Matt Messer of Warfield, Ky., is leading after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes with 24 pounds, 6 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.
October 13, 2023
Messer adjusts and takes Bassmaster Open lead at Harris Chain of Lakes
LEESBURG, Fla. — Most folks love it when a plan comes together.
But Matt Messer is actually pretty stoked that his did not initially work.
As much as it pained Messer to shift gears from his starting area and technique, doing so delivered a limit of 24 pounds, 6 ounces, which leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain of Lakes.
Hailing from Warfield, Ky., Messer heads into Championship Saturday — the event was shortened to two days due to inclement weather on Thursday — with a lead of 3-9 over Ben Milliken of New Caney, Texas.
“I had something I was going to run, but I only had two keepers at almost 11 o’clock. I had to completely switch everything,” Messer said. “I have a way that I can catch a limit pretty easily, but I knew I wasn’t going to win doing it, so I completely scrapped that.
“I’ve fished this place a bunch. I love this place and it ended up working out. I got a couple of the right bites.”
Anchoring his bag with a 7-14 largemouth, Messer also had a 7-2.
No stranger to these waters, Messer and his brother, Kentucky Christian University teammate Lafe Messer, won the Bassmaster College Series event at Harris Chain in 2022 with a two-day total of 61 pounds, 13 ounces that included monster bags of 25-6 and 36-7, a College Series single-day record.
After severe weather prompted the postponement of Day 1, the full field is now fishing both Friday and Saturday instead of the traditional format of trimming the field to the Top 10 for the third and final day.
With the heavy rains and strong winds roiling the Harris Chain, Messer found much of his success flipping a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Creature Hawg. While many chose to flip hydrilla and Kissimmee grass, Messer opted to target pads, eelgrass and shellbars.
“This is the dirtiest I’ve seen this water,” Messer said. “I think I could have caught ‘em on some of the stuff I started on this morning. I’m glad I didn’t because I ended up finding good ones elsewhere.”
In addition to his creature bait, Messer caught keepers on a Zoom Speed Worm and a buzzbait.
“I started catching them early, and I junk fished my way to a limit,” he said. “The two big ones came between noon and 1. Both of them were pretty close.
“I fished Lake Harris, Eustis and Griffin. I have a lot of history on this place, so I was just running around checking stuff. I wasn’t really on anything (solid).”
Milliken, who won the Bassmaster Open at Toledo Bend in mid-April, is in second place with 20-13. Stating that he was committed to his areas regardless of weather, Milliken said he was pleasantly surprised with the quality he encountered.
“I was just fortunate to find a spot with a big group of fish on Day 2 of practice,” Milliken said. “I never went back there in practice, so I had no idea what it was going to be like when I got there this morning.
“I fished multiple lakes today, but I’m going to narrow it down tomorrow because I know what I’m doing. One lake had all of them — one spot.”
Fishing in what he described as a mid-depth range, Milliken said he caught his bass on a mixture of dragging baits, cranking and a big glidebait.
Bassmaster Elite Series pro John Soukup of Sapulpa, Okla., is in third place with 19-10. Parking in one lake all day, Soukup put his faith in an offshore grass area he had located during practice.
“It was a whole day of figuring out what the bass were going to do — was (Thursday’s weather) going to pack them into their areas really tight, or was it going to loosen them up because the weather started getting good and they started feeling good,” Soukup pondered. “It was a little bit of both.
“I think the weather drew more fish into the cover, and they started biting early and kept going and going and going.”
Noting he threw mostly reaction baits, Soukup said he had several other boats in close proximity, but none seemed to fare as well as he did. The key, he said, was stepping on the gas.
“It was speed, weight, bait,” Soukup said. “I was being way more aggressive than everyone else.
“When other guys came through my area, I could see they were struggling. When people are struggling, they usually think they have to slow down. But sometimes to trigger fish in Florida, you need a heavier weight and a faster presentation.”
