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Bubba & Joni Baker Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC Open April 13, 2024

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Bubba & Joni Baker Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC Open April 13, 2024

Next Wateree Open is this coming Saturday April 20 $60 Entry!

Bubba & Joni Baker win the Wateree Open with 5 bass weighing 16.00 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Bubba Baker & Joni Baker4.4116.00$1,010.00110
Chad Gainey & Mack Kitchens3.6815.97$380.00109
Greg Sigmon & Tracy Pope3.8114.09$100.00108
Jess Williams & Mark Healon4.1113.62107
Chad Sinclair3.3313.55106
Sonny Beam3.7813.15105
Chance Jackson & Kendal Wright3.3612.91104
Greg Atkinson & Anitra Atkinson3.2512.30103
Craig Haven & Paul Wells2.7711.36102
Jeremy Bochette & Taylor Honeycutt3.1910.85101
Colden Baker & Manning Goss2.5110.44100
Robert Jackson & Brandon Jordan2.7010.0499
Darrell Fenton4.347.8598
Jeran Jenkins & Jacob Childers0.004.7897
Mitchell Gordon0.000.0087
Scott Floyd0.000.0087
Steve Phillips0.000.0087
Shane Cantley & Michael Richardson0.000.0087
2024 Wateree Open Points$725.00
2024 Wateree Open Final$640.00



Getting Families Fishing

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Getting Families Fishing
Getting Families Fishing
Forestville, WI (April 17, 2024) – Kids and even parents today can’t seem to “disconnect” from their cell phones long enough to make time for meaningful face-to-face connections with family and friends.So, what’s the solution? One innovative teacher created a summer-school homework assignment that required two “cell phone-addicted” students to make it their “mission to go fishin”. As you watch the TV show, try to identify a handful of key elements that can make real family fishing adventures happen. And if you’re a student of R3, see where recruitment, retention, and reactivation come into play.Besides enjoying the action in this program, kids and teachers can share the education that’s part of almost every fishing adventure by watching the companion classroom videos and lesson activities. They’re free, fun and easy to download for engaging peer-driven classroom learning… complete with hands-on sections for getting kids and families fishing.
Fishin’ For Food and Fun comes with complete educational content about how to clean and cook your catch and was provided by our friends at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.Fishing YOUR US Forests is your educational “passport to angling adventure”. This classroom video has tons of companion lesson activities and resources on how to plan a family fishing adventure on YOUR National Forests.
Consider donating to the Future Angler Foundation



David Winters & Derek Lilley Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC Spring Final April 13, 2024

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David Winters & Derek Lilley Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC Spring Final April 13, 2024

Next up on Lake Wylie is the BassKings Solo Series! We have 2 Qualifiers left and you can qualify to enter the BassKings Solo Series Championship on Lake Murray June 8th! Tap on the link for more info! 2024 CATT Bass Kings – Carolina Anglers Team Trail (cattteamtrail.com)

David Winters & Derek Lilley win the Lake Wylie Spring Final with 5 bass weighing 19.26 lbs worth $1,950.00!

Mike Seawright/Jason Eaker 2nd with 16.54 lbs!

Glenn Sparrow/Stephen Sparrow 3rd with 13.91 lbs!

Jason Rhodes/Jody Black Lake Wylie 2024 Spring Point Champs!

TeamBFWeightWinnings
David Winters/Derek Lilley4.9119.261950.00
Mike Seawright/Jason Eaker4.0716.54500.00
Glenn Sparrow/Stephen Sparrow3.2213.91210.00
Jason Rhodes/Jody Black3.0812.94
Thomas Richmond/Jamaine Roach3.4112.78
Randy Williams/Clay Williams3.0911.41
Brad Ostrander/Morgan Beach2.2310.36
TJ Ford1.859.09
Jason Tannerbaum/Matt McDonald2.705.30
Ryan Gee/Dan Gee1.854.56
David Calbert/Bill Carothers0.000.00
Grady Oliver/Mike Jennings0.000.00
Ron Farrow/Roger Farrow0.000.00



USE WORMS TO CATCH BASS IN SPRING!USE WORMS TO CATCH BASS IN SPRING!

