Kemp takes opening-round lead at Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island Reservoir
Powell Kemp of Scotland Neck, N.C., is leading after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island Reservoir with 19 pounds, 8 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.
May 3, 2023
CLARKSVILLE, Va. — Powell Kemp said the best thing he did this week was take a big eraser to his practice findings and fish what was in front of him. Doing so rewarded the local pro with a five-bass limit of 19 pounds, 8 ounces that leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island.
With recent rains raising the lake’s water level and a cold front bringing big winds and a sharp temperature drop, anglers largely found unsettled bass and a Roanoke River reservoir whipped into a navigational nightmare. Nevertheless, the pro from Scotland Neck, N.C., said his historical insight served him well.
“When I practiced late Friday and all day Saturday, the lake was at 301 (a foot above normal pool) and I said ‘This isn’t going to be right.’ I actually fished a tournament on Lake Gaston Sunday,” Kemp said. “I didn’t even practice because the lake came up a foot, and I said ‘It’s going to change every day.’
“I knew what I did Friday and Saturday was junk. Any bites I had those days — just throw it out.”
As Kemp notes, knowing what to do during the dramatic change in conditions gave him a significant advantage over anglers trying to figure out the lake’s evolving complexion.
“The lake did exactly what it needed for a local to have an advantage because I’ve seen so much over 20 years of fishing here,” he said. “It was just run here, run there.
“A lot of guys had three days of practice in their minds, but I’ve seen it so much I knew you can’t do what you were doing.”
Kemp, who holds a 3-pound margin over Tennessee pro Brad Knight, said the 15- to 20-mph winds certainly limited his mobility. But while he wasn’t able to run as much water as he’d planned, the curtailment likely aided his cause.
“As rough as it was today, I had to bear down on one area,” Kemp said. “I couldn’t run and gun like I’m used to, but maybe that worked to my advantage.”
Kemp said he caught his bass by throwing a spinnerbait and flipping bushes.
“I was just fishing and keeping them honest because they move so much on this lake,” he said. “Some of them moved farther back than they were in practice. It was really random today. There were some on the points, some on the sides (of creeks) and some in the backs.
“There was no rhyme or reason. It was just a blessing; one of those days you dream about. The Lord blessed me.”
Knowing he’d have to grind through a lean day, Kemp said he was delighted to jumpstart his morning with a 5-13, which leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass standings.
“The lake is fishing really tough and she was the first bite I got this morning,” Kemp said. “That really settled me down.”
Kemp said he started his day by looking for a shad spawn but to no avail. During his search, he saw a smaller fish swirl and miss his bait. Assuming it was the male from a spawning pair, he targeted the point of attack and connected with a big female.
“I threw to the gum tree just to the right and she came out and ate it,” he said. “Overall, it was still a bite every hour to an hour and a half. It wasn’t (on fire) like the lake should be doing.
“I just think the lake is in a transition, the shad aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do. I think what bass are left (up shallow) are spawning.”
Kemp’s day ended with another stroke of good fortune. With a bass of about 2 1/4 pounds in his bag and 2 1/2 hours left to fish, he started to make a move but had trouble getting his boat on plane.
Pulling into a creek with calm water, Kemp jumped on plane but he could tell something was not right with his engine. With a good run between his position and the check-in point, he decided to return early to make sure he made it.
“I came back to the creek (where the check-in site was located) and while I was just fishing around, I caught one about 3 1/4 to cull out my 2 1/4,” he recalled. “It was really slow to get bit and the lake was fishing tough, but it was an amazing day. Everything went perfectly.”
Knight, a former Forrest Wood Cup winner who hails from Lancing, Tenn., is in second place with 16-8. Coming off a South Texas turkey hunt, he got minimal practice time and, same as Powell, Knight believes that worked to his benefit.
“I rode around on Tuesday and I knew the lake had come up and it was going to be flooded bushes. That fits my strengths — I like to fish shallow,” Knight said. “From there, it was just a matter of adapting to the conditions.”
Knight said he started with about 12 baits on his deck, but whittled that selection down to about half. His top producers were a swim jig, a bladed jig, a spinnerbait and flipping rigs.
“A lot of people call it junk fishing, but to me, it’s reading the bank; knowing when to pick up one bait or another,” Knight said. “I have a lot of experience fishing this way (on the Tennessee River) when things are changing. It was just taking that experience and applying it here.”