Messer is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 7-14.
Pic Dieffenbauch Jr. of Hundred, W.Va., leads the co-angler division with 13-4. With a 6-15 anchoring his limit, Dieffenbauch established a margin of 3-6 over Yukinori Kusabuka of Ibaraki, Japan.
“I threw some moving baits and I did some flipping,” Dieffenbauch said. “I caught the big one on a flipping bait in the afternoon.
“It kind of surprised me because it was later in the day. It wasn’t even in the cover. It was just out in the open water.”
Dieffenbauch holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with his 6-15.
JT Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., leads the Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers standings with 1667 points. The EQ season standings will be decided after Saturday’s rounds, with the top nine finishers earning invitations to fish the 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series.
Saturday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7:15 a.m. ET at Ski Beach and the weigh-in will be held back at the launch site at 3:15 p.m. FS1 will broadcast live with the leaders beginning at 8 a.m. with continuing coverage on Bassmaster.com.
The tournament is being hosted by Visit Lake, the City of Leesburg and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain 10/13-10/15
Harris Chain Of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 24-06 200
Day 1: 5 24-06
2. Ben Milliken New Caney, TX 5 20-13 199
Day 1: 5 20-13
3. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 5 19-10 198
Day 1: 5 19-10
4. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 5 18-15 197
Day 1: 5 18-15
5. Tyler Lubbat Wheeling, IL 5 18-02 196
Day 1: 5 18-02
6. Chad Prough Chipley, FL 5 17-05 195
Day 1: 5 17-05
7. Takayuki Koike Otsu-City JAPAN 5 16-13 194
Day 1: 5 16-13
7. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 5 16-13 194
Day 1: 5 16-13
9. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 5 16-12 192
Day 1: 5 16-12
10. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 16-11 191
Day 1: 5 16-11
11. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 15-14 190
Day 1: 5 15-14
11. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 5 15-14 190
Day 1: 5 15-14
13. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 5 15-13 188
Day 1: 5 15-13
14. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 15-11 187
Day 1: 5 15-11
15. Louis Monetti Brielle, NJ 5 15-04 186
Day 1: 5 15-04
16. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 15-03 185
Day 1: 5 15-03
17. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 5 14-07 184
Day 1: 5 14-07
18. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 5 14-05 183
Day 1: 5 14-05
19. Zack Smith Starke, FL 5 14-02 182
Day 1: 5 14-02
20. JT Russell Mc Calla, AL 5 14-00 181
Day 1: 5 14-00
21. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 5 13-15 180
Day 1: 5 13-15
22. Miles Burghoff Dayton, TN 5 13-12 179
Day 1: 5 13-12
22. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 5 13-12 179
Day 1: 5 13-12
22. D.J. Ellis Leesburg, FL 5 13-12 179
Day 1: 5 13-12
22. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 13-12 179
Day 1: 5 13-12
26. Bryan New Saluda, SC 5 13-10 175
Day 1: 5 13-10
27. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 5 13-09 174
Day 1: 5 13-09
28. Keith Bardolf Abbeville, AL 5 13-07 173
Day 1: 5 13-07
29. Dave Turner Citrus Springs, FL 5 13-07 172
Day 1: 5 13-07
30. Billy Charland Lakeland, FL 5 13-05 171
Day 1: 5 13-05
31. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 5 13-02 170
Day 1: 5 13-02
31. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 5 13-02 170
Day 1: 5 13-02
31. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 5 13-02 170
Day 1: 5 13-02
31. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 5 13-02 170
Day 1: 5 13-02
35. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 5 12-14 166
Day 1: 5 12-14
35. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 5 12-14 166
Day 1: 5 12-14
37. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 5 12-13 164
Day 1: 5 12-13
37. Jack York Emory, TX 5 12-13 164
Day 1: 5 12-13
39. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 12-12 162
Day 1: 5 12-12
39. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 5 12-12 162
Day 1: 5 12-12
39. Chad Warren Sand Springs, OK 5 12-12 162
Day 1: 5 12-12
42. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 5 12-10 159
Day 1: 5 12-10
42. Allen Johnson Trinity, AL 5 12-10 159
Day 1: 5 12-10
44. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 12-07 157
Day 1: 5 12-07
45. Frank Talley Temple, TX 5 12-05 156
Day 1: 5 12-05
46. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 12-03 155
Day 1: 5 12-03
46. David Wootton Collierville, TN 5 12-03 155
Day 1: 5 12-03
48. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 5 12-03 153
Day 1: 5 12-03
49. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 5 12-03 152
Day 1: 5 12-03
50. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 5 12-02 151
Day 1: 5 12-02
51. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 12-01 150
Day 1: 5 12-01
51. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 12-01 150
Day 1: 5 12-01
53. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 12-01 148
Day 1: 5 12-01
53. Parker Mott Winter Garden, FL 5 12-01 148
Day 1: 5 12-01
55. Brett Cannon Kiln, MS 5 12-00 146
Day 1: 5 12-00
56. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 5 11-15 145
Day 1: 5 11-15
57. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 11-12 144
Day 1: 5 11-12
58. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 5 11-11 143
Day 1: 5 11-11
58. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 5 11-11 143
Day 1: 5 11-11
60. Hunter Bland Williston, FL 5 11-10 141
Day 1: 5 11-10
61. Matt Henry Milledgeville, GA 5 11-09 140
Day 1: 5 11-09
61. Keith Nemcek St Charles, IL 5 11-09 140
Day 1: 5 11-09
63. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 5 11-08 138
Day 1: 5 11-08
63. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 11-08 138
Day 1: 5 11-08
65. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 4 11-07 136
Day 1: 4 11-07
66. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 11-06 135
Day 1: 5 11-06
67. Wil Dieffenbauch III Hundred, WV 5 11-05 134
Day 1: 5 11-05
68. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 5 11-04 133
Day 1: 5 11-04
68. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 11-04 133
Day 1: 5 11-04
68. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 5 11-04 133
Day 1: 5 11-04
71. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 11-03 130
Day 1: 5 11-03
71. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 11-03 130
Day 1: 5 11-03
73. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 5 11-02 128
Day 1: 5 11-02
73. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 5 11-02 128
Day 1: 5 11-02
75. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 5 11-01 126
Day 1: 5 11-01
76. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 5 10-14 125
