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TENNESSEE’S BOGGS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL LBL DIVISION EVENT ON KENTUCKY LAKES

Pierce Claims Co-angler Title

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (July 17, 2017) – Drew Boggs of Lebanon, Tennessee, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) LBL Division tournament on Kentucky and Barkley lakes Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 24 pounds, 11 ounces. Boggs took home $4,498 for his victory.

“Saturday was a special day on the water,” said Boggs, who earned his fifth career-victory in BFL competition. “I fished the same pattern recently in another tournament held on Kentucky Lake, but didn’t catch them like I did this weekend. I can’t tell you what made the difference. It was just a great day.”

Boggs said he spent his entire day fishing south of Paris Landing. He said he delivered a one-two punch of fishing ledges out deep and flipping wood up shallow to craft his limit.

“My two biggest bass came from the ledges on a prototype jig from Jenko Fishing,” said Boggs. “Around 9:30 (a.m.) I headed to main-lake shallows and flipped trees, laydowns and bushes to round out my limit.”

Boggs said he sat in 2 to 3 feet of water and threw a Tilapia-colored Big Bite Baits Craw Tube with a Jenko Creature Weight.

“I’d hop it up right under the surface and then let it fall freely,” said Boggs. “I put 20 good keepers in the boat just flipping the tube - it was nuts.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Drew Boggs, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 24-11, $4,498

2^nd: Ed Rounsaville, Indianapolis, Ind., five bass, 19-13, $1,981

3^rd: Cole Floyd, Leesburg, Ohio, five bass, 19-4, $1,322

4^th: Peter Merkel, Lynnville, Ind., five bass, 19-1, $925

5^th: Harry Barber, Earlington, Ky., five bass, 18-11, $793

6^th: Josh Malone, Alma, Ill., five bass, 17-8, $993

6^th: Stephen Barga, Benton, Ky., five bass, 17-8, $893

8^th: John Hopkins, Hendersonville, Tenn., five bass, 17-4, $694

9^th: Dan Morehead, Paducah, Ky., five bass, 17-0, $528

10^th: Billy Schroeder, Paducah, Ky., five bass, 16-11, $462

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Boggs’ largest bass weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was the heaviest caught in the Boater Division. The catch also earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $535.

Jim Pierce of Medon, Tennessee, won the Co-angler Division and $2,081 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 2 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Jim Pierce, Medon, Tenn., five bass, 16-2, $2,081

2^nd: Jacob Greco, Edwardsville, Ill., four bass, 15-7, $991

3^rd: Jim Dietel, Loami, Ill., five bass, 13-1, $662

4^th: Daniel Pope Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio, five bass, 12-14, $462

5^th: Travis Williams, Jackson, Mo., five bass, 12-13, $396

6^th: Michael Swift, Alma, Ill., five bass, 12-10, $363

7^th: Joseph Gulash, Edwardsville, Ill., four bass, 12-6, $330

8^th: Kevin Lamb, Gallatin, Tenn., five bass, 12-4, $297

9^th: Trevor Gooch, Yuma, Tenn., four bass, 11-13, $314

10^th: Howard Dowdy, Livingston, Tenn., four bass, 11-10, $231

Scott Sims of Morgantown, Indiana, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $267.

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. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on the Barren River in Scottsville, Kentucky. 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 2017 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. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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HODGINS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MICHIGAN DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE ST. CLAIR

Texas’ Cosculluela Takes Co-angler Title

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (July 17, 2017) – Erick Hodgins of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, caught five bass weighing 23 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Michigan Division tournament on Lake St. Clair. Hodgins earned $4,342 for his efforts.

Hodgins said he spent the tournament targeting bass on the Canadian side of the border. He said his two key areas were weed beds in 18 to 20 feet of water.

“I went to my best area first, but went two hours without a bite,” said Hodgins, who was fishing in his first career BFL tournament. “I moved to my second spot and was able to put together my first limit. I had about 19 pounds there, but I still wanted to get back to the first area. I knew that’s where the bigger fish would be.”

Hodgins said once weather conditions improved, he returned to his first area and culled most of his limit.

“The sun came out and there was just a little ripple on top of the water, which was perfect,” said Hodgins. “I took advantage of my (Minn Kota) Ultrex’s spot-lock feature and picked the weed bed apart.”

Hodgins said he primarily used green pumpkin- or watermelon-colored tubes by Mike’s Rx Baits and Xtreme Bass Tackle. He also threw a Baby Bass-colored Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm on a drop-shot rig.

“I used a really long fluorocarbon leader which I think works well for clear water,” said Hodgins. “I think that’s what made the difference for me. It was a good day out there, that’s for sure.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Erick Hodgins, Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, five bass, 23-11, $4,342

2^nd: Michael Rhodes, Paw Paw, Mich., five bass, 22-1, $1,921

3^rd: Jonathon Dewey, Port Huron, Mich., five bass, 21-12, $1,282

4^th: Mark Modrak, China Township, Mich., five bass, 21-3, $996

5^th: Brent Dunmyer, Weston, Ohio, five bass, 20-13, $768

6^th: Kyle Greene, Ortonville, Mich., five bass, 20-12, $704

7^th: Jesse Schwark, Athens, Mich., five bass, 20-8, $640

8^th: John Lovin, Fayetteville, Ohio, five bass, 20-2, $576

9^th: John Scalf, Goshen, Ohio, five bass, 20-0, $512

10^th: Zach Maisch, Lima, Ohio, five bass, 19-13, $448

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Tim Gillies of Union City, Michigan, caught a 5-pound, 6-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $510.

Hugh Cosculluela of The Woodlands, Texas, won the Co-angler Division and $1,921 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 22 pounds even.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Hugh Cosculluela, The Woodlands, Texas, five bass, 22-0, $1,921

2^nd: Matt Vermilyea, Perrysburg, Ohio, five bass, 21-10, $960

3^rd: Michelle Jalaba, Birmingham, Mich., five bass, 21-4, $741

4^th: Josh Deyonker, Livonia, Mich., five bass, 20-12, $703

5^th: Robert Busby, Fenton, Mich., five bass, 19-11, $384

6^th: Daniel Holland, Beverly Hills, Mich., five bass, 19-2, $352

7^th: Philip Borsa, Redford, Mich., five bass, 18-14, $320

8^th: Curtis Hall II, Battle Creek, Mich., five bass, 18-5, $288

9^th: Tate Compton, Hoopeston, Ill., five bass, 17-15, $256

10^th: Mike Williams, Blanchester, Ohio, five bass, 17-13, $224

Deyonker caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $255.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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PENNSYLVANIA’S BUCK WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL NORTHEAST DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON ONEIDA LAKE

Dubernas Earns Co-angler Title

BREWERTON, N.Y. (July 17, 2017) – Pro Grae Buck of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds even Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Northeast Division tournament on Oneida Lake. For his win, Buck pocketed $5,303.

“I fished in 9 to 12 feet of water around grass and rock that were mixed together,” said Buck, an FLW Tour rookie who logged his third career-victory in BFL competition. “I rotated through seven areas and hit each one twice, focusing on individual fish that were cruising by themselves. Other anglers were catching them from schools, but I couldn’t get them going.”

Buck said he utilized a Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm on a drop-shot rig as his key bait. He preferred 7.3-pound test Seaguar Finesse Fluorocarbon line because it eliminated some of the twisting that comes with fishing a drop-shot rig.

“I did my best to make contact with the rock between the grass patches,” said Buck. “I was dragging the rig more than anything. If you weren’t dragging it, you weren’t getting bit. I’m pretty sure they were feeding on perch down there.

“I caught my heaviest fish with 20 minutes left in the day,” Buck went on to say. “It culled out a 2½-pounder, so it basically won me the tournament.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Grae Buck, Harleysville, Pa., five bass, 18-0, $5,303

2^nd: Kevin Park, Waymart, Pa., five bass, 17-9, $2,232

3^rd: Ian Renfrew, Phoenix, N.Y., five bass, 17-6, $1,589

4^th: Tyler Sheppard, Hermitage, Pa., five bass, 16-6, $1,041

5^th: Tyler Morgan, Pine Grove, Pa., five bass, 16-3, $893

6^th: Paul Kimball, Glastonbury, Conn., five bass, 16-1, $818

7^th: Brandon Esterly, Forest, Va., five bass, 15-15, $744

8^th: Jeremy Douglas, Rochester, N.Y., five bass, 15-10, $669

9^th: Jason Shipton, Muncy, Pa., five bass, 15-8, $595

10^th: Shaun Kucharski, Pittston, Pa., five bass, 15-5, $521

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Buck’s 4-pound, 11-ounce fish was the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division, and also earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $640.

Jason Dubernas of Old Forge, Pennsylvania, won the Co-angler Division and $2,232 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 18 pounds, 6 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Jason Dubernas, Old Forge, Pa., five bass, 18-6, $2,232

2^nd: Henry McKee, Haddon Heights, N.J., five bass, 16-1, $1,116

3^rd: Matt Maze, Johnsonburg, Pa., five bass, 14-5, $743

4^th: Robby Zellers, Philadelphia, Pa., five bass, 13-11, $521

5^th: William Allie, Wynantskill, N.Y., five bass, 13-10, $446

6^th: Roy Bilby, Richmondville, N.Y., five bass, 13-8, $409

7^th: Peter Longo, Neptune, N.J., five bass, 13-5, $372

8^th: Thomas Dellinger, Myerstown, Pa., five bass, 13-2, $335

9^th: Shawn Flynn, Dexter, N.Y., five bass, 12-15, $298

10^th: Bryan Folino, Cheshire, Mass., four bass, 12-11, $460

Rick Hahn of Fulton, New York, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 4 pounds, 8 ounces – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $320.

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. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia. 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.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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Jordan Lee on Sapphire, Diamonds, and Football Jigs

Alan McGuckin - Special to Anglerschannel.com

If life’s goodness were measured in pounds and ounces right now for young Bassmaster Classic Champion Jordan Lee, it’d be the equivalent of a monstrous 27-pound 4-ounce limit of bass.

Since his dramatic come-from-behind Classic win on Lake Conroe, he threatened to win Bassmaster Toyota Texas Fest last month, where he eventually finished 4th.

Away from the water, Jordan got engaged to his sweetheart of three years, Kristen, launched his own signature series Classic-winning football jig at ICAST, and discovered his new favorite fishing reel.

Diamond Rings

No surprise, Jordan first became smitten with Kristen at his first-ever Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Toho, Florida where she was working the tournament registration as a marketing assistant at Power-Pole.

After a sweet three-year relationship that oozes cuteness each time they’re seen together, Jordan bought his bride-to-be a beautiful pear-shaped diamond engagement ring at Ed White Jewelers in his hometown of Cullman, AL.

“We actually looked a rings a year ago, but I’m proud to say I never pressured him to get married,” says Kristen. “I wanted him to propose when he was truly ready, not because so many other people were telling him he should, or asking us when we would get married.”

Lee was logical in his approach to making a lifetime commitment, often assuring Kristen he loved her, but wanting to make sure he was financially secure and standing on stable ground in the fishing industry before he asked her to be his wife.

His Bassmaster Classic win in March obviously brought the career stability the humble 25-year-old desired.

So on a trip home to North Georgia to see Kristen’s parents, that included a fishing trip to Lake Lanier of course, the two planned a date to a local vineyard where Jordan popped the question and presented the gorgeous diamond ring.

Sapphire Washers

Diamonds are not only a girl’s best friend, but are actually super tough, and at the top of the hardness scale, just above sapphire for natural gems and materials. And fresh off diamond shopping, Lee discovered a sapphire jeweled spool tension washer inside his favorite new fishing reel at ICAST.

The new $199 Quantum Tour S3 features a super-hard sapphire plated washer inside the spool tension knob, creates a smoother, harder surface for the spool shaft to turn against. That leads to much improved longevity in the reel Lee couldn’t keep his hands off during his time in the Quantum booth at ICAST.

Football Jigs

When not in the Quantum booth, Jordan and Kristen could often be found at the Strike King booth proudly sharing the new “J Lee Comeback Jig” with media and retail dealers.

“It’s made of round, old skool, living rubber strands as opposed to the silicone strands that most jigs are made of,” explains Lee.

“Living rubber has more action than silicone, even when the jig is sitting still on the bottom of the lake, and I think that played a big role in getting so many quality bites that final day on Lake Conroe,” he says.

“Living rubber just ‘breathes’ better, and big fish can’t stand not to bite it,” believes Lee. “This is a structure jig for casting in 8 to 30 feet of water, and dragging slowly across the bottom. We’re making it in 1/2, ¾ and 1-ounce.”

When asked to choose just two favorite colors of the new jig, he chose Peanut butter and jelly, and plain ‘ol brown. He ties the jig to 15-pound fluorocarbon, and fishes it on a 7.3:1 Quantum Tour S3 for plenty of speedy line pickup when a bass bites in deep water.

Sapphire reel parts, diamond rings, and football jigs. Indeed, life is shining right now for Jordan Lee.

by AnglersChannel

T-H Marine Debuts New Conservation Cull System to its Line-up!

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TJ Svec Wins Third ABA Division Victory on Lake Gaston with Over 14 pounds!

On a hot windless day on Lake Gaston, most of the field found it difficult to come up with a five bass limit of fish. TJ Svec, however seized the opportunity to take his third division victory of the season by bringing in five bass that weighed in at 14.11 pounds. He anchored his catch with the big fish of the event at 5.06 pounds. He has been rolling through the season with three Division 13 victories and one division 17 win, all on different bodies of water.

Weights dropped off drastically with Tommy Marrow taking 2nd place with 12.82 pounds and Michael Sims coming in third with 7.60 pounds.

Rounding out the top 5 were Randy Ruffin at 7.40 pounds and Ken Mason with 6.68 pounds.

The Virginia division will next meet on Kerr Lake going out of Rudds Creek on 5 Aug.
For more information contact American Bass Anglers at 256-232-0406 or local Director Gary Conner at 757-293-8651

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 Ram American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of the Year Final Round at the Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship.

The Ram 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 Ram American Fishing Tour National Championship. For more information on American Bass Anglers please visit www.americanbassanglers.com or call (256)232-0406.

American Bass Anglers, Inc. is supported by Ram Trucks, Triton Boats, Mercury Outboards, Carlisle Tires, GEICO, Berkley, Abu Garcia, T-H Marine, Livingston Lures, Best Western Hotels, Maui Jim, Power Pole, LiT Coolers, Simms, Garmin, and Divide-It. American Bass Anglers, Inc. can be contacted at (256) 232-0406 or by visiting americanbassanglers.com

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YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING NORTHERN CONFERENCE EVENT SET FOR CHAUTAUQUA LAKE

BEMUS POINT, N.Y. (July 11, 2017) – YETI FLW College Fishing is headed to Chautauqua Lake July 22 for the second of three regular-season stops in the Northern Conference. The tournament, presented by Bass Pro Shops, will feature college fishing clubs casting for $2,000 and an invitation to compete in the 2018 College Fishing National Championship.

“I think it’s going to take 16 or 17 pounds to win this event,” said Derek Horner, a Penn State University angler who has finished in the top five – including a win last year – in each of the last two FLW College Fishing visits to Chautauqua Lake. “It’s taken a little less to win on Chautauqua Lake in recent tournaments, but I think some teams are really going to catch them this year.”

Horner said he expects there to be three dominant patterns in play during this tournament.

“The first thing that comes to mind for Chautauqua Lake is fishing docks,” said Horner. “I think we’ll see a lot of teams picking them apart with a Texas-rigged worm or a jig with a craw trailer. I also see a lot of anglers targeting staging bass along grass lines with ChatterBaits and spinnerbaits. If all else fails, you can’t go wrong with throwing a frog near lily pads.”

Horner said that the algae bloom may also dictate where anglers choose to fish.

“This time of year, bass tend to congregate where algae is thickest,” said Horner. “On the south end of the lake it tends to be thicker, but if there’s a strong south wind competitors will have to stay up north where the water is deeper. Those teams will likely focus on smallmouth that are staging near submerged rocks.”

Competitors will take off from Long Point State Park, located at 4459 Route 430 in Bemus Point, at 6:30 a.m. EDT 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 currently registered to compete in the Chautauqua Lake tournament, which is hosted by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau, include:

Bowling Green State University – Corey Miller, Perrysburg, Ohio, and Jason Bailey, Port Clinton, Ohio

Christopher Newport University – Connor Fenwick, Culpeper, Va., and Willson Baxley, Newport News, Va.

Fairmont State University – Jacob Smith, Martinsburg, W. Va., and Corey Straight, Barrackville, W. Va.

James Madison University – Blake Miles, Chesterfield, Va., and Jack Goodwyn, Powhatan, Va.

James Madison University – Daniel Jenkins, Midlothian, Va., and Xander Bradley, Vienna, Va.

Kent State University – Jordan Spiess, Bryan, Ohio, and Zachary Asher, Sunbury, Ohio

Kent State University – Tanner Ward, Coshocton, Ohio, and Alec Gabriel, New Philadelphia, Ohio

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania – Joe Tini, Archibald, Pa., and Corey Bechtel, Allentown, Pa.

Liberty University – Hunter Moore, Lynchburg, Va., and Zachary Phillips, New Hartford, Conn.

Mansfield University – Christopher Tanczos, Mansfield, Pa., and Logan Murray, Easton, Pa.

Mansfield University – Nicholas Hoffman, Dallastown, Pa., and James Grassi, Saxonburg, Pa.

Paul Smith's College – Jon Herrman, Oneida, N.Y., and Taylor West, Lakewood, N.Y.

Pennsylvania State University – Chris Trianosky, Phoenixville, Pa., and Lou Mocniak, Washington, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University – David Contrael, Kittanning, Pa., and Lance Brosious, Sunbury, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University – Derek Horner, State College, Pa., and Maurice Hudson Jr., Broomall, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University – Tom Oranzi, West Grove, Pa., and Stephen Jesso, Plymouth, Pa.

Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg – Ryan Fox, Thornhurst, Pa., and Chad Burkholder, Palmyra, Pa.

Radford University – Joshua Greenberg, Montpelier, Va., and Adam Carter, Mechanicsville, Va.

Slippery Rock University – Cody Neal, Evans City, Pa., and Kyle Brown, Wexford, Pa.

Slippery Rock University – Evan Kretz, Allison Park, Pa., and Samuel Jenesky, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Slippery Rock University – Garrett Godlewski, Imperial, Pa., and Nathan Quince, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Slippery Rock University – Jason Frontino and Ryan Kozlowski, both of Cranberry Township, Pa.

State University of New York-Buffalo – Austin Ocwieja, Webster, Nev., and Daniel Peltier, North Tonawanda, N.Y.

University of Delaware – Brennan Chuprinko, Flanders, N.J., and Daniel Lopez, Cornwall-on-Hudson, N.Y.

University of Maine – Brian Volkernick, Dixfield, Maine, and Cody Rubner, Acton, Mass.

University of Southern Maine – Nick Deering and Ian Westphal, both of Portland, Maine

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University – Ethan Stone, Charlottesville, Va., and Junior Roberts, Ringgold, Va.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania – Tyler Canada, West Chester, Pa., and Thomas Arena, Carlisle, Pa.

Youngstown State University – Jalen Rich, Campbell, Ohio, and Stan Miketa, New Middletown, Ohio

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 2018 FLW College Fishing National Championship. Additional teams will qualify for the National Championship if the field size in regular-season events exceeds 100 boats.

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 regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow College Fishing on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing. Visit FLWFishing.com to sign up or to start a club at your school.

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Vegan Harasses Fishermen, Throws Back Fish - What Would You Do?

Animal rights activists have a well-deserved reputation for taking things too far. Lack of rationale is not reserved for teenage girls. Apparently, it is becoming fashionable for grown men to act as if they have no common sense and no restraint.

And to even use small children as pawns in their attacks on a wholesome pastime.

Consider the case two days ago of a militant vegan who harassed two men while they fished in a public park on Crescent Lake in St Petersburg, Fla.

The perpetrator filmed his own antics. The video shows his small child approach the men as a fresh-caught tilapia flops on the ground. The child asks the men to stop fishing because fish feel pain.

When the men quietly continue about their business, the role model father steps in and tries his best to escalate the situation into a full-blown conflict. He eventually steals their fish and throws it back into the lake.

Keeping a cool head, one of the anglers makes a phone call, presumably to the authorities while most viewers want to step into the screen and deck the antagonistic, holier than thou attention seeker who repeatedly informs us that he eats no meat products what so ever.

Question is, what should be done about this problem - not just this specific incident, but the actions of a very vocal, very, very small minority of folks who would not only choose to not fish or hunt but would also choose for YOU not to do so?

There are laws in Florida against hunter harassment and they convey to fishermen as well. But we see how much good that did our fishing friends in this case. Their trip was already ruined. What further steps, if any should we take? What happens when they take to the water to mess with boating anglers? What if they start disrupting bass tournaments? Any pertinent laws need to have enough teeth to stop this nonsense cold. And they must be fully enforced before it will do any good.

Watch for yourself:

https://youtu.be/SFTeq-MAwMI

by AnglersChannel

Elite Series ‘No Info’ Rule Too Vague Say Some Pros

Vance McCullough

It’s ICAST week in Orlando. That means the entire fishing world is hanging out, talking. There’s a lot of positive energy. But there’s also the occasional blurb of honesty.

I’ve personally overheard two different conversations in which anglers (who will remain unnamed) expressed dismay over the newest incarnation of the B.A.S.S. rule that prohibits Elite Series anglers from getting help or information. According to an email sent to the anglers from B.A.S.S. on Thursday, anglers may not solicit or collect waypoints from others. Specifics appear to be lacking. “So, somebody can tell me I should flip docks, as long as they don’t give me a waypoint?” questioned one pro.

Another wondered how to define someone who has ‘significant knowledge’ of the lake being fished.

The ripple effect is far-reaching.

For instance, one prominent lure company will be forced to cancel or move its annual writers conference from Kentucky Lake because the Elite Series will stop there next year. The conference would be held in October – many months before the tourney takes place, but still out of bounds according to the rule.

Then again, if none of the writers have ‘extensive knowledge’ of Kentucky Lake, is it legal for Elite Series pros to take them out on the lake?

Therein lies the problem for some – the rule appears to lack specificity.

Stay tuned as we learn more.

by AnglersChannel

FLW ANNOUNCES 2018 FLW TOUR SCHEDULE

ORLANDO, Fla. (July 13, 2017) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) announced the 2018 FLW Tour regular-season schedule Thursday in a live press event held at the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). The 2018 season will feature seven tournaments, broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network, which will showcase the best bass anglers in the world competing in the most competitive circuit in the sport.

2018 FLW Tour Regular-Season Schedule:

January 25-28 Lake Okeechobee Clewiston, Fla.

Hosted by Roland & Mary Ann Martin’s Resort and Marina

February 22-25 Harris Chain of Lakes Leesburg, Fla.

Hosted by Lake County, Florida

March 8-11 Lake Lanier Gainesville, Ga.

Hosted by the Gainesville Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

April 12-15 Lake Cumberland Burnside, Ky.

Hosted by the Somerset Tourist and Convention Commission

April 26-29 Lewis Smith Lake Jasper, Ala.

Hosted by the Walker County Chamber of Commerce

May 17-20 Kentucky Lake Gilbertsville, Ky.

Hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau

June 28-July 1 Lake St. Clair Detroit, Mich.

Hosted by the Detroit Sports Commission, Macomb County, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Authority and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce

The full schedule and expected patterns/details for each fishery can be found at FLWFishing.com.

In addition to the $125,000 paycheck that is awarded to FLW Tour winners, FLW will pay out at least $10,000 to pros down to 50^th place along with one additional payout of $4,000 per boat over a 160-boat field.

In FLW Tour competition anglers are vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. The date and location for the 2018 Forrest Wood Cup will be unveiled on-stage at the 2017 Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina.

For details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

by AnglersChannel

Strike King Suppa Fry!

This Isn’t Your Ordinary Fry, It’s SUPA!

Collierville, Tenn. (June 1, 2017) – One of the things that has made Strike King successful for over 50 years is that we are owned and run by anglers. We know what it takes to make a bait that functions and performs the way anglers expect. We also know that our customers and our pro staff are made up of some of the most discriminating anglers on earth. We count on that when it comes to designing our products. What do real fishermen want and need to do their job? That question is at the foundation of every Strike King lure. That question can be answered by every Strike King Lure as well. It certainly applies to the all-new KVD Supa Fry.

“Being competitive in the world of bass fishing means always evolving. It means being versatile enough to change things up and have confidence that you can win. The new KVD Supa Fry is one of those baits that allows me to do that. It is the kind of bait that I expect to get bit on. Even when it’s tough and bites are hard to get” says 15-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier Todd Faircloth. “The Supa Fry is a finesse-style bait that is a game changer. The super-soft plastic and the awesome OPT colors combined with the perfect “floating” action get fish to bite. It will be hard to beat on a Carolina-Rig”.

The 4.5” KVD Supa Fry comes in 17 of our signature Open Pour Technology (OPT) colors. It will be found at better fishing retailers everywhere.

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Minn Kota® Debuts New Portable Digital Battery Chargers at ICAST

New Minn Kota Portable Digital Chargers feature microprocessor
technology to optimize charging and extend battery life

RACINE, Wis., July 12, 2017 – Getting the most from expensive marine batteries requires optimal charging, which is something Minn Kota® has perfected for years with their digital on-board charging technology. Now that digital advantage is available in two convenient, portable, single-bank battery chargers.

The new portable digital chargers have a built-in digital microprocessor that is the “brain” behind their performance. Among other things, the microprocessor facilitates automatic temperature compensation. High and low outside temperatures can greatly affect a battery’s ability to take a charge, often resulting in under- or over-charging which can damage expensive marine batteries. Minn Kota’s Portable Digital Chargers sense the outside temperature and automatically adjust the charge profile. This self-regulation ensures a faster, more precise charge every time. The benefits to anglers are extended battery life, maximum power for cranking and improved cycle life for marine electronics.

Minn Kota Portable Digital Chargers also recognize when the battery has achieved full power, and shut off automatically when the charge is complete. The new models deliver 5 or 10 AMPS of total output and work perfectly on flooded/wet-cell, maintenance-free, and AGM batteries. Anglers will appreciate the portable chargers’ light weight, generous carry handle and ease-of-use on all their on-the-go fishing adventures.

The 5 AMP MK-105PD will retail for $59.99 and the 10 AMP MK-110PD will retail for $84.99. For more information visit MinnKotaMotors.com.

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Mossy Oak Becomes The Official Pattern Of B.A.S.S.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mossy Oak and B.A.S.S. have formed a partnership, which names Mossy Oak as the Official Pattern of B.A.S.S. The marriage of the fishing and hunting worlds through these two well-known outdoor brands comes in conjunction with the launch of Mossy Oak Elements, a line of patterns that offers designs specific to the angling community as well as hunters.

“As Mossy Oak expands into the fishing market with the launch of our new fishing lifestyle pattern, Elements, we knew we had to partner with a leader in that industry. B.A.S.S. was top of mind,” said Chris Paradise, Chief Sales Officer for Mossy Oak. “Bass fishing is immensely popular and B.A.S.S. is the clear leader in that space with a massive reach. Combining two iconic brands, the best lifestyle pattern in Mossy Oak Elements and a long list of leading manufactures, we are going to make waves in the outdoor industry.”

Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO, applauded Mossy Oak’s entry into the bass fishing arena.

“Bass fishing is a large and lucrative market, and we are excited about helping Mossy Oak reach that market,” Akin said. “Our 500,000 B.A.S.S. members and the 4.4 million readers of BassmasterMagazine are loyal to companies that invest in the sport. They appreciate innovative and quality products, and I know they will be eager to try out the new Elements pattern.”

To learn more about Mossy Oak Elements, visit www.mossyoak.com. For pattern licensing information, visit www.why.mossyoak.com.

About Haas Outdoors Inc.
Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss., was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak. Celebrating 30 years in 2016, Mossy Oak is a leading outdoors lifestyle brand that specializes in developing and marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoors enthusiasts. The Mossy Oak Brand and patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide. Haas Outdoors Inc. is the parent company of Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, MOOSE Media, Nativ Nurseries, Nativ Living, GameKeepers, GameKeepers Kennels and Mossy Oak Properties. Mossy Oak is the official camouflage of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Ducks Unlimited. Follow Mossy Oak on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest and YouTube.

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 more than 45 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, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Costa Bassmaster High School Series presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.

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Pelican Coolers New Realtree Pattern& Soft Side Kick Butt Coolers!!!

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Seaguar - Winners Since Day One

New York, NY (July 12, 2017) – At no time will the words “nothing to see here; go on about your business” have any less meaning then when strolling by booth #986 at ICAST 2017.

The significance of that curtained cubical within the walls of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, July 12 through 14, 2017? That’s where the fine folks at Seaguar — the brand all other lines strive to be — will be presenting the very wares that have made their name synonymous with “the highest-quality fishing lines ever made”.

If you’re familiar with Seaguar, then you know the alternative expression isn’t anything new. They were the first to bring fluorocarbon line to angler’s reels, back in 1971. And since then, names like Flippin’ Fluoro, Tatsu, AbrazX and InvizX, as well a plethora of other superior fluoro main lines and leaders have been created since the original spool of Red Label hit the market place.

