Huge entry, outstanding fishing expected for Carolinas Bass Challenge NC Division on Wylie
A lot of boats are expected for the Carolinas Bass Challenge North Carolina Division tournament on Lake Wylie Saturday and the fishing should be outstanding, said tournament director Brett Collins.
“Lake Wylie is usually one of our best draws, with around 180 boats usually,” said Collins who noted that registrations were up to more than 150 on Tuesday evening, more than 24 hours before the cut-off at midnight Wednesday. “We have teams from Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland fishing the NC CBC Division,” Collins said.
Fishing is heating up at just the right time for the tournament, too, he added.
“In the past few weeks as much as 24 pounds has won local events on the lake. The weather is much improved this week, though some fish will still be deep. But if the rain comes later in the week and puts some color in the water this could be our best Wylie event yet as far as weights,” Collins said.
He noted that Thomas Hardwick and Tommy Williams who won the inaugural 2015 NC Division tournament on Lake Norman Feb. 14 will be looking to extend their hold on the top spot in the points standings – and the odds could be in their favor. “Lake Wylie is their home lake,” Collins said.
Hardwick and Williams topped the 184-boat field on Lake Norman with a five-fish limit at 18.75 pounds, including the tournament big fish at 6.4 pounds, earning a total of $15,500 for the day. Their win money included $3,000 in Skeeter Real Money and $2,500 as the highest finishing Skeeter in the tournament.
The CBC North Carolina Division schedule includes: Lake Wylie March 21, Jordan Lake April 4, Lake Hickory May 9 and then to High Rock Lake for a double-points tournament June 20. The North Carolina State Championship will be held Oct. 10, with the CBC Classic Oct. 23-24 on Clarks Hill Lake out of Wildwood Park.
The CBC operates a full tournament schedule in South Carolina and North Carolina with outstanding payback and rewards. First place in every CBC tournament is guaranteed a minimum of $8,000, more depending on the number of entries, Collins said. The big fish winner in each tournament earns a check for $1,000 and there is a $5,000 Skeeter Bonus for each tournament for registered owners of Skeeter Boats.
“The Skeeter Bonus is split three ways, $2,500 for the highest finishing Skeeter, $1,500 for the second highest finishing Skeeter and $1,000 for the third highest finishing Skeeter,” Collins said.
Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Foothills Marine Center in Morganton, N.C., Marshall's Marine Center in Lake City, S.C., and Palmetto Marine Center in Greenville, S.C., teamed up to support the 2015 Carolinas Bass Challenge.
The top teams of the 2015 South Carolina and North Carolina State Championships will both win a Skeeter TZX190/150 with a Yamaha 150. A ZX200/200 Yamaha SHO will be awarded to the winning team in the 2014 CBC Classic.
The big payouts in both the state qualifying tournaments, the state championships and the CBC Classic are drawing a lot of attention from anglers all over, Collins said.
Carolinas Bass Challenge - NC Division
Sat, Mar 21, 2015
Lake Wylie
Ebenezer Access Area
Call Brett Collins 803-413-7521
www.carolinasbasschallenge.com
Bishop Wins Bassmaster Open On Ross Barnett
Gene Bishop of Ridgeland, Miss., wins the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #1 presented by Allstate held on Ross Barnett Reservoir, Miss. Bishop brought 21 pounds to Saturday's weigh-in giving him a three-day total weight of 55 pounds, 14 ounces.
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Some of the top bass pros in the nation crashed and burned after making epic catches during the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate at Ross Barnett Reservoir. Gene Bishop of Ridgeland, Miss., stumbled the first day with less than 9 pounds, only to rocket to the winner’s circle.
Bishop’s stunning 26-pound, 1-ounce limit the second day vaulted him to the lead. He slammed the door on the other anglers who made the Top 12 cut today with a limit that weighed 21 pounds for a total of 55 pounds, 14 ounces.
Local knowledge worked for and against Bishop during the tournament. He stumbled the first day by fishing one of his offshore sweet spots with a Carolina rig.
On the following two days, he fished shallow pad stems that produced his heavy limits.
“I was fishing a Barnett Special,” Bishop said. “Everybody around here knows about it.”
The Barnett Special is an 8-inch Junebug Zoom Lizard. He Texas rigged it with a 4/0 hook and a 1/4 ounce bullet sinker.
“I was barely crawling it back over the pad stems lying on the bottom in 2 feet of water,” Bishop said.
If Bishop fishes the final two Central Opens this year, his Ross Barnett victory will earn him a ticket to the 2016 Bassmaster Classic at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake.
Meanwhile, Bishop is happy to pocket $8,405 and take possession of a Triton 19TrX rigged with a Mercury 200 Pro XS and prop, a Triton tandem axle trailer, a MotorGuide X3 trolling motor and a Lowrance Elite 5 graph.
Jay Brainard of Vinita, Okla., fishing his first Bassmaster Open at age 28, finished a close second with 54 pounds, 8 ounces. While all the other anglers that made the Top 12 cut plied shallow pad stems and reeds, Brainard skipped a 3/8-ounce Strike King spinnerbait under boat docks.
He swapped the original No. 4 blade for a bigger No. 4 1/2 gold blade and slow-rolled the spinnerbait 4 to 5 feet deep.
“If I got a hard strike I couldn’t hook them,” Brainard said. “Even a trailer hook didn’t help. I missed a lot of fish.”
The ones that stayed hooked felt like heavy weight when they inhaled the spinnerbait, he added.
“I love skipping and flipping docks,” Brainard said. “It’s my favorite thing to do.”
Doing his favorite thing earned Brainard $19,963 and 199 points toward qualifying for the Bassmaster Elite Series.
Oklahoma Elite Series pro Tommy Biffle collected $14,972 for nabbing third place with 52 pounds, 9 ounces. Most anglers would have been tickled with that. However, Biffle had his heart set on winning at Ross Barnett and punching his ticket early to the 2016 Classic on a lake that he knows well.
Although Biffle is famous for working his magic with a Quantum flippin’ stick, he caught his bass this time around with casting presentations. His primary bait was a Carolina rigged Gene Larew Biffle-O Lizard, which he dragged through pad stems.
“I just couldn’t catch them flippin’ in practice,” Biffle said. “They weren’t on the bank.”
On the final day, Biffle moved closer to the bank to catch his 21-pound, 10-ounce limit. The water had warmed to 65 degrees, and the bass were more accommodating near the shoreline than they had been in practice.
Bill Mccoun of Amarillo, Texas, who will be 70 years old in a few months, was the first co-angler to weigh in today. His three-day total of 25 pounds, 7 ounces was never bested.
Mccoun literally sweated out the weigh-in while sitting in the hot seat in bright, warm sunlight. Sunshine was a rare commodity this week. When he accepted his trophy, Mccoun suggested that an air conditioner be installed in the hot seat corner.
After thanking his wife of 50 years, Mccoun praised the pro partners he had fished with throughout the three-day event. He also recommended that anyone that has thought about fishing a Bassmaster Open should do so.
“My partner the first day was Wes Rogers,” Mccoun said. “He gave me the baits that I caught all my fish with. After he caught his limit, he stayed on his fish until I caught mine.”
That bait was a Texas rigged Zoom Brush Hog.
“You had to drag it,” Mccoun said. “They didn’t want it hopping.”
Besides the hefty trophy that Mccoun carried off the stage, he was given the keys to a brand new Triton 179 TrX with a Mercury 115 Pro XS and prop, a Triton single axle trailer, a MotorGuide X3 trolling motor and a Lowrance Mark 5 graph.
Arkansas Elite Series pro Kevin Short weighed an 8-pounder on the first day of the Ross Barnett Open. It proved to be the Bass Pro Shops Big Bass, which was worth $750.
The Bass Pro Shops Big Bass on the co-angler side was a 7-pound, 3-ounce largemouth caught by Gary Sullivan of Woodson, Texas. That heavyweight earned Sullivan $250.
Luke Clausen, a pro from Otis Orchards, Wash., won the $250 Allstate Good Hands, Great Day award for climbing the most points from Day 1 to Day 2.
Joel Ross from of Brandon, Miss., won the Allstate Good Hands, Great Day co-angler award of $150 for leapfrogging from 159th to 43rd place on Day 2.
The Livingston Lures Leader Award of $250 for the pro side goes to Bishop; Mccaskill will receive a Livingston Lures gift pack valued at $250 for the co-angler side.
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open - Ross Barnett Reservoir Presented by Allstate 3/12-3/14
Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland MS.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Gene Bishop Ridgeland, MS 14 55-14 200 $49,155.00
Day 1: 4 08-13 Day 2: 5 26-01 Day 3: 5 21-00
2. Jay Brainard Enid, OK 15 54-08 199 $19,963.00
Day 1: 5 22-01 Day 2: 5 11-01 Day 3: 5 21-06
3. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 15 52-09 198 $14,972.00
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 21-10
4. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 15 45-12 197 $13,396.00
Day 1: 5 17-08 Day 2: 5 09-14 Day 3: 5 18-06
5. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 15 42-13 196 $11,689.00
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 12-07 Day 3: 5 15-09
6. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, OK 15 41-03 195 $9,981.00
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 16-04 Day 3: 5 13-11
7. Ramey Harrell Brandon, MS 15 41-02 194 $8,405.00
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 12-03 Day 3: 5 13-10
8. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 15 40-10 193 $6,698.00
Day 1: 5 18-06 Day 2: 5 10-15 Day 3: 5 11-05
9. Bradley Burns Brandon, MS 15 39-02 192 $4,991.00
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 13-02 Day 3: 5 11-10
10. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 13 38-03 191 $4,847.00
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 5 22-06 Day 3: 5 10-08
11. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 15 37-06 190 $4,203.00
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 16-03 Day 3: 5 07-12
12. Chris Jones Bokoshe, OK 12 35-00 189 $3,940.00
Day 1: 5 16-09 Day 2: 5 14-06 Day 3: 2 04-01
BASS PRO SHOPS BIG BASS
Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 08-00 $750.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 104 702 1582-12
2 84 617 1326-01
3 11 57 170-08
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199 1376 3079-05
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open - Ross Barnett Reservoir Presented by Allstate 3/12-3/14
Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland MS.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Bill McCoun Amarillo, TX 9 25-07 200 $25,000.00
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 07-03 Day 3: 3 10-03
2. Travis Laurent Gonzales, LA 8 23-11 199 $6,435.00
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 2 06-06 Day 3: 3 06-15
3. Cole Findley Forsyth, MO 7 22-13 198 $4,859.00
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 3 15-03 Day 3: 2 02-14
4. Gary Sullivan Woodson, TX 8 22-02 197 $3,533.00
Day 1: 3 13-05 Day 2: 2 04-12 Day 3: 3 04-01
5. Jim Mccaskill Brandon, MS 7 21-13 196 $3,021.00
Day 1: 3 11-04 Day 2: 3 09-08 Day 3: 1 01-01
6. Adam Horn Madison, MS 8 21-05 195 $2,889.00
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 2 04-08 Day 3: 3 06-13
7. Jim Hemphill Brandon, MS 9 21-02 194 $2,758.00
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 07-07 Day 3: 3 04-09
8. Heath Gilmore Meridian, MS 7 20-10 193 $2,627.00
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 3 10-12 Day 3: 1 01-04
9. Michael Yoder Texarkana, AR 9 20-08 192 $2,495.00
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 10-01 Day 3: 3 06-01
10. Randy Craft Seminary, MS 9 20-01 191 $2,233.00
Day 1: 3 09-11 Day 2: 3 05-01 Day 3: 3 05-05
11. Steve Bowcock Bridgeport, IL 8 18-12 190 $1,970.00
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 3 09-11 Day 3: 3 04-07
12. Billy Smith Jr. Willis, TX 6 15-11 189 $1,839.00
Day 1: 3 11-07 Day 2: 3 04-04 Day 3: 0 00-00
BASS PRO SHOPS BIG BASS
Gary Sullivan Woodson, TX 07-03 $250.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 90 370 745-10
2 56 289 605-03
3 8 28 53-09
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154 687 1404-06
Pair Of 7Th-Graders Win 119-Boat Bassmaster High School Open On Toledo Bend
MANY, La. — Logan O’Dell and Blaine Marks of Buna High School in Texas wanted badly to fish shallow during Sunday’s Costa Bassmaster High School Central Open on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
With spring finally in the air, they knew the lake’s giant largemouth would be making their way toward the shallows to spawn, and they wanted to go after them.
But every time they moved in, their team captain Brandon Marks forced them to back off — and his good coaching led to a five-bass limit that weighed a tournament-best 17 pounds, 12 ounces.
The big bag was just enough to help O’Dell and Marks past the Louisiana team of Nicholas Wiggins and Lane Possoit of Natchitoches Central High School, who placed second with 17-11.
“I called seven timeouts, and I said the same thing to them with every one of them,” Brandon Marks said. “We were fishing main-lake points, and they kept wanting to move in and fish the shallow grass. I kept telling them they needed to be fishing 10 to 12 feet of water because this little cool snap we’re having this weekend has backed the fish off a little bit.”
O’Dell and Marks caught their fish using Carolina rigged 6-inch Zoom lizards in gourd green. Their catch was anchored by a largemouth that weighed 7-11.
“We caught fish steadily throughout the day,” O’Dell said. “We actually culled two fish this afternoon that ended up putting us over the top.”
Despite their good day, they were surprised that 17-12 was enough.
“We really expected somebody to come in with 25 pounds,” Marks said. “We thought we probably had enough to get in the Top 5, but we didn’t expect to win it. It’s something I’ll remember forever.”
O’Dell and Marks earned a $500 check made out to their high school and an automatic berth into the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship. They also earned the right to fish with select Elite Series pros Saturday in Orange, Texas, as part of the High School Elite Experience presented by Costa.
Wiggins and Possoit also qualified for the National Championship and the Elite Experience, taking a little of the sting out of their 1-ounce loss. But they couldn’t help but think what might have been.
“I think we had maybe eight bites all day, and we caught five of them,” Wiggins said. “Our two smallest fish of the day weighed 2 pounds, 11 ounces. We know for sure those other bites would have culled, and all we needed was an ounce.”
For a brief moment, O’Dell’s 7-11 lunker ranked as the largest bass ever caught in a Bassmaster High School event, after eclipsing the previous record of 7-5. But the mark was shattered again during Sunday’s weigh-in when Logan Bourque and Conner Chappell brought an 8-8 largemouth to the scales.
A new feature of the high school events this year is the “Costa Moment,” awarded for a moving act of courage, kindness or courtesy identified on stage during the weigh-in.
The honor for this event went to Andrew Marcantel of Louisiana’s Sulphur High School. In a field packed with anglers wearing modern equipment, Marcantel was sporting the vintage Ranger Boats hat that belonged to his late grandfather, Jerry Rice.
“He passed away back in 2007, and I’ve been wearing it ever since,” Marcantel said. “If it ever blows off my head, I’ll have to go swimming for it. It means that much to me. He meant the world to me.”
In a field of 119 boats, the Top 17 teams earned a check and the Top 12 teams qualified for the National Championship.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Logan O'Dell Buna, TX 5 17-12 0
Day 1: 5 17-12
2. Nicholas Wiggins Natchitoches, LA 5 17-11 0
Day 1: 5 17-11
3. Will Moffett Natchez, MS 5 16-11 0
Day 1: 5 16-11
4. Devin Prine Buna, TX 5 15-12 0
Day 1: 5 15-12
5. Mason Arnaud Port Neches, TX 5 14-02 0
Day 1: 5 14-02
6. Cole Moore Anacoc, LA 4 14-02 0
Day 1: 4 14-02
7. Hunter Courvelle Lake Charles, LA 5 13-02 0
Day 1: 5 13-02
8. Christian Mathews Stonewall, LA 5 13-00 0
Day 1: 5 13-00
9. Levi Areno Sulphur, LA 5 12-12 0
Day 1: 5 12-12
10. Andrew Marcantel Sulphur, LA 5 12-04 0
Day 1: 5 12-04
11. Trace O'Dell Buna, TX 5 11-12 0
Day 1: 5 11-12
12. Tristin Burt Buna, TX 5 11-10 0
Day 1: 5 11-10
13. Tyler Meeks Hemphill, TX 5 11-00 0
Day 1: 5 11-00
14. Jordan Gilcrease Keithville, LA 5 10-14 0
Day 1: 5 10-14
15. Alex Lamabe Baton Rouge, LA 5 10-13 0
Day 1: 5 10-13
16. Saige Hessifer Sulphur, LA 5 10-11 0
Day 1: 5 10-11
17. Jordan Mullis BLOOMINGTON, IN 3 10-10 0
Day 1: 3 10-10
18. Logan Bourque Sulphur, LA 2 10-01 0
Day 1: 2 10-01
19. Ty Moorhead Jasper, TX 5 09-13 0
Day 1: 5 09-13
20. Blake Fontenot Lake Charles, LA 5 09-10 0
Day 1: 5 09-10
21. Cade Crow Denham Springs, LA 3 09-10 0
Day 1: 3 09-10
22. Nathan Mitchell Lake Charles, LA 4 09-03 0
Day 1: 4 09-03
23. Seth Cooper Ragley, LA 4 09-02 0
Day 1: 4 09-02
24. William Dion Sulphur, LA 5 09-00 0
Day 1: 5 09-00
25. Kreston Richardson Buna, TX 4 08-09 0
Day 1: 4 08-09
26. Nathan Flemmons Welsh, LA 4 08-06 0
Day 1: 4 08-06
27. Wesley Holt Otis, LA 3 07-15 0
Day 1: 3 07-15
28. Hunter Muncrief Pineland, TX 4 07-14 0
Day 1: 4 07-14
28. Trey Selman Port Neches, TX 4 07-14 0
Day 1: 4 07-14
30. David Sourdellia Orange, TX 4 07-13 0
Day 1: 4 07-13
31. Cavin Courville Lake Charles, LA 3 07-13 0
Day 1: 3 07-13
32. Brandon Pittman Pineville, LA 5 07-08 0
Day 1: 5 07-08
33. Emily Hamilton Huntington, TX 4 07-05 0
Day 1: 4 07-05
34. Garrett Brown Dry Prong, LA 3 07-05 0
Day 1: 3 07-05
35. Ashley Batey Pineville, LA 5 07-03 0
Day 1: 5 07-03
36. Annabelle Guins Lake Charles, LA 2 06-15 0
Day 1: 2 06-15
37. Christian Haggenmacher Denham Springs, LA 1 06-15 0
Day 1: 1 06-15
38. Braden Berryman Kirbyville, TX 3 05-13 0
Day 1: 3 05-13
39. Levi Nelson TUSCALOOSA, AL 2 05-10 0
Day 1: 2 05-10
40. Jacob McRae Shreveport, LA 2 05-08 0
Day 1: 2 05-08
41. Joshua Dupree Haughton, LA 3 05-06 0
Day 1: 3 05-06
42. Matthew Myers Carencro, LA 2 05-05 0
Day 1: 2 05-05
43. Nolan Haney Buna, TX 1 05-05 0
Day 1: 1 05-05
44. Daniel Stanford Center, TX 1 05-03 0
Day 1: 1 05-03
45. Kyle McAllen Stonewall, LA 2 05-01 0
Day 1: 2 05-01
46. Samuel Bergeron Gonzales, LA 1 04-15 0
Day 1: 1 04-15
47. Dakota Cline Lumberton, TX 3 04-14 0
Day 1: 3 04-14
48. Jake Biram Tulsa, OK 2 04-13 0
Day 1: 2 04-13
49. Austin Busby Provencal, LA 2 04-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-11
50. Cason Lewis Pineville, LA 1 04-11 0
Day 1: 1 04-11
50. Matthew Romano Prairieville, LA 1 04-11 0
Day 1: 1 04-11
52. Wes Rollo Natchitoches, LA 2 04-05 0
Day 1: 2 04-05
52. John Waggenspack Baton Rouge, LA 2 04-05 0
Day 1: 2 04-05
54. Tyler Pate Stonewall, LA 2 04-03 0
Day 1: 2 04-03
55. Dalton Roberts Hutchinson, KS 1 04-00 0
Day 1: 1 04-00
56. Taylor Cobb Stonewall, LA 1 03-13 0
Day 1: 1 03-13
57. Jackson Hall Arlington, TX 2 03-11 0
Day 1: 2 03-11
58. Joseph Bruener Douglass, TX 2 03-10 0
Day 1: 2 03-10
58. Kody Kelly Denham Springs, LA 2 03-10 0
Day 1: 2 03-10
60. Garett OBannon Natchitoches, LA 2 03-07 0
Day 1: 2 03-07
61. Hunter Porter TUSCALOOSA, AL 2 03-06 0
Day 1: 2 03-06
62. Hunter French Buhler, KS 1 03-05 0
Day 1: 1 03-05
63. Pierce LaFleur Ragley, LA 1 03-04 0
Day 1: 1 03-04
64. Riley Harris Orange, TX 2 03-01 0
Day 1: 2 03-01
65. Briana Tucker Moulton, AL 1 03-01 0
Day 1: 1 03-01
65. Jeffery White Pineville, LA 1 03-01 0
Day 1: 1 03-01
67. Dailus Richardson Benton, IL 2 02-15 0
Day 1: 2 02-15
68. Julia Swain Lake Charles, LA 1 02-15 0
Day 1: 1 02-15
69. Laura Ann Foshee Gardendale, AL 2 02-12 0
Day 1: 2 02-12
70. Logan Bruchhaus Sulphur, LA 1 02-11 0
Day 1: 1 02-11
71. Caleb Dupre Sulphur, LA 1 02-10 0
Day 1: 1 02-10
72. Kyle Little Alexandria, LA 1 02-06 0
Day 1: 1 02-06
73. Grant Debetaz Youngsville, LA 1 02-03 0
Day 1: 1 02-03
74. Jake Shepherd Orange, TX 1 02-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-02
74. Zach Weiss WAVERLY, AL 1 02-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-02
76. Drayden Richey Lake Charles, LA 1 01-14 0
Day 1: 1 01-14
77. Ian Madere Baton Rouge, LA 1 01-11 0
Day 1: 1 01-11
78. Troy Benefield TUSCALOOSA, AL 1 01-08 0
Day 1: 1 01-08
79. Trace Bludworth Douglass, TX 1 01-03 0
Day 1: 1 01-03
80. Zach Anderson Gloster, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Braden Blanchard St Amant, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Garret Brown Stonewall, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Chandler Burgay Timpson, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Ashton Cates Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Logan Chaney Lafayette, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Andrew Childers Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Derek Clark Buna, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Blake Dinkins Shreveport, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. John Edwards Gloster, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Chase Espinosa Flowery Branch, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Colton Fountain Kirbyville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Cameron Gautreau Prairieville, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Rashad Goodson Florence, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Garrett Gray Silsbee, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Fisher Hardy San Augustine, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Hunter Hollier Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Dustin Howell Provencal, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Kalee Jones COTTONDALE, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Spencer Lambert West Monroe, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Louis Laville Baton Rouge, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Joseph Lirette Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Hadden Lummus Hemphill, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Mac Marcantel Evadale, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Hunter Martindale Jasper, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Jacob McDaniel Roxie, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Mason McGill Nederland, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Landon Mitchell Martaville, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Tyler Mora Groves, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Hunter Nash Evans, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Dylan Poche Natchez, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Cameron Reed Lake Charles, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Cole Robinson Port Arther, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Hunter Scott Friendswood, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Jonathan Suttle Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Mattea Tingle Marksville, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Chaz Trahan Port Neches, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Cord Tucker Buna, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
80. Drake Young Sulphur, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 20 221 545-08
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20 221 545-08
Team Queen Win The 2015 Jim Ledbetter On Norman With 21.50 Lbs!! Here Is How They Did It!
