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Fujita extends lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

Brian Carter
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Fujita extends lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

Kyoya Fujita of Minamitsuru, Japan, is leading after Day 3 of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with a three-day total of 67 pounds, 12 ounces.  

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

August 20, 2023

Fujita extends lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Matching the day’s bright complexion, Japanese superstar Kyoya Fujita again outshined the field and maintained his lead at the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with a three-day total of 67 pounds, 12 ounces.

Following a dim and drizzly Day 2, Semifinal Sunday’s morning clouds quickly yielded to mostly sunny conditions, which clearly cracked the whip on Champlain’s smallmouth bass. Capitalizing on the favorable conditions, the rookie Elite from Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, who led Day 2, complemented his first two limits of 21-5 and 23-14 with a Day 3 bag that weighed 22-9.

Fujita started the day with a 7-ounce lead over Alex Redwine of Blue Ash, Ohio. After Sunday’s performance, he heads into Championship Monday leading Missouri pro Cody Huff by 2-13.

“Today was very tough,” Fujita admitted. “Short bite, short bite, short bite — miss, miss, miss. I had no big fish in the morning. But in the afternoon, I had two big fish.”

Making his fourth Top 10 for the 2023 Elite season, Fujita has camped in one main area of the Inland Sea, at Champlain’s upper end. He’s basically hunting down active smallmouth that are following schools of baitfish.

Fujita said his main baits are a drop shot with a 4.5-inch Jackall Yammy stick worm cut down to 3 inches and a Damiki-style rig with a 5.2-inch Jackall Revoltage RV-Drift Fry on a 1/8-ounce ball-head jig.

The vast Inland Sea has hosted several of the event’s top performers, but Fujita seems to have dialed in the sweetest spot.

“In practice, I looked through a lot of places, but the area I’m fishing has the most big fish,” Fujita said with the help of an interpreter.

Forward-facing sonar has dramatically improved the way anglers search broad areas and, with three graphs on his bow, Fujita has kept a keen eye on his targets. Although he declined to share specifics, he noted the distance at which he sets his Garmin LiveScope has played a key role in his success.

“I’m looking at fish on the bottom and suspended fish,” Fujita said. “Both were non-active today. I was really struggling.”

Fujita said he responded to this challenge with mobility.

“I moved around more today,” he said. “I caught fish in five different spots. I was able to go back to some of these spots multiple times and catch fish.”

After catching approximately 50 bass on Day 2, Fujita boated 15 today. Noting that he’s sticking with that same game plan, Fujita said he knows he has to step on the gas in the final round.

“Nothing has changed from the beginning of the tournament; it’s just getting tougher and tougher every day,” Fujita said. “I need a big fish tomorrow.

“I know it’s going to be tough, but there will be fewer people. I’m going to keep doing the same thing and catch every fish I see.”

Huff, who led Day 1, holds the second-place spot with 64-15. His daily limits went 23-3, 20-10 and 21-2.

Also fishing the Inland Sea, Huff spent his day hunting bass on forward-facing sonar. He threw a Damiki rig with a Strike King 3X Z-Too and a Baby Z-Too.

“I would like to tell you a really cool story on how you go and find ‘em, but it’s just covering a ton of water until you see them,” Huff said. “They’re not everywhere, but when you get into an area that’s got them, it’s like there’s a big school.

“Sometimes, that school’s together; sometimes, it’s spread out. Sometimes, I’m picking off singles, doubles and triples. Other times, they’re in groups of 20 to 30 fish.”

Huff said the sun helped him find more fish and the ones he found seemed more aggressive.

Justin Atkins of Florence, Ala., is in third place with 64-15. Turning in a consistent performance, Atkins has weighed bags of 22-6, 21-6 and 21-3.

Bucking the trend of Damiki rigs and drop shots, Atkins has been catching his bass on a 1/4-ounce underspin with a Berkley MaxScent Flat Worm. In the dim conditions of Day 2, he found that going to an all-black bait/trailer package worked best, but Day 3 required an adjustment.

“I had to go back to the (white) bait I caught them on when it was sunny the first day,” Atkins said. “Yesterday, I couldn’t get them to bite the lighter-colored bait. Today, they started eating it right off the bat.”

Bryan Schmitt of Deale, Md., who won the 2021 Elite at Champlain, earned the $1,000 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for the day with his 5-1.

Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., and Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., share the overall lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Week honors, each with a 5-4.

Fujita is currently in the lead for the VMC Monster Bag award with his Day 2 limit of 23-14.

Kyle Welcher of Opelika, Ala., leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 652 points. Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., is in second with 646, followed by Drew Cook of Cairo, Ga., with 622, Przekurat with 616 and Patrick Walters of Summerville, S.C., with 612.

Joey Cifuentes III of Clinton, Ark., leads the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings with 610 points. Fujita is in second with 595.

Monday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Plattsburgh City Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the marina at 3 p.m. Bassmaster LIVE will stream beginning at 8 a.m. on Bassmaster.com. 

The tournament is being hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. 

2023 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain 8/17-8/21
Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh  NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 3

