ADRIAN COLLEGE WINS YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING TOURNAMENT AT LAKE CHAUTAUQUA PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS

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July 24, 2017

ADRIAN COLLEGE WINS YETI FLW COLLEGE FISHING TOURNAMENT AT LAKE CHAUTAUQUA PRESENTED BY BASS PRO SHOPS

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CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (July 24, 2017) – The Adrian College duo of Jarrett Martin and Zachary Graham, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, won the YETI FLW College Fishing Northern Conference tournament at Lake Chautauqua presented by Bass Pro Shops Saturday with a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 3 ounces. The victory earned the Adrian bass club $2,000 and the team will now advance to compete at the 2018 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

“We were fishing on the north end of the lake,” said Graham, a sophomore, double majoring in environmental studies and geology. “We found a stretch of bank with no docks with a long rocky flat. About 40 yards off of the bank the rock would meet the grass, and we just worked the grassline all day long.”

“It was really one of the only green grassy areas that we were able to find,” said Martin, a senior majoring in business administration. “The lake has been sprayed recently, and there was quite a bit of brown, dead grass. But the fish were in the green stuff.”

“Jarrett was throwing a (Rebel) Pop-R off of the front all day and I was throwing a fluke off of the back,” Graham said. “We doubled up at least seven times.”

The duo estimated they caught around 20 keepers throughout the day – around 13 smallmouth and seven largemouth. Their five-bass limit that they brought to the weigh-in scale consisted of two smallmouth and three largemouth.

“I think the key for us was the cloud cover,” Martin said. “If it would have been sunny, the fish would have been hiding in the shade. But, the way the clouds were, the bass were in the mood to eat all day and were extremely active.”

“I think the Pop-R was the key,” Graham added. “We have a lot of confidence in that bait and it produced the two biggest fish of the day for us.”

The top 10 teams that advanced to the 2018 College Fishing National Championship are:

1^st: Adrian College – Jarrett Martin and Zachary Graham, both of Gallipolis, Ohio, five bass, 16-3, $2,400

2^nd: Lake Superior State University – Jake Dorony, South Lyon, Mich., and Hunter Scharphorn, Grand Haven, Mich., five bass, 15-6, $1,000

3^rd: Adrian College – Nicholas Czajka, Brighton, Mich., and Jack Hippe III, Davison, Mich., five bass, 15-3, $700

4^th: Youngstown State University – Jonathan Creed, Niles, Ohio, and Mike Soots, McDonald, Ohio, five bass, 14-13, $500

5^th: James Madison University – Blake Miles, Chesterfield, Va., and Jack Goodwyn, Powhatan, Va., five bass, 14-12, $500

6^th: Michigan State University – Tyler Andrews, Charlotte, Mich., and Danny Sprague, Hastings, Mich., five bass, 14-8

7^th: Pennsylvania State University – Derek Horner, Port Matilda, Pa., and Maurice Hudson, Broomall, Pa., five bass, 14-4

8^th: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania – Joe Tini, Archibald, Pa., and Corey Bechtel, Allentown, Pa., five bass, 14-1

9^th: Pennsylvania State University – Chris Trianosky, Phoenixville, Pa., and Lou Mocniak, Washington, Pa., five bass, 13-14

10^th: West Virginia University – Michael Shughart, Shippensburg, Pa., and Branden Newcome, Ellamore, W.Va., five bass, 13-4

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

This YETI FLW College Fishing Northern Conference event at Lake Chautauqua was the second regular-season qualifying tournament for Northern Conference anglers in 2017. The next YETI FLW College Fishing event will be the Northern Conference regular-season finale, scheduled for Sept. 9 on Lake Erie in Sandusky, Ohio.

YETI FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments, along with an additional qualifier for every 10 teams over 100 that compete, along with the top 20 teams from the annual YETI FLW College Fishing Open advance to the 2018 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

College Fishing is free to enter. All participants must be registered, full-time students at a college, university or community college and members of a college fishing club that is recognized by their school.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow College Fishing on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing. Visit FLWFishing.com to sign up or to start a club at your school.

SPARTA’S GANN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GREAT LAKES DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

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July 24, 2017

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SPARTA’S GANN WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE GREAT LAKES DIVISION TOURNAMENT ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

Ettrick’s Anderson Earns Co-angler Title

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LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 24, 2017) – Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wisconsin, caught three bass weighing 10 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Great Lakes Division tournament on the Mississippi River. For his win, Gann pocketed $5,401.

“I primarily fished backwaters off of the main-river channel – basically anywhere that I could find clean water,” said Gann, who logged his third career-win on the Mississippi River in BFL competition. “We had some severe weather roll through and it dirtied everything up, so I had to start from scratch. It was almost like pre-fishing the entire region again.”

Gann said he spent the event fishing Pool No. 8, and that his most productive bait was a Spro Dean Rojas Bronzeye Frog 65.

“I rotated between four or five different areas and worked the frog through lily pads mixed with duckweed,” said Gann. “It was tough out there – I think I only caught four keepers the entire day.”

One of Gann’s keepers – a 5-pound, 9-ounce bass – ended up being the largest of the event.