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USE WORMS TO CATCH BASS IN SPRING!USE WORMS TO CATCH BASS IN SPRING!
For spring worm fishing, choosing the right rod and reel setup is crucial. A 7 to 7.2-foot rod with medium power and fast action is ideal, as it provides the necessary versatility and responsiveness needed for effective worm fishing. Pair this rod with a reel that has a gear ratio in the low 6 range, such as 6.3:1 or 6.2:1. This slower reel speed is beneficial because it forces anglers to maintain a more deliberate and controlled retrieval, which is often necessary to entice bass during the cooler spring months when they may be less aggressive. The choice of fishing line is pivotal in any fishing setup but particularly so in worm fishing where sensitivity and stealth are paramount. A fluorocarbon line with around 15-pound test is recommended due to its nearly invisible nature underwater and its superior abrasion resistance. This type of line sinks faster than monofilament, keeping the worm in the strike zone longer and transmitting bites more effectively without the need for a leader, making it ideal for navigating through various covers where bass may be hiding.Selecting the right weight for your worm setup can greatly influence the fall rate and movement of your lure, which are key to triggering bites from bass. In the spring, particularly during the pre-spawn, lighter weights ranging from an eighth to a quarter ounce are preferable. These weights allow the worm to descend slowly through the water, mimicking natural prey more closely. The slow fall keeps the worm in the strike zone longer, enhancing the chances of a bass encountering and striking the lure. The hook is another critical component in worm fishing setups. A size three extra wide gap hook is typically sufficient for most situations, providing a good balance between size and functionality. This type of hook accommodates the worm snugly, allowing for effective hook sets while minimizing the chances of the worm slipping or being thrown off during casts or strikes. The use of a normal wire hook, as opposed to a heavier flipping hook, ensures that the natural action of the worm is not impeded.
Different phases of spring — pre-spawn, spawn, and post-spawn — require different fishing techniques. During the pre-spawn, when water temperatures are cooler, focus on deeper waters using a light weight to achieve a slow, enticing fall. Techniques such as dragging the worm slowly along the bottom can be effective. During the spawn, a weightless approach is often necessary to avoid spooking fish guarding their beds. Cast beyond the target and retrieve the worm slowly, allowing it to swim naturally over the bed. Post-spawn techniques shift towards more active retrievals; for instance, swimming the worm across the surface or near visible structures can provoke strikes from more aggressive, post-spawn bass. Additionally, during the spawn, subtle movements can be particularly effective as bass are more focused on protecting their territory than feeding. For post-spawn bass, varying the speed and intensity of retrieves can mimic the behavior of natural prey, making the lur appealing.Our newest FreshBaitz Mandingo Trick Worm is the ultimate game-changer for anglers with a passion! Engineered for the angler who knows SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a penchant for the larger bait. The Mandingo Trick Worm boasts a solid 7-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. Officially available in a vibrant array of 8 colors. Each worm is made from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for total and maximum attraction, the Mandingo Trick Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing the big ones. Proudly made in the USA by real anglers to help elevate your fishing experience and catch more bass year-round!
 
 
Location is key in targeting bass efficiently. During the pre-spawn, anglers should target structural features in the water such as points, drop-offs, or submerged objects, where bass are likely to congregate. Start in moderate depths and adjust based on activity or water clarity. During the spawn, focus on shallow areas near the shoreline where bass typically make their beds. Post-spawn fishing should concentrate around areas with ample cover, such as docks, logs, or weed beds, where bass may retreat after the spawning period. Additionally, consider the influence of current and wind as these can affect where bass position themselves. Look for transition zones where different types of habitat meet, such as where rocky areas shift to muddy bottoms, which can be hot spots during the spring. Always be mindful of water temperature changes, as bass often move to areas that offer the most stable conditions.  During periods of high sunlight, bass may seek shelter under thick cover or deeper water, making these spots effective for targeting during the day.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a wide variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but released NEW Ghost Worms which are a must-have! You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out along with some of our newest colors including the Brown Worm, Electic Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also released new 6-inch Worms including Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR are all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction.
 
 
Adapting to the behavior of bass as they transition through spring is crucial. In colder water, slow, meticulous movements with longer pauses between retrieves can be more productive. As the water warms, bass become more active, and techniques should shift towards faster retrieves and reduced pauses. Observing the day-to-day behavior of bass and adjusting techniques accordingly can significantly increase the success rate. By focusing on these key factors, anglers can enhance their approach to spring worm fishing, adapting to the dynamic conditions of the season and the behavior of bass to maximize their fishing success. It’s also important to note that bass may change their preferred feeding zones and times throughout the day, so flexibility in fishing strategy is key. Monitoring weather patterns and barometric pressure changes can also provide insights into bass activity, helping anglers decide when and where to fish. Lastly, engaging with local fishing reports or forums can offer additional insights and tips tailored to specific lakes or regions, enhancing overall fishing strategies.Our terminal tackle selection is expertly crafted to elevate your worm fishing. The Owner All Purpose Hook, with its extra-wide gap, is ideal for a variety of worm sizes, ensuring a perfect fit and superior performance. For anglers keen on drop-shotting with worms, our Mosquito Hooks offer a precise match, enhancing the natural presentation of your lure. The Block Head Jig, designed with a mushroom-style head, excels in ned rigging, seamlessly pairing with worm baits for an effortlessly natural presentation. When precision is key, the Shakey Ultrahead’s unique twist lock coil spring allows for flawless rigging of your worm, ensuring it’s perfectly secured for every cast. The Ultrahead Wacky Jig, with its precise weight positioning and hook orientation, is tailor-made for the ultimate wacky presentations, enhancing the action and effectiveness of your lures. For Texas rigging, our Bullet-Type Rig offers unmatched efficiency, featuring an attached weight that streamlines the setup process, especially when fishing in dense cover. And for targeting bigger catches in tough conditions, the robust 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is your go-to choice, compatible with a wide range of worm baits and designed for optimal performance. Each item in our collection is tailored to enhance your fishing experience, providing you with the right tools for every weather condition year-round.