What many may not realize is Seaguar takes just as much pride in producing the strongest, most fishable monofilament and braided lines, as well. Stop by and chat about Flippin’ Braid, Smackdown and Threadlock braids. After that, check out Senshi and Rippin’ Premium Monofilament. You’ll be impressed with every line Seaguar constructs.

Something else to tête-à-tête about? How ‘bout the fact that Seaguar is still the only manufacturer to make their own fluorocarbon from beginning to end. No, really… from the first substance to the final stage, Seaguar is the one.
“There’s so much Seaguar does differently that helps our products perform better on the water,” says Brian Evans, assistant marketing manager for Seaguar.

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New Storm and Rapala Products with Randall Tharp

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Trapper Tackle - Trapper Treble

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St. Croix Rods Achieving Legend Status

LEGEND® X
FRS, IPC, ART, TET, USA

St. Croix's all-new freshwater series is packed with proprietary technologies and destined to reset the benchmark in performance split-grip rods. Legend X combines cutting edge design with impeccable craftsmanship providing anglers the on-the-water advantage.

$390-$420

ICAST NPS Category- Freshwater Rods

Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
Taper Enhancement Technology (TET) blank design provides curved patterns for improved action with increased sensitivity.
Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
Super high-modulus SCVI graphite with FRS in lower section for maximum power and strength with reduced weight.
High-modulus/high-strain SCV graphite with FRS and carbon-matte scrim for unparalleled strength, durability and sensitivity.
Fuji® Torzite® tangle-free guides with titanium frames for unrivalled, 100% corrosion-proof performance.
Fuji® TVS blank-touch reel seat with built-in hood on spinning rods.
Fuji® PTS blank-touch reel seat with built-in hood on casting rods.
Anodized, machined-aluminum wind check and trim pieces.
Split-grip/super-grade cork handle.
Kigan titanium hook-keeper.
Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish.
Includes protective rod sack.
15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.

Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.

LEGEND TOURNAMENT® INSHORE
FRS, IPC, ART, USA

All-new for 2018, the Legend Tournament Inshore series blends St. Croix design and technologies with top-grade, saltwater worthy components for hyper-performance.

$280 - $340

ICAST NPS Category- Saltwater Rods

Integrated Poly Curve® (IPC®) tooling technology.
Advanced Reinforcing Technology™ (ART™).
High-modulus/high-strain SCIV graphite with FRS for unparalleled strength and durability.
Kigan Master Hand Zero Tangle guides with slim, strong aluminum-oxide rings and titanium frames for the ultimate protection from saltwater corrosion.
Fuji® TVS blank-touch reel seat with built-in hood on spinning rods.
Fuji® PTS blank-touch reel seat with built-in hood on casting rods.
Super-grade cork handle.
Kigan titanium hook-keeper.
Corrosion-proof wind check.
Two coats of Flex-Coat slow cure finish.
15-year transferable warranty backed by St. Croix Superstar Service.
Designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A.

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LIVETARGET New Concept and Lure Introduction, BaitBall Spinner Rig:

LIVETARGET once again breaks tradition with an innovative lure design with the presentation and announcement of the BaitBall Spinner Rig. This is an impressive new lure format that combines the premier design skills at LIVETARGET with the calculated use of nature’s own habitat rules, creating a true multi-dimensional lure offering. The fish definitely haven’t seen this before!

The BaitBall Spinner Rig is a multi-wire lure that incorporates “teaser” fish on three arms, a single spin blade for flash in the center, and a specially designed “target” fish armed with a single, sturdy black nickel hook. Think spinnerbait, yet better. Think Alabama Rig, but refined and castable. Think about penetrating dense hard cover like brush piles and blow-downs. Think about improving some of your all-time favorite lures and incorporating them into one design. And here is another huge plus to the Spinner Rig design: anglers can interchange both the “teaser” fish and the “target” fish onto the frame via a unique Interchange System which will allow colors and sizes of the replacements to be easily swapped on the water by anglers!

The action of the BaitBall Spinner Rig is intended to mimic a small cluster of fleeing baitfish. The combined action of the teaser bodies’ flicker, the flash of the spinner blade, the roll of the full rig, and the tuned vibration of the target fish make this truly a unique combination of fish attracting actions. The “target” fish are positioned without hooks and the strategic wire-arm placement creates unmatched ability to retrieve this design through heavy hard cover such as brush piles, deep timber, docks, blow-downs, rip-rap, etc. With frame sizes from ¼ ounce up to ¾ ounce, the Spinner Rig casts easily and can be fished for extended periods with minimal effort.

Baitball Spinner Rigs will be sold in three frame sizes (small, medium, large), with two weight options for each frame proportionally sized. All eight colors will be offered in each frame and weight.

The Interchange System was created to allow anglers the option to quickly change the color combinations to adjust to on the water lighting and water color conditions. Additionally, the Interchange System offers a cost effective way for anglers to refresh their lure with the soft-plastic portions as they become fatigued from fish catches and use. Interchange System components will be delivered in packages of three Teaser Fish and two Target Fish per package, and replacements will be sold alongside Spinner Rigs at retailers.

Grant Koppers, founder and President of LIVETARGET commented on the design work and uniqueness found in this innovative lure: “This is one of the most innovative and unique products we have ever designed. In fact, we’ve been working on this concept for several years. Every variable to make this lure function and trigger strikes has been meticulously considered. The flash and vibration is unlike any lure ever created”

The BaitBall Spinner Rig will become available to retailers in Q4 2017, and will be retail packaged as a single lure with a MSRP of $13.49 - $15.49 based on model size. Interchange System replacement units will have a MSRP of $7.99 for all sizes and combinations.

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The All-New Minn Kota® Talon® Offers More Control Options, Deeper Anchoring and Added Versatility

Minn Kota launches the only shallow-water anchor that gives anglers control from anywhere in the boat, plus unlocks more water for precise, anchored fishing with a new 15-foot version

RACINE, Wis., July 11, 2017 – Using a Minn Kota® Talon® for precise boat control has never been easier. In fact, there are now five ways for anglers to activate the Talon from anywhere in the boat. The newest way utilizes Bluetooth® communication to pair the Talon with Humminbird® units on the boat for total boat control on one console (including the ability to pair Humminbird units with select Minn Kota trolling motors). Anglers can also engage the anchor using a foot switch, with a wireless remote (every Talon comes standard with two), via the new Talon smartphone app, and with the Talon’s built-in control panel.

According to Minn Kota Brand Manager Brad Henry, “When it’s time to Talon down we give anglers options so they can lock on a spot no matter where they are in the boat or their style of fishing.”

Another major advancement is the introduction of Minn Kota’s new 15-foot Talon, the deepest shallow-water anchor ever made. It allows anglers to lock down on more spots to effectively unlock more water.

Hall of Fame angler Al Lindner explains how Talon’s depth delivers results for his multi-species pursuits. “I use it for catfish in rivers, for crappies in the spring, naturally for bass, and in more cases than I ever thought - for walleyes. Yeah, you heard me right, walleyes.”

Also new for 2017 is a clever work light built into the Talon top cap. When fishing in dark conditions, the work light illuminates the entire back deck of the boat to help anglers when rigging and landing fish at night. It has three brightness settings and white or blue LED light options for ideal illumination.

Talon allows anglers to anchor in any condition with three user-selectable anchoring modes – another exclusive feature. The AUTO-DRIVE MODE powers the spike into the bottom with three increasingly aggressive hits. A SOFT BOTTOM MODE is ideal for less aggressive anchoring and easier retraction in muddy or silted bottom. When the wind is blowing, the ROUGH WATER MODE performs three consecutive auto-drive sequences at 10-second intervals for a secure hold when the boat rises and falls in waves.

Talon’s electro-mechanical design keeps the motor above the waterline for silent stealth below the surface. Talon also deploys vertically and out of the way, helping eliminate unwanted tangles when fighting boat-side fish. Also, anglers can add the tilt bracket accessory for easy tilt function for passing under low-hanging obstacles.

In addition to the new 15-footer, Talons are also available in 8-, 10- and 12-foot models. They all feature Bluetooth technology with a variety of color combinations including red/black, blue/black, silver/black, silver/white, all black and all white. The new Talons will be available in October 2017 and will retail for $1,899.99 (8-foot), $1,999.99 (10-foot), 2,099.99 (12-foot) and $2,499.99 (15-foot).

For more information visit MinnKotaMotors.com/NewTalon.

About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors and consists of the Humminbird®, Minn Kota® and Cannon® brands. Humminbird® is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fishfinders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers and premium cartography products. Minn Kota® is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of Talon® shallow-water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Cannon® is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

About Johnson Outdoors
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global outdoor recreation company that turns ideas into adventure with innovative, top-quality products. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft, Marine Electronics, Diving and Outdoor Gear. Johnson Outdoors' familiar brands include, among others: Old Town^® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak^™ and Necky^® kayaks; Carlisle^®paddles; Extrasport^® personal flotation devices; Minn Kota^® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon^® downriggers; Humminbird^®marine electronics and digital charts; SCUBAPRO^®dive equipment; Silva^® compasses; Jetboil^®outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!^®camping and hiking equipment.

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LEXINGTON’S WRIGHT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL PIEDMONT DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON FALLS LAKE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Virginia’s Cooke Earns Co-angler Title

CREEDMOOR, N.C. (July 10, 2017) – David Wright of Lexington, North Carolina, caught five bass weighing 23 pounds, 2 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Piedmont Division tournament on Falls Lake presented by Navionics. For his efforts, Wright pocketed $5,122.

“After jumping around trying to avoid boat pressure, I pulled up to a bar right off of the main-river channel that was near deep water,” said Wright, who notched his 12th career-win in FLW competition. “I noticed my co-angler was really catching them on a June Bug-colored (Zoom) Trick Worm, so I began throwing one as well. I put it on a shaky-head rig and caught two, including a 6-pounder.”

Wright said his bass were positioned on top of the bar and in the shallowest water.

“I didn’t fish the very tip of the bar because everyone had stopped there,” said Wright. “I sat right off of the edge, in 12 to 14 feet of water, and fished the back side. I preferred to throw the worm over the top of it if the section wasn’t too wide.

“At about 10:30 (a.m.), I hit a small piece of cover on the side of the bar and caught a 7-pounder using a black (Zoom) Magnum Worm,” continued Wright. “After bringing in one more 4-pounder, I moved on.”

Wright said he finished his day on a ledge with a Zoom ‘Ol Monster Worm, and caught his final bass with 15 minutes left in the event.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: David Wright, Lexington, N.C., five bass, 23-2, $5,122

2^nd: William Small, Wake Forest, N.C., five bass, 20-11, $2,436

3^rd: Flash Butts, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., five bass, 20-2, $1,592

4^th: Mike Miller, Trinity, N.C., five bass, 18-5, $1,043

5^th: Dan Glosson, Rougemont, N.C., five bass, 17-10, $894

6^th: Skeet Bennett, Wake Forest, N.C., five bass, 17-7, $820

7^th: Aaron Bussard, Apex, N.C., four bass, 16-12, $745

8^th: Bryan Elrod, Mechanicsvlle, Va., five bass, 16-8, $671

9^th: Timothy Scott, Bassett, Va., five bass, 16-6, $559

9^th: Tommy Little, Chester, Va., five bass, 16-6, $559

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Wright’s 7-pound, 15-ounce catch was the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division, and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $650.

Hank Cooke of Emporia, Virginia, won the Co-angler Division and $2,661 Saturday after catching four bass weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Hank Cooke, Emporia, Va., four bass, 16-15, $2,661

2^nd: Thomas Hirsch, Powhatan, Va., five bass, 16-2, $1,168

3^rd: Charles Curtis, Wake Forest, N.C., five bass, 16-1, $745

4^th: Mark Whitman, Elon, N.C., five bass, 14-8, $522

5^th: Stacy Metz, Staley, N.C., five bass, 12-5, $447

6^th: Gilbert Brown, Fredericksburg, Va., four bass, 11-7, $410

7^th: Greg Ravitsky, Ashburn, Va., five bass, 9-15, $373

8^th: Matthew Noraas, Pamplin, Va., three bass, 9-8, $335

9^th: Ronald Haley, Danville, Va., three bass, 8-12, $298

10^th: Jason Hinger, Timberlake, N.C., four bass, 8-11, $261

Cooke also caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $325.

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. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on the James River in Williamsburg, Virginia. 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.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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Plano Introduces KVD 3600 Signature Tackle Bag

Like millions of other anglers, bass phenom Kevin Van Dam relies on Plano to keep his fishing gear protected and well organized – at home, in the truck and on the water. And for 2018, Plano’s new KVD 3600 Signature Tackle Bag packs all-new levels of KVD-grade performance and efficiency.

The KVD 3600 Signature Tackle Bag defies rain and spray with an innovative molded top and base, along with a water-resistant protective TPE coating. Elevated rubber feet on the waterproof base keep the bag firmly planted and above wet surfaces. Its Utili-TackleTM Rail System includes 34 accessory attachment points, plus tie-down slots. The molded top holds a 3600-size StowAway® secured by an elastic bungee for immediate access to hot baits, while up to four additional StowAways® fit inside the main compartment. A waterproof zippered pocket is specifically sized for phones and wallets. Additional upgrades include MOLLE attachment points, an integrated tool pocket and a bright red interior for improved visibility in low light conditions. A larger 3700 size is also available.

MSRP for the he KVD 3600 Signature Tackle Bag is $99.99.

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JOHNSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL MUSIC CITY DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON OLD HICKORY LAKE PRESENTED BY NAVIONICS

Culleoka’s Andrews Earns Co-angler Title

GALLATIN, Tenn. (July 10, 2017) – Daniel Johnson of Lebanon, Tennessee, brought five bass weighing 18 pounds, 7 ounces, to the scale Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Music City Division tournament on Old Hickory Lake presented by Navionics. Johnson took home $3,418 for his victory.

“I caught my fish on the upper end of the lake,” said Johnson, who earned his first career-win in FLW competition. “They were all from isolated wood – the bigger the wood, the better. I focused on bass in 1 to 3 feet of water and caught 11 keepers throughout the day.”

Johnson said he used tubes and beaver-style baits with a 5/8-ounce Jenko Fishing Creature Weight to catch his fish, and that he preferred black-and-blue and green-pumpkin colors.

“I had a limit early, but after the sun poked through I culled four of them out,” said Johnson. “The sunshine concentrated bass in the cover, which made them more predictable. I could hit the high-percentage areas and skip a lot more water. Everything just seemed to align with how I was fishing.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st: Daniel Johnson, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 18-7, $3,418

2nd: Dwight Fox, Gainesboro, Tenn., five bass, 17-4, $1,909

3rd: Jason Lee, Baxter, Tenn., five bass, 14-9, $1,138

4th: Hunter Bouldin, McMinnville, Tenn., five bass, 13-12, $898

5th: Beau Grissim, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 13-11, $684

6th: John Hopkins, Hendersonville, Tenn., five bass, 13-3, $627

7th: Rodney Allen, Clarkrange, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $570

8th: Terry Steele, Sparta, Tenn., five bass, 12-7, $933

9th: Steve Whitaker, Scottsville, Ky., five bass, 12-5, $456

10th: Josh Tramel, Smithville, Tenn., five bass, 12-0, $399

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Steele caught a 5-pound, 13-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $420.

Jaylen Andrews of Culleoka, Tennessee, won the Co-angler Division and $1,709 Saturday after catching three bass weighing 11 pounds, 15 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st: Jaylen Andrews, Culleoka, Tenn., three bass, 11-15, $1,709

2nd: John Davenport, Huntsville, Ala., five bass, 9-6, $712

2nd: Joey Myers, Gallatin, Tenn., five bass, 9-6, $912

4th: Matthew Bouldin, Smithville, Tenn., five bass, 8-11, $399

5th: Greg O’Neal, Winchester, Tenn., four bass, 8-8, $342

6th: Edward Lovely, Manchester, Tenn., three bass, 7-12, $363

7th: Roland Wade, Rocky Face, Ga., three bass, 6-15, $285

8th: Mark Wedan, Freetown, Ind., three bass, 6-11, $256

9th: Corey Poss, Smithville, Tenn., two bass, 6-10, $438

10th: Joey D'Andrea, Knoxville, Tenn., three bass, 6-7, $199

Poss caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 4 pounds, 13 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $210.

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. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama. 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.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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DORSETT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL BAMA DIVISION EVENT ON NEELY HENRY LAKE

ODENVILLE’S DORSETT WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE BAMA DIVISION EVENT ON NEELY HENRY LAKE

Powell Takes Co-angler Title

GADSDEN, Ala. (July 10, 2017) – Kyle Dorsett of Odenville, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 14 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to earn top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Bama Division tournament on Neely Henry Lake. For his efforts, Dorsett pocketed $3,592.

Dorsett said he spent the tournament fishing a 20-mile stretch between Canoe Creek and the takeoff ramp.

“I targeted a couple of areas that I found in practice that had a lot of fish,” said Dorsett, who logged his second career-victory in BFL competition. “I put 30 or 40 fish in the boat throughout the event and culled four or five times.”

Dorsett’s bait of choice was a white Dirty Jigs Swim Jig with a White Pearl-colored Zoom Super Chunk trailer.

“A lot of the field was flipping a jig or throwing a crankbait,” said Dorsett. “The reaction bite was crucial for the bigger ones. I think the Super Chunk was also a big part of my success. The fish seemed lethargic and didn’t want something with a lot of action. The Super Chunk doesn’t kick much, so it was perfect.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st: Kyle Dorsett, Odenville, Ala., five bass, 14-7, $3,592

2nd: John Jeter, Birmingham, Ala., five bass, 13-11, $2,256

3rd: Terry Tucker, Gadsden, Ala., five bass, 12-14, $1,219

3rd: Mark McCaig, Oxford, Ala., five bass, 12-14, $1,019

5th: Jason Hester, Phil Campbell, Ala., five bass, 12-13, $818

6th: Jason Nixon, Wetumpka, Ala., five bass, 12-9, $659

7th: Geoff McKnight, Rainbow City, Ala., five bass, 12-6, $599

8th: Kent Keys, Anniston, Ala., five bass, 12-1, $539

9th: Jack White, Vance, Ala., five bass, 12-0, $479

10th: Bradley Jones, Aragon, Ga., five bass, 11-15, $398

10th: Jake Roberson, Tuscumbia, Ala., five bass, 11-15, $398

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Jeter caught a bass weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $460.

Mason Powell of Odenville, Alabama, won the Co-angler Division and $1,796 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 8 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st: Mason Powell, Odenville, Ala., five bass, 12-8, $1,796

2nd: James Wooddell, Columbus, Ohio, five bass, 11-12, $898

3rd: Chris Harcrow, Dawson, Ala., five bass, 11-11, $598

4th: James Griffin, Pelham, Ga., five bass, 10-9, $419

5th: Harold Gauer, Phenix City, Ala., five bass, 10-6, $559

6th: Gary Marlowe, Montgomery, Ala., five bass, 10-4, $329

7th: Chris Hawkins, Adger, Ala., five bass, 10-3, $349

8th: Gregory Nunnelly, Ohatchee, Ala., five bass, 9-11, $269

9th: David Ramey, Kingsport, Tenn., five bass, 9-5, $239

10th: Wayne Kilgore, Attalla, Ala., five bass, 8-15, $199

10th: Logan Henderson , Trussville, Ala., five bass, 8-15, $199

Daniel Sullivan of Guntown, Mississippi, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 3 pounds, 15 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $230.

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. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Alabama. 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.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

by AnglersChannel

2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule Released, Slate Features Exciting Mix Of New And Familiar Fisheries

The 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule features both old and new fisheries for the tournament trail. A first for the Elite Series is Bassmaster Magazine's 100 Best Bass Lakes finalist Lake Oahe out of Pierre, S.D.

Photo courtesy of North Dakota Game and Fish Department

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 10, 2017

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster Elite Series has a rich history that always seems to lead it back to venues where special moments have taken place in the past.
It’s also blessed with a sense of discovery — and that leads the organization to sometimes visit lakes that are a little off the beaten path.

The 2018 Elite Series schedule, which was announced today, features elements of both.

The lineup includes stops at traditional venues like the Sabine River in Orange, Texas, and the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y., where crowds for past Elite Series events have always been huge. The schedule also features an eye-popping, first-time stop at scenic Lake Oahe on the Missouri River near Pierre, S.D.

B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin said he loves the flow of a schedule that will allow the Elite Series to visit old friends — and make a lot of new ones — during an eight-month stretch of next year’s calendar.

“We are very serious about taking bass fishing into new regions of the country and exposing as many people to our sport as we can,” Akin said. “But in doing that, we’ll never forget the people who have shown us so much support every time we’ve visited their communities.

“This schedule has some history, as well as some new adventures for our Elite anglers and fans, and I think that’s fantastic.”

As it did in 2017, the schedule will begin in early February in the southeastern United States — where the prevailing weather patterns could range from 20 degrees with sleet and snow to 60 degrees with a need for SPF 50.

The season opener is set for Lake Martin in Alexander City, Ala., on Feb. 8-11. Martin, which is known for its healthy population of spotted bass, was a regular stop for Bassmaster events during the late 1990s and early 2000s. But the last time B.A.S.S. visited the 44,000-acre lake on the Tallapoosa River for a high-level event was in November 2002.

After Lake Martin, the Elites will take a break from the regular-season schedule, while the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods is held on Lake Hartwell at Anderson, S.C., with weigh-ins and other events in Greenville, S.C. The annual Super Bowl of professional bass fishing is set for March 16-18 on the same lake where Casey Ashley claimed the 2015 title.

When the Classic buzz is barely three weeks old, the Elite Series schedule will resume with a trip to the Sabine River, where fans have proved their love for pro fishing time and again.

An Elite Series tournament held on the Sabine River in 2013 obliterated previous attendance records by drawing 33,650 people for the four-day event in Orange. The event also reset the one-day Elite Series attendance record by drawing 14,950 fans for the Saturday semifinal weigh-in.

The overall record was broken later in 2013, when 34,100 people turned out for an August Elite Series event in Waddington, N.Y. But judging by the big turnout at a Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open held in Orange in mid-June, the city could be ready for another run at the record.

The third and fourth Elite Series tournaments of the year will also be held at familiar venues, with the trail stopping at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in Grove, Okla., April 26-29, and at Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tenn., May 4-7. Grand Lake hosted the Classic in 2013 and 2016, and Kentucky Lake has been the site of a dozen high-level B.A.S.S. events, including the 2015 BASSfest.

The Elites will fish one more tournament in May — the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The special $1 million tournament combines the best features of the Texas Toyota Bass Classic and BASSfest and will be held May 17-20 at a location to be announced later.

What is known for certain is that after Texas, the Elite pros will travel to La Crosse, Wis., for a return visit to that area’s bass-filled section of the Mississippi River. The trail visited La Crosse in September 2016 when Tennessee angler Ott DeFoe won with 63-10.

From there, the schedule takes one of its more intriguing turns in years with a trip to Lake Oahe, which straddles the border between South Dakota and North Dakota, and which recently ranked ninth in the Central Region of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes list.

It will mark not only the first time B.A.S.S. has visited the mammoth 370,000-acre lake, but also the first time the organization has held a high-level tournament in the state of South Dakota.

The fourth-largest reservoir in the United States may be the closest thing to an unknown commodity that the Elites have seen since the trail’s inception in 2006. That could make for a particularly interesting tournament, considering the new “no-information” rule that prohibits anglers from soliciting or intentionally receiving information about locating bass on tournament venues from the moment the schedule is announced.

Under current Elite Series rules, anglers are allowed to obtain information about a fishery until the official off-limit period goes into effect four weeks prior to an event.

“It means a lot of things will change, including no more sharing of waypoints of hot spots found by other fishermen,” said B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon. “The no-information rule has the support of the Elite anglers — and it will make it more important than ever for everyone to be able to go out and find their own fish.”

Another departure from traditional Elite Series schedules is the increase in the number of events ending on a Monday. Almost invariably (GoPro Bassmaster Elite at Dardanelle presented by Econo Lodge being an exception) competition days are Thursday through Sunday. Elite tournaments next year at the Sabine River, Kentucky Lake and Lake Oahe will take place Friday through Monday. The Sabine was scheduled differently to avoid practice fishing on Easter Sunday, and the other two start later because they are part of back-to-back events.

From South Dakota, with the race for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year title heating up, the schedule will move to Havre de Grace, Md., for an event on the upper Chesapeake Bay. It was in 2015 on Chesapeake Bay when Aaron Martens all but sealed his third AOY title, scoring a dramatic victory with 70-2.

The final regular-season event will be held on the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y. — where more fans turned out for a B.A.S.S. tournament in 2013 than ever before or since. The river, which is known for producing gigantic smallmouth bass, ranked third in the Northeastern Region of Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes list.

Two postseason Elite Series events — the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship and the Classic Bracket — will be held in late September. Locations will be revealed at a later time.

2018 Bassmaster Elite Series Schedule

Date Event Fishery City, State

Feb. 8-11 Elite 1 Lake Martin Alexander City, Ala.

March 16-18 Bassmaster Classic Lake Hartwell Greenville/Anderson, S.C.

April 6-9 Elite 2 Sabine River Orange, Texas

April 26-29 Elite 3 Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees Grove, Okla.

May 4-7 Elite 4 Kentucky Lake Paris, Tenn.

May 17-20 Toyota Texas Fest TBA TBA

June 21-24 Elite 6 Mississippi River La Crosse, Wis.

June 29-July 2 Elite 7 Lake Oahe Pierre, S.D.

July 26-29 Elite 8 Upper Chesapeake Bay Havre de Grace, Md.

Aug. 23-26 Elite 9 St. Lawrence River Waddington, N.Y.

Sept. 20-23 AOY Championship TBA TBA

Sept. 25-28 Classic Bracket TBA TBA

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Nitro Boats, Mercury, Minn Kota, Power-Pole, Shell Rotella, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: T-H Marine, Shimano, Advance Auto Parts, Livingston Lures, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Carhartt, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Lowrance, Phoenix Boats

by AnglersChannel

Garmin® Expands Revolutionary Panoptix Sonar Capabilities

OLATHE, Kan./July 10, 2017/Business Wire – Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the PanoptixTM PS22-TR, its newest Panoptix transducer with LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down that offers a narrow 20-degree beam angle for crisp, improved resolution and clear images of what’s all around and below the boat – in real time and even while stationary. Paired with a compatible Garmin GPSMAP® or echoMAP® CHIRP chartplotter, Panoptix delivers a whole new perspective to fishing that lets anglers watch the movement of fish and the reactions to their bait, up to 100 feet away. Designed for trolling motor installation, the PS22-TR is the latest addition to the popular Panoptix product line, which now includes seven models with varying installation options for inland and offshore application.

“Garmin’s Panoptix all-seeing sonar technology continues to change the way people fish,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “It’s the only sonar of its kind that gives anglers the ability to see all around their boat in real time, and we’re excited to expand this unique capability to even more inland and near-shore fishermen with the introduction of the PS22-TR that provides two LiveVü modes in one transducer.”

With a Panoptix PS22-TR on board, fishermen can see real-time sonar imagery at video-like speed using the view of their choice – forward or down – and thanks to its simple design, it’s easy to change mounting configurations between the two. By providing both LiveVü scanning views, anglers have the ability to tailor the PS22-TR to best fit how they fish. Unlike traditional or scanning sonar that only provides historical data of what’s been passed over, LiveVü Forward shows an image of fish swimming and moving toward or away from the boat and LiveVü Down shows moving sonar images below the boat. The PS22-TR’s 20-degree narrow beam angle allows users to pinpoint fish and structure so they know exactly where to cast.

The Garmin Panoptix PS22-TR LiveVü Forward and LiveVü Down trolling motor transducer is expected to be available in the third quarter for $999.99. Mounting hardware is included to install the PS22-TR on the shaft or barrel of a trolling motor. It’s compatible with select echoMAP CHIRP 7- and 9-inch models, as well as the GPSMAP 8400/8600, GPSMAP 7400/7600, and the GPSMAP 7x2, 9x2, 10x2 and 12x2 series chartplotters. For more information, visit garmin.com/panoptix.

Garmin was recently named Manufacturer of the Year for the second year in a row by the NMEA, an honor given to the most recognized marine electronics company for support of products in the field. Garmin’s portfolio includes some of the industry’s most sophisticated chartplotters and touchscreen multifunction displays, sonar technology, high-definition radar, autopilots, high- resolution mapping, sailing instrumentation, and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and ease-of-use.

For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media

Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.

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, GPSMAP and echoMAP are registered trademarks and Panoptix is a 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.

by AnglersChannel

Strike King Tour Grade Mag Jighead

This Head Will Standup to Big Bass!

Collierville, Tenn. (June 1, 2017) – We have seen a trend in the last few years involving big, straight-tail worms. The proof of this is the success of our Bullworm in both sizes. The most common problem is that it’s hard to find the perfect head. The shape, weight and hook size of what’s out there almost never coincides to be what you would want. Until now. Introducing the all-new Tour Grade Mag Jig Head from Strike King!

“The effectiveness of a worm, or other style of plastic, on a standup-style jig head is something that most pros count on regularly. This type of presentation seems to be attractive to the bigger fish that it takes to win tournaments. The problem is that most of the existing heads are designed for big fish. The new Tour Grade Mag Jighead on the other hand, was designed for just that” explains Keith Combs, 6-time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier.