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

1.  Kyoya Fujita           Minamitsuru, Yamanashi  15  67-12  104
  Day 1: 5   21-05     Day 2: 5   23-14     Day 3: 5   22-09   
2.  Cody Huff              Ava, MO                 15  64-15  103
  Day 1: 5   23-03     Day 2: 5   20-10     Day 3: 5   21-02   
3.  Justin Atkins          Florence, AL            15  64-15  102
  Day 1: 5   22-06     Day 2: 5   21-06     Day 3: 5   21-03   
4.  Alex Redwine           Blue Ash, OH            15  64-10  101
  Day 1: 5   22-14     Day 2: 5   21-14     Day 3: 5   19-14   
5.  Jay Przekurat          Stevens Point, WI       15  64-07  100   $1,000.00
  Day 1: 5   22-11     Day 2: 5   21-01     Day 3: 5   20-11   
6.  Bryant Smith           Roseville, CA           15  63-14   99
  Day 1: 5   22-01     Day 2: 5   22-00     Day 3: 5   19-13   
7.  Austin Felix           Eden Prairie, MN        15  62-02   98
  Day 1: 5   20-10     Day 2: 5   19-14     Day 3: 5   21-10   
8.  Patrick Walters        Summerville, SC         15  61-15   97
  Day 1: 5   21-08     Day 2: 5   21-01     Day 3: 5   19-06   
9.  Matt Robertson         Kuttawa, KY             15  61-06   96
  Day 1: 5   20-03     Day 2: 5   21-03     Day 3: 5   20-00   
10. Jacob Foutz            Charleston, TN          15  60-13   95
  Day 1: 5   19-12     Day 2: 5   21-07     Day 3: 5   19-10   
11. Joey Cifuentes III     Clinton, AR             15  60-09   94  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-06     Day 2: 5   18-09     Day 3: 5   21-10   
12. Drew Cook              Cairo, GA               15  59-13   93  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-06     Day 2: 5   20-07     Day 3: 5   20-00   
13. Luke Palmer            Coalgate, OK            15  59-13   92  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-10     Day 2: 5   20-06     Day 3: 5   19-13   
14. Cory Johnston          Cavan CANADA            15  59-04   91  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-14     Day 2: 5   19-03     Day 3: 5   20-03   
15. Paul Mueller           Naugatuck, CT           15  59-02   90  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   18-14     Day 3: 5   20-11   
16. David Mullins          Mt Carmel, TN           15  59-00   89  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-13     Day 2: 5   19-09     Day 3: 5   18-10   
17. Bryan Schmitt          Deale, MD               15  59-00   88  $11,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-04     Day 2: 5   19-01     Day 3: 5   19-11   
18. Cooper Gallant         Bowmanville Ontario CAN 15  58-13   87  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-03     Day 2: 5   21-04     Day 3: 5   20-06   
19. Caleb Sumrall          New Iberia, LA          15  58-09   86  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-12     Day 2: 5   20-11     Day 3: 5   19-02   
20. Pat Schlapper          Eleva, WI               15  58-02   85  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-03     Day 2: 5   20-14     Day 3: 5   19-01   
21. Justin Hamner          Northport, AL           15  58-02   84  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-11     Day 2: 5   20-00     Day 3: 5   19-07   
22. Stetson Blaylock       Benton, AR              15  58-00   83  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   20-04     Day 3: 5   18-03   
23. Chris Johnston         Otonabee Ontario CANADA 15  57-14   82  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-07     Day 2: 5   19-10     Day 3: 5   18-13   
24. Gregory DiPalma        Millville, NJ           15  57-13   81  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   21-08     Day 2: 5   19-04     Day 3: 5   17-01   
25. Kyle Welcher           Opelika, AL             15  57-11   80  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   16-09     Day 2: 5   21-00     Day 3: 5   20-02   
26. Brock Mosley           Collinsville, MS        15  57-08   79  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   19-04     Day 3: 5   19-05   
27. Carl Jocumsen          Queensland AUSTRALIA    15  57-03   78  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 5   19-14     Day 3: 5   18-13   
28. Chris Zaldain          Fort Worth, TX          15  57-01   77  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-05     Day 2: 5   17-11     Day 3: 5   20-01   
29. Wes Logan              Springville, AL         15  56-08   76  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-11     Day 2: 5   17-15     Day 3: 5   18-14   
30. Taku Ito               Chiba JAPAN             15  56-06   75  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-01     Day 2: 5   17-14     Day 3: 5   19-07   
31. Scott Canterbury       Odenville, AL           15  56-01   74  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-13     Day 2: 5   18-04     Day 3: 5   19-00   
32. Brandon Cobb           Greenwood, SC           15  55-14   73  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   20-07     Day 3: 5   16-08   
33. Hank Cherry Jr         Lincolnton, NC          15  55-14   72  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-00     Day 2: 5   19-15     Day 3: 5   17-15   
34. Jason Christie         Dry Creek, OK           15  55-06   71  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   21-07     Day 2: 5   15-12     Day 3: 5   18-03   
35. Ed Loughran III        Richmond, VA            15  55-00   70  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-03     Day 2: 5   18-04     Day 3: 5   17-09   
36. Bryan New              Saluda, SC              15  54-10   69  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-07     Day 2: 5   18-08     Day 3: 5   18-11   
37. Gary Clouse            Winchester, TN          15  54-02   68  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-09     Day 2: 5   17-13     Day 3: 5   15-12   
38. Shane LeHew            Catawba, NC             15  54-01   67  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   18-01     Day 3: 5   16-07   
39. Drew Benton            Panama City, FL         15  53-13   66  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-09     Day 2: 5   18-07     Day 3: 5   16-13   
40. Gerald Swindle         Guntersville, AL        15  53-13   65  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-01     Day 2: 5   18-07     Day 3: 5   17-05   
41. Jacob Powroznik        North Prince George, VA 15  53-04   64  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   17-08     Day 2: 5   20-00     Day 3: 5   15-12   
42. Matty Wong             Honolulu, HI            15  53-02   63  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   21-10     Day 2: 5   18-12     Day 3: 5   12-12   
43. Bradley Hallman        Edmond, OK              15  52-13   62  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   20-05     Day 2: 5   17-02     Day 3: 5   15-06   
44. Logan Latuso           Gonzales, LA            15  52-05   61  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-07     Day 2: 5   19-07     Day 3: 5   14-07   
45. Lee Livesay            Longview, TX            15  51-08   60  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 5   18-03     Day 3: 5   14-13   
46. Marc Frazier           Newnan, GA              15  51-08   59  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-07     Day 2: 5   17-10     Day 3: 5   15-07   
47. Cole Sands             Calhoun, TN             15  51-04   58  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   17-15     Day 3: 5   14-06   
48. Matt Arey              Shelby, NC              15  51-02   57  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   19-02     Day 2: 5   16-14     Day 3: 5   15-02   
49. Scott Martin           Clewiston, FL           15  47-14   56  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   18-00     Day 2: 5   18-06     Day 3: 5   11-08   
50. Bob Downey             Detroit Lakes, MN       10  36-05   55  $10,000.00
  Day 1: 5   16-03     Day 2: 5   20-02     Day 3: 0   00-00   
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS 
Day
 1   Jay Przekurat            Stevens Point, WI   05-04      $1,000.00
 2   Mark Menendez            Paducah, KY         05-04      $1,000.00
 3   Bryan Schmitt            Deale, MD           05-01      $1,000.00

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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        95       493      1702-12
 2        98       502      1798-10
 3        49       245       898-15
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         242      1240      4400-05

Reflecting on the Battle Against Cheating in Bass Fishing

Brian Carter
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Reflecting on the Battle Against Cheating in Bass Fishing

Dear Editor

I wanted to share some thoughts that have been on my mind lately, specifically regarding the issue of cheating in the world of bass fishing. As an avid angler who holds a deep passion for the sport, I find myself pondering the question: Can we ever truly put an end to cheating in bass fishing?

Bass fishing is not just a hobby; it’s a cherished pursuit that demands patience, skill, and a profound connection with nature. It’s a realm that unites individuals from all walks of life, drawn together by a mutual love for the water and the thrill of the catch. However, the unfortunate reality is that the specter of cheating can cast a shadow over the integrity of our beloved sport.

The prospect of completely eradicating cheating is a complex challenge. While it can be disheartening to witness instances of dishonesty within our community, I believe it’s crucial that we confront this issue openly. Just as a fisherman navigates the waters with precision and determination, we must address the challenge of preserving honesty in our sport.

In moments of contemplation, I often turn to my faith for guidance. The Bible offers wisdom that resonates deeply with the challenges we face. One verse that particularly resonates is Proverbs 11:1: “The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.” This verse serves as a poignant reminder that our commitment to integrity in bass fishing aligns with a higher principle of fairness and truth.

Although the complete elimination of cheating may appear as an ambitious goal, there are measures we can take to cultivate an environment that upholds the values we hold dear. Through education, mentorship, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among fellow anglers, we can shape the attitudes of the next generation. By nurturing a culture of fairness, we can work towards a future where cheating finds no place in our cherished sport.

