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Key adjustment leads to victory for Milam and Dubose at Smith Lake

February 28, 2025

Key adjustment leads to victory for Milam and Dubose at Smith Lake

James Dubose, left, and Daylon Milam, right, of University of Montevallo win the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake with 10 bass weighing 29-14.

Photo by Solomon Glenn/B.A.S.S.

Feb. 27, 2025

Key adjustment leads to victory for Milam and Dubose at Smith Lake

CULLMAN, Ala. — Using lessons learned in their home state of Georgia, Daylon Milam and James Dubose from the University of Montevallo claimed the victory at the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops with a two-day total weighing 29 pounds, 14 ounces.

Milam and Dubose opened the tournament in 23rd place with 13-13 before rocketing up the leaderboard with 16-1 on Day 2. They edged out Stephen F. Austin’s Ben Burns and Grant Pursifull and their Montevallo teammates Brody Robison and Peyton Sorrow by 9 ounces.

“I’ve been watching Bassmaster all of my life, and to hold one of these trophies is something like I’ve never felt before,” Dubose said.

It is the sophomore duo’s second Top 15 finish of the year, adding this victory to their 13^th-place finish at Lake Okeechobee at the end of January.

“You have to have a lot go right (to win),” Milam said. “It was just our day, I guess.”

Smith Lake served as the second stop of the Lunkers Trail season, and anglers took advantage of the warming trend that spread over the southeast this week. In total, 293 limits were brought to the scales and over 4,200 pounds of bass were weighed in over two days.

Neither Milam nor Dubose had ever fished Smith Lake before this week’s tournament, but their experiences fishing blueback herring lakes in their home state — notably Lake Lanier — helped them grasp what was happening on the Black River impoundment.

The Montevallo duo discovered their best area the first day of practice — a ¼-mile long stretch of docks in a creek they felt had the best water clarity. Docks with baitfish tended to produce the better-quality bass.

“There were a lot of people around us, but they weren’t doing the same thing we were,” Milam explained. “A lot of teams were out in the middle, and we felt like a lot of the bass were staging on the docks. The water temperature is rising, and we felt like they were staging and waiting for it to warm up a little more so they could go up and spawn.”

On the first day of the tournament, they caught the majority of their prespawn spotted bass by slowly rolling a 3.8 Keitech swimbait rigged on a ¼-ounce jighead by the floating docks. On Day 2, the bass would not touch the swimbait, so they began throwing brown ¼-ounce Spot Sticker casting jigs paired with a Spot Sticker Twin Tail grub trailer.

“It was important to use a ¼-ounce so it would fall slowly around the docks,” Milam added.

Dubose and Milam started Day 2 strong, filling out a solid limit by 9 a.m. While they weren’t catching many quality bass, Milam said they were confident they would eventually run into some bigger bass. Sure enough, they pulled up to one particular dock and saw three bass under it using their forward-facing sonar.

“I skipped my jig under there and the biggest bass of the group ate it,” Milam said. “That ended up being a 4.60 spotted bass.”

The duo searched for one more big bite the rest of the day, and around 2:30 p.m., they landed another 3 ½-pounder that gave them what they needed to seal the win.

“We really felt like we were one fish short,” Dubose said. “We were really nervous, though. We knew the weights were going to be tight and we knew we needed a little luck on our side to pull it off.”

Hailing from east Texas, Burns and Pursifull landed bags of 14-8 and 14-13 to finish in second place with a two-day total of 29-5. They anchored their Day 2 bag with a 4-pound spotted bass. The Stephen F. Austin team also finished fourth at the first event in the Lunkers Trail season at the Harris Chain of Lakes, putting them in position to secure the Team of the Year in the division.

“We didn’t have a good practice at all. We caught maybe seven or eight keepers,” Burns explained. “We came out a lot better than we thought we were going to, for sure. Since we did good at the Harris Chain, we are sitting up there for TOY now. It’s a pretty good finish.”

While Smith Lake looks much different than their home lakes of Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend, Burns and Pursifull were able to utilize several of their favorite techniques this week. Using their forward-facing sonar, they targeted spotted bass setting up along main-lake breaks.

A 6th Sense Ozzie in the gizzard shad color rigged on either a ¼- or ½-ounce tungsten jighead produced the bulk of their catch.

“We tried to throw at as many bass as we could,” Burns said. “There would be wolfpacks that we could see in 20 feet of water, and then there were some floaters in 8 to 12 feet of water.”

Robison and Sorrow also finished the tournament with 29-5, landing bags of 14-13 and 14-8 respectively.

“It didn’t go as planned,” Sorrow said. “We fished by the seat of our pants and went with the flow. We didn’t stress when our fish disappeared. We sat back, put our heads together and just went fishing.”

After a productive practice fishing flat banks with shaky heads and jigs, the Montevallo duo was forced to move offshore during the tournament where they targeted spotted bass in ditches and drains. The most productive drains had a flat spot in the middle where the bass would set up. The ditches with baitfish ended up being the most productive.

Sorrow and Robison rotated through three different baits depending on how deep the bass were. A 4-inch or 5-inch Z-Man Scented Jerk ShadZ paired with a ½-ounce or ¾-ounce Queen Tackle Live Sonar tungsten jighead produced several key bites. A Neko-rigged Yamamoto Sensei Worm and a Zoom Trick Worm rigged on a ¼-ounce shaky head secured several bigger bites as well.

Tyler Chmelar and Kase Kramer from Tarleton State University caught the Big Bass of the Tournament, a 5-9 spotted bass that anchored their Day 1 bag.

The Top 10% of the field punched their tickets to the 2025 Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, details of which will be announced at a later date.

New for 2025, the top two highest-finishing teams in the Strike King Bassmaster College Series Bass Pro Shops Team of the Year race as well as each team that stands atop the rankings in the Legends and Lunkers divisions of the College Series will receive the exclusive honor of being named a Bassmaster College All-American. The All-Americans will be honored on the biggest stage in bass fishing, the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.

Visit Cullman hosted the tournament.

2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops 2/26-2/27
Smith Lake, Cullman AL.
Standings Day 2

