWOOD, CA | 10 - 0 (5) | 10 - 0 (5) | |
59 | GARRETT HOWARD | RIVERSIDE, CA | 9 - 9 (4) | 9 - 9 (4) | |
59 | MATT DAL PORTO | SUTTER, CA | 9 - 9 (3) | 9 - 9 (3) | |
61 | TOSHITADA SUZUKI | TOKYO JAPAN 125-0061, | 9 - 5 (5) | 9 - 5 (5) | |
62 | DANIEL LEUE | COLUSA, CA | 9 - 3 (4) | 9 - 3 (4) | |
63 | JIGGS BENN | MYRTLE CREEK, OR | 9 - 2 (5) | 9 - 2 (5) | |
64 | MIKE STAHLMAN | BUCKLEY, WA | 9 - 1 (3) | 9 - 1 (3) | |
65 | JON STRELIC | EL CAJON, CA | 8 - 12 (5) | 8 - 12 (5) | |
66 | LANE OLSON | FOREST GROVE, OR | 8 - 7 (3) | 8 - 7 (3) | |
67 | COLT ROBERTS | BAYFIELD, CO | 8 - 4 (4) | 8 - 4 (4) | |
68 | RICK FOERSTER | VAIL, AZ | 8 - 1 (3) | 8 - 1 (3) | |
69 | CLIFF KING | HERALD, CA | 8 - 0 (4) | 8 - 0 (4) | |
70 | VINCENT BERNAL | LOS BANOS, CA | 7 - 14 (5) | 7 - 14 (5) | |
71 | JEFF ALLEN | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | 7 - 12 (3) | 7 - 12 (3) | |
72 | BRIAN NOLLAR | HOMER, AK | 7 - 8 (2) | 7 - 8 (2) | |
73 | SCOTT HELLESEN | BENICIA, CA | 7 - 2 (2) | 7 - 2 (2) | |
74 | NATHAN BROMLEY | ALBANY, OR | 6 - 15 (3) | 6 - 15 (3) | |
75 | RUSS BARGER | BOISE, ID | 6 - 14 (2) | 6 - 14 (2) | |
76 | GREG HUEY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | 6 - 11 (3) | 6 - 11 (3) | |
77 | SHAWN O'CONNELL | BREWSTER, WA | 6 - 10 (3) | 6 - 10 (3) | |
78 | TRAVIS BOUNDS | CHICO, CA | 6 - 9 (2) | 6 - 9 (2) | |
79 | NICK YOUNG | NYSSA, OR | 6 - 8 (3) | 6 - 8 (3) | |
80 | JIM GIANCOLA | SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, CA | 6 - 5 (2) | 6 - 5 (2) | |
80 | TODD WOODS | LOS ANGELES, CA | 6 - 5 (2) | 6 - 5 (2) | |
82 | DAVID MAES | SPARKS, NV | 6 - 4 (3) | 6 - 4 (3) | |
82 | SHANE MEISEL | RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA | 6 - 4 (3) | 6 - 4 (3) | |
84 | MIKE NICHELINI | NAPA, CA | 6 - 2 (3) | 6 - 2 (3) | |
85 | SUNNY HAWK | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | 6 - 1 (2) | 6 - 1 (2) | |
86 | YUAN LIU | HAYWARD, CA | 5 - 15 (3) | 5 - 15 (3) | |
87 | VU AU | TUCSON, AZ | 5 - 12 (3) | 5 - 12 (3) | |
87 | TYLER ELLIS | SPRINGFIELD, MO | 5 - 12 (3) | 5 - 12 (3) | |
89 | CY FLOYD | HENDERSON, NV | 5 - 11 (3) | 5 - 11 (3) | |
89 | STEPHEN PRICE | GLENDALE, AZ | 5 - 11 (2) | 5 - 11 (2) | |
89 | RYAN GERMAN | FAIRFIELD, CA | 5 - 11 (2) | 5 - 11 (2) | |
92 | JOHNNY NGUYEN | TUCSON, AZ | 5 - 10 (3) | 5 - 10 (3) | |
93 | MATT SHURA | GILBERT, AZ | 5 - 9 (1) | 5 - 9 (1) | |
94 | JERRED JENNINGS | STOCKTON, CA | 5 - 5 (3) | 5 - 5 (3) | |
95 | JAMES SHAW | COOLIDGE, AZ | 5 - 4 (2) | 5 - 4 (2) | |
95 | LOGAN ERAUTT | YUCAIPA, CA | 5 - 4 (2) | 5 - 4 (2) | |
97 | HUNTER SCHLANDER | MODESTO, CA | 5 - 3 (2) | 5 - 3 (2) | |
98 | CLAYTON ESLICK | GILROY, CA | 5 - 2 (2) | 5 - 2 (2) | |
99 | ROBERT NAKATOMI | SACRAMENTO, CA | 5 - 1 (3) | 5 - 1 (3) | |
100 | WES WEZENBERG | LACEY, WA | 4 - 15 (2) | 4 - 15 (2) | |
101 | SERGIO ARGUELLO | N. HOLLYWOOD, CA | 4 - 13 (1) | 4 - 13 (1) | |
101 | JUSTIN PATTI | PHOENIX, AZ | 4 - 13 (3) | 4 - 13 (3) | |
103 | CAMERON KARBER | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | 4 - 9 (1) | 4 - 9 (1) | |
103 | KEVIN HUGO | CANYON LAKE, CA | 4 - 9 (3) | 4 - 9 (3) | |
105 | KEVIN JOHNSON | WADDELL, AZ | 4 - 8 (2) | 4 - 8 (2) | |
106 | ED ARLEDGE | VALLEY CENTER, CA | 4 - 7 (2) | 4 - 7 (2) | |
107 | MICHAEL TAFOYA | LAPLATA, NM | 4 - 6 (2) | 4 - 6 (2) | |
108 | MIKE POWELL | MIDWAY, UT | 4 - 5 (2) | 4 - 5 (2) | |
109 | PHILIP ROESENER | LOGANDALE, NV | 4 - 2 (2) | 4 - 2 (2) | |
110 | MIKE BRILLHART | WADDELL, AZ | 4 - 0 (3) | 4 - 0 (3) | |
111 | BENJAMIN BYRD | MOAB, UT | 3 - 15 (2) | 3 - 15 (2) | |
112 | HOBBY NELSON | PEORIA, AZ | 3 - 14 (1) | 3 - 14 (1) | |
113 | ROBERT GRITSKI | PENDLETON, OR | 3 - 9 (1) | 3 - 9 (1) | |
114 | JUSTIN CAMPBELL | PASCO, WA | 3 - 8 (1) | 3 - 8 (1) | |
114 | CHARLEY ALMASSEY | OAKLEY, CA | 3 - 8 (1) | 3 - 8 (1) | |
116 | LESTER HAWKINS | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | 3 - 3 (1) | 3 - 3 (1) | |
116 | ANDREW JANKE | SCAPPOOSE, OR | 3 - 3 (1) | 3 - 3 (1) | |
118 | JAKE BOOMER | SPOKANE VALLEY, WA | 3 - 2 (1) | 3 - 2 (1) | |
119 | DAVE PHILLIPS | NAMPA, ID | 3 - 0 (2) | 3 - 0 (2) | |
120 | ALLEN BRATTON | CEDAR CITY, UT | 2 - 14 (1) | 2 - 14 (1) | |
121 | GREGG BROWN | HENDERSON, NV | 2 - 11 (1) | 2 - 11 (1) | |
121 | JOSHUA IRELAND | ST.CLOUD, FL | 2 - 11 (1) | 2 - 11 (1) | |
123 | BRET GOUVEA | REDDING, CA | 2 - 9 (2) | 2 - 9 (2) | |
124 | KEITH DIFFEY | ELK GROVE, CA | 2 - 8 (1) | 2 - 8 (1) | |
125 | CHARLIE WEYER | WEST HILLS, CA | 2 - 7 (1) | 2 - 7 (1) | |
125 | BOBBY LANHAM | CAVE CREEK, AZ | 2 - 7 (1) | 2 - 7 (1) | |
127 | CHAD HULBERT | GILROY, CA | 2 - 6 (1) | 2 - 6 (1) | |
128 | TRAVIS JEWELL | SANDY, UT | 2 - 2 (1) | 2 - 2 (1) | |
129 | LAYTHE MOORE | BANNING, CA | 1 - 14 (1) | 1 - 14 (1) | |
130 | JIM HALLAUER | ALPINE, CA | 1 - 12 (1) | 1 - 12 (1) | |
131 | CARLOS GARCIA | MURRIETA, CA | 1 - 11 (1) | 1 - 11 (1) | |
132 | DAVID DAVIS | BIG PINEY, WY | 1 - 7 (1) | 1 - 7 (1) | |
133 | JIM LYON | RENO, NV | 1 - 5 (1) | 1 - 5 (1) | |
NATHAN HARBISON | CLOVIS, CA | ||||
NEIL FLORES | SUN CITY, CA | ||||
MELVIN WILLIAMS | CHULA VISTA, CA | ||||
GARY COLLINS | UPPER LAKE, CA | ||||
DAVID KROMM | KENNEWICK, WA | ||||
MAYNARD HEBERT | EDMONTON, AB | ||||
VINCE HURTADO | TURLOCK, CA | ||||
KIM PFAFF | DEER LODGE, MT | ||||
KAZUKI KODAMA | TORRANCE, CA | ||||
JOHNNY JOHNSON | LAKESIDE, AZ | ||||
JUSTIN RALEIGH | PASADENA, CA | ||||
KEVIN CARUSO | GLENDALE, AZ | ||||
ROBERT RATZLAFF | COLUMBIA, CA | ||||
GUY SAVIDAN | NORCO, CA | ||||
JONAS PETTIT | AUBURN, WA | ||||
JASON CAINE | LAS VEGAS, NV | ||||
CLAYTON MEYER | HENDERSON, NV | ||||
JEFF REID | VANCOUVER, WA | ||||
JASON CHRISTY | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | ||||
BRYANT SMITH | CASTRO VALLEY, CA | ||||
CARL NELSON | HANFORD, CA |
Two Big Bass Lift Prince Into Lead At Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Lake Martin
|
|||||
|
Costa Countdown to Blast Off SE Report with AnglersChannel's John Byrne & Pro staffer Robbie Digh
AnglersChannel's John Byrne and Pro Staffer Robbie Digh recap some of the past weekends events and look ahead to whats coming up this weekend in the Costa Countdown to Blastoff for February 10 & 11.
Palaniuk Joins Molix Pro Staff
Pittsgrove, NJ-February 5, 2018. Professional Edge Fishing Inc., a brand and angler marketing and representation company, announces the addition of the 2017 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year, Brandon Palaniuk to the Molix USA Pro Staff Team. Palaniuk joins other talents, Mike Iaconelli, Carl Jocumsen, Justin Lucas and James Elam on the team.
“I first heard about Molix back in 2009 from the Italian BASS Nation National Championship qualifier.” recalls Palaniuk. “I was immediately impressed by their quality products and attention to detail. Those qualities hold true today and I’m looking forward to helping expand their line of jigs and wire baits for years to come.”
Throughout the course of the 2018 Elite Series, the Molix USA Pro Staff anglers will be incorporating Molix brand tackle into their fishing repertoire. While competing, they will be testing, retooling and developing new products to add to the already extensive line of Italian brand baits.
“Brandon is an extraordinary angler, a real game changer, and we’ll do everything possible to help him stay on top”, says Molix CEO Stefano Sammarchi. “We are really happy to have the 2017 Angler of the Year on board with us and welcome him to the team. We can’t wait to start working with him on new and exciting projects. Brandon is the man!”
ABOUT BRANDON PALANIUK:
The 30-year-old Idaho resident has had seven Bassmaster Classic appearances since 2011 and is a three-time Bassmaster Elite Champion. Most impressive may be the Toyota Bassmaster Anger of the Year title that he won in 2017. Palaniuk is sponsored by Huk, Skeeter Boats, RIGID, Yamaha Pro Fishing, Rapala, Alpha Angler, GoPro, Crossed Industries in addition to several others. www.bmpfishing.com
Follow Brandon on Facebook @brandonpalaniuk on Twitter @BrandonPalaniuk and on Instagram @brandonpalaniuk
ABOUT MOLIX BRAND BAITS:
Molix is an Italian brand of professional fishing products and accessories. Their high-quality products are thanks to the continuous research and innovative design, created to suit the changing needs of modern fishermen. With input from anglers around the world, Molix develops products with their innovative, characteristic Italian style of products. www.molix.com
Follow Molix on Facebook @Molix-Think.Feel.Fish, on Twitter @Molixfishing and on Instagram @molix_fishing
ABOUT PROFESSIONAL EDGE FISHING:
Professional Edge Fishing, Inc. is a New Jersey based, full-service angler management, representation, and marketing company specializing in the outdoor sportfishing market. Professional Edge Fishing represents several of the top professional anglers in the fishing world, which include Michael Iaconelli, John Crews, Ish Monroe, and Cliff Crochet. Professional Edge Fishing also works with many product manufacturers by developing custom marketing campaigns designed to connect these companies directly with millions of grass roots fishing enthusiasts around the globe. For more information, visit http://ProfessionalEdgeFishing.com, contact Becky Iaconelli at (571) 215-4366, or info@professionaledgefishing.com
Swindle and VanDam Preview First Bassmaster Elite Tournament of 2018 at Lake Martin
Story & Photo Courtesy of Alan Mcguckin / Dynamic Sponsorships
Gerald Swindle and Kevin VanDam share longtime sponsors Toyota and Quantum, as well as an amazing 9 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles between the two of them, and on the eve of the first Bassmaster Elite Series tournament of 2018, they were gracious enough to share their thoughts on Lake Martin, Alabama.
1.) It’s a brand new season, but what was your favorite part of the off-season this winter?
Swindle: Being in the tree with my wife LeAnn when she arrowed a great 130” whitetail buck in Illinois that I called in for her with a ‘snort wheeze’ and video taped the whole thing too.
VanDam: Christmas with all my family, and it was especially good because my nephew Steve got married immediately after Christmas, and that caused all the family to hang out even more together.
2.) Will all the rain that fell today, and is forecasted to fall throughout the weekend, make fishing better or worse on Lake Martin?
Swindle: I don’t think it will have much of an affect one way or the other, because I think the dirt and mud will settle faster than people might think.
VanDam: I think the rainy weather will make it better, because anytime you have a low pressure system fishing tends to improve, and besides that, it’s not a cold rain, it’s a fairly warm rain, dumping water into a lake that’s about 48 to 52 degrees.
3.) Name 3 lures fans can expect to see the pros use a bunch this week.
Swindle: Shad Rap, Rapala DT6 and a Damiki Rig.
VanDam: Medium diving crankbaits, finesse jig, and a Damiki Rig
4.) When Mike Terry won the B.A.S.S. event here in the early winter of 1994, he won by 14 pounds. Can anybody separate himself that far from the second place guy in this tournament?
Swindle: I don’t see that happening. In fact, I think you’re gonna see the tightest weights since the 2005 Bassmaster Classic in Pittsburgh.
VanDam: It’s possible – if a local like Matt Herren, Russ Lane, Greg Vinson, or Kelley Jaye gets on the motherload. Hey, it happened before here 24 years ago – so why couldn’t it happen again?
5.) How much weight will you need to average each day to make the Top 12 cut here on the final day?
Swindle: 12.5 for the Top 12, and 13 pounds a day could win.
VanDam: 12 pounds a day should do great this week.
The Econo Lodge Brand Returns as Presenting Sponsor of First Two Bassmaster Elite Tournaments for a Third Consecutive Year
Feb. 5, 2018
Sponsorship includes offering fans the chance to win a day of fishing with pro Justin Lucas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and ROCKVILLE, Md. — The Econo Lodge brand, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH) is the presenting sponsor of two Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments in 2018, and is offering fans the chance to win a day of fishing with professional angler Justin Lucas, a two-time Bassmaster Elite Champion.
“The Econo Lodge guests are outdoor enthusiasts who love to hunt, hike and fish, and are willing to travel long distances to do so,” said Craig Mustard, head of domestic brand management for economy brands for Choice Hotels. “With more than 800 locations, Econo Lodge hotels provide great value and convenience across the United States, with many nearby lakes, rivers, mountains and streams.”
The Econo Lodge brand is the presenting sponsor of the first two 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, including the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin, February 8 - 11, in Alexander City, Alabama, and the Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River, April 6 - 9 in Orange, Texas.
Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO, applauded the return of Econo Lodge as a presenting sponsor, stating, “Our research tells us that many of the 500,000 B.A.S.S. members across the country enjoy traveling to hot fishing destinations out of town and out of state. Whether competing in tournaments, attending tournaments or just fishing for fun, these avid bass anglers appreciate having a comfortable, reliable and affordable place to stay near their destination lakes.”
The two tournaments are part of the 11-event Bassmaster Elite Series, including nine regular-season tournaments and two postseason events: the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Lake Chatuge, Georgia, and the Bassmaster Classic Bracket at Carters Lake, Georgia.
A total of 110 professional anglers have qualified for the Elite Series, which begins its 13th season at Lake Martin. In 2017, the Econo Lodge brand sponsored Elite tournaments on Toledo Bend at Many, Louisiana, and Lake Dardanelle out of Russellville, Arkansas. In 2016, the brand sponsored the Elite tournament on the Potomac River in Charles County, Maryland.
Econo Lodge: Easy Stop on the Road
With the amenities you need, the price you want and a brand you trust, Econo Lodge hotels make traveling easy. The Econo Lodge brand is one of the most trusted and recognized in the economy segment with more than 800 hotels located around the United States. Every property provides the amenities guests need to feel refreshed, including free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, in-room refrigerators, convenient device recharge throughout guest rooms and premium movie channels. For more information, visit EconoLodge.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest hotel companies. With over 6,500 hotels franchised in more than 40 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of September 30, 2017, over 800 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® Hotels, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests' needs. With more than 33 million members, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they join. All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned and operated. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, Academy Sports + Outdoors B.A.S.S. Nation presented by Magellan Outdoors, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting
NAVICO AND GARMIN® RESOLVE PATENT DISPUTES
Egersund, Norway and Olathe, Kan. – Navico, parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad® and B&G® brands and Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced today that they have ended a three-year-long legal dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents. The agreement includes a broad cross licensing of patents and other intellectual property, which will allow both companies to bring new innovations to the market faster and benefit all marine customers.
“Research and development of game-changing technologies like our DownScan Imaging is the lifeblood of our business and the marine electronics industry,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “We are very pleased with this resolution, which includes guidelines for the future cross licensing of technologies for the benefit of both of our customers.”
”This is an exciting time as new technology is bringing positive change to the marine market,” said Cliff Pemble, President and CEO, Garmin. “This resolution allows us to focus all of our energy to bring even more innovation to our marine customers.”