Father-son tandom of Jeff and KJ Queen blew it out on Norman Sat with 21.50 Lbs, including a massive 8.72 Lb BF!! They beat out 140 other teams and go home with a new Ranger Z118 powered by an Evinrude E-Tec 150 provided by Denver Marine.
Team Queen wins the annual Jim Ledbetter Memorial Cancer Tournament on Norman
140 Teams turned out Saturday for what was another very successful tournament in honor of Jim Ledbetter. Lake Norman is fishing as well as it every has as the number of quality limits weighed in was really incredible. After finishing 2nd in 2014, the fatehr-son team of Jeff and KJ Queen brought a whopping 21.50 Lbs to the scales with one of the largest BF we've ever seen on Norman-8.72 Lbs!!! They had another 5 lb'er plus 3 solid spots to round out their limit. 2nd place team of Jason Wilson and Kelly Logan had a great day as well with 19.64, which would normally win on Normman, but not this day. For their big win, Team Queen went home with a brand new RANGER Z118 powered by an Evinrude 150 E-TEC, supplied by Denver Marine in Denver, NC. Skys were overcast most of the day with light rain until weigh-in and then it cleared up and was blue bird skys overlooking Norman late in the day. Congrats to the Queens on their big win and to all the anglers that came out and supported a truely great cause. Here is your top 10 (Full results at bottom) with pictures below:
1. Jeff Queen/ KJ Queen. 21.50. 8.72 bf
2. Jason Wilson/Kelly Logan. 19.64
3. Jerry Goble/Keneth Hoyle. 17.82
4. Tim Harris/Danny Murphy. 17.53
5. Michael Fox/Tony Shook. 17.04
6. Rick Hager/Bob Hager. 16.86
7. DarylHedrick/Jeffrey Bolick. 16.86
8. Lehew/Lehew. Larry&Shane 16.49
9. CarsonOrellana/Kevin Frady. 16.23
10. Nick Miller/Brandon Brickweg. 15.98
2nd place team of Jason Wilson and Kelly Logan
Team Queen and thier 8.72 Lb kicker at Weigh-in!
Wacky Weather Wreaks Havoc On Leaderboard At Bassmaster Open On Ross Barnett
Gene Bishop of Ridgeland, Miss., lead on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #1 presented by Allstate held on Ross Barnett Reservoir out of Ridgeland, Miss. Bishop brought 26 pounds, 1 ounce to the scales at Friday's weigh-in for a two-day total of 34-14.
Anglers competing in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate at Ross Barnett were hit with a strong dose of March’s temperamental weather Friday.
The morning broke calm with light rain. By midday, 20-mph wind gusts were kicking up brutal waves with whitecaps.
The weather during the weigh-in was blustery and switched from substantial rainfall to sunshine with a rainbow and back to rain.
The leaderboard was even more volatile than the weather. Thursday, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mike McClelland sacked 23 pounds, 5 ounces to claim the lead. Today he brought in only two bass and dropped to 13th place. He failed to make the cut to fish in the finals Saturday.
Kevin Short, another Elite pro, in second place Thursday with 22 pounds, 6 ounces, brought in a single keeper today and dropped to 31st place.
Gene Bishop, a local angler from Ridgeland, Miss., bagged a paltry 8 pounds, 13 ounces Thursday and crash landed way back in 83rd place. Today he found the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow.
As Bishop made his way to the weigh-in area today, he stopped often to let his heavy fish bag down and switch hands. By the time he got to the scales, he looked exhausted. When the scales registered 26 pounds, 1 ounce, Bishop looked more relieved than elated to be sitting in first place with 34-14.
“I’m a nervous wreck,” Bishop said to tournament director Chris Bowes.
Why did Bishop fare so poorly in the first round and so superbly today?
“Yesterday, I fished ‘history,’” Bishop said.
“History” was a ledge where he has sacked big limits in previous tournaments.
“Today, I fished conditions,” Bishop said.
The conditions told Bishop to fish shallow in 3 feet of water. He was about 75 yards from a community area that was being pounded by a few dozen other boats in the tournament.
“I stayed out a little deeper and intercepted the bass that were moving up,” Bishop said. “I was catching them before they could get to those boys.”
The most consistent angler on Ross Barnett’s second day was Jay Brainard. He was in third place after the first day with 22 pounds, 1 ounce. Brainard added a limit of 11-1 today, which bounced him up to second place with a total of 33-2.
“I got a lot of bites today, but they were hitting funny,” Brainard said. “I caught only five bass, and three of them came late in the day.”
Brainard feels confident he is on enough quality fish to win. The challenge is figuring out how to get a hook into the ones that strike.
Veteran Elite pro Tommy Biffle of Wagoner, Okla., sacked his second solid limit of the tournament to secure third place with a total of 30 pounds, 15 ounces. Shallow water is Biffle’s strong suit, so it’s no surprise that he is in the hunt to win at Ross Barnett.
It’s likely that Biffle is picking off bass with his trusty flippin’ rod, but he’s not talking. Fishing fans won’t hear the details until after the final weigh-in Saturday at 4 p.m. CT at Bass Pro Shops in Pearl, Miss.
For live coverage of the final round, tune in to Bassmaster.com.
The winner on the pro side will pocket $8,405 and the keys to a Triton 19TrX rigged with a Mercury 200 Pro XS and prop, a Triton tandem axle trailer, a MotorGuide X3 24-volt trolling motor and a Lowrance Elite 5 graph.
Jim Mccaskill of Brandon, Miss., leads the co-angler field with 20-12. If he hangs on for the victory tomorrow, he will be the owner of a Triton 179 TrX with a Mercury 115 Pro XS and prop, a Triton single axle trailer, a MotorGuide X3 12-volt trolling motor and a Lowrance Mark 5 graph.
Luke Clausen, a pro from Otis Orchards, Wash., won the $250 Allstate Good Hands, Great Day award for climbing the most points from Day 1 to Day 2. With Friday’s limit of 22-6, he vaulted from 139th place to seventh place.
Joel Ross from of Brandon, Miss., won the Allstate Good Hands, Great Day co-angler award of $150 for leapfrogging from 159th to 43rd place.
The Livingston Lures Leader Award of $250 for the pro side goes to Bishop; Mccaskill will receive a Livingston Lures gift pack valued at $250 for the co-angler side.
Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland, MS
(BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Gene Bishop Ridgeland, MS 9 34-14 200 $250.00
Day 1: 4 08-13 Day 2: 5 26-01
2. Jay Brainard Enid, OK 10 33-02 199
Day 1: 5 22-01 Day 2: 5 11-01
3. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 10 30-15 198
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 17-04
4. Chris Jones Bokoshe, OK 10 30-15 197
Day 1: 5 16-09 Day 2: 5 14-06
5. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 10 29-10 196
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 16-03
6. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 10 29-05 195
Day 1: 5 18-06 Day 2: 5 10-15
7. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 8 27-11 194 $250.00
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 5 22-06
8. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, OK 10 27-08 193
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 16-04
9. Ramey Harrell Brandon, MS 10 27-08 192
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 12-03
10. Bradley Burns Brandon, MS 10 27-08 191
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 13-02
11. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 10 27-06 190
Day 1: 5 17-08 Day 2: 5 09-14
12. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 10 27-04 189
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 12-07
13. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 7 27-02 188 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 23-05 Day 2: 2 03-13
14. Matthew Delaney Pollock, LA 10 27-02 187 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 10-14
15. Gary Vining Morgan City, LA 10 26-15 186 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 12-05
16. Travis Loyd Vienna, IL 10 26-13 185 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 09-15
17. Tim Fox Meridian, MS 10 26-09 184 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 13-03
18. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 10 26-07 183 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 10-12
19. Shannon Denson Brandon, MS 10 26-03 182 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 12-04
20. Grayson Smith Clarksville, TN 8 26-01 181 $3,283.00
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 5 16-15
21. Sam Canoe Georgetown, LA 10 26-01 180 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 11-03
22. Cody Compton Palisade, CO 8 25-11 179 $3,283.00
Day 1: 3 10-05 Day 2: 5 15-06
23. Chase Brooks Iraan, TX 10 25-09 178 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 11-03
24. Timmy Reneau Del Rio, TX 10 25-02 177 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 12-00
25. Alton Jones Jr. Lorena, TX 10 24-11 176 $3,283.00
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 10-15
26. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 10 24-03 175 $2,889.00
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 11-06
27. Wesley Rogers Mammoth Spring, AR 10 23-12 174 $2,889.00
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 5 14-02
28. John Figi Bloomington, MN 8 23-11 173 $2,889.00
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 3 10-15
29. Brian Potter Claremore, OK 9 23-11 172 $2,889.00
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 4 11-11
30. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, TX 10 23-08 171 $2,889.00
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 10-06
31. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 6 23-06 170 $2,495.00
Day 1: 5 22-06 Day 2: 1 01-00
32. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 10 23-03 169 $2,495.00
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 09-14
33. Shane Long Willard, MO 8 23-01 168 $2,495.00
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 5 13-11
34. Keith Shelton Brandon, MS 7 22-10 167 $2,495.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 2 05-04
35. Chris Brasher Longview, TX 10 22-07 166 $2,495.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 08-15
36. Kenta Kimura Livingston, TX 10 22-06 165 $2,101.00
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 08-07
37. Casey Scanlon Lanexa, KS 10 22-04 164 $2,101.00
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 12-08
38. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 9 22-03 163 $2,101.00
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 4 11-07
39. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 10 21-15 162 $2,101.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 08-07
40. Mike Briseno Elgin, TX 10 21-13 161 $2,101.00
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 10-10
41. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 10 21-08 160
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 12-05
42. Ron Wells Claremore, OK 10 21-05 159
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 08-01
43. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 10 21-05 158
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 5 12-10
44. Cody Salzmann Charleston, IL 10 21-03 157
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 09-06
45. Brandon Pedigo Durant, OK 10 21-02 156
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 06-05
46. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 9 21-02 155
Day 1: 4 07-04 Day 2: 5 13-14
47. Zach Gagnard Pineville, LA 8 21-00 154
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 3 07-05
48. Shin Fukae Palestine, TX 9 20-15 153
Day 1: 4 08-07 Day 2: 5 12-08
49. James Elam Tulsa, OK 8 20-14 152
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 3 06-09
50. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 8 20-14 151
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 3 08-02
51. David Dove Steens, MS 10 20-13 150
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 5 12-10
52. Jason Cordell Pelahatchie, MS 6 20-12 149
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 1 04-06
53. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 10 20-08 148
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 09-05
54. Matt Lee Auburn , AL 7 20-03 147
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 2 07-08
55. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 7 20-01 146
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 2 04-07
56. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 7 20-00 145
Day 1: 2 06-10 Day 2: 5 13-06
57. Larry Puckett Decatur, TX 10 19-15 144
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 06-15
58. Steve Sennikoff Forney, TX 8 19-14 143
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 3 05-02
59. Craig Workman Fort Worth, TX 10 19-13 142
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 11-03
60. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 10 19-09 141
Day 1: 5 13-06 Day 2: 5 06-03
61. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 10 19-09 140
Day 1: 5 07-09 Day 2: 5 12-00
62. Joel Barber Brandon, MS 10 19-09 139
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 08-14
63. Mike Lirette Monroe, LA 6 19-08 138
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 5 17-02
64. Kenny Churchill Jackson, MS 7 19-06 137
Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 2 04-12
65. Andrew Upshaw Sapulpa, OK 7 19-02 136
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 2 05-05
66. Shawn Carnahan Gilbert, AZ 7 19-02 135
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 2 06-11
67. Jordan Card Knoxville, TN 8 18-11 134
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 5 15-07
68. Darrell Newman Bruceville, TX 7 18-10 133
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 2 05-06
69. Micahael Savell Brandon, MS 10 18-09 132
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 5 09-08
70. Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, IN 10 18-01 131
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 07-09
71. Timothy Cline Sherman, TX 10 17-15 130
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 07-01
72. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 6 17-14 129
Day 1: 1 05-05 Day 2: 5 12-09
73. Bo Keith Haughton, LA 9 17-14 128
Day 1: 4 06-03 Day 2: 5 11-11
74. Norman Foskey Biloxi, MS 10 17-14 127
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 5 09-07
75. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 9 17-12 126
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 4 05-01
76. Jeff Avery El Dorado, AR 10 17-12 125
Day 1: 5 05-14 Day 2: 5 11-14
77. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 10 17-06 124
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 07-10
78. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, LA 10 17-06 123
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 5 08-08
79. Joel Mayfield Perkinston, MS 9 17-04 122
Day 1: 4 05-10 Day 2: 5 11-10
80. James Watson Springfield , MO 9 17-02 121
Day 1: 4 06-13 Day 2: 5 10-05
81. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 10 16-15 120
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 05-00
82. Sammy Burks Joplin, MO 9 16-11 119
Day 1: 4 05-13 Day 2: 5 10-14
83. Tommy Durham Whitney, TX 9 16-10 118
Day 1: 4 09-05 Day 2: 5 07-05
84. Logan Sherrer Karnack, TX 8 15-11 117
Day 1: 3 08-09 Day 2: 5 07-02
85. Joel Baker Talala, OK 8 15-10 116
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 3 07-00
86. Jason Citta Hershey, NE 8 15-09 115
Day 1: 4 07-05 Day 2: 4 08-04
87. Eddy May Valley Center, KS 7 15-08 114
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 2 04-04
88. Taylor Ramey Purvis, MS 10 15-06 113
Day 1: 5 08-01 Day 2: 5 07-05
89. David Gillham Heath, TX 10 15-05 112
Day 1: 5 07-04 Day 2: 5 08-01
90. Billy Smith Sr Tomball, TX 7 15-05 111
Day 1: 5 07-12 Day 2: 2 07-09
91. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 6 15-04 110
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 5 13-07
92. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 9 15-04 109
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 4 06-03
93. Chad Wiley Pineville, LA 9 15-03 108
Day 1: 4 07-10 Day 2: 5 07-09
94. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 10 15-01 107
Day 1: 5 05-07 Day 2: 5 09-10
95. TR Andreas Kerrville, TX 9 15-00 106
Day 1: 5 09-04 Day 2: 4 05-12
96. Chris Berry Houston, TX 10 14-14 105
Day 1: 5 07-03 Day 2: 5 07-11
97. Jordan Lee Vinemont, AL 6 14-11 104
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 1 02-06
98. Scott Dean Terrell, TX 7 14-11 103
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 5 11-12
99. Kylie Sparks Denham Spgs, LA 5 14-11 102
Day 1: 1 03-11 Day 2: 4 11-00
100. Darrell Lyons Hemphill, TX 8 14-09 101
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 3 05-14
101. Ryan Heavener Tulsa, OK 6 14-05 100
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 1 01-07
102. Ron Cherkas Ankeny, IA 10 14-04 99
Day 1: 5 08-06 Day 2: 5 05-14
103. Chris Wooten West Point, MS 6 14-03 98
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 07-01
104. Scott Barnett Mansfield, TX 8 14-02 97
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 3 05-02
105. Jean-Christophe David Bordeaux LA Bodeaux FRA 5 14-01 96
Day 1: 4 11-13 Day 2: 1 02-04
106. Pete Wenners Galena, MO 7 14-01 95
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 2 04-00
107. Brandon Lee Ratcliff, AR 7 14-01 94
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 4 09-00
108. Jason Hannah Forest, MS 6 13-10 93
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 1 02-01
109. Greg Ryan Ozark, MO 6 13-10 92
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 07-14
110. B.J. Usie Houma, LA 8 13-09 91
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 5 09-12
111. Mike Boyles Kimberling City, MO 9 13-09 90
Day 1: 4 05-15 Day 2: 5 07-10
112. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 10 13-07 89
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 5 03-14
113. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, FL 4 13-04 88
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 2 09-05
114. Marty Henrikson Tucson, AZ 3 13-00 87
Day 1: 3 13-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
115. Terry Peacock Royse City, TX 8 12-12 86
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 5 09-08
116. Zack Fogle White Oak, TX 8 12-11 85
Day 1: 5 07-08 Day 2: 3 05-03
117. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 6 12-10 84
Day 1: 4 07-15 Day 2: 2 04-11
118. Sam George Athens, AL 5 12-09 83
Day 1: 4 11-02 Day 2: 1 01-07
119. Dave Larson Minnetrista, MN 5 12-08 82
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
120. Jeff Cloud Lubbock, TX 9 12-08 81
Day 1: 5 06-04 Day 2: 4 06-04
121. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 5 12-07 80
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Scott Mcgehee Madison, MS 10 12-07 79
Day 1: 5 05-13 Day 2: 5 06-10
123. Greg Yates Sunnyvale, TX 6 12-04 78
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 3 05-01
124. Shane Williams Keithville, LA 8 12-02 77
Day 1: 5 06-05 Day 2: 3 05-13
125. Tom Huynh Moorhead, MN 4 12-01 76
Day 1: 1 06-07 Day 2: 3 05-10
126. Brian Clark Haltom City, TX 6 11-14 75
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 5 09-06
127. Joey Cantrell Sadler, TX 7 11-14 74
Day 1: 5 07-15 Day 2: 2 03-15
128. Kazunori Okuma Moriyama-Shi Shiga JAPA 8 11-14 73
Day 1: 5 06-13 Day 2: 3 05-01
129. Darold Gleason Leesville, LA 8 11-14 72
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 5 06-06
130. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, TN 6 11-09 71
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 1 01-10
131. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 6 11-06 70
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 5 09-12
132. Ronnie Farlow Brandon, MS 5 11-06 69
Day 1: 2 05-06 Day 2: 3 06-00
133. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 4 11-05 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 11-05
134. Josh Bertrand Gilbert, AZ 6 10-12 67
Day 1: 1 04-07 Day 2: 5 06-05
135. Wayne Murray Baton Rouge, LA 7 10-11 66
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 5 07-07
136. Allen Rude Pauls Valley, OK 7 10-11 65
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 2 03-06
137. Brent Algeo Ozark, MO 6 10-11 64
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 05-11
138. Matt Pangrac Norman , OK 7 10-04 63
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 2 02-00
139. Cody Ryan Greaney Manchaca, TX 3 10-04 62
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 2 07-14
140. Homer Humphreys Jr. Minden, LA 4 10-02 61
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 2 06-04
141. Steven Mcqueen Jr Lucedale, MS 5 09-08 60
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
142. Patrick Spencer Marana, AZ 3 09-08 59
Day 1: 2 09-08 Day 2: 1 00-00
143. Jarrad Nickolite Shakopee, MN 5 09-08 58
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 3 03-12
144. Wil Hardy II Harlem, GA 7 09-07 57
Day 1: 4 05-04 Day 2: 3 04-03
145. Barry Aldridge Sturkie, AR 5 09-04 56
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 3 04-06
146. Doug Vahrenberg Higginsville, MO 2 08-13 55
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 08-13
147. Andrew Slegona Jr Walker Valley, NY 5 08-13 54
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 4 07-13
148. Ryan Williams Tyler, TX 5 08-11 53
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
149. Gary Riffle Paris, TX 7 08-10 52
Day 1: 5 05-04 Day 2: 2 03-06
150. Dave Mansue Hemphill, TX 5 08-07 51
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
151. Eric Porterfield Fort Gibson, OK 5 08-05 50
Day 1: 1 03-12 Day 2: 4 04-09
152. Cole Massey Argyle, TX 4 08-03 49
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 08-03
153. Eddie Norris Mannford, OK 4 07-13 48
Day 1: 1 03-13 Day 2: 3 04-00
154. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 07-11 47
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
155. Corey Stanley Orange, TX 5 07-10 46
Day 1: 4 05-13 Day 2: 1 01-13
156. Tyler Berger Westerville, OH 5 07-05 45
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
157. William Prescott Bryant, AR 2 07-00 44
Day 1: 2 07-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
158. Roy Sanford Brookeland, TX 5 06-14 43
Day 1: 5 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
159. Pete Ponds Madison, MS 6 06-13 42
Day 1: 5 05-07 Day 2: 1 01-06
160. Johnny Johnson Tyler, TX 3 06-11 41
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
161. Jeffrey Roberts Brandon, MS 2 06-11 40
Day 1: 2 06-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
162. Douglas Jones Muskogee, OK 2 06-08 39
Day 1: 2 06-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
163. Mitch Kistner Gilbert, AZ 3 06-04 38
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
164. Denny Wilkins Lubbock, TX 4 06-01 37
Day 1: 4 06-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