Local Volunteers Join MLF Pros and Fisheries Management Division to Deploy Artificial Fish Habitat into Center Hill Reservoir

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Local Volunteers Join MLF Pros and Fisheries Management Division to Deploy Artificial Fish Habitat into Center Hill Reservoir

BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (April 16, 2024) – Although Center Hill Reservoir is already a hot spot for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, the surrounding community should be on the lookout for even more places to catch bass in the near future.  

MLF Bass Pro Tour anglers Alton Jones, Alton Jones Jr,  Brent Chapman , Cliff Crochet, Kelly Jordon, Mark Rose  and  Nick LeBrun joined the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), Dekalb County High School Bass Fishing Team, Tyler Anderson of TylersReelFishing and MLF Fishing Management Director Steven Bardin at Tennessee’s Center Hill Reservoir last week during PowerStop Brakes Stage Three at Dale Hollow Lake Presented by Mercury to complete a  Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project supported by Humminbird.

This team of volunteers built 20 40-inch MossBack Fish Habitat Conservation Cubes, which were deployed in pairs in locations in Indian and Holmes creeks. The GPS locations were recorded on the TWRA habitat barge’s Humminbird Helix 10 and will be available in the coming weeks on the TWRA website. Each cube was weighted down using cinder block anchors supplied by the Dayton Lowes Home Improvement Store No. 2866. 

Photos from the Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project on Center Hill Reservoir

Throughout 2024, Minn Kota and the Major League Fishing Fisheries Management Division will continue to improve habitat on fisheries using the Bass Recovery Zone model near popular tournament destinations. 

The next Minn Kota Habitat Restoration Project supported by Humminbird will take place in Eufaula Oklahoma, in conjunction with the MLF Bass Pro Tour MillerTech Stage Four. 

For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the MLF Fisheries Management Division, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com/fisheries-management. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at  Facebook, X, Instagram and   YouTube.



West Virginia’s Davidson Posts Fourth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Cumberland

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West Virginia’s Davidson Posts Fourth Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Cumberland
Boater winner Ryan Davidson of Branchland, West Virginia, and Strike-King co-angler winner Wayne Crouch of Jamestown, Tennessee.
Crouch, of Jamestown, Tenn., Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

MONTICELLO, Ky. (April 15, 2024) – Boater Ryan Davidson of Branchland, West Virginia, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 13 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Cumberland . The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Mountain Division. Davidson earned $11,066, including the lucrative $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.

Spawning smallmouths, keen eyesight and perspective mode on Garmin LiveScope were the keys to Davidson’s victory at Cumberland.

It started in practice, when Davidson hunted for rock transitions where he suspected smallmouths would be spawning.

“It’s all rock, but it’s not all the same rock,” he said of Cumberland’s shoreline. “There are transitions where we go from chunk rock to pea gravel or bluff rock to chunk rock. Or any of those transition places; something that’s different. You kind of target those areas and maybe 50 yards to either side of one of those transitions. That’s your high-percentage stuff.”

Once in the right areas, Davidson said the bass were typically too deep to sight-fish. So during practice, he blind-casted, trying to get fish to show themselves on his bait. Once he saw the fish chase or roll, he made a very detailed waypoint, so he’d know exactly where to look for the fish in the tournament.

On tournament Saturday, Davidson spent the first 90 minutes trying to catch a smallmouth with no luck.

“So I ran shallow and caught three 3-plus-pound largemouth,” he said. “After that, the sun got up and we had some wind, and it kind of brought everything back to life. It just kind of felt dead this morning.”

Only one of those largemouth bass (a 4-plus) made the trip to weigh-in. Davidson was able to cull out the rest with smallmouths using his LiveScope in perspective mode to scan the water on his waypoints, looking for movement from the bass he’d previously located on beds.

Davidson was careful to fish thoroughly on each spot, since there were typically clusters of spawning fish. But he was also playing a “numbers game” and making sure to cover water.

While Davidson was guarded about what he used to catch his fish, he did reveal that a Ned rig was in play. More importantly, the key to his win was rolling with the punches for what the day gave him.

“The smallmouth didn’t go in the morning, so I went largemouth fishing just to basically get some fish and get my day rolling and get a little momentum,” he said. “It’s also easier to fish if you’ve got something in the box.