For more information on the Navico brands, please visit www.lowrance.com, www.simrad-yachting.com, pro.simrad-yachting.com and www.bandg.com, and to find out more about the Navico Group of companies, visit www.navico.com. For more information on Garmin, please visit www.garmin.com.
About Navico
A privately held, international corporation, Navico is a leading marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. www.navico.com.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available
at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Elite Update - Jordan Lee Still Looking for a 3-pounder at Lake Martin
Story & Photo Courtesy of Alan McGuckin / Dynamic Sponsorships
The only thing thicker than the humidity of the 61-degree air temps surrounding Lake Martin in the darkness of the final morning of practice for the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge, was the anxiousness of the world’s best bass pros to figure out how to catch a sizeable largemouth.
“Counting the time I spent here practicing last month before the lake went ‘off limits’ – this will be my 9th day on Lake Martin in the past couple months – and I still haven’t caught a 3-pounder,” says reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion Jordan Lee.
Despite not yet catching a fat largemouth, and fast approaching monsoon-like, lightening-laced rainstorms on his cell phone’s weather radar, the always easy-going and good-natured Lee was weather-ready in his Carhartt raingear, and taking it all in stride in the darkness of 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
“The cool thing is, it’s kind of anybody’s ball game here on Martin, because it’s so tough to smash ‘em consistently for three or four days here,” says Lee. “You may see a guy jump out to the lead with a 16 or 17 pound limit on Day 1, but doing that consistently here is super tough. In fact, if you can average 13-pounds a day, you’ll be real tough.”
Consistent with his ‘it’s anybody’s ballgame’ theory, is the fact Lee says nobody in the 2018 Elite Series has a huge home lake advantage on this gorgeous 44,000 surface acre reservoir, even though several Alabama pros, including himself, are on the roster.
Lee graduated from Auburn, just a short 45 minute drive from Lake Martin, following his hugely successful time in the Carhartt Bassmaster College fishing ranks, but says he spent very little time fishing here during his time on the Tiger’s campus, choosing to instead hone his skills on fisheries where weightier limits awaited.
“I don’t mean this as a negative, but Martin is probably one of the lowest winning weight lakes in our state. There just aren’t a ton of largemouth here, and the spotted bass are typically 2-pounders,” explains Lee, whose new Ranger’s front deck was covered in 10 Quantum rod and reel combos.
Five of those reels were spinning, rigged with dropshots primarily for the plentiful spotted bass population, and five were Smoke baitcasters featuring a variety of orange/red crawfish colored crankbaits -- and a skirted pitching jig – just in case he encounters a piece of habitat where that 3-pounder or better that’s eluded him through nine days practice might be hiding.

Costa® Sunrise Silver Mirror Lens Now Available in 580G® Lightwave Glass
Daytona Beach, Fla. – February 7, 2018 – Serious anglers know that dusk and dawn are dynamite times to be on the water. To help them find and catch more fish during these low-light conditions, Costa Sunglasses developed a revolutionary Sunrise Silver Mirror 580P polycarbonate lens to boost optical contrast in dim light. The breakthrough lens earned Costa the “Best Eyewear” award in the 2017 ICAST New Product Showcase. Costa, the leader in world-class performance sunglasses, has now extended the polarized Sunrise Silver Mirror color into its scratch-resistant 580G glass lenses.
John Sanchez, Vice President of Product Development at Costa, explains “Whether you’re poling the flats at sunrise or sight fishing shallow bass in low light, overcast conditions, Sunrise Silver Mirror is your go-to lens – with 30 percent light transmission to deliver optimal contrast when the sun is either low or obscured by cloud cover. It’s so effective that anglers asked for it in our patented glass technology. And we listened.”
Costa’s 580G Lightwave Glass lenses provide the finest in visual clarity and scratch resistance. They feature encapsulated mirrors and a polarized film that are contained between crystal-clear glass layers that easily handle the rigors of fresh- and salt-water fishing. “With its innovative construction, 580G lenses are 20 percent thinner and 22 percent lighter than average polarized glass for all-day comfort,” Sanchez says.
Anglers who choose 580G Sunrise Silver Mirror lenses will appreciate Costa's patented color-enhancing technology that selectively filters out harsh yellow light for superior contrast and definition. In addition to reducing glare and eye fatigue, the technology also absorbs high-energy blue light to cut haze and enhance sharpness. Naturally, Costa's 580G lenses provide 100 percent UV ray protection while absorbing the HEV light known to cause macular degeneration, pterygium, cataracts and other eye diseases.
The new Sunrise Silver Mirror 580G lens is available in several popular frame styles, including: Blackfin, Bloke, Brine, Corbina, Fantail, Fisch, Jose, Montauk, Motu, Reefton, Slack Tide, Tuna Alley and Whitetip. For more information on the new lens and Costa’s full line of performance sunglasses, visit www.costadelmar.com.
Louisiana State University-Shreveport Takes the Lead in the Collegiate College Bass Fishing Rankings
Northwestern State University moves to 2nd and University of Louisiana-Monroe in 3rd
When school starts back up for the spring semester every year that means college bass fishing is about to hit its peak season. During almost any given weekend there is a major college fishing event scheduled, so it’s not uncommon for the Cabela’s School of Year presented by Abu Garcia race to see ranking change frequently. In recent weeks, there have been two major collegiate events in the state of Texas, so it is not unexpected to see many teams from that area of the nation ranked inside the top 20.
As it stands now, Louisiana State University-Shreveport has taken its place as the highest-ranking bass fishing team in the nation going into this weekend. The bass team from Northwestern State University jumps up into second place, followed by University of Louisiana-Monroe in third place. All top three teams are expected to compete at this weekend’s Texas Lunker Challenge presented by Mossy Oak Elements on Sam Rayburn Reservoir – as well as almost all of the top 20 teams in the nation – so a rankings shake up very well could be happening soon. And that will help shape the next few months of the School of Year race as teams attempt to get into position to claim this prestigious title.
The LSU-Shreveport bass team has been steadily gaining points throughout the season and finally took the top position with two solid performances at the FLW Southern event on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the B.A.S.S. Central event on Toledo Bend recently. Moving from third place to first has been on the minds of the LSU-Shreveport bass team, and their focus has been consistency.
“It’s feels awesome to have taken the lead. We stumbled a little bit last weekend at the B.A.S.S event on Toledo Bend and were worried it would hurt us in a big way, and with the upcoming event on Sam Rayburn, we are going to have to work harder to make sure we don’t stumble again,” said JP Kimbrough, LSU-Shreveport Bass Team.
LSU-Shreveport had a great start to the season winning the FLW Southern event back in September and solid finishes at the B.A.S.S. Wildcard and Championship, which gave them the jump they needed to stay firmly in the top 5. LSU-Shreveport isn’t just about to give the top spot up that easily and have their sights set on the next event on the 2018 schedule – Texas Lunker Challenge presented by Mossy Oak Elements on Sam Rayburn, February 11th.
Kimbrough continued saying, “For the next couple of weeks, our strategy is going to remain the same – try to win every event we can.”
LSU-Shreveport wasn’t the only bass team from Louisiana to make moves in January. Northwestern State University moved up the standings from fifth to second place. The team of John Ledet and Logan Laprarie finished third overall at the FLW Southern to pick up 180 points, and then adding another 109 points with their 11th place finish at the B.A.S.S. Central.
Rounding out the top three is yet another Louisiana school – University of Louisiana-Monroe. ULM moved three spots up from sixth place to third place with the team of Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert finishing second at the B.A.S.S. Central event on Toledo Bend, earning 190 points to go along with their 104 points from the FLW Southern event.
The Texas Lunker Challenge presented by Mossy Oak Elements will be the first event of the 2018 Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series schedule and will count towards Cabela’s School of the Year standings. The event is worth 500 points, as well as bass teams being able to earn points by their top two competing anglers, which will no doubt cause a shakeup in the Cabela’s School of the Year standings come next Monday. In addition to that event, there are several other major college events on the horizon that will surely change the rankings as college bass fishing season heads into the home stretch.
Here is a look at the current Top 20 in the Cabela’s School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia:
- Louisiana State University – Shreveport (Shreveport, LA)
- Northwestern State University (Natchitoches, LA)
- University of Louisiana – Monroe (Monroe, LA)
- Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK)
- Tarleton State (Stephenville, TX)
- Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, TX)
- Bethel University (McKenzie, TN)
- Arkansas Tech University (Russellville, AR)
- Sam Houston State (Huntsville, TX)
- East Texas Baptist University (Marshall, TX)
- Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
- Adrian College (Adrian, MI)
- McKendree University (Lebanon, IL)
- West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV)
- University of North Alabama (Florence, AL)
- Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS)
- Bemidji State University (Bemidji, MN)
- Murray State University (Murray, KY)
- University of Wisconsin (Madison, WI)
- Rogers State University (Claremore, OK)
For more information about the Cabela’s Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, please visit www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com.
LAKE HAVASU SET TO HOST YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING EVENT
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2018) – YETI FLW College Fishing will continue the season with an event Feb. 10 on Lake Havasu. The tournament, hosted by the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau, is the first of three regular-season events for anglers in the Western Conference, and will feature a top prize of a $2,000 club scholarship and an invitation to compete in the 2019 College Fishing National Championship.
“Moving baits will be key in this tournament,” said 2014 FLW Series Western Division Angler of the Year Kyle Grover, of Trabuco Canyon, California, who has two top-20 finishes on Lake Havasu in FLW competition. “Look to see guys winding umbrella rigs, crankbaits, and Rat-L-Traps.
“The water level is down, so some guys will pull good fish from the river but most fish will be caught in the lake,” Grover continued. “I think an 18-pound limit should be enough to get the win.”
Competitors will take off from Lake Havasu State Park, located at 699 London Bridge Road, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at 8 a.m. MST Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the park beginning at 2:30 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.
Schools are allowed to register up until the morning of the tournament. Entries may be made either by phone or at CollegeFishing.com.
Schools expected to compete in the Lake Havasu tournament include:
Arizona State University – Michael Jones, Tempe, Ariz., and Steven Latino, Chandler, Ariz.
California Polytechnic State University – Alec Pitts, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Hugh Cosculluela, The Woodlands, Texas
California State University-Chico – Chad Sweitzer, Chico, Calif., and Tyler Firebaugh, Danville, Calif.
Grand Canyon University – Joseph Dwyer, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Tommy Sendek, Tucson, Ariz.
Utah Valley University – Ben Levie, Salem, Utah, and Will Brown, Provo, Utah
YETI FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten 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 2019 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 2019 FLW College Fishing National Championship will take place May 30-June 1 on the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission & Red River Waterway Commission.
YETI FLW College Fishing is free to enter. 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.
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, YouTube and Snapchat.
COSTA FLW SERIES HEADS TO LAKE HAVASU FOR WESTERN DIVISION OPENER PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 30, 2018) – As many as 300 pros and co-anglers are set to compete Feb. 8-10 at the Costa FLW Series Wester Division opener at Lake Havasu presented by Ranger Boats. Hosted by the Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau, the event will feature anglers competing for a top award of up to $85,000, including a brand new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
“The fish are staging right now and getting ready to move into prespawn mode,” said Joe Uribe Jr., of Surprise, Arizona, who has won the last two consecutive Costa FLW Series events held on Lake Havasu in 2015 and 2017. “We’ve had a full moon this week and warm air temperatures during the day – in the low 80s. As the water temperatures continue to rise fish will really be triggered to make a move.”
Uribe said anglers will utilize the entire lake for this event, specifically the Colorado River and areas down south. He cited quick-moving smallmouth in river current and warmer water on the southern end as especially tempting for competitors.
“Most guys are going to be finesse fishing, which is fairly typical this time of year,” said Uribe. “Finesse tactics will be more of a player for smallmouth than for the largemouth, and will involve small hair jigs, drop-shot rigs and little swimbaits. Largemouth will be orientated out deep near man-made structure including cages and brush piles. Look for crankbaits, jigs and umbrella rigs to do well in those areas.”
Uribe went on to say that catching both smallmouth and largemouth bass will be crucial for success in the tournament.
“Guys are going to have trouble catching a limit solely made up of largemouth, so they’re going to have to mix it up a little bit. They may have to target largemouth in the morning, and then switch to those big smallmouth up shallow as the water warms up,” said Uribe. “I think 17 pounds a day over three days will be needed to win.”
Anglers will take off and weigh-in at Lake Havasu State Park, located at 699 London Bridge Road, in Lake Havasu City. Takeoff will be held at 7:30 a.m. MST each day of competition and weigh-ins will start at 3:30 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free to attend and open to the public.
In Costa FLW Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event. At Lake Havasu, pros will fish for a top prize of $85,000, including a brand new Ranger Z518C boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard if Ranger Cup qualified. Co-anglers will cast for a brand new Ranger Z175 boat with a 90-horsepower Evinrude outboard, and $5,000 if Ranger Cup qualified.
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 2018 Costa FLW Series Championship is being held Nov. 1-3 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, and is hosted by the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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, YouTube and Snapchat.
About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money in 2018 across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW and their partners conduct 286 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW" television show, broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, while FLW Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Bradford & Dwight Beaver Drop 27 pound Limit on the Scales in CBC Season Opener on Murray!
Courtesy of Carolina's Bass Challenge
Bradford & Dwight Beaver weighed in 5 fat Lake Murray bass at 27.27 lbs to beat out the other 162 teams entered! They also took home the 1st Skeeter BONUS worth another $4,000.00 pushing their total winning to $14,000.00!
2nd went to Thomas Hardwick & Tommy Williams with another great bag of bass weighing 26.82 lbs and they also were fishing out of SKEETER which was good for a $3,000.00 BONUS! They took home a total of $7,950.00!
Travis Parrish & Rodney Tapp weighed in a limit at 24.98 lbs good enough for 3rd and they earned $3,400.00!
Barry Holloman & Joey Bramlett claimed 4th with 24.71lbs and theu collected the 3rd SKEETER BONUS which was $2,000.00! Joey and Barry received $4,300.00!
Mike Stephens & Bryan New weighed in 23.09 lbs and the BF of the day at 7.63 lbs for a total of $2,700.00!!
4th SKEETER BONUS went to Phillip Randolf & Ronald Moss with 21.40 lbs. They took home a total of $1,850.00!
LAKE SEMINOLE SET TO HOST YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING EVENT
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (Jan. 30, 2018) – YETI FLW College Fishing will continue the season with an event Feb. 10 on Lake Seminole presented by Bass Pro Shops. The tournament, hosted by the Bainbridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the first of three regular-season events for anglers in the Southeastern Conference, and will feature a top prize of a $2,000 club scholarship and an invitation to compete in the 2019 College Fishing National Championship.
“This is going to be a great tournament,” said FLW Tour pro Buddy Gross of Chickamauga, Georgia, who won the Costa FLW Series event on Lake Seminole in 2017. “The bass are prespawn right now and there are a lot of fish fattened up. The lake is on fire – last weekend it took 32 pounds to win a local tournament – and they’re hitting it at just the right time. They’re going to be able to fish how they’d like and catch them in a lot of different ways.
“I think it’ll likely be a grass deal and the fish will be set up in a lot of pre-spawn areas,” Gross continued. “The bass on Seminole use sand to bed, so I’d be looking for grassy flats and humps near sandy bottoms. I think there will be a big Rat-L-Trap bite, and a flipping bite in the hydrilla. Senkos and swimbaits will produce as well. Teams are going to be able to spread out.”
Gross offered words of advice for college anglers who may be visiting the lake for the first time – be careful.
“Lake Seminole has a lot of standing timber, so it is important that the college anglers take their time and make sure that they are being cautious when driving around the lake,” Gross said. “Look for areas near Spring Creek – there are a lot of little arms and pockets where you can get back to little ponds that offer a lot of opportunity. I think we’ll likely see a winning limit in the mid-20s.”
Competitors will take off from the Bainbridge Earle May Boat Basin, located at 100 Boat Basin Circle in Bainbridge, Georgia, at 7:30 a.m. EST Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at the boat basin beginning at 3 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.
Schools are allowed to register up until the morning of the tournament. Entries may be made either by phone or at CollegeFishing.com.
Schools expected to compete in the Lake Seminole tournament include:
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Gavin Hiers, Quitman, Ga., and Brennan Bledsoe, Cordele, Ga.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – David Froehlich III, Loxahatchee, Fla., and Hagen Masciale, Melrose, Fla.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Quinn Brown, Willacoochee, Ga., and Morgan Anderson, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College – Nicholas Hughes, Locust Grove, Ga., and Sam Brewton, McRae, Ga.
Auburn University – Anthony Vintson, Fort Gordon, Ga., and Julian Suero, Winter Springs, Ala.
Auburn University – Mitchell Jennings and Lauren Remolde, both of Auburn, Ala.
Augusta University – Joshua Rockefeller, Harlem, Ga., and Zachary Ramsey, Canton, Ga.
Bryan College – Preston Kendrick, Mount Olive, Ala., and Bennett Kudder, Dix Hills, N.Y.
Bryan College – Briana Tucker, Trinity, Ala., and Hollie Reagan, Seymour, Tenn.
Bryan College – Jake Mims, Douglasville, Ga., and Conner DiMauro, Longwood, Fla.
Bryan College – Dalton Price, Seymour, Tenn., and D.J. Barber, Gardendale, Ala.
Bryan College – Jacob Foutz, Charleston, Tenn., and Jake Lee, Knoxville, Tenn.
Bryan College – Tyler Price, Dayton, Tenn., and Mac Raughton, Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Clemson University – Liam West, Greenville, S.C., and Brady Waits, Clemson, S.C.
Clemson University – Joshua Hart, Simpsonville, S.C., and Ben Domingue, Central, S.C.
Clemson University – Levi Neave, Seneca, S.C., and Jacob Robbins, Edgemoor, S.C.
Clemson University – Matthew Bostic, Gilbert, S.C., and Allan Stack, Summerville, S.C.
Clemson University – Derek Freeman, Anderson, S.C., and Robert White, Greenville, S.C.
Clemson University – Zach Kronewitter, Clemson, S.C., and Caleb Allgood, Fair Play, S.C.
Coastal Carolina University – Jonathan Kelley, Middle River, Pa., and David Houchens, Bowie, Md.
Coastal Carolina University – Jeff Gary, Magnolia, Del., and Joseph Castelluccio, Andover, N.J.
Coastal Carolina University – John Duarte, Middle River, Md., and Taylor Jones, Johnsonville, S.C.
East Carolina University – Colton Harrell, Matthews, N.C., and Troy Moore, Kitty Hawk, N.C.
East Carolina University – Eric Olah, Greenville, N.C., and Michael Manning, La Grange, N.C.
Faulkner University – Breanna Wyatt and Joseph Lacy, both of Pell City, Ala.
