Costa Del Mar Coastal Performance Leggings
The Coastal Performance Leggings are built for all aspects of the waterwoman’s lifestyle – on and off the water. The four-way stretch offers uncompromised movement, and the UPF30 and moisture-wicking fabric perform on the water. Don’t be fooled though, the style and fit make them functional for everyday wear. Side pockets are ideal for stowing away gear and sunglasses and the compression and mid-rise allow you to swim in them.
MSRP: $65
Costa Del Mar The Costa Tides Boardshort
Made from 88% recycled polyester, the Tides Boardshorts are a first for Costa’s apparel collection. The four-way stretch, water-resistant and quick-drying fabric is comfortable for long days on the water. Two front pockets and one back Velcro pocket are ideal for gear storage, and the drawstring front closure is extra secure with Velcro tabs. The comfortable and breathable shorts are built to perform on the water.
MSRP: $60
Costa Del Mar Voyager Performance Hoodie
The most technical sun hoodie in Costa’s collection, the Voyager Performance Hoodie is UPF50, moisture wicking, lightweight and antimicrobial. The four-way stretch allows for extra mobility, and the vented mesh panels under the arm provide breathability. The three-piece hood offers a secure fit, and the crossover neck and thumbholes offer additional sun protection for long days on the water. In addition, the side zip pocket is perfect for essentials like your Costa sunglasses.
MSRP: $60
Fin-Nor Enters North Drop Into ICAST 2022 New Product Showcase
Columbia, SC – July 6, 2022 – Fin-Nor, the iconic fishing brand that added sunglasses to its innovative product line earlier this year, enters Fin-Nor North Drop, a performance sunglass style, into the ICAST 2022 New Product Showcase. North Drop features the most advanced eyewear technology on the market, purpose-built for anglers.
Fin-Nor sunglasses highlight the latest innovations in eyewear that enhance the on-the-water fishing experience. Fin-Nor's North Drop performance sunglasses include its exclusive Lateral Line™ lens technology, the most cutting-edge lens technology for anglers, which improves vision on the water by enhancing color without distortion and offers a sharper, clearer view for optimal vision while fishing.
Additional angler-focused technology features include:
- Best-in-class hydrophobic/oleophobic coatings on both sides of the lenses, a feature not traditionally seen in most eyewear brands.
- Unmatched sharpness and polarization designed to cut through glare, haze and mist in any aquatic environment.
- Lightweight frames are made from advanced, eco-friendly materials for all-day comfort and engineered for proper airflow.
North Drop is now available in three frame colors: matte black, matte dark gray and matte keys camo. It comes in glass or plastic lens options in two colors: gray and copper, and three mirror selections: blue mirror, green mirror and silver mirror. Retail prices range from $199-$269.
North Drop is one of 20 styles released in Fin-Nor's first line of sunglasses created by the world's foremost global experts on vision, lens and frame technology. These experts have spent decades studying how light deficiencies impact the human eye and pioneered a new era in polarized lenses by creating Fin-Nor's Lateral Line Lens Technology. The breakthrough lens technology delivers 99%+ polarization, nearly eliminating glare created by light reflected off the water and giving anglers the ability to see beneath and beyond the surface to spot the fish they came to catch.
For an exclusive look at North Drop and the entire line of Fin-Nor sunglasses, please click here to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Fin-Nor representatives at ICAST. Please also consider joining Fin-Nor and the rest of the Pure Fishing brands for an exclusive preview of its New Product Showcase entries at On the Water from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North Building Ponds or the Pure Fishing press conference in room S310 A-B of the OCCC, at 3:30 p.m. And finally, please consider voting for North Drop frames at the ICAST New Product Showcase starting Tuesday, July 19.
Mega Live Target Lock!! First Impressions Ledge Fishing with Carl Jocumsen
Courtesy of Carl Jocumsen YouTube Page
NEW MEGA LIVE IMAGING TARGETLOCK REVOLUTIONIZES LIVE SONAR & BOAT CONTROL
RACINE, Wis. – It’s no secret that Humminbird MEGA Live Imaging® has given anglers an unprecedented real-time view under the water and a better understanding how to trigger more bites. Additionally, anglers everywhere have experienced how Minn Kota’s Spot-Lock® changed boat control forever, giving them the ability to hold on a spot and catch more fish with less effort. Now, with the introduction of the all-new MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock™, these two groundbreaking technologies can be fully utilized together. Anglers will no longer need to choose between two of fishing’s most powerful technologies – Spot-Lock and MEGA Live, making it easier to stay on and catch more fish.
Humminbird announces the next innovation in live sonar technology with the launch of the all-new MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock. Adding to Humminbird’s best-in-class sonar technologies, this new live sonar accessory provides anglers with the ability to control a MEGA Live transducer independently of their Ultrex trolling motor’s steering, giving anglers back the power of Spot-Lock and boat control with their Ultrex motor, while introducing live sonar innovations exclusive to MEGA Live TargetLock and Minn Kota Ultrex users.
Humminbird has been a dominant leader in marine electronics for over five decades, and its technology and product innovations continue to shape the future of fishing. MEGA Live TargetLock delivers on that tradition by providing the most advanced live sonar system that anglers have ever experienced.
Among a host of other new features, TargetLock is sure to be known as the most powerful new invention in live sonar. With the push of a button, the TargetLock feature locks the MEGA Live onto structure and keeps it in clear view by automatically adjusting the MEGA Live transducer as the boat moves position and changes direction. Whether the boat is moving, drifting, or Spot-Lock is engaged, TargetLock does all the work to stay focused on structure and fish.
“Anglers have had to sacrifice boat control in order to utilize live sonar since its inception,” said Joe Brown, Humminbird and Minn Kota’s Senior Director of Brand Management. “Our team has been hard at work to provide full and independent use of the trolling motor and MEGA Live at the same time. Not only are we giving anglers back use of Spot-Lock with MEGA Live, but we have raised the bar with a suite of features that will make Humminbird’s MEGA Live TargetLock and Minn Kota Ultrex the most advanced and capable electronics combination on the water.”
As part of the One-Boat Network®, MEGA Live TargetLock can also be mounted on Ultrex motors alongside Humminbird’s MEGA 360 Imaging® transducer by utilizing an optional dual mount bracket. With MEGA 360 Imaging at the bow, anglers can quickly locate fish-holding structure around their boat and begin catching fish with MEGA Live TargetLock. When you see fish-holding structure on MEGA 360, simply move the cursor over that area and activating TargetLock. The MEGA Live transducer will automatically steer itself in that direction and will lock onto the structure, leaving the angler ready to make their cast without any adjustment to the MEGA Live transducer.
Humminbird MEGA Live TargetLock Features
- MEGA Live TargetLock is independently mounted of the trolling motor shaft, providing full and simultaneous use of MEGA Live Imaging and all Ultrex features.
- Wireless foot pedal provides control of left/right steering, TargetLock and programmable One-Boat Network button
- Control MEGA Live from the included wireless foot pedal, Humminbird fish finder or optional hand remote
- Backed by a Two-Year Warranty
MEGA Live TargetLock
This will maintain the live sonar view in its current direction, adjusting for changes in boat position and will work at the same time and independently of and Minn Kota Ultrex’s operation, including Spot-Lock.
- Can be used while sitting still, while using a Minn Kota Ultrex to move around the structure, or while holding in place using Spot-Lock™
- Can be activated from the wireless foot pedal, Humminbird fish finder, or option hand remote
- Two ways to activate TargetLock
- Set TargetLock in current direction of MEGA Live with the touch of the button
- Move the cursor over an object or position on a sonar or chart view and engage TargetLock at the cursor. MEGA Live will automatically adjust to focus on the selected target.
MEGA Live Sweep
MEGA Live Sweep is designed to provide automatic real-time feedback in a 120-degree view in front of the boat regardless of where the trolling motor is pointed.
- Automatically sweeps 120-degrees in front of the boat (60-degrees left, 60-degrees right)
- Maintain control of the trolling motor while MEGA Live Sweep does the searching
- Required connected AS GPS HS or Minn Kota heading sensor connected to a Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with i-Pilot Link®
Minn Kota Steer
Minn Kota Steer allows for simultaneous control of both the Minn Kota Ultrex and the Humminbird MEGA Live using the Ultrex foot pedal.
- Steer both the trolling motor and MEGA Live while using the Minn Kota Ultrex foot pedal
- Quickly see structure or fish without taking your foot off the trolling motor pedal
- Required connection to a Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motor with i-Pilot Link®
One-Boat Network Button
The One-Boat Network Button is a programmable softkey that allows the angler to activate MEGA Live Sweep mode, Minn Kota Steer, set waypoints on the Humminbird charts and more.
- Mark waypoint at the boat
- Turn on and off MEGA Live Sweep
- Turn on and off Minn Kota Steer
- Turn on and off MEGA Live pinging
- Return TargetLock to home position
Anglers will take advantage of an updated user interface which brings the most-used feature of Humminbird MEGA Live and MEGA Live TargetLock to the forefront.
Features of the new user interface include:
- Left and Right Steering of MEGA Live
- Activate TargetLock
- Activate MEGA Live Sweep
- Activate Minn Kota Steer
- MEGA Live to Home Position
MEGA Live TargetLock Compatibility
- APEX: All Models
- SOLIX: All Models
- HELIX: H8-12 G3N / H7-15 G4N models with MEGA Imaging
- Minn Kota Ultrex trolling motors with 45-inch and 52-inch shafts
MEGA Live TargetLock – Includes MEGA Live Transducer, TargetLock steering assembly, wireless foot pedal, heading sensor, ethernet cable, power cable, mounting bracket and hardware
MSRP: $2,999.99
Available: July 2022
MEGA Live TargetLock Adapter Kit – Includes TargetLock steering assembly, wireless foot pedal, heading sensor, ethernet cable, power cable, mounting bracket and hardware (no MEGA Live transducer included)
MSRP: $1,499.99
Available: July 2022
Additional Humminbird MEGA Live TargetLock Accessories
MEGA Live TargetLock and MEGA 360 Dual Mount
Anglers can utilize both MEGA Live TargetLock and MEGA 360 simultaneously.
- Dual mount bracket allows both technologies to be simultaneously mounted on Minn Kota Ultrex motors
- Includes bracket and hardware
- One-Year Warranty
Available: July 2022
MSRP: $199.99
MEGA Live TargetLock Remote
Easily control MEGA Live TargetLock from anywhere in the boat with the wireless hand remote.
- Provides control of steering (left/right), TargetLock button and programmable One-Boat Network button
- Wireless Bluetooth connection
- Includes remote, battery and lanyard
- One-Year Warranty
Available: July 2022
MSRP: $109.99
Berkley Clickin’ Frittside
Over the past two years, the Berkley Frittside has made quite the name for itself. Boasting tour level victories and a stamp of approval by legendary crankbait fisherman David Fritts, this bait has become a must have in angler’s arsenals. Continuing this legacy, the Clickin’ Frittsidewill expand the efficacy of the Frittsidein stained to muddy water with the addition of a ceramic ball to create an attention drawing clicking sound. It features the same staple Frittside features (Flash Disk, flat sided body, Fusion 19 Hooks, weighted bill), with the addition of a singular ceramic ball creating a low pitched, clicking sound. Color options were designed with an emphasis on stained water.
Key Features
• Balsa-like action and enhanced clicking to attract fish in stained and dirty water
• Addition of singular ceramic ball creating a low-pitched, clicking sound
• Staple Frittside features a FlashDisc, flat-sided body, a weighted bill and Fusion19 hooks
• 10 colors with an emphasis on stained water options
Sizes:
• Clickin’ Frittside 5 Junior – diving 2 to 5 feet
• Clickin’ Frittside 5 – diving 2 to 5 feet
• Clickin’ Frittside 5 Biggun’ – diving 2 to 5 feet
• Clickin’ Frittside 7 – diving 5 to 7 feet
• Clickin’ Frittside 9 – diving 7 to 10 feet
Colors: Special Red Craw • Black Chartreuse • Ghost Red Craw • Red Spring Craw • Ghost Morning Dawn • Firetail Green Craw • Blaze • Root Beer Craw • Midnight Pearl • Kentucky Blue
MSRP: $9.99
Available: July 2022
Abu Garcia Zenon Baitcast Reel
Designed for anglers who demand a high end reel capable of casting lightweight finesse baits, the Zenon lineup offers three different models: Zenon MG-LTX, Zenon MG-X and Zenon X. With a level of responsiveness unlike anything anglers have experienced in a reel before, the Zenon Low-Profile Casting Reels will continue to build on the quality of the Zenon Spinning Reels and are optimized for top-notch performance right out of the box.
The Zenon MG-LTX is the most finesse-focused of the Zenon casting family featuring a spool that is 10% lighter and a smaller diameter than MG-X and X models. The ceramic bearings a more free and slower start up inertia making it the ideal choice for casting lighter baits.
The standard reel in the Zenon lineup, the MG-X is the ultimate lightweight performing reel in a compact package. Weighing in at 5.1 ounces, the reel features the Zenon EXD body design for improved castability and the new A-SYM body design with a smaller palm side plate for a more comfortable feel while fishing.
The Zenon X delivers power in a small, light aluminum frame featuring the same A-SYM body design and EXD concept for unmatched castability. This workhorse model provides the ability to throw anything from finesse baits to small jigs and is equipped with 90mm aluminum handles and oversized knobs to provide comfort in a compact reel.
MSRP: MG-LTX: $549.95, MG-X: $449.95, X: $349.95
Abu Garcia Revo X Low Profile Combo
Designed to please even the hardcore angler, the Abu Garcia Revo X combos deliver high-performance and style in a lightweight rod-and-reel combination. Available in three casting models, the Revo X Low Profile combos bring the heat with an all-new style and improved performance. It features an asymmetrical reel design for greater comfort and is paired with a 30-ton graphite rod for added sensitivity - this duo has the looks to kill and the features avid anglers will enjoy. The Low Profile Combo features 7 SS bearings + 1 roller bearing, an X2 Craftic Alloy frame, a Mag-Trax braking system, a Carbon 20lb drag and carbon rear grip for lightweight sensitivity and feel.
KEY FEATURES
• 7 SS bearings + 1 roller bearing
• C6 Carbon Frame provides a lightweight, yet strong frame
• Mag-Trax brake
• Carbon drag – 20lbs
• 30-ton graphite rods for added sensitivity
• Carbon rear grip for lightweight sensitivity and feel
• Blanks designed to match Revo performance
MSRP: $199.95
Available: November 2022
Fin-Nor North Drop Sunglasses
Engineered with superior Lateral Line Lens Technology, Fin-Nor brings performance eyewear with advanced technology to anglers - eliminating the barrier between you and the fish you came to catch. Featuring the world’s best 7-layer anti-reflective coating on the glass lens and 5-layer anti-reflective coating on the polycarbonate lenses to prevent glare on the backside of the lens, anglers can enjoy sharpened vision and reduced eye strain for a better visual acuity on the water. The frames are designed for all day comfort featuring spring hinges on performance models resulting in the perfect fit on a variety of face shapes. Lightweight materials increase comfort and allow for maximum air circulation with some models featuring front vents to help prevent sweat on long, hot days.
MSRP: $199 - $269
Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Scales & Grip
In 2021, Ugly Stik unveiled a lineup of Ugly Tuff Tools designed to be the failsafe for anglers on and off the water. Now Ugly Stik is introducing four models of scales and grips to its Ugly Tuff Tools arsenal. Every angler knows the delicate balance between using your scale and ruining it when conditions get tough which is why Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Scales feature durable, non-slip grips for wet and slimy environments. Living up to the legendary Ugly Stik durability, these scales are offered in a mechanical lip grip option and three digital options.
MSRP: $59.99
Frabill ReCharge Deluxe Aerator
For over 80 years, Frabill has been the market leader in the bait management space, and the new ReCharge Deluxe Aerator continues the tradition of bringing new innovative products to anglers. The Frabill ReCharge Deluxe Aerator is a mobile livewell aeration system with an induction motor that provides time-after-time use to keep bait lively. Outfitted with rechargeable lithium battery, the ReCharge Deluxe Aerator can be conveniently recharged with the included 10V adaptor or through a USB cable. Water-resistant gasket designed with an anti-back flow check valve keeps water out and bait alive longer. The Universal hang-on clip with stability posts allows anglers to bring it on fly-in trips, shore fishing, or on any boat. Now a bucket or nearly any waterproof container can become a viable minnow bucket. With lithium-ion batteries, and the ability to recharge, this aerator sets the bar again in bait management with the power induction motor and a longer battery life to keep bait fresh for an extended day out.
Key Features
• Rechargeable lithium batteries
• USB Cable with 10V adapter
• Durable and quiet induction motor
• Water-resistant gasket with anti-back flow check valve
• Digital 3-position switch with two speeds and intermittent mode
• Deluxe air stone
MSRP: $69.99
Available: Late Fall 2022
SpiderWire DuraBraid Hi-Vis Yellow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 12, 2022) – After its introduction at ICAST 2021, SpiderWire DuraBraid continues to impress anglers that demand high performance as the most abrasion-resistant conventional braided line on the market. Now this popular braided line is available in Hi-Vis Yellow.
SpiderWire DuraBraid sets the standard in technical performance with an increased abrasion resistance that is 25% tougher than other conventional braids*. Whether fishing in fresh or saltwater, anglers using DuraBraid can confidently land fish in and around heavy cover. This abrasion resistance gives anglers confidence that other lines cannot. In addition, DuraBraid delivers the same easy line management and smooth casting that are attributed to the SpiderWire brand.
Available from 8-pound to 80-pound test, SpiderWire DuraBraid is made with precision to set the standard for strong knots, unmatched shock absorbency, superior abrasion resistance and is now available in an easy to locate Hi-Vis Yellow line color option.
*Per internal abrasion test methods in a lab setting. See Spiderwire.com for details.
SPIDERWIRE DURABRAID
Key Feature: 25 percent tougher than conventional brands*
Spool Sizes: 150 yards • 300 yards • 500 yards • 3,000 yards
Color: Moss Green • Hi-Vis Yellow
Pound-Tests: 8 • 10 • 15 • 20 • 30 • 40 • 50 • 65 • 80
MSRPs: $13.99-15.99 (150-yard spools) • $27.99-31.99 (300-yard spools) • $46.99-$54.99 (500-yard spools) • $279.99-$319.99 (5,000-yard spools)
Available: July 2022
Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff® Youth Combos
ontinuing the Ugly Stik tradition of rugged and durable rods at an extreme value, the new Ugly Tuff Youth Combo is designed for kids and parents who demand durability from their gear. This sturdy combo is equipped with kid-friendly features and comes pre spooled with 6lb line, making it easy to get eager young anglers fishing faster.The easy-to-use spinning combo reel contains one ball bearing and one-way instant clutch anti-reverse for a smooth feel. With rubber shrink tube handles for an easy grip, the rod features the best Ugly Stik components and brings extreme value and durability to the Ugly Tuff Youth Combo. The combo is available in both spinning and spincast models.
MSRP: $59.95
Fenwick Elite Bass Casting Rod
For over 50 years, the Fenwick name has been a legend among anglers all over the world with sensitivity being the name of the game since day one. The new Fenwick Elite rod family lives up to that legacy featuring seven species-specific rod models and a total of 49 unique rod actions designed to excel regardless of the species targeted. Featuring Powerlux 200 resin and 30-ton graphite, the Elite rods are a combination of lightweight feel and sensitivity. Each model features proven Fenwick actions that pair perfectly with popular techniques for catching a variety of fish. Combined with the advanced resin technology, other key features include premium high-quality cork, an ergonomic reel seat, Titanium guides with zirconia inserts, and a limited lifetime warranty. The Elite series rods offer stronger, more durable rods without compromising the sensitivity and lightness that anglers have come to expect from Fenwick. Every rod series is constructed out of the most-effective and highest grade materials suited for each application for an overall excellent performing series of rods.
MSRP: $169.99
Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel
Gone are the days of losing fish because you can’t catch up. The new and improved Abu Garcia Revo Rocket spinning reel features a blistering fast 7.6:1 gear ratio which is unusual to find in today’s spinning reels. It features an asymmetrical X-Craftic alloy body design that gives anglers a more compact, lightweight body spinning reel. The Rocket is packed with the new AMG2 gear system that is 17% larger than the previous generations, allowing for extra gear strength and the ability to create the Rocket’s extreme gear ratio. It fills a gap in the spinning reel arsenal providing a faster gear ratio for finesse applications to help with making longer casts and picking up line slack that leads to lost fish and missed opportunities. The Revo Rocket is the answer ensuring a better hookset and more opportunities to catch fish.
KEY FEATURES
• Asymmetrical X-Craftic alloy body design – more compact body
• Aluminum frame for added strength
• Oversized AMG2 gear system
• 9+1 HPCR bearing system
• Friction free main shaft design
• Max drag: 11 lbs
• Gear ratio: 7.6:1
• Weight: 7.6 oz (Size 30)
• Inches per turn: 20-40” • 30-43” • 40-47”
MSRP: $199.95
Available: September 2022
Berkley PowerStinger
Adding to their already stellar lineup of award-winning soft plastics, Berkley’s newest PowerBait soft plastic, the PowerStinger, is sure to quickly become a favorite straight tailed minnow-style bladed jig trailer thanks to its unique design. Featuring new, patent pending “honeycomb” technology, the PowerBait PowerStinger offers additional swimming action when paired with a bladed jig that triggers fish to bite. The PowerStinger has a thick baitfish profile and a dense head that is durable and prevents tearing. A perfect match with the new Berkley Slobberknocker, the PowerBait PowerStinger is available in both 3.5-inch and 4.25-inch, with 12 standard colors and 4 HD colors to match any hatch. Other key features include a patent pending “honeycomb” technology that increases durability and additional swimming action, and back and belly slots for accommodating a variety of rigging styles.
