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Montevallo’s Harris and Head claim narrow win in Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake

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Montevallo’s Harris and Head claim narrow win in Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake

Peyton Harris and Dalton Head from the University of Montevallo have won the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Cherokee Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops with 17 pounds, 4 ounces. 

Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S.

March 31, 2023

Montevallo’s Harris and Head claim narrow win in Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Playing a smart game, Peyton Harris and Dalton Head of the University of Montevallo enjoyed a fast start that led to a winning total of 17 pounds, 4 ounces at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Cherokee Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops.

In a tight race where 1-12 separated first place from 10th, Harris and Head edged Missouri State University’s Aric Szambelan and Tyler Flacke by 3 ounces. The top 27 teams advanced to the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.

“Putting in the work paid off,” Harris said. “We were out there from daylight until dark every day of practice. We knew that putting in that extra work would pay off sooner or later.

“We made every fish count, never gave up and fished until the last minute.”

The sophomore winners committed their day to one stretch of mid-lake bank about 10 miles from takeoff where they targeted long points with big boulders.

“It was tough in practice. I could generate some bites and some of them were 3-pounders, but I only had one or two 4-pound bites,” Head explained. “We looked at the lake and decided that the area we fished had the most (habitat) that matched the pattern I was running.

“It was those isolated boulders and places where bait gets early in the morning, so those smallmouth were feeding up. It just made a lot of sense to be in that area. It seemed like that’s where the fish were congregated.”

Dialing in the contour lines where they found the most boulders, Harris and Head were able to pinpoint their casts and secure a quick limit.

“This morning, the first 20 minutes were unreal,” Head stated. “We had a little over 14 pounds by 9. We were getting two or three bites off every little rock.

“We noticed there were alewives in the area that stayed because of the cloudy and rainy conditions. They didn’t go out deep. It rained off and on until about 10, but it was cloudy all day.”

Harris and Head caught their winning bass on a Berkley Stunna Jerkbait 112+ and a Megabass Vision OneTen.

While others struggled with proximity, the winners fared best by making long casts to stay off their bass. This strategy allowed them to tempt the wary smallmouth.

Szambelan and Flacke finished second with 17-1. Also fishing the mid-lake region, they hunkered down in a large creek and targeted rock piles in 15 to 20 feet.

“They were all kinda staging up,” Szambelan said. “When I could find them on Garmin LiveScope, they’d flurry. Our first fish was probably 9 o’clock and we had our limit by 10:30.

“After that, it got tough and it was hard to get bit. We made our last cull at 3:30.”

Szambelan fished a Damiki rig comprising a 1/4-ounce Queen Tackle Tungsten Live Sonar Head and a Z-man Scented Jerk ShadZ. Also called “moping” by northern anglers, like Canadian Jeff Gustafson who won last week’s Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota with the technique, Damiki rigging relies on a perfectly vertical presentation to fish that have been spotted on live sonar.

“It was just getting over them and they would fire up right away,” Szambelan said.

Flacke caught key fish on a drop shot with a 2.8 Keitech FAT Swing Impact swimbait. He also fished this bait on a 1/4-ounce ball-head jig.

Carty Shoen and Bennett Slinkard of Auburn University took third place with 16-11. Targeting classic prespawn staging areas, they leveraged the day’s weather to maximize their bites.

“We targeted sheer rock off channel swings and looked for transition points where it goes from really steep to shallow, or from sedimentary rock to boulders,” Shoen said. “The fish were sitting on those transitions and we caught them mostly in 5 feet.

“We had our limit by 8:30 and we had our weight by 10:30. The rain and that front was the whole ticket for us. That opened up a window for a reaction bite and we capitalized on it to get it done.”

Shoen and Slinkard caught their fish on squarebill crankbaits. Most productive was the Strike King 1.5.

Jonathan Fraley and Jonathan Fitch of Kentucky Christian University won the Big Bass award with their 6-8.

Originally scheduled as a two-day event, the tournament was shortened to one day when B.A.S.S. officials canceled Saturday’s round due to predicted high winds that are expected to make conditions unsafe for boating and related tournament activities.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind advisory through Saturday evening calling for southwest winds at 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Damage and widespread power outages are expected. 

“The safety of our competitors is always our top priority,” said Glenn Cale, B.A.S.S. tournament manager of the College Series. “We took a close look at the weather forecast and determined that the conditions would be unsafe.”

The Jefferson County Department of Tourism hosted the tournament.

2023 Strike King College Series at Cherokee Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops 3/31-4/1
Cherokee Lake, Jefferson County  TN.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

    Angler                                       Club/School                       Pts

