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FIRST SEASON OF “MY WORLD WITH MIKE IACONELLI” A BIG HIT

After Season 1, Iaconelli’s new television series a cult watch for anglers, sport fans and more.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 7, 2021) –– The exciting inaugural season of Mike Iaconelli’s new television series “My World With Mike Iaconelli” came to a close Monday night with the epic season finale featuring LPGA Tour Professional, Marina Alex.

To recap the second half of the show’s inaugural season, in Episode Four Iaconelli stepped into the ring with UFC Fighter Jim Miller and experienced firsthand how tough being a fighter truly is. When Miller was able to hop in the boat with Iaconelli, both were able to see that in their respective sports, there are no days off. In Episode Five with Professional Bull Rider Keyshawn Whitehorse, Iaconelli took this adventure by the reins and came face-to-face with what life is like as a traveling professional bull rider before inviting Whitehorse onto the front deck of his bass boat to experience the mental stamina and patience required of a professional angler.

In the sixth and final episode with LPGA Tour Professional Marina Alex, Iaconelli broke out the clubs to face one of the most talented athletes in women’s golf and quickly learned that focus and coordination is the name of the golf game. Alex then put away her clubs and picked up a spinning rod while they compared the crossover mindset needed in both sports.

After the first season, one thing is certain; Iaconelli and his guests are dedicated to their sports and passionate about sharing their industries with others. Season one reeled in attention from those who fish and gained the attention of those who do not...yet!

Check out the lures, rods, reels and techniques that worked during each episode on Ike’s YouTube series “Ike In the Shop” on his YouTube channel:

Ep. 1 – Lane Johnson
Ep. 2 – Martin Truex Jr.
Ep. 3 – Kyle Troup
Ep. 4 – Jim Miller
Ep. 5 – Keyshawn Whitehorse
Ep. 6 – Marina Alex

About Mike Iaconelli: Mike Iaconelli, an icon in the world of professional bass fishing, is a South Philadelphia native who now lives in New Jersey. He’s had a passion for fishing since childhood and has been competing in fishing tournaments since high school. Iaconelli has won, or come close to winning, almost every major award in tournament bass fishing, most notably the 2003 Bassmaster Classic, 2006 Angler-of-the-Year awards. For more information, visit mikeiaconelli.com

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Battle For The Trophy In Bassmaster Fishing 2022’s “Bassmaster Royale” Multiplayer Mode

October 8, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, launches later this fall, angling aficionados will enjoy two multiplayer options for relaxing fun or ultracompetitive gaming.

Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon playing with friends on the Sabine River or the relaxing waters of Chickamauga Lake in a noncompetitive environment, exploring the waters for the ideal fishing spots and showing off custom characters or, for a more adrenaline-pumping experience, battle other gamers to become the Bassmaster Royale champion.

Bassmaster Royale mode, a game mode never before offered in a fishing game, challenges players to find hot spots and catch more fish than other anglers. Players will need to stay above the cut line, a moving target setting a minimum combined weight of all fish caught, to avoid being eliminated during four events taking place throughout the match. Players will need to keep their eyes on the leaderboard to avoid being culled.

Anglers will begin their competitions in one of three different spots, where they’ll need to quickly race to their favorite fishing hot spot to start hooking bass while keeping an eye out for other anglers trying to muscle in on their territory. Like in a real tournament, changing locations can waste precious time but pay dividends if other anglers are packed closely together and competing for the same bass. Those who don’t make the cut during each event will be eliminated while the angler with the highest combined weight at the end of the four events is declared the Bassmaster Royale Champion!

Dovetail Games, maker of Bassmaster Fishing 2022, offers full support for multiplayer cross-play across all platforms so anglers can compete against each other, or relax together, no matter what system they use.

Post launch, the Dovetail Games team has exciting plans to bring new multiplayer modes where players can fish against others to be the Bassmaster Classic champion online or become the angler of the month in the global Dovetail Fishing League! More information about post launch multiplayer plans will be revealed later this year.

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 will be available beginning Oct. 28 in North America and Europe on the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Xbox Game Pass, and Windows PC via Steam. The game is available for preorder now on PlayStation, and Playstation®Plus members get a 10% discount.

For regular updates and more information, please visit Bassmasterthegame.com.

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Roster Set for Major League Fishing’s REDCREST 2022 in Tulsa

Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees to Host 41 Anglers Competing for Top Prize of $300,000, Outdoor Sports Expo to Be Held at Tulsa’s Expo Square

TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 8, 2021) – Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is ready. The field of 41 professional anglers is confirmed. The Outdoor Sports Expo planning is underway. REDCREST 2022, the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour Championship, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is set to be a massive event for fishing and outdoors enthusiasts.

Originally scheduled for February of 2021, the event was postponed a year after mounting uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and a guest capacity reduction at Expo Square. With relaxed restrictions and Tulsa once again open for business, it’s full steam ahead for MLF and event hosts VisitTulsa, the City of Grove, and the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.

“With our MLF headquarters based in Tulsa, this is a homecoming for Major League Fishing and we are honored to showcase our sport and the outdoors to the Tulsa community with our world championship event,” said Michael Mulone, Senior Director of Events and Partnerships for MLF. “REDCREST 2022 is going to be a show like no other, and we look forward to highlighting Grand Lake and Tulsa to the tens of thousands of passionate fishing and outdoors fans that will attend the event and the hundreds of thousands of fans that will be watching from around the world.”

The five-day bass-fishing world championship, shot for television broadcast on CBS, the Discovery Channel and the Outdoor Channel, will showcase the top 41 Bass Pro Tour anglers from the 2021 season competing for the prestigious REDCREST Championship and the top prize of $300,000.

According to MLF rules, the REDCREST field of 40 is determined by Angler of the Year (AOY) points ranking at the end of the seven-Stage 2021 Bass Pro Tour. This year, MLF and the MLF Anglers Association agreed upon a structure that allowed all 76 anglers on the Bass Pro Tour roster to drop their lowest finishes from the 2021 regular season. That helped to level the playing field after multiple anglers sat out of events due to health and safety concerns that fell under MLF’s CDC-recommended Healthy Operating Protocols and Executions (HOPE) guidelines.

When all of the AOY points were tallied, one angler that had qualified to compete in the event was negatively affected and dropped out of the 40-angler qualification. In the interest of fairness, that angler will still be allowed to compete in the event as the lowest-finish drop was not meant to penalize an angler that had already qualified. REDCREST 2022 will feature 41 anglers competing over the five-day competition.

The 41 pros from the 2021 Bass Pro Tour season that will compete in REDCREST 2022 at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees are:

Casey Ashley, Donalds, S.C.
Adrian Avena, Vineland, N.J.
Josh Bertrand, Queen Creek, Ariz.
Zack Birge, Blanchard, Okla.
Stephen Browning, Hot Springs, Ark.
Brent Chapman, Lake Quivira, Kan.
Luke Clausen, Spokane, Wash.
Dustin Connell, Clanton, Ala.
Brandon Coulter, Knoxville, Tenn.
John Cox, DeBary, Fla.
Mark Davis, Mount Ida, Ark.
Ott DeFoe, Blaine, Tenn.
David Dudley, Lynchburg, Va.
Brent Ehrler, Redlands, Calif.
James Elam, Tulsa, Okla.
Edwin Evers, Talala, Okla.
Shinichi Fukae, Osaka, Japan
Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C.
Alton Jones, Lorena, Texas
Alton Jones Jr., Waco, Texas
Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla.
Russ Lane, Prattville, Ala.
Jordan Lee, Cullman, Ala.
Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala.
Andy Montgomery, Blacksburg, S.C.
Andy Morgan, Dayton, Tenn.
Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn.
Takahiro Omori, Tokyo, Japan
Skeet Reese, Auburn, Calif.
Mark Rose, Wynne, Ark.
Bradley Roy, Lancaster, Ky.
Fletcher Shryock of Guntersville, Ala.
Gerald Spohrer, Gonzales, La.
Jeff Sprague, Point, Texas
Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn.
Scott Suggs, Harrison, Ark.
Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C.
Kevin VanDam, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Greg Vinson, Wetumpka, Ala.
Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn.
Jesse Wiggins, Addison, Ala.

In addition to the competition, REDCREST 2022 will feature an Outdoor Sports Expo at Tulsa’s Expo Square on March 25-27, 2022. Tens of thousands of passionate MLF fans will pack the halls ready to see the latest in tackle and gear innovation, meet their fishing heroes, learn from the greatest anglers in the world, spend their money on merchandise and celebrate all things bass fishing. Bass Pro Tour anglers will conduct seminars and will be available for meet and greets with fans. Additional celebrities of the outdoors will be on site. All activities are free and open to the public.

Exhibitor space if filling up fast, but a limited number of spaces are still available. If your business is interested in being a part of the consumer outdoor sports show, please visit MajorLeagueFishing.com/REDCREST.

For complete details and updated information on the REDCREST 2022 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.

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MLF Announces Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes as Venue for 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card Tournament

TULSA, Okla. (October 7, 2021) – Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, announced that the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Wild Card Regional will take place on Fort Loudoun and Tellico Lakes in Lenoir City, Tennessee, Nov. 5-6. The two-day event, hosted by Visit Loudon County and City of Lenoir City , will launch from the Tellico Dam Reservation Boat Ramp in Lenoir City.

Anglers must have entered all five events within a Phoenix Bass Fishing League division during the 2021 season and fished at least two of them in order to be eligible to fish the no-entry-fee Wild Card. In addition, anglers who fish in a regular BFL Regional Championship are ineligible.

Anglers will take off from Tellico Dam Reservation Boat Ramp, located at 1075 US-321 in Lenoir City, at 8 a.m. ET each day of competition. Weigh-ins will be held at the ramp both days beginning at 4 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend the event or follow the action online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The full field competes both days at the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card, with winners determined by the heaviest two-day catch. The top six boaters and top six Strike King co-anglers will advance to the 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine All-American, held on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, June 2-4, hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs.

An optional pot is available to anglers who elect to participate at the Wild Card tournament. Entry fees for the optional pot is $300 for boaters and $150 for co-anglers, with the top 20 percent of anglers who elect to participate in the optional pot receiving checks. There will be no official practice period or off-limits period prior to the pre-tournament meeting for the Wild Card. No contestant may be on tournament waters for the purpose of locating bass or potential fishing waters after the start of the pre-tournament meeting except during tournament hours.

Entry for the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card is now open and runs through Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 5 p.m. CT. Anglers can enter by phone at 270.252.1000.

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season and 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, advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships.

The top six finishers in each regional will qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

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

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Mixed Bag Lifts LeBrun To Day 1 Lead In Bassmaster Central Open At Lewis Smith Lake

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Nick LeBrun, of Bossier City, La., is leading after Day 1 of the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake with 15 pounds, 2 ounces.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.
October 7, 2021

JASPER, Ala. — While the bites were hard to come by, Louisiana angler Nick LeBrun caught 15 pounds, 2 ounces of spotted and largemouth bass Thursday to take the Day 1 lead of the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lewis Smith Lake.

After a practice filled with thunderstorms and drenching rains that brought the lake up several feet, Mother Nature threw one more curveball Thursday morning as the Day 1 takeoff was delayed nearly two hours by fog.

“I didn’t start fishing until after 9 o’clock and that was kind of in my head a little bit,” said LeBrun, who leads Cody Bird by 8 ounces and Brandon Ackerson by 15 ounces. “I was rushing and really wasn’t seeing much on the graph and I changed things up and caught a 3 1/2 about 10 o’clock. That got the momentum going.”

From there, LeBrun was able to add quality spotted bass and largemouth to his bag.

The bass he is targeting are chasing bait over deep water — as deep as 80 feet — but are suspended in the 10- to 20-foot zone. A Damiki rig on 12-pound Sunline SX1 braid with a Sunline FC Sniper 8-pound leader was his most productive bait.

Later in the day, LeBrun said he was able to also find a shallow bite that helped him make a few key culls. He added that some of the areas he’s been fishing got better with the rising water levels.

“I was using ActiveTarget most of the day,” he said. “Nine out of 10 fish that looked like they were good size would dart up at (my bait) and stare at it and follow it. But every once in a while, you’d find one that acted like it hadn’t seen a bait before.

“There wasn’t any getting it away from it. But the key is covering enough water and finding those active fish.”

Of his seven keepers, LeBrun landed four spotted bass and three largemouth. While he has one particular pattern going to target largemouth, the spotted bass aren’t that far away.

“If you point that transducer out there while you are fishing, you can stumble on some schools,” LeBrun said. “I’m being intentional about largemouth fishing, but every once in a while, I need to stop and look around out there. The spots are out there on that bait.”

Meanwhile, Bird also found a pattern centered around largemouth bass, securing 14-10 to land in second.

The winner of the 2020 Central Open on Alabama’s Neely Henry Lake and a qualifier for the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, Bird said many of the areas he found in practice were dirtier than expected after the heavy rains. He didn’t land a keeper until around 1 p.m.

“During practice, I only caught two 3-pounders,” Bird said. “This is the best day I’ve had since Friday. I stayed shallow and decided not to chase those herring fish.”

While a weather delay messed with his mindset during the Classic, a later boat draw and check-in time Thursday helped the Texas native stay focused.

In his years of experience on Lewis Smith Lake, Bird knows the largemouth bite can be finicky and that makes him unsure how the rest of the tournament will go.

“I may not catch one tomorrow,” he said. “I’ve got some other stuff, but when you run around you waste so much time and I have a short day tomorrow. I’m going to have to stick it to them earlier tomorrow.”

He added that he has caught keeper spotted bass in practice and was surprised he didn’t land any Thursday.

Ackerson caught 14-3 and anchored his bag with a 5-15 largemouth, which leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament standings.

“I thought I was hung up in a brushpile,” the Oklahoma native said. “I knew I had a bite and I set the hook and it didn’t move. Then I felt the head shake, and then it came free and still didn’t come up. And I said, ‘I’m in trouble.’ I cranked hard on it and never stopped and brought it right over the gunnel and right in the boat.”

While Ackerson had quality bites, they were few and far between. His first stop was in an area where he caught fish on a topwater bait in practice, but he was unable to get those fish to commit. From there, he moved close to 40 times throughout the day.

“The zones I was targeting were pretty specific. It was hit it and move,” Ackerson said. “I had a good first day of practice but it progressively got worse every day. I was pretty limited to what I thought was good, so I stuck with that and never put it down. I knew I wasn’t going to get a lot of bites, but I thought I could get five.”

On the co-angler side, Kelly Townson of Hartselle, Ala., leads with 6-13 followed by Levi Allgeier with 6-11 and Ruben Arevalos with 6-7. Curtis King of Plaquemine, La., caught the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Day on the co-angler side with a 3-15.

After landing in 11th with 11-12 on Day 1, Jacob Powroznik from North Prince George, Va., maintained his lead in the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,361 points. Tommy Williams is second with 1,315, followed by Sam George with 1,240.

John Garrett leads the Central Opens standings with 387 points, while Brandon Lester and Jay Przekurat are tied for second with 379.

The full field will launch from Smith Lake Public Boat Ramp Friday at 6:30 a.m. CT and will return for weigh-in at 2:30 p.m. The nonboater champion will be crowned at the conclusion of weigh-in, while the Top 10 boaters will compete on Championship Saturday. Saturday’s weigh-in will be held at the Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, Ala. Full coverage of the event will be available at Bassmaster.com.
The Chamber of Commerce of Walker County is hosting the event.

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lewis Smith Lake 10/7-10/9
Smith Lake, Jasper AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Nick LeBrun Bossier City, LA 5 15-02 200
Day 1: 5 15-02
2. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 5 14-10 199
Day 1: 5 14-10
3. Brandon Ackerson Afton, OK 5 14-03 198
Day 1: 5 14-03
4. Tom Frink Cedartown, GA 5 14-02 197
Day 1: 5 14-02
4. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 14-02 197
Day 1: 5 14-02
6. Jay Przekurat Stevens Point, WI 5 13-03 195
Day 1: 5 13-03
7. Joseph Hardy Hewitt, TX 5 12-09 194
Day 1: 5 12-09
8. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 5 12-06 193
Day 1: 5 12-06
9. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 5 12-00 192
Day 1: 5 12-00
10. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 5 11-15 191
Day 1: 5 11-15
11. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 11-12 190
Day 1: 5 11-12
12. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 11-11 189
Day 1: 5 11-11
13. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 11-07 188
Day 1: 5 11-07
14. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 11-04 187
Day 1: 5 11-04
15. Bradley Hallman Edmond, OK 5 11-03 186
Day 1: 5 11-03
16. Kyle Glasgow Guin, AL 5 11-02 185
Day 1: 5 11-02
17. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 5 11-00 184
Day 1: 5 11-00
17. Johnny McCombs Morris, AL 5 11-00 184
Day 1: 5 11-00
19. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 5 10-15 182
Day 1: 5 10-15
20. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 5 10-14 181
Day 1: 5 10-14
20. Greg Vance Delhi, IA 5 10-14 181
Day 1: 5 10-14
22. Connor Graham Minneapolis, MN 4 10-06 179
Day 1: 4 10-06
23. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 10-04 178
Day 1: 5 10-04
24. Jesse Wiggins Logan, AL 5 10-03 177
Day 1: 5 10-03
25. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 10-01 176
Day 1: 5 10-01
26. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 5 10-00 175
Day 1: 5 10-00
27. Brian Peterson Sauk City, WI 4 09-15 174
Day 1: 4 09-15
28. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 5 09-13 173
Day 1: 5 09-13
28. Nick Ratliff Vine Grove, KY 5 09-13 173
Day 1: 5 09-13
30. Jeff Kitchens Auburn, AL 5 09-12 171
Day 1: 5 09-12
31. Allen Stewart Lakeview, AR 5 09-11 170
Day 1: 5 09-11
31. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 5 09-11 170
Day 1: 5 09-11
33. Allen Mcreath Cullman, AL 4 09-09 168
Day 1: 4 09-09
34. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 5 09-08 167
Day 1: 5 09-08
35. Justin Hymel Norco, LA 5 09-05 166
Day 1: 5 09-05
36. Chris White Russiaville, IN 5 09-04 165
Day 1: 5 09-04
37. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 4 09-04 164
Day 1: 4 09-04
38. Allan Glasgow Ashville, AL 5 09-01 163
Day 1: 5 09-01
39. Lee Black Moulton, AL 5 09-00 162
Day 1: 5 09-00
40. Jordan Wiggins Cullman, AL 5 08-15 161
Day 1: 5 08-15
41. Terry Luedtke Burton, TX 4 08-15 160
Day 1: 4 08-15
41. Jimmy Steed Zapata, TX 4 08-15 160
Day 1: 4 08-15
43. Jennings Earnest Guin, AL 3 08-15 158
Day 1: 3 08-15
44. Jay Nyce Jr. Rogers, AR 5 08-14 157
Day 1: 5 08-14
45. Justin Kerr Lake Havasu, AZ 5 08-12 156
Day 1: 5 08-12
46. Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 4 08-12 155
Day 1: 4 08-12
47. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 3 08-11 154
Day 1: 3 08-11
48. Robin Erb Crane Hill, AL 4 08-08 153
Day 1: 4 08-08
49. Jacob Walker Alabaster, AL 5 08-06 152
Day 1: 5 08-06
50. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 4 08-04 151
Day 1: 4 08-04
50. Hensley Powell Whitwell, TN 4 08-04 151
Day 1: 4 08-04
52. Daisuke Aoki Minamitsurugun Yamanash 4 08-03 149
Day 1: 4 08-03
52. Joseph Webster Winfield, AL 4 08-03 149
Day 1: 4 08-03
54. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 3 08-03 147
Day 1: 3 08-03
55. Brent Shores Boise, ID 4 08-01 146
Day 1: 4 08-01
56. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, TX 4 08-00 145
Day 1: 4 08-00
56. Bobby Taylor Jasper, AL 4 08-00 145
Day 1: 4 08-00
58. Marshall Hughes Hemphill, TX 4 07-15 143
Day 1: 4 07-15
59. Austin Brimeyer Dubuque, IA 4 07-14 142
Day 1: 4 07-14
59. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 4 07-14 142
Day 1: 4 07-14
61. Billy Smith Montgomery, TX 4 07-13 140
Day 1: 4 07-13
62. Randy Blaukat Springfield, MO 4 07-04 139
Day 1: 4 07-04
63. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 4 07-03 138
Day 1: 4 07-03
64. Dustin Neat Dunnville, KY 4 07-02 137
Day 1: 4 07-02
65. Robbie McDonald Little Rock, AR 3 07-02 136
Day 1: 3 07-02
66. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 3 06-15 135
Day 1: 3 06-15
67. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 4 06-14 134
Day 1: 4 06-14
68. Todd Risinger West Monroe, LA 4 06-12 133
Day 1: 4 06-12
69. Oliver Ngy Frisco, TX 3 06-12 132
Day 1: 3 06-12
70. Daisuke Kita Ootsu-Shi JAPAN 3 06-11 131
Day 1: 3 06-11
71. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 4 06-08 130
Day 1: 4 06-08
72. James Christian Dickson, TN 4 06-04 129
Day 1: 4 06-04
72. Sam George Athens, AL 4 06-04 129
Day 1: 4 06-04
72. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 4 06-04 129
Day 1: 4 06-04
75. Jarrett Brown Montevallo, AL 3 06-00 126
Day 1: 3 06-00
75. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 3 06-00 126
Day 1: 3 06-00
77. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 3 05-14 124
Day 1: 3 05-14
78. Jay Brainard Mountain Home, AR 3 05-13 123
Day 1: 3 05-13
78. Josh Oliver Southside, AL 3 05-13 123
Day 1: 3 05-13
80. Caleb Gibson Tahlequah, OK 4 05-11 121
Day 1: 4 05-11
80. David Williams Newton, NC 4 05-11 121
Day 1: 4 05-11
82. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 3 05-11 119
Day 1: 3 05-11
83. Matt Green Cartersville, GA 3 05-10 118
Day 1: 3 05-10
84. Blake Whatley Harleton, TX 2 05-10 117
Day 1: 2 05-10
85. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 3 05-09 116
Day 1: 3 05-09
86. Chris Jones Bokoshe, OK 2 05-09 115
Day 1: 2 05-09
87. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 3 05-08 114
Day 1: 3 05-08
88. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 3 05-07 113
Day 1: 3 05-07
89. Brandon Looney Athens, AL 3 05-05 112
Day 1: 3 05-05
90. Lance Crawford Broken Bow, OK 3 05-03 111
Day 1: 3 05-03
91. Philip Atkins Killen, AL 3 05-02 110
Day 1: 3 05-02
91. Randy Plyler Arkadelphia, AR 3 05-02 110
Day 1: 3 05-02
93. Nathan Harbison Madera, CA 3 05-01 108
Day 1: 3 05-01
93. Cory Leita Victoria, TX 3 05-01 108
Day 1: 3 05-01
95. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 3 05-00 106
Day 1: 3 05-00
96. Josh Bragg Jacksonville, AL 3 05-00 105
Day 1: 3 05-00
97. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 2 04-15 104
Day 1: 2 04-15
97. Adam Neu Forestville, WI 2 04-15 104
Day 1: 2 04-15
99. Derek Hicks Rocky Face, GA 2 04-14 102
Day 1: 2 04-14
99. James Rampey Liberty, SC 2 04-14 102
Day 1: 2 04-14
101. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 3 04-13 100
Day 1: 3 04-13
102. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 2 04-11 99
Day 1: 2 04-11
103. Ryan Heavener Tulsa, OK 2 04-09 98
Day 1: 2 04-09
103. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 2 04-09 98
Day 1: 2 04-09
105. Darrell Newman Bruceville, TX 2 04-08 96
Day 1: 2 04-08
105. Cody Shry Pinehrst, TX 2 04-08 96
Day 1: 2 04-08
105. Caiden Sinclair Wilsonville, AL 2 04-08 96
Day 1: 2 04-08
108. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 2 04-06 93
Day 1: 2 04-06
108. Brian Robison Bellville, TX 2 04-06 93
Day 1: 2 04-06
110. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 2 04-05 91
Day 1: 2 04-05
111. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, AL 2 04-04 90
Day 1: 2 04-04
111. Kaoru O'Bryan Benton, KY 2 04-04 90
Day 1: 2 04-04
113. Mark Russell Mt Vernon, TX 2 04-03 88
Day 1: 2 04-03
114. Adam Knowles Trevor, WI 2 03-14 87
Day 1: 2 03-14
114. Myles Palmer Alexander City, AL 2 03-14 87
Day 1: 2 03-14
114. Brian Post Janesville, WI 2 03-14 87
Day 1: 2 03-14
117. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 2 03-13 84
Day 1: 2 03-13
118. Briana Tucker Trinity, AL 1 03-13 83
Day 1: 1 03-13
119. Brent Crow Hartselle, AL 2 03-12 82
Day 1: 2 03-12
119. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 2 03-12 82
Day 1: 2 03-12
119. Luke Plunkett Pinson, AL 2 03-12 82
Day 1: 2 03-12
122. BJ Baxter Willshire, OH 2 03-11 79
Day 1: 2 03-11
122. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 2 03-11 79
Day 1: 2 03-11
124. Justin Nichols Tuscaloosa, AL 2 03-10 77
Day 1: 2 03-10
125. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 2 03-08 76
Day 1: 2 03-08
125. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 2 03-08 76
Day 1: 2 03-08
125. Mark Watson Midlothian, TX 2 03-08 76
Day 1: 2 03-08
128. Clayton Barnes Clanton, AL 2 03-05 73
Day 1: 2 03-05
128. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 2 03-05 73
Day 1: 2 03-05
130. Randall Carter Maplesville, AL 2 03-04 71
Day 1: 2 03-04
130. Dustin Wheeler Hulbert, OK 2 03-04 71
Day 1: 2 03-04
132. John Maner Falkville, AL 2 03-03 69
Day 1: 2 03-03
132. Corey Stewart III Lees Summit, MO 2 03-03 69
Day 1: 2 03-03
134. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV 2 03-02 67
Day 1: 2 03-02
135. Tim Arnold Cullman, AL 2 03-00 66
Day 1: 2 03-00
135. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 2 03-00 66
Day 1: 2 03-00
135. Danny Hardy Cantonment, FL 2 03-00 66
Day 1: 2 03-00
135. Mitchell Jennings Valley, AL 2 03-00 66
Day 1: 2 03-00
139. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 1 03-00 62
Day 1: 1 03-00
140. Billy McCaghren Jr Mayflower, AR 1 02-15 61
Day 1: 1 02-15
140. Connor Rushing Zachary, LA 1 02-15 61
Day 1: 1 02-15
142. Richard Kaluba Litchfield, OH 2 02-14 59
Day 1: 2 02-14
142. Christian Mazzola Sr Walnutport, PA 2 02-14 59
Day 1: 2 02-14
144. Gary Caruso Baton Rouge, LA 2 02-12 57
Day 1: 2 02-12
145. Chris Bailey Eddy, TX 1 02-12 56
Day 1: 1 02-12
146. Clay Dyer Hamilton, AL 2 02-11 55
Day 1: 2 02-11
147. Ken Iyobe Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 1 02-06 54
Day 1: 1 02-06
148. Chris Keeble Lenoir City, TN 1 02-05 53
Day 1: 1 02-05
149. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 1 02-04 52
Day 1: 1 02-04
150. Michael Wooten White House, TN 1 02-02 51
Day 1: 1 02-02
151. James Meers Rome, GA 1 02-01 50
Day 1: 1 02-01
151. Crispin Powley Camden, TN 1 02-01 50
Day 1: 1 02-01
153. Travis Burch La Cygne, KS 1 02-00 48
Day 1: 1 02-00
154. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 1 01-15 47
Day 1: 1 01-15
154. Jaxon Sullivan Reagan, TN 1 01-15 47
Day 1: 1 01-15
156. Travis Harriman Huntsville, AR 1 01-14 45
Day 1: 1 01-14
156. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 1 01-14 45
Day 1: 1 01-14
158. Luke Dunkin Lawrenceburg, TN 1 01-13 43
Day 1: 1 01-13
158. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 1 01-13 43
Day 1: 1 01-13
158. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 1 01-13 43
Day 1: 1 01-13
158. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 1 01-13 43
Day 1: 1 01-13
162. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 1 01-12 39
Day 1: 1 01-12
162. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 1 01-12 39
Day 1: 1 01-12
164. Shane Melton Kokomo, IN 1 01-11 37
Day 1: 1 01-11
164. Brian Morris Cullman, AL 1 01-11 37
Day 1: 1 01-11
166. Austin Archer Anniston, AL 1 01-10 35
Day 1: 1 01-10
166. Wyatt Burkhalter Coker, AL 1 01-10 35
Day 1: 1 01-10
166. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 1 01-10 35
Day 1: 1 01-10
166. Cody Ryan Greaney La Grange, TX 1 01-10 35
Day 1: 1 01-10
166. Ethan King Wilsonville, AL 1 01-10 35
Day 1: 1 01-10
171. Bill McNutt Henry, IL 1 01-09 30
Day 1: 1 01-09
172. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 1 01-08 29
Day 1: 1 01-08
173. David Dove Columbus, MS 1 01-07 28
Day 1: 1 01-07
173. Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, OK 1 01-07 28
Day 1: 1 01-07
173. Travis Loyd Brookeland , TX 1 01-07 28
Day 1: 1 01-07
176. Billy Billeaud Lafayette, LA 1 01-06 25
Day 1: 1 01-06
176. Joe Combs Paragould, AR 1 01-06 25
Day 1: 1 01-06
176. Jeff Lugar Princeton, TX 1 01-06 25
Day 1: 1 01-06
179. Tom Statler Kimberling City, MO 1 01-05 22
Day 1: 1 01-05
180. Todd Childs Waxahachie, TX 1 01-04 21
Day 1: 1 01-04
180. Toby Hartsell Afton, OK 1 01-04 21
Day 1: 1 01-04
182. Bill Weidler Helena, AL 1 00-07 19
Day 1: 1 00-07
183. Rutger Hyche Double Springs, AL 1 00-06 18
Day 1: 1 00-06
184. Scott Allgood Fair Play, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Adrian Barnes Belton, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Adam Bartusek Lakeville, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Andrew Behnke Fond Du Lac, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Phillip Brannon Sylacauga, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Jon Canada Helena, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. RJ Chandler Jr. Vinton, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Conner Choate Toddville, IA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Lonnie Cochran Section, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. John Connell Marion, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Neal Gilmore Magnolia, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Darold Gleason Many, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Johnny Grice Arp, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Mitchell Grimsley Hiawassee, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Wayne Hall Cottonwood, AZ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Brent Homan Graham, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Larry Jenkins Leesburg, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Jeremy Johnson Mansfield, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Tadd Johnson Lakeville, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Rick Nishio Southside, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Troy O'Rourke Bentonville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Josh Pladies Belton, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Dave Redington Winnsboro, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Tom Redington Winnsboro, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Jason Reyes Huffman, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Tommy Robinson Westland, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Luke Shrader Barrington, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Spike Stoker Cisco, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Austin Sudduth Waterford, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Dustin Wilkey Durant, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Skyler Williams Arley, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
184. Chris Wooten West Point, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 39 527 1073-00
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39 527 1073-00