In closing, I firmly believe that by uniting our efforts, remaining vigilant, and waveringly adhering to our shared values, we can make strides in combating cheating in bass fishing. Let us remember that we are not alone in this endeavor; together as a community, we can ensure that the essence of our sport remains untainted. Thank you for your time and for providing a platform for discussions that resonate deeply within our angling community.

August Maury River Fishing Report by Jamie Childless

Brian Carter
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August Maury River Fishing Report by Jamie Childless

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Maury River Smallmouth, LLC

Maury River

Largemouth Bass update:

As we slowly transition to Fall, the Largemouth in the Maury are still hanging in the deeper holes, however, some of the fish will start to position themselves into shallower waters, as the cooler nights start to drop the temp of the Maury, combined with pulse releases from Lake Merriweather adding cool water from the bottom of the lake. Temps are running from 68-72 degrees, with the latter being toward the end of a hot day. Football and swim jigs, ned rigs, and deeper-diving crankbaits will yield the best chance at a quality Largemouth, but it won’t be too long and anglers can start reaching for the topwater tackle, as well as weightless plastics as the fish move into the shallows to feed up for Winter.

Smallmouth Bass update:

As per usual for middle and late August, the Smallmouth in the Maury are already beginning to transition into shallower pools around ledges, and oxygenated moving waters to feed up for Fall and Winter. Anglers are catching trophy Smallmouth weekly, with plenty of catches in 16″+ range. This is excellent fishing for the Maury, as our distribution of 16″ or larger fish is less than 5% of the total population of Smallmouth, the lowest of any river in the state. This is why catching a 16″ or better in our Maury, is quite unique compared to say, the New or James. As water levels begin to fall after the completion of the Lake Merriweather releases, the bigger Smallmouth in the Maury start running out of places to hide from a well-placed cast. Keep that in mind when working over wider, but shallower stretches. Anglers should definitely still be working mid-river, moving waters, but may also start to focus more on “beating the bank”, and utilizing skipping techniques to place lures under overhanging Sycamore trees, and anywhere there may be shade in the middle of the day. Don’t shy away from skipping into an area with 1 foot of water. You’ll likely be surprised at where the big fish like to hide. The mid-to-late-morning and early-evening topwater bites are really starting to come on strong, with mid-day fishing being the best in flowing waters, using weightless plastics, ned rigs, double willow-leaf spinner baits, hair jigs, paddle-tails, and small orange or chartreuse crankbaits. September is just around the corner, and we’ll cover all of the bases for Fall fishing on the Maury in our next month’s report!

Tip(s) of the month:

Get ready for Fall fishing by starting to focus on shallower pools and overhanging cover, and utilize your skipping abilities!

Timothy Lucinda Davis and Jeffery Scott Martin Win Castaway Anglers on Leesville Lake

Brian Carter
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Timothy Lucinda Davis and Jeffery Scott Martin Win Castaway Anglers on Leesville Lake

Castaway Anglers had its club tourney at Leesville lake yesterday and it was a tough day but still some fish caught.

1st place Timothy Lucinda Davis and Jeffery Scott Martin 

11 . 0 # and 2nd big fish of 5.10# 

2nd place – Taylor and Tyree with 10.15 # 

Big fish of the tourney 6.05 Mike Funk and Troy Wines 

James Jordan actually caught big fish of the tourney with a 25 # flathead catfish just didn’t count ?

Rookie Fujita moves into lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

Brian Carter
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Rookie Fujita moves into lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

Kyoya Fujita of Minamitsuru, Japan, is leading after Day 2 of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with a two-day total of 45 pounds, 3 ounces.  

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

August 19, 2023

Rookie Fujita moves into lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Everyone is allowed the same amount of fishing time, but after an opening round disappointment, Kyoya Fujita was particularly motivated to make the most of a full Day 2.

Returning to the same area of the Inland Sea where he fished on Day 1, the rookie from Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, Japan, tallied a two-day total of 45 pounds, 3 ounces to lead the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain.

After placing 10th on Day 1 with 21-5, Fujita added 23-14 — the event’s heaviest bag and leader for VMC Monster Bag honors. He heads into Semifinal Sunday with a 7-ounce lead over Alex Redwine of Blue Ash, Ohio.

“I had a boat problem on Day 1, so I couldn’t fish everything I wanted to fish,” Fujita said through a translator. “Today, I had more time to fish, so I did better.”

Fujita said he caught his fish on a drop shot and a minnow-style bait on a light ball-head jig. Keeping his distance, watching his fish on Garmin LiveScope and making precise presentations with a medium retrieve speed was the key to his success.

With cloudy skies and intermittent rain dimming the scene, Lake Champlain bore the turbid aftermath of a storm system that postponed the tournament’s second round by one day. While other competitors reported struggling to find consistency, Fujita said the Day 2 conditions did not hinder him.

“(The weather) was no problem,” he said. “I didn’t change anything from Day 1.”

Fujita’s action started early, as BassTrakk showed him with a limit of approximately 17 3/4 pounds shortly after 8 a.m. The first angler to report reaching 20 pounds, he continued to pick off quality fish and made his final cull around 12:30.

Fishing some of the same spots he visited on Day 1, Fujita expanded on his main area. He did most of his work on one particularly productive spot, but rotating through a handful of other spots allowed him to accumulate his leading weight.

“I don’t know why this one spot was better,” he said. “I located that spot in practice, and I just kept fishing it. My area had a lot of baitfish and that was important.

“I had a good day; I caught (approximately) 50 fish.”

Throughout the day, the Bassmaster LIVE cameras showed Fujita’s trademark calm, measured demeanor. Clearly, this relaxed style facilitated his flawless performance.

“The key to my success was I never lost a fish today,” Fujita said.

Redwine, who placed second on Day 1, also spent his day in the Inland Sea. He added a limit of 21-14 to his first-round bag of 22-14.

After a slow start, Redwine benefited from an afternoon day-maker, as he anchored his limit with a 5-pounder around 2:30. An hour later, he followed with a 4.

“I started on the same spot where a lot of things happened the first day early on,” Redwine said. “I caught one decent one and a few smaller ones, and I gave myself until about 11 o’clock. I left there and spent two hours elsewhere and caught one 4 1/2-pounder.

“I gave myself another two hours before going back to that starting spot and just grinding it out. Later in the day, the fish just set up better. I think the wind just slicked off and the rain stopped momentarily, so the fish were able to sit up higher in the water column and commit to my baits.”

Fishing in 20 to 40 feet, Redwine caught his fish on a Damiki rig. Sometimes, he’d vertically drop on the fish, but most of his presentations were casting.

Bryant Smith of Roseville, Calif., is in third place with 44-1. After placing fifth on Day 1 with 22-1, Smith virtually mirrored his performance with a 22-pound bag.

Making the strongest showing of his rookie season, Smith said the Lake Champlain fishery is like nothing he’s encountered in any of the West Coast’s diverse fisheries. However, he noted that his comfort level is growing daily.

“I know what I’m doing now, and I have confidence in it,” Smith said. “I know what to look for; the whole thing is just running into the right groups of fish.”