“This head is perfect in terms of head shape, how it attaches to whatever plastic you use, and especially the hook. When you stick them with this head, they’re coming in the boat!” says Combs.

The all-new Tour Grade Mag Jighead comes in 4 sizes (1/4, 3/8, ½ & ¾), 2 colors (Black & Green Pumpkin) and is offered with both a 5/0 and 7/0 premium black nickel hook. Look for it at better tackle retailers everywhere following ICAST!

by AnglersChannel

T-H MARINE ADDS DEREK TROVILLION AS DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING

Huntsville, AL – July 10, 2017 -- T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, Alabama, announces that Derek Trovillion has joined the company as the Director of Digital Marketing. Derek will lead strategy and management of the company's digital presence, including the company's websites, advertising, online promotions, content management, and social media.

T-H Marine’s President and CEO, Jeff Huntley, said, “We've had several years to get to know Derek in his role as a digital marketing consultant, so we are thrilled to have him working on our team full-time. We will certainly be putting his communications and marketing experience to work as we head into ICAST 2017 in Orlando and as we make big plans for growing our presence in the fishing and boating industry."

Before joining T-H Marine, Derek worked in various capacities building his writing, marketing, and project management expertise. He built a firm foundation in traditional communications, including journalism, copy-editing, and event outreach, but he prides himself as an early adopter of digital platforms.

When working for a digital marketing agency, Derek focused on long-term strategy and practical innovations for clients like T-H Marine. After a few years of working together, it came time for T-H Marine to grow again and it was a natural fit for Derek to join the team.

"I work in a pretty technical field, but I have loved fishing and boating and enjoying the outdoors my whole life," said Derek Trovillion. "It's like I'm getting the best of both worlds, so this opportunity is really exciting for me."

"I look forward to working with the awesome team at T-H Marine even more as we promote the company's extensive product list, innovate and build upon what we have to offer, and connect with audiences who love to get out on the water."

“With Derek driving our digital presence, I am excited about how we can strengthen our connections with existing customers online and how we can reach new customers, too," Jeff Huntley added. "We know it is essential to have a strong digital presence for the growing list of products we are excited to promote. We look forward to the opportunity this presents for growing our new brands online including the AquaBlaze™ LEDs, our expanding line of HydroWave™ units, our KVD KONG™ mounts, the Tackle Titan™, and Z-launch™. And, of course, we will continue to promote our industry standards like the ATLAS™ Hydraulic Jack Plate, our G-Force™ products, G-Juice™, the Hot-Foot™, and the Oxygenator™.”

T-H Marine is celebrating its 42nd anniversary of business and has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of boating and fishing accessories in the U.S. T-H Marine provides parts to every boat manufacturer in the country and distributes them through virtually every major distributor and retailer of boating and fishing products. To learn more about T-H Marine, please visit http://thmarine.com/about-us.

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If you would like more information about T-H Marine and our growing team, please use the contact information provided above.

by AnglersChannel

Cody Seeger Wins ABA Ram Trucks Open Series Ohio Division Event!!

Cody Seeger won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Ohio Division tournament held 07/08/2017. Running out of Tanner’s Creek park in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Cody weighed in a five bass limit for 9.07 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 2.91 pounds. For the Boater Division victory, Seeger took home a check for $5000.00.

“I caught probably 17 fish today but most were shorts. I caught about seven keepers. What really helped me was I came up last week when the river was down and I marked some wood that’s now in 6-7 feet of water. I picked the wood apart using a tube and a beaver.” Said Seeger.

In second for the boaters, Christopher Combess of Cleves, Ohio weighed in a five bass limit weighing 9.05 pounds. He anchored his limit with a bass that weighed in at 2.55 pounds. He collected $600.00 for the effort.

“I caught six bass today culling once. I caught them on a worm and a buzzbait.” Said Combess.

Jake Poffenberger of Brookville, Ohio took third place with a five bass limit weighing in at 8.25 pounds. He anchored his catch with a bass that weighed 2.43 pounds. Jake collected $475.00.

“I caught probably eight keepers today along with 6-7 short fish. I was fishing shallow, flipping a tube and throwing a spinnerbait.” Said Poffenberger.

Finishing fourth, Josh Smith of Hamilton, Ohio weighed in a five bass limit weighing 7.69 pounds.

Rounding out the top five Garry Kincaid of Martinsville, Indiana weighed in a five bass limit weighing 7.62 pounds.

Josh Smith of Hamilton, Ohio weighed in the biggest bass for the boaters. Smith’s bass weighed in at 4.30 pounds. Smith collected $380.00 for the catch.

In the Co-Angler Division, Edward Backs of Troy, Ohio won with three bass weighing 4.03 pounds. Backs sealed his victory with a 2.07 pound kicker to pocket a check for $500.00

“I was fishing baits different from the baits my boater was using. I caught one on a crankbait, one on a worm and one on a hair jig.” Said Backs.

Taking second for the co-anglers, Jason Skipworth of Harrison, Ohio weighed in two bass for 3.90 pounds. Skipworth collected $350.00 for the effort.

“I was fishing a jig on the main river. I caught probably 20 fish but only had two that would keep.” Said Skipworth.

Taking third for the co anglers Tim Cukovecki of Dayton, Ohio weighed in three bass that weighed 3.39 pounds.

Finishing fourth was Dennis Cruse of Columbus, Ohio who weighed in two bass for 3.36 pounds. Also for having the biggest bass for the co anglers at 2.39 pounds Cruse won $65.00 for the catch.

Rounding out the top five was James Wilcox of Cincinnati Ohio who weighed in 2 bass for 2.20 pounds.

Slated for 07/29/2017 the next tournament for the Ohio Division will on Indian Lake out of Moundwood State Park . At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance the 2018 Ray Scott Championship, slated for the Red River in Shreveport-Bossier Louisiana in April 2018.

For more information on this tournament, call Rodney Michael, tournament manager, at 256-497-0967 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.ramopenseries.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 Ram Truck Open Series, the American Fishing Tour or the American Couples Series, visit www.americanbassanglers.com.

by AnglersChannel

Pescitelli - Kickin Their Bass on the Water and in the Classroom!

By Vance McCullough

Collegiate Angler Noah Pescitelli had an outstanding freshman season on the water. He also took care of business in the classroom where earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Savanah College of Art and Design.

With a 3^rd place showing at a Bassmaster Southern Regional Collegiate event Pescitelli proved he’s an avid angler. He also enjoys the academic experience at SCAD. “I really wasn’t much of an ‘artsy’ person at all, but I got offered a really great scholarship and the education you get here . . . 98% job placement, the degree I’ll get here is just absolutely amazing.

“I’ve learned a lot of things about computer programs and other things that are going to help me in my business, not just now, but in the long run.”

Originally from Bufford, GA, Pescitelli enjoys his surroundings at SCAD. “Savanah is amazing. I like everything around there. It’s a fun place to be.”

SCAD is unique in that it doesn’t have a fishing club run by students, but rather, the school itself established a varsity bass fishing team and hired a full-time coach, Isaac Payne, who actively recruits anglers.

How did Pescitelli become the first Georgia high school student to sign a bass fishing scholarship? The ‘business’ he referred to is his Kickin Their Bass TV which has a presence on every social media platform. His followers number in the hundreds of thousands. Couple that with Pescitelli’s on-water achievements and it’s easy to understand why Coach Payne extended the offer.

During his first year as a competitive angler Pescitelli narrowly missed winning the high school state title by 0.03 ounce.

Last year was the first for the SCAD team. Having Pescitelli, a freshman, lead the way for the new program seems appropriate. Indeed, he was the program’s Angler of the Year.

Coach Payne has some off-water considerations when it comes to crowning an Angler of the Year. These requirements speak volumes about Pescitelli’s character. “You’re going to college to graduate and to better your life. And to fish too. But just having all first-place finishes doesn’t get you a job. Being a well-rounded angler, a dynamic individual who encompasses all aspects, who brings it full circle – an Angler of the Year for me is someone who is able to do everything, not just fish.”

Coach Payne is especially impressed with how Pescitelli works with others. “Noah collaborates well. He gets his strengths to match with other peoples’ weaknesses and his weaknesses with other peoples’ strengths. Collaboration is a big thing. If you’re the catcher, you have to have a pitcher. Everybody is important on the team.”

Many young AOY recipients would dream of Bassmaster Elite Series fame. But Pescitelli? “Currently, it’s something I really enjoy doing. I’m doing tournaments. I’m building my own business, doing the whole marketing side of everything. I’m trying to think where, in the future, I’m gonna end up heading. Do I want to head toward pro fishing? Do I want to do TV? Do I want to continue doing social marketing for fishing companies on-line? It’s a lot to think about right now.

“I’m definitely going to keep pursuing my business in the social media side of fishing.”

As the old saying goes, the more deeply involved you are in the fishing industry, the less you time you get to spend fishing. Pescitelli is considering semi-pro competition sometime soon, but, “I was thinking about fishing some of the BFL’s as a boater or even as a co-angler. I’m still contemplating some of that but right now, with my business, I just haven’t had much time to do it. That is something that in the near future, I’ll probably try.”

Pescitelli is majoring in advertising which dovetails nicely with his current business pursuits that revolve heavily around marketing and brand awareness for fishing related companies.

In addition to pond-hopping with his grand dad, Pescitelli practiced his craft on Lake Lanier when he was younger. “Then I started fishing the high school trails and it kind of grew from there. We fished the FLW and B.A.S.S. circuits in high school and now fish both in college.”

L to R - Steve (Dad), Patti (Mom), Noah, Coach Payne, Noahs Grandparents

Noah’s dad, Steve, is super supportive of his son’s efforts but he can’t fully participate in the fishing part of things. “He drove my boat during my high school fishing days,” said Noah. “He doesn’t fish too often, kind of does it with me and supports me along the way but he’s actually allergic to fish. He can’t even touch them or have them splash on him. But he’ll go out with me on the water.

“When I put a fish in the boat or touch a fish I have to wipe off the slime really good or if I touch him he’ll break out.”

Along with Dad and his mom, Patti, the family rallies around Noah, “Both of my parents and my grandparents show up to pretty much all of the tournaments we fish.”

As for style preferences, “I’m mostly a power fisherman,” says Pescitelli. “It’s kind of hard for me to slow down which is a good and a bad thing. If I have to slow down I will but I’m trying to hit as many spots as I can, trying locate fish and keep grinding; trying to figure out what the fish are doing.”

Most guys his age root for a favorite few anglers. Pescitelli, on the other hand, is friends with some of his favorites. “Mark Daniels Jr – I’ve done some TV shows with him. Scott Martin, I’ve done a few TV shows with him as well.

“Brandon Palaniuk is good. A lot of young kids look up to him. The Shryock brothers are pretty cool. Those would have to be my Top 5 favorite pros.”

Pescitelli has already gained valuable experience in the TV world. “Last summer we went to Canada and filmed a whole series up there for my social media stuff, filmed a whole week up there. Filmed a show as well and I got to fish with Roland Martin.”

Pescitelli’s ambitious outlook makes him a great fit for Coach Payne and the SCAD team. Of his coach, Pescitelli noted, “He started the fishing team. He has big dreams for us. We’re trying to figure everything out. I talk to him regularly, trying to plan things.”

Given that Pescitelli is only entering his sophomore season at SCAD, the future looks bright for the program and for the young man who is handling his business, on the water, in the classroom and, well, in the business world.

by AnglersChannel

B.A.S.S. Extends ‘No-Info Rule’ For The Bassmaster Elite Series And Bassmaster Classic

July 7, 2017

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — From the earliest days of professional fishing a half-century ago, the most important skill an angler could have is the ability to find the biggest schools of bass. That, more than casting ability or lure selection and presentation, sets the greats in the sport, men like Roland Martin, Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam, apart from the rest.

With the start of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series, that fish-finding wizardry will be even more vital, thanks to a new Elite Series rule that went into effect today.

“Beginning at the time the Elite Series schedule is announced next week, anglers are prohibited from soliciting or intentionally receiving any information about the locations of fish or fishing areas on those waters,” announced B.A.S.S. Tournament Director Trip Weldon.

Also effective immediately, Elite Series competitors may not obtain or solicit information about locating fish on Lake Hartwell, South Carolina, site of the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. Anglers who earn an invitation to fish the Classic through other Bassmaster circuits or events will have to abide by the rule as soon as they qualify, even provisionally, for the event. For example, winners of Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series events must abide by the no-info rule beginning as soon as they win an Open.

According to current Elite Series rules — which are already among the most stringent in tournament competition — anglers may not be on a fishery or obtain information about fishing it for four weeks prior to an event. Under the new rule, anglers may still practice on the lake until 28 days prior to the start of official practice, but from the time the schedule is announced, they cannot have the help of anyone familiar with the fishery.

“This new rule is supported overwhelmingly by the Elite anglers themselves,” said Weldon, referring to a recent survey in which more than 80 percent of Elite Series anglers responding supported extending the “no-information” period to a much earlier date. “This change not only helps level the playing field, but it also puts a premium on the all-important ability to find, as well as catch, bass.”

B.A.S.S. will announce eight of the 11 Elite Series events for 2018 in a special video program on Bassmaster.com beginning at 11 a.m. CT Monday, July 10. The new no-information rule will become effective for those events at the same time. The rule will also apply to fisheries for three other Elite tournaments — the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship and the Bassmaster Classic Bracket tournament — as soon as they are announced later this year.

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Mercury, Minn Kota, Power-Pole, Shell Rotella, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, Huk, Hummingbird, Nitro Boats

2017 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Shimano, Advance Auto Parts, Livingston Lures, Academy Sports + Outdoors, Carhartt, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Lowrance, Phoenix Boats, T-H Marine

by AnglersChannel

Humminbird® Basemap Gets Anglers Fishing, Right Out of the Box

The Humminbird® Basemap provides contour maps for the U.S. coasts and 10,000+ inland lakes – including navigational aids, points of interest and other must-have features

RACINE, Wis., July 6, 2017 – The moment anglers press the power button on any Humminbird® HELIXG2 or G2N (networking) unit with GPS, they will now have access to the new Humminbird Basemap, a vast, pre-loaded coastal and lake map resource built into all units.

According to Humminbird Brand Manager Ray Schaffart, “We wanted to make it easier for anglers to navigate and start catching more fish the second they hit the water. By improving our cartography coverage with Humminbird Basemap, they’ll be able to locate fish-holding structure and experience more successful fishing adventures. Saltwater anglers will also appreciate the technology, which calls out hazards and depths, making for a more relaxed time on the water.”

The Humminbird Basemap helps anglers pinpoint fishing hot spots by showing freshwater depth contours in 10- and 20-foot increments for more than 10,000 American lakes, not to mention precise coverage of the entire U.S. coastline thanks to NOAA-based charts, the most trusted source of coastal data. The Basemap also includes navigational aids, marker buoys, depths, points of interest and launch locations to improve the boating experience. In addition to the pre-loaded lakes with contour mapping, the Humminbird Basemap provides shoreline-only maps to hundreds of thousands of other lakes. It also displays highways, roads, railroads, bike paths, and streams, along with more than 200 icons.

To support consumers who recently purchased a HELIX G2 or G2N GPS model, or any first generation HELIX 9, 10 or 12 model, the Humminbird Basemap will be available as a free software download. Consumers will need to visit Humminbird.com to set-up – or log into – their MyHumminbird account. Once logged in, they can download the software for their applicable model(s). Another advantage of the Humminbird Basemap is that it is updatable, so future enhancements and expansions will be made available.

“Humminbird is the leader in providing complete fish-finding solutions, whether on a lake or on the coast,” Schaffart says. “The Humminbird Basemap is yet another innovative way we improve the angling experience every day.”

The Humminbird Basemap will now be included on all HELIX G2/G2N GPS models beginning in July, 2017. It will also be available on all SOLIX models this Fall.

For more information, call Humminbird at 800-633-1468 or visit www.Humminbird.com/Humminbird-Basemap.

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Media Contacts:
Heather Miller, 864-607-7922, [email protected]
JC Maldonado, 414-510-7243, [email protected]

by AnglersChannel

MOUNT IDA HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON PICKWICK LAKE

FLORENCE, Ala. (July 5, 2017) – The Mount Ida High School duo of Hunter Davis and Tyler Allenbrand, both of Mount Ida, Arkansas, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Friday weighing 23 pounds, 10 ounces to win the 2017 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama with a three-day total of 53-6. The win earned the team trophies, the title of national champions and each angler a $5,000 scholarship to their college of choice.

A field of 142 teams competed in the event, which launched from McFarland Park in Florence. The Mount Ida duo won by a 1-pound, 14-ounce margin over the second place team of Cal Culpepper and Mason Waddell from Georgia’s Harris County High School, who weighed in a three-day total of 51-8.

Coached by professional Bassmaster Elite Series angler Mark Davis, Hunter’s father, the youngsters from Arkansas fished two different areas to amass their heaviest stringer of the tournament. The younger Davis and Allenbrand were dragging ¾-ounce Strike King football jigs and Strike King Menace Grub trailers (green pumpkin) slowly across the bottom.

The top 10 teams on Pickwick Lake finished:

1st: Mount Ida High School, Mount Ida, Ark. – Hunter Davis and Tyler Allenbrand, both of Mount Ida, Ark., 15 bass, 53-6, $10,000 Scholarship

2nd: Harris County High School, Hamilton, Ga. – Cal Culpepper, Hamilton, Ga., and Mason Waddell, Waverly Hall, Ga., 15 bass, 51-8

3rd: North Mississippi Student Anglers – Hunter Nanney, Dumas, Miss., and Jake Kimbrough, Smithville, Miss., 15 bass, 50-11

4th: Fannin County High School, Blue Ridge, Ga. – Dalton Tankersley, Morganton, Ga., and Zack Nicholson, Epworth, Ga., 15 bass, 47-9

5th: Obion County Central High School, Troy, Tenn. – Blake Robb, Martin, Tenn., and Cody Gregory, Troy, Tenn., 15 bass, 43-1

6th: Tulsa Bass Club, Tulsa, Okla. – Taylor Hamburger, Tulsa, Okla., and Hunter Harrison, Jones, Okla., 14 bass, 42-4

7th: North Forsyth High School, Cumming, Ga. – Glenn Worley, Dawsonville, Ga., and Paul Marks, Cumming, Ga., 15 bass, 42-3

8th: Oviedo High School, Oviedo, Fla. – Fisher Omans and Steven Steinard, both of Oviedo, Fla., 11 bass, 35-1

9th: East Rowan High School, Salisbury, N.C. – Hunter Harwood, Gold Hill, N.C., and Paiton File, Salisbury, N.C., 12 bass, 32-0

10th: Arkansas Student Angler Federation – Cade Gartman and Jay Morgan, both of Trumann, Ark., 10 bass, 29-9

Complete results for the remaining teams and photos from the event can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.

The 2017 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship was a two-person (team) no-entry fee event for students in grades 7-12. The tournament featured the top anglers from the 2017 TBF High School Fishing State Championships and Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Open events.

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

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 2017 across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, with offices in Minneapolis, FLW conducts more than 258 bass-fishing tournaments annually across the United States and sanctions tournaments in Canada, China, Mexico, South Africa and South Korea. 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.

About The Bass Federation

The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the sport of fishing. The Federation is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization there is. TBF, our affiliated state federations and their member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for more than 45 years. TBF founded the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing program in 2008 to promote clean family fun and education through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org and “LIKE US” on Facebook.

by AnglersChannel

X Zone Lures Partners with Elite Pro Brandon Lester

Beamsville, Ontario – X Zone Lures has partnered with Bassmaster Elite Series angler Brandon Lester of Fayetteville, TN, to create a new Pro Series line of soft plastic baits.

X Zone Lures has helped anglers catch smallmouth for over a decade with its Slammer and Swammer hand-poured baits. Their following in northern fisheries is cult-like. Recently X Zone Lures has been investing in further lure design and production equipment to increase their footprint and impact in the soft plastic market by adding two new series.

X Zone Lures offers three series of baits which are:

Classic hand Pour Series
Pro Series
Crappie / Panfish Series

The Classic Hand Pour Series is the original series of baits offered by X Zone that has provided anglers with many regional tournament wins. Each bait in this series is meticulously produced using the open mold, hand-pour technique, which allows X Zone to produce baits that replicate the subtleties of nature to a high degree. This series of baits currently offers 10 bait designs.

The Pro Series is a serious line of baits that will be expanding throughout the next year and is being developed with the help of Elite Series Pro Brandon Lester. This series will include bait designs that will be applicable to every situation. Holding to its heritage, the X Zone Pro Series baits will be very soft allowing them to provide the longest fish-holding times in the market. This series of baits currently offers 7 bait designs and 11 more bait designs have been approved and will be available in the coming months.

The Crappie / Panfish Series is a line of baits that consists of classic crappie and panfish designs that are sure to bring fish-catching joy to anglers at all levels. This series of baits currently offers 8 bait designs.

The selection of a Bassmaster Elite Series pro to lead the field portion of the bait design process reflects X Zone’s commitment to producing quality lures. Jim Van Ryn, President of X Zone Lures said “We started reading a lot of articles and watching videos and Brandon’s name kept popping up. And each time he was teaching people how to catch more fish and then mentioning the gear he used, including whatever bait was his favorite. We reached out to him to share our appreciation of his efforts and got to talking about baits. Turns out he has a past work history in the injection-molding process and has always been interested in designing his own lures. We put him to work and have really benefited from his expertise.”

Lester jumped in with both feet when given the opportunity to design lures that will work both on the pro tour and for anglers of all levels in North America. “Our first in-person meeting was last winter at the foundry where the plastic moulds would eventually be made so you could say we started at ground zero. X Zone’s commitment to quality production is critical to putting a fish-catching product out into the market. I’m excited about the lures we’ve designed and those that are coming down the line as well,” said Lester.

ABOUT X Zone Lures

X Zone Lures has rich history in meeting the needs of anglers in North America and throughout the world. Their most famous lure design is called the Slammer and has been a secret bait of the pros while fishing the northern lakes. Innovative bait designs and doing things that are subtly different has helped X Zone Lures stand out from the crowd. The company’s newly-redesigned website is www.xzonelures.com.

ABOUT Brandon Lester

A two-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Brandon Lester is currently fishing his fourth season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. He resides in Fayetteville, TN and can be found online at www.brandonlesterfishing.com and via Facebook @proanglerbrandonlester or on Instagram @blesterfishing.

by AnglersChannel

Jeff Cannon Wins Kyle Mabry Memorial Event, Classic Champ Lee finishes 2nd!

Finish	Name	Boat	Boat #	Total
	1	Jeff Cannon	188	12.6
	2	Jordan Lee / Will Davenport	15	12.45
	3	Zackery Quinn / Josh Mims	102	12.24
	4	Tommy Bridges / Chris Kitzinger	103	12.02
	5	Chad Bennett / Chas Moore	80	11.6
	6	Mark Cannon / Steve Winslett	118	11.37
	7	Sambo Fish / Johnathan White	51	11.32
	8	John Richardson / Jon Tubbs	183	11.15
	9	Joe Lay / Nick Turner	184	10.7
	10	Zach Martin / Josh Wissinger	115	10.66
	11	Daniel White / Durwood Henderson	34	10.31
	12	Will Bulleu / John Belleu	171	10.17
	13	Nick Harris / Walker Kent	92	10.04
	14	Zeke Gossett / MacKinze Pennington	123	10.03
	15	Brandon McCombs / Evan Nash	53	10.02
	16	Lacey Owens / Travis Wyatt	22	9.95
	17	Dell Oswalt / Andrew Oswalt	157	9.93
	18	Rodney Duncan / Duncan Clardy	160	9.75
	19	Matt Vansant / Jennifer Vansant	181	9.62
	20	Blaine Junkin / Micah Eaterling	87	9.58
	21	Walt White / Kelley White	139	9.55
	22	Marty Giddens / Kim Giddens	112	9.48
	23	Josh Butts / Laura Ann Foshee	147	9.47
	24	Aaron Owens / Josh Holcomb	177	9.44
	25	Chris Mason / Jeremy Mason	159	9.03
	26	Jake Turnbloom / Jared Turnbloom	70	8.99
	27	Kyle Dorsett / Cooper Dorsett	151	8.97
	28	Aaron Smith / Walt Tatum	162	8.95
	29	Lanny Guthrie / Bobby Brown	155	8.85
	30	Matt Herren / Evan Salter	45	8.82
	31	Chris Talton / Logan Talton	60	8.72
	32	Larry Hill / Zach Norton	48	8.7
	33	Chris Rutland / Coby Carden	166	8.68
	34	Randall Carter / Bobby Foshee	145	8.61
	35	Danny Parker / Gage Parker	67	8.6
	36	Kyle Yeilding / Jason Frost	89	8.39
	37	Brandon Smith / Chase Dorsett	140	8.36
	38	Brian Hughes / Heather Parnell	187	8.36
	39	Joseph Webster / Porter Beasley	29	8.25
	40	Derek Hicks / Parker Montgomery	46	8.23
	41	Daniel Hill / Justin Hill	91	8.18
	42	Johnny Jones / Tim Harbison	33	8.14
	43	Blake Nick / Evan Mabrey	5	8.09
	44	Chad Nichols / Tonya Nichols	150	7.98
	45	Timmy Horton / Sam Smith	57	7.97
	46	Stephen Chandler / Logan McEwen	107	7.92
	47	Neal Parker / Tracy Parker	132	7.88
	48	Dustin Connell / Seth Gregory	10	7.77
	49	Barry Wilson / Drake Montgomery	56	7.74
	50	CJ Knight / Howdy Thornburg	85	7.74
	51	Matt Webb / Matt McClung	26	7.71
	52	Scott Canterbury / Cole Davis	25	7.71
	53	Scott Phillips / Greg Phillips	186	7.7
	54	Jeremy Wyatt / Trent Minor	110	7.49
	55	Boyd Hodge / Buddy Coleman	94	7.38
	56	Todd Trammell / Doug Beach	97	7.32
	57	Scott Webb / Heath Waldrop	178	7.29
	58	Richard Wehby / Joseph Wehby	31	7.2
	59	Ryan Davis / Reed Horton	146	7.14
	60	Jeremy Mabrey / Brian Mabrey	44	7.12
	61	Clay Downer / David Nail	3	7.11
	62	Greg Vinson / Ridge Mullis	38	6.94
	63	Jason Shockley / Mike McCullers	41	6.91
	64	Rickey Campbell / Cathy Cox	83	6.62
	65	Stephen Lawrence / Tracie Lawrence	121	6.61
	66	Mark Daniels Jr / Payton Mitchell	30	6.53
	67	Steve Pauley / Nick Frye	109	6.49
	68	Rick Otts	27	6.47
	69	Kelly White / Keri Talley	62	6.28
	70	Luke Andress / Justin Kyle	76	6.2
	71	Josh Dees / Parker Woods	161	6.14
	72	Butch Barger / Butch Barger Sr.	95	6.01
	73	Chris Gregory / Chase Gregory	12	5.8
	74	Jay Cain / Tyler Cain	66	5.79
	75	Jimmy Mason / Jon Raper	55	5.76
	76	Sam Fish / Billy Shavers	101	5.68
	77	Gill Steven / Stephen Goin	9	5.63
	78	Lou Cobb / Jim Bell	69	5.38
	79	Mark Rose / Barrett Thomas	54	5.19
	80	Jeremy Freeman / Trevor Ezell	17	5.01
	81	Waylon Mullis / Cody Ezell	47	4.91
	82	Jay Carroll / Jesse Holcomb	61	4.87
	83	Alen Davenport /Shawn Edmonson	18	4.84
	84	Reed Montgomery	138	4.82
	85	Matt Lee / Bricen Dees	24	4.79
	86	James Schweer / Carson Schweer	164	4.78
	87	Charles Warren / Genie Warren	37	4.71
	88	Chis Clanton / Chelsea Clanton	86	4.28
	89	Franklin Beard /Joey McGinnis	21	4.21
	90	Joe Wester / David Buckelew	78	4.14
	91	Cody Coffee / Heather Holsomback	149	4.06
	92	Michael Smith / Shelby Smith	14	3.4
	93	David Mabrey / Skyler Stevens	6	2.48
	94	Tanya Clark / Morgan Beaver	122	1.51
	95	Kyle Mabrey	1	0
	96	Dale Montgomery / Clay Womble	2	0
	97	David Hicks / Wilson Scott	4	0
	98	Brian Stricklin / Mark Whittaker	7	0
	99	Rob Kyle / Charles Kyle	8	0
	100	Bobby Foster / Todd Rooker	11	0
	101	Jeff Jones /Rory King	13	0
	102	Brad Stevens / Alison Stevens	16	0
	103	Adam Bozarth /Peyton Golden	19	0
	104	Clent Davis / MatthewBell	20	0
	105	Daryl Burchfield / Skip Watts	23	0
	106	Brandon Arnett / Luke Arnett	28	0
	107	Chip Bradley / Jeremy Christian	32	0
	108	Bob Blackerby / Conner Neal	35	0
	109	Jeff Clark / Hunter Odom	36	0
	110	Robert Behrle / Trace Montgomery	39	0
	111	Brian Harbison	40	0
	112	Victoria Allen / Ty Cox	42	0
	113	Shane Welch / Shane Cox	43	0
	114	Ben Etheredge / Gabe Aldridge	49	0
	115	Chris Payne / Zebrah Payne	50	0
	116	Lucas Black / Lee Black	52	0
	117	Russ Lane / Logan Kyle	58	0
	118	Scott Dupriest / James Dupriest	59	0
	119	Roger Perkins / Crystal Patterson	63	0
	120	Wendell Hickman	64	0
	121	Patrick Sylestine / Brad Dill	65	0
	122	Garrett Carter / Landon Tucker	68	0
	123	Evan Robbins / Justin Coker	71	0
	124	Ashley Brasher / Misty Headley	72	0
	125	Wayne McDade / Carson Stringfellow	73	0
	126	Shane Horton / Brandon Horton	74	0
	127	Anthony Goggins / Jennifer Bryant	75	0
	128	John Pollard / Katie Pollard	77	0
	129	Josh Piper / Erin Piper	79	0
	130	Josh Herren / Jacob Herren	81	0
	131	Shane Paul / Jeffery Reeves	82	0
	132	Brian Jones / Barry Jones	84	0
	133	Tony Hubka / Justin Davis	88	0
	134	Johnathan Young / Bo Quinnie	90	0
	135	Dustin Sellers / Dustin Warren	93	0
	136	Hunter McKinley / Aubrey Booth	96	0
	137	Timmy Ward / Hunter Ward	98	0
	138	Alex Sherrill / Reed Parriett	99	0
	139	Brandon McCullough / Brandon Sager	100	0
	140	Bill Weidler / Tucker Weidler	104	0
	141	TJ Justice / Jim Deramus	105	0
	142	Michael Harper / Madison Harper	106	0
	143	Kenny Malone / Tony Harris	108	0
	144	John Cook / Matt Oliver	111	0
	145	Roger Morse / Adam Morse	113	0
	146	Chris Dill / Vern Moody	114	0
	147	Larry Franks Sr	116	0
	148	Tommy Land / Jamie Andrews	117	0
	149	Russ Sapp / Justin Barnes	119	0
	150	Kas Kimbrell / Alex Stinnett	120	0
	151	Jason Quick / Jake Quick	124	0
	152	Taylor Parker / Bailey Boutries	125	0
	153	Tony Mashon / Todd Mashon	126	0
	154	Leland Johnson / Breze Johnson	127	0
	156	Darrel High / Terry Pennington	128	0
	156	David Morrison / Braxton Morrison	129	0
	157	Max Haygood / Ronald Hynson	130	0
	158	Braxton Setzer / Tim Hatcher	131	0
	159	Jon Maddox / Skyler Roy	133	0
	160	Scott Roy / Grant Humphries	134	0
	161	Rickie Harp	135	0
	162	Matthew Pugh / Randy Pugh	136	0
	163	Bryce Cook / Ryan Williamson	137	0
	164	Allen Branham / Brad Norred	141	0
	165	Larry Wallace / Randy Dalton	142	0
	166	Daniel Dillon / Dale Barnett	143	0
	167	Jonathan Stuckey / Bryan Lambert	144	0
	168	Shay Penney / Hunter Penney	148	0
	169	Allen Oliver / Drew Manuel	152	0
	170	Caleb Scott / Christy Scott	153	0
	171	Kevin Cook / Kayla Reynolds	154	0
	172	RJ Seevers / Kasey Seevers	156	0
	173	Heath Rolling / Brad Sanders	158	0
	174	Bryan Asey / Chris Blair	163	0
	175	Willie Kizziah / Brandon Cain	165	0
	176	Ryan Kelley / Ab Argen	167	0
	177	Ben Black / Brian Stiffler	168	0
	178	Barry Isbell / Jackson Isbell	169	0
	179	Jonathan Hammond / Ashley Hammond	170	0
	180	Josh Stracner / Alan Yarborough	172	0
	181	Jamie Higdon / Courtney Higdon	173	0
	182	Ronnie McDonough	174	0
	183	Billy Reynolds / Kane Richardson	175	0
	184	Jeff Goodson	176	0
	185	David Davenport / Blake Davenport	179	0
	186	Dwight Walden / Zack Alre	180	0
	187	Johnathan Henry / Daniel Kent	182	0
	188	Shiloh Crowder / Brian Boyd	185	0
	189	Trent Fondren / Tyler Fondren	189	0
	190	Dillon Falls / Kelcie Falls	190	0

by AnglersChannel

Raymarine - The Game Changes Again!

