Marty Robinson of Lyman, S.C., took the lead on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open #1 held on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla. Robinson brought 23 pounds, 11 ounces to the scales at Thursday’s weigh-in.
Photo by Ronnie Moore/Bassmaster
Jan. 19, 2017
Robinson Grabs Day 1 Lead As Big Names Sack Big Bass At Southern Open On Florida’s Harris Chain
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LEESBURG, Fla. – Florida bills itself as the “Fishing Capital of the World,” and the Harris Chain of Lakes
is one of its crown jewels.
On Thursday in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open No. 1, the acclaimed Florida fishery showed off a bit – for mid-January, at least.
From the time Alabama pro Deron Patrick started the 3 1/2-hour weigh-in with a 16-pound, 2-ounce limit, until the last of the field of 400 checked in, a steady stream of fish came across the stage. It made for an impressive display and for a momentous first day in the first Bassmaster tournament of the 2017 season.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Marty Robinson of Lyman, S.C., had the heaviest bag among the 200 boating anglers, with five bass that weighed 23-11. The total gave him a narrow lead in the three-day tournament being held on this 80,000-acre network of lakes.
But he wasn’t the only one who was successful Thursday. Thirty-three pro anglers boated at least 15 pounds of bass, and eight of those bags weighed more than 20 pounds. Closest to Robinson are Hunter Shryock (second place, 22-1) and former Elite Series pro Ken Iyobe (third, 21-14). Others catching 20 pounds or more were fishing legend Paul Elias (fourth, 21-12); Justin Lucas (fifth, 21-11); Jordan Lee (sixth, 21-0); John Pollard (seventh, 20-11); and Chris Heath (eighth, 20-8).
A couple of options were available to the anglers Thursday, as both prespawn and bedding fish were located. Partly cloudy skies, temperatures in the low 80s and light winds made conditions similar to what the rest of the U.S. finds in spring.
Robinson had the right mix. His bag included two 6-pounders he caught sight fishing and three other sizable bass caught by other means later in the day. He said he’ll have to start someplace different Friday, because it’s likely the beds he hit Thursday won’t replenish in time for him to turn the trick on back-to-back days.
Still, being in the lead is a nice problem to have.
“I wasn’t sure I would be able to get to my big fish because of my draw (number 95 of 200 boats to launch this morning),” Robinson said. “But I was able to reach them in time, and the spots were pretty close together. I didn’t have to run far at all after I got the first one. That helped to be able put those two in the boat early.”
Shryock was one of the pros taking advantage of the near ideal conditions. Like Robinson, he caught
some big bass while sight fishing, and then lit into the rest of his limit in several different areas he found productive in practice. He was encouraged by what he saw Thursday.
“I didn’t get to go to the area I wanted to today, being in Boat 165,” Shryock said. “So I went to a backup area and it turned out to be better than I expected it to be. I was around a lot of activity and a lot of shallow fish.”
Lee, another Elite Series pro, weighed the biggest bass — a 9-4 monster which is the largest he’s ever caught. The catch came at about 10 a.m. when he only had a few small bass in the livewell.
“I was just pitching a worm around, and all of a sudden, line was coming off,” Lee said. “Then ‘Boom!’ I was shaking a little bit. You can’t help it when you catch one that big … It wasn’t bedding, so it was a bit of good fortune, for sure. I just went to an area where I had caught a few fish (in practice). But the rest of them were small. I’ll have to go back to work tomorrow.”
As will all 400 of the anglers in this event. They know they have to keep grinding, as all it takes is a couple of monster bass to vault someone from the back of the pack to a place among the leaders.
“I love coming to Florida this time of year to fish,” said Elite Series pro Chad Morganthaler, who was in 33rd place with a 15-1 total after Day 1. “When these fish are in the prespawn and spawn mode, you can make up a lot of ground in a hurry. I’m excited about getting out there tomorrow.”
The winner on the boater side will be awarded $51,400 in cash and prizes. The champ also will earn a berth into the 2018 GEICO Bassmaster Classic, provided he or she fishes in all of the three Southern Open events this year. On the co-angler side, Louisiana’s James Simmons is in first place with a three-fish limit of 12-15. Alabama’s Richard Arnold is in second with 11-3, and William Gaston is third with 10-14.
All 400 anglers and co-anglers will launch Friday from Venetian Gardens, 250 Ball Park Road, in Leesburg. The Day 2 weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. ET at Ski Beach Park on Lake Harris Drive, also in Venetian Gardens.
Saturday’s championship weigh-in, which will feature the Top 12 anglers after Day 2, will be held at Bass Pro Shops, 5156 International Drive, in Orlando beginning at 4:15 p.m. ET.