Like much of the field, Smith committed to the Inland Sea and used his Lowrance Active Target forward-facing sonar to hunt fish that were relating to bait schools. Referencing his contour map for likely areas, he caught his fish on a Damiki rig and a drop shot.

Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., took the day’s Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 5-4 and shares the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the tournament with Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis.

Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 660 points. Kyle Welcher of Opelika, Ala., is in second with 643 points, followed by Drew Cook of Cairo, Ga., with 619, Przekurat with 616, and Patrick Walters of Summerville, S.C., with 613.

Joey Cifuentes III of Clinton, Ark., leads the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings with 598. Fujita is in second with 595.

Sunday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Plattsburgh City Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the marina at 3 p.m. FS1 will broadcast live with the leaders at 8 a.m. before coverage shifts to Bassmaster.com. 

The tournament is being hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. 

2023 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain 8/17-8/21
Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh  NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2

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

1.  Kyoya Fujita           Minamitsuru, Yamanashi  10  45-03  104
  Day 1: 5   21-05     Day 2: 5   23-14   
2.  Alex Redwine           Blue Ash, OH            10  44-12  103
  Day 1: 5   22-14     Day 2: 5   21-14   
3.  Bryant Smith           Roseville, CA           10  44-01  102
  Day 1: 5   22-01     Day 2: 5   22-00   
4.  Cody Huff              Ava, MO                 10  43-13  101
  Day 1: 5   23-03     Day 2: 5   20-10   
5.  Jay Przekurat          Stevens Point, WI       10  43-12  100   $1,000.00
  Day 1: 5   22-11     Day 2: 5   21-01   
6.  Justin Atkins          Florence, AL            10  43-12   99
  Day 1: 5   22-06     Day 2: 5   21-06   
7.  Patrick Walters        Summerville, SC         10  42-09   98
  Day 1: 5   21-08     Day 2: 5   21-01   
8.  Matt Robertson         Kuttawa, KY             10  41-06   97
  Day 1: 5   20-03     Day 2: 5   21-03   
9.  Jacob Foutz            Charleston, TN          10  41-03   96
  Day 1: 5   19-12     Day 2: 5   21-07   
10. Gregory DiPalma        Millville, NJ           10  40-12   95
  Day 1: 5   21-08     Day 2: 5   19-04   
11. Austin Felix           Eden Prairie, MN        10  40-08   94
  Day 1: 5   20-10     Day 2: 5   19-14   
12. Matty Wong             Honolulu, HI            10  40-06   93
  Day 1: 5   21-10     Day 2: 5   18-12   
13. David Mullins          Mt Carmel, TN           10  40-06   92
  Day 1: 5   20-13     Day 2: 5   19-09   
14. Luke Palmer            Coalgate, OK            10  40-00   91
  Day 1: 5   19-10     Day 2: 5   20-06   
15. Drew Cook              Cairo, GA               10  39-13   90
  Day 1: 5   19-06     Day 2: 5   20-07   
16. Stetson Blaylock       Benton, AR              10  39-13   89
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   20-04   
17. Caleb Sumrall          New Iberia, LA          10  39-07   88
  Day 1: 5   18-12     Day 2: 5   20-11   
18. Brandon Cobb           Greenwood, SC           10  39-06   87
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   20-07   
19. Bryan Schmitt          Deale, MD               10  39-05   86
  Day 1: 5   20-04     Day 2: 5   19-01   
20. Pat Schlapper          Eleva, WI               10  39-01   85
  Day 1: 5   18-03     Day 2: 5   20-14   
21. Cory Johnston          Cavan CANADA            10  39-01   84
  Day 1: 5   19-14     Day 2: 5   19-03   
22. Chris Johnston         Otonabee Ontario CANADA 10  39-01   83
  Day 1: 5   19-07     Day 2: 5   19-10   
23. Joey Cifuentes III     Clinton, AR             10  38-15   82
  Day 1: 5   20-06     Day 2: 5   18-09   
24. Justin Hamner          Northport, AL           10  38-11   81
  Day 1: 5   18-11     Day 2: 5   20-00   
25. Cooper Gallant         Bowmanville Ontario CAN 10  38-07   80
  Day 1: 5   17-03     Day 2: 5   21-04   
26. Paul Mueller           Naugatuck, CT           10  38-07   79
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   18-14   
27. Gary Clouse            Winchester, TN          10  38-06   78
  Day 1: 5   20-09     Day 2: 5   17-13   
28. Carl Jocumsen          Queensland AUSTRALIA    10  38-06   77
  Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 5   19-14   
29. Brock Mosley           Collinsville, MS        10  38-03   76
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   19-04   
30. Hank Cherry Jr         Lincolnton, NC          10  37-15   75
  Day 1: 5   18-00     Day 2: 5   19-15   
31. Logan Latuso           Gonzales, LA            10  37-14   74
  Day 1: 5   18-07     Day 2: 5   19-07   
32. Wes Logan              Springville, AL         10  37-10   73
  Day 1: 5   19-11     Day 2: 5   17-15   
33. Shane LeHew            Catawba, NC             10  37-10   72
  Day 1: 5   19-09     Day 2: 5   18-01   
34. Kyle Welcher           Opelika, AL             10  37-09   71
  Day 1: 5   16-09     Day 2: 5   21-00   
35. Jacob Powroznik        North Prince George, VA 10  37-08   70
  Day 1: 5   17-08     Day 2: 5   20-00   
36. Bradley Hallman        Edmond, OK              10  37-07   69
  Day 1: 5   20-05     Day 2: 5   17-02   
37. Ed Loughran III        Richmond, VA            10  37-07   68
  Day 1: 5   19-03     Day 2: 5   18-04   
38. Jason Christie         Dry Creek, OK           10  37-03   67
  Day 1: 5   21-07     Day 2: 5   15-12   
39. Scott Canterbury       Odenville, AL           10  37-01   66
  Day 1: 5   18-13     Day 2: 5   18-04   
40. Chris Zaldain          Fort Worth, TX          10  37-00   65
  Day 1: 5   19-05     Day 2: 5   17-11   
41. Drew Benton            Panama City, FL         10  37-00   64
  Day 1: 5   18-09     Day 2: 5   18-07   
42. Taku Ito               Chiba JAPAN             10  36-15   63
  Day 1: 5   19-01     Day 2: 5   17-14   
43. Cole Sands             Calhoun, TN             10  36-14   62
  Day 1: 5   18-15     Day 2: 5   17-15   
44. Lee Livesay            Longview, TX            10  36-11   61
  Day 1: 5   18-08     Day 2: 5   18-03   
45. Gerald Swindle         Guntersville, AL        10  36-08   60
  Day 1: 5   18-01     Day 2: 5   18-07   
46. Scott Martin           Clewiston, FL           10  36-06   59
  Day 1: 5   18-00     Day 2: 5   18-06   
47. Bob Downey             Detroit Lakes, MN       10  36-05   58
  Day 1: 5   16-03     Day 2: 5   20-02   
48. Marc Frazier           Newnan, GA              10  36-01   57
  Day 1: 5   18-07     Day 2: 5   17-10   
49. Matt Arey              Shelby, NC              10  36-00   56
  Day 1: 5   19-02     Day 2: 5   16-14   
50. Bryan New              Saluda, SC              10  35-15   55
  Day 1: 5   17-07     Day 2: 5   18-08   
51. Jonathan Kelley        Old Forge, PA           10  35-14   54   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   18-11     Day 2: 5   17-03   