1.  Peyton Harris – Dalton Head                  University of Montevallo            250
  Day 1: 5   17-04   Total:   5  17-04
2.  Aric Szambelan – Tyler Flacke                Missouri State University           249
  Day 1: 5   17-01   Total:   5  17-01
3.  Carty Shoen – Bennett Slinkard               Auburn (7982)                       248
  Day 1: 5   16-11   Total:   5  16-11
4.  Charlie Wright – Logan Plueger               University of Montevallo            247
  Day 1: 5   16-05   Total:   5  16-05
5.  Myles Steward – Trey Zagrzebski              UW Stevens Point                    246
  Day 1: 5   16-02   Total:   5  16-02
6.  Hunter Fillmore – Dylan Fogarty              Bethel University                   245
  Day 1: 5   16-01   Total:   5  16-01
7.  Braden Cox – Joel Berelsman                  Ohio State                          244
  Day 1: 5   15-12   Total:   5  15-12
8.  Max Heaton – Brooks Anderson                 Emmanuel College                    243
  Day 1: 5   15-10   Total:   5  15-10
9.  Evan Fields – Drew Gill                      Campbellsville University           242
  Day 1: 5   15-09   Total:   5  15-09
10. Tyler Cory – Scott Sledge                    University of Montevallo            241
  Day 1: 5   15-08   Total:   5  15-08
10. Trevor Easter – Clayton Easter               Tarleton State University           241
  Day 1: 5   15-08   Total:   5  15-08
10. Sam Harvey – Jordan Brewer                   Auburn University                   241
  Day 1: 5   15-08   Total:   5  15-08
13. TJ Edwards Jr –                              Blue Mountain Univeristy  (8430)    238
  Day 1: 5   15-04   Total:   5  15-04
14. Chris Baker – Elijah Kelley                  Kentucky Christian University       237
  Day 1: 5   15-03   Total:   5  15-03
15. Drew Fromm – Jonah Potts                     Wabash Valley College               236
  Day 1: 5   15-01   Total:   5  15-01
16. Easton Fothergill – Nick Dumke               University of Montevallo            235
  Day 1: 5   15-00   Total:   5  15-00
17. Jamison Bagwell – Andrew Blanton             Lander University                   234
  Day 1: 5   14-15   Total:   5  14-15
18. Cade Hayford – Merrick Diaz                  Campbellsville University           233
  Day 1: 5   14-14   Total:   5  14-14
19. Nathan MacDonald – Grant Williams            Mississippi State University        232
  Day 1: 5   14-13   Total:   5  14-13
20. Connor Jacob – Sam Smith                     Auburn University                   231
  Day 1: 5   14-10   Total:   5  14-10
21. Hayden Gaddis – Ben Cully                    Carson-Newman University            230
  Day 1: 5   14-09   Total:   5  14-09
21. Hayden Scott – Gerald Brumbaugh Jr.          Adrian College                      230
  Day 1: 5   14-09   Total:   5  14-09
23. Jonathan Hanna – Tallis Morrison             Erskine College                     228
  Day 1: 5   14-07   Total:   5  14-07
23. Jackson Paden – Joey Bissing                 University of Tennessee             228
  Day 1: 5   14-07   Total:   5  14-07
25. Austin Parr – Hunter White                   Erskine College                     226
  Day 1: 5   14-06   Total:   5  14-06
25. Brody Robison – Jack Alexander               University of Montevallo            226
  Day 1: 5   14-06   Total:   5  14-06
27. Brenton Godwin – Hunter Odom                 University of Montevallo            224
  Day 1: 5   14-04   Total:   5  14-04
27. Owen Januszewski – Matt Mosby                Adrian College                      224
  Day 1: 5   14-04   Total:   5  14-04
29. Nick Redlin – Benjamin Redlin                University of Wisonsin-Plattevil    222
  Day 1: 5   14-03   Total:   5  14-03
29. Drake Sturgill – Beau Browning               University of Montevallo            222
  Day 1: 5   14-03   Total:   5  14-03
31. Chase Carey – Dylan Akins                    Emmanuel College                    220
  Day 1: 5   14-00   Total:   5  14-00
31. Jake Peck – Garrett Warren                   Auburn University                   220
  Day 1: 5   14-00   Total:   5  14-00
33. Tyler Dubois –                               Bethel University                   218
  Day 1: 5   13-15   Total:   5  13-15
34. Nathan Reynolds – Banks Shaw                 University of North Alabama         217
  Day 1: 5   13-13   Total:   5  13-13
35. David Ackerman V – Mackenzie Sanders         Erskine College                     216
  Day 1: 5   13-12   Total:   5  13-12
35. Brantley Anders – Cameron Dials              Kentucky Christian University       216
  Day 1: 5   13-12   Total:   5  13-12
35. Morgan Miracle – Jake Thornbury              Campbellsville University           216
  Day 1: 5   13-12   Total:   5  13-12
38. Tripp Bowman – Matthew Nesbit                Louisiana State University-Shrev    213
  Day 1: 5   13-10   Total:   5  13-10
38. Aaron Hawkins – Broxson Daigle               Texas A&M University                213
  Day 1: 5   13-10   Total:   5  13-10
38. Gus McLarry – Jared West                     Texas A and M Commerce              213
  Day 1: 5   13-10   Total:   5  13-10
41. Tucker Cory – Tristan Beck                   Drury University (8951)             210
  Day 1: 5   13-07   Total:   5  13-07
41. Lane Gerbers – Peter Radulski Jr             Clemson University                  210
  Day 1: 5   13-07   Total:   5  13-07
41. Judd Morgan – Noah Varner                    University of Tennessee             210
  Day 1: 5   13-07   Total:   5  13-07
41. Evan Sutton – Grant Olsen                    McKendree University                210
  Day 1: 5   13-07   Total:   5  13-07
41. Nate Triplett – Cy Lambert                   University of North Alabama         210
  Day 1: 5   13-07   Total:   5  13-07
46. Carson Palmer – Dylan May                    Carson-Newman University            205
  Day 1: 5   13-05   Total:   5  13-05
47. Lane Bailey – Justin Eggers                  Catawba Valley Community College    204
  Day 1: 5   13-04   Total:   5  13-04
47. Jacob Butts – Mark Kershaw-Klara             USC Union                           204
  Day 1: 5   13-04   Total:   5  13-04
49. Brayden Batchelor – Alex Belin               Georgia Southern University         202
  Day 1: 5   13-03   Total:   5  13-03
49. Colton Hill – Tomas Matual                   McKendree University                202
  Day 1: 5   13-03   Total:   5  13-03
49. Bryant Martin – Luke Batts                   Louisiana State University Shrev    202
  Day 1: 5   13-03   Total:   5  13-03
49. Hunter McClaskey – Landon Lawson             King University                     202
  Day 1: 5   13-03   Total:   5  13-03
53. Jonathan Fraley – Jonathan Fitch             Kentucky Christian University       198
  Day 1: 5   13-01   Total:   5  13-01
53. Kayden Tanner –                              Tarleton State University           198
  Day 1: 5   13-01   Total:   5  13-01
55. Ryan Park – Sam Niemeyer                     Murray State University             196
  Day 1: 5   12-15   Total:   5  12-15
55. Max Pierlott – Mike Pierlott                 UNC Charlotte                       196
  Day 1: 5   12-15   Total:   5  12-15
57. Conner Giles – Christian Wright              Bryan College                       194
  Day 1: 5   12-14   Total:   5  12-14
57. Cade Lipham – Caleb Coleman                  Drury University                    194
  Day 1: 5   12-14   Total:   5  12-14
59. Michael Zawicki – Carson Tucker              UW Whitewater                       192
  Day 1: 5   12-13   Total:   5  12-13
60. Wyatt Montle – Noah Lieberman                Missouri State University           191
  Day 1: 5   12-10   Total:   5  12-10
61. Parker Lambert – Aaron Shumaker              Lander University                   190
  Day 1: 5   12-09   Total:   5  12-09
61. Levi Mullins – Matthew Cummings              Bethel University                   190
  Day 1: 5   12-09   Total:   5  12-09
63. Kyle Workman – Evan Barker                   Campbellsville University           188
  Day 1: 5   12-08   Total:   5  12-08
64. Gavin Clevenger – Szymon Piton               Carson-Newman University            187
  Day 1: 5   12-07   Total:   5  12-07
64. Landon Howe – John Sells                     Georgia Southern University         187
  Day 1: 5   12-07   Total:   5  12-07
64. Carter Nutt – Dylan Nutt                     University of North Alabama         187
  Day 1: 5   12-07   Total:   5  12-07
67. Sawyer Mccullough – Hunter Bettner           Troy University                     184
  Day 1: 5   12-06   Total:   5  12-06
68. Cal Culpepper – Ryan Thomas                  University of Montevallo            183
  Day 1: 5   12-05   Total:   5  12-05
68. Derek Rodriguez Jr. – Mathias Dahline        Adrian College                      183
  Day 1: 5   12-05   Total:   5  12-05
70. Lafe Messer – Matt Messer                    Kentucky Christian University       181
  Day 1: 4   12-05   Total:   4  12-05
