RAYOVAC FLW SERIES WESTERN DIVISION SET TO VISIT CALIFORNIA DELTA

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April 30, 2015

RAYOVAC FLW SERIES WESTERN DIVISION SET TO VISIT CALIFORNIA DELTA

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OAKLEY, Calif. (April 28, 2015) – The Rayovac FLW Series is headed to the California DeltaMay 7-9 for a tournament presented by Ranger Boats when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers will take to the water for the second stop of 2015 in the Western Division.

“The timing of this tournament is perfect,” said Walmart FLW Tour pro Jimmy Reese of Witter Springs, California, who has five top-20 finishes on the Delta in FLW competition, including back-to-back Rayovac FLW Series wins in 2006 and 2007. “Competitors are going to be able to find fish prespawn, spawning and postspawn. The weather will dictate which avenue will be better, but it has been very good lately and if it stays stable we can expect to see some really heavy weights.”

Reese said that tournament anglers would be targeting many different areas on the Delta. Some anglers will choose to target the rock on the main-river channels with jigs and crankbaits. Others will choose to flip and pitch the tules or hyacinth. Shallow-water specialists could also do well if the conditions set up right.

“Everybody is going to be able to fish their strengths in this tournament,” Reese continued. “I think this tournament will come down to the swimbait and sight-fishing anglers versus the anglers who are flippers and punchers. Whoever manages their fish best over the three days will win.

“I think in a three-day event, the winner will most likely weigh in around 30 pounds on day one, 24 pounds on day two and 21 pounds on the final day for a three-day cumulative total of 74 to 75 pounds,” Reese went on to say. “Every once in a while Mother Nature throws us a curveball and we see the 30 to 40 mph winds and that can make the fishing a little tougher. But, I’m confident that competitors are going to hammer them in this tournament.”

Anglers will take off from Russo’s Marina located on 3995 Willow Road in Bethel Island, California, at 6 a.m. each day. Weigh-ins will be held at the marina on Thursday and Friday beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday’s final weigh-in will begin at 2:30 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public. The event is being hosted by the City of Oakley.

Pros will fish for a top award of $40,000 plus a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard if Ranger Cup guidelines are met. Co-anglers will cast for a top award consisting of a Ranger Z117 with 90-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and $5,000 if Ranger Cup guidelines are met.

The Rayovac FLW Series consists of five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western. Each division consists of three tournaments and competitors will be vying for valuable points in each division that could earn them the opportunity to fish in the Rayovac FLW Series Championship. The 2015 Rayovac FLW Series Championship is being held Oct. 29-31 on the Ohio River in Paducah, Kentucky.

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

Set the Hook! with Pat Rose – Apr 25, 2015 Featuring Skeet Reese,Dustin Connell & The Young Lions Lex Lee and Kevin Coffman

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Set the Hook! with Pat Rose – Apr 25, 2015

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Webdude Kaminski

Our guests on this week’s show were winner of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament on Lake Guntersville Skeet Reese, winner of the Bassmaster Open on the Alabama River Dustin Connell, and From Wrestle Jam 3 on May 7th the AWF/WOW Tag Team Champions The Young Lions Lex Lee and Kevin Coffman.

If you missed the show, you can listen to the podcast here.

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San Jose School Bus Driver Wins Fish With Randy Howell Sweepstakes

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Michael Wohlgemuth of San Jose, Calif., wins the Fish With Randy Howell Sweepstakes, which includes a fishing trip with 2014 Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell along with gear and products worth $28,000.

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April 28, 2015

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San Jose School Bus Driver Wins Fish With Randy Howell Sweepstakes

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When Michael Wohlgemuth was looking forward to this 50th birthday, he had no idea he would get not only a new bass boat as a gift, but also a fishing trip with 2014 Bassmaster Classic champion Randy Howell.

“I couldn’t believe it. I thought they were pulling my leg,” the San Jose, Calif., resident said about learning he’d won the Fish With Randy Howell Sweepstakes. “I got the email first, and it was kind of hard to believe. I sent in all my information, and then I got a call from B.A.S.S., but I still couldn’t believe it.”