MSRP: $8.99-$9.99
Berkley Slobberknocker
The Berkley Slobberknocker features an innovative through-head design that is completely unique from other bladed jigs. After countless hours spent testing on and off the water, Berkley Labs scientists fine-tuned this unique design that not only delivers a consistent vibration but is also perfectly suited to come through heavy cover while staying engaged. Featuring a signature hand-tied Berkley silicone skirt infused with PowerBait flavor to help ensure that every fish that bites will hold on longer, it also features a chip-resistant paint finish and sticky sharp Fusion19 hook. And, to match the hatch, it's available in 12 premium forage matching colorways. This grand combination makes the new Berkley Slobberknocker the ultimate solution when it comes to fishing bladed jigs.
KEY FEATURES
• Innovative Head-to-Blade connection design
• Hand-tied, PowerBait infused silicone skirt
• Talon style trailer keeper keeps bait secure without tearing
• Premium color selection
• Sharp and stout Fusion19 hook
• Chip resistant paint finish
• Sharp and stout Fusion19 hook
• Chip resistant paint finish
Sizes: 3/8oz • 1/2oz
Colors: BL Special • Green Pumpkin Shad • Green Pumpkin • White • Bama Bream • Coleslaw • White Chartreuse • Herring • Golden Shiner • Fire Craw • Bruised • Hot Craw
MSRP: $13.99
Available: September 2022
Postspawn Smallmouth Will Dominate Bassmaster Open On Oneida Lake
New York's Oneida Lake will host the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing July 7-9, 2022.
Photo by Shane Durrance/B.A.S.S.
July 5, 2022
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — If Jonathan Kelley’s recent experience serves as any reference, anglers can expect plenty of plump, well-fed smallmouth and a favorable scenario in which to catch them in the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open at Oneida Lake presented by Mossy Oak Fishing.
Competition days will be July 7-9 with daily takeoffs from Oneida Shores Park at 6 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day back at the park at 2 p.m. Full coverage can be found on Bassmaster.com.
The Bassmaster Elite pro from Old Forge, Pa., is not competing in the event, but with 15 years of fishing experience on the tournament waters, Kelley was happy to share some relevant insights. Starting with lake conditions, his recent trip found the water level right about normal.
“This lake really doesn’t fluctuate that much, but it depends on the spring,” Kelley said. “I know there have been some springs where it’s been severely low or high, but for the most part, it’s almost always normal — there’s not a whole lot of times you have crazy high or low water.
“Conditions are great right now. It’s currently as clear as I’ve seen it, which is good for this time of the year because once you get that summer boat traffic, it does tend to dingy up. So far, it has stayed pretty clean.”
Stretching 21 miles long and 5 miles wide, with 50,894 surface acres, Oneida is the largest lake wholly within the state of New York. That being said, this lake tends to fish small, so finding quality areas that have not seen recent fishing pressure can be challenging.
While he’s not ruling out the occasional late spawner, Kelley foresees a predominantly postspawn event. Bass in this stage are eager to feed up, and a recent seasonal occurrence has helped the fish pack on the bulk.
“Most of the fish are feeding up and they’re in good shape,” Kelley said. “Most of that is due to the mayflies. There was a major hatch when I was there in late June.”
Despite the name, mayfly hatches can occur well into late summer, particularly in Northern climates. Hatching from submerged rock habitat, newly emerging adults float the surface until they fly to nearby terrestrial cover.
At the end of their brief lives, the insects often fall back to the water. Both stages offer bass bountiful feeding opportunities. If tournament anglers find a current hatch underway, it could offer strong morning potential.
“Typically, for anyone that does have a mayfly hatch, it’s going to happen quick and early,” Kelley said. “Generally, they’re going to catch those fish by 10 o’clock. As the day goes on, the fish get off the mayflies.
“There are multiple ways you can catch them. You’ll get them on a topwater or a jerkbait. Some guys like throwing a hair jig and a drop shot. Some guys just throw a small swimbait or a spybait.”
Regardless of the mayfly factor, most anglers will focus their efforts on offshore structure — shoals, humps, high spots and points. The entire lake could be in play, but Oneida’s central to western ends tend to favor this pursuit, while the flatter east end presents more of the shallow, grassy habitat.
“Any mix of rock and grass is key,” Kelley said. “There are not many random roamers on Oneida, so targets are best.
“The strongest pattern going forward will be finding that first, larger group that might gather offshore on some bait, whether it’s on perch fry or just gobies,” Kelley. “The lake has changed a lot over the years, and the diet of the fish has definitely turned more to gobies than anything.
“Over the last three to four years, the goby population has exploded. Now, you don’t go out there and not catch a goby throughout the day.”
Given their goby-influenced bottom orientation, offshore smallmouth will bite drop shots, Ned rigs and Carolina rigs. Swimbaits, jerkbaits and Neko rigs could also play important roles.
“I do see someone getting on an early topwater bite,” Kelley said. “It might not be a limit, but you might catch a few big fish.
“A topwater is a big-fish bait. If you get the topwater bite in the morning, chances are you’re going to catch one of your biggest fish of the day. A big smallmouth on Oneida can weigh up to about 5 pounds, but about 3 1/2 to 4 is more common.”
As Kelley notes, smallmouth will almost certainly dominate this event. But Oneida also holds quality largemouth and someone is likely to find one heavy enough to earn the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award. However, the numbers don’t favor a largemouth-focused game plan.
“The largemouth and smallmouth populations on Oneida used to be a 50/50 split, then it went to 60/40, but smallmouth have taken over,” Kelley said. “Now, it’s more 90/10.
“The lack of good grass and clear water have made Oneida less favorable for largemouth. To go out and target them is pretty difficult, but I expect the biggest fish of the tournament will be a largemouth.”
Anyone targeting largemouth will likely throw a bladed jig, flipping jig, frog or wacky-rigged Senko. Flipping shallow grass could also produce a good bite.
Offering his tournament prediction, Kelley said: “I think it will take 35 pounds for two days to make the Top 10 cut and 56 to win. The winner will have all smallmouth.”
Lee Claims Hard-Fought Victory At B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional On Mississippi River
Steve Lee of Minneapolis, Minn., has won the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional on the Upper Mississippi River with a three-day total of 42 pounds, 14 ounces.
Photo by Grant Moxley/B.A.S.S.
July 1, 2022
Lee Claims Hard-Fought Victory At B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional On Mississippi River
CLINTON, Iowa — The first two days of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional on the Upper Mississippi River saw Steve Lee secure early limits on his way to grabbing the lead.
On Championship Friday, however, the angler from Minneapolis, Minn., needed an afternoon rally to secure the win on Pools 13, 14 and 15 with a three-day total of 42 pounds, 14 ounces.
As he waited in the bag line, Lee estimated he had closer to 10 or 11 pounds and thought the margin between him and second-place angler Eddie Levin, who finished with 40-1, would be a lot closer.
“It doesn’t really seem real. After the first day of fishing, I was like, ‘This is a tough place to fish.’ Then I got on my pattern,” Lee said. “It was a great experience. Obviously, when you win it is a heck of a lot better. I like river fishing and I like tough tournaments. You have to stay focused all the time.”
After landing in fourth with 13-3 on Day 1, Lee caught the big bag of the tournament on the second day at 16-0 and then added a 13-11 limit on Friday.
Not only did Lee win $5,000 for the victory and punch his ticket to the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on Pickwick Lake in November, he earned $500 for catching the Big Bass of the Tournament — a 4-14 largemouth on Day 1 — and $500 in Garmin contingency money.
Fishing mostly the North end of Pool 14, Lee pitched and flipped wooded cover that was located on the front sides of islands where the current from the Pool 13 dam was pushing against the bank, as well as some eelgrass patches South of takeoff.
“I would go up to the logjams and I would put the Talons down and would just pick it apart,” he explained. “There is always current there. I would move a little bit and then do the same thing. (On Day 2) in particular the big ones bit.”
Lee mostly used a green pumpkin Zoom tube rigged on 3/16- or 1/8-ounce sinker. He threw his Texas rig on a 7-11 St. Croix heavy flipping stick paired with Daiwa reels and 20-pound Gamma fluorocarbon.
The bigger bites he got were on the back sides of the logs, so Lee had to pitch over logs to get bites. That made getting the bass free from their hiding place difficult. Both his 4-14 on Day 1 and another 4-pounder on Day 2 got stuck in the cover before Lee managed to free them.
“It seemed like about 18 inches of water was the best. If it was 4 feet deep, I didn’t even fish it,” he said. “It was so surprising that nobody else was fishing the same stuff. I didn’t have to fight for the spot. I think the big ones moved up during the tournament days.”
Water levels on the Upper Mississippi River have been falling since anglers arrived for practice on Sunday, bringing dirty water conditions with them. On Day 3, however, the water began to stabilize.
With the current slowing some on the final day and the water clearing up, Lee struggled to find bites early in the morning and decided to make a run to the South end of Pool 14. After catching two bass off docks, he moved back up the river and made several key catches late in the day that secured the victory.
“I never did give up. I had two fish at 12:30,” Lee said. “I went back up by the dam and I caught a 2 1/2. With 20 minutes left, I went over to one of the trees and I vertically jigged a tube and caught one and then a minute later I caught another one. With that one, I knew I made Nationals but I didn’t think I was going to win.”
Levin, who finished first on the Ohio state team back in 2011 on the Mississippi River, caught 13-8 to land in third on Day 1 and jumped into second place on Day 2 with a 15-9 limit, just 2 ounces behind Lee.
Several key fish eluded him on the final day, however, and Levin brought 11-0 to the scales to finish in second with 40-1.
“The good Lord blessed me,” he said. “I caught five fish every day and that’s all I could ask for. I won Ohio and that was my main goal coming down here. Mission accomplished as far as I’m concerned.”
Finding cleaner water was the key for Levin, who locked up to Pool 13 and found a stretch of lily pads and milfoil in 1 to 2 feet of water that was holding quality bass.
“Those were better-than-average fish. They just came off spawning and were a little beat up,” he said. “It seems like the river fish were a little smaller because they are fighting the current all the time. The grass fish are fat and happy.”
He did most of his damage with a 6th Sense Vega Frog, but would also flip a Venom tube from time to time.
“They seemed to shy away from dirty water,” Levin said. “The grass was cleaning the water as it came in and they were sitting in the line between clean and dirty water ambushing bluegill, perch and crawdads.”
Despite catching two bass early in the morning, Levin struggled to find consistency on the final day.
“It was a lot rougher on me,” he said. “I ran to my main frog area and they were a little pickier today. Unfortunately, I missed a lot of opportunities. I left at least three 3-pounders out there. I had the bites to win it today, but it was about execution for me.”
Nick Uebelhor finished third overall with 38-8 for a three-day total, with weights of 13-2, 13-15 and 11-7. The Indiana boater focused his efforts on very specific lily pads with clear water in 3 to 4 feet of water.
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(BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Steve Lee Minneapolis, MN (MN) 15 42-14 0
2. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH (OH) 15 40-01 0
3. Nick Uebelhor Jasper, IN (IN) 15 38-08 0
4. Chris Fredrick Marshfield, WI (WI) 15 38-06 0
5. Jim Barczak Osceola, WI (WI) 15 37-05 0
6. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI (WI) 14 35-13 0
7. Brian Funkhouser Bloomington, IN (IN) 15 35-08 0
8. Tanner Bock Davenport, IA (IA) 14 34-08 0
9. Monty Fralick Martin, SD (SD) 15 33-01 0
10. Jared Knuth Wahoo, NE (NE) 15 32-15 0
11. Dan Mohn Lansing, IA (IA) 14 32-09 0
12. Cory Hauk River Falls, WI (MN) 13 32-04 0
13. Pete Saele New Lenox, IL (IL) 15 32-01 0
14. Josh Hubbard Braidwood, IL (IL) 15 31-15 0
15. Chris Wilkinson Farmersburg, IN (IN) 15 31-14 0
16. Allen Williford West Frankfort, IL (IL) 14 31-07 0
17. Jeremy Knepp Montgomery, IN (IN) 15 31-06 0
18. Curtis Samo Rochelle, IL (IL) 14 31-05 0
19. Jerry Pape Bella Vista, AR (NE) 13 31-03 0
20. Bryce Hauf Winner, SD (SD) 12 29-13 0
21. Doug Ruster New Palestine, IN (IN) 15 29-05 0
22. Joseph Gorman Farmington, MN (MN) 13 28-09 0
23. Robert Hime Odessa, MO (NE) 11 25-05 0
24. Donald Roberts Bellville, OH (OH) 13 23-09 0
25. Dan Mundy Swartz Creek, MI (MI) 10 23-06 0
26. Wyatt Stout Winona, MN (WI) 8 19-08 0
27. Mark Goetsch Gibraltar, MI (MI) 11 19-04 0
28. Dan Hendley Mankato, MN (MN) 9 18-04 0
29. Kevin Schleeter Fort Jennings, OH (OH) 9 17-14 0
30. Brent Haimes Elgin, MN (MN) 8 17-10 0
31. Bryce Kalen Greenwood, IN (IN) 9 17-02 0
32. Casey Knaup Montello, WI (WI) 9 17-02 0
33. Adam Bartusek Lakeville, MN (MN) 10 16-15 0
34. TP Patten Metamora, MI (MI) 8 16-03 0
35. Joseph Sestak Tabor, SD (SD) 8 15-15 0
36. Jeffrey Mulholland Elgin, MN (MN) 7 15-10 0
37. Greg Vance Delhi, IA (IA) 7 15-09 0
38. Jesse Weener Holland, MI (MI) 7 14-13 0
39. Collin Tweten Decorah, IA (IA) 7 14-07 0
40. Curt Fiessinger Fort Loramie, OH (OH) 7 14-05 0
41. Chris Brokman Council Bluffs, IA (NE) 6 14-03 0
42. Nic Rand Kalamazoo, MI (MI) 6 13-11 0
43. Jarrod Sherwood Vassar, MI (MI) 6 13-10 0
44. Jon Dybel Bedford, IN (IN) 7 13-10 0
45. Kenneth Reed Buck, IN (IN) 7 13-10 0
46. Justin Schneider New London, MN (MN) 7 13-09 0
47. Tad Tinlin Des Moines, IA (IA) 6 13-07 0
48. Brandon Osting Delphos, OH (OH) 7 13-06 0
49. Lee Wubbels Lincoln, NE (NE) 6 13-05 0
50. Luke Kerstetter Brookfield, WI (WI) 6 12-15 0
51. Brandon Barrett Bloomington, IN (IN) 7 12-13 0
52. Eric Storms Winner, SD (SD) 7 12-12 0
53. Kenny Mittelstaedt Sturgis, SD (MN) 5 12-11 0
54. Troy Diede Sioux Falls, SD (SD) 5 12-11 0
55. Jeffrey Bauer Merrillan, WI (WI) 7 11-12 0
56. Terry Cooper Hamburg, IA (NE) 6 11-06 0
57. Will Presley Jr Grove City, OH (OH) 6 11-04 0
58. Rick Sawyer Albion, IN (MI) 5 11-00 0
59. Andrew Paulsen Marion, IA (IA) 4 10-05 0
60. Brock Belik Orchard, NE (SD) 6 10-05 0
61. Jesse Schwark East Leroy, MI (MI) 5 10-01 0
62. Tom Kiefer Fowlerville, MI (MI) 5 09-07 0
63. Brian Mailot Columbus, OH (OH) 4 09-05 0
64. Trevor Herman Winner, SD (SD) 4 08-15 0
65. Ryan Whitacre Chicago, IL (WI) 5 08-14 0
66. Rex Ryckman Ft. Pierre, SD (SD) 4 07-06 0
67. Shane Peters Shelbyville, IN (IN) 4 07-01 0
68. Cody Graff Glenvil, NE (NE) 4 07-00 0
69. Jerry Ramm Bennington, NE (NE) 4 06-12 0
70. Edward Gad Braidwood, IL (IL) 4 06-09 0
71. Bryan Close Fairbank, IA (IA) 3 06-02 0
72. Ken Milender Hayward, WI (MN) 3 05-15 0
73. Joshua Barr Louisville, OH (OH) 2 05-14 0
74. Joe Paulson Winner, WY (SD) 3 05-12 0
75. Joshua Olson Pepin, WI (WI) 3 05-12 0
76. Eddie Charlton Alma, IL (IL) 3 04-12 0
77. Kent Johnson Mc Gregor, IA (IA) 2 04-05 0
78. Eric Wilkas Princeton, IN (IL) 4 04-03 0
79. John Thomsen Creston, IA (NE) 2 04-00 0
80. Danny Ryan Jr Louisville, KY (OH) 2 03-12 0
81. Josh Ystenes La Crosse, WI (WI) 2 03-11 0
82. Devin Knoblauch La Vista, NE (NE) 2 03-06 0
83. James Maisenbacher Eureka, IL (IL) 2 03-05 0
84. Chase Loftus Solon, IA (IA) 2 03-04 0
85. Steven Smith Johnstown, OH (OH) 2 03-02 0
86. Ron Cherkas Ankeny, IA (IA) 2 02-14 0
87. Josh Uthe Braidwood, IL (IL) 1 02-02 0
88. Dallas Wennberg Braidwood, IL (IL) 1 01-14 0
89. Trent Beier Crystal Lake, IL (IA) 0 00-00 0
89. William Thompson Athens, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
89. Russell Volquardsen Creighton, NE (SD) 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 34 293 614-00
2 33 274 596-14
3 18 113 262-05
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85 680 1473-03
TEAM STANDINGS Day 3
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State Lbs-Oz
1 INDIANA 361-10
2 WISCONSIN 284-08
3 MINNESOTA 251-04
4 OHIO 228-10
5 NEBRASKA 223-15
6 ILLINOIS 209-12
7 IOWA 198-03
8 MICHIGAN 174-15
9 SOUTH DAKOTA 168-04
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 3
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IOWA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tanner Bock Davenport, IA 14 34-08 0
2 Dan Mohn Lansing, IA 14 32-09 0
3 Greg Vance Delhi, IA 7 15-09 0
4 Collin Tweten Decorah, IA 7 14-07 0
5 Tad Tinlin Des Moines, IA 6 13-07 0
6 Andrew Paulsen Marion, IA 4 10-05 0
7 Bryan Close Fairbank, IA 3 06-02 0
8 Kent Johnson Mc Gregor, IA 2 04-05 0
9 Chase Loftus Solon, IA 2 03-04 0
10 Ron Cherkas Ankeny, IA 2 02-14 0
11 Trent Beier Crystal Lake, IL 0 00-00 0
ILLINOIS
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Pete Saele New Lenox, IL 15 32-01 0
2 Josh Hubbard Braidwood, IL 15 31-15 0
3 Allen Williford West Frankfort, IL 14 31-07 0
4 Curtis Samo Rochelle, IL 14 31-05 0
5 Edward Gad Braidwood, IL 4 06-09 0
6 Eddie Charlton Alma, IL 3 04-12 0
7 Eric Wilkas Princeton, IN 4 04-03 0
8 James Maisenbacher Eureka, IL 2 03-05 0
9 Josh Uthe Braidwood, IL 1 02-02 0
10 Dallas Wennberg Braidwood, IL 1 01-14 0
INDIANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Nick Uebelhor Jasper, IN 15 38-08 0
2 Brian Funkhouser Bloomington, IN 15 35-08 0
3 Chris Wilkinson Farmersburg, IN 15 31-14 0
4 Jeremy Knepp Montgomery, IN 15 31-06 0
5 Doug Ruster New Palestine, IN 15 29-05 0
6 Bryce Kalen Greenwood, IN 9 17-02 0
7 Jon Dybel Bedford, IN 7 13-10 0
8 Kenneth Reed Buck, IN 7 13-10 0
9 Brandon Barrett Bloomington, IN 7 12-13 0
10 Shane Peters Shelbyville, IN 4 07-01 0
MICHIGAN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Dan Mundy Swartz Creek, MI 10 23-06 0
2 Mark Goetsch Gibraltar, MI 11 19-04 0
3 TP Patten Metamora, MI 8 16-03 0
4 Jesse Weener Holland, MI 7 14-13 0
5 Nic Rand Kalamazoo, MI 6 13-11 0
6 Jarrod Sherwood Vassar, MI 6 13-10 0
7 Rick Sawyer Albion, IN 5 11-00 0
8 Jesse Schwark East Leroy, MI 5 10-01 0
9 Tom Kiefer Fowlerville, MI 5 09-07 0
10 William Thompson Athens, MI 0 00-00 0
MINNESOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Steve Lee Minneapolis, MN 15 42-14 0
2 Cory Hauk River Falls, WI 13 32-04 0