Jacob Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is third with 16-6. Flipping bushes with a Strike King Rage Bug and throwing a spinnerbait produced his bites.
“I came here a month and a half ago for pre-practice and I caught a 4-pounder while (Garmin) LiveScoping them on some stumps just off the bank,” Thompkins said. “I caught my biggest one today doing that.
“I watched him eat the spinnerbait on LiveScope and barely got him in the boat before the hook popped out. So, I got lucky on that one.”
Alex Watts of Salem, Va., leads the co-angler division with 10-13. Anchoring his bag with a 4-7, Watts holds a 10-ounce lead over David Deciucis of Chester, Va.
Watts caught his big bass on a wacky rig. Later in the day, when he fished more windward areas, a spinnerbait worked best.
Larry Kempler of Bluemont, Va., and George Myers of Franklinton, N.C., are tied for the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers, each with a 5-2.
Thursday’s takeoff is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. ET from Occoneechee State Park. The weigh-in will be held at the park at 2:30 p.m.
The St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island Reservoir is being hosted by Mecklenburg County, Va., Tourism.
2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island 5/3-5/5
Buggs Island Reservoir, Clarksville VA.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Powell Kemp Scotland Neck, NC 5 19-08 200
Day 1: 5 19-08
2. Brad Knight Lancing, TN 5 16-08 199
Day 1: 5 16-08
3. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 16-06 198
Day 1: 5 16-06
4. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 5 15-15 197
Day 1: 5 15-15
5. Clay Samples South Boston, VA 5 15-14 196
Day 1: 5 15-14
6. Reese Hudson Broomall, PA 5 15-07 195
Day 1: 5 15-07
7. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 5 14-14 194
Day 1: 5 14-14
8. Evan Barnes Dardanelle, AR 5 14-11 193
Day 1: 5 14-11
8. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 5 14-11 193
Day 1: 5 14-11
10. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 5 14-07 191
Day 1: 5 14-07
11. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
11. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
11. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
14. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 5 14-00 187
Day 1: 5 14-00
15. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 13-14 186
Day 1: 5 13-14
16. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 13-12 185
Day 1: 5 13-12
16. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 13-12 185
Day 1: 5 13-12
18. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 13-11 183
Day 1: 5 13-11
18. Jordan Sanderlin Kill Devil Hills, NC 5 13-11 183
Day 1: 5 13-11
20. Rich Ortiz Fort Ann, NY 5 13-10 181
Day 1: 5 13-10
20. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 13-10 181
Day 1: 5 13-10
22. Jason Meninger Yulee, FL 5 13-06 179
Day 1: 5 13-06
23. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 5 13-05 178
Day 1: 5 13-05
24. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
24. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
24. Matt Pangrac Shawnee, OK 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
27. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 13-03 174
Day 1: 5 13-03
27. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 13-03 174
Day 1: 5 13-03
29. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 13-01 172
Day 1: 5 13-01
30. Chris Keeble Lenoir City, TN 5 13-00 171
Day 1: 5 13-00
30. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 13-00 171
Day 1: 5 13-00
32. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 5 12-15 169
Day 1: 5 12-15
33. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 12-14 168
Day 1: 5 12-14
34. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 5 12-13 167
Day 1: 5 12-13
35. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
35. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
35. Casey Smith Victor, NY 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
38. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 5 12-11 163
Day 1: 5 12-11
38. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 5 12-11 163
Day 1: 5 12-11
40. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 12-10 161
Day 1: 5 12-10
41. Jeff Mcbeth New Phila, OH 5 12-08 160
Day 1: 5 12-08
42. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 12-07 159
Day 1: 5 12-07
42. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 12-07 159
Day 1: 5 12-07
44. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 5 12-05 157
Day 1: 5 12-05
44. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 5 12-05 157
Day 1: 5 12-05
46. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 12-04 155
Day 1: 5 12-04
47. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 5 12-03 154
Day 1: 5 12-03
48. Ryan Broughman Corapeake, NC 5 12-02 153
Day 1: 5 12-02
49. Jeff Coble Manson, NC 5 11-15 152
Day 1: 5 11-15
49. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 5 11-15 152
Day 1: 5 11-15
51. Wil Dieffenbauch III Hundred, WV 5 11-14 150
Day 1: 5 11-14
52. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 5 11-13 149
Day 1: 5 11-13
53. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 5 11-12 148
Day 1: 5 11-12
53. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 5 11-12 148
Day 1: 5 11-12
55. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 5 11-09 146
Day 1: 5 11-09
56. Andrew Mlotek Indianapolis, IN 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
56. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
56. Jack York Emory, TX 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
59. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 11-07 142
Day 1: 5 11-07
59. Ben Milliken New Caney, TX 5 11-07 142
Day 1: 5 11-07
61. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 5 11-06 140
Day 1: 5 11-06
61. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 5 11-06 140
Day 1: 5 11-06
63. Shawn Hammack Gasburg, VA 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
63. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
63. David Williams Newton, NC 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
66. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 11-04 135
Day 1: 5 11-04
67. Logan Anderson Catawba, NC 5 11-03 134
Day 1: 5 11-03
67. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 11-03 134
Day 1: 5 11-03
69. Jonathan Bowling Harriman, TN 5 11-02 132
Day 1: 5 11-02
69. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 11-02 132
Day 1: 5 11-02
71. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 5 11-01 130
Day 1: 5 11-01
72. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 5 11-01 129
Day 1: 5 11-01
73. Logan Shaddix Cummings, GA 5 11-00 128
Day 1: 5 11-00
74. Shayne Berlo Mclean, VA 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
74. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
74. Tyler Lubbat Wheeling, IL 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
77. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 5 10-14 124
Day 1: 5 10-14
77. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 5 10-14 124
Day 1: 5 10-14
79. Matt Henry Milledgeville, GA 4 10-14 122
Day 1: 4 10-14
80. Jason Carpenter Castle Pines, CO 5 10-12 121
Day 1: 5 10-12
80. Timmy Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 10-12 121
Day 1: 5 10-12
82. Brock Belik Orchard, NE 5 10-11 119
Day 1: 5 10-11
82. Taylor Watkins Clinton, TN 5 10-11 119
Day 1: 5 10-11
84. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. JT Russell Mc Calla, AL 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. Jeff Salmon Mechanicsville, VA 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
88. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 4 10-10 113
Day 1: 4 10-10
89. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Danny McGarry Newcastle CANADA 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
93. Johnathan Crossland Chapin, SC 5 10-07 108
Day 1: 5 10-07
93. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 10-07 108
Day 1: 5 10-07
95. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 10-06 106
Day 1: 5 10-06
96. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
101. John Murray Spring City, TN 3 10-05 100
Day 1: 3 10-05
102. Brent Anderson Kingston Springs, TN 5 10-04 99
Day 1: 5 10-04
102. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 10-04 99
Day 1: 5 10-04
104. Chris Brummett Lynch Station, VA 5 10-02 97
Day 1: 5 10-02
105. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
109. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Jaxon Sullivan Reagan, TN 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
113. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 5 10-00 88
Day 1: 5 10-00
114. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 5 09-14 87
Day 1: 5 09-14
115. Hugh Cosculluela Spring, TX 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
115. Chris Dover Blacksburg, SC 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
115. Chad Warren Sand Springs, OK 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
118. Bryan Bickell Newcastle CANADA 4 09-12 83
Day 1: 4 09-12
119. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 09-11 82
Day 1: 5 09-11
120. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 4 09-11 81
Day 1: 4 09-11
121. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 09-10 80
Day 1: 5 09-10
121. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 09-10 80
Day 1: 5 09-10
123. Kayden Tanner Tolar, TX 5 09-09 78
Day 1: 5 09-09
124. Josh Bragg Fayetteville, GA 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
124. Wesley Cashwell Roanoke Rapids, NC 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
124. Steve Morella Townshend, VT 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
127. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 4 09-07 74
Day 1: 4 09-07
128. Bronk Mcdaniel Alexandria, LA 5 09-06 73
Day 1: 5 09-06
129. Sterling Bougher Mannford, OK 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Brett Cannon Willis, TX 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Takayuki Koike Otsu-City JAPAN 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
133. Chris Hellebuyck White Lake, MI 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
133. Louis Monetti Brielle, NJ 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
133. Marc Schilling Carrollton, TX 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
136. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 09-03 65
Day 1: 5 09-03
137. Jeremy Bogard Wilkesboro, NC 5 09-02 64
Day 1: 5 09-02
137. Douglas Reed Bridgeton, NJ 5 09-02 64
Day 1: 5 09-02
139. Bobby Lanham Eddyville, KY 5 09-01 62
Day 1: 5 09-01
140. Tyrel Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 5 09-00 61
Day 1: 5 09-00
141. Steven Camp Mechanicsvlle, VA 5 08-14 60
Day 1: 5 08-14
141. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 5 08-14 60
Day 1: 5 08-14
143. Miles Burghoff Dayton, TN 5 08-13 58
Day 1: 5 08-13
144. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 5 08-12 57
Day 1: 5 08-12
145. Jason Abram Piney Flats, TN 5 08-11 56
Day 1: 5 08-11
146. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 4 08-11 55
Day 1: 4 08-11
147. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 5 08-10 54
Day 1: 5 08-10
148. Burke Hutcheson Hillsborough, NC 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
148. Rick Mitchell Naples, FL 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
148. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
151. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 5 08-08 50
Day 1: 5 08-08
152. Lucas Bogosian Harrington Park, NJ 5 08-06 49
Day 1: 5 08-06
152. Josh Hubbard Dunnellon, FL 5 08-06 49
Day 1: 5 08-06
154. Jeffrey Davis Jr Raleigh, NC 4 08-06 47
Day 1: 4 08-06
154. Jimmy Steed Zapata, TX 4 08-06 47
Day 1: 4 08-06
156. Kyle Gelles Pingree, ID 5 08-04 45
Day 1: 5 08-04
156. Jacob Pyles Nolensville, TN 5 08-04 45
Day 1: 5 08-04
158. Tom Frink Southside, AL 5 08-03 43
Day 1: 5 08-03
158. Sam George Athens, AL 5 08-03 43
Day 1: 5 08-03
160. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 5 08-02 41
Day 1: 5 08-02
160. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 5 08-02 41
Day 1: 5 08-02
162. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 5 08-01 39
Day 1: 5 08-01
163. John Conway Jr Henrico, VA 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
163. Zach Goutremout Chaumont, NY 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
163. Lucas Murphy West Columbia, MI 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
166. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 5 07-15 35
Day 1: 5 07-15
167. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 07-12 34
Day 1: 5 07-12
168. Jerry Gallogly Jr North Tazewell, VA 5 07-11 33
Day 1: 5 07-11
169. Chris Merritt Chester , VA 5 07-10 32
Day 1: 5 07-10
170. Steve Tennison Lexington, OK 4 07-05 31
Day 1: 4 07-05
171. Andrew George Poplar Branch, NC 4 07-03 30
Day 1: 4 07-03
172. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 3 07-02 29
Day 1: 3 07-02
172. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 3 07-02 29
Day 1: 3 07-02
174. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 3 07-01 27
Day 1: 3 07-01
175. John Watts Jr Flushing, MI 4 06-15 26
Day 1: 4 06-15
176. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 3 06-15 25
Day 1: 3 06-15
176. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 3 06-15 25
Day 1: 3 06-15
178. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 3 06-14 23
Day 1: 3 06-14
179. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 4 06-13 22
Day 1: 4 06-13
180. Brian Mullaney Ijamsville, MD 4 06-09 21
Day 1: 4 06-09
181. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 3 06-07 20
Day 1: 3 06-07
182. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 4 06-06 19
Day 1: 4 06-06
182. Scott Hamrick Denver, NC 4 06-06 19
Day 1: 4 06-06
184. Bart Stanisz Austin, TX 3 06-06 17
Day 1: 3 06-06
185. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 3 06-05 16
Day 1: 3 06-05
185. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 3 06-05 16
Day 1: 3 06-05
187. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 3 06-03 14
Day 1: 3 06-03
187. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 3 06-03 14
Day 1: 3 06-03
189. Cameron Smith Wareham, MA 4 06-01 12
Day 1: 4 06-01
190. Michael Rowe Providence Forge, VA 4 05-15 11
Day 1: 4 05-15
191. Kenji Yamada Hixson, TN 3 05-13 10
Day 1: 3 05-13
192. Steve Sennikoff Edgewood, TX 4 05-09 9
Day 1: 4 05-09
193. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 3 05-07 8
Day 1: 3 05-07
194. Ryan Clark Whitby Ontario CANADA 3 05-03 7
Day 1: 3 05-03
194. Caiden Sinclair Logan, AL 3 05-03 7
Day 1: 3 05-03
196. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 3 05-00 5
Day 1: 3 05-00
197. Phil Killian Solomon, AZ 3 04-09 4
Day 1: 3 04-09
197. Kenny Mittelstaedt Minnetonka, MN 3 04-09 4
Day 1: 3 04-09
199. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 2 04-06 2
Day 1: 2 04-06
200. Nikki Jo Hatten Clanton, AL 2 04-03 1
Day 1: 2 04-03
201. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 2 04-01 0
Day 1: 2 04-01
202. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 2 04-00 0
Day 1: 2 04-00
203. Jon Canada Helena, AL 2 03-12 0
Day 1: 2 03-12
203. David Wootton Collierville, TN 2 03-12 0
Day 1: 2 03-12
205. Joe Labarbera Montrose, PA 2 03-08 0
Day 1: 2 03-08
206. Clayton Barnes Clanton, AL 2 03-05 0
Day 1: 2 03-05
207. Willy Dennison Willoughby Hills, OH 1 03-05 0
Day 1: 1 03-05
208. Chris Whitson Louisville, TN 2 03-03 0
Day 1: 2 03-03
209. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 2 03-02 0
Day 1: 2 03-02
210. Paul Tabisz Whitmore Lake, MI 1 03-01 0
Day 1: 1 03-01
211. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 2 03-00 0
Day 1: 2 03-00
212. Lance Owen Greer, SC 1 02-05 0
Day 1: 1 02-05
213. Jerry Riddle Jr Summit, MS 1 02-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-02
214. Mark Dimarzio McDonald, PA 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
214. Jason Tibbetts Centreville, VA 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
216. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 1 01-11 0
Day 1: 1 01-11
217. Flash Butts Roanoke Rapids, NC 1 01-08 0
Day 1: 1 01-08
218. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 1 01-07 0
Day 1: 1 01-07
219. George Lambeth Thomasville, NC 1 01-06 0
Day 1: 1 01-06
220. Clemente Gutierrez Woodbridge, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Matt Mollohan Batesburg, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 160 964 2096-08
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160 964 2096-08
2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island 5/3-5/5
Buggs Island Reservoir, Clarksville VA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Alex Watts Salem, VA 3 10-13 200
Day 1: 3 10-13
2. David Deciucis CHESTER, VA 3 10-03 199
Day 1: 3 10-03
3. David Waack Cary, NC 3 08-00 198
Day 1: 3 08-00
4. Bird Jones Loxahatchee, FL 3 07-07 197
Day 1: 3 07-07
5. Jerry Bono Lexington, NC 3 07-03 196
Day 1: 3 07-03
6. Burley Langford Jr. South Chesterfield, VA 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
6. Alicia Raytrowsky Delaware CANADA 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
6. Perry See Rochester, MN 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
9. Joshua Geyer Loganton, PA 3 07-01 192
Day 1: 3 07-01
9. Kyle Richardt Weymouth, MA 3 07-01 192
Day 1: 3 07-01
11. Larry Kempler Bluemont, VA 2 07-00 190
Day 1: 2 07-00
12. Mark Aaron Gastonia, NC 3 06-11 189
Day 1: 3 06-11
12. Steven Robbins Piketon, OH 3 06-11 189
Day 1: 3 06-11
14. Jesse Jodon St Michael , PA 3 06-10 187
Day 1: 3 06-10
14. David Slaybaugh Colonial Heights, VA 3 06-10 187
Day 1: 3 06-10
16. Tyler Smith Portage, MI 3 06-09 185
Day 1: 3 06-09
17. George Myers Franklinton, NC 2 06-09 184
Day 1: 2 06-09
18. William Cross Brodnax, VA 3 06-07 183
Day 1: 3 06-07
19. John Rico Daisytown, PA 3 06-05 182
Day 1: 3 06-05
20. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 2 06-05 181
Day 1: 2 06-05
21. Tommy Wood Sippy Downs AUSTRALIA 3 06-04 180
Day 1: 3 06-04
22. Bobby Davis Jr South Prince, VA 2 06-04 179
Day 1: 2 06-04
22. EJ Thomas Roanoke, VA 2 06-04 179
Day 1: 2 06-04
24. Michael Leach Shenandoah, TX 3 06-02 177
Day 1: 3 06-02
25. Dan Murphy Epping, NH 2 06-01 176
Day 1: 2 06-01
26. Floyd Willis Grayson, KY 3 06-00 175
Day 1: 3 06-00
27. Bob Bauer China Grove, NC 3 05-15 174
Day 1: 3 05-15
28. Jonathan Ceaser Maidens, VA 3 05-14 173
Day 1: 3 05-14
29. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 2 05-13 172
Day 1: 2 05-13
30. Joe Lineberry Ramseaur,, NC 3 05-12 171
