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Kayla Nevius Wins GoPro Best Catch Contest

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Kayla Nevius Wins GoPro Best Catch Contest
Kayla Nevius of Bodfish, Calif., is the grand-prize winner in the GoPro Best Catch Contest Powered by Bassmaster and will receive a boat and motor package, GoPro gear and additional prizes.
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Kayla Nevius Wins GoPro Best Catch Contest

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Kayla Nevius caught an 8-pound, 2-ounce bass one morning before work, she was excited, but she didn’t realize it would be a life-changing moment. The video she shot of her catch made her the grand-prize winner in the GoPro Best Catch Contest Powered by Bassmaster.

“I think about it a hundred times a day,” said Nevius, 24, “and it makes me smile every time!”

For her win, Nevius will receive a boat and motor package worth $57,989. She gets a 2015 Nitro Z-21 boat, a Mercury 250 horsepower ProXS motor, two Humminbird 1199 electronics, a Minn Kota Fortrex trolling motor and two 12-foot Talon Shallow Water Anchors.

“I already have a boat, but it’s a 1994 model,” said Nevius, who bought the used boat just more than a year ago. “Now I get a 20-year upgrade!”

Nevius, who lives in Bodfish, Calif., has been bass fishing since she was 6 years old, and she spends all of her free time hunting and fishing. And now that she has discovered GoPro cameras, she doesn’t go anywhere without one.

“My GoPro has been my best friend since I bought one a year ago,” Nevius said. “I keep it in my purse, and I take it every time I go hunting, hiking, snowboarding or fishing.

“Every time I take a video, I just can’t wait to watch it,” she continued, “and with the GoPro HERO4, I can see it right now and post it right now. I don’t even have to wait until I get home!

“Usually, when I’m in the woods or on the water, I’m by myself. It’s so great being able to take a picture of myself in this beautiful place where I’m doing what I love.”

Nevius got even more GoPro gear as part of winning the contest. In the contest, entrants uploaded raw, unedited video of their bass fishing catches. One winner was chosen each month of the five-month contest, and the winners received a prize package of GoPro products valued at $2,469.43. The package includes a GoPro HERO4 Camera Black Edition — Adventure, 21 mounts/clamps/straps for holding a GoPro at the perfect angle, filters, batteries, replacement kits and more.

Each monthly winner was chosen based on cinematography/composition, perspective/degree of difficulty, character and catch, and overall beauty and lighting. Then, the five monthly winners were judged against each other for the grand prize.

Nevius was one of the monthly winners in contention for the grand prize. Other monthly winners were Tyler Anderson of Lakeway, Texas; Jim Moretti of Howell, N.J.; Wilfredo Lugo-Sanchez of Pottstown, Pa.; and Hiroaki Tada of Irvine, Calif.

You can see all of the winning videos here.

“This contest was a great opportunity for us to see more of the amazing footage bass anglers were capturing with their GoPros,” said Todd Ballard, senior director of lifestyle marketing for GoPro. “With entries from all over the U.S. and tons of creativity and epic catches, getting to one winner wasn’t easy.

“Kayla nailed it, and we love her passion for capturing and sharing great content. We look forward to seeing what she captures in her new Nitro boat,” Ballard said.

Nevius can’t wait for the new boat and all her new GoPro equipment, either.

“It’s going to be great,” Nevius said. “This gives me an opportunity to take even more people out fishing.”

Nevius, who has a degree in child, adolescent and family services from California State University-Bakersfield, dedicates her life to helping children who are struggling socially, academically and psychologically. She is currently seeking a job in that field, but she has served as a child mentor in the past, and she is passionate about getting children outdoors.

“I love working with kids,” Nevius said, “and I totally believe in getting them outside. The outdoors is a great place to bond, connect and de-stress.

“I wish I could take them all fishing with me!”

The GoPro Best Catch Contest Powered by Bassmaster ran from March 15 to Aug. 15. The judges included seven-time Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam, B.A.S.S. co-owner Jerry McKinnis, and Bassmaster emcees Dave Mercer and Tommy Sanders.