Angler Club/School Pts

1. Daylon Milam – James Dubose University of Montevallo 250
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 16-01 Total: 10 29-14
2. Ben Burns – Grant Pursifull Stephen F Austin State Universit 249
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 14-13 Total: 10 29-05
2. Brody Robison – Peyton Sorrow University of Montevallo 249
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 14-08 Total: 10 29-05
4. John Michael Ortman – Max Heaton Emmanuel College 247
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 15-04 Total: 10 29-00
5. Garrett Smith – Andrew Blanton Lander University 246
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 14-00 Total: 10 28-13
6. Anderson Jones – Lander University 245
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 11-14 Total: 10 28-08
7. Harrison Terry – Jordan Hampton Bethel University 244
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 13-09 Total: 10 27-13
8. Connor Green – Peter West Faulkner University 243
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 15-14 Total: 10 27-09
9. Connor Hall – Carson Belville McKendree University 242
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 15-11 Total: 10 27-09
10. Nick Dumke – Connor Bell University of Montevallo 241
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 14-12 Total: 10 27-09
11. Cole Hadlock – Jackson Kulijof Murray State University 240
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 14-08 Total: 10 27-09
12. Wyatt Pearman – Ridge Rutledge Campbellsville University 239
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 13-08 Total: 10 27-08
13. Trace Antunes III – Garrett Ring University of Montevallo 238
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 13-05 Total: 10 27-06
14. Adrian Urso – Corbin Templon Murray State University 237
Day 1: 4 09-05 Day 2: 5 17-12 Total: 9 27-01
15. Jeff Giffen – Cooper Gilroy University of Alabama 236
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 14-00 Total: 10 27-01
16. Jaxson Freeman – Evan Sutton McKendree University 235
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 12-09 Total: 10 27-00
17. Michael Markham – Kolby Angell University of Montevallo 234
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 13-14 Total: 10 27-00
18. Brendin Simich – Benjamin Travis Auburn University 233
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 11-12 Total: 10 26-14
19. Christian Moore – Tarleton State University 232
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 12-12 Total: 10 26-13
20. Braden Cox – Cameron Smith Ohio State University 231
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 14-08 Total: 10 26-11
21. Ethan Fields – McKendree University 230
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 11-08 Total: 10 26-10
22. Peyton Harris – Dalton Head University of Montevallo 229
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 11-12 Total: 10 26-09
23. Reece Keeney – Brantley Anders Kentucky Christian University 228
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 11-13 Total: 10 26-08
24. Tucker McCoy – Skipper Stallings University Of Montevallo 227
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 11-15 Total: 10 26-07
25. Levi Kohl – Grant Meisenhelter Murray State University 226
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 13-08 Total: 10 26-06
26. Ryan Lachniet – Carter Doren Campbellsville University 225
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 12-09 Total: 10 26-03
27. Karsten Raney – Brayson Claunch Campbellsville University 224
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 12-14 Total: 10 26-02
28. Carty Shoen – Tyler Swan Auburn University 223
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 12-15 Total: 10 26-01
29. Brett Hill – Brayden Hoehn Campbellsville University 222
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 13-09 Total: 10 26-00
30. Cameron Dials – Ethan Burnette Kentucky Christian University 221
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 11-10 Total: 10 25-15
31. Kyle Hopping – Kai Barnett McKendree University 220
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 12-10 Total: 10 25-14
32. Cody Domingos – Jackson Paden University of Tennessee 219
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 15-05 Total: 10 25-13
33. Tyler Leachman – Murray State University 218
Day 1: 5 13-03 Day 2: 5 12-09 Total: 10 25-12
34. Matthew Wilson – Gus Dietrich University of Alabama 217
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 13-00 Total: 10 25-12
35. Scooter Ligon Jr – Levi Seagraves Emmanuel College 216
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 12-05 Total: 10 25-10
36. Brock Blazier – Colby Joseph Campbellsville University 215
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 11-13 Total: 10 25-06
37. Braxon Hightower – Luke Wenger Dallas Baptist University 214
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 11-14 Total: 10 25-06
38. Corey Morris – Brayden Mercer East Texas Baptist University 213
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 13-13 Total: 10 25-03
39. Coleman Stewart – Keenan Stewart Campbellsville University 212
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 12-05 Total: 10 25-03
40. Brice Hudler – Roy Crush IV Texas A&M University 211
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 12-11 Total: 10 25-03
41. Bryant Martin – William Tew LSU – Shreveport 210
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 5 13-02 Total: 10 25-02
42. Austin Denmark – Matthew Bennett Faulkner University 209
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 12-07 Total: 10 25-02
43. Brett Jolley Jr. – Carson Stevens East Texas Baptist University 208
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 11-13 Total: 10 25-01
44. Charlie Wright – Logan Plueger University of Montevallo 207
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 13-10 Total: 10 25-00
45. Maxwell Trotter – Chase Logue McKendree University 206
Day 1: 4 08-13 Day 2: 5 16-01 Total: 9 24-14
46. Tyler Morris – Hunter Hamilton LSU – Shreveport 205
Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 10-14 Total: 10 24-14
47. Matthew Dettling – Mason Thompson University of Tennessee 204
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 10-07 Total: 10 24-12
48. Brogan Gregg – Tyler Conrad Wabash Valley College 203
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 13-00 Total: 10 24-07
49. Syler Prince – Parker Stalvey St Johns River State College 202
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 10-00 Total: 10 24-06
50. Mason Kornegay – Miller Dowling University of Montevallo 201
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 5 14-11 Total: 10 24-05
51. Clayton Greer – Aiden Larson Georgia College 200
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 13-05 Total: 10 24-05
52. Hunter Keller – Wes Smith II Catawba Valley Community College 199
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 10-02 Total: 10 24-04
53. Dalton Phelps – Peyton Rose Wabash Valley College 198
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 11-11 Total: 10 24-01
53. Triston Richardson – Johnny Hudson Jr LSU – Shreveport 198
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 11-11 Total: 10 24-01
55. Evan Fields – Noah Dabney Campbellsville University 196
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 11-00 Total: 10 24-00
56. Lane Pohlman – Gabe Amburgey Campbellsville University 195
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 12-04 Total: 10 24-00
57. Trent Gilmore – Jack Alexander University of Montevallo 194
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 09-15 Total: 10 23-14
58. Lane Stephens – Jack Stephens McKendree University 193
Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 10-13 Total: 10 23-13
59. Jake Peck – Luke Wyle Auburn University 192
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 12-15 Total: 10 23-13
60. Will Oberman – Clay Oberman Campbellsville University 191
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 10-00 Total: 10 23-12
61. Will Baker – Hayden Cooper Moltow State Community College 190
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 11-08 Total: 10 23-10
62. Ryan Doel – Missouri State University 189
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 11-01 Total: 10 23-09
63. Parker Lambert – Will Hammond Lander University 188
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 11-01 Total: 10 23-08
64. Caleb Neu – Anthony Cicero IV Bethel University 187
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 11-09 Total: 10 23-07
65. Grant McCraney – Faulkner University 186
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 10-11 Total: 10 23-04
66. Allen Powe – Jonathan Combs Campbellsville University 185
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 12-04 Total: 10 23-04
67. Jackson Smith – Ely Hagans Bethel University 184
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 11-13 Total: 10 23-04
68. Wilson York – Matthew Tucker JC Calhoun Community College 183
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 10-09 Total: 10 23-01
69. Xander Patton – Stephen Brooks Emmanuel College 182
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 13-04 Total: 10 23-00
70. Hunter Russell – Richard Skiff Wabash Valley College 181
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 11-04 Total: 10 23-00
71. Logan East – Victor Alford Tennessee Wesleyan University 180
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 10-05 Total: 10 22-14
72. Easton Bouma – Zachary Ward Drury University 179
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 10-13 Total: 10 22-14
73. Noah Wright – Bennett Matheny University of Alabama 178
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 11-01 Total: 10 22-14
74. Fisher Britt – Carson Yero University of Montevallo 177
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 11-10 Total: 10 22-14
75. Blair Erickson – Jackson Pontius University of Montevallo 176
Day 1: 5 12-11 Day 2: 5 10-01 Total: 10 22-12
76. Alex Wood – Joe Williams Missouri State University 175
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 10 22-12
77. Bryce Kindell – Oklahoma State University 174
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 10 22-11
78. Sam Semper – Sonny Mann Tarleton State University 173
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 10-09 Total: 10 22-11
79. Jack Carroll – Tucker Dottley Bethel University 172
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 11-15 Total: 10 22-08
80. Jack Gano – Cole Muenzer Southwestern Michigan College 171
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 12-00 Total: 10 22-06
81. Brayden Stoker – Tucker Kendall Tarleton State University 170
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 11-09 Total: 10 22-06
82. Tyler Chmelar – Kase Kramer Tarleton State University 169
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 3 07-02 Total: 8 22-03
83. Brooks Parker – Briggs Alavezos University of Montevallo 168
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 4 07-13 Total: 9 22-02
84. Carter Smith – Ross Deters Wabash Valley College 167
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 11-08 Total: 10 21-13
85. Walker Griffith – Brady Mccamy Snead State Community College 166
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 11-06 Total: 10 21-13
86. Logan Greeno – Matthew Nichols University of Nebraska 165
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 11-12 Total: 10 21-12
87. Blair Cox – Grant Simmons Missouri State University 164
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 10-00 Total: 10 21-09
88. Noah Trant – Evan Howe Northwestern State University 163
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 10-02 Total: 10 21-06
89. Brennan Berglund – Colton White University of Montevallo 162
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 5 14-09 Total: 8 21-05
90. Caden Pearson – Ty Leak Wabash Valley College 161
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 11-03 Total: 10 21-05
91. Gage Starks – Jack Thompson Murray State University 160
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 10-13 Total: 10 21-05
92. Wes Kinard – Sam Hatcher University of Alabama 159
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 5 12-07 Total: 10 21-04
93. Bryson Dotson – Christian Misciagna Tennessee Wesleyan University 158
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 11-05 Total: 10 21-04
94. Connor Dunn – Caden Denny Texas A&M University 157
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 09-10 Total: 10 21-01
95. Braden Lankford – Tityn Miller Murray State College 156
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 10-01 Total: 10 21-00
96. Colten Drawdy – Hunter Shelton Bethel University 155
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 11-08 Total: 10 20-15
97. Sam Ausbrooks – Eli Jaime Wabash Valley College 154
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 08-11 Total: 10 20-14
98. Tyler Madden – Kyle Knoll Auburn University 153
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 10-05 Total: 10 20-14
99. Jase White – Brady Horton Drury University 152
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 11-10 Total: 10 20-12
100. Colby Carrier – Justin Frey Bethel University 151
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 10-15 Total: 10 20-10
101. Hilary Sue Martin – Jack Wilson University of Alabama 150
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 09-08 Total: 10 20-09
102. Trey McMeen – Dylan Armstrong East Texas Baptist University 149
Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 4 07-14 Total: 9 20-03
103. Barrett Bennefield – Mason Mccormick LSU – Shreveport 148
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 4 10-03 Total: 9 20-03
104. Shaden Farley – Sam Sutter Murray State College 147
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 4 08-03 Total: 9 19-14
105. Alex Avery – Christian Bales Murray State University 146
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 08-14 Total: 10 19-12
106. Parker Womack – Zayne Niziol Dallas Baptist University 145
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 4 07-12 Total: 9 19-08
107. Cole Pickett – Dawson Cowden Northwestern State University 144
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 11-03 Total: 10 19-08
108. Nathan Preston – Evan Conn Auburn University 143
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 10 19-08
109. Ryan Foster – Colton Hill McKendree University 142
Day 1: 4 06-15 Day 2: 5 12-08 Total: 9 19-07
110. Jack Dill – Luca Palermo Clemson University 141
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 09-11 Total: 10 19-07
111. Hunter Sandschafer – Connor Becker Wabash Valley College 140
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 09-06 Total: 10 19-06
112. Stone Smith – Drake Wadsworth Northwestern State University 139
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 5 09-13 Total: 10 19-06
113. Malcolm Patton II – Jordan Brewer Auburn University 138
Day 1: 5 08-15 Day 2: 5 10-04 Total: 10 19-03
114. Paul Baker – Chandler Cook Auburn University 137
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 08-12 Total: 10 19-00
115. Mason George – Carter Maples Snead State Community College 136
Day 1: 5 09-04 Day 2: 5 09-08 Total: 10 18-12
116. Levi Thibodaux – Miles Smith LSU – Shreveport 135
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 5 12-06 Total: 8 18-10
117. Patrick Monahan – Caleb White Murray State University 134
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 5 12-00 Total: 8 18-07
118. Coleman Bingham – Bethel University 133
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 08-02 Total: 10 18-05
119. Connor Foreman – Joe Krejci Texas A&M University 132
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 5 12-05 Total: 8 18-04
120. Clay Henderson – Brant Rowland Drury University 131
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 3 06-07 Total: 8 18-04
121. Ian Carter – Nevan Osburn LSU – Shreveport 130
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 4 06-13 Total: 9 18-04
122. Christian Boyd – Luke Ray Shelton State Community College 129
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 5 10-11 Total: 8 18-03
123. Jonathan Fitch – Joe Bob Burchett Kentucky Christian University 128
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 4 07-12 Total: 9 18-03
124. Nathan Finch – Parker Mckee Faulkner University 127
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 5 09-11 Total: 10 18-02
125. Sawyer Williams – Bethel University 126
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 5 11-10 Total: 8 17-15
126. Michael Gammons – Colby Elliott Emmanuel College 125
Day 1: 2 05-01 Day 2: 5 12-11 Total: 7 17-12
127. Stone Grove – Bethel University 124
Day 1: 4 07-15 Day 2: 5 09-13 Total: 9 17-12
128. Stone Robertson – Carter Martin University of Tennessee 123
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 5 12-09 Total: 8 17-11
129. Andrew Oswalt – Evan Mabrey University of Montevallo 122
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 5 10-05 Total: 8 17-10
130. Easton Booth – Wesley Garner Enterprise State Community Colle 121
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 3 06-08 Total: 8 17-08
131. Zach Pocos – Tucker Siminak McKendree University 120
Day 1: 5 09-04 Day 2: 4 08-04 Total: 9 17-08
132. Dustin Michek – Josh Morrow University of Wisconsin – Platte 119
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 3 06-05 Total: 8 17-07
133. Michael Canonica – Seth Proctor University of Tennessee 118
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 2 04-14 Total: 7 17-06
134. Emerson Petty – Jaxon Humphrey Tennessee Wesleyan University 117
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 5 09-11 Total: 8 17-06
135. Archer Smith – Nathan Kallstrand Murray State University 116
Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 3 05-03 Total: 8 17-05
136. Hayes Pate – Garrett Sullivan Faulkner University 115
Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 2 05-01 Total: 7 17-01
137. Reece Knight – Sean Baugh Snead State Community College 114
Day 1: 4 08-02 Day 2: 5 08-15 Total: 9 17-01
138. Landon Robbins – Will Eriksson University of Tennessee 113
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 3 05-07 Total: 8 17-00
139. Kaden Raichel – Luke Davis University of Montevallo 112
Day 1: 4 11-03 Day 2: 2 05-12 Total: 6 16-15
140. Dawson Hendrix – Henry Fleddermann McKendree University 111
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 3 07-05 Total: 8 16-15
141. Cade Lipham – Caleb Coleman Drury University 110
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 4 07-15 Total: 9 16-15
142. Jacob Highley – Kentucky Christian University 109
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 3 06-14 Total: 8 16-11
143. Andrew Sell – Missouri State University 108
Day 1: 4 06-11 Day 2: 5 09-15 Total: 9 16-10
144. Aaron McGill – Trey Woliver University of Tennessee 107
Day 1: 5 09-06 Day 2: 4 07-04 Total: 9 16-10
145. Breckett Long – Cooper Mayes Texas A&M University 106
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 3 06-02 Total: 8 16-07
146. Michael Raymer – Grayden Scibilia Bethel University 105
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 5 11-06 Total: 8 16-06
147. Cade Smith – Axel Pierce Murray State College 104
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 3 05-08 Total: 8 16-06
148. Mark Bixler – Ty Reynolds Murray State University 103
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 8 16-05
149. Karson Denton – Hayden Hurst Tarleton State University 102
Day 1: 4 06-15 Day 2: 5 09-05 Total: 9 16-04
150. Dawson Lynch – John Mizell Tarleton State University 101
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 5 10-12 Total: 8 16-01
151. Wesley Macdonald – Mississippi State University 100
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 5 09-08 Total: 8 16-01
152. Trevor Alexander – Fletch Titus Missouri State University 99
Day 1: 4 06-14 Day 2: 5 09-02 Total: 9 16-00
153. Camden Kozikoski – Dayne Kobriger Drury University 98
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 2 04-12 Total: 7 15-14
154. Atlan Pfluger – Cade Johnson Texas A&M University 97
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 3 05-13 Total: 8 15-08
155. Grant Gale – Tarleton State University 96
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 8 15-07
156. Alex Standerfer – Dustin Swafford Catawba Valley Community College 95
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 2 03-13 Total: 7 15-05
157. Logan Ware – Conner Pickens Southwestern Michigan College 94
Day 1: 4 11-07 Day 2: 2 03-14 Total: 6 15-05
158. Caden Cardoza – Greyson Brock University of Tennessee 93
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 5 11-04 Total: 7 15-04
159. Luke Rokavec – Braden Fairbanks Campbellsville University 92
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 2 05-00 Total: 7 15-03
160. Trevor Johnston – Ashton Hehr Texas A&M University 91
Day 1: 2 03-05 Day 2: 5 11-11 Total: 7 15-00
161. Dillan Mcglothern – Nick Claussen Webber International 90
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 5 10-00 Total: 8 14-15
162. Noah Lieberman – Jacob Hiebsch Missouri State University 89
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 8 14-14
163. Hayden Short – Dylan Mcgee Kentucky Christian University 88
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 5 11-05 Total: 7 14-11
164. Ben Puckett – Collin Foley Mississippi State University 87
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 5 13-02 Total: 6 14-10
165. Grant Harris – Tyler Eggers Catawba Valley Community College 86
Day 1: 5 09-09 Day 2: 3 04-15 Total: 8 14-08
166. Joshua Roberts – Braylin Lewis Faulkner University 85
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 3 05-09 Total: 8 14-07
167. Ethan Powell – Aidan Casey Texas A&M University 84
Day 1: 4 06-12 Day 2: 4 07-10 Total: 8 14-06
168. David Gummow – Coleman Self Bethel University 83
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 1 01-15 Total: 6 14-02
169. Cole Edwards – Brody Mitchell University of Montevallo 82
Day 1: 2 05-00 Day 2: 4 09-01 Total: 6 14-01
170. Caleb Johnston – Colin Cosenza Northwestern State University 81
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 1 01-08 Total: 6 13-11
171. Nathan Fideldy – Noah Wells Drury University 80
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 2 03-03 Total: 7 13-11
172. Matthew Parrish – Drew Moss Auburn University 79
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 5 11-05 Total: 6 13-10
173. Cody Tiemann – Luke Salvail JC Calhoun Community College 78
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 2 03-08 Total: 7 13-08
174. Willem Van Der Heijden – Jack Middlebrook Tarleton State University 77
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 2 03-09 Total: 7 13-06
175. Delaney Platt – Ryan Olsen Wabash Valley College 76
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 2 03-12 Total: 7 12-15
176. Jeffrey Jones – Nickolas Illobre Bethel University 75
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 4 08-14 Total: 6 12-13
177. Kyle Smith – Kentucky Christian University 74
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 1 01-11 Total: 6 12-11
178. Zane Stroman – Dylan Benson East Texas Baptist University 73
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 6 12-05
179. Gavin Robinson – Bennett Mcbride Tarleton State University 72
Day 1: 4 07-01 Day 2: 3 05-00 Total: 7 12-01
180. Tyler Dubois – Joseph Senn Bethel University 71
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13
181. Luke Iles – Hunter Greer III Northwestern State University 70
Day 1: 2 03-11 Day 2: 4 08-02 Total: 6 11-13
182. Nathan Baldwin – Thomas Avery University of Alabama 69
Day 1: 4 07-12 Day 2: 2 04-01 Total: 6 11-13
183. Evan Mccormick – Cole Sampson McKendree University 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
184. Will Gordon – Will Burch Murray State University 67
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 06-04 Total: 6 11-12
185. Luke Bennett – Tarleton State University 66
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 11-11
186. Ryan Pero – Tucker Evans Stephen F Austin State Universit 65
Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 5 11-10
187. Wilson Bennett – Luke Abston Auburn University 64
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 5 09-09 Total: 6 11-06
188. Josh Richardson – Nathan Vahle University of Nebraska 63
Day 1: 5 09-08 Day 2: 1 01-12 Total: 6 11-04
189. Braci Ault – Brody Ault Purdue University 62
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 2 05-13 Total: 5 10-12
190. Dillon Robertshaw – Jake Mantovani Missouri State University 61
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 5 10-09
191. Will Boyd Jr – Florida Gateway College 60
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 08-00 Total: 4 10-08
192. Max Newkirk – Murray State University 59
Day 1: 5 00-00 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 10 10-06
193. Jordan Bezold – Joe Bezold Northern Kentucky University 58
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 10-06 Total: 5 10-06
194. Isaac Patrick – Braylon Carden Catawba Valley Community College 57
Day 1: 4 08-15 Day 2: 1 01-05 Total: 5 10-04
195. Hunter Stuart – Ryan Rhodes Tarleton State University 56
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 5 10-03
196. Palmer Parrish – Clemson University 55
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 09-14 Total: 5 09-14
197. Harmon Marien – Mason Darling McKendree University 54
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 5 09-12
198. Caden Bunney – Ryan Mizee Oklahoma State University 53
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 1 03-14 Total: 4 09-04
199. Colton Odom – William Gully Auburn University 52
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
200. Parker Welch – Angelo Malek McKendree University 51
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 2 03-10 Total: 5 09-02
201. Jackson Wyatt – Tyler Gentry Texas A&M University 50
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 5 09-00
202. Luka Strepacki – Hampton Smith Jr. University of Tennessee 49
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 4 07-04 Total: 5 09-00
203. Anna Kay – Briley Mills Emmanuel College 48
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 1 02-08 Total: 4 08-13
204. Carson Owen – Dylan Reed Murray State College 47
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 08-09 Total: 4 08-09
205. Landon O’Connor – Stephen F Austin State Universit 46
Day 1: 3 08-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 08-09
206. Carson Floyd – Jarred Bodine Snead State Community College 45
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 2 04-07 Total: 4 08-01
207. Aiden Hamblin – Tarleton State University 44
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 2 03-15 Total: 4 07-15
208. Mason Lyons – Logan Howarter Kentucky Christian University 43
Day 1: 2 04-08 Day 2: 2 03-05 Total: 4 07-13
209. Colby Ullery – Matthew Poss Faulkner University 42
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 1 01-08 Total: 4 07-12
210. Hayden Peck – Tennessee Wesleyan University 41
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 1 02-05 Total: 4 07-11
211. Turner Barksdale – Jared Walters Shelton State Community College 40
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 4 07-08
212. James Broderick – Camden Romero Mississippi State University 39
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 1 01-09 Total: 4 07-07
213. Hunter Nipper – Reese Wade Shelton State Community College 38
Day 1: 1 03-09 Day 2: 2 03-13 Total: 3 07-06
214. Peyton Bryant – Brezlyn Hightower Murray State College 37
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 2 03-09 Total: 4 07-05
215. Anderson Keim – Adam Hyder Clemson University 36
Day 1: 2 03-13 Day 2: 1 02-15 Total: 3 06-12
216. Skyler Stevens – Brier Hardy Faulkner University 35
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 1 02-12 Total: 3 06-05
217. Parker Phillips – Mac Bowman Auburn University 34
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 1 01-13 Total: 3 06-04
218. Logan Carter – Caleb Martinez Motlow State Community College 33
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 2 03-14 Total: 3 05-15
219. Cooper Crowell – Sam Taylor Stephen F Austin State Universit 32
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-13
220. Braydon Kelley – Noah Parrish East Texas Baptist University 31
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 2 03-13 Total: 3 05-12
221. Peter Bourgeois – Joseph Brown Dallas Baptist University 30
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 1 01-07 Total: 3 05-11
222. Zach Thompson – John Whetter Oklahoma State University 29
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
223. Logan Clark – Hunter Stuckey East Texas Baptist University 28
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 1 02-06 Total: 2 05-03
224. Jack Clancy – Samuel Spraberry University of Tennessee 27
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-13
225. Hampton Shull – Lander University 26
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 04-09
226. Will Hadley – Blayne Leeman Kentucky Christian University 25
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 04-04
227. Adam Barinowski – John Ingram Georgia College 24
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 03-14
228. Avery Merrow – Mason Stidwill Southwestern Michigan College 23
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 1 02-03 Total: 2 03-09
229. Jacob Webb – Cabe Mackey Catawba Valley Community College 22
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-14
230. Mitch Johnson – Kentucky Christian University 21
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 02-03
231. Trenton Underwood – Lane Grogan Northeastern State University 20
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 01-15
232. Ty Kreis – University of Nebraska 19
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-13
232. Matthew Qualich – Liam Bonnett McKendree University 19
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-13
234. Garrett Huddleston – Riley Voltz Auburn University 17
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-12
235. Wyatt Loving – Kenny Price Stephen F Austin State Universit 16
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-10
235. Colin Oldfield – Southwestern Michigan College 16
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-10
237. Elizabeth Eastman – Ethan Powell Auburn University 14
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-09
237. Reagan Mills – Luke Wilson Auburn University 14
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-09 Total: 1 01-09
239. Farren Todd III – Brady Cornwell Northeastern State University 12
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-08
240. Tyler Gunter – Mason Sills Catawba Valley Community College 11
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 01-03
241. Fisher Edwards – Drew Bates Georgia College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Chris Fallon – Briar Dodson University of Montevallo 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Pete Johnson – Tanner Wolf Southwestern Michigan College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Dalton Langner – Charlie Pennington University of Alabama 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Kaden Mueck – Stephen F Austin State Universit 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Jordan Simpson – Jacob Keller University of Florida 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Grason Turnbull IV – Robert Montgomery Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Elijah Walker – Thomas Skelton Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Reese Walters – Connor Amberger University of Alabama 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Will Weischwill – Cade Dornburg Texas A&M University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
241. Michael Zanglin – Carter Stambelos Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
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BIG BASS OF TOURN
Tyler Chmelar Stephenville, TX 05-09 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 151 949 2148-07
2 142 902 2052-06
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293 1851 4200-13

