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Georgia’s Richards and Goforth spring from seventh place into the lead at Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

July 28, 2023

Georgia’s Richards and Goforth spring from seventh place into the lead at Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

Wyatt Richards and Colby Goforth of Pickens County (Ga.) High School are leading after Day 2 of the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on historic Lake Hartwell with a two-day total of 23 pounds, 1 ounce.

Photo by Tyler Bridges/B.A.S.S.

July 28, 2023

Georgia’s Richards and Goforth spring from seventh place into the lead at Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

ANDERSON, S.C. — A total of 481 teams entered the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Lake Hartwell, and now 12 remain to fish for a national title.

Wyatt Richards and Colby Goforth of Georgia’s Pickens County High School lead the pack with a two-day total of six bass weighing 23 pounds, 1 ounce. They’ll try to finish the job Saturday when the remaining teams compete for a share of $22,950 in scholarships, including $5,000 to be split by the eventual winning duo.

Richards and Goforth climbed to the top of the leaderboard Friday with a 12-pound limit of three bass. That followed the 11-1 bag they weighed on Day 1, allowing them to vault from seventh place into the lead.

The incoming high school seniors said Hartwell fishes much like Georgia’s Lake Lanier, their home waters, and that’s eased their minds so far during two long, hot days. The 16-year-olds had more than 30 bites between them on Friday, which allowed them to upgrade throughout the morning until their catch slowed about 1 p.m.

“We have a good offshore bite going,” Richards said. “There are a lot of little spotted bass on the brushpiles, but you really have to focus on catching the largemouths out there to win these tournaments. We just grinded out there to find the best quality largemouth we could.”

Goforth said jerkbaits have produced their best bites so far.

“We’re seeing them (on the electronics), and catching them anywhere from 20 to 40 feet,” he said. “It’s about a half-mile spot we’re running.”

“They’re on those herring out there all day long,” Richards added. “If you can catch them schooling, it’s more power to you. But you can find singles too. It’s just a matter of getting them to bite in this heat.”

The local heat index climbed over 100 degrees again Friday and it is expected to do so for the third-straight day Saturday. Richards and Goforth said they too will repeat their pattern on Day 3, trying to capture more of the good fortune that put them in the pole position.

“It’s worked for two days,” Richards said. “I don’t see a reason to stray from it.”

Ty Trentham and Chase McCarter, of Sevier County (Tenn.) High School, are just behind the leaders with 22-6. The 6-15 kicker they caught Thursday helped them into ninth place on Day 1 and their 11-12 limit a day later moved them into second, only ounces out of the lead.

“That big fish we caught late yesterday really kind of put us on track,” McCarter said. “We’ve got something figured out.”

That, of course, makes it easier when choosing a game plan for the final day.

“We missed some bites today that would have made a difference,” Trentham said. “If we can get those bites tomorrow, it’ll be something else. We’ve seen some big fish.”

Trentham and McCarter maintain their lead for the $200 Big Bass Award, courtesy of that 6-15 largemouth. Day 1 leaders Kasey Ferguson and Jakari Thomas of Virginia still have the Big Bag of the Tournament with the 12-7 limit they weighed Thursday. The team with the biggest bag in the three-day derby will split a $2,000 scholarship.

Rounding out the Top 12 teams competing on Saturday are third, South Carolina’s Bryson Gurley and Ethan Evatt, 21-9; fourth, Alabama’s Avery Padgett and Ethan Young, 21-6; fifth, South Carolina’s Mitchell Robinson and Cody Abbott, 20-14; sixth, Illinois’ Chase and Carter Logue, 20-1; seventh, Florida’s Bryce Balentine and Bryce Dimauro, 18-14; eighth, Texas’ Jacob Longlois and Slade Nunnally, 18-14; ninth, Ferguson and Thomas, 18-10; 10th, Florida’s Dylan Quilatan and Tommy Rust, 18-2; 11th, Tennessee’s Presley Lannom and Trevor Sanford, 17-15; and 12th, Arkansas’ Cole Martin and Josh Bowen, 17-13.

This is the 10th year B.A.S.S. has held a national championship tournament, and the second consecutive year it’s been at Lake Hartwell.

The final day will begin with a 6:20 a.m. ET takeoff from Green Pond Landing and Event Center. The drive-through weigh-in is scheduled to begin at 2:20 p.m. at the same location. Catch all the action on Bassmaster.com.

The tournament is being hosted by Visit Anderson.