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake 10/7-10/9
Smith Lake, Jasper AL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Kelly Townson Hartselle, AL 3 06-13 200
Day 1: 3 06-13
2. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 3 06-11 199
Day 1: 3 06-11
3. Ruben Arevalos Poth, TX 3 06-07 198
Day 1: 3 06-07
4. Jacob Novak Clear Lake, MN 3 06-04 197
Day 1: 3 06-04
5. Jamey Sickafoose Dora, AL 3 05-15 196
Day 1: 3 05-15
6. Travis Culbreth Alexander City, AL 3 05-11 195
Day 1: 3 05-11
7. David Harrell Downsville, LA 3 05-10 194
Day 1: 3 05-10
8. Curtis King Plaquemine, LA 2 05-09 193
Day 1: 2 05-09
9. Mitch Van Ert Watertown, WI 3 05-07 192
Day 1: 3 05-07
10. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 3 05-06 191
Day 1: 3 05-06
11. Justin Stephenson Jasper, AL 3 05-05 190
Day 1: 3 05-05
12. Riley Kilpatrick Jasper, AL 2 03-13 189
Day 1: 2 03-13
13. Vernon Cooksey Bossier City, LA 1 03-12 188
Day 1: 1 03-12
14. John Jacobs Birmingham, AL 2 03-11 187
Day 1: 2 03-11
15. Joseph Shaw Madison, WI 2 03-09 186
Day 1: 2 03-09
16. Brad Hollowell Azle, TX 2 03-07 185
Day 1: 2 03-07
16. Terry Neal Magnolia, AR 2 03-07 185
Day 1: 2 03-07
16. Clayton Torson Cedar Rapids, IA 2 03-07 185
Day 1: 2 03-07
19. Charles Reed Batesville, MS 2 03-06 182
Day 1: 2 03-06
20. Collin Allison Vestavia, AL 2 03-04 181
Day 1: 2 03-04
20. Marty Tanner Tolar, TX 2 03-04 181
Day 1: 2 03-04
22. Jim Ford Magnolia, AR 2 03-02 179
Day 1: 2 03-02
23. Michael Butler Lake In The Hills, IL 2 03-01 178
Day 1: 2 03-01
23. Jacob Collins Hillsboro, IL 2 03-01 178
Day 1: 2 03-01
23. Kolten Goolsby Palestine, TX 2 03-01 178
Day 1: 2 03-01
23. Shane Soriano Merced, CA 2 03-01 178
Day 1: 2 03-01
27. Noah Armstrong Fayetteville, GA 2 03-00 174
Day 1: 2 03-00
28. James Scott Moore, OK 1 02-14 173
Day 1: 1 02-14
29. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 1 02-12 172
Day 1: 1 02-12
30. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 1 02-11 171
Day 1: 1 02-11
30. Sherman Marbutt Hackleburg, AL 1 02-11 171
Day 1: 1 02-11
30. Ken Yamate Richardson, TX 1 02-11 171
Day 1: 1 02-11
33. Adam Tims Royse City, TX 1 02-08 168
Day 1: 1 02-08
34. Gabe Pearce Logan, AL 1 02-07 167
Day 1: 1 02-07
35. Jeremy Duke Gautier, MS 1 02-06 166
Day 1: 1 02-06
36. John Stewart Lees Summit, MO 1 02-02 165
Day 1: 1 02-02
37. Matt Schiefelbein Marseilles, IL 1 02-00 164
Day 1: 1 02-00
38. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 1 01-13 163
Day 1: 1 01-13
39. Johnny Ward Jr Waynesville, MO 1 01-12 162
Day 1: 1 01-12
40. Blake McAnnally Springville, AL 1 01-11 161
Day 1: 1 01-11
40. Tim Rath Lake Havasu City, AZ 1 01-11 161
Day 1: 1 01-11
42. W Luckett Jr Ridgeland, MS 1 01-10 159
Day 1: 1 01-10
43. Trae Anderson Jasper, AL 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Wade Garcia Alma, AR 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Joshua Griffith Huntsville, AL 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Steven Hatch Long Beach, MS 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Clifton Overstreet Dothan, AL 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Hunter Reifschneider Marion, IA 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Gary Roberts Monroe, LA 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
43. Douglas Vaughn Houston, AL 1 01-09 158
Day 1: 1 01-09
51. Hunter Miles Collinsville, MS 1 01-08 150
Day 1: 1 01-08
51. Dirk Wenzlaff Frisco, TX 1 01-08 150
Day 1: 1 01-08
53. Michael Benson Cullman, AL 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
53. Chase Cook Guin, AL 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
53. Carson Denmark Malcolm, AL 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
53. Jonathan Majors Chelsea, AL 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
53. Larry Mcneil Meridianville, AL 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
53. Frank Williams Saint Charles, MO 1 01-07 148
Day 1: 1 01-07
59. Keith Eddleman Buda, TX 1 01-06 142
Day 1: 1 01-06
59. Steve Madar Starkville, MS 1 01-06 142
Day 1: 1 01-06
59. Stephen Parnell Brandon, MS 1 01-06 142
Day 1: 1 01-06
62. Ryker Holmes Arlington, TX 1 01-04 139
Day 1: 1 01-04
62. John Keith Remlap, AL 1 01-04 139
Day 1: 1 01-04
62. Teron Prince New Hope, AL 1 01-04 139
Day 1: 1 01-04
65. Thomas Abraham Winchester, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jason Adams Raceland, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Colten Anders Burton, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Gary Bates Athens, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. James Bell Pace, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Andy Beloat Montgomery, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Matthew Bierman Nashville, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Aaron Bishop Hamilton, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. David Booth Erin, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kevin Booty Many, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Cole Boyd Springfield, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. James Boyett Mountain Home, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Noah Boyett Mountain Home, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Skyler Browning Crosby, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Scott Burnett Warrior, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jamie Butler Jasper, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jeffrey Chapman Chunchula, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Andy Chappell Warrior, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Morris Collins Fairfield, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. David Cortinas Keller, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Rock Crowe Valley, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. John Cummings Maumelle, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Ethan Flack Baileyton, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Robert Fortner Conway, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Elliot Gardner Brenham, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Ralph Gibson Locust Grove, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Gerald Grace Jasper, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Bruce Griffin Jasper, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Brian Hamaker Huntsville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Chad Harvey Cave Creek, AZ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Nikki Jo Hatten Clanton, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Christopher Haynes Memphis, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Allen Heston Pittsburg, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Darrell Hille Springfield, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Yo Howard Bolingbrook, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Mike Isaak Caryle, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jeffrey Jennings Lanett, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kevin Johns Eads, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Joe Laseter Addison, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Will Major Port Allen, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kevin Maxwell Laneville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Michael Mayo Collierville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. David McMurphy Wilsonville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Winter Garden, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Blake Oswalt Jasper, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Terry Petchinsky Lewisville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Ethen Preston Tower City, ND 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Dawain Rhudy Guin, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Cory Richard Carencro, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. David Riggs Hillsboro, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Ronald Robbs Fredericktown, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Richard Roulston Little Rock, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Dillon Saffle Eureka, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kelly Salow Delhi, IA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Jeffrey Salter Bay Minette, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Grayson Sanders Lewisville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Greg Secord Salem, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Lamar Shelton Athens, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Ben Shuler Midland, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Leland Smith Warrior, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Timmy Smith Jemison, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Sam Sobieck New Prague, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. William Spencer Maplesville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Randy Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kayden Tanner Tolar, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Benjamin Townson Hartselle, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Dwain Vogelpohl Cambridge, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Randy Waddell Guntersville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Cory Weaver Ankeny, IA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Mark Wethington Liberty, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Kaden Wiedenfeld Boerne, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Tray Williams Danville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
65. Steve Wilson Empire, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
144. Andrew Packard Fresno, CA 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00

by AnglersChannel

Autumn is Top Time for Action Craws

Courtesy of Vance McCullough

Some lures get hot during certain seasons and then seem to wane in popularity, if not productivity. Not so for soft plastics. These workhorse staples of the tackle box can always be counted on to save a trip no matter the conditions. But anglers who pay special attention to the design of their plastisol dupes can maximize the action of both, their lures and the fish that begin to feed heavily this time of year.

As days continue to shorten and waters cool, fish feel the need to feed up before winter. While subtle, straight tailed worms and flipping baits that feature slick, low action appendages were the ticket during the doldrums of late summer and into September, now is the time to kick up a fuss with action-oriented tails and claws on your creatures and craws. Some examples include the old reliable Zoom Ultra Vibe Speedcraw, the aptly named Z-Man Turbo Crawz, and perhaps the king of all flapping baits, the Strike King Rage Craw.

Now’s the time to pick up the pace and take advantage of these lures’ undulating antics. Not only are action craws suitable for flipping and dragging on a Texas rig, but they make great trailers on swim jigs, bladed jigs and even buzzbaits. Of course, you can just swim one on a light Texas rig, same as you would on a swim jig, and the smaller profile will generate more strikes under many conditions including the occasional fall cold front or Nor’easter. Cagey anglers have been quietly kicking up a surface fuss with weightless craws rather than the common toad for years. Again, the idea is to draw attention to a struggling lure without additional bulk.

There are times when a bulky bait is called for, but fall is a season wherein you can catch numbers of fish of all sizes and a simple craw bait is going to deliver more strikes more often than a skirted lure or a larger soft plastic.

Additionally, if you do want to pitch a jig or similar to upgrade your bag, now would be a great time to consider using a flapping-type craw as a trailer. You get the bulk, but also the action. Besides, you’ll be nursing a humble, lethargic spilt tail pork imitating trailer all winter so turn and burn while you can. You might even be among the small but growing group that is rediscovering the power of real pork trailers as Uncle Josh emerges from a decades-long hibernation this winter (more on that trend to follow here on AnglersChannel.com).

Whether you’re burning grass flats, seining miles of riprap, or surgically picking apart docks and laydowns this fall, kick up a fish-catching commotion with the motion of action craws!

by AnglersChannel

Become a Better Map Reader – Foundations

Courtesy of Luke Stoner - Dynamic Sponsorships

Learning how to read a lake map will make you a better bass fisherman. While folks in the south still have a few months of great fishing ahead of them, the bass fishing season in many parts of the country is starting to wind down.

Whether you can get out on the water this fall and winter or not, Gerald Swindle believes becoming a better map-reader should be high on your list of goals.

“I have old memories of giant paper maps spread all over my mom’s kitchen counter with soda cans or coasters weighing down the corners so they didn’t fold up on me,” Swindle said with a laugh. “Reading maps is pretty simple but a lot of people make it more complicated than it needs to be.”

Nowadays Swindle has traded old paper maps for apps on his iPad like Humminbird’s FishSmart app, Navionics Web App, and Google Maps but he still loves to spend thirty minutes studying maps over a cup of coffee. The Team Toyota pro offered a few basic tips to make you more efficient at reading and understanding these tools.

Learn the lay of the lake

“Everyone wants to find the winning school of fish from their couch but that’s not really what map study is to me,” Swindle admitted. “I’m trying to learn all the basic information I can before I get to the fishery.

“Like how does a lake lay out? Are there rivers flowing in to the lake, and if so, are they on the north or south end? Where is the dam? How will different wind directions affect different sides of the lake?”

These questions Swindle poses are tangible factors anglers of all skill levels can learn at home, and they’ll be super helpful when you get to the water. His wind direction example is something Swindle still uses regularly at the highest level.

After a day of practice Swindle will pull up a Google Maps view of the lake he is fishing, along with a weather app. If he sees high winds forecasted for a day of competition, he may alter his game plan depending upon how vulnerable certain areas of the lake are to high winds.

On the flip side, maybe he’s fishing a clear water reservoir and he needs the wind for a certain pattern. Swindle may rule in (or rule out) areas of the lake simply based on the weather forecast and map study.

Learn the names of the creeks / coves

Swindle’s next tip, as simple as it may sound, is to learn the names of different sections of a lake you are focused on. Study the names of major rivers, creeks, or coves throughout the body of water. Then commit these names to memory.

“If you’re a high school or college kid traveling for a fishing tournament and you hear an old man at a gas station tell his buddy they were chewing in Shoelace Creek… you better know where that is,” Swindle exclaimed. “That’s one example, but knowing the names to different areas on a lake helps in a lot of ways.”

Outside of the occasional fishing tip you may overhear, memorizing specific names to creeks or rivers helps when talking about the body of water to someone. Whether that’s your fishing buddy at the end of a long day or in the case of an issue on the water and you’re directing someone to your location.

Find the boat ramps and any major marinas

Another worthwhile piece of basic info Swindle pays attention to on a lake map is locating several different boat ramps and any major marinas on a body of water.

Swindle often prefers to drive his Tundra around a lake rather than making a long, unnecessary run in his Phoenix boat when not in competition. Knowing where numerous boat ramps are helps him be more efficient with his time on the water.

“Knowing boat ramps and marinas will also make you more prepared for emergencies on the water,” Swindle explained. “If your boat breaks down or runs out of gas, knowing the nearest place to troll to could save a lot of time. God forbid you experience a medical emergency on the water, whether it’s you or someone else, knowing how to get to the nearest ramp or marina means getting to safety.”

Mechanical or medical emergencies aren’t something we like to think about when preparing for a lake day, but having a game plan is imperative. Spending a few minutes on map study and following these suggestions from Swindle will assist in formulating that plan.

These tips will improve your time on the water whether you are fishing a tournament or heading to the lake to have some fun.

by AnglersChannel

Salzman Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Guntersville

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (Oct. 6, 2021) – Boater Ryan Salzman of Huntsville, Alabama wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Guntersville Presented by Googan Baits in Scottsboro, Alabama on Sunday. Salzman earned $15,088 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Ryan Salzman of Huntsville, Ala.	10	34-6	$15,088
2^nd	Logan Brewer of Town Creek, Ala.	10	34-2	$3,544
3^rd	Jordan Lee of Cullman, Ala.	10	33-2	$2,363
4^th	John Davenport of Huntsville, Ala.	10	32-15	$1,654
5^th	John Maner of Falkville, Ala.	10	32-5	$1,418
6^th	Evan Horne of Tuscumbia, Ala.	10	31-8	$1,299
7^th	Brad Vice of Tanner, Ala.	10	31-3	$1,181
8^th	Harl Romine of Grant, Ala.	10	31-2	$1,063
9^th	Ryan Davidson of Branchland, W.V.	10	31-0	$1,445
10^th	Eric Lampkin of Guntersville, Ala.	10	30-3	$827

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Chris Harcrow of Dawson, Ala.	10	28-4	$3,512
2^nd	Red Calvert of Perdido Key, Fla.	9	27-2	$1,756
3^rd	Trey Pinke of Huntsville, Ala.	10	23-13	$1,171
4^th	Daniel Buswell, Jr. of Fayetteville, Ga.	9	20-6	$819
5^th	BJ Collins of Robbinsville, N.C.	7	19-9	$902
6^th	Brandon Bright of Crossville, Ala.	9	19-7	$644
7^th	Ben Foster of Tucson, Ariz.	7	19-3	$585
8^th	Scott Bussey of Hayden, Ala.	9	19-0	$527
9^th	Landon McDaniel of Killen, Ala.	7	18-6	$468
10^th	Kevin Lankford of Hollywood, Ala.	8	17-3	$410

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Corey McMullen of Madison, Ala.	6-pound, 6-ounce bass	$1,057
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Randy Hill of Athens, Ala.	8-pound, 8-ounce bass	$517
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Ryan Salzman of Huntsville, Alabama	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$7,000

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	True Bass Swimbait Unspecified Beaver	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Stanley Ribbit Floating Frog	White

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Choo Choo Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla.	Putnam County Tourist Development Council
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The 2021 MLF 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 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify 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 Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

by AnglersChannel

B. Lester: 2 tips for fishing the fall “cheese”

Courtesy of Alan McGuckin - Dynamic Sponsorships

The formation of thick yellow matts of algae atop hydrilla, coontail, and milfoil beds each autumn is often comically called “cheese” by anglers. And it becomes as much a part of October for some bass anglers as treestand locations and college football rivalries.

Few look forward to tossing a topwater frog across the melted gouda-looking goodness more than 7-time Bassmaster Classic qualifier, Brandon Lester. But before Lester shares two tips for picking apart this annual unique bassin’ habitat, recent Bass Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Gene Gilliland graciously shared his scientific perspective on the aquatic event.

“The ‘cheese’ is actually dying algae,” says Gilliland. “As it dies, it turns yellow, and gasses emitted from the decay cause it to float. It can be found just about anywhere in the United States this time of year as long as the fishery has thick beds of hydrilla, coontail, eel grass, or milfoil for the dying algae to attach to,” he explains.

Lester, who lives near the southern epicenter of cheese-topped waters like Guntersville, has learned two key things to increase his hook-ups. First, don’t get in a hurry. Once you get bit, stay put. And secondly, have two different sizes of frogs tied on.

Asked to pick just one frog for the next year, he chose the original Spro Bronzeye size 65 in color Natural Red, but he never leaves the dock with just one size and color tied on.

“I can’t tell you exactly which size of frog to throw at a particular time. I’ve never really figured out why some days they prefer one versus the other – they just do. So, you have to experiment some days with a couple different sizes until you figure out which size they want most,” advises Lester.

Once you get a bite … stop! Don’t go hard-charging onward through the cheddar slop. Instead, stay put right where you got the bite, and make numerous casts to the same area that is likely not much bigger than a backyard swimming pool.

“Once you get one to blow-up you can pretty much bet there are more bass right in that super specific spot,” says Lester. “Don’t make the mistake of moving on like you’re going down the bank covering water with a crankbait,” he emphasizes.

“A lot of times, fishing the cheese can put a good limit in the boat from a spot twice the size of my Tundra. But you gotta stop and make several casts to that area once you get that first blow-up. Once you find ‘em, you’ll be dang near shaking on every cast as you anticipate another one crushing your frog,” Lester grins in conclusion.

Keep a couple different sizes of Kermie tied on and saturate a small area with casts once you get a bite. Two simple but critical pieces of advice from Lester that are sure to improve your chances in the cheese this fall as much as smoked sharp cheddar brings grins to tailgate parties.

by AnglersChannel

MLF Announces 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Pr

TULSA, Okla. (October 5, 2021) – Major League Fishing announced today the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine, the only circuit offering weekend anglers a clear path to the Toyota Series, Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the Bass Pro Tour. The Phoenix Bass Fishing League is the premier circuit for weekend tournaments, maintaining the best payouts and advancement opportunities for the lowest entry fees available in the sport.

The Phoenix Bass Fishing League allows anglers to fish close to home with opportunities to advance to the prestigious All-American and Toyota Series Championships for a shot at winning top boater awards of $120,000 and $235,000, respectively, including lucrative Phoenix MLF Bonuses.

Each qualifying tournament offers a top boater award of up to $13,000, including a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, and a top Strike King co-angler award of $3,000. Top awards jump up to $16,000 for boaters, including a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus, and $4,500 for Strike King co-anglers in super-tournaments. Entry fees remain unchanged for qualifying and super-tournaments - $200 per boater and $100 per co-angler for one-day qualifying tournaments and $300 per boater and $150 per co-angler for two-day super-tournaments. Six Regionals will also have a $300 per boater and $150 per co-angler entry fee in 2022, resulting in enhanced payouts of more than 200 percent per tournament with the top 40 boaters and co-anglers receiving checks – up from 24 in previous seasons.

Boaters in each regional compete for a $67,000 top award, including a Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP Mercury and $10,000 plus a $7,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus for qualified anglers. Co-anglers in each regional compete for a $50,000 Phoenix 819 Pro with 200 HP Mercury. Additionally, the highest finishing boater from each division in each regional receives a $1,000 bonus and the highest finishing co-angler from each division receives a $500 bonus – you only have to beat 49 anglers from your division to win big.

“We pride ourselves on continuing to provide the absolute best tournaments for the lowest cost of participation available anywhere,” said MLF Senior Director of Tournament Operations Daniel Fennel. “Our team has put together a great schedule that will uphold that tradition, providing a competitive outlet for weekend bass anglers with multiple advancement opportunities for those looking to launch professional careers. We’ve had a fantastic 2021 season and are excited to carry that momentum into 2022.”

The extremely popular Phoenix MLF Bonus contingency award will also continue for the 2022 season. The Phoenix MLF Bonus enhances payouts from $500 to $7,000 for registered Phoenix boat owners in every qualifier, super-tournament and regional, an additional $20,000 in the All-American, and $35,000 in the Toyota Series Championship.

The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers, plus the five tournament winners in each division, advance to a regional.
Enter all five events in a division, fish at least two and automatically advance to the Wild Card if you weren’t pre-qualified for a regional.
The Wild Card offers a $13,000 top boater award, including Phoenix MLF Bonus, and a top co-angler award of $3,000. Entry fees are $200 for boaters and $100 for co-anglers.
The top six boaters and co-anglers from each regional and the Wild Card advance to the 2023 All-American.
The highest-finishing boater and co-angler from each regional and the Wild Card at the All-American advance to the Toyota Series Championship – anglers only need to beat five anglers from their regional to advance.

With every tournament featuring live streaming weigh-in coverage, the Phoenix Bass Fishing League places anglers in front of the sport’s largest fan base with coverage on MajorLeagueFishing.com and MLF’s social media outlets. The 2022 All-American and Toyota Series Championship will be nationally televised, offering Bass Fishing League anglers unprecedented media exposure.

The complete 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League schedule, rules and payouts can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Anglers can register for the 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League season at MajorLeagueFishing.comor by calling 270.252.1000, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT on the dates listed below:

December 6, 2021 – Cowboy, Gator, Hoosier and Music City.
December 7, 2021 – Bulldog, Bama, Illini, Mississippi and Volunteer.
December 8, 2021 – Buckeye, Choo Choo, Great Lakes, Mountain and Ozark.
December 9, 2021 – Arkie, LBL, North Carolina, Northeast and Okie.
December 10, 2021 – Michigan, Piedmont, Savannah River, Shenandoah and South Carolina.
Phoenix boat owners (Phoenix owners with current registrations or confirmation of a boat on order who will use their Phoenix boat in Bass Fishing League competition) and TBF members may enter all divisions by phone starting December 3, 2021.

2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Schedule:
Arkie Division
Feb 12                    Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.
Feb 26                    Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, Ark.
Apr 9 Greers Ferry Lake, Greers Ferry, Ark.
May 21                   Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, Ark.
Oct 1-2 Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, Ark.

Bama Division
Mar 5 Lake Martin, Alexander City, Ala.
Apr 2 Lake Mitchell, Clanton, Ala.
May 7 Alabama River, Prattville, Ala.
Jun 11 Neely Henry Lake, Gadsden, Ala.
Oct 1-2 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Ala.

Buckeye Division
May 21 Indian Lake, Lakeview, Ohio
Jun 25 Ohio River-Tanners Creek, Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Jul 23 Ohio River-Maysville, Maysville, Ky.
Aug 13 Ohio River-Tanners Creek, Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Sep 10-11 Mosquito Lake, Cortland, Ohio

Bulldog Division
Feb 26 Lake Lanier, Gainesville, Ga.
Mar 12 Lake Oconee, Buckhead, Ga.
May 7 Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, Ga.
Jun 11 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Ala.
Aug 27-28 Lake Lanier, Gainesville, Ga.

Choo Choo Division
Feb 5                       Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, Ala.
Feb 26 Pickwick Lake, Counce, Tenn.
Apr 9                       Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala.
Apr 30 Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, Ala.
Sep 24-25 Pickwick Lake, Florence, Ala.

Cowboy Division
Jan 8 Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Brookeland, Texas
Feb 5                       Toledo Bend Lake, Zwolle, La.
Apr 2                       Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Brookeland, Texas
May 14 Lake O’ the Pines, Jefferson, Texas
Aug 27-28 Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Brookeland, Texas

Gator Division
Jan 29 Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg, Fla.
Feb 12 Lake Toho, Kissimmee, Fla.
Mar 5 Harris Chain of Lakes, Leesburg, Fla.
Apr 2 Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston, Fla.
Sep 24-25 Lake Okeechobee, Clewiston, Fla.

Great Lakes Division
Apr 30 Mississippi River-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
May 21 Mississippi River-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
Jun 18                     Wolf River Chain of Lakes, Winneconne, Wis.
Aug 13                    Mississippi River-Prairie du Chien, Prairie du Chien, Wis.
Sep 10-11 Mississippi River-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.

Hoosier Division
Apr 30                    Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky.
May 14                   Patoka Lake, Birdseye, Ind.
Jul 16                      Lake Monroe, Bloomington, Ind.
Aug 6                     Ohio River-Rocky Point, Cannelton, Ind.
Aug 27-28 Ohio River-Tanners Creek, Lawrenceburg, Ind.

Illini Division
May 14                   Lake Shelbyville, Shelbyville, Ill.
Jun 18                     Lake Shelbyville, Shelbyville, Ill.
Jul 16                      Rend Lake, Whittington, Ill.
Aug 20                    Ohio River, Paducah, Ky.
Sep 17-18 Rend Lake, Whittington, Ill.

