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September 26, 2015

Persistence Pays Off With Lake Erie Lead For Remitz

Derek Remitz of Grant, Ala., leads on Day 2 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate held on Lake Erie out of Sandusky, Ohio. Remitz brought 22 pounds, 6 ounces to the scales at Friday’s weigh-in for a two-day total of 46-10.

Photo by Shaye Baker/Bassmaster

Sept. 25, 2015

Persistence Pays Off With Lake Erie Lead For Remitz

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SANDUSKY, Ohio — While some anglers were giving up and moving on to find new places to fish, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Derek Remitz knew better. He remained persistent, fine tuning what worked in the opening round Thursday until it finally clicked today.

As a result, he leads the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Allstate.

Remitz, of Grant, Ala., caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 6 ounces. Added to his Thursday score, it gives him a total weight of 46-10 — less than a pound heavier than that of his closest challenger, Pete Gluszek.

Remitz had plenty of temptation to give up, especially after he lost at boat side a 4-pound smallmouth at 10:30 a.m. It would have been his first keeper of the day.

He quickly regained composure and was able to capitalize on a feeding flurry that added four bass to his catch. Even then he didn’t leave. Staying resulted in another late afternoon frenzy that sealed the lead.

“I got a late start, but I knew the bass were still in the area,” Remitz said. “The biggest key is the wind, which is blowing in such a way that I can make controlled drifts across the best habitat.”

Ironically, the wind blew again from the northeast, although its predicted shift on Saturday could require making significant adjustments.

“I wouldn’t be catching what I am now had it not blown that direction,” he added.

Remitz is fishing specific, small objects on the bottom that create breaks in the current. The objects are rocks and the bass are using those to ambush and feed on baitfish as they are swept past them. His most productive lure is a drop shot rig that matches the live bait.

“I don’t like to drift, but it’s the only way to stay on my area,” he added. “The wind is too strong to stay precisely on top of my spots using the trolling motor.”

GPS navigation helps him pinpoint his drifts. Remitz’ most productive area is a large shoal in Lake Erie.

To minimize the risk of arriving late to check-in, the angler quit fishing to return to the weigh-in site at Shelby Street Boat Launch in Sandusky 30 minutes early.

Gluszek of Franklinville, N.J., is second with an overall weight of 45-15. He is making hour-long boat runs to fish the tailwaters of the Detroit River, taking advantage of the current and abundant baitfish.

“There is an unbelievable amount of baitfish there, and it’s concentrated in that area because of all that current,” Gluszek said. He is catching bass on a drop shot rig and a crankbait.

“The crankbait is my ‘plan B,’ and it’s reliable enough that if the other technique fails I can use it,” he added.

Today the following anglers received contingency awards.

Allstate Good Hands, Great Day: Pro angler Jim Dillard received $250 and Co-Angler Nick Leonard earned $150 for awards for climbing the most points from the first to second day. Dillard rose from 133rd to 81st place.

Livingston Lures Leader Award: Remitz earned a lure gift pack valued at $250 as the second-day leader.

The tournament winner and more will be determined on Saturday. The top pro angler receives a Triton 19TrX boat with accessories, a Mercury 200 Pro XS outboard and custom trailer. The package is valued at $45,000. The top co-angler receives a NITRO Z18 boat with accessories, a Mercury 150 Pro XS and custom trailer. The package is valued at $30,000.

The top pro angler, should he fish all three Northern Open events, receives an invitation to the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro. As it stands, that invitation would go to Remitz. He finished the 2015 Elite Series season in 83rd place, well out of the qualifying cut for the Classic.

Finally, the Top 5 anglers from the 2015 Northern Open season receive invitations to the 2016 Bassmaster Elite Series, the top tier of professional bass fishing.

On Saturday the final weigh-in begins at 4:15 p.m. ET at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in suburban Toledo. The address is 10000 Bass Pro Blvd., Rossford, Ohio.

2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open – Lake Erie Presented by Allstate 9/24-9/26
Lake Erie, Sandusky OH.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Derek Remitz Grant, AL 10 46-10 200 $250.00
Day 1: 5 24-04 Day 2: 5 22-06
2. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 10 45-15 199
Day 1: 5 23-01 Day 2: 5 22-14
3. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 10 44-12 198
Day 1: 5 21-14 Day 2: 5 22-14
4. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 10 44-03 197
Day 1: 5 21-03 Day 2: 5 23-00
5. Steven Clapper Lima, OH 10 43-05 196
Day 1: 5 20-13 Day 2: 5 22-08
6. Jason Root Fostoria, OH 10 43-02 195
Day 1: 5 21-05 Day 2: 5 21-13
7. Jamie Jacobus Johnstown, OH 10 42-10 194
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 20-15
8. Tim Sprouse Clarksville, TN 10 41-08 193
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 20-13
9. Al Farace Cockeysville, MD 10 41-01 192
Day 1: 5 20-14 Day 2: 5 20-03
10. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 10 40-11 191
Day 1: 5 19-03 Day 2: 5 21-08
11. Zachary Maisch Lima, OH 10 40-10 190
Day 1: 5 21-03 Day 2: 5 19-07
12. Fletcher Shryock New Philadelphia, OH 10 40-04 189
Day 1: 5 21-04 Day 2: 5 19-00
13. Gregory Dipalma Millville, NJ 10 39-12 188 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 19-14
14. Aaron Limber Millbury, OH 10 39-07 187 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 5 21-06
15. Randy Ramsey Ceresco, MI 10 39-06 186 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 21-13
16. Shane Rees Middletown, IN 10 39-04 185 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 20-00
17. Greg Mansfield Burnsville, MN 10 38-13 184 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-06 Day 2: 5 19-07
18. Chris Blackwell Clarksville, TN 10 38-11 183 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 20-12 Day 2: 5 17-15
19. Wil Hardy II Harlem, GA 10 38-02 182 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 18-03
20. Adrian Avena Vineland, NJ 10 38-00 181 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 5 20-15
21. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 10 38-00 180 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 18-01
22. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 10 37-15 179 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 18-13 Day 2: 5 19-02
23. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 10 37-15 178 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 18-15
24. Chris Daves Spring Grove, VA 10 37-14 177 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 19-01 Day 2: 5 18-13
25. Ben Nielsen Lowell, MI 10 37-07 176 $2,517.00
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 20-03
26. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 10 37-03 175 $2,215.00
Day 1: 5 22-04 Day 2: 5 14-15
27. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 10 37-02 174 $2,215.00
Day 1: 5 17-11 Day 2: 5 19-07
28. David Dudley Lynchburg, VA 10 37-01 173 $2,215.00
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 15-11
29. Derek Yasinski Senoia, GA 10 36-13 172 $2,215.00
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 18-01
30. Brian Latimer Belton, SC 9 36-01 171 $2,215.00
Day 1: 5 21-04 Day 2: 4 14-13
31. Pete Garnier Lindsey ONTARIO CANADA 10 36-01 170 $1,913.00
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 18-08
32. Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, IN 10 35-15 169 $1,913.00
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 16-13
33. Stephen Mui Bartlett, IL 10 35-12 168 $1,913.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 17-10
34. Paul Malone Pleasant Valley, IA 10 35-07 167 $1,913.00
Day 1: 5 18-10 Day 2: 5 16-13
35. Andrew Buss North Liberty, IN 10 35-06 166 $1,913.00
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 19-11
36. Jeff Cutler Minersville, PA 10 35-02 165 $1,611.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 18-04
37. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 10 35-01 164 $1,611.00
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 18-14
38. Christopher Martinkovic Liberty Twp, OH 10 35-01 163 $1,611.00
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 17-07
39. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 10 35-00 162 $1,611.00
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 16-04
40. David Reault Livonia, MI 9 34-12 161 $1,611.00
Day 1: 5 25-09 Day 2: 4 09-03
41. Ralph Blasey Pinckey, MI 10 34-10 160
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 18-03
42. Steve Evans Cleveland, OH 10 33-13 159
Day 1: 5 13-14 Day 2: 5 19-15
43. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 9 33-09 158
Day 1: 5 19-03 Day 2: 4 14-06
44. Tyler Berger Westerville, OH 10 33-09 157
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 17-08
45. Matt Vermilyea Perrysburg, OH 9 33-08 156
Day 1: 5 20-05 Day 2: 4 13-03
46. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 10 33-08 155
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 19-06
47. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 8 32-11 154
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 5 22-05
48. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 10 32-03 153
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 19-07
49. James Mcmullen Quakertown, PA 10 32-03 152
Day 1: 5 18-06 Day 2: 5 13-13
50. Chris King South Amherst, OH 8 31-13 151
Day 1: 5 20-14 Day 2: 3 10-15
51. Jonathan Shoemaker Elyria, OH 10 31-09 150