“Things just went to course.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Ryan Davidson, Branchland, W.Va., five bass, 17-13, $11,066 (includes $7,000 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
2nd:       Danny Abrams, Greens Fork, Ind., five bass, 17-2, $2,383
3rd:       Ron Smith, Walton, Ky., five bass, 16-1, $1,256
4th:        Lee Stephens, Columbia, Ky., five bass, 15-6, $879
5th:        Bailey Gay, Union, Ky., five bass, 15-2, $753
6th:        Joe Rucker, Nicholasville, Ky., five bass, 14-14, $690
7th:        Isaac Peavyhouse, Jamestown, Tenn., five bass, 14-9, $753
8th:        Tim Akers, Richmond, Ky., five bass, 14-6, $533
8th:        Jordan Garrett, Jamestown, Tenn., five bass, 14-6, $533
10th:     Talmadge Marcum, McKee, Ky., five bass, 14-4, $439

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Danny Abrams of Greens Fork, Indiana, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $500.



James Crouch of Jamestown, Tennessee, won the Strike King co-angler division and $2,259 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 13 pounds even.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Wayne Crouch, Jamestown, Tenn., five bass, 13-0, $2,259
2nd:       Jonathan Gregory, Somerset, Ky., five bass, 12-12, $1,171
3rd:       Johnny Poston, Hilham, Tenn., five bass, 11-13, $619
4th:        Jerry Wittmer, Shepherdsville, Ky., four bass, 9-0, $434
5th:        Timothy Ernst, Winchester, Ky., five bass, 8-4, $372
6th:        Levi Allgeier, Bardstown, Ky., five bass, 8-1, $325
6th:        Eugene Lowe, Huntsville, Tenn., four bass, 8-1, $325
8th:        David Carey, Harrodsburg, Ky., four bass, 8-0, $413
8th:        Luke Shrader, Monticello, Ky., three bass, 8-0, $413
10th:     Nathan Nester, Cookeville, Tenn., three bass, 7-11, $217

Jonathan Gregory of Somerset, Kentucky, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $242, catching a bass that weighed in at 4 pounds, 3 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After three events, Bailey Gay of Union, Kentucky, leads the Fishing Clash Mountain Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 725 points, while Luke Shrader of Monticello, Kentucky, leads the Fishing Clash Mountain Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 719 points.

The next event for BFL Mountain Division anglers will be held June 22, at Barren River Lake in Scottsville, Kentucky. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 3-5 BFL Regional tournament on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Muncie’s Gregory Norris Earns First Career Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Patoka

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Muncie’s Gregory Norris Earns First Career Victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Patoka
Boater winner Gregory Norris of Muncie, Indiana, and Strike-King co-angler winner Cory Malcolm of Bremen, Indiana.
Bremen’s Malcom Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

BIRDSEYE, Ind. (April 15, 2024) – Boater Gregory Norris of Muncie, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 5 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Patoka . The tournament was the first event of the season for the BFL Hoosier Division. Norris earned $6,582, including the lucrative $2,500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus, for his victory.

A lab manager for a wastewater treatment plant, Norris wasn’t sure he’d even fish the tournament due to some mechanical issues. However, everything just seemed to line up.

Norris had his boat at Brownie’s Marine, who put in some extra time to get him up and running. His brother, Jonny Norris, also fished the tournament and finished 15th, and he helped convince Greg to take a shot. Before the tournament, Jonny offered to cover the entry fees for any co-angler who’d link up with him to ensure his spot. Jonny’s linked co-angler was Cory Malcom, who wound up being Greg’s co-angler partner, and coincidentally, Malcom went on to win the Strike King co-angler division in Greg’s boat.

On top of that, Greg and Jonny had some extra “help” in this one.

“We lost my dad a couple months ago and weren’t thinking we were going to fish this year,” Greg said. “We decided to ‘just fish one.’ I think my dad pulled some strings for us.”

Whatever got them to the tournament, for the Norris brothers, it was all about execution – good or bad – come tournament day. Jonny lost a couple key fish that cost him his shot at the win. For Greg, things just went right.

“I didn’t get to practice or anything, so I actually started next to my brother, who practiced a little bit,” Greg said. “I watched him catch a couple 5-pounders in the morning, and my co-angler caught one close to 5 behind me. We got out of there and just started covering bank. After a few hours, I caught one on a spinnerbait and one on a crankbait, and it started blowing so we started chasing wind.”

That’s when they slid out deeper to target windy banks in 12 to 20 feet of water with a swimbait.

“The last 30 minutes he (Malcom) caught one more and I caught my fifth fish, and then I had a decent cull,” Greg said. “We tried to fish something similar and saw a little patch of grass, and we caught three fish off it to finish the day.”

Greg’s limit included a big 5-pound smallmouth. The remaining four in his limit were all largemouth. 