Key spot delivers DiPalma’s lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee

Brian Carter

February 27, 2025

Key spot delivers DiPalma’s lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee

New Jersey’s Greg DiPalma leads the Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee, Fla., with a weight of 29 pounds, 12 ounces.

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

Feb. 27, 2025

OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Greg DiPalma of Millville, N.J., believes Lake Okeechobee may be one of the nation’s least-explored bass fisheries, but he did his best to change that by sacking up a limit of 29 pounds, 12 ounces to lead Day 1 of the Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite at this Florida powerhouse.

Fishing an atypical area that he found during practice, DiPalma heads into Day 2 with a lead of 3-10 over Will Davis Jr.

“Me and Will were sitting side-by-side, which was pretty special,” DiPalma said. “There were four of us in one area and we all had (big) bags.

“It was an absolutely incredible day. To be leading one of these, to be honest with you, it’s about time! It feels good. It’s gonna feel really good if I can maintain it.”

As DiPalma explained, recent years have seen high water levels choke out much of the Lake Okeechobee vegetation that once created vast bass habitat. With the obvious targets heavily pressured, he knew he needed to find something unique.

“This is probably the most unlocked lake in the country, to be honest with you, because everybody beats the bank here and nobody really goes out in the lake and looks for anything,” DiPalma said. “I think there are key areas in this lake if you can find them, and that was one of them.

“There’s not a lot of contour where we’re fishing, and this is the only area that has a little high spot where they can pull up and feed. I’m guessing maybe that’s part of it. It does have some current flowing through there — not a lot, just a little bit at times.”

DiPalma said his key area has the dingy water tone common to much of the lake. The high point rose to about 4 feet from surrounding depths of 10.

“The key was working together with the other anglers,” DiPalma said. “We just laughed and giggled and caught fish all day.”

Noting that he leaned on a trio of baits to amass his leading weight, DiPalma said he’s eager to give his spot another shot on Day 2.

“There’s definitely some fish in the area; I just hope they stay where they’re at so I can catch them again tomorrow,” DiPalma said.

Hailing from Sylacauga, Ala., Davis is in second place with 26-2. The spot he shared with DiPalma, as well as third-place Brandon Palaniuk, comprised the ideal coming-and-going scenario.

“There’s a lot of hyacinth mats and deep water close to it,” Davis said. “It was just the perfect storm; it was a postspawn/prespawn-type place. There’s a lot of bait in the area.

“There’s more fish around, but they got really educated with (several) of us jacking on them. We might pull up there tomorrow and not get a bite, but if we do, I think the quality is there, and I think we’re going to do good.”

Davis said he threw a mix of moving baits and slower presentations. He caught keepers on both styles.

Looking ahead to Day 2, Davis said he’s comfortable again sharing water with his fellow competitors. In his view, the proximity enhanced the experience.

“It was a blessed day; there was a couple of us fishing around one another and we worked really well together,” Davis said. “It was one of those days you dream about. It was awesome to catch those Okeechobee giants.”

Palaniuk, who makes his home in Rathdrum, Idaho, is in third place with 23-7. In his opinion, the day’s shared productivity was a pleasant surprise.

“It was pretty obvious that we all knew what was going on, but I don’t think any of us knew what was there,” Palaniuk said. “Each one of us caught a big one there in practice and then left. Today, we go to show what it was capable of, but it’s not lights-out.

“I had six bites, Greg might’ve had seven or eight and Will had like seven. It seemed like one guy would get a hot hand.”

Describing a junk-fishing scenario that required each of the neighboring anglers to rotate through several different baits, Palaniuk said he caught his fish on four different baits. Combining camaraderie with competition fueled the necessary cooperation.

“The thing that I’ve learned over the past 15 years is (sharing a spot requires) communication,” Palaniuk said. “The fish catches were special, but being able to work with fellow competitors was pretty amazing.”

DiPalma and Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., share the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors, each with bass weighing 8-10.

Jay Przekurat of Plover, Wis., leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 194 points. Patrick Walters of Eutawville, S.C., is in second with 186, followed by Davis with 184, Shane LeHew of Catawba, N.C., with 180, and 2024 Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year Chris Johnston of Otonabee, Canada, with 179.

Evan Kung of Pickering, Canada, leads the Dakota Lithium Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings with 156 points.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at C. Scott Driver Park. The weigh-in will be held at the park at 3 p.m.