52. Hunter Shryock         Ooltewah, TN            10  35-11   53   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   19-14     Day 2: 5   15-13   
53. Keith Combs            Huntington, TX          10  35-11   52   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-06     Day 2: 5   19-05   
54. Bill Lowen             Brookville, IN          10  35-04   51   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   19-00     Day 2: 5   16-04   
55. Skylar Hamilton        Jefferson, TN           10  35-03   50   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-00     Day 2: 5   19-03   
56. Brandon Palaniuk       Rathdrum, ID            10  34-12   49   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   13-02     Day 2: 5   21-10   
57. Mike Huff              London, KY              10  34-11   48   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-07     Day 2: 5   18-04   
58. Brandon Lester         Fayetteville, TN        10  34-11   47   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   18-03     Day 2: 5   16-08   
59. Caleb Kuphall          Mukwonago, WI           10  34-09   46   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   18-02     Day 2: 5   16-07   
60. John Cox               Debary, FL              10  34-04   45   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-10     Day 2: 5   17-10   
61. Alex Wetherell         Middletown, CT          10  34-04   44   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   17-07     Day 2: 5   16-13   
62. Greg Hackney           Gonzales, LA            10  34-03   43   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   18-07     Day 2: 5   15-12   
63. Mark Menendez          Paducah, KY             10  34-01   42   $3,500.00
  Day 1: 5   14-13     Day 2: 5   19-04   
64. Jamie Hartman          Newport, NY             10  34-00   41   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-03     Day 2: 5   17-13   
65. Frank Talley           Temple, TX              10  33-11   40   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   14-01     Day 2: 5   19-10   
66. Matt Herren            Ashville, AL            10  33-11   39   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   17-08     Day 2: 5   16-03   
67. Seth Feider            New Market, MN          10  33-09   38   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-02     Day 2: 5   17-07   
68. Jeff Gustafson         Kenora, Ontario CANADA  10  33-08   37   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   15-13     Day 2: 5   17-11   
69. Kenta Kimura           Osaka JAPAN             10  33-03   36   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-01     Day 2: 5   17-02   
70. Tyler Rivet            Raceland, LA            10  32-13   35   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   12-08     Day 2: 5   20-05   
71. Darold Gleason         Many, LA                10  32-09   34   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   15-01     Day 2: 5   17-08   
72. Clark Wendlandt        Leander, TX             10  32-03   33   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   13-12     Day 2: 5   18-07   
73. David Williams         Newton, NC              10  32-01   32   $2,500.00
  Day 1: 5   16-13     Day 2: 5   15-04   
74. KJ Queen               Conover, NC             10  31-12   31
  Day 1: 5   11-04     Day 2: 5   20-08   
75. Brandon Card           Salisbury, NC           10  31-11   30
  Day 1: 5   15-03     Day 2: 5   16-08   
76. Clifford Pirch         Payson, AZ              10  31-02   29
  Day 1: 5   15-05     Day 2: 5   15-13   
77. Keith Poche            Cecil, AL               10  31-01   28
  Day 1: 5   14-03     Day 2: 5   16-14   
78. Chad Pipkens           DeWitt, MI              10  30-05   27
  Day 1: 5   14-04     Day 2: 5   16-01   
79. Cliff Prince           Palatka, FL             10  30-04   26
  Day 1: 5   14-04     Day 2: 5   16-00   
80. Koby Kreiger           Alva, FL                10  30-00   25
  Day 1: 5   14-13     Day 2: 5   15-03   
81. Jake Whitaker          Hendersonville, NC       9  29-14   24
  Day 1: 4   11-14     Day 2: 5   18-00   
82. Will Davis Jr          Sylacauga, AL           10  29-14   23
  Day 1: 5   12-05     Day 2: 5   17-09   
83. Clent Davis            Montevallo, AL          10  29-02   22
  Day 1: 5   16-12     Day 2: 5   12-06   
84. David Gaston           Sylacauga, AL           10  29-01   21
  Day 1: 5   15-03     Day 2: 5   13-14   
85. Jason Williamson       Aiken, SC               10  28-08   20
  Day 1: 5   12-11     Day 2: 5   15-13   
86. Michael Iaconelli      Pittsgrove, NJ          10  28-02   19
  Day 1: 5   11-05     Day 2: 5   16-13   
87. Buddy Gross            Chattanooga, TN         10  28-02   18
  Day 1: 5   15-10     Day 2: 5   12-08   
88. Derek Hudnall          Zachary, LA             10  27-13   17
  Day 1: 5   14-15     Day 2: 5   12-14   
89. Todd Auten             Lake Wylie, SC          10  27-10   16
  Day 1: 5   13-08     Day 2: 5   14-02   
90. David Fritts           Lexington, NC           10  27-07   15
  Day 1: 5   16-00     Day 2: 5   11-07   
91. Steve Kennedy          Auburn, AL              10  26-14   14
  Day 1: 5   09-13     Day 2: 5   17-01   
92. John Soukup            Sapulpa, OK             10  25-15   13
  Day 1: 5   11-10     Day 2: 5   14-05   
93. Rick Clunn             Ava, MO                  8  25-11   12
  Day 1: 5   16-08     Day 2: 3   09-03   
94. Masayuki Matsushita    Tokoname-Aichi, JAPAN    9  25-10   11
  Day 1: 4   07-15     Day 2: 5   17-11   
95. Larry Nixon            Bee Branch, AR          10  25-07   10
  Day 1: 5   09-04     Day 2: 5   16-03   
96. John Crews Jr          Salem, VA                8  24-05    9
  Day 1: 5   14-08     Day 2: 3   09-13   
97. Joseph Webster         Hamilton, AL             8  24-02    8
  Day 1: 3   06-02     Day 2: 5   18-00   
98. Kyle Norsetter         Cottage Grove, WI       10  23-14    7
  Day 1: 5   13-07     Day 2: 5   10-07   
99. Ray Hanselman Jr       Del Rio, TX              8  18-12    6
  Day 1: 3   04-15     Day 2: 5   13-13   
100. Micah Frazier          Newnan, GA               5  14-09    5
  Day 1: 2   06-01     Day 2: 3   08-08   
101. Josh Douglas           Isle, MN                 5  14-08    4
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 5   14-08   
102. Brad Whatley           Bivins, TX               5  11-13    3
  Day 1: 2   06-11     Day 2: 3   05-02   
———————————————————————–

PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS 
Day
 1   Jay Przekurat            Stevens Point, WI   05-04      $1,000.00
 2   Mark Menendez            Paducah, KY         05-04      $1,000.00

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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        95       493      1702-12
 2        98       502      1798-10
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         193       995      3501-06 

Kris Corbett Wins CATT SENC Cape Fear River, NC Aug 12, 2023

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Kris Corbett Wins CATT SENC Cape Fear River, NC Aug 12, 2023

Next CATT SENC Fall Qualifier is Sept 30th at White Lake!