71. Jacob Autry – Will Niebrugge                 Murray State University             180
  Day 1: 5   12-04   Total:   5  12-04
71. Blair Cox – Zach Adamec                      Missouri State University           180
  Day 1: 5   12-04   Total:   5  12-04
71. Blake Milligan – Matthew Parrish             Auburn University                   180
  Day 1: 5   12-04   Total:   5  12-04
71. Christian Turner – John Gray                 Coastal Carolina University         180
  Day 1: 5   12-04   Total:   5  12-04
75. Sid Wallace – Reid Farris                    Texas A&M University                176
  Day 1: 5   12-03   Total:   5  12-03
76. Colton White – Brooks Parker                 Montevallo (8296)                   175
  Day 1: 5   12-02   Total:   5  12-02
77. Carson Calvert – Austin Thomas               University of North Alabama         174
  Day 1: 4   12-02   Total:   4  12-02
78. Rudy Worley – Fisher Overton                 Blue Mountain College               173
  Day 1: 5   12-00   Total:   5  12-00
79. Grant Dohle – Alex Wood                      Missouri State University           172
  Day 1: 5   12-00   Total:   5  12-00
80. Jeremy Dellinger – Garrett Smith             Lander University                   171
  Day 1: 5   11-15   Total:   5  11-15
80. Jaxson Freeman – Maxwell Trotter             McKendree University                171
  Day 1: 5   11-15   Total:   5  11-15
80. Cole Mitchell – Hayden Mare                  High Point University               171
  Day 1: 5   11-15   Total:   5  11-15
80. Kaden Proffitt – Cason Ragsdale              East Texas Baptist University       171
  Day 1: 5   11-15   Total:   5  11-15
84. Zach McNary – Mason Phillpotts               Grand Valley State University       167
  Day 1: 5   11-14   Total:   5  11-14
84. Kollin Smith – Taylor Mcmullen               Emmanuel College                    167
  Day 1: 5   11-14   Total:   5  11-14
86. Clay Oberman – Ryan Lachniet                 Campbellsville University           165
  Day 1: 5   11-13   Total:   5  11-13
87. Tommy Dunaway – Seth Jones                   Florida Gateway College             164
  Day 1: 5   11-12   Total:   5  11-12
87. Brady Duncan – Stevie Mills                  Carson-Newman University            164
  Day 1: 5   11-12   Total:   5  11-12
89. Cole Holloway – Brandon Martin               Emmanuel College                    162
  Day 1: 5   11-10   Total:   5  11-10
89. Hayden Marbut – Tucker Smith                 Auburn University                   162
  Day 1: 5   11-10   Total:   5  11-10
89. Andrew Ready – Harley Collins                Webber International University     162
  Day 1: 5   11-10   Total:   5  11-10
92. Matthew Benson – Spencer Bargfrede           Emmanuel College                    159
  Day 1: 5   11-09   Total:   5  11-09
92. Andrew Leonard – Gannon Stork                Wabash Valley College               159
  Day 1: 5   11-09   Total:   5  11-09
94. Brock Bila – Dylan Chambers                  Flint Hills Bass Assoc              157
  Day 1: 5   11-07   Total:   5  11-07
94. Zach Bushey – Brandon Traw                   Tarleton State University           157
  Day 1: 5   11-07   Total:   5  11-07
96. Collin Barnett – Sander Ludeman              Minnesota State University          155
  Day 1: 5   11-05   Total:   5  11-05
96. Hunter Keller – Grant Harris                 Catawba Valley Community College    155
  Day 1: 5   11-05   Total:   5  11-05
96. James Willoughby – Jacob Pfundt              University of Montevallo            155
  Day 1: 5   11-05   Total:   5  11-05
99. Cody Clifton – Robert Hunt                   Missouri State University           152
  Day 1: 5   11-03   Total:   5  11-03
99. Will Travis – Victor Alford                  Bryan College                       152
  Day 1: 5   11-03   Total:   5  11-03
101. Chase Hubble – Brent May                     University of Florida               150
  Day 1: 5   11-02   Total:   5  11-02
102. Kaden Buchmann – Jared Hubbard               Lander University                   149
  Day 1: 5   11-01   Total:   5  11-01
102. Cole Thompson – Benson Dowler                University of North Alabama         149
  Day 1: 5   11-01   Total:   5  11-01
104. Wil Rigdon – Will Oberman                    Campbellsville University           147
  Day 1: 5   11-00   Total:   5  11-00
105. Caleb Barrow – Corey Yaden                   Brewton-Parker College              146
  Day 1: 5   10-15   Total:   5  10-15
106. Josh Finnerty – Cody Gaynes                  Georgia College                     145
  Day 1: 4   10-13   Total:   4  10-13
107. Cody Domingos – Luka Strepacki               University of Tennessee             144
  Day 1: 5   10-12   Total:   5  10-12
108. Blake Bullock – John Mark Berry              Blue Mountain College               143
  Day 1: 5   10-08   Total:   5  10-08
109. Andrew Vereen – Connor Cartmell              Coastal Carolina University         142
  Day 1: 4   10-08   Total:   4  10-08
110. Jake Monti – Samuel Dunson                   UNC Charlotte                       141
  Day 1: 4   10-07   Total:   4  10-07
110. Kyle Zainitzer – Avery Whitwell              University of North Alabama         141
  Day 1: 4   10-07   Total:   4  10-07
112. Carter Koza – Lee Koza                       Carson-Newman University            139
  Day 1: 5   10-05   Total:   5  10-05
112. Kaden Liles – Kolby Clark                    University of North Alabama         139
  Day 1: 5   10-05   Total:   5  10-05
114. Fischer Barber – Tucker Jordan               Troy University                     137
  Day 1: 5   10-04   Total:   5  10-04
115. Anthony Ethridge – Gage Starks               Murray State University             136
  Day 1: 5   10-04   Total:   5  10-04
116. Brendin Simich – Benjamin Travis             Auburn University                   135
  Day 1: 5   10-03   Total:   5  10-03
117. Drake Hemby – Ewing Minor                    Carson-Newman University            134
  Day 1: 5   10-01   Total:   5  10-01
118. Seth Elkins – Dale Hansard                   Jacksonville State University       133
  Day 1: 5   09-11   Total:   5  09-11
119. Lane Clark – Adam Seagle                     Erskine College                     132
  Day 1: 5   09-10   Total:   5  09-10
120. Reece Keeney – Colby Kerr                    Kentucky Christian University       131
  Day 1: 4   09-10   Total:   4  09-10
121. Gunner Whitaker – Mitch Johnson              Kentucky Christian University       130
  Day 1: 3   09-07   Total:   3  09-07
122. Jeremy Monda –                               Florida Gateway College             129
  Day 1: 4   09-06   Total:   4  09-06
122. Nick Staub – Lake Norsworthy                 Blue Mountain College               129
  Day 1: 4   09-06   Total:   4  09-06
122. Brody Wilson – Chan Barber II                NC State University                 129
  Day 1: 4   09-06   Total:   4  09-06
125. Kyle Dillon – Jesse Mull                     Western Carolina University         126
  Day 1: 4   09-04   Total:   4  09-04
126. Corbin Templon –                             Murray State University             125
  Day 1: 4   09-01   Total:   4  09-01
127. Matthew Zdrazil – Easton Lindus              Emmanuel College                    124
  Day 1: 5   08-15   Total:   5  08-15
128. Colten Drawdy – Hunter Shelton               Bethel University                   123
  Day 1: 4   08-15   Total:   4  08-15
129. Michael Mcnulty – Austin McCartney           West Virginia University  (7688)    122
  Day 1: 3   08-15   Total:   3  08-15
130. Ben Brockwell – Justice Gayhart              Kentucky Christian University       121
  Day 1: 4   08-13   Total:   4  08-13
130. Harmon Marien – Jack Stephens                McKendree University                121
  Day 1: 4   08-13   Total:   4  08-13
132. Jacob Panichi – William Serrano              St. Cloud State University          119
  Day 1: 3   08-13   Total:   3  08-13
133. Clayton Ott – Isaac Bradshaw                 Western Carolina Universty          118
  Day 1: 4   08-12   Total:   4  08-12
133. Seth Slanker – Jackson Swisher               Florida Gateway College             118
  Day 1: 4   08-12   Total:   4  08-12
135. Carson Kamien – Tyson Verkaik                University of Florida               116
  Day 1: 4   08-11   Total:   4  08-11
136. Kreed Averhoff – Jordan Kalsbeek             Tarleton State University           115
  Day 1: 3   08-10   Total:   3  08-10
137. Ryan Michek – Dustin Michek                  University of Wisconsin-Plattevi    114
  Day 1: 4   08-09   Total:   4  08-09
138. Tyler Finley – Lane Lassiter                 University of North Alabama         113
  Day 1: 3   08-09   Total:   3  08-09
139. Matt Brault – Dylan Mclaughlin               Erskine College                     112
  Day 1: 3   08-07   Total:   3  08-07
140. Tanner Brockman – Aidan Kolb                 Murray State University             111