LBL Division
Mar 5                      Kentucky-Barkley Lake, Gilbertsville, Ky.
Apr 23                    Kentucky-Barkley Lake, Gilbertsville, Ky.
Jun 11                     Kentucky-Barkley Lake, Gilbertsville, Ky.
Jul 9                        Kentucky-Barkley Lake, Gilbertsville, Ky.
Sep 10-11 Kentucky-Barkley Lake, Buchanan, Tenn.

Michigan Division
Jun 25                     Lake St. Clair, Harrison Township, Mich.
Jul 16                      Lake St. Clair, Harrison Township, Mich.
Aug 6                      Detroit River, Trenton, Mich.
Aug 27                    Detroit River, Trenton, Mich.
Sep 24-25 Detroit River, Trenton, Mich.

Mississippi Division
Feb 19 Pickwick Lake, Iuka, Miss.
Mar 12 Ross Barnett Reservoir, Brandon, Miss.
Apr 2 Grenada Lake, Grenada, Miss.
May 7 Columbus Pool, Columbus, Miss.
Sep 17-18 Pickwick Lake, Iuka, Miss.

Mountain Division
Mar 19                    Dale Hollow Lake, Byrdstown, Tenn.
Apr 9                      Dale Hollow Lake, Byrdstown, Tenn.
May 21 Lake Cumberland, Monticello, Ky.
Jun 25                     Barren River, Scottsville, Ky.
Sep 17-18 Lake Cherokee, Jefferson City, Tenn.

Music City Division
Mar 5                      Dale Hollow Lake, Byrdstown, Tenn.
Apr 23                    Percy Priest Lake, Smyrna, Tenn.
May 14                   Percy Priest Lake, Smyrna, Tenn.
Jun 18                     Old Hickory Lake, Gallatin, Tenn.
Oct 1-2                   Old Hickory Lake, Gallatin, Tenn.

North Carolina Division
Mar 5                      Lake Norman, Huntersville, N.C.
Apr 23                    High Rock Lake, Salisbury, N.C.
May 14                   Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.
Jun 25                     High Rock Lake, Salisbury, N.C.
Sep 10-11 Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.

Northeast Division
May 7                     Potomac River, Marbury, Md.
Jun 11                     Potomac River, Marbury, Md.
Jul 9                        St. Lawrence River, Massena, N.Y.
Aug 6                      Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Aug 27-28 Lake Cayuga, Union Springs, N.Y.

Okie Division
Mar 19                    Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Okla.
Apr 23                    Arkansas River, Muskogee, Okla.
May 14                   Lake Eufaula, Eufaula, Okla.
Jul 9                        Fort Gibson, Wagoner, Okla.
Sep 17-18 Grand Lake, Grove, Okla.

Ozark Division
Mar 12                    Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Mo.
Apr 2                      Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City, Mo.
May 7                     Table Rock Lake, Kimberling City, Mo.
Jun 18                     Lake Truman, Warsaw, Mo.
Sep 24-25 Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach, Mo.

Piedmont Division
Mar 12                    Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.
Apr 2                      Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston, Va.
Apr 30                    Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.
Jul 16                     James River, Henrico, Va.
Sep 17-18 High Rock Lake, Salisbury, N.C.

Savannah River Division
Mar 19                   Lake Keowee, Seneca, S.C.
Apr 9 Lake Hartwell, Anderson, S.C.
Apr 30 Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Ga.
May 21                  Clarks Hill Lake, Appling, Ga.
Sep 10-11 Lake Hartwell, Lavonia, Ga.

Shenandoah Division
Mar 5                      Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.
Apr 9                      Smith Mountain Lake, Huddleston, Va.
Apr 23                    Potomac River, Marbury, Md.
May 15*                 Kerr Lake, Henderson, N.C.
Oct 1-2                   Potomac River, Marbury, Md.

South Carolina Division
Feb 12                    Lake Hartwell, Anderson, S.C.
Feb 26 Santee Cooper Lakes, Summerton, S.C.
May 7                    Lake Murray, Prosperity, S.C.
Jun 18                    Clarks Hill Lake, Appling, Ga.
Sep 24-25 Lake Wateree, Camden, S.C.

Volunteer Division
Jan 29                     Lake Chickamauga, Dayton, Tenn.
Mar 12                    Cherokee Lake, Jefferson City, Tenn.
Apr 30                    South Holston Reservoir, Bristol, Tenn.
May 21                   Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
Sep 10-11 Watts Bar Lake, Spring City, Tenn.

* Sunday

2022 Regionals:
Oct 6-8 Lake Murray, Prosperity, S.C.
Divisions: Bulldog, Choo Choo, Gator and Piedmont
Hosted by Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board

Oct 13-15 Pickwick Lake, Counce, Tenn.
Divisions: Bama, LBL, Music City and South Carolina
Hosted by Hardin County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Oct 13-15 Mississippi River - La Crosse, La Crosse, Wis.
Divisions: Hoosier, Illini, Michigan and Okie
Hosted by Explore La Crosse

Oct 20-22 Grand Lake, Grove, Okla.
Divisions: Arkie, Cowboy, Great Lakes and Ozark

Hosted by City of Grove and Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau

Oct 20-22 James River, Richmond, Va.
Divisions: Buckeye, North Carolina, Northeast and Shenandoah
Hosted by Richmond Region Tourism

Oct 20-22 Smith Lake, Cullman, Ala.
Divisions: Mississippi, Mountain, Savannah River and Volunteer
Hosted by Cullman Area LOC (Local Organizing Committee)

Nov 11-12 Wild Card: TBA

2022 All-American:
Jun 2-4 Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.
Hosted by Visit Hot Springs and Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism

by AnglersChannel

Trent Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Kerr Lake

Badra Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
HENDERSON, N.C. (Oct. 5, 2021) – Boater Tyler Trent of Nathalie, Virginia wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Kerr Lake in Henderson, North Carolina on Sunday. Trent earned $14,295 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Tyler Trent of Nathalie, Va.	10	29-13	$14,295
2^nd	Bryan Elrod of Mechanicsville, Va.	10	27-1	$3,148
3^rd	Todd Langford of Great Falls, Va.	10	24-1	$2,096
4^th	Ryan Powroznik of Hopewell, Va.	10	24-0	$1,469
5^th	Martin Villa of Charlottesville, Va.	8	21-0	$1,259
6^th	Chris Brummett of Lynch Station, Va.	10	20-15	$1,854
7^th	Adam Lester of Huddleston, Va.	9	20-8	$1,049
8^th	Rodney Bell of Salisbury, N.C.	8	19-4	$944
9^th	Eric Johnson of Partlow, Va.	8	17-14	$839
10^th	Andy Nix of Thomasville, N.C.	7	16-7	$734

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Cornell Badra of Clarksburg, Md.	7	13-14	$3,148
2^nd	Timothy Kinder of Manassas, Va.	6	13-1	$1,824
3^rd	Michael Luckey of Roanoke, Va.	7	12-10	$1,050
4^th	Paul Worthington of Benson, N.C.	6	12-3	$734
5^th	Jason Hinger of Timberlake, N.C.	5	10-1	$830
6^th	Dexter Andrews of Huddleston, Va.	5	9-12	$577
7^th	Scott Howard of Bedford, Va.	5	9-8	$525
8^th	Matt Leicester of Hertford, N.C.	4	9-1	$472
9^th	Jarrod Egolf of Walkersville, Md.	3	8-15	$859
10^th	Ed Milton of Chester, Va.	4	8-5	$367

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Jeff Farmer of Jacksonville, N.C.	4-pound, 0-ounce bass	$877
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Jarrod Egolf of Walkersville, Md.	5-pound, 2-ounce bass	$439
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Tyler Trent of Nathalie, Va.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$14,295

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Shaky Head River2Sea Whopper Plopper	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Heddon Zara Spook Walking Bait Popper	Did Not Divulge

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Piedmont Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 14-16	Potomac River, Marbury, Md.	Charles County Board of Commissioners
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

B.A.S.S. And The Fan-Brand Ink Home Décor Licensing Agreement

Bassmaster fans can enjoy a range of new licensed décor thanks to a new partnership between B.A.S.S. and The Fan-Brand.

October 5, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and The Fan-Brand have announced a new partnership to develop and sell officially licensed Bassmaster lighted wall signs, pool table lights and an assortment of wall décor. These products are now available on The Fan-Brand’s direct-to-consumer website, TheFan-Brand.com.

“B.A.S.S. and Bassmaster are incredible standard-bearers for the sport of bass fishing and conservation, and we are honored to be selected as their licensing partner,” said Harrison Grimm, founder and CEO of The Fan-Brand. “Bass fishing is a lifestyle for many who participate, and we look forward to helping them share their passion for the sport through this new product line.”

The Fan-Brand offers a distinct way for sports enthusiasts to express their fandom. Whether decorating their home theater, garage, “fan-cave” or office, The Fan-Brand’s high-quality licensed products are conversation starters and perfect for fans looking to make a statement.

“We’re excited to bring the iconic Bassmaster brand into the homes of enthusiastic fishing fans,” said B.A.S.S. chairman and CEO Chase Anderson. “Like B.A.S.S., The Fan-Brand is a family-owned company, and we’re proud to partner with them to bring quality, American-made décor to our fans.”

To see the full range of décor, visit TheFan-Brand.com/collections/bassmaster.

by AnglersChannel

Missouri’s Cooter High School Wins U.S. Army High School Fishing Open at Lake Dardanelle

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (Oct. 5, 2021) – The Cooter High School duo of Garrett Angotti of Steele, Missouri, and Brice Davis of Blytheville, Arkansas, won the U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing Open at Lake Dardanelle Presented by Googan Baits on Saturday in Russellville, Arkansas.

According to post-tournament reports, the duo caught their fish targeting rock piles in 12 feet of water with a crankbait, a buzzbait, and flipping a jig.

The event was hosted by Russellville Advertising & Promotions and the victory advanced the winning team to the 2022 U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	SCHOOL/CLUB NAME/CITY	ANGLER NAME	BASS	WEIGHT
1^st	Cooter High School, Cooter, Mo.*	Garrett Angotti, Steele, Mo. Brice Davis, Blytheville, Ark.	5	14-11
2^nd	Russellville High School, Russellville, Ark.*	Jackson Roumbanis, Russellville, Ark. Jadon Spencer, London, Ark.	5	12-11
3^rd	Broken Arrow High School, Broken Arrow, Okla.	Cody Hays, Broken Arrow, Okla. Jessee Muller, Broken Arrow, Okla.	5	11-14
4^th	Vilonia High School, Vilonia, Ark.	Casey Tissue, Vilonia, Ark. Clayton Vote, Greenbrier, Ark.	5	11-0
5^th	Bryant High School, Bryant, Ark.	Tucker Dottley, Little Rock, Ark. Brandon Gabe, Alexander, Ark.	4	8-9
6^th	Sequoyah High School, Tahlequah, Okla.	Carl Robbins, Park Hill, Okla. Logan Taulbee, Tahlequah, Okla.	4	7-10
7^th	Lamar High School, Lamar, Ark.	Emelia Mize, Clarksville, Ark. Jack Mize, Clarksville, Ark.	3	7-2
8^th	NCA Fishing	Lane King, Harrison, Ark. Coleman Phillips, Harrison, Ark.	2	6-11
9^th	Vilonia High School, Vilonia, Ark.	Mason Davis, Vilonia, Ark. Kevin Finch, Conway, Ark.	3	5-15
10^th	Wagoner High School, Wagoner, Okla.	Garrett Barton, Wagoner, Okla. Braden Lankford, Wagoner, Okla.	3	5-13

*National Championship Qualifier. The top 10% of teams advance to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship

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

2022 UPCOMING QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
2022 U.S. Army High School Fishing National Championship & World Finals	June 22-25, 2022	Pickwick Lake & Wilson Lake	Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10 percent of teams at each Open event along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships will advance to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship. The U.S. Army High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.

The first 25 high school teams that enter each U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournament will receive a free Favorite Fishing package, including one Favorite Fishing casting rod and reel, one Favorite Fishing spinning rod and reel, six packs of Googan Baits and two Favorite Fishing hats, a total package value of $230. Most tournaments are also hosted by a Bass Pro Tour angler or Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler, giving high school students the chance to meet the sport’s top pros. As an added bonus, the winning team at each tournament will receive a guided fishing trip with their pro angler host.

In addition to the U.S. Army High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world’s largest open high school bass tournament, the 2022 High School Fishing World Finals, held in conjunction with the National Championship. More than $2.8 million in scholarships and prizes were offered at the 2021 World Finals.

Full schedules and the latest announcements, photos and articles are available at HighSchoolFishing.org and MajorLeagueFishing.com.

by AnglersChannel

Drury University’s Baird & Browning Earn Victory at Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Lake Dardanelle

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (Oct. 5, 2021) – The Drury University duo of Hunter Baird of Salina, Kansas, and Beau Browning of Hot Springs, Arkansas, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 10 ounces to earn the win last weekend at the Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI at Lake Dardanelle. The victory earned the Panther’s bass club $2,000 and qualified the duo to compete in the 2022 College Fishing National Championship.

According to post-tournament reports, the duo caught their fish targeting deep offshore structure with a deep-diving crankbait and a shaky-head rig.

TOP 10 RESULTS*

RANK	COLLEGE NAME	ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Drury University	Hunter Baird, Salina, Kan. Beau Browning, Hot Springs, Ark.	5	16-10	$2,000
2^nd	Tarleton State University	Drew Hargrove, Moody, Texas	5	15-3	$1,000
3^rd	East Texas Baptist University	Kaden Proffitt, Pittsburg, Texas Carson Ragsdale, Winnsboro, Texas	5	14-0	$500
4^th	Arkansas Tech University	Jade Craft, Paragould, Ark. Remington Lawrence, Russellville, Ark.	5	13-13	$500
5^th	Texas Tech University	Logan Bronnenberg, Gainesville, Texas Corbin Craft, Lubbock, Texas	5	13-0	$500
6^th	University of Nebraska	Elijah Strom, Sioux City, Neb. Hunter Suchsland, Kearney, Neb.	5	12-13
7^th	Drury University	Cole Breeden, Eldridge, Mo. Nathan Fideldy, Hutchinson, Kan.	5	12-7
8^th	University of North Alabama	John Heacock, Oxford, Ala. Cole Thompson, St. Cloud, Fla.	5	11-15
9^th	Sam Houston State University	Blake Castleberry, Huntsville, Texas Garrett Moss, Huntsville, Texas	5	11-11
10^th	National Park College	Luke Dodd, Hot Springs, Ark. Michael McIntyre, Hot Springs, Ark.	5	11-3

*Top 10 teams advance to the 2022 College Fishing National Championship

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

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship	TBD	TBD	TBD

The event was the third and final qualifying tournaments for Southern Conference anglers and was hosted by Russellville Advertising & Promotions.

Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI teams compete in regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual Abu Garcia College Fishing Open advance to the following year’s Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI on MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Carson Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Watts Bar Lake

ROCKWOOD, Tenn. (Oct. 5, 2021) – Boater Donovan Carson of Bluff City, Tennessee, won the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Watts Bar Lake Presented by Googan Baits Sunday in Rockwood, Tennessee. Carson earned $6,415 for his victory in the event, which was by the Roane County Visitors Bureau.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Donavan Carson of Bluff City, Tenn.	10	21-0	$6,415
2^nd	Casey Majni of Knoxville, Tenn.	7	20-0	$4,115
3^rd	John Murray of Spring City, Tenn.	8	19-9	$2,841
4^th	Tim Hoskins of Middlesboro, Ky.	7	19-9	$1,997
5^th	Chase Henley of Kingston, Tenn.	7	19-4	$1,283
6^th	Jeffery Moore of Harriman, Tenn.	8	18-14	$1,176
7^th	Archie Wilson Jr. of Corryton, Tenn.	8	18-1	$1,069
8^th	Dale Pelfrey of Rockwood, Tenn.	5	14-10	$962
9^th	Tommy Brown of Louisville, Tenn.	6	13-3	$855
10^th	Justin Beeler of Luttrell, Tenn.	5	12-11	$748

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Darren Kelly of Wartburg, Tenn.	6	17-11	$3,571
2^nd	Ashley Lewis of Easley, S.C.	5	11-10	$1,560
3^rd	Scott Peters of Knoxville, Tenn.	5	10-9	$1,042
4^th	Ronald Musgrave of Knoxville, Tenn.	4	10-1	$1,163
5^th	Jason Hueble of Whitmire, S.C.	5	9-12	$624
6^th	Jake Tipton of Kingston, Tenn.	4	8-0	$572
7^th	Travis Malone of Wartburg, Tenn.	3	7-10	$520
8^th	Todd Adkins of Knoxville, Tenn.	4	7-0	$468
9^th	Charles Smith of Knoxville, Tenn.	4	6-15	$416
10^th	Dennis Lewis of Powell, Tenn.	3	6-13	$364

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Casey Majni of Knoxville, Tenn.	4-pound, 4-ounce bass	$907
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Ronald Musgrave of Knoxville, Tenn.	4-pound, 2-ounce bass	$435
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Tim Hoskins of Middlesboro, Ky.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$1,000

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Strike King Swimjig	White
Strike King Co-Angler	Wacky-rigged Yamamoto Senko Drop-shot rig Grub	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Volunteer Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 14-16	Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C.	Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4, 2022	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The 2021 MLF 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 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

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

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Brueggen Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Mississippi River-La Crosse

Bernicky Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

LA CROSSE, Wis. (Oct. 4, 2021) – Boater Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, Wisconsin wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at the Mississippi River-La Crosse Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Sunday. Brueggen earned $6,053 for his victory at the event, hosted by the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, Wis.	10	35-3	$6,053
2^nd	Dan Mohn of Lansing, Ind.	10	33-6	$3,026
3^rd	Cade Laufenberg of La Crosse, Wis.	10	32-10	$2,518
4^th	Tom Monsoor of La Crosse, Wis.	10	32-5	$1,412
5^th	Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wis.	10	31-13	$1,211
6^th	Kevin Wolfram of Chicago, Ill.	10	31-8	$1,110
7^th	Matt Finkeldei of Davenport, Ind.	10	31-5	$1,509
8^th	Kevin Ruh of Onalaska, Wis.	10	31-3	$908
9^th	Hunter Litchfield of Macomb, Ill.	10	31-0	$807
10^th	Ron Cherkas of Ankeny, Ind.	10	29-15	$706

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Alan Bernicky of Joliet, Ill.	10	33-10	$3,449
2^nd	Luke Kerstetter of Brookfield, Wis.	10	25-7	$1,499
3^rd	Dan McAdams of Reedsburg, Wis.	10	25-5	$996
4^th	Casey Goode of La Crosse, Wis.	10	24-12	$700
5^th	Christopher Morgan of Greendale, Wis.	10	24-12	$600
6^th	Logan Sullivan of Waunakee, Wis.	10	24-4	$550
7^th	Nick Kramersmeier of Johnston, Ind.	10	24-1	$500
8^th	Jeff Pfeffer of Isanti, Minn.	10	23-11	$450
9^th	Nicholas Oates of Marengo, Ill.	9	23-4	$400
10^th	Brett Anderson of Grantsburg, Wis.	9	20-3	$350

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Phillip Butera of Aurora, Ill.	5-pound, 6-ounce bass	$817
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Scott Miller of Burlington, Wis.	4-pound, 9-ounce bass	$405
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Cade Laufenberg of La Crosse, Wis.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Unspecified Swim Jig	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Bizz Baits Sassy Stick	Did Not Divulge

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Great Lakes Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, Ark.	Visit Hot Springs
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

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Mason Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Pickwick Lake

McMahan Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

IUKA, Miss. (Oct. 4, 2021) – Boater Jimmy Mason of Rogersville, Arkansas wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Pickwick Lake in Iuka, Mississippi on Sunday. Mason earned $14,188 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Jimmy Mason of Rogersville, Ark.	10	39-0	$14,188
2^nd	Trent Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.	10	34-3	$3,094
3^rd	Mitch Crane of Columbus, Miss.	10	32-8	$2,062
4^th	Taylor Luna of Prattville, Ala.	10	31-3	$1,444
5^th	Christopher Whitehead of Fulton, Miss.	10	29-9	$1,238
6^th	Lake Blasingame of Killen, Ala.	10	29-7	$1,134
7^th	Alan Langford of Tupelo, Miss.	10	28-15	$1,031
8^th	Lloyd Pickett, Jr. of Bartlett, Tenn.	10	27-11	$928
9^th	Cody Nichols of Fayette, Ala.	8	27-8	$1,687
10^th	James Byrd of Florence, Ala.	9	25-15	$722

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Chaz McMahan of Leoma, Tenn.	9	26-8	$3,094
2^nd	Brandon Hylander of Walls, Miss.	9	23-1	$1,547
3^rd	Jacob Denton of Muscle Shoals, Ala.	10	22-12	$1,229
4^th	Walter Gillis of Jackson, Miss.	7	19-13	$722
5^th	Kayden Tanner of Tolar, Texas	7	17-6	$619
6^th	Lance Jackson of Starkville, Miss.	7	15-14	$567
7^th	Jeffery Reece of Guys, Tenn.	6	14-15	$516
8^th	John Thomas of Pontotoc, Miss.	6	14-11	$895
9^th	Scott Kirk of Houston, Miss.	5	13-13	$413
10^th	Ben Cox of Ripley, Miss.	5	13-6	$361

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Cody Nichols of Fayette, Ala.	6-pound, 3-ounce bass	$862
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	John Thomas of Pontotoc, Miss.	4-pound, 4-ounce bass	$431
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Jimmy Mason of Rogersville, Ala.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$7,000

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Heddon Zara Spook Walking Bait Unspecified jerkbait Unspecified swimbait	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Heddon Zara Spook Walking Bait Shaky Head	Did Not Divulge

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Mississippi Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	Lake Ouachita, Mount Ida, Arkansas	Visit Hot Springs
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

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McCormick’s Afternoon Rally Lifts Him To Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Victory

Bethel University's Tristan McCormick, of Burns, Tenn., has won the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River.
Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

October 4, 2021

WETUMPKA, Ala. — For the first several hours of Championship Monday at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River, Bethel University angler Tristan McCormick struggled to find quality bass.

To make matters worse, he watched his opponent Tucker Smith of Auburn University catch over 9 pounds of bass under Bouldin Dam before the 10:45 a.m. halftime break.

But despite the morning deficit, McCormick managed an early-afternoon flurry that saw him cull four times with several 2-pound bass for an 11-pound total weight that earned him the victory by 3 ounces. McCormick earned one of the most coveted prizes in bass fishing — a berth in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk scheduled for March 4-6 at Lake Hartwell.

“It hasn’t sunk in and it won’t for a while,” said McCormick, who also earned $7,500, paid entry fees into all 2022 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens and the use of a fully-rigged Nitro Z20 and Toyota Tundra. “It’s such a blessing. I’m so fortunate and I’ve worked so hard for so many years just trying to get to this moment and I’ve finally got it. That means a lot to me.”

McCormick secured the overall No. 1 seed during the qualifying day by catching 10-9. He then won his first-round matchup against Hayden Scott with 9-9 and advanced to the final round over Conner Crosby with 10-14.

The final-day total he used to slip by Smith was the biggest bag of the event.

For much of the tournament, McCormick and Smith were within sight of each other fishing the tailrace under Bouldin Dam. They focused on current seams in the water moving from Jordan Lake into a diversion canal and on into the Coosa River.

McCormick caught the majority of his bass in that area on a specific current seam using a topwater walking bait, a drop shot with a 1/2-ounce weight and a pink Roboworm and a couple of fish on a smaller-profile swimbait.

With storms and a cold front moving through the area the past couple of days, the water had risen in the tailrace to the point where McCormick had to make very precise casts to get bites.

“I had that one seam I caught everything off of this afternoon,” McCormick said. “If that seam had a lot of current, it kind of backwashed into the seam. Today, there was just a little bitty area that you could throw it where slack water was, and every fish I caught on that drop shot, as soon as I threw it in there, that’s when they had it.”

Finding bass that weighed over 3 pounds had been the key to success for both anglers over the course of the week — and early on Championship Monday, Smith landed a 3-12 largemouth. Within 20 minutes of arriving at his primary area, he landed four keepers.

After a lull of about an hour, Smith landed his fifth bass and made several important culls before the halftime break. McCormick, meanwhile, filled his limit throughout the morning but watched as several quality fish missed his topwater bait and as one close to 3 pounds pulled off the hook.

As Smith continued to catch fish in the tailrace, McCormick exited the area before halftime.

“I saw a bunch of big ones this morning missing my Spook and I just had a gut feeling to go back. I put my hat down real low to where he was out of my vision and focused on what I was doing,” McCormick said. “I knew I had to catch up and knew the only way to do it was to go back up there around a big population of fish and grind it out the rest of the day.”

After returning to the area around noon, McCormick began a flurry with a 2-pounder, followed by a 2-6, a 2-5 and then a 2-13 to take the lead — all on the drop shot.

“I wasn’t 10 casts in when I hooked that first largemouth,” McCormick said. “I threw back in there and caught a really big largemouth. After all of the pressure from the storms and everything the last two days, they settled down and they fed this morning a lot.

“That was the most activity I’ve seen all week up there. I knew they were feeding heavy and I stuck with what was best for me to catch them.”

Heavy storms moved into the area with 40 minutes to go, delaying the event until late afternoon. With a 1-8 bass still in his bag, McCormick thought he needed to cull one more time to seal the deal.

“I felt like I needed 12 pounds and I was a pound short of that goal,” he said. “If I could have just hooked one of those Spook fish this morning we would be golden. I caught all that weight in a 30- to 45-minute window and felt like it was happening. When we went under the bridge (to take cover) it hit me.

“I was thinking, ‘Gosh, I needed one more bite and we can do this.’”

With the win, McCormick became the third Bethel University angler to win the Bracket and advance to the Bassmaster Classic. Cole Floyd and Cody Huff were the first two to accomplish that feat.

2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops 10/1-10/4
Coosa River, Wetumpka, AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3

Angler Club/School No./Weight

Tristan McCormick Bethel University 5 11-00
Tucker Smith Auburn University 5 10-13

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Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Set for Norfork Lake

Nearly Four-Hundred Boaters and Co-anglers Head to Mountain Home to Compete for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2022 All-American Championship

MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (Oct. 4, 2021) – The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine’s Arkie, Illini, LBL and Ozark divisions will finish out their 2021 season this week in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Oct. 7-9, with the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Presented by T-H Marine at Norfork Lake . Hosted by the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce, the three-day regional championship will feature the top 45 boaters and co-anglers plus tournament winners in the four divisions, battling it out for a top prize of $60,000, including a Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, along with lucrative contingency awards, including up to an additional $7,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus. Strike King co-anglers will compete for a top prize of $50,000, including a Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard. Winners will be determined by the heaviest three-day catch.

Anglers will take off daily at 7 a.m. CT from Buzzard Roost Marina in Mountain Home. Weigh-ins will also be held at the marina and will begin at 3 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend the event or follow the action online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine consisted of 24-divisions devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season and 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, advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships.

The top six finishers in each regional will qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American, which will be held June 2-4 at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, hosted by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism and Visit Hot Springs.

The top boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the Bass Pro Tour.

by AnglersChannel

Decatur to Host Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Wheeler Lake

Four-Hundred Boaters and Co-anglers Descend on Decatur to Compete for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2022 All-American Championship

DECATUR, Ala. (Oct. 4, 2021) – The Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine’s Bama, Hoosier, Mountain and Music City divisions will finish out their 2021 season this week in Decatur, Alabama, Oct. 7-9, with the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Presented by T-H Marine at Wheeler Lake . Hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, the three-day regional championship will feature the top 45 boaters and co-anglers plus tournament winners in the Bama division, battling it out for a top prize of $60,000, including a Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, along with lucrative contingency awards, including up to an additional $7,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus. Strike King co-anglers will compete for a top prize of $50,000, including a Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard. Winners will be determined by the heaviest three-day catch.

Anglers will take off daily at 7 a.m. CT from Ingalls Harbor in Decatur. Weigh-ins will also be held at the harbor and will begin at 3 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend the event or follow the action online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

by AnglersChannel

"Ike's World"

This week Chris and David welcome in Mike Iaconelli to an early episode to talk about Ike's new TV show "My World with Mike Iaconnelli" which airs its final season 1 episode tonight. We talk about his crazy year what's ahead for 2022. Check it out, its a great show!