Faulkner University – Tyler Pennington, Chicota, Ala., and Brady Bowden, Hope Hull, Ala.
Florida State University – Owen Kuhn and David Korson, both of Tallahassee, Fla.
Georgia College & State University – Robert Keene, Athens, Ga., and Phillip Green, Hoschton, Ga.
Itawamba Community College – Ross Sprouse, Blue Springs, Miss., and Fisher Young, Smithville, Miss.
Kennesaw State University – Spencer Guthrie, Acworth, Ga., and Ryan Kennedy, Woodstock, Ga.
Kennesaw State University – Garrett Guinan, Marietta, Ga., and Will Leonard, Kennesaw, Ga.
LaGrange College – Tanner Johnson and Jacob Wood, both of LaGrange, Ga.
Lipscomb University – Scout Monteith, Nashville, Tenn., and Hunter Hanks, Hermitage, Tenn.
Mercer University – Bryce Grogan, Jackson, Ga., and Collin Vandemark, Sparks, Ga.
Mercer University – Eric Allen, Powder Springs, Ga., and Zachary Woods, Lizella, Ga.
Mississippi State University – Jack Stegall, Carriere, Miss., and Caleb Hebert, Poplarville, Miss.
North Carolina State University – Will Monti, Charlotte, N.C., and Mitchell Lance, Raleigh, N.C.
Newberry College – Daniel Cook, Pomaria, S.C., and Tucker Johnson, Irmo, S.C.
Polk State College – Trever Stephens, Auburndale, Fla., and Jerod Gadd, Bartow, Fla.
Polk State College – Kyle Stafford, Lakeland, Fla., and Austin Bell, Winter Haven, Fla.
Polk State College – Samuel Whitmire, Babson Park, Fla., and Trenton Rogers, Bartow, Fla.
Tennessee Technological University – Josh Bean and Caden Watson, both of Cleveland, Tenn.
University of Alabama – Andrew Deloney, Newton, Ala., and Jacob Daily, Mattoon, Ill.
University of Central Florida – Caleb Bundy, Lake City, Fla., and Christian Waters, Winter Haven, Fla.
University of Florida – Colby Eldridge and William Gibbs, both of Panama City, Fla.
University of Florida – Conner Young, Sorrenton, Fla., and Ryan Richardson, Gainesville, Fla.
University of Florida – Dylan Bucci, Ocala, Fla., and Abigail Askew, Gainesville, Fla.
University of Georgia – Garrett Stone, Sandy Springs, Ga., and Collin Chandler, Donalsonville, Ga.
University of Mississippi – Austin Savell, Brandon, Miss., and Luke Yaekel, Freeburg, Ill.
University of North Georgia – Tristan Thomas and Braxton Martin, both of Lula, Ga.
University of North Georgia – Drew Coker, Murrayville, Ga., and Clayton Childs, Bishop, Ga.
University of North Georgia – Patrick Harrington, Marietta, Ga., and Ethan Seitz, Hixson, Ga.
University of South Carolina – Trevor Topken, Warwick, N.Y., and Brandon Biby, New City, N.Y.
University of South Carolina – Hunter Buice, Pacolet, S.C., William Bond, Moncks Corner, S.C.
University of South Carolina – Zack Catoe, Lancaster, S.C., and Nick Schwarzenberg, Frederick, Md.
University of South Carolina-Beaufort – Tyler Black, Moncks Corner, S.C., and Alex Altman, Bluffton, S.C.
University of South Carolina-Beaufort – Charley Kuhn, Fort Mill, S.C., and Parker Wingard, Lexington, S.C.
Valdosta State University – Max Gresham, Milner, Ga., and Zachary Blake, Guyton, Ga.
Valdosta State University – Austin Rowell, Nicholls, Ga., and Zachary Loftus, Palm Coast, Ga.
Wake Forest University – Connor Walsh, Thompsonville, N.C., Noah Ezickson, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Winthrop University – Brett Blackwood, York, S.C., and Caleb Blackwood, Rock Hill, S.C.
Young Harris College – Andrew Himmelreich, Powder Springs, Ga., and Ben Giles, Colbert, Ga.
YETI FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten 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 2019 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 2019 FLW College Fishing National Championship will take place May 30-June 1 on the Red River in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission & Red River Waterway Commission.
YETI FLW College Fishing is free to enter. 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.
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, YouTube and Snapchat.
UPDATE ON ANGLERS INVOLVED IN BOATING ACCIDENT AT FLW TOUR ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE
MINNEAPOLIS (Feb. 1, 2018) – Pro competitors Andy Young of Mound, Minnesota, and William Campbell of Middlesboro, Kentucky, were involved in a boat collision on opening day of the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee last week. The collision happened while both anglers were running the lake and met at the end of a boat lane near Moonshine Bay. Co-angler James Bianchi of Rush, New York, was in Young’s boat, while Lee Frye of Brooksville, Florida, was the co-angler in Campbell’s boat.
Young and Bianchi were ejected, but were able to return to their boat after Young’s mandatory ignition shutoff device disengaged the engine. While damaged, both boats returned under their own power to the launch site at the Clewiston Boat Basin.
Young sought medical attention upon his return to the ramp and was admitted to a local medical facility. He has since been released. Bianchi, Campbell and Frye declined medical attention.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is currently investigating the accident.
Young’s catch was weighed and he finished the day with five bass weighing 10 pounds even. He was unable to compete on Day Two and finished the tournament in 179th place. Campbell and Frye were late in their return to check-in and they both withdrew from the tournament. Bianchi continued competition and finished in 22ndplace, weighing in 10 bass for 20 pounds, 15 ounces and earning $1,000.
Both Young and Campbell plan to return to the FLW Tour this season.
“It was an accident, plain and simple,” said Campbell, who was fishing in just his second career FLW Tour event. “I’ve been on the water and driving boats for more than 30 years, and I’d never had an accident like this. It’s very unfortunate that it occurred, but I’m extremely thankful that it wasn’t worse.
“This isn’t going to stop me from competing,” Campbell continued. “Becoming a pro bass angler has been a dream of mine since I was 15 years old. For this to happen, on the first day of my first full season, is very disappointing. I will not let this stop me.”
“I’m sore, but I’ll heal and I’m thankful that the accident wasn’t worse,” Young said. “The doctor said that I have a compression fracture in my L2 vertebra – no surgery, but I’ll be in a brace for a few weeks. I’m extremely upset that I’m going to have to miss the Harris Chain tournament and maybe even Lanier, but I’m recovering and you can bet that I will be back out competing on the Tour as soon as I am able.”
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the sport’s top anglers on the FLW Tour on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Michael Smith Wins ABA Alabama South Open Event on Lake Eufaula with over 21 pounds!
ATHENS, Ala. – ABA Pro-Staffer Michael M Smith of Andalusia, AL won the American Bass Open Series Alabama South tournament, held February 3rd on Lake Eufaula. Running out of Lakepoint State Park in Eufaula, AL Michael caught five bass weighing 21.63 pounds anchored by a 5.76 -pound kicker. For the Boater Division victory, Michael took home a check for $5000 for his win and qualified for an additional $5000 for Triton Gold.
“I was fishing the lower end of the lake from the bridges down fishing a crankbait and flipping mid-depth channel swing banks, then later in the day I was fishing ditches and brush-piles,” said Smith.
In second for the boaters, Raymond “Bubba” Barlow of Albany, GA landed a five-bass tournament limit going 21.53 pounds. He collected $1575 for his catch.
“I caught all my fish on crankbaits and jigs. Those were my two main baits today. I was fishing mid-lake,” said Barlow.
Ken Greene of Lumpkin, GA finished third for the boaters with five bass going 20.29 pounds. He earned $1050 for his catch.
“I was fishing deep and slow, “ said Greene.
The largest bass of the tournament for the boaters was caught by Jason “Buddha” Smith of Dawson, GA it weighed 7.98 pounds. Smith pocketed a check for $760 for his catch.
“I caught that fish on a Swagger Swim Worm by Buddha Bait Company,” said Smith.
Finishing fourth, Terry Tucker of Gadsden, AL landed a five-bass limit for 18.47 pounds. Rounding out the top five was Frank Sine of Alabaster, AL with a five-bass limit for 17.93 pounds.
In the Co-Angler Division, William Thomas of Phenix City, AL won with three bass going 10.77 pounds with a 4.64-pound kicker. He pocketed a check for $1000 for his win.
“I caught my fish on a jig, trying to fish deeper than my boater. This is my first tournament win out of three tournaments I have ever fished and my first tournament with ABA. I’m just glad it warmed up today,” said Thomas.
Taking second for the co-anglers, Terry Taylor of Seale, AL brought in a three-bass division limit weighing 9.86 pounds. He collected $400 for the effort.
“I caught my fish on a crankbait early and then caught a few flipping grasses later in the day,” said Taylor.
David McMurphy of Wilsonville, AL placed third among the co-anglers with two bass going 8.54-pounds including a 5.60-pound kicker. He earned $300 for his catch and $165 for the big bass.
“I caught that big bass on a big worm, I lost the first fish on the day that would’ve pushed me over the top.” Said McMurphy.
In fourth place among the co-anglers, Sam Fish of Alexander City, AL brought in three bass for 7.89 pounds. Joseph Chilcott of Crestview, FL finished in fifth place with three bass at 7.49 pounds.
Slated for April 21st, the next tournament will be held on Lake Martin out of Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City, AL. At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance the 2019 Ray Scott Championship to be held on Lake Eufaula in April 2019.
For more information on this tournament, call Billy Benedetti, tournament manager, at 256-230-5632 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.abaopenseries.com .
Judd Fuhrman Takes the Win and New Mercury Powered Nitro in the BIG BASS TOUR event on the Harris Chain!
2018 Harris Chain, FL
Leaders
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JUDD FUHRMANN | 10.80 |
2 | BRANDON FRANKS | 10.60 |
3 | ANTONIO FERREIRA | 10.36 |
4 | MATT GEE | 9.30 |
5 | MIKE DAVIS | 9.26 |
6 | MICHAEL CATT | 9.02 |
7 | BRAD HAMMERICH | 9.01 |
8 | TONY WISNIEWSKI | 8.91 |
9 | JOHN BATCHELOR | 8.74 |
9 | TONY ROMAN | 8.74 |
Saturday 8-9
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | TONY WISNIEWSKI | 8.91 |
2 | JAMIE LANIER | 7.11 |
3 | SEAN MILLER | 6.64 |
4 | KRISTOPHER CARVER | 6.63 |
5 | CHAD PELFREY | 6.29 |
6 | CARSON POWELL | 6.28 |
7 | JEFF FELLOWS | 6.18 |
8 | JEFF DAVIS | 5.48 |
9 | TIM ROSS | 4.33 |
10 | PAUL GEISEN | 4.14 |
Saturday 9-10
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | ERIC LEWIS | 7.83 |
2 | KRISTOPHER CARVER | 7.56 |
3 | DAVID MAHON | 6.55 |
4 | JAMIE LANIER | 5.94 |
5 | JAKE HART | 5.54 |
6 | JAMES KELLEY | 5.49 |
7 | BERNARD INNELLA | 5.18 |
8 | ADAM CONIGLIO | 4.72 |
9 | DEAN MORRIS | 4.62 |
10 | RICHARD ANTHONY | 4.33 |
Saturday 10-11
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | BRAD HAMMERICH | 9.01 |
2 | CHET FORD | 7.14 |
3 | JASON SMITH | 7.05 |
4 | ED WOLF | 6.83 |
5 | TERRY DIXON | 6.38 |
6 | ERIC DAVIS | 6.07 |
7 | EDDIE KNIGHT | 5.77 |
8 | CHRIS CASTEEL | 5.64 |
9 | MATT ALTER | 5.40 |
10 | DANIEL SMITH | 4.58 |
Saturday 11-12
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | MICHAEL CATT | 9.02 |
2 | LARKIN NOBLES | 8.42 |
3 | RICHARD WEST | 8.37 |
4 | MICHAEL LAKE | 7.82 |
5 | TERRY BLOOM | 7.42 |
6 | RANDY MONTONEY | 7.27 |
7 | MICHAEL BRASHEAR | 6.88 |
8 | JEFF FELLOWS | 6.31 |
9 | CHUCK FOSTER | 6.11 |
10 | ANTHONY QUINTANA | 5.26 |
Saturday 12-1
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JUDD FUHRMANN | 10.80 |
2 | ANTONIO FERREIRA | 10.36 |
3 | TERRY BLOOM | 6.60 |
4 | RONALD ROKISKY | 6.11 |
5 | KALEB HERRING | 5.81 |
6 | KYLE SCHOVILLE | 5.41 |
7 | TRAVIS WOLF | 5.32 |
8 | TIMMY FINLEY | 4.96 |
9 | BRANDON PROPHITT | 4.95 |
10 | JULIAN QUINTANA | 4.26 |
Saturday 1-2
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JEFF CHASTAIN | 8.44 |
2 | CLAYTON WIGGINS | 8.01 |
3 | JERRY VANLUE | 7.47 |
4 | SHELBY CONCON | 7.41 |
5 | WALLY JOHNS | 7.24 |
6 | RICK DANNER | 6.61 |
7 | TIM DEEN | 6.21 |
8 | GEORGE COMPTON | 5.94 |
9 | BRIAN KILGORE | 5.66 |
10 | DONNIE CROUSE | 5.64 |
Saturday 2-3
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JOHN BATCHELOR | 8.74 |
1 | TONY ROMAN | 8.74 |
3 | TODD EVANS | 7.77 |
4 | JASON HAYNES | 7.73 |
5 | LARRY PETTY | 7.49 |
6 | HARLIN BASS | 7.03 |
7 | KENNETH CAVUCCI | 6.41 |
8 | TYLER SUESS | 6.20 |
9 | LENNY CRISPINO | 6.13 |
10 | CLAYTON WIGGINS | 5.84 |
Sunday 8-9
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | BRANDON FRANKS | 10.60 |
2 | DEAN MORRIS | 7.29 |
3 | SHELBY CONCON | 7.24 |
4 | KENNETH LANE | 6.57 |
5 | ADAM KING | 6.38 |
6 | ED SCHLEIN | 6.33 |
7 | JOSH ALSBROOKS | 5.73 |
8 | GARRETT DUFFINA | 5.35 |
9 | JOHN KATZELNIK | 4.90 |
10 | DARRYL GONZALEZ | 4.88 |
10 | AUSTIN BASKETTE | 4.88 |
Sunday 9-10
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | BILLY CHARLAND | 8.46 |
2 | TERRY FREE | 8.45 |
3 | RON DOW | 8.38 |
4 | RICKY WEST | 7.85 |
5 | SHELBY CONCON | 7.83 |
6 | RYAN MABRY | 7.34 |
7 | MATT GEE | 6.12 |
8 | BILLY CARROLL | 5.78 |
9 | KENT SMART | 5.72 |
10 | RICK DANNER | 5.17 |
Sunday 10-11
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JEFF CHASTAIN | 8.28 |
2 | RICKIE REMMINGTON | 7.69 |
3 | CHAD PELFREY | 7.08 |
4 | JAY FLOSITZ | 6.92 |
5 | RICK DANNER | 6.20 |
6 | EDWARD HAMRICK | 5.89 |
7 | ROBERT JACOBS | 5.70 |
8 | JASON BERRYMAN | 5.56 |
9 | RICK MILLER | 5.07 |
10 | JEFF FELLOWS | 4.97 |
Sunday 11-12
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | MATT GEE | 9.30 |
2 | MIKE DAVIS | 9.26 |
3 | AARON FRATTIN | 6.97 |
4 | STEVE MCENTYRE | 6.18 |
5 | JOHN BAKER | 6.05 |
6 | RALPH JACKSON | 5.63 |
7 | JERRY HASELDEN | 5.27 |
8 | STAN EARY | 5.10 |
9 | TIMMY FINLEY | 5.01 |
10 | PAUL VANZANT | 4.71 |
Sunday 12-1
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | RICHARD WEST | 8.49 |
2 | JASON FISHER | 8.43 |
3 | MATT SPENCER | 7.20 |
4 | RICK OSTERHOLT | 6.46 |
5 | TERRY BLOOM | 6.43 |
6 | ERIC MESSER | 5.91 |
7 | GARY MUCHLER | 5.62 |
8 | TAYLOR WIGGINS | 5.53 |
9 | RANDY MONTONEY | 5.35 |
10 | JOE DALTON | 4.83 |
Sunday 1-2
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | JESSE WINDSOR | 8.12 |
2 | BRETT THOMAS | 7.84 |
3 | STAN EARY | 7.63 |
4 | HARLAN BASS | 7.46 |
5 | CHAD PELFREY | 7.38 |
6 | GRANT TRUAX | 6.65 |
7 | BILL BELL | 6.61 |
8 | MIKE DAVIS | 6.41 |
9 | RICK ALBRITTON | 5.94 |
10 | RICK WEST | 5.71 |
10 | JOE AGNOLI | 5.71 |
Sunday 2-3
Rank | Angler | Weight |
---|---|---|
1 | BRANDON BLACKMON | 7.13 |
2 | STEVEN GILBERT | 7.00 |
3 | RONALD ROKISKY | 6.67 |
4 | KURT MICHAUX | 6.57 |
5 | KALEB HERRING | 6.51 |
6 | JOE BAK | 6.16 |
7 | WALLY JOHNS | 6.12 |
8 | MARK TRUAX | 6.08 |
9 | TERRY FREE | 6.05 |
10 | BILLY HOGAN | 5.80 |
Randy Brewer Wins ABA Open Series Texas East Tournament on Cedar Creek with over 21 pounds!
ATHENS, Ala. – Randy Brewer of South Lake, TX won the American Bass Anglers Open Series Texas East Division, held February 3rd at Cedar Creek. Running out of Log Cabin, TX, the 67-boat field left at 0644 AM for the boaters, 13 places were paid out and it took 10.38 pounds to make the cut.
Brewer caught a five-fish limit weighing 21.57 lbs with a healthy 6.21-pound kicker. For the boater division victory, he took home a check for $5000.
“I was throwing a chatterbait and a brush hog. I spent a couple hours practicing yesterday and hit the same spots today, then tried to duplicate those areas with some time left. It started early for me, but I struggled throughout the day. I only had 5 keepers today so I was glad to get the bites I did.” Said Brewer.
In second for the boaters, Garrett Whitley of Quintan, TX landed a five-bass limit weighing 20.92 lbs held up by a 5.69 lb. kicker. He collected a check for $1250.
“It was a rough day for me. I started at the dam and nothing happened for us. I put a bit of a pattern together just running around and trying to figure them out. Later in the afternoon it came together with some better bites and I was able to get them in the boat to come in with what I had. It was a grind, but it worked out. I was just a little shy today.” Said Whitley
Russell Lee of Sachse, TX, last year’s defending champion on Cedar Creek took third for the boaters with a limit of five bass weighing 20.12 lbs and took home a check for $900.00
“I stayed shallow most of the day and caught most of them throwing a crankbait and on a chatterbait. I did catch a couple deep. I was able to cull quite a bit. I had 12 or 13 keepers today and the bite was pretty steady.” Said Lee.
