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 |
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 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.
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