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Smith, McCormick Advance To Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Championship

Tristan McCormick of Bethel University and Tucker Smith of Auburn University have advanced to the final round of head-to-head competition in the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River.
Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

October 3, 2021

WETUMPKA, Ala. — Bethel University senior and overall top seed Tristan McCormick and Auburn University sophomore Tucker Smith, the No. 2 seed, both won their individual matchups Sunday to advance to the final round of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River.

McCormick led all anglers in total weight during the semifinal round, securing 10 pounds, 14 ounces to beat Auburn’s Conner Crosby, who landed a 6-11 limit.

“It hasn’t even hit me yet. I’m just trying to enjoy each and every moment,” McCormick said. “It is my last (college) tournament and that makes it pretty special to make it to the final day and shoot it out with Tucker, one of my best friends. We know each other pretty well. It’s going to be a fun one for sure.”

Unlike Day 1 where he missed on several opportunities for big bites, McCormick fished clean throughout the semifinals.

“Everything I hooked I kept on,” he said. “That was a key thing, especially when you aren’t getting that many big blow-ups. Those 2-pound and above sized fish are what separates you and they are hard to come by. So, when you hook one, you have to take your time and be careful with it.”

He started the day with a couple of nice bites, including a 3-2 largemouth that set the tone.

“It was slack water and the current wasn’t supposed to turn on until 10 a.m., but it turned on within 30 minutes of me being there,” McCormick said. “I let the current get back out there and let everything set up and started fishing the seams and caught several. No more big ones.”

With his limit filled before the halftime break, McCormick said he started looking for the better than average largemouth after the break.

“The cloud cover and the rain was a big deal for me after I left the dam,” he said. “I relied on that and knew it was going to be cloudy all day so I shot out (away from the dam). I felt like it was the right thing to do and went and did what I do comfortably, which is throw a Spook.”

If conditions are similar on Championship Monday, McCormick said he is confident in his strategy.

“If it is cloudy all day tomorrow I know what I’m going to do,” he said. “These fish need cloud cover to be active on topwater. Every day I have gone out and gone at it the same way.”

Meanwhile, Smith caught 7-11 Sunday to edge Bethel University angler Stevie Mills by over a pound. The day did not start smoothly for the three-time high school national champion, however.

“After fishing the first day, this morning I got a little bit nervous and it all sank in,” Smith said. “I missed a bunch of fish this morning and some good ones. I had to calm down and sit down, retie my baits and get more focused. Once I got focused I caught some fish.”

When he arrived at his first spot, Smith said he lost five or six fish before moving to his next area. After losing one or two there, he recovered and secured a limit of mostly spotted bass that powered him past Mills.

“I started culling up and then I caught a decent one,” he said. “I fished around and caught a bunch of fish, just didn’t catch that 3-plus pound size. That’s what I’m looking for tomorrow.

“I’m just going to look for big ones all day. You are going to have to catch them tomorrow to win, and I’m going to try and have fun and whatever happens, happens. I’m super blessed to be able to make it this far in the tournament.”

Anglers will take off at 6:30 a.m. CT and will conclude their day at 2:30 p.m. Bassmaster College Classic Bracket LIVE presented by Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, will stream live on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms beginning at 7 a.m.

The winner will earn a spot in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk at Lake Hartwell, plus paid entry fees into the 2022 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens with the use of a fully rigged Nitro and Toyota Tundra.

2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops 10/1-10/4
Coosa River, Wetumpka, AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

Angler Club/School No./Weight

Tristan McCormick Bethel University 5 10-14
Conner Crosby Auburn University 5 06-11

Tucker Smith Auburn University 5 07-11
Stevie Mills Bethel University 5 06-04

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Watkins Wins it all on Grand Lake

GROVE, Oklahoma - With his biggest bag of the week on the final day, Taylor Watkins added 17-pounds, 10-ounces to finish with a total weight of 50-pounds, 3-ounces to take the victory at Grand Lake. While planning on a topwater bite for the event, Watkins evolved a jig pattern to catch his fish and give him his first NPFL victory.

“It was awesome, it pretty well went to plan. This morning I went where I have been starting and lost a 3-pounder that ended up not costing me, but it would have culled a pound or more. As soon as I got to my docks this morning the storm hit, and I had to take cover. When the storm passed, I fished both of those docks and never got bit.”

After not getting bit, Watkins picked up a buzzbait and picked up a few fish. After jumping around on his way back to Wolf Creek, Watkins got to work with his jig to finish out his day.

“I figured out there five docks close by to the take-off that held fish and I cycled through those three times and caught some each time. I knew the weather would change things, but it didn’t play out at all like I thought. The topwater bite never materialized but I figure out the jig deal and went with it. Big thanks to Mustad Hooks, Tuff Line, and the jig was a True South Custom Lures.”

Sheldon Collings

Grove, Oklahoma angler Sheldon Collings added 13-pounds, 3-ounces to his total for a total weight of 48-pounds, 11-ounces to finish in 2nd place. Leading after two days on Grand Lake, Collings fished a mixture of docks and offshore brush and rock piles to catch his fish this week.

Bryant Smith

Adding 15-pounds, 2-ounces on the final day, Bryant Smith finished the event in the 3rd spot with a three-day total of 45-pounds, 13-ounces. The Roseville, California angler relied on a topwater and flipping bite on shallow flat banks with isolated timber to catch his fish.

James Biggs

With 12-pounds, 7-ounces on the final day, James Biggs finished in 4th place with a grand total of 42-pounds, 14-ounces. With the slowest day of the tournament on day three, Biggs weighed in a five bass limit every day to accomplish his goal of making the NPFL championship.

“Today was horrible. When my camera guy got out of the boat around 1 pm, I had two little fish. I went to a rock pile and caught two quick, turned around, threw a crankbait up on the bank and caught my 5th fish.”

The goal all season was to make the championship. Biggs knew Grand Lake would be his best lake and was happy to have it at the end of the season.

“I can't wait for Nickajack, I have some history there. Outside of Pickwick, I finished in the top 40’s everywhere, just had a couple bad ones, so it was nice to rebound here this week. My in-laws followed me around today, all day, the watched me not catch fish for several hours.”

Jeff Dobson

Jeff Dobson weighed 12-pounds, 14-ounces on day three to finish with a total weight of 42-pounds, 6-ounces. Dobson relied on local knowledge and an Omega Custom Tackle Pro Mega jig fishing vertical structure to finish the event in the 5th place spot.

“I started this morning and caught 12-pounds and then went deep to try and cull. I had two bites, one small and one big one, and I broke the big one off.”

With a tough year on the NPFL trail, the Bartlesville, Oklahoma angler is happy to have a good finish on his home body of water but had this one penciled on his calendar all year.

“Its Grand Lake, I wanted to win, man. I had a rough season, one of the roughest I can remember as a pro, but I am definitely glad to finish on a good note.”

Rest of the Best:

6th Timmy Reams41-1

7th John Polasini40-14

8th Paul Browning40-13

9th Derrick Blake40-0

10th Matt Mollohan39-5

by AnglersChannel

Big Largemouth Lifts Smith To Day 1 Win At College Classic Bracket On The Coosa River

Conner Crosby and Tucker Smith of Auburn University and Tristan McCormick and Stevie Mills of Bethel University have advanced to the second round of head-to-head competition in the 2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River.
Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

October 2, 2021

WETUMPKA, Ala. — Anchored by a 3-pound, 7-ounce largemouth, Tucker Smith weighed in a five-bass limit Saturday that tipped the scales at 10-2 to advance past his Auburn University teammate and partner Logan Parks and into the semifinal round of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops on the Coosa River.

Smith led all anglers in total weight, edging out No. 1 seed Tristan McCormick by 9 ounces in the overall standings.

While Smith has experience on this section of the Coosa River, growing up just over an hour away from the takeoff site, he practiced like it was a new body of water and found the topwater bite was good during cloudy conditions. The clouds Smith was hoping for, however, did not materialize during Day 1.

“It wasn’t as good as it could have been,” Smith said. “Hopefully tomorrow it will be cloudier and they will bite better during the day. Cloud cover is the biggest thing for me. I can catch a few with the sun out, but if there are clouds it would be better for sure.”

After catching 8-11 on qualifying day to secure the No. 2 seed, the morning bite on Day 1 was key for Smith, who landed around 15 total bass in the first couple hours of the event, including the big largemouth in a system known for its quality population of spotted bass.

“That really separates you when the fishing is this tough,” Smith said. “I was really excited about that one. The largemouth get [big] up there, and usually, when you catch one, they are going to be superfat.

“I had it on a spinning rod so it was kind of frightening. On 10-pound test it wasn’t a very fun fight. It changed my day around and it got the ball rolling.”

From there, the three-time high school national champion moved out of his most productive area and tried some different stuff, but didn’t find the quality he found early in the morning. With warmer temperatures still hanging around southern Alabama, Smith said the bass aren’t fully committed to a fall pattern and it has made the fishing a lot more challenging.

“It doesn’t seem like you can go throw a topwater all day and catch them,” he said. “You kind of have to grind it out after the sun comes out.”

The general game plan will remain the same for Smith Sunday, but changing with the weather conditions will be the key to his success.

“I’m going to fish the conditions and see how it goes,” Smith said. “I learned a lot this afternoon so I’m going to try and use that to adjust and catch more.”

Meanwhile, McCormick overcame adversity to end the day with a 9-9 limit and defeat Hayden Scott from Adrian College.

Early in the morning, the Bethel angler missed a couple of key fish on a topwater. Then later, he swung a quality largemouth into his boat, only for it to come unbuttoned and slide across the front deck and back into the water.

“I tried not to get spun out and I was telling myself I needed to stay in it mentally,” McCormick said. “I kind of laughed about it and moved on.”

McCormick shifted through a couple of areas throughout the day, starting in a spot with a lot of current. After losing the first big one, he landed a 3-4 bass as well as a few smaller fish to move his total weight to around 7 pounds early in the day.

From there, he moved downriver where he flipped and threw a topwater bait to catch a few smaller bass before losing the largemouth over the side of the boat. With a few hours to go, McCormick moved back to his starting area and found the current had slacked off, but on his second cast he landed a quality fish that helped him advance.

With over 10 pounds on qualifying day, McCormick earned the overall No. 1 seed for the event and during practice, he learned that the morning bite would be key.

“The first day of practice, it was cloudy for most of the morning and the topwater bite lasted a lot longer,” he said. “There is a lot more activity and fish busting on the surface. I knew it was going to be tough when the sun came out.”

With a front moving into the area Sunday, McCormick said he hopes that the cloud cover will return and fire up the bass.

“It's tough, but you still catch a bunch of fish. It is just trying to get the quality,” he said.

Fellow Bethel University angler Stevie Mills, the No. 3 seed, caught 6-13 to advance against Auburn angler James Cobbs, who landed 5-15. Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Conner Crosby caught 6-2 and earned the victory over Adrian College angler Griffin Fernandes, who fell short of a limit and weighed in 4-15.

In the Final Four, it will be Auburn against Bethel on both sides of the bracket as McCormick will face off against Crosby and Smith will go head-to-head against Mills.

The winners of the head-to-head matchups will advance to the championship round Monday for a chance to qualify for the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk at Lake Hartwell. The final champion will also earn paid entry fees into the 2022 Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens with a fully-rigged Nitro and Toyota Tundra.

2021 Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops 10/1-10/4
Coosa River, Wetumpka, AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Club/School No./Weight

Tucker Smith Auburn University 5 10-02
Logan Parks Auburn University 4 06-10

Tristan McCormick Bethel University 5 09-09
Hayden Scott Adrian College 5 07-04

Stevie Mills Bethel University 5 06-13
James Cobbs Auburn University 5 05-15

Conner Crosby Auburn University 5 06-02
Griffin Fernandes Adrian College 2 04-15

by AnglersChannel

Collings Extends Grand Lake Lead, Perkins Holds AOY Lead

Courtesy of The National Professional Fishing League

GROVE – Oklahoma. Adding 16-pounds, 8-ounces to his day one total of 19-pounds, Grove, Oklahoma angler Sheldon Collings maintains his lead going into Showdown Saturday with a two-day total of 35-pounds, 8 ounces. Collings takes a 2-pound, 15-ounce lead into Showdown Saturday.

Starting off his morning not like he had planned, Collings was sitting on one bass at 9AM. The local knowledge kicked in and the local angler made the trek way down the lake. Flipping some docks to get a limit, the day turned around in a big way.

“This morning was pretty terrible. I had a small fish and decided to make a move. I got on some docks I thought I could catch some keepers and caught a limit for like 10-pounds or so. Around noon, I fished around and never got a bite.”

Knowing the offshore bite would settle in, Collings got back to where he caught some fish on day one and caught a 4-pounder, culling to around 12-pounds. The next couple hours were tough, but he maintained his focus and revisited some offshore areas as live coverage ended.

“Once again, live goes off and I got to an offshore spot and basically back-to-back I caught two that were almost 4-pounds. I went from 12-pounds to 14-pounds to 16-pounds on those two bass. Each one was like 2-pounds worth of upgrades.”

Collings understands the timing of his offshore areas and doesn’t get discouraged with a slow start. In the fall, Grand lakes seems to turn on in the evening when the shad pull up and the bass get to biting.

“The timing is key. You can fish them all day, but they don’t bite. I am fishing community holes; I know how they set up and when they bite. I can tell they are set up to feed. I want to win this more than anything. I told my camera man, if the weather is right tomorrow, I'll stay on my big fish holes all day cause the wind positions them and they will bite all day.”

If the weather is right, Collings will fish for bigger bites but isn't afraid to go and catch a limit. After a limit, 5 to 6-hours on his offshore areas to end the day and hopefully take the win on his home pond.

“If it's meant to be, its meant to be. If not, I'm going to go and have fun regardless and see what I can do.”

Taylor Watkins

Taylor Watkins added 15-pounds to his day one weight of 17-pounds, 9-ounces to finish the day in the 2^nd place spot with a two-day total of 32-pounds, 9-ounces. Fishing a topwater first thing, Watkins went back to work on his dock deal and was able to catch his two biggest quality fish for the day.

“I fished on top this morning and basically wasted a bunch of time. I made a move to my primary area and got a small limit, then moved back further in the creek to some docks. I caught two good fish there today, and two good ones yesterday.”

The magic docks have produced several 3.75 to 4-pound quality bass for Watkins the first two days and its unknow whether the area is reloading or if those are resident fish.

“Either way, I am and planning on not catching any there tomorrow. Other than that, I lost a 6-pounder with like ten minutes left today – I'll probably spend some time there tomorrow, too.”

With his main area way down the lake, and the big fish spot close to the takeoff, the Clinton, Tennessee angler is unsure how tomorrow will go, and hasn’t made a game plan yet.

“I saw a lot of quality fish in practice in my areas, but I didn’t think they would hold up, but that’s all I have. I saved one area, fished it today, and didn’t get a bite. There is one small stretch I got several bites in practice there, I may try it again tomorrow.”

Brandon Perkins

Progressive AOY Leader Brandon Perkins added 14-pounds, 11-ounces to his day one weight of 17-pounds to end the day in the 3^rd place spot with a two-day total of 31-pounds, 11-ounces. Getting off to an early start this morning, Perkins felt some pressure fall off his shoulder and was able to fish for bigger bass for the rest of the day.

“I made a mental mistake, I hung out in a place thinking I could catch some bigger fish, and unfortunately never did. A place I caught some big fish in practice, I got in there today with the intention of just fishing through, but I ended up gambling and tried to catch big ones. I'll take it thought, I was able to give my fish a break and I am ready to get after them again tomorrow.”

With the goal this week to win the Progressive AOY, Perkins is not taking his foot off the pedal. Playing it safe is not in the cards and knows that with as little experience as he has on Grand Lake, he is around fish and getting enough bites a day to hang.

“I am good, I am where I want to be, and I am thrilled with it so far. I am not playing it safe at all. Every day in practice I got a big fish over 4-pounds, and today was the first day I didn’t. I got more bites today than yesterday. I have two or three areas I have fished both days, but I didn’t touch my second-best area today. I wasn’t saving anything, I just felt like with the weight I had, I had to find bigger bites.”

Bryant Smith

With a 15-pound, 10-ounce bag today, Bryant Smith added to his day one weight of 15-pounds, 1-ounce for a total weight of 30-pounds, 11-ounces to finish in the 4th Spot. Utilizing a mix of topwater and flipping presentations, Smith has gone to work on a shallow pattern to catch his fish this week.

“On day one, I caught a few good ones on top and a few flipping. Today, I think all but one was on a topwater. I am basically looking for flat banks, and if it has isolated wood, it's even better.”

Fishing a mix of areas, he found in practice and a few areas he located during the tournament, the Roseville, California anglers has fixed a mix of new water every day to keep his areas fresh.

“I'm fishing a little new water every day, some stuff from practice and some stuff I found while fishing. I am basically fishing a Strike King Sexy Dog Hard Knocker and slipping a Strike King Rage Bug in Black/Blue. I’ve been mixing in a buzzbait as well – just mixing it up.”

The key to his areas?

“The flatter the bank, the better it is. And, I am casting right up on the bank”

James Biggs

With a two-day total of 30-pounds, 7-ounces, James Biggs added 13-pounds, 2-ounces to his day one weight of 17-pounds, 5-ounces to finish the day in the 5^th place spot. Running a similar program as yesterday, Biggs wasn’t able to capitalize on some bigger bites on day two.

“I didn’t get as many big bites, but I also missed a lot more, missed several, they just were not eating it good. I either missed them or they came off today.”

Fishing some of the same water, Biggs only hit one or two of his areas and fished lots of new water. With an early limit, he took advantage of the extra time to try and focus on bigger bites.

“I saved a bunch of stuff for tomorrow, and I have been having fun. I don’t worry about pressure. My goal was to make the Championship and I have to catch them tomorrow. I am a firefighter, I deal with real pressure, these are just green fish. If I lose one, or catch one, I know the goal and just keep fishing. I did catch my biggest fish today offshore.”

Jeff Dobson

Local Jeff Dobson added 14-pounds, 12-ounces to his day one weight of 14-pounds, 12-ounces for a two-day total of 29-pounds, 8-ounces to finish in 6^th place. Locating fish adjacent to feeding areas, Dobson is fishing an Omega Custom Tackle jig and fishing vertical cover.

“I am fishing the bridges, bluff walls, suspended fish. I'm flipping the big jig and forcing them to eat it, it’s a reaction bite. Only one fish this week I casted and dragged it by and got bit. They are biting it on the fall, I am not feeling it. I just pick up and they are moving off with it.”

Rest of the Best:

7^th Paul Browning 29-4

8^th David Hoheisel 27-7

9^th John Polasini 27-6

10^th Bret Loomis 26-10

by AnglersChannel

Road To The Classic Starts Now With Bassmaster Fishing 2022

October 1, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For one talented college angler, the road to competing in the iconic Bassmaster Classic and launching an incredible fishing career starts this weekend. But thanks to Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, gamers and anglers alike can start their climb to angling immortality October 28.

Eight of the country’s top college anglers will face off on Alabama’s Coosa River in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops, which runs Oct. 1-4. Fans can stay up-to-date on the action by following Bassmaster College Classic Bracket LIVE presented by Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, which will feature real-time coverage from all eight boats on Saturday as anglers battle to advance and win a coveted berth into the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. Continuing coverage of the tournament can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms.

Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of Bassmaster Fishing 2022 and other authentic sports simulation titles, is celebrating the launch of the game and their sponsorship of event coverage — as well as championing upcoming angling talent — by including the College Classic Bracket champion as one of the game’s playable anglers.

The young champion will find themselves in good company, appearing alongside a playable lineup of 10 Elite Series pros. Players can choose to play as their favorite angler or design their own before setting out to begin their journey to the Classic. Much like the young anglers squaring off on the Coosa River, players can use the game’s Career Mode to work their way to the Classic, beginning in the College Series. Taking the real-life progression of professional anglers and recreating it in-game, players start their careers in the College Series before moving on to the Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens. If players have the skills to win in the Opens events, they’ll be invited to the Elite Series to try and gain enough qualifying points to go to the Bassmaster Classic.

“These events provide opportunities for anglers of all ages and backgrounds that might have otherwise just kept to bass fishing as a hobby,” said two-time Bassmaster Classic champion Hank Cherry. “You never know who the next Bassmaster Classic winner might be. It’s great to see Dovetail Games bringing a career mode to Bassmaster Fishing 2022 so that more people can experience what it’s like to be a professional angler.”

Becoming the Bassmaster Classic champion is about more than just catching bass — it takes passion, pride and skill. To be the best, anglers will need to know their way around their equipment, trust their instincts and know when to go big. In Bassmaster Fishing 2022, players can make a name for themselves by climbing the ranks and becoming a master of the water.

Dovetail Games will sponsor live coverage of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Grand Lake Oct. 21-23 and is partnering with B.A.S.S. on the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine Oct. 15-17 in Decatur, Ala.

For regular updates and more information, please visit Bassmasterthegame.com.

by AnglersChannel

Collings Captures Day One Lead at Grand Lake

Courtesy of The National Professional Fishing League

Making two late culls after Live Coverage had ended, local favorite Sheldon Collings put together a 19-pound day with a 5-pound, 3-ounce kicker to take the day one lead here at Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees.

Collings sampled both shallow and deeper areas to catch his bag and started off with a big bite early in the morning. After the lunker got the day started, Collings caught fish slow and steady all day long.

“I stayed in one part of the lake today and fished anywhere between 1-foot and 30-foot, and I caught fish on everything I fished today, besides a topwater bait.”

Saving some areas for later in the week, the Grove, Oklahoma angler fished one section of the lake on day one and it was a decision to visit an offshore area again later in the day that made it happen.

“I fished a spot earlier this morning and never got bit. They were there, I could see them on active target, but they were suspended and there was no bait around. After Live Coverage ended, I slipped back in there and caught a 4-pounder and another 3.5-pounder real fast.”

The offshore bite is a timing deal according to Collings and while fishing a combination of reaction baits and dragging baits, covering water fishing productive areas produced the leading weight.

“I have a lot of stuff on the opposite side of the lake that I left alone for the next couple days. I had like 14-pounds with four bass all day and thankfully got those bigger ones to go later in the day.

Taylor Watkins

Taylor Watkins caught 17-pounds, 9-ounces of Grand Lake bass to finish the day in the 2nd place spot. After fishing his main area this morning with several other boats, and only one bite to show for it, a decision to slow down his presentation led to several key fish, including a 3-pound, 14-ounce lunker.

“I had a good practice and I truly thought I was going to catch them, but in a different way than I did today. I fished until around 10 am and only had that one bite. I swung back through there, swapped up my presentation and got a few bites. That really settled me down and I was able to catch my weight.”

Saving some good areas from practice for later in the week, a repeat of day one on the same area may not happen, but the Clinton, Tennessee angler is just looking to get back out there.

“I knew there was quality in that area, and I don’t know if I can catch them on that stuff, but I saved a decent area I got some good bites and I'll give that a go.”

James Biggs

With 17-pounds, 5-ounces on day one, James Biggs fished conservatively to save fish for the rest of the week. Fishing a combination of docks and other shallow areas, Biggs ended the day in the 3rd place spot.

“I made one cull after live went out, but I basically fished docks with brush and saved some other stuff. I caught some fish early and made a bait switch and caught a couple more. My smallest fish were 3-pounders, but my biggest fish was only a 4-pounder. I was semi surprised with the weight I had today.”

Brandon Perkins

In the 4th place spot, the current Progressive Angler of the Year leader Brandon Perkins kept the pressure on his competitors with a day one weight of 17-pounds. Although the bite was slower than expected, the Tennessee angler stuck with his shallow dock pattern and put quality bass in the boat.

“I really thought I would catch more fish today, and it honestly has me a little bothered. I expected to catch 12 to 14-pounds easy, a few times, so I don’t know what the deal was.”

With folks watching on live, Perkins fished around docks with a flipping bait and worked some areas in between as well. The bite was not fast and furious, but the NPFL Pickwick champion caught enough to finish in the top five after day one, keeping his spot atop the AOY standings alive.

“Other than the no wind, I don’t know what the deal is and the weather coming in is going to be unique for what I am doing. I can make some adjustments, I mean I caught a few on some other baits today, but the docks have been the deal. I am not dialed on docks though. If the sun goes away, the fish will roam, or go away totally.”

Bret Loomis

With 16-pounds, 7-ounces, Bret Loomis sits in the 5th place spot after day one. Working a combination of shallow and offshore spots, Loomis caught fish on topwater, flipping a jig, and a big hair jig.

“This morning I started out shallow with a whopper plopper and caught one. Then I went to a dock I found in practice and flipped in and caught my biggest one.”

Using a borrowed boat after losing his trolling motor, Loomis spent the rest of the day offshore working a shaky head and hair jig to catch the rest of his limit.

“I had a few places from practice, and I don’t know if I can duplicate it tomorrow, but I didn’t set the hook in practice, so I don’t know how many are there. Caught one of my better fish on a Brown Dog Tackle Hair jig after they got off the shaky head.”

by AnglersChannel

B.A.S.S. Nation 2022 Regional Championship Schedule Announced

The 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series schedule features five regional championship events, beginning in February on Lake Havasu.

Photo by Brenden Kanies/B.A.S.S.

September 30, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers to qualify for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and a shot at one of three berths in the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

“The B.A.S.S. Nation can be a fantastic opportunity for weekend anglers to fish for big money on a big stage or the gateway to a stellar career in professional fishing,” said B.A.S.S. Nation director Jon Stewart. “In 2022, all of these anglers — regardless of their future goals — are going to have the opportunity to compete on fantastic and historic fisheries.”

For the second consecutive year, the schedule will kick off with the Western Regional at Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Feb. 23-25. This Western fishery, which offers a combination of crystal-clear waters and stark desert beauty, ranked No. 8 in 2021 on Bassmaster Magazine’s annual list of 100 Best Bass Lakes (Western Division).

Spring will see Nation anglers take on Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Ala., for the Southeast Regional April 27-29 before the Central Regional on Grand Lake in Grove, Okla., May 4-6.

The schedule will swing to the upper region of the United States with the Northeast Regional on the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, N.Y., June 22-24. This smallmouth mecca ranked No. 4 overall on the 2021 100 Best Bass Lakes list and hosted three events in 2021 — a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament, a Basspro.com Bassmaster Northern Open and the Carhartt Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.

The final regular-season event, the Northern Regional, will be held on the Upper Mississippi River out of Clinton, Iowa, June 29-July 1.

“The City of Clinton is excited to host the 2022 B.A.S.S Nation Regional Championship in Iowa at our wonderfully maintained Clinton Marina located on our beautiful riverfront along the mighty Mississippi,” said Lesley Webster, director of the Clinton, Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau. “The majestic treelines and one-of-a-kind sunrises will surely make Clinton a memorable experience for anglers and their families. In Clinton there are many things to do with a river view, and the Bassmaster anglers will be treated to a variety of attractions right on our riverfront!”

The date and location for the 2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship will be released at a later time. The Championship tournament will be made up of qualifiers from all five regions, and the Top 3 anglers from the overall standings will earn a berth to the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

“We’re proud to offer three Nation anglers the opportunity to compete in the iconic Bassmaster Classic, where anything is possible,” said B.A.S.S. Chairman and CEO Chase Anderson. “Just this year, we saw Justin Kerr qualify for the Classic through the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and finish fourth in Fort Worth.

“The B.A.S.S. Nation local clubs have been the foundation of our organization for more than five decades. Beyond their tournaments, the Nation adds so much to the culture and growth of our sport through their conservation efforts and youth events and initiatives.”

The winner of the 2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship will also receive a cash prize, an invitation to join the 2023 Bassmaster Elite Series and paid Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens entry fees for all divisions. The second- and third-place finishers and nonboater Champion will each earn paid Opens entry fees for all divisions as well.

by AnglersChannel

Taming Spotted Bass Could Be Key To Winning Bassmaster Central Open On Lewis Smith Lake

Alabama's Lewis Smith Lake will host the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open Oct. 7-9, 2021.