Introducing at ICAST 2017 - The New Raymarine Axiom Pro

by AnglersChannel

Our Sport Lost a Great One Today

Vance McCullough

“Max Leatherwood wasn’t just the guy who measured your fish right before you walked on stage,” said Elite Series Pro Russ Lane via Instagram today. “He did so much more. He would give you a smile and a ‘good job babe’ when you really had them and a genuine look of caring and encouragement when you didn’t.

“Soft spoken, fair and one hell of a nice guy. Bassmaster, the Elite pros and our hometown of Prattville, AL lost a great one today. We will miss you babe.”

Lane’s sentiments were echoed many times over as the bass fishing community learned of the loss.
Fellow Alabamian and reigning Bassmaster Classic Champ Jordan Lee shared, “He always made me smile coming into weigh in. I can hear him say, “what you got for me today Jordan” or “Babe”. Breaks my heart that we won’t be seeing Max around. It definitely won’t be the same. Our prayers are with his family.”

The Bassmaster web site reported: “B.A.S.S., Tournament Team employee Max Leatherwood passed away peacefully this morning after a battle with cancer.”

No matter what job you perform, be it on stage or behind the scenes, you may never know how many people you impact. Let’s all hope we are as missed as Max is when we are gone.

by AnglersChannel

Opens Pro Patrick Pierce Can Walk Again, Won’t Be Able to Fish for Months

As the pros fished the Bassmaster Northern Open on New York’s Lake Oneida this weekend one veteran angler was missing from the action.

Patrick Pierce was recently hospitalized for emergency back surgery.

“I was playing soccer, we were kicking goals and stuff and I was moving around ok but the next day I was getting my boat ready to go to Oneida,

I removed a couple of 75-pound batteries and set them off to the side.

I didn’t really feel bad when I went to bed but when I woke up I couldn’t move. I was in so much pain.”

One of the disks in Pierce’s back was putting pressure on a nerve. “Without surgery, there was a risk that I could have lost use of my leg.,” said Pierce.

Two old lessons highlighted by Pierce’s experience: persistence pays, and behind every good man is a good woman.

“They said it would be weeks before I could be seen but (wife) Lara called and said ‘no, y’all need to look at the MRI’.

The next day I was seen and the next day after that I had the surgery.”

The procedure went well and Pierce was soon home. But as for soccer and bass fishing:

“I can walk now but the doctor says, ‘no fishing for 3-to-4 months’. And I won’t be playing any soccer any time soon,” chuckled Pierce.

“My foot still feels numb and I’m stumping my toes when I walk, but the feeling will come back over the next couple of weeks or a month.”

He enjoys support and understanding from those in the fishing industry. “B.A.S.S. worked with me on the entry fee. And all of my sponsors understand and they are behind me.

“Now I’m just looking forward to a full recovery in time to get out on the St Johns River and enjoy that fall schooling bite.”

by AnglersChannel

Sypeck Targets Green Fish and Jumps to Win BASS Open on Oneida!

Stanley Sypeck Jr. of Sugarloaf, Pa., wins the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 held on Oneida Lake out of Syracuse, N.Y., with a three-day total weight of 55 pounds, 8 ounces.
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.

July 1, 2017

Sypeck Targets Largemouth For Comeback Victory At Northern Open On Oneida Lake

AUBURN, N.Y. — The smallmouth bass bite on Oneida Lake was incredible this week.

The smallies already were fat, and yet they still were hungry. Just about every angler in the field was hammering them, and it was that bite that figured to make or break an angler’s chances of winning the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1.

Stanley Sypeck Jr. had other plans, though.

From the start of the three-day tournament, he figured largemouth would be key. It certainly wasn’t the most-popular strategy, but it definitely was the most effective.

Sypeck weighed the big bag of the tournament Saturday when he presented a five-bass limit that tipped the scales at 20 pounds, 7 ounces. That was enough to vault him from seventh place into first, and it sealed the victory for the Pennsylvania pro.

Sypeck won more than $9,000 in cash as well as a Nitro Z20 bass boat with a Mercury 225 Pro XS engine. He also earned a spot in the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods provided he fishes the final two Northern Open events on the James River in August and on Douglas Lake in September.

It was a thrilling come-from-behind win for the 50-year old Sypeck. He started the tournament Thursday with an 18-1 bag that put him third place. He slipped to seventh place Friday with 17-0, but was only 27 ounces out of the lead with a day of fishing remaining.

Had Sypeck caught a lighter bag Saturday, he still would have been well within striking distance of the anglers ahead of him, many of whom struggled on the final day as heavy rain and strong winds from the east fell on Oneida.

Sypeck’s bite continued despite the foul weather. He had five fat largemouth in his sack Saturday; the heaviest weighing 5-4 which won the Phoenix Boats Big Bass Award of $750 in the pro division.

Sypeck’s was the only bag of the week that topped 20 pounds, and it helped him blow past the competition in what had been an extremely close tournament. He wound up winning by more than 3 pounds when the Top 12 was separated by less than that margin heading into the final day of fishing.

Sypeck said he decided to fish for largemouth just before the tournament started, even though he had just spent $300 on drop shots preparing to fish for smallmouth. He fished for smallies for three hours during the opening round, but the results were disappointing.

“I didn’t get a bite when I was out deep drop shotting,” he said. “So I switched up and went after largemouth. I caught 18 pounds on Thursday. But still the next day, I spent the first two hours with a drop shot, and didn’t get a bite again.

“So that was it. I switched to largemouth for good. I knew that’s what I would do all day today.”

Sypeck fished isolated rock piles and weed lines in 6 to 9 feet of water. When the water level rose nearly a foot overnight Friday, he had to move to shallower water.

“At one point this morning, I had five fish in the boat for 6 pounds,” Sypeck said. “I had to go even shallower. I was at 5 or 6 feet today, and I probably hit 25 or 30 different spots.”

Sypeck threw one lure all week to catch the largemouth — a 7/16-ounce jig in the Cumberland craw color. He tried to mimic the forage crawfish present throughout the lake, and the plan worked.

“A local guy here in New York makes them for us,” Sypeck said. “That was the one thing that I went to all week. It worked.”

Sypeck lives about three hours from Oneida in Sugarloaf, Pa., but he has a camp here and he said he fishes on the lake about 100 times a year. He’s won numerous tournaments at various levels on Oneida through the years, but he’d never won a Bassmaster Open — until Saturday.

“It finally worked out” Sypeck said, choking back tears. “Your dream is to go to the Classic. You see it on TV and think it would be nice. Now to say you’re going; it’s just unbelievable.”

Wesley Strader of Spring City, Tenn., finished second with 52-3, and Glynn Goodwin of Marietta, Ohio, placed third with 51-14. Goodwin had the same overall weight as Connecticut pro Alex Wetherell, but Goodwin claimed third with the heaviest-sack tiebreaker.

Strader also earned the Power-Pole Captain’s Cash Award of $500 for being the highest-placing angler who is registered and eligible and uses a client-approved product on his boat in the pro division.

Mike Elkins of Kalamazoo, Mich. won the co-angler division with 29-9. He was the last co-angler to weigh-in Saturday, and his three-bass limit of 10-3 edged him into the top spot. Elkins won a Triton 179 TrX boat and Mercury 115 ELPT 4-stroke outboard with the win.

Bryce Baker of Sherrill, N.Y., received the Phoenix Boats Big Bass Award of $250 for the co-angler division with a 4-11 bass. Barry Brandt Jr. of Newport News, Va., received the Livingston Lures Leader Award of $250 in merchandise for being the Day 2 leader in the co-angler division.

The tournament started with 396 anglers (198 pros and the same number of co-anglers.) Each field was trimmed to the Top 12 for Saturday’s competition.

The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted this Bassmaster Northern Open.

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Title Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Premier Sponsors: Shell Rotella, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Power-Pole

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2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3

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

1. Stanley Sypeck Jr Sugarloaf, PA 15 55-08 200 $54,198.00
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 5 17-00 Day 3: 5 20-07
2. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 15 52-03 199 $20,564.00
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 18-02 Day 3: 5 16-07
3. Glynn Goodwin Marietta, OH 15 51-14 198 $15,048.00
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 19-02 Day 3: 5 16-13
4. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 15 51-14 197 $13,464.00
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 17-06 Day 3: 5 15-15
5. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 15 51-03 196 $11,748.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 17-01 Day 3: 5 16-04
6. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 15 50-00 195 $10,032.00
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 15-10
7. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 15 49-05 194 $8,448.00
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 16-15 Day 3: 5 15-04
8. Steve York Bronson, MI 15 49-04 193 $6,982.00
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 5 19-11 Day 3: 5 12-08
9. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 15 48-03 192 $5,016.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 17-01 Day 3: 5 13-04
10. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 14 47-05 191 $4,620.00
Day 1: 5 17-13 Day 2: 5 17-11 Day 3: 4 11-13
11. John Garrett Union City, TN 14 46-14 190 $4,224.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 18-04 Day 3: 4 11-12
12. Jason Putman Cicero, NY 14 46-13 189 $3,960.00
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 5 17-03 Day 3: 4 12-07
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Stanley Sypeck Jr Sugarloaf, PA 05-04 $750.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 150 893 2607-05
2 144 842 2437-15
3 9 57 178-08
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303 1792 5223-12

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3

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

1. Mike Elkins Kalamazoo, MI 9 29-09 200 $30,000.00
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 10-04 Day 3: 3 10-03
2. John Scipione Jr Brewerton, NY 9 28-14 199 $6,468.00
Day 1: 3 10-07 Day 2: 3 09-03 Day 3: 3 09-04
3. Michael Yarema Phoenix, NY 9 28-07 198 $4,884.00
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 10-00 Day 3: 3 09-00
4. Beanie Leuer Lockport, NY 9 28-07 197 $3,300.00
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 3 09-07 Day 3: 3 09-03
5. Bill Wiley III Joppa, MD 9 28-04 196 $3,036.00
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 09-15 Day 3: 3 09-03
6. Jason Hannah Dingress, WV 9 27-15 195 $2,904.00
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 10-02 Day 3: 3 08-04
7. James Miller Pittsboro, IN 9 27-03 194 $2,772.00
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 3 09-13 Day 3: 3 07-12
8. Richard Agostinoni Monroe, NY 9 27-00 193 $2,640.00
Day 1: 3 10-05 Day 2: 3 09-00 Day 3: 3 07-11
9. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 9 26-13 192 $2,508.00
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 09-13 Day 3: 3 07-07
10. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 6 20-06 191 $2,244.00
Day 1: 3 10-13 Day 2: 3 09-09 Day 3: 0 00-00
11. Michael Saganich Sr Lincoln University, PA 6 20-04 190 $1,980.00
Day 1: 3 09-08 Day 2: 3 10-12 Day 3: 0 00-00
12. Ricky Congero Windermere, FL 6 19-12 189 $1,848.00
Day 1: 3 11-03 Day 2: 3 08-09 Day 3: 0 00-00
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Bryce Baker Sherrill, NY 04-11 $250.00

by AnglersChannel

Mixed Bag Of Largemouth And Smallmouth Lift York Into Lead At Bassmaster Open On Oneida Lake

Steve York of Bronson, Mich., takes the lead on the second day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 held on Oneida Lake out of Syracuse, N.Y., with a two-day total weight of 36 pounds, 12 ounces.

Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.

June 30, 2017

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 198 anglers competing on the boater side of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 hammered the smallmouth on Oneida Lake during Thursday’s opening round.

But Steve York wanted more.

After placing 19th in the first round, York caught a mixed bag of smallmouth and largemouth Friday and brought a tournament-best 19 pounds, 11 ounces to the scales. It was enough to propel the Bronson, Mich., pro to the top of the leaderboard with a two-day total of 36-12.

Now York will try to hold off the other 11 boaters who qualified for Saturday’s championship round. The winner will collect a Nitro Z20 bass boat with a Mercury 225 Pro XS engine valued at nearly $50,000 and a berth in next year’s GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, provided he fishes the final two Northern Open events of the year.

York fished with purpose on Friday. After a slow start, his primary area finally turned on and he quickly boated three keeper bass. York left the spot and returned later to find it was still producing. He’s hoping it continues to do so on Saturday.

The area produced a 4-14 largemouth on Friday, which was the biggest bass weighed in on Day 2. York also earned the Livingston Lures Leader Award of $250 by virtue of having the second-day edge on the field.

“The key was getting the largemouth mixed in,” York said. “That and multiple baits. The weather and the bite are changing up during the day, and figuring out what to throw at what time boosted me. I’ll tie on about three main baits tomorrow and see what happens.”

Connecticut pro Alex Wetherell caught a five-bass limit Friday that weighed 17-6. After leading the first round, he fell into second place with a two-day total of 35-15.

Wetherell was going to head east start the second round, but he made a last-minute decision to go north instead. He said he’ll maintain an open mind until he blasts off Saturday.

“To be honest, I’m going to pray on it and when I have peace, I’ll make the decision,” Wetherell said. “It paid off today, and I’m fishing tomorrow.”

Tennessee pro Wesley Strader is in third place with 35-12. His second-round total of 18-2 was one of six limits that topped the 18-pound mark Friday. There were four such bags caught during Thursday’s first round, but the overall weights were slightly down on Friday.

Michigan pro Kyle Kempkers survived the cut and is in fourth place with 35-8.

Bethel University angler John Garrett continues to fish with authority in Open events, and currently sits in fifth place with 35-2. That follows his Top-12 showing in the second Central Open of the season on the Sabine River two weeks ago.

Garrett was the first angler to weigh in Friday, and he put 18-4 on the scales. Each of his five bass were in his livewell by 10 a.m., and he slowly culled up from that point. Garrett said he fished the same school of bass Friday that helped him catch a 16-14 limit Thursday.

“The school shrunk a little bit, and it moved about 50 yards,” he said. “I’m catching them on a Strike King Sexy Dawg (topwater lure) and a Strike King KVD jerkbait. I’ll probably stick with that tomorrow. My co-angler caught them on a drop-shot and a Carolina rig, so I have a couple of approaches tomorrow in case they don’t bite topwater or a jerkbait.”

Virginia’s Barry Brandt Jr. leads the co-angler field with a two-day total of 20-6. He caught 10-13 on Day 1 and followed with 9-9 on Friday. The winning co-angler will receive a Triton 179 TrX boat and Mercury 115 ELPT 4-stroke outboard.

Launch for the third and final day of the tournament will be held Saturday at 6 a.m. ET at Oneida Shores County Park. The final weigh-in will be held beginning at 3:15 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, 1579 Clark St. Road, in Auburn, N.Y.

The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting this Bassmaster Northern Open.

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Title Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops

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2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Premier Sponsors: Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Power-Pole, Shell Rotella, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats

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2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Steve York Bronson, MI 10 36-12 200 $250.00
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 5 19-11
2. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 10 35-15 199
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 17-06
3. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 10 35-12 198
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 18-02
4. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 10 35-08 197
Day 1: 5 17-13 Day 2: 5 17-11
5. John Garrett Union City, TN 10 35-02 196
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 18-04
6. Glynn Goodwin Marietta, OH 10 35-01 195
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 19-02
7. Stanley Sypeck Jr Sugarloaf, PA 10 35-01 194
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 5 17-00
8. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 10 34-15 193
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 17-01
8. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 10 34-15 193
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 17-01
10. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 10 34-06 191
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 17-04
11. Jason Putman Cicero, NY 10 34-06 190
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 5 17-03
12. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 10 34-01 189
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 16-15
13. Joel Willert Lakeville, MN 10 33-13 188 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 17-01
14. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 10 33-10 187 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 17-00
15. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 10 33-09 186 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 18-03
16. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 10 33-08 185 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 16-03
17. Frank Poirier North Prince George, VA 10 33-08 184 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-13 Day 2: 5 16-11
18. Tyler Berger Worthington, OH 10 33-02 183 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 16-14
19. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 10 33-01 182 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-11
20. Charlie Machek Midlothian, VA 10 33-00 181 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 15-00
21. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 10 32-15 180 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 17-03
22. Kurt Dove Del Rio, TX 10 32-14 179 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 17-01
23. Jason Dudek Excelsior, MN 10 32-13 178 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 18-01
24. Troy Morrow Eastanollee, GA 10 32-13 177 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 16-06
25. Jonathan Evans Horseheads, NY 10 32-07 176 $3,300.00
Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 17-13
26. Shayne Berlo Mclean, VA 10 32-06 175 $2,904.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-00
27. David Williams Newton, NC 10 32-05 174 $2,904.00
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 15-00
28. Scott Siller Milwaukee, WI 10 32-04 173 $2,904.00
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 17-02
29. Frankie Appaluccio Franklin, NJ 10 32-02 172 $2,904.00
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 16-01
30. Ian Renfrew Phoenix, NY 10 32-01 171 $2,904.00
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 17-08
31. Cory Johnston Cavan CANADA 10 32-01 170 $2,508.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 16-04
32. Richard Cooper Clayton, NC 10 31-14 169 $2,508.00
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 15-03
33. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 10 31-13 168 $2,508.00
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 13-08
34. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 10 31-13 167 $2,508.00
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 15-02
35. Wil Hardy Harlem, GA 10 31-12 166 $2,508.00
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 5 14-11
36. Tom Huynh Moorehead, MN 10 31-11 165 $2,112.00
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 16-09
37. Wesley Coy Jr Clinton, NY 10 31-09 164 $2,112.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 14-03
38. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 10 31-09 163 $2,112.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 15-12
39. Sam George Athens, AL 10 31-05 162 $2,112.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 14-15
40. Jake Whitaker Fairview, NC 10 31-04 161 $2,112.00
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 16-03
41. Trait Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 10 31-02 160
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 15-02
42. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 10 31-01 159
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 16-06
43. Shin Fukae Palestine TX JAPAN 10 31-01 158
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 15-00
44. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 10 31-00 157
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 16-01
45. Derek Cummings Denver, NC 10 30-14 156
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 15-15
46. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 10 30-13 155
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 13-04
47. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 10 30-13 154
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 5 13-12
48. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, FL 10 30-13 153
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 14-08
49. Darold Gleason Many, LA 10 30-10 152
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 15-11
50. Bret Loomis Groveland, NY 10 30-09 151
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 5 13-06
51. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 10 30-08 150
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 14-13
52. Matthew Sphar North Java, NY 10 30-08 149
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 15-01
53. Neil Deleeuw Fenwick CANADA 10 30-04 148
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 15-14
54. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 10 30-04 147
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 14-11
55. Ed Loughran III Mechanicsville, VA 10 30-03 146
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 14-13
56. Zach Cappon Williamson, NY 10 30-03 145
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 15-00
57. Tim Grein Winston Salem, NC 10 30-01 144
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 15-15
58. Tom Graziano Chester, NY 10 29-14 143
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 16-03
58. Craig Nelson Mather, PA 10 29-14 143
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 13-11
60. Mike Huff Corbin, KY 10 29-13 141
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 13-08
61. Tim Dafick Jackson, NJ 10 29-13 140
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 15-08
62. John McKelvey III Sicklerville, NJ 10 29-12 139
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 13-07
63. Cole Blythe Charlotte, NC 10 29-12 138
Day 1: 5 16-02 Day 2: 5 13-10
64. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 10 29-12 137
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 15-10
65. Kraig Kettelkamp Clifton Springs, NY 10 29-12 136
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 15-05
66. Daniel Martin Elmhurst, IL 10 29-11 135
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 13-06
67. Zack Birge Blanchard, OK 10 29-10 134
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 12-10
68. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 10 29-08 133
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 16-00
69. Stephen Morella Whitehall , PA 10 29-06 132
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 14-08
70. Brian Dauberman Mifflinburg, PA 10 29-02 131
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 12-06
71. Cory Krawczyk Angola, NY 10 29-02 130
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 13-14
72. Grae Buck Harleysville, PA 10 28-15 129
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 13-00
73. Travis Manson Conshohocken, PA 10 28-15 128
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 13-02
74. James Schneider Watervliet, NY 10 28-15 127
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 14-00
75. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 10 28-13 126
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 15-01
76. Ken Iyobe Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 10 28-13 125
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 13-12
77. Tim Dolon Allentown, PA 9 28-12 124
Day 1: 5 16-13 Day 2: 4 11-15
78. Chris Ferguson Wittensville, KY 9 28-11 123
Day 1: 5 16-13 Day 2: 4 11-14
79. Brandon Johnson Owingsville, KY 10 28-11 122
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 15-01
80. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, PA 10 28-11 121
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 13-13
81. Brian Latimer Belton, SC 10 28-10 120
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 15-12
82. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 10 28-10 119
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 15-03
83. Tyler Ferris Webberville, MI 10 28-10 118
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 15-02
84. Brad Burkhart Speedwell, TN 10 28-08 117
Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 15-14
85. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 10 28-07 116
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 15-10
86. Stephen Mui Bartlett, IL 10 28-07 115
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 13-02
87. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 10 28-07 114
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 14-01
88. Tony Dorman Taylor, PA 10 28-06 113
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 13-05
89. Brent Shores Boise, ID 10 28-06 112
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 15-00
90. Tyler Morgan Pine Grove, PA 10 28-04 111
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 14-12
91. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 10 28-03 110
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 14-13
92. Steven Pickard Fulton, NY 10 28-03 109
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 13-11
92. Wayne Vaughan Jr Chester, VA 10 28-03 109
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 14-08
94. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 10 28-03 107
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 13-15
95. Ben Nielsen Lowell, MI 10 28-02 106
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 13-15
96. Michael Cooper Sellersville, PA 9 28-01 105
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 4 12-15
97. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 10 28-00 104
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 15-03
98. Greg Dipalma Millville, NJ 10 27-14 103
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 5 15-14
99. Kendall Ulsh Schoolcraft, MI 10 27-14 102
Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 13-04
100. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 10 27-14 101
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 14-04
101. Seiji Kato Shiga JAPAN 10 27-14 100
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 13-11
102. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 10 27-13 99
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 12-14
103. John Murray Spring City, TN 10 27-13 98
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 14-11
104. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 10 27-12 97
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 12-05
105. Fabian Rodriguez Ocean City, DE 10 27-11 96
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 12-10
106. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 10 27-08 95
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 16-08
107. Robert Pearson Herndon, VA 9 27-06 94
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 4 10-00
108. Blake Betz Baton Rouge, LA 10 27-02 93
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 11-05
109. Vince Troiano Chesterfield, NJ 9 27-02 92
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 4 11-07
110. Keith Moyer Canfield, OH 10 27-02 91
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 13-12
111. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 9 27-01 90
Day 1: 4 12-02 Day 2: 5 14-15
112. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 9 26-15 89
Day 1: 4 12-10 Day 2: 5 14-05
113. Tommy Stalb Manheim, PA 10 26-14 88
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 11-12
114. Jonathan Carter Glenburn, ME 9 26-12 87
Day 1: 4 11-01 Day 2: 5 15-11
115. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 10 26-12 86
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 11-15
116. Charlie Ingram Centerville, TN 10 26-07 85
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 13-05
117. David Dudley Lynchburg, VA 9 26-06 84
Day 1: 4 11-07 Day 2: 5 14-15
118. Darryl Halbert Enoree, SC 9 26-05 83
Day 1: 4 09-02 Day 2: 5 17-03
119. Reid Herd Edina, MN 10 26-04 82
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 11-12
120. Chris Liobis Branchburg, NJ 10 26-00 81
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 12-12
121. Toshinari Namiki Tokyo JAPAN 9 25-15 80
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 4 10-05
122. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 9 25-14 79
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 4 10-00
123. Jeff Hippert Hamburg, NY 10 25-11 78
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 13-15
124. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 10 25-10 77
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 12-09
125. Gregg Johnson Oxford, NY 10 25-09 76
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 12-04
126. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 10 25-08 75
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 12-03
127. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 10 25-00 74
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 10-01
128. Gaspare Costabile Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 10 24-11 73
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 11-14
129. Ross Rhodes Paw Paw, MI 10 24-07 72
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 5 12-02
130. William Roe Norton, MA 8 24-02 71
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 3 09-15
131. James Charlesworth Gainsville, VA 9 23-14 70
Day 1: 4 08-12 Day 2: 5 15-02
132. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 8 23-12 69
Day 1: 3 08-07 Day 2: 5 15-05
133. Chris Flint Potsdam, NY 10 23-12 68
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 12-14
134. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 10 23-11 67
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 11-03
135. Michael Murphy Lexington, SC 9 23-07 66
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 4 09-11
136. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 9 23-02 65
Day 1: 4 07-03 Day 2: 5 15-15
137. Cody Pike Powhatan, VA 7 22-14 64
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 2 05-09
138. Luke Shrader Barrington, NJ 9 22-14 63
Day 1: 4 10-00 Day 2: 5 12-14
139. Sam Carris Knoxville, TN 9 22-13 62
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 5 12-09
140. Jess Salmon Milford, NJ 8 22-11 61
Day 1: 3 08-04 Day 2: 5 14-07
141. John Malzahn Sparrow Bush, NY 9 22-04 60
Day 1: 4 11-08 Day 2: 5 10-12
142. Al Farace Jr Hunt Valley, MD 8 22-00 59
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 5 15-08
143. Lucas Bogosian Harrington Park, NJ 8 21-09 58
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 5 14-06
144. Bridget Allen Philadelphia, PA 10 21-08 57
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 5 12-00
145. Brandon Hawthorne Ashford, CT 9 21-08 56
Day 1: 4 10-02 Day 2: 5 11-06
146. Nick Denham Clarksville, TN 10 21-07 55
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 10-01
147. William Horton III Vassar, MI 9 21-05 54
Day 1: 4 09-11 Day 2: 5 11-10
148. Nick Ray Ingleside, IL 8 21-04 53
Day 1: 4 10-04 Day 2: 4 11-00
149. Akira Okuyama Forest Hills, NY 7 21-00 52
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 2 05-10
150. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 8 21-00 51
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 3 07-10
151. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 9 21-00 50
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 4 08-07
152. Cameron Smith Mashpee, CA 7 20-09 49
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 2 05-10
153. Shawn Richard Hatfield, PA 8 20-07 48
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 5 14-09
154. Scott Patton Paris, TN 8 20-05 47
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 3 09-02
155. George Yund Albany, NY 7 20-00 46
Day 1: 2 07-01 Day 2: 5 12-15
156. Mike Sopocy Evanston, IL 8 19-14 45
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 3 07-05
157. Dennis Carnahan Cazenovia, NY 8 19-08 44
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 3 08-09
158. Denis Kreze Fort Erie CANADA 7 19-05 43
Day 1: 2 05-00 Day 2: 5 14-05
159. Roger Zalucky Jr. Clifton Park, NY 9 19-04 42
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 4 08-13
160. John Lorenzo IV Kane, PA 7 19-03 41
Day 1: 3 10-09 Day 2: 4 08-10
161. Timothy Macknair Rices Landing, PA 8 19-02 40
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 3 05-07
162. Jason Young Port St Lucie, FL 7 19-01 39
Day 1: 2 04-13 Day 2: 5 14-04
163. Steve Sennikoff Forney, TX 8 19-01 38
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 3 07-01
164. Larry Mazur East Aurora, NY 7 18-12 37
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 4 10-01
165. David Smith Del City, OK 7 18-10 36
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 4 09-14
166. Eric Miller Clifton Park, NY 7 18-09 35
Day 1: 4 10-15 Day 2: 3 07-10
167. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 7 18-07 34
Day 1: 4 10-07 Day 2: 3 08-00
168. Rob Jordan Flowery Branch, GA 7 18-04 33
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 5 13-06
169. Shawn Hawks Vinton, OH 7 18-01 32
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 2 04-13
170. Chris Hart Bozeman, MT 7 18-01 31
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 4 10-14
171. Michael Dove Brownsburg, IN 6 17-14 30
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 5 15-01
172. Guy Fairweather Hayes, VA 6 17-09 29
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 08-11
173. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 7 17-05 28
Day 1: 3 08-13 Day 2: 4 08-08
174. Tyler Ashby Swanton, MD 6 17-01 27
Day 1: 4 13-00 Day 2: 2 04-01
175. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 6 16-06 26
Day 1: 1 03-10 Day 2: 5 12-12
176. Jeff Cox Saline, MI 5 15-10 25
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
177. Scott Shafer Glenville, NY 5 15-06 24
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
178. Chad Van Slyke Cicero, NY 5 14-11 23
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
179. Wayne Hauser Jr Mooresville, NC 5 14-09 22
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
180. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 5 14-02 21
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Joseph Sancho New Windsor, NY 5 13-14 20
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 3 09-05
182. Ernie Freeman Broad Run, VA 6 13-13 19
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 4 09-04
183. Jeremy Strotheide Grand Rapids, MI 5 13-05 18
Day 1: 2 05-08 Day 2: 3 07-13
184. Mike Shumanis Bethlehem, PA 5 13-01 17
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
185. Mack Hicks London, KY 5 12-08 16
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
186. Scott Bonvillain Dequincy, LA 5 12-04 15
Day 1: 4 09-11 Day 2: 1 02-09
187. Alexander Wilson Sr Elmore, AL 5 12-03 14
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
188. Edward Naydihor Jr Kenosha, WI 5 11-14 13
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 3 07-04
189. Jason Chier Binghamton, NY 4 10-05 12
Day 1: 4 10-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Tommy Little Chester, VA 4 10-02 11
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 2 07-02
191. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 4 09-00 10
Day 1: 4 09-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Richard Favire Jr. Winfield Park, NJ 4 07-14 9
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 1 01-07
193. Rick Shannon Woodlawn, TN 3 07-12 8
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
194. Matt Madlener Lake Villa, IL 3 06-14 7
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 1 02-04
195. Greg Mitrousis Lakeville, NY 3 05-12 6
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
196. Raymond Saganich Nottingham, PA 2 03-14 5
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
197. Mike Anderson Milford, MI 1 03-00 4
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
198. Emery Peine Newton, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 150 893 2607-05
2 144 842 2437-15
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294 1735 5045-04