Day 1: 5 10-14
76. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 5 10-14 125
Day 1: 5 10-14
76. Briana Tucker Trinity, AL 5 10-14 125
Day 1: 5 10-14
79. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 5 10-14 122
Day 1: 5 10-14
80. Scott Gibbs Rome, GA 5 10-13 121
Day 1: 5 10-13
81. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 5 10-11 120
Day 1: 5 10-11
82. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 5 10-10 119
Day 1: 5 10-10
83. Josh Hubbard Dunnellon, FL 5 10-09 118
Day 1: 5 10-09
84. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 10-08 117
Day 1: 5 10-08
85. Josh Bragg Fayetteville, GA 5 10-05 116
Day 1: 5 10-05
86. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 5 10-02 115
Day 1: 5 10-02
87. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 5 10-01 114
Day 1: 5 10-01
88. Jeffrey Fosdyck Umatilla, FL 5 09-15 113
Day 1: 5 09-15
88. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 5 09-15 113
Day 1: 5 09-15
88. Lance Owen Greer, SC 5 09-15 113
Day 1: 5 09-15
88. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 5 09-15 113
Day 1: 5 09-15
92. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 09-14 109
Day 1: 5 09-14
93. Jason Meninger Yulee, FL 5 09-13 108
Day 1: 5 09-13
94. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 5 09-13 107
Day 1: 5 09-13
94. Bryan Jones Zephyrhills, FL 5 09-13 107
Day 1: 5 09-13
96. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 5 09-12 105
Day 1: 5 09-12
97. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 5 09-11 104
Day 1: 5 09-11
97. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 09-11 104
Day 1: 5 09-11
99. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 5 09-10 102
Day 1: 5 09-10
100. Jason Carpenter Castle Pines, CO 5 09-09 101
Day 1: 5 09-09
100. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 5 09-09 101
Day 1: 5 09-09
102. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 5 09-08 99
Day 1: 5 09-08
103. Tim Arnold Crane Hill, AL 5 09-08 98
Day 1: 5 09-08
104. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 5 09-07 97
Day 1: 5 09-07
105. Justin Barnes Ellaville, GA 5 09-06 96
Day 1: 5 09-06
105. Caleb Gibson Locust Grove, OK 5 09-06 96
Day 1: 5 09-06
107. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 5 09-05 94
Day 1: 5 09-05
108. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 09-04 93
Day 1: 5 09-04
108. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 5 09-04 93
Day 1: 5 09-04
108. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 09-04 93
Day 1: 5 09-04
111. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 5 09-04 90
Day 1: 5 09-04
112. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 09-02 89
Day 1: 5 09-02
112. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-02 89
Day 1: 5 09-02
114. Christian Greico Tampa, FL 5 09-01 87
Day 1: 5 09-01
115. Michael Wooten White House, TN 4 09-00 86
Day 1: 4 09-00
116. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 5 08-14 85
Day 1: 5 08-14
116. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 5 08-14 85
Day 1: 5 08-14
118. Ryan Clark Whitby Ontario CANADA 5 08-13 83
Day 1: 5 08-13
119. Clayton Batts Butler, GA 5 08-12 82
Day 1: 5 08-12
119. Randall Carter Maplesville, AL 5 08-12 82
Day 1: 5 08-12
121. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 5 08-11 80
Day 1: 5 08-11
122. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 5 08-10 79
Day 1: 5 08-10
123. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 08-09 78