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Gregory Norris, Muncie, Ind., five bass, 19-5, $6,582 (includes $2,500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
2nd:       James Whitaker, Cincinnati, Ohio, five bass, 17-9, $2,041
3rd:       Bryce Kalen, Greenwood, Ind., five bass, 17-0, $1,487
4th:        Jason Roberts, Bargersville, Ind., four bass, 16-12, $952
5th:        Blake Cross, Coatesville, Ind., five bass, 16-5, $816
6th:        Caleb Carnes, Guston, Ky., five bass, 16-2, $748
7th:        John Melton, Corydon, Ind., five bass, 15-14, $680
8th:        Jerry Koller, Paragon, Ind., four bass, 15-12, $1,172
9th:        Brian Funkhouser, Bloomington, Ind., five bass, 14-1, $544
10th:     Dave Tinsman, Losantville, Ind., four bass, 12-14, $476

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Jerry Koller of Paragon, Indiana, caught a bass that weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $560.



Cory Malcom of Bremen, Indiana, won the Strike King co-angler division and $2,041 Saturday, after bringing three bass to the scale that totaled 12 pounds, 13 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Cory Malcom, Bremen, Ind., three bass, 12-13, $2,041
2nd:       Christopher Lemon, Martinsville, Ind., four bass, 12-10, $1,021
3rd:       Paul Eckert, Jasper, Ind., three bass, 11-2, $683
4th:        Ryan Zwick, Oxford, Ohio, three bass, 10-5, $626
5th:        John Chaney, Evansville, Ind., three bass, 9-15, $408
6th:        Ryan Cannon, Indianapolis, Ind., three bass, 9-6, $374
7th:        Kyler Mason, Bedford, Ind., three bass, 8-15, $340
8th:        Greg Roberts, Columbus, Ind., two bass, 8-11, $306
9th:        Adam Lohr, Boonville, Ind., three bass, 8-5, $272
10th:     Andy Vance, Danville, Ind., two bass, 8-1, $338

Dylan Everett of Columbus, Indiana, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $280, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

The next event for BFL Hoosier Division anglers will be held May 11, at Ohio River-Rocky Point in Cannelton, Indiana. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional tournament on the Mississippi River Pools 13-17 in Quad Cities, Illinois. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Midday kicker seals Garrett’s wire-to-wire win in Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain 

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Midday kicker seals Garrett’s wire-to-wire win in Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain 

Tennessee’s John Garrett goes wire to wire for the win at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain of Lakes with a four-day total of 84-5.

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

April 15, 2024

Midday kicker seals Garrett’s wire-to-wire win in Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain 

LEESBURG, Fla. — Sometimes, you close the door.

Other times, you slam it shut.

John Garrett did the latter and tallied a four-day total of 84 pounds, 5 ounces to claim his first Bassmaster win with a wire-to-wire victory at the Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain of Lakes.

The rookie from Union City, Tenn., endured a final-round emotional roller coaster that started with unexpected bonuses, followed by a desert of disappointment. Thankfully, the ride ended with a fist-pumping, “Let’s go!” kinda moment that sent a blue trophy to Garrett’s mantle and a $103,000 top prize to his bank account.

“I used to watch the Bassmaster Elites on the weekends with my grandad (former St. Croix Bassmaster Opens co-angler Johnnie Garrett),” said a clearly emotional Garrett. “It was a hard choice whether to watch the Elite weigh-in or go fishing all weekend.

“I never thought that I would be on this stage, let alone win one of these trophies. The Lord had His hand above me all this week.”

After taking the lead with a Day 1 limit of 24-2 — the event’s heaviest bag — Garrett added limits of 19-13, 19-3 and 21-3. Garrett edged rookie JT Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., by 10-9. This is only the 14th time in Elite Series history a competitor has recorded a double-digit winning margin.

The only angler to break 20 pounds twice, Garrett is the second rookie to win an Elite event this season. Fellow rookie, sixth-place finisher Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill., won the year’s second event at Lake Fork.

Lamenting a lean practice that left him with minimal options, Garrett devoted the majority of his tournament to a 75-yard stretch of shellbar on Lake Carlton’s northwest side. With quality bass rubbing fins with tilapia and catfish, he methodically worked up and down the hard-bottom zone in hopes of triggering bites.

Garrett caught his bass on a Strike King 5XD, a deep-diving crankbait, a Strike King 1.5 squarebill, a white hair jig and a Carolina-rigged Strike King Ocho.

Earlier in the week, Garrett said he settled into this pattern largely because he had nothing else going. Having grown up on the Tennessee River, Garrett is very familiar with fishing bars, so committing to a familiar pattern helped keep his head in the game.

“During the off day (Thursday’s scheduled start was postponed by extreme weather), something told me to take a chance on this tournament,” Garrett said. “I was about to go to Lake Griffin and play it safe. But I heard this little voice in my head that said, ‘Go for those big ones.’