“I caught the big bass on the Bronzeye frog around 1 p.m., and it was definitely what won it for me,” said Gann. “I was very fortunate to get that bite.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Brandon Gann, Sparta, Wis., three bass, 10-14, $5,401

2^nd: Todd Hancock, Rothschild, Wis., three bass, 10-13, $2,670

3^rd: Mike Feldermann, Galena, Ill., three bass, 10-7, $1,514

4^th: Bob Bungard, Holmen, Wis., three bass, 10-0, $1,060

5^th: Fernando Lobato, Sparta, Wis., three bass, 9-15, $908

6^th: Jason Skutt, Menomonie, Wis., three bass, 9-14, $833

7^th: Tom Howland, Riceville, Iowa, three bass, 9-11, $757

8^th: Yamamoto Baits pro Tom Monsoor, La Crosse, Wis., three bass, 9-9, $681

9^th: Brent Schroeder, Caledonia, Minn., three bass, 9-5, $537

9^th: Kyle Meyer, Blaine, Minn., three bass, 9-5, $537

9^th: William Schultz, Viroqua, Wis., three bass, 9-5, $537

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Gann’s 5-pound, 9-ounce catch also earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $660.

Kevin Anderson of Ettrick, Wisconsin, caught three bass weighing 10 pounds, 4 ounces, to win the Co-Angler Division and $2,435.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Kevin Anderson, Ettrick, Wis., three bass, 10-4, $2,435

2^nd: Donald Roscovius, Tomah, Wis., three bass, 9-11, $1,235

3^rd: Steve Ubersox, Cherry Valley, Ill., three bass, 9-6, $757

4^th: Nick Gifford, Cameron, Wis., three bass, 9-2, $530

5^th: Tong Lor, La Crosse, Wis., three bass, 8-13, $454

6^th: Craig Fanning, Elwood, Ill., three bass, 8-10, $416

7^th: Bill Gabel, Willowbrook, Ill., three bass, 8-8, $378

8^th: Richard Conrad, Burnsville, Minn., three bass, 8-2, $341

9^th: Tim Czesak, Bloomingdale, Ill., three bass, 8-0, $334

9^th: Cody Hackett, Stoddard, Wis., three bass, 8-0, $334

Nicholas Leno of Chicago, Illinois, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 3 pounds, 9 ounces – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $165.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 12-14 BFL Regional Championship on the Barren River in Scottsville, Kentucky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

NASHVILLE’S DIEDRICH WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ILLINI DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER

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July 24, 2017

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NASHVILLE’S DIEDRICH WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE ILLINI DIVISION EVENT ON OHIO RIVER

Bonnie’s Brookman Earns Co-angler Title

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GOLCONDA, Ill. (July 24, 2017) – Chad Diedrich of Nashville, Illinois, won the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Illini Division tournament on the Ohio River Saturday after catching five bass weighing 15 pounds, 9 ounces. Diedrich earned $6,116 for his efforts.

“I decided to lock to the Cumberland River because I was having a hard time getting a bite on the Ohio River,” said Diedrich, who notched his first career-win in FLW competition. “I stopped at a bank about a mile from the Barkley Lake tailwaters and caught the first fish I weighed on a (Watermelon Red Flake-colored) Wave Worm Tiki Stick.”

As he worked his way closer to the Barkley Lake dam, Diedrich said he fished near the bank, where slackwater met the current.

“Other anglers seemed to be focused on the current breaks created by rocks out deep, but I couldn’t get that to work for me,” said Diedrich. “I put the bait in the slackwater. I popped it two or three times, let it sit and then popped it again so it could enter the current. I let it flow for a bit and then reeled in. I’d get as close as 100 yards to the dam before drifting back and starting all over again.”

Diedrich said he fished the Cumberland River until 12:45 p.m. before making his way back to the takeoff ramp. With 40 minutes left in his day, Diedrich said he used a spinnerbait to catch a 3-pounder near a laydown.

“The final 3-pounder likely put me over the top,” said Diedrich. “I don’t think I would’ve edged second place without that fish. “

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Chad Diedrich, Nashville, Ill., five bass, 15-9, $4,116 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus

2^nd: Marty Sisk, Evansville, Ind., five bass, 13-6, $2,020

3^rd: Leroy McDuffie, McLeansboro, Ill., five bass, 10-9, $1,614

4^th: Mike Barnes, Mackinaw, Ill., five bass, 10-4, $850

5^th: Shane Haslett, Beecher City, Ill., four bass, 10-0, $728

6^th: Travis Boley, Weldon, Ill., four bass, 9-12, $668

7^th: William Walker, Mulkeytown, Ill., five bass, 9-11, $607

8^th: Brandon Broadway, Golconda, Ill., four bass, 9-4, $546

9^th: Shawn Panick, New Lenox, Ill., four bass, 9-3, $485

10^th: Justin Berger, Murray, Ky., four bass, 9-2, $425

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Diedrich also caught a fish weighing 4 pounds, 14 ounces – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division. The catch earned him the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $475.