165. Brent Homan Graham, TX 4 05-14 36
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 1 01-00
166. Rusty Camp New Albany, MS 2 05-12 35
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 1 04-03
167. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 5 05-11 34
Day 1: 5 05-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
168. Justin Margraves Diana, TX 4 05-11 33
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 2 02-02
169. Bruce Whitmire Channelview, TX 2 05-09 32
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 1 03-05
170. Kendall Newson Lagrange, GA 4 05-09 31
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 2 03-01
171. Gerald Brown Chickasha, OK 4 05-05 30
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 03-12
172. Randy Allen Shreveport, LA 3 05-00 29
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-00
172. Jay Kendrick Dallas, TX 3 05-00 29
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-00
174. Rick Hanna Hereford, TX 3 04-11 27
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 2 02-08
175. Kelly Power Cape Fair, MO 3 04-10 26
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 2 03-08
176. Justin Russell El Dorado, KS 3 04-09 25
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 1 01-01
177. Mark Jenkins Ville Platte, LA 3 04-00 24
Day 1: 1 00-12 Day 2: 2 03-04
178. Jeff Perry Liberty, MO 2 03-14 23
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-14
179. David Sherrer Elm Grove, LA 3 03-11 22
Day 1: 3 03-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
180. Greg Mansfield Burnsville, MN 2 03-09 21
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-09
181. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 2 02-13 20
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
182. Sean Arnold Jenks, OK 1 02-13 19
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-13
183. Bill Mcnutt Henry, IL 1 02-12 18
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-12
184. Paul Pagnato Reston, VA 1 02-10 17
Day 1: 1 02-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
185. Keith Surber Longview, TX 1 02-00 16
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
186. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, TX 4 01-14 15
Day 1: 4 01-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. Trait Crist Fort Worth, TX 1 01-03 14
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-03
187. Allan Nail Tulsa, OK 1 01-03 14
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Bill Walls Spring, TX 1 01-01 12
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Jason Baggett Mansfield, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Jason Foster Willis, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Johnny Grice Frisco, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Bryan Hoffman Andrews, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Mike Lucas Springfield, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Bob Ramsdell Sour Lake, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Clint Royse The Colony, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
190. Bert Worrell Hallsville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 104 702 1582-12
2 84 617 1326-01
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188 1319 2908-13
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open - Ross Barnett Reservoir presented by Allstate 3/12-3/14
Ross Barnett Reservoir, Ridgeland, MS
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 2
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim Mccaskill Brandon, MS 6 20-12 200
Day 1: 3 11-04 Day 2: 3 09-08
2. Cole Findley Forsyth, MO 5 19-15 199
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 3 15-03
3. Heath Gilmore Meridian, MS 6 19-06 198
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 3 10-12
4. Gary Sullivan Woodson, TX 5 18-01 197
Day 1: 3 13-05 Day 2: 2 04-12
5. Travis Laurent Gonzales, LA 5 16-12 196
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 2 06-06
6. Jim Hemphill Brandon, MS 6 16-09 195
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 07-07
7. Billy Smith Jr. Willis, TX 6 15-11 194
Day 1: 3 11-07 Day 2: 3 04-04
8. Bill McCoun Amarillo, TX 6 15-04 193
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 07-03
9. Randy Craft Seminary, MS 6 14-12 192
Day 1: 3 09-11 Day 2: 3 05-01
10. Adam Horn Madison, MS 5 14-08 191
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 2 04-08
11. Michael Yoder Texarkana, AR 6 14-07 190
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 10-01
12. Steve Bowcock Bridgeport, IL 5 14-05 189
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 3 09-11
13. Mark Alexander Carrollton, TX 5 14-03 188 $1,576.00
Day 1: 2 05-14 Day 2: 3 08-05
14. Brian Toth Brandon, MS 6 14-02 187 $1,445.00
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 3 07-12
15. Kyle Power Cape Fair, MO 6 14-01 186 $1,313.00
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 3 08-04
16. Jeff Sprague Point, TX 4 13-14 185 $1,182.00
Day 1: 3 11-00 Day 2: 1 02-14
17. Ryan Simpson Prosper, TX 5 13-13 184 $919.00
Day 1: 2 09-00 Day 2: 3 04-13
18. Andrew Iversen Mound, MN 6 13-12 183 $788.00
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 3 05-11
19. Noel Allen Jr Brandon, MS 6 13-11 182 $788.00
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 3 05-09
20. Matt Allen Brandon, MS 6 13-10 181 $657.00
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 05-07
21. Stephen Sennikoff Jr. Forney, TX 5 13-06 180 $558.00
Day 1: 2 06-11 Day 2: 3 06-11
22. John Purvis Brandon, MS 6 13-03 179 $558.00
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 07-07
23. Christopher Lemon Mooresville, IN 6 12-14 178 $558.00
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 3 08-02
24. Alan Manning Brandon, MS 6 12-12 177 $558.00
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 3 06-13
25. Bret Mclendon Gilmer, TX 6 12-11 176 $558.00
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 05-09
26. Ed Williams Jackson, MS 6 12-07 175 $558.00
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 07-10
27. Larry Savell Jr. Brandon, MS 6 12-07 174 $558.00
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 05-00
28. Joseph Hart Summit, MS 6 12-02 173 $558.00
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 3 04-03
29. Jim Simpson Canyon, TX 5 11-15 172 $558.00
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 2 05-15
30. Dylan Lyons Hemphill, TX 5 11-10 171 $558.00
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 2 08-05
31. Mark Cowart Kearney, MO 5 11-10 170 $558.00
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 2 05-12
32. Joe Lane Republic, MO 5 11-09 169 $558.00
Day 1: 2 04-06 Day 2: 3 07-03
33. Craig Duvall Denham Springs, LA 4 11-09 168 $558.00
Day 1: 1 05-00 Day 2: 3 06-09
34. Christopher Dirgo Rosamond, CA 3 11-05 167 $558.00
Day 1: 3 11-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
35. Joel Willert Burnsville, MN 6 11-03 166 $558.00
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 05-12
36. Bill Hunter Murfreesboro, TN 6 11-02 165 $558.00
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 04-09
37. Norman Roberts Quitman, MS 6 11-02 164 $558.00
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 3 05-07
38. Kent Dotson Clever, MO 5 10-14 163 $558.00
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 3 06-10
39. Bert Thompson Keithville, LA 5 10-08 162 $558.00
Day 1: 3 03-02 Day 2: 2 07-06
40. Kevin Wisnoski Canton, MS 4 10-07 161 $558.00
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 3 07-12
41. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 6 10-07 160
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 03-05
42. Ray Thomasson Jr El Dorado, AR 6 10-05 159
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 3 03-05
43. Joel Ross Brandon, MS 3 10-02 158 $150.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 10-02
44. PJ Braun III Alexandria, VA 4 10-02 157
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 1 02-07
45. Ken Robertson Soso, MS 6 10-02 156
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 04-09
46. Jonathan Tiblier Diberville, MS 6 10-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 04-03
47. Michael Scalise Port Allen, LA 5 10-00 154
Day 1: 2 02-00 Day 2: 3 08-00
48. Robert Murphy Florence, MS 5 09-15 153
Day 1: 2 03-01 Day 2: 3 06-14
49. Scott Brown Lucedale, MS 5 09-14 152
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 2 03-03
50. Joe Lee Grand Prairie, TX 5 09-14 151
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 2 04-03
51. Dustin Duvall Denham Springs, LA 4 09-13 150
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 07-05
52. Andy Magoun Ferriday, LA 5 09-12 149
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 2 05-07
53. Will Major Port Allen, LA 6 09-10 148
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 05-02
54. Jimmy Charbonnet Saint Amant, LA 6 09-09 147
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 3 05-10
55. Myron Watts Malvern, AR 4 09-06 146
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 3 07-14
56. Austin Lawson Fort Gibson, OK 4 09-03 145
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 1 03-08
57. Hunter Beasley Brandon, MS 5 09-03 144
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 2 04-03
58. Bill Bonner Wetumpka, AL 5 09-00 143
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 3 05-08
59. Alfred Williams Jackson, MS 5 09-00 142
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 2 04-02
60. Billy Briere Mooresville, IN 4 08-14 141
Day 1: 3 06-13 Day 2: 1 02-01
61. Steven Oram Hallsville, TX 3 08-11 140
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
62. Robert Prebeck Norwood, MO 4 08-11 139
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 1 01-12
63. Rick Harris Jr San Angelo, TX 2 08-10 138
Day 1: 1 06-11 Day 2: 1 01-15
64. Dustin Wrona Tulsa, OK 4 08-10 137
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 1 02-06
65. Dean Walton Jr Luling, LA 5 08-10 136
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 3 05-13
66. Hunter Smith Sulphur Springs, TX 4 08-09 135
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 1 01-10
67. Brian Steerman Aurora, CO 4 08-09 134
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 2 03-11
68. Stephen Parnell Brandon, MS 4 08-05 133
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 1 01-04
69. Tim Webb Olpe, KS 5 08-05 132
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 2 02-07
70. Roderick Randall Rowlett, TX 2 08-01 131
Day 1: 1 06-05 Day 2: 1 01-12
71. Hunter Parra Houma, LA 4 08-00 130
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 1 03-04
72. David Gilliam Forest, MS 5 08-00 129
Day 1: 3 04-10 Day 2: 2 03-06
73. Jeffrey Barrickman Spokane, MO 4 07-15 128
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 1 02-07
74. Buddy Hardin Nederland, TX 3 07-14 127
Day 1: 3 07-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
75. Alton Lackie Germantown, TN 4 07-13 126
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 1 01-03
76. Michael Blanchard Baton Rouge, LA 4 07-13 125
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 1 02-12
77. Terry Figgins Shell Knob, MO 5 07-13 124
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 3 04-07
78. Terry Sullivan Fouke, AR 6 07-13 123
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 3 03-14
79. David Hume Evans, CO 4 07-11 122
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 1 01-03
80. Walter Gillis Jackson, MS 4 07-11 121
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 1 01-11
81. Satoshi Obata Ohtsu City SHIGA JAP 5 07-07 120
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 2 04-02
82. Justin Ainsworth Brandon, MS 4 07-06 119
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 06-04
83. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 4 07-05 118
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 1 03-06
84. Billy Doak Centerview, MO 3 07-04 117
Day 1: 2 06-00 Day 2: 1 01-04
85. Wes Bennett Crosby, TX 5 07-04 116
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 2 02-09
86. James Lane Jr Ridgeland, MS 4 07-04 115
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 3 04-09
87. Eddie Laster Morton, MS 5 07-02 114
Day 1: 2 02-00 Day 2: 3 05-02
88. Adam Boyd Humble, TX 6 07-02 113
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 3 02-13
89. Ross Bryant Ridgeland, MS 4 07-02 112
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 1 02-14
90. Mike Mulberry Springfield, MO 3 07-02 111
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 1 04-02
91. Wayne Achord West, MS 3 06-14 110
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
91. Michael Nichols Brandon, MS 3 06-14 110
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
93. Justin Halper Wichita, KS 4 06-13 108
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 1 02-04
94. Ross Jewell Del Rio, TX 3 06-12 107
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
95. Donald Barnes Bella Vista, AR 4 06-11 106
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 3 04-14
96. Bobby McDill Raleigh, MS 2 06-09 105
Day 1: 1 03-14 Day 2: 1 02-11
97. Kevin Culpepper Seminary, MS 4 06-06 104
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 2 03-03
98. Timothy Zimmermann Red Wing, MN 3 06-05 103
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-05
99. David Templeton Wagoner, OK 4 06-05 102
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 1 01-05
100. Matt Ramsey Piney Flats, TN 4 06-03 101
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 1 02-05
101. Grover Chambliss JR Leander, TX 2 06-01 100
Day 1: 2 06-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
102. Barry Shipp Benton, MS 3 06-00 99
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-00
103. Sean Cease Sand Springs, OK 5 06-00 98
Day 1: 2 02-03 Day 2: 3 03-13
104. Seth Leblanc Sorrento, LA 3 05-15 97
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
105. Keith Whipple Iuka, MS 2 05-15 96
Day 1: 2 05-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
106. Kyle Bohannan Huntsville, AR 4 05-15 95
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 1 01-15
107. Nick McDermott Lakeville, MN 4 05-13 94
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 1 01-15
108. Larry Foster Galena, MO 3 05-12 93
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
109. Skip Ibbotson Green Forest, AR 3 05-11 92
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
110. Rusty Sumrow Winona, TX 1 05-11 91
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 05-11
111. Collyn Eastham Red Oak, TX 2 05-10 90
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-10
112. Alan Engberg Greenville, AL 3 05-09 89
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 2 03-13
113. Malcolm Whitehead Natchez, MS 3 05-07 88
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
114. Mike McCormick Adair, OK 3 05-06 87
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
115. Taylor Odom Meridian, MS 3 05-05 86
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Michael Sojourner Crystal Springs, MS 3 05-04 85
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
117. Lyn Melton Florence, AL 3 05-04 84
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 2 04-05
118. Darren Gates Decatur, IL 5 05-04 83
Day 1: 3 02-15 Day 2: 2 02-05
119. Hagen Henson White Oak, TX 3 05-02 82
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 1 03-00
120. Christian Braswell Oxford, MS 3 05-01 81
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 2 03-13
121. Randall Gilmore Jr Brandon, MS 3 05-00 80
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Toby Hartsell Afton, OK 3 04-15 79
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
123. Eric Fairless Panama, OK 1 04-14 78
Day 1: 1 04-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
124. Mike Jones Brandon, MS 2 04-13 77
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-13
125. Jeff Hamilton Blue Springs, MO 3 04-12 76
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 2 03-06
126. Matt Crawford Ardmore, OK 3 04-11 75
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Andy Menssen Bloomington, IL 3 04-11 75
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
128. Mike Whitty Terry, MS 3 04-11 73
Day 1: 2 03-05 Day 2: 1 01-06
129. Donald Terry Jackson, MS 2 04-10 72
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
130. Samuel Cox Madison, MS 2 04-10 71
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 1 02-13
131. Ronnie Ware Afton, OK 3 04-09 70
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
132. Roy Kelly Petal, MS 3 04-09 69
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 1 01-07
133. Preston Blackwell Florence, MS 3 04-08 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-08
133. Emile Gennaro Sr Wesson, MS 3 04-08 68
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
135. Adrian Yeo Del Rio, TX 2 04-08 66
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-08
136. Michael Murphy Brandon, MS 4 04-08 65
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 1 01-05
137. Claude Rabb Ferriday, LA 3 04-05 64
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 1 01-06
138. Dan Edwards Brandon, MS 4 04-04 63
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 3 03-06
139. Isao Kurihara Kumagaya JAPAN 3 04-01 62
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Chris Hart Bozeman, MT 2 04-01 61
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-01
141. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 2 03-13 60
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-13
142. Alex Finch Fate, TX 2 03-12 59
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-12
143. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 2 03-11 58
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-11
144. Richard Hitt Brandon, MS 2 03-11 57
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 1 00-14
145. Jacques Fleischmann Lampe, MO 3 03-10 56
Day 1: 1 00-09 Day 2: 2 03-01
146. Kandie Candelaria Canyon Lake, TX 2 03-05 55
Day 1: 2 03-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
147. Richard Keene Jr Caledonia, MS 2 03-04 54
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-04
148. Allan Dalrymple Emerson, GA 2 03-04 53
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 1 02-04
149. Kris Schroeder Greenwood, MO 2 03-04 52
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 1 01-03
150. Taylor Surly Bella Vista, AR 2 03-03 51
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
151. Dannie Barlow Madison, MS 3 03-02 50
Day 1: 3 03-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
152. Jacob Brown Blue Mound, IL 2 03-01 49
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-01
153. Gary Peacock Pearl, MS 2 03-00 48
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-00
154. Don Davis Port Gibson, MS 2 03-00 47
Day 1: 1 00-13 Day 2: 1 02-03
155. David Patterson Flowood, MS 2 03-00 46
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 1 01-14
156. Mike Griffin Midland, TX 2 02-15 45
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
156. Danny Oneal Brandon, MS 2 02-15 45
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
158. Gilbert Martinez Amarillo, TX 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 1 01-09
159. Rick Parker Kaufman, TX 2 02-10 42
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-10
160. William Mcnutt Bossier City, LA 2 02-09 41
Day 1: 1 00-11 Day 2: 1 01-14
161. Josh Sneed River Oaks, TX 2 02-07 40
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
162. Stephen Quinn Bloomingburg, NY 1 02-07 39
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-07
163. Kurt Parker Festus, MO 2 02-06 38
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 1 01-08
164. Harold Long Sarcoxie, MO 2 02-06 37
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 1 01-00
165. Bob Peduto Kimberling Cy, MO 1 02-05 36
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-05
166. Ralph Heavener Jr Tulsa, OK 1 02-04 35
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-04
167. Micah Shuler Dallas, TX 1 02-03 34
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
168. Garner Lieb Tulsa, OK 1 02-00 33
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
168. Kevin Maxwell Laneville, TX 1 02-00 33
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
170. Michael Brower Natchez, MS 2 01-15 31
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
171. Bo Rhodes Flower Mound, TX 2 01-14 30
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
172. Sam Chapman Norman, OK 1 01-11 29
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-11
172. Derek Mangold Castroville, TX 1 01-11 29
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
174. Andrew Hulbert Ridgeland, MS 1 01-10 27
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
175. RJ Chandler Jr. Vinton, LA 1 01-07 26
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-07
175. Bryan Deal Shawnee, KS 1 01-07 26
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-07
177. Taurian Parks Yazoo City, MS 1 01-04 24
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
178. David Abbott Loudon, TN 1 01-01 23
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
178. Trent Newman Midlothian, TX 1 01-01 23
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
178. Trey Renfroe III Madison, MS 1 01-01 23
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-01
181. Tom Bever Boulder, CO 1 00-15 20
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Ariel Biley Norwalk, CA 1 00-15 20
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 00-15
183. Paul Benson Emerson, GA 1 00-13 18
Day 1: 1 00-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Brandon Bolton West Point, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Britt Cavalier Houma, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Dane Coale Norman, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Mike Epperson Miami, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Earl Erby Pineville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Mark Fillman Friendswood, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Chris Jeffery Sedan, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Lane Jenkins Splendora, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Andrew Mcclintock Wellford, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Rick McKlemurry Brandon, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Ron Miller Cantonment, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Mark Naron Moss Point, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Louie Parkman Jr Brandon, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Darrel Thomas Dallas, TX 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 90 370 745-10
2 56 289 605-03
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146 659 1350-13
Light Weights Thursday For Goodyear Tournament Trail On Falls
The first tournament of the year is in the books. Falls Lake was tuff for most people today, but not these guys! Thanks to all who came out, the results are as follows!