“Since I made that decision, the Lord was with me all week. Whether it was a bait change or location change, I could not do anything wrong.”

Each day, Garrett started on what he called a “limit spot,” where he would put five keepers in livewell to settle his nerves before proceeding to his big-fish spot. The first three days, he ended up culling all of those small bass, but Day 4 delivered 3 1/4- and 4-pound surprises that put him ahead of schedule when he transitioned to his big-fish spot.

Unbeknownst to Garrett, Thompkins was craftily mounting the heartbreak campaign, by picking off solid fish with a Clutch Boss glidebait. Notably, Garrett finished second to Thompkins in the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Elite Qualifiers standings.

Fortunately for Garrett, his school of big fish saved the best for last. Leading Thompkins by about 1 1/2 pounds (according to BassTrakk’s unofficial standings), Garrett overcame a temporary impediment and connected with his biggest catch of the tournament — a 7-4 that effectively put the event out of reach.

“I’d been waiting all week for that fish,” Garrett said. “My shellbar had gotten overrun by gar, but I scanned around for about 30 minutes and relocated the school. When I caught that big fish, I didn’t necessarily think I had won, but I knew I had a good chance.”

Garrett would make one more cull about 20 minutes later. Confident he had done all he could likely do, he headed in early to ensure no complications could doom his efforts.

Thompkins kept himself in the hunt all week. Starting with a Day 1 limit of 19-11, he tied Mississippi pro Brock Mosley for eighth place. Adding 17-1 in the second round moved him up to fourth.

With a third-round limit of 19-13, Thompkins improved his position to second before a Championship Monday bag of 17-3 settled him in the No. 2 spot with a tournament total of 73-12.

“I gave it everything I had and that’s all I can ask for,” Thompkins said. “I just tried to get my bait in front of as many fish as I could. I’m pleased with what I have.”

Thompkins split his time between lake Dora and Beauclair. He said he found the most promising conditions in those two lakes.

KJ Queen of Catawba, N.C., placed third with 72 pounds. His daily weights were 19-0, 15-7, 18-15 and 18-10.

Queen spent his tournament in a small canal off Lake Harris where he targeted a mix of cypress trees and lily pads. He amassed his weight by catching postspawn “floaters” — recuperating fish holding high in the water column — and late spawners.

Queen caught his fish on a wacky-rigged Zoom Zlinky and a Queen Tackle Tungsten Switchblade (bladed jig).

“I kept the same thing going every day and then I got into a little area that had a lot of big fish,” Queen said. “I was catching some off bed and some cruising down the bank. It’s a fun way to catch them.”

Garrett won the $1,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for Day 4 with his 7-4. He also won the $2,000 Rapala CrushCity Monster Bag Award.

Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., won the $2,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for his 10-8.

Chris Zaldain of Fort Worth, Texas, won the $1,000 BassTrakk contingency award.

Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill., won the $1,000 award for leading the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year race with 293 points. Tyler Williams of Belgrade, Maine, is in second with 285, followed Jordan Lee of Cullman, Ala., with 283, reigning Bassmaster Classic Champion Justin Hamner of Northport, Ala., with 269, and Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., with 267.

McKinney and Williams also lead the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings.

Illinois pro McKinney also took home an additional $4,000 for being the highest-placing entrant in the Toyota Bonus Bucks program, while Jason Christie of Dry Creek, Okla., earned $2,000 for being the second-highest placing entrant.

As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Garrett earned an additional $4,000 while Thompkins claimed an additional $1,500 for being the second-highest placing entrant.

This event was hosted by the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.

2024 Lowrance Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain 4/12-4/15
Harris Chain Of Lakes, Leesburg  FL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 4

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

1.  John Garrett           Union City, TN          20  84-05  103 $103,000.00
  Day 1: 5   24-02     Day 2: 5   19-13     Day 3: 5   19-03     Day 4: 5   21-03   
2.  JT Thompkins           Myrtle Beach, SC        20  73-12  102  $35,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-11     Day 2: 5   17-01     Day 3: 5   19-13     Day 4: 5   17-03   
3.  KJ Queen               Catawba, NC             20  72-00  101  $30,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-00     Day 2: 5   15-07     Day 3: 5   18-15     Day 4: 5   18-10   
4.  Tyler Williams         Belgrade, ME            20  66-03  100  $25,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-02     Day 2: 5   17-09     Day 3: 5   16-14     Day 4: 5   14-10   
5.  Jordan Lee             Cullman, AL             20  66-00   99  $20,000.00
  Day 1: 5   21-06     Day 2: 5   09-04     Day 3: 5   17-10     Day 4: 5   17-12   
6.  Trey McKinney          Carbondale, IL          20  65-07   98  $20,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-14     Day 2: 5   17-02     Day 3: 5   15-02     Day 4: 5   15-05   
7.  Joseph Webster         Hamilton, AL            20  61-07   97  $18,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-15     Day 2: 5   10-15     Day 3: 5   16-00     Day 4: 5   13-09   
8.  Ed Loughran III        Richmond, VA            20  60-11   96  $17,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-03     Day 2: 5   20-09     Day 3: 5   12-05     Day 4: 5   10-10   
9.  Jason Christie         Dry Creek, OK           20  60-10   95  $16,000.00
  Day 1: 5   14-06     Day 2: 5   18-07     Day 3: 5   17-15     Day 4: 5   09-14   
10. Brad Whatley           Bivins, TX              19  56-00   94  $15,500.00
  Day 1: 5   22-00     Day 2: 5   16-13     Day 3: 5   11-04     Day 4: 4   05-15   
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS 
Day
 1   Paul Mueller             Naugatuck, CT       07-14        $500.00
 1   Brad Whatley             Bivins, TX          07-14        $500.00
 2   Austin Felix             Eden Prairie, MN    08-07      $1,000.00
 3   Jacob Powroznik          North Prince George, VA10-08      $1,000.00
 4   John Garrett             Union City, TN      07-04      $1,000.00

