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North Carolina’s Hoyle Posts Win at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Norman

September 25, 2023

North Carolina’s Hoyle Posts Win at Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Norman

Boater Cody Hoyle of Rutherfordton, North Carolina and Strike-King co-angler David Deciucis of Chester, Virginia.

Country Music Superstar Cody Johnson Announces Concert in Birmingham during REDCREST 2024; MLF To Give Away Pair of Front-Row Tickets

Brian Carter

September 25, 2023

Country Music Superstar Cody Johnson Announces Concert in Birmingham during REDCREST 2024; MLF To Give Away Pair of Front-Row Tickets

Win Tickets Before They Go On Sale! Register now at MajorLeagueFishing.com/Promos to Win a Pair of Front-Row Tickets!

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 25, 2023) –Country music superstar Cody Johnson, with special guests Justin Moore and Dillon Carmichael, today announced a concert in Birmingham on Saturday, March 16, 2024, and Major League Fishing is offering a sweepstakes to win two front row tickets to the show before they go on sale to the public. Both the concert, at the Legacy Arena, and the REDCREST Outdoor Sports Expo, will be held at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex.

“REDCREST is a massive celebration and has quickly become one of the biggest parties in the outdoor industry,” said Michael Mulone, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development at MLF. “The three-day Outdoor Sports Expo is going to be jam packed with fun, and the Saturday evening concert will be a wonderful addition to the weekend’s festivities.”

Starting today, MLF fans can enter a sweepstakes at MajorLeagueFishing.com to win a pair of front-row seats to the show on Saturday night, before they go on sale to the public. Fans can enter the contest daily, through Wednesday, Oct. 4. Tickets for the show go on-sale to the general public beginning Friday, Oct. 6.

Known for his explosive live shows and electrifying stage presence, Cody Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The Tennessean claimed, “Cody Johnson showcases rising mastery of his country craft. When decent will no longer cut the mustard, and excellence makes you an award-winner, then ‘burgeoning mastery of the craft’ becomes the standard that defines why and how you achieve your following accomplishments.” That performance is included among the 40 concerts Johnson sold-out in 2022.

Johnson’s new studio album, Leather, is the follow up to his 2019 Ain’t Nothin’ To It studioalbum and 2021’s Human The Double Album. His major label catalog also includes Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live and A Cody Johnson Christmas.

REDCREST, the world championship of professional bass fishing, showcases the top Major League Fishing anglers competing for the REDCREST Championship trophy and a top prize of $300,000. Anglers compete using the MLF catch, weigh, immediate-release live-scoring format, with on-the-water tournament action livestreamed to create the biggest watch party in bass fishing. The MLF Outdoor Sports Expo will be held March 15-17, 2024, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham.

For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Sharpen your early fall bass game with these tips from SRD20’s Jackson Perry.

Brian Carter

September 25, 2023

Sharpen your early fall bass game with these tips from SRD20’s Jackson Perry.

Figuring Out Transition Bass

Sharpen your early fall bass game with these tips from SRD20’s Jackson Perry.

Lafayette, LA (September 25, 2023) – No matter where they target bass, the fall transition period can be a difficult one for anglers ranging from beginners to pros. “The temperature is falling, the winds pick up and bait is on the move, so it’s little wonder there are some tough days this time of year,” says SRD20 affiliate, Jackson Perry. “I’ll tell you what, though; find the bait and you’ll find the fish just like any other time of year.”That may be true, but where do you start? Perry suggests keying on shad if they are available. “Fall offers the chance for your biggest bass of the year,” says the 26-year-old winner of the Cabela’s Big Bass Tour event held on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, WI, back in August. Unlike traditional bass fishing tournaments where anglers weigh in five bass at the end of each day, this format provides the opportunity to win multiple daily payouts during seven hourly weigh-ins that pay ten cash payouts each. That’s 210 hourly cash payouts over the three-day events – with the angler entering the largest bass overall taking home the Grand Prize of a brand new, fully rigged Nitro Z18 powered by Mercury^® 150HP valued at $52,000. Perry weighed the two largest bass at the event.

“That really was a breakthrough performance for me,” says Perry, who admits it’s taken some time to grow familiar with his new settings after moving to Wisconsin from Kentucky two years ago. “One thing that has really helped me find the fish in these new waters has been making sure to key on the bait – and I think that becomes even more important than ever as the bass transition from their late summer haunts to their fall hangouts. While this time of year can sometimes be frustrating, fall is when the biggest bags get weighed on the Mississippi, and in most areas I’ve fished over the years. The bass now are super-healthy as they bulk up for winter and they can really pack on a lot of weight. Especially in the north, fall is your chance to catch a true giant.”According to Perry, bass in most waters by this point are intent on bulking-up for the long winter ahead, and that usually means they’ll be keying on larger baitfish. Shad, where available, are the primary target for the biggest bass this time of year, he believes, although some fish will continue to prey on crayfish, too. The important thing to remember, he suggests, is that to look for baitfish that are either holding around structure or pocketed in areas of current.

“The point to keep in mind is that the baitfish are transitioning, too,” advises Perry. “Fall shad are considerably larger than they were back in the summer, so they need more water to live. Rather than holding on shallow flats in lakes or tight to the bottom in deeper river pockets, as they might in summer, they are moving to more open water and greater depths. That means you may have to search a lot to pin them down – but it’s worth the effort. Having side-imaging electronics really helps pick out submerged bait schools. If you don’t have electronics look for areas where riffles give away sand bars and cast to the back where the water drops off.”Perry’s idea of the perfect river habitat to fish on big bait in the fall is an area with a lot of current running over a sand drop with a deep hole on the backside. Under those conditions, he’s throwing a lipless crankbait, such as a Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap®, as far up onto the flat as possible before bringing it off the edge where the sand drops into the deep hole. It’s right on the slope, he says, that the strikes usually happen.“I really like Rat-L-Traps because they let me cover a lot of water quickly at various depths, and they come through the weeds pretty good, too” reveals Perry. “Depending on the conditions and mood of the fish, I might also toss a Carolina rig, a ChatterBait^®, or a swim jig if I suspect the bass are still feeding on craws.”

Of course, every day is a little different during the fall. One day the bass want the lure moving slowly toward the surface and the next it might be a straight retrieve that does the trick – so keep experimenting and let the fish tell you what they really want.When casting around big fall baits Perry favors a 7’10” medium-heavy custom composite rod built by Kistler Rods. He spools up with 14-pound-test Suffix Advanced Fluorocarbon line on a Shimano Metanium 7:1 gear ratio casting reel. The long rod, he notes, allows for far casts so he can keep the boat away from his quarry.“Fall fish are skittish fish and they don’t want to feel the boat at all,” he reveals. “I always throw my lipless crankbaits with a composite rod that has a lot of parabolic bend because these lures carry treble hooks that require both significant power to drive the points home and some give in the stick to keep the fish buttoned up on the way to the boat. The 14-pound-test fluorocarbon line also provides plenty of power when setting the hook. With this setup, I don’t drop many fish.”

Like most bassin’ sharpies, Perry is particular about keeping his tackle and gear in tip-top shape, and the same goes for his boat. “A clean boat is a confident boat,” he states, “and SRD20 products are what I use to keep mine looking sharp. From their Pink Boat Soap to Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating and Protectant, Waterless Wash & Wax, and Vinyl Protectant, I’ve been impressed with their ease of use and effectiveness.”The first thing Perry noticed when he tried SRD20’s popular Pink Boat Soap, was how the calcium scum line came right off the hull with little labor. “I also like their Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating and Protectant,” continues Perry. “It has an unobtrusive glossy finish that doesn’t streak. Some competing products I’ve used streaked heavily around the motor cowlings. SRD20 has been a real game-changer for me in that regard. If you are going to hold up a big fish for the camera, you want to do it in a great-looking boat!”

All SRD20 products are made in the USA and are available at SRD20.com and select retail locations. Some formulas are also available on Amazon.com.

Patrick notches surprising win at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

Brian Carter

September 24, 2023

Patrick notches surprising win at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

Kyle Patrick of Cooperstown, N.Y., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with a three-day total of 53 pounds, 11 ounces.

Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S.

September 24, 2023

Patrick notches surprising win at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — No one was surprised that Kyle Patrick won the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks.

Except for Kyle Patrick himself.

The pro from Cooperstown, N.Y., put together a stellar week of work that yielded a three-day total of 53 pounds, 11 ounces. Admittedly, Patrick did so on a lake where he never would have anticipated winning.

“It’s hard to take it in right now; it really is, because this is the last place I would think this would happen,” Patrick said. “People always say, when it’s your time, it’s your time. I genuinely could not do anything wrong this week.

“I had my prop go (on Day 2). I had a lower unit issue in practice. I had all these things stack up, but I just kept catching them.”

Patrick started strong by turning in a Day 1 limit of 19-15 and sharing the lead with JT Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Adding a second-round limit of 15-6, Patrick slipped to second, just 1 ounce off the lead.

Championship Sunday saw Patrick step on the gas with a limit of 18-6 that secured the win by a margin of 3-4 over Japanese stick Daisuke Kita. Patrick won $44,134 and earned an automatic berth in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Toyota scheduled for March 22-24 on Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees near Tulsa, Okla.

“It wasn’t like I was doing anything special, I was throwing a jig and a dropshot around brushpiles and docks,” Patrick said. “I guess I just found the right spots.”

Patrick said he caught a few keepers each day on a dropshot with a Missile Baits Magic Worm, but a 3/4-ounce football jig with a Missile Baits Chunky D trailer tempted all of his limit fish.

As he explained, flexibility and an open mind were essential to his final round success. Starting on a spot where he had caught fish the day before, Patrick nabbed two 4 1/2-pounders right off the bat. After that, he just went fishing.

“I did not fish any of the same water, other than that one hole,” Patrick said. “I had seen bait pushing into this area (earlier in the event), but the fish weren’t loaded in there. There were just two big ones on brushpiles.”

Patrick caught one more fish on that spot — a barely legal keeper — and decided to pull the plug.

“I pulled into another spot where I had gotten bit in practice, and it was very different from the docks I was fishing earlier in the week,” he said. “It was a flatter bank underneath the dock and then a pretty good drop right at the end of the dock. I ran that pattern the rest of the day and caught my fish.”

