Torrington’s Pellegrino Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (JULY 26, 2021) – Boater Jared Barkyoumb of Winooski, Vermont, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lake Champlain in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Barkyoumb earned $4,695 for his victory at the event, hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau.
TOP 10 RESULTS
| RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Jared Barkyoumb of Winooski, Vt. | 5 | 20-8 | $4,695 |
| 2nd | Thomas Waltz of Saint Albans, Vt. | 5 | 20-2 | $2,348 |
| 3rd | Stephen Estes of Auburn, N.H. | 5 | 19-14 | $1,565 |
| 4th | Pete Gluszek of Mt. Laurel, N.J. | 5 | 19-10 | $1,796 |
| 5th | Cameron Chase of Conway, Mass. | 5 | 19-6 | $900 |
| 5th | Kyle Hall of Granbury, Texas | 5 | 19-6 | $1,400 |
| 7th | Henry Fristik of Blandford, Mass. | 5 | 19-5 | $783 |
| 8th | Gary Longley of So. Londonderry, Vt. | 5 | 19-4 | $704 |
| 9th | Dakota Ebare of Brookeland, Texas | 5 | 19-3 | $626 |
| 10th | Andrew Bechard of Plattsburgh, N.Y. | 5 | 19-1 | $520 |
| 10th | Robert Bordeaux of Essex Junction, Vt. | 5 | 19-1 | $520 |
| RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Dominic Pellegrino of Torrington, Conn. | 5 | 20-8 | $2,309 |
| 2nd | Scott Minch of Feasterville, Pa. | 5 | 19-2 | $1,155 |
| 3rd | Michael Burke of Breinigsville, Pa. | 5 | 18-3 | $770 |
| 4th | Charles Peart of King of Prussia, Pa. | 5 | 17-13 | $539 |
| 5th | Chris Hurley of Carlisle, Pa. | 5 | 16-10 | $802 |
| 6th | Craig Cleveland of Frankfort, N.Y. | 5 | 16-0 | $423 |
| 7th | Jim D’Ambra of Hanover, Mass. | 5 | 15-8 | $385 |
| 8th | Romano Duncan of Andover, Mass. | 5 | 15-5 | $346 |
| 9th | Ethan McMahon of Swanton, Vt. | 5 | 15-4 | $288 |
| 9th | Thomas Illar, Jr., Hyde Park, Pa. | 5 | 15-4 | $288 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
| AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
| Boater Big Bass | Jared Barkyoumb of Winooski, Vt. | 5-pound, 7-ounce bass | $700 |
| Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Chris Hurley of Carlisle, Pa. | 5-pound, 6-ounce bass | $340 |
| Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Kyle Hall of Granbury, Texas | Eligible Phoenix Boat* | $500 |
* 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 | Berkley Flat Worm/Drop Shot | N/A |
| Strike King Co-Angler | Roboworm/Drop Shot | N/A |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
| Northeast 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 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.
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 .