2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors 7/27-7/29
Lake Hartwell, Anderson SC.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2 Angler Club/School Pts
1. Wyatt Richards – Colby Goforth Pickens County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 11-01 Day 2: 3 12-00 Total: 6 23-01
2. Ty Trentham – Chase Mccarter Sevier County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 10-10 Day 2: 3 11-12 Total: 6 22-06
3. Bryson Gurley – Ethan Evatt Palmetto High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 11-00 Day 2: 3 10-09 Total: 6 21-09
4. Avery Padgett – Ethan Young Zion Chapel High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 11-14 Day 2: 3 09-08 Total: 6 21-06
5. Mitchell Robinson – Cody Abbott Byrnes High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 11-15 Day 2: 3 08-15 Total: 6 20-14
6. Chase Logue – Carter Logue Argenta Oreana High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 11-03 Day 2: 3 08-14 Total: 6 20-01
7. Bryce Balentine – Bryce Dimauro Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Day 2: 3 09-00 Total: 6 18-14
8. Jacob Longlois – Slade Nunnally Little Cypress-Mauriceville – TX 0
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 3 09-05 Total: 6 18-14
9. Kasey Ferguson – Jakari Thomas Ringgold Bassin – VA 0
Day 1: 3 12-07 Day 2: 3 06-03 Total: 6 18-10
10. Dylan Quilatan – Tommy Rust Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 3 08-01 Total: 6 18-02
11. Presley Lannom – Trevor Sanford Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 10-07 Day 2: 3 07-08 Total: 6 17-15
12. Cole Martin – Josh Bowen Lakeside High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 10-02 Day 2: 3 07-11 Total: 6 17-13
13. Gracie Gregory – Trent Allen George Jenkins High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 10-00 Total: 6 17-12
14. Aaron Yavorsky – Jett Stanley Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 10-04 Total: 6 17-02
15. Jace Anderson – Ty Downs Savage Fishing – OK 0
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 3 08-08 Total: 6 17-02
16. Cameron Yates – Lucas Snyder Kingswood High School – NH 0
Day 1: 3 06-06 Day 2: 3 10-01 Total: 6 16-07
17. Jack Mcillwain – Dyson Weaver Creekwood High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 08-11 Total: 6 16-07
18. Coleman Stewart – Keenan Stewart Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 08-03 Total: 6 16-06
19. Dylan Sorrells – Cullum Brown Highland Park High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 3 07-06 Total: 6 16-02
20. Drew Bradstreet – Kamden Bradstreet Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Day 2: 3 06-03 Total: 6 16-01
21. Destin Morales – Samuel Cobb Jr Livingston Parish Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 10-04 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 6 16-00
22. Jacob Policka – Fruitport High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 07-13 Total: 6 16-00
23. Nicholas Frumkin – Jack Houghton Mass Nation High School – MA 0
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 15-15
24. Miles Allen – Ethan Roths St. Xavier High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 3 08-08 Total: 6 15-13
25. Slade Davis – Stihl Smith Benjamin Russell High School – A 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 08-05 Total: 6 15-12
26. Jack Swihart – Rylan Hamlin A1 Anglers – MI 0
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 3 06-15 Total: 6 15-11
27. Rex Reagan – Max Moody Pickett County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-11 Day 2: 3 07-15 Total: 6 15-10
28. Ely Hagans – Cole Pennington Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 09-11 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 15-09
29. Nolan Holloway – Jackson Fanning Morgan County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 09-04 Day 2: 3 06-05 Total: 6 15-09
30. Peyton Dunn – Gavin Guy Irwin County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 3 07-09 Total: 6 15-06
31. Landon Watts – Josiah Shockley Livingston Parish Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 15-05
32. Joe Vaulton – Walker LaRue Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 08-12 Total: 6 15-05
33. Claude Loftin – Isaac Dorland Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 11-03 Day 2: 3 04-01 Total: 6 15-04
34. Chris Fallon – Briar Dodson Gardendale High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 09-03 Day 2: 3 06-00 Total: 6 15-03
35. Makenzie Bailey – Dalton Bailey Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 07-12 Total: 6 15-03
36. Spencer Grooms – Hudson Galimore Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 12-06 Day 2: 2 02-12 Total: 5 15-02
37. Blalock Eskew – Ellis Turner Heard County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 09-02 Day 2: 3 06-00 Total: 6 15-02
38. Alex Gore – Colby Reece Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 08-03 Total: 6 15-01
39. Carson Falk – Trey Blackmon III Capital City Bass Hunters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 3 08-01 Total: 6 15-01
40. Elijah Cruze – Malcolm Leger Sam Houston High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 07-08 Total: 6 15-01
41. Storm Clark – Levi Bolton Harris County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 3 09-00 Total: 6 15-00
42. Aiden King – Brody Porter Shelby County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 07-11 Total: 6 14-13
43. Brody Kellum – Carson Thompson Franklin County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 07-13 Total: 6 14-11
44. Clayton Vote – Casey Tissue Central Arkansas Bass Club – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 08-10 Total: 6 14-08
45. Brayden Hoehn – Brandon Gibson Saint Mary’s High School – OH 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 06-12 Total: 6 14-08
46. Hayden Barnett – Kingston High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-07 Day 2: 3 10-15 Total: 6 14-06
47. Joseph Mashburn – Kobe Walden Clinton High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-15 Day 2: 3 06-06 Total: 6 14-05
48. Brady Vest – Brody Hopper Cullman High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 6 14-04
49. Connor Crawford – Brody Beam Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 08-07 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 6 14-03
50. Thomas Newman – Camdon Fauver Frederick County High School – V 0
Day 1: 3 09-07 Day 2: 3 04-11 Total: 6 14-02
51. Jacob Janning – Ben Wilson Jefferson High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 3 06-10 Total: 6 14-02
52. Caleb Martinez – Logan Carter Lincoln County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 07-06 Total: 6 14-02
53. Caden Williamson – Braden Norton Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 08-03 Total: 6 13-15
54. Ethan Lewis – Carter Wilson Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 6 13-14
55. Rafe Sexton – Hilary Sue Martin Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 08-03 Total: 6 13-12
56. Luke McGuffin – Kaleb Butts Crescent High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 3 06-07 Total: 6 13-12
57. BJ Collins – Elijah Benson Chatuge Anglers – GA 0
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 04-12 Total: 6 13-10
58. Andrew Jones – Carson Underwood Hewitt-Trussville High School – 0
Day 1: 3 08-07 Day 2: 3 05-03 Total: 6 13-10
59. Jake Mattingly – Danville Christian Academy – KY 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Day 2: 3 05-07 Total: 6 13-10
60. Doyce Beard – Cooper Rouse Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 07-01 Total: 6 13-10
61. Levi Harris – Zane Roberts Fairview High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 3 09-04 Total: 6 13-09
62. Kieran Stephenson – Grady Stanley Fuquay Varina High School – NC 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 3 07-08 Total: 6 13-08
63. Evan Newell – Kody Glass Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-14 Day 2: 3 05-08 Total: 6 13-06
64. Hayden Short – Abigail Short Burgin Independent – KY 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 3 06-03 Total: 6 13-06
65. Caleb Boackle – Logan Lightsey Cornerstone Christian School – A 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 06-07 Total: 6 13-06
66. Reed Rooke – Hayden Seabolt Dawson County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 3 05-11 Total: 6 13-05
67. William Guidry – Tanner Meyer Rayne High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 06-09 Total: 6 13-05
68. Colden Baker – Jaylin White Wateree Anglers – SC 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 3 07-00 Total: 6 13-04
69. Hunter Hightower – Jake Bennett Brookeland ISD – TX 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 3 05-11 Total: 6 13-03
70. Johnathan Welch – Elijah Hamilton East Hickman Fishing – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 06-03 Total: 6 13-01
71. Riley Richard – Jacob Treml Luxemburg-Casco High School – WI 0
Day 1: 2 06-04 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 5 13-01
72. Jack Varnado – Dylan Johnson Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-11 Day 2: 3 09-03 Total: 6 12-14
73. Grant Thomas – Riley Peppers Franklin High School- TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 12-09
74. Rodney Elliott – Cooper Wilson Greenwave Bassmasters – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 07-09 Total: 6 12-09
75. Ben Puckett – Jesse Klutts Henry County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 07-15 Total: 6 12-07
76. Will Hart – Logan Fisher Madison County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 2 07-15 Total: 5 12-07
77. Ashton Feck – William Crawford Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 10-00 Day 2: 2 02-06 Total: 5 12-06
78. Wesley Perreault – Tyler Mahood CT Bass Thunder – CT 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 3 05-01 Total: 6 12-06
79. Hogan Benson – Jacob Clayton Chesnee High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 3 06-05 Total: 6 12-06
80. Hayes Finch – James Lamberth Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-04 Day 2: 3 05-01 Total: 6 12-05
81. Zach Wolfe – Jackson Kotara Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 3 06-11 Total: 6 12-05
82. Cole Mcneely – Caden Cranford Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 05-09 Total: 6 12-04
83. Brady Horton – Hayden Black Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 3 05-10 Total: 6 12-04
84. Hunter Petrovic – Hayden Host Minooka High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 05-13 Total: 6 12-04
85. Charlie M Grisamore – Matthew Qualich Adlai E. Stevenson High School – 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 12-03
86. Jake Lovingood – Harlyn Nelson Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 3 10-02 Total: 4 12-02
87. Ryan Kotara – Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 3 07-10 Total: 5 12-01
88. Justin McGee – Sadie Wallace Bibb County – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 11-15
89. C.J. Stanley – Colton Parten Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 05-00 Total: 6 11-15
90. Garrett Ring – Elijah Ruple Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 6 11-15
91. Blane Smith – Tate Reynolds Russell County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 05-07 Total: 6 11-14
92. Nicholas Wells – William Spears Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 6 11-13
93. Kaden Mueck – Lane Ward Livingston High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Day 2: 3 04-09 Total: 6 11-12
94. Fisher Anaya – Cody Brooks Brewer High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 11-12
95. Mac Fritts – Reid Chapman Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 06-05 Total: 6 11-12
96. Jackie Hatfield – Graham Willis Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 03-15 Total: 6 11-11
97. Ethen Gardner – Hayes Boyd Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 3 04-06 Total: 6 11-11
98. Trey Richardson – Reid Luckett Free State Bass – MD 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 3 06-09 Total: 6 11-11
99. Payton Thompson – Reed Dowdy Blue Mountain Bassmasters – VA 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 11-11
100. Lake Smith – Micah Horton Woodruff High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 3 06-08 Total: 6 11-10
101. Jacob Berryhill – Landon Davis Cherokee Chiefs – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 11-10
102. Drew Fleener – Hunter Prough Chipley Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 3 06-05 Total: 6 11-10
103. Cade Calkins – Brayden Vallie Fruitport High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 06-01 Total: 6 11-10
104. Levi Loe – Trace Loe Magnolia Bass Cats – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 05-11 Total: 6 11-09
105. Justin Blais – Glenmora High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Day 2: 3 03-12 Total: 6 11-08
106. Jackson Mitchell – Evan Mabrey Hueytown Student Anglers – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 6 11-08
107. Alexander Blanchard – Noah Deshotel Assumption High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 3 05-03 Total: 6 11-08
108. Peyton Rose – Tyler Conrad Flora High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 3 06-02 Total: 6 11-08