  Day 1: 4   08-06   Total:   4  08-06
140. Hunter Waldrop – Reese Melven                University of South Carolina        111
  Day 1: 4   08-06   Total:   4  08-06
142. Solomon Glenn – Briggs Alavezos              University of Montevallo            109
  Day 1: 4   08-05   Total:   4  08-05
143. Archer Smith – Hunter Holguin                Murray State University             108
  Day 1: 3   08-03   Total:   3  08-03
144. Brycen Williamson – Trevor Gorman            Erskine College                     107
  Day 1: 4   07-14   Total:   4  07-14
145. Jordan Pennington – Andrew Oswalt            University of Montevallo            106
  Day 1: 3   07-14   Total:   3  07-14
145. Zach Pocos – Trey Budach                     McKendree University                106
  Day 1: 3   07-14   Total:   3  07-14
147. Carter Ball – Austin Tapley                  Adrian College                      104
  Day 1: 4   07-13   Total:   4  07-13
147. Elijah Hughey – Jonathan Williams            Mississippi State University        104
  Day 1: 4   07-13   Total:   4  07-13
149. Elijah Walker – Jess Taylor II               Auburn University                   102
  Day 1: 4   07-12   Total:   4  07-12
150. Drew Pitts –                                 Carson-Newman University            101
  Day 1: 3   07-11   Total:   3  07-11
151. Nick Mallmann Conto – Nick Harenda           University of Wisconsin-Whitewat    100
  Day 1: 3   07-10   Total:   3  07-10
152. Storm Cline – Robbie Linginfelter            Carson-Newman University             99
  Day 1: 3   07-09   Total:   3  07-09
153. Lee Lambrecht –                              Drury University                     98
  Day 1: 3   07-08   Total:   3  07-08
154. Teddy Peznola – Garrett Lewis                University of Tennessee              97
  Day 1: 3   07-06   Total:   3  07-06
155. Brayden Nichols – William Tew                Louisiana State University Shrev     96
  Day 1: 4   07-05   Total:   4  07-05
156. Connor Lacy – Levi Kohl                      Murray State University              95
  Day 1: 4   07-04   Total:   4  07-04
156. Landon Surrett – Hampton Shull               Lander University                    95
  Day 1: 4   07-04   Total:   4  07-04
158. Matthew Dettling – Austin Wadzinski          University of Tennessee              93
  Day 1: 4   07-03   Total:   4  07-03
159. Tyler Altizer – Dylan Thomson                King University                      92
  Day 1: 3   07-02   Total:   3  07-02
160. Trey Schroeder – Lane Stephens               McKendree University                 91
  Day 1: 3   07-01   Total:   3  07-01
161. Evan Thomas – Joey Williams                  Liberty University                   90
  Day 1: 4   06-14   Total:   4  06-14
162. Merritt Arnold – Chance Schwartz             University of Montevallo             89
  Day 1: 3   06-12   Total:   3  06-12
163. JL Simmons – Tanner Herndon                  Bryan College                        88
  Day 1: 3   06-11   Total:   3  06-11
164. Jacob Silver – Noah Pressler                 Western Carolina University          87
  Day 1: 3   06-10   Total:   3  06-10
165. Brennan Berglund – Blair Erickson            University of Montevallo             86
  Day 1: 3   06-09   Total:   3  06-09
166. Carson Aarup – Matt Peine                    UNC Charlotte                        85
  Day 1: 4   06-08   Total:   4  06-08
167. Gabe Brown – Evan Eckstrom                   University of South Carolina         84
  Day 1: 3   06-08   Total:   3  06-08
168. Owen Zugel – Cole Edwards                    University of Montevallo (8246)      83
  Day 1: 2   06-08   Total:   2  06-08
169. Hayden Fuhr – John Such                      Lander University                    82
  Day 1: 3   06-07   Total:   3  06-07
169. Mason Gross – Braden Thompson                Wabash Valley College                82
  Day 1: 3   06-07   Total:   3  06-07
171. Clayton Greer – Aiden Larson                 Georgia College                      80
  Day 1: 3   06-06   Total:   3  06-06
171. Brady Metzger – Mason Bohland                Purdue University                    80
  Day 1: 3   06-06   Total:   3  06-06
173. Logan Hopper – Austin Owen                   Clemson University                   78
  Day 1: 2   06-06   Total:   2  06-06
174. Austin Smith – Jaden Purkey                  Carson-Newman University             77
  Day 1: 3   06-05   Total:   3  06-05
175. Jackson Smith – Sawyer Williams              Bethel University                    76
  Day 1: 2   06-05   Total:   2  06-05
176. Koltyn Harbin – Chase Milholen               Bethel University                    75
  Day 1: 2   06-04   Total:   2  06-04
177. Zane Odomirok – Brandon Sales                Roane State Community College        74
  Day 1: 3   06-03   Total:   3  06-03
178. Sam Hanggi – Sam Hoesley                     Auburn University                    73
  Day 1: 2   06-03   Total:   2  06-03
179. Lane King – Coby Thompson                    Drury University                     72
  Day 1: 3   06-00   Total:   3  06-00
180. Caleb Bridges – Matthew Dopp                 Bryan College                        71
  Day 1: 3   05-14   Total:   3  05-14
181. Jacob – Maddy Phipps                         King University                      70
  Day 1: 2   05-11   Total:   2  05-11
182. Justin Botts – Tim Herrmann                  Bryan College                        69
  Day 1: 3   05-10   Total:   3  05-10
183. Jake Brown – Preston Kolisek                 University of North Alabama          68
  Day 1: 3   05-09   Total:   3  05-09
184. Jacob Lauterbach – Jack Hammond              High Point University                67
  Day 1: 2   05-08   Total:   2  05-08
185. Tyler Campbell – Parker Guy                  Emmanuel College                     66
  Day 1: 2   05-07   Total:   2  05-07
185. Logan East – Rob Lindsey IV                  Bryan College                        66
  Day 1: 2   05-07   Total:   2  05-07
187. Cy Casey – Tanner Hadden                     Emmanuel College                     64
  Day 1: 2   05-05   Total:   2  05-05
188. Bryson O’steen – Ty Jackson                  Florida Gateway College              63
  Day 1: 2   05-04   Total:   2  05-04
189. Camden Schwieterman – Jack Knott             Auburn University                    62
  Day 1: 3   05-03   Total:   3  05-03
190. Devon Rathbun – Harper Burkeen               McKendree University                 61
  Day 1: 2   05-00   Total:   2  05-00
191. Troy Harris – Trice Cannon                   Georgia College                      60
  Day 1: 2   04-15   Total:   2  04-15
192. Luke Iles –                                  Northwestern State University        59
  Day 1: 2   04-13   Total:   2  04-13
193. Logan Barrett – Luke Glasgow                 Mississippi State University         58
  Day 1: 2   04-12   Total:   2  04-12
193. Kaleb Brown –                                Lander University                    58
  Day 1: 2   04-12   Total:   2  04-12
193. Will Harris – Caz Anderson                   Carson-Newman University             58
  Day 1: 2   04-12   Total:   2  04-12
193. Garrett Weiss – Colin Wolinski               Missouri State University            58
  Day 1: 2   04-12   Total:   2  04-12
197. Seth Jenkins –                               Emmanuel College                     54
  Day 1: 2   04-11   Total:   2  04-11
197. Clay Osteen – John Mizell                    Tarleton State University            54
  Day 1: 2   04-11   Total:   2  04-11
199. Eion Patterson – Gavin Ange                  UNC Charlotte                        52
  Day 1: 2   04-09   Total:   2  04-09
199. Brendan Vinton – Dalton Eury                 Catawba Valley Community College     52
  Day 1: 2   04-09   Total:   2  04-09
201. Wade Roberts – Kenneth Cheramie              LSU – Shreveport                     50
  Day 1: 2   04-07   Total:   2  04-07
201. William Vega –                               Sam Houston State University         50
  Day 1: 2   04-07   Total:   2  04-07
203. Jacob Swanson – Luke Davis                   Montevallo                           48
  Day 1: 2   04-06   Total:   2  04-06
204. Ty Mundhenke – Matthew Welcher               Auburn University                    47
  Day 1: 3   04-04   Total:   3  04-04
205. Andrew Howell – Tommy Sendek                 University of Montevallo             46
  Day 1: 2   04-04   Total:   2  04-04
205. Kyle Knoll – Luke Morgan                     Southern Union State Community C     46
  Day 1: 2   04-04   Total:   2  04-04
207. James Ikerd II – Micah Goosby                Mississippi State University         44
  Day 1: 2   04-02   Total:   2  04-02
208. Trent Buchholz – Dakota Posey                Lamar State College Orange           43
  Day 1: 2   04-02   Total:   2  04-02
209. Riley Lawson – Dawson Burton                 Kentucky Christian University        42
  Day 1: 2   03-15   Total:   2  03-15