If you have entered 2 SENC Events in 2023 (Spring/Fall) your team is eligible to enter the 2023 Phantom Outdoors Classic on Lake Norman Dec 1-2, 2023! $10,000 1st Place! 2022 Phantom Winners took home $14,000.00!  Tap on this link to view Phantom info! Tournament Results Phantom Outdoors Classic Lake Norman, NC Dec 2-3, 2022 – Carolina Anglers Team Trail (cattteamtrail.com)

Kris Corbett wins the Cape Fear River with 5 bass weighing 12.50 lbs worth $1,020.00!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Kris Corbett2.8712.50$1,020.00110
Nathan Nobles – Kris Rabon4.5012.37$479.00109
Cameron Fowler3.6211.07$211.00108
Mitch Garner – Ralph McLean0.0010.36107
Zach Milam – Ben Milam2.609.33106
Chris Prosser – Seth Smith3.239.18105
Jason Dew0.008.21104
Hunter Capps0.007.30103
Patrick Lunsford – Patrick Lunsford Jr0.007.28102
Jeremy Jacobs – Beckett Jacobs0.006.85101
Russ Brenner – Aaron Brenner0.005.19100
David Sasser0.005.0899
Vincent Povazsay0.004.7998
Keith Butler0.004.6197
Ed Nelson – Danny Wilson0.004.1796
Adam Smith – Corey Lanhum0.000.0086
Total Entrys$1,800.00
BONUS $$320.00
Total Paid At Ramp$1,710.00
SENC Fall 2023 Final Fund$310.00
CATT$50.00
2023 CATT Championship Fund$50.00
2023 SENC Fall Final Fund Total$495.00

B.A.S.S. postpones Day 2 of Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain

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B.A.S.S. postpones Day 2 of Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain

August 18, 2023

B.A.S.S. postpones Day 2 of Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — B.A.S.S. officials are postponing Day 2 competition at the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain due to forecasted severe thunderstorms and winds gusting to 25 mph that are expected to make conditions unsafe for boating and related tournament activities.  

The full field of anglers will now compete on Saturday, with only the Top 50 advancing to Sunday’s semifinal round. The Top 10 will compete for the championship on Monday.

Daily takeoffs will be held at 7 a.m. ET from Plattsburgh City Marina and weigh-ins will be held each day back at the marina at 3 p.m. FS1 will broadcast live with the leaders beginning at 8 a.m. Full coverage will be available on Bassmaster.com.

The tournament is being hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. 

Fit Anglers: Mastering Tournament Days with Targeted Exercises

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Fit Anglers: Mastering Tournament Days with Targeted Exercises

To stay in shape for long tournament days, anglers can engage in various exercises that target specific areas of physical fitness. Here are some great exercises for anglers:

1. Cardiovascular exercises: Running, cycling, swimming, or using an elliptical machine can improve endurance and stamina, allowing anglers to stay energized throughout long tournament days.

2. Core exercises: Strengthening the core muscles is crucial for stability and balance while on a boat. Planks, Russian twists, and bicycle crunches are effective exercises for the core.

3. Upper body strength training: Anglers need strong arms, shoulders, and back muscles for casting, reeling, and fighting fish. Incorporate exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, dumbbell rows, and shoulder presses into your workout routine.

4. Leg exercises: Squats, lunges, and step-ups help strengthen the lower body, which is important for maintaining balance while standing on a moving boat or in challenging conditions.

5. Flexibility and stretching exercises: Engaging in yoga, Pilates, or regular stretching routines can improve flexibility and reduce the risk of injuries, especially during repetitive casting and long hours of sitting.

6. Grip strength exercises: Utilize grip strengtheners, stress balls, or hand exercises to improve grip strength for better control while handling fishing rods and fighting fish.

Remember, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare professional or personal trainer before starting any new exercise routine to ensure it aligns with your individual fitness level and needs.

Huff takes early lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

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Huff takes early lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

Cody Huff of Ava, Mo., is leading after Day 1 of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with 23 pounds, 3 ounces.  

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

August 17, 2023

Huff takes early lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Cody Huff knew he had options, but the second-year pro from Ava, Mo., stuck with his strength and sacked up 23 pounds, 3 ounces to lead Day 1 of the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain.

Anchoring his bag with a 5-pound smallmouth, Huff leveraged his renowned forward-facing sonar skills to hunt down sizable bass in Champlain’s Inland Sea region.

“I would rather go out and use my electronics and spend my whole day throwing at fish, instead of just running the bank and casting,” Huff said. “I had an awesome day, but I didn’t expect that. I knew I was on some good ones, but whenever I got around, they got to biting.

“It’s kinda crazy here because there are so many fish, you don’t know if you’re going to catch a 3-pounder or a 5-pounder. They’re just all mixed together, but it’s a heck of a lot of fun.”

Huff said he worked an area of approximately one square mile with depths of 20 to 50 feet. The key, he said, was covering water and continuously hunting fish that were following bait schools.

“They’re really just moving a lot. They’re never on a waypoint,” Huff said. “They’re in an area swimming.”

Huff said his action started early and he was able to put himself in a good position within an hour of takeoff.

“I had 20 pounds by 8 o’clock and then I just picked off a few big ones throughout the day,” he said. “I caught a lot of bass and had a lot of fun.

“I caught a lot of them out of the same area. It’s a big area, but I really don’t know what (attracts them.) They’re just in there eating, and I hope they stay put.”

Doing most of his work with a finesse bait, Huff said that calling an audible was the key to his success.

“I actually caught all of my fish on a bait that I hadn’t really thrown that much in practice, but the conditions changed and the fish’s mood kind of changed,” he said. “I caught some big ones on it early and just rolled with it.

“I wanted to change my presentation because of the wind. The boat was moving a lot and the fish were moving a lot, so I was just trying to present the bait correctly to them.”

Huff spent his practice dialing in the area that delivered his Day 1 weight. The results, he said, fueled his optimism for the tournament’s potential.

“I knew I had a chance of doing good, but I didn’t know how good,” Huff said. “I caught a couple of 4- and 5-pounders and saw a bunch more on my (Garmin) LiveScope.

“I didn’t throw on them, so I really didn’t know if they were all big. It turned out a lot of them were pretty big.”

Alex Redwine of Blue Ash, Ohio, is in second place with 22-14. Noting that he caught most of his weight prior to 10 o’clock, Redwine attributes his success to getting his weight before the fish scattered.

“The reason I was able to capitalize on those bites was because I was able to catch what I caught before (the area) got too pressured,” he said. “There was a lot of boat pressure on them and those fish were definitely feeling it.

“I was able to catch my fish and get out of there with what I got in time.”

Redwine spent his day in the Inland Sea area, where he focused on covering as much water as possible to find the aggressive fish. This, he said, proved more challenging than it was during practice.

“It was a good one here, a good one there,” Redwine said. “It’s not the same as I saw in practice. The fish are not as grouped up; they’re a lot more scattered, and I think that’s because of the pressure they’ve been getting.”

Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., is in third place with 22-11. Working broad areas with abundant bait schools, Przekurat caught all of his fish on one finesse rig with two different bait colors.

Przekurat, the 2022 Rookie of the Year, who claimed his first Elite Series win last year at the St. Lawrence River, said the second half of his day yielded his best results.

“I caught my biggest fish late, it was like 2:30 when I caught that one,” Przekurat said. “The fishing just picked up. The fish kept moving up and up in the water column and, finally, they just started reacting.

“Before that, I would have so many follows; I don’t know how many big ones would follow my stuff. Finally, I connected with that one, then I made another pass and caught another big one in the same exact spot.”

Przekurat claimed the day’s Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 5-4.

Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 645 points. Przekurat is in second with 618, followed by Kyle Welcher of Opelika, Ala., with 617, Patrick Walters of Summerville, S.C., with 613, and Drew Cook of Cairo, Ga., with 607.

Joey Cifuentes III of Clinton, Ark., leads the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year standings with 607.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Plattsburgh City Marina. The weigh-in will be held at the marina at 3 p.m. Bassmaster LIVE kicks off tournament coverage at 8 a.m. ET on Bassmaster.com, Tubi and the FOX Sports platforms. 

The tournament is being hosted by the City of Plattsburgh and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau. 

2023 Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain 8/17-8/20
Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh  NY.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1

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

1.  Cody Huff              Ava, MO                  5  23-03  104
  Day 1: 5   23-03   
2.  Alex Redwine           Blue Ash, OH             5  22-14  103
  Day 1: 5   22-14   
3.  Jay Przekurat          Stevens Point, WI        5  22-11  102   $1,000.00
  Day 1: 5   22-11   
4.  Justin Atkins          Florence, AL             5  22-06  101
  Day 1: 5   22-06   
5.  Bryant Smith           Roseville, CA            5  22-01  100
  Day 1: 5   22-01   
6.  Matty Wong             Honolulu, HI             5  21-10   99
  Day 1: 5   21-10   
7.  Gregory DiPalma        Millville, NJ            5  21-08   98
  Day 1: 5   21-08   
7.  Patrick Walters        Summerville, SC          5  21-08   98
  Day 1: 5   21-08   
9.  Jason Christie         Dry Creek, OK            5  21-07   96
  Day 1: 5   21-07   
10. Kyoya Fujita           Minamitsuru, Yamanashi   5  21-05   95
  Day 1: 5   21-05   
11. David Mullins          Mt Carmel, TN            5  20-13   94
  Day 1: 5   20-13   
12. Austin Felix           Eden Prairie, MN         5  20-10   93
  Day 1: 5   20-10   
13. Gary Clouse            Winchester, TN           5  20-09   92
  Day 1: 5   20-09   
14. Joey Cifuentes III     Clinton, AR              5  20-06   91
  Day 1: 5   20-06   
15. Bradley Hallman        Edmond, OK               5  20-05   90
  Day 1: 5   20-05   
16. Bryan Schmitt          Deale, MD                5  20-04   89
  Day 1: 5   20-04   
17. Matt Robertson         Kuttawa, KY              5  20-03   88
  Day 1: 5   20-03   
18. Cory Johnston          Cavan CANADA             5  19-14   87
  Day 1: 5   19-14   
18. Hunter Shryock         Ooltewah, TN             5  19-14   87
  Day 1: 5   19-14   
20. Jacob Foutz            Charleston, TN           5  19-12   85
  Day 1: 5   19-12   
21. Wes Logan              Springville, AL          5  19-11   84
  Day 1: 5   19-11   
22. Luke Palmer            Coalgate, OK             5  19-10   83
  Day 1: 5   19-10   
23. Stetson Blaylock       Benton, AR               5  19-09   82
  Day 1: 5   19-09   
23. Shane LeHew            Catawba, NC              5  19-09   82
  Day 1: 5   19-09   
23. Paul Mueller           Naugatuck, CT            5  19-09   82
  Day 1: 5   19-09   
26. Chris Johnston         Otonabee Ontario CANADA  5  19-07   79
  Day 1: 5   19-07   
27. Drew Cook              Cairo, GA                5  19-06   78
  Day 1: 5   19-06   
28. Chris Zaldain          Fort Worth, TX           5  19-05   77
  Day 1: 5   19-05   
29. Ed Loughran III        Richmond, VA             5  19-03   76
  Day 1: 5   19-03   
30. Matt Arey              Shelby, NC               5  19-02   75
  Day 1: 5   19-02   
31. Taku Ito               Chiba, JAPAN             5  19-01   74
  Day 1: 5   19-01   
32. Bill Lowen             Brookville, IN           5  19-00   73
  Day 1: 5   19-00   
33. Brandon Cobb           Greenwood, SC            5  18-15   72
  Day 1: 5   18-15   
33. Brock Mosley           Collinsville, MS         5  18-15   72
  Day 1: 5   18-15   
33. Cole Sands             Calhoun, TN              5  18-15   72
  Day 1: 5   18-15   
36. Scott Canterbury       Odenville, AL            5  18-13   69
  Day 1: 5   18-13   
37. Caleb Sumrall          New Iberia, LA           5  18-12   68
  Day 1: 5   18-12   
38. Justin Hamner          Northport, AL            5  18-11   67
  Day 1: 5   18-11   
38. Jonathan Kelley        Old Forge, PA            5  18-11   67
  Day 1: 5   18-11   
40. Drew Benton            Panama City, FL          5  18-09   65
  Day 1: 5   18-09   
41. Carl Jocumsen          Queensland AUSTRALIA     5  18-08   64
  Day 1: 5   18-08   
41. Lee Livesay            Longview, TX             5  18-08   64
  Day 1: 5   18-08   
43. Greg Hackney           Gonzales, LA             5  18-07   62
  Day 1: 5   18-07   
43. Logan Latuso           Gonzales, LA             5  18-07   62
  Day 1: 5   18-07   
45. Marc Frazier           Newnan, GA               5  18-07   60
  Day 1: 5   18-07   
46. Brandon Lester         Fayetteville, TN         5  18-03   59
  Day 1: 5   18-03   
46. Pat Schlapper          Eleva, WI                5  18-03   59
  Day 1: 5   18-03   
48. Caleb Kuphall          Mukwonago, WI            5  18-02   57
  Day 1: 5   18-02   
49. Gerald Swindle         Guntersville, AL         5  18-01   56
  Day 1: 5   18-01   
50. Hank Cherry Jr         Lincolnton, NC           5  18-00   55
  Day 1: 5   18-00   
50. Scott Martin           Clewiston, FL            5  18-00   55
  Day 1: 5   18-00   
52. Matt Herren            Ashville, AL             5  17-08   53
  Day 1: 5   17-08   
52. Jacob Powroznik        North Prince George, VA  5  17-08   53
  Day 1: 5   17-08   
54. Bryan New              Saluda, SC               5  17-07   51
  Day 1: 5   17-07   
54. Alex Wetherell         Middletown, CT           5  17-07   51
  Day 1: 5   17-07   
56. Cooper Gallant         Bowmanville Ontario CAN  5  17-03   49
  Day 1: 5   17-03   
57. David Williams         Newton, NC               5  16-13   48
  Day 1: 5   16-13   
58. Clent Davis            Montevallo, AL           5  16-12   47
  Day 1: 5   16-12   
59. John Cox               DeBary, FL               5  16-10   46
  Day 1: 5   16-10   
60. Kyle Welcher           Opelika, AL              5  16-09   45
  Day 1: 5   16-09   
61. Rick Clunn             Ava, MO                  5  16-08   44
  Day 1: 5   16-08   
62. Mike Huff              London, KY               5  16-07   43
  Day 1: 5   16-07   
63. Keith Combs            Huntington, TX           5  16-06   42
  Day 1: 5   16-06   
64. Bob Downey             Detroit Lakes, MN        5  16-03   41
  Day 1: 5   16-03   
64. Jamie Hartman          Newport, NY              5  16-03   41
  Day 1: 5   16-03   
66. Seth Feider            New Market, MN           5  16-02   39
  Day 1: 5   16-02   
67. Kenta Kimura           Osaka JAPAN              5  16-01   38
  Day 1: 5   16-01   
68. David Fritts           Lexington, NC            5  16-00   37
  Day 1: 5   16-00   
68. Skylar Hamilton        Jefferson, TN            5  16-00   37
  Day 1: 5   16-00   
70. Jeff Gustafson         Kenora, Ontario CANADA    5  15-13   35
  Day 1: 5   15-13   
71. Buddy Gross            Chattanooga, TN          5  15-10   34
  Day 1: 5   15-10   
72. Clifford Pirch         Payson, AZ               5  15-05   33
  Day 1: 5   15-05   
73. Brandon Card           Salisbury, NC            5  15-03   32
  Day 1: 5   15-03   
73. David Gaston           Sylacauga, AL            5  15-03   32
  Day 1: 5   15-03   
75. Darold Gleason         Many, LA                 5  15-01   30
  Day 1: 5   15-01   
76. Derek Hudnall          Zachary, LA              5  14-15   29
  Day 1: 5   14-15   
77. Koby Kreiger           Alva, FL                 5  14-13   28
  Day 1: 5   14-13   
77. Mark Menendez          Paducah, KY              5  14-13   28
  Day 1: 5   14-13   
79. John Crews Jr          Salem, VA                5  14-08   26
  Day 1: 5   14-08   
80. Chad Pipkens           DeWitt, MI               5  14-04   25
  Day 1: 5   14-04   
80. Cliff Prince           Palatka, FL              5  14-04   25
  Day 1: 5   14-04   
82. Keith Poche            Cecil, AL                5  14-03   23
  Day 1: 5   14-03   
83. Frank Talley           Temple, TX               5  14-01   22
  Day 1: 5   14-01   
84. Clark Wendlandt        Leander, TX              5  13-12   21
  Day 1: 5   13-12   
85. Todd Auten             Lake Wylie, SC           5  13-08   20
  Day 1: 5   13-08   
86. Kyle Norsetter         Cottage Grove, WI        5  13-07   19
  Day 1: 5   13-07   
87. Brandon Palaniuk       Rathdrum, ID             5  13-02   18
  Day 1: 5   13-02   
88. Jason Williamson       Aiken, SC                5  12-11   17
  Day 1: 5   12-11   
89. Tyler Rivet            Raceland, LA             5  12-08   16
  Day 1: 5   12-08   
90. Will Davis Jr          Sylacauga, AL            5  12-05   15
  Day 1: 5   12-05   
91. Jake Whitaker          Hendersonville, NC       4  11-14   14
  Day 1: 4   11-14   
92. John Soukup            Sapulpa, OK              5  11-10   13
  Day 1: 5   11-10   
93. Michael Iaconelli      Pittsgrove, NJ           5  11-05   12
  Day 1: 5   11-05   
94. KJ Queen               Conover, NC              5  11-04   11
  Day 1: 5   11-04   
95. Steve Kennedy          Auburn, AL               5  09-13   10
  Day 1: 5   09-13   
96. Larry Nixon            Bee Branch, AR           5  09-04    9
  Day 1: 5   09-04   
97. Masayuki Matsushita    Tokoname-Aichi, JAPAN    4  07-15    8
  Day 1: 4   07-15   
98. Brad Whatley           Bivins, TX               2  06-11    7
  Day 1: 2   06-11   
99. Joseph Webster         Hamilton, AL             3  06-02    6
  Day 1: 3   06-02   
100. Micah Frazier          Newnan, GA               2  06-01    5
  Day 1: 2   06-01   
101. Ray Hanselman Jr       Del Rio, TX              3  04-15    4
  Day 1: 3   04-15   
102. Josh Douglas           Isle, MN                 0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00   
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS 
Day
 1   Jay Przekurat            Stevens Point, WI   05-04      $1,000.00