Wohlgemuth hasn’t even broken the news to his extended family yet that by winning the sweepstakes he will take a trip to a to-be-determined U.S. location to fish with Howell, including round-trip, airfare for one; three nights hotel accommodations; a rental car; and $500 spending money.

He also won a 2015 Triton 17TX with 60ELPT Mercury 4-stroke engine and trailer; Lowrance HDS-12 Gen2 Touch with 83/200 kHz transducer; Zeko shoes prize pack; Daiwa/Tatula prize pack; Costa Del Mar sunglasses; Livingston Lures from the Howeller Lures Collection; hooks from Daiichi and lures from TTI Companies; Rigrap Storage; a Randy Howell autographed hat; a Frogg Toggs Pilot Guide Series Jacket; Bluewater LED assorted lights; Valley Fashions Randy Howell jersey, hoodie and gator; lures from Lunker Lures; and a Gamma Lines assortment. The value of his prize totals $28,000.

“I figured the only way I’d ever have a new boat is to win one,” said Wohlgemuth, who works as a school bus driver for East Side Union High School District. Every day during his midday break, Wohlgemuth said he would enter the sweepstakes. “So, I probably entered 70 times. I’ve been playing for years,” he said.

Wohlgemuth lives in San Jose with his wife, Traveena, his stepdaughter, Navreesha, and his granddaughter, Devina. He won a local tournament, the Coyote Bait and Tackle Team Tournament, back in 2007 and fishes local reservoirs such as Anderson and Coyote. Lately he’s been enjoying fishing on Clear Lake with a friend. “On our best day, we probably had 22 to 24 pounds, which wouldn’t get you any money in a tournament there, but it’s close to my best day,” he said.

After years of checking Bassmaster.com for tournament standings and entering the sweepstakes, Wohlgemuth said he’s excited to fish with Howell. “I did watch him win the Classic on TV; I follow bass fishing quite often,” he said. “I’ve heard from a lot of people that he’s a really nice guy.

“I hope to learn whatever he thinks is good that day. I hope to learn more about reading fishfinders.”

From now through June 30, visit Bassmaster.com to enter the latest sweepstakes: Fish with Greg Hackney. The winner will receive a trip to fish with 2014 Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Greg Hackney, including airfare, hotel, rental car and $500 cash. A prize pack of Hackney’s gear will also be awarded, including four premium Dick Cepek tires, two Garmin Echo Fishfinder units, a Quantum Smoke baitcast reel and Quantum Smoke 7-6 heavy rod, a six-pack of Gamma Line, a STORMR Fusion rainsuit, a Strike King lures prize pack and a Bass Mafia tacklebox and flex-fit cap. The total value of the prize is $6,000.

7 Tips for Success as a Co-Angler by Fishidy

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7 Tips for Success as a Co-Angler

by Fishidy on April 27, 2015

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Fishin’ from the Back

Over the past few years I have been pretty fortunate to have fished on the back deck of some incredible anglers. Whether it was B.A.S.S. & FLW pros, local legends, peers, family, or weekend warriors, I try to keep a few things in mind while basking in the glory of not having to deal with a trolling motor for a few hours! Regardless of who was at the helm, I made sure to pick up one or two lessons from my “guide” for the day.

1. Keep your emotions in check

It can get to be a long day when you are on the water, especially if it’s just not going your way. Sometimes it seems like the guy in the front replaced his fishing rod with a fish vacuum! He connects on every cast while you are struggling to get a bite. Trust me, it is downright agonizing, but you have to press on. Know that at any point 1 of the 5 bites you need is going to occur. Remember, you are not fishing against your pro, and he has put in the time and effort to find those high percentage spots in practice.

2. Be courteous

After all, he is taking you to his best spots, in his boat, on his gas money! Picture the pro as your guide for the day. The pros in these tournaments don’t want to have the hassle of competition and dealing with an ornery co-angler! Offer them gas money, bring ice, consolidate your tackle, and for goodness sake, don’t expect to have cleared out compartments in their boat. That being said, most will allow you to toss your lunch/drinks in their cooler, but don’t take advantage of the situation. Help them with netting fish if they ask you to!