2025 Champion Power Equipment Bassmaster Elite at Lake Okeechobee 2/27-3/2
Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee FL.
Standings Day 1

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

1. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 5 29-12 104 $500.00
Day 1: 5 29-12
2. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 5 26-02 103
Day 1: 5 26-02
3. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 5 23-07 102
Day 1: 5 23-07
4. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 21-00 101
Day 1: 5 21-00
5. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 5 20-12 100
Day 1: 5 20-12
6. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 5 20-03 99
Day 1: 5 20-03
7. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 5 19-15 98
Day 1: 5 19-15
7. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 19-15 98
Day 1: 5 19-15
9. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 5 19-07 96
Day 1: 5 19-07
10. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 5 18-03 95
Day 1: 5 18-03
11. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 5 18-00 94
Day 1: 5 18-00
12. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 5 17-12 93
Day 1: 5 17-12
13. Kyle Welcher Valley, AL 5 17-06 92
Day 1: 5 17-06
14. Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 5 17-04 91
Day 1: 5 17-04
15. Patrick Walters Eutawville, SC 5 16-13 90
Day 1: 5 16-13
16. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 5 16-12 89
Day 1: 5 16-12
17. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 5 16-11 88 $500.00
Day 1: 5 16-11
18. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 16-09 87
Day 1: 5 16-09
19. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 5 15-04 86
Day 1: 5 15-04
20. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 15-03 85
Day 1: 5 15-03
21. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 5 14-15 84
Day 1: 5 14-15
21. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 14-15 84
Day 1: 5 14-15
23. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 14-14 82
Day 1: 5 14-14
24. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 5 14-11 81
Day 1: 5 14-11
25. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 5 14-08 80
Day 1: 5 14-08
26. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 14-06 79
Day 1: 5 14-06
27. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 5 14-01 78
Day 1: 5 14-01
28. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 5 14-00 77
Day 1: 5 14-00
29. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 5 13-15 76
Day 1: 5 13-15
29. Jake Whitaker Hendersonville, NC 5 13-15 76
Day 1: 5 13-15
31. Taku Ito Dalton GA JAPAN 5 13-13 74
Day 1: 5 13-13
32. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 5 13-12 73
Day 1: 5 13-12
32. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 5 13-12 73
Day 1: 5 13-12
34. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 5 13-11 71
Day 1: 5 13-11
34. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 13-11 71
Day 1: 5 13-11
34. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 5 13-11 71
Day 1: 5 13-11
37. Jason Christie Dry Creek, OK 5 13-08 68
Day 1: 5 13-08
38. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 13-07 67
Day 1: 5 13-07
39. Ben Milliken Omaha, NE 5 13-06 66
Day 1: 5 13-06
40. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 5 13-05 65
Day 1: 5 13-05
41. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 5 13-03 64
Day 1: 5 13-03
42. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 5 13-02 63
Day 1: 5 13-02
43. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 5 13-01 62
Day 1: 5 13-01
44. Beau Browning Hot Springs National Pa 5 13-00 61
Day 1: 5 13-00
45. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 5 12-11 60
Day 1: 5 12-11
46. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 5 12-10 59
Day 1: 5 12-10
47. Blake Capps Muskogee, OK 5 12-08 58
Day 1: 5 12-08
48. John Cox Debary, FL 5 12-06 57
Day 1: 5 12-06
49. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 5 12-03 56
Day 1: 5 12-03
50. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 5 12-01 55
Day 1: 5 12-01
51. Bob Downey Detroit Lakes, MN 5 11-15 54
Day 1: 5 11-15
52. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 5 11-14 53
Day 1: 5 11-14
53. Cole Sands Johnson City, TN 5 11-11 52
Day 1: 5 11-11
53. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 5 11-11 52
Day 1: 5 11-11
55. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 11-09 50
Day 1: 5 11-09
56. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 4 11-07 49
Day 1: 4 11-07
57. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 5 11-06 48
Day 1: 5 11-06
58. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 5 11-05 47
Day 1: 5 11-05
58. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 5 11-05 47
Day 1: 5 11-05
60. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 5 11-00 45
Day 1: 5 11-00
61. Cliff Pace Ovett, MS 5 10-09 44
Day 1: 5 10-09
62. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 10-08 43
Day 1: 5 10-08
62. Chris Zaldain Boyd, TX 5 10-08 43
Day 1: 5 10-08
64. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 10-05 41
Day 1: 5 10-05
65. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 5 10-02 40
Day 1: 5 10-02
66. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 5 10-00 39
Day 1: 5 10-00
66. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 10-00 39
Day 1: 5 10-00
68. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 5 09-14 37
Day 1: 5 09-14
69. Jeff Gustafson Kenora, ON Ontario CANA 5 09-13 36
Day 1: 5 09-13
69. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 5 09-13 36
Day 1: 5 09-13
71. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 5 09-12 34
Day 1: 5 09-12
71. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 5 09-12 34
Day 1: 5 09-12
71. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 09-12 34
Day 1: 5 09-12
74. Jonathan Kelley Old Forge, PA 5 09-10 31
Day 1: 5 09-10
74. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 09-10 31
Day 1: 5 09-10
76. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 5 09-08 29
Day 1: 5 09-08
77. Cory Johnston Otonabee CANADA 5 09-06 28
Day 1: 5 09-06
78. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 09-02 27
Day 1: 5 09-02
79. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 5 09-01 26
Day 1: 5 09-01
80. Buddy Gross Chattanooga, TN 5 08-15 25
Day 1: 5 08-15
81. Dakota Ebare Brookeland, TX 5 08-14 24
Day 1: 5 08-14
82. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 5 08-11 23
Day 1: 5 08-11
83. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 5 08-10 22
Day 1: 5 08-10
83. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 5 08-10 22
Day 1: 5 08-10
85. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 5 08-08 20
Day 1: 5 08-08
86. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 5 08-06 19
Day 1: 5 08-06
87. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 08-03 18
Day 1: 5 08-03
87. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 5 08-03 18
Day 1: 5 08-03
89. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 4 07-12 16
Day 1: 4 07-12
90. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 5 07-07 15
Day 1: 5 07-07
90. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 5 07-07 15
Day 1: 5 07-07
92. Andrew Loberg Guntersville, AL 4 07-06 13
Day 1: 4 07-06
93. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 07-04 12
Day 1: 5 07-04
94. Seth Feider Elko New Market, MN 4 06-13 11
Day 1: 4 06-13
95. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 5 06-01 10
Day 1: 5 06-01
96. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 3 06-00 9
Day 1: 3 06-00
96. Bryan New Leesville, SC 3 06-00 9
Day 1: 3 06-00
98. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 4 05-15 7
Day 1: 4 05-15
99. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 05-07 6
Day 1: 5 05-07
100. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 4 05-07 5
Day 1: 4 05-07
101. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 5 05-04 4
Day 1: 5 05-04
102. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 3 04-15 3
Day 1: 3 04-15
103. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
103. Scott Martin Clewiston, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Day
1 Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 08-10 $500.00
1 Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 08-10 $500.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 93 498 1261-13
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93 498 1261-13

Bridging Winter to Spring

Brian Carter

February 27, 2025

Bridging Winter to Spring

Angling experts share their experiences combating extreme conditions in Whitewater Fishing’s Great Lakes Insulated suit.

By Jay Anglin

MUSKEGON, Mich. (February 26, 2025) – Whitewater Fishing was born on the shores of the Great Lakes and created with the foundational pillars of fabric, fit, and technology. Technical fishing wear that delivers the confidence to overcome the harshest conditions and let anglers to focus on catching fish. With a growing lineup designed and engineered with purpose, it’s instantly apparent that Whitewater Fishing is navigating a better waypoint.Whitewater hit a homerun with the Great Lakes Angler Pro suit. The new Great Lakes Pro (GLP) Insulated Jacket and Bib aim to smash a grand slam. This advanced outerwear offers the ultimate protection and mobility for cold-weather angling, including ice fishing, winter steelhead and walleyes, even bass fishing when others stay home. The word is out and the guides and outdoor professionals who have put Whitewater’s GLP Insulated suit through the paces are singing high praise. The reviews are nothing short of exceptional! “We tested sample after sample of the GLP Insulated with real anglers and our pro staff to get it right,” said Whitewater President, Aaron Ambur. “They’d provide feedback, and we’d keep making tweaks. In fact, the final design was tested on the water for 60-days before we were convinced it was perfect.”

This writer spent fall and winter guiding steelhead anglers on Southwest Michigan’s icy rivers while wearing the GLP Insulated. I’m not one to gush about fancy fishing clothes, because I’ve been wearing “the best” for over 30 years as a river guide. At least that other stuff was the best at the time, but let me tell ya, there is a new sheriff in town named Whitewater. My first thought when I wore the jacket and bibs on a snotty November day was, this suit is the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. I should mention during my college years I skied way to often from November through March, and if I had been wearing the Whitewater’s GLP Insulated, I guarantee I’d have had better mobility – it’s just that agile and comfortable. And, at the time, I had the best ski outfit money could buy. But this isn’t about skiing, it’s about fishing, and being warm and comfortable while retaining an insane amount of mobility is something anglers are not used to.The weather often presents a legitimate challenge to anglers in places such as the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, New England, and Canada, and this insulated suit is a no-brainer for early spring, fall, and winter in these regions. The fact is Whitewater’s GLP Insulated offers a broad range of application in cool weather through frigid, wintery conditions, and the stretchy nylon shell sheds water, sleet, and snow like a duck’s back.Like any steelhead guide at this latitude, I know a thing or two about stacking garments in ridiculous layers to find the comfort zone. I have been wearing far less underneath the outer shell to stay warm and dry, and when it’s stupid cold, I sandwich Whitewater’s heated Torque vest in between a Merino base-layer and jacket, and it’s perfect. No chill, no cold down the backside, no clamminess, no shivers…just perfect.

Apparently, I’m not the only one who was mind blown after wearing the Whitewater GLP Insulated jacket and bib…“Whitewater’s new Great Lakes Pro Insulated jacket and bibs…I’m telling you, I have used every suit, pant, bib combo on the market and they all have pros and cons, but this thing has blown my mind. Today is about the warmest day I’ve worn it, and it’s zero degrees. I’ve used it in conditions down to 27 degrees below zero and I have yet to be cold. I have been using it for the past two to three months and the mobility, light wight, staying warm, and staying mobile – you can actually bend down and grab a fish out of the ice hole, it blows my mind.” Brett McComas – Target Walleye“Looking back 30-some years, I started ice fishing in snowmobile and Carhartt gear. Years since, I’ve looked hard for warmth without bulk, typically layering a variety of gear. But since my first go with the Whitewater Great Lakes Pro Insulated suit on open water in late November, and then throughout this ice season, I’ve been thoroughly impressed. There’s elasticity, so the suit moves with your body, and you don’t feel restricted by stiff fabric, and the smart design promotes warmth without bulk. It really doesn’t feel like you’re wearing much, even when but it’s -20 outside. Plus, there are pockets in all the right places and the bib’s knees and legs are reinforced for kneeling in wet or icy conditions. Warm, dry, range of movement – it’s all there. You can tell Whitewater talked to pros and guides about what they wanted out of an insulated suit.” Jim Edlund – Freelance Outdoor Writer

“The Whitewater Great Lakes Pro Insulated suit is hands down the best cold-weather fishing gear I’ve ever worn. From brutal wind chills to freezing rain, this suit keeps me warm, dry, and focused on fishing instead of the elements. The insulation is top-notch without feeling bulky, and the fit allows for full mobility on the ice or in the boat. Whitewater nailed it with this design. If you’re serious about staying comfortable in extreme conditions, this is the suit to have.”Chris Philen – Target Walleye“I have had the Whitewater Great Lakes Pro Insulated suit since last year. I’ve been through the winters, cold springs, and it is the favorite suit I’ve ever owned, period. To say it’s my favorite is an understatement, because the old suits I had were super heavy and you felt bogged down. This one is super lightweight – it just molds to your body, you’re not constricted. It’s got everything you’d want in an insulated suit. I can’t say enough about this thing.”Jason Przekurat – Pro Angler and Whitewater Fishing Elite Pro Staff “As a content creator in the fishing industry, I spend long days on the water and ice, often in brutal conditions when staying warm, mobile, and staying focused isn’t optional—it’s essential. I don’t call gear “the best” unless it proves itself, and after putting the Whitewater Great Lakes Pro Insulated suit through relentless conditions, I can say with confidence—it delivers! Most suits force a compromise between warmth, mobility, and durability. This one doesn’t. It’s warm without bulk, flexible without restriction, and built to take a beating. I no longer need multiple base layers—just a sweatshirt, a heated vest, and the jacket. Every detail is designed with purpose, from ultra-durable materials to strategically placed pockets that keep batteries warm in subzero temps. When conditions get brutal, the last thing I want to think about is my gear—this suit lets me focus on what I’m doing, not what I’m wearing.”Joel VandeKrol – Target Walleye