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 6 20-06 200
Day 1: 3 10-13 Day 2: 3 09-09
2. Michael Saganich Sr Lincoln University, PA 6 20-04 199
Day 1: 3 09-08 Day 2: 3 10-12
3. Ricky Congero Windermere, FL 6 19-12 198
Day 1: 3 11-03 Day 2: 3 08-09
4. Jason Hannah Dingress, WV 6 19-11 197
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 10-02
5. John Scipione Jr Brewerton, NY 6 19-10 196
Day 1: 3 10-07 Day 2: 3 09-03
6. Michael Yarema Phoenix, NY 6 19-07 195
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 10-00
7. James Miller Pittsboro, IN 6 19-07 194
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 3 09-13
8. Mike Elkins Kalamazoo, MI 6 19-06 193
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 10-04
9. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 6 19-06 192
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 09-13
10. Richard Agostinoni Monroe, NY 6 19-05 191
Day 1: 3 10-05 Day 2: 3 09-00
11. Beanie Leuer Lockport, NY 6 19-04 190
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 3 09-07
12. Bill Wiley III Joppa, MD 6 19-01 189
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 09-15
13. Paul Grove Jr Mount Joy, PA 6 19-00 188 $1,584.00
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 3 09-00
14. Scott Deitrich Berrysburg, PA 6 18-15 187 $1,452.00
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 3 09-02
15. Tom Testa Port Crane, NY 6 18-14 186 $1,320.00
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 11-02
16. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 6 18-13 185 $1,188.00
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 3 10-02
17. Alec Morrison Peru, NY 6 18-12 184 $924.00
Day 1: 3 08-05 Day 2: 3 10-07
18. Derrick Baker Vernon Center, NY 6 18-11 183 $792.00
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 09-13
19. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 6 18-10 182 $792.00
Day 1: 3 10-05 Day 2: 3 08-05
20. Andrew Fryer Grove City, OH 6 18-08 181 $660.00
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 3 08-07
21. Tommy Hamilton Disputanta, VA 6 18-08 180 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-13 Day 2: 3 09-11
22. Steve Williams Harrington, ME 6 18-07 179 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 3 09-13
23. Cory Hartfield Centerburg, OH 6 18-07 178 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 3 09-01
24. Kevin Spooner Vero Beach, FL 6 18-06 177 $561.00
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 3 08-05
25. Toby Murray Montandon, PA 6 18-06 176 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-14 Day 2: 3 08-08
26. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 6 18-04 175 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-05 Day 2: 3 08-15
27. Robert Bruguiere Mechanicsville, VA 6 18-03 174 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-05 Day 2: 3 09-14
28. Stephen Schneider Selden, NY 6 18-03 173 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 3 09-08
29. Ed Guidon Bethlehem, PA 6 18-03 172 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-05 Day 2: 3 08-14
30. Anthony Bell Beavercreek, OH 6 18-00 171 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-00 Day 2: 3 10-00
31. Joseph Zapf Whippany, NJ 6 18-00 170 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-11 Day 2: 3 08-05
32. John Ciavaglia Pittsford, NY 6 18-00 169 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 08-12
32. Thomas Lesinski Jr. Jr Middlesex, NJ 6 18-00 169 $561.00
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 08-12
34. Jason Grey Amherst, NY 6 18-00 167 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-13 Day 2: 3 09-03
35. Lance Berry Charlotte, NC 6 17-14 166 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-00 Day 2: 3 09-14
36. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 6 17-11 165 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 09-10
37. Donnie Hannah Blacklick, OH 6 17-10 164 $561.00
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 3 09-11
38. Andrew Hammond Fulton, NY 6 17-10 163 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 09-07
39. Casey Gut Chichester, NH 6 17-09 162 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 3 09-07
40. Luke Murray Ephrata, PA 6 17-08 161 $561.00
Day 1: 3 08-09 Day 2: 3 08-15
41. Butch Hoffmaster Mifflinburg, PA 6 17-08 160
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 3 08-13
42. Thomas Sutton Bidwell, OH 6 17-07 159
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 3 07-07
43. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 6 17-07 158
Day 1: 3 08-09 Day 2: 3 08-14
44. Ronald Flamisch Northampton, PA 6 17-06 157
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 07-15
45. Joey Zakrajsek Saline, MI 6 17-06 156
Day 1: 3 09-03 Day 2: 3 08-03
46. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 6 17-05 155
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 3 07-04
47. Cole Vanslyke Cicero, NY 6 17-05 154
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 3 07-15
48. Cliff Humphreys Philadelphia, PA 6 17-04 153
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 09-13
49. Taylor Stumbo Prestonsburg, KY 6 17-04 152
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 3 07-10
50. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 6 17-04 151
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 07-11
51. Charles Fochtman Moneta, VA 6 17-04 150
Day 1: 3 08-08 Day 2: 3 08-12
52. Dennis Deeley Schenectady, NY 6 17-00 149
Day 1: 3 09-15 Day 2: 3 07-01
53. Rebecca Diluzio North East, PA 6 17-00 148
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 07-12
54. Fred Ingalls II Groveland, NY 6 16-15 147
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 08-01
55. Gus Kneidinger Prospect, PA 6 16-12 146
Day 1: 3 08-08 Day 2: 3 08-04
56. John Watts Jr Flushing, MI 6 16-11 145
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 09-02
57. Frank Meyer Marianna, FL 6 16-10 144
Day 1: 3 09-03 Day 2: 3 07-07
58. Tom Hafner Tunkhannock, PA 6 16-10 143
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 3 08-00
59. Will Francis East Northport, NY 6 16-10 142
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 08-09
60. Roxanne Przelski Poland, NY 6 16-09 141
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 07-11
61. Tyler Boyle Sterrett, AL 6 16-08 140
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 3 08-02
62. Jerry Britt Barhamsville, VA 6 16-07 139
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 08-06
63. Henry Mckee IV Haddon Heights, NJ 6 16-06 138
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 08-10
64. Luke Elliston Powhatan, VA 6 16-05 137
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 09-10
65. Bradley Sargent Concord, NH 6 16-05 136
Day 1: 3 07-14 Day 2: 3 08-07
66. Ron Wolf South Hampton, PA 5 16-03 135
Day 1: 2 06-12 Day 2: 3 09-07
67. Matthew Scarlett Liverpool, NY 6 16-03 134
Day 1: 3 07-14 Day 2: 3 08-05
68. Keith Diluzio North East, PA 6 16-00 133
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 3 09-10
69. Cole Wood Jefferson, GA 6 15-15 132
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 3 08-04
70. Dereck Bigford Cicero, NY 6 15-15 131
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 07-12
71. Russ Cannici Elkton, VA 6 15-14 130
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 3 09-12
72. Josh Cotier Clinton, MA 6 15-14 129
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 3 09-10
73. Danny Bickom Canastota, NY 6 15-14 128
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 3 08-08
74. Jacob Smithgall Ballston Spa, NY 6 15-13 127
Day 1: 3 09-00 Day 2: 3 06-13
75. Mark Zgurich New Cumberland, PA 6 15-12 126
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 09-00
76. Robert Fairweather Goshen, NY 6 15-12 125
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 08-05
77. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 6 15-07 124
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 3 07-05
78. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 5 15-05 123
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 2 04-15
79. Somang Kim Lansdale, PA 6 15-01 122
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 06-03
80. Jacob Johnson Saint Clairsville, OH 6 15-01 121
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 08-02
81. Scott Kenney Oak Park, IL 6 14-15 120
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 08-08
82. Mj Barton Endicott, NY 6 14-14 119
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 08-02
83. Alex Lawlor Mentor, OH 6 14-13 118
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 3 05-03
84. Mike Barker II Haslett, MI 6 14-13 117
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 07-14
85. Ian Madere Baton Rouge, LA 5 14-11 116
Day 1: 2 05-01 Day 2: 3 09-10
86. Jordan Sypeck Weston, PA 6 14-07 115
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 07-11
87. Craig Cleveland Frankfort, NY 6 14-05 114
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 07-10
88. Bobby Ramsey Potsdam, NY 5 14-04 113
Day 1: 3 08-08 Day 2: 2 05-12
89. James Maupin Stanardsville, VA 5 14-03 112
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 2 05-04
90. Michael Duell II Bridgeport, NY 6 14-03 111
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 3 06-14
91. John Stevenson Westampton, NJ 5 14-02 110
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 2 06-08
92. Jim Tedesco Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 5 14-01 109
Day 1: 2 06-07 Day 2: 3 07-10
93. Shane Love Crooksville, OH 5 14-00 108
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 3 09-04
94. Ben Merkley Port Byron, NY 6 14-00 107
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 08-09
95. Joe Barnes Utica, NY 6 14-00 106
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 3 07-11
96. Frank Miller Jr Berwick, PA 5 13-15 105
Day 1: 2 05-04 Day 2: 3 08-11
97. Jk Kutil Nashville, TN 6 13-15 104
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 3 05-09
98. Bart Caudill Stambaugh, KY 6 13-15 103
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 07-04
99. Gerald Heffler Chester, VA 6 13-14 102
Day 1: 3 09-00 Day 2: 3 04-14
100. Brian Setlock Lancaster, PA 4 13-12 101
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 1 03-15
101. Jason Williams Holt, MI 4 13-10 100
Day 1: 1 03-08 Day 2: 3 10-02
102. Matthew Robbins Slingerlands, NY 5 13-06 99
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 3 08-07
103. Andrew Zapf Whippany, NJ 4 13-05 98
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 3 10-12
104. Troy Goodlow Clarksburg, NJ 5 13-04 97
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 2 04-09
105. Austin Littler Camden, NY 5 13-04 96
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 2 04-14
106. Brian Kich Berea, OH 6 13-03 95
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 06-05
107. Kyle Brown Wexford, PA 4 13-02 94
Day 1: 3 10-08 Day 2: 1 02-10
108. Brandon Biby New City, NY 6 13-02 93
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 3 07-07
109. Christopher Luburich Honesdale, PA 4 13-01 92
Day 1: 1 04-01 Day 2: 3 09-00
110. Chris Longo Tunkhannock, PA 5 12-15 91
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 3 09-08
111. Pete Rice Albany, NY 4 12-13 90
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 3 10-04
112. Chris Smith Rochester, MN 5 12-13 89
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 3 08-15
113. Jim Jarvis Timberville, VA 5 12-12 88
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 2 04-06
114. PJ Mcmanamon Jr Ruby, NY 4 12-11 87
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 1 03-01
115. Steve Sanca North Syracuse, NY 4 12-06 86
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 1 02-09
116. Keith Renaud Pleasant Prairie, WI 4 12-06 85
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 3 09-10
117. Mark Westrick Hastings, PA 6 12-06 84
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 07-06
118. Todd Walters Summerville, SC 4 12-04 83
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 1 03-00
119. Bob Seelley Saugus, MA 4 12-04 82
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 1 03-14
120. Mark Bartosch Clarksville, TN 5 12-03 81
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 2 04-10
121. Rick Jerman Springfield, VA 4 12-01 80
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 3 09-14
122. Alan Woodford Winslow, IN 5 11-13 79
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 2 04-08
123. Ron Strickland Stafford, VA 4 11-12 78
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 2 06-00
124. Andrew Zellar Cicero, NY 4 11-11 77
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 3 09-04
125. Scott Stout Nanticoke, PA 5 11-10 76
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 2 04-10
126. David Wright Ft. Meade, MD 5 11-10 75
Day 1: 3 06-13 Day 2: 2 04-13
127. Marc Letourneau Brome Quebec CANADA 4 11-07 74
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 09-03
128. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 4 11-04 73
Day 1: 3 08-04 Day 2: 1 03-00
129. Alan Blondino Rustburg, VA 4 11-02 72
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 1 03-00
130. Thomas Gregus Freemansburg, PA 5 11-02 71
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 3 06-14
131. James Shaneyfelt Cheektowaga, NY 5 11-02 70
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 2 05-09
132. Kate Owczarzak Buffalo, NY 4 10-14 69
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 1 02-15
133. Armando Lugo Berkeley Hts, NJ 4 10-14 68
Day 1: 1 03-02 Day 2: 3 07-12
134. Jeff Lederman Powhatan, VA 4 10-12 67
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 1 02-00
135. Donnie Bowman Quinton, VA 5 10-12 66
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 2 04-00
136. Steve Houseknecht Freeville, NY 4 10-09 65
Day 1: 1 03-06 Day 2: 3 07-03
137. Steven Kellam Dry Ridge, KY 5 10-09 64
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 3 07-02
138. Peter Barello Staten Island, NY 4 10-09 63
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 1 03-09
139. Steve Hanley Schenectady, NY 4 10-08 62
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 3 08-02
140. Chancey Hatfield Mayking, KY 4 10-08 61
Day 1: 1 02-15 Day 2: 3 07-09
141. Bryce Baker Sherrill, NY 3 10-07 60
Day 1: 3 10-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
142. Samuel Jenesky Jr Pittsburgh, PA 4 10-07 59
Day 1: 3 08-07 Day 2: 1 02-00
143. Bob Evans Elkhart, IN 4 10-07 58
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 3 08-04
144. Kenneth Hoffman Saint Cloud, NY 4 10-04 57
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 1 02-05
145. Andrew Benbenek Cicero, NY 5 10-04 56
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 3 07-02
146. Ben Ballou Lafayette, TN 4 10-03 55
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 3 08-00
147. Eric Stecker Quakertown, PA 4 10-02 54
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 07-14
148. Bill McMillan Oldtown, MD 4 10-02 53
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 3 07-13
149. Nathan Strotheide Middleville, MI 3 09-15 52
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 09-15
150. Sam Leary Canaan, CT 3 09-13 51
Day 1: 2 06-13 Day 2: 1 03-00
151. Randal Ferris Fowlerville, MI 4 09-09 50
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 3 07-06
152. Jeff Hitt Grottoes, VA 3 09-05 49
Day 1: 3 09-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
153. Mike Hedrick Chester, VA 4 09-04 48
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 1 02-08
154. Charles Klock Theresa, NY 3 09-03 47
Day 1: 2 06-00 Day 2: 1 03-03
155. Jon Putman Carthage, NY 3 09-02 46
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
156. Josh Hart Parish, NY 4 09-01 45
Day 1: 1 02-10 Day 2: 3 06-07
157. Anthony Lorefice Jr Johnson City, NY 4 08-13 44
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 1 01-14
158. Jeff Evans Buffalo, NY 4 08-10 43
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 3 06-10
159. David Canestrare Chittenango, NY 3 08-05 42
Day 1: 3 08-05
160. Christopher Hall South Abington Township 3 08-04 41
Day 1: 3 08-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
161. Brian Andrewlavage Malvern, PA 4 08-03 40
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 1 02-06
162. Nicholas Dittenhoefer West Hempstead, NY 3 08-01 39
Day 1: 2 05-15 Day 2: 1 02-02
163. Ryan Fry Stockertown, PA 3 08-00 38
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 2 04-13
164. Curt Clark Bentonville, AR 3 07-13 37
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
164. Paul Gonzales Jr Mechanicsburg, PA 3 07-13 37
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
166. Todd Hughes Mount Bethel, PA 3 07-12 35
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 1 02-14
167. Richard Pace Frederick, MD 3 07-11 34
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 07-11
168. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 3 07-09 33
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
169. John Barnes Richmond, VA 3 07-08 32
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 07-08
170. Michael Villanueva Perth Amboy, NJ 3 07-08 31
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 2 04-05
171. Matt Pietrowski Middlesex, NJ 3 07-05 30
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 07-05
171. Tyler Vanderbilt Williamson, NY 3 07-05 30
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
173. Ron Horton Dover, DE 3 07-05 28
Day 1: 2 06-03 Day 2: 1 01-02
174. Matthew Kremers Pittsford, NY 4 07-05 27
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 2 04-15
175. Howie Range Levittown, PA 3 07-02 26
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
176. Mike England Sunbury, OH 3 07-01 25
Day 1: 2 05-05 Day 2: 1 01-12
177. Robert Hicks Valley Falls, NY 4 06-14 24
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 3 03-14
178. Dan Minor Norwalk, OH 3 06-08 23
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 1 02-06
179. Johnny Jones Jr Suffolk, VA 4 05-15 22
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 1 01-11
180. Neal Mckegney Sydenham CANADA 2 05-08 21
Day 1: 1 03-10 Day 2: 1 01-14
181. Simon Clarke-Okah Toronto CANADA 2 05-03 20
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 1 02-06
182. Bob Sherwood Utica, OH 2 05-02 19
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 1 02-11
183. Larry Sifert Scottsdale, AZ 2 04-09 18
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Britton Scorzelli Clay, NY 2 04-02 17
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 1 02-02
185. Ed Holden Jefferson, MA 1 03-12 16
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-12
186. John Brzozowski Plymouth, PA 1 03-10 15
Day 1: 1 03-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. David Lewis Townsend, DE 2 03-05 14
Day 1: 2 03-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
188. Kevin Fetzer Waterford, MI 1 02-06 13
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Joel Greene Enoree, SC 1 02-05 12
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Ike Taylor Westerville, OH 1 02-04 11
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
191. Josh Vircillo Syracuse, NY 1 01-03 10
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Joseph Gaut Bemus Point, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Paul Groney Harborcreek, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Kevin Hamilton Montoursville, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Jp Lopez Jr Brooklyn, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Chris Newton Whitesboro, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Daniel Setteducati Monroe, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
192. Marvin Stith Jr. Piscataway, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00

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The Under Armour® Fish Hunter Collection Provides Anglers with Innovative Performance, Style and Comfort

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Wetherell Takes Lead At Bassmaster Northern Open On Oneida Lake

Alex Wetherell of Middletown, Connecticut, took the lead on the first day of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 held on Oneida Lake out of Syracuse, N.Y., with 18 pounds, 9 ounces.

Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 29, 2017

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The weather turned foul on Thursday during the opening round of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 on Oneida Lake.

But the fishing was nothing short of spectacular.

The 396 professionals and co-anglers participating in the tournament hammered Oneida’s smallmouth bass on the first day of competition, with 150 of the 198 pros boating a five-bass limit.

Connecticut pro Alex Wetherell led the way with five bass that weighed 18 pounds, 9 ounces. Wetherell had his limit just 90 minutes after launch, and he slowly culled up throughout the day. He estimated he caught 25 to 30 smallmouth to put together a bag that was anchored by a pair of 4 1/2-pounders.

“I think my smallest fish was 3-3,” Wetherell said. “Last year, I was going after largemouth, but I gave up on that in practice this year. It looks like it was a good decision.”

Wetherell’s haul was indicative of recent productivity on this 50,000-acre lake, which is the largest body of water located entirely within the state of New York. Oneida is loaded with forage fish such as gobies and perch, and a mayfly hatch has further induced postspawn bass into a feeding frenzy.

The combination has created the perfect storm for fishing, despite the actual storms that plagued anglers Thursday afternoon.

“I had mayflies and crawfish all over my boat today,” Wetherell said. “There are gobies and perch in there everywhere, and I even had to two shad spit up in my livewell today. So the bass, they’re chewing.”

That was evident throughout the weigh-in, which ended with first place and 40th place separated by less than 2 1/2 pounds. Illinois’ Chris Groh (18-5), Pennsylvania’s Stan Sypeck Jr. (18-1) and Virginia’s Charlie Machek (18-0) were the anglers within closest reach of Wetherell’s lead.

Groh said he found a healthy school of bass during practice and saved it for the opening round. He caught his limit (four smallmouth and one largemouth) early on Thursday and now sits only 4 ounces behind the leader.

“I kept checking the school every couple of days,” Groh said. “It wasn’t really abused because a lot of people around me were finesse fishing. I kind of power-fished my way through and got that good weight. Then we went hunting for largemouth.”

Sypeck Jr. was one of the few anglers who specifically targeted largemouth bass. Though most competitors indicated that bite would likely be more unpredictable than the smallmouth action this week, the strategy paid off for Sypeck.

“I fished for smallmouth for three hours and didn’t catch a fish,” Sypeck said. “So I switched to the largemouth and it worked out. I really would have liked to have had some smallmouth bites today, but it is what it is. I left a lot of my stuff alone today. I’m doing something different, and am in some isolated spots. We’ll see how it turns out.”

Bassmaster Elite Series pro David Williams of Maiden, N.C., is competing on Oneida for the first time, and he was pleasantly surprised by the lake’s productivity. He was one of the many anglers knotted near the 17-pound mark.

Williams is officially in a tie for 12th place with 17-5, but is just one small bass out of first given the logjam atop the leaderboard.

“I’m on a pattern that’s productive,” Williams said. “I did well in practice, and there are nice bass all over the lake. I lost one I think would have been more than 5 pounds today. I tried to boat-flip him, and he actually straightened out my hook.

“I get that one and I’m close to 19 pounds, I think. I had about 15 fish, and the smallest one was 2 1/2 pounds. So the lake is fishing well. I’m excited for tomorrow.”

Ricky Congero of Windermere, Fla., is leading the co-angler field after bringing a three-bass limit weighing 11-3 to the scales.

The winning pro will earn a spot in the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, provided he fishes all three Northern Opens on tap this year. In addition, the top pro will win a Nitro Z20 bass boat with a Mercury 225 Pro XS engine, and the top co-angler will win a Triton 179 TrX boat and Mercury 115 ELPT 4-stroke outboard.

The near-capacity field will fish again Friday beginning at 6 a.m. ET. Weigh-in is scheduled at Oneida Shores Park for 2 p.m. The field will be trimmed to the Top 12 pros and co-anglers after Friday’s weigh-in, with those two dozen anglers competing for tournament titles on Saturday.

The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the event.