Photo by Justin Brouillard/B.A.S.S.

September 30, 2021

JASPER, Ala. — While Alabama native David Kilgore thinks many anglers will be around big spotted bass during the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on Lewis Smith Lake Oct. 7-9, catching them will be the real trick.

“You can find them a lot of times, but catching them in the fall is difficult,” Kilgore said. “The last Open we had in the fall here, it was so frustrating because you could be around a pile of 3- and 4-pounders and you could not catch them.

“It’s not really going to be getting around them, because a lot of people will get around them, it is just going to be figuring out how to catch them.”

This summer was the wettest summer that Kilgore can remember and those rainy conditions have continued to affect the 21,000-acre reservoir located just north of Birmingham into the early fall.

“While I was gone to Norman (for the Southern Open in late September), my rain gauge had 3 inches in it and I looked on my phone and the lake had come up 3 feet again,” Kilgore said. “They are on their way to pulling it back down again. It is down from full pool now about 8 or 9 feet, which is not out of the normal this time of year.

“We've just had so much rain this summer they’ve barely been able to get it down that far. They’ve been having to pull it a lot to get it down. I really don’t know what to expect with the water going up and down. We’ve got a lot of bare banks and very little stuff in the water. It is going to be interesting.”

Kilgore was also expecting some cooler weather to move into the area ahead of the tournament, but looking at the forecast he doesn’t see that happening now.

Smith Lake is a generally rocky reservoir with plenty of creek arms and a multitude of docks. In the fall, however, the big spotted bass will be roaming the lake searching for groups of blueback herring, according to Kilgore, and cover matters very little.

“It will be like any herring lake — a Fluke, topwater, whatever you want to try and catch them on,” Kilgore said. “It won’t be reinventing the wheel, just trying to figure out one little subtlety out there in the middle and in the fall that seems really hard to do compared to the spring.”

While there is a solid population of largemouth, Kilgore doesn’t expect them to play for multiple days.

Smith Lake was originally scheduled to be the first stop of the Central Opens season back in April, but flooding and severe storms postponed the event until October.

Virginia native Jacob Powroznik enters the tournament leading the Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,171 points with Tommy Williams of Shepherdsville, Ky., second with 1,124 and Sam George of Athens, Ala., third with 1,111.

With a win at Pickwick earlier this year, Joey Nania of Cropwell, Ala., leads the Central Open standings with 200 points, followed by Lonnie Cochran of Section, Ala., with 199 and John Garrett of Union City, Tenn., with 198.

Anglers will take off from Smith Lake Public Boat Ramp at 6:30 a.m. CT each day. Weigh-ins on Days 1 and 2 will be held at Smith Lake Public Boat Ramp starting at 2:30 p.m., and the final day weigh-in will move to Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, Ala., at 4 p.m.

The full field will compete the first two days before the boater side is cut to 10 anglers on Championship Saturday. The co-angler champion will be crowned after the Day 2 weigh-in. Coverage of the event will be available at Bassmaster.com.

by AnglersChannel

Catch Bassmaster College Classic Bracket Coverage Live This Weekend

2021 Bassmaster College Team of the Year, Logan Parks and Tucker Smith from Auburn University, will be among the eight competitors at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops Oct. 1-4 on Alabama's Coosa River.
Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

September 29, 2021

WETUMPKA, Ala. — Fans of the rapidly growing sport of college fishing will have three days to catch live coverage of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Classic Bracket presented by Bass Pro Shops, which runs Oct. 1-4 on the Coosa River out of Wetumpka, Ala.

The event pits the season’s eight top college anglers against one another for a coveted spot in the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. New for this year, on Day 1 of the event, all eight anglers will compete individually to determine seeding and set the bracket for head-to-head competition.

FS1 kicks off a day of college sports with morning action from Day 2 of the tournament beginning at 7 a.m. CT. Bassmaster College Classic Bracket LIVE presented by Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, will feature real-time coverage from all eight boats on Saturday as anglers battle to advance. Continuing coverage of the tournament can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms.

Date
Time (All times Central)
Network

Saturday, October 2
7 a.m. – 11 a.m.
FS1; FOX Sports Digital

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Bassmaster.com; FOX Sports Digital

Sunday, October 3
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Bassmaster.com; FOX Sports Digital

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bassmaster.com; FOX Sports Digital

Monday, October 4
7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Bassmaster.com; FOX Sports Digital

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bassmaster.com; FOX Sports Digital

For the first time, the 2021 Bassmaster College Team of the Year — Auburn University’s Logan Parks and Tucker Smith — automatically punched their ticket to the College Classic Bracket to compete alongside the Top 3 teams from the Bassmaster College National Championship in this individual, elimination-style tournament. Joining Parks and Smith will be National Champions Hayden Scott and Griffin Fernandes from Michigan’s Adrian College, Tristan McCormick and Stevie Mills from bass fishing powerhouse Bethel University and a second team from Auburn, Conner Crosby and James Cobbs.

by AnglersChannel

How the West was won & late Breaking News!

This week Chris & the boys welcome in your back-to-back Western Toyota Series Winner Andrew Loberg to talk about his wins, the opportunities ahead of him and how the West was won. Big shakeup in the U-Pick-Em and then some late Breaking News from a major tournament platform. Check it out!

by AnglersChannel

Simpson University Wins Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Lake Havasu

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 28, 2021) – The Simpson University duo of Quinn Hawkinson of Chico, California, and Jayden Nezy of Page, Arizona, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 10 pounds, 1 ounce to earn the win last weekend at the Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI at Lake Havasu. The victory earned the Red Hawk’s bass club $2,000 and qualified the duo to compete in the 2022 College Fishing National Championship.

TOP FIVE RESULTS*

RANK	COLLEGE NAME	ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Simpson University	Quinn Hawkinson, Chico, Calif. Jayden Nezy, Page, Ariz.	5	10-1	$2,000
2^nd	Dallas Baptist University	Mark Harris, Lindale, Texas Michael Postlewait, Astoria, Ore.	4	9-0	$1,000
3^rd	Simpson University	Nathan Phillips, Kelseyville, Calif. Austin Rojas, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.	4	8-10	$500
4^th	Dallas Baptist University	Reece Martin, Lindale, Texas Jacob Witkowski, Dallas, Texas	4	7-3	$500
5^th	Simpson University	Ryan Beaty, Martinez, Calif. Taj White, Glendale, Ariz.	2	5-9	$500

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

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship	March 29-31, 2022	Fort Gibson Lake, Wagoner, Okla.	TBD

The event was the third and final qualifying tournaments for Western Conference anglers and was hosted by Go Lake Havasu.
Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI teams compete in regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual Abu Garcia College Fishing Open advance to the following year’s Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship.

by AnglersChannel

Beavers Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Murray

Dipietro Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

PROSPERITY, S.C. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Boater Bradford Beavers of Summerville, South Carolina wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Murray in Prosperity, South Carolina on Sunday. Beavers earned $13,197 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Bradford Beavers of Summerville, S.C.	10	36-2	$13,197
2^nd	Christopher Chavis of Guyton, Ga.	10	35-13	$2,598
3^rd	Fisher Rodgers of Camden, S.C.	10	34-10	$1,733
4^th	Gregory McDavid of Blountville, Tenn.	9	32-10	$1,713
5^th	Wesley Sandifer of Chapin, S.C.	10	31-8	$1,039
6^th	Andy Wicker of Pomaria, S.C.	10	30-12	$953
7^th	Tom Rubbo of West Columbia, S.C.	10	30-8	$866
8^th	Karson Grubbs of West Columbia, S.C.	10	29-4	$780
9^th	Tracy Hewitt of Orangeburg, S.C.	10	28-11	$693
10^th	Jason Burroughs of Hodges, S.C.	10	27-0	$606

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	AJ Dipietro of Columbia, S.C.	5	24-12	$2,925
2^nd	Kenny Mathis of Boiling Springs, S.C.	7	17-8	$1,299
3^rd	Jack Daniel Hoy of Hollywood, S.C.	7	17-1	$1,317
4^th	Terry Jarvis of Inman, S.C.	6	16-0	$606
5^th	Joshua Wix of Chesnee, S.C.	6	15-13	$520
6^th	Terry Coleman of Sumter, S.C.	5	14-2	$476
7^th	Jerry Pruitt of Vale, N.C.	5	13-5	$433
8^th	Kevin Henderson of Honea Path, S.C.	5	12-5	$390
9^th	Jeffery Stout of Dalzell, S.C.	3	9-11	$346
10^th	Danny Bickley of Chapin, S.C.	3	9-1	$303

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Zack Catoe of Lancaster, S.C.	5-pound, 13-ounce bass	$652
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	AJ Dipietro of Columbia, S.C.	6-pound, 10-ounce bass	$326
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Bradford Beavers of Summerville, S.C.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$7,000

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Did Not Divulge	N/A
Strike King Co-Angler	Did Not Divulge	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
South Carolina Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla.	Putnam County Tourist Development Council
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Jarvis Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Potomac River

Wedding Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Boater Jim Jarvis of Timberville, Virginia wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland on Sunday. Jarvis earned $4,869 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Jim Jarvis of Timberville, Va.	10	22-1	$4,869
2^nd	Todd Langford of Great Falls, Va.	6	21-14	$3,019
3^rd	Michael Birr of Franklinton, N.C.	10	21-2	$1,623
4^th	John Hauserman of Ellicott City, Md.	8	19-13	$1,136
5^th	Keith Estes of Spring Grove, Va.	9	18-13	$1,174
6^th	Robert Grabow of Morgantown, W.V.	10	18-12	$1,393
7^th	Bud Conley of Pasadena, Md.	8	17-7	$811
8^th	Mike Coleman of S. Chester, Va.	8	17-2	$730
9^th	Jacob Melrose of Quantico, Va.	10	17-1	$649
10^th	Tom Bateman of Welcome, Md.	8	16-14	$568

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Robert Wedding of Welcome, Md.	6	17-10	$2,884
2^nd	Richard Stewart of Chesterfield, Va.	10	15-15	$1,217
3^rd	Timothy Trible of Gaithersburg, Md.	8	13-3	$813
4^th	Tyrone Adams of Fredericksburg, Va.	8	13-2	$568
5^th	Jonathan Patkus of Columbia, Md.	5	11-1	$487
6^th	Troy Pipkin of Sterling, Va.	6	11-0	$446
7^th	Ben Haynes of Richmond, Va.	5	9-10	$406
8^th	Ricky Grant of Callands, Va.	5	9-4	$365
9^th	Tracy Gravely of Petersburg, Va.	5	8-14	$325
10^th	Gee Kim of Melfa, Va.	5	8-7	$284

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Todd Langford of Great Falls, Va.	6-pound, 7-ounce bass	$585
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	James Henderson of McLean, Va.	4-pound bass	$292
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Michael Downes of South Chesterfield, Va.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Z- Man Evergreen ChatterBait Jack Hammer	White
Strike King Co-Angler	Davis Baits Elite Swim Jig	White

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Shenandoah Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 14-16	Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C.	Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Moving Water Will Have Douglas Bass Chomping

By Pete Robbins

Ott DeFoe may have more knowledge of Tennessee’s Douglas Lake than anyone alive, and he’d be licking his chops to fish in the upcoming Big Bass Tour event on the winding Tennessee impoundment. The tournament will be held from October 8-10, and the former Bassmaster Classic champion said that’s normally prime time for the fall feed, and it’ll be made better by the was this year’s weather has played out.

“It was kind of a late, wet year,” he said. “We had quite a bit of rain in August, as well as some in September. The lake is still up a bit, certainly not as low as it would normally be. By the time the tournament starts, they should really be pulling water hard, trying to get it down to the right level for winter pool. That takes an already good situation and compounds a good bite. It’s ok when they’re not pulling water, but when it’s moving it tends to be really good.”

That should give anglers options. He expects that a fair number of fish will still be out deep, relating to offshore and deep structure like points and breaks. “If you can find some rock with current running across it, that’s the key for that bite,” the veteran pro stated. If that was his chosen depth zone, he’d deep crank and also rely on spoons and football jigs.

His preference, however, would be to stay shallow.

“I’m sure that lots of the hourly money will be won deep, but I’d be surprised if the overall winner didn’t come up closer to the bank.” He’d expect to put his trolling motor and batteries to the test, covering water with a big square bill or a topwater. “Once the water starts falling, fish any cover you can find. It could be a piece of wood or rock or concrete.” That’s not what holds the fish, though. A lot of times his biggest bites come “on almost nothing.” That’s because the bass are keyed in on bait. That would be his focus in practice: finding the largest concentrations of baitfish, because the bass will be right behind them.

Local hammer Casey Majni agreed with DeFoe’s preference to stay shallow. With cooler nights coming, he’d likewise put in heavy duty work with topwaters, including Berkley’s Cane Walker, J-Walker and Choppo, the bigger the better. Bone colored baits are a consistent favorite, but he also likes shad patterns including “Perfect Ghost.” He said it pays to stay on point because “before you know it they’ll erupt, so you’ve got to get the bait to them quick.” On the rare days when the shallow bass are hesitant to break the surface, he’ll go with a Frittside crankbait, especially the “Biggun’” which as the name suggests tends to get bigger bites.

Majni added that as the water goes down, he tends to target the backs of pockets with a ¾ ounce Berkley Warpig lipless bait, hitting the flat spots as far back as he can cast. His strategy: “Turn and burn.”

DeFoe is a noted river rat, so you might expect to find him in the far upper reaches of Douglas come tournament time. That might happen, and might be a player – in any event, he expects that the mid- to upper-half of the impoundment will produce most of the top ten.

“That’s shifted,” he explained. “It used to be that the biggest fish almost always came from the lower end of the lake. Big ones still get caught down there, but they’ve spread out.” The one opportunity that has exploded down the lake is the smallmouth population. “They’ve grown up a lot,” and while they too might not win the overall top prize, he expects to see some quality brown fish in the weigh-in line.

One other wildcard that an angler focused on a single giant could pursue is to throw a big glide bait or swimbait all day. DeFoe said that’s an increasingly popular way to approach the lake, and someone who committed to the big fish strategy “could get on bluffs with current hitting them and catch a truly big one that way.”

For anglers who choose to pursue the deep bite, Majni urges them to dropshot a white Berkley Maxscent Flat Wormor rig a Berkley Hollow Belly swimbait on a 1 ounce jig head and hunt individual specimens with forward-facing sonar.

The weights at the top of the leaderboard are typically tightly-packed in the BBT tournaments on Douglas. It usually takes over 5 pounds to make the top 10, although in both 2018 and 2020 slightly smaller fish snuck in. In 2019 there was a 6.09 weighed in. In 2016 there were two over 6 and another over 7, and in 2017 Sam Harris weighed in a remarkable 7.44 pound brute. Accordingly, it’s critical to pay attention to the live leaderboard to maximize your chances and your winnings.

by AnglersChannel

Hibdon Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks

Excelsior Springs’ Johnson Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Boater Payden Hibdon of Versailles, Missouri wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Fenwick in Osage Beach, Missouri on Sunday. Payden earned $8,438 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Central Missouri’s Tri-County Lodging Association.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Payden Hibdon of Versailles, Mo.	10	32-14	$8,438
2^nd	Corey Cook of Lebanon, Mo.	10	32-4	$4,219
3^rd	Casey Scanlon of Eldon, Mo.	10	31-11	$2,812
4^th	Lawson Hibdon of Versaillies, Mo.	10	31-11	$1,969
5^th	Lance Williams of Billings, Mo.	10	31-9	$1,688
6^th	Rick Fishback of Springfield, Mo.	10	29-14	$1,547
7^th	Brock Reinkemeyer of Warsaw, Mo.	10	28-10	$1,406
8^th	Roger Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Mo.	10	27-11	$1,266
9^th	Early Garrison, IV of Bull Shoals, Ark.	10	27-9	$1,125
10^th	Joe Grafeman of Camdenton, Mo.	10	27-5	$984

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Anthony Johnson of Excelsior Springs, Mo.	8	20-7	$4,219
2^nd	Troy Karafa of Racine, Wis.	8	18-14	$2,110
3^rd	Cody Carl of Lake Latawana, Mo.	7	17-2	$1,406
4^th	Bryan Barnard of Harrison, Ark.	9	15-12	$984
5^th	Shane McGinnis of Springfield, Mo.	7	15-11	$844
6^th	Joshua Allison of Carl Junction, Mo.	6	15-0	$774
7^th	Kelby Humble of Rogersville, Mo.	7	14-11	$703
8^th	Chris Bunk of Sullivan, Mo.	6	14-10	$633
9^th	Mark Glover of Raytown, Mo.	5	13-0	$563
10^th	Christian Singer of Bunceton, Mo.	6	12-5	$492

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Adam Caldwell of Springfield, Mo.	5-pound, 11-ounce bass	$1,365
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Brock Krohne of Belton, Mo.	5-pound, 4-ounce bass	$682
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Brad Jelinek of Lincoln, Mo.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Guido Jig	N/A
Strike King Co-Angler	Unspecified Cut Tail Worm	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Ozark Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 7-9	Norfork Lake, Mountain Home, Ark.	Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Myers Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Wylie

Myers Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Wylie

LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Pro Britt Myers of Lake Wylie, South Carolina wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Wylie in Lake Wylie, South Carolina on Sunday. Myers earned $6,270 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Britt Myers of Lake Wylie, S.C.	10	22-12	$6,270
2^nd	Michael Stephens of Gastonia, N.C.	10	21-0	$2,635
3^rd	Buddy Black of Lawndale, N.C.	10	19-1	$1,758
4^th	Stephen Cannon of Wilkesboro, N.C.	9	16-12	$1,230
5^th	Jake Frye of Charlotte, N.C.	6	16-2	$1,054
6^th	Ross Burns of Columbia, S.C.	9	15-4	$966
7^th	Chris Dover of Blacksburg, S.C.	7	14-10	$878
8^th	Lee Endicott of Sherills Ford, N.C.	5	14-5	$1,465
9^th	Jeremy Talbert of Albemarle, N.C.	7	14-2	$703
10^th	Josh Warren of York, S.C.	9	14-2	$615

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Eric Osborne of Jefferson, N.C.	8	15-1	$2,635
2^nd	Barry Burford of Charlotte, N.C.	8	13-15	$1,317
3^rd	Ernest McIntyre of Fayetteville, N.C.	7	11-2	$1,330
4^th	Greg Robertson of King, N.C.	6	11-1	$615
5^th	Thomas Davis of West Jefferson, N.C.	4	10-9	$527
6^th	Justin Wilson of Mooresville, N.C.	6	9-12	$483
7^th	Billy Taylor of Newton, N.C.	5	9-12	$439
8^th	Travis Ruff of Connelly Springs, N.C.	4	8-8	$395
9^th	Justin Johnson of Apex, N.C.	4	7-15	$351
10^th	Brad Burns of Kernersville, N.C.	3	7-14	$644

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Lee Endicott of Sherills Ford, N.C.	5-pound, 1-ounce bass	$675
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Brad Burns of Kernersville, N.C.	4-pound, 2-ounce bass	$337
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Khris Williams of Mount Holly, N.C.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Jig/Deep Crank	N/A
Strike King Co-Angler	Jig/Drop-Shot	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
North Carolina Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 14-16	Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C.	Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Marks Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Lanier

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Boater Paul Marks of Cumming, Georgia, won the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Lanier Sunday in Gainesville, Georgia. Marks earned $15,678 for his victory in the event, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 contingency bonus.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Paul Marks of Cumming, Ga.	10	34-9	$15,678
2^nd	Drew Harbin of Winder, Ga.	10	32-5	$3,839
3^rd	Michael Anders of Anderson, S.C.	10	32-1	$2,558
4^th	J.R. McCay of Robertstown, Ga.	10	31-10	$1,792
5^th	Brock Turner of Jasper, Ga.	10	30-10	$1,536
6^th	Brad Wiley of Alto, Ga.	10	30-8	$1,408
7^th	Matthew O’Connell of Brooks, Ga.	10	29-14	$1,530
8^th	Elijah Benson of Dawsonville, Ga.	10	29-4	$1,152
9^th	David Lowery of Milledgeville, Ga.	10	29-3	$1,024
10^th	Emil Wagner of Marietta, Ga.	10	29-2	$896

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Joe Morgan of Woodstock, Ga.	9	24-0	$3,733
2^nd	Jeff Walker of Cumming, Ga.	10	21-3	$1,867
3^rd	Chandler White of Covington, Ga.	10	21-1	$1,244
4^th	Colby Elliott of Blairsville, Ga.	9	19-1	$871
5^th	Donald Peppers of Good Hope, Ga.	8	18-0	$747
6^th	Cody Cantrell of Fairmount, Ga.	8	17-13	$684
7^th	Joshua Boyd of Gainesville, Ga.	9	17-13	$622
8^th	Theron Asbery of Longwood, Fla.	7	16-13	$810
9^th	Thomas Pierce of Calhoun, Ga.	9	16-13	$498
10^th	J.B. Banks of Gainesville, Ga.	7	15-8	$436

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Grant Kelly of Milledgeville, Ga.	5-pound, 12-ounce bass	$1,185
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Stephen Waldon of Ellenwood, Ga.	5-pound, 4-ounce bass	$570
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Paul Marks of Cumming, Ga.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$7,000

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Sebile Magic Swimmer Swimbait	N/A
Strike King Co-Angler	Sebile Magic Swimmer Swimbait	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Bulldog Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla.	Putnam County Tourist Development Council
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4, 2022	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify 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 Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

by AnglersChannel

Drury Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Lake Cumberland

MONTICELLO, Ky. (Sept. 27, 2021) – Boater Bryan Drury of Richmond, Kentucky, won the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Cumberland Presented by Googan Baits Sunday in Monticello, Kentucky. Marks earned $14,468 for his victory in the event, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 contingency bonus.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Bryan Drury of Richmond, Ky.	7	18-10	$14,468
2^nd	Dakota Bell of Monticello, Ky.	10	17-2	$3,234
3^rd	Sean Wieda of Walton, Ky.	9	15-12	$2,158
4^th	Kyle Christopher of Danville, Ky.	6	13-7	$1,509
5^th	Russ Simpson of Given, W. Va.	6	13-0	$1,294
6^th	Jarrod Conn of Burgin, Ky.	5	12-8	$1,186
7^th	Nick Uebelhor of Jasper, Ind.	7	12-4	$1,328
8^th	Jesse Horseman of Junction City, Ky.	7	12-1	$970
9^th	Talmadge Marcum of McKee, Ky.	6	11-15	$862
10^th	Laine Bull of Cincinnati, Ohio	5	10-5	$755

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Ronnie Gill of Indianapolis, Ind.	4	8-9	$3,631
2^nd	Jake Mattingly of Stanford, Ky.	4	8-0	$1,591
3^rd	Joshua Mounce of Somerset, Ky.	4	6-14	$1,061
4^th	Brent Clark of Bowling Green, Ky.	4	6-1	$742
5^th	Buyrl Shirly of Sparta, Tenn.	5	5-15	$636
6^th	Bryan Whittaker of Richmond, Ky.	2	5-9	$583
7^th	Gary Slaughter of Waddy, Ky.	3	5-7	$530
8^th	Brian Dillard of Bowling Green, Ky.	2	5-1	$477
9^th	Walter Smith of Hardy, Ky.	1	4-10	$874
10^th	Travis Lloyd of Jamestown, Tenn.	2	4-5	$371

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Grant Kelly of Milledgeville, Ga.	4-pound, 13-ounce bass	$915
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Walter Smith of Hardy, Ky.	4-pound, 10-ounce bass	$450
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Bryan Drury of Richmond, Ky.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$7,000

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Spinnerbait	White & Chartreuse
Strike King Co-Angler	Spinnerbait with Double Willow Blades	N/A

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Mountain Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 7-9	Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala.	Decatur Morgan County Tourism
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4, 2022	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Andrew Loberg Earns Second-Straight Western Division Win at MLF Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. on Lake Havasu

Two Months after Claiming Victory at California Delta, California Pro Boats 59-14 to Win at Lake Havasu and Earn Second Pro Victory of Career

LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 26, 2021) – Toyota Series pro Andrew Loberg of Rocklin, California, crossed the stage with a five-bass limit Saturday totaling 21 pounds, 11 ounces – the largest limit weighed throughout the three-day event – to win the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. at Lake Havasu in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Loberg’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 59-14 earned him the win by a 3-pound, 7-ounce margin over second-place pro Mike Williams of Lake Havasu City and earned Loberg the top payout of $24,119 in the third and final tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Western Division.

Nearly two months after winning the Toyota Series event earlier this season on the California Delta, the young Californian bested some of the top talents on Lake Havasu to close out his second win of the season in style.

“I’m still soaking in the win from the Delta,” said Loberg. “So, this one… I don’t even know.”

One thing everyone knows now is he’s one to watch in any tournament he enters going forward. This event solidified that.

Whether it was the time of year, fluctuating water, 100-degree heat or whatever, Havasu’s bass were stingy, regardless of species or where an angler tried to fish. So Loberg decided he wasn’t going to give them the option to bite. Like many of the top finishers, he was going to make them bite.

That meant cranking and ripping deep grass.

Fishing a ¼-mile stretch of the north end of the basin, Loberg had a pair of sweet spots on deeper points loaded with grass. But it wasn’t just grass they were loaded with, as he noticed more bait there than anywhere else he’d seen in practice, and even more importantly, more bass showing up on his forward-facing sonar.

“I found that area the first day of practice,” said Loberg. “I caught a big one and one other one, and I just thought it’d be a spot in my rotation. It ended up being the winning area.”

Yet just because the fish were there didn’t mean they wanted to bite. In fact, Loberg said it was often frustrating seeing so many fish down there simply unwilling to bite.

“I just had to keep winding that crankbait through the grass until I made one react,” says Loberg.

That often meant snapping his Rapala DT 16 when it hit the grass so hard he snapped his line a few times and even broke the lip off one bait. But it took that level of aggression to surprise a bass enough to open its mouth.

That worked out perfect the first two days, as he said he had the ideal conditions of sun and little wind, and the bass were choking his crankbait when they bit. That wasn’t the case Saturday, though. With intermittent rain and wind throughout the morning, Loberg struggled to get bit early, and when he did they were barely hooked. A perfect example was a 5-pound kicker that sprung loose right as it hit the net.

Still, he put eight keepers in the boat Saturday, and they were the right ones to take home the win.

The top 10 pros on Lake Havasu finished:

1^st:          Andrew Loberg, Rocklin, Calif., 15 bass, 59-14, $24,119
2^nd:         Mike Williams, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 15 bass, 56-7, $9,346
3^rd:         Roy Hawk, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 15 bass, 54-0, $8,736
4^th:         Mark Williams, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 15 bass, 43-2, $6,030
5^th:         Frankie Mueller, Kingman, Ariz., 15 bass, 41-8, $5,427
6^th:         Phillip Dutra, Antioch, Calif., 15 bass, 39-12, $4,824
7^th:         Chris Kinley, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., 15 bass, 39-3, $4,221
8^th:         Kazuki Kodama, Torrance, Calif., 15 bass, 39-3, $3,618
9^th:         Randy McAbee Jr., Bakersfield, Calif., 12 bass, 34-14, $3,015
10^th:       Logan Huntze, Discovery Bay, Calif., 12 bass, 33-2, $2,412

A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Ty Faber of Pagosa Springs, Colorado won the Day One Berkley Big Bass award in the pro division Thursday with a bass weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces. Robert Faaborg of Lake Havasu City won Friday’s Berkley Big Bass award, bringing a 5-pound, 1-ounce bass to the scale.

Pro Roy Hawk took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF BIG5 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 BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.