209. Matt Short Jr – Pruitt Lansdale              Eastern Kentucky University          42
  Day 1: 2   03-15   Total:   2  03-15
211. Spencer Brister – Roeh Burton                Lamar State College Orange           40
  Day 1: 2   03-14   Total:   2  03-14
211. Colsyn Head – Jason Qualich                  McKendree University                 40
  Day 1: 2   03-14   Total:   2  03-14
213. Caleb Jacob – Dillon Schmidt                 Illinois State University            38
  Day 1: 2   03-11   Total:   2  03-11
214. Drew Morgan – Jackson Kulijof                Murray State University              37
  Day 1: 2   03-10   Total:   2  03-10
215. Logan Bozeman – Andrew Fryer                 Southern Union State Community C     36
  Day 1: 1   03-10   Total:   1  03-10
216. Cole Moulton – Riley Hendricks               Lander University                    35
  Day 1: 2   03-09   Total:   2  03-09
216. Brock Williams – Brandon Johnson             Ohio State University                35
  Day 1: 2   03-09   Total:   2  03-09
218. Cameron Smith – Thomas Phillips              Ohio State University                33
  Day 1: 1   03-08   Total:   1  03-08
219. Nick Shoffner – Lowell Shotton               UNC Charlotte                        32
  Day 1: 3   03-07   Total:   3  03-07
220. Michael Canonica – Seth Proctor              University of Tennessee              31
  Day 1: 1   03-07   Total:   1  03-07
221. Reagan Mills – Colton Odom                   Auburn University                    30
  Day 1: 2   03-05   Total:   2  03-05
222. Cole Rankin – Riley Faulkner                 Carson-Newman University             29
  Day 1: 1   03-04   Total:   1  03-04
223. Johnathon Simmons – Jack Simpson             Western Michigan University          28
  Day 1: 1   03-03   Total:   1  03-03
224. Brock Blazier – Benjamin Blank               Wabash Valley College                27
  Day 1: 1   02-15   Total:   1  02-15
225. Dalton Coleman – Job Bob Burchett            Kentucky Christian University        26
  Day 1: 2   02-13   Total:   2  02-13
226. Brett Hill – Karsten Raney                   Campbellsville University            25
  Day 1: 1   02-12   Total:   1  02-12
226. Braiden Koerber – Cole Hadlock               Murray State University              25
  Day 1: 1   02-12   Total:   1  02-12
228. Clint Leonard Jr – Nicholas Watson           Brewton-Parker College               23
  Day 1: 1   02-11   Total:   1  02-11
229. Justin James – Keegan Trahan                 Lamar State College Orange (8994     22
  Day 1: 1   02-09   Total:   1  02-09
229. Matthew Kauffung – Nick Baumer               Ohio State University                22
  Day 1: 1   02-09   Total:   1  02-09
229. Blaine Mattingly – Lane Pohlman              Campbellsville University            22
  Day 1: 1   02-09   Total:   1  02-09
232. Austin Paulus – Andrew Berger                Ohio State University                19
  Day 1: 1   02-08   Total:   1  02-08
233. Jordan Hampton – Tucker Dottley              Bethel University                    18
  Day 1: 1   02-06   Total:   1  02-06
233. Colton Kentopp –                             UNC Charlotte                        18
  Day 1: 1   02-06   Total:   1  02-06
235. David Bartlett – Adam Green                  Greenville University                16
  Day 1: 1   02-05   Total:   1  02-05
235. Trey Ernest – Kade Macdonald                 UW-Whitewater                        16
  Day 1: 1   02-05   Total:   1  02-05
235. Rees Williams –                              University of North Alabama          16
  Day 1: 1   02-05   Total:   1  02-05
238. Chase Fisher – Logan Niesen                  UW-Platteville (7621)                13
  Day 1: 1   02-04   Total:   1  02-04
239. Jake White –                                 Delta State University               12
  Day 1: 1   02-03   Total:   1  02-03
240. Troy Gibson – Jake Novotny                   University of Louisville             11
  Day 1: 1   02-02   Total:   1  02-02
240. Giancarlo Russo – Remington Potter           Florida Gateway College              11
  Day 1: 1   02-02   Total:   1  02-02
242. Thomas Mingle – Caden Cardoza                University of Tennessee               9
  Day 1: 1   02-01   Total:   1  02-01
243. Lucas Bowers – Aaron Barbone                 University of South Carolina          8
  Day 1: 1   01-14   Total:   1  01-14
243. Nathan Lee –                                 University of Wisconsin-Plattevi      8
  Day 1: 1   01-14   Total:   1  01-14
245. Spencer Knight – Brandon Oakes               Ohio State                            6
  Day 1: 1   01-12   Total:   1  01-12
246. Robert Clegg – Matthew Crawford              University of South Carolina          5
  Day 1: 1   01-11   Total:   1  01-11
246. Luke Willis – Brandon Wingo                  University of South Carolina          5
  Day 1: 1   01-11   Total:   1  01-11
248. Doug Karker – Erik Stubbendick               University of Wisconsin-Plattevi      3
  Day 1: 2   01-00   Total:   2  01-00
249. Tanner Barclay – Lloyd Laconsay              Auburn University                     0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Stephen Botek – Anthony Riello               Penn State University (7487)          0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Zachary Bowen – Harrison Terry               Bethel University                     0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Ethan Chase – Luke Fletcher                  Eastern Kentucky University           0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Tj Davis – Ayden Paxton                      Greenville University                 0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Mitchell Dean – Jake Bennett                 Georgia College                       0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Aidan Gordinier – Jonathan Craddock          Penn State (7493)                     0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Avery Hammock – Jackson Ford                 Erskine College                       0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Turner Hart – Summer Dees                    Bryan College                         0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Logan Hawkins – Evan Waggener                Campbellsville University             0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Brycen Hendriks – Michael Fugaro             UNC Charlotte                         0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Carson Hickman – Jacob Dobbs                 Tarleton State University             0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Connor Hicks –                               University of Tennessee               0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Jacob Highley – Will Rooker                  Kentucky Christian University         0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. CJ Jobe Jr – Cooper Franklin                 Western Carolina University           0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Carson Maddux – Robert Cruvellier            Auburn University                     0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Austin Marley – Jack Richardson              Georgia Southern University           0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Riley Meinke – Carson Dillinger              Texas A&M University                  0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Wyatt Pearman – Dustin Bauer                 Campbellsville University             0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Callaway Robinson – Tucker Pearson           Georgia College                       0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Camden Romero – Cade McClenaghan             Mississippi State University          0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Tucker Siminak – Kyle Hopping                McKendree University                  0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Miles Smith – Zach Henderson                 Georgia College                       0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Jase Smith Jr. – John Ingram                 Georgia College                       0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Garrett Thompson – Ethan Perry               West Virginia University              0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Eric Wawrzyniak – Dylan Crystaloski          Penn State                            0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
249. Joseph Woods – Anthony Cicero IV             Bethel University                     0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   Total:   0  00-00
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1       114       908      2248-05
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Larry Blanks and James Graves Win CATT Lake Anna, Va Mar 26, 2023