3. Keep your cool if you draw your favorite angler

If you draw Mike Iaconelli, don’t freak out! Keep your questions at 100 or less. Enough said.

4. Watch the boater

Hit spots they miss, but don’t cast in front of the boat. There will be enough productive water to cast at throughout the day (even if you draw Ike) that you shouldn’t feel the need to impede on your pro’s casts. Remember, they are pros and there will be fish around you! That being said, leave obvious spots alone if the pro has expressed that he will be coming back through the area. Try to fish where they are not fishing! Attempting to fish shallower or deeper than what the pro is targeting can help both you and the pro to find new patterns. If all else fails, do what he is doing. As I mentioned earlier, learn from these pros! Some of these boaters are the best of the best on their respective waters. If you can walk away from the tournament with one tip or technique that you didn’t know before, your time was worth every penny of the entry fee.

5. Lure selection

I think it is crucial to keep the “similar but different” approach in mind. Whether it is different colors, actions, or a different bait style, you can cash in big dividends by varying the overall approach of the boat. Examples of that would be throwing a spinner bait while the they are using a buzzbait, or dragging a jig while they are deep cranking.

6. Be versatile

Have the ability to use a plethora of different baits. Practice with styles you feel are weaknesses of your own! Being able to crank, flip/pitch, drop shot, fish ledges or deepwater structures, throw a frog, Carolina rig… or whatever you may end up doing in a tournament can help you maximize your time with any person running the boat. Another area that I feel is important is the ability to cast. Being able to cast with both hands, off either side of the boat, or just being accurate can boost productivity from the back of the boat ten fold. In fact, I believe casting accuracy may be the most important trait of any co-angler!

7. Have fun!

After all, you are out to become as good as the guy in the front of the boat! Keeping morale high can push both you and the pro to have that much better of a day on the water. Frankly, if you’re not having fun, why even be out there?

Authored by Jordan Truttschel, follow his progress on this year’s Great Lakes Walmart Bass Fishing League Tour, and follow Jordan’s activity on Fishidy!

Thomas Tops NC B.A.S.S. Nation Anglers At Divisional Posted by Jeff Narron on April 26, 2015

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Thomas Tops NC B.A.S.S. Nation Anglers At Divisional Posted by Jeff Narron on April 26, 2015

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Roger Thomas of Snow Hill, NC bested thirteen other NC B.A.S.S. Nation competitors during the 2015 B.A.S.S. Nation Southern Divisional Championship held on the Pee Dee River basin located near Georgetown, SC. After only having four fish for 6lbs – 1oz and landing him in 5th place in the team standings after day #1, Thomas slowly marched forward with a 7lb – 15oz limit on day #2, moving him into 2nd place in the team standings. On day #3 Thomas put together another five fish limit weighing 7lbs – 6oz to edge out day #2 leader Carson Orellana by only 13oz to take home the trophy and earn his way to the B.A.S.S. Nation National Championships held later this year in Louisiana, putting Thomas one step closer to a Bassmaster Classic appearance.

Carson Orellana of Mooresville, NC was a contender throughout the three day event. Coming from the youth ranks among the B.A.S.S. Nation competitions and collegiate levels, Orellana proved his dedication and commitment to the sport by landing in the 2nd position after day #1 with a five fish limit weighing 8lbs – 5oz, only one ounce behind day #1 leader Phil Bain. Orellana took over the top spot on day #2 with another five fish limit weighing 6lbs – 14oz. However, on day #3 Orellana was only able to bring three fish to the scales weighing 5lbs – 6oz, thus opening the door for Thomas to take the win.