Hailing from Ostu Shiga, Japan, Kita kept himself near the top all week and finished second with 50-7. He placed seventh on Day 1 with an 18-pound limit, then added 13-10 to make the cut in 10th place. On Championship Sunday, Kita caught his biggest bag — 18-13.

Banking on big bites from fall bass looking to start their seasonal gluttony, Kita committed to a DRT Tiny Klash glidebait. Fishing this hefty bait around docks, Kita said he hit approximately 200 spots on Day 3.

“I couldn’t get bit more than once at each spot,” Kita said with translation assistance.

For much of the day, Kita held the bottom spot with one small keeper. An afternoon flurry would deliver a scorching run that saw him boat two 5-pounders within about five minutes.

“It was slow in the morning because of the cloudy skies,” he said. “But when the sun came out, the fish moved closer to the docks and I was able to catch them.”

John Garrett of Union City, Tenn., placed third with 47-12. His daily weights were 16-6, 15-6 and 16-0.

Coming off a fifth-place finish at last week’s Open on Watts Bar Reservoir, Garrett leveraged the momentum that he partially credits to his expanded family.

“My wife (Morgan) and I had a baby girl last month and my wife told me (my momentum) is because I have a new girl,” Garrett said. “I told her, if that’s the case, we’ll have one every year if I keep catching them.”

Garrett said he caught all of his fish on a dropshot with a Strike King Filler Worm and a Texas-rigged Strike King Rage Cut-R-Worm. He fished from 20 to 50 feet.

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Luke Palmer of Coalgate, Okla., tied Darold Gleason of Many, La., for the Phoenix Boats Big Bass award. Each angler caught a bass weighing 6-5 and received $375.

As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Garrett took home a $2,000 bonus.

Patrick won the $500 Garmin Tournament Rewards bonus.

Thompkins leads the Bassmaster Open Elite Qualifiers standings with 1,480 points. He is followed by Garrett (1,461), Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill., (1,417), Robert Gee of Knoxville, Tenn., (1,372) and Japanese pro Kenta Kimura (1,355). The top nine anglers in the Opens EQ standings will receive an invitation to compete in the Elite Series.

For complete EQ standings, visit Bassmaster.com.

The Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau hosted the tournament.

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks 9/22-9/24
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach MO.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3

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

1. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 15 53-11 200 $44,134.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 15-06 Day 3: 5 18-06
2. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 15 50-07 199 $21,194.00
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 13-10 Day 3: 5 18-13
3. John Garrett Union City, TN 15 47-12 198 $14,960.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 15-06 Day 3: 5 16-00
4. Andy Newcomb Camdenton, MO 15 47-00 197 $12,467.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-14 Day 3: 5 13-12
5. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 15 46-14 196 $10,846.00
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 18-15 Day 3: 5 14-03
6. Brad Jelinek Lincoln, MO 15 46-14 195 $9,973.00
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 15-10 Day 3: 5 15-03
7. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 15 44-14 194 $9,350.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 13-06 Day 3: 5 11-09
8. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 15 43-11 193 $8,727.00
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 17-02 Day 3: 5 10-09
9. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 14 41-09 192 $6,857.00
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 16-13 Day 3: 4 06-03
10. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 12 40-07 191 $5,610.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 15-11 Day 3: 2 06-10
———————————————————————–
PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Darold Gleason Many, LA 06-05 $375.00
Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 06-05 $375.00
———————————————————————–
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 117 776 1918-14
2 104 712 1726-09
3 8 46 131-04
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229 1534 3776-11

Lie Detector Test: Cheating prevention or waste of time?

Letters to the Editor

Brian Carter

September 24, 2023

Lie Detector Test: Cheating prevention or waste of time?

Dear Editor.

I’ve been giving a lot of thought to something that’s been bothering me, and I wanted to share my concerns with you. It’s about the increasing use of lie detector tests at bass fishing tournaments.

First of all, I want to emphasize that I’m all for maintaining the integrity of competitive sports, including bass fishing. Cheating or bending the rules not only undermines the spirit of the sport but also takes away the fairness that every angler deserves.

However, I have reservations about relying on lie detector tests as a means of ensuring fair play in these tournaments. These tests are far from foolproof and can sometimes produce false positives or negatives. People’s stress levels can spike for various reasons unrelated to deception, and this could unfairly label an innocent angler as a cheater. On the flip side, experienced individuals can sometimes manipulate their physiological responses to deceive the test.

Moreover, the use of lie detectors can create an atmosphere of suspicion and mistrust among competitors. Instead of fostering camaraderie and sportsmanship, it could breed a sense of paranoia and resentment. I worry that this would ultimately harm the sense of community that makes bass fishing so enjoyable.

In my opinion, there might be better ways to ensure fair competition, like stricter adherence to the existing rules, thorough equipment inspections, or even implementing a peer reporting system where anglers can report suspected rule violations anonymously. These methods could help maintain fairness without relying on the questionable accuracy of lie detector tests.

I’d love to hear other’s thoughts on this matter and whether they share similar concerns.

Sincerely,

A Truth Teller

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Bruce takes razor-thin lead on Day 2 of Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks

Brian Carter

September 23, 2023

Bruce takes razor-thin lead on Day 2 of Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks

Jamie Bruce of Kenora, Ontario, Canada, is leading after Day 2 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with a two-day total of 35 pounds, 6 ounces.

Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S.

September 23, 2023

Bruce takes razor-thin lead on Day 2 of Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — No one’s calling Jamie Bruce a fibber, but for a guy who claims to be making his first visit to Lake of the Ozarks, he sure isn’t acting like it.

After placing fourth with an opening-round limit of 18 pounds, 9 ounces, the pro from Kenora, Ontario, added 16-13 and leads Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with 35-6.

Bruce heads into Championship Sunday with a 1-ounce lead over Kyle Patrick of Cooperstown, N.Y.

“This lake is a lot of fun,” Bruce said. “I can catch more largemouth in a day than I can catch in a week in Canada.”

The first day of competition saw Bruce delivering the goods on the locally favored tactic of dock skipping — something he had never done in a tournament. Day 2 required adjustments, but Bruce made the right decisions and secured his second Top 10 of the season. He also had a third-place finish at the St. Lawrence River.

“Yesterday, all of my fish were on the backs of the docks, but today, they were out deeper,” Bruce said. “I had one good stretch that I can get a good bite on, and I’ve been lucky enough to get that bite early enough to clue me in.

“That’s the only spot I can go to and (definitely) catch a fish. Then I just take that and fish a bunch of new water.”

After giving the dock bite a good look, Bruce determined that deeper brush was the day’s preference. Some of the brush was located near docks, while others were free-standing in deeper water. Long points were one of Bruce’s most productive scenarios.

Bruce caught all of his bass on a homemade 3/4-ounce jig with a green pumpkin Z-Man Turbo CrawZ. The heavier weight, he said, boosted his efficiency.

“I can fish that jig faster,” Bruce said. “When you really don’t know where you’re going, efficiency and speed are key.”

After a good start, Bruce experienced a mechanical issue that limited his day.

“I had a battery go down at 1 o’clock today and I had about 15 pounds,” Bruce said. “I went and changed it out. By the time I did that, I was way back down the lake and I underestimated the boat traffic out there.

“I couldn’t run back up to where I was (before the battery issue), so I fished down here, ran the same pattern and caught a few more quality fish.”

Bruce caught all of his fish on a 7-foot, 3-inch medium-heavy 13 Fishing Envy rod with 20-pound fluorocarbon. He chose his tackle based on his personal style.

“I like to swing really hard, so I have to gear it down a little bit instead of using a pool cue,” Bruce said. “I wanted to go to 25-pound line in practice, but I couldn’t skip good enough, so I’ve been sticking with 20-pound, and I boat flipped every one of my fish.”

Patrick turned in a Day 1 limit of 19-15 and backed that up with a second-round catch that weighed 15-6. Starting Day 2 with a ton of momentum, Patrick’s morning began with an equipment mishap.

“While I was running to my first spot, I threw a prop ear,” Patrick said. “I went to the shore and tried to use my prop wrench to get it off, but it was too tight. The Mercury service crew was able to help me.

“I burned about 45 minutes, and I was a little worried. I felt a little rushed, but I knew that if I just settled down and (fished diligently) I could get some keeper bites.”

As fortune would have it, Patrick experienced a mid-morning flurry that delivered all of his weight in less than an hour. A 3/4-ounce football jig with a Missile Baits Chunky D trailer earned all of his bites.

“I had three small fish around 11 a.m. when I pulled into a creek near the takeoff, and in like 45 minutes, I got all my weight,” Patrick said. “Yesterday, when my jig was falling, they would really chase it. Today, they were more lethargic and they bit when I was dragging my jig across the bottom.”

Andrew Hargrove of Moody, Texas, placed third with 33-13. After placing sixth on Day 1 with 18-2, Hargrove added 15-11.

Hargrove said his first-round action followed perfectly with what he had found in practice, but Day 2 brought frustration.

“Yesterday, I didn’t lose any fish that would have helped me and everything went like it was supposed to,” he said. “Today, I lost (two good fish) that broke my line under a dock. That’s how my day started.”

After running a few more spots, Hargrove got his day turned around when a 4 1/4-pounder bit his dropshot and made it into the livewell. After that, Hargrove scratched up four more keepers to fill his limit.

Hargrove caught three of his bass on a dropshot with a Roboworm in the morning dawn color. The other two bit a 1/2-ounce finesse jig with a Zoom Speed Craw trailer.

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Luke Palmer of Coalgate, Okla., tied Darold Gleason of Many, La., for the lead in Phoenix Boats Big Bass standings with a 6-5.

Aaron Lorenz of Reeds Spring, Mo., won the nonboater division with a two-day total of 22-15. Lorenz led Day 1 with a limit of 13-5, which he anchored with a 5-pounder.

Adding 9-10 on Day 2 pushed Lorenz across the finish line by a margin of 4-10 over Jacob Collins of Hillsboro, Ill. Lorenz won the top prize of $13,940.

Lorenz caught his Day 1 bass on a Berkley Choppo, a Texas-rigged green pumpkin Zoom Brush Hog and a 1/2-ounce black and blue Crock-O-Gator jig with a creature bait trailer. The latter two baits produced his second-round limit.

“I caught some on docks, but I also caught some dragging out on points,” Lorenz said. “Some of my fish were super shallow and some were in 15 to 20 feet.

“It seemed like slowly dragging my baits was the key today. I made a couple of good culls with the jig about 2 o’clock this afternoon.”