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Larry Blanks and James Graves Win CATT Lake Anna, Va Mar 26, 2023

Next and last 2023 Spring Lake Anna Qualifier is April 8th! Last chance to make the Final!

March 26th Results for Anna with a New Record of 36 Boats! Paid out $4370.00

1st – Larry Blanks and James Graves with 23.07 worth $1500 anchored by 1st BF @ 8.13 adding $252 for a total of $1752

2nd – Matt Ketchum and Jimmy Ashley with 20.17 worth $710.00

3rd – Jack Iden and Hunter Iden with 19.00 worth $410.00

4th – Mike Hurdle and Shawn Britton with 18.70 worth $310.00 They was out side pot winners as well adding an additional $575

5th – Buck Covington and Jessepth Hughes with 17.24 worth $225 anchored by 2nd BF @ 6.00 adding $108 for a total of $333

6th – Matt Martin and Josh Hall with 16.51 worth $155

7th – Todd Langford and Will Brown with 16.06 worth $125

Congrats to our winners!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Larry Blanks – James Graves8.1323.07$1,752.00110
Jimmy Ashley – Matt Ketchum0.0020.17$710.00109
Jack Iden  – Hunter Iden0.0019.00$410.00108
Mike Hurdle – Shawn Britton0.0018.70$885.00107
Buck Covington – Jessepth Hughes6.0017.24$333.00106
Matt Martin – Josh Hall0.0016.51$155.00105
Todd Langford – Will Brown0.0016.06$125.00104
Jacob Floyd – Matt Clark0.0015.55103
Keith Lupo – Josh Reid0.0015.45102
Wesley Olinger – Elijiah Collins0.0014.35101
Nathan Sullivan – Eric Johnson0.0013.96100
Eric Nelson – Rob Grike0.0012.6999
Brian Green – Chris Armstrong0.0012.4498
Carl Weigand – Ryan Glasshoff0.0012.2797
Wayne Dorman – Davis Munoz0.0012.1696
Jared Williams – Chaz Carring ton0.0012.1495
Clay Gatewood – Jeff Parrsih0.0011.4494
Dennis Middleton – Jared Middleton0.0010.9593
Matt Seale – Bill Deeds0.0010.4892
Bill Powers – Dave Mossberg0.0010.1091
JR Hillyard – Rick Brannon0.009.6990
Jesse Forrester – Anthony Bowie0.009.1089
Glen Vico – Costas Melendez0.007.7088
Josh Mullins – Jonathan Mullins0.007.4387
Bryon Evans – Billy Evans0.005.9286
Tim O’Connor – Timothy O’Connor0.005.3685
Chris Jones – Tom Toews0.000.0075
Roy Lee Dodson – John Doyle0.000.0075
Larry Wollershiem – Preston Cox0.000.0075
Jeff Mineo –0.000.0075
Dean Perrin – Trey Perrin0.000.0075
Jeff Jones0.000.0075
Scott Taylor – Gene Hall0.000.0075
Mike Webster – Mike Wandle0.000.0075
Scott Conners – Troy Perry0.000.0075
Wil Vickery – Dee Kidd0.000.0075
Total Entrys$4,320.00
BONUS $$575.00
Total Paid At Ramp$4,370.00
Anna Spring 2022 Final Fund$400.00
CATT$50.00
2023 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund$75.00
2023 Anna Spring Final Fund Total$1,170.00

See Yea Sunday for Stop#1 of Bass Cast Tourney Trail on this weekend update

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On this weekend Update we talk about the 1st Bass Cast event moving to Sunday as well as the latest episode of Bass Cast Radio with Bassmaster Elite Angler John Cox.

Michael Craven & Justin Craven Win CATT Phantom Outdoors Open Cooper River, SC Mar 25, 2023

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Michael Craven & Justin Craven Win CATT Phantom Outdoors Open Cooper River, SC Mar 25, 2023

We had another great crowd at the 3rd Phantom Outdoors Open we’ve held on the Cooper River! Next year we will try to host the Phantom back in February!

Use PHANTOMCATT15 at checkout and earn 15% off your order when you shop on line! Tap on the Phantom logo to visit the Phantom Outdoors on line store!

Michael Craven & Justin Craven make it 2 in a row! They weighed in 5 bass at 20.40 lbs taking 1st Place and $5,100.00!

Randall & Ryan Drew took 2nd with 18.63 lbs and they collected $2,700.00!

Mark Morris & Kenny Clark with 17.30 lbs for 3rd Place! $1,000.00!

James Fender & Kyle Welch weigh in 15.75 lbs and the Academy BF at 7.44 lbs good enough for 4th and $1,550.00!

5th Place went to Chris Peirno & Jim Butler 14.67 lbs worth $385.00!

2nd BF Mike Freeman & Trent Manning! 6.63 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinnings
Michael Craven -Justin Craven4.8120.40$5,100.00
Randall Drew – Ryan Drew6.1118.63$2,700.00
Kenny Clark – Mark Morris5.7917.30$1,000.00
James Fender – Kyle Welch7.4415.75$1,550.00
Chris Peirno – Jim Butler5.1114.67$385.00
Shawn Benton – Logan Benton3.2513.73
CJ Cannington – Kody Harvey4.4113.42
Matt Baker – Andrew Baker3.4512.03
Chad Pennell – Lindsey Pennell0.0011.35
Hunter Hackworth – Brant Shuler2.4311.35
Brian Brunson – Cody Wilson2.8711.03
Billy Fanning – Zack Wagner2.9410.87
Jared Boles – John Campbell2.3710.83
James Gibbons2.9110.43
Brandon McMillan – Drew Benton2.7310.14
Winkey Watford – Scottie Mixon2.919.86
Ryan Bowles – Brandon Riley2.469.66
Randy Gibson2.169.61
Michael Ard – Jeff Parsons2.218.51
JW Smith – Rodney Smith0.007.98
Jamie Bryant – Trey Bryant2.557.90
Mike Freeman – Trent Manning6.637.80$100.00
Aaron Novitski – Ryan Baylis0.007.06
Jody Scott – Roger Dennis2.186.94
Simmie Wrenn – Kobie Ethridge3.566.87
Dale Lovelace – Bentley Walker0.005.82
John Clarke – Victor Moore0.005.72
Aaron Toups – Terry Sullivan0.005.45
Mitchell Bowers – Jerry Bowers0.005.41
John Ford Jr – John Ford Sr0.005.40
Wendell Lampkin – Jayden Lampkin0.005.32
Andrew Kirk – Nick Kirk0.001.66
Travis Gatlin – Grant Powell0.000.00
Jimmy Bihlear – TJ Bancroft0.000.00
Justin Lifsey0.000.00
Kevin Hardee0.000.00
Glenn Varner – Irwin Varner0.000.00
Jonathan Brindel – Justin Harvey0.000.00

Better Bait. Bigger Bites

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Better Bait. Bigger Bites
Better Bait. Bigger Bites.
EGO’s new Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket is a life saver for bait and insurance policy for your investment.
Caldwell, ID (March 31, 2023) – Nothing is safe from inflation, live bait included. Just look at the changing chalk numbers on the bait shop blackboard. Or the crossed off digits with the new inflationary price in red marker. It’s not their fault, though. It’s systemic…and an economic malaise story for another time. But we can agree that bait prices are up. We can also agree that fresh live bait is oftentimes the only path to fishing success.To that, EGO Fishing puts their pledge to protect your capital expenditure in the form of their exceptional and tactical Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket. (Kryptek PONTUS and Kryptek TYPHON)
Heat kills. Take a finger temperature test of a bucket of dead minnows against the surrounding water temperature. Pretty certain the upside-down floaters are in warmer water, which means there’s been oxygen deprivation. EGO’s smart Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket is founded on the principle of maintaining water temperature, which subsequently cuts down on oxygen loss. Internally, the cylindrical wall of the Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket offers generous insulation covered by a soft but durable TPU fabric. The bilayer membrane is waterproof and has a high tear strength as well. 
The cylindrical design isn’t by accident, either. Bait stays more active and damage-free when it’s not banging off four walls or crammed in a corner. This also makes bait easier to retrieve, as they evenly disperse throughout the container. But, quite frankly, accessing bait is made even easier because of the Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket’s shaped mesh bag that slides in and out of the container. Pull it out and the water drains through the coated mesh to expose pure bait. No more chasing minnows and shrimp around in a traditional bait box. And there’s no need for the forever-missing dipnet, either. Bait needs oxygenation, too, despite the design awesomeness. So, EGO welded in the perfect external pouch to secure a portable aerator. Fits about every brand and model, from your power sucking double D’s to more contemporary lithium styles. And located just above the pouch you’ll appreciate the versatile cutout for inserting various diameter hoses. Just run the hose through, attach the air stone, and slide the bag back in. You’re up and bubbling.  
The same TPU material makes up the exterior, too, but slicked-up with Kryptek camo patterns that impart that badass fishing look. The Soft Side Bait Cooler/Bucket is available in Kryptek TYPHON and PONTUS. The exterior also sports a MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment) strip for hanging tools. The container’s hard, structured lid zips shut with an advanced zipper that seals the contents, and is easily opened and closed with an oversized and rugged zipper pull. There’s a handle, too, for a quick grab-and-go. The bottom is constructed of the same durable and waterproof material, ensuring that the EGO’s Soft Side Cooler/Bucket will be at your side for years.
Lastly, you’ll truly appreciate the robust adjustable and removable shoulder sling, which features a sliding pad. Free up your hands for carrying rods and other gear. And take solace in the fact that bait water won’t be sloshing on your clothes, either, thanks to the water-tight lid zipper.Dare we say the EGO Soft Side Cooler/Bucket will be the best mobile bait manager you’ll ever use? Yes.
EGO Soft Side Cooler/Bait Bucket FEATURES: High performance TPU performance fabric Holds water temps constant for up to 12 hrs. Built-in aerator pouch Provides controlled environment for bait fish Circular design to keep bait fish healthy Internal sleeve to easily lift bait fish Comfortable carry handle Lightweight and easy to carry Shoulder strap included Weights 2.6 lbs. Measures: 10” L x 10” W x 13.5” H Aerator not included