Day 1: 5 08-09
124. Joey Bloom Winter Springs, FL 5 08-08 77
Day 1: 5 08-08
124. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 5 08-08 77
Day 1: 5 08-08
126. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 5 08-07 75
Day 1: 5 08-07
127. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 5 08-06 74
Day 1: 5 08-06
128. Dustin Neat Dunnville, KY 5 08-05 73
Day 1: 5 08-05
129. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 5 08-05 72
Day 1: 5 08-05
130. Jason Tibbetts Centreville, VA 5 08-04 71
Day 1: 5 08-04
130. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 5 08-04 71
Day 1: 5 08-04
132. Jess Beihoffer Soddy Daisy, TN 5 08-03 69
Day 1: 5 08-03
133. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 08-02 68
Day 1: 5 08-02
134. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 3 08-02 67
Day 1: 3 08-02
135. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 5 08-01 66
Day 1: 5 08-01
136. Bobby Lanham Eddyville, KY 5 08-00 65
Day 1: 5 08-00
137. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 5 07-15 64
Day 1: 5 07-15
138. Cole Thompson Saint Cloud, FL 5 07-14 63
Day 1: 5 07-14
139. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 5 07-12 62
Day 1: 5 07-12
140. Warren Gensel Brooksville, FL 3 07-10 61
Day 1: 3 07-10
141. Sam George Athens, AL 5 07-07 60
Day 1: 5 07-07
141. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 5 07-07 60
Day 1: 5 07-07
143. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 4 07-07 58
Day 1: 4 07-07
144. Erik Brztowski Lemont, IL 5 07-04 57
Day 1: 5 07-04
144. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 5 07-04 57
Day 1: 5 07-04
146. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 4 07-02 55
Day 1: 4 07-02
147. Daniel Rogers Morriston, FL 5 07-00 54
Day 1: 5 07-00
148. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 06-13 53
Day 1: 5 06-13
149. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 4 06-11 52
Day 1: 4 06-11
150. Clayton Wiggins Sorrento, FL 5 06-07 51
Day 1: 5 06-07
151. Mike Oncale Port Allen, LA 4 06-07 50
Day 1: 4 06-07
152. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 5 06-02 49
Day 1: 5 06-02
153. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 4 06-02 48
Day 1: 4 06-02
154. Harry Peyton Guntersville, AL 5 06-01 47
Day 1: 5 06-01
155. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 4 05-15 46
Day 1: 4 05-15
156. Jerry Riddle Jr Summit, MS 4 05-14 45
Day 1: 4 05-14
157. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 3 05-13 44
Day 1: 3 05-13
158. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 4 05-11 43
Day 1: 4 05-11
159. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 5 05-09 42
Day 1: 5 05-09
160. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 4 05-09 41
Day 1: 4 05-09
161. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 5 05-07 40
Day 1: 5 05-07
162. Taylor Watkins Clinton, TN 4 05-06 39
Day 1: 4 05-06
163. Frank Williams Mountain Home, AR 4 05-01 38
Day 1: 4 05-01
164. Scott Allgood Fair Play, SC 2 04-13 37
Day 1: 2 04-13
165. Lee Young Orlando, FL 3 04-09 36
Day 1: 3 04-09
166. Gary Caruso Baton Rouge, LA 3 04-07 35
Day 1: 3 04-07
167. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 2 04-07 34
Day 1: 2 04-07
168. Dalton Dowdy Newberry, SC 4 04-06 33
Day 1: 4 04-06
169. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 2 04-03 32
Day 1: 2 04-03
170. Mike Greenwell Alva, FL 3 04-02 31
Day 1: 3 04-02
171. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 2 04-01 30