109. Austin Denmark – Gavin Sigler Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 2 06-02 Total: 5 11-08
110. Ashton Ozolins – Luke Malik Sumner County Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 3 06-06 Total: 6 11-07
111. Kylan Mantooth – Brent Boehman Coffee County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 06-00 Total: 6 11-07
112. Ty Allison – Brayden Padgett McDowell High School – NC 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 11-06
113. Morgan Restivo – Hudson Craig Herrin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 2 05-01 Total: 5 11-06
114. Emma Dayton – Ryder Fontenot Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 3 05-11 Total: 6 11-06
115. Max Hondorp – Tyler Hondorp Panhandle Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-10 Day 2: 3 07-11 Total: 6 11-05
116. Wilson Bennett – Lang Raughton Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 3 06-00 Total: 6 11-05
117. Brady McCormick – Harris Jones Briarwood Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 05-04 Day 2: 3 06-00 Total: 5 11-04
118. Logan Withrow – Braden Crumley Chilhowee Bassmasters – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-10 Day 2: 3 06-09 Total: 6 11-03
119. Hunter Travis – Jameson Norris Baldwin County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 05-04 Total: 6 11-02
120. Hunter Holland – Breanna Holland Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 3 06-13 Total: 6 11-01
121. Jakob Stamper – Jack Hay Howell High School – MI 0
Day 1: 2 05-12 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 5 11-01
122. Ridge Faircloth – Chaff Foran Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 05-10 Total: 6 11-01
123. Elijah Bryant – Patrick Locker Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 2 02-10 Total: 5 11-00
124. Isaac Garvin – Blake Gibson Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 05-02 Total: 6 11-00
125. Gabe Amburgey – Tryton Amburgey Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 6 11-00
126. Jacob Holt – John Prater Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 6 11-00
127. Griffin Ralph – Kaleb Snow Lakeside High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 05-09 Total: 6 11-00
128. Nick Noyes – Tim Raducka Plainfield South High School – I 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 3 03-12 Total: 6 10-14
129. Jonathan Fann – Gunter Pitts Cannon County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 3 05-01 Total: 6 10-14
130. Luca Thies – Quentin Nebel Jacksonville High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 10-14
131. Luke Leblanc – Colin Sittig Notre Dame High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 00-13 Day 2: 3 10-00 Total: 5 10-13
132. Hunter Proctor – Hammy Gatlin Lenoir City High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 3 04-11 Total: 6 10-13
133. Parker Eubanks – Garrett Evans Wilson High School – OK 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 10-13
134. Jack Pickett – Luke Baugh Skyline High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Day 2: 1 00-14 Total: 4 10-12
135. Cole Hargrave – Noah Vincent Kaplan High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 3 03-12 Total: 6 10-12
136. Logan Evans – Annie Lassiter Soddy Daisy High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 3 05-07 Total: 6 10-12
137. Corbin Bornstein – Thomas James Lipscomb Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 6 10-12
138. Jamison Conyer – Brendan Brown Gallatin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 3 03-15 Total: 6 10-11
139. Brock Lovering – Dallas Hurd 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 3 06-10 Total: 6 10-11
140. Phillip Herring – Calup Williams Greene County Bassmasters – MS 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 3 04-09 Total: 6 10-11
141. Boone Stewart – Clayton Griffith Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 10-11
142. Kaden Snavely – Logan Cardwell Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 3 05-13 Total: 6 10-11
143. Braxton Copeland – Chase Johnson Livingston Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-01 Day 2: 3 07-09 Total: 6 10-10
144. Easton Morris – Hunter Thrash Jemison High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 10-10
145. Zachary Helton – Jackson Bennett Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 06-11 Total: 6 10-09
146. Landon Haynes – Jason Haynes Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 05-00 Total: 6 10-09
147. Lukaus Bateson – Ryan Stapleton Clinton High – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-03 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 6 10-09
148. Clayburn Reed – Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 2 01-10 Day 2: 3 08-14 Total: 5 10-08
149. Drew Danielson – Theo Edeburn Sartell-St. Stephen – MN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 3 06-12 Total: 6 10-08
150. Colten Privett – Jonathan Cole West Volusia School River Ratz – 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 3 06-07 Total: 6 10-08
151. Travis Ogle – Garrett Taylor Lincoln County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 04-01 Total: 6 10-08
152. Tanner Seabolt – Ragyn Mohney Okeechobee Brahmans – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 05-00 Total: 6 10-08
153. Jace Mcmasters – Dominick Willard Reeds Spring High School – MO 0
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 3 04-03 Total: 6 10-06
154. Tyler Michael – Hayden Alexander Buckeye Student Anglers – OH 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 3 05-02 Total: 6 10-06
155. Carson Harrell – William Copleston Chapman High School – SC 0
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 3 07-09 Total: 5 10-05
156. Ridge Hurley – Samuel Bierworth Oneida Lake High School – NY 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Day 2: 3 09-08 Total: 4 10-03
157. Keaton Bassham – Madison Busch Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 10-03
157. Benjamin Jumonville – David Gummow Catholic High of Pointe Coupee – 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Day 2: 3 04-14 Total: 6 10-03
159. Reese Ray – Connor Mccown Glenmora High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 04-09 Total: 6 10-02
160. Brody Jones – Parker Batts Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 10-02
161. Ryan Olsen – Delaney Platt Gardner South Wilmington High Sc 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Day 2: 3 04-14 Total: 6 10-02
162. Conner Balthis – Cooper Johnson Mannford High School – OK 0
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 2 02-07 Total: 5 10-01
163. Rylee Calcaterra – Brock Dury Herrin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 2 02-15 Total: 5 10-01
164. Gavin Burnett – Kade Ellender Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 3 06-08 Total: 5 10-01
165. Max Himmel – Tyler Morris Catholic High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 3 05-00 Total: 6 10-00
166. Trey Tennill – Ryan Robertson Bullitt East High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 04-03 Total: 6 09-15
167. Alex Barrett – Davis Ray Fayetteville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 05-02 Total: 6 09-15
168. Hunter Stuckey – Logan Clark Sabine-Hallsville High School – 0
Day 1: 2 05-00 Day 2: 3 04-14 Total: 5 09-14
169. Austin Bloemer – Garrett Gaddis Teutopolis High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 3 04-03 Total: 6 09-13
170. Easton Morrow – RJ Sanger Lakeland Christian School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 2 02-13 Total: 5 09-12
171. Colton Walker – Cordell Sanders Capital City Bass Hunters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 05-14 Total: 6 09-12
172. Brayson Claunch – Cameron Owens Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 05-03 Total: 6 09-12
173. Noah Loxley – Eli Buck Springfield High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 03-07 Day 2: 3 06-02 Total: 4 09-09
174. Carson Owen – Cade Smith Plainview Bass Club – OK 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 05-09 Total: 6 09-09
175. John Mullins – Jayden Douglas Eagleville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 3 05-08 Total: 6 09-09
176. Gavin Seewald – Judson Touchstone Hoover High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 3 05-02 Total: 6 09-09
177. Hunter Alexander – Chase Wodzinski Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 2 03-15 Total: 5 09-08
178. Myles Mcdaniel – Will Shepherd Kickback High School – KS 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 09-08
179. Dylan Mladick – Jeff Giffen Team Arizona – AZ 0
Day 1: 2 05-02 Day 2: 3 04-06 Total: 5 09-08
180. Brady Talbot – Bryce Distefano Live Oak High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 3 03-00 Total: 6 09-07
181. Drayke Clayton – Spencer Lovett Mt. Pleasant High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 03-15 Total: 6 09-07
182. Caleb Kuykendall – Pate Willis Murfreesboro High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 09-07
183. Tyler Covington – Brantley Tate Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 1 03-03 Total: 4 09-06
184. Carter Davidson – Michael Markham Tallassee High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 3 06-02 Total: 6 09-06
185. Jayden Corr – Jase Corr Lone Star JR Bassmasters – TX 0
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 3 05-08 Total: 5 09-06
186. Barrett Bennefield – Cason Mancill Chireno – TX 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 2 03-00 Total: 5 09-04
187. Lake Johnson – Beau England Alabama Bass Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Day 2: 3 03-02 Total: 6 09-04
188. Logan Holdan – Dakota Wooten Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 2 02-12 Total: 5 09-03
189. Colegan Stiner – Connor Kapp Wellsboro High School – PA 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 3 04-07 Total: 6 09-03
190. Brady Holtgrave – Gabe Kay Wesclin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Day 2: 3 06-04 Total: 6 09-02
191. Richard Skiff – Evan Mccormick Edwardsville High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 3 05-05 Total: 6 09-02
192. Jacob Sledge – Ethan Hargrove Eagleville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 3 03-07 Total: 6 09-01
193. Caleb Logue – Hayden Reynolds Bainbridge High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 2 02-11 Total: 5 09-00
194. Braci Ault – Brody Ault Frontier Falcons – IN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 3 05-04 Total: 6 09-00
195. Kasen Pemberton – Ethan Berry Chipley Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 2 03-15 Total: 5 09-00
196. Hayden Stolz – Austin Levy Windsor High School – CO 0
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 2 04-04 Total: 4 09-00
197. Gus Dietrich – Max Phillpotts Powers Catholic High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 04-08 Total: 6 09-00
198. Drew Turnbull – Thomas Turnbull Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 6 08-14
199. Ty Kreis – Braeden Anderson Gothenburg Bassmasters – NE 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 3 04-03 Total: 6 08-14
200. Logan Allen – Stone Grove Creekwood High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 08-13
201. Parker Allen – Kadin Cooper New Market Bass Anglers – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 3 06-04 Total: 5 08-12
202. Trace Antunes – Griffin Antunes Henderson High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 3 04-08 Total: 6 08-12
203. Mason Cheek – Sam Walls Mercer County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 2 02-04 Total: 5 08-11
204. Wyatt Gabehart – Eli Ward UKV Warriors – WV 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 3 04-06 Total: 6 08-11
205. Finn Taylor – Highlands County Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-10 Total: 3 08-10
206. Matt Dooley – Jacob Dooley Adamsville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 3 02-13 Total: 6 08-10
207. Mason Lynn – Sullivan May Jackson County High School – MS 0
Day 1: 3 03-02 Day 2: 2 05-07 Total: 5 08-09
208. Dillon May – Ethan Allen Wayne High School – WV 0
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 2 05-05 Total: 4 08-09
209. Brody Mitchell – James Mitchell Grissom High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-11 Day 2: 3 04-14 Total: 6 08-09
210. Gunner Willoughby – Bryce Alfrey George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 1 01-00 Total: 4 08-08
211. Luke Barriger – Luke Bailey Meridian Early College High Scho 0
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 3 03-09 Total: 6 08-08
212. Kayden Townsend – Briley Knowles Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 3 04-11 Total: 6 08-08
213. Bennett Fontenot – Braxton Speyrer Port Barre High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 02-15 Total: 6 08-07
214. Ryan Kahut – Noah Varitek A1 Anglers – MI 0
Day 1: 2 05-11 Day 2: 2 02-11 Total: 4 08-06
215. Owen Ray – Camdyn Cranfill Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 05-04 Day 2: 2 03-02 Total: 4 08-06
216. Will Brantley – Johnson Mcguire Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 03-13 Total: 6 08-06
217. Lawson Gamble – Gray Hardy Headland High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 03-13 Total: 6 08-06