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2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 5 18-09 200
Day 1: 5 18-09
2. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 5 18-05 199
Day 1: 5 18-05
3. Stanley Sypeck Jr Sugarloaf, PA 5 18-01 198
Day 1: 5 18-01
4. Charlie Machek Midlothian, VA 5 18-00 197
Day 1: 5 18-00
5. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 5 17-14 196
Day 1: 5 17-14
5. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 5 17-14 196
Day 1: 5 17-14
7. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 5 17-13 194
Day 1: 5 17-13
8. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 5 17-10 193
Day 1: 5 17-10
9. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 5 17-09 192
Day 1: 5 17-09
10. Robert Pearson Herndon, VA 5 17-06 191
Day 1: 5 17-06
11. Wesley Coy Jr Clinton, NY 5 17-06 190
Day 1: 5 17-06
12. Cody Pike Powhatan, VA 5 17-05 189
Day 1: 5 17-05
12. David Williams Newton, NC 5 17-05 189
Day 1: 5 17-05
14. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 5 17-05 187
Day 1: 5 17-05
15. Bret Loomis Groveland, NY 5 17-03 186
Day 1: 5 17-03
15. Jason Putman Cicero, NY 5 17-03 186
Day 1: 5 17-03
17. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 5 17-02 184
Day 1: 5 17-02
17. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 5 17-02 184
Day 1: 5 17-02
19. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 5 17-01 182
Day 1: 5 17-01
19. Wil Hardy Harlem, GA 5 17-01 182
Day 1: 5 17-01
19. Steve York Bronson, MI 5 17-01 182
Day 1: 5 17-01
22. Zack Birge Blanchard, OK 5 17-00 179
Day 1: 5 17-00
23. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 16-14 178
Day 1: 5 16-14
24. Tim Dolon Allentown, PA 5 16-13 177
Day 1: 5 16-13
24. Chris Ferguson Wittensville, KY 5 16-13 177
Day 1: 5 16-13
24. Frank Poirier North Prince George, VA 5 16-13 177
Day 1: 5 16-13
27. Brian Dauberman Mifflinburg, PA 5 16-12 174
Day 1: 5 16-12
27. Joel Willert Lakeville, MN 5 16-12 174
Day 1: 5 16-12
29. Richard Cooper Clayton, NC 5 16-11 172
Day 1: 5 16-11
29. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 5 16-11 172
Day 1: 5 16-11
31. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 16-10 170
Day 1: 5 16-10
32. Troy Morrow Eastanollee, GA 5 16-07 169
Day 1: 5 16-07
33. Shayne Berlo Mclean, VA 5 16-06 168
Day 1: 5 16-06
33. Sam George Athens, AL 5 16-06 168
Day 1: 5 16-06
33. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 5 16-06 168
Day 1: 5 16-06
36. Mike Huff Corbin, KY 5 16-05 165
Day 1: 5 16-05
36. Daniel Martin Elmhurst, IL 5 16-05 165
Day 1: 5 16-05
36. John McKelvey III Sicklerville, NJ 5 16-05 165
Day 1: 5 16-05
36. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, FL 5 16-05 165
Day 1: 5 16-05
40. Tyler Berger Worthington, OH 5 16-04 161
Day 1: 5 16-04
41. Craig Nelson Mather, PA 5 16-03 160
Day 1: 5 16-03
42. Cole Blythe Charlotte, NC 5 16-02 159
Day 1: 5 16-02
43. Frankie Appaluccio Franklin, NJ 5 16-01 158
Day 1: 5 16-01
44. Shin Fukae Palestine TX JAPAN 5 16-01 157
Day 1: 5 16-01
45. Trait Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 5 16-00 156
Day 1: 5 16-00
46. Grae Buck Harleysville, PA 5 15-15 155
Day 1: 5 15-15
46. Glynn Goodwin Marietta, OH 5 15-15 155
Day 1: 5 15-15
48. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 5 15-14 153
Day 1: 5 15-14
49. Blake Betz Baton Rouge, LA 5 15-13 152
Day 1: 5 15-13
49. Kurt Dove Del Rio, TX 5 15-13 152
Day 1: 5 15-13
49. Cory Johnston Cavan CANADA 5 15-13 152
Day 1: 5 15-13
49. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 15-13 152
Day 1: 5 15-13
49. Travis Manson Conshohocken, PA 5 15-13 152
Day 1: 5 15-13
54. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 5 15-12 147
Day 1: 5 15-12
55. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 5 15-11 146
Day 1: 5 15-11
55. Vince Troiano Chesterfield, NJ 5 15-11 146
Day 1: 5 15-11
57. Jeff Cox Saline, MI 5 15-10 144
Day 1: 5 15-10
57. Toshinari Namiki Tokyo JAPAN 5 15-10 144
Day 1: 5 15-10
59. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 5 15-09 142
Day 1: 5 15-09
60. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 15-07 141
Day 1: 5 15-07
60. Matthew Sphar North Java, NY 5 15-07 141
Day 1: 5 15-07
62. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 5 15-06 139
Day 1: 5 15-06
62. Ed Loughran III Mechanicsville, VA 5 15-06 139
Day 1: 5 15-06
62. Akira Okuyama Forest Hills, NY 5 15-06 139
Day 1: 5 15-06
62. Scott Shafer Glenville, NY 5 15-06 139
Day 1: 5 15-06
66. Stephen Mui Bartlett, IL 5 15-05 135
Day 1: 5 15-05
67. Cory Krawczyk Angola, NY 5 15-04 134
Day 1: 5 15-04
68. Zach Cappon Williamson, NY 5 15-03 133
Day 1: 5 15-03
69. Michael Cooper Sellersville, PA 5 15-02 132
Day 1: 5 15-02
69. Tom Huynh Moorehead, MN 5 15-02 132
Day 1: 5 15-02
69. Scott Siller Milwaukee, WI 5 15-02 132
Day 1: 5 15-02
69. Tommy Stalb Manheim, PA 5 15-02 132
Day 1: 5 15-02
73. Tony Dorman Taylor, PA 5 15-01 128
Day 1: 5 15-01
73. Ken Iyobe Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 5 15-01 128
Day 1: 5 15-01
73. Jake Whitaker Fairview, NC 5 15-01 128
Day 1: 5 15-01
76. Fabian Rodriguez Ocean City, DE 5 15-01 125
Day 1: 5 15-01
77. Derek Cummings Denver, NC 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
77. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
77. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
77. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
77. James Schneider Watervliet, NY 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
77. Cameron Smith Mashpee, CA 5 14-15 124
Day 1: 5 14-15
83. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 5 14-15 118
Day 1: 5 14-15
84. Stephen Morella Whitehall , PA 5 14-14 117
Day 1: 5 14-14
84. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, PA 5 14-14 117
Day 1: 5 14-14
86. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 5 14-13 115
Day 1: 5 14-13
87. Jason Dudek Excelsior, MN 5 14-12 114
Day 1: 5 14-12
88. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 5 14-11 113
Day 1: 5 14-11
88. Chad Van Slyke Cicero, NY 5 14-11 113
Day 1: 5 14-11
90. Jonathan Evans Horseheads, NY 5 14-10 111
Day 1: 5 14-10
90. Kendall Ulsh Schoolcraft, MI 5 14-10 111
Day 1: 5 14-10
92. Wayne Hauser Jr Mooresville, NC 5 14-09 109
Day 1: 5 14-09
93. Ian Renfrew Phoenix, NY 5 14-09 108
Day 1: 5 14-09
94. Reid Herd Edina, MN 5 14-08 107
Day 1: 5 14-08
94. Steven Pickard Fulton, NY 5 14-08 107
Day 1: 5 14-08
96. Kraig Kettelkamp Clifton Springs, NY 5 14-07 105
Day 1: 5 14-07
97. Neil Deleeuw Fenwick CANADA 5 14-06 104
Day 1: 5 14-06
97. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 5 14-06 104
Day 1: 5 14-06
99. Tim Dafick Jackson, NJ 5 14-05 102
Day 1: 5 14-05
100. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 5 14-04 101
Day 1: 5 14-04
101. Seiji Kato Shiga JAPAN 5 14-03 100
Day 1: 5 14-03
101. Ben Nielsen Lowell, MI 5 14-03 100
Day 1: 5 14-03
101. William Roe Norton, MA 5 14-03 100
Day 1: 5 14-03
104. Tim Grein Winston Salem, NC 5 14-02 97
Day 1: 5 14-02
104. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 5 14-02 97
Day 1: 5 14-02
104. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 14-02 97
Day 1: 5 14-02
107. Michael Murphy Lexington, SC 5 13-12 94
Day 1: 5 13-12
107. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 5 13-12 94
Day 1: 5 13-12
109. Tom Graziano Chester, NY 5 13-11 92
Day 1: 5 13-11
109. Wayne Vaughan Jr Chester, VA 5 13-11 92
Day 1: 5 13-11
111. Timothy Macknair Rices Landing, PA 5 13-11 90
Day 1: 5 13-11
112. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 13-10 89
Day 1: 5 13-10
113. Brandon Johnson Owingsville, KY 5 13-10 88
Day 1: 5 13-10
114. Tyler Ferris Webberville, MI 5 13-08 87
Day 1: 5 13-08
114. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 5 13-08 87
Day 1: 5 13-08
116. Tyler Morgan Pine Grove, PA 5 13-08 85
Day 1: 5 13-08
117. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 5 13-07 84
Day 1: 5 13-07
118. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 5 13-06 83
Day 1: 5 13-06
118. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 13-06 83
Day 1: 5 13-06
118. Keith Moyer Canfield, OH 5 13-06 83
Day 1: 5 13-06
118. Brent Shores Boise, ID 5 13-06 83
Day 1: 5 13-06
122. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 5 13-05 79
Day 1: 5 13-05
122. Gregg Johnson Oxford, NY 5 13-05 79
Day 1: 5 13-05
124. Shawn Hawks Vinton, OH 5 13-04 77
Day 1: 5 13-04
125. Chris Liobis Branchburg, NJ 5 13-04 76
Day 1: 5 13-04
126. Charlie Ingram Centerville, TN 5 13-02 75
Day 1: 5 13-02
126. John Murray Spring City, TN 5 13-02 75
Day 1: 5 13-02
128. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 5 13-01 73
Day 1: 5 13-01
128. Mike Shumanis Bethlehem, PA 5 13-01 73
Day 1: 5 13-01
130. Tyler Ashby Swanton, MD 4 13-00 71
Day 1: 4 13-00
131. Brian Latimer Belton, SC 5 12-14 70
Day 1: 5 12-14
132. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 5 12-13 69
Day 1: 5 12-13
132. Gaspare Costabile Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 5 12-13 69
Day 1: 5 12-13
134. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 5 12-13 67
Day 1: 5 12-13
135. Brad Burkhart Speedwell, TN 5 12-10 66
Day 1: 5 12-10
136. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 4 12-10 65
Day 1: 4 12-10
137. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 5 12-09 64
Day 1: 5 12-09
137. Mike Sopocy Evanston, IL 5 12-09 64
Day 1: 5 12-09
139. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 5 12-08 62
Day 1: 5 12-08
139. Mack Hicks London, KY 5 12-08 62
Day 1: 5 12-08
141. Ross Rhodes Paw Paw, MI 5 12-05 60
Day 1: 5 12-05
142. Alexander Wilson Sr Elmore, AL 5 12-03 59
Day 1: 5 12-03
143. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 4 12-02 58
Day 1: 4 12-02
144. Greg Dipalma Millville, NJ 5 12-00 57
Day 1: 5 12-00
144. Steve Sennikoff Forney, TX 5 12-00 57
Day 1: 5 12-00
146. Jeff Hippert Hamburg, NY 5 11-12 55
Day 1: 5 11-12
147. John Malzahn Sparrow Bush, NY 4 11-08 54
Day 1: 4 11-08
148. David Dudley Lynchburg, VA 4 11-07 53
Day 1: 4 11-07
149. Nick Denham Clarksville, TN 5 11-06 52
Day 1: 5 11-06
150. Scott Patton Paris, TN 5 11-03 51
Day 1: 5 11-03
151. Jonathan Carter Glenburn, ME 4 11-01 50
Day 1: 4 11-01
152. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 5 11-00 49
Day 1: 5 11-00
153. Dennis Carnahan Cazenovia, NY 5 10-15 48
Day 1: 5 10-15
154. Eric Miller Clifton Park, NY 4 10-15 47
Day 1: 4 10-15
155. Chris Flint Potsdam, NY 5 10-14 46
Day 1: 5 10-14
156. John Lorenzo IV Kane, PA 3 10-09 45
Day 1: 3 10-09
157. Roger Zalucky Jr. Clifton Park, NY 5 10-07 44
Day 1: 5 10-07
158. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 4 10-07 43
Day 1: 4 10-07
159. Jason Chier Binghamton, NY 4 10-05 42
Day 1: 4 10-05
160. Sam Carris Knoxville, TN 4 10-04 41
Day 1: 4 10-04
161. Nick Ray Ingleside, IL 4 10-04 40
Day 1: 4 10-04
162. Brandon Hawthorne Ashford, CT 4 10-02 39
Day 1: 4 10-02
163. Luke Shrader Barrington, NJ 4 10-00 38
Day 1: 4 10-00
164. Scott Bonvillain Dequincy, LA 4 09-11 37
Day 1: 4 09-11
164. William Horton III Vassar, MI 4 09-11 37
Day 1: 4 09-11
166. Bridget Allen Philadelphia, PA 5 09-08 35
Day 1: 5 09-08
167. Darryl Halbert Enoree, SC 4 09-02 34
Day 1: 4 09-02
168. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 4 09-00 33
Day 1: 4 09-00
169. Guy Fairweather Hayes, VA 3 08-14 32
Day 1: 3 08-14
170. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 3 08-13 31
Day 1: 3 08-13
171. James Charlesworth Gainsville, VA 4 08-12 30
Day 1: 4 08-12
172. David Smith Del City, OK 3 08-12 29
Day 1: 3 08-12
173. Larry Mazur East Aurora, NY 3 08-11 28
Day 1: 3 08-11
174. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 3 08-07 27
Day 1: 3 08-07
175. Jess Salmon Milford, NJ 3 08-04 26
Day 1: 3 08-04
176. Rick Shannon Woodlawn, TN 3 07-12 25
Day 1: 3 07-12
177. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 4 07-03 24
Day 1: 4 07-03
178. Lucas Bogosian Harrington Park, NJ 3 07-03 23
Day 1: 3 07-03
178. Chris Hart Bozeman, MT 3 07-03 23
Day 1: 3 07-03
180. George Yund Albany, NY 2 07-01 21
Day 1: 2 07-01
181. Al Farace Jr Hunt Valley, MD 3 06-08 20
Day 1: 3 06-08
182. Richard Favire Jr. Winfield Park, NJ 3 06-07 19
Day 1: 3 06-07
183. Shawn Richard Hatfield, PA 3 05-14 18
Day 1: 3 05-14
184. Greg Mitrousis Lakeville, NY 3 05-12 17
Day 1: 3 05-12
185. Jeremy Strotheide Grand Rapids, MI 2 05-08 16
Day 1: 2 05-08
186. Denis Kreze Fort Erie CANADA 2 05-00 15
Day 1: 2 05-00
187. Rob Jordan Flowery Branch, GA 2 04-14 14
Day 1: 2 04-14
188. Jason Young Port St Lucie, FL 2 04-13 13
Day 1: 2 04-13
189. Matt Madlener Lake Villa, IL 2 04-10 12
Day 1: 2 04-10
189. Edward Naydihor Jr Kenosha, WI 2 04-10 12
Day 1: 2 04-10
191. Ernie Freeman Broad Run, VA 2 04-09 10
Day 1: 2 04-09
191. Joseph Sancho New Windsor, NY 2 04-09 10
Day 1: 2 04-09
193. Raymond Saganich Nottingham, PA 2 03-14 8
Day 1: 2 03-14
194. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 1 03-10 7
Day 1: 1 03-10
195. Tommy Little Chester, VA 2 03-00 6
Day 1: 2 03-00
196. Mike Anderson Milford, MI 1 03-00 5
Day 1: 1 03-00
197. Michael Dove Brownsburg, IN 1 02-13 4
Day 1: 1 02-13
198. Emery Peine Newton, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 150 893 2607-05
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150 893 2607-05

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 6/29-7/1
Oneida Lake, Syracuse NY.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Ricky Congero Windermere, FL 3 11-03 200
Day 1: 3 11-03
2. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 3 10-13 199
Day 1: 3 10-13
3. Kyle Brown Wexford, PA 3 10-08 198
Day 1: 3 10-08
4. Bryce Baker Sherrill, NY 3 10-07 197
Day 1: 3 10-07
4. John Scipione Jr Brewerton, NY 3 10-07 197
Day 1: 3 10-07
6. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 3 10-06 195
Day 1: 3 10-06
7. Richard Agostinoni Monroe, NY 3 10-05 194
Day 1: 3 10-05
7. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 3 10-05 194
Day 1: 3 10-05
9. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 3 10-01 192
Day 1: 3 10-01
9. Andrew Fryer Grove City, OH 3 10-01 192
Day 1: 3 10-01
9. Kevin Spooner Vero Beach, FL 3 10-01 192
Day 1: 3 10-01
12. Paul Grove Jr Mount Joy, PA 3 10-00 189
Day 1: 3 10-00
12. Thomas Sutton Bidwell, OH 3 10-00 189
Day 1: 3 10-00
14. Dennis Deeley Schenectady, NY 3 09-15 187
Day 1: 3 09-15
15. Toby Murray Montandon, PA 3 09-14 186
Day 1: 3 09-14
16. Scott Deitrich Berrysburg, PA 3 09-13 185
Day 1: 3 09-13
16. Beanie Leuer Lockport, NY 3 09-13 185
Day 1: 3 09-13
16. Steve Sanca North Syracuse, NY 3 09-13 185
Day 1: 3 09-13
16. Brian Setlock Lancaster, PA 3 09-13 185
Day 1: 3 09-13
20. Joseph Zapf Whippany, NJ 3 09-11 181
Day 1: 3 09-11
21. Alex Lawlor Mentor, OH 3 09-10 180
Day 1: 3 09-10
21. PJ Mcmanamon Jr Ruby, NY 3 09-10 180
Day 1: 3 09-10
21. Taylor Stumbo Prestonsburg, KY 3 09-10 180
Day 1: 3 09-10
24. James Miller Pittsboro, IN 3 09-10 177
Day 1: 3 09-10
25. Jason Hannah Dingress, WV 3 09-09 176
Day 1: 3 09-09
25. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 3 09-09 176
Day 1: 3 09-09
27. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 3 09-09 174
Day 1: 3 09-09
28. Michael Saganich Sr Lincoln University, PA 3 09-08 173
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48. Derrick Baker Vernon Center, NY 3 08-14 153
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48. Fred Ingalls II Groveland, NY 3 08-14 153
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55. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 3 08-11 146
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55. Troy Goodlow Clarksburg, NJ 3 08-11 146
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55. Butch Hoffmaster Mifflinburg, PA 3 08-11 146
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59. Tom Hafner Tunkhannock, PA 3 08-10 142
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63. Charles Fochtman Moneta, VA 3 08-08 138
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66. Samuel Jenesky Jr Pittsburgh, PA 3 08-07 135
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67. Austin Littler Camden, NY 3 08-06 134
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67. Bob Seelley Saugus, MA 3 08-06 134
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71. Jim Jarvis Timberville, VA 3 08-06 130
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77. Dereck Bigford Cicero, NY 3 08-03 124
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87. Kenneth Hoffman Saint Cloud, NY 3 07-15 114
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87. Kate Owczarzak Buffalo, NY 3 07-15 114
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90. Matthew Scarlett Liverpool, NY 3 07-14 111
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98. Mark Bartosch Clarksville, TN 3 07-09 103
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98. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 3 07-09 103
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101. Robert Fairweather Goshen, NY 3 07-07 100
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103. Danny Bickom Canastota, NY 3 07-06 98
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104. Michael Duell II Bridgeport, NY 3 07-05 97
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110. Jacob Johnson Saint Clairsville, OH 3 06-15 91
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110. Anthony Lorefice Jr Johnson City, NY 3 06-15 91
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113. Brian Kich Berea, OH 3 06-14 88
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114. David Wright Ft. Meade, MD 3 06-13 87
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115. Sam Leary Canaan, CT 2 06-13 86
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116. Mj Barton Endicott, NY 3 06-12 85
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116. Donnie Bowman Quinton, VA 3 06-12 85
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116. Mike Hedrick Chester, VA 3 06-12 85
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116. Jordan Sypeck Weston, PA 3 06-12 85
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116. Mark Zgurich New Cumberland, PA 3 06-12 85
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121. Ron Wolf South Hampton, PA 2 06-12 80
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122. Bart Caudill Stambaugh, KY 3 06-11 79
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122. Robert Elliston Powhatan, VA 3 06-11 79
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124. Craig Cleveland Frankfort, NY 3 06-11 77
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125. Scott Kenney Oak Park, IL 3 06-07 76
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126. Jim Tedesco Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 2 06-07 75
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127. Keith Diluzio North East, PA 3 06-06 74
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128. Joe Barnes Utica, NY 3 06-05 73
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129. Josh Cotier Clinton, MA 3 06-04 72
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130. Ron Horton Dover, DE 2 06-03 71
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131. Russ Cannici Elkton, VA 3 06-02 70
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132. Charles Klock Theresa, NY 2 06-00 69
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133. Nicholas Dittenhoefer West Hempstead, NY 2 05-15 68
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134. Brian Andrewlavage Malvern, PA 3 05-13 67
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135. Ron Strickland Stafford, VA 2 05-12 66
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136. Brandon Biby New City, NY 3 05-11 65
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137. James Shaneyfelt Cheektowaga, NY 3 05-09 64
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138. Ben Merkley Port Byron, NY 3 05-07 63
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139. Mike England Sunbury, OH 2 05-05 62
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141. Ian Madere Baton Rouge, LA 2 05-01 60
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142. Mark Westrick Hastings, PA 3 05-00 59
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145. Shane Love Crooksville, OH 2 04-12 56
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146. Larry Sifert Scottsdale, AZ 2 04-09 55
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147. Johnny Jones Jr Suffolk, VA 3 04-04 54
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148. Thomas Gregus Freemansburg, PA 2 04-04 53
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158. David Lewis Townsend, DE 2 03-05 43
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159. Michael Villanueva Perth Amboy, NJ 1 03-03 42
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161. Andrew Benbenek Cicero, NY 2 03-02 40
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162. Armando Lugo Berkeley Hts, NJ 1 03-02 39
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163. Robert Hicks Valley Falls, NY 1 03-00 38
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164. Chancey Hatfield Mayking, KY 1 02-15 37
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166. Keith Renaud Pleasant Prairie, WI 1 02-12 35
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167. Josh Hart Parish, NY 1 02-10 34
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168. Pete Rice Albany, NY 1 02-09 33
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170. Kevin Hamilton Montoursville, PA 1 02-07 31
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170. Bob Sherwood Utica, OH 1 02-07 31
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170. Andrew Zellar Cicero, NY 1 02-07 31
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173. Matthew Kremers Pittsford, NY 2 02-06 28
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174. Steve Hanley Schenectady, NY 1 02-06 27
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176. Joel Greene Enoree, SC 1 02-05 25
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176. Bill McMillan Oldtown, MD 1 02-05 25
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178. Eric Stecker Quakertown, PA 1 02-04 23
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181. Randal Ferris Fowlerville, MI 1 02-03 20
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181. Rick Jerman Springfield, VA 1 02-03 20
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185. Jeff Evans Buffalo, NY 1 02-00 16
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185. Britton Scorzelli Clay, NY 1 02-00 16
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187. Josh Vircillo Syracuse, NY 1 01-03 14
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Mille Lacs Leaps To No. 1 Lake In The Nation

Bassmaster Magazine has released the 2017 rankings for the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America, and Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota, has been named the No. 1 fishery in the country.

Photo by B.A.S.S.

BASS Communications.

June 29, 2017

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Minnesota’s state motto is “Star of the North,” which seems appropriate seeing Bassmaster Magazine has crowned the state’s second largest lake as the best bass fishery in the nation based on the recent release of the publication’s 100 Best Bass Lakes rankings.

Mille Lacs Lake, a 132,516-acre natural lake located 100 miles north of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, soared to the No. 1 spot after months of research unveiled its unbelievable production of smallmouth bass. Mille Lacs was ranked No. 6 in the nation last year.

“This fishery really got our attention last September during the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, when 94 limits of smallmouth were weighed in that topped the 20-pound mark,” explained Bassmaster Magazine Editor James Hall. “Had that been a four-day event, eventual winner Seth Feider may have topped the 100-pound mark with smallmouth, a feat that has never, ever happened before.”

But it takes more than one good event to push a fishery to the top of these rankings.

“After months of research and processing data from dozens of sources, we realized that the Angler of the Year event was hardly impressive production for the lake. Thirty-pound limits were weighed in during five team events last fall, including two limits breaking the 36-pound mark. Remember, these are limits of smallmouth. Just incredible,” Hall said.

This year, the rankings highlight the Top 12 fisheries in the nation regardless of location. The remaining lakes are ranked within one of four regions (Northeastern, Southeastern, Central and Western), so readers can easily identify the Top 25 lakes nearest them.

The Central division, which has been dominated by Toledo Bend Reservoir the past two years (it was the first fishery to be ranked No. 1 more than one time), experienced the biggest shakeup of the rankings. As Mille Lacs took over the No. 1 spot here, Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas also jumped ahead of Toledo Bend (which fell to No. 4 in the region). Lake Erie, fishing out of Buffalo, N.Y., took top honors in the Northeastern division (No. 7 nationally). California’s Clear Lake ended up the best in the West (No. 3 in the nation). As for the Southeastern division, North Carolina’s Shearon Harris Lake topped all other fisheries (No. 4 in the nation).

“There are a lot of surprises this year,” Hall admits. “Shearon Harris may be one of the biggest. But this lake produced two limits this year that topped 40 pounds. Can you imagine an 8-pound average?”

Other highlights include the comeback of Michigan’s Lake St. Clair, a former No. 1 lake on this list that faced a serious downturn two years ago. This smallmouth factory has climbed back to No. 9 in the nation. New Bullards Bar in California (No. 4 in the Western division) has produced several world-record class spotted bass in the past 12 months, including an 11.25-pounder. South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lakes (Marion and Moultrie) are again producing near-30-pound limits, earning them the No. 8 spot in the nation and top spot in the Southeastern division.

As for bragging rights for the individual state with the most lakes making the Top 100, Texas wins by a long shot. The Lone Star State features 11 lakes that made the cut. California was a distant second, with a still-impressive showing of seven lakes being ranked in the Top 100.

Bassmaster’s 100 Best Bass Lakes will be published in an 11-page section of the July/August issue of Bassmaster Magazine. The complete rankings will also be featured on Bassmaster.com.

The Top 12 In The Nation
1. Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota [132,516 acres]
2. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas [114,500 acres]
3. Clear Lake, California [43,785 acres]
4. Shearon Harris Lake, North Carolina [4,100 acres]
5. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California [1,153 square miles]
6. Lake Berryessa, California [20,700 acres]
7. Lake Erie, New York [30-mile radius from Buffalo]
8. Santee Cooper Lakes, Marion and Moultrie, South Carolina [110,000 acres and 60,000 acres, respectively]
9. Lake St. Clair, Michigan [430 square miles]
10. Falcon Lake, Texas [83,654 acres]
11. Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River), New York [50-mile stretch]
12. Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee [36,240 acres]

Central Division
1. Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota
2. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
3. Falcon Lake, Texas
4. Toledo Bend Reservoir, Texas/Louisiana [185,000 acres]
5. Lake Palestine, Texas [25,560 acres]
6. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin [4,945 acres]
7. Newton Lake, Illinois [1,775 acres]
8. Lake Ray Roberts, Texas [29,350 acres]
9. Lake Oahe, South Dakota/North Dakota [370,000 acres]
10. Lake Amistad, Texas [64,900 acres]
11. Lake Fork, Texas [27,690 acres]
12. Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri [54,000 acres]
13. Caddo Lake, Texas/Louisiana [25,400 acres]
14. Squaw Creek Reservoir, Texas [3,275 acres]
15. Table Rock Lake, Missouri [43,100 acres]
16. Lake Texoma, Texas/Oklahoma [89,000 acres]
17. Lake Dardanelle, Arkansas [34,300 acres]
18. Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Oklahoma [46,500 acres]
19. Lake Waco, Texas [8,465 acres]
20. Millwood Lake, Arkansas [29,500 acres]
21. Lake Bistineau, Louisiana [15,500 acres]
22. Lake Ouachita, Arkansas [40,324 acres]
23. Mississippi River Pools 4-10, Minnesota/Wisconsin [from Lake City past La Crosse]
24. Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas/Missouri [45,000 acres]
25. Okoboji Chain of Lakes, Iowa [12,687 acres]

Northeastern Division
1. Lake Erie, New York
2. Lake St. Clair, Michigan
3. Thousand Islands (St. Lawrence River), New York
4. Lake Erie, Ohio [30-mile radius of Sandusky]
5. Lake Champlain, New York/Vermont [490 square miles]
6. Saginaw Bay, Michigan [1,143 square miles]
7. Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan [32 miles long, 10 miles wide]
8. Burt/Mullett lakes, Michigan [17,120 acres and 16,630 acres, respectively]
9. Bays de Noc, Michigan [Escanaba to Little Summer Island]
10. Lake Charlevoix, Michigan [17,200 acres]
11. Cayuga Lake, New York [38 miles long, 3 1/2 miles wide]
12. Oneida Lake, New York [79.8 square miles]
13. China Lake, Maine [3,845 acres]
14. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia [20,600 acres]
15. Webber Pond, Maine [1,233 acres]
16. Presque Isle Bay, Pennsylvania [5.8 square miles]
17. Candlewood Lake, Connecticut [5,420 acres]
18. Great Pond, Maine [8,533 acres]
19. Lake Barkley, Kentucky [58,000 acres]
20. Kentucky Lake, Kentucky/Tennessee [160,309 acres]
21. Chautauqua Lake, New York [13,156 acres]
22. Lake Cumberland, Kentucky [65,530 acres]
23. Stonewall Jackson Lake, West Virginia [2,630 acres]
24. Upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland [The entire bay is more than 64,000 square miles, but the best fishing is in the top one-third.]
25. Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire [20 miles long, 9 miles wide]

Southeastern Division
1. Shearon Harris, North Carolina
2. Santee Cooper Lakes, South Carolina (Marion and Moultrie)
3. Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee
4. Lake Okeechobee, Florida [730 square miles]
5. Pickwick Lake, Alabama/Mississippi/Tennessee [43,100 acres]
6. Lake Murray, South Carolina [50,000 acres]
7. Lake Seminole, Georgia/Florida [37,500 acres]
8. Watts Bar Reservoir, Tennessee [39,000 acres]
9. Lake Guntersville, Alabama [69,000 acres]
10. Bay Springs Lake, Mississippi [6,700 acres]
11. Lake Tohopekaliga, Florida (plus Kissimmee Chain of Lakes) [22,700 acres]
12. Cherokee Lake, Tennessee [28,780 acres]
13. Lake Istokpoga, Florida [26,762 acres]
14. Cooper River, South Carolina [30-mile stretch below Lake Moultrie Dam]
15. Stick Marsh/Farm 13, Florida [6,500 acres]
16. Fontana Lake, North Carolina [10,230 acres]
17. Clarks Hill Lake, Georgia/South Carolina [71,000 acres]
18. Wilson Lake, Alabama [15,930 acres]
19. Kenansville Reservoir, Florida [2,500 acres]
20. Lake Wateree, South Carolina [13,250 acres]
21. Lake Hartwell, Georgia/South Carolina [56,000 acres]
22. Kerr Lake, North Carolina/Virginia [50,000 acres]
23. Logan Martin Lake, Alabama [15,263 acres]
24. Lake Lanier, Georgia [38,000 acres]
25. Davis Lake, Mississippi [200 acres]

Western Division
1. Clear Lake, California
2. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California
3. Lake Berryessa, California
4. New Bullards Bar Reservoir, California [4,790 acres]
5. Saguaro Lake, Arizona [1,264 acres]
6. Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho [25,000 acres]
7. Diamond Valley Lake, California [4,500 acres]
8. Lake Havasu, Arizona/California [19,300 acres]
9. New Melones Lake, California [12,500 acres]
10. Apache Lake, Arizona [2,568 acres]
11. Dworshak Reservoir, Idaho [17,090 acres]
12. Columbia River, Oregon/Washington [191 miles from Portland to McNary Dam]
13. Siltcoos Lake, Oregon [3,164 acres]
14. Roosevelt Lake, Arizona [21,493 acres]
15. Potholes Reservoir, Washington [27,800 acres]
16. Sand Hollow Reservoir, Utah [1,322 acres]
17. Tenmile Lake, Oregon [1,626 acres]
18. Moses Lake, Washington [6,800 acres]
19. C.J. Strike Reservoir, Idaho [7,500 acres]
20. Lake Mohave, Nevada/Arizona [26,500 acres]
21. Brownlee Reservoir, Idaho/Oregon [15,000 acres]
22. Lake Powell, Utah/Arizona [108,335 acres]
23. Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico [36,500 acres]
24. Lake Mead, Nevada/Arizona [158,080 acres]
25. Noxon Rapids Reservoir, Montana [7,700 acres]

by AnglersChannel

Yamaha Launches 2017 National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes

All-New Kodiak 450 ATV Sweepstakes at YamahaSweepstakes.com/NHFDay

Kennesaw, Ga. (June 28, 2017) - Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, the Proven Off-Road leader in powersports and supporting outdoorsmen and women, is celebrating 10 years of teaming up with National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day). This year's partnership features an all-new, built in the USA Kodiak 450 ATV sweepstakes at http://YamahaSweepstakes.com/NHFday.