In fourth, Trent Menees of Saginaw, TX had a solid bag for 15.57 lbs, and Terry peacock of Royse City, TX came in with a solid bag of 15.01 lbs to take the fifth-place honors.
In the Co-Angler Division, JoeFrank Thomas of Forney, TX blew past the field with a monster 3 fish limit at 13.05 lbs, anchored by his 5.44 lb. big bass. His performance filled his pocket with a check for $1500 for the win with an additional $250 for big bass.
“I caught some fish! It was all day for us. I culled throughout the day, but I have to give the credit to my boater. We caught them deep and shallow but mostly on a frog. What a day to be able to come in with 13 lbs. I had a blast. The weather turned a little sour on us this afternoon but that’s fishing. You just have to roll with what Mother Nature throws at you.” Said Thomas.
Taking second for the co-anglers, Aaron Uncapher of Tyler, TX came in weighing a 3-fish limit for 6.11 lbs. His placement earned him a check for $500. The gap from first to second place goes to show how tough the conditions were on Saturday.
“Dwain (Burns) and I had an interesting day. we were without use of the outboard after our initial run in the morning. It started working again as we were being towed in around 1:45. Dwain chose a good area as we were able to boat 7 keepers between the two of us. I feel that Dwain would have earned a check with the use of his motor. We wasted some time fishing unproductive water in between the better spots in addition to a 45 minute idle trying to make repairs. I think of the 7-bass boated, six different baits were used. Dwain had us in the right area. I missed one on a wacky senko. As soon as Dwain turned the boat around for another pass, I changed colors and was able to catch that bass 15 minutes later. My two better fish came off a Blk/Blu War Eagle football jig with a zoom craw trailer and a tex-rigged Yamamoto Kreature in green pumpkin. All my bass came shallow.” Stated Aaron.
David Hester of Frankston, TX placed third among the co-anglers. He had three fish weighing in at 5.91 lbs to earn a check for $400.
“My boater started off pretty good, but I didn’t catch any fish until the last 2 hours of the day. We stayed with the same pattern all day but found the right spot in the afternoon and slugged it out. We were up shallow, and they finally started biting.” Stated David.
In fourth place among the co-anglers, Jeremy Montgomery of Mansfield, TX brought in three bass for 5.80 lbs. Lat Nichols of Deport, TX finished in fifth place with three bass at 4.85 lbs even.
The biggest bass for the boaters was caught by Ryan Autry Richardson, TX weighing in at 7.19 lbs for $670. With only 3 fish, Ryan placed in the event taking home two checks from the weight of his big fish. Well done to all!
Slated for March 24th, the next divisional tournament will be held on Lake Palestine launching from the Villages Marina. At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance to the 2018 Ray Scott Championship, slated for the first week of April 2019 on Lake Eufaula, AL.
For more information on this tournament, call Chris Wayand, tournament manager, at 256-230-5627 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see http://www.abaopenseries.com/ .
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit
Weimer and Wafford win Bass Champs Central Region Season Opener on Travis and $20,000
By: Patty Lenderman |
Bass Champs Central Region kicked off their 2018 season February 3rd on Lake Travis. Chilly and windy weather conditions set the scene for 193 teams to compete for a portion of this 106% payback event. Gary Weimer and Jeremiah Wafford reeled in the winnings taking 1st place and the guaranteed $20,000 purse.While the morning started out on the chilly side with some light drizzle, the temperatures continued to rise as the moist conditions dried by mid morning. These teams were prepared with their spots picked out, and several teams brought in sacks weighing over twenty pounds.
For the winners Gary Weimer and Jeremiah Wafford, their day could not have gone better. “We had about fifteen spots targeted after practicing for four days before the tournament,” Gary explained. “During practice, we averaged about 18 pounds per day. The Saturday before the tournament we even landed an 11.77# bass!” They targeted boat docks near deep water with jigs, and their first cast needed an 8.41 pounder – what a way to start the day. Two casts later, they caught another chunk about 7 ½ lbs. After that they moved to their next spot and put their third fish in the boat. “We weren’t catching a lot of fish, but the ones we did catch were good quality.” They wrapped up a limit in their third spot. “We had all of the fish we weighed by 10am. We broke off one big one, but never culled all day.” Their limit weighed in at 27.56 lbs, the top weight of the tournament. In their 18 years of fishing Bass Champs tournaments, they have cashed many checks. This was their first 1st place win, receiving the $20,000 purse. “We would like to thank the Good Lord for watching out for us and blessing us. We would also like to thank our wives, kids, family and friends for their encouragement.” Not too far behind in weight were the 2nd place winners Tony Ferdinando and Shane Logan, having 26.02 lbs. Tony explained “We ran to the lower end of the lake where we had probably twenty different spots picked out.” Using jigs, jigging spoons and Carolina rigs they targeted deep ledges. “The first five fish we had in the live well probably weighed about 16 pounds. We hit a few points with Alabama rigs and caught some, but ended up culling all of those. We just hit all of our spots, then started over and hit them again.” Tony landed their kicker, weighing in at 8.52 lbs and winning Big Bass of the day. They were awarded $4,500 for their 2nd place finish, $500 for Big Bass, then Amphibia added another $250 to their day for earning their bonus. 3rd place was taken by Lee Beuershausen and Randy Grounds. “We had a good morning bite,” Randy reported. They started out on a point with a ledge in 15’-25’ using a Carolina rigged Zoom lizard. They put a limit together, including their kicker weighing in at 7.46 lbs. “After that we went to another ten spots by docks, and culled a few times. We only caught about eight keepers throughout the day. Our last cull was at 2:30, gaining another half pound. They were awarded $3,500 for their 3rd place finish, then Skeeter Boats doubled those winnings for being the highest finishing team in a qualified Skeeter Boat. They also won the Sportsman’s Auto Bonus, plus they took home the Lowrance bonus money. Their day on the water paid off more than $10,000! Rounding out the top five includes (4th) 19.71 lbs, Weston Brown & David Doonan, winning $2,400 plus another $1,000 from the Sportsman’s Auto Bonus. (5th) 19.25 lbs, Byron Albrecht & Michael Johnson for $2,000. All total 26 teams earned checks, the final $600 went to Daniel & Adrian Barnes with 13.63 lbs. There’s never a dull moment at Bass Champs – next stop will be Lake Falcon as the South Region starts their season February 10. Remember – all regular season events are open to anyone who would like a chance to fish for BIG winnings! Whether you can fish one or fish them all, come join the fun! Remaining regular season team schedule: |
GEORGIA’S MCCAY WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL SAVANNAH RIVER DIVISION OPENER ON LAKE KEOWEE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS
Williamston’s Lesley Earns Co-angler Title
SENECA, S.C. (Feb. 5, 2018) – Boater J.R. McCay of Helen, Georgia, caught five bass weighing 15 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the 2018 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Savannah River Division opener on Lake Keowee presented by Navionics. For his efforts, McCay took home $4,004.
“I had a couple places where I was catching 10 or 11 pounds consistently during practice, but by 9 a.m. Saturday morning I didn’t have a bite from either,” said McCay, who earned his first career win in FLW competition. “I decided to head into the back of a creek on the north end that had stained water, laydowns, docks and stump flats. I threw a swimbait and only had one fish swirl on it, which told me they weren’t very active.”
McCay said he began flipping a ½-ounce brown Spot Sticker Casting Jig with a green-pumpkin-colored Strike King Rage Tail Craw trailer, and was able to put two 4-pounders and a 3-pounder in the boat. Around 2 p.m., he said that he left the area for a long flat with scattered rock on the main lake.
“I used the Spot Sticker and nabbed another 3-pounder,” said McCay. “I caught my last fish on the south end, in 70 feet of water, from a rock pile where fish typically school up. I guess I pulled up to the right place at the right time.”
McCay said he used a blueback-colored Tim Farley Custom Baits Pro X Swimbait to catch his last keeper.
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: J.R. McCay, Helen, Ga., five bass, 15-7, $4,004
2nd: Jayme Rampey, Liberty, S.C., five bass, 13-11, $2,002
3rd: Brian Tidwell, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 13-8, $1,267
4th: Edward Humphreys, Alum Creek, W. Va., five bass, 12-8, $888
5th: Matthew Justice, Fair Play, S.C., five bass, 11-10, $761
6th: Daniel Atkins, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 11-9, $697
7th: Marcus Church, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 11-3, $634
8th: Chris Nelson, Social Circle, Ga., five bass, 11-1, $571
9th: Brian Callahan, Gainesville, Ga., five bass, 11-0, $507
10th: Jerry Morgan, Inman, S.C., five bass, 10-12, $444
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Joshua Popham of Central, South Carolina, nabbed a bass weighing 4 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $505.
Ryan Lesley of Williamston, South Carolina, won the Co-angler Division and $2,097 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 11 pounds, 4 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: Ryan Lesley, Williamston, S.C., five bass, 11-4, $2,097
2nd: Tim Watson, Martin, Ga., five bass, 11-2, $999
3rd: Westley Denny, Westminster, S.C., five bass, 9-5, $633
4th: Keith Lewis, Franklin, N.C., five bass, 8-12, $443
5th: Kevin Landreth, Seneca, S.C., four bass, 8-8, $379
6th: Chris Nunziato, Elberton, Ga., five bass, 8-7, $348
7th: Vern Schmucker, Westminster, S.C., four bass, 8-4, $316
8th: Michael Senn, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 7-9, $285
9th: Gary Murphy, Homer, Ga., five bass, 7-8, $253
10th: Brandon Graham, Greer, S.C., three bass, 6-10, $221
Thomas Morris of Walhalla, South Carolina, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a 4-pound, 4-ounce fish. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $247.
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. 18-20 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Norman in Huntersville, North Carolina. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
The 2018 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 2018 BFL All-American will be held May 31-June 2 at Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana, and is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. 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, YouTube and Snapchat.
Fife & Davis Win Arkansas Bass Trail Opener with over 24 Pounds!!
1st place Cody Davis & Flannigan Fife
2nd place Dustin Huggins & Cody Kemp
3rd place Mark McWha & Derek Toland
Eufaula, Alabama to Host the 2019 Ray Scott Championship
Athens, AL – January 31, 2018 – American Bass Anglers announced today that the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2019 Ray Scott Championship at the Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula) on April 1st-7th, 2019. Launch and weigh in for the 2019 Ray Scott Championship will take place at Lake Point Resort State Park.
This event is the culmination of anglers qualifying through the American Bass Anglers Open Series for one of the largest events for the weekend angler in the country. The winning boater will receive $50,000 cash plus a new 21TRX Triton boat equipped with a 250hp Mercury Pro XS motor. The winning co-angler will receive $25,000 in cash plus a new 19TRX Triton boat equipped with a 225hp Mercury Pro XS motor. If requirements are met, additional bonus incentives of $50,000 from Triton Boats, $1000 from Mercury Motors, $1000 from Garmin and $1250 from TH Marine are available.
“We are very excited to be hosting the 2019 Ray Scott Championship. The fishing on Lake Eufaula during April will be phenomenal, and the anglers will enjoy their time on the lake. The Eufaula Alabama community has a lot to offer anglers during their visit such as local shopping, great eateries, and multiple lodging options all with a great small-town feel.” said Jack Tibbs Mayor of Eufaula.
Lake Eufaula is a 45,000-acre lake located on the Chattahoochee River that extends across Alabama and Georgia. This beautiful lake is nationally known for being a great bass fishery and its beautiful scenery. Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce has hosted numerous events for American Bass Anglers in which the anglers receive a warm welcome from the local community with its small home town charm.
“Lake Eufaula is the perfect location for this event, I know anglers look forward to coming to one of Alabama’s most talked about lakes and experiencing the hospitality of Eufaula.” said Morris Sheehan, President of American Bass Anglers. “Mayor Tibbs and all of Eufaula/Barbour County always rolls out the red carpet for our anglers, weigh-in will be at 3pm daily and the public is invited”
What is the ABA Open Series and how do you qualify for the Ray Scott Championship?
It is a Boater/Co-Angler series. This format pairs boaters and co-anglers together to fish from the same boat however, boaters are not competing with their co-angler partners. Boaters compete against boaters and co-anglers compete against the other co-anglers in the tournament. Boaters and Co-Anglers pay different entry fees and the boaters are competing for the prize money created for the boaters and co-anglers for the prize money created for the co-anglers.
Entry Fees remain the lowest in the industry for the weekend angler:
- Qualifying Events: Boater $200, Co-Angler $100
- Area Championships: Boater $300, Co-Angler $150
- Ray Scott Championship - No Entry Fee
The Open Series offers the best payout ever in a series of this format. Payouts are the largest in weekend angler tournament history!
- $5,000 1st place Boater guaranteed regardless of the number of entries
Divisions: Open Series will have 18 divisions of the Open Series. Each of these divisions will hold 4 one-day qualifying events. Each with a $5,000 first place guaranteed payout for boaters. At the end of each divisional season the anglers from each division will be invited to compete in a local Area Championship.
Area Championships: Each of the 9 Area Championships will have a first-place guaranteed purse of $10,000 for boaters and $5000 for co-anglers. Two divisions will make up an Area. An example of an Area would be Kentucky Division and Central Tennessee Division. (See Schedule). All anglers from each division who fish 3 events within their home division or 4 events in combination of divisions within their area will be invited to the Area Championship.
Each division will advance anglers to the Ray Scott Championship.
- The top ten (10) Boaters and top ten (10) Co-Anglers from each division by points after the Area Championship will advance.
- The top five (5) Boaters and top five (5) Co-Anglers at the Area Championship by place of finish, who do not advance by divisional points, will also advance.
Area | Division 1 | Division 2 | Area Championship |
1 | Alabama North | Mississippi | Pickwick |
2 | Kentucky | Tennessee Central | Kentucky Lake |
3 | Georgia | South Alabama | Lake Eufaula |
4 | North Carolina | South Carolina | Lake Norman |
5 | Florida Central | Florida South | Kissimmee Chain |
6 | Texas Southeast | Texas South | Toledo Bend |
7 | Texas Central | Oklahoma | Texoma |
8 | Maryland | Virginia | Kerr Lake |
9 | New York | Ohio | Chautauqua |
The American Bass Anglers is sponsored by Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, TH Marine, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Garmin, SiriusXM Marine Radio, Power Pole, Maui Jim, Geico Insurance and Livingston Lures. For more information about ABA call 256-232-0406. On line, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Lane Clinches BASS Open Win on Kissimmee Chain
|
|
|
Lane Extends Lead On Kissimmee Chain At Bassmaster Eastern Open
Bobby Lane of Lakeland, Fla., maintains the lead on the second day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open No. 1 held on Kissimmee Chain of Lakes out of Kissimmee, Fla., with a two-day total of 42 pounds.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.
Feb. 2, 2018
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Bobby Lane has seen both ends of the weigh-in order, but after Friday’s second round of competition on Florida’s Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, he remains atop the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open with a two-day total of 42 pounds.
The Bassmaster Elite Series pro from Lakeland, Fla., launched in the first flight on Thursday, but today's later departure greatly delayed his access to the area he’s targeting on Lake Kissimmee. Lane added 10-9 to his first day’s weight of 31-7 — the tournament’s largest catch.
“Yesterday, I caught a few pretty early and today I didn’t even get down there until 10 o’clock,” Lane said. “I’m not sure if that hurt me; but it didn’t help me, by any means. I enjoyed my time in Toho this morning (before locking down to Lake Kissimmee) and caught quite a few fish.
“I thought they were going to bite today. I thought ‘Late flight, I’m gonna see ‘em.’ But they just never showed up.”
Despite weighing a third of his first round effort, Lane still holds a lead of 12 pounds — a pound and a half more than yesterday. This, he said, exemplifies the need to capitalize on opportunities like those of Day 1.
“This is Florida, and it’s all about a big bite. If you have an opportunity to catch those big ones, you want to put them in the boat,” he said. “Yesterday was flawless for me and today, I fished okay. I missed a couple of decent fish. My goal was to catch five and maintain the lead, and that’s what I did.
“But to have a big day like yesterday; you have to have that. It’s hard to be consistent on these lakes, especially with the fronts coming in and out this time of year.”
Targeting a diverse array of shallow vegetation, Lane mixed up his presentations with a variety of baits. He caught bass on a swimjig, a topwater plug and the new Berkley Powerbait Max Scent stickworm called The General. Rigging this junebug colored bait on a 5/0 Trokar hook with two different size weights, Lane fished with inspiration from his 13-year-old daughter, Alexis.
“About a month ago, my daughter whooped me with that bait, so I said ‘Enough of this,’ and I put about 10 bags in the boat,” Lane said. “I’m down to three.”
Friday brought more warmth and partly sunny skies, but the Kissimmee Chain felt more wind, as another cold front moved into the area late in the afternoon. Lane said this might have had an impact on his day, but he’s pleased that his huge Thursday catch positioned him to absorb the downturn.
“Ten pounds is just an average bag, but yesterday was the dream of a lifetime,” Lane said. “I just wanted to come in and see how bad it was, but to have the lead when I looked at (the leaderboard) on my phone, I was like ‘Golly, this is better than I thought.’
“To add to it a little bit doesn’t hurt, and I’m excited about tomorrow. There are some big ones out there to be caught.”
Walt Bowen of Walnut Cove, N.C., is in second place with 30-0. Making a big move from 47th place on Thursday, Bowen caught his limit by dragging a worm around shallow vegetation.
“I did the same thing today that I did yesterday, and I’m not going to make any changes,” he said.
Michael Purvis of Canton, Ga., is in third place with 29-10. Targeting prespawn bass with reaction baits, Purvis said he caught his fish in spurts with the active periods spaced about 45 minutes apart.
Garrett Rocamora of Lithia, Fla., remains in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 9-3 caught on Thursday.
Ohio’s Steve Robbins maintains the lead in the co-angler division with 22-5. Robbins is catching his bass by flipping and dragging plastics. Tony Sears of Dahlonega, Ga., holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with the 9-4 he caught Friday.
Saturday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Big Lake Toho Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the Bass Pro Shops at 5156 International Drive in Orlando at 4 p.m.
The event is hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.