3 Joseph Gorman Farmington, MN 13 28-09 0
4 Dan Hendley Mankato, MN 9 18-04 0
5 Brent Haimes Elgin, MN 8 17-10 0
6 Adam Bartusek Lakeville, MN 10 16-15 0
7 Jeffrey Mulholland Elgin, MN 7 15-10 0
8 Justin Schneider New London, MN 7 13-09 0
9 Kenny Mittelstaedt Sturgis, SD 5 12-11 0
10 Ken Milender Hayward, WI 3 05-15 0
OHIO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 15 40-01 0
2 Donald Roberts Bellville, OH 13 23-09 0
3 Kevin Schleeter Fort Jennings, OH 9 17-14 0
4 Curt Fiessinger Fort Loramie, OH 7 14-05 0
5 Brandon Osting Delphos, OH 7 13-06 0
6 Will Presley Jr Grove City, OH 6 11-04 0
7 Brian Mailot Columbus, OH 4 09-05 0
8 Joshua Barr Louisville, OH 2 05-14 0
9 Danny Ryan Jr Louisville, KY 2 03-12 0
10 Steven Smith Johnstown, OH 2 03-02 0
SOUTH DAKOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Monty Fralick Martin, SD 15 33-01 0
2 Bryce Hauf Winner, SD 12 29-13 0
3 Joseph Sestak Tabor, SD 8 15-15 0
4 Eric Storms Winner, SD 7 12-12 0
5 Troy Diede Sioux Falls, SD 5 12-11 0
6 Brock Belik Orchard, NE 6 10-05 0
7 Trevor Herman Winner, SD 4 08-15 0
8 Rex Ryckman Ft. Pierre, SD 4 07-06 0
9 Joe Paulson Winner, WY 3 05-12 0
10 Russell Volquardsen Creighton, NE 0 00-00 0
WISCONSIN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Chris Fredrick Marshfield, WI 15 38-06 0
2 Jim Barczak Osceola, WI 15 37-05 0
3 Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 14 35-13 0
4 Wyatt Stout Winona, MN 8 19-08 0
5 Casey Knaup Montello, WI 9 17-02 0
6 Luke Kerstetter Brookfield, WI 6 12-15 0
7 Jeffrey Bauer Merrillan, WI 7 11-12 0
8 Ryan Whitacre Chicago, IL 5 08-14 0
9 Joshua Olson Pepin, WI 3 05-12 0
10 Josh Ystenes La Crosse, WI 2 03-11 0
NEBRASKA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jared Knuth Wahoo, NE 15 32-15 0
2 Jerry Pape Bella Vista, AR 13 31-03 0
3 Robert Hime Odessa, MO 11 25-05 0
4 Chris Brokman Council Bluffs, IA 6 14-03 0
5 Lee Wubbels Lincoln, NE 6 13-05 0
6 Terry Cooper Hamburg, IA 6 11-06 0
7 Cody Graff Glenvil, NE 4 07-00 0
8 Jerry Ramm Bennington, NE 4 06-12 0
9 John Thomsen Creston, IA 2 04-00 0
10 Devin Knoblauch La Vista, NE 2 03-06 0
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(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jeff Wehner Fishers, IN (IN) 9 21-12 0
2. John Albertson Bloomington, IN (IN) 9 20-04 0
3. Nick Schuetz Loogootee, IN (IN) 9 19-07 0
4. Jeremy Johnson Austin, IN (IN) 9 19-00 0
5. Tom Leblanc Jr Omaha, NE (NE) 8 18-10 0
6. Andy Strickland Raymond, OH (OH) 8 18-10 0
7. Colten Didion Mount Vernon, OH (OH) 8 18-02 0
8. Don Goldsberry Mitchell, IN (IN) 8 16-09 0
9. Matt Goltz Monona, IA (IA) 7 15-10 0
10. Colton Haney Baldwin, WI (WI) 7 15-04 0
11. Tyler Hatfield Augusta, MI (MI) 6 14-04 0
12. Dave Rahrig Delphos, OH (OH) 7 14-02 0
13. Kristopher Gaertner Morris, IL (IL) 7 14-01 0
14. AJ Mende Bellevue, NE (NE) 7 13-13 0
15. Richard Conrad Arcadia, WI (WI) 7 13-09 0
16. Bryan Schumacher Sparta, WI (WI) 7 13-08 0
17. Brad Goetz Montello, WI (WI) 6 13-07 0
18. Will Forister Thornville, OH (OH) 7 13-07 0
19. Tim Meyer Neenah, WI (WI) 6 13-05 0
20. Brandon Logue Greenwood, NE (SD) 5 12-01 0
21. Pheerayout See Rochester, MN (MN) 7 11-12 0
22. Ted Tinlin Des Moines, IA (IA) 6 10-13 0
23. Steven Johnson Duluth, MN (MN) 5 10-08 0
24. Randal Burr Chesterfield, MI (MI) 4 09-01 0
25. Charles Capehart Olathe, KS (NE) 4 08-12 0
26. Aaron Olsen Lenexa, KS (NE) 4 08-12 0
27. Bryan Kalen Mooresville, IN (IN) 5 08-11 0
28. Heath Kohlmeier Princeton, IN (IN) 4 08-09 0
29. Kyle Taylor Sullivan, IN (IN) 4 08-08 0
30. Dillan White Bloomington, IN (IN) 4 08-01 0
31. Rich Purington Papillion, NE (NE) 3 07-15 0
32. Kevin Yeska Madison, WI (WI) 4 07-15 0
33. Joe Fiegen Onalaska, WI (WI) 3 07-05 0
34. Jerry Duncklee Fayette, IA (IA) 3 07-04 0
35. Scott Bree San Jose, IL (IL) 4 07-04 0
36. Charles Carroll West Liberty, OH (OH) 4 07-01 0
37. Bill Skowronski Hennepin, IL (IL) 3 06-14 0
38. Gary Ford Jr Sheridan, IL (IL) 3 06-13 0
39. Jody Adkins Navarre, OH (OH) 4 06-13 0
40. Paul Huse Omaha, NE (NE) 3 06-12 0
41. Kyle Coffman Minbun, IA (IA) 3 06-12 0
42. Richard Pach Jr Chicago, IL (IL) 4 06-11 0
43. Dan Wiyninger Champlin, MN (MN) 3 06-07 0
44. Michael Schelling Sioux Falls, SD (SD) 3 06-04 0
45. Duane Michaels Fort Wayne, IN (MI) 3 05-14 0
46. Jeremy Prchlik Flushing, MI (MI) 3 05-06 0
47. Bryan Freyermuth Muscatine, IA (IA) 3 05-01 0
48. Matteo Turano Naperville, IL (IL) 2 04-09 0
49. Omar Khan Sioux Falls, SD (SD) 2 04-08 0
50. Aaron Bunge Fairfax, IA (IA) 2 04-05 0
50. Devon Dvorak Keystone, IA (IA) 2 04-05 0
52. Eddie Gad Braidwood, IL (IL) 2 04-03 0
52. Thomas Uthe Braidwood, IL (IL) 2 04-03 0
54. Jasyn Bachtell Castalian Springs, TN ( 2 04-01 0
55. Scott Pitlick Pierre, SD (SD) 2 04-00 0
56. Michael Gertsch Denton, NE (NE) 2 03-15 0
57. Robert Swem Buchanan, MI (MI) 2 03-13 0
58. Joseph Adam Lake Zurich, IL (IL) 2 03-13 0
59. Steve Mortenson Oshkosh, WI (WI) 2 03-13 0
60. Peter Haire South St Paul, MN (MN) 2 03-11 0
61. Ryan Mertzig Rochester, MN (WI) 2 03-10 0
62. Cameron Ingle Coggon, IA (IA) 2 03-10 0
63. Tim Berg Prior Lake, MN (MN) 2 03-09 0
64. Ben Stacy Cincinnati, OH (OH) 2 03-06 0
65. Tanner Albrecht Lonsdale, MN (MN) 2 03-06 0
66. Leray Anderson II Crofton, NE (SD) 2 03-05 0
67. Cory Leonard Maywood, NE (NE) 1 02-02 0
68. Jason Kloepper Doniphan, NE (NE) 1 01-15 0
69. Paul Andorfer Albion , IN (MI) 1 01-14 0
69. Ken Harants Fort Wayne, IN (MI) 1 01-14 0
69. Blake Macumber Elkhorn, NE (NE) 1 01-14 0
72. Scott Schneider New London, MN (MN) 1 01-13 0
73. Craig Heft Jr Schererville, IN (IL) 1 01-12 0
73. Scott Schaefer Rochester, MN (MN) 1 01-12 0
75. Brian Christianson La Crosse, WI (WI) 1 01-10 0
75. Jeff Schultz Amelia, OH (OH) 1 01-10 0
77. Mark Folsom Waterville, IA (IA) 1 01-09 0
77. Ian Mangino Sunbury, OH (OH) 1 01-09 0
79. Miles Coffin Van Meter, IA (IA) 1 01-08 0
79. Craig Cottam Hastings, NE (SD) 1 01-08 0
81. Nick Kelley Oak Hill, OH (OH) 1 01-06 0
81. Steven Rodgers Birch Run , MI (MI) 1 01-06 0
83. Gary Delamielleure Fenton, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
83. Trey Fails Brooklyn Center, MN (MN 0 00-00 0
83. Boyce Gargus Muskegon, MI (MI) 0 00-00 0
83. Allan Hall Brandon, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
83. Jack Johnson Brandon, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
83. Mike Peschl Tyndall, SD (SD) 0 00-00 0
83. David Rector Brazil, IN (IN) 0 00-00 0
83. Ryan Volquardsen Creighton, NE (SD) 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 23 130 269-01
2 0 124 250-04
3 0 50 108-09
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23 304 627-14
TEAM STANDINGS Day 3
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State Lbs-Oz
1 INDIANA 361-10
2 WISCONSIN 284-08
3 MINNESOTA 251-04
4 OHIO 228-10
5 NEBRASKA 223-15
6 ILLINOIS 209-12
7 IOWA 198-03
8 MICHIGAN 174-15
9 SOUTH DAKOTA 168-04
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 3
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IOWA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Matt Goltz Monona, IA 7 15-10 0
2 Ted Tinlin Des Moines, IA 6 10-13 0
3 Jerry Duncklee Fayette, IA 3 07-04 0
4 Kyle Coffman Minbun, IA 3 06-12 0
5 Bryan Freyermuth Muscatine, IA 3 05-01 0
6 Aaron Bunge Fairfax, IA 2 04-05 0
6 Devon Dvorak Keystone, IA 2 04-05 0
8 Cameron Ingle Coggon, IA 2 03-10 0
9 Mark Folsom Waterville, IA 1 01-09 0
10 Miles Coffin Van Meter, IA 1 01-08 0
ILLINOIS
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Kristopher Gaertner Morris, IL 7 14-01 0
2 Scott Bree San Jose, IL 4 07-04 0
3 Bill Skowronski Hennepin, IL 3 06-14 0
4 Gary Ford Jr Sheridan, IL 3 06-13 0
5 Richard Pach Jr Chicago, IL 4 06-11 0
6 Matteo Turano Naperville, IL 2 04-09 0
7 Eddie Gad Braidwood, IL 2 04-03 0
7 Thomas Uthe Braidwood, IL 2 04-03 0
9 Joseph Adam Lake Zurich, IL 2 03-13 0
10 Craig Heft Jr Schererville, IN 1 01-12 0
INDIANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jeff Wehner Fishers, IN 9 21-12 0
2 John Albertson Bloomington, IN 9 20-04 0
3 Nick Schuetz Loogootee, IN 9 19-07 0
4 Jeremy Johnson Austin, IN 9 19-00 0
5 Don Goldsberry Mitchell, IN 8 16-09 0
6 Bryan Kalen Mooresville, IN 5 08-11 0
7 Heath Kohlmeier Princeton, IN 4 08-09 0
8 Kyle Taylor Sullivan, IN 4 08-08 0
9 Dillan White Bloomington, IN 4 08-01 0
10 David Rector Brazil, IN 0 00-00 0
MICHIGAN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tyler Hatfield Augusta, MI 6 14-04 0
2 Randal Burr Chesterfield, MI 4 09-01 0
3 Duane Michaels Fort Wayne, IN 3 05-14 0
4 Jeremy Prchlik Flushing, MI 3 05-06 0
5 Robert Swem Buchanan, MI 2 03-13 0
6 Paul Andorfer Albion , IN 1 01-14 0
6 Ken Harants Fort Wayne, IN 1 01-14 0
8 Steven Rodgers Birch Run , MI 1 01-06 0
9 Gary Delamielleure Fenton, MI 0 00-00 0
9 Boyce Gargus Muskegon, MI 0 00-00 0
MINNESOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Pheerayout See Rochester, MN 7 11-12 0
2 Steven Johnson Duluth, MN 5 10-08 0
3 Dan Wiyninger Champlin, MN 3 06-07 0
4 Jasyn Bachtell Castalian Springs, TN 2 04-01 0
5 Peter Haire South St Paul, MN 2 03-11 0
6 Tim Berg Prior Lake, MN 2 03-09 0
7 Tanner Albrecht Lonsdale, MN 2 03-06 0
8 Scott Schneider New London, MN 1 01-13 0
9 Scott Schaefer Rochester, MN 1 01-12 0
10 Trey Fails Brooklyn Center, MN 0 00-00 0
OHIO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Andy Strickland Raymond, OH 8 18-10 0
2 Colten Didion Mount Vernon, OH 8 18-02 0
3 Dave Rahrig Delphos, OH 7 14-02 0
4 Will Forister Thornville, OH 7 13-07 0
5 Charles Carroll West Liberty, OH 4 07-01 0
6 Jody Adkins Navarre, OH 4 06-13 0
7 Ben Stacy Cincinnati, OH 2 03-06 0
8 Jeff Schultz Amelia, OH 1 01-10 0
9 Ian Mangino Sunbury, OH 1 01-09 0
10 Nick Kelley Oak Hill, OH 1 01-06 0
SOUTH DAKOTA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brandon Logue Greenwood, NE 5 12-01 0
2 Michael Schelling Sioux Falls, SD 3 06-04 0
3 Omar Khan Sioux Falls, SD 2 04-08 0
4 Scott Pitlick Pierre, SD 2 04-00 0
5 Leray Anderson II Crofton, NE 2 03-05 0
6 Craig Cottam Hastings, NE 1 01-08 0
7 Allan Hall Brandon, SD 0 00-00 0
7 Jack Johnson Brandon, SD 0 00-00 0
7 Mike Peschl Tyndall, SD 0 00-00 0
7 Ryan Volquardsen Creighton, NE 0 00-00 0
WISCONSIN
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Colton Haney Baldwin, WI 7 15-04 0
2 Richard Conrad Arcadia, WI 7 13-09 0
3 Bryan Schumacher Sparta, WI 7 13-08 0
4 Brad Goetz Montello, WI 6 13-07 0
5 Tim Meyer Neenah, WI 6 13-05 0
6 Kevin Yeska Madison, WI 4 07-15 0
7 Joe Fiegen Onalaska, WI 3 07-05 0
8 Steve Mortenson Oshkosh, WI 2 03-13 0
9 Ryan Mertzig Rochester, MN 2 03-10 0
10 Brian Christianson La Crosse, WI 1 01-10 0
NEBRASKA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tom Leblanc Jr Omaha, NE 8 18-10 0
2 AJ Mende Bellevue, NE 7 13-13 0
3 Charles Capehart Olathe, KS 4 08-12 0
4 Aaron Olsen Lenexa, KS 4 08-12 0
5 Rich Purington Papillion, NE 3 07-15 0
6 Paul Huse Omaha, NE 3 06-12 0
7 Michael Gertsch Denton, NE 2 03-15 0
8 Cory Leonard Maywood, NE 1 02-02 0
9 Jason Kloepper Doniphan, NE 1 01-15 0
10 Blake Macumber Elkhorn, NE 1 01-14 0
Industry veteran Jay Harris joins the team at American Baitworks as Vice President of Sales
Harris to lead sales team for fishing tackle and soft plastics manufacturing
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (June 15, 2022) – Jay Harris has joined the team at American Baitworks as Vice President of Sales. Jay has worked in the fishing industry for 16 years, having spent the last 4 years as National Sales Manager at Savage Gear Americas, where he was integral in the sales development, growth, and new product offerings.
Harris’ addition is another step in American Baitworks’ focus on the growth and momentum of the company’s products as well as the company’s contract manufacturing soft plastics business. American Baitworks will rely on Harris’ experience to grow the company’s product lines; BaitFuel, Freedom Tackle, Halo Rods, NetBait, Scum Frog, STH Bait Co., and Snag Proof.
“We are extremely pleased to have Jay join American Baitworks,” said CEO Robert Greenberg. “We are committed to investing in our brands, people, and culture to drive our growth. Jay has a huge passion for fishing, like all of us at American Baitworks, as well as a depth of knowledge and experience that is a great addition to our team.”
Jay will also focus on building American Baitworks’ manufacturing business primarily on growing opportunities for bait manufacturers to leverage American Baitworks’ state-of-the-art facility in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, offering product design, mold manufacturing, injection molding, package design, and packaging, as well as pick and pack fulfillment services.
“I couldn’t be more excited for the opportunity to join the American Baitworks family and build on the momentum the company and its brands are seeing in the industry,” said Jay Harris. “Beyond our product brands, our manufacturing capabilities at our facility in Mississippi opens many doors for partnering with other brands to support their manufacturing needs domestically.”
American Baitworks Co. is an innovative American-based fishing tackle company that provides custom manufacturing of fishing lures and products for our customer’s specifications. Our brands include BaitFuel, NetBait, Halo Fishing, Snag Proof, Scum Frog, Freedom Tackle, and STH Bait Co.
Our passion for fishing runs deep at American Baitworks Co., where our focus on innovation and advancing the sport of fishing never ends.
From our manufacturing and distribution center on the coast of Mississippi, USA, we want anglers of every level to have the best experience every time they’re on the water.
For more information about American Baitworks and our brands, please visit www.americanbaitworks.com.
Frabill WITNESS 30 LB Weigh Net
First of its kind net does it all for both freshwater and saltwater anglers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 30, 2022) – The Frabill WITNESS Weigh Net is the first all-in-one fish net, scale and ruler for fresh and saltwater anglers. With a built-in 30 lb scale, anglers can now quickly get the weight of a fish and release it without having to hang the fish on a handheld scale.
Designed to make a day on the lake hassle-free, the WITNESS Weigh Net is the innovative way to capture a fish's weight, length and snap a quick photo before returning the fish safely back into the water. Simply scoop up any fish up to 30 lb and remove the hook. Turn on the scale and hold the net in a vertical position with the net portion down to record the quick weight of any catch.
The WITNESS Weigh Net features tangle-free Micro-Mesh netting and a flat bottom net making it safe for fish handling. The molded rubber grip with 48-inch handle is easy for anyone to use and features an integrated 30-inch ruler to measure your catch.
Key Features
• 30 lb digital scale
• 48” aluminum handle with molded rubber grip and integrated 30” ruler
• Tangle-free Micro-Mesh netting
• Flat bottom net to better protect the fish
• Meshguard hoop resists wear and prolongs the life of the net
MSRP: $149.99
Available: Fall 2022
Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Season Four Set to Premiere Saturday on Discovery Channel
REDCREST 2022 Presented by Costa to Kick Off Fourth Season of Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour on Discovery Channel, New Episodes Premiere Every Saturday from 7-9 a.m. ET
TULSA, Okla. (June 29, 2022) – The fourth season of Major League Fishing’s (MLF) Bass Pro Tour is set to premiere this Saturday, July 2, at 7 a.m. ET with a two-hour episode on the Discovery Channel.
The Bass Pro Tour showcases a field of 80 of the top professional anglers in the world competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, competing for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and the REDCREST 2023 championship.
The first two-hour episode of Major League Fishing premiering Saturday will feature the Knockout Round from REDCREST 2022 Presented by Costa at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, the Bass Pro Tour Championship. Each week a new episode will premiere on Discovery Channel, through mid-November.
The complete air schedule for the 2022 Bass Pro Tour on the Discovery Channel is:
- July 2 REDCREST 2022 Presented by Costa on Grand Lake Knockout Round
- July 9 REDCREST 2022 Presented by Costa on Grand Lake Championship Round
- July 16 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops 2022 at Lake Palestine Qualifying Round Group A – Day 1
- July 23 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops 2022 at Lake Palestine Qualifying Round Group B – Day 1
- July 30 NO EPISODE – DISCOVERY CHANNEL SHARK WEEK
- Aug. 6 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Palestine Qualifying Round Group A – Day 2
- Aug. 13 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Palestine Qualifying Round Group B – Day 2
- Aug. 20 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Palestine Knockout Round
- Aug. 27 General Tire Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Palestine Championship Round
- Sept. 3 B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One in West Monroe, Louisiana Presented by Power-Pole Knockout Round
- Sept. 10 B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One in West Monroe, Louisiana Presented by Power-Pole Championship Round
- Sept. 17 Toro Stage Two at Lake Fork Presented by Grundéns Knockout Round
- Sept. 24 Toro Stage Two at Lake Fork Presented by Grundéns Championship Round
- Oct. 1 Favorite Fishing Stage Three at Lewis Smith Lake Presented by Mercury Knockout Round
- Oct. 8 Favorite Fishing Stage Three at Lewis Smith Lake Presented by Mercury Championship Round
- Oct. 15 Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four at Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat Knockout Round
- Oct. 22 Bass Boat Technologies Stage Four at Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Bass Cat Championship Round
- Oct. 29 General Tire Stage Five at Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft Knockout Round
- Nov. 5 General Tire Stage Five at Watts Bar Lake Presented by Covercraft Championship Round
- Nov. 12 Bass Pro Tour Stage Six at Cayuga Lake Presented by Googan Baits Championship Round
- Nov. 19 Bass Pro Tour Stage Seven at Mille Lacs Lake Presented by Minn Kota Championship Round
The full television schedule can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Plano EDGE Frog Box
Increasing the lifespan of your topwater frogs with a new innovative storage option.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 29, 2022) — The EDGE line of tackle storage solutions from Plano are proven favorites thanks to their intuitive designs that store tackle securely while keeping it easy to access when the bite heats up. The new Plano EDGE Frog Box further expands the EDGE offering this year with an innovative design that allows for storage of up to 50 baits securely by the line tie for perfect protection and organization.
With additional features such as a WaterWick divider with a reusable moisture-wicking packet, a Dri-Loc O-ring seal and Rustrictor technology – the new Plano EDGE Frog Box protects frog baits from rust and moisture-related damage. The EZ Label system allows for quick identification of contents and a DuraView crystal-clear polycarbonate lid allows anglers to see what baits are in the box without needing to open the lid.