Chad Stahl of Barnesville, Ga., won the $250 Phoenix Boats Big Bass title among nonboaters with a 6-3.

Sunday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. CT at Public Beach #2 in Osage Beach with weigh-in back at the launch site at 3:15 p.m. Live coverage of Championship Sunday action will be broadcast on FS1 and streamed on Bassmaster.com beginning at 7 a.m.

The Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau is hosting the tournament.

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks 9/22-9/24
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach MO.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 10 35-06 200
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 16-13
2. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 10 35-05 199
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 15-06
3. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 10 33-13 198
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 15-11
4. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 33-05 197
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 13-06
5. Andy Newcomb Camdenton, MO 10 33-04 196
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-14
6. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 10 33-02 195
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 17-02
7. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 10 32-11 194
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 18-15
8. John Garrett Union City, TN 10 31-12 193
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 15-06
9. Brad Jelinek Lincoln, MO 10 31-11 192
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 15-10
10. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 10 31-10 191
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 13-10
11. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 10 31-08 190 $4,987.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 14-14
12. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 10 31-07 189 $4,363.00
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 17-03
13. Aaron Johnson Shreveport, LA 10 31-04 188 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 15-15
14. Darold Gleason Many, LA 10 30-12 187 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 10-14
15. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 10 29-15 186 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 14-01
16. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 10 29-08 185 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 5 11-05
17. Matt Mollohan Batesburg, SC 10 29-06 184 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 15-08 Day 2: 5 13-14
18. Dillon Saffle Eureka, MO 10 29-05 183 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 13-08
19. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 10 29-04 182 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 13-14
20. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 10 29-02 181 $3,428.00
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 18-14
21. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 10 29-02 180 $3,117.00
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 12-02
22. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 10 28-15 179 $3,117.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 14-03
23. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 10 28-06 178 $3,117.00
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 12-03
24. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 10 28-02 177 $3,117.00
Day 1: 5 16-02 Day 2: 5 12-00
25. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 10 28-02 176 $3,117.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 14-10
26. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 10 27-14 175 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 16-13 Day 2: 5 11-01
27. Mamoru Kagiya Amagun Aichi JAPAN 10 27-13 174 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 11-03
28. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 10 27-09 173 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 12-02
29. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 10 27-08 172 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 14-01
30. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 10 27-05 171 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 14-06
31. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 10 27-01 170 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 14-04
32. Miles Burghoff Dayton, TN 10 26-14 169 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 10-10
33. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 10 26-10 168 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 15-02
34. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 10 26-09 167 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 15-12
35. Craig Danna West Monroe, LA 8 26-05 166 $2,867.00
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 5 17-11
36. Billy Billeaud Lafayette, LA 9 26-02 165 $2,867.00
Day 1: 4 11-03 Day 2: 5 14-15
37. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 10 25-15 164 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 14-02
38. Gary Clouse Winchester, TN 9 25-13 163 $2,867.00
Day 1: 4 12-04 Day 2: 5 13-09
39. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 10 25-10 162 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 12-02
40. Jeremy Johnson Kansas City, KS 10 25-10 161 $2,867.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 12-06
41. Sam George Athens, AL 10 25-09 160
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 12-05
42. Cody Huff Ava, MO 10 25-08 159
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 13-07
43. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 10 25-07 158
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 14-11
44. Phil Killian Solomon, AZ 10 25-06 157
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 10-11
45. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 10 25-01 156
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 14-00
46. Ben Milliken New Caney, TX 10 25-01 155
Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 12-04
47. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 10 24-15 154
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 14-06
48. Keith Brashers Rogers, AR 10 24-15 153
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 11-05
49. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 10 24-15 152
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 11-13
50. Kyle Metzger Pearl River, LA 10 24-13 151
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 5 16-09
51. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 10 24-13 150
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 10-05
52. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 10 24-08 149
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 09-06
53. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 10 24-08 148
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 13-04
54. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 9 24-07 147
Day 1: 4 09-11 Day 2: 5 14-12
55. Brian Maloney Osage Beach, MO 10 24-06 146
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 08-03
56. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 10 24-06 145
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 10-13
57. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 10 24-03 144
Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 11-02
58. Michael Scalise Port Allen, LA 9 24-02 143
Day 1: 4 10-11 Day 2: 5 13-07
59. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 10 23-15 142
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 14-13
60. Matt Pangrac Shawnee, OK 10 23-15 141
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 13-09
61. Brian Post Janesville, WI 8 23-14 140
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 5 18-06
62. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 9 23-12 139
Day 1: 4 09-06 Day 2: 5 14-06
63. Louis Monetti Brielle, NJ 10 23-03 138
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 08-10
64. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 9 23-03 137
Day 1: 4 11-00 Day 2: 5 12-03
65. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 10 23-02 136
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 10-15
66. Wyatt Ryan Ada, OK 9 22-15 135
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 4 09-13
67. Chad Warren Sand Springs, OK 10 22-13 134
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 5 13-11
68. Taylor Watkins Clinton, TN 9 22-10 133
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 4 08-05
69. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 10 22-10 132
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 12-02
70. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 8 22-04 131
Day 1: 5 17-01 Day 2: 3 05-03
71. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 9 22-04 130
Day 1: 4 11-11 Day 2: 5 10-09
72. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 10 22-00 129
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 5 10-05
73. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 9 21-13 128
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 4 06-15
74. Steven Caldwell Whitesboro, TX 10 21-12 127
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 10-10
75. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 10 21-10 126
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 08-02
76. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 8 21-08 125
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 3 05-14
77. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 8 21-07 124
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 5 13-11
78. Brian Mullaney Ijamsville, MD 8 21-02 123
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 3 06-14
79. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 8 21-02 122
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 3 07-08
80. Kenji Yamada Hixson, TN 10 21-01 121
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 10-12
81. JT Russell Mc Calla, AL 9 20-15 120
Day 1: 4 08-09 Day 2: 5 12-06
82. Tyler Lubbat Wheeling, IL 9 20-12 119
Day 1: 4 09-12 Day 2: 5 11-00
83. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 8 20-11 118
Day 1: 4 11-01 Day 2: 4 09-10
84. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 9 20-10 117
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 4 09-05
85. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 9 20-07 116
Day 1: 4 10-03 Day 2: 5 10-04
86. Jordan Knutson Saint Croix Falls, WI 10 20-04 115
Day 1: 5 09-05 Day 2: 5 10-15
87. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 10 20-03 114
Day 1: 5 08-13 Day 2: 5 11-06
88. Troy O’Rourke Bentonville, AR 10 20-03 113
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 09-10
89. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 10 20-01 112
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 08-14
90. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 10 20-01 111
Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 09-00
91. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 10 20-01 110
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 09-15
92. Jason Meninger Yulee, FL 10 20-00 109
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 08-09
93. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 7 19-14 108
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 2 05-11
94. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, TX 10 19-14 107
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 10-03
95. Bronk Mcdaniel Alexandria, LA 10 19-12 106
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 10-01
96. Cole Mcfarland Lake Ozark, MO 10 19-12 105
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 5 09-15
97. Brent Shores Boise, ID 10 19-08 104
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 09-07
98. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 10 19-06 103
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 09-01
99. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 7 19-05 102
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 2 04-08
100. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 8 19-05 101
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 3 07-06
101. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 10 19-03 100
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 08-15
102. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 9 19-02 99
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 4 08-08
103. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 10 19-01 98
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 5 11-11
104. Wil Dieffenbauch III Hundred, WV 8 18-15 97
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 3 07-09
105. Terry Peacock Royse City, TX 8 18-13 96
Day 1: 4 10-07 Day 2: 4 08-06
106. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 8 18-12 95
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 3 06-14
107. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 8 18-11 94
Day 1: 5 13-03 Day 2: 3 05-08
108. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 8 18-11 93
Day 1: 4 09-15 Day 2: 4 08-12
109. Cory Leita Victoria, TX 7 18-10 92
Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 2 06-11
110. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 10 18-10 91
Day 1: 5 07-13 Day 2: 5 10-13
111. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 8 18-08 90
Day 1: 5 11-11 Day 2: 3 06-13
112. Christopher Whisenant Bonner Springs, KS 7 18-01 89
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 4 12-01
113. Josh Hubbard Dunnellon, FL 9 17-12 88
Day 1: 4 08-04 Day 2: 5 09-08
114. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 8 17-10 87
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 5 11-08
115. Steve Tennison Lexington, OK 6 17-08 86
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 09-12
116. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 8 17-07 85
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 3 06-03
117. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 9 17-06 84
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 4 08-15
118. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 8 17-02 83
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 3 07-03
119. Kelly Rebel Rifle, CO 8 16-15 82
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 5 11-03
120. Takayuki Koike Otsu-City JAPAN 8 16-14 81
Day 1: 5 08-11 Day 2: 3 08-03
121. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 5 16-13 80
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 16-13
122. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 9 16-13 79
Day 1: 5 08-08 Day 2: 4 08-05
123. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 8 16-10 78
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 5 10-09
124. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 7 16-09 77
Day 1: 2 06-06 Day 2: 5 10-03
125. Keltyn Hendrix Maysville, OK 9 16-09 76
Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 4 06-15
126. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 7 16-08 75
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 2 05-06
127. Jack York Emory, TX 8 16-06 74
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 5 09-12
128. Chandler Stewart Canyon Lake, TX 8 16-06 73
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 3 07-04
129. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 8 16-02 72
Day 1: 4 08-07 Day 2: 4 07-11
130. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 7 16-00 71
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 2 04-12
131. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 8 16-00 70
Day 1: 4 07-12 Day 2: 4 08-04
132. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 8 15-11 69
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 5 09-06
133. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 8 15-09 68
Day 1: 4 09-00 Day 2: 4 06-09
134. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 7 15-09 67
Day 1: 4 08-11 Day 2: 3 06-14
135. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 8 15-08 66
Day 1: 4 07-05 Day 2: 4 08-03
136. Josh Bragg Fayetteville, GA 8 15-06 65
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 3 03-13
137. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 5 15-03 64
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 2 08-13
138. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 7 14-12 63
Day 1: 4 08-07 Day 2: 3 06-05
139. Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, OK 7 14-08 62
Day 1: 2 03-13 Day 2: 5 10-11
140. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 6 14-06 61
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 06-13
141. Kazuki Kitajima Corinth, TX 8 14-03 60
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 3 05-09
142. Dave Holbrook Lake Ozark, MO 6 14-02 59
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 3 09-03
143. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 7 14-00 58
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 5 10-04
144. Matt Henry Milledgeville, GA 8 13-11 57
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 3 03-04
145. Brock Belik Orchard, NE 4 13-10 56
Day 1: 2 06-13 Day 2: 2 06-13
146. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 7 13-09 55
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 2 03-03
147. Brett Cannon Kiln, MS 6 13-09 54
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 1 03-13
148. Dane Thibodeaux Lake Charles, LA 5 13-04 53
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
149. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 7 13-01 52
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 5 09-09
150. Chris Miller Spirit Lake, IA 4 13-01 51
Day 1: 2 05-07 Day 2: 2 07-10
151. Andy Beloat Montgomery, TX 7 12-09 50
Day 1: 4 07-06 Day 2: 3 05-03
152. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 12-06 49
Day 1: 5 12-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
153. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 3 12-05 48
Day 1: 2 10-02 Day 2: 1 02-03
154. David Wootton Collierville, TN 7 12-00 47
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 2 03-13
155. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 6 11-15 46
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 3 05-10
156. Billy Smith Montgomery, TX 5 11-08 45
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 11-08
157. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 5 11-08 44
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 2 03-06
158. Ryan Melcher Rifle, CO 6 11-06 43
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 3 05-02
159. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 11-05 42
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
160. Lance Owen Greer, SC 5 11-04 41
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 2 05-03
161. Kyle Dowdy El Paso, IL 5 10-15 40
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 3 07-00
162. Philip Roesener Choctaw, OK 5 10-15 39
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 3 06-01
163. Mark Watson Victoria, TX 5 10-12 38
Day 1: 1 03-01 Day 2: 4 07-11
164. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 10-03 37
Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
165. Ryan Clark Whitby Ontario CANADA 7 10-03 36
Day 1: 4 07-00 Day 2: 3 03-03
166. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 5 10-02 35
Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
167. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 5 09-10 34
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 09-10
168. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 4 09-10 33
Day 1: 2 05-09 Day 2: 2 04-01
169. Brad Hillebrandt Florien, LA 4 09-09 32
Day 1: 4 09-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
170. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 4 09-06 31
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 09-06
171. Jason Carpenter Castle Pines, CO 5 09-03 30
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 2 05-03
172. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 09-02 29
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
173. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 4 08-09 28
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 2 04-10
174. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 4 08-02 27
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 2 05-00
175. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 4 07-10 26
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 2 04-06
176. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 4 07-08 25
Day 1: 4 07-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
177. Jacopo Gallelli Horton AL ITALY 4 07-06 24
Day 1: 4 08-06 Day 2: 0 -01-00
178. Corey Stewart Lees Summit, MO 5 06-03 23
Day 1: 5 06-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
179. Frank Williams Mountain Home, AR 3 05-11 22
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
180. Curtis King Plaquemine, LA 2 05-06 21
Day 1: 2 05-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Michelle Jalaba Waterford, MI 2 04-04 20
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-04
182. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 1 02-13 19
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-13
183. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 2 02-08 18
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
184. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 1 02-08 17
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
185. Travis Ledford Tuttle, OK 1 02-04 16
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
186. Jeremy Simmons Argyle, MO 1 01-05 15
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 117 776 1918-14
2 104 712 1726-09
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221 1488 3645-07