2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open Kissimmee Chain of Lakes 2/1-2/3
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 10 42-00 200
Day 1: 5 31-07 Day 2: 5 10-09
2. Walt Bowen Walnut Cove, NC 10 30-00 199
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 19-02
3. Michael Purvis Canton, GA 10 29-10 198
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 14-00
4. Drew Cook Midway, FL 10 29-03 197
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 11-03
5. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 10 28-12 196
Day 1: 5 18-14 Day 2: 5 09-14
6. Michael Murphy Lexington, SC 10 28-12 195
Day 1: 5 17-13 Day 2: 5 10-15
7. John McBride Mount Airy, NC 10 28-08 194
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 10-14
8. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 28-06 193
Day 1: 5 16-15 Day 2: 5 11-07
9. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 10 28-03 192
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 16-01
10. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 10 28-01 191
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 12-15
11. Jon Canada Pelham, AL 10 27-15 190
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 17-11
12. Don Eady Orlando, FL 10 27-14 189
Day 1: 5 19-13 Day 2: 5 08-01
13. Lucas Bogosian Harrington Park, NJ 10 27-11 188 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 5 19-09
14. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 10 27-02 187 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 06-13 Day 2: 5 20-05
15. John Cox Debary, FL 10 26-07 186 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 16-07
16. Clabion Johns Jr Covington, GA 10 26-04 185 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 11-00
17. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 10 25-10 184 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 10-06
18. Raymond Trudeau Saint Cloud, FL 10 25-01 183 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 11-06
19. Preston Harris State Road, NC 10 24-15 182 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 15-15
20. Will Evans Winter Haven, FL 10 24-15 181 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 12-05
21. Brad Knight Lancing, TN 10 24-11 180 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 11-00
22. Ed Loughran III Mechanicsville, VA 10 24-10 179 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 12-01
23. Nick Hatfield Jonesborough, TN 10 24-08 178 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 13-08
24. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 7 24-00 177 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 20-15 Day 2: 2 03-01
25. John Kremer Sanford, FL 10 23-15 176 $3,031.00
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 13-08
26. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 10 23-15 175 $2,613.00
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 10-15
27. Cameron Smith Mashpee, MA 10 23-15 174 $2,613.00
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 11-04
28. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 10 23-14 173 $2,613.00
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 11-07
29. Jerrod Albright Kissimmee, FL 10 23-05 172 $2,613.00
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 09-05
30. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 10 22-14 171 $2,613.00
Day 1: 5 08-12 Day 2: 5 14-02
31. Rob Digh Denver, NC 10 22-11 170 $2,195.00
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 10-12
32. Ronnie Green St. Petersburg, FL 10 22-10 169 $2,195.00
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 11-15
33. Eric Panzironi Longwood, FL 10 22-08 168 $2,195.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 09-04
34. Mark Daniels Jr. Tuskegee, AL 10 22-07 167 $2,195.00
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 11-07
35. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 9 22-05 166 $2,195.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 4 07-01
36. Matt Mattingly Gravel Switch, KY 10 22-03 165 $1,881.00
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 12-00
37. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 10 22-01 164 $1,881.00
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 13-08
38. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 10 21-15 163 $1,881.00
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 10-01
39. Mason Brown Crawfordville, FL 10 21-14 162 $1,881.00
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 5 12-01
40. Kyle Fox Lakeland, FL 10 21-10 161 $1,881.00
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 11-03
41. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 10 21-10 160
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 11-00
42. Michael Neal Dayton, TN 10 21-09 159
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 10-15
43. Ken Iyobe Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 10 21-02 158
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 11-07
44. Josh Douglas Isle, MN 10 21-01 157
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 08-09
45. Mike Huff Corbin, KY 10 20-12 156
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 11-05
46. John Zeolla Oak Park, CA 9 20-11 155
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 4 07-06
47. Tyler Berger Delaware, OH 10 20-10 154
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 11-07
48. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 10 20-09 153
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 07-07
49. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 10 20-08 152
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 5 13-03
50. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 9 20-07 151
Day 1: 4 05-06 Day 2: 5 15-01
51. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 10 20-07 150
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 09-05
52. Chuck Pippin Jr Gotha, FL 10 20-04 149
Day 1: 5 06-09 Day 2: 5 13-11
53. Jimmy Kennedy Plainfield, VT 8 20-02 148
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 3 06-14
54. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 10 20-00 147
Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 07-06
55. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 10 20-00 146
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 11-11
56. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 10 19-10 145
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 11-05
57. Steve York Bronson, MI 10 19-09 144
Day 1: 5 06-15 Day 2: 5 12-10
58. Greg Dipalma Millville, NJ 10 19-09 143
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 5 10-01
59. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 9 19-08 142
Day 1: 4 07-06 Day 2: 5 12-02
60. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 10 19-07 141
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 5 10-06
61. Brad Staley Pleasant Garden, NC 10 19-06 140
Day 1: 5 07-12 Day 2: 5 11-10
62. Patrick Walters Ladson, SC 10 19-05 139
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 09-06
63. Jade Keeton Killen, AL 10 19-01 138
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 07-09
64. Joey Spradley Gloverville, SC 8 19-00 137
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 3 04-03
65. Kazuki Kitajima Orlando, FL 8 19-00 136
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 3 05-04
66. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 9 18-14 135
Day 1: 4 07-01 Day 2: 5 11-13
67. Nick Denham Louisville, KY 7 18-14 134
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 2 08-08
68. Jared Dial Winter Haven, FL 10 18-13 133
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 09-10
69. Al Farace Jr Hunt Valley, MD 10 18-12 132
Day 1: 5 07-09 Day 2: 5 11-03
70. John Dial Winter Haven, FL 9 18-09 131
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 4 06-11
71. John Parker Gaffney, SC 10 18-08 130
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 05-12
72. Brad Burkhart Speedwell, TN 10 18-08 129
Day 1: 5 08-12 Day 2: 5 09-12
73. Tim Wilson Gas City, IN 10 18-08 128
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 09-01
74. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 7 18-06 127
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 2 03-07
75. Scott Suggs Alexander, AR 10 18-06 126
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 08-11
76. Brian Latimer Belton, SC 9 18-05 125
Day 1: 4 06-08 Day 2: 5 11-13
77. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 10 18-05 124
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 08-01
78. Sam George Athens, AL 10 18-05 123
Day 1: 5 09-14 Day 2: 5 08-07
79. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 10 18-05 122
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 09-02
80. David Williams Newton, NC 9 18-04 121
Day 1: 4 06-08 Day 2: 5 11-12
81. Ronald Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 10 18-04 120
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 07-10
82. Craig Chambers Harrisburg, NC 9 17-15 119
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 4 03-04
83. Arnie Lane Lakeland, FL 9 17-14 118
Day 1: 5 09-14 Day 2: 4 08-00
84. William Pioch Beckley, WV 10 17-14 117
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 08-14
85. Dave Frost Mount Dora, FL 9 17-13 116
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 4 06-14
86. David Hudson Jasper, AL 10 17-13 115
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 08-11
87. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 7 17-12 114
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 5 13-09
88. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 8 17-07 113
Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 3 05-03
89. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 8 17-06 112
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 5 09-07
90. Ryan Davidson Branchland, WV 9 17-04 111
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 4 06-04
91. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 10 17-03 110
Day 1: 5 07-15 Day 2: 5 09-04
92. Gary Clouse LaVergne, TN 7 17-01 109
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 5 14-11
93. Roland Martin Naples, FL 9 16-10 108
Day 1: 4 05-02 Day 2: 5 11-08
94. Toshinari Namiki Tokyo JAPAN 9 16-10 107
Day 1: 4 09-10 Day 2: 5 07-00
95. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 7 16-09 106
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 5 14-07
96. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 7 16-09 105
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 5 13-14
97. Jonathan Carter Glenburn, ME 10 16-08 104
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 06-00
98. Daniel Martin Elmhurst, IL 10 16-08 103
Day 1: 5 06-11 Day 2: 5 09-13
99. Michael McCoy Mentor On The Lake, OH 10 16-08 102
Day 1: 5 08-08 Day 2: 5 08-00
100. David May Odessa, FL 6 16-04 101
Day 1: 3 10-12 Day 2: 3 05-08
101. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 10 16-04 100
Day 1: 5 06-13 Day 2: 5 09-07
102. Brandon Mcintosh St Augustine, FL 10 16-03 99
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 5 07-08
103. Darryl Halbert Enoree, SC 7 15-15 98
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 5 11-08
104. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 10 15-15 97
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 05-07
105. John Bitter Maitland, FL 10 15-15 96
Day 1: 5 05-13 Day 2: 5 10-02
106. Kyle Hall Rio Vista, TX 7 15-15 95
Day 1: 4 09-01 Day 2: 3 06-14
107. Wayne Murray Baton Rouge, LA 10 15-15 94
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 07-06
108. Mike Hoese Crown Point, IN 10 15-13 93
Day 1: 5 08-01 Day 2: 5 07-12
109. Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, NC 10 15-09 92
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 06-15
110. Ernie Freeman Broad Run, VA 8 15-05 91
Day 1: 5 09-05 Day 2: 3 06-00
111. Miles Burghoff Hixson, TN 10 15-04 90
Day 1: 5 07-02 Day 2: 5 08-02
112. Parker Mott Winter Garden, FL 7 15-01 89
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 5 12-05
113. James Moynagh Carver, MN 10 15-00 88
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 5 06-14
114. Wil Hardy Harlem, GA 7 14-12 87
Day 1: 2 05-10 Day 2: 5 09-02
115. Buddy Cipoletti Wading River, NY 7 14-12 86
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 4 07-12
116. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 8 14-10 85
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 5 10-09
117. Hunter Eubanks Inman, SC 8 14-10 84
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 5 08-10
118. Rich Howes Oviedo, FL 7 14-06 83
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 2 02-10
119. Carl Svebek III Siloam Springs, AR 10 14-06 82
Day 1: 5 06-15 Day 2: 5 07-07
120. Scott Siller Milwaukee, WI 9 14-05 81
Day 1: 5 07-13 Day 2: 4 06-08
121. Nick Tate Knoxville, TN 9 14-05 80
Day 1: 4 06-13 Day 2: 5 07-08
122. Qiurun Chen Beijing FL CHINA 6 14-04 79
Day 1: 4 10-06 Day 2: 2 03-14
123. Tony Hogan Mc David, FL 8 14-02 78
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 5 09-03
124. Dana Hilderbrant Leroy, NY 9 14-01 77
Day 1: 4 07-04 Day 2: 5 06-13
125. Cody Pike Powhatan, VA 8 13-15 76
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 5 10-00
126. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 10 13-14 75
Day 1: 5 06-10 Day 2: 5 07-04
127. David Walker Sevierville, TN 9 13-14 74
Day 1: 4 06-14 Day 2: 5 07-00
128. Chad Murray Vidalia, LA 8 13-13 73
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 5 09-07
129. Jim Smith Georgetown, KY 9 13-13 72
Day 1: 5 06-05 Day 2: 4 07-08
130. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 7 13-09 71
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 4 05-14
131. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 6 13-08 70
Day 1: 4 07-03 Day 2: 2 06-05
132. Christian Thompson Lake City, FL 5 13-01 69
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
133. Hunter Bland Ocala, FL 7 13-00 68
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 5 09-02
134. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 9 12-15 67
Day 1: 4 05-12 Day 2: 5 07-03
135. Chris Ferguson Wittensville, KY 6 12-13 66
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 1 03-06
136. Ricky Congero Windermere, FL 8 12-13 65
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 5 08-15
137. Scott Patton Paris, TN 7 12-13 64
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 4 05-08
138. Scott Hamrick Denver, NC 8 12-11 63
Day 1: 3 02-12 Day 2: 5 09-15
139. Darrell Pons Gainesville, FL 8 12-11 62
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 3 03-01
140. Charlie Evans Berea, KY 6 12-11 61
Day 1: 2 06-08 Day 2: 4 06-03
141. Shayne Berlo Mclean, VA 7 12-10 60
Day 1: 2 05-02 Day 2: 5 07-08
142. Tadd Johnson Lakeview, MN 9 12-09 59
Day 1: 4 05-01 Day 2: 5 07-08
143. Pete Cherkas Des Moines, IA 6 12-07 58
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 5 10-03
144. Jody White Gilbertsville, KY 6 12-07 57
Day 1: 1 03-05 Day 2: 5 09-02
145. Patrick Touey Santa Maria, CA 9 12-05 56
Day 1: 4 06-01 Day 2: 5 06-04
146. Mitch Liss Saint Cloud, FL 9 12-04 55
Day 1: 5 07-07 Day 2: 4 04-13
147. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 6 12-00 54
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 1 01-01
148. Cole T. Harris Essex Junction, VT 7 11-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 2 02-12
149. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 8 11-06 52
Day 1: 5 06-09 Day 2: 3 04-13
150. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 7 11-05 51
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 5 07-14
151. Eric Conant Lakeland, FL 10 11-04 50
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 00-07
152. Brian Tyler Johnsonville, SC 7 11-04 49
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 5 08-02
153. David Boelkins Hubertus, WI 8 11-02 48
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 5 06-11
154. Jeremy Bogard Wilkesboro, NC 6 11-00 47
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 4 07-08
155. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 6 10-13 46
Day 1: 4 08-04 Day 2: 2 02-09
156. Shayne Mcfarlin Martin, GA 7 10-09 45
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 5 07-02
157. Christian Mazzola Walnutport, PA 9 10-08 44
Day 1: 5 05-09 Day 2: 4 04-15
158. Charlie Ingram Centerville, TN 9 10-08 43
Day 1: 5 05-05 Day 2: 4 05-03
159. Denny Fiedler Minnetonka, MN 6 10-06 42
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 3 05-04
160. Vernon Kemp Umatilla, FL 5 10-05 41
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 10-05
161. Cole Blythe Charlotte, NC 8 10-04 40
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 3 00-13
162. Joel Willert Lakeville, MN 7 10-02 39
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 2 02-02
163. Alvin Shaw Roaring Gap, NC 7 10-02 38
Day 1: 2 02-10 Day 2: 5 07-08
164. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 5 10-02 37
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 2 02-11
165. Robert Clowers Sweetwater, TN 7 10-02 36
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 2 02-13
166. Bailey Boutries Daphne, AL 6 09-13 35
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 1 00-15
167. Stephen Morella Whitehall , PA 5 09-12 34
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 3 05-00
168. Cody Dawson Mount Vernon, OH 6 09-11 33
Day 1: 4 06-10 Day 2: 2 03-01
169. Troy Roder Brookeland, TX 6 09-11 32
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 3 04-09
170. James Cassaday Wirtz, VA 6 09-06 31
Day 1: 1 02-10 Day 2: 5 06-12
171. Trait Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 6 09-05 30
Day 1: 4 05-13 Day 2: 2 03-08
172. Teddie Scalf Gray, KY 6 09-02 29
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 3 03-14
173. Phillip Cury Jacksonville, FL 5 09-00 28
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
174. Brian Rufty Berea, KY 7 09-00 27
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 4 04-09
175. Luke Gritter Otsego, MI 5 08-12 26
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 3 04-09
176. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 7 08-07 25
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 5 06-09
177. Coleton Jennings New Concord, KY 7 08-07 24
Day 1: 2 02-04 Day 2: 5 06-03
178. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 6 08-05 23
Day 1: 5 07-03 Day 2: 1 01-02
179. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 5 08-04 22
Day 1: 4 05-08 Day 2: 1 02-12
180. Chris Flint Potsdam, NY 5 08-04 21
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 2 03-07
181. Fred Rigdon Belleview, FL 5 08-03 20
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
182. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 2 07-13 19
Day 1: 1 06-14 Day 2: 1 00-15
183. Craig Cullen Port St Lucie, FL 5 07-09 18
Day 1: 5 07-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 4 07-09 17
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 06-00
185. Wayne Hauser Jr Mooresville, NC 7 07-08 16
Day 1: 2 05-01 Day 2: 5 02-07
186. Derek Cummings Denver, NC 4 07-06 15
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 2 03-12
187. Randy Blaukat Joplin, MO 4 06-13 14
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 2 02-06
188. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 3 06-08 13
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Matt Mollohan Prosperity, SC 3 06-08 12
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 1 01-09
190. Kendall Newson Decatur, GA 4 06-03 11
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 3 04-15
191. Shawn Hendrix Sharpsburg, GA 3 06-01 10
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 2 03-14
192. Brandon Johnson Owingsville, KY 4 06-00 9
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 1 01-11
193. James Plessinger Carrollton, VA 2 05-10 8
Day 1: 1 03-05 Day 2: 1 02-05
194. Brad Houchins Thomasville, NC 4 05-01 7
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 1 00-13
195. Bruce Whitmire Channelview, TX 2 04-15 6
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 1 03-00
196. Ed Stiefel Mahwah, NJ 2 04-13 5
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 1 02-04
197. Jeff Mathews Maitland, FL 3 04-12 4
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 1 01-04
198. Jack Morgan Lake Placid, FL 3 04-08 3
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-08
199. David Cornelius Apison, TN 3 04-07 2
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
200. Scott Bonvillain Lake Charles, LA 1 04-00 1
Day 1: 1 04-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
201. Rick Shannon Woodlawn, TN 2 02-12 0
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
202. Rick Pierce Mountain Home, AR 2 02-11 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-11
203. Chris Hart Franklin, TN 2 02-03 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-03
204. Fredrick Requarth Dayton, OH 1 01-08 0
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
205. James Castillo W. Richland, WA 1 01-06 0
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
206. Steven Priest New Lexington, OH 4 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 00-00
207. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
207. Jason Lieblong Conway, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
207. Billy Matthews Valdosta, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 120 812 1689-01
2 127 816 1584-08
----------------------------------
247 1628 3273-09
2018 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Eastern Open Kissimmee Chain of Lakes 2/1-2/3
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Steve Robbins Piketon, OH 6 22-05 200
Day 1: 3 15-07 Day 2: 3 06-14
2. Tony Sears Dahlonega, GA 5 17-12 199
Day 1: 2 02-01 Day 2: 3 15-11
3. Daren McDermott Saint Cloud, FL 6 17-10 198
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 12-10
4. Don Ramsey Orlando, FL 5 16-14 197
Day 1: 3 13-00 Day 2: 2 03-14
5. Eulon Lee Jr. Eclectic, AL 6 16-10 196
Day 1: 3 11-15 Day 2: 3 04-11
6. Matt Price Manhattan, IL 5 16-00 195
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 3 12-00
7. Bobby Bakewell Orlando, FL 6 15-15 194
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 3 08-02
8. Billy Wright Winter Park, FL 6 15-13 193
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 3 10-03
9. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 6 15-13 192
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 07-12
10. John Quackenbush Mattawan, MI 6 15-11 191
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 3 09-12
11. David Pechacek Hastings, MN 6 15-11 190
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 06-07
12. Clint Sterling Clearwater, FL 5 15-09 189
Day 1: 3 11-04 Day 2: 2 04-05
13. Barry Hughes Plant City, FL 4 15-08 188 $1,463.00
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 3 13-10
14. Cole Thompson Saint Cloud, FL 6 15-06 187 $1,306.00
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 3 11-01
15. Wayne Foriest Nashville, TN 6 15-05 186 $1,150.00
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 3 07-08
16. Kent Biggs Morristown, TN 6 15-02 185 $1,045.00
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 3 07-12
17. Mark Bartosch Clarksville, TN 6 14-11 184 $836.00
Day 1: 3 10-04 Day 2: 3 04-07
18. Michael Comeau Jericho, VT 6 14-07 183 $732.00
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 3 05-08
19. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 6 14-03 182 $732.00