The EDGE Frog box stores a variety of topwater frogs by utilizing the line tie to vertically hang the baits. This allows the legs of each bait to quickly dry off and maintain their shape for long-term usage. Gone are the days of jumbled up, dry-rotted rubber resulting in unusable baits. The EDGE Frog Box will maintain the quality of each frog from the moment you take it out of its package and place it in the box to the moment it’s tied on. This durable box was designed to toss in the boat when the frog bite is “on” and keep your topwater frogs organized and safe in storage during the “off” season.
Key Features
• Holds up to 50 baits by the line-tie
• Protects and maintains baits for longevity
• WaterWick technology with reusable moisture-wicking packet
• Dri-Loc O-ring seal
• EZ Label system for quick identification of contents
• DuraView crystal-clear polycarbonate lid
MSRP: $54.99
Available: September 2022
Former NFL All-Pro Cole Goes From Pass Rush to Bass Rush
Two-time All-Pro Trent Cole Jr. of Xenia, Ohio, retired from the NFL in 2017 but is fueling his competitive fire on the Bassmaster circuit.
Photo by B.A.S.S.
June 29, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — As a kid growing up in Southern Ohio, Trent Cole Jr. and his siblings idolized legendary angler Jimmy Houston and imitated his techniques as they learned to fish for white bass and largemouth.
After spending 12 years playing in the NFL, the two-time All-Pro pass rusher for the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts is attempting to follow in Houston’s shoes by qualifying for the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing” through the St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing.
“As a child, I always dreamed of fishing in the Bassmaster Classic. After my NFL career, fishing tournaments was on my bucket list and I was going to go hardcore at it,” Cole said. “There is nothing like the Bassmasters. I have three chances this year to make the Bassmaster Classic.”
Cole landed a limit on Day 1 of his first Northern Open of the season at the James River, but wasn’t able to find a consistent pattern on the second day and landed in 144th. It is all part of the learning process for him.
“I made some mistakes,” he said. “I got stubborn.”
Being an outdoorsman has always been part of Cole’s DNA — from hunting to fishing around reservoirs and farm ponds in Xenia, Ohio. During his NFL career, Cole was never able to jump into the tournament scene but was always watching and keeping track of the anglers he was familiar with in New Jersey like current Bassmaster Elite Series pros Mike Iaconelli and Greg DiPalma.
After retiring in 2017, Cole began fishing tournaments while also filming a television show on Sportsman Channel called Blitz Outdoors. His mindset for fishing tournaments doesn’t vary much from his approach to football.
“You have to do your homework and put in the time. I have definitely become a better fisherman,” Cole said. “The way I approach the game is the same way I approach this fishing thing. Now, I have opponents and the biggest opponent is trying to catch one of those big ol’ bass.”
Playing football was second nature for Cole, who racked up 90.5 sacks during his career. In his next competitive career, he wants to develop the type of instincts his fishing idols compete with every day.
“The guys I’m fishing against are the guys I have watched,” he said. “It is like me being a pass rusher. I don’t think, I just do it. These guys out here, they know as soon as they see something it is a split-second decision on what to do. I’m trying to be better at another craft.”
The one major difference Cole noted in fishing is the individual nature of the sport.
“Only you can make the mistakes. It is all on you. I’m the type of guy where there is no room for mistakes,” he said. “I’m going to leave it all out on the water and do everything I have to do to be successful.”
Cole’s sole focus in the short term is to qualify for an Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. He will have two more attempts to do so in the 2022 Northern Opens. Cole has experience at both fisheries left on the schedule and he hopes that experience will pay off.
“I fished these because the schedule fit me,” he said. “I know the Chesapeake and Oneida. I’m excited for the upcoming events.”
Cole will take to the water again July 7-9 at the Bassmaster Northern Open on Oneida Lake.
"Just Gotta Go Catch em'"
This week Chris & The boys welcome in your current PRo Circuit AOY Leader in Alabama's own Josh Butler to talk about his rookie season and the turn around in performance that has him leading AOY heading into the final stop of the season next month. David goes "Wrastle-ing" and the beach bum is back from vacay - dont take it personally.....
Costa Pros Talk Lens Colors and Frames
Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships
A good pair of fishing sunglasses are not one size (or color) fits all. Just like you’d want a different rod and reel setup when throwing a jerkbait in open water versus a topwater frog in heavy cover, different face structures and weather conditions call for distinct frame and lens color selections regarding sunglasses.
Bass Pro Tour competitors Casey Ashley, Marty Robinson, and Kevin VanDam all agree that’s one of their favorite things about Costa Sunglasses. The iconic Florida based eyewear brand offers a myriad of different frame styles and lens options to fit any angler’s needs.
“Broad or skinny face, man or woman, young or old – Costa has a frame that’ll fit you,” said the always easy-going Casey Ashley. “The new PRO Series frames take the search for a ‘perfect fit’ a step further with the adjustable nose pads. Finding a pair of shades that fit well is crucial, but so is the right lens color, and a lot of anglers don’t pay enough attention to that.”
Ashley and Robinson have worn Costas on their face every day they’ve been on the water for nearly two decades. KVD joined the Costa team at the start of 2022, but just as he approaches everything in his career, VanDam did his research and left no stone unturned when aligning with Costa.
In general, all three agree that Sunrise Silver is their favorite lens color for lowlight situations like dusk, dawn, or cloudy weather; and Green Mirror lens are their favorite for sunny, everyday-bass-fishing. But there are still plenty of discrepancies in the frame and lens combination that best suites each angler.
- Casey Ashley – Fantail PRO and Jose frames. Always 580g.
o Green Mirror lens for everyday fishing.
o Sunrise Silver in the morning and overcast conditions - Marty Robinson – Corbina frames. Always 580g.
o Green Mirror lens 99% of the time. - Kevin VanDam – Blackfin PRO and Reefton PRO frames. Always 580g.
o Sunrise Silver 75% of the time.
o Green Mirror on the brightest days.
Lens colors should be considered more similarly to lures, fishing line, or rod actions than a simple style choice. They are tools best suited for certain conditions and scenarios. Costa offers seven lens colors that are all best suited for different light conditions. That’s why many savvy anglers pack multiple pairs of sunglasses in their boats and trucks; so they can wear the pair best suited for the given day.
There are resources like Costas’ Virtual Mirror that take a lot of the guesswork out of online shopping but Robinson, Ashley, and KVD insist that seeing how a pair looks and feels in person is ideal.
“There are tools on Costas’ website that’ll help you see frame fit and choose lens color but finding a dealer in your area and actually putting a few pairs on your face is the best way to go,” Robinson added. “Talk to your buddies, use online resources, but you can’t beat seeing it for yourself.”
Sunglasses play a multi-faceted role for bass fishermen. They protect our eyes from UV and HEV light, from debris when running to our next spot, from errant hooks and weights, but most importantly they allow you to see into the water. Which results in catching more fish.
Whether that’s spotting a tucked-away spawning bass, noticing pieces of overlooked cover, or easily making out the edge of a deep grass line a good pair of optics absolutely equate to more bites and more bass.
“As anglers, you can’t overstate just how important our eyes are to what we do on the water,” VanDam said. “The bottom line is, Costas help us see more in the water. But just like lures, electronics, or anything else in your boat you must understand the tool to really get the most out of it. Learning about the ‘why’ is just as important as the ‘what’. That’s partially why I’ve really enjoyed diving into the details around the four new PRO Series frames. All the technology included is performance driven and, man, they are just hard to beat.”
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Pam Martin-Wells: Faith, frogs and college fishing
Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships
As the all-time leading money winner among female bass anglers, it’s no surprise Pam Martin-Wells recently won the LBAA event on Bull Shoals. Far more astonishing however, she claimed victory with a Toyota sun buff covering her bald head, because just days earlier she had received her third chemo treatment to defeat ovarian cancer.
“There is no doubt in my mind that I am here because of the good Lord! So many factors took place from diagnosis to surgery that could have only been from the hand of God,” says Martin-Wells. “I had a CT on a Tuesday followed by an MRI and a CA125 blood test all in one day. All of which was pre-certified by insurance the same day. That doesn't happen, only God can make that happen,” she insists.
Ten weeks after major abdominal surgery, buoyed by faith, her family’s encouragement, and competitive determination, Martin-Wells put a Stanley Top Toad and Spro Popping Frog to work on Bull Shoals to generate explosive topwater strikes that lead to victory, and a Toyota Bonus Bucks check.
“My last Tundra had 300,000 miles on it before I traded for the 2021 Tundra I’m towing with now. You just can’t beat the reliability, towing capacity and comfort you get from a Tundra, and as a tournament angler, Bonus Bucks makes Toyota the only logical choice for a tow vehicle,” says Martin-Wells, who continues to serve as coach of the Emmanuel College bass fishing team.
Often associated with her ability to hold her own among male anglers, including making the final day cut at the 2010 Bassmaster Classic, perhaps Pam Martin-Wells is creating an even more admirable chapter to her storied career. Not only is she sharing great bass fishing wisdom with her college anglers, but more importantly, inspiring them to live life well, while never forgetting to give credit to those who buoy and guide us when life’s inevitable storms hit.
To learn more about the Emmanuel College Lions fishing team she coaches near Lakes Hartwell, Lanier and Clarks Hill, visit https://goeclions.com/sports/fishing. And to make sure you’re eligible to win Toyota Bonus Bucks, please visit https://www.toyotatrucksbonusbucks.com/.
Jacob Wheeler Earns Fourth Career MLF Cup Victory at 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup on Outdoor Channel
Harrison, Tennessee Pro Catches 2-Pounder in Final Minutes to Earn Summit Cup Title – Record-Setting Fourth Career Cup Victory
PALM BAY, Fla. (June 27, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) pro Jacob Wheeler of Harrison, Tennessee, caught 21 scorable bass weighing 50 pounds, 6 ounces, to win the 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches in Palm Bay, Florida, which premiered Saturday on the Outdoor Channel and Monday on the MyOutdoorTV app. The victory was Wheeler’s fourth career MLF Cup victory – the most Cup wins ever by a single angler. Both Kevin VanDam and Edwin Evers have three career Cup wins.
The victory did not come easy for Wheeler. He and Shelby, North Carolina, pro Bryan Thrift traded the lead back and forth throughout most of the day. Thrift held the lead to start Period 2, but Wheeler rocketed to the top of the leaderboard with a 6-pound, 2-ounce giant and built a commanding 14-pound lead over Thrift and the rest of the pack in the second period.
But Thrift battled back, catching five scorable bass in a row – including two 4-pounders – to retake the lead from the Tennessee pro. Midway through the third period, Thrift caught a 3-pound, 3-ounce bass that pushed his lead over Wheeler to 4 pounds, 9 ounces and it looked like the story was already being written.
The two traded scorable keepers back and forth, and as the clock clicked down to the end of competition it looked as if Thrift had the win in the bag. With just three minutes remaining, Thrift had a 1-pound, 11-ounce lead over Wheeler and looked to be on his way to claiming his first career MLF Cup victory. Wheeler, however, had other ideas.
Wheeler hooked up with just two minutes remaining in competition – the fish weighed 2 pounds, 1 ounce. Wheeler had overtaken Thrift by 6 ounces, and as time ticked down, he was giddy as he knew he had earned the win over the North Carolina pro in a thrilling finale.
“Oh my gosh, you have got to be freaking kidding me,” Wheeler said as time expired. “I was running around like a mad man those last few minutes. Where I caught that last fish – that was the zone that I had already milked today, really hard. I went through there and had missed two good ones – I had lost a good one at the beginning of the third period. I was running the lake and I shut down there and had 9½ minutes to fish. I told myself I was going to hit every hyacinth mat in there, and if we got a bite, hopefully it was enough. And it happened.”
Wheeler flipped and punched heavy creature baits to win the event. He threw an unnamed soft plastic craw with a heavy 2-ounce tungsten weight and a 4/0 punching hook.
“In Florida, it’s tough because if you fish too fast, you pass them. But if you fish too slow, you don’t catch enough fish to win,” Wheeler said. “I just kept hearing Thrift – ding, ding, ding, the SCORETRACKER® was going off and I knew I had to make an adjustment.
“I can’t believe it happened,” Wheeler went on to say. “What an incredible way to end the season. I only fished one Cup event this year – to come down to Florida and hoist the trophy… wow. This is so surreal – it’s so much fun to be able to do something that I absolutely love to do.”
The final eight anglers at the 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches finished:
1st: Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn., 21 bass, 50-6
2nd: Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C., 20 bass, 50-0
3rd: Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C., 18 bass, 33-11
4th: Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn., 13 bass, 27-1
5th: Matt Lee, Cullman, Ala., eight bass, 20-1
6th: David Dudley, Lynchburg, Va., 10 bass, 18-7
7th: Jeff Sprague, Wills Point, Texas, nine bass, 13-4
8th: Fred Roumbanis, Russellville, Ark., five bass, 12-13
Complete results along with photos from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Wheeler also caught the Championship Round Berkley Big Bass, boating a 6-pound, 2-ounce largemouth flipping a creature craw in Period 2.
Overall, there were 104 bass weighing 225 pounds, 11 ounces caught by the final eight pros during the Championship Round of competition on Kenansville Lake.
The 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches was hosted by hosted by Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism and premiered on the Outdoor Channel as six, two-hour original episodes each Saturday afternoon debuting on May 21, 2022, and running through June 25, 2022.
The event was shot over six days in December on lakes surrounding the Palm Bay area and featured 24 MLF pro anglers visiting the Space Coast of Florida to compete on either Headwaters Lake, Kenansville Lake, Garcia Reservoir or Stick Marsh on each day of competition. The fisheries were unknown to the anglers – they did not learn where they were competing until they arrived to the launch ramp each morning of competition.
All six episodes of the event are now available for viewing on the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) streaming app. The full television schedule can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
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Montgomery, Texas’ Lake Creek High School Leads Wire-to-Wire to Win 2022 High School Fishing National Championship
Student Anglers Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford Claim Title with Three-Day Total of Nine Bass Weighing 39-9
FLORENCE, Ala. (June 27, 2022) – The Lake Creek High School duo of Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford, both of Montgomery, Texas, brought a final day limit to the scale Saturday weighing 12 pounds, 14 ounces to win the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama. Clepper became the first female to ever win the High School Fishing National Championship.
The duo’s three-day total of nine bass weighing 39 pounds, 9 ounces, earned them the victory by a 5-pound, 5-ounce margin over the runner-up, New Hampshire’s Keene High School, and earned the duo thousands of dollars in prizes and scholarship offers – including a four-year $80,000 offer to California’s Simpson University and a four-year $100,000 offer to attend Kentucky Christian University. The duo also now advances to the 2022 MLF Toyota Series Championship, held Nov. 3-5 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, to compete as co-anglers and a shot at the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.
Going into the third and final day of competition, Clepper and Ford held just a 1-ounce lead on their competition.
“I was nervous at takeoff,” Clepper said. “I thought we were going to get gapped by everybody; but when we got to our spot there was only one other boat there.”
Leaning on sage advice from their captain, Julian Clepper — Fallon’s father — the team weathered wracked nerves to boat a 12-pound bag on the final day for the win.
“We stayed on our juice the entire time today,” Ford said. “That was the only spot we consistently caught fish over 2 pounds, so we figured we would try to win it all and stay there all day.”
It didn’t take long for the team to launch themselves into serious contention for the crown on the final day.
At 6:40 a.m., Ford plunged a Zoom Trick Worm to the bottom of Pickwick Lake ledge on a shaky head jig. Its hook connected with a Tennessee River stud, and seconds later, a 7-pound, 8-ounce largemouth crashed into the net held by his teammate’s father.
“I was thinking that we had been here before,” said Ford, a soft-spoken football tight end who kept his composure throughout the event. “I knew if we got it in the boat that we might have a shot.”
The fish was the largest landed in a tournament featuring 236 boats competing in the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship. Combined with a pair of quality keepers from teammate Fallon Clepper, the Pickwick kicker was enough to outpace the pack and land the duo high school fishing’s highest honor.
In the process, Clepper, who started fishing competitively with her father at 11 years old, became the first female angler to ever win the High School Bass Fishing National Championship.
“I want to see more girls out here getting in it,” she said. “Just because a boy says you can’t do it doesn’t mean you can’t. Just keep after them.”
In a tournament fought out mostly under bluebird skies, slow current and brutal summer heat, Clepper and Ford’s single honey hole was productive enough to get the job done.
“When we found the spot in practice, we drove over it with the graphs and saw a really big school of fish,” Ford said. “It was like something we had never seen before.”
Clepper and Ford began fishing together when their parents, who were childhood friends, reconnected at a meet-the-teacher event during their freshman year.
“I asked him if he was going to fish,” Clepper said. “He said ‘yes’ and that he didn’t have a partner, so we ended up together ever since then.”
Three years later, the two fishing-forged friends stood together on stage with one of bass fishing’s most famous rivers as a backdrop. At their feet lay massive checks and scholarship offers. The two most coveted trophies in high school bass fishing were hoisted above their heads. And in the crowd, a pair of overjoyed parents cheered feverishly for their kids.
“It doesn’t even seem real right now,” Clepper said. “I feel like I am in a dream. I have always dreamed of this day and it finally came true.”
The top 10 teams at the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship on Lake Pickwick finished:
1st: Lake Creek High School, Montgomery, Texas – Fallon Clepper and Wyatt Ford, nine bass, 39-9
2nd: Keene High School, Keene, N.H. – Bradyn Antosiewicz and Connor Holbrook, nine bass, 34-4
3rd: Owatonna High School, Owatonna, Minn. – Walker Krampitz and Brady Matz, nine bass, 32-5
4th: Northeast Louisiana High School Anglers – Ian Carter and Colby Dark, nine bass, 32-3
5th: Fairview High School, Fairview, Ala. – Levi Harris and Zane Roberts, nine bass, 31-15
6th: Alcoa Fishing Team, Alcoa, Tenn. – Walker LaRue and Joe Vaulton, nine bass, 31-9
7th: Calvary Baptist Academy, Shreveport, La. – Noah Trant and Mark Andrew Trant, nine bass, 29-2
8th: Osseo High School, Osseo, Minn. – Jackson Betker and Kenrick Kisch, nine bass, 28-9
9th: Central High School, Martinsburg, Pa. – Gerald Brumbaugh and Dalton Metzger, nine bass, 28-9
10th: Benton High School, Benton, La. – Zachary Halbert and Gray Allums, seven bass, 25-9
Complete results for the entire field can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.
The 2022 High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake was hosted by the Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. MLF High School Fishing tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and TBF Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10% of teams at each Open event, along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships, will advance to the 2022 High School Fishing National Championship.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X and YETI.
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Marcine Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake St. Clair
HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (June 27, 2022) – Boater Darren Marcine of Merlin, Ontario, Canada, caught five bass Saturday weighing 24 pounds, 4 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Lake St. Clair . The tournament was the season-opener for the Bass Fishing League Michigan Division. Marcine earned $5,981 for his victory.
“This is quite amazing,” said Marcine, who notched his win in the first Phoenix Bass Fishing League event he entered. “I’m new to the area since about four years ago, and I wanted to try an event out, so this one came up, and I ended up winning it. I’m still blown away by the whole thing.”
Marcine said he pre-fished for the tournament and found some weeds that were starting to pop up in the depths of the central part of the lake. Marcine used a drop-shot rig to drag Berkley baits around the grass clumps and bare spots during the tournament in 19 to 21 feet of water.
“The weed clumps haven’t fully set in yet, but they’re starting to show up,” Marcine said. “They’re giving guys a bit of a target to fish.”
Marcine said he culled five times during the course of the day.
“It wasn’t fast and furious by any means,” Marcine said.
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
2nd: Kyle Greene, Ortonville, Mich., five bass, 24-1, $2,490
3rd: Troy Stokes, Trenton, Mich., five bass, 23-2, $2,162 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
4th: Scott Dobson, Clarkston, Mich., five bass, 21-14, $1,162
5th: Tom Beale, St. Clair Shores, Mich., five bass, 21-13, $996
6th: Drew Six, Clinton, Ohio, five bass, 21-9, $1,673
7th: Hugh Cosculluela, The Woodlands, Texas, five bass, 21-3, $788
7th: Dan Holbrook, Chesterfield, Mich., five bass, 21-3, $788
9th: Alex Redwine, Cincinnati, Ohio, five bass, 21-1, $664
10th: Clayton Reitz, Morton, Ill., five bass, 20-6, $528
10th: Dawson Johnson, Luck, Wis., five bass, 20-6, $528
10th: Brian Jackson, Crete, Ill., five bass, 20-6, $528
Six caught a bass weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – earning him the day’s Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $760.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers were:
2nd: Ron Norris, Portage, Mich., five bass, 21-0, $1,245
3rd: Robert Busby, Fenton, Mich., five bass, 20-9, $829
4th: Jeffrey Thomson, Birmingham, Mich., five bass, 18-7, $781
5th: Jim Betts, Fort Wayne, Ind., five bass, 18-4, $498
6th: Dennis Sepeck, Bethel, Ohio, five bass, 18-2, $457
7th: Craig Fanning, Elwood, Ill., five bass, 17-9, $415
8th: Greg Elswick, Goshen, Ind., five bass, 17-3, $374
9th: Hunter Brinkman, Wolcottville, Ind., five bass, 16-14, $332
10th: Daniel Hechler, Franklin, Ohio, five bass, 16-13, $291
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 13-15 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Wilkinson Bests Field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on the Ohio River
LAWRENCEBERG, Ind. (June 27, 2022) – Boater Chris Wilkinson of Farmersburg, Indiana, caught five bass Saturday weighing 12 pounds, 9 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Ohio River . The tournament was the second event for the Bass Fishing League Buckeye Division. Wilkinson earned $4,938 for his victory.
“We started off with a bit of a fog delay and got off a bit later than we wanted to, but I went to an area where I felt like it had some better fish that I could catch,” said Wilkinson, who now has seven career BFL wins.