Great Lakes Pro Insulated Jacket FEATURES:100% Waterproof (30,000 mm rated)100% WindproofExclusive 3-layer waterproof/breathable material4-way stretch nylon-based shell with smooth polyester liningThermal Mapped Primaloft® Silver insulation (133 grams front, 170 grams back, 100 below the waist)Articulated shoulders and elbowsSkillfully taped seamsHigh insulated collar3-panel, adjustable, and insulated hoodAdjustable waist2 sewn-in D-rings (lower ring for safety cord, upper ring for trolling motor fobs)5 pockets for storage and warmth: 2 AquaGuard® water-resistant zip chest, 2 AquaGuard® water-resistant zip waist, 1 interior zip chest for smartphoneReflective materialMSRP $499.99

Great Lakes Pro Insulated Bib FEATURES:100% Waterproof (30,000 mm rated)100% WindproofExclusive 3-layer waterproof/breathable material4-way stretch nylon-based shell with smooth polyester liningThermal Mapped Primaloft® Silver insulation (60 grams front, 80 grams back, 100 grams sleeves, and 80 grams hooda/collar)Gusseted crotch for added mobilityArticulated knees for added mobilitySkillfully taped seamsBEMIS PVC on knees for added durability and waterproofnessWaist high side zippers for easy in and outAdjustable suspenders with silicone grip to stay in place6 pockets with highly water-resistant AquaGuard® zippers (2 chest, 2 waist, and 2 cargo)2 sewn-in D-rings (lower ring for safety cord, upper ring for trolling motor fobs)Reflective materialMSRP $499.99

Rodney Adams & Traden Freeze Win CATT Yadkin Lake Tillery, NC Feb 22, 2025

Brian Carter

February 27, 2025

Rodney Adams & Traden Freeze Win CATT Yadkin Lake Tillery, NC Feb 22, 2025

The next Yadkin Spring Qualifier is March 16th at High Rock! It should be a good one!

Rodney Adams & Traydun Freeze win Lake Tillery with 5 bass weighing 20.47 lbs!

Michael Swaringen & CJ Johnson took 2nd with 5 bass weighing 20.06 lbs!

Zach Scelsi & Kris Scelsi 3rd with 18.67 lbs!

4th place went to Zac Ridenhour with 5 bass weighing 18.63 lbs!

Stephen Garner Sr & Charles Kingen weighed in the Bf at 6.24 lbs!

Team	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Rodney Adams – Traden Freeze	5.01	20.47	$920.00	110
Michael Swaringen – CJ Johnson	5.53	20.06	$430.00	109
Zach Scelsi – Kris Scelsi	0.00	18.67	$200.00	108
Zac Ridenhour	5.23	18.63	$120.00	107
Donald Livengood – Sue Manhollan	5.13	18.56		106
Stephen Garner Sr – Charles Kingen	6.24	17.61	$230.00	105
Michael Kinard – Aaron Harwood	0.00	16.58		104
Rodney Thomas – Jason Thomas	0.00	13.75		103
Todd Gibson – Jeff Faircloth	0.00	13.54		102
Chris Brown – Sam Cole	0.00	12.70		101
Calvin McCaskill – Jonathan Culp	0.00	12.48		100
Weston Lineberry – Jordan Taylor	0.00	12.25		99
David Cheek – Josh Young	3.63	12.25		98
Robin Collins – Ronnie White	0.00	11.02		98
Mark Mohler – Graeme Bosch	5.54	9.74		96
Justin Hill	0.00	8.46		95
Herby Young	0.00	7.50		94
Brian File – Brian Price	0.00	0.00		93
Micah Speights – Chad Coley	0.00	0.00		83
Louis Monetti	0.00	0.00		83
Tyler Currick – Daryl Curl	0.00	0.00		83
Casey Hissin – Dakota Garner	0.00	0.00		83
Kevin Stowell Sr	0.00	0.00		83
Total Entrys			$1,840.00
BONUS $			$525.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$1,900.00
CATT			$50.00
2025 Yadkin Spring Final Fund			$365.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2025 Yadkin Spring Final Fund Total			$685.00

Run-and-gun strategy lifts Jones to lead at Smith Lake

Brian Carter

February 26, 2025

Run-and-gun strategy lifts Jones to lead at Smith Lake

Anderson Jones of Lander University leads the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake with five bass weighing 16-10.

Photo by Solomon Glenn/B.A.S.S.

Feb. 26, 2025

Run-and-gun strategy lifts Jones to lead at Smith Lake

CULLMAN, Ala. — Lander University’s Anderson Jones worked a run-and-gun strategy to perfection on Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Anchoring his bag with a 5 1/4-pound spotted bass, the senior from Greenville, S.C., collected a five-bass limit of 16 pounds, 10 ounces to take the Day 1 lead. Jones holds a 1-8 advantage over McKendree University’s Ethan Fields and the Auburn University team of Brendin Simich and Benjamin Travis, who are tied for second with 15-2.

“It was a great day,” Jones said. “I didn’t get many bites, but when I did, they were the right ones. That is all that matters.”

The field of 250 college teams enjoyed warm and breezy conditions on Day 1 of the two-day derby and made the most of it. With the high temperature reaching 77 degrees, 151 limits and over 2,148 pounds of bass hit the scales. Cooler conditions are expected on Day 2, with highs only expected to reach the mid-60s.

While Smith Lake is much deeper than the blueback herring lakes in South Carolina like Lake Hartwell, Jones has employed a similar strategy so far this week. Using four different baits so far, he has found spotted bass staging in shallow pockets off the main river channel. The majority of his bites came between 3 and 8 feet of water.

By the end of the day, Jones estimated he fished 30 different areas with varying degrees of water clarity. In the cleaner water, he found the spotted bass were targeting shad, while in the dirtier water finding good cover was more important.

“I had to fish a lot of new water today,” he said. “A lot of new docks and a lot of new rock. Herring fishing is so spot-oriented. You have to do milk runs throughout the lake.”

Jones started the day strong, landing 14 pounds by 10 a.m., including the big spotted bass that anchored his bag. That bass came from 3 feet of water, and initially Jones thought it might be a striper.

“I (quickly) realized it was a bass and knew it was a good one,” Jones said. “Seeing it come up to the surface, stuff started to get real right there. I got that one in the boat and then caught a couple more to get to a solid place.”

From there, Jones was able to make some small culls before landing a 3-pounder with 20 minutes left to go in his fishing day.

After practice, Jones wasn’t sure he could even reach the 14-pound mark, so he is not sure what to expect on Day 2, either. He is hoping his milk run will continue to pay off with better-than-average bass.

Tyler Chmelar and Dalton Head from Tarleton State University anchored their 15-1 Day 1 bag with a 5-9 spotted bass, which currently leads the Big Bass of the Tournament race.

The full field will launch from Smith Lake Park in Cullman beginning at 6:30 a.m. CT and return for weigh-in starting at 2:30 p.m. The Top 10 percent of the field will punch their ticket to the College Series National Championship, details of which will be announced at a later date. Teams also earned points towards the Legends Trail points race.

Visit Cullman is hosting the tournament.

2025 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops 2/26-2/27
Smith Lake, Cullman AL.
Standings Day 1