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 17-12
52. Scott Siller Milwaukee, WI 10 30-10 149
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 5 12-09
53. Tim Malone Gatlinburg, TN 10 30-05 148
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 16-12
54. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, FL 10 29-05 147
Day 1: 5 13-14 Day 2: 5 15-07
55. Roy Minnick New Lenox, IL 9 28-10 146
Day 1: 4 13-05 Day 2: 5 15-05
56. Ryan Stumpf Johnstown, OH 8 28-06 145
Day 1: 3 10-08 Day 2: 5 17-14
57. Shin Fukae Palestine, TX 10 28-06 144
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 12-11
58. Scott Cooke Marengo, OH 9 28-06 143
Day 1: 4 13-10 Day 2: 5 14-12
59. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 10 26-08 142
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 13-15
60. Matt Elkins Spencerville, OH 8 26-07 141
Day 1: 3 10-10 Day 2: 5 15-13
61. Kevin Johnson Surprise, AZ 10 26-01 140
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 14-15
62. Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 8 25-14 139
Day 1: 3 08-05 Day 2: 5 17-09
63. Michael Crocker Pasadena, MD 10 25-06 138
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 14-12
64. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 10 25-04 137
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 12-13
65. Mark Modrak China, MI 9 25-03 136
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 4 11-06
66. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 10 25-02 135
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 11-00
67. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 8 24-01 134
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 3 07-05
68. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 8 23-14 133
Day 1: 4 11-05 Day 2: 4 12-09
69. Stephen Barrett Kirkfield CANADA 6 23-10 132
Day 1: 2 08-05 Day 2: 4 15-05
70. Jennifer Degrie Brooklyn, MI 7 23-07 131
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 2 06-06
71. Kenny Garippa Tobyhanna, PA 10 23-02 130
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 12-10
72. Jonathan Carter Glenburn, ME 7 23-01 129
Day 1: 2 06-00 Day 2: 5 17-01
73. Steven Priest New Lexington, OH 8 22-10 128
Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 3 08-08
74. Tony Dorman Taylor, PA 8 22-04 127
Day 1: 4 12-14 Day 2: 4 09-06
75. Steve York Bronson, MI 9 22-01 126
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 4 10-02
76. Charlie Evans Berea, KY 7 21-10 125
Day 1: 2 06-05 Day 2: 5 15-05
77. Buddy Cipoletti West Islip, NY 8 20-13 124
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 3 09-07
78. Joshua Kolodzaike Toledo, OH 5 20-10 123
Day 1: 5 20-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
79. Dave Davenport Milford, OH 8 20-07 122
Day 1: 4 09-03 Day 2: 4 11-04
80. Mike Elsea Mooresville, IN 7 19-15 121
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 2 05-08
81. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 19-14 120 $250.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 19-14
82. Edward Naydihor Kenosha, WI 6 19-09 119
Day 1: 2 05-11 Day 2: 4 13-14
83. Matt Malmquist White Lake, MI 5 18-11 118
Day 1: 5 18-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
84. Jason Bacon Nutting Lake, MA 8 18-07 117
Day 1: 3 08-09 Day 2: 5 09-14
85. Joe Hamilton Liberty, IN 7 18-04 116
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 4 10-12
86. Sam George Athens, AL 5 18-02 115
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 18-02
87. Richard Dunham Waukegan, IL 5 17-13 114
Day 1: 5 17-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
88. Gary Greenwood Irwin, PA 5 17-06 113
Day 1: 1 03-07 Day 2: 4 13-15
89. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 6 17-05 112
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 1 02-02
90. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 16-15 111
Day 1: 5 16-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
91. Randy Elliott Bowie, MD 6 16-11 110
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 4 11-08
92. Donald Holt Jr Perrysburg, OH 5 16-06 109
Day 1: 1 03-01 Day 2: 4 13-05
93. Steve Schubert Rayland, OH 5 15-12 108
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
94. Ryan Ingalls Fairfax, VA 7 15-11 107
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 5 11-06
95. Aaron Stumpf Westerville, OH 5 14-09 106
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
96. Pat Upthagrove Monroe, MI 5 14-05 105
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
97. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 14-04 104
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
98. Bill Day Frankfort, KY 7 14-04 103
Day 1: 3 07-04 Day 2: 4 07-00
99. Chris Noffsinger Interlochen, MI 5 14-03 102
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
100. Jacob Powroznik Port Haywood, VA 5 13-11 101
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
101. Lee Rogers Swartswood, NJ 3 13-10 100
Day 1: 3 13-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
102. Gerald Sensabaugh Gray, TN 5 13-03 99
Day 1: 5 13-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
103. Mike Kernan Wylie, TX 4 12-09 98
Day 1: 4 12-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Frank Ramsey Cary, IL 4 11-00 97
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 1 03-01
105. David Smith Del City, OK 5 10-15 96
Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
106. Todd Sterner Mechanicsburg, PA 4 10-15 95
Day 1: 4 10-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
107. Patrick Bone Cleveland, GA 3 10-13 94
Day 1: 3 10-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
108. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 4 10-09 93
Day 1: 4 10-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
109. Michael Simonton Fremont, OH 4 10-08 92
Day 1: 4 10-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
110. Michael McCoy Mentor On The Lake, OH 3 09-15 91
Day 1: 2 06-11 Day 2: 1 03-04
111. Craig Nelson Mather, PA 3 09-15 90
Day 1: 1 04-03 Day 2: 2 05-12
112. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 3 09-10 89
Day 1: 2 07-05 Day 2: 1 02-05
113. Scott Patton Paris, TN 3 09-07 88
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
114. Kip Bodkin Berlin Heights, OH 3 09-04 87
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
115. Shayne Berlo Fairfax, VA 5 09-01 86
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 4 08-13 85
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 1 01-12
117. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 4 08-09 84
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 06-05
118. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, FL 4 08-08 83
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 1 02-06
119. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 5 08-07 82
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
120. Gaspare Costabile Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 3 07-14 81
Day 1: 1 03-15 Day 2: 2 03-15
121. Mike Weiss Union Grove, WI 2 07-07 80
Day 1: 2 07-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, FL 2 07-06 79
Day 1: 2 07-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
123. Michael Lockhart Mineral Wells, WV 3 07-04 78
Day 1: 3 07-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
124. Terry Baksay Easton, CT 2 06-13 77
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 06-13
125. Rick Nitkiewicz Pittsburgh, PA 1 06-04 76
Day 1: 1 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. William Hensley Chattaroy, WV 3 06-04 75
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 1 02-05
127. Jeff Kuhar Bridgeport, OH 2 05-13 74
Day 1: 2 05-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
128. Curtis Richardson Belleville CANADA 2 05-12 73
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
129. Carmen Peluso Ambridge, PA 3 05-11 72
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 2 04-01
130. Chad Pipkens Holt, MI 2 05-06 71
Day 1: 2 05-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
131. Jim Tyson Middletown, PA 2 05-05 70
Day 1: 2 05-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
132. Bruce Whitmire Channelview, TX 1 04-03 69
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 04-03
133. William Shipes Williston, SC 1 04-01 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 04-01
134. Larry Draughn Jr Fairborn, OH 1 03-13 67
Day 1: 1 03-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
134. Shannon Jones Kimper, KY 1 03-13 67
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-13
136. Art Ferguson III Saint Clair Shores, MI 2 03-11 65
Day 1: 2 03-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
137. Matthew Belletini Birmingham, MI 1 03-06 64
Day 1: 1 03-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
138. Ed Loughran Mechanicsville, VA 1 03-03 63
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Erhardt Tulgestka Jr Posen, MI 1 02-12 62
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-12
140. Edward Cheseboro Oswego, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Matt Fischer Farmington, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Chris Flint Potsdam, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. John Hansen Street, MD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Jeff Hippert Hamburg, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Eric Klotz Bowling Green, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Denis Kreze Fort Erie CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Paul Molan Chardon, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Jarrad Nickolite Sioux Falls, SD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Brian Schram Waterford, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Rob Thivener Delaware, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Vince Troiano Chesterfield, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 82 533 1773-06
2 67 437 1498-00
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149 970 3271-06