Wilkinson said he focused on creeks with current breaks that featured rock and wood. A buzzbait accounted for his fish early in the day before the sun was directly overhead.
“Later on in the day I caught two of my better fish on a Honey Creek Tackle tube,” Wilkinson said. “I caught eight keepers during the day.
“Every win is special,” Wilkinson added. “I’ve been lucky enough to win seven, and you never know when one is going to be your last.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
2nd: Brian Wrobleski, Alexandria, Ky., five bass, 9-10, $3,714 (Includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
3rd: William Jackson, Lawrenceburg, Ind., five bass, 9-0, $1,646
4th: Ryan Collins, Fairfield, Ohio, four bass, 8-15, $1,352
5th: Nathan Brown, five bass, 8-3, $988
6th: Kenny Dials, Gallipolis, Ohio, four bass, 7-15, $905
7th: Jeremy Higgins, Union, Ky., five bass, 7-7, $782
7th: Pat White, Batavia, Ohio, five bass, 7-7, $982
9th: Mark Dove, North Vernon, Ind., four bass, 7-6, $617
9th: Trevor Howard, four bass, 7-6, $617
Wrobleski caught a fish that weighing 4 pounds, 11 ounces that – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – earning him the day’s Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $745.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers were:
2nd: Ryan Zwick, Oxford, Ohio, four bass, 7-2, $1,435
3rd: Kyle Taylor, Sullivan, Ind., three bass, 5-12, $823
4th: Zach Smith, Flatwoods, Ky., three bass, 5-9, $948
5th: Austin Thome, Oxford, Ohio, four bass, 5-5, $494
6th: Brian Short, Oxford, Ohio, four bass, 5-4, $453
7th: Matt Luken, Independence, Ky., four bass, 4-15, $412
8th: Matt Fisher, three bass, 4-13, $820
9th: Douglas Shope, Troy, Ohio, three bass, 4-9, $329
10th: Marcus Dudley, Twinsburg, Ohio, two bass, 4-8, $288
After two events, David Fricke of Hamilton, Ohio, leads the Bass Fishing League Buckeye Division Boater Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 486 points, while Brian Zelinskas of Beavercreek, Ohio, leads the Strike King Co-Angler Division AOY race with 481 points.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 20-22 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Thomas Tops Field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on High Rock Lake
White Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
SALISBURY, N.C. (June 27, 2022) – Boater Jason Thomas of Lexington, North Carolina, caught five bass Saturday weighing 23 pounds even to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on High Rock Lake . The tournament was the fourth event for the Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division. Thomas earned $4,584 for his victory.
“I practiced on Wednesday and Thursday and the fish hadn’t really been biting until later in the day,” Thomas said. “We fished topwater for a couple of hours and that didn’t pan out too good, so we went a couple of places I’d had some bites on.
“We had three bites pretty quick and ended up staying on just a couple of places most of the day,” Thomas added.
Thomas said he fished the mid-lake area and Abbott’s Creek to fill his limit during the tournament. A jig and a spoon fished from 13 to 17 feet deep accounted for most of his eight keepers during the day, and most of the fish were caught from 10:30 until noon.
“It’s a big accomplishment to win against this crowd down here,” said Thomas, who also posted a BFL win on High Rock Lake in 2020. “There were a lot of great local guys in this tournament, and there’s been a lot of boat traffic and pressure on the lake, so it feels great to pull it off.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st: Jason Thomas, Lexington, N.C., five bass, 23-0, $4,584
2nd: Byron Brush, Rockwell, N.C., five bass, 19-6, $2,292
3rd: David Wright, Lexington, N.C., five bass, 19-0, $2,229 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
4th: Jackson Pleasant, Four Oaks, N.C., five bass, 17-15, $1,270
5th: Ray Griffin, Greensboro, N.C., four bass, 16-2, $917
6th: Conrad Manuel, Pilot Mountain, N.C., five bass, 15-4, $840
7th: Travis Willis, Charlotte, N.C., five bass, 15-2, $764
8th: Doug Young, Salisbury, N.C., five bass, 14-14, $688
9th: John Ritchie, Salisbury, N.C., five bass, 14-13, $611
10th: Mark Cannon, Youngsville, N.C., five bass, 14-11, $535
Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.
Robert Drew of Gold Hill, North Carolina, caught a largemouth weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – earning him the day’s Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $675.
Will White of Wake Forest, North Carolina, won the Strike King Co-angler Division and $2,292 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 20 pounds, 9 ounces.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers were:
1st: Will White, Wake Forest, N.C., five bass, 20-9, $2,292
2nd: Cole File, Gold Hill, N.C., five bass, 14-10, $955
2nd: James Jackson, Raeford, N.C., five bass, 14-10, $955
4th: Jonathan Strickland, Graham, N.C., four bass, 13-14, $535
5th: Wayne Smelser, Wytheville, Va., four bass, 13-6, $895
6th: Jeff Frazier, Trinity, N.C., four bass, 12-6, $420
7th: George Boyce, Youngsville, N.C., five bass, 12-5, $382
8th: Adam Edwards, Cana, Va., five bass, 12-0, $344
9th: Samuel Jones, Fuquay Varina, N.C., five bass, 11-10, $306
10th: Zach Pringle, Newton, N.C., four bass, 11-5, $267
Smelser also caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 7 pounds, 2 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Berkley Big Bass Co-angler award of $337.
After four events, Aaron Digh of Denver, North Carolina, leads the Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division Boater Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 948 points, while Trevor Wright of Chesterfield, Virginia, leads the Strike King Co-Angler Division AOY race with 875 points.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 20-22 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Wright Posts Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on the Barren River
Lloyd Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (June 27, 2022) – Boater Dylan Wright of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, caught five bass Saturday weighing 17 pounds, 5 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Barren River . The tournament was the fourth event for the Bass Fishing League Mountain Division. Wright earned $4,796 for his victory.
“I got to my first spot and nobody was on it,” Wright said. “I caught a limit on it pretty early and then moved to a different spot about 9 o’clock and stayed there and just culled up throughout the day. All in all, it went pretty smooth.”
Wright said he had never fished the Barren River before, except for two practice days in the week leading up to the event. During the tournament he focused on mid-lake points with a shaky-head rig, tipped with a Roboworm, casting into 10 feet of water on points and dragging his bait into depths around 20 feet. Wright said his method resulted in 25 keepers and no short fish during the course of the day.
“This feels real good,” said Wright after posting his first BFL win. “I’ve had some tournaments that I’ve left the lake and just felt terrible, and I’ve also had some close calls, like last week in the Music City Division’s Old Hickory Lake event where I finished second, so to finish this one on top feels great.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
2nd: Aaron Singleton, La Grange, Ky., five bass, 16-14, $2,398
3rd: Dalton Smith, Taylorsville, Ky., five bass, 16-8, $1,595
4th: William Merrick, Mount Juliet, Tenn., five bass, 15-14, $2,834 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
5th: Dwight Fox, Gainesboro, Tenn., five bass, 15-13, $919
5th: Grant Adams, Campbellsville, Ky., five bass, 15-13, $919
7th: Anthony Bowman, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 15-11, $799
8th: Nick Ratliff, Vine Grove, Ky., five bass, 14-15, $719
9th: Stephen Whobrey, Scottsville, Ky., five bass, 14-14, $639
10th: Talmadge Marcum, McKee, Ky., five bass, 14-11, $560
2nd: Brent Clark, Bowling Green, Ky., five bass, 16-15, $1,453
3rd: Gilbert Jolley, Livingston, Tenn., five bass, 14-3, $1,187
4th: Taylor Wisniewski, Lexington, Ky., five bass, 13-15, $701
5th: Jeff Hartgrove, Mt. Sterling, Ky., five bass, 13-3, $472
6th: Wayne Crouch, Jamestown, Tenn., five bass, 13-2, $433
7th: Bert Kissick, Danville, Ky., five bass, 12-13, $393
8th: Josh Gadd, Murfreesboro, Tenn., five bass, 12-9, $354
9th: Matthew Short, Florence, Ky., five bass, 12-7, $315
10th: Lucas Devere, Berea, Ky., five bass, 12-0, $275
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 20-22 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Ben South & Brett Preuett win over $50,000 at TX- Shootout on Rayburn with 31.50 lbs
| Place | Boat | Truck | Angler 1 | Angler 2 | Fish | Big Bass | Wt. | Prize Amt. | |
| 1 | BRETT PREUETT MONROE , LA |
BEN SOUTH JASPER , TX |
5 | 0 | 31.50 |
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| 2 | WILLIAM FLOURNOY DIBOLL , TX |
JAMES CHUMLEY DIBOLL , TX |
5 | 10.35 | 31.40 |
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| 3 |  |
LEE LEONARD MARTINDALE , TX |
SCOTT BRONDER FALLS CITY , TX |
5 | 0 | 27.22 |
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| 4 | MICHAEL FESCO SOUR LAKE , TX |
HOLDEN ASHWORTH VIDOR , TX |
5 | 0 | 26.99 |
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| 5 | RANDY MILLENDER TEAGUE , TX |
DON HARRISS TEAGUE , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.84 |
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| 6 |  |
JJ LARSON LEANDER , TX |
CHARLES WHITED SAN MARCOS , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.75 |
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| 7 | CLAYTON BOULWARE ZAVALLA , TX |
ALBERT COLLINS NACOGDOCHES , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.60 |
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| 8 | |
JASON BONDS LUFKIN , TX |
DEREK MUNDY BROADDUS , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.42 |
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| 9 | VIC COOPER SHELBYVILLE , TX |
JASON WELLS CENTER , TX |
5 | 0 | 22.32 |
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| 10 | |
BRIAN BAYLESS PORTER , TX |
BRYAN ALLEN CONROE , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.84 |
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| 11 | MARSHALL HUGHES HEMPHILL , TX |
COLE STEWART HEMPHILL , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.65 |
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| 12 | MARK MUECK LIVINGSTON , TX |
DAVID CURTIS TRINITY , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.38 |
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| 13 | CODY WISE CHIRENO , TX |
BLAKE STEPTOE SAN AUGUSTINE , TX |
5 | 0 | 21.29 |
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| 14 | MARK MARTIN PORT NECHES , TX |
JAMES LARAMORE VIDOR , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.81 |
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| 15 | STEPHEN PHILLIPS HUNTINGTON , TX |
DAVID SHAW HUNTINGTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.65 |
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| 16 | ROBERT GANN FLORIEN , LA |
HANNAH GRYDER EAROS , LA |
5 | 10.00 | 20.60 |
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| 17 |  |
TOMMY HILL JR PINELAND , TX |
BUBBA FRAZIER PINELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.14 |
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| 18 | OSCAR LANGELE JR ORANGE , TX |
JAMES CAMPISE ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 20.11 |
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| 19 | WILL CARSTENS ALEXANDRIA , LA |
ROSS BRYANT ALEXANDRIA , LA |
5 | 0 | 19.49 |
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| 19 | |
TODD CASTLEDINE NACOGDOCHES , TX |
RUSSELL CECIL WILLIS , TX |
5 | 0 | 19.49 |
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| 21 | LARRY PUCKETT DECATUR , TX |
HAROLD MOORE CALDWELL , TX |
5 | 0 | 19.26 |
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| 22 | GENE WILLIAMS BROOKELAND , TX |
HADLEE GATES LUMBERTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 19.19 |
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| 23 | ALAN BOND VIDOR , TX |
TOMMY FREDREGILL HUNTSVILLE , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.86 |
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| 24 | MIKE HARMAN BASTROP , TX |
WESLEY MCCLAIN MONTGOMERY , TX |
5 | 0 | 18.06 |
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| 25 | WESLEY DAWSON CHESTER , TX |
TEDDY CLOIDE VIDOR , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.78 |
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| 26 | |
KEVIN MASON COLDSPRING , TX |
JAMES PRUITT HOUSTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.64 |
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| 27 | |
RUSTY CLARK SAM RAYBURN , TX |
CORY RAMBO ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.25 |
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| 28 | RICHIE THORNTON SPLENDORA , TX |
JASON SHROPSHIRE CLEVELAND , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.17 |
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| 29 | GREG CRAWFORD HUFFMAN , TX |
RUSTY YOUNG CENTER , TX |
5 | 0 | 17.12 |
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| 30 | RICK HARRIS DEL RIO , TX |
ROSS JEWELL SAN ANGELO , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.94 |
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| 31 | |
WESLEY BAXLEY CYPRESS , TX |
MACKENZIE GREEN CYPRESS , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.76 |
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| 32 | CHRISTOPHER BUSH HUNTINGTON , TX |
CURTIS JORDAN DAYTON , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.69 |
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| 33 | |
GEORGE WALKER KIRBYVILLE , TX |
JODY NORSWORTHY JASPER , TX |
5 | 0 | 16.54 |
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| 34 | BOBBY VICE GROVES , TX |
CASEY BURLEIGH ORANGE , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.49 |
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| 35 | ASHLEY ADAMS BUNA , TX |
CLINT FOUNTAIN BUNA , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.44 |
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| 36 | TODD NEWMAN NACOGDOCHES , TX |
SHANNON HALE NACOGDOCHES , TX |
5 | 0 | 15.34 |
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| 37 | JAMES WILLIAMS JASPER , TX |
RANDY DEARMAN ONALASKA , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.94 |
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| 38 | LARRY DEAN HUMBLE , TX |
JAMES WALLER CYPRESS , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.30 |
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| 39 | TOMMY DURHAM WHITNEY , TX |
CLINT MAY LA PORTE , TX |
5 | 0 | 14.12 |
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| 40 | NEIL MATHEWS PORTER , TX |
BRIAN PHIPPS MAGNOLIA , TX |
5 | 0 | 9.52 |
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| 41 | MIKE RICHARDSON THORNDALE , TX |
TOM GRIDLEY LAMPASAS , TX |
1 | 0 | 9.34 |
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| 42 | PAUL SCHROEDER MCQUEENEY , TX |
DUSTIN CHURCH RIFLE , CO |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | BILLY CLOUD BROOKELAND , TX |
AUSTIN LANDERS COLLEGE STATION , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
DONNIE HROMADKA AUSTIN , TX |
JOSEPH TOMPKINS BOERNE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
CHARLES COOK JR PERRYTON , TX |
STEVEN COOK PERRYTON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
JUSTYN PARRISH LAGO VISTA , TX |
DERON MUELLER ROUND ROCK , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | KEVIN BURNETT DERIDDER , LA |
CHARLES BURNETT DOUGLAS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | RONNIE RAY JR MCKINNEY , TX |
JIMMY ROBERTSON LUFKIN , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | TY STEVENSON VIDOR , TX |
AARON RENCH VIDOR , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
JUSTIN DUBOSE PARADISE , TX |
BRANDON POTTER DECATUR , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | JACOB JOHNSTON GREENVILLE , TX |
TERRY WOOTEN HONEY GROVE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | JAMES ROZELL NEW CANEY , TX |
WES WHEELAND CENTERVILLE , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | KEVIN WEST LIBERTY , TX |
JADEN PARRISH LIBERTY , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
SKYE BALL WILLIS , TX |
JASON BALL WILLIS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | TOM WALLS CONROE , TX |
JEREMY BAWCUM ARANSAS PASS , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
COLT DEAR VIDOR , TX |
RALPH DEAR ZAVALLA , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | |
DARRELL WUENSCHE THRALL , TX |
JOHNNY RAY BURLESON , TX |
0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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| 42 | DUSTIN GUNSTREAM VIDOR , TX |
JORDAN DOWNS BROOKELAMD , TX |
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CEDRIC JACKSON SR SICILY ISLAND , LA |
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COOPER THOR WILLIS , TX |
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JARED DEAN HUNTINGTON , TX |
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DUSTY FRANK WEST POINT , TX |
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MARC MITCHELL SULPHUR SPRINGS , TX |
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NATHAN BROWN YANTIS , TX |
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TOMMY LOVING CYPRESS , TX |
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RYAN PATTERSON PASCAGOULA , MS |
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MICHAEL CLEMENTS SANTAFE , TX |
ELTON BROCK MARSHALL , TX |
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JAMES JOHNSON HUFFMAN , TX |
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COLBY BRYANT HOUSTON , TX |
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SHANNON SIERRA SHELBYVILLE , TX |
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BRETT CANNON WILLIS , TX |
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MATT JORDAN SILSBEE , TX |
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ZEAK DRYDEN LIBERTY , TX |
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BEN BOEKER BRENHAM , TX |
CARTER AKERS BRENHAM , TX |
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BRYAN LOHR LUMBERTON , TX |
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MATTHEW BENEFIELD HUFFMAN , TX |
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BRADLEY PAGE FRIENDSWOOD , TX |
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DOUG QUIENALTY LAKE CHARLES , LA |
CURTIS WILLIAMS LAKE CHARLES , LA |
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BEN MATSUBU MANY , LA |
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TERRY HOTARD HEMPHILL , TX |
CASEY WELDON VIDOR , TX |
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BRENNUM CONWAY VINTON , LA |
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RONALD RISENHOOVER LUFKIN , TX |
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DAKOTA POSEY ORANGE , TX |
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TERRY STEVENS HUTTO , TX |
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JASON TRUITT BURLESON , TX |
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TRENT MANUEL ORANGE , TX |
GEORGE GLASS DERRIDER , LA |
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DOUG PERKINS PORTER , TX |
BRAD HENSLEY CLEVELAND , TX |
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RONEY MCMILLEN II LUMBERTON , TX |
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STEPHEN BRANDES MONTGOMERY , TX |
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HAYDEN HECK LUFKIN , TX |
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STRIDER BROWNING TIMPSON , TX |
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TRAVIS SIGNORIN WILLIS , TX |
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JEFFERY WISE LUFKIN , TX |
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MIKE HOLLAND RAGLEY , LA |
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BLAKE SCHROEDER WHITEHOUSE , TX |
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KEVIN LASYONE DRY PRONG , LA |
KALEB LASYONE DRY PRONG , LA |
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BERT THOMPSON KEITHVILLE , LA |
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DAVID CHILES WACO , TX |
PAT NUNLEY WACO , TX |
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BRET ROGERS MIDLAND , TX |
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JOHN MCCALMONT ROCKWALL , TX |
KEITH TAYLOR ROCKWALL , TX |
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CURTIS WESLEY CIBOLO , TX |
ROBBIE THORSTEINSON SEGUIN , TX |
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KIRK LELEUX KIRBYVILLE , TX |
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SID WALLACE SAN ANGELO , TX |
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WILLIAM EASLEY POLLOK , TX |
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JONATHAN LANCASTER QUITMAN , TX |
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RODNEY DOTSON BROOKELAND , TX |
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CODY JONES JACKSONVILLE , TX |
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KIPP THERIOT YOUNGSVILLE , LA |
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STEPHEN JOHNSTON HEMPHILL , TX |
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RUSSELL SEYNAEVE JUSTIN , TX |
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KEITH WHITE BROOKELAND , TX |
CHRIS MCCALL KIRBYVILLE , TX |
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DEREK PIETSCH MONTGOMERY , TX |
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JERRY FOSTER CARLSBAD , NM |
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| 42 | MIKE LOTT MONTGOMERY , TX |
JIMMY ROZELLE JR PORTER , TX |
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COLTON CASTLAW SARATOGA , TX |
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BOBBY REED JR MINEOLA , TX |
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TYLER ENLOE BATSON , TX |
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WYATT FRANKENS CORRIGAN , TX |
HUNTER PRICE LEANDER , TX |
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ANDREW PATE COLFAX , LA |
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CODY MILLER LIVINGSTON , TX |
JEDIDAH HOLT LIVINGSTON , TX |
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HUDSON FAIRCLOTH JASPER , TX |
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CHAD HEITMAN ALVIN , TX |
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JUSTIN CHERRY BOSSIER CITY , LA |
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JONATHAN SHORT RUSK , TX |
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STEVEN TEMPLE CARLSBAD , NM |
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MIKE YARBROUGH WINFREE , TX |
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KEITH COMBS HUNTINGTON , TX |
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CADEN WILLIAMSON VIDOR , TX |
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KENNY JONES ETOILE , TX |
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Linsinbigler Comes from Behind to Win Toyota Series Event on the Potomac River
MARBURY, Md. (June 26, 2022) – After sitting in 46th place after Day One of the three-day tournament, pro Harry Linsinbigler IV of Dover, Florida rallied on Day Two, finishing in 6th place with 31 pounds, 15 ounces going into the final day. On Saturday, Linsinbigler brought another limit weighing 20 pounds, 14 ounces to the scales to win the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. at the Potomac River. Linsinbigler’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 52-13 earned him the win by a 13-ounce margin over second-place pro Robert Henderson of King George, Virginia and earned Linsinbigler the top payout of $44,000.
Hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners, the tournament was the first event of the season for Toyota Series Northern Division anglers, featuring the region’s best bass-fishing pros and Strike King co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $75,000, including the lucrative $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus.
After pulling in 14 pounds, 11-ounces early on Day One, Linsinbigler said he decided to save his fish and go look for bigger fish, a decision he instantly regretted after seeing the 20-pound plus bags at the top of the leaderboard following the weigh-in.
“I really didn’t think it was going to take that much weight to be in the top 25, so once I had over 14 pounds, I laid off my fish and started looking for new and better fish,” Linsinbigler said. “I’d only caught one fish over four pounds, but I figured I would probably need some bigger ones.
“They grew up a little on Day Two and I hit a new area that I’d found in practice,” Linsinbigler continued. “That helped my bag a bit, but I was still only catching 3-pounders.”
Linsinbigler said he caught most of his fish on grass flats out of three major creeks throughout the event – Mattawoman, Chicamuxen and Quantico – throwing a ChatterBait, a frog and a swim jig.