2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Harris Chain of Lakes 1/19-1/21 Harris Chain Of Lakes, Leesburg FL. (BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 5 23-11 200 Day 1: 5 23-11 2. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 5 22-01 199 Day 1: 5 22-01 3. Ken Iyobe Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 5 21-14 198 Day 1: 5 21-14 4. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 5 21-12 197 Day 1: 5 21-12 5. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 5 21-11 196 Day 1: 5 21-11 6. Jordan Lee Vinemont, AL 5 21-00 195 Day 1: 5 21-00 7. John Pollard Eclectic, AL 5 20-11 194 Day 1: 5 20-11 8. Chris Heath North Augusta, SC 5 20-08 193 Day 1: 5 20-08 9. Scott Martin Clewiston, FL 5 19-14 192 Day 1: 5 19-14 10. Tim Arnold Cullman, AL 5 19-10 191 Day 1: 5 19-10 11. Brandon Card Knoxvillge, TN 5 19-09 190 Day 1: 5 19-09 12. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 5 18-11 189 Day 1: 5 18-11 13. Buddy Gross Chickamauga, GA 5 18-08 188 Day 1: 5 18-08 14. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, AL 5 18-01 187 Day 1: 5 18-01 15. Shin Fukae Palestine TX JAPAN 5 17-07 186 Day 1: 5 17-07 16. Jesse Wiggins Cullman, AL 5 17-05 185 Day 1: 5 17-05 17. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 17-03 184 Day 1: 5 17-03 18. Joshua Stracner Vandiver, AL 5 16-14 183 Day 1: 5 16-14 19. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, AL 5 16-13 182 Day 1: 5 16-13 20. Dave Frost Apopka, FL 5 16-05 181 Day 1: 5 16-05 21. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 5 16-03 180 Day 1: 5 16-03 22. Deron Patrick Cullman, AL 5 16-02 179 Day 1: 5 16-02 22. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 5 16-02 179 Day 1: 5 16-02 24. John Cox Debary, FL 5 16-01 177 Day 1: 5 16-01 25. MJ Vihnanek Jr Walnut Hill, FL 5 15-12 176 Day 1: 5 15-12 26. Brian Elder Locust Grove, GA 5 15-11 175 Day 1: 5 15-11 27. Steven Priest New Lexington, OH 5 15-09 174 Day 1: 5 15-09 28. Bill Weidler Helena, AL 5 15-08 173 Day 1: 5 15-08 29. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 5 15-06 172 Day 1: 5 15-06 30. Ed Loughran III Mechanicsville, VA 5 15-05 171 Day 1: 5 15-05 31. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 5 15-04 170 Day 1: 5 15-04 32. Scott Canterbury Springville, AL 5 15-03 169 Day 1: 5 15-03 33. Chad Morgenthaler Reeds Spring, MO 5 15-01 168 Day 1: 5 15-01 34. Jimmy Charbonnet Saint Amant, LA 5 14-15 167 Day 1: 5 14-15 34. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 14-15 167 Day 1: 5 14-15 36. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 5 14-09 165 Day 1: 5 14-09 36. Stephen Mui Bartlett, IL 5 14-09 165 Day 1: 5 14-09 38. Pierre Fortin Lady Lake, FL 5 14-05 163 Day 1: 5 14-05 39. Jeston Anderson Semmes, AL 5 14-04 162 Day 1: 5 14-04 39. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 5 14-04 162 Day 1: 5 14-04 41. Garrett Riles Potts Camp, MS 5 14-03 160 Day 1: 5 14-03 42. Jamie Butler Jasper, AL 5 14-02 159 Day 1: 5 14-02 43. Kazuki Kitajima Orlando, FL 5 14-00 158 Day 1: 5 14-00 43. Darrell Pons Gainesville, FL 5 14-00 158 Day 1: 5 14-00 43. Jeff Sprague Point, TX 5 14-00 158 Day 1: 5 14-00 43. Edward Stiefel Lake Worth, FL 5 14-00 158 Day 1: 5 14-00 47. Sam George Athens, AL 5 13-15 154 Day 1: 5 13-15 48. Chris Ferguson Wittensville, KY 5 13-14 153 Day 1: 5 13-14 48. Scott Luster Prattville, AL 5 13-14 153 Day 1: 5 13-14 50. Brent Long Iron Station, NC 5 13-10 151 Day 1: 5 13-10 51. Michael Neal Dayton, TN 5 13-07 150 Day 1: 5 13-07 51. Kenny Sammons Pinetta, FL 5 13-07 150 Day 1: 5 13-07 53. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 5 13-05 148 Day 1: 5 13-05 54. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 13-04 147 Day 1: 5 13-04 55. Tim Gillies Union City, MI 5 13-02 146 Day 1: 5 13-02 55. David Hudson Jasper, AL 5 13-02 146 Day 1: 5 13-02 55. Ronald Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 5 13-02 146 Day 1: 5 13-02 58. Eric Conant Lakeland, FL 5 13-01 143 Day 1: 5 13-01 59. Yoan Alvarez Miami, FL 5 13-00 142 Day 1: 5 13-00 60. Todd Murray Prarrieville, LA 5 12-15 141 Day 1: 5 12-15 61. Grant Galloway Houlka, MS 5 12-14 140 Day 1: 5 12-14 62. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 12-13 139 Day 1: 5 12-13 63. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 5 12-10 138 Day 1: 5 12-10 63. Larry Gaines Valparaiso, FL 5 12-10 138 Day 1: 5 12-10 65. Seiji Kato Shiga JAPAN 5 12-09 136 Day 1: 5 12-09 65. Arnie Lane Lakeland, FL 5 12-09 136 Day 1: 5 12-09 65. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 5 12-09 136 Day 1: 5 12-09 68. B.J. Usie Houma, LA 5 12-08 133 Day 1: 5 12-08 69. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 5 12-05 132 Day 1: 5 12-05 69. Ish Monroe Hughson, CA 5 12-05 132 Day 1: 5 12-05 71. Brad Knight Lancing, TN 5 12-03 130 Day 1: 5 12-03 72. Kyle Fox Lakeland, FL 5 12-01 129 Day 1: 5 12-01 73. Shaw Grigsby Jr. Gainesville, FL 5 11-15 128 Day 1: 5 11-15 74. Bradley Jones Aragon, GA 5 11-14 127 Day 1: 5 11-14 75. Vernon Kemp Umatilla, FL 5 11-12 126 Day 1: 5 11-12 76. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 11-11 125 Day 1: 5 11-11 77. Brian Nelson Groveland, FL 5 11-10 124 Day 1: 5 11-10 78. Kyle Glasgow Jr Guin, AL 5 11-08 123 Day 1: 5 11-08 79. Chris Blanchette Irmo, SC 5 11-07 122 Day 1: 5 11-07 80. John Brazzell Winter Garden, FL 5 11-04 121 Day 1: 5 11-04 81. Patrick Bone Cleveland, GA 4 11-04 120 Day 1: 4 11-04 82. Roland Martin Naples, FL 5 11-03 119 Day 1: 5 11-03 82. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 5 11-03 119 Day 1: 5 11-03 84. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 11-00 117 Day 1: 5 11-00 85. Neil Davis Clermont, FL 5 10-15 116 Day 1: 5 10-15 85. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 5 10-15 116 Day 1: 5 10-15 87. Jimmy Johnson Holmen, WI 5 10-14 114 Day 1: 5 10-14 88. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 5 10-13 113 Day 1: 5 10-13 88. Carl Svebek III Orange, TX 5 10-13 113 Day 1: 5 10-13 88. David Walker Sevierville, TN 5 10-13 113 Day 1: 5 10-13 91. Dustin Neat Dunnville, KY 5 10-13 110 Day 1: 5 10-13 92. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 10-10 109 Day 1: 5 10-10 92. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 5 10-10 109 Day 1: 5 10-10 94. Matt Lee Guntersville, AL 5 10-09 107 Day 1: 5 10-09 95. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 5 10-08 106 Day 1: 5 10-08 96. Hensley Powell Whitwell, TN 4 10-05 105 Day 1: 4 10-05 97. Jeffrey Clark Hoover, AL 5 10-04 104 Day 1: 5 10-04 97. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 5 10-04 104 Day 1: 5 10-04 97. Jade Keeton Killen, AL 5 10-04 104 Day 1: 5 10-04 100. Matt Stefan Junction City, WI 5 10-03 101 Day 1: 5 10-03 101. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, AL 5 10-03 100 Day 1: 5 10-03 102. Clayton Batts Lizella, GA 5 10-02 99 Day 1: 5 10-02 103. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 5 10-00 98 Day 1: 5 10-00 103. Hunter Parra Houma, LA 5 10-00 98 Day 1: 5 10-00 105. Rick Harris San Angelo, TX 4 10-00 96 Day 1: 4 10-00 106. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 5 09-15 95 Day 1: 5 09-15 107. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 5 09-13 94 Day 1: 5 09-13 108. Jayme Rampey Liberty, SC 5 09-11 93 Day 1: 5 09-11 109. Eric Panzironi Longwood, FL 3 09-11 92 Day 1: 3 09-11 110. Jerome Baird Williamsburg, KY 5 09-09 91 Day 1: 5 09-09 110. Matt Justice Fair Play, SC 5 09-09 91 Day 1: 5 09-09 112. Andrew Iversen Orono, MN 5 09-09 89 Day 1: 5 09-09 113. Wil Hardy II Harlem, GA 5 09-08 88 Day 1: 5 09-08 113. Johnny Patterson Grant, AL 5 09-08 88 Day 1: 5 09-08 113. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 5 09-08 88 Day 1: 5 09-08 116. Ronnie Green St. Petersburg, FL 5 09-07 85 Day 1: 5 09-07 117. Robert Pearson Herndon, VA 5 09-04 84 Day 1: 5 09-04 118. Cody Harrison Tuscumbia, AL 5 09-01 83 Day 1: 5 09-01 119. Brandon Johnson Owingsville, KY 5 09-00 82 Day 1: 5 09-00 120. Troy Roder Brookeland, TX 3 09-00 81 Day 1: 3 09-00 121. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 5 08-15 80 Day 1: 5 08-15 122. Michael Murphy Lexington, SC 5 08-14 79 Day 1: 5 08-14 122. Kyle Schutta Forest Lake, MN 5 08-14 79 Day 1: 5 08-14 124. Luke Estel Murphysboro, IL 5 08-13 77 Day 1: 5 08-13 125. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 08-12 76 Day 1: 5 08-12 125. Mitch Liss Saint Cloud, FL 5 08-12 76 Day 1: 5 08-12 127. Miles Burghoff Santa Cruz, CA 5 08-11 74 Day 1: 5 08-11 127. Ryan Davidson Branchland, WV 5 08-11 74 Day 1: 5 08-11 127. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 5 08-11 74 Day 1: 5 08-11 130. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 5 08-10 71 Day 1: 5 08-10 131. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 5 08-09 70 Day 1: 5 08-09 132. Clabion Johns Jr Covington, GA 5 08-08 69 Day 1: 5 08-08 133. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 08-07 68 Day 1: 5 08-07 133. Joseph Sancho New Windsor, NY 5 08-07 68 Day 1: 5 08-07 135. Brent Bonadona Port Allen, LA 5 08-05 66 Day 1: 5 08-05 136. Ryan Hoover Valrico, FL 5 08-04 65 Day 1: 5 08-04 137. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 5 08-03 64 Day 1: 5 08-03 138. Marty Nester Mount Airy, NC 4 08-02 63 Day 1: 4 08-02 139. Stan Gunter Saluda, SC 5 08-01 62 Day 1: 5 08-01 139. Jeff Mathews Maitland, FL 5 08-01 62 Day 1: 5 08-01 141. Ed Stiefel Mahwah, NJ 3 08-01 60 Day 1: 3 08-01 142. Wayne Hauser Jr Mooresville, NC 5 08-00 59 Day 1: 5 08-00 143. John Garrett Union City, TN 4 08-00 58 Day 1: 4 08-00 144. Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 5 07-15 57 Day 1: 5 07-15 145. Kameron Harbin Abbeville, SC 5 07-14 56 Day 1: 5 07-14 146. Blake Nick Trussville, AL 5 07-12 55 Day 1: 5 07-12 146. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 5 07-12 55 Day 1: 5 07-12 148. Tom Stark III Angola, IN 5 07-11 53 Day 1: 5 07-11 149. Charlie Evans Berea, KY 5 07-10 52 Day 1: 5 07-10 149. Jeff Holland Winter Springs, FL 5 07-10 52 Day 1: 5 07-10 151. Mark Rose West Memphis, AR 5 07-08 50 Day 1: 5 07-08 152. Preston Johnson Rice Lake, WI 5 07-04 49 Day 1: 5 07-04 152. Toby Lillard Clarksville, TN 5 07-04 49 Day 1: 5 07-04 154. Jennings Earnest Guin, AL 5 07-02 47 Day 1: 5 07-02 155. Hojin Chang Windermere, FL 4 07-02 46 Day 1: 4 07-02 156. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 5 07-01 45 Day 1: 5 07-01 157. Jeff Fellows Orlando, FL 5 07-00 44 Day 1: 5 07-00 157. Gabriel Keen Caryville, TN 5 07-00 44 Day 1: 5 07-00 159. Rich Howes Oviedo, FL 5 06-15 42 Day 1: 5 06-15 159. Shane Jewell Lawrenceburg, TN 5 06-15 42 Day 1: 5 06-15 161. Allen Brooks Jr Canton, GA 3 06-15 40 Day 1: 3 06-15 162. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, GA 5 06-14 39 Day 1: 5 06-14 163. Chaz Carrington Virginia Beach, VA 5 06-13 38 Day 1: 5 06-13 163. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 5 06-13 38 Day 1: 5 06-13 165. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 2 06-13 36 Day 1: 2 06-13 166. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 5 06-11 35 Day 1: 5 06-11 167. James Bailey Warrenton, VA 3 06-09 34 Day 1: 3 06-09 168. David Fritts Lexington, NC 5 06-08 33 Day 1: 5 06-08 169. Brad Webb Hampton, VA 5 06-07 32 Day 1: 5 06-07 170. Tyler Ellis Battlefield, MO 5 06-04 31 Day 1: 5 06-04 171. Brian Hatfield Spring City, TN 5 06-03 30 Day 1: 5 06-03 172. Brian Rufty Berea, KY 4 06-03 29 Day 1: 4 06-03 173. John Paulk Counce, TN 3 06-03 28 Day 1: 3 06-03 174. Joe Jones Albertville, AL 5 06-02 27 Day 1: 5 06-02 175. Hunter Eubanks Inman, SC 3 06-01 26 Day 1: 3 06-01 176. George Kapiton III Inverness, FL 4 05-13 25 Day 1: 4 05-13 176. Scott Mcgehee Madison, MS 4 05-13 25 Day 1: 4 05-13 178. Paul Gettys Due West, SC 4 05-12 23 Day 1: 4 05-12 179. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 3 05-10 22 Day 1: 3 05-10 180. Al Farace Jr Hunt Valley, MD 5 05-08 21 Day 1: 5 05-08 181. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 5 05-07 20 Day 1: 5 05-07 182. Steve Barnes Harrison, TN 4 05-07 19 Day 1: 4 05-07 183. Bill Day II Frankfort, KY 1 05-06 18 Day 1: 1 05-06 184. Jeff Bunch Nacogdoches, TX 4 04-13 17 Day 1: 4 04-13 185. Andy Young Mound, MN 3 04-12 16 Day 1: 3 04-12 186. Chris Hensley Marbury, AL 2 04-12 15 Day 1: 2 04-12 187. Bill Cooper Ashland City, TN 4 04-06 14 Day 1: 4 04-06 188. Duane Pittman Prairieville, LA 3 04-04 13 Day 1: 3 04-04 189. Eric Gilchrist Plaquemine, LA 3 03-09 12 Day 1: 3 03-09 190. Larry Giamanco Pierre Part, LA 2 02-12 11 Day 1: 2 02-12 191. Blaine Partee Oviedo, FL 1 02-08 10 Day 1: 1 02-08 192. Rick Shannon Woodlawn, TN 2 01-13 9 Day 1: 2 01-13 193. Kenny Johnson Moreland, GA 1 01-11 8 Day 1: 1 01-11 194. David Cornelius Apison, TN 2 01-10 7 Day 1: 2 01-10 195. Jeffrey Brooks Boca Raton, FL 1 01-06 6 Day 1: 1 01-06 195. Jon Canada Pelham, AL 1 01-06 6 Day 1: 1 01-06 197. William Shipes II Williston, SC 1 01-05 4 Day 1: 1 01-05 198. Tim Malone Gatlinburg, TN 1 00-12 3 Day 1: 1 00-12 199. Clay Dyer Fayetteville, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 199. Dave Sampson Miramar, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 162 912 2119-09 ------------------------------ ---- 162 912 2119-09
2017 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Harris Chain of Lakes 1/19-1/21 Harris Chain Of Lakes, Leesburg FL. (NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. James Simmons Houma, LA 3 12-15 200 Day 1: 3 12-15 2. Richard Arnold Owens Cross Roads, AL 3 11-03 199 Day 1: 3 11-03 3. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 3 10-14 198 Day 1: 3 10-14 4. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 3 10-07 197 Day 1: 3 10-07 5. George Beville Jr Apex, NC 3 10-04 196 Day 1: 3 10-04 6. Charles Anderson Rocky Face, GA 3 09-10 195 Day 1: 3 09-10 7. Mark Bell Simpsonville, KY 3 09-04 194 Day 1: 3 09-04 8. Blaine Freeman Dadeville, AL 3 09-01 193 Day 1: 3 09-01 9. Michael Scalise Port Allen, LA 3 08-13 192 Day 1: 3 08-13 10. Lee Black Moulton, AL 3 08-12 191 Day 1: 3 08-12 11. Brandon Bolton West Point, MS 3 08-09 190 Day 1: 3 08-09 11. Steven Hatala St Clair Shores, MI 3 08-09 190 Day 1: 3 08-09 11. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 3 08-09 190 Day 1: 3 08-09 11. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 3 08-09 190 Day 1: 3 08-09 15. Scap Cicero Wetumpka, AL 3 08-07 186 Day 1: 3 08-07 16. Fred Rigdon Belleview, FL 3 08-06 185 Day 1: 3 08-06 17. Matt Armstrong Altamonte Springs, FL 3 08-05 184 Day 1: 3 08-05 17. Garrett Geouge Lanexa, VA 3 08-05 184 Day 1: 3 08-05 17. Matt Surman Deerfield Beach, FL 3 08-05 184 Day 1: 3 08-05 20. Zach Clark Newnan, GA 3 08-04 181 Day 1: 3 08-04 21. Terry Proctor Pensacola, FL 3 08-03 180 Day 1: 3 08-03 22. Tomas Gomez Kissimmee, FL 3 08-02 179 Day 1: 3 08-02 22. Eulon Lee Jr. Eclectic, AL 3 08-02 179 Day 1: 3 08-02 24. Richard Congero Windermere, FL 3 08-00 177 Day 1: 3 08-00 25. Joey Thigpen Saint Johns, FL 3 07-13 176 Day 1: 3 07-13 26. Brody Manley Pickens, SC 3 07-11 175 Day 1: 3 07-11 27. Ben Potaracke La Crosse, WI 3 07-10 174 Day 1: 3 07-10 27. John Searles Jr. Townville, SC 3 07-10 174 Day 1: 3 07-10 29. Blake Oswalt Jasper, AL 3 07-09 172 Day 1: 3 07-09 30. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 3 07-08 171 Day 1: 3 07-08 30. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 3 07-08 171 Day 1: 3 07-08 32. Ken Sharkey Spring Lake, MI 3 07-06 169 Day 1: 3 07-06 33. Don Lewis Jr Jacksonville, FL 3 07-04 168 Day 1: 3 07-04 33. Mike Spears Jasper, AL 3 07-04 168 Day 1: 3 07-04 35. Blake Barrett Logan, AL 3 07-03 166 Day 1: 3 07-03 36. Kraig Carmickle Orlando, FL 2 07-03 165 Day 1: 2 07-03 37. Jerrod Albright Kissimmee, FL 3 07-01 164 Day 1: 3 07-01 38. Jayson Hooven Treasure Island, FL 3 07-00 163 Day 1: 3 07-00 39. Cole Thompson Saint Cloud, FL 2 06-09 162 Day 1: 2 06-09 39. Billy Watson III Murfreesboro, TN 2 06-09 162 Day 1: 2 06-09 41. Charles Fochtman Moneta, VA 3 06-07 160 Day 1: 3 06-07 41. Doug Shumate Tangerine, FL 3 06-07 160 Day 1: 3 06-07 41. Clayton Stoering Waterville, MN 3 06-07 160 Day 1: 3 06-07 44. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, AL 3 06-06 157 Day 1: 3 06-06 45. Michael Vice Rossville, IL 3 06-04 156 Day 1: 3 06-04 46. Meredith Havird Chappells, SC 3 06-03 155 Day 1: 3 06-03 47. David Ottman Terry, MS 3 06-02 154 Day 1: 3 06-02 48. Steve Jarrett Valrico, FL 3 06-01 153 Day 1: 3 06-01 49. Landon Rich Owens Cross Roads, AL 3 05-15 152 Day 1: 3 05-15 50. Mark Frickman Louisburg, NC 3 05-14 151 Day 1: 3 05-14 51. William Holley Addis, LA 3 05-13 150 Day 1: 3 05-13 51. Ogden Sloan Saint Simons Island, GA 3 05-13 150 Day 1: 3 05-13 53. Nicholas Ferrer Orlando, FL 3 05-12 148 Day 1: 3 05-12 53. Jody White Gilbertsville, KY 3 05-12 148 Day 1: 3 05-12 55. Joshua Bauer Random Lake, WI 3 05-10 146 Day 1: 3 05-10 55. Curt Clark Bentonville, AR 3 05-10 146 Day 1: 3 05-10 57. Timothy Patterson Chattanooga, TN 3 05-09 144 Day 1: 3 05-09 58. Rob Walker Deland, FL 3 05-08 143 Day 1: 3 05-08 59. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 3 05-07 142 Day 1: 3 05-07 59. Brett Hobson Clermont, FL 3 05-07 142 Day 1: 3 05-07 61. Brian Jones Fayetteville, TN 3 05-06 140 Day 1: 3 05-06 61. George Matthews Valdosta, GA 3 05-06 140 Day 1: 3 05-06 61. Luke Patterson Middleburg, KY 3 05-06 140 Day 1: 3 05-06 64. Ronald Young Lake Wales, FL 3 05-05 137 Day 1: 3 05-05 65. Radney Atchison Prattville, AL 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 65. Dustin Jones Stanford, KY 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 65. Larry Maring Minneola, FL 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 65. Trevor Prichard Knoxville, TN 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 65. John Riddling Melrose, FL 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 65. Mike Schnupp Apopka, FL 3 05-04 136 Day 1: 3 05-04 71. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 2 05-04 130 Day 1: 2 05-04 72. Jeff Prisza Camden, MI 3 05-02 129 Day 1: 3 05-02 73. Jennifer Nevans Dayton, TN 3 05-01 128 Day 1: 3 05-01 73. Daniel Phillips Lawrenceville, GA 3 05-01 128 Day 1: 3 05-01 73. Paul Scharf Sr Tampa, FL 3 05-01 128 Day 1: 3 05-01 76. Beecher Strunk Somerset, KY 3 05-00 125 Day 1: 3 05-00 77. Mark Bartosch Clarksville, TN 3 04-15 124 Day 1: 3 04-15 77. Curtis Hall II Battle Creek, MI 3 04-15 124 Day 1: 3 04-15 77. Richard Johnson Sr. Valrico, FL 3 04-15 124 Day 1: 3 04-15 77. JJ Polak Covington, GA 3 04-15 124 Day 1: 3 04-15 81. Kyle Jenkins Groton, CT 3 04-14 120 Day 1: 3 04-14 82. Justin Braswell Winter Haven, FL 1 04-14 119 Day 1: 1 04-14 83. Daniel Kendrick Chatsworth, GA 