For a decade, Yamaha has sponsored NHF Day, working to raise funds and awareness for their mission. This year, Yamaha is again working to support NHF Day through the sweepstakes, as well as its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grant program, aiding NHF Day's Live It! grants.

"Yamaha has been, and continues to be, committed to public land access and safe, responsible use while giving back to the outdoors community in significant, impactful ways," said Steve Nessl, marketing manager for Yamaha's ATV / SxS group. "Yamaha's partnership with National Hunting and Fishing Day is a great example of the work we can do together to support the outdoor, adventure, and family recreation lifestyle."

NHF Day serves as the most effective grassroots effort ever taken to promote outdoor sports and conservation. Yamaha, through its relationships with organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International, Buckmasters, Tread Lightly!, National Wild Turkey Federation and NHF Day, among others, is a continued supporter of conservation efforts for outdoor recreational enthusiasts. For 45 years, NHF Day has been scheduled annually on the fourth Saturday of September. This year the celebration of hunting, fishing and conservation is set for September 23rd.

"We're honored to be celebrating our 10-year anniversary partnering with Yamaha in support of outdoor recreation across the country," said Misty Mitchell, director of conservation programs for Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo. - the official home of National Hunting and Fishing Day. "It's exciting for NHF Day entrants to have a chance to win an all-new vehicle that outdoorsmen and women will love, and we're anticipating a record turnout on the online sweepstakes and at our events in September thanks to Yamaha's support."

One lucky entrant, 18 years-of-age or older, will win a 2018 Kodiak 450, the highest value mid-class 4x4 ATV providing the best off-road capability, comfort and confidence for all-day riding. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2017. Winner will be determined by random drawing.

For more information on NHF Day, visit their website at NHFday.org. Complete rules, entry details and additional information are available by visiting http://YamahaSweepstakes.com/NHFday. Follow Yamaha Outdoors at Facebook.com/YamahaOutdoors, Twitter.com/YamahaOutdoors or Instagram.com/YamahaOutdoors. #Yamaha #YamahaOutdoors #NHFDay #ProvenOffRoad #YamahaAdventure

About Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, (YMUS) a leader in the motorsports market, makes the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company's ever-expanding product offerings also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States.

Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.yamahamotorsports.com.

ATVs over 90cc are recommended for use only by riders 16 years and older.

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TENNESSEE ANGLERS PACE HSF DUAL EVENT

June 29, 2017 by Colin Moore

Catching five keepers out of Pickwick Lake in a day’s fishing is seldom a major obstacle for most experienced anglers, but catching a limit with some weight behind it can be an issue. A team representing Tennessee’s Student Angler Federation solved that problem here on the first day of the 2017 High School Fishing World Finals by taking a 7-pound, 14-ounce toad to the scale that provided it with a tournament-leading total of 20 pounds, 12 ounces.

Day 1 photo gallery

Bolstered by the day’s heaviest bass, the limit stringer caught by Jon David Bedford of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Walker Brown of Loretto, Tenn., gave that duo a lead of more than 1 1/2 pounds heading into the tournament’s second round.

Hunter Bryant and Jordan Mungle of Arkansas’ Cobra Bass Club are trailing Bedford and Brown with 19-02 in the World Finals, but are leading the High School Fishing National Championship event, which is running concurrently. The World Finals is an open tournament, whereas the National Championship event features qualifying teams from this season’s High School Fishing tournament series. National Championship qualifiers are entered in both events.

Wes Rollo and Kade Busby of the Natchitoches (La.) Central Fishing Team posted the third highest overall weight with 18-14. They’re competing in the World Finals.

Both Cobra Bass Club and Natchitoches Central owe their placement to big bass as well. Rollo and Busby had a 7-pound, 1-ounce largemouth, while Bryant and Mungle brought in a 5 1/2-pounder.

As was expected, the tournament is settling into a ledge-fishing duel, with anglers strung out for miles along Pickwick’s Tennessee River channel and using a variety of jigs, soft plastics and crankbaits to entice offshore bass that are largely unresponsive after weeks of being pounded by successive waves of tournament anglers. Though several of the competitors culled at least a few fish during the day, they reported that in most cases each replacement fish only added an ounce or so to their sacks. A 15-inch size limit is being enforced.

Whether the average weight will get better over the next two days is questionable, as cloudy weather and rain are in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. If the sky darkens and bass roam away from the ledges, the fishing is likely to deteriorate.

“All we can do is put our heads down and fish,” says Busby of the likely routine, come rain or shine.

The tournament continues Thursday. The top 10 teams from the National Championship compete Friday for the title. The top two teams from each state in the World Finals continue to Friday’s standard round. All teams from both events that miss the cut compete in a second chance World Finals round Friday. Top finishers from both events Friday will finish up the World Finals on Saturday.

Click here for day one results from the National Championship.

Click here for day one results from the World Finals.

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Its Back!!!!! The New Season of the Progressive Bass Wrap Up Show!!

The 2017 Season of the Progressive Bass Wrap Up Show is about to be underway!!!!!

Kicking off this Saturday Afternoon, We will be bringing you highlights and behind the scenes footage of the 2017 Bassmasters Classic from Houston, Tx!!

Complete with Strike King Tip of the Week, Sportsman's Product Spotlight, Progressive Insider and Much More! Make sure you are tuned in and have that DVR set for Saturdays at 3:30 EST only on the Pursuit Channel!

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Bigger, Fatter Bass Awaiting Bassmaster Opens Anglers At Oneida Lake - BASS Communications

Elite Series pro Jamie Hartman will be among a field of approximately 400 pro and co-anglers competing on Oneida Lake during the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open held out of Syracuse, N.Y., June 29-July 1.

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

From BASS Communications

June 21, 2017

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Some of Jamie Hartman’s earliest memories date back to time spent at his grandparents’ lake house on Oneida Lake in upstate New York.

He remembers standing on a pier at their home and catching a carp on one occasion and a smallmouth bass another time. When Hartman was older, he would take a canoe or a johnboat onto the water with friends for recreation.

But it wasn’t until Hartman began bass fishing competitively in 2000 that he discovered Oneida, the largest lake located entirely in New York State, to be the perfect place to practice the sport he was quickly learning to love.

“I was into competitive archery at the time I fished my first club tournament,” Hartman said. “In fact, I skipped an archery competition to fish in that thing, and wouldn’t you know, I won it. I was absolutely hooked from the start. Who knows where I’d be if I hadn’t won that first club tournament?”

Hartman will be back on the lake he knows so well when the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open of the season gets underway at Oneida Lake June 29-July 1. Approximately 200 professional anglers, as well as 200 co-anglers, are expected in the field.

Hartman would like nothing more than to be that winning pro, and he’s come close on Oneida before. This will be the sixth time he’s fished a Bassmaster Open on the lake, dating back to the 2003 Northern Open, when he finished 26th overall. Since then, he’s finished no lower than 14th, and he placed third on the 50,000-acre fishery in 2016.

Currently a rookie in the Bassmaster Elite Series, Hartman, 44, has three Top 10 finishes in six Elite events this year.

The combination of this year’s success and his knowledge of Oneida Lake has Hartman thinking big as the first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open of 2017 approaches. Additional Northern Opens will follow on the James River in Virginia on Aug. 3-5 and on Douglas Lake, Tennessee, on Sept. 7-9.

“I’m certainly looking forward to this one,” Hartman said. “I’m confident. I know the area, and I think I can take a chance or two here and there.”

He predicts that Oneida Lake bass will be finishing up the spawning season by late June, which could mean the fish will be hungry and eager to bite as the water temperature steadily warms. There are healthy largemouth and smallmouth populations in the lake, and Hartman predicted bass will be caught in a variety of ways during the Open.

“They seem to get into pods this time of year, and that could be in 2 feet of water or 25 feet of water. I was in there practicing (recently), and I was amazed at the width of some of the smallmouth. They’re getting bigger and bigger every year, it seems. They’re just really fat.”

Hartman believes the average size of those bass could have something to do with the presence of gobies in the fishery. An invasive species, the round goby has spread throughout the Great Lakes and other waterways in the Northeast.

And the bass apparently like them a lot. Still, Hartman said anglers won’t have to throw lures that mimic the goby to get bass to bite this time of year in Oneida Lake. He’s expecting fishing to be good enough that anglers can choose whichever lures they prefer.

“There’s been very little pressure on the bass so far, so they’ll look at a lot of things,” he said. “Maybe later in the year something (that looks) like a goby may come into play, but right now, it’s going to be a fishing playground. I can’t wait.”

The Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open No. 1 will begin at 6 a.m. ET each day at Oneida Shores Park, 9400 Bartell Road in Brewerton, NY. Weigh-in will be held beginning at 2 p.m. on Days 1 and 2. The final weigh-in will begin at 3:15 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shops located at 1579 Clark Street Road in Auburn, NY.

Pro anglers can weigh a limit of five bass, and co-anglers can each weigh three bass. The entire field will fish the first two days of the Open, with the Top 12 anglers in each division competing on Saturday, the final day.

The local host for the event is Visit Syracuse.

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Title Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota

2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Premier Sponsors: Nitro Boats, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha, Berkley, Huk, Humminbird, Mercury, Power-Pole, Shell Rotella, Minn Kota

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Alfred Williams Stakes Claim on ABA RAM Open Series Event on Ross Barnett with 16.64-pound Limit!

Alfred Williams of Jackson, MS won the American Bass Anglers Ram Truck Open Series Mississippi tournament, held June 24th on Ross Barnett Reservoir. A cold front and torrential rains the night before the tournament set the tone. The skies lifted throughout the day allowing for overcast morning and sun filled afternoon.

Running out of Madison landing near Ridgeland, MS, Williams brought in a five-fish limit weighing 16.64 pounds, anchoring his bag with 5.08-pound kicker. For the Boater Division victory, he took home a check for $5000.00.

“I’ve been catching about 14-15 lbs. a day during practice and I knew it was gonna be tough. I expected it to take a lot more than that honestly because it took more to win some of the past tournaments. We got started early this morning and when you catch a couple good ones that quick the day just really picks up and goes from there. We caught a good bit of fish too. 25-30 and most of them were keepers. Even with the storm and front that passed last night, once you get them stacked up in an area you can catch them. You won’t have one on every cast but if you can get the bait in front of them they will bite it. I’m happy because we fished clean. We didn’t lose any, and they all made it in the boat.” Williams said.

In second for the boaters, Ray King of Brandon, MS landed a five-bass limit going 16.42 pounds. His bag was anchored by a 5.59-pound kicker, which turned out to be big bass for the boaters. He collected $800.00 for placing and $530.00 for big bass.

“I started off up the lake and threw crankbaits all day long. I was shallow, not any deeper than 6 ft. and managed about 20 fish today. I just never got the real big bites to push me up over the top. I only needed a few more ounces today but sometimes more than others that’s all the difference ever is.” Ray said.

Thomas B Smith of Pearl, MS took third for the boaters with five bass going 13.46 pounds to earn $600.00.

“Started off a little rough this morning with some engine issues but got it fixed. I stayed with top water baits and managed about 8 keepers. As soon as that sun come out though it was over.” Said Thomas.

In fourth, Shannon Denson of Brandon, MS came in with 13.13 lbs.

Finishing 5th was Jason Cordell of Pelahatchie, MS with 12.22.

In the Co-Angler Division, David “Flip” Flippo of Amory, MS won with three bass going 12.19 pounds. He sealed his victory with a 5.84-pound kicker. For the Co-Angler Division victory, David took home a check for $850. His 5.84-pound kicker gave him an additional $95 for the Co-Angler big bass, it was also the biggest bass caught in the tournament.

“The fella I was fishing with told me we were gonna have limits. I’m not from down here so I didn’t know anything about the lake other than one spot. I caught 4 keepers today and the big one bit at 10:45 AM and I couldn’t be happier. This was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the 2 day.” Flip said.

Taking second for the co-anglers, Glen Mire of Brandon, MS brought in a three-bass limit weighing 8.24 pounds. He collected $250.00 for the effort.

“I caught mine on a frog pretty much all day. We stayed in the main lake and I stuck with it. I culled a couple times but it ended up working out.” Said Glen.

Nathan Martin of Golden, MS placed third among the co-anglers with three bass going 7.83 pounds to earn $200.00

“Buddy it was a grind. The first 2 keepers came pretty quick this morning and then it stopped. It was a long day catching a couple shorts in between but my last keeper finally came about 20 minutes before we had to be in.” Nathan said.

In fourth place among the co-anglers, Anthony Thomas of Jackson, MS brought in three bass for 6.78.

Marion Hall of Hattiesburg, MS finished in fifth place with three bass at 6.76 pounds.

Slated for October 7th and 8th, the next tournament will be the $10,000.00 and $5000.00 first place guarantee at the 2-day Championship held on Lake Pickwick McFarland Park, near Florence, AL October 7th and 8th. Anglers must have fished in 3 of the Mississippi divisional events to qualify. At the end of the season, the best anglers from across the nation advance to the 2018 Ray Scott Championship, slated for the Red River in Bossier City, LA.

For more information on this tournament, call Chris Wayand, tournament manager, at 256-230-5627 or ABA at 256-232-0406. On line, see www.ramopenseries.com .

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MILLS, BECKLEY TIE FOR WIN AT T-H MARINE FLW BFL LBL DIVISION EVENT ON KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

Taylorsville’s Basham Takes Co-angler Title

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2017) – Hunter Mills of Mayfield, Kentucky, and Don Beckley of Paducah, Kentucky, each brought five bass weighing 21 pounds, 12 ounces, to the scale Saturday to tie for the win at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) LBL Division tournament on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. For their limits, Mills earned $5,462 after contingency bonuses, while Beckley took home $3,462.

“I fished north of Jonathan Creek on the east side of the main-river channel,” said Beckley, who notched his first career-win in BFL competition. “I sat in 25 to 30 feet of water, which is a lot deeper than most people go. When I got to my area, I stayed there all day because there was a lot of wind and boat traffic.”

Beckley said he was able to catch 12 to 15 keepers throughout the tournament.

“I stayed south of the sweet spot about 50 yards, and every hour I’d ease in there and catch a 4-pounder,” said Beckley. “It was important that I let the fish rest. I used a ¾-ounce football-head jig with a green pumpkin-colored (Strike King Rage Tail) Craw trailer and dragged it as slow as I possibly could.”

“I did a lot of cranking, mostly in 25 to 27 feet of water,” said Mills, a current FLW College Fishing Murray State University angler who also earned his first career-win on the BFL circuit. “The Tennessee Valley Authority was pulling water which created a lot of current and that was a big factor for the crankbait bite.”

Mills said he spent his morning on the north side of Eggner’s Ferry Bridge, and after 9:30 a.m. he moved south. Mills said he fished around eight areas throughout the event, and used a Profound Outdoors Randy Haynes’ Azuma Z Boss 25 crankbait to catch his fish.

“Some of the bass were on top of the ledges, and some were hanging right off of the lip,” said Mills. “There was a north wind that impacted how I fished. Normally the wind is from the south and I have to face it and cast into it, but on Saturday, I had to reposition the boat a few times because they would only bite the bait if it was coming from a certain direction.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Hunter Mills, Mayfield, Ky., five bass, 21-12, $3,462 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus

1^st: Don Beckley, Paducah, Ky., five bass, 21-12, $3,462

3^rd: Cole Floyd, Leesburg, Ohio, five bass, 21-11, $1,551

4^th: Brent Anderson, Kingston Springs, Tenn., five bass, 21-5, $942

4^th: Stuart Eversole, Middletown, Ohio, five bass, 21-5, $942

6^th: Jordan Hartman, Murray, Ky., five bass, 20-12, $798

7^th: David Young, Mayfield, Ky., five bass, 20-6, $725

8^th: Tommy Williams, Shepherdsville, Ky., five bass, 19-4, $653

9^th: Thomas O'Bryant, Cedar Grove, Tenn., five bass, 17-11, $515

9^th: Sam White, Gilbertsville, Ky., five bass, 17-11, $515

9^th: Keith Amerson, Bethel Springs, Tenn., five bass, 17-11, $515

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Rob Vannerson of Benton, Kentucky, caught a fish weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $615.

Dan Basham of Taylorsville, Kentucky, won the Co-angler Division and $2,375 Saturday after weighing five bass totaling 18 pounds, 2 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Dan Basham, Taylorsville, Ky., five bass, 18-2, $2,375

2^nd: Bryce Morrison, Collierville, Tenn., five bass, 17-12, $1,138

3^rd: Mike Beasley, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 17-2, $726

4^th: Taylor Genz, Indian Mound, Tenn., five bass, 16-8, $507

5^th: Benton Peoples, Bardstown, Ky., five bass, 16-3, $742

6^th: Craig Middleton, Harrodsburg, Ky., five bass, 15-8, $399

7^th: Jake Steinkuhl, Evansville, Ind., five bass, 15-6, $363

8^th: Scott Sims, Morgantown, Ind., five bass, 15-3, $326

9^th: Dean Dearwester, Cincinnati, Ohio, four bass, 14-2, $290

10^th: Colby Shaver, Owensboro, Ky., five bass, 13-8, $254

Peoples caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $307.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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WAGGONER WINS T-H MARINE FLW BFL OZARK DIVISION EVENT ON LAKE OF THE OZARKS

Kansas’ Sloan Earns Co-angler Title

WARSAW, Mo. (June 26, 2017) – Joe Waggoner of Carthage, Missouri, caught a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to earn top honors at the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Ozark Division tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. For his efforts, Waggoner pocketed $4,672.

“I focused on main-lake and secondary points with brush, from mid-lake down to the lower end,” said Waggoner, who earned his first career-victory as a boater in BFL competition. “I probably hit 12 areas and revisited the ones that were the most productive.”

Waggoner said his primary points were littered with bait after local authorities pulled water to bring the lake level down.

“My Lowrance units helped me see the bait on the points, which gave me more confidence to stop and fish them,” said Waggoner. “I caught almost all of my weight by 8 (a.m.) and after that it died off. They actually stopped pulling water the morning of the tournament, and I think that’s what scattered them.”

Waggoner said he caught his limit on a plum-colored Zoom Ol’ Monster Worm with a ½-ounce Bullet Weights tungsten slip sinker.

“In the afternoon I caught three good ones on points that were across from each other to finish out my day,” said Waggoner. “I guess I just ran the right points at the right time.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Joe Waggoner, Carthage, Mo., five bass, 18-15, $4,672

2^nd: Stan Tucker, Festus, Mo., five bass, 18-11, $2,236

3^rd: Brett Govreau, House Springs, Mo., five bass, 18-9, $1,492

4^th: Jeremy Johnson, Kansas City, Kan., five bass, 17-14, $968

4^th: Tom Alsop, Overland Park, Kan., five bass, 17-14, $1,068

6^th: Bryan Tracy, Saint Peters, Mo., five bass, 17-8, $820

7^th: Matthew Roberts, Osage Beach, Mo., five bass, 17-5, $745

8^th: Mike Roller, Purdy, Mo., five bass, 15-15, $671

9^th: Drew Sanford, Springfield, Mo., five bass, 15-12, $596

10^th: Wesley Myers, Raytown, Mo., five bass, 15-9, $522

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Roger Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Missouri, caught a bass weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $650.

Jacob Sloan of Paola, Kansas, won the Co-angler Division and $2,436 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 13 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Jacob Sloan, Paola, Kan., five bass, 17-13, $2,436

2^nd: Derrick Tyree, Owensville, Mo., five bass, 16-4, $1,168

3^rd: Kory Ries, Union, Mo., five bass, 15-3, $745

4^th: Matt Wertheimer, Arnold, Mo., five bass, 15-2, $522

5^th: Daniel Ashby, Independence, Mo., five bass, 15-1, $447

6^th: Chris Dale, Chanute, Kan., five bass, 14-1, $410

7^th: Rich Carpenter, Parkville, Mo., five bass, 12-11, $373

8^th: Quenten Reed, Osage Beach, Mo., five bass, 11-13, $335

9^th: Alan Quick, Springfield, Mo., four bass, 11-10, $298

10^th: Brandon Hecker, Camdenton, Mo., four bass, 10-11, $261

Charles Frick of Saint Louis, Missouri, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 5 pounds, 11 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $325.

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. 5-7 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. 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.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

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Flournoy & Chumley hit a Bullseye at Techron TX Shootout on Rayburn with over 33 pounds!

By: Patty Lenderman

After dodging a bullet with the first tropical storm of the season making its way through East Texas, William Flournoy and James Chumley hit a bullseye fishing the 3rd Annual Techron TX Shootout on Sam Rayburn, cashing in over $60K! Nearly 300 teams participated in this world’s largest one day team event hosted by Bass Champs that paid back over $137,000 in cash and prizes. It may have been the recent weather having the bass all stirred up, giving way to the tremendous fish seen at the scales.

The timing was just right for this highly-coveted event on June 25, 2017, with tropical storm Cindy just having passed through the area just scant days before. The elements came together just right for these teams to find the biting bass they needed to cash in on this world’s richest team event.

The excitement started just before 2:00 when the first team to weigh hit the scales with their huge sack of bass. William Flournoy and James Chumley christened the scales with a 33.02 lb sack that included an 8.89 lb kicker! They had a long wait to see if their incredible weight would hold up as the rest of the field were yet to come in. Watching the entire field bring in their catch with a few close calls rivaling their weight, finally the scales closed to declare them the winners of this tremendous event. “We drew boat #235, so we were having to fish behind other boats,” they explained. Using a combination of worms and jigs in open water for their catch, they lucked on to the fish they were looking for and caught nearly all the fish they weighed before 8am. “We only caught eight keepers all day, and caught our last 8 pounder about 1:00 on a Stanley Jig.” They knew they had over 30 pounds in the boat, and needed to get the fish weighed to be released back into Sam Rayburn. They were shocked when the scales locked in at 33.02 lbs. “We were a nervous wreck!” When it was all said and done, they had won 1st place and the guaranteed $50,000 purse. Their winnings didn’t stop there – they were also the highest finishing team in a qualified Skeeter boat for another $10,000. Lowrance added to their winnings as well with the GEN3 bonus for an incredible finish to their day. “We would like to thank our wives for their encouragement and support, as well as a special thanks to Lonnie Stanley!”

So many teams brought in sacks exceeding the twenty-pound mark, the line-up was stacking up tight. Three different teams brought in huge kickers bumping ten pounds anchoring several huge limits brought in. The anticipation from the crowd and the contenders continued to grow with each team that came in to weigh.

Incredibly, the 2nd place winners also had an excessive bag, weighing in at 31 pounds even! Brothers Ronnie and Ricky Madole reported that their morning bite was on, using 10XD crank baits. “The fish were really biting for us, and we basically had all of our fish by 10am. After that we were only catching four pounders. We lost several good fish but had a great day!” Their 2nd place finish landed a check for $10,000.

Husband and wife Michael and Crystal Lowery slid into 3rd place with another great sack weighing 28.95 pounds. Included in their limit was a 9.17 lb kicker! Michael is a seasoned tournament angler, but his wife Crystal is pretty new to bass fishing. Chad Potts asked the couple how their day went, and Crystal explained that she caught a lot of sun and learned how to net! Nevertheless, the duo finished the day with an $8,000 payday.

Twenty teams brought in limits exceeding 20 pounds. Rounding out the top 10:
4th $5,000 26.33 lbs Chuck Naomi & Terry Adams
5th $3,000 26.32 lbs Jerry Hayes & Chandler Hayes
6th $2,500 25.11 lbs Randy Sullivan & Spike Stoker
7th $2,000 24.50 lbs Mark Mueck & David Curtis
8th $1,600+ 23.61 lbs Troy Roder & Dakota Ebare (+ $1,600 Sportsman’s Auto Bonus)
9th $1,300 23.48 lbs Nick Diberardino & Larry Cotton
10th $1,200 23.35 lbs Justin Morton & Randy Turner
And last in the money:
36th $1,000 17.69 lbs John Scott III & Jacob Permenter

There were two other nine pounders brought in. A 9.56 lb’r anchored the 8th place finish for Troy Roder & Dakota Ebare. The team who caught the $1,000 check for biggest bass of the day was Chris and Rusty Harvey with their 9.73 lb sow. This money fish bit at 2pm for them on a Texas rigged Ol’ Monster worm.

“We really appreciate everyone for coming out and fishing this event with us,” Chad Potts announced. “Techron has become a big part of this event, helping to make it the world’s richest team tournament!”

Bass Champs continues to provide tournament angling opportunities open to anyone who would like a chance to win and have fun. The 12th Annual Berkley Big Bass tournament on Lake fork will happen October 21-22. All of the information and details can be found at www.BassChamps.com – be sure and sign up to fish!

The 2018 schedules for all of Bass Champs events have now been posted. Be sure and mark your calendars for next years’ tournaments! In the meantime, Bass Champs TV show has several special and exciting episodes coming up on the WFN channel. Don’t miss out!