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks 9/22-9/24
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach MO.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Aaron Lorenz Reeds Spring, MO 6 22-15 200 $13,940.00
Day 1: 3 13-05 Day 2: 3 09-10
2. Jacob Collins Hillsboro, IL 6 18-05 199 $3,280.00
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 3 09-09
3. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 6 17-09 198 $2,460.00
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 3 09-10
4. Bradley Pierce Gretna, NE 6 16-08 197 $1,845.00
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 10-01
5. John Wixson Kansas City, MO 5 15-11 196 $1,722.00
Day 1: 3 09-08 Day 2: 2 06-03
6. Cory Weaver Ankeny, IA 6 14-15 195 $1,640.00
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 05-11
7. Mao Matsuzaki Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 6 13-14 194 $1,558.00
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 3 04-15
8. Darren Gates Macon, IL 5 13-12 193 $1,476.00
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 2 06-13
9. Hiroya Hyodo Funabashi city Chibaken 5 13-03 192 $1,353.00
Day 1: 2 06-05 Day 2: 3 06-14
10. Jason Fontenot Lake Charles, LA 5 13-01 191 $1,230.00
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 2 07-03
11. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 4 12-11 190 $1,148.00
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 1 05-04
12. Brian Forcier Akron, IA 6 12-09 189 $1,066.00
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 07-09
13. Dee Sheperd Mountain View, OK 6 12-06 188 $902.00
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 08-00
14. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 6 12-05 187 $820.00
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 3 07-07
15. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 6 12-04 186 $738.00
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 05-09
16. Matt Molitor Canton, IL 5 12-03 185 $656.00
Day 1: 2 05-10 Day 2: 3 06-09
17. Trey Gulley Alton, TX 5 12-02 184 $615.00
Day 1: 3 08-01 Day 2: 2 04-01
18. Nick Melcher Gypsum, CO 6 12-01 183 $615.00
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 3 05-09
19. Scott Rice Cobden, IL 5 12-00 182 $615.00
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 3 07-06
20. Steve Jarrett Fenton, MO 6 11-04 181 $615.00
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 3 05-14
21. Mike Daley Taylorville, IL 6 11-02 180 $574.00
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 06-12
22. Tyler Boyet Imperial, MO 5 10-15 179 $574.00
Day 1: 2 05-02 Day 2: 3 05-13
23. Riley Nielsen Murray, UT 4 10-12 178 $574.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 1 03-11
24. David Riggs Highland, IL 5 10-11 177 $574.00
Day 1: 2 05-07 Day 2: 3 05-04
25. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 3 10-09 176 $824.00
Day 1: 1 06-03 Day 2: 2 04-06
26. Jerry Gonzalez Rivero Torreon Coah MEXICO 5 10-07 175 $492.00
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 2 03-13
27. Robert Hunt Ozark, MO 6 10-06 174 $492.00
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 3 04-09
28. Garry Torpea St. Louis, MO 4 10-02 173 $492.00
Day 1: 2 04-15 Day 2: 2 05-03
29. Allen Williford West Frankfort, IL 4 10-01 172 $492.00
Day 1: 3 08-11 Day 2: 1 01-06
30. Sean Fullerton Bixby, OK 4 09-11 171 $492.00
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 1 01-14
31. Yu Kawamura Kashiwashi JAPAN 5 09-08 170 $451.00
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 3 05-06
32. Eugene Kim Lindenhurst, IL 4 09-08 169 $451.00
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 2 05-06
33. Joel Johnson Kansas City, KS 4 09-01 168 $451.00
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 3 07-14
34. Joe Cantrell Lone Jack, MO 3 08-15 167 $451.00
Day 1: 3 08-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
35. Alex Ferguson St James, MO 4 08-15 166 $451.00
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 3 07-11
36. Mark Ripp Belmont, WI 4 08-11 165 $451.00
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 3 06-11
37. John Matt Roach, MO 3 08-08 164 $451.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-08
38. John Stewart Lone Jack, MO 3 08-06 163 $451.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-06
39. John Hammersmith Branson, MO 3 07-13 162 $451.00
Day 1: 2 06-05 Day 2: 1 01-08
40. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 4 07-12 161 $451.00
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 1 01-13
41. Dwain Vogelpohl Cambridge, MN 2 07-09 160
Day 1: 2 07-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
42. Joe Tucker Osceola, MO 4 07-09 159
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 3 05-08
43. Rick Cheatham Carterville, IL 3 07-08 158
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 2 05-04
44. Chris Gaudin East Camden, AR 4 07-07 157
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 2 04-08
45. Ray Larson Springfield, IL 4 07-06 156
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 1 00-15
46. Wyatt Wisian Ardmore, OK 4 07-04 155
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 1 01-00
47. Bobby Ketcher Wilburton, OK 4 07-03 154
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 2 02-10
48. John Higginbotham Slaughter, LA 3 07-02 153
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 07-02
49. Allen Heston Pittsburg, TX 3 06-14 152
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
49. Keith Ketcher Stark City, MO 3 06-14 152
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
51. Shane Kuehn Bennington, NE 3 06-13 150
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 2 04-13
52. Jason Switzer Sapulpa, OK 4 06-13 149
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 1 02-02
53. Hunter Neuville New Iberia, LA 4 06-10 148
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 1 01-03
54. Jon Akers Mt.Vernon, IA 4 06-10 147
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 2 03-11
55. Mark Cowart Kearney, MO 2 06-07 146
Day 1: 1 03-06 Day 2: 1 03-01
56. Gary Bates Athens, AL 3 06-06 145
Day 1: 2 03-11 Day 2: 1 02-11
57. Adam Tims Royse City, TX 3 06-04 144
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-04
58. Mike Dempsey Wentzville, MO 4 06-04 143
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 1 01-15
59. Scott Nielsen Murray, UT 2 06-04 142
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 1 04-04
60. Logan Slaughter Coppell, TX 3 06-00 141
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 2 04-10
61. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 2 05-14 140
Day 1: 1 03-07 Day 2: 1 02-07
62. Michael Foelsch Ofallon, MO 2 05-11 139
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-11
63. Derek Felton Willard, MO 3 05-11 138
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 2 03-05
64. Jacob Roark Plattsmouth, NE 3 05-11 137
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 2 03-00
65. Drew Boehle Saint Peters, MO 2 05-10 136
Day 1: 2 05-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
66. Tray Amsden Centerville, MO 3 05-10 135
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 1 02-02
67. Perry See Rochester, MN 3 05-09 134
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-09
68. Willy Becker Kansas City, MO 2 05-09 133
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-09
69. Chris Gebhardt Columbia, MO 2 05-09 132
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-09
70. Garret Akers Wichita, KS 3 05-07 131
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
71. Michael Otway Gainesville, TX 2 05-06 130
Day 1: 1 03-01 Day 2: 1 02-05
72. Steven Doolittle Chelsea, OK 2 05-06 129
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 1 02-09
73. Jason Barber Gun Barrel City, TX 3 05-05 128
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 0 -01-00
74. Scott Gower Pleasant Hill, MO 3 05-01 127
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 1 02-12
75. Oliver Siebert Fenton, MO 4 05-00 126
Day 1: 1 00-09 Day 2: 3 04-07
76. Skip Rayborn Hammond, LA 2 04-15 125
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 1 02-03
77. Marco Flores Topeka, KS 3 04-13 124
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-13
78. Will Major Port Allen, LA 2 04-10 123
Day 1: 2 04-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
79. Mason Chambers Galena, MO 2 04-07 122
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
80. Tony Delgado Whittier, CA 2 04-06 121
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-06
81. Troy Enmeier Enid, OK 2 04-02 120
Day 1: 0 -01-00 Day 2: 2 05-02
82. Christopher Lemon Martinsville, IN 2 04-01 119
Day 1: 1 02-02 Day 2: 1 01-15
83. David Booth Erin, TN 1 03-14 118
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-14
84. Gary Hall Wardville, OK 2 03-12 117
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
85. Justin Blackert Olathe, KS 3 03-11 116
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 0 -01-00
86. Jay Budde Foley, MO 1 03-11 115
Day 1: 1 03-11 Day 2: 0 00-00
87. Tiffany Leal Austin, TX 2 03-09 114
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 1 01-10
88. Jack Ferrell Jefferson City, MO 2 03-02 113
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 1 01-14
89. Takaaki Kojima Temecula CA JAPAN 2 02-15 112
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 1 01-01
90. Bob Burgess Millington, TN 1 02-12 111
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-12
91. Ronald Bentley Lees Summit, MO 2 02-10 110
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 1 01-06
92. Brian Mcelyea Camdenton, MO 2 02-07 109
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 0 00-00
93. Ken Sanders Point Blank, TX 1 02-06 108
Day 1: 1 02-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
94. Stewart Bigelow Linn Creek, MO 1 02-05 107
Day 1: 1 02-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
94. Gene Mitchell Stuart, OK 1 02-05 107
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-05
96. Steve Kline Hilltop Lakes, TX 1 02-04 105
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
97. Jacob Altman Edgewood, TX 1 02-01 104
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
97. Cody Sheeler La Porte, IN 1 02-01 104
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
99. Larry Davis Gladewater, TX 1 02-00 102
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
99. Kirk Stickler Eden, UT 1 02-00 102
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
101. Jimmy Fellegy Mustang, OK 1 01-13 100
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-13
102. Steve Duncan Amarillo, TX 1 01-08 99
Day 1: 1 01-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
103. Matt Holder Chillicothe, MO 1 01-02 98
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. David Brand Dittmer, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Matthew Brown Mclouth, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Steve Byrd Coalgate, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Morgan Ellingson Stevens Point, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Jordan Gautreaux Walker , LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Kyle Gentry Stronghurst, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Nathan Harbison Jasper, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Ty Kenyon Dodgeville, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Erik Knutson Saint Croix Falls, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Jordan Lane Conroe, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Shane Morgan Littleton, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. James Rackers Jefferson City, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Johnny Ramos Odessa, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Paul Reutlinger Mineola, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Craig Schmidt Prague, NE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Jarod Shelton Centralia, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Scott Troutt Corinth, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
104. Kyle Wilcox Littleton, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
123. Scott Hill Osage Beach , MO 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 35 177 398-00
2 31 166 379-11
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66 343 777-11