218. Hunter Hamilton – Noah Higgins Parkview Baptist School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 3 04-05 Total: 6 08-06
219. Alex Tyler – Briley West McKeel High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 2 02-07 Total: 5 08-05
220. Avery Johnson – Drake Middleton Riverside High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 5 08-05
221. Jeremiah Proulx – Dylan Rhiney Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 02-12 Total: 6 08-04
222. Mikey Gammons – Gage Richbourg SC Hawg Hunters – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 3 04-04 Total: 6 08-03
223. Rhiauna Switzer – Abigail Panak Berryhill 1 – OK 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 08-03
224. Connor Kennedy – Cricket Coates Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-02 Total: 3 08-02
225. Jon Foster – Carter Simmons Bandys High School – NC 0
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 4 08-02
226. Logan Sparkman – Austin Reed Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Day 2: 3 05-03 Total: 6 08-02
227. Holt Owens – Rylan Brewer Midway High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 6 08-02
228. Garrett Hooker – Samuel Rachal Oak Hill High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 08-02
229. Ben Buchanan – Christopher Raines University School of Jackson – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 6 08-01
230. Bradley Childers – Gee Fowler Gaffney High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-11 Day 2: 2 02-04 Total: 5 07-15
231. Peter West – Zach Knight Gallatin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 3 03-00 Total: 6 07-15
232. Tyler Camp – Kason Carmichiel Pine Grove High School – MS 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 07-15
233. Caleb Cason – Hayden Robinson Lone Star JR Bassmasters – TX 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 1 01-14 Total: 4 07-14
234. Caden Bradley – Michael Sojourner Strong River Bassmasters – MS 0
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 5 07-14
235. Carson Holbert – Caden Davis Eagleton College and Career Acad 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 2 03-02 Total: 5 07-14
236. Henry Fleetwood – Jackson Neibert Indian Creek High School – IN 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 3 04-06 Total: 6 07-14
236. Hollis Rose – Grant Arnold Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 03-08 Total: 6 07-14
238. Colin Smith – Peyton Smith Pell City High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 03-14 Total: 6 07-14
239. Jackson Rogers – Caden Sellers Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 1 01-03 Total: 4 07-13
240. Ben Chance – River Rushlow Franklin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Day 2: 3 04-15 Total: 6 07-13
241. Hunter Thomas – Lane Lipscomb Chesnee High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 3 03-07 Total: 6 07-13
242. Gabryel St John – Mason Dople Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 03-13 Total: 6 07-13
243. Caden Stevens – Hunter Crittenden Franklin County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Day 2: 3 04-13 Total: 6 07-12
244. Joe Rothwell – Luke Maiden Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 03-10 Total: 6 07-12
245. Hunter Owens – Clayton Kelley Karns High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 03-14 Total: 6 07-12
246. Jackson Rollins – Caleb Edwards Alabama Bass Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 3 04-14 Total: 5 07-11
247. Hinesley Bryant – Arlen Francois Central High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Day 2: 3 04-02 Total: 6 07-11
248. Brody Brinson – Isaiah Mussnug Sumner County Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 2 01-10 Total: 5 07-10
249. Zachary Morris – Chaz Elston ME Bass High School – ME 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 03-01 Total: 6 07-09
250. Kaden Casey – Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 1 04-03 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 4 07-09
251. Jacob Baugh – Brody Berninger Skyline High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Day 2: 1 00-14 Total: 4 07-08
252. Blake Conrad – Marshall Caudill Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 3 04-12 Total: 5 07-07
253. Maxwell Coughlin – Parker Welch Kickback High School – KS 0
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 3 04-01 Total: 6 07-07
254. Caiden Ellis – Gage Byars Henry County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 2 01-08 Total: 5 07-06
255. Liam Plautz – John Wall Adlai E. Stevenson High School – 0
Day 1: 2 02-00 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 5 07-06
256. Michael Brewer – Ethan Tedder Lawrence County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 07-05
257. Nicholas Boggs – Brady Howard Louisa Bass Club High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Day 2: 1 01-05 Total: 4 07-05
258. Joseph Miskovich – Ryder Miskovich Grand Rapids – MN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 1 01-14 Total: 4 07-05
259. Dallas Taylor – Hayden Thomas Stilwell High School – OK 0
Day 1: 1 02-00 Day 2: 1 05-05 Total: 2 07-05
260. Cody Keith – Samuel Nicholas Oak Grove High School – MS 0
Day 1: 1 04-11 Day 2: 2 02-10 Total: 3 07-05
261. Nicholas England – Tyler Medica Alexandria Senior High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 03-05 Total: 6 07-05
262. Trenton Tervin – Kyle Beasley George Jenkins High School – FL 0
Day 1: 1 02-08 Day 2: 3 04-12 Total: 4 07-04
263. Alex Bradley – Rylan Green Chapman High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Day 2: 3 03-11 Total: 6 07-04
264. Johann Cloete – Luke Ayotte Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 03-01 Total: 6 07-03
265. Lane Fontenot – Deaton Leblanc Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 03-03 Total: 6 07-03
265. Cole Griggs – Candler Cain Jefferson High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 07-03
267. Cristian Norris – Carli Norris Oneida Lake High School – NY 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 2 03-03 Total: 5 07-03
268. Grayson Bonfils – Gage Collins East Baton Rouge Bassmaster – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 2 01-07 Total: 5 07-01
269. Charly Hutson – Chloe Wisniewski Tennessee Valley Bass Club – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 2 01-15 Total: 5 07-01
270. Cameron Prokop – Sophia Janulis Plainfield South High School – I 0
Day 1: 2 04-13 Day 2: 2 02-03 Total: 4 07-00
271. Garrett Christy – Cayden Moore Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 2 03-01 Total: 5 07-00
272. Turner Tharpe – Blake James Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 3 03-04 Total: 6 07-00
273. Christian Bradford – Dakota Jones Franklin County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 3 02-13 Total: 6 06-15
274. Jonbrady Buttram – Cadence Barrett Fayetteville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 3 03-09 Total: 6 06-15
275. Ashton Johnson – Eli Colley Sand Rock High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
276. Kael Moore – Lane Weichman Cedar Falls High School – IA 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 06-12
277. Barrett Newton – Landon Krauss Upperman High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 02-12 Total: 6 06-12
278. Jonah Durden – Austyn Bolick Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 2 03-12 Total: 4 06-12
279. Hayden Vavak – Grayson Bryant NEA Youth Fishing – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 3 02-11 Total: 6 06-11
280. Finn Norsworthy – Graham Gilmore Park Place Christian Academy – M 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 5 06-11
281. Syler Prince – Austin Peters Putnam County Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 3 02-15 Total: 6 06-11
282. Jackson Farmer – Tanner Sullivan Seymour High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 3 04-11 Total: 5 06-10
283. Scotty Hagan – Mason Hagan Edmonson County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 2 02-06 Total: 5 06-10
284. Jason Garrison – Noah Sparks George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 6 06-08
285. Maddox Crain – Gavin Skelcher Southern Illinois Future Anglers 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
285. Kane Weekley – Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 06-07
287. Kaleb Page – Kasen Page Coffee County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-06 Total: 3 06-06
288. Brayden Ruckman – Nate Helmreich Freeland High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 2 02-03 Total: 5 06-06
289. Lucas Fashho – Nick Fashho Eastside Elites – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 2 02-04 Total: 5 06-06
290. Drake Pfeiffer – Rochester Bass Club – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 2 03-03 Total: 5 06-06
291. Eddie Hook – Tanner Wolf Club Florida High School Bassmas 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 06-05
292. Cole Bowen – Tate Bowen Mecklenburg High School – VA 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 06-04
292. Riley Spring – Easton Douglas Dixie County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 06-04
294. Blake Streck – Noah Jerke Panther Fishing Team – KS 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Day 2: 2 02-11 Total: 5 06-04
295. Caden Pearson – Zachary Schmitt Naperville North High School – I 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Day 2: 1 01-05 Total: 4 06-03
296. Clayton Barry – Tanner Sikes Columbia High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 1 01-11 Total: 4 06-03
297. Gage Phillips – Caden Nelson Morris Community High School – I 0
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 3 04-05 Total: 5 06-03
298. Travis Meche – Chance Watson Rayne High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 02-12 Day 2: 3 03-07 Total: 6 06-03
299. Jayden Pfeuffer – Logan Tennant Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 1 01-02 Total: 4 06-02
300. Cameron Whitehead – Christopher Johnson Rehobeth High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 1 01-09 Total: 4 06-02
301. Landon Pierce – Korbin Neat Casey County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 2 04-03 Day 2: 2 01-15 Total: 4 06-02
302. Easton Booth – Isaac Pryor Geneva High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-06 Day 2: 3 03-12 Total: 6 06-02
303. Cole Jimkoski – Jack Sprague Freeland High School – MI 0
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 5 06-02
304. Taylor Hubert – Brayden Tramel Porter High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 3 03-05 Total: 4 06-02
305. Mason Mccormick – Alexis Virgillito Bossier Parish High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 1 01-05 Total: 4 06-01
306. Noah Perkins – Annamarie Malone Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 1 01-12 Total: 4 06-00
307. Jace Buxton – Ethan Graham Jackson County High School – MS 0
Day 1: 2 02-03 Day 2: 2 03-13 Total: 4 06-00
308. Alex Douglas – Will Douglas Cumberland Gap High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-15 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-15
309. Ethan Stant – Vanessa Gaines Kent Fishing Club – DE 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 1 01-02 Total: 4 05-15
310. Tucker Oakes – Thomas Woodard Batavia High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 2 01-10 Total: 5 05-15
311. Dylan Holcomb – Grayson Faircloth Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 1 01-10 Total: 3 05-15
312. Luke Salvail – Tyler Seikel Grissom High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-02 Day 2: 2 02-13 Total: 5 05-15
313. Kyle Herrman – Nick Herrman Capital City High School Bass Cl 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 2 02-01 Total: 5 05-14
314. Jacob Lange – Shane Lochner Eastern Iowa Bassmasters – IA 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-13
315. Carter Pjesky – JD McBroom Off the Hook Bassmasters – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 2 02-08 Total: 5 05-13
316. Jake Woodward – Lucas Mast Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-12 Total: 5 05-12
317. Joah Coley – Jarren Crowder HS Potomac River Bassmasters – M 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 1 01-01 Total: 4 05-12
318. Will Cali – Marmion Academy – IL 0
Day 1: 2 01-02 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 5 05-12
319. Camden Randall – James Roop Mt. Pleasant High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Day 2: 3 04-00 Total: 5 05-12
320. Jase White – Carsen Adcock Bossier Parish High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 1 01-08 Total: 4 05-11
321. Grant Raney – Mason Martin East Limestone High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Day 2: 3 03-03 Total: 6 05-11
322. Kaden Randles – Landon Black DAR High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 04-10 Total: 4 05-10
323. Blair Sinks – Peyton Jones Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-07 Day 2: 1 02-03 Total: 4 05-10
324. Kaden Holley – Caleb Pourciau Brusly High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 3 03-01 Total: 5 05-10
325. Ross Deters – Dawson Hoene Teutopolis High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-09