Guy’s Check out these great deals from Angler’s Choice Marine

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WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY QUAKER STATE SET FOR LAKE SINCLAIR

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WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY QUAKER STATE SET FOR LAKE SINCLAIR
WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY QUAKER STATE SET FOR LAKE SINCLAIR
The East Georgia lake offers a variety of options for competitors
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2015) – The Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) is headed to Lake Sinclair Oct. 8-10 for one of six BFL regional championships. The three-day tournament, presented by Quaker State, will feature the top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers from each of the Bama, Gator, Music City, and South Carolina divisions.
Anglers will take to the water to compete for the top prize of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Evinrude outboard and $20,000 in the Boater Division and a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Evinrude outboard in the Co-angler division. The top six boaters and co-anglers will also qualify for the 2016 Walmart BFL All-American – one of the longest running championships in competitive bass fishing.
“There are a few different patterns that I could see coming into play at this tournament,” said Walmart FLW Tour pro Troy Morrow of Eastanollee, Georgia, a four-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier. “We’ve had some rain, so a spinnerbait or vibrating jig will be popular in most areas due to the muddy water.
“Despite the weather, there will likely also be a bite near the fixed docks,” continued Morrow. “If I was competing, I’d reach for a shaky-head rig to pick them apart. You may also see a handful of anglers finding offshore bass using a dark-colored crankbait or a Carolina-rigged worm. This pattern can be tricky, though, because the offshore bite generally depends on a hard bottom and that can be tough to find on Sinclair. I could also see the riprap near the Sugar Creek bridge playing a role.”
When asked about a winning weight, Morrow said a three-day catch nearing 42 pounds should be enough to take top honors.
Anglers will take off from the Little River Park ramp located at 3069 North Columbia St. in Milledgeville at 7:30 a.m. EST each day. Weigh-ins on Thursday and Friday will be held at the park beginning at 3:30 p.m. Saturday’s final weigh-in will be held at Walmart located at 2592 N. Columbia St. in Milledgeville at 4:30 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
Fans will also be treated to the FLW Expo on Saturday at Walmart prior to the final weigh-in. The Expo includes a Ranger boat simulator, a unique opportunity to interact with anglers, interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by sponsors, and a chance to learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities. All activities are free and open to the public.
The BFL Regional Championship event on Lake Sinclair is being hosted by the Milledgeville Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 50 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the Rayovac FLW Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

Angler’s Choice Classic for this Weekend has been Canceled – October 1st 2015

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Angler’s Choice Classic for this Weekend has been Canceled – October 1st 2015

ATTENTION ANGLER’S CHOICE TOURNAMENT FISHERMEN:
THE GOVERNOR OF VA HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND THE THREAT OF HURRICANE JOAQUIN – FORCING US TO RESCHEDULE THE TOURNAMENT FOR NOVEMBER 7th & 8th, 2015. WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. THANK YOU.

Dear Fellow Anglers

As most of you know we at Anglers Choice try very hard to accommodate every Angler that participates in the Anglers Choice Team trail. This has been an extremely grueling week for us in reference to the Classic Tournament on Kerr Lake. I have been in constant contact with the National Weather Service twice a day for the whole week. As late as Wednesday at 5:00 pm we still had a window of opportunity that we could at least have a one day classic and get everybody home safe. That window has closed. The weather has taken a different turn and things are looking worse for the coming weekend. As for the Hurricane there is still great uncertainty as to the track and timing of this storm that could also impact the Carolinas and Virginia.

The underlying factor for rescheduling this tournament came late yesterday when the Governor of Virginia issued a “State Of Emergency” and has asked all citizens of the Commonwealth to prepare for extreme flooding and hazardous conditions around the state. Citizens are being advised to start making preparations for this event. The last place we need to be is fishing at Kerr Lake when in reality we should be with our families in the event this situation with flooding should occur. I am also concerned with travel to and from the lake. I do not want you on the roads with the possibilities of trees coming down due to saturated grounds or stranded due to roads being closed.

I have been in constant contact with Scott Shanklin, Chief Park Ranger for Occoneechee State Park, and his recommendation this morning is for us to reschedule. They, as well as everybody else, are preparing for the flooding that is headed their way. They, like us, thought that Saturday would be a good day for fishing but the overnight changes have closed that thought process. The Dan River reached 19 foot flood stage last night at South Boston which according to State Park personnel would put it dumping in to Kerr Lake sometime Friday afternoon. This would mean the possibility of trees and debris floating down the lake as early as Friday night and Saturday. I am listening to their recommendation.

I have spoken to the Hotels in Clarksville and they are not going to charge fishermen for the cancellation of rooms since this has become an emergency situation. This will benefit you as a fisherman and save you from being charged cancellation fees.