Day 3 canceled, Greico wins weather-shortened Toyota Series at the Potomac River

Brian Carter

September 23, 2023

Day 3 canceled, Greico wins weather-shortened Toyota Series at the Potomac River

Two days of fishing worked out just fine for Christian Greico. Photo by Charles Waldorf. Angler: Christian Greico.

September 23, 2023 • Jody White • Toyota Series

MARBURY, Md. – Tropical Storm Ophelia put the kibosh on the final day of competition at the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division event on the Potomac River. It was certainly not unexpected, and as a result, Christian Greico walked away the winner of the two-day showdown with a total of 33 pounds, 10 ounces. For the win, the Florida flipper pockets $40,345.

With the event final, Angler of the Year in the Northern Division Presented by Rabid Baits is as well. On the pro side, Alec Morrison and Ben McCann both finished with 707 points, but Morrison won the total weight tiebreaker. Cooper Jett finished tops on the Strike King co-angler side with 743 points.

Christian Greico was able to do what he does best at the Potomac.

Flipping key to another win for Greico

Earning the win on a dark, rainy, gusty morning, Greico got things done exactly how he likes to, flipping matted grass better than anyone else.

“It feels good, a little anticlimactic, but I’ll take a win where I can get a win,” he said. “I won a BFL on Okeechobee, caught every single fish punching. At the Harris Chain, the final day was flipping. Ultimately, all three wins have come with the big stick. It’s definitely been good to me, if there’s a flipping bite then I’m happy.”

Flipping in the back of Mattawoman Creek, Greico caught seven fish on Day 1 and just five fish on Day 2.

“I found the fish I ended up catching the first day of practice, but I got maybe three bites,” he said. “I just figured if I went back in there and exploited the area I might come up with something. One of the fish I hooked was a 4-pounder, so knew that the quality was there.

“There’s a lot of matted grass right now, but a lot of it tapers off, or there’s not a good canopy. The mats I was targeting had a good canopy, I think that was really key.”

Catching one keeper on a white frog, everything else came punching a 1 ½-ounce Epic Tungsten Flipping Weight and a Googan Bandito Bug in Bama bug. Spooling up with 65-pound braid, Greico used a 13 Fishing Concept A2 in the 8.3:1 gear ratio and a prototype 13 Fishing Muse Black rod.

“It’s an 8-foot prototype rod that I’ve been working on with 13, hopefully, it will be out soon,” he said. “That is the rod for punching – it hooks them good and keeps them pinned up. It’s got a little bit of a lighter tip than most people are used to, in my experience that really helps with the landing ratio.”

As is usual on the Potomac, Greico wasn’t fishing somewhere secret – he had company every day. However, he made the right adjustments to come away with the win.

“From what I could tell, the other guys back there were sticking with the frog,” he said. “I picked up the flipping stick, and I think I got a couple more key bites than they did.”

Top 10 pros

1. Christian Greico – 33 – 10 (10) – $40, 345

2. Ron Nelson – 32 – 7 (10) – $15,436

3. Chase Serafin – 27 – 1 (10) – $12,563

4. Bryan Schmitt – 26 – 13 (10) – $9,636

5. Jim Vitaro – 26 – 10 (10) – $8,673

6. Todd Langford – 26 – 5 (10) – $7,709

7. Grae Buck – 26 – 3 (10) – $6,745

8. Connor MacDougall – 25 – 11 (10) – $5,782

9. Jacob Powroznik – 25 – 11 (10) – $4,818

10. Britt Myers – 25 – 11 (10) – $3,854

Complete results

Patrick and Thompkins tie for lead at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

Brian Carter

September 22, 2023

Patrick and Thompkins tie for lead at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

Kyle Patrick of Cooperstown, N.Y., and JT Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., are tied for the lead after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with 19 pounds, 15 ounces.

Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S.

September 22, 2023

Patrick and Thompkins tie for lead at Bassmaster Open on Lake of the Ozarks

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — They took different courses, but Kyle Patrick and JT Thompkins tied for the Day 1 lead of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks with limits weighing 19 pounds, 15 ounces.

The leaders head into Day 2 with a 1-ounce lead over Darold Gleason of Many, La.

Patrick of Cooperstown, N.Y., struck first with a limit that included a 5-6. While he fished new water, Patrick said he mirrored the productive scenario he found late in his practice.

“The last hour of the last day, I caught one 4-pounder and said, ‘I’m going to start here (on Day 1),’” Patrick said. “I pull into this one little area that was close to where I practiced, and I catch a 4, a 5 and a 5-6. I was like, ‘Holy smokes! This is going to be a good day.’

“I left there around 10:30 to save some fish so I can go back up there tomorrow.”

Patrick said his practice had been spread out until he happened upon a promising scenario upriver from the tournament site. Getting that one big bite encouraged him to cement his game plan.

“I felt the most confident with how I got the bite, which was flipping a jig in brush; and the brush has to be a little off the dock,” Patrick said. “The fish are mostly suspended off the brush, but some are down in it.

“I’m seeing the fish on (Garmin) LiveScope and they’re eating the jig either on the fall, or I’ll let it hit the bottom and then I’ll reel it really quickly and they eat it. It was a reaction bite either way.”

Patrick caught his fish on a 3/4-ounce football jig with a Missile Baits Chunky D trailer. The football head proved helpful in smoothly traversing the rocky bottom where brush was anchored, but occasional entanglements actually worked to his advantage.

“One of my bites came when I got hung in the brush,” Patrick said. “When I pulled it out, a fish smoked it. I saw it all on LiveScope.”

Coming off a second-place finish in last week’s Open at Watts Bar Reservoir, Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., said his prepractice back in July helped him dial in a 3-mile area with what he considered the greatest potential. Concentrating on this region during the event’s official practice allowed him to dial in exactly where he wanted to fish.

“I was focusing on an area of the lake that I felt confident had the biggest concentration of fish,” Thompkins said. “I knew I was around big ones. I just had to put it in front of as many as I could throughout the day.

“I ended up getting a good bit of bites. I was culling 2 1/4- and 2 1/2-pounders. Hopefully, we can get out there and do it again tomorrow.”

Fishing midlake, Thompkins threw a 3/4-ounce jig with a Strike King Baby Rage Craw trailer and targeted a mix of rocks, brushpiles, docks, cables and concrete blocks. Most of his bites were in less than 15 feet of water, although one came out of 25.

“Two of the fish I caught today came off of spots I fished in prepractice,” Thompkins said. “I had a limit at 9:30, and I had 16 pounds by 11:30. I made my final cull in the last 45 minutes of my day.”

Sitting in third with 19-14, Gleason anchored his bag with a 6-5. That catch, he said, was one of those meant-to-be moments.

“That 6-5 was my second bass today, around 9:30 or 10,” Gleason said. “That fish bit a 1/2-ounce V&M jig with a V&M J-Bug trailer 10 feet from the boat. It was amazing I was able to get it in. I don’t know how I was able to keep it together, but I’m grateful I did.”

Gleason stuck with the jig all day and focused his efforts on docks and brush. Covering a lot of water was essential to his plan.

“It’s September and I haven’t seen a lot of fish in any one place. It’s amazing, you’ll run into one pocket and catch two or three and then you’ll run five pockets and not get a bite.”