326. Alexander Costanza – Joshua Brannen Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 1 01-10 Total: 4 05-08
327. Levi Huffstetler – Carson Weber Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-07
328. Paul Baker – Ashton Albert CT Bass Thunder – CT 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 1 01-01 Total: 4 05-07
329. Gabe Blair – Landon Steele Mercer County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
330. Tilynn Willett – Aiden Kerney West Greene High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 1 00-13 Total: 4 05-06
331. Reed Best – JW Mitcham Colmesneil High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-14 Day 2: 1 02-08 Total: 3 05-06
332. James Murphy – Dash Dawson Team Arizona – AZ 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
333. Brody Boudreaux – Cooper Callahan Lafourche Bassmasters – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-03
334. Reece Knight – Noah Gipson Albertville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 05-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 05-03
335. Karson Denton – Drake Miller Splendora High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-03 Day 2: 3 03-00 Total: 5 05-03
336. Caden Branch – Connor Beach Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 04-02 Total: 4 05-02
337. Brezlyn Hightower – Peyton Bryant Choctaw High School – OK 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 5 05-02
338. Mason Carden – Shelby County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 1 02-03 Total: 3 05-02
339. Luke Behon – Nate Neuherz Avonworth High School – PA 0
Day 1: 3 02-10 Day 2: 2 02-08 Total: 5 05-02
340. Timothy Finley – Conner Frederick Nassau Christian Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-01
340. Nathaniel Floyd – Christian Bales Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-01
342. Layne Mercer – Solomon Apperson Lumberton High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 05-01
343. Jackson Edenfield – Hunter Harris Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 05-01
344. Levi Sowell – Cassidy Woodall Broaddus High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 01-13 Day 2: 3 03-04 Total: 5 05-01
345. Carter Johnson – Eli Anderson Warrensburg High School – MO 0
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 1 01-12 Total: 4 05-00
346. Wesley Kent – Mason Taylor Dekalb Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 1 01-02 Total: 4 04-15
347. Kade Palmer – Evan Burris Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 3 03-15 Total: 4 04-14
348. Landon Rivette – William Cramer Teurlings Catholic High School – 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Day 2: 3 03-02 Total: 5 04-14
349. Jeffery Stewart – JW Holloway Monterey High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-13
350. Will Boyd Jr – Luke Fancher Quincy High School Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 03-01 Day 2: 2 01-12 Total: 5 04-13
351. Logan Cargle – Cole Mcdaniel Tift County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 02-13 Day 2: 2 01-15 Total: 5 04-12
352. Trevor Wilburn – Kagen Hill Century High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 04-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-10
353. Kobi May – Cayden Haney Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-09
354. Landon Chenault – Nathan Hoskins George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 2 03-11 Total: 3 04-09
355. James Sumrell – Brody Harp Hixon Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Day 2: 1 01-14 Total: 3 04-09
356. Madison Pendergraph – Ethan Roach Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 04-08 Total: 1 04-08
357. Skipper Stallings – Kade Crowson Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 1 01-11 Total: 3 04-08
358. Caleb Cook – Eastside Elites – MI 0
Day 1: 1 04-07 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 04-07
359. Brett Mouw – Logan Kinsella Hill Toppers – IL 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Day 2: 1 01-10 Total: 2 04-07
360. Landon Childers – Weston Childers Thomas Nelson High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-06
361. Mason Fasching – Chase Messner Holy Family – MN 0
Day 1: 2 03-01 Day 2: 2 01-05 Total: 4 04-06
362. Cole Watts – Cody Cochrum Central High School of Clay Coun 0
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 3 02-12 Total: 4 04-06
363. Lainie Holbert – Sarah Swindle Riverside High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-05
364. Tanner Hamilton – Richard Johnson Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-05 Total: 3 04-05
365. Ben Holzer – Chayton Witham Indian Creek High School – IN 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 04-05
366. Caleb Morgan – Ethan Campbell Kawartha High School – ON 0
Day 1: 2 01-13 Day 2: 2 02-08 Total: 4 04-05
367. Brise Hazelton – Huntington High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 1 01-13 Total: 3 04-05
368. Bre Arnold – Connor Clark Good Hope Fishing Team – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-04
368. Lane Jacobs – Maddison Johnson Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-04
370. Easton Clark – Cohen Stentz Eastmont High School – WA 0
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 3 03-03 Total: 4 04-04
371. Landon Rollison – Chris Hackle Dixie County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-03
372. Olivia Mauldin – Elliott Ward Grace Christian Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 1 01-07 Total: 2 04-03
373. Triton Graham – Garrett Sullivan Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
374. Holden Harris – Elijah Myers Grundy County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
375. Christian Williamson – Hunter Murphy West Sabine Bass Club – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-02
376. Jaxon Humphrey – Hasten Waggoner Dekalb Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Day 2: 2 03-07 Total: 3 04-02
377. Joe Hanna – John Oziemkowski Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 2 01-08 Day 2: 2 02-10 Total: 4 04-02
378. Jackson Long – Nick Siebert Olympia High School – IL 0
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 2 01-11 Total: 4 04-02
379. Isaac Jerabek – John Hanmann Luxemburg-Casco High School – WI 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-01 Total: 3 04-01
380. Jackson Daugherty – James Lane Kingston High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Day 2: 2 03-04 Total: 3 04-01
381. Drake Carret – Evan Leboeuf Teurlings Catholic High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 04-00
382. Lane Argo – Jacob Flanagan Edinburg High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Day 2: 1 01-01 Total: 4 04-00
383. John James Coco – Wesley Macdonald Oak Mountain High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Day 2: 3 03-03 Total: 4 03-15
384. Cason Price – Gabe Winham Rocky Mount Academy – NC 0
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 2 02-00 Total: 3 03-14
385. Easton Drennon – Zeb Major Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-13
386. Hayden Buchanan – Barrett Choquette Headland High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Day 2: 2 03-02 Total: 3 03-13
387. Collin Hampton – Lucas Cheatham Magnolia Bass Cats – AR 0
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 2 01-15 Total: 4 03-13
388. Caleb Johnston – Colin Cosenza Many High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-12
389. Connor Hebert – Catholic High School – LA 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Day 2: 2 03-00 Total: 3 03-12
390. Chris Hoskins – Gavin Harvey Meigs County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 2 02-06 Total: 3 03-12
391. Max Deroche – Jesse Boudreaux North Vermilion High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-11 Total: 1 03-11
392. Nick Claussen – Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 1 02-12 Total: 2 03-11
393. Logan Ethington – Dylan Teater Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 1 01-08 Total: 2 03-11
394. Traydun Freeze – Austin Hayes Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-10 Total: 3 03-10
394. Cade Howard – Kolton Scott Christian Academy of Louisville 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-10 Total: 3 03-10
396. Carter Lanclos – Brandon Courville Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-10
397. Dakota Manuel – Kellen Katchur Barbe High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-10 Total: 2 03-10
398. Jayden Black – Davin Dages 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-07 Day 2: 1 01-02 Total: 3 03-09
399. Dean Fincher – Payton Schabeck Lee County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 1 03-08 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 03-08
400. Wyatt Drawdy – Tyson Griffin Plant City Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 1 00-15 Total: 3 03-08
401. Tucker Sutherland – Wyatt Hornsby Opp High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Day 2: 3 02-11 Total: 4 03-07
402. Charlie Thompson – Reece Williams SC Lower State Bass Club – SC 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 3 03-06
403. Caid Wilkerson – Gavin Foote Maybank High School – TX 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-06 Total: 3 03-06
404. Tanner Mason – DAR High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 03-06
405. Rowdie Thacker – Hunter King Live Oak High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-05
406. Wyatt Roach – Cameron Courville Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-05 Total: 1 03-05
407. Carson Winn – Jake Krauth Franklin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-02 Total: 3 03-02
408. Elijah Coleman – Will Dombroskas Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Day 2: 1 -00-07 Total: 4 03-01
409. Mason Mullins – Caden Graham Soddy Daisy High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 03-01 Total: 1 03-01
410. Lucy Humphrey – Luke Robinson South Florence High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-00
410. James Saylor – Garrard County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 03-00
412. Mark Murdock – Landen Shirey Rison Bass Fishing Team – AR 0
Day 1: 2 03-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 03-00
413. Brant Langley – Cody Morgan Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-15
414. Carter Hazlett – Christian Ferguson Siegel High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 02-14
415. Caleb Roblin – Luke Clark Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 02-12 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 02-12
416. Hannah Robertson – Hunter Robertson Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-12 Total: 2 02-12
417. Cambre Webb – Jackson Mcdaniel Silliman Fishing – LA 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Day 2: 1 01-00 Total: 3 02-12
418. Bryson Dotson – Holden Pistello Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-11 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 02-11
419. Mason Pike – Cayden Black Grace Christian Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-11 Total: 2 02-11
420. Jack Gross – Jacob Poferl Forest Lake – MN 0
Day 1: 1 02-11 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 02-11
421. Landon Loper – Bradley Manuel MGM Vikings Fishing Team – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-10 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 02-10
422. Hayden Corrent – Tanner Reed Brusly High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-09
423. Blake Marcum – Aaron Mills Louisa Bass Club High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 3 02-08
424. Tanner Moulton – Peyton Sargent Mascoma Valley High School – NH 0
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 2 01-10 Total: 3 02-08
425. Brent Christopher – Connor Young Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-07 Total: 2 02-07
426. Lane Davis – Korbyn Lewis Okeechobee Brahmans – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-06
427. Carson Yero – Ryder Krueger Highlands County Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-04
428. Gage Sellars – Brock Lewis Bainbridge High School – GA 0
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 1 00-15 Total: 2 02-04
429. Ross Kliebert – Zane Zeringue Lafourche Bassmasters – LA 0
Day 1: 1 02-03 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 1 02-03
430. Jordan Bivins – Dylan Morrison 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-02
431. Clay Gough – Hudson Montgomery George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 1 00-11 Total: 2 02-02
432. Ethan Belanger – Jared Coates Mass Nation High School – MA 0
Day 1: 2 02-01 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-01
433. Will Stephens – Lucas Wray Russell County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 2 02-00 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 02-00
434. Hunter Mize – Cason Lyon Little River Bass Bandits – AR 0
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00 Total: 2 01-15
435. Benjamin Reinsch – Cole Petroff Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 01-15 Total: 1 01-15
436. Shepard Rowe – Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 1 01-00 Total: 2 01-15
437. Murphy Childers – Ryder Colee