Day 1: 2 04-01
172. Roland Stevens Prairieville, LA 3 04-00 29
Day 1: 3 04-00
173. Phil Killian Solomon, AZ 2 03-15 28
Day 1: 2 03-15
174. Destry Ford Tuscaloosa, AL 3 03-03 27
Day 1: 3 03-03
175. Kenji Yamada Hixson, TN 2 02-09 26
Day 1: 2 02-09
176. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 3 02-07 25
Day 1: 3 02-07
177. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 1 02-01 24
Day 1: 1 02-01
178. Gary Ogden Sumrall, MS 1 01-12 23
Day 1: 1 01-12
179. Clay Dyer Fayetteville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
179. Danny Hardy Cantonment, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
179. Koby Kreiger Alva, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
179. Harry Moore Valley, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 147 832 1818-02
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147 832 1818-02
2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Harris Chain 10/13-10/15
Harris Chain Of Lakes, Leesburg FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Pic Dieffenbauch Jr Hundred, WV 3 13-14 200
Day 1: 3 13-14
2. Yukinori Kusabuka Ibaraki JAPAN 3 10-08 199
Day 1: 3 10-08
3. Riku Hayashi Ritto Shiga JAPAN 3 10-08 198
Day 1: 3 10-08
4. Ronald Miller Attalla, AL 3 09-04 197
Day 1: 3 09-04
5. Ralph Gibson Locust Grove, OK 3 08-15 196
Day 1: 3 08-15
6. Chandler Howell Guntown, MS 3 08-11 195
Day 1: 3 08-11
7. Marrell Deering Rome, GA 3 08-08 194
Day 1: 3 08-08
7. Larry Mullikin Jacksonville, FL 3 08-08 194
Day 1: 3 08-08
7. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 3 08-08 194
Day 1: 3 08-08
10. Frank Lauria Wesley Chapel, FL 3 08-05 191
Day 1: 3 08-05
11. John Lewis Centreville, VA 3 08-03 190
Day 1: 3 08-03
12. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 3 08-00 189
Day 1: 3 08-00
13. Ron Causey Spring Hill, FL 3 07-13 188
Day 1: 3 07-13
13. Landon Parrish Trenton, FL 3 07-13 188
Day 1: 3 07-13
15. Thomas Crosswhite Hartwell, GA 3 07-10 186
Day 1: 3 07-10
15. David Dimauro Longwood, FL 3 07-10 186
Day 1: 3 07-10
15. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 3 07-10 186
Day 1: 3 07-10
18. Nathan Bloom Winter Springs, FL 3 07-07 183
Day 1: 3 07-07
18. Clayton Ellis Saltillo, MS 3 07-07 183
Day 1: 3 07-07
20. Mark Moore Freeport, FL 3 07-05 181
Day 1: 3 07-05
21. Mark Wethington Liberty, KY 3 07-03 180
Day 1: 3 07-03
22. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 3 07-01 179
Day 1: 3 07-01
22. Clyde Roberts Marshall, NC 3 07-01 179
Day 1: 3 07-01
24. Kevin Edwards Ruskin, FL 3 06-11 177
Day 1: 3 06-11
25. Larry Davis Gladewater, TX 2 06-09 176
Day 1: 2 06-09
26. George Malcolm Gainesville, FL 3 06-06 175
Day 1: 3 06-06
27. Ray Hill Lake City, FL 3 06-05 174
Day 1: 3 06-05
28. Blake Campbell Bremen, AL 3 06-04 173
Day 1: 3 06-04
28. Ronnie Davidson Leesburg, FL 3 06-04 173
Day 1: 3 06-04
28. Perry See Rochester, MN 3 06-04 173
Day 1: 3 06-04
31. Mike Spears Jasper, AL 3 06-02 170
Day 1: 3 06-02
32. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 3 06-01 169
Day 1: 3 06-01
33. Keir Sexton Clermont, FL 3 06-00 168
Day 1: 3 06-00
34. Robbie Anderson Crystal River, FL 3 05-14 167
Day 1: 3 05-14
34. Jon Brown Brandon, FL 3 05-14 167
Day 1: 3 05-14
34. Noah Reville Orlando, FL 3 05-14 167
Day 1: 3 05-14
37. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 3 05-13 164
Day 1: 3 05-13
37. Kyle Graham Flagler Beach, FL 3 05-13 164
Day 1: 3 05-13
37. Ashton Smith Lake Helen, FL 3 05-13 164
Day 1: 3 05-13
40. Satoshi Egawa Fort Lee, NJ 3 05-12 161