The 2015 NC B.A.S.S. Nation Anglers the represented team North Carolina during the events were Roger Thomas, Carson Orellana, Mark Swink, Phil Bain, Scott Hamrick, Joshua Lanaville, David Swain, Rob Digh, Jerry Craig, Adam Richardson, Chuck Camp, Chuck Murray, Jeff Narron, Richard Cooper, Randy Groves, Lenny Smathers, and our NC B.A.S.S. Nation High School anglers Sammy Camut and Griffin Barnes.

Complete details for the event, along with photos and standings can be found at: http://www.bassmaster.com/tournaments/2015-bass-nation-southern-divisional

Additional images captured throughout the event can be viewed at: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/sports/outdoors/article19260648.html

Great video coverage as well: Click Here To See Video

College Competitors To Take On Folsom, April 30

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College Competitors To Take On Folsom, April 30

Andrew Loberg will compete on Folsom Reservoir this week as part of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops.

Photo by Tyler Wade/Bassmaster

April 28, 2015

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College Competitors To Take On Folsom, April 30

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — College bass anglers from the West will descend upon California’s Folsom Reservoir this week for the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Regional presented by Bass Pro Shops, April 30-May 2.

“This will be a great tournament,” said Andrew Loberg, a competitor from Chico State who grew up near Folsom Reservoir. “I look forward to having B.A.S.S. out here.”

Loberg posted a fourth-place finish with his teammate Bo Braswell in last year’s Western Regional on Clear Lake. Now that Braswell has graduated, Loberg will be competing with Travis Bounds. Loberg and Bounds have fished on Folsom together since they were 10 years old.

The bass will be in all stages of the spawn, Loberg said, but whether they’re prespawn, midspawn or postspawn, don’t expect them to be very active.

“We’re experiencing a warming trend here on Folsom,” he said, “and the weather will be in the mid-80s this week. There will be lots of boat pressure, party boats and wakeboarders. It will be tough for fishermen to find an area that isn’t pressured. And the fish won’t be very active with all that pressure.”

Andrew Sayles, past president of the California B.A.S.S. Nation, agrees. “Folsom is not known for bigger tournaments because after two days of pressure, the fishing gets tough.”

Sayles, who lives near Folsom, says anglers have lots of great places to fish, from breaks to dropoffs to sunken trees his club has planted. Competitors will not have a problem catching fish, he said; their concern will be catching fish that are big enough.

Loberg agrees, adding that most limits will have several spotted bass in them, but to win the tournament, the key is having at least a 3- or 4-pound largemouth or two to anchor the bag.

“I imagine the winner will average 10 to 11 pounds a day, putting the winning weight around 30 to 35 pounds,” Loberg said.

Both Sayles and Loberg said they expect to see competitors look for a reaction bite in the morning with topwaters and follow it up with a drop shot, jig or shaky head as the sun comes up.

The full field will compete on Days 1 and 2, but on the final day, only the Top 20 teams will fish. Anglers are vying for a spot in the 2015 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops, July 9-11, on Lake DuBay in Wisconsin.

Twenty-two teams from the following colleges will compete on Folsom: Cal Poly, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Chico State, Eastern Washington University, Humboldt State University, Oregon State University, Sacramento State, San Jose State and University of Oregon.

Competitors will launch from Granite Bay Activity Center in Granite Bay at 5:50 a.m. PT each day. They will weigh in at the Activity Center on April 30 and May 1 beginning at 2 p.m. PT. On May 2, competitors will weigh in on the Bassmaster Elite Series stage in Sacramento at Discovery Park.

Watch the tournament unfold at Bassmaster.com.

RAYOVAC FLW SERIES CENTRAL DIVISION EVENT SET FOR KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

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RAYOVAC FLW SERIES CENTRAL DIVISION EVENT SET FOR KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES

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GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (April 28, 2015) – The Rayovac FLW Series is headed to Kentucky and Barkley lakes May 7-9 for a tournament presented by Evinrude when as many as 300 pros and co-anglers will take to the water for the second stop of 2015 in the Central Division.

“There’s going to be some variables in this tournament that anglers from out of town may find difficult,” said twenty-year Walmart FLW Tour veteran Dan Morehead of Paducah, Kentucky. “The water level hasn’t been stable due to the amount of rain we’ve had and municipal facilities using lake water. That means the fish are very active and haven’t set up to spawn. In my opinion, we still have a large wave a fish waiting to come in and spawn.

