Conway’s Choate Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
GREERS FERRY, Ark. (April 27, 2021) – Boater Jason Mathews of Batesville, Arkansas, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Greers Ferry Lake Presented by Abu Garcia in Greers Ferry, Ark. Mathews earned $4,763 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS
| RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Jason Mathews of Batesville, Ark. | 5 | 13-9 | $4,763 |
| 2nd | Matt Wood of Jessieville, Ark. | 5 | 12-12 | $2,381 |
| 3rd | Carl Jowers of Searcy, Ark. | 5 | 11-15 | $1,585 |
| 4th | Jamey Black Sheridan, Ark. | 5 | 11-6 | $1,532 |
| 4th | CJ Brustrom of Sulphur Rock, Ark. | 5 | 11-6 | $1,032 |
| 6th | Von Kinsey of Clarksville, Ark. | 5 | 11-2 | $1,583 |
| 7th | Billy Littleton of Batesville, Ark. | 5 | 11-1 | $794 |
| 8th | Cody Nickles of Wynne, Ark. | 5 | 11-0 | $635 |
| 8th | Paul Combs of Russellville, Ark. | 5 | 11-0 | $635 |
| 8th | Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Ark. | 5 | 11-0 | $635 |
| RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Brian Choate of Conway, Ark. | 5 | 10-10 | $2,381 |
| 2nd | Danny Brustrom of Sulphur Rock, Ark. | 5 | 10-9 | $1,191 |
| 3rd | Robert Cole of Boles, Ark. | 5 | 10-7 | $791 |
| 4th | Todd Christen of Conway, Ark. | 5 | 9-14 | $556 |
| 5th | Ron Knight of Hot Springs, Ark. | 5 | 9-11 | $831 |
| 6th | James Grant of Wynne, Ark. | 5 | 9-9 | $397 |
| 6th | Jonathan Simms of Hot Springs, Ark. | 5 | 9-9 | $397 |
| 6th | Jarred Kibbey of Little Rock, Ark. | 5 | 9-9 | $397 |
| 9th | Michael Gross of Malvern, Ark. | 5 | 9-6 | $282 |
| 9th | Keith Brannon of Greenwood, Ark. | 5 | 9-6 | $282 |
| 9th | Robert Chavers of Knoxville, Ark. | 5 | 9-6 | $282 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
| AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
| Boater Big Bass | Von Kinsey of Clarksville, Ark. | 4-pound, 2-ounce bass | $710 |
| Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Ron Knight of Hot Springs, Ark. | 3-pound, 11-ounce bass | $355 |
| Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Jamey Black of Sheridan, Ark. | 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 | Did Not Divulge | N/A |
| Strike King Co-Angler | Did Not Divulge | N/A |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
| Arkie Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship | May 16 | Lake Dardanelle, Russellville, Ark. | Russellville Advertising & Promotion |
| Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American | June 3-5 | Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn. | Jefferson County Department of Tourism |
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.