Adam Brookman of Bonnie, Illinois, won the Co-angler Division and $1,977 Saturday with a five-bass limit weighing 9 pounds, 5 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Adam Brookman, Bonnie, Ill., five bass, 9-5, $1,977

2^nd: William Richno, Raymond, Ill., five bass, 8-13, $888

3^rd: Matt Chumbler, Carbondale, Ill., five bass, 8-3, $642

4^th: Aaron Arning, Walnut Hill, Ill., five bass, 8-2, $415

5^th: Eric Thrasher, Decatur, Ill., five bass, 8-1, $355

6^th: Ernie Richards, Dixon, Ill., three bass, 7-3, $326

7^th: Edward Helf, Alto Pass, Ill., three bass, 6-7, $296

8^th: Dale Renth, Mascoutah, Ill., three bass, 6-5, $267

9^th: Jeff Kirby, Philo, Ill., two bass, 6-0, $237

10^th: Obadiah Holsapple, Greenup, Ill., five bass, 5-11, $207

Carl Lingle of Dongola, Illinois, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division – a fish weighing 4 pounds even – and earned the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $227.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 5-7 BFL Regional Championship on Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.

The 2017 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

A conversation with The Hook Pal George Thomas & FLW Pro Grae Buck

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July 24, 2017

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A conversation with The Hook Pal George Thomas & FLW Pro Grae Buck

A look back at the 2017 with FLW Pro Grae Buck plus a conversation with the Creator of the Hook Pal George Thomas.

Kevin VanDam Finishes Strong To Win St. Lawrence River Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament

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July 23, 2017

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Kevin VanDam Finishes Strong To Win St. Lawrence River Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., won the 2017 Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing held out of Waddington, N.Y., Sunday, with a four-day total weight of 90 pounds, 3 ounces.

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Kevin VanDam Finishes Strong To Win St. Lawrence River Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament

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WADDINGTON, N.Y. — By noon Sunday, Kevin VanDam was already working his way back to toward Whittaker Park, where the weigh-in would be held about three hours later.

He knew it was over — and so did most everyone else.

After leading the first three days, VanDam caught five bass today that weighed 23 pounds, 12 ounces to punctuate a dominant victory in the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing. His four-day total of 90-3 is one of the highest ever recorded by an Elite Series angler weighing in only smallmouth bass.

The closest angler to KVD was Mississippi pro Brock Mosley, who finished 8 pounds back with 82-3.

“I fished my very first B.A.S.S. tournament here on the St. Lawrence River in 1987,” said VanDam, who earned his B.A.S.S.-record 24th victory. “Someone told me today that this is my 300th tournament with B.A.S.S., and I had no idea. So, all of that makes this really special.”

VanDam earned $100,000 for first place and $1,500 more for landing the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the week — a monster 6-5 smallmouth that bit early Sunday morning. He also won the Livingston Lures Day 2 Leader Award of $500 for leading Friday’s second day of competition and the Power-Pole Captain’s Cash Award of $1,000 for being the highest-placing angler who is registered and eligible with a client-approved product on his boat.

The cash prizes pushed his career earnings with B.A.S.S. to more than $6.2 million.

“I’ve had a couple of chances to win already this year, and I kind of let those slip away,” VanDam said. “It is hard to win one of these blue trophies — and it’s something I never, ever take for granted. This one means as much as any tournament I’ve ever won.”

Regarded as one of the top smallmouth anglers in the history of the sport, VanDam put on an incredible show all four days of the event, rotating among a variety of lures.

During the early stages of the tournament, his primary technique was drop shotting with a chartreuse Strike King Dream Shot in strong current.

“I was fishing it just as fast as I could,” VanDam said. “I’d bomb it out there, let it hit the bottom, shake it once and one would just load up on it. That’s how I caught that 24 pounds the first day.

“But I had to mix it up every day.”

As the week progressed, VanDam also used several different jerkbaits and swimbaits and a wacky-rigged Strike King Ocho. He said a new wacky-rig hook that was unveiled by Mustad during the ICAST trade show in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month played a big role in his success.

On Sunday, he used an unspecified “spybait” when the winds were blowing and it was hard to fish a bait on the bottom.

“Smallmouth are very aggressive by nature, but you have to give them what they want for what mood they’re in,” said VanDam, who also recorded victories in B.A.S.S. events on the St. Lawrence River in 1995 and 1999. “Sometimes they’ll chase something 20 yards and eat it, and other times they’re just really timid.

“That spybait allowed me to show them something a little different, and I was able to make that pay off today.”

With the victory, VanDam moved into third place in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. Idaho pro Brandon Palaniuk took the lead with 621 points and received a $1,000 contingency award from Toyota as the current leader. He is followed in the AOY standings by South Carolina pro Casey Ashley with 613 and VanDam with 604.

Palaniuk was awarded the Toyota Bonus Bucks award of $3,000 for being the highest-placing eligible entrant in the program. The second-highest-placing eligible entrant, Jonathon VanDam, received $2,000.

The Village of Waddington hosted the event.