Kevin Gross of Redding, California, won the Strike King Co-angler Division Saturday with a three-day total of 12 bass weighing 33 pounds, 5 ounces. Williams 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 Lake Havasu finished:

1^st:          Kevin Gross, Redding, Calif., 12 bass, 33-5, Phoenix 518 Pro boat w/115-hp Mercury outboard
2^nd:         Jason Akins, Apple Valley, Calif., 12 bass, 33-4, $3,155
3^rd:         Paul Buccola, Reno, Nev., 14 bass, 31-12, $2,524
4^th:         Blaine Christiansen, San Jose, Calif., 13 bass, 30-10, $2,208
5^th:         Rachel Uribe, Long Beach, Calif., 12 bass, 22-2, $1,893
6^th:         J.D. Blackamore, Yorba Linda, Calif., 10 bass, 21-12, $1,577
7^th:         Terry Devincenzi, Brentwood, Calif., nine bass, 20-11, $1,262
8^th:         Jeff Stewart, Lakeport, Calif., eight bass, 19-9, $1,104
9^th:         Mike Walsh, El Cajon, Calif., eight bass, 19-9, $1,071
10^th:       Andrew Benedict, Fort Knox, Ky., six bass, 15-1, $789

In the Strike King co-angler division, the Day One Berkley Big Bass award winner was Ralph Wells of Lake Havasu City, with a 5-pound even bass, while the Day Two award went to Steve Amata of Norco, California with a 6-pound even bass.

The Toyota Series at Lake Havasu was hosted by Go Lake Havasu. It was the third and final regular-season tournament in 2021 for Western Division anglers and the last regular-season Toyota Series event of the year. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on Oct. 28-30 – the 2021 Toyota Series Championship Presented by A.R.E on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee, hosted by the Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau. For a complete schedule, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2021 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 division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the MLF BIG5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Jim Davis Takes B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series Victory On The Mississippi River

Jim Davis, of Dandridge, Tenn., has won the Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX at the Mississippi River with a five-fish limit measuring 85.5 inches.

Photo by Kara Pasma/B.A.S.S.

September 25, 2021

LA CROSSE, Wis. — With his five biggest bass measuring 85.50 inches, Jim Davis won the Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX at the Mississippi River.

Fishing in Pool 7, Davis made a short paddle in the morning and got off to a nice start.

“It actually started out quick with a fish that was 17.25 inches and then they got small on me,” Davis said. “There were around 30 local boats, mostly bluegill and crappie guys and it got tough — I don’t think I had another good fish until around 10 am.”

After making a bait change, the Dandridge, Tenn., angler got two more good bites with 16.25- and 17-inch bass. Once again, the small fish started biting and they were not what Davis was looking for.

“The one key was the spinnerbait color. I was using white/chartreuse all day, but I started with silver blades and changed to a bait the exact same color, but it had gold blades. That was the key to getting those two bigger bites.”

With a small limit when the leaderboard went out before 2 p.m., Davis put the spinnerbait down and made yet again another important change.

“The bite slowed, and I had noticed that nobody was fishing supershallow around me, so I picked up the Senko, rigged it weightless Texas rig and went to work around the lily pads. It was less than a foot.”

Catching his two biggest bass with less than 30 minutes left — 18.75- and 17.75-inch fish — he made a move from 19th place at 1:45 pm to the eventual victory. Davis has been fishing from a kayak for over 15 years and fishing competitively since 2015, but a shoulder surgery has put a damper on his 2021 season.

“This was my first competitive event since that shoulder reconstructive surgery, and it feels good,” he said. “I was finally able to even paddle. I tried to do a couple of other events and one I had to drop out and the other was tough — I just couldn’t do it. It feels really satisfying to be out and come back. I just want to thank Old Town Kayaks and Frontier Outdoors for the help.”

With 84.50 inches, Anthony Winkleman took the second-place spot finishing just 1-inch behind Davis. Launching on Pool 9, Winkleman relied on bass he had located in a previous event and used that confidence to adapt to changes in his main areas.

“There was nobody at the launch I used, and I saw one guy (on the water) but he came in from another ramp,” Winkleman said. “I was confident in the stuff I had but I didn’t know I would do this well. I had a slow start to the morning throwing a swimbait and was catching a lot of little fish.”

When he was forced to make a move, the Paducah, Ky., angler paddled down the bank further to flip timber but noticed some bass busting bait close by.

“My first fish when I picked up that Spook was a 16.5-inch and then I had a really good smallmouth blow it up and miss it. There was lots of floating debris and it made it hard to throw the Spook or the swimbait.”

Utilizing Spot-Lock, Winkleman was able to take advantage of schooling bass in small areas 3 to 4 feet deep where main-river current from three sides was pushing in. After catching more than 30 bass without moving and tossing back several fish over 15 inches, it was a decision to fish an area from practice that helped him later in the day.

“In practice we had a wind that pushed debris around and it made it hard to fish,” he said. “I noticed the wind had changed slightly, and I went to that spot and threw that Spook in — and on back-to-back casts, I caught two 17-inch fish. The next cast I doubled up with a 17-inch and 12-inch fish. Then right after doubled again with a 16.5- and 15-inch.

Sticking it out until almost the end, Winkleman was met with stronger currents than expected and had to work hard to get back to get his fish entered in time with a spotty cell phone signal.

“I literally got back, jumped out in 4 feet of water and almost didn’t make it in time,” he said. “That current was tough. I threw the rods in the truck, loaded the kayak on the trailer and hauled to get signal to submit my fish. It was crazy.”

Todd Martens rounded out the Top 3 with 83.75 inches. Spending his day in an area where he’d found a school of smallmouth during the recent TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Northern Regional, he was able to do his damage on a current seam near the bottom of Pool 8.

“I checked that area this week and they were still there,” he said. “I started on them, and first thing stuck three fish in the 18- to 19-inch range and somehow managed to lose them all — I thought my event was over.”

Throwing a Rapala DT-4 in a perch color, the Rockton, Ill., angler backed off, took a breather, regrouped and was able to get to work.

“I got back up there, and it was like every third cast until 11 a.m., then it shut off. The ones I lost were footballs, the same as the 18-inch fish I ended up measuring and it was a close one, losing by less than 2 inches total.”

When the bite died, Martens worked over a shallow pattern with 2K Jigs and Get Bit Baits soft plastics but was unable to upgrade his smallmouth.

Matt Hines took the Big Bass award with a 19.25-inch bass.

The top nine anglers from the event punched their tickets to the 2022 Kayak Series National Championship, which will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk at Lake Hartwell.

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Hoyle Notches First B.A.S.S. Win At Bassmaster Southern Open On Norman

Cody Hoyle, of Rutherfordton, N.C., has won the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Norman with a three-day total of 40 pounds, 4 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.
September 25, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cody Hoyle called it on Day 2, but it took the North Carolina pro nearly all of Championship Saturday to catch the 9-pound, 2-ounce bag that completed a winning three-day total of 40-4 at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Norman.

“I thought 8 to 10 pounds today was going to do it,” Hoyle said after establishing a sizable lead in Friday’s Semifinal round.

On Day 1, Hoyle was in second place, trailing Blake Smith by 14 ounces. A day later, he owned a 6-7 lead over Joey Nania of Cropwell, Ala. Then on Championship Saturday, Hoyle edged Nania with a winning margin of 3-9.

“This is pretty amazing; I really wasn’t expecting to win,” said Hoyle, who earned $43,533. “I entered this tournament thinking I’d get 11 pounds a day. I was actually surprised that I caught what I caught. This is probably the best I’ve done on this lake.”

Because Hoyle did not fish all three of the Southern Opens, he is not eligible for the automatic berth into the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk. That spot now goes back to the Bassmaster Elite Series where Tyler Rivet of Raceland, La., the first man out of the cut, will receive a Classic invitation.

After spending the first two days in Mountain Creek where he targeted docks in 10 to 20 feet, Hoyle made a switch for Day 3 and fished docks and marinas in Davidson and Ramsey creeks. Concerned he had fished out his area’s potential, Hoyle decided a change of scenery was due.

A painfully slow day unfolded for Hoyle on Bassmaster LIVE, as the local pro found himself with one keeper at 1 o’clock. Hoyle admitted this was a stressful scenario, but knowing his better Day 2 bites came in the afternoon, he embraced a statement he made after each of the first two days: “You just have to keep moving and keep your bait wet.”

At 1:15, Hoyle came tight on the first of two big fish, an estimated 3 1/2-pounder. Fifteen minutes later, he boat-flipped a 3-pounder that sealed the deal.

“I thought I was just going to have that one, to be honest,” Hoyle said. “I just started running stuff that I’ve caught them on in the past. That marina where I caught those fish, I’ve fished it for 10 years. It’s always been good to me.”

While a drop shot with a 6-inch Roboworm in morning dawn produced a couple of keepers on Days 1 and 2, Hoyle caught most of his fish on a homemade 1/2-ounce Arkie-style jig with a Zoom Twin trailer. Using green pumpkin and orange for the head and skirt allowed him to leverage two common forage items.

“I tied that jig to look like a bream or a crawfish,” Hoyle said. “The crawfish on this lake have a green back and their bellies are orange. That’s what the jig looked like.”

Nania, who notched his first Bassmaster win at the Bassmaster Central Open on Pickwick Lake on May 1, placed 14th on Day 1 with 11-4. He added 12-13 on Day 2 and improved to second. Today, Nania caught 12 pounds and ended with 36-11.

After spending a relatively slow morning on a main-lake shoal in 30 to 35 feet, Nania made a late-day transition that accounted for most of his weight.

“I was struggling out there, but my wife had written me this awesome note with a Bible verse about staying steadfast,” Nania said. “I only had 8 pounds at that point and after I fished some docks, I was looking around with my Garmin LiveScope and I saw a tree out in 40 feet of water. I threw out there and caught a (3.8-pound spotted bass).

“After that, I said ‘I’m going to run more trees,’ so I went and caught another 2.6 off a tree I’d fished three times in the tournament and never got a bite. It just worked out.”

Nania caught most of his fish on a Nedmiki rig — Z-Man’s version of the Damiki or “moping” rig. Comprising a Z-Man Finesse EyeZ jig with a 3.75 StreakZ trailer, Nania’s rig proved effective at teasing fish out of brushpiles and tempting the bites he needed.

Cole Huskins of Gastonia, N.C., finished third with 34-7. On Day 1, Huskins tied Rick Hawkins of Roanoke, Va., for 12th place with 11-15. Catching 10-3 in the second round moved him into sixth. Huskins closed Day 3 with 12-5 — the day’s heaviest catch.

“The past two days have been a grind, but today I got on a little deal doing something I love — I put a homemade 1/4-ounce buzzbait with a white Zoom Horny Toad in my hand and I locked it. I was covering flats and they were all over it.

“I found a wolf pack of fish running the shoreline. It was exciting; some of them would hit it right at the boat.”

Shane Lineberger of Lincolnton, N.C., won the $750 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award with a 5-7.

Hoyle won the $500 Garmin Tournament Rewards.

David Williams of Newton, N.C., won the Southern Open standings with 577 points. Jacob Foutz of Charleston, Tenn., finished second with 568, followed by Josh Douglas of Isle, Minn., with 545, Blake Smith of Lakeland, Fla., with 541 and Sam George of Athens, Ala., with 528. Williams, Foutz and Douglas will receive invitations to fish the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series.

Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., leads the overall Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,171 points.

Visit Lake Norman hosted the event.

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Hoyle Surges To Bassmaster Southern Open Lead On Lake Norman

Cody Hoyle, of Rutherfordton, N.C., is leading after Day 2 of the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman with a two-day total of 31 pounds, 2 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.

September 24, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite a slow start, North Carolina pro Cody Hoyle stuck to his game plan, made a couple of key decisions and took over the Day 2 lead at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Norman with a two-day total of 31 pounds, 2 ounces.

After placing second on Day 1 with 14-9, Hoyle trailed Blake Smith by 14 ounces. Adding a Day 2 limit of 16-9 — the event’s heaviest bag, which included a 4-10 — Hoyle now leads second-place angler Joey Nania of Cropwell, Ala., by 6-7.

Confident in his pattern from Day 1, Hoyle returned to the Mountain Creek area and targeted docks in 10 to 20 feet. He targeted the area because he knows the locals have planted a lot of brush near their docks.

“It was the same thing today, it just took longer to get them,” Hoyle said. “I guess it was just a timing deal right now. I fished one dock four times and I went back the fifth time and that big one was there.”

On Thursday, Hoyle fished 150 docks, but Friday he only needed 70. With a better idea of the most productive areas, he caught fish on a few of the ones that produced on Day 2.

Focusing mainly on the docks’ deeper outer ends, Hoyle caught his bass on two different finesse rigs — one for the bottom, one for fish suspending around brush. The latter delivered the most consistency.

“I had three keepers around 11 o’clock and then I moved to the mouth of the creek and caught two big ones between 12 and 1,” Hoyle said. “I culled up a few more times throughout the day. It was really consistent, I’d catch one good one an hour.

“I was really just going out there trying to get 10 pounds. I just got lucky and came across the right ones.”

With 15 keepers on Day 2, Hoyle said it took him all day to amass his weight. Heading back to weigh-in, he made a final stop and managed a couple of upgrades.

“Around 5:45 (p.m.), I just went right across from Blythe Landing (weigh-in site) and fished a little dock I’ve fished before and there was fish under it,” Hoyle said. “They were smaller fish, but I got a couple more ounces out of those culls.”

Looking ahead to Championship Saturday, Hoyle intends to execute the same game plan one more time.

“I’m going to go out and try to catch 8 to 10 pounds,” he said. “That ought to do it.”

With a two-day total of 24-11, Nania gained 12 spots after placing 14th on Day 1 with 11-14. Turning up the heat on Day 2 with 12-13 was a matter of dialing in a strategic presentation.

While many of his offshore competitors stayed busy chasing schooling fish, Nania focused on a main-lake point in 30 to 35 feet and targeted fish relating to the bottom. He used his Garmin LiveScope to spot bass and then used a light braid-to-fluorocarbon setup to cast an unnamed finesse bait and let it sink down to the fish.

“Yesterday, I figured it out when my co-angler caught one off the bottom and I caught three good ones late in the day,” said Nania, who qualified for the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk with a win in a Southern Open on Pickwick earlier this year. “Today, I knew if I just committed to fishing deep, I’d have a shot at a better average.

“I caught about 40 fish yesterday. Today, I caught only 25, but they were better quality. I had two over 3 pounds. That was the goal — stay clear of the fish that were up in the water column schooling and stay deep.”

Christian Shoda of Homosassa, Fla., is in third place with 23-1. After placing fourth on Day 1 with 13-1, he added 10 pounds and rose one spot Friday.

Shoda caught his bass around docks both days. While Day 1 saw a good topwater bite, his prop bait only produced two keepers Friday. For the rest of his Day 2 bag, Shoda had to slow down and catch most of his keepers on a 5/8-ounce tungsten jig with a chunk-style trailer.

“I only had one fish at noon and then I figured out what was going on,” Shoda said. “They moved shallower for me today. Usually, the second day after a cold front is tougher, so I was not expecting that. All the ones I was after today are up there eating bream and crawfish.”

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Shane Lineberger of Lincolnton, N.C., is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with a 5-7.

Alex Reece of Greenville, S.C., won the co-angler division with 11-11. On Day 1, he caught a three-fish limit of 5-5 and found himself in a three-way tie for ninth place. Adding 6-6 Friday clinched the win and earned Reece the top prize of $17,000.

“I don’t know what to say; I fished my heart out the last two days,” Reece said. “I fished harder than I’ve ever fished and we had everyone praying.”

Reece caught fish on a Megabass Vision 110 jerkbait in white and clear blue colors and a drop shot with a 4-inch Roboworm in morning dawn and bold bluegill colors. He fished the jerkbait in shallow water, while the drop shot delivered in greater depths.

Using 3/16- and 3/8-ounce weights, depending on depth, Reece would cast his drop shot and fish it at an angle to keep the bait away from the boat and hold it closer to the bottom.

Christopher Teague of Lincolnton, N.C., won the $250 Phoenix Boats Big Bass among co-anglers with a 3-14.

David Williams of Newton, N.C., leads the Southern Open standings with 573 points. Jacob Foutz of Charleston, Tenn., is second with 568, followed by Josh Douglas of Isle, Minn., with 545, Blake Smith of Lakeland, Fla., with 541 and Masayuki Matsushita of Tokoname-Shi of Japan with 529.

Based on their points standings, Williams, Foutz and Douglas will receive invitations to fish the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series.

Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., leads the overall Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,171 points.

The Top 10 remaining anglers will take off Saturday at 7 a.m. ET from Blythe Landing Park. Weigh-in will be at the Bass Pro Shops in Concord Mills, N.C., at 4 p.m.

Bassmaster Opens LIVE presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms. FS1 will also broadcast live with the tournament leaders beginning at 8 a.m.

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Cody Hoyle Rutherfordton, NC 10 31-02 200
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 16-09
2. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 10 24-11 199
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 12-13
3. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 10 23-01 198
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 10-00
4. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 10 23-01 197
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 11-14
5. Cole Sands Calhoun , TN 10 22-06 196
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 5 10-06
6. Cole Huskins Gastonia, NC 10 22-02 195
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 10-03
7. Josh Douglas Isle, MN 10 22-00 194
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 09-01
8. David Williams Newton, NC 10 22-00 193
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 10-15
9. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 10 21-12 192
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 08-04
10. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 10 21-09 191
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 5 13-05
11. Michael Kinard Concord, NC 10 21-06 190 $5,147.00
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 11-10
12. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 10 21-03 189 $4,503.00
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 10-14
13. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 10 21-01 188 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 5 11-08
14. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 10 21-00 187 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 12-06
15. Sam George Athens, AL 10 21-00 186 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 09-09
16. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 10 20-15 185 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 11-00
17. KC Choosakul Sanford, NC 10 20-11 184 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 09-15
18. Billy McCaghren Jr Mayflower, AR 10 20-07 183 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 09-14
19. Rob Digh Denver, NC 10 20-06 182 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 07-13
20. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 10 20-05 181 $3,538.00
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 12-00
21. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 10 20-02 180 $3,217.00
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 08-01
22. Rodney Jones Anderson, SC 10 20-01 179 $3,217.00
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 07-15
23. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 10 20-01 178 $3,217.00
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 10-06
24. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 10 19-14 177 $3,217.00
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 09-00
25. Todd Goade White Pine, TN 10 19-14 176 $3,217.00
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 09-01
26. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 10 19-14 175 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 09-02
27. Daisuke Aoki Minamitsurugun Yamanash 9 19-14 174 $2,959.00
Day 1: 4 10-08 Day 2: 5 09-06
28. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 10 19-13 173 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 07-14
29. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 8 19-06 172 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 3 03-15
30. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 10 19-06 171 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 08-11
31. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 10 19-02 170 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 10-13
32. Jason Wilson Lincolnton, NC 10 19-02 169 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 09-02
33. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 10 19-02 168 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 09-06
34. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 19-00 167 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 10-00
35. Kameron Harbin Abbeville, SC 10 18-14 166 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 10-05
36. Jacob Walker Alabaster, AL 9 18-09 165 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 4 05-12
37. Timmy Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 18-08 164 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 09-04 Day 2: 5 09-04
38. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 10 18-05 163 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 09-11
39. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 10 18-04 162 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 06-14
40. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 10 18-02 161 $2,959.00
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 08-15
41. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 10 17-15 160
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 07-15
42. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 10 17-15 159
Day 1: 5 08-15 Day 2: 5 09-00
43. Ben Stone Donalds, SC 9 17-14 158
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 4 07-13
44. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 10 17-13 157
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 06-12
45. Dylan Fulk Mount Pleasant, NC 10 17-11 156
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 5 07-14
46. Brian Post Janesville, WI 10 17-10 155
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 07-09
47. Luke Plunkett Pinson, AL 10 17-10 154
Day 1: 5 07-15 Day 2: 5 09-11
48. Chris Dover Blacksburg, SC 10 17-09 153
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 5 08-00
49. Alvin Shaw Camden, SC 10 17-09 152
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 5 08-01
50. Jay Przekurat Stevens Point, WI 10 17-07 151
Day 1: 5 07-09 Day 2: 5 09-14
51. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 9 17-05 150
Day 1: 4 06-05 Day 2: 5 11-00
52. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 8 17-05 149
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 3 06-05
53. Jacob Norris Lugoff, SC 9 17-05 148
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 4 07-05
54. Jeremy Gordon Rutledge, TN 10 17-03 147
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 08-10
55. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 9 17-00 146
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 4 04-01
56. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 7 16-12 145
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 2 06-03
57. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 10 16-10 144
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 06-15
58. Marc Schilling Shady Shores, TX 10 16-10 143
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 07-08
59. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 10 16-09 142
Day 1: 5 08-08 Day 2: 5 08-01
60. Scott Patton Dayton, TN 9 16-06 141
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 4 07-05
61. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 10 16-06 140
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 5 07-09
62. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 10 16-04 139
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 07-15
63. Kenny Mittelstaedt Paynesville, MN 10 16-01 138
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 5 07-04
64. Sean Torgrude Henderson, NV 9 15-15 137
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 4 04-13
65. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 10 15-14 136
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 5 07-03
66. Carter McNeil Abbeville, SC 9 15-12 135
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 4 06-09
67. Joey Sabbagha Prosperity, SC 8 15-11 134
Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 3 04-01
68. John Garrett Union City, TN 10 15-11 133
Day 1: 5 07-14 Day 2: 5 07-13
69. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 8 15-10 132
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 5 09-09
70. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 10 15-07 131
Day 1: 5 08-06 Day 2: 5 07-01
71. Corey Lindsey Blacklick, OH 8 15-05 130
Day 1: 4 08-02 Day 2: 4 07-03
72. Jeff Queen Catawba, NC 9 15-04 129
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 4 05-04
73. Phillip Brannon Sylacauga, AL 9 15-01 128
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 4 05-08
74. Richard Kaluba Litchfield, OH 9 15-00 127
Day 1: 4 05-14 Day 2: 5 09-02
75. Dylan Hays Hot Springs, AR 9 14-15 126
Day 1: 4 06-09 Day 2: 5 08-06
76. Jacob Moore Wake Forest, NC 10 14-15 125
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 5 07-04
77. Josh Hubbard Braidwood, IL 8 14-13 124
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 3 03-15
78. Cody Huff Ava, MO 10 14-13 123
Day 1: 5 07-01 Day 2: 5 07-12
79. Jeff Bauler Santee, CA 8 14-12 122
Day 1: 4 06-11 Day 2: 4 08-01
80. Tucker Veronee Gilbert, SC 9 14-11 121
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 4 06-09
81. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 9 14-10 120
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 4 06-00
82. Michael Webster Gastonia, NC 10 14-10 119
Day 1: 5 07-08 Day 2: 5 07-02
83. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 9 14-09 118
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 4 05-09
84. Devon Fuller Pacolet, SC 10 14-09 117
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 5 05-14
85. Bailey Boutries Mobile, AL 6 14-08 116
Day 1: 1 03-13 Day 2: 5 10-11
86. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 8 14-08 115
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 3 04-08
87. Chris Blanchette Pawleys Island, SC 9 14-08 114
Day 1: 4 06-06 Day 2: 5 08-02
88. Christian Greico Tampa, FL 9 14-07 113
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 4 05-12
89. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 10 14-07 112
Day 1: 5 07-00 Day 2: 5 07-07
90. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 9 14-05 111
Day 1: 4 06-06 Day 2: 5 07-15
91. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 9 14-05 110
Day 1: 5 06-14 Day 2: 4 07-07
92. Jackson Swisher LAKE CITY, FL 7 14-04 109
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 5 09-01
93. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 7 14-03 108
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 2 03-00
94. Brent Long Lincolnton, NC 8 13-14 107
Day 1: 4 06-13 Day 2: 4 07-01
95. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 9 13-12 106
Day 1: 4 06-05 Day 2: 5 07-07
96. Carson Orellana Mooresville, NC 8 13-09 105
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 3 04-15
97. Greg Alexander Hebron, MD 5 13-01 104
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 3 08-15
98. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 8 12-13 103
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 3 04-02
99. Buddy Cipoletti Naples, FL 8 12-12 102
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 3 04-08
100. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 8 12-12 101
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 3 04-12
101. Jared Turnbloom Calera, AL 7 12-11 100
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 2 02-04
102. Chris Payne Vance, AL 7 12-10 99
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 2 02-10
103. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 9 12-10 98
Day 1: 5 07-03 Day 2: 4 05-07
104. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 7 12-07 97
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 2 03-10
105. Ronnie Mccoy Lamar, SC 7 12-06 96
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 2 02-03
106. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 8 12-06 95
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 5 07-08
107. Preston Harris State Road, NC 8 12-04 94
Day 1: 5 08-01 Day 2: 3 04-03
108. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 7 12-04 93
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 4 06-14
109. Jake Monti Mooresville, NC 8 12-02 92
Day 1: 5 07-12 Day 2: 3 04-06
110. Jerry Gallogly Jr North Tazewell, VA 8 12-01 91
Day 1: 4 06-05 Day 2: 4 05-12
111. Chris Whitson Louisville, TN 7 12-00 90
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 5 09-03
112. Troy O'Rourke Bentonville, AR 8 11-12 89
Day 1: 5 07-12 Day 2: 3 04-00
113. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 8 11-12 88
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 5 06-15
114. Josh Herren Ashville, AL 6 10-13 87
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 4 05-01
115. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 4 10-11 86
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 1 01-04
116. John Pollard Eclectic, AL 6 10-11 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 5 09-05
117. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 7 10-10 84
Day 1: 5 06-11 Day 2: 2 03-15
118. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 9 10-10 83
Day 1: 5 06-01 Day 2: 4 04-09
119. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 8 10-09 82
Day 1: 4 04-10 Day 2: 4 05-15
120. Billy Messer Jr. Spartanburg, SC 8 10-09 81
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 5 05-14
121. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 7 10-01 80
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 5 07-05
122. Hermilo Salgado-Zavaleta Artemus, KY 7 09-12 79
Day 1: 4 06-00 Day 2: 3 03-12
123. Mark Pappas Dandridge, TN 7 09-10 78
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 5 06-15
124. Raymond Jones III Mocksville, NC 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 4 08-04
125. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 7 09-03 76
Day 1: 2 03-01 Day 2: 5 06-02
126. Brad Burkhart II Speedwell, TN 6 09-02 75
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 5 07-13
127. Chris Moody Brooks, GA 6 09-00 74
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 5 07-13
128. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 6 08-14 73
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 5 07-07
129. Drew Boggs Lebanon, TN 5 08-13 72
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
130. Spike Stoker Cisco, TX 6 08-12 71
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 3 05-04
131. Drew Benton Blakely, GA 5 08-08 70
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 08-08
131. Jamie Lanier Jr. Branford, FL 5 08-08 70
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 08-08
133. Spencer Peters Corryton, TN 6 08-08 68
Day 1: 4 05-10 Day 2: 2 02-14
134. Nick Tate Knoxville, TN 5 08-06 67
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 3 04-07
135. Hunter Bland Williston, FL 6 08-05 66
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 4 05-07
136. Mike Toney Blacksburg, VA 6 08-02 65
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 1 00-12
137. D.J. Ellis Crestview, FL 6 08-00 64
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 5 07-02
138. Casey Majni Knoxville, TN 5 08-00 63
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 2 03-08
139. Charles Proctor Conway, SC 4 07-15 62
Day 1: 4 07-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Austin Archer Anniston, AL 5 07-15 61
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 4 05-12
141. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 6 07-15 60
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 4 05-01
142. Vernon Kemp Umatilla, FL 5 07-15 59
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 3 03-12
143. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 5 07-14 58
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 2 03-01
144. Eddie Ball Newport, TN 5 07-11 57
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
145. George Hirapetian Charlotte, NC 5 07-11 56
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
146. Brandon Vaughan Elizabeth City, NC 4 07-08 55
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 1 01-07
147. Daisuke Kita Ootsu-Shi JAPAN 5 07-08 54
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 3 05-00
148. Wyatt Burkhalter Coker, AL 5 07-06 53
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
149. Ronald Farrow Rock Hill, SC 4 07-01 52
Day 1: 4 07-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
150. Christian Mazzola Sr Walnutport, PA 5 06-14 51
Day 1: 5 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
151. Clayton Wiggins Eustis, FL 3 06-14 50
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
152. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 4 06-14 49
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 1 01-09
153. Oliver Ngy Frisco, TX 3 06-13 48
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 1 03-05
154. Jesus Loaces Moorseboro, NC 4 06-11 47
Day 1: 2 04-06 Day 2: 2 02-05
155. Blake Tomlin Greenville, GA 4 06-09 46
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 2 02-09
156. John Duarte Jr Conway, SC 3 06-07 45
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
157. Scott Lindstam Jr. Largo, FL 5 06-05 44
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 4 05-03
158. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 4 06-04 43
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 2 02-11
159. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 4 06-03 42
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 3 04-12
160. Billy Myatt Charlotte, NC 3 06-03 41
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 1 03-07
161. Briana Tucker Trinity, AL 4 06-02 40
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 1 00-12
162. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 4 05-14 39
Day 1: 4 05-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
163. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 4 05-13 38
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 2 02-11
164. Nick Prince Maryville, TN 2 05-09 37
Day 1: 2 05-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
165. Tim Malone Kodak, TN 4 05-05 36
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 2 02-07
166. Wayman Coleman Abbeville, SC 4 05-03 35
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 1 00-15
167. Jenny Nevans Dayton, TN 3 05-02 34
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 2 02-06
168. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 3 05-01 33
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 2 03-08
169. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 3 05-00 32
Day 1: 2 04-01 Day 2: 1 00-15
170. Denny Mcglon Wewahitchka, FL 3 04-14 31
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
171. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 2 04-14 30
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
172. Caleb Gibson Tahlequah, OK 3 04-08 29
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
173. Daniel Rogers Dunnellon, FL 3 04-07 28
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 1 01-08
174. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 3 04-03 27
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
175. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 3 04-00 26
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 1 01-09
176. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 3 03-15 25
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
177. Brad Staley Sophia, NC 2 03-14 24
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
178. Shawn Hendrix Sharpsburg, GA 2 03-11 23
Day 1: 2 03-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
179. Blake Whatley Harleton, TX 2 03-04 22
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-04
180. Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 2 03-02 21
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 2 02-03 20
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-03
182. Preston Julian Seymour, TN 1 01-11 19
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-11
182. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 1 01-11 19
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
182. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 1 01-11 19
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
185. Robert Parkison Marshall, TX 1 01-09 16
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-09
186. Matt Coughlin Dandridge, TN 1 01-07 15
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. Scott Gibbs Rome, GA 1 01-04 14
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
188. Anthony Lutz Stanley, NC 1 01-00 13
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Toney Gravely Greenville, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Eric Johnson Kingston, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Bill Pioch Beckley, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
189. Tyler Purcell Townsville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 706 1321-07
2 85 645 1096-06
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187 1351 2417-13