Angler Club/School Pts

1. Anderson Jones – Lander University 250
Day 1: 5 16-10 Total: 5 16-10
2. Ethan Fields – McKendree University 249
Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02
2. Brendin Simich – Benjamin Travis Auburn University 249
Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02
4. Tyler Chmelar – Kase Kramer Tarleton State University 247
Day 1: 5 15-01 Total: 5 15-01
5. Peyton Harris – Dalton Head University of Montevallo 246
Day 1: 5 14-13 Total: 5 14-13
5. Brody Robison – Peyton Sorrow University of Montevallo 246
Day 1: 5 14-13 Total: 5 14-13
5. Garrett Smith – Andrew Blanton Lander University 246
Day 1: 5 14-13 Total: 5 14-13
8. Reece Keeney – Brantley Anders Kentucky Christian University 243
Day 1: 5 14-11 Total: 5 14-11
9. Ben Burns – Grant Pursifull Stephen F Austin State Universit 242
Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08
9. Tucker McCoy – Skipper Stallings University Of Montevallo 242
Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08
11. Jaxson Freeman – Evan Sutton McKendree University 240
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
12. Syler Prince – Parker Stalvey St Johns River State College 239
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
13. Matthew Dettling – Mason Thompson University of Tennessee 238
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
13. Cameron Dials – Ethan Burnette Kentucky Christian University 238
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
13. Brooks Parker – Briggs Alavezos University of Montevallo 238
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
16. Harrison Terry – Jordan Hampton Bethel University 235
Day 1: 5 14-04 Total: 5 14-04
17. Hunter Keller – Wes Smith II Catawba Valley Community College 234
Day 1: 5 14-02 Total: 5 14-02
18. Trace Antunes III – Garrett Ring University of Montevallo 233
Day 1: 5 14-01 Total: 5 14-01
18. Christian Moore – Tarleton State University 233
Day 1: 5 14-01 Total: 5 14-01
20. Tyler Morris – Hunter Hamilton LSU – Shreveport 231
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
20. Wyatt Pearman – Ridge Rutledge Campbellsville University 231
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
22. Trent Gilmore – Jack Alexander University of Montevallo 229
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
23. Daylon Milam – James Dubose University of Montevallo 228
Day 1: 5 13-13 Total: 5 13-13
24. Will Oberman – Clay Oberman Campbellsville University 227
Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12
24. John Michael Ortman – Max Heaton Emmanuel College 227
Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12
26. Ryan Lachniet – Carter Doren Campbellsville University 225
Day 1: 5 13-10 Total: 5 13-10
27. Brock Blazier – Colby Joseph Campbellsville University 224
Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09
28. Braxon Hightower – Luke Wenger Dallas Baptist University 223
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
29. Scooter Ligon Jr – Levi Seagraves Emmanuel College 222
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
30. Kyle Hopping – Kai Barnett McKendree University 221
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
30. Brett Jolley Jr. – Carson Stevens East Texas Baptist University 221
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
30. Karsten Raney – Brayson Claunch Campbellsville University 221
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
33. Tyler Leachman – Murray State University 218
Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03
34. Michael Markham – Kolby Angell University of Montevallo 217
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
34. Carty Shoen – Tyler Swan Auburn University 217
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
36. Jeff Giffen – Cooper Gilroy University of Alabama 215
Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01
36. Cole Hadlock – Jackson Kulijof Murray State University 215
Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01
38. Evan Fields – Noah Dabney Campbellsville University 213
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
38. Lane Stephens – Jack Stephens McKendree University 213
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
40. Levi Kohl – Grant Meisenhelter Murray State University 211
Day 1: 5 12-14 Total: 5 12-14
40. Coleman Stewart – Keenan Stewart Campbellsville University 211
Day 1: 5 12-14 Total: 5 12-14
42. Nick Dumke – Connor Bell University of Montevallo 209
Day 1: 5 12-13 Total: 5 12-13
43. Matthew Wilson – Gus Dietrich University of Alabama 208
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
44. Austin Denmark – Matthew Bennett Faulkner University 207
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
44. Blair Erickson – Jackson Pontius University of Montevallo 207
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
46. Logan East – Victor Alford Tennessee Wesleyan University 205
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
46. Grant McCraney – Faulkner University 205
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
48. Michael Canonica – Seth Proctor University of Tennessee 203
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
48. Ryan Doel – Missouri State University 203
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
48. Brice Hudler – Roy Crush IV Texas A&M University 203
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
48. Wilson York – Matthew Tucker JC Calhoun Community College 203
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
52. Brett Hill – Brayden Hoehn Campbellsville University 199
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
52. Parker Lambert – Will Hammond Lander University 199
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
54. Dalton Phelps – Peyton Rose Wabash Valley College 197
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
54. Triston Richardson – Johnny Hudson Jr LSU – Shreveport 197
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
54. Alex Wood – Joe Williams Missouri State University 197
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
57. Bryce Kindell – Oklahoma State University 194
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
57. Trey McMeen – Dylan Armstrong East Texas Baptist University 194
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
59. Sam Ausbrooks – Eli Jaime Wabash Valley College 192
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
59. Braden Cox – Cameron Smith Ohio State University 192
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
59. David Gummow – Coleman Self Bethel University 192
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
59. Caleb Johnston – Colin Cosenza Northwestern State University 192
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
63. Will Baker – Hayden Cooper Moltow State Community College 188
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
63. Sam Semper – Sonny Mann Tarleton State University 188
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
63. Archer Smith – Nathan Kallstrand Murray State University 188
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
66. Easton Bouma – Zachary Ward Drury University 185
Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01
67. Bryant Martin – William Tew LSU – Shreveport 184
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
67. Hayes Pate – Garrett Sullivan Faulkner University 184
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
69. Connor Hall – Carson Belville McKendree University 182
Day 1: 5 11-14 Total: 5 11-14
69. Caleb Neu – Anthony Cicero IV Bethel University 182
Day 1: 5 11-14 Total: 5 11-14
71. Clay Henderson – Brant Rowland Drury University 180
Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13
71. Noah Wright – Bennett Matheny University of Alabama 180
Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13
73. Lane Pohlman – Gabe Amburgey Campbellsville University 178
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
73. Hunter Russell – Richard Skiff Wabash Valley College 178
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
73. Parker Womack – Zayne Niziol Dallas Baptist University 178
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
76. Shaden Farley – Sam Sutter Murray State College 175
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
76. Connor Green – Peter West Faulkner University 175
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
78. Ryan Pero – Tucker Evans Stephen F Austin State Universit 173
Day 1: 5 11-10 Total: 5 11-10
79. Blair Cox – Grant Simmons Missouri State University 172
Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09
79. Landon Robbins – Will Eriksson University of Tennessee 172
Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09
81. Alex Standerfer – Dustin Swafford Catawba Valley Community College 170
Day 1: 5 11-08 Total: 5 11-08
82. Ian Carter – Nevan Osburn LSU – Shreveport 169
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
82. Connor Dunn – Caden Denny Texas A&M University 169
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
82. Brogan Gregg – Tyler Conrad Wabash Valley College 169
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
82. Jackson Smith – Ely Hagans Bethel University 169
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
86. Logan Ware – Conner Pickens Southwestern Michigan College 165
Day 1: 4 11-07 Total: 4 11-07
87. Corey Morris – Brayden Mercer East Texas Baptist University 164
Day 1: 5 11-06 Total: 5 11-06
87. Charlie Wright – Logan Plueger University of Montevallo 164
Day 1: 5 11-06 Total: 5 11-06
89. Fisher Britt – Carson Yero University of Montevallo 162
Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04
89. Noah Trant – Evan Howe Northwestern State University 162
Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04
91. Kaden Raichel – Luke Davis University of Montevallo 160
Day 1: 4 11-03 Total: 4 11-03
92. Camden Kozikoski – Dayne Kobriger Drury University 159
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
92. Dustin Michek – Josh Morrow University of Wisconsin – Platte 159
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
94. Hilary Sue Martin – Jack Wilson University of Alabama 157
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
95. Easton Booth – Wesley Garner Enterprise State Community Colle 156
Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00
95. Clayton Greer – Aiden Larson Georgia College 156
Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00
95. Allen Powe – Jonathan Combs Campbellsville University 156
Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00
95. Kyle Smith – Kentucky Christian University 156
Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00
99. Braden Lankford – Tityn Miller Murray State College 152
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
100. Alex Avery – Christian Bales Murray State University 151
Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14
100. Jake Peck – Luke Wyle Auburn University 151
Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14
100. Cade Smith – Axel Pierce Murray State College 151
Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14
103. Brayden Stoker – Tucker Kendall Tarleton State University 148
Day 1: 5 10-13 Total: 5 10-13
104. Mark Bixler – Ty Reynolds Murray State University 147
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
104. Jack Carroll – Tucker Dottley Bethel University 147
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
104. Tyler Madden – Kyle Knoll Auburn University 147
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
104. Dillon Robertshaw – Jake Mantovani Missouri State University 147
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
108. Cody Domingos – Jackson Paden University of Tennessee 143
Day 1: 5 10-08 Total: 5 10-08
108. Nathan Fideldy – Noah Wells Drury University 143
Day 1: 5 10-08 Total: 5 10-08
108. Gage Starks – Jack Thompson Murray State University 143
Day 1: 5 10-08 Total: 5 10-08
111. Jonathan Fitch – Joe Bob Burchett Kentucky Christian University 140
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
111. Walker Griffith – Brady Mccamy Snead State Community College 140
Day 1: 5 10-07 Total: 5 10-07
113. Jack Gano – Cole Muenzer Southwestern Michigan College 138
Day 1: 5 10-06 Total: 5 10-06
114. Breckett Long – Cooper Mayes Texas A&M University 137
Day 1: 5 10-05 Total: 5 10-05
114. Carter Smith – Ross Deters Wabash Valley College 137
Day 1: 5 10-05 Total: 5 10-05
116. Paul Baker – Chandler Cook Auburn University 135
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
116. Noah Lieberman – Jacob Hiebsch Missouri State University 135
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
118. Coleman Bingham – Bethel University 133
Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03
118. Luke Rokavec – Braden Fairbanks Campbellsville University 133
Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03
120. Caden Pearson – Ty Leak Wabash Valley College 131
Day 1: 5 10-02 Total: 5 10-02
121. Grant Gale – Tarleton State University 130
Day 1: 5 10-01 Total: 5 10-01
122. Barrett Bennefield – Mason Mccormick LSU – Shreveport 129
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
122. Logan Greeno – Matthew Nichols University of Nebraska 129
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
122. Hunter Sandschafer – Connor Becker Wabash Valley College 129
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
122. Cody Tiemann – Luke Salvail JC Calhoun Community College 129
Day 1: 5 10-00 Total: 5 10-00
126. Bryson Dotson – Christian Misciagna Tennessee Wesleyan University 125
Day 1: 5 09-15 Total: 5 09-15
127. Jacob Highley – Kentucky Christian University 124
Day 1: 5 09-13 Total: 5 09-13
127. Willem Van Der Heijden – Jack Middlebrook Tarleton State University 124
Day 1: 5 09-13 Total: 5 09-13
129. Jack Dill – Luca Palermo Clemson University 122
Day 1: 5 09-12 Total: 5 09-12
129. Harmon Marien – Mason Darling McKendree University 122
Day 1: 5 09-12 Total: 5 09-12
129. Xander Patton – Stephen Brooks Emmanuel College 122
Day 1: 5 09-12 Total: 5 09-12
132. Colby Carrier – Justin Frey Bethel University 119
Day 1: 5 09-11 Total: 5 09-11
132. Atlan Pfluger – Cade Johnson Texas A&M University 119
Day 1: 5 09-11 Total: 5 09-11
134. Dawson Hendrix – Henry Fleddermann McKendree University 117
Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10
134. Mason Kornegay – Miller Dowling University of Montevallo 117
Day 1: 5 09-10 Total: 5 09-10
136. Grant Harris – Tyler Eggers Catawba Valley Community College 115
Day 1: 5 09-09 Total: 5 09-09
136. Stone Smith – Drake Wadsworth Northwestern State University 115
Day 1: 5 09-09 Total: 5 09-09
138. Josh Richardson – Nathan Vahle University of Nebraska 113
Day 1: 5 09-08 Total: 5 09-08
139. Colten Drawdy – Hunter Shelton Bethel University 112
Day 1: 5 09-07 Total: 5 09-07
140. Aaron McGill – Trey Woliver University of Tennessee 111
Day 1: 5 09-06 Total: 5 09-06
141. Adrian Urso – Corbin Templon Murray State University 110
Day 1: 4 09-05 Total: 4 09-05
142. Mason George – Carter Maples Snead State Community College 109
Day 1: 5 09-04 Total: 5 09-04
142. Zach Pocos – Tucker Siminak McKendree University 109
Day 1: 5 09-04 Total: 5 09-04
144. Delaney Platt – Ryan Olsen Wabash Valley College 107
Day 1: 5 09-03 Total: 5 09-03
145. Nathan Preston – Evan Conn Auburn University 106
Day 1: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
145. Jase White – Brady Horton Drury University 106
Day 1: 5 09-02 Total: 5 09-02
147. Cade Lipham – Caleb Coleman Drury University 104
Day 1: 5 09-00 Total: 5 09-00
147. Jackson Wyatt – Tyler Gentry Texas A&M University 104
Day 1: 5 09-00 Total: 5 09-00
149. Malcolm Patton II – Jordan Brewer Auburn University 102
Day 1: 5 08-15 Total: 5 08-15
150. Isaac Patrick – Braylon Carden Catawba Valley Community College 101
Day 1: 4 08-15 Total: 4 08-15
151. Joshua Roberts – Braylin Lewis Faulkner University 100
Day 1: 5 08-14 Total: 5 08-14
152. Wes Kinard – Sam Hatcher University of Alabama 99
Day 1: 5 08-13 Total: 5 08-13
153. Maxwell Trotter – Chase Logue McKendree University 98
Day 1: 4 08-13 Total: 4 08-13
154. Landon O’Connor – Stephen F Austin State Universit 97
Day 1: 3 08-09 Total: 3 08-09
155. Nathan Finch – Parker Mckee Faulkner University 96
Day 1: 5 08-07 Total: 5 08-07
156. Cole Pickett – Dawson Cowden Northwestern State University 95
Day 1: 5 08-05 Total: 5 08-05
157. Reece Knight – Sean Baugh Snead State Community College 94
Day 1: 4 08-02 Total: 4 08-02
158. Stone Grove – Bethel University 93
Day 1: 4 07-15 Total: 4 07-15
159. Nathan Baldwin – Thomas Avery University of Alabama 92
Day 1: 4 07-12 Total: 4 07-12
160. Emerson Petty – Jaxon Humphrey Tennessee Wesleyan University 91
Day 1: 3 07-11 Total: 3 07-11
161. Christian Boyd – Luke Ray Shelton State Community College 90
Day 1: 3 07-08 Total: 3 07-08
162. Andrew Oswalt – Evan Mabrey University of Montevallo 89
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
163. Gavin Robinson – Bennett Mcbride Tarleton State University 88
Day 1: 4 07-01 Total: 4 07-01
164. Karson Denton – Hayden Hurst Tarleton State University 87
Day 1: 4 06-15 Total: 4 06-15
164. Ryan Foster – Colton Hill McKendree University 87
Day 1: 4 06-15 Total: 4 06-15
166. Trevor Alexander – Fletch Titus Missouri State University 85
Day 1: 4 06-14 Total: 4 06-14
167. Ethan Powell – Aidan Casey Texas A&M University 84
Day 1: 4 06-12 Total: 4 06-12
168. Brennan Berglund – Colton White University of Montevallo 83
Day 1: 3 06-12 Total: 3 06-12
169. Andrew Sell – Missouri State University 82
Day 1: 4 06-11 Total: 4 06-11
170. Wesley Macdonald – Mississippi State University 81
Day 1: 3 06-09 Total: 3 06-09
171. Patrick Monahan – Caleb White Murray State University 80
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
172. Luke Bennett – Tarleton State University 79
Day 1: 3 06-06 Total: 3 06-06
173. Anna Kay – Briley Mills Emmanuel College 78
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
173. Sawyer Williams – Bethel University 78
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
175. Levi Thibodaux – Miles Smith LSU – Shreveport 76
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
175. Colby Ullery – Matthew Poss Faulkner University 76
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
177. Connor Foreman – Joe Krejci Texas A&M University 74
Day 1: 3 05-15 Total: 3 05-15
178. James Broderick – Camden Romero Mississippi State University 73
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
179. Cooper Crowell – Sam Taylor Stephen F Austin State Universit 72
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
180. Will Gordon – Will Burch Murray State University 71
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
180. Parker Welch – Angelo Malek McKendree University 71
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
182. Caden Bunney – Ryan Mizee Oklahoma State University 69
Day 1: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
182. Hayden Peck – Tennessee Wesleyan University 69
Day 1: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
184. Dawson Lynch – John Mizell Tarleton State University 67
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
185. Stone Robertson – Carter Martin University of Tennessee 66
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
186. Michael Gammons – Colby Elliott Emmanuel College 65
Day 1: 2 05-01 Total: 2 05-01
187. Michael Raymer – Grayden Scibilia Bethel University 64
Day 1: 3 05-00 Total: 3 05-00
188. Cole Edwards – Brody Mitchell University of Montevallo 63
Day 1: 2 05-00 Total: 2 05-00
189. Braci Ault – Brody Ault Purdue University 62
Day 1: 3 04-15 Total: 3 04-15
189. Dillan Mcglothern – Nick Claussen Webber International 62
Day 1: 3 04-15 Total: 3 04-15
191. Jack Clancy – Samuel Spraberry University of Tennessee 60
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
192. Hampton Shull – Lander University 59
Day 1: 2 04-09 Total: 2 04-09
193. Mason Lyons – Logan Howarter Kentucky Christian University 58
Day 1: 2 04-08 Total: 2 04-08
194. Parker Phillips – Mac Bowman Auburn University 57
Day 1: 2 04-07 Total: 2 04-07
195. Peter Bourgeois – Joseph Brown Dallas Baptist University 56
Day 1: 2 04-04 Total: 2 04-04
195. Will Hadley – Blayne Leeman Kentucky Christian University 56
Day 1: 2 04-04 Total: 2 04-04
197. Caden Cardoza – Greyson Brock University of Tennessee 54
Day 1: 2 04-00 Total: 2 04-00
197. Aiden Hamblin – Tarleton State University 54
Day 1: 2 04-00 Total: 2 04-00
199. Jeffrey Jones – Nickolas Illobre Bethel University 52
Day 1: 2 03-15 Total: 2 03-15
200. Adam Barinowski – John Ingram Georgia College 51
Day 1: 2 03-14 Total: 2 03-14
201. Anderson Keim – Adam Hyder Clemson University 50
Day 1: 2 03-13 Total: 2 03-13
202. Peyton Bryant – Brezlyn Hightower Murray State College 49
Day 1: 2 03-12 Total: 2 03-12
203. Luke Iles – Hunter Greer III Northwestern State University 48
Day 1: 2 03-11 Total: 2 03-11
204. Carson Floyd – Jarred Bodine Snead State Community College 47
Day 1: 2 03-10 Total: 2 03-10
205. Skyler Stevens – Brier Hardy Faulkner University 46
Day 1: 2 03-09 Total: 2 03-09
206. Hunter Nipper – Reese Wade Shelton State Community College 45
Day 1: 1 03-09 Total: 1 03-09
207. Hayden Short – Dylan Mcgee Kentucky Christian University 44
Day 1: 2 03-06 Total: 2 03-06
207. Hunter Stuart – Ryan Rhodes Tarleton State University 44
Day 1: 2 03-06 Total: 2 03-06
209. Trevor Johnston – Ashton Hehr Texas A&M University 42
Day 1: 2 03-05 Total: 2 03-05
210. Jacob Webb – Cabe Mackey Catawba Valley Community College 41
Day 1: 2 02-14 Total: 2 02-14
211. Logan Clark – Hunter Stuckey East Texas Baptist University 40
Day 1: 1 02-13 Total: 1 02-13
212. Will Boyd Jr – Florida Gateway College 39
Day 1: 1 02-08 Total: 1 02-08
213. Matthew Parrish – Drew Moss Auburn University 38
Day 1: 1 02-05 Total: 1 02-05
214. Mitch Johnson – Kentucky Christian University 37
Day 1: 1 02-03 Total: 1 02-03
215. Logan Carter – Caleb Martinez Motlow State Community College 36
Day 1: 1 02-01 Total: 1 02-01
216. Trenton Underwood – Lane Grogan Northeastern State University 35
Day 1: 2 01-15 Total: 2 01-15
217. Braydon Kelley – Noah Parrish East Texas Baptist University 34
Day 1: 1 01-15 Total: 1 01-15
217. Zane Stroman – Dylan Benson East Texas Baptist University 34
Day 1: 1 01-15 Total: 1 01-15
219. Wilson Bennett – Luke Abston Auburn University 32
Day 1: 1 01-13 Total: 1 01-13
219. Ty Kreis – University of Nebraska 32
Day 1: 1 01-13 Total: 1 01-13
219. Matthew Qualich – Liam Bonnett McKendree University 32
Day 1: 1 01-13 Total: 1 01-13
222. Turner Barksdale – Jared Walters Shelton State Community College 29
Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12
222. Garrett Huddleston – Riley Voltz Auburn University 29
Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12
222. Luka Strepacki – Hampton Smith Jr. University of Tennessee 29
Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12
225. Wyatt Loving – Kenny Price Stephen F Austin State Universit 26
Day 1: 1 01-10 Total: 1 01-10
225. Colin Oldfield – Southwestern Michigan College 26
Day 1: 1 01-10 Total: 1 01-10
227. Elizabeth Eastman – Ethan Powell Auburn University 24
Day 1: 1 01-09 Total: 1 01-09
228. Ben Puckett – Collin Foley Mississippi State University 23
Day 1: 1 01-08 Total: 1 01-08
228. Farren Todd III – Brady Cornwell Northeastern State University 23
Day 1: 1 01-08 Total: 1 01-08
230. Avery Merrow – Mason Stidwill Southwestern Michigan College 21
Day 1: 1 01-06 Total: 1 01-06
231. Tyler Gunter – Mason Sills Catawba Valley Community College 20
Day 1: 1 01-03 Total: 1 01-03
232. Max Newkirk – Murray State University 19
Day 1: 5 00-00 Total: 5 00-00
233. Jordan Bezold – Joe Bezold Northern Kentucky University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Tyler Dubois – Joseph Senn Bethel University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Fisher Edwards – Drew Bates Georgia College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Chris Fallon – Briar Dodson University of Montevallo 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Pete Johnson – Tanner Wolf Southwestern Michigan College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Dalton Langner – Charlie Pennington University of Alabama 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Evan Mccormick – Cole Sampson McKendree University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Reagan Mills – Luke Wilson Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Kaden Mueck – Stephen F Austin State Universit 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Colton Odom – William Gully Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Carson Owen – Dylan Reed Murray State College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Palmer Parrish – Clemson University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Jordan Simpson – Jacob Keller University of Florida 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Zach Thompson – John Whetter Oklahoma State University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Grason Turnbull IV – Robert Montgomery Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Elijah Walker – Thomas Skelton Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Reese Walters – Connor Amberger University of Alabama 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Will Weischwill – Cade Dornburg Texas A&M University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
233. Michael Zanglin – Carter Stambelos Auburn University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 151 949 2148-07
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151 949 2148-07

Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley could see ‘absolutely perfect’ water conditions

Brian Carter

February 26, 2025

Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley could see ‘absolutely perfect’ water conditions

Recent rainfall should have current flowing and bass biting at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN March 6-8.

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

Feb. 26, 2025

Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley could see ‘absolutely perfect’ water conditions

PARIS, Tenn. — John Garrett finished fourth in the FXR Pro Fish Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River, but he wasn’t surprised when, an hour later, he was asked to shift his attention instead to the upcoming Division 2 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN back home on the Tennessee/Kentucky border.

The Open will be held March 6-8 and Garrett, who hails from Union City, Tenn., cut his teeth on those fisheries just east of his hometown. He then honed his game during routine practices and tournaments there when competing for nearby Bethel University.

And if Garrett’s instinct is correct, the 231 anglers entered in the Open have reason to be excited.

“That’s probably going to be one of the best tournaments of the season,” the 29-year-old pro said. “There should be absolutely perfect water conditions because we’ve had just inches and inches of rain, which makes the water a little dirty but also gets the current flowing.

“And that’s a combination that makes the fish want to eat their own tails,” he added, his voice rising at the prospect of promising catches. “It will be absurd, the number of 15- to 18-pound bags you’re gonna see caught.”

Garrett isn’t fishing in the Open, but said if he was, he’d go with what’s worked for him before to boat the best bass on Lake Barkley or Kentucky Lake.

“I’d go old-school, cranking a Rat-L-Trap in the main-river current,” he said. “(Underwater) drops will be huge players, I’m sure. You can ’Scope out in the current and find fish or tuck into a creek pocket throwing to moving water. There’ll probably be a healthy portion of smallmouth weighed, maybe 50%. But if you’re looking to win, I think you’ll need to mix in four or five largemouth to have a chance.”

There certainly is no lack of space for competitors to explore. Kentucky Lake is a 160,000-acre impoundment of the Tennessee River, making it the seventh-largest man-made lake in the U.S. Lake Barkley, which runs parallel and is connected to Kentucky Lake via a canal at the north (Kentucky) end of both lakes, provides an additional 58,000 acres.

That tremendous expanse of water, not to mention historically solid largemouth and smallmouth populations, has lured B.A.S.S. through the years. The last visit, for the 2024 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Team Championship on Kentucky Lake in December, saw the team portion of the event won by Noah Morgan and Clint Knight, who caught 47 pounds, 5 ounces over the course of two days.

Garrett said it’ll take a similar daily haul to win the Open tournament. And, of course, this isn’t a team event, so the burden of production is placed squarely on the shoulders of individual anglers.

“Over three days, you’ll need about 23 pounds per day to win it,” Garrett said. “But this will be different than that December tournament. That was strictly a deep-water ’Scoping deal. There will be a lot more shallow-water bites this time. And the water will have some color with how much is moving through the TVA right now.

“And, it’ll definitely still be prespawn,” Garrett added. “Kentucky Lake has a later spawn than any (Southern) lake because it gets all the cooler water dumped into it from other lakes above it.”

The St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley presented by SEVIIN will begin with daily takeoffs at 6:15 a.m. CT from Paris Landing State Park. Daily weigh-ins are scheduled for 2:15 p.m. CT and will be held back at the park. The full field will compete the first two days of the event, with the Top 10 anglers fishing on Championship Saturday.

Bassmaster LIVE will be streaming on Bassmaster.com. Stay up-to-date on all tournament coverage at Bassmaster.com/how-to-watch/.

The City of Paris is hosting the event.

2025 Bassmaster Opens Series Title Sponsor: St. Croix

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Cashion Rods Introduces The ELEMENT z2

Bass News

Brian Carter

February 26, 2025

By FTR Industry Wire

February 26, 2025

Cashion Rods is proud to announce the launch of the highly anticipated ELEMENT z2 Series, available in both freshwater and saltwater lines.

Sanford, NC – At Cashion Rods, we believe every angler should experience the pride of fishing with gear that’s not only expertly crafted but also American-made. That’s why Cashion is excited to unveil the ELEMENT z2 Series. With a retail price of $129.95, the ELEMENT z2 was designed to introduce everyone to American performance at an unbeatable price point.

The ELEMENT z2 Series is the most affordable American-made rod on the market.

“With the ELEMENT z2, you’re not just purchasing a rod—you’re connecting with the American craftsmen who create it,” says Dr. Matthew Cashion, Founder and CEO. “We invite you to join the Cashion community and experience the difference of fishing with equipment made by people you can meet, follow, and trust.”

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Pick the Best Rod to Catch More Fish!

Brian Carter

February 26, 2025

Many anglers mistakenly use the terms action and power interchangeably, but they refer to different characteristics of a fishing rod. Action describes how quickly the rod returns to its straight position after bending, which influences sensitivity and hook-setting ability. Power refers to how much force is needed to bend the rod, determining its strength and lifting capability. A rod with extra fast action bends only at the tip and recovers quickly, while a slow action rod bends throughout its length and takes longer to return. Understanding these differences helps anglers choose the best rod for their techniques, whether fishing with soft plastics in open water or maneuvering bass out of dense vegetation. Choosing the correct balance between action and power ensures efficient energy transfer during both casting and hook sets. A stiff, fast-action rod transmits subtle vibrations effectively, making it ideal for detecting light bites when dragging a worm across the bottom. A moderate action rod flexes more, which helps absorb a bass’s surges during the fight and reduces the chances of the hook pulling free. Power also dictates what type of cover an angler can confidently fish in, as heavy power rods excel in dense vegetation, while medium power rods work better in open water. By understanding these key rod characteristics, anglers can optimize their setups for different soft plastic presentations and increase their chances of landing bass.Our Fresh HellaMite is designed to imitate a major aquatic food source, delivering a realistic profile of an insect larva that fish can’t resist. Scented for complete and total attraction underwater along with being made in the USA by real fishermen just like you. Grab our newest Lil Bass, Hot Sauce, MidNight, Glow, 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink HellaMite colors. Act quickly, these new colors won’t stay in stock for long. We also recently restocked our Ghost, Red Bug, Purple Rain, Brown Bug, Electric Chicken, and Goby Wan colors. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produce a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Iits unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, Ned rig, neko rig, and even a small Carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition year-round. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait and look like real food, causing strikes. Each cast becomes an opportunity for an exhilarating catch, thanks to its superior performance and versatility.