Bo Adams & Brain Fritts Win CATT Old North Jordan Lake, NC Mar 25, 2023

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Bo Adams & Brain Fritts Win CATT Old North Jordan Lake, NC Mar 25, 2023

Next Old North Qualifier is April 8th at Falls Lake launching from Ledge Rock!

Old North Spring Final $8,000 1st Place GUARANTEED!
Only enter 4 Old North Spring Qualifiers to be eligible to enter the Old North Spring Final
2023 Old North Point Winners Fish 2024 Old North Spring Qualifiers Free!

The 2023 CATT Academy Championship will take place on Kerr Lake May 20-21, 2023 and we are guaranteeing $10,000.00 to 1st Place! 1st Place in 2022 was $29,000.00!

Nutbush Ramp Kerr Lake State Park – 115 Jack Wade Farm Road, Henderson, NC    Tap on the link to view more info!

2023 CATT Academy Championship – Carolina Anglers Team Trail (cattteamtrail.com)

The 2023 CATT Academy Championship On Kerr Lake is hosted bt Vance County Tourism!

Bo Adams & Brain Fritts cashed in Saturday on Jordan Lake! They weighed in a 5 bass limit at 23.91 lbs taking 1st place worth$3,140.00! Add in the Triton Gold Bonus of $8,000 and they took home $11,140.00!

Billy Bledsoe & Brian McDonald claimed 2nd with 5 bass weighing 23.75 lbs and they took home $1,700.00!

Brian Benish & Ashley Ivery with a limit weighing 22.38 lbs good enough for 3rd and $1,060.00!

Scott Woodsen & Todd Staker 4th with 2085.00 lbs and the 2nd BF at 7.77 lbs!

Chuck & Charles Stewart 5th Place with 20.20 lbs!

DJ Myslinski & Dean Myslinski with the Academy BF at 7.83 lbs!

Rick Dunstan & Mike Farrell with a nice sack!

Rick Sossoman & Steve Upchurch showing off their catch!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Bo Adams – Brian Fritts5.6223.91$11,140.00110
Brian McDonald – Billy Bledsoe0.0023.75$1,700.00109
Brian Benish – Ashley Ivery7.7322.38$1,060.00108
Scott Woodson – Todd Staker7.7720.85$777.00107
Charles Stewart – Chuck Stewart7.0520.20$400.00106
Roby Wyatt – Mike Prytula0.0019.55$300.00105
Dennis Reedy – Scott Smith0.0018.97$225.00104
David Farmer – Matt Deese0.0018.26$200.00103
Rick Sossoman – Steve Upchurch5.0017.81$150.00102
Mark Houser – Bobby Houser0.0017.75$130.00101
Matt Dean – Daniel Salinger0.0017.61$120.00100
Mike Farrell – Rick Dunstan5.9717.4999
Jacob Moore – Kyler Kociela5.7517.2198
Stephen Lasher – Chad Fore0.0017.1197
Britten Oquinn – Josh Whitford6.2016.9796
Jonathan Holloway – Brian West0.0016.8295
Dennis Allen – Keith Allen0.0016.4094
David Hall- Dustin Hall5.2715.2993
Brett Winborn – Ricky Parker0.0015.1192
Derick Wright – Dane Butler6.9015.1091
Josh Hooks – Tyler Trent0.0015.0690
Manny Lenau – Roy Lenau0.0014.3589
Michael Britt – Rob Barton0.0014.0788
Larry Hipps – Dean Larson0.0013.7587
Greg Lahr – Jackson Lahr0.0013.3186
Mike Maull0.0012.7985
Jonathan Phillips – Tony Fofi0.0012.6784
Justin Rhew – Roger Clary0.0011.7383
DJ Myslinski- Dean Myslinski7.8311.38$413.0082
Clay Ausely-  Ken McNeil0.0011.2181
Bud Whitt – Spencer Moody0.0010.3780
Billy West – Curtis Vaughn0.0010.3779
Ben Cannon – Chad Craven5.1810.3578
Lucas Lobaugh – Jeremy Moody0.0010.0077
James Wall – Michael Alverson0.009.9876
Thomas Sheffer – Craig Leff0.009.5275
Dale Delaney Jr – Mike Salguero0.009.4074
Burke Hutchson0.008.9973
Mark Williams – Tim Goad0.008.1972
Gary Johnson – Chris Inscoe0.008.1571
Rick Zerbala – Todd Sumner0.008.1070
Alec Lower – Richard Lower0.007.9469
Jeff Beasley – Park Beasley5.967.6468
Eric Schell – Todd Smith0.007.4767
Mike & Jonathan Rhew0.006.7566
Douglas Phillips0.006.4868
James Richmond – Tyler Richmond0.004.9664
Travis Watson – Shannon Stewart0.004.8363
Jerry Marshburn – Chuck Byrd0.004.8162
Ronnie Britt – Dillon Britt4.164.1661
John McClelland – Eric Schell0.000.0051
Mike Marchant – Bradley McLaurin4.900.0051
Johnny Howard – William Howard0.000.0051
Justin McBrayer – Joshua Ellis0.000.0051
Preston Jacobs – Adam Bessette0.000.0051
Matthew Jones – Sonny Tindal0.000.0051
Chris Mote – Jeff Brown0.000.0051
Andy Williams – Hunter Williams0.000.0051
Tony Stanley – Chase Stanley0.000.0051
Chris McDuffie0.000.0051
Total Entrys$8,400.00
BONUS $$2,200.00
Total Paid At Ramp$8,415.00
Old North 2023 Spring Final Fund$1,100.00
CATT$50.00
2023 CATT Championship Fund$50.00
2023 Old North Spring Final Fund Total$2,100.00

MLF Toyota Series Pro Todd Kline Named Honorary Captain at L.A. Clippers Game

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MLF Toyota Series Pro Todd Kline Named Honorary Captain at L.A. Clippers Game
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 30, 2023) – Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series pro Todd Kline of San Clemente, California, didn’t just earn a heavy trophy and a giant cardboard check earlier this year after winning the first Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse event at Lake Havasu to kick off the season. The California pro was also named the Honorary Captain earlier this week for his hometown Los Angeles Clippers basketball team when they faced off against the Chicago Bulls in an NBA game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

“It was an amazing experience,” Kline said. “Walking out on the court in L.A. and seeing the stars and celebrities sitting courtside in the crowd – pretty awesome. The whole experience was incredible. My mom was in town visiting and it was great to have her there to experience it with me.