2017 HUK Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence presented by Go RVing 7/20-7/23
St. Lawrence River, Waddington NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 4

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 20 90-03 110 $103,000.00
Day 1: 5 24-05 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 22-10 Day 4: 5 23-12
2. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 20 82-03 109 $25,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 21-08 Day 3: 5 20-01 Day 4: 5 20-02
3. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 20 82-00 108 $21,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 25-00 Day 3: 5 22-04 Day 4: 5 18-13
4. Brent Ehrler Redlands, CA 20 80-14 107 $15,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 19-00 Day 3: 5 21-08 Day 4: 5 17-13
5. Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 20 80-14 106 $14,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 21-15 Day 3: 5 21-08 Day 4: 5 16-14
6. James Elam Tulsa, OK 20 78-14 105 $13,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 20-11 Day 4: 5 18-06
7. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 20 78-12 104 $13,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 17-13 Day 3: 5 23-06 Day 4: 5 18-09
8. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 20 77-13 103 $12,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-14 Day 2: 5 20-14 Day 3: 5 19-05 Day 4: 5 15-12
9. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, TN 20 77-09 102 $12,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-10 Day 2: 5 22-08 Day 3: 5 18-10 Day 4: 5 16-13
10. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 20 76-08 101 $11,500.00
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 23-06 Day 4: 5 14-14
11. Alton Jones Lorena, TX 20 75-13 100 $11,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-06 Day 2: 5 18-00 Day 3: 5 21-09 Day 4: 5 15-14
12. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 20 70-09 99 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 19-09 Day 4: 5 09-08
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 06-05 $1,500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 105 537 1855-01
2 104 532 1767-13
3 51 255 917-06
4 12 60 207-02
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272 1384 4747-06

Don Wheeler & Bo Grosvenor win One Stop Mart Leesvile Lake Tournament Trail July 23,2017

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Seventeen boats compteted in todays event but the team of Don Wheeler & Bo Grosvenor took home the win with five fish weighing 17.85lbs. In Second place was the team of Bryant Copley & Mike Compton with five fish weighing 16.92lbs. And in Third place the team of Jerry Rice & Robert Rynold with five fish weighing 14.55lbs.

Thank you to all who come out and bared the heat. See you all at the next event.

Tackle Talk: Lazer Trokar HD Worm Hook By Walker Smith July 20,2017

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July 23, 2017

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Tackle Talk: Lazer Trokar HD Worm Hook

Walker Smith

July 20,2017

If you’re a fan of fishing big worms, these ultra-sharp hooks are a must-have in your terminal tackle box.

I’m a big believer that many anglers totally underestimate the importance of a good hook—especially when fishing soft plastic worms. While you can stop by the corner store and grab and pack of hooks and enjoy moderate success, you will undoubtedly catch more bass when you become more selective in your hook selection. I’m speaking from first-hand experience.

I’ve been using the Lazer Trokar HD Worm Hook for several years and they have allowed me to have an extremely high hookup ratio. Whenever I’m making long casts with a big worm, this is hook is certainly one of my top picks.

Here’s what I think makes these hooks so effective.

Kevin VanDam And His Nephew, Jonathon, Will Lead St. Lawrence Elite Series Event Into Finals

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July 23, 2017

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Kevin VanDam And His Nephew, Jonathon, Will Lead St. Lawrence Elite Series Event Into Finals

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., holds the lead for the third day of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing, bringing 22 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales on Saturday for a three-day total weight of 66-7.

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

July 22, 2017

Kevin VanDam And His Nephew, Jonathon, Will Lead St. Lawrence Elite Series Event Into Finals

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WADDINGTON, N.Y. — It’s been every pro fisherman’s nightmare for more than 25 years.

Superstar Kevin VanDam — a Michigan native and arguably the best smallmouth angler in the history of the sport — is hammering the smallies with no sign of slowing down.

And now, the remaining anglers in the field have just one more day to overtake him and keep him from recording his 24th career B.A.S.S. victory wire-to-wire style at the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing.

VanDam added five bass that weighed 22 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday and maintained the lead he’s held from the start with a three-day total of 66-7.

“Today was really calm,” he said. “The wind changed 180 degrees and blew the exact opposite direction from what it did (Friday). That really slowed things down, and it’s a lot easier to position your boat when it’s like that.

“You saw what the weights were like today. If it’s like that tomorrow, it’s going to be a shootout.”

Saturday’s semifinal round saw 13 bags of 20 pounds or more brought to the scales, including the 21-8 limit weighed in by VanDam’s nephew, Jonathon VanDam. The younger VanDam moved into second place with a three-day mark of 64-0.

“It’s been a great week so far for me,” JVD said. “I definitely needed a tournament like this for the points.

“All you can ask for is to put yourself into position to win, and I’ve definitely got a shot.”

Idaho angler Brandon Palaniuk had another strong day with 22-4 and rose from ninth place into third with 63-3. It would be a remarkable feat for Palaniuk to record a victory, considering he was in 72nd place on Day 1.

After those early struggles, Palaniuk said he believed he would need at least a 24-pound average for the remaining three days to have a chance for a win.

“I caught 25 Friday and 22 today, so I’m off that 24-pound average by about a pound,” Palaniuk said. “That probably means I need 25 or 26 to have a shot.