1st Place
Steven Lasher & Cody Sheffer
5 Fish
17.01lbs
2nd Place
Bill Gainey & Gary Loes
5 Fish
16.17lbs
3rd Place
Billy Schaffer & Dennis Godwin
4 Fish
11.18lbs
Big Fish
Gary Loes'
6.52 lbs
Remember also the Shearon Harris tournament that was cancelled was rescheduled today for
March 26th
Tell A Friend See You There!
Lasher and Sheffer and their 17 Lb Haul on Falls Sat
Gainey and Loes with just over 16+
Godwin and Shaffer come in 3rd!
For Local Anglers Ledbetter Tournament More Than About Catching Fish
When Shane Linberger was a youngster who dreamed of becoming a professional bass angler he loved going to the local tackle shop in Denver, N.C., and listening to local fishing celebrity and television show host Jim Ledbetter talk fishing.
Now that he is grown, Lineberger is living that pro angler dream, fishing the B.A.S.S. Southern and Northern Opens the Carolina Bass Challenge tournaments and any other fishing tournament he can squeeze onto his calendar.
But there is one weekend every year when one special tournament takes precedence over everything – the annual Jim Ledbetter Memorial Bass Tournament on Lake Norman which raises money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Ledbetter himself was a victim of cancer and the V Foundation is named after legendary North Carolina State University basketbacll coach Jim Valvano, also a cancer victim.
“We love that tournament,” Lineberger said. “Even if I couldn't fish it I'd probably send money. I lost two of my grandparents to that mess (cancer).”
Entry fee for the tournament is $175 per team, which includes the Big Fish pot. The winning team will trailer home a new Ranger 118 AL boat with a 115 E-Tex Outboard. The top Adult and Child Team, the top Senior Citizen Team and the top Husband and Wife team will win $500 each.
Lineberger said fishing should be very good for the tournament this weekend.
“The fish are pulling up. They have been out there all winter, freezing to death, and now we are starting to get some warmer temperatures. The only thing is we will be on the back side of the moon,” he said.
“They are calling for rain which should dirty up the creeks and the dirtier water will definitely improve the crankbait bite, like the Speed Trap, and I think it will definitely improve the jig bite, too,” he said. “I think we will see some really good weights Saturday. I'd say between 18 and 20 pounds will win it.”
Jim Ledbetter Memorial Bass Tournament
Sat, Mar 14, 2015
Lake Norman
Queen's Landing
Call 704-483-2628
Persistent Rain A Double Whammy For Anglers In Bassmaster Central Open On Ross Barnett
Under normal circumstances fishing in the Bassmaster Central Open on Ross Barnett Reservoir would be fairly simple: The bass in the lake typically spawn in late March, which means prespawn bass should be moving shallow and eager to bite this time around.
But the weather this year has been anything but normal. Persistent rains will force changes in game plans in more ways than one, according to veteran pro Pete Ponds who lives just five miles from the Madison Launch site at Ridgeland, Miss.
“The problem is we are getting rain every day so we have increasing water coming down the river. With the really high water up north everything is pushing mud down into the main lake and that's going to make the bite a lot tougher than what we were expecting,” Ponds said. “The water temperature is in the low 50s and it's just muddy and high.”
And not expected to change for the tournament, he added.
“It's supposed to rain every day of the tournament – through Saturday at least. Friday thunderstorms are predicted, with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 50s.”
But that's just half of the problem, he said.
“Ross Barnett doesn’t fluctuate a whole lot. With all the rain coming in it's going to force them to open the gates below the spillway and that is going to create current. That's going to change a lot of things for the tournament.”
Ponds said that while he thinks the Open will still be a pre-spawn tournament, a typical pre-spawn strategy might not be the best way to go in the tournament.
“Normally the locals here do the same thing every year, year after year, and they don't win these tournaments. The guy who is doing something completely different, somebody doing something unusual will win it – and it could be current-related.”
Plus, he added, because of the rainy weather preparation should go beyond just fishing strategy.
“Preparing for the weather is going to be as key as anything you are going to do. It will be very important to have the proper clothes and rain gear. That way you are not beat before you get on the water.”
Bassmaster Open – Central Division
Mar 12-14, 2015
Ross Barnett Reservoir
Madison Landing
Cabela's College Series Kicks Off 10Th Season With Record Numbers On Kentucky Lake
The Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series kicks off its 10th year this weekend with a record number of college anglers from 24 states taking their spring break to fish in the Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes.
“It's a really big bass tournament,” said Anthony Wright with Cabela's. “Right now 255 anglers have registered for the tournament.”
And, while they can't win money as college anglers, there is more than $20,000 in prizes that will be awarded to individual anglers, Wright said. There is also the element of fishing for school pride.
Wright said there will be four weigh-ins on Saturday and four weigh-ins on Sunday.
“Although there can be two anglers from a school in a boat, they don't weigh in as a team. Both can weigh fish, but they weigh in individually for prizes, and for school points,” he said. “The weigh-ins will be at 9 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 3 p.m. At the end of each day we hand out all the prizes for that day.”
Wright said the anglers should find the fishing very good this weekend.
“I had a report this morning. They had a tournament there Saturday and the winning weight was 31 pounds for five fish. There were several 15- to 18-pound sacks weighed in, too. That tells me the big fish are really starting to bite.”
Registration with dinner for the anglers for the tournament will be held at the Henry County Fairgrounds Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., he said.
“During the tournament we will feed them breakfast and lunch,” he added.
Registration is now open for the rest of the 2015 schedule: Collegiate Bass Fishing Open, April 17-19, Lake Chickamauga at Dayton,TN; Collegiate Bass Texas Shootout, April 25-26, Lake Texoma at Denison, TX; and the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship presented by Cabela's, May 20-22, Pickwick Lake at Florence, AL.
For more information about the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, please visit
www.CollegiateBassChampionship.com. You can also check out the college fishing series on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CollegiateBassChampionship.
Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
Mar 13-15, 2015
Kentucky-Barkley Lakes
Paris Landing State Park
Call Anthony Wright at 501-317-7281
www.collegiatebasschampionship.com
Larry and Milton Yancy win the B&S Pro Series on Lake Wylie-Full results here
The B&S Pro Series held their Lake Wylie event this past Sat and although they had a small turnout, the smiles on these guys indicate a very good time. Full results are below
Larry and Milton Yancy win the B&S Pro Series on Lake Wylie
1. Larry & Milton Yancey-5 Fish-13.65lbs
2. Jordan Jones & Petey Brookshire-5 Fish-11.15lbs
3. Holden McSwain & Alex Jamison-4 Fish-5.85lbs
4. Eddie Lowdermilk & Scott Campbell-3 Fish-3.95lbs
5. Robbie & Ken Stamey-2 Fish-3.70lbs
6. Doug Fowler & Oliver Reitzville- No Fish Weighed-
6. Bob Altis & Derrick Queen- No Fish Weighed-
6. Bill & Billy Wiloughbly - No Fish Weighed-
6. Larry Walker & Con Kerly - No Fish Weighed-
Big Fish Winner=Larry & Milton Yancey (3.40lbs)
JT Kenney gets 'very specific' about his FLW Tour winning pattern, tools and technique
JT Kenney dominated the first 3 days of the FLW Tour season-opener on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. He limped in with just enough (9 pounds and change) to win on Day 4, but while the size of his fish diminished, Kenney's plan was solid enough to top a field of 154 pros. He explains it in detail in this video clip.
Catlett and Cole win on Smith Mtn at the Anglers Choice Marine TT Event
137 Teams turned out Sat morning for the 1st Anglers Choice Marine TT event of the year on Smith Mtn Lake. Eric Catlett and Dallas Cole held on to win with 18.51 Lbs on 5 fish, winning by almost 1 Lb. Conditions were cold at blastoff (low 20's) but warmed up later in the day and was mostly blue bird skys for a majority of the tournament. Basically had 10 teams over 16 Lbs, so a solid performance by all. The Anglers Choice Marine TT heads to High Rock Lake next for their Triton Division. Congrats to Eric and Dallas on a great win!
Smith Mtn Lake Champs Eric Catlett and Dallas Cole
Ken Thompson and Scott Ritchey came down from Pa to finish 4th with 17.05!
6.25 Lb Winning BF caught by team of Gray and Perkins
Full results on link below................
Bassmaster Classic Returns To Grand Lake Of The Cherokees/tulsa, Ok For 2016
The world championship of bass fishing — the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro — will return to one of its most popular destinations in 2016, B.A.S.S. and the event’s Oklahoma hosts announced today. And for the first time, the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” will be conducted in early March instead of February.
“The 2013 Classic was such a tremendous success, we couldn’t wait to return to Tulsa and Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees with our premier event,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “With the support we’ve received from our hosts and our bass fishing fans throughout the region, we’re expecting an even better turnout next year.”
Hosts of the 2016 Classic will be Tulsa Regional Chamber, VisitTulsa, Grand Lake Association and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
“We’re so excited to finally say the Bassmaster Classic is coming back to Tulsa,” said Ray Hoyt, president of VisitTulsa. “We worked our tails off in 2013 to ensure this event was a huge success because we wanted to show our partners at B.A.S.S., and other major league events, what a great place the Tulsa region is. We wanted another Classic the minute the 2013 event was over, and today we can finally say it out loud: The Classic comes back in 2016. A huge thanks to our regional partners, especially Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, for their support in making this a reality.”
“To land the Bassmaster Classic for the second time truly speaks to the staff at the City of Tulsa, Tulsa Regional Chamber and the BOK Center,” Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett said. “Thanks to the hard work by many, the 2013 Bassmaster Classic was an astounding success and speaks volumes to why Bassmaster selected Tulsa for the championship in 2016. We hope the region will embrace the championship when it heads back to Tulsa as it is sure to bring more excitement and visitors from around the country and give an economic boost to our community.”
Since 2006, Bassmaster Classics have all been held the third or fourth weekend in February, but the 46th championship has been moved to March 4-6, 2016, to better accommodate anglers’ and sponsors’ preseason schedules and other industry events.
“If moving the event improves odds of good fishing weather, that’s a bonus,” Akin added. “But we proved in 2013 as well as the recent Classic on Lake Hartwell, S.C., that freezing temperatures don’t hamper the anglers’ fishing success, nor do they hurt attendance.”
The Tulsa Classic in 2013 recorded the second highest attendance in history, with more than 106,850 fans visiting one or more of the Classic venues. The attendance record of 137,700 was set at another February Classic, the 2009 event in Shreveport-Bossier City, La.
Hoyt said the economic impact of the first Tulsa Classic was $22.7 million.
“We’re proud that we could help bring the Bassmaster Classic back to Oklahoma, and to beautiful Grand Lake,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker. “Everything between Tulsa and Grand Lake is part of the Cherokee Nation, and we are delighted to showcase our magnificent scenery to the thousands of visitors this event will bring. Most importantly, this partnership and the out of town dollars spent in northeast Oklahoma will be an economic boon to many small Cherokee-owned businesses in our area.”
As in the first Tulsa Classic, the BOK Center will house daily weigh-ins, and the Cox Business Center will hold the Classic Outdoors Expo. Takeoffs each day will be from Wolf Creek Ramp in Grove, Okla. As many as 5,000 fans braved freezing temperatures to watch the Classic anglers set out on competition days in 2013.
Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss., won the Classic championship title that year with 54 pounds, 12 ounces of bass for three days of fishing. A total of 55 anglers will qualify for next year’s event through the Bassmaster Elite Series and other Bassmaster circuits during the coming 10 months.
Eleven Oklahoma anglers — 10 percent of the Elite Series field — will be gunning for berths in the event, including Scott Ashmore of Broken Arrow, Tommy Biffle of Wagoner, Jason Christie of Park Hill, James Elam of Tulsa, Edwin Evers of Talala, Kenyon Hill of Norman, Jeff Kriet of Ardmore, Kevin Ledoux of Choctaw, Jared Miller of Norman, Fred Roumbanis of Bixby and Dave Smith of Del City.
Total purse will be more than $1 million, with the winner receiving $300,000.
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees was completed in 1940, when Pensacola Dam on the Grand River impounded 46,500 acres. Previous Elite Series events there have been won by Mike McClelland and Kevin VanDam in 2006 and 2007, respectively.
Akin said moving the event to March will minimize scheduling conflicts with boat and sports shows typically scheduled in January and February, yet it will still be early enough in the year to serve as a kickoff of the fishing season. Manufacturers in recent years have been using the Classic Outdoors Expo as the venue to introduce exciting new products to the bass fishing world.
CBC Wateree Champs Fofi and Murdock take down the field with 25 Lbs even and $12,500-Full results and pictures here!
Great Sat afternoon for a weigh-in with 185 teams turning out for the 2nd SC Div tournament of the year in the Carolina's Bass Challenge. Cold morning temps caused some familiar havoc at launch and those early morning casts were not exactly smooth accoriding to many of the anglers. However, as the day wore on and temps rose into the low 60's, the bite really turned on and we have some tremendous bags weighed in. You have never seen so many 4 fish bags that weighed 16-18 lbs. For those who had a limit, 18+ was the norm with numerous sacks over 20. THe winning team caught their fish between 6-8 feet of water and had success for most of the day. Full results are posted below the pictures below. Congrats to Anthony Fofie and Dave Murdock on their outstanding win!!
CBC Wateree Champs Anthony Fofi and Dave Murdock
Scott Hamrick and Louie Hull
Jeffrey Thomas with an impressive haul!
Randall Driggers was one of the first to weigh-in...not bad!!