“With that being said, fish will be caught in a couple of different areas. There will be some found offshore and there will be quite a few caught shallow in the button bushes that Kentucky Lake is known for,” said Morehead.

Morehead said that he thinks flipping button bushes with a natural-colored jig will be a heavily favored technique by tournament anglers.

“I also see a lot of soft plastics, like a green-pumpkin Zoom Super Fluke being used,” said Morehead. “The water will be clear, so anglers will be looking to imitate what the bass are feeding on.”

Morehead predicted a three-day cumulative weight cracking the 60-pound mark will be needed to take the tournament.

“It will be a great weekend of fishing,” said Morehead. “A lot of fish are going to be caught in a variety of ways so it should be a very exciting tournament.”

Anglers will take off from the Moors Resort & Marina located at 570 Moors Road in Gilbertsville at 6 a.m. CDT each day. Weigh-in on days one and two will be held at the marina beginning at 2 p.m. On day three, weigh-in will be held at Walmart, located at 310 W. Fifth St. in Benton, beginning at 3 p.m. Takeoffs and weigh-ins are free and open to the public. The event is being hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Pros will fish for a top award of $40,000 plus a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard if Ranger Cup guidelines are met. Co-anglers will cast for a top award consisting of a Ranger Z117 with 90-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard and $5,000 if Ranger Cup guidelines are met.

The Rayovac FLW Series consists of five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western. Each division consists of three tournaments and competitors will be vying for valuable points in each division that could earn them the opportunity to fish in the Rayovac FLW Series Championship. The 2015 Rayovac FLW Series Championship is being held Oct. 29-31 on the Ohio River in Paducah, Kentucky.

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

REITZELL WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION EVENT ON RED RIVER

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Stephen Reitzell of Colfax, Louisiana, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the Cowboy Division tournament on the Red River and a check for $4,037. (FLW)

REITZELL WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE COWBOY DIVISION EVENT ON RED RIVER

Dellard wins co-angler title

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NATCHITOCHES, La. (April 27, 2015) – Stephen Reitzell of Colfax, Louisiana, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 18 pounds, 10 ounces Saturday to win the second Walmart Bass Fishing League Cowboy Division tournament of 2015 on the Red River. For his victory, Reitzell earned $4,037.

“It feels awesome to grab a check,” said Reitzell. “It’s my first win with FLW and I couldn’t be happier.”

Reitzell started his day fishing ditches and targeting stumps. After not much success, he switched to targeting grass flats and caught a 5-pound, 15-ounce fish, the biggest bass of the tournament, using a white-colored buzzbait.

“The night before the tournament I made a last-minute decision to rig the buzzbait,” Reitzell said. “It was a key move for me.”

Reitzell capped off his strong morning when he returned to the stumps around 1 p.m.

“We went back to the stumps and I caught a 4½-pounder using a chartreuse-colored Luck-E-Strike Rick Clunn crankbait,” said Reitzell. “At that point I knew I had a good shot at winning.

“The water was a lot more stable than it was supposed to be,” added Reitzell. “That really helped me to catch my 15 keepers.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Stephen Reitzell, Colfax, La., five bass, 18-10, $4,037

2^nd: Brooke Morrison, Youngsville, La., five bass, 13-7, $2,019

3^rd: Joshua Moore, Grand Cane, La., five bass, 13-3, $1,345

4^th: Randy Despino, Colfax, La., five bass, 13-1, $942

5^th: Brian Branum, Sam Rayburn, Texas, five bass, 12-10, $807

6^th: Randy Deaver, Blanchard, La., five bass, 12-0, $740

7^th: Michael Brewton, Nacogdoches, Texas, five bass, 11-14, $673

8^th: James Davis, Ferriday, La., five bass, 11-13, $606

9^th: George Jeane, Evans, La., five bass, 11-12, $538

10^th: Nicky McNeely, Natchitoches, La., five bass, 11-9, $471

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Reitzell also caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division, a fish weighing 5 pounds, 15 ounces and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $545.