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Alex Reece Greenville, SC 6 11-11 200 $17,000.00
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 3 06-06
2. Scott Beattie Sherrills Ford, NC 6 11-08 199 $4,000.00
Day 1: 3 07-04 Day 2: 3 04-04
3. David Deciucis CHESTER, VA 6 11-07 198 $3,000.00
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 3 04-07
4. Elijah Benson Dawsonville, GA 6 11-05 197 $2,250.00
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 07-03
5. Kibbee Mccoy Knoxville, TN 6 10-07 196 $2,100.00
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 04-11
6. Travis Culbreth Alexander City, AL 6 10-06 195 $2,000.00
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 04-08
7. Stephen Davis Blacksburg, VA 6 09-15 194 $1,900.00
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 3 05-14
8. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 6 09-14 193 $1,800.00
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 05-08
9. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 6 09-13 192 $1,650.00
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 3 04-15
10. Duane Rinkus Denver, NC 6 09-12 191 $1,500.00
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 3 05-15
11. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 5 09-08 190 $1,400.00
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 3 07-03
12. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, NC 5 09-07 189 $1,300.00
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 2 03-00
13. Russell Hoyle Hickory, NC 6 09-07 188 $1,100.00
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 04-14
14. Justin Foster Zebulon, GA 6 09-04 187 $1,000.00
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 04-04
15. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 6 09-03 186 $900.00
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 04-10
16. Alex Prince Blue Ridge, GA 4 09-00 185 $800.00
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 3 07-06
17. Daniel Hanniford Florence, SC 6 08-13 184 $750.00
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 04-15
18. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 3 08-11 183 $750.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-11
19. Gary Abernethy Skyland, NC 5 08-09 182 $750.00
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 3 05-09
20. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 5 08-08 181 $750.00
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 3 05-10
21. Jeffrey Lotierzo II Fort Mill, SC 5 08-08 180 $700.00
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 3 05-06
22. David Few Lake Wylie, SC 4 08-07 179 $700.00
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 1 02-05
23. Harry Linsinbigler IV Dover, FL 6 08-06 178 $700.00
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 04-08
24. Christopher Teague Lincolnton, NC 4 08-06 177 $950.00
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 1 03-14
25. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 4 08-05 176 $700.00
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 1 01-14
26. Steven Roosen Charlotte, NC 4 08-01 175 $600.00
Day 1: 1 03-07 Day 2: 3 04-10
27. Brandon Willis Knoxville, TN 5 07-13 174 $600.00
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 3 04-13
28. Barney Boutries Mobile, AL 5 07-10 173 $600.00
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 2 02-09
29. Eric Testerman Galax, VA 4 07-10 172 $600.00
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 3 04-14
30. Kiel Guin Knoxville, TN 5 07-09 171 $600.00
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 2 02-05
31. Morris Collins Fairfield, OH 4 07-08 170 $550.00
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 2 02-10
32. Jeff Norris Lugoff, SC 5 07-07 169 $550.00
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 3 05-00
33. Mike Anderson Harlem, GA 4 07-05 168 $550.00
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 2 03-06
34. Alton Rockett Newton, NC 4 07-04 167 $550.00
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 3 06-06
35. Aram Hirapetyan Charlotte, NC 4 07-04 166 $550.00
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 04-12
36. Denise Sustaita Etoile, TX 5 07-02 165 $550.00
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 3 03-14
37. Jef Fox Jr East Flat Rock, NC 3 07-00 164 $550.00
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 2 04-09
38. Eric Osborne Jefferson, NC 4 07-00 163 $550.00
Day 1: 2 04-01 Day 2: 2 02-15
39. Tommy Young II Linden, NC 4 06-14 162 $550.00
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 1 01-04
40. Stephen Brady Woodlawn, VA 4 06-14 161 $550.00
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 1 01-09
41. Eric Camarote Rogers, MN 5 06-13 160
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 3 04-02
42. Frank Williams Saint Charles, MO 3 06-12 159
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 1 03-00
43. Don Bible II Knoxville, TN 4 06-11 158
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 1 01-06
44. O'Neil Williams Asheboro, NC 3 06-10 157
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-10
45. Harold Addison Columbia, SC 4 06-10 156
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 1 02-07
46. Andy Simm Piney Flats, TN 5 06-07 155
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 3 03-12
47. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 4 06-05 154
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 3 04-14
48. Gary Preston Madison, NC 4 06-03 153
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 1 01-08
49. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 4 05-15 152
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 04-06
50. Sergio Render Christiansburg, VA 5 05-15 151
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 3 03-10
51. Clayton Weber West Salem, WI 3 05-12 150
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 1 01-08
52. Tyler Ward Grover, NC 4 05-12 149
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 3 04-00
53. Roy Winkler III Charlotte, NC 4 05-11 148
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 1 01-00
54. Taylor Trantham Thomasville, NC 4 05-11 147
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 3 04-01
55. Noah Nicholson Union Mills, NC 4 05-11 146
Day 1: 2 02-10 Day 2: 2 03-01
56. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 4 05-09 145
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 1 01-03
57. Dawson Wisner Westminster, MD 4 05-09 144
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 3 04-03
58. Michael O'Harold Cross Hill, SC 4 05-08 143
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 03-15
59. Clyde Roberts Marshall, NC 4 05-08 142
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 2 02-15
60. Brian Bailey Austinville, VA 3 05-06 141
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-06
61. Charles Saucier New Orleans, LA 4 05-05 140
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 1 01-02
62. Jason George Farragut, TN 3 05-05 139
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 1 02-01
63. Caleb Warrington IV Austin, TX 3 05-04 138
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 1 01-01
64. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 4 05-04 137
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 1 01-05
65. Matt Melton Fairlawn, VA 4 05-03 136
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 1 01-04
66. Tyler Dover Blacksburg, SC 4 05-03 135
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 2 02-11
66. Matt Schiefelbein Marseilles, IL 4 05-03 135
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 2 02-08
68. Dalton Tankersley Copperhill, GA 3 05-02 133
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
69. Dan Noel Huntersville, NC 4 04-15 132
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 2 02-02
70. Masaya Yamaguchi New York, NY 3 04-12 131
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-12
71. Blake Gillispie Reidsville, NC 3 04-12 130
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 1 01-05
72. Bobby Henderson Charlotte, NC 2 04-11 129
Day 1: 2 04-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
73. Patrick Brondos Wilkesboro, NC 3 04-10 128
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 1 01-03
74. Derrick Bustle Statesville, NC 3 04-10 127
Day 1: 2 03-05 Day 2: 1 01-05
75. Ben Smith Little Mountain, SC 3 04-10 126
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 2 02-09
76. Mike Bush Chapin, SC 3 04-10 125
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 1 02-02
77. Stanton Harris State Road, NC 3 04-08 124
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 2 02-04
78. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 3 04-05 123
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
79. Marty Williams Thomasville, NC 3 04-04 122
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 2 02-06
80. Marvin Godard Charlotte, NC 3 04-03 121
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 1 01-03
80. Jeff Stone Jackson, GA 3 04-03 121
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 2 03-00
82. Jason Gibson Iron Station, NC 2 04-03 119
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 1 01-03
83. Eric Winter Concord, NC 3 04-01 118
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 2 02-15
84. David Booth Erin, TN 3 04-01 117
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 2 02-13
85. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 2 04-01 116
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 1 02-00
86. Richard Roulston Little Rock, AR 3 04-00 115
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-00
87. Jason Hinger Timberlake, NC 2 03-10 114
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 1 00-14
88. Jack Pollio Lincolnton, NC 2 03-09 113
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-09
89. Ray Hill Lake City, FL 2 03-06 112
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-06
90. Gary Huff Mebane, NC 2 03-04 111
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 1 02-03
91. Ernest McIntyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 2 03-02 110
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
91. Lance Owen Greer, SC 2 03-02 110
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
93. MIke Spears Jasper, AL 2 03-00 108
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
93. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 2 03-00 108
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-00
95. Will Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 2 02-15 106
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-15
96. Teri Cindric Mount Juliet, TN 1 02-13 105
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
97. Nikki Hames Gaffney, SC 2 02-11 104
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-11
97. James Williams Sims, NC 2 02-11 104
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
99. Hunter Baynes Statesville, NC 2 02-10 102
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-10
99. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 2 02-10 102
Day 1: 2 02-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
101. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 2 02-09 100
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-09
101. Jerry Morris Jr Charlotte, NC 2 02-09 100
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-09
103. James Williams Franklin, VA 2 02-05 98
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 1 02-05 97
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
105. Tanner Higgins Fairhope, AL 2 02-04 96
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 1 01-02
106. Cameron Shoda Crystal River, FL 2 02-03 95
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 1 01-01
107. Jonathan Theisen Cornelius, NC 1 02-02 94
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-02
108. Brian Huskins Mount Holly, NC 2 01-15 93
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
109. Bryant Preston Belews Creek, NC 1 01-15 92
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
109. Tyler Watts Mount Airy, GA 1 01-15 92
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
111. Lee Whitworth II Charlotte, NC 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
112. Sheldon Hipps Mooresville, NC 1 01-12 89
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
113. Ryan Godsey Chickamauga, GA 1 01-07 88
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
113. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 1 01-07 88
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
113. Eric Vyborny Sorrento, FL 1 01-07 88
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Matt Kraemer Wellesley ONTARIO CANAD 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Randy Lewis Crumpler, NC 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Christopher Mcmillan Charlotte, NC 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-06
116. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Winter Garden, FL 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Greg Secord Salem, SC 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Cody Wade Zebulon, GA 1 01-06 85
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Austin Cole Rutherfordton, NC 1 01-05 79
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 1 01-05 79
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Nick Ward Newnan, GA 1 01-05 79
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
125. Ralph Gibson Locust Grove, OK 1 01-04 76
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-04
126. Dean Dalton Keeling, VA 1 01-03 75
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Thomas Davis West Jefferson, NC 1 01-03 75
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Cameron Debity Boca Raton, FL 1 01-03 75
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. A J Negley Charlotte, NC 1 01-03 75
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Asa Putnam Tunnel Hill, GA 1 01-03 75
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
131. Randy Waddell Guntersville, AL 1 01-02 70
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
132. Mike Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 1 01-01 69
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-01
133. Jimmy Fellegy Lakeville, MN 1 01-00 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-00
133. Kevin Stewart Sevierville, TN 1 01-00 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-00
135. Michelle Armstrong Denver, NC 1 00-15 66
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 00-15
135. Zach Huey Mebane, NC 1 00-15 66
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 00-15
135. Brett Reece Jonesborough, TN 1 00-15 66
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
138. Zachery Kuhn Summerfield, FL 1 00-14 63
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. David Nunnally Emporia, VA 1 00-14 62
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Glenn Bailey Temple Terrace, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Bill Capps Auburn, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Charles Cotton Hemingway, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Ed Laroche Gilllespie, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Trent Peace Moore, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Paul Propst Jr. Kearneysville, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Stephen Sargent South Hamilton, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. James Staton Sorrento, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Randy Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Donald West II Apex, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00

by AnglersChannel

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 Game Launches October 28 With Multiplayer Mode And More

September 24, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Gamers and aspiring anglers alike can experience the thrill of battling big bass and other players across a variety of real-world venues when Bassmaster Fishing 2022, the Official Video Game, releases October 28.

Today Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, shared details on exciting new gameplay modes and features coming to the sportfishing game.

True to real life, players can enjoy Career Mode, where they’ll fish their way to the top by competing in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens and Bassmaster Elite Series to qualify for the ultimate bass anglers’ challenge, the Bassmaster Classic. Players can take this journey on with one of 10 playable Elite Series anglers or create their own custom character, complete with their choice of supporting sponsors.

As players compete, they will experience eight diverse venues crafted to accurately recreate the depths, fish species, native vegetation and local points of interest, earning in-game Bass Bucks to unlock different types of lures, tackle, rods and more so they can bring the right equipment for each unique venue.

Adding a new twist to multiplayer, the game will pit players against each other in the Bassmaster Royale multiplayer mode. This all-new game mode challenges anglers to be the last player fishing, competing together against the clock and challenging anglers to bring in the best weight. Smart angling, location choices and strategic use of the underwater camera will be necessary to avoid being eliminated as the competition heats up.

The Freedom Fishing multiplayer mode allows gamers to enjoy a relaxing game with friends. Simply choose a venue to explore and fish noncompetitively. This is the ideal way to practice for the tournament game modes.

Multiplayer modes feature cross-play between all platforms, allowing anglers to play with friends no matter which platform they have.

Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Bassmaster Fishing 2022 will be available beginning Oct. 28 in North America and Europe on the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Xbox Game Pass, and Windows PC via Steam.

For regular updates and more information, please visit Bassmasterthegame.com.

by AnglersChannel

Fall Froggin' is here, Are you ready?

Courtesy of Vance McCullough

Fall bassin’ and frog fishing got together like peanut butter and jelly. The vegetation has peaked, forming the densest mats we’ll see all year and the baitfish want to move shallow just as the bass start to put on the feed in an effort to fatten themselves before winter.

An influx of bass that have spent the summer in deeper water will make for competition among the fish and that competition is often what triggers a frenzy when there would otherwise not be one.

But, as for the resident fish in these same mats, your fishing buddies have shown the hollow-bodied lures to them all summer so it’s time to add a few wrinkles to your frogging game if you hope to score some pressured bass on fishing’s most exciting lure!

Try these tips:

Go bigger – the baitfish have grown since the shad spawn of early spring. Now is the time to match the hatch in terms of size, more than anything else. Also, an oversized version such as the Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye King Daddy Frog casts well and sits with more weight and a wider footprint to help bass find it in what have become the thickest overhead mats of the year. Gear up with a stiff rod and heavy braided line - hopefully, you’ll need it.

Go smaller, but louder – not to contradict the advice above, but so often when dealing with pressured fish a down-sized offering is the answer. Scum Frog Popping Frogs are small in size but make a deep sound that calls bass out of dense cover. The ‘bloop, bloop, pop’ song is a great imitation of the noise made by feeding bluegills which means that by going smaller you might actually attract larger fish that prefer to catch a single bream rather than chase several smaller shad. And, because they were just introduced this summer, many bass have not seen these cool little lures yet. Be the first to show them off on your lake!

Accessorize - and make them your own. Do anything to differentiate your lures from the hordes of fake amphibians that have crawled and bumped their way over the mats all summer. Add rattles. Rattles not only raise a racket, but they add weight which helps a lure push down on the mat, offering obvious advantages. My favorite rattles are free-floating BB’s rolled into the body cavity via the drain hole. Small jingle bells, old tiny worm sinkers, scraps of soldering wire, anything that will rattle around and add weight will work. The more creative you are with your choice of rattle fodder, the more unique your lure will be. Nothing else will sound like it!

Another alteration involves the length of the frog’s legs, or the absence of them altogether. I learned this decades ago when the rubber legs of a Snagproof frog melted together in a tackle box under the Florida heat. I cut them off flush at the base and found that bass dialed-in on the lure with more accuracy than before.

Since then, I have cut the legs off a few of my lures but that first one, which I’ve named Lieutenant Dan, since as Forrest Gump pointed out “You ain’t got no legs, Lieutenant Dan” remains my favorite – yes, I still fish it. A good frog is that durable. I even boat-flipped a 3-foot gator with it (my two buddies from Tennessee that I was fishing with didn’t find it as funny as I did. No idea why I haven’t been invited to fish with them again). It’s still one of my absolute favorite toys. But Snagproof has revamped their lineup to include newer incarnations that work just as well. Again, they might work even better if you alter them to fit your specific needs.

Take a different tact with your frog fishing and have some fun this fall!

by AnglersChannel

Busy Morning Gives Smith Bassmaster Southern Open Lead On Lake Norman

Blake Smith, of Lakeland, Fla., is leading after Day 1 of the 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman with 15 pounds, 7 ounces.
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.

September 23, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lake Norman is approximately 34 miles long and Blake Smith saw the whole length on his way to catching a 15-pound, 7-ounce limit that leads Day 1 of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open.

Hailing from Lakeland, Fla., Smith leads Cody Hoyle of Rutherfordton, N.C., by 14 ounces.

“The key is to stay moving,” Smith said. “I have over 65 spots on this lake that range from 6 inches out to 35 feet. I hit 14 of them and caught fish throughout that depth range.”

Entering the tournament third in Southern Opens points, Smith is eyeing a 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series qualification. The Top 3 in each Opens division and the Top 3 in the overall Opens standings qualify for the Elites.

While he started the day with a conservative game plan, the action unfolded at a pleasantly surprising pace that yielded an all-largemouth bag.

“Once I hit the point around 11 (a.m.) when I knew I couldn’t upsize, I tried to help my co-angler catch a few fish,” Smith said. “I had my limit by 10 (a.m.), and I threw back a couple of 11-pound bags of spots.

“It started stressing me out that I was catching fish that might help me tomorrow and Saturday if I get there. So, I had to stop fishing.”

Smith caught most of his fish on an unnamed topwater lure. While he opted to keep the details to himself, Smith said he needed a certain scenario for his topwater bite to ignite.

“My original game plan was to get a limit of spotted bass and then try to upgrade because there’s a lot on the line here,” Smith said. “Being third in points, I wanted to make sure I had some consistency and not just swing for the fence.

“But the Lord blessed me this morning with a few good bites and it keyed my mind in to something. Once I figured it out, when I found (the scenario), it was another fish and another fish. I saw another 5-pounder and a bunch of (3-pounders) just swimming around.”

When Smith’s topwater bite died around 10 a.m., he went shallow and switched to a Yamamoto Senko. Smith employed a specific presentation strategy that he believed made a significant difference, based on current conditions. Essentially, Wednesday’s rain increased turbidity and the fish’s response to lower visibility required an adjustment.

“There’s a hundred times more consistency deep, but a very specific shallow scenario produced my weight,” Smith said. “There was a little bit of mud in my shallow areas and I think that changed what they were in there to eat. The fish that I’m going after are eating a very specific type of (forage).

“Tomorrow’s a new day and the conditions aren’t going to change a whole lot, so we shouldn’t see anything change. I’m excited to get back out there.”

Hoyle, who sits in second place with 14-9, said his game plan centered on running lots of docks. While he found fish roaming under the dimmer light of cloudy skies during practice, Thursday’s bright sun parked a lot of bass in the shady confines.

“I hit about 150 docks with depths of 10 to 20 feet,” Hoyle said. “About 15 feet was the most productive and the bigger the dock the better.

“The first place I went, I got a 3 1/2 and I had my limit by 9 a.m. I caught a 3-10 on my way in, about 15 minutes from (the Blythe Landing weigh-in site).”

Hoyle focused his efforts on the Mountain Creek area because he knew the local waterfront homeowners commonly plant brush around their docks. The additional habitat increases the big-fish appeal. He caught all of his bass on two finesse rigs — one for the bottom, one for suspended fish.

Charlie Hartley of Grove City, Ohio — a two-time qualifier for the Bassmaster Classic and winner of a Bassmaster Open in 2016 — is in third place with 13-8. He got to work early and had his weight by about 9 a.m. Hartley targeted a specific rock structure about the size of his boat and caught his fish on what he termed an old-school power-fishing technique.

“I had three largemouth and two spots in my bag,” Hartley said. “I caught them all pretty early in 18 to 20 feet. I just made a good decision on my first spot. I had a decent practice and I had trouble deciding where to start. I’m glad I started where I did; it went down really quick.”

Daisuke Aoki of Japan is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with a 5-4.

Scott Beattie of Sherrills Ford, N.C., leads the co-angler division with 7-4. With several years of local knowledge, Beattie said he focused on hitting key spots his pro overlooked.

“I got a (3-plus-pounder) and then a 2 1/2 right off the bat,” Beattie said. “They were up shallow in 1 1/2 to 2 feet and I caught them all on a Queen Tackle jig with a Zoom Twin Tail.

“I live here and there’s still a lot of the fish on the main body chasing bait, but a lot of the bigger fish feeding on bream are up shallow.”

Jimmy Hayes of Fayetteville, N.C., holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with a 3-8.

Smith leads the Southern Open standings with 569 points. David Williams of Newton, N.C., is second with 560, followed by Josh Douglas of Isle, Minn., with 547, John Hunter Jr. of Shelbyville, Ky., with 533 and Sam George of Athens, Ala., with 527.

Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., leads the overall Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,153 points.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Blythe Landing Park. Friday’s weigh-in will be back at the park at 3 p.m. Coverage of the event will be available at Bassmaster.com.