2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open – Lake Erie Presented by Allstate 9/24-9/26
Lake Erie, Sandusky OH.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Mark Shopene Point Pleasant Beach, N 6 25-12 200
Day 1: 3 13-08 Day 2: 3 12-04
2. Fredrick Requarth Dayton, OH 6 24-05 199
Day 1: 3 11-06 Day 2: 3 12-15
3. Jon Witt Kalamazoo, MI 6 23-15 198
Day 1: 3 10-15 Day 2: 3 13-00
4. Mike Mueller Berryville, VA 6 23-14 197
Day 1: 3 10-13 Day 2: 3 13-01
5. Rick Harkness Saint Marys, WV 6 23-14 196
Day 1: 3 12-05 Day 2: 3 11-09
6. Henry Mckee IV Haddon Heights, NJ 5 23-09 195
Day 1: 2 09-12 Day 2: 3 13-13
7. Mike England Sunbury, OH 6 23-01 194
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 3 12-11
8. Bob Snyder Marion, IN 6 23-00 193
Day 1: 3 13-11 Day 2: 3 09-05
9. Don Roberts Bellville, OH 6 22-13 192
Day 1: 3 11-07 Day 2: 3 11-06
10. Mandel Pettus Sound Beach, NY 6 22-09 191
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 13-02
11. Shane Carlton Akron, OH 6 22-07 190
Day 1: 3 13-03 Day 2: 3 09-04
12. Dan Minor Norwalk, OH 6 22-05 189
Day 1: 3 13-02 Day 2: 3 09-03
13. Danny Ryan Jr Cincinnati, OH 6 22-04 188 $1,208.00
Day 1: 3 11-08 Day 2: 3 10-12
14. Ross Rhodes Mattawan, MI 6 22-03 187 $1,107.00
Day 1: 3 14-04 Day 2: 3 07-15
15. Brian Ruetz Toledo, OH 6 22-02 186 $1,007.00
Day 1: 3 13-09 Day 2: 3 08-09
16. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 6 22-02 185 $906.00
Day 1: 3 12-05 Day 2: 3 09-13
17. Mike Kiester Davisburg, MI 6 22-02 184 $705.00
Day 1: 3 10-02 Day 2: 3 12-00
18. Mark Babcock Warwick, NY 6 22-02 183 $604.00
Day 1: 3 11-12 Day 2: 3 10-06
19. James Mignanelli Harmony, PA 6 22-00 182 $604.00
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 12-07
20. Tyler Berthold Columbia Station, OH 6 21-15 181 $503.00
Day 1: 3 10-14 Day 2: 3 11-01
21. Greg Raudenbush Pottsville, PA 6 21-14 180 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-10 Day 2: 3 11-04
22. Jeremy Seamans Dracut, MA 6 21-10 179 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-04 Day 2: 3 11-06
23. David Adams Schererville, IN 6 21-08 178 $428.00
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 3 11-11
24. Robert Ramasci Wakefield, MA 6 21-08 177 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 3 11-08
25. Keith Moyer Canfield, OH 6 21-00 176 $428.00
Day 1: 3 12-13 Day 2: 3 08-03
26. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 6 20-15 175 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-13 Day 2: 3 10-02
27. Tony Mitchell Plainwell, MI 6 20-09 174 $428.00
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 3 12-03
28. Christopher Liobis Branchburg, NJ 6 20-08 173 $428.00
Day 1: 3 12-05 Day 2: 3 08-03
29. Johnny Nguyen Tucson, AZ 6 20-07 172 $428.00
Day 1: 3 09-05 Day 2: 3 11-02
30. Bret Felter Malad City, ID 6 19-14 171 $428.00
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 3 10-01
31. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 6 19-13 170 $428.00
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 3 12-02
32. Simon Clarke-Okah Toronto CANADA 6 19-09 169 $428.00
Day 1: 3 11-06 Day 2: 3 08-03
33. Nick Leonard Cincinnati, OH 5 19-02 168 $428.00
Day 1: 2 07-10 Day 2: 3 11-08
34. Kenny Beale Jr Danville, VA 6 18-15 167 $428.00
Day 1: 3 11-09 Day 2: 3 07-06
35. Jonathan Oakes Sterling Heights, MI 5 18-09 166 $428.00
Day 1: 3 12-00 Day 2: 2 06-09
36. Gregory Travis Macomb, MI 5 18-05 165 $428.00
Day 1: 3 13-01 Day 2: 2 05-04
37. Mark Westrick Hastings, PA 6 18-05 164 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 3 07-15
38. Kevin Brockner Ferndale, NY 6 18-02 163 $428.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 3 11-01
39. Clifford Esmond Jr Rose City, MI 5 18-00 162 $428.00
Day 1: 3 10-03 Day 2: 2 07-13
40. Curtis Hall II Lenore, WV 6 18-00 161 $428.00
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 3 08-10
41. Dan Oneil Canton, MI 6 18-00 160
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 3 09-04
42. Bill Schwartz Jr Avon Lake, OH 5 17-13 159
Day 1: 3 10-12 Day 2: 2 07-01
43. John Watts Flushing, MI 4 17-11 158
Day 1: 3 12-09 Day 2: 1 05-02
44. Nick Ray Ingleside, IL 4 17-10 157 $150.00
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 15-02
45. Akira Okuyama Forest Hills, NY 6 17-07 156
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 3 10-15
46. Mark Goetsch Gibraltar, MI 5 17-07 155
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 2 07-10
47. Ross Arnold Elida, OH 4 17-06 154
Day 1: 3 12-15 Day 2: 1 04-07
48. Zach Dunham Stroudsburg, PA 5 17-06 153
Day 1: 3 10-03 Day 2: 2 07-03
49. Justin Lonchar Industry, PA 5 17-05 152
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 2 08-07
50. Owen Atchison Van Buren, OH 5 16-15 151
Day 1: 3 10-10 Day 2: 2 06-05
51. John Terry Lexington, OH 4 16-11 150
Day 1: 3 12-11 Day 2: 1 04-00
52. Marcus Barr Wilmington, OH 5 16-11 149
Day 1: 3 09-05 Day 2: 2 07-06
53. John Hutton Derry, PA 6 16-04 148
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 3 09-10
54. Joseph Vacanti Mount Laurel, NJ 5 16-00 147
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 2 06-03
55. Bill Rea Greenfield, OH 4 15-12 146
Day 1: 3 12-09 Day 2: 1 03-03
56. Timothy Reams Morgantown, WV 5 15-12 145
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 2 06-06
57. Mark Fennell Lagrange, IN 5 15-12 144
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 2 06-14
58. Mike Sopocy Evanston, IL 4 15-10 143
Day 1: 1 03-02 Day 2: 3 12-08
59. Tim White Vicksburg, MI 4 15-08 142
Day 1: 3 12-11 Day 2: 1 02-13
60. Brett Warrick-Schkolnik Westerville, OH 5 15-06 141
Day 1: 2 07-00 Day 2: 3 08-06
61. Chris Rieger Clinton Twp, MI 5 15-05 140
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 2 04-15
62. Cory Krawczyk Angola, NY 5 14-15 139
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 3 11-12
63. Bryan Doyle Holland, OH 4 14-14 138
Day 1: 3 12-15 Day 2: 1 01-15
64. Kevin Fetzer Waterford, MI 5 14-14 137
Day 1: 2 05-07 Day 2: 3 09-07
65. Matt Madlener Lake Villa, IL 4 14-13 136
Day 1: 3 12-01 Day 2: 1 02-12
66. Christopher Majerle Trenton, MI 4 14-08 135
Day 1: 1 04-03 Day 2: 3 10-05
67. Danny Burns Scottsdale, AZ 5 14-04 134
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 2 05-09
68. Ike Taylor Westerville, OH 5 13-15 133
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 3 09-00
69. Dean Donovan Town Of Plympton-Wyomin 4 13-14 132
Day 1: 1 03-14 Day 2: 3 10-00
70. Robert Sweeney Baltimore, MD 5 13-13 131
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 2 04-14
71. Dee Rounkles Jr Ogden, UT 4 13-10 130
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 3 10-07
72. Tim Hawley Linwood, NC 3 13-05 129
Day 1: 1 03-12 Day 2: 2 09-09
73. Charlie Gabbeart Plymouth, MI 3 13-02 128
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 13-02
74. Jay Ahonen Ortonville, MI 4 12-13 127
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 10-09
75. Brian Mailot Columbus, OH 4 12-12 126
Day 1: 3 10-12 Day 2: 1 02-00
76. Brian Kich Berea, OH 4 12-10 125
Day 1: 1 00-00 Day 2: 3 12-10
77. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 4 12-07 124
Day 1: 3 10-06 Day 2: 1 02-01
78. JJ Smith Avon Lake, OH 4 12-06 123
Day 1: 1 03-11 Day 2: 3 08-11
79. Greg Davis Johnstown, OH 4 12-04 122
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 1 03-05
80. Scott Johnson Bath, PA 4 11-08 121
Day 1: 1 02-07 Day 2: 3 09-01
81. Phil Zavracky Stow, OH 4 11-04 120
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 3 08-04
82. Andrew Fryer Grove City, OH 5 11-03 119
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 3 06-04
83. Peter Barello Staten Island, NY 3 10-15 118
Day 1: 3 10-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
84. Stephen Schneider Selden, NY 3 10-14 117
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 10-14
85. David Wright Red Lion, PA 3 10-13 116
Day 1: 1 04-01 Day 2: 2 06-12
86. Vince Denina Willis, TX 3 10-12 115
Day 1: 3 10-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
87. Josh Stalcup Mishawaka, IN 3 10-03 114
Day 1: 1 03-03 Day 2: 2 07-00
88. Gary Hall Delbarton, WV 4 09-15 113
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 1 03-05
89. Steve Chikato Pocatello, ID 3 09-13 112
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 09-13
89. Tom Hofstetter Lewistown, OH 3 09-13 112
Day 1: 3 09-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
91. Keith Sensenig Jane Lew, WV 4 09-13 110
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 1 03-07
92. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 3 09-12 109
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 2 06-15
93. George Saliba Lakefield CANADA 3 09-11 108
Day 1: 2 06-11 Day 2: 1 03-00
94. David Michaelis Commerce Twp, MI 3 09-10 107
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 09-10
95. Gus Kneidinger Prospect, PA 2 09-07 106
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 09-07
96. Vala Zeinali Chagrin Falls, OH 4 09-05 105
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 3 07-05
97. Jim Oconnell Jr Castle Rock, CO 4 09-05 104
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 1 02-09
98. Boone Steed Downey, ID 3 09-04 103
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
99. Michael Barton Endicott, NY 3 09-00 102
Day 1: 3 09-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
100. Eric Carsten Reynoldsburg, OH 3 08-15 101
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
101. Marvin Stith Jr. Piscataway, NJ 3 08-14 100
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 2 06-02
102. Michael Jett Weirton, WV 3 08-13 99
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-13
103. Jerry Britt Barhamsville, VA 3 08-11 98
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Tina Chang Milwaukee, WI 3 08-08 97
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 1 03-15
105. Benjamin Burdett Fort Wayne, IN 3 08-06 96
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 2 06-11
106. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 3 08-06 95
Day 1: 2 06-06 Day 2: 1 02-00
107. Mike Fedio Fenton, MI 3 08-02 94
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
108. Katherine Owczarzak Buffalo, NY 3 08-02 93
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 2 06-05
109. Chris Obryan Harned, KY 2 08-01 92
Day 1: 2 08-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
110. Beau Bickford Findlay, OH 2 07-13 91
Day 1: 2 07-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
111. David Ziemba Jr Lancaster, NY 3 07-10 90
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 1 01-14
112. Bob Evans Elkhart, IN 3 07-08 89
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
113. Jason Hickman Orient, OH 3 07-06 88
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
114. Chris Herzog Liberty TWP, OH 2 07-05 87
Day 1: 2 07-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
115. William Langille Kent, OH 2 07-04 86
Day 1: 2 07-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
116. Caleb Snyder Greensburg, PA 2 07-01 85
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 07-01
117. Jack Dale Wayland, MI 3 06-04 84
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
118. Brian Dauberman Mifflinburg, PA 2 06-04 83
Day 1: 2 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
119. Angelo Padilla Deland, FL 2 06-03 82
Day 1: 2 06-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
120. Paul Marchaza Mentor, OH 2 06-01 81
Day 1: 2 06-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
121. Hyman Johnson Ypsilanti, MI 2 05-14 80
Day 1: 2 05-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
122. Michael Pocius Third Lake, IL 2 05-14 79
Day 1: 1 02-14 Day 2: 1 03-00
123. Lance Tresenriter Syracuse, IN 3 05-06 78
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-06
124. Justin Thomas Arlington, MA 2 05-05 77
Day 1: 2 05-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
125. Mark Saunders Sr Wellington, OH 2 05-02 76
Day 1: 2 05-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Joe Stois Fairview Park, OH 2 05-01 75
Day 1: 2 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
127. Rodney Michael Eagle Springs, NC 2 04-14 74
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
128. Jake Drukenbrod Canton, OH 2 04-06 73
Day 1: 2 04-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
129. Vickie Maisch-Rumer Lima, OH 1 04-04 72
Day 1: 1 04-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
130. Mel Mcmullen South Charleston, OH 2 03-06 71
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
131. Joesph Simko Swoyersville, PA 1 03-05 70
Day 1: 1 03-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
132. Jonathan Stewart Lancaster, PA 1 03-02 69
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-02
133. Duke Nave Norristown, PA 1 03-01 68
Day 1: 1 03-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
134. Steven Kellam Crittenden, KY 1 02-15 67
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-15
135. Linda Griffin – Bennett Canton, MI 1 02-14 66
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-14
136. Jim Tedesco Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 1 01-15 65
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
137. Mike Sciacca Augusta, NJ 1 01-13 64
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
138. Michael Schoemann Waterford, MI 1 01-10 63
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Lance Baker Huxley, IA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
139. Brian Berglund Norwich, CT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Tom Bever Boulder, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Justin Busby Columbus, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
139. Daryl Christadore Hampton, CT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Marc Gallion Lyons, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
139. Ronald Kirkendall Lawrenceburg, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Timothy Pearch Amherst, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
139. Thomas Rizzo Rochester, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
139. Craig Shilling Littlestown, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Del Smith III Castalia, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Larry Thomas Lambertville, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
139. Frederick Tillman Muskegon, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 77 306 1011-11
2 62 255 872-02
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139 561 1883-13