“That kind of bag is out there — and I’ve got to have them because all of these guys are going to catch 20 pounds again tomorrow.”

Brent Ehrler, a veteran California pro with more than $2 million in career earnings, caught 21-8 Saturday and jumped into fourth place with 63-1. Ehrler has two second-place finishes since joining the Elite Series in 2015, but he’s still seeking his first win.

After leading two events into the final round this year only to fall short, he said he feels strong about the position he’s in going into Championship Sunday.

“I like being back just a little bit instead of leading, but it’s a tough hill to climb,” Ehrler said. “I didn’t necessarily lay off of them today. But at one point, I stopped fishing a couple of spots and kind of defended them. I started looking around a little bit instead of pounding on them.

“The fish are there — and if everything is right, I think I can catch them.”

VanDam and Palaniuk are also locked in a battle with South Carolina pro Casey Ashley for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year award. Palaniuk leads with 621 points, followed by Ashley with 616 and KVD with 604.

The tournament will conclude Sunday, with the Top 12 remaining anglers leaving Whittaker Park at 6:15 a.m. ET. The weigh-in will be held back at the park at 3:15 p.m., with a $100,000 first-place prize on the line.

The event is hosted by the Village of Waddington.

2017 HUK Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence presented by Go RVing 7/20-7/23
St. Lawrence River, Waddington NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 3

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 15 66-07 110 $500.00
Day 1: 5 24-05 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 22-10
2. Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 15 64-00 109
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 21-15 Day 3: 5 21-08
3. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 15 63-03 108
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 25-00 Day 3: 5 22-04
4. Brent Ehrler Redlands, CA 15 63-01 107
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 19-00 Day 3: 5 21-08
5. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 15 62-01 106
Day 1: 5 21-14 Day 2: 5 20-14 Day 3: 5 19-05
6. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 15 62-01 105
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 21-08 Day 3: 5 20-01
7. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 15 61-10 104
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 23-06
8. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 15 61-01 103
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 19-09
9. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, TN 15 60-12 102
Day 1: 5 19-10 Day 2: 5 22-08 Day 3: 5 18-10
10. James Elam Tulsa, OK 15 60-08 101
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 20-11
11. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 15 60-03 100
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 17-13 Day 3: 5 23-06
12. Alton Jones Lorena, TX 15 59-15 99
Day 1: 5 20-06 Day 2: 5 18-00 Day 3: 5 21-09
13. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 15 59-12 98 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 18-12 Day 3: 5 23-12
14. David Walker Sevierville, TN 15 59-01 97 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 20-10 Day 3: 5 19-05
15. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 15 58-11 96 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-06 Day 2: 5 16-03 Day 3: 5 19-02
16. Josh Bertrand San Tan Valley, AZ 15 58-08 95 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 19-05 Day 3: 5 19-12
17. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, FL 15 57-15 94 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-13 Day 2: 5 17-07 Day 3: 5 21-11
18. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 15 57-03 93 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-07 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 21-11
19. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 15 56-09 92 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 19-00 Day 3: 5 18-00
20. Brandon Card Knoxville, TN 15 56-09 91 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 19-04 Day 3: 5 19-00
21. Dustin Connell Clanton, AL 15 56-04 90 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 20-10 Day 3: 5 16-01
22. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 15 56-03 89 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 21-10 Day 3: 5 20-15
23. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 15 55-08 88 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 16-15 Day 3: 5 16-14
24. Jesse Wiggins Cullman, AL 15 55-00 87 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-10 Day 2: 5 17-05 Day 3: 5 16-01
25. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 15 54-15 86 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 20-00 Day 3: 5 17-11
26. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 15 54-15 85 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 18-09 Day 3: 5 19-12
27. John Murray Spring City, TN 15 54-15 84 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-14 Day 2: 5 19-02 Day 3: 5 16-15
28. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 15 54-15 83 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-01 Day 2: 5 18-06 Day 3: 5 17-08
29. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 15 54-14 82 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 16-03 Day 3: 5 18-10
30. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 15 54-09 81 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 19-07 Day 3: 5 18-13
31. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 15 54-07 80 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 17-07 Day 3: 5 16-08
32. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 15 54-03 79 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 21-10 Day 3: 5 16-15
33. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 15 54-02 78 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 15-13 Day 3: 5 17-13
34. Seth Feider Isle, MN 15 53-14 77 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-11 Day 2: 5 15-11 Day 3: 5 15-08
35. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 15 53-10 76 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-11 Day 2: 5 15-10 Day 3: 5 18-05
36. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 15 53-04 75 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 18-06 Day 3: 5 18-04
37. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 15 53-00 74 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 18-03
38. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 15 52-11 73 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 20-09 Day 3: 5 14-12
39. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 15 52-08 72 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 17-11 Day 3: 5 17-07
40. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 15 51-15 71 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-02 Day 2: 5 14-11 Day 3: 5 16-02
41. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 15 51-11 70 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-04 Day 2: 5 15-04 Day 3: 5 14-03
42. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 15 51-07 69 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 20-12 Day 3: 5 16-04
43. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 15 51-05 68 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 20-03 Day 3: 5 09-10
44. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 15 51-02 67 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 18-11 Day 3: 5 14-13
45. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 15 50-13 66 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-12 Day 2: 5 16-07 Day 3: 5 14-10
46. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 15 50-11 65 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 14-14
47. Jacob Wheeler Harrison, TN 15 49-12 64 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 17-00 Day 3: 5 14-12
48. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 15 49-09 63 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 18-13 Day 3: 5 11-13
49. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, SC 15 49-01 62 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-03 Day 2: 5 15-10 Day 3: 5 14-04
50. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 15 48-07 61 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 19-15 Day 3: 5 13-09
51. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 15 48-00 60 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 16-14 Day 3: 5 12-13
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 105 537 1855-01
2 104 532 1767-13
3 51 255 917-06
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260 1324 4540-04