“Those are really the only three baits I was catching those quality bites on, so I just stuck with them,” he said. “Most of the pressure was inside the grass flats, so I stayed outside and fished the outside corners so I could have the areas all to myself.”
Linsinbigler said he was excited to be in the Top 10 going into Day 3 but had no grand aspirations of winning the event at that point.
“Going into the final day, I knew I was going to do good in points, but I felt like the deficit I had was pretty insurmountable,” Linsinbigler said. “There were three guys in front of me that had over 6 pounds on me, and I didn’t expect those guys on top to struggle because they had done so good the first two days.
“I got back to one of my spots on Day 3 – still by myself in my area – and caught a 4 ½-pounder and two more that were right at 4 pounds,” Linsinbigler continued. “That was huge because I’d only caught one other 4-pounder throughout the rest of the week.”
Those three 4-pound bass and two more added up to the winning limit of 20 pounds, 14 ounces – by far the heaviest bag of the day – leading Linsinbigler to his first big win.
“This is actually my first year to fish the Toyota Series as a pro and only my second tournament as a pro, so this win is absolutely amazing,” Linsinbigler said. “I’ve fished tournaments for over 10 years, so this is something I’ve worked toward for a long time.
“I do want to eventually go pro, and this win solidifies the fact that I can compete at this level.”
The top 10 pros on the Potomac River finished:
2nd: Robert Henderson of King George, Va., 15 bass, 52-0, $18,000
3rd: Rod Mackinnon III of Middletown, N.Y., 15 bass, 50-14, $13,250
4th: Martin Villa of Charlottesville, Va., 15 bass, 48-7, $10,750
5th: Tristan McCormick of Burns, Tenn., 15 bass, 47-13, $9,750
6th: Wil Dieffenbauch of Morgantown, W.V., 15 bass, 45-12, $8,375
7th: Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs, Ark., 15 bass, 45-11, $7,300
8th: Christian Greico of Tampa, Fla., 15 bass, 45-5, $6,300
9th: Marshall Robinson of Landrum, S.C., 15 bass, 45-2, $5,300
10th: Tommy Dickerson of Orange, Texas, 15 bass, 45-0, $4,200`
Henderson took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF Bonus member. Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
Carter Wijangco of Naperville, Illinois won the Strike King Co-angler Division Saturday with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 41 pounds, 7 ounces. Wijangco took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard motor.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers on the Potomac River finished:
2nd: David Williams of Fredericksburg, Va., 15 bass, 41-0, $5,925
3rd: James Roten of West Jefferson, N.C., 15 bass, 40-11, $4,300
4th: Robert Wedding of Welcome, Md., 15 bass, 39-1, $3,650
5th: Michael Duarte of Baltimore, Md., 15 bass, 38-14, $3,150
6th: Nicholas Veselka of Fishers, Ind., 15 bass, 38-6, $2,650
7th: Andrew Peters of Stafford, Va., 15 bass, 38-5, $2,150
8th: Justin Thompson of Marshall, Va., 15 bass, 37-2, $1,825
9th: Robert Griswold of Lincolnton, N.C., 15 bass, 36-14, $1,530
10th: Tom Rufenacht of Bel Air, Md., 14 bass, 36-2, $1,290
The 2022 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International and Wild Card divisions. Anglers who fish in any of the six divisions and finish in the top 25 – or the top 12 from the Wild Card division – will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Championship for a shot at winning up to $235,000 cash. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard. The 2022 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Championship will be held Nov. 3-5 on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama, and is hosted by Marshall County Tourism and Sports.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Outlaw Ordinance, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X and YETI.
For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF Toyota Series on the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook , Instagram and YouTube.
Dube Goes Wire-To-Wire At B.A.S.S. Nation Lead On St. Lawrence
Timothy Dube of Nashua, N. H., has won the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northeast Regional at St Lawrence River with a three-day total of 62 pounds, 10 ounces.
Photo by Brenden Kanies/B.A.S.S.
June 24, 2022
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — After a rocky start, Timothy Dube of Nashua, N.H., regrouped, secured his limit and claimed a wire-to-wire win at the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northeast Regional at the St. Lawrence River with a three-day total of 62 pounds, 10 ounces.
Setting the Day 1 mark with 23-3, Dube added a second-day limit of 21-4. After entering Championship Friday with a lead of 2-1 over Hamburg, N.Y.’s Billy Gilbert, Dube finished with 18-3 and edged Danny McGarry of Newcastle, Canada, by 1-14.
Dube won the top prize of $5,500 and qualified for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, which will be held Nov. 9-11 on Pickwick Lake. The top boater and nonboater from each state and the province of Ontario qualified for the championship.
“Eight years ago, I fished my first qualifier and I never thought I’d be here,” Dube said of his win. “I have no words for this.”
The first two days saw Dube enjoying remarkable efficiency by catching his four-bass limit on his first four stops. The final round tested him with an early frustration, but Dube was able to overcome the setback and rally for the win.
“Today was a struggle; it was the first day all week that I’ve lost fish,” Dube said. “I worked on a big fish that was about 5 pounds for about an hour early in the morning, finally got it to bite, and she came off and disappeared.
“I was definitely nervous. I didn’t even have a fish in the boat when I lost that big one and I thought ‘Here we go.’ But I put the train back on the tracks, found some other fish and caught my limit.”
Targeting bottom with a rock/sand/gravel mix, Dube caught his fish on a Ned rig with a 3/8-ounce Swagger Tungsten head and a goby colored Z-Man Finesse T.R.D. and a drop shot with a 1-ounce weight, a No. 1 Owner mosquito hook and a white Berkley MaxScent Flatworm.
Day 1 brought mostly sunny skies, but Day 2 saw dimming cloud cover. Sunshine returned for the final round, but while Dube found the brighter day facilitated his sight fishing, the fish seemed to be in a finicky mood.
“Today it was about reading the mood of the fish and seeing how they reacted,” Dube said. “Today, they wanted it on the bottom, so instead of using a short drop-shot leader, I just used the Ned. I lost two fish on the drop shot today, so I switched over to the Ned and had better hook ups.”
Essential to his success, Dube expanded his territory. For two days, Dube fished upriver in the Alexandria Bay area, where vast land masses in the heart of the famed Thousand Islands region created more of the current breaks that smallmouth need for spawning.
“Today, I went to the Clayton, N.Y., area, past the American Narrows,” Dube said. “There seemed to be more fish pulling up every day in that general area and Alex Bay and this weather pulled even more up.”
Representing the Ontario team, McGarry spent all three days at the tournament’s western boundary where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River. Relying on his knowledge of this area, he turned in daily bags of 21-0, 20-6 and 19-6 to tally 60-12.
“I put probably 300 to 400 miles on my Mercury the past three days,” McGarry said. “I caught a lot of bedding fish and it was a good week.
“I caught my fish in 8 to 12 feet on sparse rock. It’s not everywhere, but when you do find it, they’re usually in it this time of year.”
McGarry caught his fish by drop shotting an XZone Finesse Slammer and a Ned rig with a Z-Man Finesse T.R.D. The drop shot produced the majority of his weight.
“I had to work on all of my fish for about 15 minutes each today,” McGarry said. “They were being tricky and I had to keep switching up baits.”
Brad Brodnicki of Buffalo, N.Y., finished third with 60-8. Focusing on bed fish, he used drop shots and turned in daily weights of 21-4, 20-5 and 18-15.
“Today, I made the run to Clayton,” Brodnicki said. “The first two days, the farthest I went was Morristown. I practiced in Clayton on Tuesday, found some fish and saved them for the third day.
“I had to space it out and today was the day to make that run.”
Thomas Waltz of St. Albans, Vt., won the $500 Big Bass award with a 6-9.
Dube also took home the $500 Garmin Tournament Rewards prize.
Tracy Rich of North Bay, Ontario, won the nonboater division with 36-12. Making his first trip to the St. Lawrence, Rich weighed daily limits of 12-12, 10-8 and 13-8 and earned the top prize of $2,750.
Rich caught his fish on a mix of drop shots with 2.8 Keitech Swing Impact Fat, swimbaits, spy baits, a 4-inch YUM Dinger on a light ball head jig and a Ned.
“The first two days, I fished my baits really slow because we were fishing deeper water,” Rich said. “Today, I had to cast to the bed and let it sit there.”
Cole Moulton of Enfield, N.H., a former member of the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, won the $250 Big Bass award among nonboaters with a 5-15.
2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S Nation Northeastern Regional 6/22-6/24
St. Lawrence River, Waddington NY.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH (NH) 12 62-10 0
2. Danny McGarry Newcastle CANADA (ON) 12 60-12 0
3. Brad Brodnicki Buffalo, NY (NY) 12 60-08 0
4. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA (PA) 12 60-06 0
5. Dave Andrews Hudson, MA (NH) 12 59-07 0
6. Aaron Orsi Millbury, MA (MA) 12 59-04 0
7. Harry Colberg Pittsburgh, PA (PA) 12 58-14 0
8. Jesse Spellicy Gouverneur, NY (NY) 12 58-12 0
9. Conor Cahill North East, MD (NJ) 12 58-07 0
10. Dan Patane Canastota, NY (NY) 12 57-04 0
11. Steven Griffith Schellsburg, PA (PA) 12 57-03 0
12. Thomas Waltz St. Albans, VT (VT) 12 56-12 0
13. Tim Talento Meriden, CT (CT) 12 56-09 0
14. Noah Winslow Naugatuck, CT (CT) 12 56-05 0
15. Mike Moran Ruffs Dale, PA (PA) 12 55-10 0
16. Zack Hajecate Wallkill, NY (NY) 12 55-01 0
17. Phil Curtis Rosseau ONTARIO CANADA 12 54-14 0
18. Nicholas Holt Ellsworth, ME (ME) 12 54-01 0
19. Will Rogers Alden, NY (NY) 12 53-12 0
20. Mike Wolfenden Warwick, RI (RI) 12 53-11 0
21. Jeremy Sadowski Voluntown, CT (RI) 12 53-03 0
22. Josh Cotier Clinton, MA (MA) 12 53-00 0
23. Kevin Miller Hollis, NH (NH) 12 52-08 0
24. Michael Iovino Naugatuck, CT (CT) 12 52-07 0
25. James Loomis III Parish, NY (NY) 12 52-02 0
26. Bill Kanwisher Ramsey, NJ (NJ) 12 51-10 0
27. Justin Wooddell Charlestown, NH (NH) 12 51-07 0
28. John Fitzgerald Salisbury, VT (VT) 12 49-04 0
29. Paul Gietka Abingdon, MD (MD) 12 48-00 0
30. Amos Dixon Camden Wyoming, DE (DE) 12 47-07 0
31. Brian Trieschman Ellicott City, MD (MD) 12 45-00 0
32. Billy Gilbert Hamburg, NY (NY) 8 42-06 0
33. Craig Morris Ocean City, DE (DE) 12 42-03 0
34. Keith Aucoin Hollis Center, ME (ME) 12 39-15 0
35. Robert Ramasci Wakefield, MA (MA) 8 35-09 0
36. COOPER Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 8 35-05 0
37. Jesse Magee Williamstown, NJ (NJ) 8 35-05 0
38. Jeff Marianetti Ontario, NY (NY) 8 35-04 0
39. Brandon Labove Mystic, CT (RI) 8 34-15 0
40. Warren Mcrae Havelock CANADA (ON) 8 34-13 0
41. Nicholas Papotto Cheshire, CT (CT) 8 34-05 0
42. Garrett Kruger Monroe, CT (CT) 8 34-00 0
43. Matty Szczoczarz Cumberland, RI (RI) 8 33-15 0
44. Jared Leicht Millville, NJ (NJ) 8 33-05 0
45. Michael Comeau Alburgh, VT (VT) 8 33-03 0
46. Rob Willwerth Medford, NJ (NJ) 8 32-06 0
47. Michael Shay Cheshire, CT (CT) 8 32-04 0
48. Michael Zachodny Nashua, NH (NH) 8 31-14 0
49. Jeffrey Patch Rutland, VT (VT) 8 31-12 0
50. JJ Elmer Red Creek, NY (NY) 8 31-05 0
51. Cliff Humphreys Candler, PA (NJ) 8 31-04 0
52. Kamil Jaskolski Dudley, MA (MA) 8 31-01 0
53. Brian Kline Dysart, PA (PA) 8 31-01 0
54. John Rottman Dudley, MA (MA) 8 30-14 0
55. Andrew Sams Easton, MD (MD) 8 30-12 0
56. Shaun Brown Slippery Rock, PA (PA) 8 30-12 0
57. Stephen Gillis Milford, NH (NH) 8 30-03 0
58. Richard Leadbeater Haddon Heights, NJ (NJ) 8 29-15 0
59. Ed Gauthier Tyngsboro, MA (NH) 8 29-14 0
60. Charlie Russler Hedgesville, WV (MD) 8 29-12 0
61. Ken Bugden Westbrook, CT (VT) 8 29-10 0
62. Robert Brennan Forked River, NJ (NJ) 8 29-04 0
63. John Fortier Sanbornton, NH (NH) 8 28-15 0
64. Mark Burgess Norton, MA (MA) 8 28-15 0
65. Chris Groman West Cornwall, VT (VT) 8 28-11 0
66. Brian Morin Manchester, NH (NH) 8 28-10 0
67. Justin Bronson Glenn Dale, MD (MD) 8 28-09 0
68. Brian La Clair Denton, MD (DE) 8 28-05 0
69. Mark Hogan Milford, DE (DE) 8 27-13 0
70. Jason Hall Hesston, PA (PA) 8 27-12 0
71. Sean Mckee IV Haddon Heights, NJ (NJ) 8 27-09 0
72. Christopher Warren Southington, CT (CT) 8 27-09 0
73. Rick Svoboda Cockeysville , MD (MD) 8 27-08 0
74. Russell Phillips Guilford, CT (VT) 8 27-02 0
75. Tim Dubuc Bowdoinham, ME (ME) 8 27-01 0
76. Patrick Martin St Roch De L Achigan Qu 8 27-01 0
77. Andy Kent Denton, MD (DE) 8 26-01 0
78. Mark Desjardin Vassalboro, ME (ME) 8 25-15 0
79. Mark Cavanaugh Port Perry ONTARIO CANA 8 25-13 0
80. Rodney Oberdick Felton, DE (DE) 8 25-10 0
81. RJ Ricci Cranston, RI (RI) 8 25-09 0
82. Robert Pepe Plainville, CT (CT) 7 25-08 0
83. David Miller Stratford, CT (CT) 8 25-06 0
84. Michael Mello Jr Manville, RI (MA) 8 24-14 0
85. Eric Manseau Lunenburg, MA (NH) 8 24-14 0
86. Chad Shutty Northern Cambria, PA (P 8 24-11 0
87. Chuck Rowlee Fulton, NY (NY) 8 24-06 0
88. David Mathieu Woodstock, CT (VT) 8 24-05 0
89. Mike Roselle La Plata, MD (MD) 8 24-04 0
90. Michael Nutter La Plata, MD (MD) 8 23-14 0
91. Jason Barker Pembroke Ontario CANADA 7 23-13 0
92. Nick Deering Portland, ME (ME) 8 23-09 0
93. Brenden Wood Monmouth, ME (ME) 7 23-05 0
94. David Reiss Westport Island, ME (ME 8 23-04 0
95. Scott Robert Greene, ME (ME) 8 23-03 0
96. Jason Vaughn Laurel, DE (DE) 8 22-02 0
97. Benjamin Hale Rowley, MA (MA) 8 21-12 0
98. Frank McCormick Warwick, RI (RI) 7 21-11 0
99. Deron Eck Kittanning, PA (PA) 8 21-09 0
100. Clayton Grimm Mechanic Falls, ME (ME) 8 21-06 0
101. Travis Surette Petawawa Ontario CANADA 6 21-03 0
102. GL Mitchell Millsboro, DE (DE) 8 21-03 0
103. Steven Dorsey Warwick, RI (RI) 7 21-00 0
104. Tony Kibler Milford, DE (DE) 6 20-04 0
105. Ray Lentine Oxford, MA (MA) 6 19-15 0
106. Richard Martin Chapeau CANADA (ON) 6 19-09 0
107. Robbie Araujo Attleboro, MA (RI) 8 18-09 0
108. Mark Hunter Bowmanville Ontario CAN 8 17-14 0
109. Jean-Marie Landry Pierrefonds Quebec CANA 8 17-13 0
110. Travis Miller Colchester, CT (RI) 8 17-03 0
111. Todd Rose Stafford Springs, CT (C 6 17-00 0
112. Ed String Sewell, NJ (NJ) 6 16-12 0
113. Todd Caddy Carnegie, PA (PA) 4 16-02 0
114. Rod Eshleman Greencastle, PA (MD) 5 15-14 0
115. Charles Sawyer Raymond, ME (ME) 6 14-15 0
116. Joe Van Hoof Pembroke CANADA (ON) 5 14-14 0
117. Woody McKechnie Peabody, MA (MA) 4 14-06 0
118. Brian Croteau Blackstone, MA (RI) 4 14-02 0
119. Jay Walls Milford, DE (DE) 7 13-02 0
120. Garrett Hoffman Swanton, MD (MD) 4 11-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 113 467 1862-07
2 108 451 1620-02
3 33 132 562-15
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254 1050 4045-08
TEAM STANDINGS Day 3
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State Lbs-Oz
1 NEW YORK 702-05
2 NEW HAMPSHIRE 617-07
3 CONNECTICUT 600-08
4 PENNSYLVANIA 564-14
5 ONTARIO 539-13
6 NEW JERSEY 523-00
7 VERMONT 503-09
8 MASSACHUSETTS 499-04
9 MARYLAND 482-02
10 RHODE ISLAND 472-05
11 MAINE 457-05
12 DELAWARE 455-08
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 3
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CONNECTICUT
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tim Talento Meriden, CT 12 56-09 0
2 Noah Winslow Naugatuck, CT 12 56-05 0
3 Michael Iovino Naugatuck, CT 12 52-07 0
4 Nicholas Papotto Cheshire, CT 8 34-05 0
5 Garrett Kruger Monroe, CT 8 34-00 0
6 Michael Shay Cheshire, CT 8 32-04 0
7 Christopher Warren Southington, CT 8 27-09 0
8 Robert Pepe Plainville, CT 7 25-08 0
9 David Miller Stratford, CT 8 25-06 0
10 Todd Rose Stafford Springs, CT 6 17-00 0
DELAWARE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Amos Dixon Camden Wyoming, DE 12 47-07 0
2 Craig Morris Ocean City, DE 12 42-03 0
3 Brian La Clair Denton, MD 8 28-05 0
4 Mark Hogan Milford, DE 8 27-13 0
5 Andy Kent Denton, MD 8 26-01 0
6 Rodney Oberdick Felton, DE 8 25-10 0
7 Jason Vaughn Laurel, DE 8 22-02 0
8 GL Mitchell Millsboro, DE 8 21-03 0
9 Tony Kibler Milford, DE 6 20-04 0
10 Jay Walls Milford, DE 7 13-02 0
MASSACHUSETTS
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Aaron Orsi Millbury, MA 12 59-04 0
2 Josh Cotier Clinton, MA 12 53-00 0
3 Robert Ramasci Wakefield, MA 8 35-09 0
4 Kamil Jaskolski Dudley, MA 8 31-01 0
5 John Rottman Dudley, MA 8 30-14 0
6 Mark Burgess Norton, MA 8 28-15 0
7 Michael Mello Jr Manville, RI 8 24-14 0
8 Benjamin Hale Rowley, MA 8 21-12 0
9 Ray Lentine Oxford, MA 6 19-15 0
10 Woody McKechnie Peabody, MA 4 14-06 0