Day 1: 3 05-12
40. Ray Larson Springfield, IL 3 05-12 161
Day 1: 3 05-12
42. Michael Hill Daytona Beach Shores, F 3 05-10 159
Day 1: 3 05-10
43. Scott Waters Saint Cloud, FL 3 05-09 158
Day 1: 3 05-09
44. Dylan Johnson Longwood, FL 3 05-08 157
Day 1: 3 05-08
45. Eric Camarote The Villages, FL 3 05-03 156
Day 1: 3 05-03
46. Chris Timmons Apopka, FL 3 05-02 155
Day 1: 3 05-02
46. Chris Westhelle Sanford, FL 3 05-02 155
Day 1: 3 05-02
48. Jackie Flack Cullman, AL 3 05-00 153
Day 1: 3 05-00
49. Dawson Wisner Palatka, FL 3 04-15 152
Day 1: 3 04-15
50. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 3 04-14 151
Day 1: 3 04-14
50. Michael Murphy Umatilla, FL 3 04-14 151
Day 1: 3 04-14
52. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 2 04-14 149
Day 1: 2 04-14
52. Mike Tenda Casselberry, FL 2 04-14 149
Day 1: 2 04-14
54. Tim Rasmussen Orlando, FL 3 04-12 147
Day 1: 3 04-12
54. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 3 04-12 147
Day 1: 3 04-12
56. Rick Cheatham Carterville, IL 3 04-11 145
Day 1: 3 04-11
57. Nick Richey Aledo, TX 3 04-10 144
Day 1: 3 04-10
58. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Cody Richardson Gautier, MS 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Frankie Spicer Brandon, FL 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Dusty Wood Belton, SC 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Corey Yaden Grovetown, GA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
63. David Petrisko Jacksonville, FL 3 04-08 138
Day 1: 3 04-08
64. Jordan McDonald Jackson, GA 3 04-07 137
Day 1: 3 04-07
65. Cal Teneyck Shakopee, MN 2 04-07 136
Day 1: 2 04-07
66. John Higginbotham Slaughter, LA 3 04-06 135
Day 1: 3 04-06
66. Matthew Rogers Chiefland, FL 3 04-06 135
Day 1: 3 04-06
66. Buddy Rohn Jacksonville, FL 3 04-06 135
Day 1: 3 04-06
69. James Cornell Longwood, FL 3 04-04 132
Day 1: 3 04-04
70. Fred Rigdon Belleview, FL 3 04-03 131
Day 1: 3 04-03
70. Adam Sangster Sanford, FL 3 04-03 131
Day 1: 3 04-03
72. Jimmy Brumfield Madison, MS 3 04-02 129
Day 1: 3 04-02
73. Jerry Gonzalez Rivero Torreon Coah MEXICO 3 04-01 128
Day 1: 3 04-01
74. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 3 04-00 127
Day 1: 3 04-00
75. James Cottingham Panama City, FL 2 03-15 126
Day 1: 2 03-15
76. Philip Morris Jr Raleigh, NC 3 03-14 125
Day 1: 3 03-14
76. Jack Taft Winter Garden, FL 3 03-14 125
Day 1: 3 03-14
78. Todd Boyd Lynn Haven, FL 2 03-14 123
Day 1: 2 03-14
78. Jeff Fellows Orlando, FL 2 03-14 123
Day 1: 2 03-14
80. Bailey Rothrock Milan, MI 2 03-14 121
Day 1: 2 03-14
81. Troy Mims Suwanee, GA 3 03-13 120
Day 1: 3 03-13
81. Steven Obester Palatka, FL 3 03-13 120
Day 1: 3 03-13
83. Jeffery Davis Palm Bay, FL 3 03-13 118
Day 1: 3 03-13
84. Austin Nelson Apopka, FL 3 03-12 117
Day 1: 3 03-12
85. Alvin Jenkins Savannah, GA 3 03-11 116
Day 1: 3 03-11
85. Michael Leach Shenandoah, TX 3 03-11 116
Day 1: 3 03-11
87. Jacob Altman Edgewood, TX 3 03-09 114
Day 1: 3 03-09
88. John Searles Jr. Townville, SC 3 03-08 113
Day 1: 3 03-08
89. Shane Davis Jacksonville, FL 2 03-08 112
Day 1: 2 03-08
90. Sho Egawa Osaka JAPAN 3 03-05 111
Day 1: 3 03-05
91. Jay Kamensky Plantation, FL 2 03-05 110
Day 1: 2 03-05
92. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 3 03-04 109
Day 1: 3 03-04
92. Randy Tallhamer Brandenton, FL 3 03-04 109
Day 1: 3 03-04
94. Bill Hutchison Jr. Bessemer, AL 2 03-03 107
Day 1: 2 03-03
94. Rick Ivy Ponder, TX 2 03-03 107
Day 1: 2 03-03
96. AJ Jones Lutz, FL 3 03-02 105
Day 1: 3 03-02