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 3 08-00
20. Scap Cicero Wetumpka, AL 6 14-00 181 $627.00
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 09-03
21. Russell Phillips Guilford, VT 6 12-05 180 $522.00
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 3 03-15
22. Sam Leary Canaan, CT 6 12-03 179 $522.00
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 07-13
23. Drew Osborn Maryville, TN 6 11-13 178 $522.00
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 05-06
24. David Booth Erin, TN 4 11-11 177 $522.00
Day 1: 1 06-02 Day 2: 3 05-09
25. Jack Pollio Chatham, VA 6 11-10 176 $522.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 3 04-09
26. David Dimauro Longwood, FL 5 11-06 175 $522.00
Day 1: 2 06-00 Day 2: 3 05-06
27. Michael Vice Rossville, IL 6 11-02 174 $522.00
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 04-09
28. Robert Taylor Jr Saint Cloud, FL 6 11-00 173 $522.00
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 05-09
29. Mandel Pettus Miller Place, NY 6 10-15 172 $522.00
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 3 06-11
30. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 5 10-13 171 $522.00
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 2 03-10
31. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 6 10-11 170 $522.00
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 05-03
32. Todd Walters Ladson, SC 6 10-10 169 $522.00
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 04-14
33. Shawn Thomas Mulberry, FL 6 10-09 168 $522.00
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 3 06-06
34. Shaun Avery Windham, ME 6 10-08 167 $522.00
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 04-01
35. Eric Andrews Davenport, FL 6 10-07 166 $522.00
Day 1: 3 03-10 Day 2: 3 06-13
36. Mike Spears Jasper, AL 6 10-06 165 $522.00
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 03-13
37. Scott Wise Clermont, FL 6 10-05 164 $522.00
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 05-13
38. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Dunnellon, FL 5 10-04 163 $522.00
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 3 07-12
39. Kevin Heard Saint Cloud, FL 5 10-03 162 $522.00
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 3 06-10
40. Robert Jeffrey Prospect, CT 6 10-02 161 $522.00
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 3 05-03
41. Lance Owen Greer, SC 5 09-15 160
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 2 03-14
42. Akira Okuyama Forest Hills, NY 5 09-14 159
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 3 06-07
43. Phillip Lovett Florence, AL 5 09-13 158
Day 1: 3 05-03 Day 2: 2 04-10
44. Keith Iddins Knoxville, TN 5 09-11 157
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 3 05-09
45. Timothy Hibbs Bradenton, FL 5 09-09 156
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 3 07-01
46. John Goebel Lumberton, TX 5 09-09 155
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 3 05-11
47. Frank Mitchum Orlando, FL 6 09-07 154
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 3 05-00
48. Kenneth Bivins Orlando, FL 6 09-06 153
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 3 04-10
49. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 4 09-05 152
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 1 01-03
50. Sawyer Mcmurphy Long Beach, MS 5 09-05 151
Day 1: 2 01-06 Day 2: 3 07-15
51. Bryan Trahan Orange, TX 6 09-04 150
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 3 05-05
52. Jeff Lederman Powhatan, VA 6 09-02 149
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 05-02
53. Mark Heron Clarks Summit, PA 5 09-01 148
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 3 05-14
54. William Egan Bloomington, IN 5 09-01 147
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 2 03-12
55. Alonzo Evans Jr Sebring, FL 5 09-00 146
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 3 05-13
56. Gary Haraguchi San Jose, CA 5 08-14 145
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 2 02-08
57. Tyler Quackenbush Mattawan, MI 4 08-14 144
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 2 04-07
58. Kenneth Underwood Columbus, MS 4 08-13 143
Day 1: 3 06-13 Day 2: 1 02-00
59. Ron Ritter Bedford, IN 6 08-11 142
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 3 04-00
60. Jonathan Hankins North Tazewell, VA 4 08-10 141
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 1 01-04
61. Casey Griffith Statesboro, GA 5 08-10 140
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 2 02-04
62. Corey Lindsey Sunbury, OH 4 08-09 139
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 1 01-15
63. Todd Sosebee Bessemer City, NC 5 08-09 138
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 3 05-10
64. Jamie Ferdarko Dubois, PA 6 08-08 137
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 3 04-05
65. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 5 08-07 136
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 2 03-07
66. Bill Rutkowski Odessa, FL 4 08-06 135
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 1 01-08
67. Johnny Dease Orlando, FL 6 08-06 134
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 3 03-10
68. Jeremy Maye Windsor, VA 4 08-04 133
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 2 05-01
69. Larry Maring Minneola, FL 4 08-02 132
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 1 01-13
70. Les Ore Jr Chesapeake, VA 5 08-01 131
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 2 03-06
71. Joel Engelmeyer Marriottsville, MD 4 07-15 130
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 1 02-04
72. Terry Proctor Pensacola, FL 5 07-15 129
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 3 03-05
73. Walter Tucker Osceola, MO 5 07-14 128
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 3 05-01
74. Brian Pemberton Homer Glen, IL 5 07-14 127
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 3 04-11
75. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, AL 5 07-12 126
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 3 05-05
76. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 4 07-12 125
Day 1: 2 04-08 Day 2: 2 03-04
77. Dale Wolfskill Orlando, FL 4 07-11 124
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 05-03
78. Austin Bonjour Templeton, CA 5 07-11 123
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 3 03-15
79. Steve Jarrett Valrico, FL 4 07-10 122
Day 1: 3 06-13 Day 2: 1 00-13
80. David Chamberlain Keasbey, NJ 4 07-10 121
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 2 02-07
81. John Wiese Charlotte, NC 5 07-08 120
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 3 04-08
82. Marvin Stith Jr. Piscataway, NJ 4 07-07 119
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 06-07
83. Jacques Lheureux Tampa, FL 4 07-07 118
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 1 01-03
84. Charles Fochtman Moneta, VA 5 07-06 117
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 2 01-13
85. Matt Armstrong Altamonte Springs, FL 3 07-06 116
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 1 04-08
86. Philip Miller Saint Cloud, FL 2 07-04 115
Day 1: 2 07-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
87. Linda Higginbotham Palm Coast, FL 4 07-04 114
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 1 01-01
88. Paul Tabisz Virginia Bch, VA 5 07-03 113
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 2 03-04
89. Andrew Bates Jacksonville, FL 3 07-02 112
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 2 05-05
90. Justin Weber Wesley Chapel, FL 4 07-02 111
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 2 04-07
91. Benjie Seaborn Guin, AL 5 07-01 110
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 2 02-15
92. Angelo Padilla Deland, FL 3 07-00 109
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
92. Cary Wien Groveland, FL 3 07-00 109
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
94. Rodrigo Cruz Clermont, FL 4 07-00 107
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 05-14
95. Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, IN 4 07-00 106
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 3 04-11
96. Cal Teneyck Shakopee, MN 4 07-00 105
Day 1: 3 04-10 Day 2: 1 02-06
97. Mark Frickman Reidsville, NC 5 07-00 104
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 3 03-12
98. Drake Prichard Knoxville, TN 4 06-15 103
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 3 05-01
99. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 4 06-14 102
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 3 04-09
100. Taylor Genz Indian Mound, TN 4 06-14 101
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 2 03-14
101. Rick Perez Naples, FL 3 06-13 100
Day 1: 2 05-09 Day 2: 1 01-04
102. Jared Rudd Salyersville, KY 5 06-13 99
Day 1: 3 03-11 Day 2: 2 03-02
103. Curtis Hall II Battle Creek, MI 4 06-11 98
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 3 05-08
104. Justin Salisbury Binghamton, NY 5 06-11 97
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 3 04-04
105. Jc Thrash Saint Clairsville, OH 3 06-11 96
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 2 03-14
106. Daniel Butler Orlando, FL 4 06-08 95
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 2 02-14
107. Thomas Abraham Winchester, TN 3 06-06 94
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
108. Rick Williams Jr Sandston, VA 4 06-05 93
Day 1: 3 04-10 Day 2: 1 01-11
109. Liam Oneill Beverly Hills, FL 3 06-03 92
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
110. Matthew Mccarthy Marysville, OH 1 06-03 91
Day 1: 1 06-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
111. Randy Futch Dunnellon, FL 4 06-03 90
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 1 01-07
111. Jayson Hooven Hudson, FL 4 06-03 90
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 3 04-12
113. Roger Holtsclaw Johnson City, TN 3 06-03 88
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 2 04-09
114. Roland Van Norden Lake Alfred, FL 4 06-02 87
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 3 04-03
115. Jenny Sander Byron, GA 3 06-01 86
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-01
116. Taylor Parker Lake View, AL 5 06-01 85
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 2 01-15
117. Brian Setlock Lancaster, PA 4 06-00 84
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 3 04-04
118. Scott Fairchild New Windsor, NY 3 05-15 83
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
119. Aaron Navarro Loxahatchee, FL 3 05-15 82
Day 1: 2 04-11 Day 2: 1 01-04
120. Casey Richter Blaine, MN 3 05-12 81
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-12
121. Scott Waters Saint Cloud, FL 4 05-12 80
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 04-12
122. Mike Schnupp Apopka, FL 4 05-11 79
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 3 04-06
123. Gary Hall Delbarton, WV 3 05-11 78
Day 1: 1 02-15 Day 2: 2 02-12
124. Brett Hobson Clermont, FL 3 05-09 77
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
125. Michael Shay Cheshire, CT 4 05-09 76
Day 1: 2 02-04 Day 2: 2 03-05
126. Leslie Swann III Lake Placid, FL 3 05-08 75
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-08
127. Ernest Mcintyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 4 05-08 74
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 04-06
128. Brian Hopton Mason, OH 3 05-08 73
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 1 02-02
129. Jacob Johnson Saint Clairsville, OH 4 05-08 72
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 03-04
130. Joel Greene Enoree, SC 4 05-07 71
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 2 02-11
131. Tommy Hamilton Disputanta, VA 4 05-06 70
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 03-13
132. Brian Benedit Canton, GA 6 05-05 69
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 3 01-01
133. Roland Beaulieu Swanton, VT 4 05-04 68
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 3 04-03
134. Ida Heard Saint Cloud, FL 3 05-04 67
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 1 01-04
135. Patrick Herrera Rockaway, NJ 2 05-04 66
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 1 03-09
136. Billy Watson III Murfreesboro, TN 3 05-03 65
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 2 04-02
137. Jay West Canton, GA 3 05-03 64
Day 1: 2 03-13 Day 2: 1 01-06
138. Rodney Vaow Troutman, NC 2 05-01 63
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-01
139. Mike Leary Naples, FL 4 05-00 62
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 2 02-04
140. Barry Burford Charlotte, NC 3 04-14 61
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 1 01-04
141. Mike Barker II Haslett, MI 2 04-14 60
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 1 01-14
142. Ralph Wells Lk Havasu Cty, AZ 4 04-09 59
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 1 01-03
143. James Southeard Scottsboro, AL 2 04-09 58
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 1 02-14
144. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 3 04-08 57
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 2 03-01
145. Logan Trapp Greenbrier, TN 2 04-07 56
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
146. Jesse Windsor Orlando, FL 3 04-04 55
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
147. Justin Estay Larose, LA 3 04-02 54
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
148. Ronnie Shephard Oak Hill, OH 3 04-00 53
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
149. Buck Hilliard Jr. Peachtree City, GA 3 04-00 52
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 1 01-05
150. Kenji Yamada Hamamatsu-Shi-city Shiz 3 04-00 51
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 1 01-10
151. Chuck Atwood Orlando, FL 3 03-14 50
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
152. Chris Leitch Los Gatos, CA 2 03-14 49
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
153. John Watts Jr Flushing, MI 2 03-14 48
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 1 02-10
154. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 2 03-13 47
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-13
155. Henry Reynolds Callands, VA 3 03-13 46
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 1 01-02
156. Donnie Bowman Quinton, VA 3 03-13 45
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 2 02-04
157. Steve Schoffstall Newnan, GA 3 03-10 44
Day 1: 3 03-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
158. Dennis Akers South Portsmouth, KY 2 03-10 43
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 1 00-15
159. Zach Lyles Mooresville, NC 2 03-09 42
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-09
160. Austin Nelson Eustis, FL 3 03-07 41
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 2 02-00
161. Paul Coburn Pewaukee, WI 2 03-06 40
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
161. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 03-06 40
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-06
163. Taylor Stumbo Prestonsburg, KY 2 03-06 38
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 1 01-07
164. Paul Scharf Sr Tampa, FL 3 03-05 37
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-05
164. Chris Weber Milton, VT 3 03-05 37
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
166. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 3 03-04 35
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 1 00-00
167. Mike White St Augustine, FL 2 03-03 34
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
168. James Topmiller III Orlando, FL 2 03-02 33
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
169. Todd Hargrave Guyton, GA 2 03-02 32
Day 1: 1 02-02 Day 2: 1 01-00
170. Gary McClain Chesapeake, VA 3 03-02 31
Day 1: 2 02-01 Day 2: 1 01-01
171. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 2 03-00 30
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-00
171. Blaine Partee Oviedo, FL 2 03-00 30
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
173. Myron Bruffett Branson, MO 2 03-00 28
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 1 01-04
174. Talmadge Matthews Bushnell, FL 2 02-15 27
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
174. Kent Mittelstaedt New Hope, MN 2 02-15 27
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-15
176. Scott King Crescent City, FL 2 02-13 25
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
177. Andy Simm Piney Flats, TN 2 02-12 24
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 1 01-04
178. Gary Schild Mundelein, IL 2 02-09 23
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
179. Bill Mandikas Tampa, FL 2 02-08 22
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-08
180. Ron Coogle Louisville, KY 1 02-07 21
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Alan Blondino Rustburg, VA 2 02-06 20
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
182. Steven Roosen Charlotte, NC 2 02-06 19
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 1 01-03
183. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 1 02-05 18
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Jeff Keever Decatur, GA 2 02-03 17
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-03
185. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 1 02-03 16
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
186. Steve Bjorklund Bozeman, MT 2 02-02 15
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-02
187. Jim Oconnell Jr Castle Rock, CO 2 02-01 14
Day 1: 2 02-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
188. Brian Leitch Knoxville, TN 1 02-01 13
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. John Spruill Odessa, FL 1 02-00 12
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Ernest Fletcher Rogers, AR 1 01-13 11
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
191. Garrett Cullen Port St Lucie, FL 1 01-11 10
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Rod Longnecker Tampa, FL 1 01-10 9
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
193. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, NC 1 01-09 8
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-09
194. Kevin Steele Kissimmee, FL 1 01-08 7
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
195. Jp Lopez Jr Brooklyn, NY 1 01-04 6
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
196. Kenneth Hoffman Cambridge, NY 1 01-02 5
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
197. Steven Culler Butler, IN 1 01-00 4
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-00
198. Carlos Rivera Sr Kissimmee, FL 1 00-15 3
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Jason Abrain Seffner, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Adam Alvarez Haines City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. John Barnes Richmond, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Johnny Brown Bean Station, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. David Ellis Bushnell, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Scott Gregory West Richland, WA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Darren Leggett Palm Coast, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Logan Murphy Saint Cloud, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Pete Patterson Kingsport, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Gerald Williams Maiden, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
199. Todd Young Perryville, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
Lane Grabs First-Day Lead With Huge 31-pound Limit In Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee
|
|
|
Fishing Community Celebrates 50th Anniversary With 2018 Bassmaster Classic in March
Feb. 1, 2018
Courtesy BASS Communications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — It’s been called the “Test of the Best” bass anglers, the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” and the “World Championship of Fishing.” By any name, the Bassmaster Classic became the salvation of Ray Scott’s Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) when the tournament was launched 47 years ago.
Now known as the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, the annual bass tournament began modestly with just 24 competitors in October 1971. Arkansas angler Bobby Murray won the inaugural Classic, held on Lake Mead, Nevada.
Scott recalls that the lakeside weigh-ins attracted only a handful of spectators. More important than crowds, however, were the two-dozen outdoor writers who attended at Scott’s invitation. Their articles in major publications across the United States lent legitimacy to the fledgling, mainly southern, sport of tournament bass fishing.
Founded 50 years ago, B.A.S.S. struggled for attention in the beginning. The B.A.S.S. Tournament Trail — the first national fishing circuit — was popular among bass anglers but lacked broader exposure until Scott and then-Bassmaster Magazine editor Bob Cobb concocted the season-ending championship.
“It was the turning point,” said former tournament director Harold Sharp, now deceased. “It’s become the thing everybody points to. It’s as high as an angler can go.” B.A.S.S. membership grew rapidly after that first Classic, and the event itself quickly became the most important event in sportfishing. Many industry insiders consider the birth of B.A.S.S. and its tournament circuits to mark the beginning of the modern era of bass fishing and the spark that ignited an economic boom in sportfishing.
When the 48th Classic takes place March 16-18 on Lake Hartwell at Anderson, S.C., it will be unrecognizable compared to its meager beginnings. From 24 outdoor writers who were paired with the pros in 1971, the Classic press corps has grown to more than 200 credentialed media representatives from throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom.
The prize for claiming the first Classic crown was $10,000, winner take all. The event today pays out $1 million to the 52 qualifiers, including $300,000 to the champion.
Weigh-ins for the first 10 Bassmaster Classics were held at lakeside, but as crowds grew, Scott decided to move weigh-ins indoors, beginning in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala., in 1981. A boat and tackle show was added that year.
“The Classic Outdoors Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods has become a highlight of Classic Week for thousands of fans,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin, who noted that the combined attendance at Classic venues has averaged more than 100,000 for the past six years.
“It has become the biggest and most important consumer tackle show in the nation,” Akin added, “and numerous manufacturers have chosen the Outdoors Expo to debut new lures, rods, reels, boats and motors for the coming season.”
The Expo will be held March 16-18 and cover 250,000 square feet of floor space in the TD Convention Center in Greenville, S.C. Weigh-ins will be in the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in downtown Greenville those days. Attendance at weigh-ins in 2015, the last time the Classic was held in Greenville and Anderson, exceeded 10,000 on weekend afternoons.
Early morning takeoffs, when the pro anglers head out for a day of fishing, have become popular activities for fans, as well. More than 2,000 braved the 10-degree temperature to witness the opening takeoff at Green Pond Landing at Anderson on Hartwell in February 2015.