MARYLAND
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Paul Gietka Abingdon, MD 12 48-00 0
2 Brian Trieschman Ellicott City, MD 12 45-00 0
3 Andrew Sams Easton, MD 8 30-12 0
4 Charlie Russler Hedgesville, WV 8 29-12 0
5 Justin Bronson Glenn Dale, MD 8 28-09 0
6 Rick Svoboda Cockeysville , MD 8 27-08 0
7 Mike Roselle La Plata, MD 8 24-04 0
8 Michael Nutter La Plata, MD 8 23-14 0
9 Rod Eshleman Greencastle, PA 5 15-14 0
10 Garrett Hoffman Swanton, MD 4 11-00 0
MAINE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Nicholas Holt Ellsworth, ME 12 54-01 0
2 Keith Aucoin Hollis Center, ME 12 39-15 0
3 Tim Dubuc Bowdoinham, ME 8 27-01 0
4 Mark Desjardin Vassalboro, ME 8 25-15 0
5 Nick Deering Portland, ME 8 23-09 0
6 Brenden Wood Monmouth, ME 7 23-05 0
7 David Reiss Westport Island, ME 8 23-04 0
8 Scott Robert Greene, ME 8 23-03 0
9 Clayton Grimm Mechanic Falls, ME 8 21-06 0
10 Charles Sawyer Raymond, ME 6 14-15 0
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 12 62-10 0
2 Dave Andrews Hudson, MA 12 59-07 0
3 Kevin Miller Hollis, NH 12 52-08 0
4 Justin Wooddell Charlestown, NH 12 51-07 0
5 Michael Zachodny Nashua, NH 8 31-14 0
6 Stephen Gillis Milford, NH 8 30-03 0
7 Ed Gauthier Tyngsboro, MA 8 29-14 0
8 John Fortier Sanbornton, NH 8 28-15 0
9 Brian Morin Manchester, NH 8 28-10 0
10 Eric Manseau Lunenburg, MA 8 24-14 0
NEW JERSEY
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Conor Cahill North East, MD 12 58-07 0
2 Bill Kanwisher Ramsey, NJ 12 51-10 0
3 Jesse Magee Williamstown, NJ 8 35-05 0
4 Jared Leicht Millville, NJ 8 33-05 0
5 Rob Willwerth Medford, NJ 8 32-06 0
6 Cliff Humphreys Candler, PA 8 31-04 0
7 Richard Leadbeater Haddon Heights, NJ 8 29-15 0
8 Robert Brennan Forked River, NJ 8 29-04 0
9 Sean Mckee IV Haddon Heights, NJ 8 27-09 0
10 Ed String Sewell, NJ 6 16-12 0
NEW YORK
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brad Brodnicki Buffalo, NY 12 60-08 0
2 Jesse Spellicy Gouverneur, NY 12 58-12 0
3 Dan Patane Canastota, NY 12 57-04 0
4 Zack Hajecate Wallkill, NY 12 55-01 0
5 Will Rogers Alden, NY 12 53-12 0
6 James Loomis III Parish, NY 12 52-02 0
7 Billy Gilbert Hamburg, NY 8 42-06 0
8 Jeff Marianetti Ontario, NY 8 35-04 0
9 JJ Elmer Red Creek, NY 8 31-05 0
10 Chuck Rowlee Fulton, NY 8 24-06 0
PENNSYLVANIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 12 60-06 0
2 Harry Colberg Pittsburgh, PA 12 58-14 0
3 Steven Griffith Schellsburg, PA 12 57-03 0
4 Mike Moran Ruffs Dale, PA 12 55-10 0
5 Brian Kline Dysart, PA 8 31-01 0
6 Shaun Brown Slippery Rock, PA 8 30-12 0
7 Jason Hall Hesston, PA 8 27-12 0
8 Chad Shutty Northern Cambria, PA 8 24-11 0
9 Deron Eck Kittanning, PA 8 21-09 0
10 Todd Caddy Carnegie, PA 4 16-02 0
RHODE ISLAND
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Mike Wolfenden Warwick, RI 12 53-11 0
2 Jeremy Sadowski Voluntown, CT 12 53-03 0
3 Brandon Labove Mystic, CT 8 34-15 0
4 Matty Szczoczarz Cumberland, RI 8 33-15 0
5 RJ Ricci Cranston, RI 8 25-09 0
6 Frank McCormick Warwick, RI 7 21-11 0
7 Steven Dorsey Warwick, RI 7 21-00 0
8 Robbie Araujo Attleboro, MA 8 18-09 0
9 Travis Miller Colchester, CT 8 17-03 0
10 Brian Croteau Blackstone, MA 4 14-02 0
VERMONT
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Thomas Waltz St. Albans, VT 12 56-12 0
2 John Fitzgerald Salisbury, VT 12 49-04 0
3 Michael Comeau Alburgh, VT 8 33-03 0
4 Jeffrey Patch Rutland, VT 8 31-12 0
5 Ken Bugden Westbrook, CT 8 29-10 0
6 Chris Groman West Cornwall, VT 8 28-11 0
7 Russell Phillips Guilford, CT 8 27-02 0
8 Patrick Martin St Roch De L Achigan Qu 8 27-01 0
9 David Mathieu Woodstock, CT 8 24-05 0
10 Jean-Marie Landry Pierrefonds Quebec CANA 8 17-13 0
ONTARIO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Danny McGarry Newcastle CANADA 12 60-12 0
2 Phil Curtis Rosseau ONTARIO CANADA 12 54-14 0
3 COOPER Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 8 35-05 0
4 Warren Mcrae Havelock CANADA 8 34-13 0
5 Mark Cavanaugh Port Perry ONTARIO CANA 8 25-13 0
6 Jason Barker Pembroke Ontario CANADA 7 23-13 0
7 Travis Surette Petawawa Ontario CANADA 6 21-03 0
8 Richard Martin Chapeau CANADA 6 19-09 0
9 Mark Hunter Bowmanville Ontario CAN 8 17-14 0
10 Joe Van Hoof Pembroke CANADA 5 14-14 0
2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S Nation Northeastern Regional 6/22-6/24
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(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Tracy Rich North Bay CANADA (ON) 9 36-12 0
2. JT Fitzgerald Lincoln, DE (DE) 9 36-08 0
3. Peter Owen Barnstead, NH (NH) 9 36-00 0
4. Jacob Zaremski Rochester, NY (NY) 9 35-15 0
5. Lewis Mendall Winthrop, MA (RI) 9 35-08 0
6. Cory Badman Syracuse, NY (NY) 9 35-05 0
7. Larry Taylor Blades, DE (DE) 9 35-01 0
8. Ricky Schlauch Chester, MD (MD) 9 35-00 0
9. Cole Moulton Enfield, NH (NH) 9 34-12 0
10. Anthony Dulac Harpswell, ME (ME) 9 34-06 0
11. Tynan Manns Depp River CANADA (ON) 9 33-11 0
12. Josh Giran Elizabeth, PA (PA) 9 33-08 0
13. Josh Herting Sudbury, MA (MA) 9 33-06 0
14. Devin Hines West Haven, CT (CT) 9 33-01 0
15. Rob Ross Hopedale, MA (NH) 9 33-00 0
16. Brian Marino Vineland, NJ (NJ) 9 32-14 0
17. Joshua Smith Coventry, RI (RI) 9 32-14 0
18. Tyler Ashick Pembroke CANADA (ON) 9 32-11 0
19. Max Meister Atco, NJ (NJ) 9 32-06 0
20. Evan Young Hancock, ME (ME) 9 32-04 0
21. Craig Winegardner West River, MD (MD) 9 31-14 0
22. Tyler Rush Clearville, PA (PA) 9 31-12 0
23. Ryan Gould Syracuse, NY (NY) 9 31-06 0
24. Eric Cavallaro Wallingford, CT (CT) 9 31-05 0
25. Garrett Sicely Albany, VT (VT) 9 31-03 0
26. David Torres Fallston, MD (MD) 9 31-03 0
27. Ronald Humiston Oakville, CT (CT) 9 30-15 0
28. Travis Turcotte Pembroke CANADA (ON) 9 30-14 0
29. Gary Belanger Southington, CT (CT) 9 30-13 0
30. Matthew Furtado Attleboro, MA (MA) 9 30-13 0
31. Chris Heltemes Coventry, RI (MA) 9 30-04 0
32. David Schori Petawawa CANADA (ON) 9 29-08 0
33. John Zera Newington, CT (CT) 8 28-05 0
34. Casey Baroffio Northfield, VT (VT) 9 27-09 0
35. Robert Rull Coventry, RI (RI) 6 20-12 0
36. Peter Knight Fulton, NY (NY) 6 20-10 0
37. Chris Adams Bow, NH (NH) 6 20-01 0
38. Jacob Patch Rutland, VT (VT) 6 20-00 0
39. Joe Puller Middle River, MD (MD) 6 19-13 0
40. Mario Villegas North Kingstown, RI (RI 6 19-08 0
41. TJ Dobs Oneida , NY (NY) 5 19-06 0
42. Mike Bell Lisbon, NY (NY) 6 19-03 0
43. Neil Talento Meriden, CT (CT) 6 19-02 0
44. Andrew Sellers Richmond, NH (VT) 6 19-01 0
45. Nick Nelson Walden, NY (NY) 6 19-01 0
46. Jason Muir Milford, DE (DE) 6 18-12 0
47. Jp Harrell Chevy Chase, MD (MD) 6 18-08 0
48. Eric Moulton Enfield, NH (NH) 6 18-06 0
49. Cooper Gilroy Middlebury, CT (CT) 6 18-06 0
50. Paul Decker Milford, PA (NY) 6 18-04 0
51. Zachary McNaughton Proctorsville, VT (VT) 6 18-04 0
52. Michael Schrader North Attleboro, MA (RI 6 18-03 0
53. Alicia Raytrowsky Delaware CANADA (ON) 6 17-15 0
54. Tyler Stratton Manchester, NH (NH) 6 17-14 0
55. Sammy Chhoeun Fall River, MA (MA) 5 17-12 0
56. Corey Kennington Eden, MD (DE) 6 17-11 0
57. Evan Miller Cumberland, ME (ME) 6 17-11 0
58. Armand Fortier Farmington, CT (CT) 6 17-10 0
59. Mac Maccallini Not Hispanic Or Latino, 6 17-09 0
60. Bobby Smith Laurel, DE (DE) 6 17-07 0
61. Vic Guimond Sidney , ME (ME) 6 17-07 0
62. Terin Damron Gorham, ME (ME) 5 17-05 0
63. Rick Ryver Philipsburg, PA (PA) 6 17-04 0
64. Jake Haas Elmer, NJ (NJ) 6 17-04 0
65. Dominick Krause Pennellville, NY (NY) 6 17-02 0
66. Matt Evans Pittsburg, PA (PA) 6 16-15 0
67. Mark Pryal Silver Springs, MD (MD) 6 16-11 0
68. Leno Corazzi Fredericktown, PA (PA) 6 16-08 0
69. Brian Jarvis Coventry, RI (RI) 6 16-07 0
70. Dave Haas Sewell, NJ (NJ) 6 16-03 0
71. Olivia Baroffio Northfield, VT (VT) 6 16-03 0
72. Jeffrey Perron South Berwick, ME (NH) 6 16-02 0
73. John Foster Byfield, MA (NH) 6 16-01 0
74. Bob Stella Middletown, CT (CT) 5 15-14 0
75. Jake Fordyce New Alexandria, PA (PA) 5 15-14 0
76. Jacob Muir Milford, DE (DE) 6 15-14 0
77. Luke Dixon Ridgley, MD (DE) 6 15-08 0
78. Mark Westrick Hastings, PA (PA) 5 15-07 0
79. Dayton Lilly Hope Valley, RI (RI) 6 15-07 0
80. Joe Buthusiem Collingswood, NJ (NJ) 6 15-06 0
81. Richard Carr Jefferson, MD (MD) 6 15-06 0
82. Pannha Mouangkhoua Montgomery, NY (NY) 6 15-05 0
83. Ken Nantais Markham CANADA (ON) 6 15-05 0
84. Guiseppe Andreoli Harrisville, RI (MA) 6 15-03 0
85. Jeffrey Graiff Vineland, NJ (NJ) 6 15-02 0
86. Norio Angelo New Salem, PA (PA) 6 14-15 0
87. Dana Stevens West Kennebunk, ME (ME) 5 14-12 0
88. Victor Papaiz St. Catharines CANADA ( 6 14-04 0
89. Bob Wetzler Rutland, VT (VT) 6 14-01 0
90. Jim Morris Jr Milford, CT (CT) 4 13-12 0
91. Frank Hutchinson Wenonah, NJ (NJ) 5 13-12 0
92. Buck Buckley Jackson, NJ (NJ) 6 13-12 0
93. Timothy Yandow Essex Junction, VT (VT) 6 13-10 0
94. Stacey Manseau Lunenburg, MA (NH) 4 13-10 0
95. Dave Metivier Gray, ME (ME) 4 13-06 0
96. Vincent Melfi Bellmawr, NJ (NJ) 5 13-03 0
97. Chris Washinger Chambersburg, PA (PA) 6 13-00 0
98. Chandler Lowe Harrison, ME (ME) 4 12-10 0
99. Ron Gilbert South China, ME (ME) 4 12-08 0
100. Anthony Dube Etobicoke Ontario CANAD 4 11-14 0
101. Justin Mccarthy Tiverton, RI (MA) 3 11-13 0
102. Larry Wigmore Smyrna, DE (DE) 4 11-11 0
103. Logan Riley Westport, MA (MA) 4 11-08 0
104. Greg Decell Bridgewater, VT (VT) 3 11-06 0
105. David Pfeiffer Milton Mills, NH (NH) 3 11-03 0
106. James Blue Canton, MA (MA) 5 10-14 0
107. Jerry Ramasci Wakefield, MA (MA) 6 10-09 0
108. Domenic Malaga Warwick, RI (RI) 3 10-03 0
109. Steven Davis Dover, PA (MD) 3 09-02 0
110. Brian Lipe Gorham, ME (ME) 3 08-06 0
111. Brian Haley Toronto CANADA (ON) 3 08-01 0
112. Donald Rider Jr Smyrna, DE (DE) 3 07-08 0
113. Matthew Breach Douglas, MA (MA) 3 07-08 0
114. Scott Reilly Hammonton, NJ (NJ) 3 07-05 0
115. David Dias Brattleboro, VT (VT) 2 06-11 0
116. John Sirochman Monogahela, PA (PA) 4 05-11 0
117. Steven Conde Chepachet, RI (RI) 3 05-08 0
118. Greg Darling Frederica, DE (DE) 3 05-06 0
119. Kevin Plouffe Warwick, RI (RI) 2 04-01 0
120. Jerry Brown Jr Hagerstown, MD (MD) 1 02-07 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 106 336 1078-00
2 96 307 944-06
3 33 101 350-02
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235 744 2372-08
TEAM STANDINGS Day 3
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State Lbs-Oz
1 NEW YORK 702-05
2 NEW HAMPSHIRE 617-07
3 CONNECTICUT 600-08
4 PENNSYLVANIA 564-14
5 ONTARIO 539-13
6 NEW JERSEY 523-00
7 VERMONT 503-09
8 MASSACHUSETTS 499-04
9 MARYLAND 482-02
10 RHODE ISLAND 472-05
11 MAINE 457-05
12 DELAWARE 455-08
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 3
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CONNECTICUT
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Devin Hines West Haven, CT 9 33-01 0
2 Eric Cavallaro Wallingford, CT 9 31-05 0
3 Ronald Humiston Oakville, CT 9 30-15 0
4 Gary Belanger Southington, CT 9 30-13 0
5 John Zera Newington, CT 8 28-05 0
6 Neil Talento Meriden, CT 6 19-02 0
7 Cooper Gilroy Middlebury, CT 6 18-06 0
8 Armand Fortier Farmington, CT 6 17-10 0
9 Bob Stella Middletown, CT 5 15-14 0
10 Jim Morris Jr Milford, CT 4 13-12 0
DELAWARE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 JT Fitzgerald Lincoln, DE 9 36-08 0
2 Larry Taylor Blades, DE 9 35-01 0
3 Jason Muir Milford, DE 6 18-12 0
4 Corey Kennington Eden, MD 6 17-11 0
5 Bobby Smith Laurel, DE 6 17-07 0
6 Jacob Muir Milford, DE 6 15-14 0
7 Luke Dixon Ridgley, MD 6 15-08 0
8 Larry Wigmore Smyrna, DE 4 11-11 0
9 Donald Rider Jr Smyrna, DE 3 07-08 0
10 Greg Darling Frederica, DE 3 05-06 0
MASSACHUSETTS
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Josh Herting Sudbury, MA 9 33-06 0
2 Matthew Furtado Attleboro, MA 9 30-13 0
3 Chris Heltemes Coventry, RI 9 30-04 0
4 Sammy Chhoeun Fall River, MA 5 17-12 0
5 Guiseppe Andreoli Harrisville, RI 6 15-03 0
6 Justin Mccarthy Tiverton, RI 3 11-13 0
7 Logan Riley Westport, MA 4 11-08 0
8 James Blue Canton, MA 5 10-14 0
9 Jerry Ramasci Wakefield, MA 6 10-09 0
10 Matthew Breach Douglas, MA 3 07-08 0
MARYLAND
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Ricky Schlauch Chester, MD 9 35-00 0
2 Craig Winegardner West River, MD 9 31-14 0
3 David Torres Fallston, MD 9 31-03 0
4 Joe Puller Middle River, MD 6 19-13 0
5 Jp Harrell Chevy Chase, MD 6 18-08 0
6 Mac Maccallini Not Hispanic Or Latino, 6 17-09 0
7 Mark Pryal Silver Springs, MD 6 16-11 0
8 Richard Carr Jefferson, MD 6 15-06 0
9 Steven Davis Dover, PA 3 09-02 0
10 Jerry Brown Jr Hagerstown, MD 1 02-07 0
MAINE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Anthony Dulac Harpswell, ME 9 34-06 0
2 Evan Young Hancock, ME 9 32-04 0
3 Evan Miller Cumberland, ME 6 17-11 0
4 Vic Guimond Sidney , ME 6 17-07 0
5 Terin Damron Gorham, ME 5 17-05 0
6 Dana Stevens West Kennebunk, ME 5 14-12 0
7 Dave Metivier Gray, ME 4 13-06 0
8 Chandler Lowe Harrison, ME 4 12-10 0
9 Ron Gilbert South China, ME 4 12-08 0
10 Brian Lipe Gorham, ME 3 08-06 0
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Peter Owen Barnstead, NH 9 36-00 0
2 Cole Moulton Enfield, NH 9 34-12 0
3 Rob Ross Hopedale, MA 9 33-00 0
4 Chris Adams Bow, NH 6 20-01 0
5 Eric Moulton Enfield, NH 6 18-06 0
6 Tyler Stratton Manchester, NH 6 17-14 0
7 Jeffrey Perron South Berwick, ME 6 16-02 0
8 John Foster Byfield, MA 6 16-01 0
9 Stacey Manseau Lunenburg, MA 4 13-10 0
10 David Pfeiffer Milton Mills, NH 3 11-03 0
NEW JERSEY
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brian Marino Vineland, NJ 9 32-14 0
2 Max Meister Atco, NJ 9 32-06 0
3 Jake Haas Elmer, NJ 6 17-04 0
4 Dave Haas Sewell, NJ 6 16-03 0
5 Joe Buthusiem Collingswood, NJ 6 15-06 0
6 Jeffrey Graiff Vineland, NJ 6 15-02 0
7 Frank Hutchinson Wenonah, NJ 5 13-12 0
8 Buck Buckley Jackson, NJ 6 13-12 0
9 Vincent Melfi Bellmawr, NJ 5 13-03 0
10 Scott Reilly Hammonton, NJ 3 07-05 0
NEW YORK
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jacob Zaremski Rochester, NY 9 35-15 0
2 Cory Badman Syracuse, NY 9 35-05 0
3 Ryan Gould Syracuse, NY 9 31-06 0
4 Peter Knight Fulton, NY 6 20-10 0
5 TJ Dobs Oneida , NY 5 19-06 0
6 Mike Bell Lisbon, NY 6 19-03 0
7 Nick Nelson Walden, NY 6 19-01 0
8 Paul Decker Milford, PA 6 18-04 0
9 Dominick Krause Pennellville, NY 6 17-02 0
10 Pannha Mouangkhoua Montgomery, NY 6 15-05 0
PENNSYLVANIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Josh Giran Elizabeth, PA 9 33-08 0
2 Tyler Rush Clearville, PA 9 31-12 0
3 Rick Ryver Philipsburg, PA 6 17-04 0
4 Matt Evans Pittsburg, PA 6 16-15 0
5 Leno Corazzi Fredericktown, PA 6 16-08 0
6 Jake Fordyce New Alexandria, PA 5 15-14 0
7 Mark Westrick Hastings, PA 5 15-07 0
8 Norio Angelo New Salem, PA 6 14-15 0
9 Chris Washinger Chambersburg, PA 6 13-00 0
10 John Sirochman Monogahela, PA 4 05-11 0
RHODE ISLAND
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Lewis Mendall Winthrop, MA 9 35-08 0
2 Joshua Smith Coventry, RI 9 32-14 0
3 Robert Rull Coventry, RI 6 20-12 0
4 Mario Villegas North Kingstown, RI 6 19-08 0
5 Michael Schrader North Attleboro, MA 6 18-03 0
6 Brian Jarvis Coventry, RI 6 16-07 0
7 Dayton Lilly Hope Valley, RI 6 15-07 0
8 Domenic Malaga Warwick, RI 3 10-03 0
9 Steven Conde Chepachet, RI 3 05-08 0
10 Kevin Plouffe Warwick, RI 2 04-01 0
VERMONT
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Garrett Sicely Albany, VT 9 31-03 0
2 Casey Baroffio Northfield, VT 9 27-09 0
3 Jacob Patch Rutland, VT 6 20-00 0
4 Andrew Sellers Richmond, NH 6 19-01 0
5 Zachary McNaughton Proctorsville, VT 6 18-04 0
6 Olivia Baroffio Northfield, VT 6 16-03 0
7 Bob Wetzler Rutland, VT 6 14-01 0
8 Timothy Yandow Essex Junction, VT 6 13-10 0
9 Greg Decell Bridgewater, VT 3 11-06 0
10 David Dias Brattleboro, VT 2 06-11 0
ONTARIO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tracy Rich North Bay CANADA 9 36-12 0
2 Tynan Manns Depp River CANADA 9 33-11 0
3 Tyler Ashick Pembroke CANADA 9 32-11 0
4 Travis Turcotte Pembroke CANADA 9 30-14 0
5 David Schori Petawawa CANADA 9 29-08 0
6 Alicia Raytrowsky Delaware CANADA 6 17-15 0
7 Ken Nantais Markham CANADA 6 15-05 0
8 Victor Papaiz St. Catharines CANADA 6 14-04 0
9 Anthony Dube Etobicoke Ontario CANAD 4 11-14 0
10 Brian Haley Toronto CANADA 3 08-01 0
Morgenthaler Retiring From Bassmaster Elite Series
June 23, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After making the decision to pursue angling full-time 19 years ago, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chad Morgenthaler of Reeds Spring, Mo., is retiring from the circuit, effective immediately.
“The plan all along was for this to be my final season. Due to rapidly changing times, I’m starting another new chapter a few months earlier than planned,” said Morgenthaler in a letter to fans on Bassmaster.com. “My desire to help anglers achieve their goals is back stronger than ever. I will now be able to share the skills, lessons and experiences gained along my journey.”
Morgenthaler — along with help from other talented anglers and friends — is starting FutureCast Academy, a skills development, coaching, mentoring and hands-on program designed for anglers of all ages. Classes will be available to benefit anglers hoping to climb the bass fishing ladder or just have fun catching more fish.