Gleason is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 6-5.

Aaron Lorenz of Reeds Spring, Mo., leads the nonboater division with 13-5. Lorenz anchored his bag with a 5-pounder and had another around 4-11.

“One (of my limit fish) was really shallow, one was on a steep wall and one was on a dock,” Lorenz said.

Chad Stahl of Barnesville, Ga., holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among nonboaters with a 6-3.

Saturday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. CT at Public Beach #2 in Osage Beach with weigh-in back at the launch site at 3:15 p.m. Full coverage can be found at Bassmaster.com.

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks 9/22-9/24
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach MO.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 19-15 200
Day 1: 5 19-15
1. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 19-15 200
Day 1: 5 19-15
3. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 19-14 198
Day 1: 5 19-14
4. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 5 18-09 197
Day 1: 5 18-09
5. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 18-03 196
Day 1: 5 18-03
6. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 5 18-02 195
Day 1: 5 18-02
7. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 5 18-00 194
Day 1: 5 18-00
8. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 5 17-01 193
Day 1: 5 17-01
9. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 5 17-00 192
Day 1: 5 17-00
10. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 5 16-13 191
Day 1: 5 16-13
11. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 5 16-10 190
Day 1: 5 16-10
11. Mamoru Kagiya Amagun Aichi JAPAN 5 16-10 190
Day 1: 5 16-10
13. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 16-06 188
Day 1: 5 16-06
13. Andy Newcomb Camdenton, MO 5 16-06 188
Day 1: 5 16-06
15. Miles Burghoff Dayton, TN 5 16-04 186
Day 1: 5 16-04
16. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 5 16-03 185
Day 1: 5 16-03
16. Brian Maloney Osage Beach, MO 5 16-03 185
Day 1: 5 16-03
18. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 5 16-02 183
Day 1: 5 16-02
19. Brad Jelinek Lincoln, MO 5 16-01 182
Day 1: 5 16-01
20. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 16-00 181
Day 1: 5 16-00
21. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 5 15-14 180
Day 1: 5 15-14
22. Dillon Saffle Eureka, MO 5 15-13 179
Day 1: 5 15-13
23. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 5 15-10 178
Day 1: 5 15-10
24. Matt Mollohan Batesburg, SC 5 15-08 177
Day 1: 5 15-08
25. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 15-07 176
Day 1: 5 15-07
26. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 15-06 175
Day 1: 5 15-06
27. Aaron Johnson Shreveport, LA 5 15-05 174
Day 1: 5 15-05
28. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 5 15-02 173
Day 1: 5 15-02
29. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 5 14-14 172
Day 1: 5 14-14
30. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 5 14-13 171
Day 1: 5 14-13
31. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 14-12 170
Day 1: 5 14-12
32. Phil Killian Solomon, AZ 5 14-11 169
Day 1: 5 14-11
33. Louis Monetti Brielle, NJ 5 14-09 168
Day 1: 5 14-09
34. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 5 14-08 167
Day 1: 5 14-08
35. Taylor Watkins Clinton, TN 5 14-05 166
Day 1: 5 14-05
36. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 5 14-04 165
Day 1: 5 14-04
36. Brian Mullaney Ijamsville, MD 5 14-04 165
Day 1: 5 14-04
38. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 5 14-03 163
Day 1: 5 14-03
39. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 13-12 162
Day 1: 5 13-12
40. Keith Brashers Rogers, AR 5 13-10 161
Day 1: 5 13-10
40. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 5 13-10 161
Day 1: 5 13-10
42. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 5 13-09 159
Day 1: 5 13-09
43. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 5 13-08 158
Day 1: 5 13-08
43. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 13-08 158
Day 1: 5 13-08
43. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 13-08 158
Day 1: 5 13-08
46. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 13-07 155
Day 1: 5 13-07
47. Sam George Athens, AL 5 13-04 154
Day 1: 5 13-04
47. Jeremy Johnson Kansas City, KS 5 13-04 154
Day 1: 5 13-04
47. Dane Thibodeaux Lake Charles, LA 5 13-04 154
Day 1: 5 13-04
50. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 5 13-03 151
Day 1: 5 13-03
51. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 5 13-02 150
Day 1: 5 13-02
51. Wyatt Ryan Ada, OK 5 13-02 150
Day 1: 5 13-02
53. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 13-01 148
Day 1: 5 13-01
54. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 5 12-15 147
Day 1: 5 12-15
55. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 5 12-13 146
Day 1: 5 12-13
56. Ben Milliken New Caney, TX 5 12-13 145
Day 1: 5 12-13
57. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 12-06 144
Day 1: 5 12-06
58. Gary Clouse Winchester, TN 4 12-04 143
Day 1: 4 12-04
59. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 5 12-03 142
Day 1: 5 12-03
60. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 12-01 141
Day 1: 5 12-01
61. Cory Leita Victoria, TX 5 11-15 140
Day 1: 5 11-15
61. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 11-15 140
Day 1: 5 11-15
63. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 5 11-14 138
Day 1: 5 11-14
64. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 5 11-13 137
Day 1: 5 11-13
65. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 5 11-11 136
Day 1: 5 11-11
65. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 11-11 136
Day 1: 5 11-11
67. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 4 11-11 134
Day 1: 4 11-11
68. Josh Bragg Fayetteville, GA 5 11-09 133
Day 1: 5 11-09
69. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 5 11-08 132
Day 1: 5 11-08
70. Jason Meninger Yulee, FL 5 11-07 131
Day 1: 5 11-07
71. Wil Dieffenbauch III Hundred, WV 5 11-06 130
Day 1: 5 11-06
72. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 11-05 129
Day 1: 5 11-05
72. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 5 11-05 129
Day 1: 5 11-05
74. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 11-04 127
Day 1: 5 11-04
74. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 11-04 127
Day 1: 5 11-04
74. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 5 11-04 127
Day 1: 5 11-04
77. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 5 11-03 124
Day 1: 5 11-03
78. Billy Billeaud Lafayette, LA 4 11-03 123
Day 1: 4 11-03
79. Steven Caldwell Whitesboro, TX 5 11-02 122
Day 1: 5 11-02
79. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 5 11-02 122
Day 1: 5 11-02
81. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 5 11-01 120
Day 1: 5 11-01
81. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 5 11-01 120
Day 1: 5 11-01
83. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 4 11-01 118
Day 1: 4 11-01
84. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 4 11-00 117
Day 1: 4 11-00
85. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 10-13 116
Day 1: 5 10-13
86. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 5 10-12 115
Day 1: 5 10-12
87. Michael Scalise Port Allen, LA 4 10-11 114
Day 1: 4 10-11
88. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 5 10-10 113
Day 1: 5 10-10
89. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 5 10-09 112
Day 1: 5 10-09
89. Troy O’Rourke Bentonville, AR 5 10-09 112
Day 1: 5 10-09
91. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 5 10-08 110
Day 1: 5 10-08
92. Matt Henry Milledgeville, GA 5 10-07 109
Day 1: 5 10-07
93. Terry Peacock Royse City, TX 4 10-07 108
Day 1: 4 10-07
94. Matt Pangrac Shawnee, OK 5 10-06 107
Day 1: 5 10-06
94. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 10-06 107
Day 1: 5 10-06
96. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Kenji Yamada Hixson, TN 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
98. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 5 10-04 103
Day 1: 5 10-04
98. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 5 10-04 103
Day 1: 5 10-04
100. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 10-03 101
Day 1: 5 10-03
101. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 4 10-03 100
Day 1: 4 10-03
102. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 5 10-02 99
Day 1: 5 10-02
102. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 5 10-02 99
Day 1: 5 10-02
104. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 2 10-02 97
Day 1: 2 10-02
105. Brent Shores Boise, ID 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
106. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 09-15 95
Day 1: 5 09-15
107. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 4 09-15 94
Day 1: 4 09-15
108. Cole Mcfarland Lake Ozark, MO 5 09-13 93
Day 1: 5 09-13
109. Brett Cannon Kiln, MS 5 09-12 92
Day 1: 5 09-12
110. Tyler Lubbat Wheeling, IL 4 09-12 91
Day 1: 4 09-12
111. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, TX 5 09-11 90
Day 1: 5 09-11
111. Bronk Mcdaniel Alexandria, LA 5 09-11 90
Day 1: 5 09-11
113. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 4 09-11 88
Day 1: 4 09-11
114. Keltyn Hendrix Maysville, OK 5 09-10 87
Day 1: 5 09-10
115. Brad Hillebrandt Florien, LA 4 09-09 86
Day 1: 4 09-09
116. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 4 09-06 85
Day 1: 4 09-06
117. Jordan Knutson Saint Croix Falls, WI 5 09-05 84
Day 1: 5 09-05
118. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 09-02 83
Day 1: 5 09-02
118. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 09-02 83
Day 1: 5 09-02
118. Chandler Stewart Canyon Lake, TX 5 09-02 83
Day 1: 5 09-02
118. Chad Warren Sand Springs, OK 5 09-02 83
Day 1: 5 09-02
122. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 4 09-00 79
Day 1: 4 09-00
123. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 5 08-13 78
Day 1: 5 08-13
124. Takayuki Koike Otsu-City JAPAN 5 08-11 77
Day 1: 5 08-11
125. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 4 08-11 76
Day 1: 4 08-11
126. Kazuki Kitajima Corinth, TX 5 08-10 75
Day 1: 5 08-10
127. Craig Danna West Monroe, LA 3 08-10 74
Day 1: 3 08-10
128. JT Russell Mc Calla, AL 4 08-09 73
Day 1: 4 08-09
129. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 5 08-08 72
Day 1: 5 08-08
130. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 5 08-07 71
Day 1: 5 08-07
131. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 4 08-07 70
Day 1: 4 08-07
131. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 4 08-07 70
Day 1: 4 08-07
133. Jacopo Gallelli Horton AL ITALY 4 08-06 68
Day 1: 4 08-06
134. Kyle Metzger Pearl River, LA 5 08-04 67
Day 1: 5 08-04
135. Josh Hubbard Dunnellon, FL 4 08-04 66
Day 1: 4 08-04
136. David Wootton Collierville, TN 5 08-03 65
Day 1: 5 08-03
137. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 3 08-02 64
Day 1: 3 08-02
138. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 07-13 63
Day 1: 5 07-13
139. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 4 07-12 62
Day 1: 4 07-12
140. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 3 07-12 61
Day 1: 3 07-12
140. Steve Tennison Lexington, OK 3 07-12 61
Day 1: 3 07-12
142. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 3 07-09 59
Day 1: 3 07-09
143. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 4 07-08 58
Day 1: 4 07-08
144. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 07-06 57
Day 1: 5 07-06
145. Andy Beloat Montgomery, TX 4 07-06 56
Day 1: 4 07-06
146. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 4 07-05 55
Day 1: 4 07-05
147. Ryan Clark Whitby Ontario CANADA 4 07-00 54
Day 1: 4 07-00
148. Brock Belik Orchard, NE 2 06-13 53
Day 1: 2 06-13
149. Jack York Emory, TX 3 06-10 52
Day 1: 3 06-10
150. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 3 06-06 51
Day 1: 3 06-06
151. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 2 06-06 50
Day 1: 2 06-06
152. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 3 06-05 49
Day 1: 3 06-05
152. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 3 06-05 49
Day 1: 3 06-05
154. Ryan Melcher Rifle, CO 3 06-04 47
Day 1: 3 06-04
155. Corey Stewart Lees Summit, MO 5 06-03 46
Day 1: 5 06-03
156. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 3 06-02 45
Day 1: 3 06-02
157. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 3 06-01 44
Day 1: 3 06-01
157. Lance Owen Greer, SC 3 06-01 44
Day 1: 3 06-01
159. Christopher Whisenant Bonner Springs, KS 3 06-00 42
Day 1: 3 06-00
160. Kelly Rebel Rifle, CO 3 05-12 41
Day 1: 3 05-12
161. Frank Williams Mountain Home, AR 3 05-11 40
Day 1: 3 05-11
162. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 2 05-09 39
Day 1: 2 05-09
163. Brian Post Janesville, WI 3 05-08 38
Day 1: 3 05-08
164. Chris Miller Spirit Lake, IA 2 05-07 37
Day 1: 2 05-07
165. Curtis King Plaquemine, LA 2 05-06 36
Day 1: 2 05-06
166. Dave Holbrook Lake Ozark, MO 3 04-15 35
Day 1: 3 04-15
167. Philip Roesener Choctaw, OK 2 04-14 34
Day 1: 2 04-14
168. Jason Carpenter Castle Pines, CO 3 04-00 33
Day 1: 3 04-00
169. Kyle Dowdy El Paso, IL 2 03-15 32
Day 1: 2 03-15
169. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 2 03-15 32
Day 1: 2 03-15
171. Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, OK 2 03-13 30
Day 1: 2 03-13
172. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 2 03-12 29
Day 1: 2 03-12
173. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 03-08 28
Day 1: 2 03-08
174. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 2 03-04 27
Day 1: 2 03-04
175. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 2 03-02 26
Day 1: 2 03-02
176. Mark Watson Victoria, TX 1 03-01 25
Day 1: 1 03-01
177. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 2 02-08 24
Day 1: 2 02-08
178. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 1 02-08 23
Day 1: 1 02-08
179. Travis Ledford Tuttle, OK 1 02-04 22
Day 1: 1 02-04
180. Jeremy Simmons Argyle, MO 1 01-05 21
Day 1: 1 01-05
181. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Michelle Jalaba Waterford, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Billy Smith Montgomery, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
181. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 117 776 1918-14
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117 776 1918-14