B.A.S.S. Plans Three Regional High School Tournaments for 2016

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B.A.S.S. Plans Three Regional High School Tournaments for 2016

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — High school anglers will have the chance to fish the No. 1 bass lake in the nation during the 2016 Bassmaster High School tournament season.

Toledo Bend — the best bass fishery in the United States according to Bassmaster Magazine’s 2015 Best Bass Lakes list — will be the first stop on the 2016 Costa Bassmaster High School Series tournament trail.

High school anglers will compete in three regional Opens tournaments in 2016, including the Central at Toledo Bend on the Louisiana/Texas border, the Southern at Lake Guntersville in Alabama and the Midwestern at Clinton Lake in Illinois.

Following a year that saw participation numbers more than double over 2014, Hank Weldon, the B.A.S.S. High School Series tournament manager, said he expects those numbers to grow again in 2016.

“We were excited when we rolled out the additional tournaments in 2015,” Weldon said. “We were cautiously optimistic about participation in the inaugural Opens, but participation easily exceeded our expectations. As the high school platform continues to grow at exponential rates, we have high hopes for the turnout for the 2016 High School Opens.”

In 2015, more than 3,400 students from 370 schools participated in the Costa Bassmaster High School Opens. Approximately 1,500 students from 230 schools participated in 2014.

The first tournament for 2016, March 12 at Toledo Bend, will be hosted by Sabine Parish Tourist Commission-Toledo Bend Lake Country and in partnership with the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation. High school anglers competed on the same fishery last year, with 117 teams in attendance.

“It was wonderful to have them here last year and to see the quality of young anglers who are associated with B.A.S.S.,” said Linda Curtis-Sparks, director of the Sabine Parish Tourist Commission. “We’re so excited to see that B.A.S.S. is stepping up and encouraging those young men and women. Not only is it good for their growth, but it’s also good for the industry.

“Our affiliation with the B.A.S.S. staff is exciting; they’re just good people to work with,” Curtis-Sparks added. “We have 35 major tournaments on Toledo Bend each year, but the B.A.S.S. tournaments turned the heads of the business community.”

On April 16, high school anglers will compete on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville, hosted by the North Alabama Lakes/Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and working with the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation. Last year 205 teams competed on Alabama’s Lake Martin.

“We have two city high schools — both have high school fishing teams. Over the past few years we’ve been very supportive of those teams and anything we can do to encourage young men and women to participate in the sport, we want to do that,” said Katy Norton, president of the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “To have a Bassmaster High School Open on our lake gives us the chance to open a great body of water to young anglers.”

The third High School Open will be held June 5 on Clinton Lake — a return to Illinois for the second straight year. The tournament will be hosted by Forsyth/Clinton, Ill., and in partnership with the Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation.

“The Village of Forsyth is excited to host the 2016 Bassmaster High School Midwestern Open. These events promise to be a great opportunity to showcase the great fishing opportunities that Central Illinois and the entire state of Illinois have to offer,” said David Strohl, Village of Forsyth administrator. “The Village invites participants to take part in these great events and explore the great shopping, dining, and other amenities that Forsyth and the Decatur area have to offer.”

All of the high school teams will compete for a spot at the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship held in the summer of 2016 on a date and place to be announced. One place at the championship is made available for every 10 teams competing in the Opens.

In addition, anglers in the Top 2 spots at each Open will earn a berth in an exhibition high school tournament at the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic.

Registration and tournament rules will be announced next week on Bassmaster.com/high-school.

Michigan Angler Holds Slim Lead At Lake Erie Open

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Michigan Angler Holds Slim Lead At Lake Erie Open

David Reault of Livonia, Mich., takes the lead on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #3 presented by Allstate held on Lake Erie out of Sandusky, Ohio. Reault brought 25 pounds, 9 ounces to the scales at Thursday’s weigh-in.

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Michigan Angler Holds Slim Lead At Lake Erie Open

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SANDUSKY, Ohio — David Reault of Livonia, Mich., battled against the wind Thursday to take the lead in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open presented by Allstate on Lake Erie.

Reault has 25 pounds, 9 ounces with a lot of close company behind him. Bassmaster Elite Series pro Derek Remitz is second with 24-4, and New Jersey pro Pete Gluszek is third with 23-1. Charlie Hartley, another Elite Series pro from Ohio, is fourth with 22-4.

The 20-pound mark set the benchmark for success. The Top 19 anglers have bags at or exceeding that mark, with the next 10 anglers with 19 pounds or better.

Reault, a real estate broker, is a part-time tournament angler with expertise fishing for smallmouth on the Great Lakes. He is unsure of duplicating his success on Friday to make the Top 12 on Saturday.

“I’m looking for places that won’t be so affected by the wind,” he said. “Too much of it makes it really difficult to be effective in one area.”

The bane of the wind for Reault is boat control. The balancing act between keeping the boat over a productive spot and then catching the bass is a tough proposition.

That is especially true when it blows from the northeast on Erie. Local anglers say due to the lake’s shape it allows the wind to funnel more turbulent waves.

Remitz let the wind blow in his favor.

“The wind helped me set a drift over my key spots,” he said. “Without it I wouldn’t have that weight.”

Spots is the key word. Remitz, like many of the open water anglers, knows the smallmouth roam across expansive areas of shallow, rocky shoals. The key attractants are specific, small and sometimes obscure spots that polarize the fish in a specific location. Those can be a slight change of depth, a boulder, or any other bottom irregularity.

For Remitz, the northeast wind allowed him to drift directly over those sweet spots. He used the trolling motor like a rudder, to keep the boat tracking over the strike zone.

The heaviest catches crossed the scales early, with some anglers returning earlier than their original check-in time. The trigger was the midday wind that ticked up from a slight breeze to 10-15 knots.

At least one boat required a rescue and tow. Michigan angler Brian Schram’s boat became swamped after the bilge pump failed. That’s not a direct fault of the wind, although it likely played a factor due to waves spilling aboard.

The partner of Pennsylvania pro and Erie guide Destin Demarion became so sea sick the anglers returned at 11:30 a.m. Demarion weighed 19-3, even though he lost a part of the day. His partner, Lance Baker of Iowa, stuck it out so Demarion could finish his limit.

The service crews worked overtime to repair windblown gear. Friday, the wind could be another game changer.

There is much at stake, in addition to determining the winner. The final event of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open Series presented by Allstate means five anglers will receive invitations to the 2016 Elite Series. The standings are tight and an extra day will matter, given the potential for a heavy catch.

Fishing resumes Friday morning with takeoff at 7 a.m. ET at Shelby Street Public Boat Launch. Friday’s weigh in will be at the same location at 3 p.m. Saturday’s takeoff will take place at the same time and place, and the weigh-in will be held at 4:15 p.m. at the Bass Pro Shops in Branson, Mo. Tune into Bassmaster.com for live blog updates, photos and more on Friday and Saturday.