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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
     Jacob Powroznik          North Prince George, VA10-08      $2,000.00
CRUSHCITY MONSTER BAG

     John Garrett             Union City, TN      24-02      $2,000.00

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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        95       499      1248-05
 2        97       499      1168-05
 3        47       247       609-04
 4         9        49       144-11
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         248      1294      3170-09



South Carolina’s Tidwell Targets the Spawn to Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Hartwell

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South Carolina’s Tidwell Targets the Spawn to Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lake Hartwell
Boater winner Brian Tidwell of Seneca, South Carolina, and Strike-King co-angler winner Chris Wilson of Easley, South Carolina.
Wilson, of Easley, S.C., Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

LAVONIA, Ga. (April 15, 2024) – Boater Brian Tidwell of Seneca, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds even Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lake Hartwell. Hosted by the City of Lavonia, the tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Savannah River Division. Tidwell earned $3,684 for his victory.

For Tidwell, the winning strategy revolved around the spawn and … the spawn. That’s the bass spawn and the blueback herring spawn.

“I just tried to look for spawning bass and also points that had the herring spawning on them,” he said. “I started out on some herring spawn points, and it was kind of slow. I went to the bank and caught one of the spawners that I’d located from the day before (during pre-fish). And I kind of leap-frogged back and forth between the herring spawn points and spawning fish and culled up throughout the day.”

Tidwell said he caught eight or nine keepers. He might’ve caught more fish had one giant bass not eluded him for so long. Tidwell caught a 6-pounder – the day’s Berkley Big Bass – off a bed, and saw another fish that was even bigger hanging with it.

“I probably worked on it (the bigger fish) for four hours,” he said, but he never could get that fish to bite.

Tidwell’s keepers came on a watermelon red Zoom Brush Hog when he was sight-fishing and a three-wire Alabama rig when he was targeting bass feeding on blueback herring. A final key, he said, was to search for overlooked points where the herring were spawning, which helped him avoid some of the fishing pressure.

Also, he credited the support and encouragement he received from his co-angler, Orion Hunt, for helping him to stay focused and positive throughout the day.

“That’s what it takes to win one of these things is somebody who’s positive and encouraging,” Tidwell said. “It was a neat day.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Brian Tidwell, Seneca, S.C., five bass, 20-0, $3,684
2nd:       Tucker Smith, Birmingham, Ala., five bass, 17-3, $1,644
3rd:       Paul Marks Jr., Cumming, Ga., five bass, 16-1, $1,097
4th:        Derek Lehtonen, Woodruff, S.C., five bass, 15-6, $1,267 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
5th:        Buddy Benson, Dahlonega, Ga., five bass, 15-4, $658
6th:        Chris Blair, Newnan, Ga., five bass, 15-3, $603
7th:        Sammy Moody, Piedmont, S.C., five bass, 14-14, $548
8th:        Kyle Brown, Easley, S.C., five bass, 14-12, $493
9th:        Kyle Ricker, Greenville, S.C., five bass, 14-9, $438
10th:     Justin Raines, Easley, S.C., five bass, 14-3, $684

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Tidwell caught a bass that weighed 6 pounds and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $395.



Chris Wilson of Easley, South Carolina, won the Strike King co-angler division and $1,841 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 15 pounds, 4 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:
               
1st:        Chris Wilson, Easley, S.C., five bass, 15-4, $1,841
2nd:       Trey Paul, Anderson, S.C., five bass, 13-0, $822
3rd:       Andy Burgess, Greenville, S.C., five bass, 12-9, $549
4th:        Russell Woodson, Jonesville, S.C., five bass, 11-14, $384
5th:        Lee Foster, Summerton, S.C., five bass, 11-10, $329
6th:        Brock Martin, Cross Hill, S.C., five bass, 11-0, $301
7th:        David Allen, Mableton, Ga., five bass, 10-11, $274
8th:        Mark Johnson, Appling, Ga., five bass, 10-9, $247
9th:        Harold Addison II, Columbia, S.C., five bass, 10-6, $469
10th:     Mark Black, La France, S.C., five bass, 10-3, $192

Wilson also earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $197, catching a bass that weighed in at 4 pounds, 4 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After three events, Joe Anders of Easley, South Carolina, leads the Fishing Clash Savannah River Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 713 points, while Chris Wilson of Easley, South Carolina, leads the Fishing Clash Savannah River Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 719 points.