In his B.A.S.S. career, Morgenthaler has qualified for seven Bassmaster Classics, amassed 21 Top 10 finishes and earned two victories, the 2013 Bassmaster Classic Wild Card on Lake Okeechobee and the 2015 Southern Open on Lake Tohopekaliga.
“I will always cherish those memories, experiences, the lifelong friends I’ve made and competing in some of the most beautiful places our country has to offer,” said Morgenthaler. “I know in my heart, this is the right choice. To all my friends, family, partners, and most of all the fans that make it all possible, thank you, I’m forever grateful.”
Iowa And Upper Mississippi Host B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional
Clinton, Iowa, will host the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional at Upper Mississippi River June 29-July 1.
Photo by Kara Pasma/B.A.S.S.
June 23, 2022
CLINTON, Iowa — Anglers qualified for the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional at Upper Mississippi River June 29-July 1 will tackle a new section of the river this time around, making for a unique tournament with a lot of question marks.
Fans have watched several Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments, as well as the 2021 B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional, launch out of La Crosse, Wis., and compete out of Pools 7, 8 and 9. This year, Nation anglers representing nine Northern states will launch out of Clinton, Iowa, and will have access to Pools 13, 14 and 15.
Even Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., who has grown up on the more northern portions of the Upper Mississippi River, has not spent much time on these particular pools but knows it will set up similarly to the rest of the river system.
“A place like this hasn’t seen as much tournament pressure as La Crosse has seen,” Przekurat said. “I feel like you can find smaller areas that have more fish and you can probably have them more to yourself and they haven’t been beat up as much.”
When anglers arrive, Przekurat said the bass will likely be done with their spawning routine and moving toward their summer holes.
“That will be a postspawn period for sure and when all the vegetation will be growing to the highest point,” the Wisconsin native said. “Generally, in that later part of June, the water is a little higher. But it depends on what type of weather we are having. I would expect largemouth to play the most. The smallmouth tend to be bigger in the upper pools.”
The major difference, however, is Pools 13, 14 and 15 do not have expansive backwaters like the areas around La Crosse. The bass on the lower pools are more current-oriented, and that causes them to group up more around various current breaks.
“Pools 7 and 8 have so many more backwaters and the lower pools are more of a straight river with smaller backwaters,” Przekurat said.
Cut banks, sand drops and isolated targets like wood and laydowns will be important players, and Pzrekurat added that there aren’t as many hard bottom areas in the lower pools.
Anglers will launch from Clinton Marina starting at 5:30 a.m. CT and will return for weigh-in beginning at 2 p.m. This is the final Nation Regional for the 2022 season, and the top boater and nonboater from each state at the end of the tournament will advance to the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, which will be held Nov. 9-11 on Pickwick Lake.
RYAN SALZMAN WINS 100K AT BASS PRO TOUR WATT’S BAR WITH BAITFUEL
BaitFuel factors Big for the Bass Pro Tour Rookie’s First Major Career Win
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS – June 14, 2022. “I’m not sponsored by them, but DUDE it works!” and with that Ryan Salzman let his secret out on what was giving him the edge over his competitors during Stage Five of the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour at Watt’s Bar.
Salzman spent his entire week focusing on an area above the Watt’s Bar Dam, primarily drop-shotting with BaitFuel applied on a Roboworm in Morning Dawn color.
“I seriously won because of BaitFuel!” said Salzman. “When it was slow, I could consistently pitch my drop shot to a fish I’d see on my Lowrance Active Target, and it wouldn’t bite. I’d put some BaitFuel directly on the worm and boom! He’d eat! It’s one thing to think scent gives you an advantage, but to watch BaitFuel consistently get inactive fish to go in real time shows it’s the real deal!”
Salzman had the Tennessee Valley Authority dam to himself all week, which allowed him to slowly pick apart key areas with his drop shot targeting both active and inactive fish. BaitFuel was critical in triggering those fish to bite and rack up enough weight to take home the win and the $100,000 prize.
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Major League Fishing Donates 300+ Pounds of Catfish Meat to Richmond’s Beacon Hill Church and Hunters for the Hungry – Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (June 22, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF) pro Nick LeBrun wasn’t the only winner this past week at the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Toyota Stop 5 on the James River Presented by PowerStop Brakes in Richmond, Virginia. The Bossier City, Louisiana, native pocketed a nice $100,000 paycheck Sunday after earning the tournament victory, but local homeless and food poor individuals in the Richmond and Hopewell communities are also benefiting from the event this weekend.
After the MLF Festival concluded on Sunday, the live catfish from the Kid’s Fishing Tanks (more than 300 pounds) were donated to the Hunters for the Hungry – Virginia, in partnership with Beacon Hill Church. Hunters for the Hungry - Virginia, a 501(c)(3) charity, has been helping feed those in need since 1991 and provided more than 29.6 million servings since their program began.
“This donation is such a huge blessing for us,” said Dr. Michael Moore, Lead Pastor of Hopewell’s Beacon Hill Church. “We have a lot of food poor in our community, and a lot of needy individuals will benefit from this meat. We’ve got a crew ready to clean these fish, and we’ll package it up and hand them out to people that need it in our community. This fish is going to go a long way to making sure that people can eat, today, and we are very grateful.”
The four-day MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Toyota Stop 5 on the James River Presented by PowerStop Brakes was hosted by Richmond Region Tourism in cooperation with the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority. The event will premiere on the CBS Sports Network in early September.
For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit on the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
B.A.S.S. And Shimano To Award First Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships
June 22, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Shimano are partnering to award the first Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarships to deserving female high school anglers who want to pursue competitive fishing at the college level. The two $2,500 scholarships honor Sevier’s leadership and long-term vision for the growth of sportfishing.
“B.A.S.S. is excited to partner with Shimano on the Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship. This partnership provides an outstanding opportunity to honor the incredible legacy and impact that former B.A.S.S. CEO Helen Sevier had on the entire sportfishing industry. Female participation is higher in our youth tournament trails, and supporting the scholarship is a wonderful opportunity to encourage and support driven female anglers as they look to take their fishing to the next level,” said Chase Anderson, B.A.S.S. CEO.
Scholarship applications are being accepted until July 15, 2022, and after being reviewed by a panel of judges from Shimano and B.A.S.S., including Sevier, the recipients will be honored at the 2022 Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Sevier, just the second full-time member of B.A.S.S. hired by founder Ray Scott in 1970, was a pioneer at all levels of the organization. During her 31-year career at B.A.S.S., Sevier oversaw a boom in membership — the organization boasted more than 600,000 members when she sold to ESPN in 2001 — as well as the expansion of Bassmaster’s media operation to include seven magazines and two television shows, including the iconic TV program, The Bassmasters. Sevier was also instrumental in recruiting young people to the sport through the innovative CastingKids program. In 2004, Sevier was inducted into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and her induction into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame came in 2018.
“Helen Sevier broke down invisible barriers in the fishing industry. In doing so, she paved a path forward for future female anglers and leaders,” said Sarah Harper Burke, Senior Marketing Manager, Shimano North America Fishing. “Shimano is proud to support the Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship in 2022 to continue in and share her vision of growth in sportfishing. This scholarship will help ensure future ‘pioneers’ have support and recognition in their endeavors to compete at the college level.”
To be eligible for the inaugural Helen Sevier Pioneer Scholarship, the female angler must be a rising senior or recent high school graduate and B.A.S.S. member with plans to fish competitively at a four-year college or university, two-year college or university or vocational school.
More information on the scholarship requirements can be found at Bassmaster.com/Sevier-Scholarship or by contacting [email protected].
Powell Knows the Value of Power Pay
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At age 32, Shane Powell gained a soulful appreciation for the value of a hard-earned dollar spending time crawling around sweltering hot Alabama residential attics.
Powell is a second-generation leader of MP Garage Doors, a highly respected business his dad started in the mid 1980s. But on the weekends, he’s a threat to win just about any tournament in Alabama, especially on his home waters of Lake Eufaula.
“Dad is pretty much retired now. So, my mom, my brother and myself handle everything from answering the phone to installing the doors and sending out invoices,” says Powell.
“We work hard for our customers and our business, and tournament fishing can be an expensive hobby. That’s why it made a ton of sense to buy a Yamaha and sign up for the Power Pay bonus program,” says the owner of a 21-foot Triton powered by a 2019 Yamaha V MAX SHO®.
It made great sense indeed. Powell’s performance during the past couple years in BFL, ABA Weekend, Toyota Series, and Alabama Bass Trail events helped him cash eight Yamaha Power Pay bonus checks totaling $3,250.
“You don’t have to win the event to get the Power Pay money. And to be honest, I love knowing that if I can just do well, I’ll probably win enough money from the Power Pay program to cover my entry fees for that event,” grins Powell, who recently competed in the 2022 Bassmaster Classic® as a result of winning the Bassmaster Team Championship.
Powell’s right. You don’t have to win your Power Pay supported tournament to cash-in. You simply have to own a 115-425 horsepower Yamaha, purchased the past 60 months, and become the highest placing registered participant competing in Yamaha Power Pay sanctioned tournaments. Plus, it’s totally free to register.
In fact, making sure you’re eligible for Power Pay bonuses is far easier than crawling around in a stifling hot attic. Just visit https://yamahapowerpay.com/.
OneWater Marine Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.
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AC Insider Podcast - LeBoom Part 2!
This week Chris & David welcome in back-to-back Pro Circuit Winner Nick LeBrun to the show to talk about his back-to-back wins, only the 3rd MLF Angler to achieve such a feat! They talk about the Jamnes River, the upcoming Champlain event next month and options Nick may have when the year is over. All this and more right here!
Consistency Gives Virginia’s Largen Lead In Bassmaster Kayak Angler Of The Year Race
After a win at the 2022 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Harris Chain powered by TourneyX and two other Top 10 finishes, Justin Largen of Roanoke, Va., is leading the Old Town Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year race with one event left in the season.
Photo by Mark Cisneros/B.A.S.S.
June 21, 2022
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With a fifth-place finish at the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Lewis Smith Lake powered by TourneyX, Justin Largen of Roanoke, Va., grabbed the lead in the Old Town Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year standings with 972 points. Largen logged his third Top 10 finish of the year at Smith Lake, adding to a season that includes a victory at the Harris Chain of Lakes and an eighth-place showing at Grand Lake.
“Going into Grand and into Smith, they weren’t places I have fished before, and I didn’t have a ton of confidence, but my goal was to be competitive and stay relevant,” Largen said. “Don’t have a bomb and take myself out of it. To be leading it feels great.”
Largen is followed closely by West Virginia’s Larry Edwards (967 points) and Arkansas angler Garrett Morgan (950), who led the AOY standings through the season’s first three events.
After lackluster tournaments before the start of the Bassmaster Kayak Series season, Largen arrived at Texas’ Lake Fork in February to freezing, low-water conditions but figured out a pattern that helped him grind out an 18th-place finish.
“Fork was really a turning point for me,” he said. “It was tough fishing, and the first day I had one bass and was 66th out of 150. The second day I decided I needed to get bites and picked up a spinning rod. I had seen a turtle at some point on Day 1 near the surface and didn’t think a whole lot of it. But later that night I started thinking that the surface water was a little warmer and that the fish might be holding shallower. I was dragging a Carolina rig and maybe I was dragging it underneath them. So on the second day, all I did was fish a wacky-rigged Missile (Baits) 48 worm on 6-pound line, and it was like a different lake. I had 95 inches.”
Largen then went to Florida and won at the Harris Chain, giving him his first national-level victory in a field of anglers he greatly respects.
“When I saw B.A.S.S. was doing an Angler of the Year, I signed up for all of them right away,” he said. “The win was huge for me. It was my first win at a national level, and there were a bunch of big names fishing. It was a huge confidence boost.”
Growing up on the Potomac River, Largen has grown into a power fisherman and would try to force a power bite during tough days. But this season, Largen has been more willing to pick up a spinning rod and finesse fish more, an attitude change that has made all the difference this season.
“That was something I noticed last year I wasn’t doing a lot of. I might bring a spinning rod or two, but I would try and force the power fishing,” he said. “This year, I have kept a spinning rod in my hand when it has been tough or the fish have had a lot of pressure. A lot of the lakes we’ve fished have been really pressured, and I have caught a lot of fish with that spinning rod.”
Largen added that a simpler approach has also helped his confidence.
“I’m not taking quite as much gear,” he said. “I own a ton of stuff, but I found the more things you take the more weight is in the boat. In addition to cluttering the boat, it clutters my head. Just having the Missile line of plastics and jigs, I can eliminate a lot of extra stuff, and if I’m not getting bit, I need to change techniques and think about the rate of fall.”
The Old Town Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year will be decided by an angler’s four best finishes. The worst finish for each angler who fished all five regular-season tournaments will be dropped.
With this format, there is still plenty to be decided.
The 2022 season wraps up Oct. 8-9 at the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Pickwick Lake powered by TourneyX.
Cox hasn’t caught a bass deeper than 4-feet this season
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Calendar year 2022 is nearly half over, 6 of 9 Bassmaster Elite Series events are in the books, John Cox sits second in the Progressive Elite Series Angler of the year race, and yet he still hasn’t caught a bass deeper than 4-feet all year, and does not utilize forward facing sonar.
“No, I swear, I can’t think of a single bass I’ve weighed-in all year that I caught deeper than about 4-feet,” chuckled the always happy Florida pro. “And I’ve caught most of those fish on these three lures,” says Cox, holding his three key players up for a fast photo.
Swim Jig – “This bait can be sort of a cleanup hitter a lot of days. I like to throw the ¼ ounce and trim it with a Berkley Shape 108 craw to keep it compact,” says Cox, a longtime Toyota Bonus Bucks participant.
Jerk Shad – “I started throwing a soft jerkbait when I was a kid because my mom and I saw them at the tackle store, and she said I should buy it because it looked like a real baitfish. Still to this day, it’s one of the Top 3 lures I throw. It caught me a lot of fish this year at Santee Cooper and the St. Johns,” he reflects.
Berkley General – “If I’m picking the true season MVP so far, it’s the 5” General. This bait is the reason I get to fish professionally, instead of paving and patching highways like I used to. It’s so versatile that I’ve literally built my pro career on it. I can Wacky rig it, Texas rig it, or Neko rig it – and always have super high confidence that I can catch keepers with it,” says Cox.
Certainly, all three baits match his penchant for staying super shallow, but what about the last three remaining Elite Series events that include two enormous fisheries in the St. Lawrence River and Lake Oahe that are sure to be dominated by drop shots, deeper water, and forward-facing sonar?
“I haven’t used forward facing sonar all year. I rigged it on my boat at St. Clair in 2020 and I could see the fish swimming away from me. That kind of freaked me out, so I stopped using it and actually lead most of that event fishing around seawalls and docks,” smiles Cox. “And last summer on the St. Lawrence I won the opening rounds in an MLF event with 54 bass that totaled 175-pounds, but I caught all those super-shallow too.”
Cox admits it scares him to think about changing his game. And who can blame him? Few pros challenge for more wins than he does, and his seemingly constant place in the Top 10 of Angler of the Year race takes the logic out of leaving the shallows.
To punctuate his approach, perhaps no quote better defines his mindset than when he explains why he chose the three lures you see him holding here.
“I can cover all depth ranges with these three lures. You know, from 0 to 4-feet!” he concluded with sincerity and a laugh.
Fitzpatrick Victorious at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on the Wolf River Chain of Lakes
WINNECONNE, Wis. (June 20, 2022) – Boater Brian Fitzpatrick of La Crosse, Wisconsin, caught five bass Saturday weighing 15 pounds, 12 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on the Wolf River Chain of Lakes . The tournament was the third event for the Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division. Fitzpatrick earned $3,963 for his victory.
“I started off catching a few pretty quick,” Fitzpatrick said. “You know, just putting some in the boat. That always helps out mentally. I was just running around, hitting a bunch of areas and fishing fast.”
Fitzpatrick said he employed a swim jig and a buzzbait to cover water quickly and boated 20 to 25 bass during the course of the day, 15 of which were keepers.
“Around mid-day I got rid of a couple of 14-inchers I had and knew I had a little more than 15 pounds, so I knew I might have a shot at winning,” Fitzpatrick said. “I really felt like I needed to upgrade one more fish, though. I knew it would be close.”
It turns out Fitzpatrick, who calls the Mississippi River his home water, did not need to upgrade his weight, and the tournament trophy was his.
“This feels great,” Fitzpatrick said. “It feels a little bit better getting a win here than it does on my home water.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
2nd: Andrew Behnke, Fond Du Lac, Wis., five bass, 15-2, $1,981
3rd: Kyle Meyer, Blaine, Minn., five bass, 14-14, $1,322
4th: Kory Rose, Waterloo, Iowa, five bass, 14-2, $925
5th: Nick Trim, Galesville, Wis., five bass, 13-15, $1,293 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
6th: Jeremy Nokken, La Crosse, Wis., five bass, 13-12, $727
7th: Jeff Ritter, Prairie Du Chien, Wis., five bass, 13-9, $627
7th: Hunter Litchfield, Macomb, Ill., five bass, 13-9, $827
9th: Mike Feldermann, Galena, Ill., five bass, 13-7, $528
10th: Brandon Gann, Sparta, Wis., five bass, 13-4, $462
Alex Standerfer of New London, Wisconsin, caught a bass weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – to earn the day’s Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $535.
Devan Jenkins of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, won the Strike King Co-angler Division and $1,921 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 12 pounds, 1 ounce.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers were:
2nd: John Sordahl, Holmen, Wis., five bass, 11-12, $960
3rd: Ron Mairet, Columbus Junction, Iowa, five bass, 11-0, $641
4th: Chad Plaskey, West Bend, Wis., five bass, 10-14, $448
5th: Brady Rufenacht, Lavalle, Wis., four bass, 10-8, $384
6th: Kevin Anderson, Ettrick, Wis., five bass, 10-6, $352
7th: Matthew Vang, Milwaukee, Wis., five bass, 10-5, $320
8th: Zachary Burns, Campbellsport, Wis., four bass, 9-5, $288
9th: Carter Wijangco, Naperville, Ill., four bass, 8-15, $256
10th: Cody Oberfoell, Marion, Iowa, three bass, 8-7, $224
After three events, Jeff Ritter of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, leads the Bass Fishing League Great Lakes Division Boater Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 720 points, while Chad Plaskey of West Bend, Wisconsin, leads the Strike King Co-Angler Division AOY race with 722 points.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 20-22 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Grand Lake in Grove, Oklahoma. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Harbin Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Clarks Hill Lake
APPLING, Ga. (June 20, 2022) – Boater Kameron Harbin of Abbeville, South Carolina, caught five bass Saturday weighing 20 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Clarks Hill Lake . The tournament was the fourth event for the Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division. Harbin earned $11,856, which includes a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.
“I found one area of the lake that I ran and had some very quality bites,” Harbin said. “I caught a 2-pounder right off the bat and then followed that up 30 minutes later with a 5-pounder. I just kept picking them off one by one all day long and caught my last good fish about noon.”
Harbin said he fished from the middle of Clarks Hill toward the upper end. He targeted shallow ditches in the backs of creeks with a Berkley J-Walker and a Berkley PowerBait Bottom Hopper Worm fished on a shaky head rig.
After catching 20 keepers during the tournament, Harbin said he felt confident in his weigh bag for the most part, but had a 2-pound fish he wanted to upgrade.
“I had a 5-pounder on that ended up spitting the bait out, and I thought, ‘That’s going to be the one that costs me the win,’” Harbin said. “I just didn’t think I had it won.
“I’ve had a lot of experience at Clarks Hill and fished it for many years,” Harbin added. “I’ve been close before in BFL competition and have finished second, so to finally get one wrapped up in a win feels really good.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
2nd: Donald Miller, Harlem, Ga., five bass, 20-6, $1,913
3rd: Tucker Veronee, Gilbert, S.C., five bass, 18-9, $1,141
4th: Joshua Rockefeller, Harlem, Ga., five bass, 17-2, $799
5th: Randall Clark, Hephzibah, Ga., five bass, 15-7, $685
6th: Wesley Story, Clarks Hill, S.C., five bass, 15-3, $628
7th: Tyler Walls, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 15-0, $771
8th: Joshua Weaver, Monroe, Ga., five bass, 14-8, $514
9th: D.J. Hadden, Appling, Ga., five bass, 13-1, $457
10th: Danny Kirk, Midville, Ga., five bass, 13-0, $400
Harbin also caught a largemouth weighing 5 pounds, 13 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – to earn the day’s Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $430.
The top 10 Strike King co-anglers were:
2nd: Brennan Gunther, Mount Pleasant, S.C., five bass, 10-11, $956
3rd: Cameron Mullis, Gastonia, N.C., five bass, 9-13, $571
4th: James Akins, Cumming, Ga., five bass, 9-12, $400
5th: Kevin Henderson, Honea Path, S.C., five bass, 9-10, $343
6th: Matthew Guffey, Simpsonville, S.C., five bass, 8-14, $314
7th: Hunter Bailey, North Augusta, S.C., five bass, 8-0, $285
8th: Arthur Harris, York, S.C., four bass, 7-12, $257
9th: Joey Alexander, Salem, N.C., five bass, 7-11, $228
10th: Heath Pieczynski, Forsyth, Ga., three bass, 7-8, $200
After four events, Jason Burroughs of Hodges, South Carolina, leads the Bass Fishing League South Carolina Division Boater Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 976 points, while Jacob Barfield of Conway, South Carolina, leads the Strike King Co-Angler Division AOY race with 948 points.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 13-15 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Boaters will compete for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.
The 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Regional Championships where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the MLF Toyota Series, the pathway to the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.
Proud sponsors of the 2022 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, AFTCO, A.R.E. Truck Caps, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Gary Yamamoto Baits, General Tire, Lew’s, Lowrance, Lucas Oil, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Revital Outdoors, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X, YETI and Yo-Zuri.
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