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake of the Ozarks 9/22-9/24
Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach MO.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Aaron Lorenz Reeds Spring, MO 3 13-05 200
Day 1: 3 13-05
2. John Wixson Kansas City, MO 3 09-08 199
Day 1: 3 09-08
3. Cory Weaver Ankeny, IA 3 09-04 198
Day 1: 3 09-04
4. Joe Cantrell Lone Jack, MO 3 08-15 197
Day 1: 3 08-15
4. Mao Matsuzaki Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 3 08-15 197
Day 1: 3 08-15
6. Jacob Collins Hillsboro, IL 3 08-12 195
Day 1: 3 08-12
7. Allen Williford West Frankfort, IL 3 08-11 194
Day 1: 3 08-11
8. Trey Gulley Alton, TX 3 08-01 193
Day 1: 3 08-01
9. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 3 07-15 192
Day 1: 3 07-15
10. Sean Fullerton Bixby, OK 3 07-13 191
Day 1: 3 07-13
11. Dwain Vogelpohl Cambridge, MN 2 07-09 190
Day 1: 2 07-09
12. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 3 07-07 189
Day 1: 3 07-07
13. Riley Nielsen Murray, UT 3 07-01 188
Day 1: 3 07-01
14. Darren Gates Macon, IL 3 06-15 187
Day 1: 3 06-15
15. Allen Heston Pittsburg, TX 3 06-14 186
Day 1: 3 06-14
15. Keith Ketcher Stark City, MO 3 06-14 186
Day 1: 3 06-14
17. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 3 06-11 184
Day 1: 3 06-11
18. Jerry Gonzalez Rivero Torreon Coah MEXICO 3 06-10 183
Day 1: 3 06-10
19. Nick Melcher Gypsum, CO 3 06-08 182
Day 1: 3 06-08
20. Ray Larson Springfield, IL 3 06-07 181
Day 1: 3 06-07
20. Bradley Pierce Gretna, NE 3 06-07 181
Day 1: 3 06-07
22. Jason Barber Gun Barrel City, TX 3 06-05 179
Day 1: 3 06-05
23. John Hammersmith Branson, MO 2 06-05 178
Day 1: 2 06-05
23. Hiroya Hyodo Funabashi city Chibaken 2 06-05 178
Day 1: 2 06-05
25. Wyatt Wisian Ardmore, OK 3 06-04 176
Day 1: 3 06-04
26. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 1 06-03 175
Day 1: 1 06-03
27. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 3 05-15 174
Day 1: 3 05-15
28. Jason Fontenot Lake Charles, LA 3 05-14 173
Day 1: 3 05-14
29. Robert Hunt Ozark, MO 3 05-13 172
Day 1: 3 05-13
30. Drew Boehle Saint Peters, MO 2 05-10 171
Day 1: 2 05-10
30. Matt Molitor Canton, IL 2 05-10 171
Day 1: 2 05-10
32. Garret Akers Wichita, KS 3 05-07 169
Day 1: 3 05-07
32. Hunter Neuville New Iberia, LA 3 05-07 169
Day 1: 3 05-07
34. David Riggs Highland, IL 2 05-07 167
Day 1: 2 05-07
35. Steve Jarrett Fenton, MO 3 05-06 166
Day 1: 3 05-06
36. Tyler Boyet Imperial, MO 2 05-02 165
Day 1: 2 05-02
37. Brian Forcier Akron, IA 3 05-00 164
Day 1: 3 05-00
38. Garry Torpea St. Louis, MO 2 04-15 163
Day 1: 2 04-15
39. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 3 04-14 162
Day 1: 3 04-14
40. Justin Blackert Olathe, KS 3 04-11 161
Day 1: 3 04-11
40. Jason Switzer Sapulpa, OK 3 04-11 161
Day 1: 3 04-11
42. Will Major Port Allen, LA 2 04-10 159
Day 1: 2 04-10
42. Scott Rice Cobden, IL 2 04-10 159
Day 1: 2 04-10
44. Bobby Ketcher Wilburton, OK 2 04-09 157
Day 1: 2 04-09
45. Mason Chambers Galena, MO 2 04-07 156
Day 1: 2 04-07
46. Mike Daley Taylorville, IL 3 04-06 155
Day 1: 3 04-06
46. Dee Sheperd Mountain View, OK 3 04-06 155
Day 1: 3 04-06
48. Mike Dempsey Wentzville, MO 3 04-05 153
Day 1: 3 04-05
49. Yu Kawamura Kashiwashi JAPAN 2 04-02 152
Day 1: 2 04-02
49. Eugene Kim Lindenhurst, IL 2 04-02 152
Day 1: 2 04-02
51. Gary Hall Wardville, OK 2 03-12 150
Day 1: 2 03-12
52. Gary Bates Athens, AL 2 03-11 149
Day 1: 2 03-11
53. Jay Budde Foley, MO 1 03-11 148
Day 1: 1 03-11
54. Tray Amsden Centerville, MO 2 03-08 147
Day 1: 2 03-08
55. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 1 03-07 146
Day 1: 1 03-07
56. Mark Cowart Kearney, MO 1 03-06 145
Day 1: 1 03-06
57. Michael Otway Gainesville, TX 1 03-01 144
Day 1: 1 03-01
58. Jon Akers Mt.Vernon, IA 2 02-15 143
Day 1: 2 02-15
58. Chris Gaudin East Camden, AR 2 02-15 143
Day 1: 2 02-15
60. Steven Doolittle Chelsea, OK 1 02-13 141
Day 1: 1 02-13
61. Skip Rayborn Hammond, LA 1 02-12 140
Day 1: 1 02-12
62. Jacob Roark Plattsmouth, NE 1 02-11 139
Day 1: 1 02-11
63. Brian Mcelyea Camdenton, MO 2 02-07 138
Day 1: 2 02-07
64. Derek Felton Willard, MO 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
64. Ken Sanders Point Blank, TX 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
66. Scott Gower Pleasant Hill, MO 2 02-05 135
Day 1: 2 02-05
67. Stewart Bigelow Linn Creek, MO 1 02-05 134
Day 1: 1 02-05
68. Rick Cheatham Carterville, IL 1 02-04 133
Day 1: 1 02-04
68. Steve Kline Hilltop Lakes, TX 1 02-04 133
Day 1: 1 02-04
70. Christopher Lemon Martinsville, IN 1 02-02 131
Day 1: 1 02-02
71. Jacob Altman Edgewood, TX 1 02-01 130
Day 1: 1 02-01
71. Cody Sheeler La Porte, IN 1 02-01 130
Day 1: 1 02-01
71. Joe Tucker Osceola, MO 1 02-01 130
Day 1: 1 02-01
74. Shane Kuehn Bennington, NE 1 02-00 127
Day 1: 1 02-00
74. Scott Nielsen Murray, UT 1 02-00 127
Day 1: 1 02-00
74. Mark Ripp Belmont, WI 1 02-00 127
Day 1: 1 02-00
77. Tiffany Leal Austin, TX 1 01-15 124
Day 1: 1 01-15
78. Takaaki Kojima Temecula CA JAPAN 1 01-14 123
Day 1: 1 01-14
79. Steve Duncan Amarillo, TX 1 01-08 122
Day 1: 1 01-08
80. Logan Slaughter Coppell, TX 1 01-06 121
Day 1: 1 01-06
81. Ronald Bentley Lees Summit, MO 1 01-04 120
Day 1: 1 01-04
81. Alex Ferguson St James, MO 1 01-04 120
Day 1: 1 01-04
81. Jack Ferrell Jefferson City, MO 1 01-04 120
Day 1: 1 01-04
84. Joel Johnson Kansas City, KS 1 01-03 117
Day 1: 1 01-03
85. Matt Holder Chillicothe, MO 1 01-02 116
Day 1: 1 01-02
86. Oliver Siebert Fenton, MO 1 00-09 115
Day 1: 1 00-09
87. Willy Becker Kansas City, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. David Booth Erin, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. David Brand Dittmer, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Matthew Brown Mclouth, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Bob Burgess Millington, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Steve Byrd Coalgate, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Larry Davis Gladewater, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Tony Delgado Whittier, CA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Morgan Ellingson Stevens Point, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Jimmy Fellegy Mustang, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Marco Flores Topeka, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Michael Foelsch Ofallon, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Jordan Gautreaux Walker , LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Chris Gebhardt Columbia, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Kyle Gentry Stronghurst, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Nathan Harbison Jasper, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. John Higginbotham Slaughter, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Ty Kenyon Dodgeville, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Erik Knutson Saint Croix Falls, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Jordan Lane Conroe, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. John Matt Roach, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Gene Mitchell Stuart, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Shane Morgan Littleton, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. James Rackers Jefferson City, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Johnny Ramos Odessa, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Paul Reutlinger Mineola, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Craig Schmidt Prague, NE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Perry See Rochester, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Jarod Shelton Centralia, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. John Stewart Lone Jack, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Kirk Stickler Eden, UT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Adam Tims Royse City, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Scott Troutt Corinth, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
87. Kyle Wilcox Littleton, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
122. Troy Enmeier Enid, OK 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00
122. Scott Hill Osage Beach , MO 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00
———————————————————————–
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 35 177 398-00
———————————-
35 177 398-00