Charles Dellard of Burleson, Texas, weighed in a five-bass limit totaling 11 pounds, 15 ounces Saturday to win $2,019 in the co-angler division.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Charles Dellard, Burleson, Texas, five bass, 11-15, $2,019

2^nd: Doug Odom, Huntsville, Texas, five bass, 11-12, $1,009

3^rd: Bill Gift, Lindale, Texas, five bass, 11-5, $675

4^th: Henry Trotty, Kountze, Texas, four bass, 10-8, $471

5^th: Kenny Domingue, Sulphur, La., five bass, 9-10, $404

6^th: Chris Pearson, Marthaville, La., five bass, 9-4, $370

7^th: Brandt Dillon, Cypress, Texas, five bass, 8-15, $336

8^th: Percy Richardson , Lufkin, Texas, five bass, 8-10, $303

9^th: James Callaghan, DeBerry, Texas, five bass, 8-5, $269

10^th: Norman Ramey, Killeen, Texas, four bass, 7-15, $235

Dellard also caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $272.

The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings will 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.

STEGALL WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MISSISSIPPI DIVISION EVENT ON PICKWICK LAKE

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Roger Stegall of Iuka, Mississippi, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 5 ounces Saturday to win the Mississippi Division tournament on Pickwick Lake and earned a check for $8,197. (FLW)

STEGALL WINS WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MISSISSIPPI DIVISION EVENT ON PICKWICK LAKE

Conn wins co-angler title

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IUKA, Miss. (April 27, 2015) – Roger Stegall of Iuka, Mississippi, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 5 ounces Saturday to win the second Walmart Bass Fishing League Mississippi Division tournament of 2015 on Pickwick Lake. For his victory, Stegall earned $8,197.

“Winning a tournament like this is a feeling that I haven’t experienced for a few years now,” said Stegall.

Stegall said that he started his day fishing cuts and bars near the takeoff location. Around 6:30 a.m. he caught a 4½-pound smallmouth bass – his second largest fish of the day – using a chartreuse-colored Strike King 6XD Crankbait.

Stegall said he focused on eight spots with similar structure as the day progressed, but used different baits in order to catch his fish.

“I rotated between a Blue Craw-colored Strike King Hack Attack Jig with a green-pumpkin-colored trailer, and a Carolina rig with a green-pumpkin Strike King Game Hawg,” said Stegall. “Strike King natural colors always clean up this time of year.”

Stegall said he caught approximately 15 keepers throughout the day.

“I didn’t think I had as much weight as I needed when the day came to a close,” Stegall said. “I fished hard to catch a 5- or 6-pounder to win, but it turns out I didn’t need it.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Roger Stegall, Iuka, Miss., five bass, 19-5, $5,197 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus + $1,000 Mercury Bonus

2^nd: Jeremy Utley, Florence, Ala., five bass, 19-3, $2,598

3^rd: Jeff McLain, Columbus, Miss., five bass, 17-13, $1,733

4^th: Brandon Perkins, Counce, Tenn., four bass, 16-10, $1,213

5^th: Blake Daugherty, Batesville, Miss., five bass, 16-0, $1,039

6^th: Shannon Denson., Brandon, Miss., five bass, 15-14, $953

7^th: Kevin Daigle, Brandon, Miss., five bass, 15-13, $866

8^th: Heath Gilmore, Meridian, Miss., five bass, 15-12, $780

9^th: Darrell Moon, Corinth, Miss., five bass, 15-7, $693

10^th: Michael Savell, Brandon, Miss., five bass, 15-5, $606

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Perkins caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division, a fish weighing 7 pounds, 12 ounces and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $810.

