Slinger’s Pierschalla Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division
LA CROSSE, Wisc. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Aidan Brown of Onalaska, Wisconsin, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Mississippi River Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Brown earned $4,915 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 |
| 1st | Aidan Brown of Onalaska, Wisc. | 5 | 18-1 | $4,915 |
| 2nd | Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, Wisc. | 5 | 17-6 | $2,049 |
| 2nd | Devin Teigen of Nelson, Wisc. | 5 | 17-6 | $2,549 |
| 4th | Nick Trim of Galesville, Wisc. | 5 | 17-0 | $1,147 |
| 5th | Ben Potaracke of La Crosse, Wisc. | 5 | 16-3 | $983 |
| 6th | Cade Laufenberg of La Crosse, Wisc. | 5 | 16-2 | $901 |
| 7th | Chia Vang of Holmen, Wisc. | 5 | 15-15 | $819 |
| 8th | Dustin Bliss of Brooklyn Park, Minn. | 5 | 15-13 | $737 |
| 9th | Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wisc. | 5 | 15-6 | $655 |
| 10th | Joe Pollak of Lake Geneva, Wisc. | 5 | 14-14 | $544 |
| 10th | Kory Krienke of Annandale, Minn. | 5 | 14-14 | $544 |
| RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
| 1st | Alan Pierschalla of Slinger, Wisc. | 5 | 15-3 | $2,458 |
| 2nd | Thomas Clearman of De Soto, Wisc. | 5 | 14-3 | $1,229 |
| 3rd | Ron Mairet of Columbus Junction, Iowa | 5 | 12-12 | $817 |
| 4th | Ryan Coon of LeClaire, Iowa | 5 | 11-5 | $532 |
| 4th | Nicole Jacobs Stelmach of Saint Paul, Minn. | 4 | 11-5 | $532 |
| 6th | Alan Bernicky of Joliet, Ill. | 4 | 10-7 | $901 |
| 7th | Mike Marr of Oxford, Wisc. | 4 | 9-5 | $410 |
| 8th | Thad Vettrus of Chippewa Falls, Wisc. | 3 | 9-4 | $369 |
| 9th | Cody Rothstein of Rogers, Minn. | 4 | 9-1 | $328 |
| 10th | Kalvin Korotka of Manawa, Wisc. | 4 | 8-14 | $287 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
| AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
| Boater Big Bass | Troy Anderson of Galesville, Wisc. | 5-pound, 2-ounce bass | $750 |
| Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Eric Breitkreutz of Sheboygan, Wisc. | 5-pound, 6-ounce bass | $375 |
| Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Devin Teigen of Nelson, Wisc. | 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 | Unspecified Ned Rig | Black/Blue |
| Strike King Co-Angler | Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm | Green Pumpkin |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
| Great Lakes Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship | Oct. 21-23 | Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark. | Visit Hot Springs |
| 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.
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.