Place

WILLIAM FLOURNOY
DIBOLL , TX

JAMES CHUMLEY
LUFKIN , TX

8.89

33.02

$50000.00 + $10,000 Skeeter Bonus Cash+Lowrance GEN3

RICKY MADOLE
MANY , LA

RONNIE MADOLE
SHREVEPORT , LA

31.00

$10000.00

MICHAEL LOWERY
ETOILE , TX

CRYSTAL LOWERY
ETOILE , LA

9.17

28.95

$8000.00

CHUCK NAOMI
ELMENDORF , TX

TERRY ADAMS
BERWICK , LA

26.33

$5000.00

JERRY HAYES
SUGARLAND , TX

CHANDLER HAYES
SUGARLAND , TX

26.32

$3000.00

RANDY SULLIVAN
BRECKENRIDGE , TX

SPIKE STOKER
STEPHENVILLE , TX

25.11

$2500.00

MARK MUECK
LIVINGSTON , TX

DAVID CURTIS
TRINITY , TX

24.50

$2000.00

TROY RODER
BROOKELAND , TX

DAKOTA EBARE
BROOKELAND , TX

9.56

23.61

$1600.00 + $1600 Sportsmans Auto Bonus

NICK DIBERARDINO
BROOKELAND , TX

LARRY COTTEN
HUFFMAN , TX

23.48

$1300.00

JUSTIN MORTON
ETOILE , TX

RANDY TURNER
LUFKIN , TX

23.35

$1200.00

JAMES NITSCHKE
WILLIS , TX

JASON BONDS
LUFKIN , TX

23.31

$1200.00

BOBBY BADARACK
EULESS , TX

BRIAN MURPHY

23.01

$1200.00

HARRY VISSERING
NAPLES , TX

BRAD MCCONE
CROWLEY , TX

22.76

$1200.00

RANDY DESPINO
COLFAX , LA

KEVIN LASYONE
DRY PRONG , LA

22.63

$1200.00

DOUG WHITLEY
QUINLAN , TX

BRYON HARRISON
QUINLAN , TX

22.13

$1200.00

RANDY MILLENDER
TEAGUE , TX

RICKEY CANNON
MEXIA , TX

21.74

$1200.00

JAKE DAIGLE
BROUSSARD , LA

BRANNON MIRE
YOUNGSVILLE , LA

21.37

$1200.00

CLINT FOUNTAIN
KIRBYVILLE , TX

JEFF ROOD
LIVINGSTON , TX

21.06

$1000.00

JOE SETINA
PITTSBURG , TX

LAMONTE LOYD
PITTSBURG , TX

20.54

$1000.00

GREG OSTERTAG
MT VERNON , TX

BRENT EDWARDS
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

20.02

$1000.00

JOHN MADDOX
LUFKIN , TX

JEFFERY WISE
LUFKIN , TX

19.86

$1000.00

JEREMY BURGE
LEESVILLE , LA

RILEY BURGE
LEESVILLE , LA

19.57

$1000.00

MARC WOOLEMS
JASPER , TX

JASON HANKS
PINELAND , TX

19.53

$1000.00

DERRIS WIMAN
SHREVEPORT , LA

ZACHARY GAGNARD
PINEVILLE , LA

19.52

$1000.00

DOUG MCCAIN
LAKE CHARLES , LA

MASON MCCAIN
LAKE CHARLES , LA

19.38

$1000.00

SHANE BARNES
MIDWAY , TX

MATTHEW BENEFIELD
HUFFMAN , TX

19.34

$1000.00

HAROLD MOORE
CALDWELL , TX

TOMMY MACKEY
BRYAN , TX

18.98

$1000.00

KEVIN JEANE
NATCHITOCHES , LA

NICK LEBRUN
BOSSIER CITY , LA

18.74

$1000.00

MARK WILKINSON
LUMBERTON , TX

CHRISTOPHER NELSON
KOUNTZE , TX

18.71

$1000.00

SHELBY SHAW
HUNTSVILLE , TX

BOB KEELAND
HUNTSVILLE , TX

18.51

$1000.00

RUSSELL CECIL
WILLIS , TX

TODD CASTLEDINE
NACOGDOCHES , TX

18.48

$1000.00

ROBERT JONES
CLUTE , TX

GORDON HUNTINGTON III
LAKE JACKSON , TX

17.96

$1000.00

RANDY PATIN
LAFAYETTE , LA

SHANNON THIBODEAUX
HEMPHILL , TX

17.95

$1000.00

CLIFFORD MCCARTY
LONGVIEW , TX

CARL SKILES
BEAUMONT , TX

17.93

$1000.00

TOMMY HILL JR
PINELAND , TX

BUBBA FRAZIER
PINELAND , TX

17.77

$1000.00

JOHN SCOTT III
NACOGDOCHES , TX

JACOB PERMENTER
NACOGDOCHES , TX

17.69

$1000.00

DAVID PERCIFUL
CONROE , TX

WESLEY IALACCI
CONROE , TX

17.53

TRENT MANUEL
ORANGE , TX

GEORGE GLASS
DERRIDER , LA

17.43

BRIAN SCHOTT
LONGVIEW , TX

SCOTT GILL
DERIDDER , LA

17.30

KELLY OWENS
CROWLEY , LA

JORDAN OWENS
CROWLEY , LA

17.23

KYLE FOUNTAIN
LUFKIN , TX

DONALD RANDALL
NACOGDOCHES , TX

17.14

TOMMY LOVING
CYPRESS , TX

AARON JOHNSON
SHREVEPORT , LA

17.09

SKEETER FOWLER
GRAND SALINE , TX

BRIAN ROBISON
MAGNOLIA , TX

16.98

DUSTIN MASCHMEIER
SPRINGTOWN , TX

DERICK MASCHMEIER
SPRINGTOWN , TX

16.96

KRIS WILSON
MONTGOMERY , TX

BRYAN LOHR
LUMBERTON , TX

16.91

BRENT BROUSSARD
ROSENBERG , TX

BILLY HOWELL
GALVESTON , TX

16.87

BRANDON MARKS
BUNA , TX

FRANK YU
SPURGER , TX

16.87

JOEL MAYFIELD
PERKINSTON , MS

BLAINE KROHN
BILOXI , MS

16.57

MICHAEL SWALLOW
MARQUEZ , TX

DEREK THOMAS
MARQUEZ , TX

16.55

CORY LEDOUX
VINTON , LA

BRENNUM CONWAY
VINTON , LA

16.54

RONALD RISENHOOVER
LUFKIN , TX

LARRY GREEN
LUFKIN , TX

16.52

KEN SMITH
DALLAS , TX

DICKY NEWBERRY
HOUSTON , TX

16.50

DALE BOREN
FORT WORTH , TX

RICK SCOTT
BREMOND , TX

16.37

KODY SARGENT
WEATHERFORD , TX

TUCKER SARGENT
LIPS , TX

16.31

STEVEN SINGLETON
NEDERLAND , TX

JONATHAN SIMON
ORANGE , TX

16.28

WILLIAM CARNLINE JR
PORTER , TX

JESSE SHERLOCK
PORTER , TX

16.27

TODD DRISCOLL
JASPER , TX

SHAWN MALONE
JASPER , TX

16.11

KEVIN GIBSON
DENVER CITY , TX

CHASE GIBSON
DENVER CITY , TX

16.03

RODNEY DOTSON
BROOKELAND , TX

MIKE ATCHLEY
MOSCOW , TX

16.00

TYSON PATRICK
MCCAMEY , TX

LARRY BRADLEY
MCCAMEY , TX

15.97

NOLAN JACKSON
QUINLAN , TX

DIRK SMITH
FARMERSVILLE , TX

15.94

SHANE WILLIAMS
STONEWALL , LA

SAM HUCKABEE
SHREVEPORT , LA

15.93

THOMAS TRIPP
MISSOURI CITY , TX

JAMES LITTLEFORD
LITTLE ELM , TX

15.77

OSCAR LANGELE JR
ORANGE , TX

SEAN LANGELE
ORANGE , TX

15.75

DONALD HARMESON
HAUGHTON , LA

KEEGAN STROUDE
FREDERICKSBURG , TX

15.69

CLINT WEST
BEAUMONT , TX

BUDDY DAY
EVEDALE , TX

15.42

TIM DOEGE
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

KENNY HENZE
BULVERDE , TX

15.28

DARRELL WUENSCHE
THRALL , TX

DONNIE ONEAL
PFLUGERVILLE , TX

15.13

JAY CHILDS
HOUSTON , TX

ELTON BROCK
DECATUR , TX

15.13

COLT DEAR
BUNA , TX

RALPH DEAR
BUNA , TX

14.87

BOB SIGNORIN
OAKHURST , TX

TRAVIS SIGNORIN
OAKHURST , TX

14.86

CORBETT ROSS
PORT NECHES , TX

KLINT MYERS
FANNETT , TX

14.78

DANIEL TOUPS
LAFAYETTE , LA

ERIC JUICE
NEW IBERIA , LA

14.08

CHRIS HARVEY
JASPER , TX

RUSTY HARVEY
LUMBERTON , TX

9.73

13.77

$1000.00 Big Bass+Costa Bonus

RANDY WILLIFORD
WINNFIELD , LA

DANNY GWINN
MOUNT IDA , AR

13.27

COREY HARMON
PORT NECHES , TX

RYAN MIRABELLA
ORANGE , TX

13.02

TIM MORAN
SHINER , TX

ANDY DORE'
FORSET HILL , LA

12.99

WENDELL ARCHIE
HOUSTON , TX

DOMONICK POULLARD
HOUSTON , TX

12.90

CHRIS PRINE
BRYAN , TX

CLINT FARRIS
JOSHUA , TX

12.81

JACK SEIBERT
AUSTIN , TX

STUART BAGALA
HEMPHILL , TX

11.87

RONNIE CHARANZA
BROWNWOOD , TX

WESLEY FLETCHER
BROWNWOOD , TX

11.55

KEVIN WEST
BATSON , TX

JADEN PARRISH
LIBERTY , TX

6.06

11.49

BRAD LEBLANC
ANACOCO , LA

BRANDON LEBLANC
ANACOCO , LA

11.33

RYAN CLIFFORD
ARLINGTON , TX

CHARLES NOEL JR
ARLINGTON , TX

10.60

JOSE RENTERIA
EL PASO , TX

JOSE RENTERIA JR
EL PASO , TX

10.37

KELLEY MAULDIN
COPPELL , TX

MARK SAMIENEGO
NEW BRAUNSFELS , TX

10.08

BLAKE CARPENTER
SILSBEE , TX

8.78

MICHAEL NEEDHAM
MONTGOMERY , TX

COREY KIZER
HUNTSVILLE , TX

0.00

TY MOORHEAD
JASPER , TX

STEVEN MOORHEAD
JASPER , TX

0.00

KEVIN WOLFORD
ORANGE , TX

AP CASTINO
ORANGE , TX

0.00

ALLEN SHELTON
COPPELL , TX

STRIDER BROWNING
GUN BARREL CITY , TX

0.00

JEREMY BAILEY
CALL , TX

WESLEY LEWIS
KIRBYVILLE , TX

0.00

JOHN NEMECEK
FRIENDSWOOD , TX

BRADLEY PAGE
FRIENDSWOOD , TX

0.00

ROY WADE
DIBOLL , TX

JUSTIN WADE
DIBOLL , TX

0.00

TYLER PAGE
FRIENDSWOOD , TX

JOHNNIE NEMECEK
FRIENDSWOOD , TX

0.00

DUANE SMITH
HUNTSVILLE , TX

HARLAN BLANCET
WILLIS , TX

0.00

CHASE HUX
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

BUCK HUX
NEW BRAUNFELS , TX

0.00

CHARLIE WATTS
SAN ANTONIO , TX

EDWARD BURWELL
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

PAUL SHANNON
ARLINGTON , TX

RAY SHANNON
ARLINGTON , TX

0.00

JASON MOORE
BUNA , TX

AARON BUDRO
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

LEE BATSON
HEATH , TX

JASON GREER
HEATH , TX

0.00

PERVIS YOUNG
CARTHAGE , TX

HARLEY WILSON
BECKVILLE , TX

0.00

EDDIE HARTMAN

TREVOR HARDIN

0.00

COREY RACHAL
BOYCE , LA

0.00

MATTHEW LAPRARIE
DEVILLE , LA

CHANTZ WILKINSON
PINEVILLE , LA

0.00

PURDELL SIGLER
CENTER , TX

TOMMY WASHINGTON
MILAM , TX

0.00

SHANNON HALE
NACOGDOCHES , TX

TODD NEWMAN
NACODOCHES , TX

0.00

JEFF RANDOLPH
HUNTSVILLE , TX

COLBY BRYANT
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

KEVIN GERNENTZ
TYLER , TX

TRAVIS KELSON
NEDERLAND , TX

0.00

GARY WALPOLE
THREE RIVERS , TX

LARRY MOSBY
GARRISON , TX

0.00

KYLE ROWE
WACO , TX

TED PATE
ALEXANDRIA , LA

0.00

REGGIE RIVERA
BROOKELAND , TX

CHARLIE GOEHRINGER
BEAUMONT , TX

0.00

THOMAS MCMILLAN
CHOUDRANT , LA

MARK PRICE
RUSTON , LA

0.00

TIM WILCOXSON
EDGEWOOD , TX

TIM WILCOXSON
ROCKWALL , TX

0.00

JASON BALL
LUMBERTON , TX

SKYE BALL
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

CHRIS KING
JASPER , TX

JOSHUA WENDT
FULSHEAR , TX

0.00

JEREMY LEMMONS
TOMBALL , TX

KYLE EDGE
TOMBALL , TX

0.00

PATRICK GAMMILL
HUNTINGTON , TX

DAVID HOWARD
LUFKIN , TX

0.00

JASON CHANCE
HOUSTON , TX

ERIC HERZOG
LAPORTE , TX

0.00

JOEY POHL
CARMINE , TX

JODY POHL
CYPRESS , TX

0.00

JAROD ANDERSON
LUFKIN , TX

CARTER WILLMON
LUFKIN , TX

0.00

SHAINE CAMPBELL
LIVINGSTON , TX

STEVE PHILLIPS
DIBOLL , TX

0.00

WILL HUGHES
TYLER , TX

CARTER HENDERSON
TYLER , TX

0.00

CODY CONKLE
BEAUMONT , TX

TY TOMPLAIT
KIRBYVILLE , TX

0.00

BRIAN ANKRUM
NATALIA , TX

WILLIAM BLAINE
SAN ANGELO , TX

0.00

WADE MCDANIEL
SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX

MIKE HERRON
PARIS , TX

0.00

TRAVIS FRANKS
IOWA , LA

TYLER CASTELL
SULPHUR , LA

0.00

SHALON NASH
EVANS , LA

DAVID BEASON
EVANS , LA

0.00

HARRY CARPENTER
WILLIS , TX

PHILLIP TATE
NEW IBERIA , LA

0.00

STEFAN CLOEREN
ORANGE , TX

BLAKE ISTRE
ORANGE , TX

0.00

CHRIS SMITH
ORANGE , TX

JAMES BABB
BRIDGE CITY , TX

0.00

BOB VOTE
KINGWOOD , TX

ANDY VOTE
KINGWOOD , TX

0.00

TIMOTHY FREEMAN
ORANGE , TX

STEVE OWENS
ANGIE , LA

0.00

JAMES CORDELL
AZLE , TX

LLOYD HAIRSTON
HILLSBORO , TX

0.00

ANTHONY JONES
IRVING , TX

ED MELTON
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

DEAN TRUDELL
HIGHLAND VILLAGE , TX

MIKE KUBANEK
HIGHLAND VILLAGE , TX

0.00

BRAD DRAKE
IRVING , TX

COLE MASSEY
ARGYLE , TX

0.00

BLAKE SCHROEDER
WHITEHOUSE , TX

EASTON HEIGLEY
BROOKELAND , TX

0.00

RAY BECK
BEAUMONT , TX

RICHARD WAGNON
CALL , TX

0.00

JOHN VALENTINE
BLANCHARD , LA

ANTHONY DIGILORMO
SHREVEPORT , LA

0.00

CHRIS HUEBEL
NEDERLAND , TX

CHRIS MCCLAIN
DEWEYVILLE , TX

0.00

LEE SHEARIN
ORANGE , TX

TYLER SHEARIN
ORANGE , TX

0.00

$500 Conservation Bonus Cash

MICHAEL SELLS
STUTTGART , AR

DENNIS ADKINS
BOYD , TX

0.00

NATHAN WOLFGANG
NEDERLAND , TX

KYLE BORDERLON
WINNIE , TX

0.00

JAMES CURGUS
FRISCO , TX

ROB BURNS
PLANO , TX

0.00

CHAD KEMP
BRIDGE CITY , TX

BRENT KEMP
ORANGE , TX

0.00

SIDNEY AUCOIN
PATTERSON , LA

HENRY AUCOIN JR
MORGAN CITY , LA

0.00

ALAN BOND
VIDOR , TX

TOMMY FREDREGILL
HUNTSVILLE , TX

0.00

NICK ABSHIRE
SULPHUR , LA

COREY THERIOT
LAKE CHARLES , LA

0.00

JARROD WALTON
KOUNTZE , TX

KEITH STAUDENMIER
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

MIKE RICHARDSON
THORNDALE , TX

CLIFF BROWN
HARKER HEIGHTS , TX

0.00

STUART MARKS
BUNA , TX

WILLIAM SITTON
BUNA , TX

0.00

JAMES DAVIS JR
FERRIDAY , LA

MELVIN DUNN
ORANGE , TX

0.00

DAVID HOLST
CROSBY , TX

JOSHUA GUY
TEXARKANA , TX

0.00

BRANDON ONEAL
CARTHAGE , TX

DWAIN RICHMOND
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

LARRY BYRD
LAKE CHARLES , LA

DAVE BUSHNELL
SULPHUR , LA

0.00

DARIEN SWANN
LINDALE , TX

PERRY HOOKS
DOUGLASS , TX

0.00

CHARLIE GANTENBEIN
SALADO , TX

WENDY RANDOLPH
SALADO , TX

0.00

BRAD KELLEY
ORANGE , TX

KURT ESTES
ORANGE , TX

0.00

MIKE MELANCON
NEDERLAND , TX

JUSTIN MATTINGLY
NEDERLAND , TX

0.00

DONNIE PICKARD
BRIDGE CITY , TX

JUSTIN ROYAL
VIDOR , TX

0.00

JAMES PARKER
STONEWALL , LA

CHRIS LEE
KEITHVILLE , LA

0.00

CHRISTOPHER WADE
CANTON , TX

ARCHIE WADE
CANTON , TX

0.00

CHRIS MCCREADY
ZWOLLE , LA

CODY LOVE
MANSFIELD , LA

0.00

NEIL MATHEWS
HOCKLEY , TX

COLE STOREY
HOCKLEY , TX

0.00

PHILLIP CRELIA
CENTER , TX

TJ GOODWYN
CENTER , TX

0.00

MATTHEW MCARDLE
WILLIS , TX

JORDAN MCARDLE
HUMBLE , TX

0.00

BLAKE SARTOR
SAN LEON , TX

RICHARD BUNCH
LAPORTE , TX

0.00

TAYLOR GRIFFIN
BAYTOWN , TX

TRACY GRIFFIN
BAYTOWN , TX

0.00

RYAN WILLIAMS
LUFKIN , TX

GLEN KIMBLE
LUFKIN , TX

0.00

ROBERT LAIRD JR
LIVINGSTON , TX

ROBERT LAIRD SR
LIVINGSTON , TX

0.00

BRADLEY DRAKE
PARIS , TX

JASON SARTOR
PARIS , TX

0.00

JOHN BARRERA
MILAM , TX

ANDREW DELANO
BUNA , TX

0.00

$500 Early Entry Cash

ANTHONY MALDONADO
JACKSONVILLE , TX

SCOTT COOKE
JACKSONVILLE , TX

0.00

WYATT FRANKENS
CORRIGAN , TX

ALEC CASTONGUAY
ROCKWALL , TX

0.00

BILL HUDSPETH
KILGORE , TX

RICKY POTTS
LONGVIEW , TX

0.00

CLAY WEST
LUMBERTON , TX

NATHAN PRINE
BUNA , TX

0.00

MATT REED
MADISONVILLE , TX

JAMES BENDELE
ZAPATA , TX

0.00

BILL WATTS
BEAUMONT , TX

0.00

SKIP FLOYD
HEMPHILL , TX

AARON SELF
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

TRAVIS POWERS
MARQUEZ , TX

JARED WINSTEAD
MARQUEZ , TX

0.00

JIM ROBERTSON
HARPER , TX

BEAU KAISER
HARPER , TX

0.00

STEVE CROSSLIN
TAYLOR , TX

CHERYL CONNER
BULLARD , TX

0.00

RUSTY CLARK
SAM RAYBURN , TX

CORY RAMBO
ORANGE , TX

0.00

CODY WOODS
JACKSONVILLE , TX

ANDREW WRIGHT
PLANO , TX

0.00

MIKE GROUNDS
MARBLE FALLS , TX

JUSTIN HEADRICK
KERRVILLE , TX

0.00

KEVIN WALKER JR
BUNA , TX

JEFF BRIDGES
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

ANTHONY SHOFFITT
LUFKIN , TX

DANNY CROSS
LUFKIN , TX

0.00

SEAN HOERNKE
MONTGOMERY , TX

CURT MCCAULEY
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

ED PULDA SR
BROOKELAND , TX

CRAIG WORKMAN
FORT WORTH , TX

0.00

RYAN BAILEY
HEMPHILL , TX

RUSSELL PASKET
ANDERSON , TX

0.00

BRYAN FINCH
BELTON , TX

DANNY LEONARD
BELTON , TX

0.00

RANDY HANNA
ZAVALLA , TX

LONNIE STANLEY
HUNTINGTON , TX

0.00

CHANCE MOTON
MANSFIELD , LA

JOHN STEPHENS
CARTHAGE , TX

0.00

SHANE SWINEY
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

RENE HAYES
CEDAR HILL , TX

0.00

RUSTY NEUGEBAUER
MONTGOMERY , TX

WILLIAM MADDOX
KATY , TX

0.00

GERALD GRANGER
KIRBYVILLE , TX

JIMMY SORTER
HEMPHILL , TX

0.00

AARON FREEMAN
THE WOODLANDS , TX

BEN MATSUBU
HEMPHILL , TX

0.00

ERNIE PAUL
LONGVIEW , TX

BUZZ CRAFT
VADILIA , LA

0.00

CLAYTON BOULWARE
ZAVALLA , TX

ALBERT COLLINS
NACOGDOCHES , TX

0.00

JUSTIN PARKS
ETOILE , TX

ROGER PARKS
ETOILE , TX

0.00

RICKY COLLINS
WOODVILLE , TX

JOHNNY MCKEE
WOODVILLE , TX

0.00

CHANS MARTIN
FAIR OAKS RANCH , TX

THOMAS VEILLEUX
ELGIN , TX

0.00

KYLE HALL
RIO VISTA , TX

SETH PEUGH
BURLESON , TX

0.00

SCOTT DAVID
GOODRICH , TX

JEDIDAH HOLT
LIVINGSTON , TX

0.00

PAUL PROCTOR
LUMBERTON , TX

RANDY FOY
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

CHRISTOPHER BUSH
HARDIN , TX

SHANE DAVIS
CROSBY , TX

0.00

KEITH COLE
LIVINGSTON , TX

JEFF ASHEN
LIVINGSTON , TX

0.00

BRYAN BROWN
CHANNELVIEW , TX

TREY TREJEAN
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

RANDY LEWIS
LUFKIN , TX

KENNETH FRANKLIN JR
ETOILE , TX

0.00

MATT KEELY
ZAVALLA , TX

BRUCE WHITMIRE
CHANNELVIEW , TX

0.00

RYAN ISAACKS
PRAIREVILLE , LA

LUKE BABIN
WHITE CASTLE , LA

0.00

STEPHEN PHILLIPS JR
BEAUMONT , TX

AARON CRIPPEN
GROVES , TX

0.00

DAVID LAINE
HORSESHOE BAY , TX

CHARLES HUMPHREY
NEW CANEY , TX

0.00

DONALD LUKER
CLEVELAND , TX

KURT LUKER
CLEVELAND , TX

0.00

JAMES MARTIN
LONGVIEW , TX

TERRY STEVENS
HUTTO , TX

0.00

JARED TALBERT
CHINA SPRING , TX

REX MCILHANEY
CRAWFORD , TX

0.00

DANNY LASHLEY
BOYCE , LA

MICHAEL IVEY
OTIS , LA

0.00

DANNY BENNETT
HUNTSVILLE , TX

NEIL CLEMENTS
LAKE JACKSON , TX

0.00

STEVEN SHAFER
CLEVELAND , TX

PAUL SMITH
CLEVELAND , TX

0.00

COLTON BOLES
POLLOK , TX

BUD BOLES
POLLOK , TX

0.00

CHARLES GUTHRIE
CONROE , TX

COLE BREWER
LEESVILLE , LA

0.00

RORY LAYNE
EMORY , TX

GEORGE SHIPPEY
TEXARKANA , TX

0.00

JASON STOVALL
CLEVELAND , TX

JOHN COLEMAN
SPLENDORA , TX

0.00

PHIL MARKS
DALLAS , TX

GREG HACKNEY
GONZALES , LA

0.00

KELLY NEELY
ORANGE , TX

RANDY HICKMAN
MERRYVILLE , LA

0.00

STEVE WRIGHT
PLANO , TX

JON HARGETT
JACKSONVILLE , TX

0.00

CHARLES HAMMACK
NEW CANEY , TX

MIKE LOTT
MONTGOMERY , TX

0.00

FRANK KUHARSKI
LAKE JACKSON , TX

DALTON PERRY
LAKE JACKSON , TX

0.00

TERRY LUEDTKE
BURTON , TX

ALLAN LUEDTKE
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

0.00

CLINT WADE
HUNTSVILLE , TX

STACY SPRIGGS
HUNTSVILLE , TX

0.00

STERLING MARTIN
BEEVILLE , TX

MAX MARTIN
CLOVIS , NM

0.00

NATHAN BYRD
MIDLOTHIAN , TX

JOE BYRD
SPRING , TX

0.00

MICHAEL LAFLEUR
ORANGEFIELD , TX

ROWDY SLAUGHTER
BRIDGE CITY , TX

0.00

CHAD AYERS
JASPER , TX

JENNIFER AYERS
JASPER , TX

0.00

JAMES HESTER
SALADO , TX

SAM JONES
ROGERS , TX

0.00

STAN GERZSENYI
DEL RIO , TX

GONZALO NANDIN
CARRIZO SPRINGS , TX

0.00

JEFF WHITEHEAD
SLATON , TX

JEFFREY WILSON
ARLINGTON , TX

0.00

BILL GARZA JR
FLORESVILLE , TX

ADAM MIRANDA
BROWNWOOD , TX

0.00

ANDY GAIA
TOMBALL , TX

BRIAN TOLLEY
KATY , TX

0.00

LANCE LAMOON
LIVINGSTON , TX

JEFFERY TATE
BRANCH , LA

0.00

BOBBY VICE
GROVES , TX

RICKY GUY
HUMBLE , TX

0.00

JESSE MOODY
APPLE SPRINGS , TX

BRANDON MOODY
APPLE SPRINGS , TX

0.00

TODD HUGHES
GOODRICH , TX

SCOTT HUGHES
LIVINGSTON , TX

0.00

RICHIE SMITH
BATON ROUGE , LA

PAUL AMEDEE
DONALDSONVILLE , LA

0.00

RICK SCHEEN
AUSTIN , TX

MIKE HARMAN
BASTROP , TX

0.00

CHARLES SHOFNER JR
JASPER , TX

JASON MOORHEAD
JASPER , TX

0.00

DAVID FREGIA
ORANGE , TX

DAVID BURMAN
ORANGE , TX

0.00

CHRIS RUSSELL
MONTGOMERY , TX

MIKE POWER
CONROE , TX

0.00

SEAN ZEHNER
CITRONELLE , AL

0.00

TIM FLOWERS
MIDLAND , TX

TROY CARRELL
WOODVILLE , TX

0.00

ANTHONY THOMPSON
SHREVEPORT , LA

JERRY PATE
HEFLIN , LA

0.00

DAVID SHUSTER
GEORGETOWN , TX

CHARLES GERHART
SALADO , TX

0.00

RICKY CRUZ
NATCHEZ , LA

CJ NICHOLS
ALEXANDRIA , LA

0.00

JOHN BOWEN
HEMPHILL , TX

SHANNON FRICK
HEMPHILL , TX

0.00

JERRY DUBOSE
SILSBEE , TX

0.00

RANDALL WARD
SUGARLAND , TX

DAVID BLUM
CLEVELAND , TX

0.00

PHILIP SMITH JR
HEMPHILL , TX

EDDIE WEBB
JASPER , TX

0.00

JOSH RODGERS
BEAUMONT , TX

CASEY BURLEIGH
ORANGE , TX

0.00

TODD LITTLETON
BOSSIER CITY , LA

DANIEL CHAMBERS
BENTON , LA

0.00

RYAN DEMPSEY
FT WORTH , TX

NEIL DEMPSEY
GRANBURY , TX

0.00

ANDREW MCCLUSKY
SILSBEE , TX

BEN SOUTH
JASPER , TX

0.00

$500 Conservation Bonus Cash

ROBERT MIKES
SHINER , TX

MARKUS ELDER
NEW WAVERLY , TX

0.00

JOSH PRIEST
CANTON , TX

GERALD BARBOUR
EAST TAWAKONI , TX

0.00

RICKY HEARD
JASPER , TX

TOBY TUCKER
GRAINGER , TX

0.00

LARRY DEAN
HUMBLE , TX

JAMES WALLER
CYPRESS , TX

0.00

DOUG PERKINS
PORTER , TX

BRAD HENSLEY
CLEVELAND , TX

0.00

BUCK LUMMUS
HEMPHILL , TX

WALLACE BRIDGES
ZWOLLE , LA

0.00

ROGER BACON
NEWTON , TX

JODY NORSWORTHY
JASPER , TX

0.00

JARED DEAN
HUNTINGTON , TX

CLINT TEUTSCH
DIBOLL , TX

0.00

CORY HARRISON
SILSBEE , TX

PAUL BATMAN
SILSBEE , TX

0.00

LARRY BENEFIELD
HUFFMAN , TX

JIMMY ROZELL JR
PORTER , TX

0.00

TOMMY HOWARD
BROOKELAND , TX

BEAUX HOWARD
BAYTOWN , TX

0.00

SAM MCCOLLUM
CORSICANA , TX

EARL SCHWARTZLANDER
CORSICANA , TX

0.00

MICHAEL DORCZ
HUFFMAN , TX

CHRIS CHAIRES
PORTER , TX

0.00

JORDAN WOOD
NEDERLAND , TX

LOGAN WOOD
NEDERLAND , TX

0.00

JAMES DUTTON
HEMPHILL , TX

GARY NEWELL
MILAM , TX

0.00

RANDY DEARMAN
ONALASKA , TX

BUD PRUITT
HOUSTON , TX

0.00

CHADD DEAREN
ROWLETT , TX

SHANE HENDERSON
ROWLETT , TX

0.00

NICK ALBUS
TRINITY , TX

DONNIE ROBINSON
HEMPHILL , TX

0.00

DAN BENSON
COMBINE , TX

EDDY HOWARD
ALBA , TX

0.00

JASON SMITH
FORNEY , TX

DIRK WENZLAFF
FRISCO , TX

0.00

CLINT GOODEAUX
WESTLAKE , LA

CADE DURIO
LAKE CHARLES , LA

0.00

TOMMY MURRAY
BEDFORD , TX

RANDY HICKS
LUMBERTON , TX

0.00

JOE COOLEY

KEVIN BAXTER
KILGORE , TX

0.00

DEAN PERKINS
BROADDUS , TX

BENNY AYLOR
AUSTIN , TX

0.00

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