The next event for BFL Savannah River Division anglers will be held June 15, at Clarks Hill in Appling, Georgia. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 3-5 BFL Regional tournament on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



Townsville’s Purcell Throws Spinnerbait to Post First Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kerr Lake

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Townsville’s Purcell Throws Spinnerbait to Post First Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Kerr Lake
Boater winner Tyler Purcell of Townsville, North Carolina, and Strike-King co-angler winner Jason Hinger of Timberlake, North Carolina.
Timberlake’s Hinger Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division

HENDERSON, N.C. (April 15, 2024) – Boater Tyler Purcell of Townsville, North Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 11 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Kerr Lake . Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority, the tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL North Carolina Division. Purcell earned $3,545 for his victory.

Purcell made the weather work to his advantage for the win at Kerr.

“I think most of them are prespawn,” he said. “It (the winning pattern) was pretty much running windy points, throwing a spinnerbait.

“(The key was) just being in the wind as much as you can take it. The more wind the better.”

While Kerr has spotted bass and largemouth, Purcell weighed all largemouths for his victory. He said he enjoyed a consistent bite and culled several times throughout the day. Two key midday fish really sealed his victory.

“At around 12 o’clock, I was heading up the lake,” Purcell recalled. “The waves were so bad at the dam I ended up turning around. I had a decent limit. I hit a point and caught a 3 1/2-pounder on a Jackall DoooN spinnerbait. After that, I sat down and tied on a big swimbait, and I told my co-angler if I get a bite, it’s gonna be a good one. And, literally, first cast, I had a 4-plus-pounder bite.

“I want to thank my dad and the Good Lord for a blessed day.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Tyler Purcell, Townsville, N.C., five bass, 16-11, $3,545
2nd:      Michael Wilson, Burnsville, N.C., five bass, 16-7, $2,273 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
3rd:       David G. Williams, Newton, N.C., 16-0, $1,181
4th:        Shawn Hammack, Gasburg, Va., five bass, 15-9, $1,272
5th:        Bradford Beavers, Summerville, S.C., five bass, 15-7, $709
6th:        Scott Hamrick, Denver, N.C., five bass, 15-2, $650
7th:        Tyler Trent, Nathalie, Va., five bass, 14-8, $591
8th:        Bryson Peed, Clarksville, Va., five bass, 13-14, $532
9th:        David Wright, Lexington, N.C., five bass, 13-12, $473
10th:     Lucas Murphy, West Columbia, S.C., five bass, 13-8, $414

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Shawn Hammack of Gasburg, Virginia, caught a bass that weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $445.



Jason Hinger of Timberlake, North Carolina, won the Strike King co-angler division and $2,323 Saturday, after bringing five bass to the scale that totaled 13 pounds, 7 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Jason Hinger, Timberlake, N.C., five bass, 13-7, $2,323
2nd:       Alex Moss, Lambsburg, Va., five bass, 12-4, $886
3rd:       Tony Toombs, Drakes Branch, Va., five bass, 12-2, $591
4th:        Russell Nicewander, Bluefield, W.Va., five bass, 12-1, $414
5th:        Dale Surrett, Midland, N.C., four bass, 11-6, $355
6th:        Christopher Davis, Roanoke Rapids, N.C., four bass, 11-1, $547
7th:        Travis Ruff, Connelly Springs, N.C., five bass, 10-7, $295
8th:        Hunter Alexander, China Grove, N.C., five bass, 10-3, $266
9th:        Chad Cleckner, Spring Lake, N.C., five bass, 10-1, $236
10th:     Lemar Shore, Raleigh, N.C., four bass, 9-11, $207

Christopher Davis of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $222, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 3 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After two events, David Williams of Newton, North Carolina, leads the Fishing Clash North Carolina Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 485 points, while Hunter Alexander of China Grove, North Carolina, leads the Fishing Clash North Carolina Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 490 points.

The next event for BFL North Carolina Division anglers will be held May 4, at Kerr Lake in Henderson, North Carolina. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional tournament on Santee Cooper Lakes in Clarendon County, South Carolina. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard.

The 2024 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American.

Proud sponsors of the 2024 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, E3, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, General Tire, GSM Outdoors, Lew’s, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Suzuki, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota and YETI.

For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.



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