96. Johnny Ward Jr Ludowici, GA 3 03-02 105
Day 1: 3 03-02
98. Michael Ryan Mount Dora , FL 3 03-01 103
Day 1: 3 03-01
99. Jim Bland Ocala, FL 3 03-00 102
Day 1: 3 03-00
100. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 3 02-15 101
Day 1: 3 02-15
101. Antoni Bicy Ocklawaha, FL 1 02-15 100
Day 1: 1 02-15
102. Stephen Mcpherson Minneola, FL 3 02-14 99
Day 1: 3 02-14
103. Phillip Easterling Clanton, AL 2 02-13 98
Day 1: 2 02-13
103. Brian Rothrock Monticello, IN 2 02-13 98
Day 1: 2 02-13
105. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 2 02-12 96
Day 1: 2 02-12
106. Josh Roberts Ocala, FL 1 02-08 95
Day 1: 1 02-08
107. David Booth Erin, TN 1 02-05 94
Day 1: 1 02-05
107. Satoshi Yaguchi Ibaraki JAPAN 1 02-05 94
Day 1: 1 02-05
109. Wil Flack Smithers BC CANADA 2 02-03 92
Day 1: 2 02-03
109. Zachery Kuhn Summerfield, FL 2 02-03 92
Day 1: 2 02-03
111. Chris Earles Lady Lake, FL 2 02-02 90
Day 1: 2 02-02
112. Zach Pringle Newton, NC 1 02-02 89
Day 1: 1 02-02
113. Emiliano Zucchi Port Orange, FL 1 01-15 88
Day 1: 1 01-15
114. Greg Fernandez Palm Harbor, FL 2 01-14 87
Day 1: 2 01-14
115. Jeff Baffa Estero, FL 1 01-14 86
Day 1: 1 01-14
116. Jimmy Bass Ocala, FL 2 01-13 85
Day 1: 2 01-13
117. Cody Koehler Acworth, GA 1 01-13 84
Day 1: 1 01-13
118. Steven Smith Logan, OH 1 01-11 83
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. Rick Adams Lake Wales, FL 1 01-10 82
Day 1: 1 01-10
119. Matthew Ball Groveland, FL 1 01-10 82
Day 1: 1 01-10
119. JW Battle Jr. Orlando, FL 1 01-10 82
Day 1: 1 01-10
122. William Carrasquillo Clermont, FL 1 01-07 79
Day 1: 1 01-07
122. Eddie Kidd Fort Benning, GA 1 01-07 79
Day 1: 1 01-07
124. Brian Jones Meridianville, AL 1 01-03 77
Day 1: 1 01-03
125. Tristan Bramblett Tiger, GA 1 01-02 76
Day 1: 1 01-02
126. Thomas Abraham Winchester, TN 1 01-01 75
Day 1: 1 01-01
126. Glenn Bailey Temple Terrace, FL 1 01-01 75
Day 1: 1 01-01
126. Gary Saxarra Tavares, FL 1 01-01 75
Day 1: 1 01-01
129. Michael Robel Bradenton, FL 1 01-00 72
Day 1: 1 01-00
129. Brian Strickland Yantis, TX 1 01-00 72
Day 1: 1 01-00
131. Randy Lawrence Pensacola, FL 1 00-15 70
Day 1: 1 00-15
132. Stephen Toth Alachua, FL 1 00-14 69
Day 1: 1 00-14
133. Akeem Marsh Wildwood, FL 1 00-12 68
Day 1: 1 00-12
133. Jim Williams Winter Springs, GA 1 00-12 68
Day 1: 1 00-12
135. Zach Burell Gainesville, FL 1 00-11 66
Day 1: 1 00-11
135. Alonzo Evans Jr Topeka, KS 1 00-11 66
Day 1: 1 00-11
137. Steve Deyton Forest City, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Dehn Ganey Bonneau, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Daniel Hart Orlando, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. John Haynes Gainesville, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Allen Heston Pittsburg, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Darrell Hille Springfield, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Kyle Mckinney Cedartown, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Bob Morin Seymour, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. John Mortimer Mount Pleasant, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. David Patterson Flowood, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Ben Shuler Nokomis, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Greg Sloan Chipley, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
137. Jeffery Strong Sharpsburg, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 89 334 609-12
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89 334 609-12