Greico sacks ‘em again to stay ahead on the Potomac, Nelson right behind

Brian Carter

September 22, 2023

Greico sacks ‘em again to stay ahead on the Potomac, Nelson right behind

Day 2 was another good one for Christian Greico. Photo by Charles Waldorf. Angler: Christian Greico.

September 22, 2023 • Jody White • Toyota Series

MARBURY, Md. – Putting his fifth fish in the boat about 10 minutes before weigh-in, Christian Greico tallied 15 pounds, 9 ounces on Day 2 to total 33-10 and stay ahead in the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Northern Division event on the Potomac River. Greico is narrowly ahead of Ron Nelson, who has 32-7, and has a decently comfortable margin over third-place Chase Serafin with 27-1. Of course, with rough weather on tap for Day 3, there’s probably no such thing as comfort for any of the competitors.

Serafin at 27 pounds is behind the leaders, but only slightly ahead of a scrum of four other anglers with 26 pounds and change. That pack includes Bryan Schmitt and Grae Buck, and with the expected overnight arrival of Tropical Storm Ophelia, there’s no real guarantee for Day 3. Running hard cover up shallow, Serafin might have chocolate milk to deal with by morning. Folks like Schmitt and Todd Langford know every inch of the river, but even that is small comfort if running where you want to is untenable.

On the Angler of the Year side, things are unbearably close. Unofficially, Ben McCann is tied with Alec Morrison by points, but Morrison owns the total-weight tiebreaker. Both anglers in question are on the sidelines tomorrow, but with things as close as they are, it’s hard to really call it done until the scales close on the Northern Division season.

Give Christian Greico a flipping bite to exploit and you might be in trouble. Photo by Jody White

Narrow margins still working for Greico

Generally speaking, going from four keepers to five keepers with minutes of fishing left isn’t a recipe for success, but it’s working out so far for Greico. The Florida pro’s final results are looking easy breezy, but Day 2 was anything but.

Today, Greico brought a 3-pounder over the rail with about 10 minutes left, putting himself firmly in the lead again.

“I just knew if I could get five fish in the boat I would have the weight I needed,” he said. “I just tried to stay calm the whole day, I knew if I got five in the boat I would have a good day.”

Punching and throwing a frog, Greico started with a big fish and a number of misses.

“I think three or four missed it in the morning, then one or two more,” he said. “And I think I had one fish I missed punching. Today everything came punching, they wouldn’t commit to the frog today.”

Using a 1 ½-ounce Epic Tungsten Flipping Weight and a Googan Bandito Bug, the big stick accounted for all Greico’s weight today. Still, even with one of his favorite techniques playing, he had to adapt smartly.

“I had to expand today, for sure,” he said. “I only caught one fish off the stretch I caught all my fish on yesterday – four fish came off new spots. There’s definitely some fish to be caught still. It’s going to be another grind if we go out tomorrow, but if I get five bites I’ll have right what I need to have.”

Ron Nelson isn’t cutting the competition any slack this week. Photo by Jody White

Nelson on the hunt as usual

The reigning Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Angler of the Year, Nelson now has a fourth career Toyota Series win in sight. Fishing pretty similarly to Greico, he’s been frustrated by leaving fish on the table.

“To catch 15 pounds the first day, I was disappointed. To catch 17 pounds today, I was still disappointed,” Nelson said. “Bites are hard to come by, big bites are really hard to come by. When you have a little flurry with three or four big bites in a row, and you see every one of them, and they don’t make it in the boat … that hurts a little bit. But, I feel very grateful to be sitting in the Top 10.”

Nelson is punching and doing something a little extra. Drawing fish up with an undisclosed bait, he’s got some “sight fishing” going on, which is obviously right up his alley. In fact, his 5-8 kicker fell for the secret bait.

“I like grinder tournaments, it makes you buckle down and strategize more,” Nelson said. “That big fish I had today really balanced out my day – I missed her two times, spun the boat around, drew her back up, watched her eat it, missed her, watched her eat it again, and I got her.”

If Nelson can keep seducing 5-pounders like that, he’s got a shot to scare Greico or anyone else in the Top 25 tomorrow.

Top 10 pros

1. Christian Greico – 33 – 10 (10)

2. Ron Nelson – 32 – 7 (10)

3. Chase Serafin – 27 – 1 (10)

4. Bryan Schmitt – 26 – 13 (10)

5. Jim Vitaro – 26 – 10 (10)

6. Todd Langford – 26 – 5 (10)

7. Grae Buck – 26 – 3 (10)

8. Connor MacDougall – 25 – 11 (10)

9. Jacob Powroznik – 25 – 11 (10)

10. Britt Myers – 25 – 11 (10)

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The Allure of Watermelon Red: Unraveling the Bass Fishing Mystery – You Won’t Believe the Results!

Brian Carter

September 22, 2023

The Allure of Watermelon Red: Unraveling the Bass Fishing Mystery – You Won’t Believe the Results!

Photo Courtesy of Major League Fishing

Introduction:

In the world of bass fishing, no other color has gained as much popularity and success as watermelon red. Anglers across the globe swear by its effectiveness and consider it a go-to choice for catching bass all year long. But what makes this particular hue so irresistible to bass? Is it the natural resemblance to their prey, or is there something more to this color that makes it a perennial favorite? In this in-depth bass fishing story, we will delve into the captivating history, science, and anecdotes behind the watermelon red lure, seeking to uncover the secrets of its allure.

The Origins of Watermelon Red:

To understand the widespread appeal of watermelon red, we must first explore its origins. The color was first introduced to the world of bass fishing in the 1980s when innovative lure manufacturers began experimenting with new color patterns. Watermelon red, with its blend of green and red flakes, quickly gained popularity due to its uncanny resemblance to natural baitfish and crawfish found in bass habitats. Anglers soon discovered that this color combination enticed bass to strike, leading to a surge in its usage.

The Science Behind the Color:

While watermelon red’s visual resemblance to natural prey plays a significant role in its effectiveness, there is also a scientific explanation for its success. The color red has long been associated with aggression and feeding behavior in fish. Research has shown that bass, like many predatory species, have a preference for red-colored objects, which they perceive as wounded or vulnerable prey. By incorporating red flakes into the watermelon color pattern, lure manufacturers inadvertently tapped into this inherent instinct, triggering an aggressive response from bass.

Watermelon Red: A Year-Round Attraction:

One of the most intriguing aspects of watermelon red is its consistent effectiveness throughout the year. Unlike other lure colors that may lose their appeal under certain conditions, watermelon red seems to maintain its allure across seasons. During the spring and summer, when bass are actively feeding and seeking out prey, the natural appearance of watermelon red makes it an irresistible target. In the fall and winter, when bass become more sluggish, the red flakes in the lure provide a flash of color that can trigger a reaction bite, even in colder water temperatures.

Expert Opinions and Anecdotal Evidence:

To further understand the success of watermelon red, we turn to the insights of seasoned anglers and their personal experiences. Pro bass fishermen, such as Kevin VanDam and Mike Iaconelli, have consistently praised watermelon red as a reliable and go-to color in their tackle boxes. Their success stories, paired with countless anecdotes from recreational anglers, highlight the effectiveness of this color in a variety of fishing scenarios, including clear water, stained water, and even in heavy vegetation.

Adapting and Innovating:

As the popularity of watermelon red continues to soar, lure manufacturers have adapted and expanded their offerings to cater to different preferences and fishing conditions. From subtle variations like watermelon candy and green pumpkin red to more vibrant options like watermelon red flake and watermelon red pearl, anglers now have an extensive array of choices to suit their preferences. Additionally, soft plastics in watermelon red have been designed with intricate detailing, such as ribbed bodies and lifelike appendages, further enhancing their appeal to bass.

Conclusion:

The enduring popularity and effectiveness of watermelon red in bass fishing can be attributed to a combination of factors. Its natural resemblance to prey, coupled with the innate preference for the color red in bass, creates a powerful attraction that triggers their predatory instincts. Furthermore, the adaptability of watermelon red across seasons and various fishing conditions makes it a reliable choice for anglers worldwide. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recreational angler, the watermelon red lure continues to be a trusted companion in the pursuit of bass, standing the test of time as a go-to color for all seasons.

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