Rick Mclean and Billy Mcintosh with another solid stringer!
| Place | Team Name | Team # | Fish Weighed | Net Weight | Big Fish | Points | Winnings |
| 1 | Dave Murdock - Tony Fofi | 60 | 5 | 25.000 | 7.230 | 310 | $12,500 |
| **Includes $2,500 Top Finishing Skeeter Bonus Money | |||||||
| 2 | Billy McIntosh - Rick McLean | 67 | 5 | 24.520 | 6.590 | 309 | $5,000 |
| 3 | Joey Bramlett - Barry Holloman | 1 | 5 | 24.490 | 7.050 | 308 | $3,500 |
| 4 | Wayne Marlow - Scott Peavy | 38 | 5 | 24.200 | 0.000 | 307 | $2,500 |
| 5 | Gary Michaud - Doc McDaniel | 63 | 5 | 23.840 | 0.000 | 306 | $2,000 |
| 6 | Tommy Williams - Thomas Hardwick | 185 | 5 | 23.150 | 0.000 | 305 | $3,200 |
| **Includes $1,500 Second Finishing Skeeter Bonus Money | |||||||
| 7 | Craig Haven - Tim Haven | 132 | 5 | 22.850 | 6.950 | 304 | $1,500 |
| 8 | dustin henson - John Gibson | 112 | 5 | 22.730 | 0.000 | 303 | $1,300 |
| 9 | Dennis Reedy - Jeffrey Thomas | 100 | 5 | 22.210 | 0.000 | 302 | $2,100 |
| **Includes $1,000 Third Finishing Skeeter Bonus Money | |||||||
| 10 | Wayne Frierson - Ronnie Mueller | 49 | 5 | 22.100 | 0.000 | 301 | $1,000 |
| 11 | Jason Quinn - Tony Colacurcio | 33 | 5 | 21.820 | 0.000 | 300 | $800 |
| 12 | Eddie Smith - Michael Carson | 119 | 5 | 21.460 | 6.240 | 299 | $700 |
| 13 | Ronnie McCoy - Jason McCoy | 123 | 5 | 21.390 | 0.000 | 298 | $550 |
| 14 | Jason Miles - Jerry Freezon | 115 | 5 | 21.250 | 6.250 | 297 | $525 |
| 15 | Todd Walters - Patrick Walters | 151 | 5 | 20.800 | 0.000 | 296 | $475 |
| 16 | Brett Mitchell - Jerry Montjoy | 172 | 5 | 20.350 | 0.000 | 295 | $450 |
| 17 | DJ Mcearchern - Shane Cantley | 111 | 5 | 20.320 | 0.000 | 294 | $400 |
| 18 | Scott Hamrick - Louie Hull | 88 | 5 | 20.090 | 0.000 | 293 | $350 |
| 19 | Sean Anderson - George Berry | 45 | 5 | 19.500 | 0.000 | 292 | $330 |
| 20 | Audie Brantley - Hunter Ciccio | 149 | 4 | 19.320 | 0.000 | 291 | $320 |
| 21 | Carl Williams - Eddie Williams | 177 | 4 | 18.980 | 0.000 | 290 | $300 |
| 22 | Chris Marshall - Josh Gardner | 39 | 5 | 18.870 | 6.830 | 289 | $280 |
| 23 | Clark Gibbs - Freddie Gibbs | 156 | 4 | 18.500 | 7.230 | 288 | $270 |
| 24 | Bradley Gunter - Stan Gunter | 16 | 5 | 18.470 | 6.180 | 287 | $260 |
| 25 | David Etheridge - Butch Williams | 35 | 5 | 18.330 | 0.000 | 286 | $255 |
| 26 | Trent McLaughlin - Freddie Faulkenberry | 103 | 5 | 18.030 | 0.000 | 285 | $250 |
| 27 | edwin kelly - Davey Thomas | 126 | 5 | 17.990 | 0.000 | 284 | $230 |
| 28 | Adam Fillmore | 184 | 5 | 17.770 | 0.000 | 283 | $225 |
| 29 | Jeff Murray - Derrick Murray | 18 | 5 | 17.150 | 0.000 | 282 | $220 |
| 30 | Clint Jackson - Heath Rhinehart | 25 | 5 | 17.050 | 6.290 | 281 | $210 |
| 31 | Eric Mora - Donald Miller | 12 | 4 | 16.900 | 0.000 | 280 | |
| 32 | Glenn Gentry - Bart Blackburn | 36 | 5 | 16.700 | 0.000 | 279 | |
| 33 | Al Odom - Dane Odom | 78 | 4 | 16.520 | 0.000 | 278 | |
| 34 | Robbie Carroll - Bryan Carroll | 83 | 4 | 16.420 | 0.000 | 277 | |
| 35 | Tim Harmon - Jeff Rikard | 8 | 5 | 16.340 | 0.000 | 276 | |
| 36 | Kyle Whisnant - Craig Chambers | 68 | 4 | 16.330 | 0.000 | 275 | |
| 37 | Bill Grier - Robby Byrum | 145 | 5 | 16.290 | 0.000 | 274 | |
| 38 | Chad Gainey - Todd Butler | 178 | 4 | 15.820 | 0.000 | 273 | |
| 39 | Greg Atkinson - Ron Catoe | 27 | 4 | 15.530 | 6.440 | 272 | |
| 39 | Bob Grizzle - Carl Grizzle | 107 | 5 | 15.530 | 0.000 | 272 | |
| 41 | Jay Keith - Donald Hinson | 131 | 5 | 15.390 | 0.000 | 270 | |
| 42 | Bryan cook - Steve Harmon | 144 | 4 | 15.370 | 0.000 | 269 | |
| 43 | Nolan Pulley - Will Dickens | 20 | 4 | 15.240 | 0.000 | 268 | |
| 44 | Thomas King - Clayton King | 43 | 3 | 15.140 | 6.060 | 267 | |
| 45 | Ferris Jennings - Andy Rutledge | 57 | 4 | 15.120 | 0.000 | 266 | |
| 46 | Mike Allman - Mike Allman | 109 | 5 | 14.920 | 0.000 | 265 | |
| 47 | Mike Watson - Craig McFadden | 168 | 4 | 14.810 | 0.000 | 264 | |
| 48 | Joe Avin - Larry Avins | 134 | 4 | 14.790 | 0.000 | 263 | |
| 49 | Timothy Garrison - David Crowley | 5 | 5 | 14.730 | 3.960 | 262 | |
| 49 | Alan Fletcher - Danny Johnson | 122 | 4 | 14.730 | 0.000 | 262 | |
| 51 | Jason Reinke - Allen Williams | 153 | 5 | 14.650 | 0.000 | 260 | |
| 52 | David Arnold - Billy Collins | 118 | 4 | 14.580 | 0.000 | 259 | |
| 53 | Todd Garner - Shane Hartman | 52 | 4 | 14.490 | 0.000 | 258 | |
| 54 | Jason Smith - Steve Blankenship | 128 | 3 | 14.450 | 0.000 | 257 | |
| 55 | Daniel Howell - Russell Anderson | 159 | 5 | 14.170 | 0.000 | 256 | |
| 56 | Kevin Chandler - Bradley Chandler | 47 | 4 | 14.030 | 0.000 | 255 | |
| 57 | Michael Earnhardt - Mike Earnhardt | 176 | 3 | 14.000 | 0.000 | 254 | |
| 58 | Chuck Howard - Ken Ellis | 66 | 3 | 13.960 | 0.000 | 253 | |
| 59 | Mike Edge - Casey Warren | 98 | 4 | 13.890 | 0.000 | 252 | |
| 60 | Thad Driggers - Lyn Langston | 137 | 3 | 13.660 | 0.000 | 251 | |
| 61 | Jeff Douglas - Bill Clowney | 44 | 4 | 13.540 | 0.000 | 250 | |
| 62 | Gene Gibbs - Keith Wilson | 85 | 3 | 13.480 | 0.000 | 249 | |
| 63 | Daniel Hill - James Bond | 22 | 3 | 13.350 | 8.090 | 248 | $1,000 |
| **Includes $1,000 Big Fish Bonus Money | |||||||
| 64 | Wayne King - Bo Chappell | 77 | 4 | 13.210 | 0.000 | 247 | |
| 65 | Andy Owens | 55 | 4 | 13.170 | 0.000 | 246 | |
| 66 | Josh McGregor - Randall Driggers | 91 | 3 | 13.030 | 5.370 | 245 | |
| 67 | Carlton Thompkins - Timmy Thompkins | 175 | 4 | 13.000 | 0.000 | 244 | |
| 68 | Shane Lineberger - Anthony Johnson | 162 | 5 | 12.900 | 0.000 | 243 | |
| 69 | Russ Padgett - Meredith Havird | 108 | 3 | 12.550 | 0.000 | 242 | |
| 70 | Keith Porter - Jason Threatt | 46 | 4 | 12.510 | 0.000 | 241 | |
| 71 | Miles Hair - Terry Tolar | 169 | 4 | 12.220 | 0.000 | 240 | |
| 72 | Beau Dixon - Andy Sease | 80 | 3 | 12.210 | 0.000 | 239 | |
| 73 | Chris Epting - Johnny Mayer | 84 | 3 | 11.450 | 0.000 | 238 | |
| 74 | Bunn Tyson - Thomas Hoffmeyer | 82 | 4 | 11.110 | 0.000 | 237 | |
| 75 | Larry Moss - Michelle McLain | 157 | 3 | 11.000 | 0.000 | 236 | |
| 76 | John English - Victoria English | 129 | 4 | 10.940 | 0.000 | 235 | |
| 77 | Jeff Humphries - Jody Jones | 11 | 3 | 10.910 | 0.000 | 234 | |
| 78 | Richard Bradshaw - Adam Fincher | 139 | 4 | 10.610 | 0.000 | 233 | |
| 78 | Wesley Cashwell - Shane Doughtie | 165 | 3 | 10.610 | 0.000 | 233 | |
| 80 | Greg Davis - Dennis Parks | 76 | 3 | 10.490 | 0.000 | 231 | |
| 81 | Rodney Jordan - jason carlton | 99 | 2 | 10.480 | 0.000 | 230 | |
| 82 | Chad Sinclair - Caleb Conner | 117 | 4 | 10.020 | 0.000 | 229 | |
| 83 | Kevin Rake - Terry Morris | 81 | 3 | 9.970 | 5.320 | 228 | |
| 84 | Jeff Horton - Todd Sinclair | 86 | 3 | 9.870 | 0.000 | 227 | |
| 85 | Rodney Chastain - Jason Snyder | 51 | 3 | 9.810 | 0.000 | 226 | |
| 86 | Jimmy McFarland - Calvin Griggs | 42 | 3 | 9.790 | 0.000 | 225 | |
| 87 | Brent Waynick - Max Terry | 179 | 3 | 9.780 | 0.000 | 224 | |
| 88 | Gregory Littles Sr. - Lorenzo Portee | 23 | 3 | 9.640 | 0.000 | 223 | |
| 89 | Jimmy Counts - Gary Angel | 164 | 2 | 9.630 | 5.870 | 222 | |
| 90 | Matt Davis - Mike Guilbeau | 29 | 3 | 9.600 | 0.000 | 221 | |
| 91 | John Haas - Justim Wilson | 3 | 3 | 9.410 | 0.000 | 220 | |
| 92 | John parker - Scott Allison | 138 | 3 | 8.850 | 0.000 | 219 | |
| 93 | Coy Watts - David Hutcherson | 53 | 3 | 8.800 | 0.000 | 218 | |
| 94 | Jon Stringfield - Dan Geurtsen | 105 | 2 | 8.480 | 0.000 | 217 | |
| 95 | Toby Keisler - TJ Keisler | 71 | 3 | 8.190 | 0.000 | 216 | |
| 96 | Sean Ravenscroft - Wilson Ravenscroft | 14 | 3 | 7.500 | 0.000 | 215 | |
| 97 | Chris McDuffie - Greg Creech | 154 | 2 | 7.370 | 0.000 | 214 | |
| 98 | Matthew McBee - Rick Dunstan | 113 | 2 | 7.160 | 0.000 | 213 | |
| 99 | Kenneth Clark - David Kelly | 59 | 2 | 7.100 | 0.000 | 212 | |
| 100 | Justin Purnell - Ricky Lee | 32 | 2 | 7.090 | 0.000 | 211 | |
| 101 | Bobby Wade - Pete Sherbert | 10 | 2 | 7.020 | 0.000 | 210 | |
| 102 | Gentry Manning - Matt Judy | 70 | 2 | 7.000 | 0.000 | 209 | |
| 103 | Rusty Bullard - Eric Martin | 174 | 2 | 6.850 | 0.000 | 208 | |
| 104 | Jimmy Carswell | 96 | 2 | 6.800 | 0.000 | 207 | |
| 105 | Hunter Hicks - Bobby Rice | 62 | 2 | 6.790 | 0.000 | 206 | |
| 106 | Shannon Jordan - Shawn Jordan | 41 | 2 | 6.770 | 0.000 | 205 | |
| 107 | Walter Capps - Jim Stroud | 146 | 2 | 6.760 | 0.000 | 204 | |
| 108 | Ron Davis - Caleb Davis | 31 | 3 | 6.630 | 0.000 | 203 | |
| 109 | Chris Dover - Robert Fowler | 40 | 1 | 6.530 | 6.530 | 202 | |
| 110 | John Sturkie - Calvin Hewitt | 13 | 1 | 6.340 | 0.000 | 201 | |
| 111 | Ross Burns - Josh Rennebaum | 147 | 2 | 6.320 | 0.000 | 200 | |
| 112 | Nathan Burgess - Brent Riley | 79 | 6.180 | 0.000 | 199 | ||
| 113 | Mike King - Mike Kirby | 152 | 3 | 5.820 | 0.000 | 198 | |
| 114 | Neal kendrick - Jared Bryan | 90 | 2 | 5.680 | 0.000 | 197 | |
| 115 | Sandy Oliver - Shannon Bryson | 17 | 2 | 5.530 | 0.000 | 196 | |
| 116 | Brad Petway - Daniel Cook | 74 | 1 | 5.360 | 0.000 | 195 | |
| 117 | Daniel Venters - Jim Huffman | 50 | 1 | 4.980 | 4.980 | 194 | |
| 118 | Glenn Altman - Larry Parker | 56 | 1 | 4.230 | 0.000 | 193 | |
| 119 | Brad Nappier - Nathan Luke | 94 | 1 | 4.150 | 0.000 | 192 | |
| 120 | Randy Morrison - Shayne McFarlin | 104 | 1 | 4.040 | 0.000 | 191 | |
| 121 | Randall Miller - Mack Altman | 54 | 1 | 3.720 | 0.000 | 190 | |
| 122 | Tommy Floyd - Randy Welch | 170 | 1 | 3.450 | 0.000 | 189 | |
| 123 | Robert Guest - David Heatherly | 97 | 1 | 3.070 | 0.000 | 188 | |
| 124 | Mack Cook - Patrick Cook | 37 | 1 | 2.770 | 0.000 | 187 | |
| 125 | Chris Blackmon - David Linville | 92 | 1 | 2.480 | 0.000 | 186 | |
| 125 | Rich Moses - Craig Jurgonski | 114 | 1 | 2.480 | 0.000 | 186 | |
| 127 | Eric Bozeman - Clint Proudfoot | 7 | 1 | 1.720 | 0.000 | 184 | |
| 128 | Daryl Watson - Ken McFarland | 65 | 3 | 1.000 | 0.000 | 183 | |
| 129 | Jimmy Bass - Jason Baird | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | David L Canupp - David L. Canupp | 4 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Larry Christopher - Dennis Hensley | 6 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Darren Sigmon - Brian Huffman | 9 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Randall Ertzberger - John Garrett | 15 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Ryan Williams - Donnie Levister | 19 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Cole Winn - Scott Martin | 21 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | John Gutierrez - Lou Collier | 24 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Jason Amato - Peter Amato | 26 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Bryan Holmes - Mike Ware | 28 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Ron Thomas - Joe Richardson | 30 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Thomas Richmond - Reggie Pollock | 34 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Cleve Yarborough - Kyle McElveen | 48 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Justin Harvey - Steve Gilstrap | 58 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Ray Winans - Craig Matthews | 61 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Bud Moss - David Prince | 64 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Kenny Brice - Horace Morris | 69 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Ed Matthews | 72 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Matt Mollohan - Michael Hudnall | 73 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | JULIUS LEDBETTER - Chris Gould | 75 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | danny houck - Eddie Rogers | 87 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Mark Mitchell - Scott Williams | 89 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Dwayne McVicker - Eddie Burgess | 93 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Mark Healon - Tony Truett | 95 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Wade Grooms - Albert Pieper | 101 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Roger Medlock - Todd Lawrence | 102 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Gary Elenbark - George Elenbark | 106 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Jonathan strickland - Derrick Compton | 110 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Roger Pope - Michael Smith | 116 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Joel Watts - Rob Kyzer | 120 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Kevin Fulmer - Al Fortner | 121 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Kevin Banks - Wayne Jeffcoat | 124 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Sam Dowey - Tommy Moak | 125 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Austin Johnson - Andrew McClintock | 127 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Ron Carson - Chris Abbott | 130 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Lee Royson - Jeff Reynolds | 133 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Alan Richardson - Timmy Squires | 135 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Jeff Parsons - Mike Ard | 136 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Michael Richardson - Carl Smith | 140 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Benjamin Benedict - Ronald Cunningham | 141 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Jay Adams - Bobby Carroll | 142 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Kiel Kelly - Chuck Whittaker | 143 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | walt almond - chad rabon | 148 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | William Canzater - Jonathan Dailey | 150 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Andrew Boykin - Billy Gainey | 155 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 182 | |
| 129 | Jim Davis - Larry Hastings | 158 | 0 | 0.000 |
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Kenney closes on FLW title at Toho
Cbc Lake Wateree Wrap Up With Director Brett Collins
CBC Tourament Director Brett Collins wraps up another big afternoon for the CBC on Wateree as 185 teams showed up to fish and the winning team went home with $12,500!! Click here for his summary-
CBC Lake Wateree Champs Anthony Fofi and Dave Murdock after their big win!
One on One with the CBC Lake Wateree Champs Anthony Fofi and Dave Murdock....they hauled in 25 Lbs even and took home $12,500 CASH for their big win!! Click here for their story-
Kenney wins FLW Tour season opener on Kissimmee Chain
Just when it looked like JT Kenney had run away with title on Lake Toho Wesley Strader and Scott Canterbury made it interesting. AnglersChannel Insider Vance McCullough followed the action on the water today and filmed footage for an exciting episode of the Progressive Bass Wrap Up TV Show. We watched Canterbury go to work and we watched Kenney struggle. We will cover the details soon on AnglersChannel.com so check back with us for videos and news. As for now, the Bassmobile has a 3 hour ride to make so we'll just say that Kenney, with only 9 pounds, 4 ounces today, totaled 76-even for the win over Canterbury's 75-5 and Strader's 74-11.Kennto ey keyed on lily pads where he blind casted a Gambler Fat Ace on a Reins Tungsten weight and 17-pound Berkley fluorocarbon to spawning bass he marked as GPS waypoints in practice.
Northwestern State Team Of Cooper, Ledet Win College Central Regional Title On Red River
Hometown heroes John Ledet and Justin Cooper of Northwestern State University brought in the biggest bag of the final day weighing 17-0 to take home the title of 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops champions with a three-day total of 30-9.
In addition to their win on the Red River, Ledet and Cooper qualify for the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship along with the remainder of the Top 14 teams from the Central Regional.
“The good Lord blessed us today,” Cooper said. “We went into some spots that I’ve had a lot of success in before, and we just caught them.”
After starting the event off a little slow with only two fish for 6-15, it was apparent that the local favorites going into the event were around the right quality of fish. However, the brutal cold front that moved in on the final day of practice was something that, local or not, made catching numbers of fish on Thursday very difficult.
On Friday, Ledet and Cooper brought in three fish for 6-10 and found themselves in seventh place headed into the final day. Their 17-0 Saturday weight was the second biggest bag of the entire tournament and enough to rocket Northwestern State to the top of the leaderboard and grant them a win by a margin of 4 pounds.
“The first two days we tried to wait out our prespawn fish that we had found, but they wouldn’t bite fast enough,” Ledet said. “Then today we decided we had to change things up if we wanted to win this thing. We started to run and gun and finally ran into a school of fish that wanted to bite.”
Ledet and Cooper caught most of their limit today fishing a flat filled with lily pad stems in the Little Jungle. Their kicker, a big female weighing 6-2, came off that same flat.
“I caught that fish on a 3 1/2-inch V&M Baby Split Tail Beaver in about 5 feet of water next to a sunken duck blind,” Cooper said.
Evan Smith and Aaron Sarna of Arkansas Tech University finished the Central Regional in second place making a big move on the final day with a 12-0 bag that gave them a total of 26-9 for three days.
Dwight Camp and Jonathan Furlong of Southeastern Oklahoma University fell to third place on the final day after taking the lead on Day 2 with the Bass Pro Nitro Big Bag of the event weighing 17-8 and worth a $250 Bass Pro Shops gift card. Their final round weight of four fish for 5-7 brought their three-day total to 25-3.
The 6-10 lunker caught by Hunter Leppert and Cole Eubanks of Arkansas Monticello on Day 2 held on to the Carhartt Big Bass honors for the Central Regional. The team will be awarded a $500 Carhartt gift card.
The Livingston Lures Leader Award of a $250 gift card will be awarded to Ledet and Cooper.
For a complete list of Saturday’s results, photos and video from on the water, visit Bassmaster.com.
Local hosts for the event include the City of Natchitoches, the Red River Waterway Commission and Northwestern State University.