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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        95       493      1702-12
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          95       493      1702-12

Danny & Joey McLean Win CATT Waccamaw River, SC Summer Final August 12, 2023

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Danny & Joey McLean Win CATT Waccamaw River, SC Summer Final August 12, 2023

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Danny & Joey McLean win the 2023 Waccamaw River Summer Final with 5 bass weighing 19.08 lbs and they weighed in the 1st Academy BF at 6.98 lbs! They took home $2,480.00!

Britt Brown & Danny Martin 2nd with 13.21 lbs worth $1,050.00!

Jess White finished 3rd with 13.20 lbs and earned $600.00!

Alan Richardson & Timmy Squires 4th Place with 12.51 lbs!

Ron Cannon took 5th with 11.84 lbs and 2nd BF at 6.52 lbs!

Charles Fryer & Noah Jones were our 2023 Waccamaw River Summer Point Champs!

Justin Carter with a 6 pounder!

Trey Cribb with a 5 pounder!

TeamBFWeightWinnings
Danny & Joey McLean6.9819.08$2,480.00
Danny Martin & Britt Brown4.0813.21$1,050.00
Jess White3.8613.20$600.00
Timmy Squires & Alan Richardson4.1112.51$300.00
Ron Cannon6.5211.84$230.00
Charles Fryer & Noah Jones3.2310.55
Justin Carter6.0010.50
Timmy & Wesley Williamson3.1810.03
John Proctor & Johnny Duarte2.989.67
Brian Howard & Richard McConnell2.369.61
Marion Humphries & Luke Russell2.648.20
Brayden Clay & Dalton Warren0.008.13
Trey Cribb4.987.86
Ed Owens & Chris Jones0.007.86
Tommy & Thomas Collins2.827.35
Robby Byrum & Eric Cox0.007.16
Keith & Rex Coker0.007.06
Garrett Howard & Cal Marsh0.006.83
Dana Rabon & Donnie Register0.006.11
Will Hendrix & Alex Hyarck0.005.71
Matthew Trussell0.001.41
Ryan Thom& Brian Meyers0.000.00
Nick Gant & Patrick Cook0.000.00
Jason Smith & Shane Thomas0.000.00
Casey & Mckenzie Warren0.000.00
John Miller0.000.00
Greg & Logan Benton0.000.00
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