Kevin VanDam Maintains Slim Lead In Bassmaster Elite Series On The St. Lawrence River

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Kevin VanDam Maintains Slim Lead In Bassmaster Elite Series On The St. Lawrence River

Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., maintains the lead on the second day of the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing out of Waddington, N.Y., with a two-day total weight of 43 pounds, 13 ounces.

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July 21, 2017

Kevin VanDam Maintains Slim Lead In Bassmaster Elite Series On The St. Lawrence River

WADDINGTON, N.Y. — One the biggest names in professional bass fishing history managed to hold his ground at the top of the leaderboard during Friday’s Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing.

Kevin VanDam — a four-time winner of the GEICO Bassmaster Classic and seven-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year — caught five bass that weighed 19 pounds, 8 ounces and remained in the lead with a two-day total of 43-13.

The 23-time B.A.S.S. winner from Kalamazoo, Mich., said Friday’s weather conditions in upstate New York didn’t help the technique he’s using.

“When the wind is blowing the same direction as the current, it really speeds it up — and this afternoon it was really blowing,” he said. “That makes it a lot harder to get a good drift, to get that weight moving with your bait so it’s really natural to the fish.

“When it’s calm and the current is slow, it’s a lot easier to get them to bite.”

If that’s the case, Saturday’s weather forecast, which is calling for much lighter winds, favors VanDam — and he has little margin for error.

Another former Bassmaster Classic winner, Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., is right on his heels. Ashley caught 21-14 Friday and jumped from sixth place into second with a two-day total of 42-12.

Unlike VanDam, who started slow and finished strong Friday, Ashley caught good fish immediately.

“I started off with a bang,” said Ashley, who won the 2015 Classic on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. “My first fish weighed about 4-12, and then I caught three big ones real quick.”

Then things cooled off, as Ashley said he was also affected by the wind.

“After I caught those first four, things got really slow,” he said. “But I could still see the fish in there.

“The wind shifted and was blowing more west than south. In that place where I’m fishing, they just seem to like a south wind.”

As VanDam and Ashley are battling for the tournament victory and its $100,000 first-place prize, they also occupy two of the top three spots in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. Ashley is in the lead with 619 points, followed by Idaho pro Brandon Palaniuk (615) and VanDam (604).

Another developing storyline for the event is the battle between KVD and his nephew, Jonathon VanDam.

The younger VanDam caught 21-15 Friday and moved into third place with 42-8.

“It’s supercool when we’re both in the running,” KVD said. “We talk multiple times during practice just to see what the other is seeing and finding out. We fish, really, very differently. But the general things make a big difference when you’re smallmouth fishing.

“He’s got a lot of pressure on him right now to qualify for the Classic, but he’s also got a lot of confidence. That’s one thing that all VanDams have is a lot of confidence.”

Jonathon, who has missed the Classic the past three years, said the fishing has been slow for him — despite what the standings say.

“I think I’m around the right kind of fish, but it’s just really hard to get them to bite,” he said. “I’m just fishing shallow and only getting a handful of bites.

“I’m around some really big ones. All of the ones that I’ve weighed in so far haven’t even been close to what I’ve seen.”

Palaniuk made the biggest jump Friday with a 25-pound bag that pushed his two-day total to 40-15. He rose from 72nd place all the way to ninth.

“It’s all about the area here, getting around the right fish,” Palaniuk said. “Today, I went to an area that I found in practice, and they were there.

“I didn’t go there yesterday because I thought I could catch 22 to 25 doing something else.”

The field will now be trimmed to the Top 51 anglers for Saturday’s semifinal round. Takeoff will be at 6:15 a.m. ET from Whittaker Park, with the weigh-in scheduled back at the park for 3:15 p.m.

Only the Top 12 anglers will advance to Championship Sunday.

The event is hosted by the Village of Waddington.