Kenney punts; maintains huge lead on FLW field at Toho
JT Kenney decided to “play defense” today. He only caught 14 pounds, 5 ounces of Lake Toho bass. It was enough to maintain a 12-and-a-half-pound lead over the rest of the field on the 3rd of 4 competition days at the FLW Tour season-opener on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes out of the revitalized Big Toho Marina.
With a total weight of 66-12, Kenney is 12-8 in front of Wesley Strader who brought the crowd to life with a solid sack of bass that ran his total to 54-4.
Wesley Strader fired-up the crowd with a big catch. photo by Vance McCullough
Scott Canterbury made a move to 3rd. He has 53-11 heading into the final round.
Stacey King slipped to 4th but he’s happy to be here considering his recent bout with cancer. King has an even 50 pounds.
Stetson Blaylock is one ounce and one spot behind King.
Kenney says he will do tomorrow as he did today – that is, he will play the conditions. Today he scrapped the long run to his big fish in Lake Kissimmee and stayed in Toho. He threw a Nichols Lures Pulsator spinnerbait on the breezy lake under cloudy skies.
“I went into defensive mode today,” said Kenney. “I’m trying not to mess this up. I had a sizeable lead so instead of swinging for the big bag and, possibly, coming in here with a zero, I changed lakes and fished where I haven’t all week.”
Kenney said the other day that he had a pattern to catch non-spawning fish. Apparently, today’s tactic is what he spoke of. He also says he has a big area saved so tomorrow could be another 20-something-pound day. Then again, given a 12-pound lead and a complete absence of 30-pound bags this weeks (Kenney came the closest to that mark with his 29-14 on Day 1) he could punt again tomorrow and win this tourney. As the man said, “we’ll have to wait and see what the weather does.”
Watch Kenney talk about his decision in this short clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RCicwW7MRFg
JT Kenney talks about Day3 decision to 'play defense'
JT Kenney has been smashing big limits of bass on Lake Kissimmee for 2 days but today he decided to stay on Toho and throw a Nichols Lures Pulsator spinnerbait to catch 14 pounds, 5 ounces - enough to keep him 12-8 ahead of the field. Kenney is making all the right moves this week. Hear him talk about his decision.
Kenney continues to crush 'em despite slow bite on Kissimmee Chain
Wacky weather has kept the fishery from showing all it can produce, but numerous giant Florida bass are being caught. Fishing is slow and so are the most productive tactics.
It seems like there is a strong worm bite in the pads. Bass on the Kissimmee Chain will spawn right on the roots of lily pads when other suitable bottom content is lacking. Luke Clausen won the 2006 Bassmaster Classic by dragging a junebug worm through pads on Kissimmee in late February.
According to reports from weekend tournaments, many bass had just moved into shallow spawning cover as the FLW Tour pros readied themselves for Monday’s practice round.
The field is scattered among the 4 lakes, but Kissimmee is a favorite. Toho is also producing some respectable weights.
JT Kenney has a chokehold on the Kissimmee Chain, as well as on his fellow competitors. He prepared thoroughly and that prep is paying off as he spread his lead to a margin of better than 12 pounds over Stacey King who remained in 2nd today despite only bringing 11 pounds, 12 ounces to the scale.
Kenney crushed another 22 pounds, 9 ounces today to run his total to 52-07.
He said he is throttling his areas and then heading to new water each day. He waypointed numerous places where big bass bit his hookless lures in practice. The fish have still been there for him during tournament hours.
A noted flipper, Kenney said he is casting for his fish this week.
The cut weight (Top 20) which is cleverly sponsored by Buck Knives, was 30-12.
Big bass of the day and of the tourney so far weighed an even 11 pounds. Ramie Colson Jr. said it’s the biggest bass he’s ever caught.
That one fish is heavier than the average bag brought in by Tour pros so far (10 pounds, 12 ounces).
But then, that’s Florida fishing isn’t it?
A lot can happen over the next 2 days. If Kenney continues on his current pace he’ll break the century mark and win by 25 pounds. That’s a big ‘IF’, but the man is very focused, very experienced and very capable.
Those who pursue his lead include the aforementioned Classic Champion Clausen who caught 20 pounds yesterday. In 5th place Clausen is 18 pounds behind Kenney. That’s crazy. Kenney is having one of those tournaments. When this happens it’s like watching a homerun hitter get all of one.
Just sit back and enjoy the show.
Championship Sunday - Morning Interviews With Top 10 In The Bassmasters Classic
Its Championship Sunday and we Checked in with the Top 10 to see how the wind and overcast skies would change thier game plan for today. Stay Tuned for the final weigh-in and crowning of the Classic Champion.
Kenney catches 29-14, leads FLW Tour on Toho
J.T. Kenney of Palm Bay, Florida, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Thursday weighing 29 pounds, 14 ounces to vault to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the Walmart FLW Tour at Lake Toho. Kenney will hold a 1-pound, 13-ounce lead over the 154-boat field heading into day two of the four-day event.
“I put a lot of work in here to get ready for this tournament,” said Kenney, an eight-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier who has career earnings of more than $1.2 million in FLW competition. “I came over here every day for two weeks prior to the lake going off-limits and I found as many places that I could that looked perfect. I had different areas for all different wind directions and conditions. I was looking for specific spots.
“Then, in our official practice period, I never used a hook,” said Kenney. “I would make a cast, feel a big one hit my bait, then mark my waypoint. I have color-coded waypoints all over based on how big the fish are. I really put a lot of time and effort into this event.”
The hard work seems to be paying off for Kenney, as he managed to catch his entire limit of bass out of only one of his areas today.
“My area that I went in today was my biggest, and I just went in and beat it up,” Kenney said. “There were seven red waypoints in there and I caught six of them. I had the seventh on, but she shook off and got spooked. I caught every fish that was in there by 11 a.m. today, so I’m not going back.
“I’ve got eight more spots to go to. I don’t think any of those are as big or as good as my area today, so from here on out I’m going to be running around a lot more. I’m going to be fishing very specific areas.”
Although he is known on the FLW Tour for his prowess with a big flipping stick, Kenney said that he was casting to catch his fish today, not flipping.
“I’ve played this game long enough to know that everything could go downhill really fast,” Kenney went on to say. “But, I’ve got fish to go to. I’ve done my work.”
Right behind Kenney in second-place is legendary angler Stacy King of Reeds Spring, Missouri, who weighed in five bass for 28 pounds, 1 ounce. King was forced to withdraw from the Tour last season after being diagnosed with throat cancer and has endured multiple treatments to battle back and return to the FLW Tour this year.
The top 10 pros after day one on Lake Toho are:
1st: J.T. Kenney, Palm Bay, Fla., five bass, 29-14
2nd: Stacey King, Reeds Spring, Mo., five bass, 28-1
3rd: Jason Reyes, Huffman, Texas, five bass, 21-15
4th: Charlie Ingram, Centerville, Tenn., five bass, 21-7
5th Lionel Botha, Fort Pierce, Fla., five bass, 20-10
6th Alex Davis, Albertville, Ala., five bass, 20-9
7th: Luke Clausen, Spokane, Wash., five bass, 20-0
8th: Shane Lehew, Mooresville, N.C., five bass, 19-15
9th: Quaker state pro Scott Canterbury, Springville, Ala., five bass, 19-1
10th: James Biggs, Euless, Texas, five bass, 19-0
10th: Brad Knight, Lancing, Tenn., five bass, 19-0
Lehew won the Bridgford Big Bass Award on the pro side Thursday with a bass weighing 9 pounds, 11 ounces to win the $500 prize.
Overall there were 705 bass weighing 1,736 pounds, 14 ounces caught by 151 pros Thursday. The catch included 126 five-bass limits.
Chad Randles of Elkhorn, Nebraska, leads the co-angler division with five bass weighing 19 pounds, 0 ounces followed by John Hunter of Shelbyville, Kentucky, in second place with five bass weighing 18-4.
The top 10 co-anglers are:
1st: Chad Randles, Elkhorn, Neb., 19-0
2nd: John Hunter, Shelbyville, Ky., five bass, 18-4
3rd: Ken Keirsey, Owasso, Okla., five bass, 17-1
4th: Joshua Weaver, Macon, Ga., five bass, 15-6
5th: Alan Lane, Church Hill, Tenn., four bass, 15-3
6th: Kyle Prskalo, Hobart, Ind., five bass, 14-15
7th: Josh Smith, Hamilton, Ohio, five bass, 14-14
8th: Paul LaFleur, Benton, Ark., 14-10
9th: Mike Devere, Berea, Ky., five bass, 14-2
9th: Mark Holman, Cornelius, N.C., four bass, 14-2
Hunter caught Thursday’s Bridgford Big Bass in the co-angler division weighing 8 pounds, 11 ounces to win the $250 prize.
Overall there were 429 bass weighing 850 pounds, 8 ounces caught by co-anglers Thursday. The catch included 36 five-bass limits.
In addition to casting for top awards of up to $125,000 cash in the pro division and up to $25,000 cash in the co-angler division, anglers are also competing for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2015 Forrest Wood Cup, the world championship of bass fishing. The 2015 Forrest Wood Cup will be in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Aug. 20-23 on Lake Ouachita and is hosted by Visit Hot Springs. The Forrest Wood Cup Champion could win as much as $500,000 – professional bass-fishing’s richest prize.
Anglers will take off from Big Toho Marina located at 69 Lakeview Drive in Kissimmee at 7:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday’s final take off. Friday’s weigh-in will be held at the marina beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s final weigh-ins will be held at the marina beginning at 4 p.m.
Fans will also be treated to the FLW Expo on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Big Toho Marina prior to the final weigh-ins. The Expo includes a Ranger boat simulator, the opportunity to interact with professional anglers, enjoy interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by sponsors, and learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities. All activities are free and open to the public.
In conjunction with the FLW Expo, the FLW “Get Outdoors. Go Fish!” Youth Fishing Derby will also be held at Big Toho Marina on Saturday from noon – 3 p.m. The derby is free and open to area youth 15 years of age and younger. FLW Tour pros who are not one of the top 20 anglers that make the Buck Knives Cut will be on hand to assist the youth. Pros Rich Dalbey and Todd Hollowell’s “Hooked on Helping” foundation will also be hosting a food drive to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. FLW fans who donate five or more cans of food will be entered to win a $50 Walmart gift card.
Coverage of the Lake Toho tournament will be broadcast in high-definition (HD) on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) when Season 20 of “FLW” premieres Sept. 28 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. ET. The Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show airs on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com.
Despite Forecasted Weather Conditions, Angler's Choice Marine Tournament Is A Go On Smith Mountain Lake
Despite a winter storm this week that brought icy conditions – the second year in a row that winter weather has affected the first tournament of the year for the Anglers Choice Marine Tournament Trail – Saturday’s tournament on Smith Mountain Lake will go on as scheduled.
Tournament director Chris Lucas said the launch Saturday will be delayed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and the weigh-in will be held at 4 p.m.
Lucas and the folks at Parkway Marina made the determination Friday morning to go ahead with the tournament. Parkway employes have applied brine to the ramp and are prepared to put down rock salt to keep the lanes from being icy and dangerous, Lucas said.
“Last year we received 8 inches of snow the day before the tournament and still had a great day the next day at our tournament,” Lucas said, “With the forecast of 50 degrees and sunny on Saturday we hope this will be a great day to be on the lake.”
Although creeks, coves and other areas of the lake have surface ice, Lucas said he was more concerned with the problems anglers could face getting to the lake on icy roads than conditions on the lake.
“Use your best judgment as to whether or not you should come to Saturday’s tournament,” he said.
And, if anglers can't make it to the tournament because of icy conditions, Lucas said he is working on getting an additional qualifier on the schedule this year like he did last year. The extra tournament would be a qualifying tournament for one or both of the Anglers Choice Classics, with no points awarded.
While the winter that won't leave has affected the opening of the Anglers Choice season, like it did last year, Lucas said he expects to have another successful tournament year with a revised framework.
“We don't have a Virginia and a Carolina Division anymore, just one trail. But we will have two Classics – a Ranger Classic and a Triton Classic. So anglers can qualify to win two boats.”
He also announced that teams will have to pay the $10 membership fee for the B.A.S.S. Toyota Tundra Team Championship in order to fish the Anglers Choice trail. Lucas said he hopes to qualify more teams for the Toyota Team Championship.
“That program came out last year and they invited Anglers Choice, along with other trails, to qualify teams for the championship. The top three teams in the championship then fish individually for a shot at going to the Bassmaster Classic,” Lucas said. “Last year our guy, Brandon Gray, won it and he fished on Lake Hartwell two weeks ago.
The Anglers Choice Tournament schedule includes: March 7, Smith Mountain Lake; March 21, High Rock Lake; April 18 and 19, Kerr Reservoir; May 2, Smith Mountain Lake; May 23, Lake Hickory; June 6 and 7, Kerr Reservoir; with the Ranger Classic Oct. 3-4 on Kerr Lake and the Triton Classic Oct. 17-18 on High Rock Lake.
Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail VA Division
Sat, Mar 7, 2015
Smith Mountain Lake
Parkway Marina
Call Chris Lucas 276-358-0844
High School Duo Smashes 29 Pounds To Win Tourney On Lake Toho
The Citrus High School team of Hunter McPherson and Laramy Strickland brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 29 pounds, 3 ounces to win the 2015 Florida State High School Fishing Championship on Lake Toho. The win earned the team the title of state champions and qualified the team to compete in the High School Fishing Southeastern Conference Regional Championship tournament on Lake Lanier in September.
Warmer Nights Could Push Wave Of Big Females To The Banks For Cbc On Lake Wateree
So far, Lake Wateree has not been producing the same big bags as it did this time last year, but that could change just in time for the Carolinas Bass Challenge tournament Saturday, according to veteran tournament angler Andy Wicker of Pomaria.
The reason the bigger fish have not been caught in numbers so far, Wicker said, is because of the prolonged cold weather that has prevailed this winter and is not extending into March, typically the time for warmer weather.
“However with two to three nights this week of a low temperature that is higher than the water temperature, that will probably change Saturday,” Wicker said. “The temperature of the lows at night, I believe, is more important than the highs in the springtime. If you have a low that is at the existing water temperature of the lake, or higher, that means the lake is warming really fast. It’s warming during the day and at night, which is super important.”
The quick warmup should push a wave of big females to the banks by Saturday, Wicker said.
“I think the results will show it. That, being said, not all fish move up at once, so I think there will be fish caught a lot of different ways. Some will be caught on typical winter patterns on Alabama Rigs, crankbaits, and finesse worms, and there will also be some caught in some shallow water with spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits and jigs.”
Wicker, who is fishing the Bass Weekend AFT and ABA Series ad various CATT tournament in addition to the CBCs, said he and his partner reedy McGinn will be looking for the shallower routes, targeting docks, grass beds and shallow wood cover.
Noting that the Wateree tournament last year drew 147 teams, tournament director Brett Collins said he anticipates at least that many teams for Saturday's tournament, and probably more.
“We will have a lot of North Carolina teams and they love Lake Wateree,” Collins said. The tournament Saturday is the second S.C. Division CBC tournament held this year. Teams must fish three tournaments together to be eligible for the championship on Santee Cooper following the regular season.
Following Saturday's tournament on Lake Wateree, the S.C. Division moves on to Santee Cooper, Lake Hartwell and Clarks Hill before the championship.
Carolinas Bass Challenge - South Carolina Division
Sat, Mar 7, 2015
Lake Wateree
Clearwater Cove Marina
Call Brett Collins 803-413-7521
www.carolinasbasschallenge.com
Record weights to come at Toho?
As the FLW Tour kicks off its 20th season anglers will take to the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes in Central Florida, just a little drive up the turnpike from the usual starting point, Lake Okeechobee.
Okeechobee furnished the heaviest weight total ever for an FLW Tour event when Brandon McMillan won with a 4-day haul of 106 pounds, 10 ounces in 2011.
Half of the 10 heaviest totals in Tour history were weighed in that tournament and 3 anglers broke the century mark.
Then there’s Lake Toho, where the 2015 season gets underway. On January 17, 2001 Dean Rojas set the Bassmaster record for the heaviest 1-day catch at 45 pounds, 02 ounces.
That catch came on the heels of a long cold winter that had held up the spawning process. The tourney opened on a full moon phase. On the last afternoon of practice those who were looking saw massive waves of big bass swarm the shallows of Lake Toho in an effort to make up for lost time. Nobody capitalized better than Rojas with his 9-pounds-per-fish average.
This tournament starts 6 weeks later than the aforementioned lunkerfest. January was mild enough for bass to spawn. February, especially the last couple of weeks, featured record-breaking cold. Cold enough to halt spawning activity. So the Kissimmee Chain is likely starting over with a vengeance to catch up to the calendar.
This could mean that anglers will find huge bass in great abundance once the field launches tomorrow morning.
Will we see record weights? As always, that depends. Weather forecasters call for good sight fishing conditions on Thursday and Friday, but as the weekend rolls around, cloud cover and a chance of rain may dampen the sight bite.
If somebody can get the toad bite going, or possibly the old Devil’s Horse topwater plug, they would likely make a big move when the clouds dim subsurface visibility.
The changeable weather will keep most pros from stacking up bass like cord wood for 4 straight days.
Also, look for a slightly different cast of characters than we've grown acustom to seeing atop the leader board at FLW Tour stop #1 each year. Darrell Davis knows Kissimmee very well. Van Soles won a Bassmaster Open here last year. Both could be dangerous, especially if the weather does pull a 180 and send pros scrambling for a suitable 'Plan B'.
So my prediction is that we may see a new single day FLW Tour weight record on either of the first 2 competition days but that this will turn into a topwater tourney toward the final round and while the 4-day total weight record may stand, we are in for some serious poundage on the scale this week!
Flip-Flopping Weather Has Red River Bass 'goofed Up' For Carhartt College Tournament
The bass were beginning to point towards coming to the banks in the Red River at Natchitoches, LA, which was setting up pretty good for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Central Regional tournament that started Thursday.
But then Mother Nature stepped in – again.
“The weather has been on and off,” said Northwestern University senior Phillip Borel. “One day it will be cold and raining and the next day just raining and warm. I figure the weather has got the fish all goofed up.”
The real kicker came last week, he noted, just as the fish were starting to get the urge to move shallow.
“Last week it snowed on Wednesday. That knocked the water temperature down. The fish are just kind of shocked right now.”
Borel, who graduates in May with a degree in criminal justice and plans to stay in school two more years to complete a degree in engineers, said the Red River is not really a home water advantage for the bass team members at Northwestern, which is located in Natchitoches.
“We are right here on it, but we don't fish it that much because Toledo bend is so close. Most of us would much rather go and fish Toledo Bend.”
With more cold rain expected this weekend, there will be no relief for the college anglers, but Borel said he has a couple of spots that he thinks will produce.
“When it warms up the fish will be in those spots. Right now they have moved off those spots so we have to find them. They may be shocked right now, but if you put a bait right in front of them they will bite.”
He and his Northwestern teammates will have a full three days to figure them out. The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series has been expanded to three-day tournaments for 2015, instead of two, B.A.S.S. announced as it revealed the 2015 College Series schedule.
“College teams competing in our series are so strong now, they can easily step up to the challenge of a three-day tournament,” said Hank Weldon, director of the college fishing program for B.A.S.S. “It’s exciting to see the level of competition increase every year.”
Bassmaster Carhartt College Central Conference Regional
Mar 5-7, 2015
Red River
Grand Ecore
Natchitoches, LA,
Robby Peralta wins the Oakley Big Bass on Harris Chain with 10.15 Lb Bass
Harris Chain doesn't dissapoint as the Oakley Big Bass Tour kicked off 2015 with some fantastic weights and finishes. Richard Hartley (below) had a super catch below, but not super enough. Robby Peralta won with a 10.15 Lb kicker to win the 1st OBB event of the year-full results below the pic- Great way to start 2015!!