Charles Conn of Pearl, Mississippi, weighed in a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds, 5 ounces Saturday to win $2,566 in the co-angler division.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Charles Conn, Pearl, Miss., five bass, 16-5, $2,566

2^nd: Kenneth Underwood, Columbus, Miss., five bass, 14-15, $1,283

3^rd: Douglas Vierling, Gulfport, Miss., five bass, 13-6, $855

4^th: Jason Mitchell, Hamilton, Miss., five bass, 13-3, $599

5^th: Joe Cornelius, Corinth, Miss., five bass, 12-6, $513

6^th: Steve Holcombe, Cuba, Ala., five bass, 11-13, $471

7^th: Alford Cherry, Monroe, La., five bass, 11-9, $428

8^th: Jeremy Kelley, Covington, La., five bass, 11-7, $385

9^th: Benny Brown, Corinth, Miss., five bass, 11-2, $342

10^th: John Swords, Collierville, Tenn., five bass, 10-15, $299

Scott Brown of Lucedale, Mississippi, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $400.

The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings will 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.

LEDFORD, WALLEN TIE FOR WIN AT WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION EVENT ON DALE HOLLOW LAKE

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Terry Ledford of Gray, Kentucky, and Brandon Wallen of Monticello, Kentucky, each weighed five-bass limits totaling 19 pounds, 1 ounce Saturday to win the Mississippi Division tournament on Dale Hollow Lake. For their victories, each angler cashed a check worth $3,897. (FLW)

LEDFORD, WALLEN TIE FOR WIN AT WALMART BASS FISHING LEAGUE MOUNTAIN DIVISION EVENT ON DALE HOLLOW LAKE

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BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) – Terry Ledford of Gray, Kentucky, and Brandon Wallen of Monticello, Kentucky, each weighed five-bass limits totaling 19 pounds, 1 ounce Saturday to win the second Walmart Bass Fishing League Mississippi Division tournament of 2015 on Dale Hollow Lake. For their victories, each angler earned $3,897.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1^st: Terry Ledford, Gray, Ky., five bass, 19-1, $3,897 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus

1^st: Brandon Wallen, Monticello, Ky., five bass, 19-1, $3,897

3^rd: Shane Winchester, Glasgow, Ky., five bass, 17-12, $1,733

4^th: Robert Reagan, Byrdstown, Tenn., five bass, 17-6, $1,213

5^th: Tim McDonald, Prestonsburg, Ky., five bass, 17-4, $1,039

6^th: Craig Powers, Harriman, Tenn., five bass, 17-2, $953

7^th: Dylan Baker, London, Ky., five bass, 16-7, $866

8^th: Adam Wagner, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 15-15, $780

9^th: Nick Huff, Corbin, Ky., five bass, 15-14, $693

10^th: Brian Wilson, Somerset, Ky., five bass, 15-10, $606

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Jason Cooper of Shelbyville, Tennessee, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the pro division, a fish weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $810.

Tracy Helton of London, Kentucky, weighed in a five-bass limit totaling 13 pounds, 6 ounces Saturday to win $2,566 in the co-angler division.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1^st: Tracy Helton, London, Ky., five bass, 13-6, $2,566

2^nd: Kevin Allen, Louisville, Ky., five bass, 12-13, $1,283

3^rd: Ryan Rayburn, Salt Lick, Ky., five bass, 12-3, $855

4^th: Coleton McDonald, Prestonsburg, Ky., five bass, 11-2, $599

5^th: Zack Smith, Middlesboro, Ky., five bass, 11-0, $513

6^th: Bruce Dean, Harrodsburg, Ky., four bass, 10-11, $471

7^th: Matt Chiodi, West Chester, Ohio, five bass, 10-6, $428

8^th: James Worley, Whitley City, Ky., four bass, 10-4, $385

9^th: Kevin King, Byrdstown, Tenn., five bass, 9-15, $342

10^th: Shane Sparks, Allardt, Tenn., five bass, 9-10, $299

James Martin of Farmersville, Ohio, caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the co-angler division and earned the day’s Big Bass award of $400.

The top 50 boaters and 50 co-anglers based on point standings will qualify for the Oct. 15-17 Regional Championship on Kentucky Lake in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. 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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