2017 HUK Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River presented by Go RVing 7/20-7/23
St. Lawrence River, Waddington NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 10 43-13 110 $500.00
Day 1: 5 24-05 Day 2: 5 19-08
2. Casey Ashley Donalds, SC 10 42-12 109
Day 1: 5 21-14 Day 2: 5 20-14
3. Jonathon VanDam Kalamazoo, MI 10 42-08 108
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 21-15
4. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, TN 10 42-02 107
Day 1: 5 19-10 Day 2: 5 22-08
5. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 10 42-00 106
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 21-08
6. Justin Lucas Guntersville, AL 10 41-11 105
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 20-03
7. Brent Ehrler Redlands, CA 10 41-09 104
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 19-00
8. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 10 41-08 103
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 19-12
9. Brandon Palaniuk Hayden, ID 10 40-15 102
Day 1: 5 15-15 Day 2: 5 25-00
10. Dustin Connell Clanton, AL 10 40-03 101
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 20-10
11. James Elam Tulsa, OK 10 39-13 100
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 18-01
12. David Walker Sevierville, TN 10 39-12 99
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 20-10
13. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 10 39-09 98
Day 1: 5 23-06 Day 2: 5 16-03
14. Jesse Wiggins Cullman, AL 10 38-15 97
Day 1: 5 21-10 Day 2: 5 17-05
15. Josh Bertrand San Tan Valley, AZ 10 38-12 96
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 19-05
16. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 10 38-10 95
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 16-15
17. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 10 38-09 94
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 19-00
18. Seth Feider Isle, MN 10 38-06 93
Day 1: 5 22-11 Day 2: 5 15-11
19. Alton Jones Lorena, TX 10 38-06 92
Day 1: 5 20-06 Day 2: 5 18-00
20. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 10 38-04 91
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 19-08
21. John Murray Spring City, TN 10 38-00 90
Day 1: 5 18-14 Day 2: 5 19-02
22. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 10 37-15 89
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 20-09
23. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 10 37-15 88
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 17-07
24. Chad Pipkens Lansing, MI 10 37-12 87
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 18-13
25. Brandon Card Knoxville, TN 10 37-09 86
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 19-04
26. Marty Robinson Lyman, SC 10 37-08 85
Day 1: 5 22-04 Day 2: 5 15-04
27. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 10 37-07 84
Day 1: 5 19-01 Day 2: 5 18-06
28. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 37-04 83
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 21-10
29. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 10 37-04 82
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 20-00
30. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 10 36-13 81
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 17-13
31. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 10 36-05 80
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 15-13
32. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 10 36-05 79
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 18-11
33. Takahiro Omori Emory, TX 10 36-04 78
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 16-03
34. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, FL 10 36-04 77
Day 1: 5 18-13 Day 2: 5 17-07
35. Chris Lane Guntersville, AL 10 36-03 76
Day 1: 5 19-12 Day 2: 5 16-07
36. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 10 36-00 75
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 18-12
37. Edwin Evers Talala, OK 10 35-13 74
Day 1: 5 21-02 Day 2: 5 14-11
38. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 10 35-13 73
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 15-15
39. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 10 35-12 72
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 19-07
40. Skeet Reese Auburn, CA 10 35-08 71
Day 1: 5 17-07 Day 2: 5 18-01
41. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, CA 10 35-05 70
Day 1: 5 19-11 Day 2: 5 15-10
42. Tim Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 10 35-04 69
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 21-10
43. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 10 35-03 68
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 20-12
44. Aaron Martens Leeds, AL 10 35-03 67
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 18-09
45. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 10 35-03 66
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 16-14
46. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 10 35-01 65
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 17-11
47. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 10 35-00 64
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 18-06
48. Jacob Wheeler Harrison, TN 10 35-00 63
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 17-00
49. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 10 34-14 62
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 19-15
50. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, SC 10 34-13 61
Day 1: 5 19-03 Day 2: 5 15-10
51. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 10 34-13 60
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 15-14
52. Gary Klein Mingus, TX 10 34-12 59
Day 1: 5 19-03 Day 2: 5 15-09
53. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 10 34-08 58
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 13-15
54. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 10 34-03 57
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 18-00
55. Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, FL 10 33-14 56
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 13-03
56. Ish Monroe Hughson, CA 10 33-11 55
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 18-10
57. Scott Rook Little Rock, AR 10 33-08 54
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 16-03
58. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 10 33-07 53
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 18-02
59. Bradley Roy Lancaster, KY 10 33-03 52
Day 1: 5 16-15 Day 2: 5 16-04
60. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 10 33-01 51
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 16-14
61. David Williams Newton, NC 10 33-00 50
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 14-11
62. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, AL 10 32-15 49
Day 1: 5 19-05 Day 2: 5 13-10
63. Alton Jones Jr. Lorena, TX 10 32-13 48
Day 1: 5 15-00 Day 2: 5 17-13
64. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 10 32-09 47
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 17-02
65. Matt Lee Guntersville, AL 10 32-08 46
Day 1: 5 18-10 Day 2: 5 13-14
66. Todd Faircloth Jasper, TX 10 32-06 45
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 15-11
67. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 10 32-04 44
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 12-13
68. Kelly Jordon Flint, TX 10 32-04 43
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 16-01
69. Boyd Duckett Guntersville, AL 10 32-00 42
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 16-09
70. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 10 31-14 41
Day 1: 5 18-04 Day 2: 5 13-10
71. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 10 31-14 40
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 17-09
72. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 10 31-09 39
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 12-00
73. Mark Daniels Jr. Tuskegee, AL 10 31-09 38
Day 1: 5 18-13 Day 2: 5 12-12
74. Jordan Lee Grant, AL 10 31-09 37
Day 1: 5 18-05 Day 2: 5 13-04
75. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 10 31-07 36
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 13-13
76. Adrian Avena Vineland, NJ 9 31-04 35
Day 1: 5 18-10 Day 2: 4 12-10
77. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 10 30-14 34
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 15-08
78. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 10 30-10 33
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 14-07
79. Gerald Spohrer Gonzales, LA 10 30-09 32
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 17-02
80. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 10 30-09 31
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 14-08
81. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 10 30-08 30
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 15-04
82. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, AL 10 30-07 29
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 5 12-04
83. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, FL 10 30-07 28
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 14-00
84. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 10 29-12 27
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 13-08
85. Clent Davis Montevallo, AL 10 29-09 26
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 15-03
86. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, KS 10 29-07 25
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 15-04
87. Darrell Ocamica New Plymouth, ID 10 28-15 24
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 15-02
88. Fletcher Shryock New Philadelphia, OH 10 28-12 23
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 13-13
89. Chad Morgenthaler Reeds Spring, MO 10 28-11 22
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 15-02
90. Chris Zaldain Laughlin, NV 9 28-09 21
Day 1: 4 10-01 Day 2: 5 18-08
91. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 10 28-06 20
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 13-02
92. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 10 28-05 19
Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 16-11
93. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 10 27-13 18
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 12-08
94. Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, SC 10 27-11 17
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 16-04
95. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, AZ 10 27-09 16
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 15-03
96. Shaw Grigsby Jr. Gainesville, FL 10 27-07 15
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 12-12
97. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, LA 10 27-02 14
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 5 18-11
98. David Fritts Lexington, NC 10 27-00 13
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 17-14
99. Ott DeFoe Knoxville, TN 8 26-03 12
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 3 09-07
100. Fred Roumbanis London, AR 10 25-15 11
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 10-02
101. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 10 25-14 10
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 13-00
102. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 10 25-02 9
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 12-11
103. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 10 24-14 8
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 11-02
104. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 10 24-08 7
Day 1: 5 09-05 Day 2: 5 15-03
105. Paul Elias Laurel, MS 10 23-06 6
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 12-12
106. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, TN 9 22-08 5
Day 1: 4 10-02 Day 2: 5 12-06
107. Morizo Shimizu Suita, Osaka JAPAN 9 20-12 4
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 4 06-11
108. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 4 11-13 3
Day 1: 3 09-12 Day 2: 1 02-01
109. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 1 05-09 2
Day 1: 1 05-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 105 537 1855-01
2 104 532 1767-13
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209 1069 3622-14