Richard Hartley and his Monster Florida Harris Chain Bass
2015 Harris Chain, FL
Leaders
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROBBY PERALTA | 10.15 |
| 2 | JUAN FAIR | 9.06 |
| 3 | RICHARD ANTHONY | 9.00 |
| 4 | DUSTIN SNELSON | 8.79 |
| 5 | TOMMY FREDRICK | 8.74 |
| 6 | RYAN MABRY | 8.65 |
| 7 | CHAD SHROEDER | 8.41 |
| 8 | NATE STEPHENS | 8.27 |
| 9 | DENNIS GALASSI | 8.22 |
| 10 | ANTHONY BARGER | 8.16 |
Saturday 8-9
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUSTIN SNELSON | 8.79 |
| 2 | CHAD SHROEDER | 8.41 |
| 3 | ANTHONY BARGER | 8.16 |
| 4 | LARKIN NOBLES | 7.53 |
| 5 | JAMES BADER | 7.41 |
| 6 | JEFF HESS | 5.90 |
| 7 | ALLEN WHITT | 5.76 |
| 8 | JOSH ALBIN | 4.89 |
Saturday 9-10
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYAN MABRY | 8.65 |
| 2 | RONNIE DAVIDSON | 6.13 |
| 3 | STAN REEDER | 5.09 |
| 4 | BRADY SINGER | 4.50 |
| 5 | MARSHA SARVER | 4.25 |
| 6 | JEFF SHERRARD | 4.21 |
| 7 | CHRIS PAUGH | 3.69 |
| 8 | JOHN DARLEY | 3.65 |
Saturday 10-11
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIKE SOLDANIA | 7.74 |
| 2 | VERNON KEMP | 6.41 |
| 3 | JIMMY SMITH | 5.89 |
| 4 | RICHARD HARTLEY JR | 5.74 |
| 5 | ERIC DUFALA | 5.06 |
| 6 | PHILLIP HEYDE | 4.92 |
| 7 | BLAINE PARTEE | 4.84 |
| 8 | TYLER MARING | 4.60 |
Saturday 11-12
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOMMY FREDRICK | 8.74 |
| 2 | DENNIS GALASSI | 8.22 |
| 3 | BOB BLACKMON | 6.43 |
| 4 | DAVID HUNTER | 6.15 |
| 5 | WALLACE BERTSCHIN | 5.55 |
| 6 | KEVIN HIRES | 5.40 |
| 7 | ROY JONES JR | 4.92 |
| 8 | BLAINE PARTEE | 4.69 |
Saturday 12-1
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROBBY PERALTA | 10.15 |
| 2 | MARVIN CARR | 7.27 |
| 3 | WILLIAM BARRETT SR | 5.84 |
| 4 | RONALD SHELFER | 5.69 |
| 5 | TRAVIS DETWEILER | 5.58 |
| 6 | CHAD SHEFFIELD | 5.48 |
| 7 | BRYAN HOLMES | 5.25 |
| 8 | MARLEE NORMAN | 5.06 |
Saturday 1-2
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TERRY FREE | 7.25 |
| 2 | CLAYTON WIGGINS | 7.24 |
| 3 | MARK WOOLUM | 6.62 |
| 4 | JD CRAWLEY | 6.49 |
| 5 | SEAN WOOTEN | 6.43 |
| 6 | RICK WEST | 6.36 |
| 7 | GLEN DAVIS | 6.30 |
| 8 | DUSTY MCDEVITT | 6.25 |
Saturday 2-3
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WILLIAM BARRETT | 6.83 |
| 2 | ANDREW HESS | 6.67 |
| 3 | MIKE DEWEY | 6.53 |
| 4 | GREG JOHNSON | 6.52 |
| 5 | LARRY PETTY | 6.30 |
| 6 | CHERI BLOOM | 6.17 |
| 7 | JIMBO DENTON | 6.10 |
| 8 | RICHARD HARTLEY JR | 5.78 |
Sunday 8-9
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFF FELLOWS | 6.73 |
| 2 | ZACH WEIMER | 6.12 |
| 3 | RYON HICKS | 5.93 |
| 4 | BRIAN ELDER | 5.25 |
| 5 | DEAN MORRIS | 4.77 |
| 6 | JIMMY SMITH | 4.32 |
| 7 | JESSE HERRINGSHAW | 4.08 |
| 8 | RICHARD HARTLEY JR | 3.97 |
Sunday 9-10
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFF FELLOWS | 7.54 |
| 2 | SEAN WOOTEN | 7.21 |
| 3 | LANCE PEMBLE | 7.15 |
| 4 | KENT SMART | 6.12 |
| 5 | TYLER MARING | 4.55 |
| 6 | RONNIE ROKISKY | 4.47 |
| 7 | RICK OSTERHOLT | 4.40 |
| 8 | TOBY YOUNG | 4.23 |
Sunday 10-11
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JEFF FELLOWS | 6.08 |
| 2 | STEVE MCENTYRE | 5.81 |
| 3 | JEFF SHERRARD | 5.49 |
| 4 | RICHARD ANTHONY | 5.42 |
| 5 | SKYLER ALMAND | 5.36 |
| 6 | GLEN DAVIS | 4.70 |
| 7 | MARK ROBERTS | 4.54 |
| 8 | RONNIE SEETS | 4.40 |
Sunday 11-12
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NATE STEPHENS | 8.27 |
| 2 | CORY MCGLAMERY | 5.36 |
| 3 | STEVEN MCENTYRE | 5.15 |
| 4 | JOE CARTER | 5.04 |
| 5 | DENNIS GALASSI | 4.88 |
| 6 | MICHAEL DOLAN | 4.86 |
| 7 | MIKE SOLDANI | 4.73 |
| 8 | JIMMY SMITH | 4.24 |
Sunday 12-1
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANNY GLISSON | 7.04 |
| 2 | GARY CRISP | 5.28 |
| 3 | DAMON COPPOLA | 5.01 |
| 4 | JOE DAVIS | 4.84 |
| 5 | JEFF POWELL | 4.75 |
| 6 | BRAYDEN RAKES | 4.73 |
| 7 | BRANDON BRINKMAN | 4.25 |
| 8 | RANDY HAMRICK | 4.16 |
Sunday 1-2
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JUAN FAIR | 9.06 |
| 2 | MARSHA SARVER | 7.74 |
| 3 | RICK WEST | 6.48 |
| 4 | JUAQUIN COVAS | 6.25 |
| 5 | ERIC PANZIRONI | 5.03 |
| 6 | GEORGE WILBANKS | 4.72 |
| 7 | TIM DEEN | 4.59 |
| 8 | KIM HEBB | 4.13 |
Sunday 2-3
| Rank | Angler | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICHARD ANTHONY | 9.00 |
| 2 | JEFF ROBINSON | 8.01 |
| 3 | ERIC DUFALA | 6.80 |
| 4 | BILL BROOKER | 6.32 |
| 5 | RON DOW | 5.61 |
| 6 | TOBY YOUNG | 5.41 |
| 7 | ROBBY PERALTA | 5.16 |
| 8 | WILLIAM NORRIS | 5.06 |
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Slow Bite Due To Extreme Cold No Problem For Ashley In Bassmaster Classic On Lake Hartwell
I can catch ‘em shallow, I can catch ‘em deep,
Open water or the back of a creek,
The wind, the rain, to me it’s all the same,
I make a living playing this game,
I thank the Lord above every time I can,
I get to be a fisherman.
The 2015 Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell opened with Casey Ashley singing the National Anthem. It ended last Sunday with the pro angler – and accomplished singer, songwriter and musician – hoisting the winner's trophy and being serenaded by the song he recorded a few years ago about being a professional angler.
As the B.A.S.S. sound system blared Ashley's song, Fisherman, the Elite Series pro from just down the road in Donalds, S.C., realized the dream he had been having for the past seven years had come true. Ashley finished 17th in the 2008 Classic on Lake Hartwell, his first time in the championship, and he has been itching to get another shot on his home lake ever since.
He did not disappoint himself, his legion of fans from around Donalds or B.A.S.S. fans everywhere. But the road to victory was not an easy one, he will be the first to admit. Things did not go exactly how he had scripted the three days of competition.
In the pre-practice period three weeks before the Classic, Ashley found the fishing outstanding.
“That Friday I had probably 30 bites or more, not catching, just bites, and they were where I wanted them. Then it started getting cold and on Saturday the bite fell off a little and the next day it fell off a little more.”
Then the lake went off-limits until the Wednesday of Classic Week when the anglers were allowed on the water for a final check before the actual competition.
“It did not do anybody any good to go fishing that day,” Ashley said. “That was right after a cold front came through. It was cold – the high was 43 degrees – and the wind was blowing 20 to 30 miles per hour. I did not fish any of the stuff I would fish in the tournament, but I fished stuff I should have got bit on, but I only had four bites all day.”
If he thought it was cold that day, it felt even colder when the Classic began. So cold, in fact, that B.A.S.S. delayed the first day launch for an hour and a half as a safety precaution.
“I wanted the tournament to be cold – cold and tough – but I did not want it to be that cold,” he said. “That day on the water was the coldest I ever fished.”
The way Ashley had it figured he would go out each morning and catch an early limit on a Blade Runner type lure his father had made, then move to the docks and brushpiles with a jig and upgrade his limit with bigger fish. But the jig bite never materialized.
Ashley started out on Friday in 6th place with a limit that weighed 15 pounds, 3 ounces. On Saturday he moved up to 5th place with another limit at 14 pounds, 11 ounces.
At that point, he said, he realized his planned strategy was not working out. To win he knew he was going to have to abandon the jig and throw the Blade Runner all day long. The first couple of hours would be critical because after that the bite would slow down.
“If I had to order up a day to go fishing on Lake Hartwell that Sunday was it,” Ashley said. “It was a really dark, gloomy nasty day, the kind of day when the fish will bite.”
Before the tournament his dad gave him a bag full of the hand-crafted Blade Runner-type lures and Ashley thew the lures all day long on Sunday in pockets, anything with a creek channel in it.
“That's what those fish need this time of year. They run up the creeks where the freshwater is coming in, where the oxygen is best,” he said.
Usually the fish will be more to the backs of the creeks, holding in 25 feet of water at the deepest point, but that day they were further out, he said.
“The cold front had pushed them out and all the fish I caught came from 35 to 40 feet of water. It was so deep I had to fish it really slow and it was hard to keep it down in the strike zone. It was painful – but it's easier to fish that slow when you are getting bites.”
On the final day of the Classic Ashley came to the scales with the second heaviest limit of the tournament at 20 pounds, 3 ounces, to give him 50 pounds, 1 ounce for the win – more than 3 pounds ahead of Bobby Lane in second place.
Ashley noted that he is one of the few anglers who has won a Classic on his home waters, despite all of the distractions and potential pitfalls that come with the scenario.
“I tell everybody the hometown advantage can be really good or it can really hurt you. There is no in-between,” Ashley said. “But in this tournament, with the cold front making the fish stop biting and with me knowing the lake so well, I knew the areas the fish would be in as the tournament progressed and the lake got more stable. I knew where they lived.”
Keowee Bass Tournament To Benefit Wounded Warriors In The Carolinas
Tournament anglers are noted for two characteristics that are not necessarily related to fishing – most are very patriotic and they love to support charities, especially if they can do it while fishing. So the first ever Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Bass Tournament that will be held on Lake Keowee Saturday is the perfect combination.
“A friend of mine down east in North Carolina joined a club that takes wounded veterans hunting,” said Bryan Yates, a member of the Mountain Elite Bass Series, an open club in Waynesville, N.C., for anyone who likes to fish. “We do a charity each year and we were trying to figure out which charity we would support this year. We decided to do a bass tournament and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.”
Yates registered the tournament with WWP and plans are to make it an annual event, he said. Partnering with Upstate Warriors Solution in Greenville, S.C., the money will be directed to wounded warriors in the Carolinas to pay for treatment and equipment not covered by insurance.
“It blows my mind,” Yates said. “They go over there and fight and you'd expect our government would pay 100 percent, but unfortunately, that is not the case.”
Yates said almost 50 anglers had registered by the first of the week and more are expected by tournament time. The tournament received a big boost during the weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic last weekend when pro Edwin Evers urged anglers to support it.
Evers, from Talala, Okla., took a brochure from an information box at the launch ramp and read it onstage, telling the crowd how important it is to support the effort to help the Wounded Warriors.
Yates said the tournament will feature 10 special guests – all Purple Heart recipients, three of them Medal of Honor winners – plus the fathers of two soldiers who were killed in action. Capt. Bill Plumley, owner and operator of Capt. Bill's Fishing Adventures on Lake Hartwell will bring his 26-foot boat and take some of the wounded veterans in attendance out on the lake. Other wounded vets, some in wheelchairs, will be ferried on the lake by other anglers.
Entry fee for the tournament is $100, with payout to the top three places plus Big Fish. After the payout, which will be about 20 percent of the total from entry fees, 80 percent will go to the Wounded Warrior Project. Barbecue will be served at $10 per plate, with 20 percent of the total going to WWP and special T-shirts will sell for $20 each with 100 percent going to WWP, Yates said.
“I think this shows how us in the outdoors support our wounded veterans,” Yates said. “They go and fight to give us the freedom to do what we like to do.”
Wounded Warrior Project Benefit Bass Tournament
Sat, Feb 28, 2015
Lake Keowee
Gap Hill Landing
Call Bryan Yates 828-506-2034
Email: [email protected]
Chickamauga Producing Record Bass In Time For Chattanooga Bass Association Opener
The Chattanooga Bass Association opens its 2015 season on Lake Chickamauga Saturday with anglers having an increased anticipation of catching some really hefty largemouths. The reason: An angler practicing for a tournament on Feb. 13 reeled in a new state record largemouth bass at a whopping 15.2 pounds.
It may have been Friday the 13th, but it definitely was not a bad luck day for Gabe Keen of Dayton, Tenn., who broke a record that has stood in Tennessee for more than 60 years. Keen caught the fish on a Tennessee Rig fitted with Zoom Super Flukes. He said he is convinced there's another state record, maybe more than one, in Chickamauga.
“I think there's some more 15- to 16-pound fish in the lake,” he said.
State wildlife officials were not surprised the record was broken in Chickamauga and TWRA fisheries biologist Mike Jolley had said for some time he expected the lake to produce the next state record.
Jolley said he is awaiting DNA test results, but he expects the fish is a cross between one of the Florida largemouth bass stocked in the lake and a northern largemouth that is the native species in the lake.
While another state record might not be in the cards for Saturday's tournament, there is real anticipation that some excellent quality fish will be weighed in, said Chattanooga Bass Association Vice President Brad Ferguson.
“There have been several other big fish caught recently, 11- to 12-pound fish,” Ferguson said. “The huge fish we are seeing are the result of the Florida strain stocking program that was begun back in the mid- to late '90s.”
Ferguson said the series also expects a big turnout for the opening tournament Saturday.
“We had a pre-meeting last Sunday and more than 100 showed up. A lot that I know who fish were not able to attend. I could not nail down a number, but we are looking for 80 or more boats for the first tournament.”
If one of those anglers does catch another state record, or even a 10-pound-plus largemouth, he will have to do it without the lure that Keen used to set the record two weeks ago. Under the new CBA rules for 2015, the Alabama/Tennessee Rig is banned. No umbrella-type rigging, harness of other device designed to hold more than one lure at a time – with or without hooks – is allowed.
The CBA's 2015 schedule includes: Feb. 28, March 14, April 11, May 16, June 6 (Night), June 27 (Day). July 11 (Day), July 25 (Night), Aug. 15 (Day), Aug. 29 (Night), Sept. 19 and Oct. 10, with the Classic Nov. 7-8.
Chattanooga Bass Association #1
Sat, Feb 28, 2015
Chickamauga Lake
Chester Frost Park
Call 423-593-3343
Email: [email protected]
Lookback at the Classic Bass Master Classic as well as look ahead this weekend with AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh
AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh talks about the big win for local angler Casey Ashley as well as some upcoming events this weekend, including the BFL on Norman-where Rob says it will take 20 LBS to win!!
Powroznik cops to 'cheating' at Classic - well, almost.
"I consider it cheating" said Jacob Powroznik concerning his use of extremely advanced electronics in the recent Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell. Hear him explain.
Ram Trucks named official tow vehicle of FLW
Deep thoughts from Classic competitors
Depth is a key factor in finding fish. During the Classic on Hartwell most pros found two primary zones - 10 feet or less, and 30-to-35 feet - that produced the majority of their fish. Hear them explain how and why they dialed-in on these depth zones.
Patterns That Produced At 2015 Bassmaster Classic
Top performers tell which patterns, lures, techniques they used to place 2nd through 6th in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic.
Casey Ashley's 2015 Bassmaster Classic Winning Ways
Casey Ashley gives a detailed description of his winning gameplan including locations, technique, lure (homemade) and how he fishes the lure. Unless you're friends with his dad, good luck getting one of the winning bladerunner heads. The Zoom Super Fluke Junior is widely available though.
Looking back on the 35+ LB Winning bag on Toldeo Bend Sat-Holy COW!
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For Immediate Release. For more info, contact Greg Duncan, Editor's Note: Photo caption: First-place finishers James Benedict (left) and Bart Blakelock (right) show off their plaques at the TXTT event at Toledo Bend on Feb. 21. (To download a high-res image, please visit https://blueheronticker.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img_74308.jpg) |
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Texas Team Trail Presented by Cabela's Wraps up Toledo Bend Event
Winning anglers weight a 35-pound, five-fish stringer |
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NORMAN, Okla. (February 23, 2015) - Bart Blakelock, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and James Benedict, of Torbert, Louisiana, brought 35.56 pounds of bass to the scales to win the 2015 Texas Team Trail presented by Cabela's (TXTT) event at Toledo Bend on Feb. 21. The anglers won a fully rigged Triton 189 TRX powered by a Mercury outboard, valued at $28,500.
Historically, Toledo Bend has been known as a great place to go and catch numbers of largemouth bass. Its neighbor to the west, Sam Rayburn, owns the long-standing reputation of holding trophy fish, those rare giants that weigh over 8 pounds.
Blakelock and Benedict opted to fish a small ditch on the north side of the lake. The two anglers had a good feeling about the area, despite the wet and windy conditions.
"We fished it a week ago and the water temperature was up to about 58 or 59 degrees," said Blakelock. "Today, it was cooled down to about 53 or 54, which I thought was good for a Rat-L-Trap bite."
Blakelock explained that he and Benedict were targeting staging fish in six to eight feet that were on the way in. The area was protected from the blustery weather and the water clarity was perfect - stained, but not too dirty.
"There was a little patch of hydrilla at the end of the ditch," said Blakelock. "That was the best spot; it was about the size of two pickup trucks. We just went back and forth on that 25-yard stretch of ditch all day. I was throwing into about four and dragging into the six- to eight-foot ditch."
Benedict got the morning started off on the right foot. On just the second cast of the day, he loaded up on the 11.42 kicker.
"When he first hooked it, I got the net and thought it was about a seven- or eight-pounder," recalled Blakelock. "But when it got closer I tried to put it in the net and I didn't think it was going to fit in there at first."
The kicker fish earned the anglers an extra $1,270 for the Big Bass award.
Jonathan Simon of Orange, Texas, and Cade Durio, of Lake Charles, La., sacked a 26.28-pound limit to take home the $6,350 second-place prize. The anglers added $1,727 in Anglers Advantage cash and $250 for the boat bonus award.