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Ito smashes monster bag to claim lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

Brian Carter

July 28, 2023

Ito smashes monster bag to claim lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

Takumi Ito of Chiba, Japan, is leading after Day 2 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair with a two-day total of 47 pounds, 4 ounces.

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

July 28, 2023

Ito smashes monster bag to claim lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — Easy.

That is how Japan’s Takumi Ito described catching 25 pounds, 8 ounces on Day 2 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair, claiming the lead in the process with a two-day total of 47-4.

The 2021 St. Lawrence River champion, who landed 21-12 on Day 1, leads Arkansas pro Joey Cifuentes III by 10 ounces and Oklahoma’s Luke Palmer is third with 45-12. With his performance Friday, Ito has now secured the Day 3 cut in every single northern smallmouth Elite Series event he has competed in.

“It was an awesome day,” said Ito, who speaks limited English. “I don’t know why, but many fish come in my boat. It was a crazy day.”

Ito said he caught almost 20 smallmouth over 4 pounds on the day, including a 6-2 smallie that took over the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Tournament.

“I dropped my bait down, and (it bit) just like that. It is easy,” Ito said.

Ito’s Day 2 bag, which now leads the race for VMC Monster Bag of the Tournament, wasn’t something he thought was possible coming into the event. He was expecting 19 or 20 pounds would be a good day.

Unlike a lot of anglers who are moving around vast areas on the trolling motor, Ito has been bouncing from spot to spot with his outboard. He noticed the smallmouth hanging around several types of cover, including rock, sand and grass.

“It is isolated,” he explained.

Ito has caught bass in a variety of depths, from 8 feet all the way out to 15 feet, and has noticed crawfish and gobies floating in his livewell.

Cloudy conditions, along with a little wind, were present most of Day 1 across St. Clair — and while Ito was already in good position in 14th place, the calm and mostly sunny conditions across the lake Friday helped him immensely. With those conditions, he can see the bass easier on his forward-facing sonar.

“Calm, sunny and no wind, very good for me. I love it,” Ito said.

Using Japanese baits, including a shrimp-style bait and a drop-shot rig, Ito has mostly dropped vertically on the smallmouth he has caught with a couple coming on shorter casts. Ito mentioned putting a secret powder and secret liquid on his baits for added attraction power.

Although he returned to the same general area where he landed 22-10 on Day 1, Cifuentes fished all new water on the second day and landed 24-0.