Nick Hager & Christopher Chavis Win CAT Savannah River Summer Qualifier #1 July 8, 2017

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Savannah River Summer Qualifier #1 July 8, 2017

Nick Hager & Christopher Chavis 1st Place Savannah River July 8 14.34 lbs BF 5.12 lbs

CATT has teamed up with Terus Fishing Apparel!

The partnership between CATT and Terus, not only brings two quality companies together, it comes with the opportunity to win a massive amount of gear awarded, through the loyalty program, at every event to the top place finishers. At EVERY event throughout the 2016 Fall, 2017 Spring, and 2017 Summer Schedules, the First place team of each event will receive from Terus Fishing Apparel a $50 Gift Card; Big Fish winner will receive a $25 Gift Card; and in addition, if the first place finishing team are members of the Loyalty Program, they will win an additional $50 Gift Card… More than $20,000 in additional payout of Terus Fishing Gear in the coming season!! www.terusfishing.com

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The 1st Summer Savannah River Qualifier was held on July 8th with Christopher Chavis & Nick Hager taking 1st Place with a limit weighing 14.34 lbs! They also weighed in the 1st BF at 5.12 lbs. Add in the BONUS $ and they took home $489.00!

2nd went to Mel Long & Felix Stanley with 8.05 lbs and they brought in the 2nd BF at 2.68 lbs. They collected $111.00!

Next Savannah River CATT is August 5th at Stokes Bluff!

Carolina Anglers Team Trail LLC Savannah River Summer July 8, 2017

		Big	Total	Total
Place		Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
1	Christopher Chavis/Nick Hager 1st BF & BONUS $	5.12	14.34	$489.00	110
2	Mel Long/Felix Stanley 2nd BF	2.68	8.05	$111.00	109
3	Richard Boatright/Michael Hurt	0.00	7.45		108
4	Al Pittman/Trim Roundtree	0.00	5.44		107
5	Barry Descaro/Anthony Joyner	0.00	5.35		106
6	Clint Proudfoot	0.00	4.87		105
7	Joe Toth	0.00	1.43		104

	Total Entrys			$560.00
	BONUS $			$140.00
	Total Paid At Ramp			$600.00
	Savannah 2017 Summer Final Fund			$100.00
	2018 CATT Championship Fund			$0.00

	2017 Savannah Summer Final Fund Total			$100.00
	2018 CATT Championship Fund Total			$655.00

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