Simon and Durio fished the mid-lake region and targeted points in 18 to 20 feet of water.
"We positioned the boat in 10 feet of water and used our Talons to pole down," said Durio. "That made it easy to make the right cast in that wind. And having a Ranger made getting to all those points a lot easier. Once we got set up, we caught everything on Carolina rigs with Bass Candy Flukes."
Clint West, of Beaumont, Texas, and Clay West, of Lumberton, Texas, finished third with a five-fish stringer weighing 26.09 pounds. The brothers took advantage of the Anglers Advantage and boat bonus contingency programs to add $1,570 and $250, respectively, for a total of $5,630 in total winnings.
"We started off throwing a trap and caught only one, so we changed to an Alabama rig and moved to some deeper water in the back of Housen Bay," said Clay West. "Right away I caught one about 3.5 pounds. Then there was another tournament that let out and it looked like a parade coming at us. But we stayed in our area and ended up having over 21 pounds by noon."
The two eventually changed spots and continued to catch quality bass, but no kickers.
"We decided to return and finish the day at that same spot. We caught a 6.5-pounder on a Carolina rig with 20 minutes left in the tournament."
The next tournament stop for the TXTT is set for March 28 at Lake Ray Roberts. The 2015 schedule includes some legendary Texas bass fisheries and features huge payouts with unprecedented contingency opportunities.
For additional information, anglers are encouraged to call 210-788-4143 or check out the TXTT website at www.texasteamtrail.com. Site visitors can register for events, review the television schedule, get official Texas Team Trail gear, view results and learn more about what's in store for 2015.
Texas Team Trail events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Cabela's, Ranger Boats, Lucas Oil, Evinrude, RAM, Mercury, Minn Kota, Triton Boats, Power-Pole, Amphibia, Arctic Ice, Stratos Boats, Lowrance, Navionics, Protect the Harvest, General Tire, SuperClean, Mustang Survival, iON Cameras, Garmin, Valley Fashions and Powertex Group.
For full results, please go to www.texasteamtrail.com/tournaments/events-results.
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Classic bag's not the only impressive bags hauled in this weekend
ABA D-96 Tournament Results
Lake Greenwood – February 22, 2015
Division 96 2014-15 Season
Group picture from left to right; 1st place & Big Fish winner Jason Moyer of Greenwood, SC / 2nd place Curtis Temples of Saluda, SC / 3rd place Franklin Ramey of Abbeville, SC / 4th place Brad Fowler of Pendleton, SC / 5th place Don Kneece of Saluda, SC / 6th place Ben Little of Laurens, SC. Also pictured is Jason Moyer holding two of his fish including the tournament big fish.
First place, Jason Moyer was fishing the creeks in lower part of the lake. His fish came on crank baits, chatter baits and jerk baits giving him 5 fish weighing 20.29 pounds. That included two fish over 6 pounds with one being the 6.51 pound big fish of the tournament. Those fish were caught on a chatter bait and a crank bait. The first place finish, big fish pot and option pot earned him a payback of $ 850.
Curtis Temples finished second with 5 fish weighing 17.45 pounds. Curtis was fishing crank baits in creeks on the middle part of the lake. He was able to get on some schooling fish early to fill a limit. Curtis earned $450 with second place and the option pot.
24 anglers fished this Lake Greenwood qualifying tournament. It was another wet day and fishing was tough as 10 anglers did not bring fish to the scales. Only three 5 fish limits were brought to the scales and seven out of the twenty one anglers did not bring fish to the scales. It started out at 38 degrees and ended with the 3pm weigh-in at 56 degrees. It was raining when we started out with a 5 to 10 mph wind out of the SSW. The rain was never more than sprinkle and we got some breaks during the day but it continued again during the weigh-in. Water temperature was 44 to 47 degrees. The main lake was stained but reported clear on the very upper end.
Here’s how we finished:
1 – Jason Moyer, Greenwood, SC - 5 fish 20.29 lbs. BF 6.51 lbs. 200 pts. Cell # 864-344-9867
2 – Curtis Temples, Saluda, SC – 5 fish 17.45 lbs. 199 pts. Cell # 803-646-1503
3 – Franklin Ramey, Abbeville, SC – 5 fish 13.82 lbs. 198 pts.
4 – Brad Fowler, Pendleton, SC – 5 fish 13.37 lbs. 197 pts.
5 – Don Kneece, Saluda, SC – 5 fish 11.09 lbs. 196 pts.
6 – Ben Little, Laurens, SC – 5 fish 10.77 lbs. 195 pts.
7 – Rodney Cromer, Pomaria, SC – 5 fish 10.48 lbs. 194 pts.
8 – Andy Wicker, Pomaria, SC – 5 fish 10.31 lbs. 193 pts.
9 – Jay Treon, Greenwood, SC – 5 fish 9.05 lbs. 192 pts.
10 – Robin Whisenant, Aiken, SC – 2 fish 8.06 lbs. 191 pts.
11 – Steve Moeller, Waterloo, SC – 2 fish 7.91 lbs. 190 pts.
12 – Mark Richardson, Irmo, SC - 3 fish 6.67 lbs. 189 pts.
13 – Jeff Woods, Waterloo, SC – 1 fish 5.00 lbs. 188 pts.
14 – Shane Abbott, Ninety Six, SC – 2 fish 3.67 187 pts.
10 anglers did not weigh in fish - 50 pts.
Money
Jason Moyer – 1st place plaque $600 / Big Fish plaque $120 / 1st place option $130 Total - $850
Curtis Temples – 2nd place plaque $360 / 2nd place option $90 Total - $450
Franklin Ramey – 3rd place plaque $123
Brad Fowler – 4th place $94
Don Kneece – 5th place ALX Camo Hat
Ben Little – 6th place Parker Spinnerbait
D-96 2015 Angler of the Year
(Top 3 in points)
Sean Anderson – 799 pts.
Curtis Temples - 787
(tie)Gene Parker & Don Kneece – 779 pts.
ALX Rod Big Fish Leader for 2015
Andy Wicker – 7.18 lbs. Lake Murray, January 4, 2015
ALX Rods Big Fish Award for the 2015 Season (New ALX IKOS Series Rod for Season Big Fish Winner www.alxrods.com )
Local Sponsors:
Our local sponsors will be providing products or money for products for the anglers fishing Division 96 tournaments. Please give them your support by looking to them first when considering your purchases. They are supporting you!
Kneece Investigations, LLC Saluda, SC www.kneeceinvestigations.com (864-445-3713) (one stop for both your Investigative and Surveillance Equipment needs)
ALX Rods Aiken, SC www.alxrods.com (803-645-5392) Email: [email protected] (ALX Rods are available locally at Tomahawk Fishing Shop (5 Points - Columbia, SC), The Tackle Shop (Martinez, GA), Palmetto State Armory (Mt Pleasant, SC), Wacky Riggers (Salisbury, NC), Grady’s Great Outdoors (Anderson, SC) and direct at www.alxrods.com.)
Gene Parker’s Spinnerbaits Asheville, NC - the baits that Gene Parker used to win the 2011 ABA National Championship on Lake Murray, SC www.parkerbaittechnology.com (828-691-2277)
Results and news on www.aba-sc.com and see your photos on ‘facebook’ at D-96 American Fishing Tour
Upcoming ABA Tournaments:
SCWBS Feb. 28, 2015 Murray – Dreher Island State Park
D-94 March 7, 2015 Savannah River - Stokes Bluff
SC Couples March 7, 2015 Murray – Dreher Island State Park
D-26 March 8, 2015 Clarks Hill – Wildwood Park
D-25 March 15, 2015 Hartwell – Gum Branch Mega Ramp
D-96 March 22, 2015 Murray – Dreher Island State Park
SCWBS March 28, 2015 Hartwell – Green Pond
SC Couples March 28, 2015 Hartwell – Broyles Landing
AFT National Championship Oct. 17-23, 2015 Hartwell – Green Pond - Anderson, SC
Jason Moyer and part of his 1st place 20.29 Lb Haul!!
ABA Lake Greenwood Top 5
Bart Blakelock and James Benedict Crush the TTT on Toledo Bend with 35.56 Lbs-Full Results here!!
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Casey Ashley Wins 2015 Bassmaster Classic With Dad's Help
Ashley caught all of his 20-pound-plus winning stringer on a homemade blade runner jig head (similar in concept to the Buckeye Lures Suspin Blade or a horsey head) paired with a Zoom Super Fluke Junior.
“There may be a signature series coming, but my dad won’t be making them. He doesn’t have time or the interest to do that,” laughed the newly crowned Classic champ.
Ashley’s dad molds the simple lures for himself and his son. The key to the lure’s productivity, says Ashley, is the Sampo swivel that spins the small willow leaf blade no matter how slowly the lure is retrieved. And Ashley fishes it slower than most folks would ever imagine. “On the first day I was having to dip my rod twice on each cast to get the ice off my reel. That’s how slow I was fishing.”
He said he wishes he had scrapped the jig plan sooner. “I almost lost the tournament trying to make that work.”
Coming into the event he was certain it would be won under docks up shallow. There was a shallow bite, during the first hour of each day when bass gorged on blueback herring in small main lake pockets that drained from the bank.
But Ashley’s dock jigging pattern didn’t play well for him. It worked for Bobby Lane who made a hard charge at the Classic title today, finishing runner-up with 46 pounds, 15 ounces to Ashley’s 50-01.
Lane caught a 6 pound, 6 ounce bass from 2 feet of water beneath a dock. “I almost didn’t (fish) it because it was so shallow.” Lane said when he reeled a second fish in, about 20 bass over 3 pounds apiece followed it to his boat and then disappeared. They all came from beneath the very shallow dock.
After the morning blitz most successful anglers went to the 30-to-32 foot depth zone where Lake Hartwell’s flooded forests become a flooded desert the rest of the way in to shore. Jacob Powroznik (5th with a total weight of 43-01) and Mike Iaconelli (6th with 42-06) said their fish in this key zone were bellied tight to the bottom. “The fish I was catching had red bellies from rubbing that clay bottom,” said Powroznik.
The position of the fish along the bottom, as opposed to being suspended, is the reason Ashley wound his lure in so slowly.
Look for videos - wherein Ashley and his fellow competitors give more details - on AnglersChannel.com.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Day 2 Notes - Brought To You By Buckeye Lures!
Exactly 1 pound separates Omori (31-11 total weight) from the reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion, Randy Howell, who is in 4th place with 30-11.
Between the two former Classic champs are Dean Rojas in 2nd with 31-9 and Mike Iaconelli in 3rd with 31-even.
Casey Ashley is 5th with 29-14.
Can Howell repeat as Classic Champion? Considering that he is closer to the top going into the final day than he was last year when he launched from 11th to win it, the smart money says ‘yes’.
And he’s running the same pattern that paid off on Guntersville last year – riprap around bridges. Howell is covering the lake. He was spotted as far up as Clemson University today.
Ike made a move up the standings on the strength of a simple game plan that he says he’ll run again tomorrow – “I’m fishing shallow for about the first hour then I’m going deep for the rest of the day.”
Ike’s deep strategy revolves around brush in 40-to-50 feet of water. All different types of brush are in play from sunken whole trees to bamboo stake beds to the more typical man-made brush piles.
He doesn’t spend much time on a spot. “I’m positioning my boat about 204 or 40 feet away and trying to just make contact with the brush. If my lure goes through and doesn’t get bit, I move on. If I catch one, I throw back in quickly to see if there’s another in there. But I’m not trying multiple lures or anything like that.”
Bobby Lane did 17 pounds, 4 ounces to move into the cut. “I caught them in 22 feet of water, 32 feet, 44 feet, and then my biggest fish came from 4 feet,” said Lane.
Lane is among a handful of anglers that have found their biggest fish in shallow water this week.
But the biggest bag belonged to the biggest mover, Coby Carden, who was the only angler to approach 20 pounds with his 19-13 effort. Carden jumped to the 7th spot on the leaderboard.
Like Lane, Carden is catching quality bass up shallow. In fact, he’s catching all of his fish up shallow. He plans to do the same tomorrow.
Cut weight was 22-3 – held by Mark Davis.
Aaron Martens had the day’s big bass at 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
Day 2 Standings:
1. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 10 31-11 0
Day 1: 5 15-00 Day 2: 5 16-11
2. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, AZ 10 31-09 0
Day 1: 5 21-02 Day 2: 5 10-07
3. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 9 31-00 0
Day 1: 4 14-07 Day 2: 5 16-09
4. Randy Howell Springville, AL 10 30-11 0
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 15-06
5. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 10 29-14 0
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 14-11
6. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 10 29-07 0
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 14-00
7. Coby Carden Shelby, AL 10 29-00 0
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 19-13
8. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 10 27-15 0
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 14-03
9. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 9 27-14 0
Day 1: 4 10-10 Day 2: 5 17-04
10. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 7 27-01 0
Day 1: 5 20-02 Day 2: 2 06-15
11. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 10 26-11 0
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 12-10
12. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 9 26-01 0
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 4 12-01
13. Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, IN 10 25-08 0
Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 12-14
14. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 25-06 0
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 14-06
15. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 9 25-06 0
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 4 13-04
16. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 10 25-03 0
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 14-10
17. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 9 24-06 0
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 4 12-09
18. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 8 24-02 0
Day 1: 3 08-04 Day 2: 5 15-14
19. Jacob Powroznik Port Haywood, VA 9 24-02 0
Day 1: 4 09-02 Day 2: 5 15-00
20. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 10 23-15 0
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 09-09
21. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 8 23-14 0
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 5 16-08
22. Ott DeFoe Knoxville, TN 10 23-07 0
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 13-01
23. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 9 22-10 0
Day 1: 4 08-10 Day 2: 5 14-00
24. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 7 22-06 0
Day 1: 5 18-08 Day 2: 2 03-14
25. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 10 22-03 0
Day 1: 5 09-06 Day 2: 5 12-13
26. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 7 21-14 0
Day 1: 4 14-15 Day 2: 3 06-15
27. Gerald Swindle Warrior, AL 10 21-10 0
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 5 12-13
28. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 9 21-04 0
Day 1: 4 07-11 Day 2: 5 13-09
29. Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, FL 6 20-11 0
Day 1: 2 04-08 Day 2: 4 16-03
30. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 8 20-11 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 5 13-02
31. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 9 19-10 0
Day 1: 4 08-01 Day 2: 5 11-09
32. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 10 19-04 0
Day 1: 5 07-04 Day 2: 5 12-00
33. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 7 17-12 0
Day 1: 2 07-08 Day 2: 5 10-04
34. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 7 17-11 0
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 5 14-02
35. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 7 16-14 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 5 12-09
36. Andy Young Mound, MN 7 16-09 0
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 5 13-01
37. Brandon Gray Bullock, NC 8 15-10 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 5 09-03
38. David Walker Sevierville, TN 5 14-15 0
Day 1: 4 12-03 Day 2: 1 02-12
39. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 8 14-12 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 5 09-15
40. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 5 14-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 4 11-05
41. Chad Pipkens Holt, MI 6 13-14 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 06-05
42. Shin Fukae Palestine, TX 8 13-03 0
Day 1: 5 06-14 Day 2: 3 06-05
43. Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, SC 5 11-08 0
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
44. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 7 10-08 0
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 2 02-04
45. Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, IL 5 10-00 0
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 3 06-12
46. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 3 09-14 0
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 2 07-02
47. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 5 09-06 0
Day 1: 4 08-08 Day 2: 1 00-14
48. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 4 09-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 06-14
49. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 3 08-08 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-08
50. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 2 07-11 0
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 1 04-11
51. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 3 07-09 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
52. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka JAPAN 2 05-13 0
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 1 04-08
53. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 3 05-04 0
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 2 03-13
54. Steve Lund Glendale, AZ 1 04-15 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 04-15
55. Troy Diede Sioux Falls, SD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
55. Van Soles Haines City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 24 195 490-09
2 31 208 571-05
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55 403 1061-14
2015 Bassmaster Classic Day 1 Press Conference Highlights
Hear the anglers tell it in their own words. Highlights from the Day 1 post-weigh in press conference featuring Casey Ashley, Skeet Reese, Randy Howell, Keith Combs, Brett Hite, and of course, tourney leader Dean Rojas.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Day 1 Notes - Brought To You By Buckeye Lures!
As the 2015 Bassmaster Classic got underway on Lake Hartwell near Anderson, SC conditions were cold but anglers were in good spirits. A huge crowd of spectators lined the frozen shore to watch the field launch from Green Pond Landing.
After a day of brutal exposure to the elements three guys separated themselves from the pack.
Dean Rojas leads with 21-2. Skeet Reese is exactly a pound behind with 20-2. Keith Combs is 3rd with 18-8 and then there’s a drop off in weight.
Brett Hite has 15-7. Defending Classic Champ Randy Howell has 15-5. Local favorite Casey Ashley is 6th with 15-3.
Just making casts was a challenge. Rojas noted that he had to dip his rod into the water to de-ice it so he could cast right up until 3 o’clock. While blastoff for the entire field was delayed for nearly two hours due to icy weather, Rojas endured an extra 28-minute wait in the proverbial ‘penalty box’.
Reese marveled at Rojas’ ability to take the lead with such a short fishing day and one that included a bunch of time wasted fighting iced-up equipment.
Rojas was penalized 28 minutes because that’s how late he was coming in from the final practice day. “I go my new Skeeter boat and my Lowrance unit on the console was set the Central Time. I thought I was coming in early, but I was 28 minutes late,” chuckled the veteran pro from San Diego, Cal. He can laugh about it now.
“My second cast I caught a fish and it was on from there,” said Rojas.
Reese also scored early. “Usually when you catch a fish on the first cast that means you’re gonna have bad luck the rest of the day, but today it meant 20 pounds.”
Another sign of struggle is getting only 5 bites. But Combs got the right 5. “I only got touched 5 times today. They were good fish. It’s that time of year when you can catch just a few but they’ll be big.”
Combs said he used 3 different lures but the banks he fished were similar, so he’s on a solid pattern. And because he mentioned fishing ‘banks’ you might think he’s fishing shallow. He is. He’s also fishing deep. Most pros said they caught fish in depths ranging from 2 feet to well over 50 feet.
Be sure to check out the video highlights from the post-weigh in press conference on the AnglersChannel.com videos page.
Dean Rojas Talks About Taking Lead At Bassmaster Classic Despite 28-Minute Penalty
Rojas was relaxed even though he spent 28 minutes in the 'penalty box' after a morning launch that was already delayed an hour and a half. He gives details about his day and the reason for his penalty.
2015 Bassmaster Classic Off To Frigid Start-Brought To You By Buckeye Lures
8:30 came and went with a dozen boats left to launch.
The 2015 Bassmaster Classic is off to a delayed start. B.A.S.S. had hoped to send the anglers off by 8:30. But boats were iced to their trailers and it took extended effort, and time, to free them and set them adrift. Boats were still leaving the dock at around 9:30.
The usual big crowd sprawled along the shore of Lake Hartwell at the newly renovated Green Pond Ramp.
The temperature was about 11 degrees, making this the coldest Bassmaster Classic launch in history.
Now the fun begins for 56 anglers. Word is that bites can be had if I guy can keep his mind on the fish rather than the weather.
See y’all at the weigh in show.
Jake Wheeler feels like it's "70 and sunny"
Jacob Wheeler is from Indianapolis. Understandable then that he would feel right at home as anglers launch for Day 1 of the coldest Bassmaster Classic ever.
Randy Howell Reflects On Year As Bassmaster Classic Champ
Randy Howell credits teamwork for his Classic title in a sport that many assume is an individual endeavor.