“It was slow to start and I was catching little ones, but that is how my days go,” Cifuentes said. “I catch a lot of small fish going in and then I’ll catch a 4-pounder. I just stayed in there and kept working around, and then I caught a 5-pounder and then another 4. It was a good, solid day.”

After leaving his primary area around 12:30 p.m., Cifuentes made one final cull near the takeoff site to get to his final tally.

He has fished several events at Lake St. Clair before, but this is the first time Cifuentes is fishing this particular area. The best part is, he has it mostly to himself. His smallmouth are in a summer pattern and have been located around cabbage with a little rock in 18 feet of water.

He has been able to land the majority of his weight on a Berkley MaxScent Flat Worm rigged on a drop shot.

“I don’t have any pressure around me,” he said. “It feels really good. I think I can expand on it even more. I didn’t catch any fish today on the same waypoints I did yesterday. If I find the right direction to expand, I can catch them. I don’t know if it can hold up for four days — it might be tough, but I am going to try.”

Palmer added 23-12 to his 22-0 Day 1 bag, moving from 12th place all the way to third. The winner of the Elite Series event on Santee Cooper in late April, he started Friday by catching a 5-pounder and several other smaller bass.

After bouncing around some, Palmer arrived at his best area and culled four times using a drop shot and a couple of soft plastics. That area is a place he has saved until the afternoon each day so far and has had mostly to himself.

Palmer feels the sun significantly improves the bite on that spot, but the challenge is relocating his smallmouth each day.

“If I can see them and they are 3 feet off the bottom, it is going to happen,” he explained. “It just takes a while to find them.”

Brandon Cobb of Greenwood, S.C., leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 582 points. Opelika, Ala., pro Kyle Welcher is second with 567 points, followed by Raceland, La., pro Tyler Rivet in third with 540, DeBary, Fla., pro John Cox in fourth with 532 and Cairo, Ga., pro Drew Cook in fifth with 530.

Cifuentes leads the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race with 515 points, followed by Kyoya Fujita of Japan in second with 492 and Alabama’s Will Davis Jr. in third with 460.

The Top 50 remaining pros will launch from Brandenburg Park at 7 a.m. ET Saturday and will return for weigh-in beginning at 3 p.m. The Top 10 after Saturday’s round will advance to Championship Sunday for a chance to win the coveted blue trophy and $100,000.

Bassmaster LIVE kicks off tournament coverage Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on FS1 before moving to Bassmaster.com until 2:45 p.m.

Throughout the weekend, fans can enjoy the Bass, Brews and BBQ Festival, held in conjunction with the Elite Series event

The tournament is being hosted by the Detroit Sports Commission, Macomb County and Chesterfield Township.

2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair 7/27-7/30
Lake St. Clair, Chesterfield Township MI.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2

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

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

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 510 1936-00
2 102 510 1995-05
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204 1020 3931-05

CATCHING RIVER BASS IN THE SUMMER!

Brian Carter

July 28, 2023

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Fishing rivers during the summer can be an incredibly effective strategy for catching bass due to various factors that come into play during this season. Understanding these elements and employing the right tactics can significantly increase your chances of a successful bass fishing trip. During the summer, rivers teem with life, attracting baitfish and other prey species, which in turn draws bass to feed in these areas. Utilize soft plastic baits that mimic these natural food sources to entice the bass. Rivers tend to have cooler water temperatures compared to stagnant ponds or lakes, making them more attractive to bass seeking relief from the summer heat. Focus on areas with moving water and shade where bass may congregate. Bass often seek refuge in areas with reduced current flow, such as behind large rocks, fallen trees, or underwater structures. River water typically holds higher oxygen levels, which is crucial for bass survival during the hot summer months. Look for riffles, eddies, and areas with good water flow where bass can find oxygen-rich water.Rivers offer numerous spots where bass can lie in wait for prey to be carried by the current. Cast soft plastic baits near submerged rocks, logs, and vegetation where bass might be hiding. Lizards, Scorpions, HellaMites, and Worms are versatile and can be rigged in various ways, making them suitable for different fishing techniques and conditions. Soft plastic baits closely resemble real prey, allowing for a more natural presentation. Opt for colors that match the local forage to increase your chances of enticing strikes. In the summer, bass can become lethargic due to warmer water temperatures. Soft plastic baits can be worked slowly and subtly, appealing to their sluggish nature. Summer nights offer excellent fishing opportunities in rivers, as bass become more active and move into shallower areas to feed. Try using darker-colored soft plastic baits to enhance visibility in low-light conditions. Shaded areas in rivers, such as under overhanging trees or bridges, provide a cool and sheltered environment for bass. Cast soft plastic baits into these zones to increase your chances of finding bass in the summer.

During summer flipping and pitching can be effective techniques when targeting bass in rivers during the summer. The use of a lizard paired with a 4x jungle flipping hook enhances the success of these methods. Flipping allows for precise and accurate presentations, enabling anglers to place the lure directly into tight cover where bass seek shade and ambush prey. The weighted lizard provides a natural, enticing fall that triggers reactionary bites from lethargic bass in the warmer waters. Pitching helps cover larger areas efficiently, presenting the lizard near potential bass hiding spots like submerged rocks, fallen trees, and grassy edges. The 4x jungle flipping hook’s sharpness ensures solid hooksets, even in dense cover. The lizard’s lifelike appearance and versatile color options appeal to bass under various water conditions, making it a go-to choice during the summer months.The new Fresh Baitz Lizard delivers a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait in any condition. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches! Perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. The Fresh Baitz Lizard is made from durable high-grade Non-Salted plastic for maximum attention-grabbing action.

Fishing rivers with a Scorpion soft plastic bait and a stand-up jig can be highly effective for catching bass during the summer. Rig the scorpion weedless on the jig, target structures like rocks and fallen trees, and vary your retrieve speed. The stand-up jig keeps the bait upright, mimicking a defensive posture to trigger bass strikes. Experiment with different retrieves and adapt to the river conditions for the best results. This setup offers a versatile and productive tactic for summer bass fishing in rivers. Keep in mind that bass behavior may vary depending on the weather, water conditions, and time of day, so be adaptable in your approach. With practice and persistence, you’ll likely find success and enjoy a rewarding fishing experience.Scorpions are a versatile type of lure that can be used to target a variety of fish species, including bass. We like to use bait that bass simply can’t resist. We use our FreshBaitz Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our Fresh Scorpion paired with a Stand-up jig is deadly… This bait will actually sit upright in a defensive stance! The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Made from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action that triggers MORE strikes!

Ned rigging a HellaMite soft plastic bait with a blockhead jig can be a highly effective tactic for enticing bass in various fishing scenarios. To execute this approach successfully. The blockhead design keeps the bait upright on the riverbed, creating a lifelike appearance that can trigger bass strikes. Cast the Ned rig setup near drop-offs, submerged rocks, and other underwater structures where bass tend to congregate during the summer. Allow the HellaMite to sink to the bottom, and then use a slow and subtle retrieve, occasionally lifting the rod tip to impart slight hopping motions to the bait. The HellaMite’s natural swimming action combined with the blockhead jig’s presentation will entice bass to strike, making this tactic a reliable choice for summer river bass fishing.Each Fresh HellaMite is scented for complete and total attraction underwater along with being made in the USA by real fishermen just like you. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produces a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Additionally, its unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, ned rig, neko rig and even a small carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition. Our newest Invisible HellaMite is transparent, which makes it look like a natural prey item in the water. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait more clearly, and a clear HellaMite is more likely to look like real food, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

During the summer months, Texas rigging proves highly effective for catching river bass, especially when using a worm paired with a bullet-type rig. The rig’s weedless design enables anglers to navigate through dense underwater vegetation without snagging, crucial for targeting bass in rivers with abundant cover. The worm’s lifelike movement and appearance make it a compelling lure for bass actively feeding in warmer waters. The bullet-shaped weight on the bullet-type rig ensures precise casts and deeper penetration, reaching bass in their preferred hiding spots. Its versatility allows for adjustments in presentation and depth, adapting to changing river conditions and bass behavior. The slow and natural movement of the Texas rig with a worm entices lethargic bass, making it an ideal and reliable setup for summer river bass fishing, yielding excellent results.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a wide variety of 5-inch Fresh Worms to choose from, but we’ve recently released new 6-inch Worms that catch some trophies. Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR are all available in 5 and 6-inch. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another under different lighting conditions. Each Worm is scented for complete and total attraction and made in the USA by anglers just like you!