One of the biggest developments in the evolution of the Classic has been its impact on local economies. Las Vegas barely noticed that 60 or so people were in town for a three-day tournament in 1971. In Greenville next month, more than 4,000 room nights have already been booked just for anglers, expo exhibitors, B.A.S.S. staff and others associated with the event.
Fans traveling from throughout the nation will bring that total to 11,000 room nights, according to Michael Mulone, director of Event and Tourism Partnerships for B.A.S.S. Altogether, Mulone said, economic impact for the Greenville/Anderson area is expected to exceed $24 million.
Clearly, Ray Scott’s Las Vegas Classic gamble, almost 50 years ago, has paid off.
For more information visit Bassmaster.com.
General Tire To Sponsor Winning Ways On ESPN2 For 2018
Jan. 31, 2018
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — General Tire will sponsor Winning Ways, a popular spinoff of The Bassmasters TV show on ESPN2, B.A.S.S. announced today.
Beginning its 12th season, the hour-long show focuses on the techniques and lures used by winners of Bassmaster Elite Series events and reveals how Elite anglers picked apart a fishery and figure out how to find and catch the biggest limits of bass.
General Tire will be the featured sponsor in four airings on ESPN2 this year.
“We’re happy to announce this partnership with Winning Ways,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for General Tire. “We’ve approached fishing with the goal of providing fans behind-the-scenes access to the anglers and tournaments as we’ve found that it really resonates. Partnering with Winning Ways is a great way to continue that initiative.”
In 2017, former Elite Series pro Davy Hite joined the show alongside long-time hosts Tommy Sanders and Mark Zona.
“In a perfect world, we would know every component of every victory on the Bassmaster Elite Series in real time. But that simply doesn’t happen in the heat of competition, for obvious reasons,” said Sanders. “With the Winning Ways show, we are able to explore those strategies in detail and gain a whole new insight on winning at the highest level.
“The shows are some of our most popular, year in and year out. We are so proud to have the partnership of General Tire as we look forward to a very exciting season in 2018.”
The program has won fans who appreciate the action graphics, in-depth interviews with pros and how-to information that anglers can apply to their own fishing.
For more information on the show and airing dates and times, visit Bassmaster.com.
About General Tire
For over 100 years General Tire has offered a complete quality line of ultra-high performance, passenger, light truck, off-road and commercial tires to meet all your needs. General Tire is a proud supporter of ARCA; Best in the Desert Racing Series; Major League Fishing; King of the Cage; Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, Late Model Dirt Series, Pro Pulling League, Modified Series, Drag Boat Racing Series and ASCS Sprint Car Dirt Series; Expedition Overland; FreestyleMx.com Tour; Zero One Odyssey; and Spec Tire of JeepSpeed. Team GT supports athletes: CJ Hutchins, Jim Beaver, Jeff Proctor, Chase Motorsports, Camburg Racing, Stan Shelton, Ryan Beat, Skeet Reese, Edwin Evers, Mark Rose, Ott DeFoe, John Crews, Britt Myers, Bill McDonald, and Greg Biffle.
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 500,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
Mossy Oak Takes Presenting Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Elite At Chesapeake Bay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the latest of a series of agreements with B.A.S.S., the world’s largest fishing organization, Mossy Oak has become the presenting sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on the upper Chesapeake Bay, B.A.S.S. announced today.
Mossy Oak, the official pattern of B.A.S.S., recently became the title sponsor of the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, and it’s a new supporting sponsor of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops.
“Competing in the Bassmaster Elite Series represents the pinnacle of competitive bass fishing,” said Ben Maki, Sr. Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “We’re excited to get our Elements Agua pattern exposure at the Chesapeake Bay tournament and continue our growth in the fishing world at all levels.”
Mossy Oak’s new Elements Agua fishing lifestyle pattern was launched during the annual ICAST fishing tackle trade show in Orlando last summer, when it also became the Official Pattern of B.A.S.S. The Mossy Oak Elements Agua B.A.S.S. Edition Pattern features the B.A.S.S. logo embedded in the camo design.
“We are grateful that Mossy Oak has invested in the future of our sport by sponsoring our High School and College Series programs,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “In addition, becoming a presenting sponsor of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at Chesapeake Bay presented by Mossy Oak will expose the Elements Agua camo pattern to many thousands of fishing fans who follow our Elite events in person and through our magazines, television show and online coverage. We are proud to be associated with this great lifestyle brand.”
In addition to the B.A.S.S. sponsorships, Mossy Oak has assembled a pro staff comprising some of the brightest stars in professional bass fishing, including Elite anglers Kevin VanDam, Gerald Swindle, Ott DeFoe, Jordan Lee and Brandon Palaniuk.
The Chesapeake Bay Elite event is the eighth of nine regular-season Bassmaster Elite tournaments. It will be held July 26-29 and will be a make-or-break event as competition heats up for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title. Following the Chesapeake tournament, the 111 Elite Series anglers will move to the St. Lawrence River at Waddington, N.Y., Aug. 23-26, for the regular-season finale.
In September, the Top 50 Elite anglers based on AOY performance points during the season will compete in the $1 million Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Chatuge Lake at Young Harris, Ga.
To learn more about Mossy Oak Elements, visit www.mossyoak.com.
Edwin Evers Partners with TrueTimber Camo
INMAN, S.C. –– TrueTimber is pleased to partner with professional bass angler Edwin Evers as the company prepares to launch a new fishing product line in spring 2018. The TrueTimber fishing line will include a new camouflage pattern, clothing and accessories, and Evers will be a key part of the TrueTimber family moving forward.
“I’m thrilled to partner with TrueTimber,” said Evers. “They have shown incredible growth over the last several years, and to help them launch a fishing line is a great opportunity. TrueTimber is different than many other companies out there because they are a fully capable manufacturer. This allows them to ensure unbelievable quality and create the advanced apparel that we need whether on the water or in the woods.”
Evers is a 11-time Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, 2-time Major League Fishing winner and the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic champion. During his professional career, he has placed in the top ten in 63 Bassmaster tournaments. Now entering his 21st season as a professional angler, Evers is on track to compete in 11 B.A.S.S. tournaments and three Major League Fishing tournaments this year. He is also an avid outdoorsman and hunter, primarily hunting deer, turkey and duck.
“We’re extremely proud to welcome Edwin to the TrueTimber family as we get ready to introduce our new fishing line to customers,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “Not only is he a talented angler, but he shares our passion for the outdoors and the hunting tradition. As we prepare to launch a new pattern and products into a new market, we can’t think of anyone better suited than Edwin to help tell our brand’s story and propel us forward in the fishing category.”
The new fishing products will debut later this spring and will be available across the nation. More information about groundbreaking TrueTimber camouflage offerings, performance hunting apparel and lifestyle clothing, accessories and a full suite of additional services is available atwww.TrueTimber.com.
About TrueTimber
Founded in 2005, TrueTimber is based in Inman, South Carolina and is the most realistic, performance-driven camouflage brand in the industry. TrueTimber offers a wide variety of clothing items and accessories, featuring more than a dozen distinct camo patterns that perfectly blend with their surroundings. The company spends countless hours researching, testing and seeking new technology to produce the most effective and lifelike camouflage patterns possible. TrueTimber products can be found in retailers across the United States and Canada, and it continues to be one of the fastest growing camouflage companies in the world. For more information about TrueTimber, visit www.TrueTimber.com.
Harris Chain Primed to Pump Out Big Fish in BBT Opener
By Pete Robbins
The 9th season of the wildly popular Big Bass Tour will kick off this weekend on Central Florida’s Harris Chain of Lakes. This is always a well-attended event, and with good reason – it tends to produce multiple big bass, usually at least one over 10 pounds, and it’s rare that anything under 4 pounds garners an hourly check. This year competitors will see it at its peak as they vie for a grand prize of a 2018 Nitro Z19 with a Mercury 150HP ProXS outboard valued at $36,000 and $42,350 in hourly checks.
To get a sense of how fertile and prolific the Harris Chain is right now, you only need to know that former Tour pro Mike Kernan of Texas drove past many of the Lone Star State’s fabled big fish factories to vacation here for three days last week. He caught up to 100 fish a day, including one pushing 9 pounds, despite the fact that he felt that things weren’t exactly right just yet.
“The first group of spawners moved up, but they got kicked off of the beds by a series of cold fronts,” he said. “Some of them – maybe 20 percent – stayed on the beds in the warmer creeks and canals, the ones with springs, but most of them are waiting for this week’s warmer weather to move back up. The day I caught the big one, I saw two other big ones on a bed, but neither was committed enough to mess with. I saw one other big one cruising and four bucks on beds. The next day there were 15 bucks on beds in those same areas. The beds are already made and they’re wanting to go back, so after two or three days of a warming trend they’ll be right back on them. It should be unbelievable.”
He said that sight fishing will be the best way to catch an hourly winner, but that a reliable second pattern is to throw a jerkbait in offshore grass beds in Harris and Little Griffin. Early in the day he said that a two-hook firetiger model produced fish up to 5 pounds, but when the water warmed up in the early afternoon a three-hook jerkbait with a purple back and gold sides was much more effective. Normally, he might not fish the grass jerkbait at all if he was just looking for a single big fish, but he noted that many of the bedding fish move up hourly, and that searching for a spawner in the morning might not be a wise use of the time.
On the day that he caught the big fish, he’d already made two passes down that same canal without seeing the big girl, and only on the third pass did she appear. That should give comfort to competitors who are worried that prime canals will be overpressured late in the day, forcing a derby-style race to camp on key beds. “Only 1 percent of the fish will be there first thing in the morning,” Kernan said. “They’re not gone. They’re just not going to show up until about 10 o’clock. Go fish a grass bed early for about two hours and then start running canals.”
Once he finds a committed bedding bass, he’ll rotate through three or four soft plastics to agitate them to bite. Because the water is so clear, gaudy colors aren’t necessary for visibility. He’ll start with natural-colored craws, lizards, creature baits and tubes until he finds which one provokes the territorial big bass most quickly.
For anglers who do not want to sight fish or throw a jerkbait, Kernan said that there also could be a decent bite flipping in the Kissimmee grass, although he expects that to develop more fully next month.
As always, this tournament will require contestants to exercise caution and judgment in choosing when to weigh in their fish. There are substantial no-wake zones between many of the lakes, so making a long “run” with a subpar fish can be costly. Last year there were two 10 pounders caught, so you don’t want to spend a lot of time without a line in the water if you don’t have a chance of claiming a check. In 2015, Robby Peralta caught a 10.15 pound beast on Sunday, so no matter where you are, or how late in the game it might be, you’re just one cast away from the fish of a lifetime.
PRO TIP: Don’t forget to pay close attention to the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass Tour Live Leaderboard, which automatically refreshes every 15 seconds. The Big Bass Tour is first and foremost about catching big fish, but elements of timing and strategy play a key role in maximizing your chances of claiming a top prize, particularly on waterways where it takes a fair amount of time to get between two places. Study past events, too, to see which hours tend to have the highest winning weights and lowest qualifying weights for hourly prizes. Past results are no guarantees of future outcomes, but they may be instructive.
Jimmy Little Wins ABA AFT Georgia Central Division 72 Event on Lake Sinclair!
With mild temperatures, D72 had a great turnout of 50 anglers on January 27, 2018 at Lake Sinclair! The sky was cloudy and water temperature was about 48 degrees.
Jimmy Little of Macon, Ga brought the winning sack of 5 bass totaling 13.78 pounds to the scales. He put $807 in his pocket for his patience, as everyone said fishing was slow. Jimmy likes to use a jig for catching fish.
David Simmons of Suwanee, Ga caught 4 keepers weighing 11.04 pounds, and placed second for $555. One of his four went 4.80 pounds.
Jay Carter of Warner Robins, GA caught the Big Bass of the tournament on a Rattle Trap. It weighed 6.23 pounds, and Jay won $250.
Congratulations to the following money winners:
3rd - Mike Mincey of Zebulon, Ga - 10.33 pounds - $288
4th - Barry Stokes of Oxford, GA - 9.18 pounds - $238
5th - Samuel Dyal of Baxley, GA - 8.78 pounds - $202
6th - Todd Stewart of Covington, GA - 8.49 pounds - $166
7th - Tim Greene of Loganville, GA - 8.21 pounds - $123
8th - Randy Heath of Decatur, GA - 7.53 pounds - $72
All anglers were eligible for two draw prizes at the end of the tournament for a crisp $50 bill. The lucky winners were Jim Windham and Todd Stewart.
These anglers are earning valuable points toward the divisional angler of the year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the American Fishing Tour National Championship.
The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.
Scott Reeves Wins $5000.00 In American Bass Anglers South Carolina Season Opener on Lake Keowee
ATHENS, Ala. – Scott Reeves of Easley, South Carolina won the American Bass Anglers Open Series South Carolina tournament held January 27th on Lake Keowee. Running out of South Cove Park in Seneca South Carolina Scott weighed in a five bass limit weighing 13.66 pounds. For the win Scott took home a check for $5000.00
“I fished shallow until about 1:30 and only had two keepers. I moved out into deeper water up to 45 feet and caught 7 more fish, I caught my fish on plasticts, “ said Reeves.
In second for the boaters Brad Benfield of Cornelia, Georgia landed a five bass limit weighing 12.63 pounds. Brad took home $1000.00 for the effort.
“I caught fish all day on a shaky head. I was fishing from shallow to 20 feet,” said Benfield.
James G. Hill of Simpsonville, South Carolina took third for the boaters with a five bass limit weighing 12.55 pounds. He earned $650.00
“All I can say is I caught my fish early and shallow,” said Hill.
In fourth place for the boaters Ross Burns of Columbia, South Carolina weighed in a five bass limit for 12.13 pounds.
Rounding out the top five Bo Price of Seneca, South Carolina weighed in a five bass limit for 11.55 pounds.
The biggest bass for the boaters was caught by Daryl McClellon of Cornelia, Georgia on a spinnerbait and weighed 8.67 pounds. He took home $540.00 for the fish.
In the Co-Angler Division Brent Thornton of Greer, South Carolina weighed in a three bass limit weighing 7.16 pounds. He took home a check for $1400.00 for the win.
“I caught 6 bass today on a Cajun Craw zoom finesse worm. My fish were caught early in the day and they were shallow,” said Thornton.
Taking second for the co-anglers, Adam Smith of Westminister, South Carolina, brought in a three bass co-angler limit weighing 6.67 pounds. He collected $500.00 for the effort.
“I had a good guide today. I caught 6 fish throughout the day on a shaky head,” said Smith.
Gerald Glouse of Easley, South Carolina placed third among the co-anglers with three bass weighing 6.50 pounds. He earned $350.00 for the effort.
“I Caught my fish today on a shaky head and I only caught three,” said Glouse.
In fourth among the co-anglers Lonnie Drusch of Sumpter, South Carolina weighed in one bass that weighed 6.47 pounds. This also being the biggest bass caught on the co-angler side Lonnie took home two checks totaling $505.00. Rounding out the top five was Tony Hudson of Liberty, South Carolina with three bass weighing 6.02 pounds.
Slated for February 17th, the next tournament will be held on Lake Murray out of the Dreher Island State Park.
About American Bass Anglers: American Bass Anglers is committed to providing low cost, close to home tournaments for the weekend angler and at the same time offer each competitor an upward path for individual angler progression. For more information about American Bass Anglers, the Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.
Jeff Michaels Claims Wild West Bass Trail Super Clean Pro/Am Show Down on Lake Shasta!