“I am a big Clippers fan. My friend and NBA legend Brian Shaw is the assistant coach, and Paul George is a bass fisherman and a friend as well,” Kline continued. “It’s nearing the end of the season and every game is important for them to make sure they are solid heading into the playoffs. I need to give a huge thank you to the Los Angeles Clippers for the opportunity to represent my sponsors, MLF, and WON Bass on the major platform the NBA offers. What an awesome night.”

In an exciting game that had playoff ramifications for both teams, Kline’s Clippers bested the Bulls 124-112. Surely Kline’s presence as honorary captain played a role in the victory.

With two regular-season events in the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse now complete, Kline sits in second place in the Western Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 506 points, just two points behind leader Nick Salvucci of Atascadero, California, who has 508 points.

The next event for Toyota Series Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse anglers will be the third and final regular-season event of the year – the Toyota Series at the California Delta Presented by Psycho Tuna, April 19-21, in Oakley, California. For a complete schedule of events, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2023 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and the Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International and Wild Card divisions. Anglers who fish in any of the six divisions or the Wild Card division and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning up to $235,000 and a qualification to REDCREST V. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard. The 2023 Toyota Series Championship will be held Nov. 2-4 on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, and is hosted by ExploreBranson.com.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Toyota Series include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Black Rifle Coffee Company, E3, Favorite Fishing, Fox Rent a Car, General Tire, Gill, Grundéns, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Next Gen Lithium, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Wiley X and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Toyota Series updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Baltimore City man honored with B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award

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Baltimore City man honored with B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award

March 30, 2023

Baltimore City man honored with B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Sportfishing’s biggest stage was used to recognize the incredible philanthropic work done by anglers around the country when B.A.S.S. honored the winner of the 2023 C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award during the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota.

2023 award recipient Robert (Bob) Wall, of Baltimore City, Md., was selected by a panel of judges from a strong field of nominations for his deep commitment to creating fishing and recreational opportunities for the children and adults in underserved areas of his community. No other fishing programs exist in the city.

For Wall, the goal is simple: “When you see the enjoyment a kid gets when catching a fish, it’s absolutely magical. You become part of their life. What can be better than that? Exposing at-risk, marginalized and disadvantaged populations to fishing gives me a deep satisfaction … It gives me purpose. I tell people all the time youth fishing is good for your soul.”

Wall started working as a volunteer with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks in 1972 when he was just 15 and was assigned Patterson Park — the park where he grew up playing — in 1995. Fishing was used as the mechanism to find $3.7 million to renovate the park’s long-neglected lake in 2003. Wall retired as Deputy Director of the department in 2020.

Wall hosts free community Family Fishing Nights at Patterson Park and works with Maryland DNR on stocking the lake with trout. In 2021, Wall, his wife and several childhood friends from the community founded the nonprofit Kids Play in Patterson Park to create free recreational and athletic opportunities, including soccer, baseball, tennis, yoga and, of course, fishing. They have raised more than $50,000 to support recreational activities for area kids at the park.

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“As a kid growing up in a jungle of concrete and asphalt, Patterson Park was my oasis of activity,” said Wall. 

A portion of his award nomination characterized Wall as an advocate not just for fishing, but for recreation in a place where opportunities to enjoy nature have historically been limited. “Bob is without a doubt the very best advocate for fishing I have ever known; he has brought countless individuals into fishing — in a place nobody would expect, and in a place where options for recreation, much less contact with wildlife, are often limited.”

The C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award was established in 2020 to honor one B.A.S.S. member annually who has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving groups such as children with special needs, veterans, abuse survivors or any people who need extra help and support.

“It was very inspiring to read the stories of all the wonderful nominees for the C.A.S.T. for Kids B.A.S.S. Humanitarian Award,” said Executive Director of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation, Bassmaster Classic champion and former Elite Series pro Jay Yelas. “There were many deserving people nominated, and I am thrilled to congratulate Bob and thank him for making a difference in the lives of youth in his community.”

2023 Bassmaster Classic Title Sponsor: Academy Sports + Outdoors

2023 Bassmaster Classic Presenting Sponsor: Toyota 
2023 Bassmaster Classic Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Dakota Lithium, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Progressive Insurance, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2023 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo Presenting Sponsor: U.S. Army
2023 Bassmaster Classic Local Partners: Calhoun’s, Lithium Pros, Tennessee Tourism, TNT Fireworks, TVA
2023 Bassmaster Classic Host: Visit Knoxville

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Matt Jennings & Todd Larson Win CATT Roanoke Rapids Lake, NC Mar 25, 2023

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Matt Jennings & Todd Larson Win CATT Roanoke Rapids Lake, NC Mar 25, 2023

Next Roanoke Rapids Lake Qualifier is April 15 out of 5th Street Landing! The fish are bitin!

The 2023 CATT Academy Championship will take place on Kerr Lake May 20-21, 2023 and we are guaranteeing $10,000.00 to 1st Place! 1st Place in 2022 was $29,000.00!

Nutbush Ramp Kerr Lake State Park – 115 Jack Wade Farm Road, Henderson, NC    Tap on the link to view more info!

2023 CATT Academy Championship – Carolina Anglers Team Trail (cattteamtrail.com)

The 2023 CATT Academy Championship On Kerr Lake is hosted bt Vance County Tourism!

Matt Jennings & Todd Larson claimed 1st Place with 5 bass weighing 24.78 lbs!

Jake & John Murdock 2nd with 22.18 lbs!

Bryan & Kent Edwards 3rd Place 21.10 lbs!

Caleb Horn with a couple of nice ones!

Point Leaders Jesse Medlin & Cory Byrum!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Doug Larson – Matt Jennings6.0424.78$636.00110
Jake Murdock – John Murdock5.8222.18$340.00109
Bryan Edwards Kent Edwards0.0021.10108
Caleb Horn6.7419.36$84.00107
Cory Byrum Jesse Medlin0.0017.78106
Scott Golden Danny Smith4.1417.56105
Dennis Bradley Allen Mitchell0.0017.52104
Robby Butler Michael Midgett0.0016.82103
Chuckie Creech Al Lancaster0.0015.64102
Michael Scott Adam Owen0.0015.28101
Daniel Floyd Bubbu Byrum0.0015.00100
Derek Ogburn0.0012.9299
Total Entrys$960.00
BONUS $$400.00
Total Paid At Ramp$1,060.00
2023 Roanoke Rapids Spring Final Fund$225.00
CATT$50.00
2023 CATT Championship Fund$25.00
2023 Roanoke Rapids  Spring Final Fund Total$525.00

Patrick Findley & Joseph Garnto Win CATT Savannah River, SC Mar 25, 2023

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Patrick Findley & Joseph Garnto Win CATT Savannah River, SC Mar 25, 2023

Next Savannah River CATT Qualifier is April 29th at Stokes Bluff!

Patrick Findley & Joseph Garnto weighed in a SACK! % bass weighing 27.81 lbs with the Academy BF at 7.21 lbs!

Ken Morgan & Richard Boatright 2nd with 18.11 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Patrick Findley/Joseph Garnto7.2127.81$620.00110
Ken Morgan/Richard Boatright5.0818.11$150.00109
Tim Roundtree/AL Carlisle0.0014.92108
Mac Sampey/Brian Gunn5.4814.28107
Paul Johnson/Chris Chavis0.0013.57106
Alston Long/Tyler Vick0.0012.39105
Bobby Overstreet/Charlie Waters0.0011.32104
Joey Wiggley0.009.07103
Joe Toth0.006.80102
Anthony Joyner0.000.0092
Total Entrys$800.00
BONUS $$250.00
Total Paid At Ramp$770.00
Savannah River 2023 Spring Final Fund$200.00
2023 CATT Championship Fund$25.00
2023 Savannah River Spring Final Fund$275.00
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