I apologize for the late notice. We are looking at November 7 & 8 to reschedule this tournament, same venue as this weekend. We want you to be safe and as much as we would like to see you this weekend, we would feel much better knowing that you are home safe with family and friends and looking after your property, businesses, and most importantly, loved ones. I hope you understand and appreciate the efforts that have gone in to putting this thing on.  I know it is a borderline situation but when I have to err on one side or the other I will always err on the side of caution and for the safety of our fishermen.

To our folks already there, thank you for your efforts but please head home before all of the uncertain weather makes its way in this afternoon through the weekend. I know that not everybody will be happy with this decision. It is a no win situation for a tournament director. I do hope that you understand that this decision was based on many factors and the gathering of a lot of Intel and I always consider your safety as a first priority.

Kind Regards,

Chris Lucas

Tournament Director

 

GEORGIA’S EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE LANIER

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GEORGIA’S EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE LANIER
GEORGIA’S EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE LANIER
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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2015) – The East Hall High School duo of Tristan Thomas and Dakota Crumley from Gainesville, Georgia, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 12 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the 2015 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Southeastern Conference Championship tournament on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia. The win earned the team the title of Southeastern Conference champions and advanced the team to the 2016 High School Fishing National championship, held next spring at a location yet to be announced in conjunction with the TBF National Championship and a Walmart FLW Tour event.
A field of 51 teams from eight states qualified to compete in this conference championship. The winning East Hall High duo said that they concentrated on fishing blowdowns for the majority of the day with a shaky-head rig with a green-pumpkin Reaction Innovations Flirt Worm to catch the majority of their fish. Fifteen of the 45 teams that entered brought five-bass limits to the scale.
The top five teams on Lake Lanier that advanced to the 2016 High School Fishing National Championship were:
  1st:       East Hall High School, Gainesville, Ga. – Tristan Thomas and Dakota Crumley, (five bass, 12-3)
  2nd:      Hazel Green High School, Hazel Green, Ala. – Zeke Gossett and Ryan Shields, (five bass, 12-2)
  3rd:       Evans High School, Evans, Ga. – Blake Stephenson and Tyler Matthews, (five bass, 11-15)
  4th:       Berkeley High School, Moncks Corner, S.C. – Eric Glenn and Nathan McPherson, (five bass, 11-7)
  4th:       Abbeville High School, Abbeville, S.C. – Daelyn Whaley and Carter McNeil, (five bass, 11-7)
Rounding out the top 10 teams were:
  6th:       Madisonville North Hopkins High School, Madisonville, Ky. – Alex Tomblinson and Hunter Purdy, (five bass, 11-2)
  7th:       Headland High School, Headland, Ala. – Cole Burdeshaw and Jacob Hartzog, (five bass, 10-13)
  8th:       Georgia Student Angler Federation – Nathan Ragsdale, Fayetteville, Ga., and Joshua Bennett, Kennesaw, Ga., (five bass, 10-12)
  9th:       Auburndale High School, Auburndale, Fla. – Jackson Williams and Bryce Goff, (five bass, 10-7)
  10th:     Dickson County High School, Dickson, Tenn. – Dylan Dunnagan and Shader Brown, (five bass, 10-3)
Complete results and photos from the event can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.
The 2015 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Southeastern Conference Championship was a two-person (team) event for students in grades 7-12. The top 10 percent of each conference championship field will advance to the High School Fishing National Championship, coinciding with the TBF National Championship and an FLW Tour stop in the spring of 2016. The High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.
In addition to the High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world’s largest high school bass tournament, the 2016 High School Fishing World Finals. At the 2015 World Finals more than $20,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded. Visit HighSchoolFishing.org for details.

WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS SET FOR POTOMAC RIVER

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WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS SET FOR POTOMAC RIVER
WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE REGIONAL PRESENTED BY RANGER BOATS SET FOR POTOMAC RIVER
Grass Bite Likely to Be Key
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MARBURY, Md. (Sept. 30, 2015) – The Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) is headed to the Potomac River Oct. 8-10 for one of six BFL regional championships. The three-day tournament, presented by Ranger Boats, will feature the top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers from each of the Buckeye, Michigan, Northeast and Piedmont divisions.
Anglers will take to the water to compete for the top prize of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Evinrude outboard and $20,000 in the Boater Division and a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Evinrude outboard in the Co-angler division. The top six boaters and co-anglers will also qualify for the 2016 Walmart BFL All-American – one of the longest running championships in competitive bass fishing.
“This year there is more grass on the Potomac then there has been in the last 10 years,” said Walmart FLW Tour pro Bryan Schmitt, of Deale, Maryland, who has 18 career top-10 finishes in FLW competition. “Frogs and flipping jigs will likely do well in current conditions. Competitors who decide to slow down their pace will reach for a worm, vibrating jig or crankbait.
“When it’s this late in the year, there are other options to catch fish as well,” continued Schmitt. “I think we’ll see some competitors targeting wood, docks or old barges. A heavier jig or shaky-head jig will be preferred by those anglers.”
Schmitt said that green-pumpkin or natural-colored baits will most likely be favored by competitors in this tournament.
“You can’t go wrong with darker colors like black and blue either,” said Schmitt. “Unless the wind is blowing on a certain side of the river, the water will be clean, but the fish don’t always go to the cleanest water.”
Schmitt concluded by saying he expects a three-day-cumulative catch totaling 48 pounds to win the tournament.
Anglers will take off from Smallwood State Park, located at 2750 Sweden Point Road in Marbury at 7:30 a.m. EST each day. Weigh-ins on Thursday and Friday will be held at the State Park beginning at 3:30 p.m. Saturday’s final weigh-in will be held at Walmart located at 40 Drury Drive in La Plata, Maryland, at 4:30 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.
Also on Saturday, fans will also be treated to the FLW Expo at Walmart prior to the final weigh-in. The Expo includes a Ranger boat simulator, a unique opportunity to interact with anglers, interactive games, activities and giveaways provided by sponsors, and a chance to learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities. All activities are free and open to the public.
The BFL Regional Championship event on the Potomac River is being hosted by the Charles County Board of Commissioners.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 50 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the Rayovac FLW Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

WA Cox & Brian Hall Win Castaway 2015 Classic September 27,2015

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WA Cox & Brian Hall Win Castaway 2015 Classic September 27,2015
We had a good turn out this past weekend with 15 boats. It was a wet weekend, but the fish were biting. Congrats to WA Cox and Brian Hall for winning the championship. They took first with 21.72 lbs, Harris/Wood finished second with 21.64 lbs and had Big Fish on day 1 with a 4.74 lb large mouth. Third went to Davis/Milam with 20.90 lbs and Orange/Walker had Big Fish on day 2 with a 4.88 lb large mouth. Congrats to all that participated and stuck it out through a wet weekend. Our next tournament is an OPEN at Smith Mt. out of the state park. It takes place on Saturday, October 24th from 7 to 4PM. Put on your calendar the William Campbell Band Fundraiser Tournament on Saturday, November 7th from 7 to 4 PM out of the state park at Smith Mt. Thanks.
Jimmy
P.S. – Sorry to Davis/Milam and Layne/Lambert for the mix up and thanks for understanding.
WA Cox/ Brian Hall –   21.72 lbs
Harris/Wood –   21.64 lbs   Big Fish (1) – 4.74 lbs
Davis/Milam –    20.90 lbs
Layne/Lambert    – 19.84 lbs
Funk/Perez   – 19.64 lbs
Justin Tyree   – 18.04 lbs
Millner/Langford   – 17.82 lbs
Orange/Walker   – 15.80 lbs    Big Fish (2) – 4.88 lbs
Ian Hall   – 13.48 lbs
Slagle/ Stachowiak   – 12.58 lbs
Eagle/Thomas   – 12.54 lbs
Fulwider/Cassell   – 10.38 lbs
Coffer/Coffer   – 9.34 lbs
Dalton/Rowland   – 7.44 lbs

Billy Shelton & Derek Moyer Win Bass Cast Fall Trail Buggs Island September 27,2015

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Billy Shelton & Derek Moyer Win Bass Cast Fall Trail Buggs Island September 27,2015

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1st place Billy Shelton & Derek Moyer with five fish weighing 22.39lbs.

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2nd Gary Dickerson & Rodney Irwin with five fish weighing 15.72lbs.

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3rd place Joe Dawson & Kevin Dawsonwith five fish weighing 15.02lbs

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Abu Garcia Vengeance Casting Rod Review by Walker Smith

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Abu Garcia Vengeance Casting Rod Review by Walker Smith

Abu Garcia Vengeance Casting Rod Review

Walker Smith

 

This bass fishing rod has a high-end feel and an affordable price point.