Day 1: 3 05-12
31. Timothy Mayhew Danville, VA 3 05-10 170
Day 1: 3 05-10
31. Carter Wijangco Naperville, IL 3 05-10 170
Day 1: 3 05-10
33. Melvin Bowling Shenandoah, VA 3 05-08 168
Day 1: 3 05-08
34. Bryce Bason Mill Hall, PA 3 05-07 167
Day 1: 3 05-07
34. John Higginbotham Slaughter, LA 3 05-07 167
Day 1: 3 05-07
36. Scott Spencer Raleigh, NC 2 05-06 165
Day 1: 2 05-06
37. Ricky Fulk Shenandoah, VA 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
37. Travis Turcotte Pembroke CANADA 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
37. Mark Whitman Burlington, NC 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
40. Bobby Barrett Youngsville, NC 3 05-04 161
Day 1: 3 05-04
40. RD Roulston Little Rock, AR 3 05-04 161
Day 1: 3 05-04
42. Phil Jarmon Apex, NC 3 05-03 159
Day 1: 3 05-03
42. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 3 05-03 159
Day 1: 3 05-03
44. Alton Rockett Newton, NC 3 05-02 157
Day 1: 3 05-02
44. James Tilley Aylett, VA 3 05-02 157
Day 1: 3 05-02
46. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
46. Steve Powers Crestview, FL 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
46. John Sanderlin Chesapeake, VA 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
49. Jc Condrey Saxe, VA 3 05-00 152
Day 1: 3 05-00
49. Joe Sodora Garfield, NJ 3 05-00 152
Day 1: 3 05-00
51. Jimmy Brumfield Madison, MS 3 04-15 150
Day 1: 3 04-15
52. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 2 04-14 149
Day 1: 2 04-14
53. Todd Long Midlothian, VA 2 04-13 148
Day 1: 2 04-13
53. Mike Toney Blacksburg, VA 2 04-13 148
Day 1: 2 04-13
55. Lynn Hoeffer Chesapeake, VA 2 04-12 146
Day 1: 2 04-12
55. Zach Pringle Newton, NC 2 04-12 146
Day 1: 2 04-12
57. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 3 04-11 144
Day 1: 3 04-11
58. Bobby Barton Hardy, VA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Ricky Meyers Fredericksburg, VA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Ryan Patterson Scott Township, PA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
61. James Whitehead Hayes, VA 2 04-09 140
Day 1: 2 04-09
62. Chad Boyer Elizabethtown, PA 2 04-06 139
Day 1: 2 04-06
62. Russell Davidson, Jr Lynchburg, VA 2 04-06 139
Day 1: 2 04-06
64. Nick Melcher Gypsum, CO 3 04-05 137
Day 1: 3 04-05
65. Paul Worthington Benson, NC 3 04-04 136
Day 1: 3 04-04
66. Lou Britos Disputanta, VA 2 04-04 135
Day 1: 2 04-04
67. Jimmy Batts Raleigh, NC 2 04-02 134
Day 1: 2 04-02
68. Tyrone Adams Fredericksburg, VA 2 04-01 133
Day 1: 2 04-01
69. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 2 04-00 132
Day 1: 2 04-00
69. Joshua Torres Port Tobacco, MD 2 04-00 132
Day 1: 2 04-00
71. Rick Sweadner Woodsboro, MD 2 03-15 130
Day 1: 2 03-15
72. Kalin Blount Timberlake, NC 2 03-14 129
Day 1: 2 03-14
72. Sergio Render Crockett, VA 2 03-14 129
Day 1: 2 03-14
74. William House Lynchburg, OH 2 03-13 127
Day 1: 2 03-13
74. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 2 03-13 127
Day 1: 2 03-13
76. Brian Langford Chesterfield, VA 2 03-11 125
Day 1: 2 03-11
76. Matt Leicester Hertford, NC 2 03-11 125
Day 1: 2 03-11
78. Richard Slomba Dundalk, MD 2 03-09 123
Day 1: 2 03-09
79. Mike Trivette Blackstone, VA 2 03-08 122
Day 1: 2 03-08
80. Craig Ferguson Emporia, VA 2 03-07 121
Day 1: 2 03-07
81. Marty Tanner Tolar, TX 2 03-06 120
Day 1: 2 03-06
82. Ben Dacey Powhatan, VA 2 03-05 119
Day 1: 2 03-05
82. Dean Gibbs North Chesterfield, VA 2 03-05 119
Day 1: 2 03-05
84. Benjamin Fisher Elizabeth City, NC 2 03-03 117
Day 1: 2 03-03
85. Chris Donavant Yorktown, VA 2 03-01 116
Day 1: 2 03-01
86. Mikki Sprenkle Linden, NC 2 03-00 115
Day 1: 2 03-00
87. Ernest McIntyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 2 02-15 114
Day 1: 2 02-15
88. Curtis Vick Boydton, VA 1 02-15 113
Day 1: 1 02-15
89. Wayne Morris Somerdale, NJ 2 02-14 112
Day 1: 2 02-14
90. Brandt Thompson North Chesterfield, VA 2 02-13 111
Day 1: 2 02-13
91. Michael Andrews Sandston, VA 2 02-12 110
Day 1: 2 02-12
92. Ty Kenyon Dodgeville, WI 2 02-11 109
Day 1: 2 02-11
93. Michael Morris Hubert, NC 1 02-09 108
Day 1: 1 02-09
94. David Chamberlain Hampton, VA 1 02-07 107
Day 1: 1 02-07
95. Harvey Reece Chesterfield, VA 2 02-05 106
Day 1: 2 02-05
96. Bill Butler Chester, VA 1 02-05 105
Day 1: 1 02-05
97. David Camp Sterling, OH 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Rick Cheatham Carterville, IL 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Kristofer Goin Farmville, VA 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Joe Tucker Osceola, MO 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
101. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 1 02-02 100
Day 1: 1 02-02
102. Randy Goss Stem, NC 1 02-01 99