Rod actions range from extra fast to slow, each serving a specific purpose in bass fishing. Extra fast rods are highly sensitive and ideal for fishing soft plastics in heavy cover, as they allow for quick hook sets and immediate control over the fish. Fast action rods provide slightly more flex while still offering strong hook-setting power, making them a popular choice for a variety of techniques. Moderate action rods bend further down the blank, making them excellent for techniques where the rod needs to absorb the movement of the fish, such as when using soft plastics that bass tend to strike aggressively. Slow action rods bend throughout their length, but they lack the power needed to set hooks effectively in a bass’s bony mouth, making them more suitable for species like crappie or trout rather than bass fishing. Each rod action also affects casting performance, sensitivity, and fish-fighting ability. Extra fast action rods allow for precise, short-distance casts but lack the flex needed for long-range presentations. Moderate action rods, on the other hand, load up more on the cast, helping to launch soft plastics farther while also reducing the risk of pulling the hook free during the fight. Fast action rods strike a balance, offering both decent casting distance and enough stiffness to drive hooks into a bass’s tough jaw. Choosing the right rod action is essential for matching the fishing conditions and the specific soft plastics being used, improving hook-up ratios and landing success.We use our Fresh Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink Scorpion colors work wonders. The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. Its intricate detailing and texture mimic the nuances of a real crawfish, making it hard for bass to resist. Of course, water clarity always plays a role in color selection but in any season, you can’t miss using colors such as Green Pumpkin Seed, Brown Bark, Magneto. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. The Scorpion paired with a stand-up jig is deadly because the jig actually sits the bait upright in a defensive stance. The subtle color variations across the bait further enhance its appeal, mimicking the natural color shifts found in live prey. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Our Scorpions are made by anglers from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action-triggering strikes!

Rod power ranges from ultralight to extra heavy, determining how much force is needed to bend the rod and handle specific fishing situations. Ultralight and light rods are generally not suited for bass fishing, as they lack the strength to set hooks properly and control larger fish. Medium and medium-heavy rods offer versatility and can handle a range of soft plastic techniques, such as dragging a lizard through structure or bouncing a worm along the bottom. Heavy and extra-heavy rods are essential for pulling bass out of thick cover, such as when fishing soft plastics in submerged vegetation where a strong backbone is required. Choosing the right power ensures that anglers can effectively control their lure and land fish in various conditions. Rod power also impacts hook-setting efficiency and line selection. A medium power rod pairs well with lighter lines and finesse techniques, allowing for more natural lure presentations. In contrast, a heavy power rod is best used with stronger lines to withstand the pressure of pulling bass through thick weeds or heavy timber. When selecting a rod, anglers should consider the balance between power and action, as a heavy rod with fast action provides maximum control, whereas a medium-heavy moderate action rod offers a mix of strength and flexibility. Understanding how power influences fishing performance helps anglers select the best setup for their preferred techniques and fishing environments.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fact, we just released new Hot Sauce, MidNight, Ghost and 10w30 Syntheic Lizard designs! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater.

Unlike measurements such as line strength or reel gear ratios, rod power and action classifications are not standardized across manufacturers. A medium-heavy fast action rod from one company may feel different from another due to variations in blank construction and materials. To help anglers navigate these inconsistencies, rods are often labeled with recommended line and lure weight ranges, offering a more precise way to determine their intended use. Testing rods in person or reading detailed specifications can help ensure a proper match for individual fishing preferences. Since there is no universal scale, the best approach is to handle a rod before purchasing or rely on trusted guidelines based on experience. Because of these inconsistencies, anglers should focus on performance rather than just labels. A rod’s actual feel in hand is more important than how it’s classified, as slight variations in blank stiffness and taper can change how a rod performs. Some rods may be stiffer or more flexible than their rating suggests, affecting casting, hook-setting, and fish-fighting ability. Some manufacturers design rods specifically for certain techniques, which can be more useful than relying solely on generic power and action ratings. By understanding these differences and testing rods whenever possible, anglers can make better-informed decisions and select the best tool for their fishing needs.Our Fresh Beetle delivers ultimate versatility in a soft plastic bait. Its slim yet wide body design and four claws are engineered to naturally glide and wobble as it moves through the water. This design ensures they remain enticingly active longer than conventional baits. Its unique texture also provides a realistic feel, making bass hold on longer once they bite. Water clarity plays a big role in color selection but year-round you can’t miss when using go-to colors such as Chocolate Mint, Ox Blood, or 10w30 Synthetic beetles. The hyper-active swimming claws are designed thin with long-lasting durable non-salt plastic to make them come alive with the slightest movement. The Fresh Beetle offers an enticing 4-inch profile and is scented for complete and total attraction! You can rig these Beetles as a Jig/ Chatter Trailer, Flippin/ Punching, Texas Rig, Swing Jig, and Carolina Rig. Making the beetle beyond perfect in any weather condition year-round!

The action of a rod greatly influences both sensitivity and casting performance, two crucial factors for bass anglers. Extra fast action rods offer maximum sensitivity, allowing anglers to detect even the lightest bites when working soft plastics along the bottom. However, their stiffness makes them less effective for casting longer distances, which is where moderate action rods excel. The increased flex in moderate rods helps with casting lighter soft plastics farther, especially in windy conditions or when covering large areas of water. Balancing sensitivity with casting distance is key to maximizing efficiency on the water and selecting the best rod for a given fishing situation. Sensitivity is especially important when using bottom-contact techniques, where feeling subtle bites can mean the difference between success and missed opportunities. A highly sensitive rod allows anglers to detect changes in the lake bottom, such as rocks, sand, or vegetation, giving better control over lure presentation. On the other hand, casting distance becomes critical when covering water efficiently, such as when targeting scattered bass in large open areas. Moderate action rods, while slightly less sensitive, provide better energy transfer during the cast, allowing for increased distance and accuracy. Choosing a rod that matches the fishing style and conditions ensures that anglers can detect bites effectively while also reaching fish.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but we just added new MidNight, Glow, and Ghost Worms! Our popular Wild Cherry Worms have been restocked as well. You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out along with some of our newest colors including the Brown Worm, Electic Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also released new 6-inch Worms including Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR are all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction underwater.

Selecting the right rod depends on fishing conditions, cover, and the type of soft plastics being used. Fast and extra fast action rods are best for working soft plastics in heavy vegetation, where quick hook sets and a strong backbone help extract bass from thick cover. Moderate action rods are effective when fishing in open water, where the additional flex helps keep fish hooked during the fight. Rod power also plays a role, with medium-heavy rods being the most versatile choice for a variety of bass fishing applications, while heavy power rods provide the necessary strength for thick cover situations. Understanding how action and power influence performance allows anglers to tailor their gear to maximize success in different environments. Different soft plastic presentations also benefit from specific rod choices. Lizards and insect larva baits worked along the bottom require sensitive fast-action rods to detect subtle bites and ensure solid hook penetration. When fishing beetles or cray-styled baits in open water, a moderate action rod helps maintain tension and prevents fish from shaking the hook. Heavy power rods paired with extra fast action are essential for techniques like punching through thick vegetation, where immediate control over the fish is necessary. Matching rod characteristics to specific techniques ensures that each presentation is optimized for both performance and efficiency.Our newest FreshBaitz Mandingo Trick Worm is the ultimate game-changer for anglers with a passion! Engineered for the angler who knows SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a penchant for the larger bait. The Mandingo Trick Worm boasts a solid 7-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. Officially available in a vibrant array of 8 colors. Each worm is made from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for total and maximum attraction, the Mandingo Trick Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing the big ones. Proudly made in the USA by real anglers to help elevate your fishing experience and catch more bass year-round!

Every angler has a unique fishing style, and finding the right rod often requires hands-on experience and adjustments. While general guidelines exist, personal preference and fishing conditions play a significant role in determining the best setup. Some anglers prefer a stiffer rod for added control, while others might opt for more flex to absorb a fish’s movements and prevent losing them during a fight. Testing different rods with soft plastics like worms or beetles can help fine-tune the selection process, ensuring the best balance between sensitivity, power, and control. Experience with different rod setups will help anglers make more confident and informed decisions about their fishing gear. Fishing in varied conditions such as deep structure, shallow cover, or open water reveals how different rod actions and powers perform. A rod that feels ideal for working a lizard in deep water may feel too stiff for finesse fishing with an insect larva bait in clear shallows. Trying rods with different line types and reel setups further refines an angler’s ability to detect bites and fight fish effectively. Adjusting casting techniques and hook-setting force based on the rod’s characteristics can improve efficiency and landing rates. Adapting to different rods and techniques is essential for maximizing success and becoming a more versatile bass angler.We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from, but we’ve recently released new Nako Tungsten Tear Drop Shot Weights, crafted from 97% eco-friendly tungsten for stealth, durability, and vibration, with easy-to-read size stamps and a crimped swivel for quick changes. The new Haymaker EWG Worm Hooks are also now available, featuring an extra-wide gap for various soft plastics, a Z-lock shoulder bend for secure bait placement, and an angled-up super needle point for fast, powerful hooksets. For creature-styled baits, a more popular choice to use is the Stand-Up Jig because it sits the bait up-right in a defensive stance! Mosquito Hooks work for dropshotting and perfectly accommodates a wide range of soft plastics. The popular All Purpose Hooks are built with an extra-wide gap and are made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging the HellaMite with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics. The Offset Block Head Jig, offers the same mushroom-style head with a unique offset hook, making it a go-to for weedless Ned Rig applications. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you pressure time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. The Range Roller Jig Head is crafted for precision with its high center axis design, perfect for hover-strolling and mid to bottom strolling with forward facing sonar, ensuring an enticing rolling action that triggers bites. We also just release New Keep’em Fresh Bait Bags! These bags are the ultimate solution for anglers who need their gear to perform. Built like a tank, this bag is 20x stronger than regular zip bags and offers 100% waterproof protection with a rock-solid double zipper seal. Whether it’s for soft plastics, snacks, or your smartphone, this reusable and versatile bag keeps everything safe from the water, mud, and grime. Lightweight yet spacious, it fits snugly in your tackle box or backpack, making it perfect for your next adventure.

Major League Fishing Signs O’Reilly Auto Parts as Official Sponsor in Expanded Partnership

Brian Carter

February 26, 2025

Automotive aftermarket leader to increase brand presence across all MLF events, including title sponsorship of Bass Pro Tour Stage 4 in Chattanooga

BENTON, Ky. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today an expanded sponsorship with O’Reilly Auto Parts for the 2025 season, with the automotive aftermarket leader now serving as an Official Sponsor across all MLF circuits. O’Reilly Auto Parts will have a prominent brand presence at every Bass Pro Tour and MLF5 event throughout the year, including a marquee role as title sponsor of Stage 4 of the Bass Pro Tour, May 1-4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

“Our expanded partnership with Major League Fishing is a natural fit as we continue to engage with passionate outdoor and fishing enthusiasts across the country,” said Hugo Sanchez, Vice President of Advertising and Marketing for O’Reilly Auto Parts. “From trucks and trailers to marine and outdoor equipment, O’Reilly Auto Parts is proud to be a trusted source for everything anglers need to stay on the road and on the water. We’re thrilled to support the incredible competition that brings fans closer to the sport they love.”

The agreement provides O’Reilly Auto Parts significant brand exposure on the MLFNOW! livestream and across all MLF platforms. It includes digital content at MajorLeagueFishing.com and a strong brand presence at live events and on-site activations that bring the brand directly to fans. As the title sponsor of Bass Pro Tour Stage 4, O’Reilly Auto Parts will play a central role in one of the most anticipated stops of the season, further strengthening its connection to the fishing community.

“We are excited to build on our strong relationship with O’Reilly Auto Parts and welcome them as an Official Sponsor of Major League Fishing,” said Kathy Fennel, Executive Vice President and General Manager of MLF. “Their commitment to supporting anglers at every level is a strong demonstration of their support for our sport, and we are proud to showcase their brand throughout the 2025 season.”

Fans can catch live coverage of all Bass Pro Tour events, including O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 4, and a range of MLF5 events on MLFNOW! via MajorLeagueFishing.com, MyOutdoorTV (MOTV), Rumble and the new Game & Fish TV channel on Samsung TV Plus. Additional television coverage will air on CBS, Discovery, Discovery+, Discovery GO, Animal Planet, Outdoor Channel and VICE as part of MLF’s national broadcast schedule.

To learn more about O’Reilly Auto Parts and its full range of automotive, marine, and outdoor products, visit OReillyAuto.com. For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing, its tournaments and sponsors, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

About O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.
Since 1957, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. has grown from a family-owned business into a leader in the automotive replacement parts industry. With over 6,100 stores across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada, O’Reilly Auto Parts provides professional service, expert knowledge, and quality products to both professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers. For more information, visit OReillyAuto.com.

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