2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open – Lake Erie Presented by Allstate 9/24-9/26
Lake Erie, Sandusky OH.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. David Reault Livonia, MI 5 25-09 200
Day 1: 5 25-09
2. Derek Remitz Grant, AL 5 24-04 199
Day 1: 5 24-04
3. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 5 23-01 198
Day 1: 5 23-01
4. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 22-04 197
Day 1: 5 22-04
5. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 5 21-14 196
Day 1: 5 21-14
6. Jamie Jacobus Johnstown, OH 5 21-11 195
Day 1: 5 21-11
7. David Dudley Lynchburg, VA 5 21-06 194
Day 1: 5 21-06
8. Jason Root Fostoria, OH 5 21-05 193
Day 1: 5 21-05
9. Brian Latimer Belton, SC 5 21-04 192
Day 1: 5 21-04
9. Fletcher Shryock New Philadelphia, OH 5 21-04 192
Day 1: 5 21-04
11. Jeff Lugar Cross Junction, VA 5 21-03 190
Day 1: 5 21-03
11. Zachary Maisch Lima, OH 5 21-03 190
Day 1: 5 21-03
13. Al Farace Cockeysville, MD 5 20-14 188
Day 1: 5 20-14
13. Chris King South Amherst, OH 5 20-14 188
Day 1: 5 20-14
15. Steven Clapper Lima, OH 5 20-13 186
Day 1: 5 20-13
16. Chris Blackwell Clarksville, TN 5 20-12 185
Day 1: 5 20-12
17. Tim Sprouse Clarksville, TN 5 20-11 184
Day 1: 5 20-11
18. Joshua Kolodzaike Toledo, OH 5 20-10 183
Day 1: 5 20-10
19. Matt Vermilyea Perrysburg, OH 5 20-05 182
Day 1: 5 20-05
20. Wil Hardy II Harlem, GA 5 19-15 181
Day 1: 5 19-15
20. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TX AUSTRALIA 5 19-15 181
Day 1: 5 19-15
22. Gregory Dipalma Millville, NJ 5 19-14 179
Day 1: 5 19-14
23. Greg Mansfield Burnsville, MN 5 19-06 178
Day 1: 5 19-06
24. Shane Rees Middletown, IN 5 19-04 177
Day 1: 5 19-04
25. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 5 19-03 176
Day 1: 5 19-03
25. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 5 19-03 176
Day 1: 5 19-03
27. Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, IN 5 19-02 174
Day 1: 5 19-02
28. Chris Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 19-01 173
Day 1: 5 19-01
29. Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, MI 5 19-00 172
Day 1: 5 19-00
30. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 18-13 171
Day 1: 5 18-13
31. Dave Lefebre Erie, PA 5 18-12 170
Day 1: 5 18-12
31. Derek Yasinski Senoia, GA 5 18-12 170
Day 1: 5 18-12
33. Matt Malmquist White Lake, MI 5 18-11 168
Day 1: 5 18-11
34. Paul Malone Pleasant Valley, IA 5 18-10 167
Day 1: 5 18-10
35. James Mcmullen Quakertown, PA 5 18-06 166
Day 1: 5 18-06
36. Stephen Mui Bartlett, IL 5 18-02 165
Day 1: 5 18-02
37. Aaron Limber Millbury, OH 5 18-01 164
Day 1: 5 18-01
37. Scott Siller Milwaukee, WI 5 18-01 164
Day 1: 5 18-01
39. Richard Dunham Waukegan, IL 5 17-13 162
Day 1: 5 17-13
40. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 5 17-11 161
Day 1: 5 17-11
41. Christopher Martinkovic Liberty Twp, OH 5 17-10 160
Day 1: 5 17-10
42. Pete Garnier Lindsey ONTARIO CANADA 5 17-09 159
Day 1: 5 17-09
42. Randy Ramsey Ceresco, MI 5 17-09 159
Day 1: 5 17-09
44. Ben Nielsen Lowell, MI 5 17-04 157
Day 1: 5 17-04
45. Adrian Avena Vineland, NJ 5 17-01 156
Day 1: 5 17-01
45. Jennifer Degrie Brooklyn, MI 5 17-01 156
Day 1: 5 17-01
47. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 16-15 154
Day 1: 5 16-15
48. Jeff Cutler Minersville, PA 5 16-14 153
Day 1: 5 16-14
49. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 5 16-12 152
Day 1: 5 16-12
50. Ralph Blasey Pinckey, MI 5 16-07 151
Day 1: 5 16-07
51. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 16-03 150
Day 1: 5 16-03
52. Tyler Berger Westerville, OH 5 16-01 149
Day 1: 5 16-01
53. Steve Schubert Rayland, OH 5 15-12 148
Day 1: 5 15-12
54. Andrew Buss North Liberty, IN 5 15-11 147
Day 1: 5 15-11
54. Shin Fukae Palestine, TX 5 15-11 147
Day 1: 5 15-11
56. JT Kenney Palm Bay, FL 5 15-03 145
Day 1: 5 15-03
57. Aaron Stumpf Westerville, OH 5 14-09 144
Day 1: 5 14-09
58. Mike Elsea Mooresville, IN 5 14-07 143
Day 1: 5 14-07
59. Pat Upthagrove Monroe, MI 5 14-05 142
Day 1: 5 14-05
60. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 14-04 141
Day 1: 5 14-04
61. Chris Noffsinger Interlochen, MI 5 14-03 140
Day 1: 5 14-03
62. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 14-02 139
Day 1: 5 14-02
62. Eddie Levin Westerville, OH 5 14-02 139
Day 1: 5 14-02
62. Steven Priest New Lexington, OH 5 14-02 139
Day 1: 5 14-02
65. Steve Evans Cleveland, OH 5 13-14 136
Day 1: 5 13-14
65. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, FL 5 13-14 136
Day 1: 5 13-14
67. Mark Modrak China, MI 5 13-13 134
Day 1: 5 13-13
67. Jonathan Shoemaker Elyria, OH 5 13-13 134
Day 1: 5 13-13
69. Jacob Powroznik Port Haywood, VA 5 13-11 132
Day 1: 5 13-11
70. Scott Cooke Marengo, OH 4 13-10 131
Day 1: 4 13-10
71. Lee Rogers Swartswood, NJ 3 13-10 130
Day 1: 3 13-10
72. Tim Malone Gatlinburg, TN 5 13-09 129
Day 1: 5 13-09
73. Roy Minnick New Lenox, IL 4 13-05 128
Day 1: 4 13-05
74. Gerald Sensabaugh Gray, TN 5 13-03 127
Day 1: 5 13-03
75. Tony Dorman Taylor, PA 4 12-14 126
Day 1: 4 12-14
76. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 5 12-12 125
Day 1: 5 12-12
77. Wesley Strader Spring City, TN 5 12-09 124
Day 1: 5 12-09
78. Mike Kernan Wylie, TX 4 12-09 123
Day 1: 4 12-09
79. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 5 12-07 122
Day 1: 5 12-07
80. Steve York Bronson, MI 5 11-15 121
Day 1: 5 11-15
81. Buddy Cipoletti West Islip, NY 5 11-06 120
Day 1: 5 11-06
82. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 4 11-05 119
Day 1: 4 11-05
83. Kevin Johnson Surprise, AZ 5 11-02 118
Day 1: 5 11-02
84. David Smith Del City, OK 5 10-15 117
Day 1: 5 10-15
85. Todd Sterner Mechanicsburg, PA 4 10-15 116
Day 1: 4 10-15
86. Patrick Bone Cleveland, GA 3 10-13 115
Day 1: 3 10-13
87. Michael Crocker Pasadena, MD 5 10-10 114
Day 1: 5 10-10
88. Matt Elkins Spencerville, OH 3 10-10 113
Day 1: 3 10-10
89. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 4 10-09 112
Day 1: 4 10-09
90. Kenny Garippa Tobyhanna, PA 5 10-08 111
Day 1: 5 10-08
91. Michael Simonton Fremont, OH 4 10-08 110
Day 1: 4 10-08
92. Ryan Stumpf Johnstown, OH 3 10-08 109
Day 1: 3 10-08
93. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 3 10-06 108
Day 1: 3 10-06
94. Scott Patton Paris, TN 3 09-07 107
Day 1: 3 09-07
95. Kip Bodkin Berlin Heights, OH 3 09-04 106
Day 1: 3 09-04
96. Dave Davenport Milford, OH 4 09-03 105
Day 1: 4 09-03
97. Shayne Berlo Fairfax, VA 5 09-01 104
Day 1: 5 09-01
98. Jason Bacon Nutting Lake, MA 3 08-09 103
Day 1: 3 08-09
99. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 5 08-07 102
Day 1: 5 08-07
100. Anthony Gagliardi Prosperity, SC 3 08-05 101
Day 1: 3 08-05
101. Stephen Barrett Kirkfield CANADA 2 08-05 100
Day 1: 2 08-05
102. Frank Ramsey Cary, IL 3 07-15 99
Day 1: 3 07-15
103. Joe Hamilton Liberty, IN 3 07-08 98
Day 1: 3 07-08
104. Mike Weiss Union Grove, WI 2 07-07 97
Day 1: 2 07-07
105. Koby Kreiger Bokeelia, FL 2 07-06 96
Day 1: 2 07-06
106. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 2 07-05 95
Day 1: 2 07-05
107. Bill Day Frankfort, KY 3 07-04 94
Day 1: 3 07-04
107. Michael Lockhart Mineral Wells, WV 3 07-04 94
Day 1: 3 07-04
109. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 3 07-01 92
Day 1: 3 07-01
110. Michael McCoy Mentor On The Lake, OH 2 06-11 91
Day 1: 2 06-11
111. Charlie Evans Berea, KY 2 06-05 90
Day 1: 2 06-05
112. Rick Nitkiewicz Pittsburgh, PA 1 06-04 89
Day 1: 1 06-04
113. Jesse Tacoronte Orlando, FL 3 06-02 88
Day 1: 3 06-02
114. Jonathan Carter Glenburn, ME 2 06-00 87
Day 1: 2 06-00
115. Jeff Kuhar Bridgeport, OH 2 05-13 86
Day 1: 2 05-13
116. Curtis Richardson Belleville CANADA 2 05-12 85
Day 1: 2 05-12
117. Edward Naydihor Kenosha, WI 2 05-11 84
Day 1: 2 05-11
118. Chad Pipkens Holt, MI 2 05-06 83
Day 1: 2 05-06
119. Jim Tyson Middletown, PA 2 05-05 82
Day 1: 2 05-05
120. Randy Elliott Bowie, MD 2 05-03 81
Day 1: 2 05-03
121. Ryan Ingalls Fairfax, VA 2 04-05 80
Day 1: 2 04-05
122. Craig Nelson Mather, PA 1 04-03 79
Day 1: 1 04-03
123. William Hensley Chattaroy, WV 2 03-15 78
Day 1: 2 03-15
124. Gaspare Costabile Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 1 03-15 77
Day 1: 1 03-15
125. Larry Draughn Jr Fairborn, OH 1 03-13 76
Day 1: 1 03-13
126. Art Ferguson III Saint Clair Shores, MI 2 03-11 75
Day 1: 2 03-11
127. Gary Greenwood Irwin, PA 1 03-07 74
Day 1: 1 03-07
128. Matthew Belletini Birmingham, MI 1 03-06 73
Day 1: 1 03-06
129. Ed Loughran Mechanicsville, VA 1 03-03 72
Day 1: 1 03-03
130. Donald Holt Jr Perrysburg, OH 1 03-01 71
Day 1: 1 03-01
131. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 1 02-04 70
Day 1: 1 02-04
132. Carmen Peluso Ambridge, PA 1 01-10 69
Day 1: 1 01-10
133. Terry Baksay Easton, CT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Edward Cheseboro Oswego, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Matt Fischer Farmington, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Chris Flint Potsdam, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Sam George Athens, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. John Hansen Street, MD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Jeff Hippert Hamburg, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Shannon Jones Kimper, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Eric Klotz Bowling Green, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Denis Kreze Fort Erie CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Paul Molan Chardon, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Jarrad Nickolite Sioux Falls, SD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Brian Schram Waterford, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. William Shipes Williston, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Rob Thivener Delaware, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Vince Troiano Chesterfield, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Erhardt Tulgestka Jr Posen, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