3 04-13 118 Day 1: 3 04-13 83. Jordan McDonald Jackson, GA 3 04-13 118 Day 1: 3 04-13 83. Alex Peric Wheeling, IL 3 04-13 118 Day 1: 3 04-13 86. Jeffrey Ray Canton, MS 3 04-12 115 Day 1: 3 04-12 87. Josh Olson Pepin, WI 3 04-11 114 Day 1: 3 04-11 88. Caleb Keith Beaufort, SC 3 04-10 113 Day 1: 3 04-10 89. Kevin Lemmerman Mound, MN 3 04-09 112 Day 1: 3 04-09 89. Peter Saraf III Kissimmee, FL 3 04-09 112 Day 1: 3 04-09 91. Timothy Onusko Clarksville, TN 2 04-09 110 Day 1: 2 04-09 92. Taylor Stumbo Prestonsburg, KY 3 04-08 109 Day 1: 3 04-08 93. Marc Marsh Prosperity, SC 3 04-07 108 Day 1: 3 04-07 94. Keith Raney Tullahoma, TN 3 04-06 107 Day 1: 3 04-06 95. Robert Holcomb Longwood, FL 3 04-05 106 Day 1: 3 04-05 96. Bill Mandikas Tampa, FL 3 04-04 105 Day 1: 3 04-04 97. Brandon Stooksbury Locust Grove, GA 3 04-03 104 Day 1: 3 04-03 98. Randy Brown Lugoff, SC 3 04-02 103 Day 1: 3 04-02 98. Troy Mims Eatonton, GA 3 04-02 103 Day 1: 3 04-02 98. Travis Warthen Saint Gabriel, LA 3 04-02 103 Day 1: 3 04-02 98. Jonathan Watters Lindale, GA 3 04-02 103 Day 1: 3 04-02 102. Stephen Griffing Port Charlotte, FL 3 04-01 99 Day 1: 3 04-01 102. Drew Osborn Maryville, TN 3 04-01 99 Day 1: 3 04-01 104. Johnathan Crossland Chapin, SC 3 04-00 97 Day 1: 3 04-00 105. Thomas Brewbaker Nashville, TN 3 03-15 96 Day 1: 3 03-15 105. Scott Fairchild New Windsor, NY 3 03-15 96 Day 1: 3 03-15 105. Chris Harris Groveland, FL 3 03-15 96 Day 1: 3 03-15 105. Hank Hebert Jr. Madisonville, LA 3 03-15 96 Day 1: 3 03-15 109. Colby Harrison Brilliant, AL 3 03-14 92 Day 1: 3 03-14 109. Jay West Canton, GA 3 03-14 92 Day 1: 3 03-14 111. Scott Byrd Ocklawaha, FL 3 03-13 90 Day 1: 3 03-13 112. Jacques Lheureux Tampa, FL 1 03-13 89 Day 1: 1 03-13 113. James Giammarco Tavares, FL 2 03-12 88 Day 1: 2 03-12 114. Alan Woodford Winslow, IN 2 03-11 87 Day 1: 2 03-11 115. Miriam Donohoo San Mateo, FL 3 03-10 86 Day 1: 3 03-10 116. Clayton Barnes Milton, FL 3 03-09 85 Day 1: 3 03-09 116. Pete Patterson Kingsport, TN 3 03-09 85 Day 1: 3 03-09 118. Glenn Bailey Temple Terrace, FL 3 03-07 83 Day 1: 3 03-07 118. Bert Cooper Huntsville, TN 3 03-07 83 Day 1: 3 03-07 118. Steven Roosen Charlotte, NC 3 03-07 83 Day 1: 3 03-07 121. Billy Bergeron Rockledge, FL 2 03-07 80 Day 1: 2 03-07 122. John Goebel Lumberton, TX 2 03-06 79 Day 1: 2 03-06 123. Willy Hicks Chester, VA 3 03-05 78 Day 1: 3 03-05 124. Michael Jackson Moweaqua, IL 3 03-04 77 Day 1: 3 03-04 125. Kenneth Shumate Elkin, NC 2 03-04 76 Day 1: 2 03-04 125. Carlton Tipp Grand Bay, AL 2 03-04 76 Day 1: 2 03-04 127. Curtis King Plaquemine, LA 2 03-03 74 Day 1: 2 03-03 128. Reed Peyton Orlando, FL 1 03-03 73 Day 1: 1 03-03 129. Scott Saucer Frisco City, AL 3 02-14 72 Day 1: 3 02-14 130. Phillip Lee Eustis, FL 2 02-13 71 Day 1: 2 02-13 131. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 1 02-12 70 Day 1: 1 02-12 132. Scott Rice Cobden, IL 2 02-11 69 Day 1: 2 02-11 133. Al Paliani King George, VA 1 02-09 68 Day 1: 1 02-09 134. Aaron Larson Saint Bonifacius, MN 2 02-08 67 Day 1: 2 02-08 134. Anthony Plescia III Pearl River, LA 2 02-08 67 Day 1: 2 02-08 136. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 1 02-07 65 Day 1: 1 02-07 137. Michael Florio Cartersville, GA 1 02-06 64 Day 1: 1 02-06 138. David Dimauro Longwood, FL 2 02-05 63 Day 1: 2 02-05 138. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 02-05 63 Day 1: 2 02-05 140. Tom Wilkins Alexandria, MN 1 02-05 61 Day 1: 1 02-05 141. Jason Lee Battle Creek, MI 2 02-04 60 Day 1: 2 02-04 142. Doug Logan Springville, AL 2 02-03 59 Day 1: 2 02-03 142. Derek Taylor Montgomery, TX 2 02-03 59 Day 1: 2 02-03 144. Bill Rutkowski Odessa, FL 2 02-02 57 Day 1: 2 02-02 144. Thomas Warren Bolingbrook, IL 2 02-02 57 Day 1: 2 02-02 146. Jesse Windsor Orlando, FL 2 02-01 55 Day 1: 2 02-01 147. Joe Moore Kissimmee, FL 2 02-00 54 Day 1: 2 02-00 148. Don Ramsey Orlando, FL 2 02-00 53 Day 1: 2 02-00 149. Wayne Norman Jacksboro, TN 1 02-00 52 Day 1: 1 02-00 150. Marty Denton Huntsville, AL 1 01-14 51 Day 1: 1 01-14 150. Jim Short Ocean Pines, MD 1 01-14 51 Day 1: 1 01-14 152. Ronald Wiggins II Palatka, FL 2 01-12 49 Day 1: 2 01-12 153. Kent Biggs Morristown, TN 1 01-12 48 Day 1: 1 01-12 154. Eddie Gomes Jr Dunnellon, FL 1 01-11 47 Day 1: 1 01-11 155. Barry Maner Trinity, AL 2 01-10 46 Day 1: 2 01-10 156. Scott Morber Ava, IL 2 01-09 45 Day 1: 2 01-09 156. Dale Wolfskill Orlando, FL 2 01-09 45 Day 1: 2 01-09 158. Jeff Cox Saline, MI 1 01-09 43 Day 1: 1 01-09 158. Christian Thompson Lake City, FL 1 01-09 43 Day 1: 1 01-09 160. Robert Taylor Jr Saint Cloud, FL 1 01-07 41 Day 1: 1 01-07 161. Geoff Percival Lincoln, AL 1 01-06 40 Day 1: 1 01-06 162. Joe Collins Altamonte Springs, FL 1 01-05 39 Day 1: 1 01-05 162. Benjie Seaborn Guin, AL 1 01-05 39 Day 1: 1 01-05 164. Shane Douglas Albany, GA 1 01-04 37 Day 1: 1 01-04 165. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 1 01-03 36 Day 1: 1 01-03 165. Lane Jacobs Belleview, FL 1 01-03 36 Day 1: 1 01-03 165. Richard Purvis Clermont, FL 1 01-03 36 Day 1: 1 01-03 165. John Ramer Atmore, AL 1 01-03 36 Day 1: 1 01-03 165. Marvin Stith Jr. Piscataway, NJ 1 01-03 36 Day 1: 1 01-03 170. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 1 01-02 31 Day 1: 1 01-02 171. Jeffrey Worth Longwood, FL 1 01-01 30 Day 1: 1 01-01 172. Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, IN 1 01-01 29 Day 1: 1 01-01 173. Charles Poland Denham Springs, LA 1 01-00 28 Day 1: 1 01-00 174. Marc Melancon Livingston, LA 1 00-15 27 Day 1: 1 00-15 174. Davis Soehn Pigeon Forge, TN 1 00-15 27 Day 1: 1 00-15 176. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 1 00-14 25 Day 1: 1 00-14 177. Dan Post Eustis, FL 1 00-13 24 Day 1: 1 00-13 178. Giovanni Pena Polanco Davenport, FL 1 00-12 23 Day 1: 1 00-12 178. Mark Wethington Liberty, KY 1 00-12 23 Day 1: 1 00-12 180. Bobby McMullin Pevely, MO 1 00-11 21 Day 1: 1 00-11 180. Greg O'Neal Winchester, TN 1 00-11 21 Day 1: 1 00-11 182. Stacey Harvey McMinnville, TN 1 00-10 19 Day 1: 1 00-10 183. Sawyer Adams Seymour, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Christian Bellomo Winter Park, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Bob Bernicky Crossville, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Kevin Booty Dequincy, LA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Rodrigo Cruz Clermont, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Eric Davis Athens, AL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Travis Dehart Greenville, SC 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Cindy Hatfield Spring City, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Buck Hilliard Peachtree City, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Mike Joint Kissimmee, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Jeff Keever Decatur, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Zach Kirby Shelbyville, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Rod Longnecker Tampa, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Anthony Mckee Dacula, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Rick Perez Naples, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Tony Sears Dahlonega, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Rick Surguine Mount Juliet, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 183. Benny Widerman Deltona, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 114 440 838-15 ------------------------------ ---- 114 440 838-15