Photos & Results Courtesy of WildWestBasstrail.com
PRO WINNER
TEAM: Jeff Michaels
BEST FISH: 3.89
TOTAL WEIGHT: 34.27
Winnings: $26,000
CO WINNER
TEAM: Shawn Mock
BEST FISH: 3.19
TOTAL WEIGHT: 32.52
Winnings: $7,075
Place | Pro | Weight | Big Fish | Total | Contingencies | Winnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Jeff Michels | 34.27 | 3.32 | 34.27 | EVINRUDE / YAMAMOTO/ LOWRANCE/ RANGER CUP | $26,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Jeremy McKay | 33.83 | 4.21 | 33.83 | PLINE / TRAPPER | $8,500.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Wayne Breazeale | 32.59 | 3.89 | 32.59 | RANGER CUP | $6,200.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Greg Gutierrez | 32.46 | 4.97 | 32.46 | BIG FISH | $6,330.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Cody Murray | 32.15 | 3.94 | 32.15 | BIG FISH | $5,330.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | JR Wright | 31.26 | 4.04 | 31.26 | BIG FISH / RANGER CUP | $4,730.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Tim Wells | 30.81 | 2.81 | 30.81 | BIG FISH/DOBYNS | $4,730.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Mike Nichelini | 30.78 | 4.24 | 30.78 | RANGER CUP | $3,200.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Jim Novotny | 30.54 | 2.43 | 30.54 | RANGER CUP | $2,900.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | George Galletti | 29.76 | 29.76 | $2,600.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Mark Lassagne | 20.70 | 3.24 | 20.70 | $2,200.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Dan Frost | 20.47 | 20.47 | $2,200.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Bill Kunz | 20.45 | 20.45 | $2,200.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Dick Watson | 20.28 | 3.22 | 20.28 | $2,200.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Dusty Kahler | 20.10 | 20.10 | $2,200.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Brandon Miller | 19.88 | 19.88 | $2,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Jamie Clifton | 19.80 | 19.80 | $2,000.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Nick Wood | 19.66 | 19.66 | $1,800.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Jay Short | 19.64 | 19.64 | $1,800.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Randall Doyle | 19.61 | 19.61 | $1,600.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Jay Guterding | 19.61 | 19.61 | $1,600.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Jason Hickey | 19.30 | 19.30 | $1,400.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | John Pearl | 19.25 | 19.25 | $1,400.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Ryan Friend | 19.22 | 2.77 | 19.22 | $1,400.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Tuan Nguyen | 19.21 | 4.09 | 19.21 | BIG FISH | $2,730.00 |
51 | Dan Sweat | 18.04 | 18.04 | |||
52 | Mark Gomez | 17.97 | 17.97 | |||
53 | Timmy Wells | 17.90 | 17.90 | |||
54 | nick salvucci | 17.89 | 17.89 | |||
55 | Mike Menne | 17.86 | 17.86 | |||
56 | Kenneth Phillips | 17.81 | 17.81 | |||
57 | Bryant Smith | 17.79 | 17.79 | SUPERCLEAN | 250.00 | |
58 | Gary Souza | 17.79 | 17.79 | |||
59 | Chris Parks | 17.68 | 17.68 | |||
60 | Gene Gray | 17.65 | 17.65 | |||
61 | Willie Church | 17.64 | 3.67 | 17.64 | ||
62 | Jesse Slaton | 17.64 | 17.64 | |||
63 | Jay Bradshaw | 17.60 | 17.60 | LUCAS OIL | 500.00 | |
64 | Charlie Almassey | 17.58 | 17.58 | |||
65 | Ron Tobey | 17.58 | 17.58 | |||
66 | Ralph Encizo | 17.55 | 17.55 | |||
67 | Jason Austin | 17.54 | 17.54 | |||
68 | Ken Whlen | 17.49 | 17.49 | |||
69 | Clayton Eslick | 17.40 | 17.40 | |||
70 | Jason Cordiale | 17.38 | 17.38 | |||
71 | Jason Borofka | 17.38 | 2.24 | 17.38 | ||
72 | Ron Bruggeman Jr. | 17.36 | 17.36 | |||
73 | Vijay Malhorta | 17.36 | 17.36 | |||
74 | glenn hashimoto | 17.34 | 17.34 | |||
75 | Mark Borges | 17.30 | 17.30 |
76 | Blaine Christiansen | 17.23 | 17.23 | |||
77 | Robert Bass | 17.21 | 17.21 | |||
78 | Vince Hurtado | 17.20 | 17.20 | |||
79 | Mike Frederick | 17.19 | 2.79 | 17.19 | ||
80 | Bill Oshinn | 17.06 | 2.37 | 17.06 | ||
81 | mathew saavedra | 17.05 | 17.05 | |||
82 | Jim Elliott | 17.01 | 17.01 | |||
83 | Ken Sauret | 16.92 | 16.92 | |||
84 | Tanner Austin | 16.91 | 16.91 | |||
85 | Antonio Gold | 16.90 | 16.90 | |||
86 | Jeremiah Salamy | 16.88 | 2.31 | 16.88 | ||
87 | Josh Kaneko | 16.85 | 16.85 | |||
88 | Jodie White | 16.76 | 16.76 | |||
89 | Dustin Noffsinger | 16.74 | 16.74 | SUPERCLEAN | 250.00 | |
90 | Craig Gottwals | 16.68 | 16.68 | |||
91 | Dan wilder | 16.65 | 16.65 | |||
92 | Shane Pierson | 16.63 | 16.63 | |||
93 | Kyle Gray | 16.56 | 16.56 | |||
94 | Christopher Dabbs | 16.51 | 16.51 | |||
95 | Michael Coleman | 16.43 | 16.43 | |||
96 | Randy Pierson | 16.35 | 16.35 | |||
97 | Doug Slaton | 16.18 | 16.18 | |||
98 | Obedie Williams | 16.08 | 16.08 | |||
99 | Steve Ericksen | 16.06 | 16.06 | |||
100 | Jordan Kunde | 15.98 | 15.98 |
101 | Tom Pierson | 15.95 | 2.30 | 15.95 | ||
102 | Kent Hudson | 15.74 | 15.74 | |||
103 | Mike Malinao | 15.69 | 15.69 | |||
104 | Tom Nokes | 15.68 | 15.68 | |||
105 | Russell Schmidt | 15.67 | 15.67 | |||
106 | Rick Correa | 15.62 | 15.62 | |||
107 | Juan Acosta | 15.57 | 2.72 | 15.57 | ||
108 | Drew Forrister | 15.54 | 15.54 | |||
109 | Ryan Cool | 15.47 | 15.47 | |||
110 | Austin Bonjour | 15.40 | 15.40 | |||
111 | Daniel Eckhart | 15.38 | 15.38 | |||
112 | Carl Limbrick Jr | 15.32 | 15.32 | |||
113 | Michael Rigney | 15.25 | 15.25 | |||
114 | James Vella | 15.20 | 3.87 | 15.20 | ||
115 | Earl Dalton III | 15.19 | 15.19 | |||
116 | Kenmond Mah | 15.18 | 15.18 | |||
117 | Matt Luna | 14.97 | 14.97 | |||
118 | Kenny Cassettari | 14.92 | 14.92 | |||
119 | Ricky Shabazz | 14.84 | 14.84 | |||
120 | Ed Webb | 14.80 | 14.80 | |||
121 | Sean Kimble | 14.69 | 14.69 | |||
122 | John Albidrez | 14.64 | 14.64 | |||
123 | Jarrod Page | 14.55 | 14.55 | |||
124 | Ryan Pearson | 14.49 | 14.49 | |||
125 | Jason Haley | 14.21 | 14.21 |
126 | Brian Hanson | 14.18 | 14.18 | |||
127 | Don Gage | 14.01 | 14.01 | |||
128 | edward zinda jr. | 13.79 | 13.79 | |||
129 | Robert Gritski | 13.60 | 13.60 | |||
130 | Gregory Troughton | 13.41 | 13.41 | |||
131 | Chuck Mann | 10.55 | 10.55 | |||
132 | Michael Pair | 7.93 | 7.93 | |||
133 | Josh White | 6.91 | 6.91 |
Team Minn Kota®Adds New Member to its Team.... Welcome KVD!
RACINE, Wis., January 29, 2018 – When Kevin VanDam hits Alabama’s Lake Martin in February for the kickoff of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite season, his bass boat will look a bit different than in previous years. This marks the first time that bass fishing’s leading money winner will run a Minn Kota® Ultrex trolling motor, as well as Talon® shallow-water anchors.
VanDam commented, “I appreciate all the incredible sponsors I’ve worked with throughout my career, and now I’m excited Minn Kota has asked me to join their team. The Minn Kota Ultrex and Talons are going to take my game to the next level. I’ve been benefitting from Humminbird technology for years. That, coupled with the Ultrex and Talons give me the ultimate in boat control and the flexibility to make adjustments from anywhere in the boat, thanks to the fact that they're designed and engineered to connect and work together."
VanDam’s prowess on the water is beyond compare, as evidenced by his seven Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and 24 B.A.S.S. victories. Competition, however, is growing more fierce with talented Elite Series pros capitalizing on new technology like the Minn Kota Ultrex. The revolutionary trolling motor with power steering literally changed bass fishing forever when it was put into play last season. With features like Spot-Lock, and i-Pilot Link, anglers can stay on a precise spot, move in 5-foot increments with the push of a button, follow exact depth contours and much more. Ultrex basically controls boat positioning on its own, so anglers can focus on catching fish.
According to Minn Kota and Humminbird Pro-Staff Manager Tim Price, “We’re honored that Kevin decided to join our team. He’s trusted Humminbird for years, and now that he’s outfitted with an Ultrex and Talons, he’ll have boat control like he’s never experienced before.”
“Few things have impacted bass fishing like Spot-Lock has. We saw a new level of boat control on the Bassmaster Elite Series last year and the guys using Ultrex had a distinct advantage. It makes managing your boat while fishing, rigging and even culling so easy that it has literally changed the way people fish for the better,” VanDam said.
KVD’s boat will also get more control and versatility in 2018 with two Minn Kota Talon shallow-water anchors at the stern. They deploy from anywhere in the boat from a variety of wireless options and even from KVD’s Humminbird® units.
“Minn Kota, Humminbird and Talon products are designed to work together to allow the angler to concentrate on the presentation and the hookset while we take care of everything else. This year we will see what the best angler in the world can do with it, and that’s going to be really exciting,” Price says.
Chicago Team Wins Bassmaster High School Central Open On Toledo Bend
|
|
|
FLORIDA’S FREDERICK WINS FLW TOUR AT LAKE OKEECHOBEE
Leesburg Pro Catches 19-pound, 14-ounce Final Day Limit, Wins $100,000
CLEWISTON, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2018) – When Leesburg, Florida, angler Tim Frederick turned pro and began competing on the Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) Tour, the first event of his career was at Lake Okeechobee in February of 2016. Frederick managed to catch just one bass in two days of competition at that tournament and finished in 169th – last place. On Sunday, Frederick redeemed himself by catching a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 14 ounces, to earn the win the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude.
Frederick’s four-day total of 20 bass weighing 85-4 gave him the win by a narrow 1-pound, 2-ounce margin over second-place pro Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Maryland, and earned him $100,000 in a dramatic finale to the four-day event that featured 188 of the best bass anglers in the world kicking off the 2018 FLW Tour season.
“I’m still a little shocked,” said Frederick, whose previous best finish in FLW Tour competition was a 14th place finish on the Harris Chain of Lakes in 2017. “I didn’t think that I had as much weight that I did today. Some of the best fisherman on the planet were fishing in this event and to come out on top after four days – this is a dream come true.”
Frederick caught his bass throughout the week by targeting isolated reed clumps in Harney Pond.
“I was so stressed today,” Frederick said. “I had a small limit and I had missed a good one earlier and I did not know whether to leave or to stay. I had to sit down for a minute and regain my composure and I decided to stick it out in that area. I had nothing else to go to, and that place had been special to me. With just 10 minutes left in the day, I caught a big one. It was a $100,000 fish.”
Frederick’s “big one” was an estimated 8-pounder that was most certainly the winning fish. Frederick said that all of his fish this week came on a pair of stickbaits – a Strike King Ocho (black with blue flake or black with blue tail) and a Strike King Shim-E-Stick (black with blue flake or black with blue tail) – and a Strike King Pure Poison Swim Jig (green-pumpkin) with a Rage Bug trailer.
“I think the keys for me this week were my Power-Poles, my Florida knowledge, and patience,” Frederick went on to say. “It would have been near impossible for me to fish some of the areas that I did this week if I wouldn’t have been able to pole down. And when I would first pull up to a spot I would target the key areas. Sometimes it took multiple casts and fishing extremely slow, but every fish that I caught were in those key areas.”
The top 10 pros on Lake Okeechobee finished:
1st: Tim Frederick, Leesburg, Fla., 20 bass, 85-4, $100,000
2nd: Bryan Schmitt, Deale, Md., 20 bass, 84-2, $30,000
3rd: General Tire pro Mark Rose, West Memphis, Ark., 20 bass, 78-5, $25,500
4th: Jared McMillan, Belle Glade, Fla., 20 bass, 73-13, $20,100
5th: Brandon McMillan, Clewiston, Fla., 20 bass, 69-12, $19,000
6th: Christopher Brasher, Longview, Texas, 20 bass, 67-4, $18,000
7th: Chad Morgenthaler, Reeds Spring, Mo., 20 bass, 67-1, $17,000
8th: Quaker State pro Scott Canterbury, Odenville, Ala., 20 bass, 65-15, $16,000
9th: Power-Pole pro Cory Johnston, Cavan, Ontario, Canada, 20 bass, 60-5, $15,500
10th: Chris Johnston, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 20 bass, 59-5, $14,000
Compete results for the entire field can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Overall there were 50 bass weighing 157 pounds, 13 ounces caught by pros Sunday. All of the final 10 pros weighed in five-bass limits.
Jeffrey Mathews of Maitland, Florida, won the co-angler division and $20,000 Friday with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 1 ounce, followed by Tyler Woolcott of Port Orange, Florida, who finished in second place with 10 bass weighing 37 pounds, 15 ounces, worth $7,600.
The total purse for the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude was more than $930,000, including $10,000 through 60th place in the Pro division. The tournament was hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort and the Hendry County Tourism Development Council. The next event for FLW Tour anglers will be the FLW Tour at the Harris Chain of Lakes, Feb. 22-25 in Leesburg, Florida, hosted by Lake County, Florida.
Television coverage of the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude will premiere in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) March 28 from Noon-1 p.m. EST. The Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show airs on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide.
In FLW Tour competition, pros and co-anglers are randomly paired each day, with pros supplying the boat, controlling boat movement and competing against other pros. Co-anglers fish from the back deck against other co-anglers. The full field of 376 anglers competed in the two-day opening round. Co-angler competition concluded following Friday’s weigh-in, while the top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight advanced to Saturday. Only the top 10 pros continued competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing. The 2018 Forrest Wood Cup will be on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aug. 10-12 and is hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the sport’s top anglers on the FLW Tour on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
FLORIDA’S FREDERICK GRABS LEAD ON DAY THREE OF FLW TOUR AT LAKE OKEECHOBEE
Leesburg Pro Brings 15-ounce Lead into Final Day
CLEWISTON, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2018) – Pro Tim Frederick of Leesburg, Florida, caught two kicker largemouth Saturday – a 6- and 7-pounder – to anchor his 23-pound, 3-ounce limit and jump to the top of the leaderboard after Day Three of the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude. Frederick’s five-bass limit was the only bag Saturday that weighed in excess of 20 pounds, telling when you consider that the lake had pumped out 16, 20+ pound limits in the first two days of competition.
Frederick (15 bass, 65-6) will now bring a 15-ounce lead over second-place pro Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Maryland, (15 bass, 64-7) who led the first two days of competition, into Championship Sunday. Also in striking distance, in third place, is General Tire pro Mark Rose of West Memphis, Arkansas, (15 bass, 61-3). Rose has a history of fast starts to the season, winning the first two events of the 2017 FLW Tour season at Lake Guntersville and Lake Travis.
“My very first FLW Tour event three years ago was on this lake, and I weighed in one bass and finished dead last,” said Frederick, who is fishing in his 14th career FLW Tour event. “I’ve got a love-hate relationship with this lake, and right now I am loving it. I didn’t get a lot of bites today, but the ones that I did get were good ones.
“Although my day turned out really well, it didn’t start that way,” Frederick continued. “It was terribly slow. I caught one of my good ones early – my second fish – but then it took me forever to get a limit. When the water temperature hit 64 degrees I had a 45- to 50-minute window where I caught two more good ones, but I didn’t catch more than 9 or 10 fish all day.”
Frederick said that his key bait that landed all of his keepers on Saturday was a Texas-rigged black and blue-colored Strike King Ocho worm. He’s also mixed in a Strike King Pure Poison Swim Jig and an unnamed swimjig to produce at times during the week.
“I’m usually a power-fisherman, and it’s weird because I’m fishing so slowly this week,” Frederick said. “I’m throwing at isolated clumps of pencil reeds and it might take me 5 minutes to reel back in. But, if it doesn’t feel right, I’ll just reel in immediately and make another pitch. I’m fishing by feel, basically. I can actually feel the beds with my bait, and when I do I’ll keep making multiple casts to the same area.
“The bite was tougher today, and I think it was due to how cloudy it was. Tomorrow, they’re saying that it’s going to be worse – rainy and windy. But, my water is still clean and I’ve got no choice but to be patient and stick it out there. Win, lose or draw, there is enough fish in my area to win it. I just have to get them to bite.”
The top 10 pros advancing to the final day of competition on Lake Okeechobee are:
1st: Tim Frederick, Leesburg, Fla., 15 bass, 65-6
2nd: Bryan Schmitt, Deale, Md., 15 bass, 64-7
3rd: General Tire pro Mark Rose, West Memphis, Ark., 15 bass, 61-3
4th: Power-Pole pro Cory Johnston, Cavan, Ontario, Canada, 15 bass, 53-11
5th: Chad Morgenthaler, Reeds Spring, Mo., 10 bass, 53-0
6th: Brandon McMillan, Clewiston, Fla., 15 bass, 52-11
7th: Jared McMillan, Belle Glade, Fla., 15 bass, 51-14
8th: Quaker State pro Scott Canterbury, Odenville, Ala., 15 bass, 51-12
9th: Chris Johnston, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, 15 bass, 50-8
10th: Christopher Brasher, Longview, Texas, 15 bass, 48-13
Finishing in 11th through 30th are:
11th: Brandon Mosley, Choctaw, Okla., 15 bass, 48-13, $12,000
12th: Tyler Stewart, West Monroe, La., 15 bass, 48-4, $12,000
13th: Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn., 15 bass, 48-4, $12,000
14th: Cody Meyer, Auburn, Calif., 15 bass, 47-4, $12,000
15th: Jeremy Lawyer, Sarcoxie, Mo., 15 bass, 46-13, $12,000
16th: Casey Scanlon, Lake Ozark, Mo., 15 bass, 46-6, $12,000
17th: David Williams, Maiden, N.C., 15 bass, 45-14, $12,000
18th: James Watson, Lampe, Mo., 15 bass, 44-11, $12,000
19th: Brett Preuett, Monroe, La., 15 bass, 44-3, $12,000
20th: Alex Davis, Albertville, Ala., 15 bass, 42-8, $12,000
21st: Scott Martin, Clewiston, Fla., 15 bass, 42-7, $10,000
22nd: Matt Becker, Finleyville, Pa., 15 bass, 41-12, $10,000
23rd: J.T. Kenney, Palm Bay, Fla., 15 bass, 41-11, $10,000
24th: Barry Wilson, Birmingham, Ala., 15 bass, 40-7, $10,000
25th: David Nichol, Gainesville, Ga., 15 bass, 39-12, $10,000
26th: Jay Kendrick, Grant, Ala., 14 bass, 38-13, $10,000
27th: Billy McCaghren, Mayflower, Ark., 14 bass, 38-4, $10,000
28th: Kerry Milner, Bono, Ark., 13 bass, 37-13, $10,000
29th: James Niggemeyer, Van, Texas, 14 bass, 36-12, $10,000
30th: Zell Rowland, Montgomery, Texas, 13 bass, 35-15, $10,000
For a full list of results visit FLWFishing.com.
Overall there were 143 bass weighing 376 pounds, 8 ounces caught by pros Saturday, Of the final 30 pros, 25 of them were able to bring a five-bass limit to the scale.
Jeffrey Mathews of Maitland, Florida, won the co-angler division and $20,000 Friday with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 1 ounce, followed by Tyler Woolcott of Port Orange, Florida, who finished in second place with 10 bass weighing 37 pounds, 15 ounces, worth $7,600.
In FLW Tour competition, pros and co-anglers are randomly paired each day, with pros supplying the boat, controlling boat movement and competing against other pros. Co-anglers fish from the back deck against other co-anglers. The full field of 376 anglers competed in the two-day opening round. Co-angler competition concluded following Friday’s weigh-in, while the top 30 pros based on their two-day accumulated weight advanced to Saturday. Only the top 10 pros now continue competition Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.
The total purse for the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude is more than $930,000, including $10,000 through 60th place in the Pro division. The tournament is hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort and the Hendry County Tourism Development Council.
Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of professional bass fishing. The 2018 Forrest Wood Cup will be on Lake Ouachita in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aug. 10-12 and is hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs.
The final 10 anglers will take off Sunday at 7:30 a.m. EST from Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort, located at 920 E. Del Monte, Ave., in Clewiston. Sunday’s final weigh-in will be held at the marina and will begin at 4 p.m.
Prior to the weigh-in Sunday, FLW will host a free Family Fishing Expo at Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort from noon to 4 p.m. each day. The Expo is a chance for fishing fans to meet their favorite anglers, enjoy interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by FLW sponsors, and learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities.
Television coverage of the FLW Tour at Lake Okeechobee presented by Evinrude will premiere in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) March 28 from Noon-1 p.m. EST. The Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show airs on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the sport’s top anglers on the FLW Tour on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Fog Cancels Final Day Of Bassmaster College Series Event; Wisconsin-Platteville Claims Win
|
|
|
Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes To Host Kickoff Event For 2018 Bassmaster Opens
|
|