133. Bruce Whitmire Channelview, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 82 533 1773-06
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2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open – Lake Erie Presented by Allstate 9/24-9/26
Lake Erie, Sandusky OH.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Ross Rhodes Mattawan, MI 3 14-04 200
Day 1: 3 14-04
2. Bob Snyder Marion, IN 3 13-11 199
Day 1: 3 13-11
3. Brian Ruetz Toledo, OH 3 13-09 198
Day 1: 3 13-09
4. Mark Shopene Point Pleasant Beach, N 3 13-08 197
Day 1: 3 13-08
5. Shane Carlton Akron, OH 3 13-03 196
Day 1: 3 13-03
6. Dan Minor Norwalk, OH 3 13-02 195
Day 1: 3 13-02
7. Gregory Travis Macomb, MI 3 13-01 194
Day 1: 3 13-01
8. Ross Arnold Elida, OH 3 12-15 193
Day 1: 3 12-15
8. Bryan Doyle Holland, OH 3 12-15 193
Day 1: 3 12-15
10. Keith Moyer Canfield, OH 3 12-13 191
Day 1: 3 12-13
11. John Terry Lexington, OH 3 12-11 190
Day 1: 3 12-11
11. Tim White Vicksburg, MI 3 12-11 190
Day 1: 3 12-11
13. Bill Rea Greenfield, OH 3 12-09 188
Day 1: 3 12-09
13. John Watts Flushing, MI 3 12-09 188
Day 1: 3 12-09
15. Rick Harkness Saint Marys, WV 3 12-05 186
Day 1: 3 12-05
15. Christopher Liobis Branchburg, NJ 3 12-05 186
Day 1: 3 12-05
15. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 3 12-05 186
Day 1: 3 12-05
18. Matt Madlener Lake Villa, IL 3 12-01 183
Day 1: 3 12-01
19. Jonathan Oakes Sterling Heights, MI 3 12-00 182
Day 1: 3 12-00
20. Mark Babcock Warwick, NY 3 11-12 181
Day 1: 3 11-12
21. Kenny Beale Jr Danville, VA 3 11-09 180
Day 1: 3 11-09
22. Danny Ryan Jr Cincinnati, OH 3 11-08 179
Day 1: 3 11-08
23. Don Roberts Bellville, OH 3 11-07 178
Day 1: 3 11-07
24. Simon Clarke-Okah Toronto CANADA 3 11-06 177
Day 1: 3 11-06
25. Fredrick Requarth Dayton, OH 3 11-06 176
Day 1: 3 11-06
26. Peter Barello Staten Island, NY 3 10-15 175
Day 1: 3 10-15
26. Jon Witt Kalamazoo, MI 3 10-15 175
Day 1: 3 10-15
28. Tyler Berthold Columbia Station, OH 3 10-14 173
Day 1: 3 10-14
29. Barry Brandt Jr. Newport News, VA 3 10-13 172
Day 1: 3 10-13
30. Mike Mueller Berryville, VA 3 10-13 171
Day 1: 3 10-13
31. Vince Denina Willis, TX 3 10-12 170
Day 1: 3 10-12
31. Brian Mailot Columbus, OH 3 10-12 170
Day 1: 3 10-12
31. Bill Schwartz Jr Avon Lake, OH 3 10-12 170
Day 1: 3 10-12
34. Owen Atchison Van Buren, OH 3 10-10 167
Day 1: 3 10-10
34. Greg Raudenbush Pottsville, PA 3 10-10 167
Day 1: 3 10-10
36. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 3 10-06 165
Day 1: 3 10-06
36. Mike England Sunbury, OH 3 10-06 165
Day 1: 3 10-06
36. Chris Rieger Clinton Twp, MI 3 10-06 165
Day 1: 3 10-06
36. Mark Westrick Hastings, PA 3 10-06 165
Day 1: 3 10-06
40. Jeremy Seamans Dracut, MA 3 10-04 161
Day 1: 3 10-04
41. Zach Dunham Stroudsburg, PA 3 10-03 160
Day 1: 3 10-03
41. Clifford Esmond Jr Rose City, MI 3 10-03 160
Day 1: 3 10-03
43. Mike Kiester Davisburg, MI 3 10-02 158
Day 1: 3 10-02
44. Robert Ramasci Wakefield, MA 3 10-00 157
Day 1: 3 10-00
45. David Adams Schererville, IN 3 09-13 156
Day 1: 3 09-13
45. Bret Felter Malad City, ID 3 09-13 156
Day 1: 3 09-13
45. Mark Goetsch Gibraltar, MI 3 09-13 156
Day 1: 3 09-13
45. Tom Hofstetter Lewistown, OH 3 09-13 156
Day 1: 3 09-13
45. Joseph Vacanti Mount Laurel, NJ 3 09-13 156
Day 1: 3 09-13
50. Henry Mckee IV Haddon Heights, NJ 2 09-12 151
Day 1: 2 09-12
51. James Mignanelli Harmony, PA 3 09-09 150
Day 1: 3 09-09
52. Mandel Pettus Sound Beach, NY 3 09-07 149
Day 1: 3 09-07
53. Curtis Hall II Lenore, WV 3 09-06 148
Day 1: 3 09-06
53. Timothy Reams Morgantown, WV 3 09-06 148
Day 1: 3 09-06
55. Marcus Barr Wilmington, OH 3 09-05 146
Day 1: 3 09-05
55. Johnny Nguyen Tucson, AZ 3 09-05 146
Day 1: 3 09-05
57. Boone Steed Downey, ID 3 09-04 144
Day 1: 3 09-04
58. Michael Barton Endicott, NY 3 09-00 143
Day 1: 3 09-00
59. Eric Carsten Reynoldsburg, OH 3 08-15 142
Day 1: 3 08-15
59. Greg Davis Johnstown, OH 3 08-15 142
Day 1: 3 08-15
59. Robert Sweeney Baltimore, MD 3 08-15 142
Day 1: 3 08-15
62. Mark Fennell Lagrange, IN 3 08-14 139
Day 1: 3 08-14
62. Justin Lonchar Industry, PA 3 08-14 139
Day 1: 3 08-14
64. Dan Oneil Canton, MI 3 08-12 137
Day 1: 3 08-12
65. Jerry Britt Barhamsville, VA 3 08-11 136
Day 1: 3 08-11
65. Danny Burns Scottsdale, AZ 3 08-11 136
Day 1: 3 08-11
67. Tony Mitchell Plainwell, MI 3 08-06 134
Day 1: 3 08-06
68. Mike Fedio Fenton, MI 3 08-02 133
Day 1: 3 08-02
69. Chris Obryan Harned, KY 2 08-01 132
Day 1: 2 08-01
70. Beau Bickford Findlay, OH 2 07-13 131
Day 1: 2 07-13
71. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 3 07-11 130
Day 1: 3 07-11
72. Nick Leonard Cincinnati, OH 2 07-10 129
Day 1: 2 07-10
73. Bob Evans Elkhart, IN 3 07-08 128
Day 1: 3 07-08
74. Jason Hickman Orient, OH 3 07-06 127
Day 1: 3 07-06
75. Chris Herzog Liberty TWP, OH 2 07-05 126
Day 1: 2 07-05
76. William Langille Kent, OH 2 07-04 125
Day 1: 2 07-04
77. Kevin Brockner Ferndale, NY 3 07-01 124
Day 1: 3 07-01
78. Brett Warrick-Schkolnik Westerville, OH 2 07-00 123
Day 1: 2 07-00
79. Jim Oconnell Jr Castle Rock, CO 3 06-12 122
Day 1: 3 06-12
80. George Saliba Lakefield CANADA 2 06-11 121
Day 1: 2 06-11
81. John Hutton Derry, PA 3 06-10 120
Day 1: 3 06-10
82. Gary Hall Delbarton, WV 3 06-10 119
Day 1: 3 06-10
83. Akira Okuyama Forest Hills, NY 3 06-08 118
Day 1: 3 06-08
84. Keith Sensenig Jane Lew, WV 3 06-06 117
Day 1: 3 06-06
85. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 2 06-06 116
Day 1: 2 06-06
86. Jack Dale Wayland, MI 3 06-04 115
Day 1: 3 06-04
87. Brian Dauberman Mifflinburg, PA 2 06-04 114
Day 1: 2 06-04
88. Angelo Padilla Deland, FL 2 06-03 113
Day 1: 2 06-03
89. Paul Marchaza Mentor, OH 2 06-01 112
Day 1: 2 06-01
90. Hyman Johnson Ypsilanti, MI 2 05-14 111
Day 1: 2 05-14
91. David Ziemba Jr Lancaster, NY 2 05-12 110
Day 1: 2 05-12
92. Kevin Fetzer Waterford, MI 2 05-07 109
Day 1: 2 05-07
93. Justin Thomas Arlington, MA 2 05-05 108
Day 1: 2 05-05
94. Mark Saunders Sr Wellington, OH 2 05-02 107
Day 1: 2 05-02
95. Joe Stois Fairview Park, OH 2 05-01 106
Day 1: 2 05-01
96. Andrew Fryer Grove City, OH 2 04-15 105
Day 1: 2 04-15
96. Ike Taylor Westerville, OH 2 04-15 105
Day 1: 2 04-15
98. Rodney Michael Eagle Springs, NC 2 04-14 103
Day 1: 2 04-14
99. Tina Chang Milwaukee, WI 2 04-09 102
Day 1: 2 04-09
100. Jake Drukenbrod Canton, OH 2 04-06 101
Day 1: 2 04-06
101. Vickie Maisch-Rumer Lima, OH 1 04-04 100
Day 1: 1 04-04
102. Christopher Majerle Trenton, MI 1 04-03 99
Day 1: 1 04-03
103. David Wright Red Lion, PA 1 04-01 98
Day 1: 1 04-01
104. Dean Donovan Town Of Plympton-Wyomin 1 03-14 97
Day 1: 1 03-14
105. Tim Hawley Linwood, NC 1 03-12 96
Day 1: 1 03-12
106. JJ Smith Avon Lake, OH 1 03-11 95
Day 1: 1 03-11
107. Mel Mcmullen South Charleston, OH 2 03-06 94
Day 1: 2 03-06
108. Joesph Simko Swoyersville, PA 1 03-05 93
Day 1: 1 03-05
109. Cory Krawczyk Angola, NY 2 03-03 92
Day 1: 2 03-03
110. Dee Rounkles Jr Ogden, UT 1 03-03 91
Day 1: 1 03-03
110. Josh Stalcup Mishawaka, IN 1 03-03 91
Day 1: 1 03-03
112. Mike Sopocy Evanston, IL 1 03-02 89
Day 1: 1 03-02
113. Duke Nave Norristown, PA 1 03-01 88
Day 1: 1 03-01
114. Phil Zavracky Stow, OH 1 03-00 87
Day 1: 1 03-00
115. Michael Pocius Third Lake, IL 1 02-14 86
Day 1: 1 02-14
116. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 1 02-13 85
Day 1: 1 02-13
117. Marvin Stith Jr. Piscataway, NJ 1 02-12 84
Day 1: 1 02-12
118. Nick Ray Ingleside, IL 1 02-08 83
Day 1: 1 02-08
119. Scott Johnson Bath, PA 1 02-07 82
Day 1: 1 02-07
120. Jay Ahonen Ortonville, MI 1 02-04 81
Day 1: 1 02-04
121. Vala Zeinali Chagrin Falls, OH 1 02-00 80
Day 1: 1 02-00
122. Jim Tedesco Niagara Falls ONTARIO C 1 01-15 79
Day 1: 1 01-15
123. Katherine Owczarzak Buffalo, NY 1 01-13 78
Day 1: 1 01-13
123. Mike Sciacca Augusta, NJ 1 01-13 78
Day 1: 1 01-13
125. Benjamin Burdett Fort Wayne, IN 1 01-11 76
Day 1: 1 01-11
126. Michael Schoemann Waterford, MI 1 01-10 75
Day 1: 1 01-10
127. Brian Kich Berea, OH 1 00-00 74
Day 1: 1 00-00
128. Lance Baker Huxley, IA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Brian Berglund Norwich, CT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Tom Bever Boulder, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Justin Busby Columbus, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Steve Chikato Pocatello, ID 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Daryl Christadore Hampton, CT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Charlie Gabbeart Plymouth, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Marc Gallion Lyons, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Linda Griffin – Bennett Canton, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Michael Jett Weirton, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Steven Kellam Crittenden, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Ronald Kirkendall Lawrenceburg, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Gus Kneidinger Prospect, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. David Michaelis Commerce Twp, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Timothy Pearch Amherst, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Thomas Rizzo Rochester, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Stephen Schneider Selden, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Craig Shilling Littlestown, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Del Smith III Castalia, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Caleb Snyder Greensburg, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Jonathan Stewart Lancaster, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Larry Thomas Lambertville, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Frederick Tillman Muskegon, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
128. Lance Tresenriter Syracuse, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 77 306 1011-11
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77 306 1011-11