Day 1: 1 02-01
103. Laz Durham Dumfries, VA 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Zach Huey Pittsboro, NC 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Shane Jones Virginia Beach, VA 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Kenneth Ott Manahawkin, NJ 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
107. Satoshi Egawa Fort Lee, NJ 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. Joey Price Powhatan, VA 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. James Stowers Narrows, VA 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. Bill Turonis Jr Kill Devil Hills, NC 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
111. Jarred Hall Richmond, VA 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
111. Tom McDermott Madison, NC 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
111. Devon Norwood Kitson Montclair , NJ 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
114. Dallas Blount Timberlake, NC 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Tyler Caldwell Portsmouth, VA 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. AJ Jones Lutz, FL 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Calvin Landsberg Raleigh, NC 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Michael Rustin Henrico, VA 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
119. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. Seth Gabri Madrid, NY 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. Anthony Glassco Powhatan, VA 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. David Wilson Brodnax, VA 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
123. Carl Enos Bracey, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Dan Glosson Rougemont, NC 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Clancy Hefferly Taylors, SC 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Mark Ludwig Chesterfield, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Jason Tinsley Pamplin, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Wesley Watson Huntington, WV 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Michael Williams Mechanicsvlle, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
130. Percy Settle Pittsboro, NC 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
130. Jacob Stephens Lynchburg, VA 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
130. David Wright Ft. Meade, MD 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
133. Josh Hollins Chapel Hill, NC 1 01-08 68
Day 1: 1 01-08
134. Kevin Hensley Clarksville, VA 1 01-07 67
Day 1: 1 01-07
134. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 1 01-07 67
Day 1: 1 01-07
136. Eugene Hall Glen Allen, VA 1 01-06 65
Day 1: 1 01-06
136. William Stallings Midlothian, VA 1 01-06 65
Day 1: 1 01-06
138. David Booth Erin, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Alex Brogan Fishers, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Kenneth L Brown Leesburg, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Robert Bruguiere Roseland, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Travis Chilcot Denver, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Michael Crocker Pasadena, MD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Thomas Crosswhite Hartwell, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Darrell Curl Winston Salem, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Lucas Dewson Keewatin CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Justin Dodson Chesterfield, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Gary Hall Wardville, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Bob Harper Lombard, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Blake Herrmann Bremo Bluff, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Brian Howard Franklinton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Gary Huff Semora, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. John Lewis Centreville, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Tony Long Moseley, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Ryan Nash Blackstone, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Will Nutting Granger, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Jamie Olive Sanford, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Paul Rush New Martinsville, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Randy Tallhamer Brandenton, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Donald West II Apex, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
162. Brandon Smith Knightdale, NC 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 49 278 554-12
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49 278 554-12