Bass fishing can get expensive in a hurry. Most anglers—and probably their spouses, too—would be shocked if they added up the cost of their fishing gear collection. But the industry has made a noticeable shift towards more affordable products and I’ve been quite impressed after testing many of them.

For example, I’ve spent a lot of time recently testing the new Abu Garcia Vengeance Casting Rod. It’s designed for high-end performance, but its price starts at just $49.99. The cosmetics of this rod are what initially grabbed my attention this summer at ICAST, but after fishing with it for a considerable amount of time, I’m equally impressed by its on-the-water performance.

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JONES WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE CHOO CHOO DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE GUNTERSVILLE

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JONES WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE CHOO CHOO DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE GUNTERSVILLE
Bradley Jones of Aragon, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 24 pounds even Sunday to win the Choo Choo Division Super Tournament on Lake Guntersville with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 12 ounces. Jones earned a $6,574 check for his win. (FLW)
JONES WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE CHOO CHOO DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE GUNTERSVILLE
                                                                                          
Quaintance wins co-angler title
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Bradley Jones of Aragon, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 24 pounds even Sunday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Choo Choo Division Super Tournament on Lake Guntersville with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 42 pounds, 12 ounces. For his victory, Jones earned $6,574.
“I entered this event with the goal of catching enough fish to get me into the BFL regional tournament,” said Jones of his third win in FLW competition. “After a strong practice, I knew where I needed to be and I got to work.
“On Saturday morning I caught a 5- and 3½-pounder,” continued Jones. “Then the bite slowed, so I moved to another area that I’d found in practice – a 200-yard stretch of bank. I ended up catching six keepers.”
Jones said he caught a few keepers on a black Spro Poppin’ Frog and also flipped a Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver with a 1-ounce weight when he wanted to slow down his pace.
“I caught a 5-pounder within the first 30 minutes of competition on Sunday,” said Jones. “It was a great way to get things moving. I nabbed four more keepers throughout the day to seal the deal. It was a great tournament.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:
1st:          Bradley Jones, Aragon, Ga., 10 bass, 42-12, $6,574
2nd:         Scott Towry, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., 10 bass, 41-8, $3,287
3rd:          Curtis Merriman, Cullman, Ala., 10 bass, 39-0, $2,193
4th:          Michael  Stevens Jr., Fayetteville, Tenn., 10 bass, 36-14, $1,534
5th:          Jeff Cannon, Douglasville, Ga., nine bass, 36-9, $1,315
6th:          Jackie Flack, Cullman, Ala., 10 bass, 36-3, $1,205
7th:          Scott Wright, Carbon Hill, Ala., nine bass, 33-8, $1,096
8th:          Alex Davis, Albertville, Ala., 10 bass, 33-0, $986
9th:          Damien Willis, Jacksonville, Ala., 10 bass, 32-7, $877
10th:        Tim Wilson, Gas City, Ind., 10 bass, 31-7, $767
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Curtis Jordan of Ringgold, Georgia, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division Friday. The fish weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $930.
Chris Quaintance of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, won the co-angler division and $3,175 with a two-day total of nine bass weighing 23 pounds, 15 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st:          Chris Quaintance, Muscle Shoals, Ala., nine bass, 23-15, $3,175
2nd:         Jack Morris, New Hope, Ala., seven bass, 23-12, $1,587
3rd:          Todd McBride, Huntsville, Ala., seven bass, 21-0, $1,059
4th:          Jesse Craver, Centreville, Ala., eight bass, 19-1, $741
5th:          Chase Fleeman, Saint Joseph, Tenn., six bass, 18-15, $635
6th:          Lee Graves, Southside, Ala., seven bass, 17-8, $582
7th:          Rodney Treadaway, Decatur, Ala., seven bass, 17-6, $529
8th:          Jerry Armstrong, Shelbyville, Tenn., seven bass, 16-5, $476
9th:          Ben Waldrop, Hiram, Ga., six bass, 16-1, $423
10th:        Johnny Sanson, Winchester, Tenn.,  six bass, 16-0, $370
Price Puryear of Dalton, Georgia, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $442.
The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings now qualify for the Oct. 22-24 Regional Championship on Neely Henry Lake in Gadsden, Alabama. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard.
The BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 120 tournaments throughout the season, five in each division. The top 50 boaters and co-anglers from each division qualify for a regional tournament and compete to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Walmart BFL All-American. Top winners in the BFL can move up to the Rayovac FLW Series or even the Walmart FLW Tour.
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