Central Open Finale Could Be A Repeat At Table Rock – BASS

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Central Open Finale Could Be A Repeat At Table Rock – BASS

The final Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate heads to Table Rock Lake out of Branson, Mo., Oct. 1-3, where anglers will compete for cash and prizes and also a berth in the 2016 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.

Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S

Sept. 24, 2015

Central Open Finale Could Be A Repeat At Table Rock

BRANSON, Mo. — History could repeat itself at Table Rock Lake during the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open presented by Allstate Oct. 1-3.

When Bassmaster Elite Series pro Kevin Short won the 2011 Bass Pro Shops Central Open at Table Rock, he spent the early part of the tournament fishing deep with limited success. The Arkansas pro eventually dialed in a shallow-water pattern with a square bill crankbait to catch double-digit limits the final two days and finish with a winning weight of 33 pounds, 8 ounces.

Fellow Elite Series pro Brian Snowden expects the winning weight will be somewhat higher in this Open. “It is not going to be fantastic weight-wise,” Snowden said. “If you can average around 15 to 16 pounds, that will be close enough to win.” The Missouri pro predicts it will take 45 to 48 pounds to win on his home lake and an average of 13 pounds a day to make the Top 12 cut.

“It’s going to be a tough tournament, but there will be some good structure fish that can be caught on a drop shot, football jig and Carolina rig in 15 to 30 feet of water,” Snowden said. “There are still going to be quite a few fish out because the water hasn’t cooled down enough to bring them all shallow.”

Snowden predicts Short’s winning pattern of 2011 could be repeated this year. “The secondary pattern that usually comes on this time of year will be fishing shallow wood with a square bill crankbait or a jig,” he said. “The good thing about this time of the year is the lake can spread out the anglers and it will fish pretty diverse with shallow and deep stuff.”

Rain and high water levels kept Table Rock from developing a thermocline, so bass remained shallower than normal throughout the summer. “The high water just scattered the fish,” Snowden said. “Some were up shallow in the bushes, or some were 15 to 40 feet deep because there was no thermocline.”

An algal bloom also led to a fish kill on the lake this summer, but Snowden believes the majority of the casualties were rough fish. The algal bloom could actually be a blessing in disguise for the Open contenders who prefer to fish shallow. “Most of the time the algal bloom just makes bass stay or go shallower,” Snowden said.

The high lake level also created a consistent stained water color throughout Table Rock, which should produce good fishing all over the lake. “You can definitely catch a big fish in a lot of different areas right now,” Snowden said.

The major tributary arms, such as the James and Kings rivers and Long Creek, should be hot spots for the shallow patterns during the Open, according to Snowden. He suggests the best structure fishing will be from Campbell Point to the dam area.

Table Rock contains strong populations of largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, so Snowden predicts it will take a mixture of each bass to win this event. “I think the winner is going to catch mainly largemouth, but he is going to have a few filler fish of either smallmouth or spotted bass,” Snowden said.

Anglers will take off each day at 7 a.m. CT at Table Rock State Park. Weigh-ins will be held at 3 p.m. CT at the State Park Marina the first two days, with the final weigh-in on Saturday held at the Bass Pro Shops in Branson, Mo., at 4 p.m.

FLW TV SEASON SET TO PREMIERE NEXT WEEK ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK

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FLW TV SEASON SET TO PREMIERE NEXT WEEK ON NBC SPORTS NETWORK

MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 24, 2015) – The latest season of “FLW” – the television show produced by FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization – is set to premiere next week, Monday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. EST on NBC Sports Network (NBCSN). A brand-new hour-long episode of the show will be featured at the same time every Monday night through mid-December.

“We’re excited to showcase a brand-new episode for fishing fans every Monday at the same time each week,” said Peyote Perryman, Executive Producer of “FLW” and Creative Director of Digital P Media. “We’ve listened to some fan feedback and changed the format of the show to better showcase the FLW anglers and feature more non-stop action from these high stakes events.”

The season premiere episode will feature the 2015 Walmart FLW Tour season-opener at Lake Toho, won by 14-year FLW Tour veteran J.T. Kenney of Palm Bay, Florida. A month-long series of championship episodes begins Nov. 9 with the TBF National Championship, followed by the FLW College Fishing National Championship, the Walmart Bass Fishing League (BFL) All-American and the Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Ouachita, which will air on Dec. 7.

The full “FLW” television show schedule, air dates and times can be found at FLWFishing.com. Episodes will be broadcast online to FLWFishing.com and the FLW YouTube channel shortly after the television premiere.

The Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show is broadcast on NBCSN, the Pursuit Channel and the World Fishing Network (WFN) to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter.com/FLWFishing.

CONNECTICUT’S NORTH BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING NORTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

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CONNECTICUT’S NORTH BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL WINS TBF/FLW HIGH SCHOOL FISHING NORTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

LACONIA, N.H. (Sept. 22, 2015) – The North Branford High School duo of Anthony Ferraiolo and Ryan Kusmit from North Branford, Connecticut, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 10 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the 2015 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Northern Conference Championship tournament on Lake Winnipesaukee in Laconia, New Hampshire. The win earned the team the title of Northern 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 12 teams representing the northeastern United States, as well as Ontario, Canada, competed in this tournament after qualifying via their finishes at the state championship tournaments held earlier this year.

The winning duo from North Branford High School said that they caught the majority of their fish on a drop-shot rig and a jig. Other teams reported catching their fish on spinnerbaits and topwater baits. Seven of the 12 teams brought five-bass limits to the scale.

The top team on Lake Winnipesaukee that advanced to the 2016 High School Fishing National Championship was:

1st: North Branford High School, North Branford, Conn. – Ryan Kusmit and Anthony Ferraiolo, (five bass, 10-8)

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

2nd: Chatham High School, Chatham, Va. – Bradley Gauldin and Austin Carter, (five bass, 9-12)

3rd: Massachusetts Student Angler Federation – Julian Burgoff, Amherst, Mass., and Michael Morrissey, Springfield, Mass., (five bass, 9-6)

4th: Peru High School, Peru, N.Y. – Perry Marvin and Alec Morrison, (five bass, 9-1)

5th: McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Pa. – Tyler Ziegler and Cameron Strosser, (five bass, 8-12)

6th: Lehigh Valley Bass Club, Lehigh Valley, Pa. – Jordan Sypeck and Matthew Dolak, (five bass, 6-14)

7th: Ontario Student Angler Federation – Timothy Chow and Trevor McKinney, both of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (five bass, 5-9)

8th: Kenwood High School, Essex, Md. – Ivan Kortic and Logan Kuhrman, (three bass, 5-3)

9th: Potomac Falls High School, Sterling, Va. – Jordan Mazza and Richard Wellhouse, (two bass, 3-15)

10th: New Jersey Student Angler Federation – Vincent Pustizzi and Tim Nichols, both of Pittsgrove, N.J., (two bass, 3-10)

Complete results and photos from the event can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.

The 2015 TBF/FLW High School Fishing Northern 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.

FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR CARLYLE LAKE

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FLW COLLEGE FISHING CENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR CARLYLE LAKE

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CARLYLE, Ill. (Sept. 22, 2015) – FLW College Fishing is headed to Carlyle Lake Oct. 3-4 for the Central Conference Championship tournament. Forty-five college teams have qualified for this event and will be competing for a top award of $4,000 and a berth in the 2016 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

“There are two different approaches to Carlyle Lake that we could see executed in this tournament,” said University of Wisconsin-La Crosse angler Pat Bowers, who along with partner Sig Finley posted a second-place finish on Carlyle Lake when FLW College Fishing visited the fishery in 2014. “The lake is essentially divided by a train bridge into north and south sections with the south being the much larger portion. Anglers who choose to stay south will likely target the vast stretches of riprap along the shoreline, as well as various marinas and coves. Teams heading north will likely have to navigate large clusters of stumps.

“The shad are going to be very active,” continued Bowers. “A spinnerbait or anything else that imitates shad in movement and color should dominate. The water is also very murky, so I could see vibrating jigs playing a big role as well. Teams fishing on the north end will likely be seen flipping a jig or throwing a square-billed crankbait to stumps.”

Bowers said he thinks a two-day catch of 10 bass nearing 30 pounds will be enough to take home top honors.

“Teams will be catching limits both days, but we’re going to need some big fish to win,” said Bowers.

Anglers will take off from the Dam West Boat Ramp located at 801 Lake Road, in Carlyle, at 7 a.m. CST each day. Saturday’s weigh-in will be held at Dam West Boat Ramp, beginning at 3 p.m. The top-15 teams will compete and weigh in on Sunday at Walmart located at 2591 12th St., in Carlyle, at 3:30 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public.

Schools currently registered to compete in the Central Conference Championship, which is hosted by the City of Carlyle, include:

Bemidji State University – Thor Swanson and Mitchell Swanson, both of Blaine, Minn.

Campbellsville University – Austin Moore, Smiths Grove, Ky., and Cameron Brooks, Greenville, Ky.

Campbellsville University – Mason Sapp , Campbellsville, Ky., and Dakota Cantrell, Monteagle, Tenn.

Eastern Illinois University – Mitchell Meinhart, Effingham, Ill., and Dan Martin, Elmhurst, Ill.

Eastern Kentucky University – Shaw Owens, Barboursville, Ky., and Ethan Snyder, Flaherty, Ky.

Greenville College – Ray Hingson, Montrose, Ill., and David Weyers, Peoria, Ill.

Illinois Central College – Justin Schick, Morton, Ill., and Tyler Rocke, Peoria, Ill.

Illinois State University – Bryce Wegman, Normal, Ill., and Taylor Umland, Gridley, Ill.

Indiana University – Chase Banister, Columbus, Ind., and Tyler Trout, Brazil, Ind.

Iowa State University – Justin Heim, Luxemburg, Iowa, and Andrew Paulsen, Ames, Iowa

Iowa State University – Tanner Bock, Ankeny, Iowa, and Ben McCord, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Kansas State University – Garrett Cates, Overland Park, Kan., and Brett Herder, Lees Summit, Mo.

Kansas State University – Kyle Alsop, Overland Park, Kan., and Taylor Bivins, Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State University – Lance Maldonado, Junction City, Kan., and Ethan Dhuyvetter, Manhattan, Kan.

Kansas State University – Quinn Fowler, Olathe, Kan., and Dylan McKee, Abilene, Kan.