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 15-07 200
Day 1: 5 15-07
2. Cody Hoyle Rutherfordton, NC 5 14-09 199
Day 1: 5 14-09
3. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 13-08 198
Day 1: 5 13-08
4. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 5 13-01 197
Day 1: 5 13-01
5. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 5 12-15 196
Day 1: 5 12-15
5. Josh Douglas Isle, MN 5 12-15 196
Day 1: 5 12-15
7. Jacob Walker Alabaster, AL 5 12-13 194
Day 1: 5 12-13
8. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 12-09 193
Day 1: 5 12-09
9. Rodney Jones Anderson, SC 5 12-02 192
Day 1: 5 12-02
10. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 5 12-01 191
Day 1: 5 12-01
11. Cole Sands Calhoun , TN 5 12-00 190
Day 1: 5 12-00
12. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 5 11-15 189
Day 1: 5 11-15
12. Cole Huskins Gastonia, NC 5 11-15 189
Day 1: 5 11-15
14. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 11-14 187
Day 1: 5 11-14
15. Joey Sabbagha Prosperity, SC 5 11-10 186
Day 1: 5 11-10
16. Sam George Athens, AL 5 11-07 185
Day 1: 5 11-07
17. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 11-06 184
Day 1: 5 11-06
18. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 5 11-03 183
Day 1: 5 11-03
19. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 5 11-03 182
Day 1: 5 11-03
20. Sean Torgrude Henderson, NV 5 11-02 181
Day 1: 5 11-02
21. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 5 11-01 180
Day 1: 5 11-01
21. David Williams Newton, NC 5 11-01 180
Day 1: 5 11-01
23. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 11-00 178
Day 1: 5 11-00
24. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 5 10-14 177
Day 1: 5 10-14
25. Josh Hubbard Braidwood, IL 5 10-14 176
Day 1: 5 10-14
26. Todd Goade White Pine, TN 5 10-13 175
Day 1: 5 10-13
27. KC Choosakul Sanford, NC 5 10-12 174
Day 1: 5 10-12
27. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 5 10-12 174
Day 1: 5 10-12
29. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 5 10-11 172
Day 1: 5 10-11
30. Billy McCaghren Jr Mayflower, AR 5 10-09 171
Day 1: 5 10-09
30. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 5 10-09 171
Day 1: 5 10-09
32. Daisuke Aoki Minamitsurugun Yamanash 4 10-08 169
Day 1: 4 10-08
33. Jared Turnbloom Calera, AL 5 10-07 168
Day 1: 5 10-07
34. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 10-05 167
Day 1: 5 10-05
35. Ronnie Mccoy Lamar, SC 5 10-03 166
Day 1: 5 10-03
36. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 10-01 165
Day 1: 5 10-01
36. Ben Stone Donalds, SC 5 10-01 165
Day 1: 5 10-01
38. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Jacob Norris Lugoff, SC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Chris Payne Vance, AL 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Jason Wilson Lincolnton, NC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
43. Jeff Queen Catawba, NC 5 10-00 158
Day 1: 5 10-00
44. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 09-15 157
Day 1: 5 09-15
45. Dylan Fulk Mount Pleasant, NC 5 09-13 156
Day 1: 5 09-13
46. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 5 09-12 155
Day 1: 5 09-12
47. Michael Kinard Concord, NC 5 09-12 154
Day 1: 5 09-12
48. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 09-11 153
Day 1: 5 09-11
48. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 5 09-11 153
Day 1: 5 09-11
50. Phillip Brannon Sylacauga, AL 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
50. Chris Dover Blacksburg, SC 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
50. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
53. Alvin Shaw Camden, SC 5 09-08 148
Day 1: 5 09-08
54. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 3 09-07 147
Day 1: 3 09-07
55. Timmy Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-04 146
Day 1: 5 09-04
56. Carter McNeil Abbeville, SC 5 09-03 145
Day 1: 5 09-03
56. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 09-03 145
Day 1: 5 09-03
58. Marc Schilling Shady Shores, TX 5 09-02 143
Day 1: 5 09-02
59. Scott Patton Dayton, TN 5 09-01 142
Day 1: 5 09-01
60. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 5 09-00 141
Day 1: 5 09-00
60. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-00 141
Day 1: 5 09-00
62. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 08-15 139
Day 1: 5 08-15
63. Drew Boggs Lebanon, TN 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Kenny Mittelstaedt Paynesville, MN 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
67. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Devon Fuller Pacolet, SC 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Christian Greico Tampa, FL 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
71. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 5 08-10 130
Day 1: 5 08-10
71. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 5 08-10 130
Day 1: 5 08-10
73. Carson Orellana Mooresville, NC 5 08-10 128
Day 1: 5 08-10
73. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 5 08-10 128
Day 1: 5 08-10
75. Jeremy Gordon Rutledge, TN 5 08-09 126
Day 1: 5 08-09
75. Kameron Harbin Abbeville, SC 5 08-09 126
Day 1: 5 08-09
77. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 08-08 124
Day 1: 5 08-08
78. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 5 08-06 123
Day 1: 5 08-06
79. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
79. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
79. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
82. Buddy Cipoletti Naples, FL 5 08-04 119
Day 1: 5 08-04
82. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 08-04 119
Day 1: 5 08-04
84. Tucker Veronee Gilbert, SC 5 08-02 117
Day 1: 5 08-02
85. Corey Lindsey Blacklick, OH 4 08-02 116
Day 1: 4 08-02
86. Preston Harris State Road, NC 5 08-01 115
Day 1: 5 08-01
87. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 08-00 114
Day 1: 5 08-00
88. Luke Plunkett Pinson, AL 5 07-15 113
Day 1: 5 07-15
89. Charles Proctor Conway, SC 4 07-15 112
Day 1: 4 07-15
90. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 07-14 111
Day 1: 5 07-14
91. Jake Monti Mooresville, NC 5 07-12 110
Day 1: 5 07-12
91. Troy O'Rourke Bentonville, AR 5 07-12 110
Day 1: 5 07-12
93. Eddie Ball Newport, TN 5 07-11 108
Day 1: 5 07-11
94. George Hirapetian Charlotte, NC 5 07-11 107
Day 1: 5 07-11
95. Jacob Moore Wake Forest, NC 5 07-11 106
Day 1: 5 07-11
96. Jay Przekurat Stevens Point, WI 5 07-09 105
Day 1: 5 07-09
97. Michael Webster Gastonia, NC 5 07-08 104
Day 1: 5 07-08
98. Wyatt Burkhalter Coker, AL 5 07-06 103
Day 1: 5 07-06
98. Mike Toney Blacksburg, VA 5 07-06 103
Day 1: 5 07-06
100. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 07-03 101
Day 1: 5 07-03
101. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 07-01 100
Day 1: 5 07-01
102. Ronald Farrow Rock Hill, SC 4 07-01 99
Day 1: 4 07-01
103. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 07-00 98
Day 1: 5 07-00
104. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 5 06-14 97
Day 1: 5 06-14
105. Christian Mazzola Sr Walnutport, PA 5 06-14 96
Day 1: 5 06-14
106. Clayton Wiggins Eustis, FL 3 06-14 95
Day 1: 3 06-14
107. Brent Long Lincolnton, NC 4 06-13 94
Day 1: 4 06-13
108. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 06-11 93
Day 1: 5 06-11
109. Jeff Bauler Santee, CA 4 06-11 92
Day 1: 4 06-11
110. Dylan Hays Hot Springs, AR 4 06-09 91
Day 1: 4 06-09
111. John Duarte Jr Conway, SC 3 06-07 90
Day 1: 3 06-07
112. Chris Blanchette Pawleys Island, SC 4 06-06 89
Day 1: 4 06-06
112. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 4 06-06 89
Day 1: 4 06-06
114. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
114. Jerry Gallogly Jr North Tazewell, VA 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
114. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
117. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 5 06-01 84
Day 1: 5 06-01
118. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 3 06-01 83
Day 1: 3 06-01
119. Brandon Vaughan Elizabeth City, NC 3 06-01 82
Day 1: 3 06-01
120. Hermilo Salgado-Zavaleta Artemus, KY 4 06-00 81
Day 1: 4 06-00
121. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 4 05-14 80
Day 1: 4 05-14
121. Richard Kaluba Litchfield, OH 4 05-14 80
Day 1: 4 05-14
123. Josh Herren Ashville, AL 2 05-12 78
Day 1: 2 05-12
124. Spencer Peters Corryton, TN 4 05-10 77
Day 1: 4 05-10
125. Nick Prince Maryville, TN 2 05-09 76
Day 1: 2 05-09
126. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 3 05-06 75
Day 1: 3 05-06
126. Briana Tucker Trinity, AL 3 05-06 75
Day 1: 3 05-06
128. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 3 05-05 73
Day 1: 3 05-05
129. Jackson Swisher LAKE CITY, FL 2 05-03 72
Day 1: 2 05-03
130. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 3 04-14 71
Day 1: 3 04-14
130. Denny Mcglon Wewahitchka, FL 3 04-14 71
Day 1: 3 04-14
132. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 2 04-14 69
Day 1: 2 04-14
133. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 3 04-13 68
Day 1: 3 04-13
133. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 3 04-13 68
Day 1: 3 04-13
135. Billy Messer Jr. Spartanburg, SC 3 04-11 66
Day 1: 3 04-11
136. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 4 04-10 65
Day 1: 4 04-10
137. Caleb Gibson Tahlequah, OK 3 04-08 64
Day 1: 3 04-08
137. Casey Majni Knoxville, TN 3 04-08 64
Day 1: 3 04-08
139. Jesus Loaces Moorseboro, NC 0 04-06 0
Day 1: 0 04-06
140. Wayman Coleman Abbeville, SC 3 04-04 61
Day 1: 3 04-04
141. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 3 04-03 60
Day 1: 3 04-03
142. Vernon Kemp Umatilla, FL 2 04-03 59
Day 1: 2 04-03
143. Greg Alexander Hebron, MD 2 04-02 58
Day 1: 2 04-02
144. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 2 04-01 57
Day 1: 2 04-01
145. Blake Tomlin Greenville, GA 2 04-00 56
Day 1: 2 04-00
146. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 3 03-15 55
Day 1: 3 03-15
147. Nick Tate Knoxville, TN 2 03-15 54
Day 1: 2 03-15
148. Brad Staley Sophia, NC 2 03-14 53
Day 1: 2 03-14
149. Bailey Boutries Mobile, AL 1 03-13 52
Day 1: 1 03-13
150. Shawn Hendrix Sharpsburg, GA 2 03-11 51
Day 1: 2 03-11
151. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 2 03-09 50
Day 1: 2 03-09
152. Spike Stoker Cisco, TX 3 03-08 49
Day 1: 3 03-08
153. Oliver Ngy Frisco, TX 2 03-08 48
Day 1: 2 03-08
154. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 03-02 47
Day 1: 2 03-02
154. Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 2 03-02 47
Day 1: 2 03-02
156. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 2 03-01 45
Day 1: 2 03-01
157. Daniel Rogers Dunnellon, FL 2 02-15 44
Day 1: 2 02-15
158. Hunter Bland Williston, FL 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
158. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
158. Tim Malone Kodak, TN 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
161. Chris Whitson Louisville, TN 2 02-13 40
Day 1: 2 02-13
162. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 2 02-12 39
Day 1: 2 02-12
162. Billy Myatt Charlotte, NC 2 02-12 39
Day 1: 2 02-12
164. Jenny Nevans Dayton, TN 1 02-12 37
Day 1: 1 02-12
165. Mark Pappas Dandridge, TN 2 02-11 36
Day 1: 2 02-11
166. Daisuke Kita Ootsu-Shi JAPAN 2 02-08 35
Day 1: 2 02-08
167. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 2 02-07 34
Day 1: 2 02-07
168. Austin Archer Anniston, AL 1 02-03 33
Day 1: 1 02-03
169. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 1 01-11 32
Day 1: 1 01-11
169. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 1 01-11 32
Day 1: 1 01-11
171. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 1 01-09 30
Day 1: 1 01-09
172. Matt Coughlin Dandridge, TN 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
172. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
172. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
175. John Pollard Eclectic, AL 1 01-06 26
Day 1: 1 01-06
176. Brad Burkhart II Speedwell, TN 1 01-05 25
Day 1: 1 01-05
177. Scott Gibbs Rome, GA 1 01-04 24
Day 1: 1 01-04
178. Raymond Jones III Mocksville, NC 1 01-03 23
Day 1: 1 01-03
178. Chris Moody Brooks, GA 1 01-03 23
Day 1: 1 01-03
180. Scott Lindstam Jr. Largo, FL 1 01-02 21
Day 1: 1 01-02
181. Anthony Lutz Stanley, NC 1 01-00 20
Day 1: 1 01-00
182. D.J. Ellis Crestview, FL 1 00-14 19
Day 1: 1 00-14
183. Drew Benton Blakely, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Toney Gravely Greenville, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Eric Johnson Kingston, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Preston Julian Seymour, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Jamie Lanier Jr. Branford, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Robert Parkison Marshall, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Bill Pioch Beckley, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Tyler Purcell Townsville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Blake Whatley Harleton, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 704 1321-07
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102 704 1321-07

2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Scott Beattie Sherrills Ford, NC 3 07-04 200
Day 1: 3 07-04
2. David Deciucis CHESTER, VA 3 07-00 199
Day 1: 3 07-00
3. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 3 06-07 198
Day 1: 3 06-07
3. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, NC 3 06-07 198
Day 1: 3 06-07
5. David Few Lake Wylie, SC 3 06-02 196
Day 1: 3 06-02
6. Travis Culbreth Alexander City, AL 3 05-14 195
Day 1: 3 05-14
7. Kibbee Mccoy Knoxville, TN 3 05-12 194
Day 1: 3 05-12
8. Tommy Young II Linden, NC 3 05-10 193
Day 1: 3 05-10
9. Don Bible II Knoxville, TN 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
9. Stephen Brady Woodlawn, VA 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
9. Alex Reece Greenville, SC 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
12. Kiel Guin Knoxville, TN 3 05-04 189
Day 1: 3 05-04
13. Dalton Tankersley Copperhill, GA 3 05-02 188
Day 1: 3 05-02
14. Barney Boutries Mobile, AL 3 05-01 187
Day 1: 3 05-01
15. Justin Foster Zebulon, GA 3 05-00 186
Day 1: 3 05-00
16. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 3 04-14 185
Day 1: 3 04-14
17. Morris Collins Fairfield, OH 2 04-14 184
Day 1: 2 04-14
18. Gary Preston Madison, NC 3 04-11 183
Day 1: 3 04-11
18. Roy Winkler III Charlotte, NC 3 04-11 183
Day 1: 3 04-11
20. Bobby Henderson Charlotte, NC 2 04-11 181
Day 1: 2 04-11
21. Russell Hoyle Hickory, NC 3 04-09 180
Day 1: 3 04-09
22. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 3 04-09 179
Day 1: 3 04-09
23. Christopher Teague Lincolnton, NC 3 04-08 178
Day 1: 3 04-08
24. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 3 04-06 177
Day 1: 3 04-06
24. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 3 04-06 177
Day 1: 3 04-06
26. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 3 04-05 175
Day 1: 3 04-05
27. Clayton Weber West Salem, WI 2 04-04 174
Day 1: 2 04-04
28. Charles Saucier New Orleans, LA 3 04-03 173
Day 1: 3 04-03
29. Harold Addison Columbia, SC 3 04-03 172
Day 1: 3 04-03
30. Caleb Warrington IV Austin, TX 2 04-03 171
Day 1: 2 04-03
31. Elijah Benson Dawsonville, GA 3 04-02 170
Day 1: 3 04-02
32. Stephen Davis Blacksburg, VA 3 04-01 169
Day 1: 3 04-01
33. Eric Osborne Jefferson, NC 2 04-01 168
Day 1: 2 04-01
34. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 3 03-15 167
Day 1: 3 03-15
35. Matt Melton Fairlawn, VA 3 03-15 166
Day 1: 3 03-15
36. Mike Anderson Harlem, GA 2 03-15 165
Day 1: 2 03-15
37. Daniel Hanniford Florence, SC 3 03-14 164
Day 1: 3 03-14
37. Harry Linsinbigler IV Dover, FL 3 03-14 164
Day 1: 3 03-14
39. Duane Rinkus Denver, NC 3 03-13 162
Day 1: 3 03-13
40. Frank Williams Saint Charles, MO 2 03-12 161
Day 1: 2 03-12
41. Patrick Brondos Wilkesboro, NC 2 03-07 160
Day 1: 2 03-07
41. Blake Gillispie Reidsville, NC 2 03-07 160
Day 1: 2 03-07
43. Steven Roosen Charlotte, NC 1 03-07 158
Day 1: 1 03-07
44. Derrick Bustle Statesville, NC 2 03-05 157
Day 1: 2 03-05
45. Jason George Farragut, TN 2 03-04 156
Day 1: 2 03-04
45. Denise Sustaita Etoile, TX 2 03-04 156
Day 1: 2 03-04
47. Jeffrey Lotierzo II Fort Mill, SC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
47. Ernest McIntyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
47. Lance Owen Greer, SC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
50. Marvin Godard Charlotte, NC 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
50. MIke Spears Jasper, AL 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
50. Brandon Willis Knoxville, TN 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
53. Gary Abernethy Skyland, NC 2 03-00 148
Day 1: 2 03-00
54. Jason Gibson Iron Station, NC 1 03-00 147
Day 1: 1 03-00
55. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 2 02-14 146
Day 1: 2 02-14
56. Dan Noel Huntersville, NC 2 02-13 145
Day 1: 2 02-13
57. Teri Cindric Mount Juliet, TN 1 02-13 144
Day 1: 1 02-13
58. Jason Hinger Timberlake, NC 1 02-12 143
Day 1: 1 02-12
58. Eric Testerman Galax, VA 1 02-12 143
Day 1: 1 02-12
60. Eric Camarote Rogers, MN 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. Matt Schiefelbein Marseilles, IL 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. Andy Simm Piney Flats, TN 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. James Williams Sims, NC 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
64. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 2 02-10 137
Day 1: 2 02-10
64. Noah Nicholson Union Mills, NC 2 02-10 137
Day 1: 2 02-10
66. Clyde Roberts Marshall, NC 2 02-09 135
Day 1: 2 02-09
67. Mike Bush Chapin, SC 2 02-08 134
Day 1: 2 02-08
67. Tyler Dover Blacksburg, SC 2 02-08 134
Day 1: 2 02-08
69. Aram Hirapetyan Charlotte, NC 1 02-08 132
Day 1: 1 02-08
70. Jeff Norris Lugoff, SC 2 02-07 131
Day 1: 2 02-07
71. Jef Fox Jr East Flat Rock, NC 1 02-07 130
Day 1: 1 02-07
72. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
72. Sergio Render Christiansburg, VA 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
72. James Williams Franklin, VA 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
75. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 1 02-05 126
Day 1: 1 02-05
76. Stanton Harris State Road, NC 1 02-04 125
Day 1: 1 02-04
77. Ben Smith Little Mountain, SC 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
77. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
79. Brian Huskins Mount Holly, NC 2 01-15 122
Day 1: 2 01-15
80. Bryant Preston Belews Creek, NC 1 01-15 121
Day 1: 1 01-15
80. Tyler Watts Mount Airy, GA 1 01-15 121
Day 1: 1 01-15
82. Marty Williams Thomasville, NC 1 01-14 119
Day 1: 1 01-14
83. Lee Whitworth II Charlotte, NC 1 01-13 118
Day 1: 1 01-13
84. Sheldon Hipps Mooresville, NC 1 01-12 117
Day 1: 1 01-12
84. Tyler Ward Grover, NC 1 01-12 117
Day 1: 1 01-12
86. Alex Prince Blue Ridge, GA 1 01-10 115
Day 1: 1 01-10
86. Taylor Trantham Thomasville, NC 1 01-10 115
Day 1: 1 01-10
88. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 1 01-09 113
Day 1: 1 01-09
88. Michael O'Harold Cross Hill, SC 1 01-09 113
Day 1: 1 01-09
90. Ryan Godsey Chickamauga, GA 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Eric Vyborny Sorrento, FL 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
94. Matt Kraemer Wellesley ONTARIO CANAD 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Randy Lewis Crumpler, NC 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Winter Garden, FL 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Greg Secord Salem, SC 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Cody Wade Zebulon, GA 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Dawson Wisner Westminster, MD 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
100. Austin Cole Rutherfordton, NC 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
100. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
100. Nick Ward Newnan, GA 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
103. David Booth Erin, TN 1 01-04 98
Day 1: 1 01-04
104. Dean Dalton Keeling, VA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Thomas Davis West Jefferson, NC 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Cameron Debity Boca Raton, FL 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. A J Negley Charlotte, NC 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Asa Putnam Tunnel Hill, GA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Jeff Stone Jackson, GA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
110. Tanner Higgins Fairhope, AL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Cameron Shoda Crystal River, FL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Randy Waddell Guntersville, AL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Eric Winter Concord, NC 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
114. Gary Huff Mebane, NC 1 01-01 87
Day 1: 1 01-01
115. Brett Reece Jonesborough, TN 1 00-15 86
Day 1: 1 00-15
116. Zachery Kuhn Summerfield, FL 1 00-14 85
Day 1: 1 00-14
116. Alton Rockett Newton, NC 1 00-14 85
Day 1: 1 00-14
118. David Nunnally Emporia, VA 1 00-14 83
Day 1: 1 00-14
119. Michelle Armstrong Denver, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Brian Bailey Austinville, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Glenn Bailey Temple Terrace, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Hunter Baynes Statesville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Bill Capps Auburn, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Charles Cotton Hemingway, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Will Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Mike Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jimmy Fellegy Lakeville, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ralph Gibson Locust Grove, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Nikki Hames Gaffney, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ray Hill Lake City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Zach Huey Mebane, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ed Laroche Gilllespie, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Christopher Mcmillan Charlotte, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jerry Morris Jr Charlotte, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Trent Peace Moore, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jack Pollio Lincolnton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Paul Propst Jr. Kearneysville, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Richard Roulston Little Rock, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Stephen Sargent South Hamilton, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. James Staton Sorrento, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Kevin Stewart Sevierville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Randy Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jonathan Theisen Cornelius, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Donald West II Apex, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. O'Neil Williams Asheboro, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Masaya Yamaguchi New York, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00

by AnglersChannel

Costa Sunglasses brings next level clarity and performance to the optical space with Costa Clear lenses

New optical collection features customizable clear lenses for superior clarity all day, every day - because not every adventure takes place under the harsh sun.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 23, 2021) – Since 1983, Costa Sunglasses has built a reputation for creating the highest quality, best-performing sunglasses for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts – but Costa knows that not every adventure takes place in the light of day. Costa Clear, the brand’s latest collection of single vision and progressive optical lenses, answers the call for clear vision all day, every day.

The collection of three single vision (Essential, Waypoint, Waypoint Plus) and four progressive (Base, Essential, C-Scape, C-Scape Plus) lens options offer a tiered approach to suit the unique needs of everyone - from those who desire an accessible and reliable Costa optical lens to elite anglers and craftsmen that demand extra performance and clarity.

Premium options in both the single vision and progressive lens categories utilize Costa Waypoint™ digital surfacing technology, which enhances the field of view by virtually eliminating the peripheral blur found in high wrap glasses. Waypoint digital surfacing ensures superior visual clarity no matter which direction you look. Premium lenses in the progressive category feature Costa C-SCAPE® technology. Developed by top sportfishing pros and lens designers, C-SCAPE technology offers immediate adaptation and enhanced viewing fields suited for the needs of watermen and women.

“Costas are made for the anglers, soul surfers and explorers who have inspired us since day one. Now we can provide the same optical clarity and quality that our community expects from Costa in a complete pair of optical frames,” says Jessica Bryant, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Costa. “We’ve paired our best in lens optics with a deeper selection of Rx designs and technologies – creating the perfect pair of glasses for answering a 4 a.m. wakeup call or scrawling an entry in your journal at night. .”

Similar to Costa’s sun RX lenses, all Costa Clear lenses are etched with the C-Wave logo for authenticity and include advanced coatings, including protection from blue light. Every lens is hydrophobic [water resistant], oleophobic [smudge and oil resistant], scratch resistant, anti-static and made to reduce inner and outer glare to protect lens integrity on and off the water.

Costa Clear lenses are now available in all of Costa’s optical frames, as well as eight new styles for a complete pairing of high-performance lenses and frames. The sophisticated new frame styles are built with the waterman and woman in mind. Taking inspiration from the PRO series of sunglasses, additions to the Ocean Ridge collection are built from a durable, double injected Bio-Resin and feature an ventilated nose pad for increased comfort, eyewire drains to help manage sweat, Hydrolite(™) grips and keeper-ready temples to keep your frames in place.

The collection is now available online at CostaDelMar.com and through authorized Rx dealers. To find a Rx dealer near you, visit https://www.costadelmar.com/en-us/stores.

by AnglersChannel

AC Insider Podcast - TNPFL Update and more!

This week due to a last minute reschedule Chris & David welcome in Co-Owner of the National Professional Fishing League Al McCulloch to the show to talk about the loss of two of his anglers. Al gives us an update on their season as the look forward to the final regular season event of the year next week. CB & DX talk u-Pick-em's, a little points action and more. Check it out!

by AnglersChannel

Bassmaster High School Combine To Showcase Anglers From 28 States

High school anglers from 28 states will participate in the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine Oct. 15-17 in Decatur, Ala.

September 21, 2021

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine kicks off on Oct. 15, 85 gifted anglers from 28 states will have the opportunity to showcase their talents for a host of college coaches. The three-day event will be held on Wheeler Lake in Decatur, Ala.

“Response to the inaugural High School Combine has been incredible,” said Hank Weldon, senior manager of the B.A.S.S. College and High School program. “The fact that high school anglers are traveling here from as far away as California, New York and Maine really speaks to the massive growth and appetite for high school and college bass fishing over the past few years. The college coaches are going to be incredibly impressed by the skill level that will be on display.”

Among the athletes attending the combine are 31 students who competed in July’s Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors and 11 anglers who were named to the 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

“This event gives us a great stepping stone to the next level by connecting us with college coaches and allowing us to showcase our skills against others from around the country,” said Cole Moulton of Enfield, N.H., a member of the prestigious 2021 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team. “Also, the combine allows me to see how my skills match up against some other very talented anglers from across the country, which in return will help me improve.”

At the High School Combine, anglers will perform multiple tasks to show their skill set not only on the water but also to display their knowledge of the sport as a whole. After the first day, colleges will have the opportunity to select anglers for a “second look” where they can further explore everything that angler has to offer and see if they would be the perfect fit for their fishing program.

The opportunity to meet individually with prospective anglers is critical for coaches.

“To me, there is no magic equation for an angler to present, but experienced, well-rounded anglers and students who are interested in an opportunity to compete are easier to spot than one might think,” said Coach Seth Borton of Adrian College, which claimed its first Bassmaster College Series National Championship earlier this summer. “For me, it's all about face-to-face interaction. Usually a few questions and a couple of fishing stories later the picture doesn't take long to paint.”

While the High School Combine provides an unprecedented chance for young anglers to get in front of championship-caliber college programs, the coaches themselves are eagerly anticipating an opportunity to recruit more effectively.

“The biggest difference between what I do as a fishing coach versus most sports is that I’m a one-man staff for evaluation and anything that can help me save time is very valuable,” said Coach John Pollard of Faulkner University. “This combine will help me do more evaluations for more prospects in three days than I can normally do in several months. As a coach and recruiter, this is an exciting opportunity to evaluate and make contact with 85 anglers who are eager to continue their competitive angling in college.”

Only colleges offering bass fishing scholarships were invited to attend. The following schools will participate in the inaugural Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Combine:

Adrian College
Bethel University
Blue Mountain College
Bryan College
Calhoun College
Campbellsville University
Carson-Newman University
Dallas Baptist University
Drury University
East Texas Baptist University
Emmanuel College
Faulkner University
Florida Gateway College
Kentucky Christian University
Lander University
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Louisiana State University - Shreveport
Troy University
University of Montevallo
Wabash Valley College

For more information, visit Bassmaster.com/high-school.

by AnglersChannel

Trombly Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Detroit River

Canton’s White Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

TRENTON, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2021) – Boater Mike Trombly of Belleville, Michigan wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at the Detroit River Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Trenton, Michigan on Sunday. Trombly earned $5,886 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Mike Trombly of Belleville, Mich.	10	52-14	$5,886
2^nd	Michael Sitko of Pinckney, Mich.	10	45-14	$2,943
3^rd	Jeff Vizachero of Grosse Isle, Mich.	10	43-6	$1,964
4^th	Patrick Goodman of White Pigeon, Mich.	10	43-0	$1,373
5^th	Heath Wagner of Angola, Ind.	10	42-12	$1,177
6^th	Elijah Meyers of Fort Wayne, Ind.	10	41-4	$1,079
7^th	Dick Parker of Loraine, Ohio	10	40-2	$981
8^th	Jason Root of Fostoria, Ohio	10	39-13	$1,083
9^th	Chris Hellebuyck of Waterford, Mich.	10	38-5	$1,000
10^th	Josh Kolodzaike of Toledo, Ohio	10	38-0	$687

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Andy White of Canton, Mich.	10	41-8	$2,943
2^nd	Kendra Mueller of Pinckney, Mich.	10	37-15	$1,472
3^rd	Jeff Copley of Marengo, Ohio	10	37-13	$1,230
4^th	Kristian Dus of Roselle, Ill.	10	37-5	$687
5^th	Zachary Bauer of Martinsville, Ind.	10	33-3	$789
6^th	Nick Ireland of Davison, Mich.	9	31-8	$540
7^th	Steve Ward of Trenton, Mich.	10	30-13	$491
8^th	Scott Davis of Coloma, Mich.	10	29-14	$573
9^th	Bill Langille of Kent, Ohio	8	29-6	$392
10^th	Marvin Washington of Canton, Mich.	9	27-7	$343

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Drew Six of Clinton, Ohio	6-pound, 4-ounce bass	$795
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Tom Bauer of Martinsville, Ind.	5-pound, 2-ounce bass	$132
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Scott Davis of Coloma, Mich.	5-pound, 2-ounce bass	$132
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Christopher Slone of Shelby TWP, Mich.	5-pound, 2-ounce bass	$132
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Chris Hellebuyck of Waterford, Mich.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Dropshot/Tube	Did Not Disclose
Strike King Co-Angler	Dropshot/Tube	Did Not Disclose

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Michigan Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 14-16	Potomac River, Marbury, Md.	Charles County Board of Commissioners
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

Pilcher Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament on Grand Lake

Pryor’s Colwell Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

GROVE, Okla. (Sept. 21, 2021) – Boater John Pilcher of Kansas, Oklahoma wins the two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super-Tournament Presented by T-H Marine at Grand Lake Presented by Abu Garcia in Grove, Oklahoma on Sunday. Pilcher earned $7,038 for his victory at the event, hosted by the City of Grove.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK	BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	John Pilcher of Kansas, Okla.	10	34-12	$7,038
2^nd	Hunter Baird of Salina, Kan.	10	34-7	$3,519
3^rd	Joel Baker of Talala, Okla.	10	33-9	$2,346
4^th	Brandon Mosley of Choctoaw, Okla.	10	33-7	$1,642
5^th	Christopher Holmes of Coweta, Okla.	10	32-4	$1,908
6^th	Brit Sumter of Prairie Grove, Ark.	10	32-0	$1,290
7^th	Chad Warren of Sand Springs, Okla.	10	31-1	$1,173
8^th	Shonn Goodwin of Moore, Okla.	10	31-1	$1,056
9^th	Stephen Whitesell of Grove, Okla.	10	30-10	$938
10^th	William Gaddis of Afton, Okla.	10	30-8	$1,321

RANK	STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN	BASS	WEIGHT	AWARD
1^st	Nathan Colwell of Pryor, Okla.	9	26-6	$3,844
2^nd	Dominic Cavitt of Pittsburg, Kan.	10	25-8	$1,759
3^rd	Timothy Cartwright of Sand Springs, Okla.	10	23-4	$1,174
4^th	Mike Meadows of Midwest City, Okla.	10	22-15	$821
5^th	Michael Mulberry of Galena, Mo.	10	21-12	$704
6^th	Scott Smith of Blanchard, Okla.	9	21-7	$645
7^th	Leroy Sheperd of Mountain View, Okla.	8	20-10	$586
8^th	Robert Jones of Broken Arrow, Okla.	8	18-11	$528
9^th	Troy Stumfoll of Fort Scott, Kan.	10	17-7	$469
10^th	Berton Pritchett of Gentry, Ark.	6	16-0	$411

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD	NAME	CONTINGENCY	PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass	Kurt Gordon of Cushing, Okla.	6-pound bass	$1,050
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass	Rick Lanier of Tulsa, Okla.	4-pound, 13-ounce bass	$525
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus	Christopher Holmes of Coweta, Okla.	Eligible Phoenix Boat*	$500

WINNING BAITS

ANGLER	BAIT	COLOR
Boater	Bass X Jig	Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler	Big Bite Baits B2 Worm	Did Not Divulge

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT	DATE	LOCATION	HOST
Okie Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship	Oct. 21-23	Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark.	Visit Hot Springs
2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American	June 2-4	Lake Hamilton, Hot Springs, Ark.	Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism & Visit Hot Springs

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

by AnglersChannel

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