Missouri State University – Brian Bueker, Kansas City, Mo., and Darin Schildknecht, Springfield, Mo.

Murray State University – Cody Sieben, Belle Plaine, Minn., And Andrew Mohlenbrock, Marion, Ill.

Murray State University – Daniel Young, Louisville, Ky., and Boris Moskoff, Zeigler, Ill.

Murray State University – Mathew Cardani, New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Jason Shaw, Wildwood, Mo.

Murray State University – Seth Brock, Cedar Hill, Tenn., and Lance Freeman, Eddyville, Ky.

Northern Kentucky University – Brandon Houston, Burlington, Ky., and Brandon Knapmeyer, Union, Ky.

Purdue University-Fort Wayne – Parker Watts and Joseph Sittler, both of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Saint Ambrose University – Blake Vincent, Kewanee, Iowa, and Cole Atkinson, Comanche, Iowa

Southern Illinois University – Steve Seiler, Mokena, Ill., and Kyle Wagner, Waterloo, Ill.

University of Dubuque – Austin Brimeyer, Dubuque, Iowa, and Eric Nie, Jesup, Iowa

University of Evansville – Nick Uebelhor and Lee Knies, Jasper, Ind.

University of Illinois – Charlie Sterrett, Naperville, Ill., and Thomas Platt, Chicago, Ill.

University of Illinois – Qiurun Chen, Urbana, Ill., and Luke Stoner, Pekin, Ill.

University of Kentucky – Hunter Fulcher, Greenville, Ky., and Ryan Collins, Lebanon, Ohio

University of Minnesota-Duluth – Justin Sande, Orono, Minn., and Erik Gaffron, Maple Grove, Minn.

University of Missouri – Daniel Fuhrig and Michael Fink, both of St. Louis, Mo.

University of Nebraska – Zach Kroeger and Ben Kroeger, both of Omaha, Neb.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Pat Bowers, Hudson, Wis., and Sig Finley, Wonder Lake, Ill.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville – Evan Chambers, St. Charles, Ill., and Jacob Clisch, Reedsburg, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville – Grant Ehlenfeldt, New Richmond, Wis., and Brett Stanek, Elroy, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville – Jordan Saladis, McFarland, Wis., and Brett Daggett, Cottage Grove, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point – Mark Hugus and Cody Hahner, both of Wausau, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point – Ryan Pinkalla, Eagan, Minn., and Kason Morley, Adams, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point – Samuel Sobieck, New Prague, Minn., and Connor Graham, Stevens Point, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Collin Cropp, Janesville, Wis., and Mitch Van Ert, Watertown, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Daniel Blasy, Eden Prarie, Minn., and Steven Sellnow, Watertown, Wis.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Nicholas Andersen, Racine, Wis., and Andrew Mlotek, Naperville, Ill.

Western Kentucky University – Cody Mattingly, Clarkson, Ky., and Ryan Coleman, Utica, Ky.

Western Kentucky University – Jacob Hopkins and Justin Hopkins, both of Lewisburg, Ky.

Winona State University – Wyatt Stout, Winona, Minn., and Cade Laufenberg, La Crosse, Wis.

FLW College Fishing teams compete in qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top fifteen teams from each regular-season tournament will qualify for one of five Conference Championship tournaments. The top ten teams from each of the five Conference Championship tournaments will advance to the 2016 FLW College Fishing National Championship.

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

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

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Bass Edge’s The Edge – Episode 216 – Richie Moschella
September 15, 2015 at 1:00 AM
Bass Edge Radio presented by MegaWare KeelGuard welcomes Kayak Angler Richie Moschella to the show! This episodes discussion includes Kayak bass’in and tips that will improve your Kayak fishing experience.

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HOUCHIN WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE HAMILTON

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Quincy Houchin of Mabelvale, Arkansas, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 12 ounces Sunday to win the Arkie Division Super Tournament on Lake Hamilton with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 23 pounds, 10 ounces. Houchin earned a $5,065 check for his win. (FLW)

HOUCHIN WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE ARKIE DIVISION FINALE ON LAKE HAMILTON

Lucas wins co-angler title

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Sept. 21, 2015) – Quincy Houchin of Mabelvale, Arkansas, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 14 pounds, 12 ounces Sunday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Arkie Division Super Tournament on Lake Hamilton with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 23 pounds, 10 ounces. For his victory, Houchin earned $5,065.

“Each day of the tournament I focused on shallow grass in the mid-lake areas,” said Houchin of his first career win in FLW competition. “It was a pretty basic deal – everything I did was grass related with topwater baits.”

Houchin said he caught around nine keepers Saturday but wasn’t able to find a kicker-fish.

“I used a Leopard-colored Spro Frog and brought them in consistently throughout the day,” said Houchin.

On Sunday, Houchin said he was able to catch his limit fairly early using the same bait.

“I boated a 4-pounder around 9 a.m.,” said Houchin “That pretty much sealed the deal for me.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Quincy Houchin, Mabelvale, Ark., 10 bass, 23-10, $5,065

2^nd: Greg Ault, Hot Springs, Ark., 10 bass, 21-5, $2,532

3^rd: Cody Kemp, Donaldson, Ark., 10 bass, 21-0, $1,687

4^th: Trent Owens, Amity, Ark., 10 bass, 19-13, $1,182

5^th: Huey Applegate, Jessieville, Ark., nine bass, 18-12, $1,013

6^th: Dylan Hays, Sheridan, Ark., seven bass, 18-3, $929

7^th: Evan Barnes, London, Ark., 10 bass, 18-0, $844

8^th: Chris Darby, Hot Springs, Ark., 10 bass, 17-15, $760

9^th: Joey Cifuentes, Clinton, Ark., 10 bass, 17-7, $675

10^th: Jeremiah Kindy, Benton, Ark., 10 bass, 16-12, $591

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Keith Green of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division Friday. The fish weighed 4 pounds, 11 ounces and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $622.

Michael Lucas of Forrest City, Arkansas, won the co-angler division and $2,471 with a two-day total of seven bass weighing 13 pounds, 15 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Michael Lucas, Forrest City, Ark., seven bass, 13-15, $2,471

2^nd: Brian Choate, Conway, Ark., seven bass, 12-8, $1,236

3^rd: Ronnie Kent, Batesville, Ark., eight bass, 12-0, $822

4^th: Bryan Barnard, Harrison, Ark., seven bass, 9-2, $577

5^th: Rick Cole, Hot Springs, Ark., seven bass, 8-14, $494

6^th: Johnny Brooks, Little Rock, Ark., four bass, 8-7, $453

7^th: Stan Harris, Searcy, Ark., seven bass, 8-3, $412

8^th: Bruce Thompson, Little Rock, Ark., five bass, 8-2, $371

9^th: Steve Belew, Beebe, Ark., four bass, 8-0, $330

10^th: Britt Hicks, Charleston, Ark., seven bass, 7-9, $288

Belew caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $304.

The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings now qualify for the Oct. 22-24 Regional Championship on Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri. 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.

KING WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MICHIGAN DIVISION FINALE ON DETROIT RIVER

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Chris King of South Amherst, Ohio, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 23 pounds, 4 ounces Sunday to win the Michigan Division Super Tournament on the Detroit River with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 44 pounds, 1 ounce. King took home a $6,668 check for his victory. (FLW)

KING WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MICHIGAN DIVISION FINALE ON DETROIT RIVER

Ruetz wins co-angler title

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TRENTON, Mich. (Sept. 21, 2015) – Chris King of South Amherst, Ohio, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 23 pounds, 4 ounces Sunday to win the Walmart Bass Fishing League Michigan Division Super Tournament on the Detroit River with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 44 pounds, 1 ounce. For his victory, King earned $6,668.

“On Saturday morning I changed my strategy at the last minute, which made for an interesting start,” said King of his second career win in FLW competition. “Normally I head to Lake Erie, but I ended up on Lake St. Clair because I felt like I had some better spots there.

“I focused on hitting taller weeds,” continued King. “I was sitting in about 16 feet of water and was drop-shotting minnow baits.”

King said he preferred using a Berkley Gulp Minnow and Strike King Shad on his drop-shot rig.

“On Saturday the wind switched and shortened our day, a bit but I was still able to bring in around 15 keepers,” said King.

On Sunday, King said he ran to Lake Erie and targeted deep structure using the drop-shot rig.

“I don’t know if it was the time of day or the particular spot I was on, but I was able to dial in on a school of fish around 11 a.m.,” said King. “My co-angler and I caught nearly 40 fish and I ended up catching enough weight to win.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Chris King, South Amherst, Ohio, 10 bass, 44-1, $4,668 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus

2^nd: Mike Trombly, Perrysburg, Ohio, 10 bass, 43-15, $2,334

3^rd: David Reault, Livonia, Mich., 10 bass, 42-8, $1,557

4^th: Michael Sitko, Pinckney, Mich., 10 bass, 40-12, $1,089

5^th: Pat Upthagrove, Monroe, Mich., 10 bass, 40-11, $934

6^th: Heath Wagner, Angola, Ind., 10 bass, 40-8, $856

7^th: Terry Bucciarelli, Ypsilanti, Mich., 10 bass, 40-5, $778

8^th: Tom Beale, Rochester Hills, Mich., 10 bass, 39-6, $700

9^th: Charles Mackintosh, Brighton, Mich., 10 bass, 38-6, $622

10^th: John Devries, Fishers, Ind., 10 bass, 37-11, $545

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

King also caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division Friday, a fish weighing 5 pounds, 5 ounces and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $547.

Brian Ruetz of Toledo, Ohio, won the co-angler division and $2,334 with a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 41 pounds, 2 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Brian Ruetz, Toledo, Ohio, 10 bass, 41-2, $2,334

2^nd: Justin Sawyer, Dearborn Heights, Mich., 10 bass, 38-2, $1,167

3^rd: David Michaelis, Commerce, Mich., 10 bass, 37-8, $779

4^th: Mark Lyons, Marion, Ind., 10 bass, 36-15, $545

5^th: Tony Mitchell, Plainwell, Mich., 10 bass, 33-3, $467

6^th: Adam Suliman, Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., 10 bass, 32-15, $428

7^th: James Shetler, Newcomerstown, Ohio, 10 bass, 31-10, $389

8^th: Leo Reiter, Greenup, Ill., 10 bass, 30-2, $350

9^th: Tom Cooley, Novi, Mich., 10 bass, 29-15, $311

10^th: Steven Hatala, Saint Clair Shores, Mich., nine bass, 29-14, $272

Lyons caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $274.

The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings now qualify for the Oct. 8-10 Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. 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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