Let the bait sink to different depths and experiment with various retrieve speeds to find what works best. Rivers may have more submerged vegetation during the summer, making weedless rigging essential. As water levels may drop during summer, bass tend to congregate in deeper holes and pools. Use heavier soft plastic baits to reach these depths and entice the bass. Early mornings and late evenings are prime times for bass feeding activity. Explore the river during these periods and present your soft plastic baits in areas with good visibility. Monitor the water temperature throughout the day and adjust your fishing approach accordingly. Bass may move to different areas in the river depending on temperature fluctuations. By understanding the unique advantages of fishing rivers during the summer and employing effective tactics with soft plastic baits, you can maximize your chances of catching bass and create memorable fishing experiences.We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from. For Scorpions we love to use the Stand-Up Jig because it sits your bait up-right in a defensive stance! When using a lizard we like using an All Purpose Hook which is built with an extra-wide gap and is made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. Mosquito Hooks work for drop-shotting and are designed to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics such as lizards and worms. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you pressure time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. Covering a wide range of soft plastics including worms and creatures.

Challenging Elite Qualifications for the Bassmaster Classic

Letters to the Editor

Brian Carter

July 27, 2023

Challenging Elite Qualifications for the Bassmaster Classic

Dear Editor,

I am writing to address a concern within the competitive bass fishing community: the participation of Elite anglers in open tournaments and their qualification for the Bassmaster Classic through these events.

While Elite anglers are undoubtedly exceptional in their skills and achievements, their involvement in open tournaments can steal the spotlight from aspiring anglers who are trying to prove their mettle and earn a spot in the prestigious Bassmaster Classic. Their presence can prevent sponsors from taking notice of amateurs as well, limiting much-needed funds for those who are up and coming.

To provide a fair chance for all participants, I believe it’s essential to maintain separate qualification paths for Elite anglers and open tournament contenders. By doing so, we can nurture the growth of the sport and inspire a broader range of anglers to pursue their passion.

Thank you for considering this matter, as preserving the spirit of competition is crucial for the future of bass fishing.

Sincerely,

A Concerned Bass Fishing Enthusiast

Matthew Stefan Picks Up First Career Win at MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse

Brian Carter

July 27, 2023

Matthew Stefan Picks Up First Career Win at MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse

Junction City, Wisconsin Pro Earns $80,000 Top Prize and Qualification into REDCREST 2024 With Three-Day Total of 15 Bass Weighing 48-6

LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – Thirteen seasons as a professional angler. Eighty-eight professional-level events. Numerous top-10 and top-20 finishes. Now, finally, pro Matthew Stefan of Junction City, Wisconsin, can add another accolade to his impressive resume – champion.

Stefan brought a five-bass limit to the scale, Thursday, weighing 15 pounds, 8 ounces, to overtake Oconomowoc, Wisconsin’s Steve Lopez and win the Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River – his first career victory – and the first-place prize of $80,000.

Stefan’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 48 pounds, 6 ounces, earned him the win by a 10-ounce margin over Lopez, who weighed in 15 bass for 47-12, good for second place. The top 10 was extremely Wisconsin-heavy, as fellow Wisconsinites Tom Monsoor of La Crosse (3rd), Nick Trim of Galesville (4th), Cade Laufenberg of Onalaska (6th) and Mike Brueggen of La Crosse (7th) all finished inside the top 10.

Link to Photo Gallery of Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River Championship Afternoon Highlights
Link to Video of Fish-Catch Highlights of Stop 6 at the Mississippi River Day 3

Stefan won the event by running to a key stretch of eel grass in Pool No. 7 each day. He said that he found the stretch during practice but had no idea that it would turn into something special.

“I fished all three pools in practice – I spent a day in each, but I didn’t feel good about any of it,” Stefan said. “I found one stretch of eel grass in Pool 7 where I was able to get some bites when I slowed down and fished finesse. I caught two quality fish in practice, and shook off four or five more, so I decided I would go there the first day. It turned into something more than I thought it would be, and I spent all three days on the same stretch.”

Although Stefan was never confident that he had enough weight to win the tournament until after the final bass had been weighed, he and multiple other anglers almost didn’t make it back to weigh-in on Thursday. An unexpected barge was in the lock when Stefan and numerous other anglers were trying to pass through, and as MLF NOW! live coverage stopped rolling Thursday, the barge was still working its way through. After some sweating, and praying, the anglers made it back to weigh-in with just minutes to spare.

“I’ve had some close calls with the lock before, but nothing like this,” Stefan said. “Nothing where I knew I had a good bag, and whether I won or not I knew I was going to be getting a good check. The reality of it is that it’s part of the game when you play the river, and as anglers we know that. But, as careful as we try to be – we’ve all got apps for the barge traffic – none of us knew that barge was there. It was a surprise to all of us, and I don’t know that any of us thought we were going to get back.”

Of the 15 keepers that Stefan weighed in throughout the week, 13 came on a 5-inch wacky-rigged Berkley PowerBait MaxScent The General in green-pumpkin or black-and-blue, and two came on a discontinued Reaction Innovations Vixen topwater bait.

“There are so many wonderful things about winning a tournament and the season that I’ve had,” Stefan said. “It really has been a dream. I’ve been doing this for 13 years, and I wanted a win so bad. To do it here in La Crosse this week has just been so special. I’ve always dreamed of holding one of these trophies up on stage, and I did. Now I get to take this back home to the tackle room, and this trophy will be front and center.”

The top 50 pros at the Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse finished:

1st:        Matthew Stefan, Junction City, Wis., 15 bass, 48-6, $81,000
2nd:       Steve Lopez, Oconomowoc, Wis., 15 bass, 47-12, $50,000
3rd:       Tom Monsoor, La Crosse, Wis., 15 bass, 45-14, $20,000
4th:        Nick Trim, Galesville, Wis., 15 bass, 44-15, $18,000
5th:        Jared Lintner, Covington, Ga., 15 bass, 44-7, $17,000
6th:        Cade Laufenberg, Onalaska, Wis., 15 bass, 44-7, $16,000
7th:        Mike Brueggen, La Crosse, Wis., 15 bass, 44-0, $15,000
8th:        Cody Meyer, Eagle, Idaho, 15 bass, 44-0, $14,000
9th:        Drew Gill, Mount Carmel, Ill., 15 bass, 42-6, $13,000
10th:     Tristan McCormick, Burns, Tenn., 15 bass, 42-5, $12,000
11th:     Scott Wiley, Bay Minette, Ala., 15 bass, 42-5, $11,000
12th:     Alex Davis, Albertville, Ala., 15 bass, 42-5, $10,000
13th:     Jeff Ritter, Prairie du Chien, Wis., 15 bass, 41-14, $10,000
14th:     Matt Reed, Madisonville, Texas, 15 bass, 41-12, $10,000
15th:     Flint Davis, Leesburg, Ga., 15 bass, 41-4, $10,000
16th:     Justin Cooper, Zwolle, La., 15 bass, 40-14, $10,000
17th:     Kevin Ruh, Onalaska, Wis., 15 bass, 40-11, $10,000
18th:     Jordan Hirt, Glenwood, Iowa, 15 bass, 40-4, $10,000
19th:     Nick Hatfield, Greeneville, Tenn., 15 bass, 40-2, $10,000
20th:     Mark Condron, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 14 bass, 40-1, $10,000
21st:      Hunter Litchfield, Macomb, Ill., 15 bass, 40-0, $10,000
22nd:    Mike McClelland, Blue Eye, Mo., 15 bass, 39-12, $10,000
23rd:     Grae Buck, Green Lane, Pa., 15 bass, 39-9, $10,300
24th:     Marshall Robinson, Landrum, S.C., 15 bass, 39-9, $10,000
25th:     Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn., 15 bass, 39-1, $10,000
26th:     Jacopo Gallelli, Florence, Italy, 15 bass, 39-0, $10,000
27th:     Brad Jelinek, Lincoln, Mo., 15 bass, 38-14, $10,000
28th:     Jason Grape, Attalla, Ala., 15 bass, 38-13, $10,000
29th:     Derik Hudson, Concord, Va., 15 bass, 38-12, $10,200
30th:     Jack Daniel Williams, Kingsport, Tenn., 15 bass, 38-9, $10,000
31st:      Colby Schrumpf, Highland, Ill., 15 bass, 38-6, $8,000
32nd:    Cole Breeden, Lebanon, Mo., 15 bass, 38-4, $8,000
33rd:     Blake Felix, Warsaw, Mo., 15 bass, 37-14, $8,000
34th:     Lane Olson, Forest Grove, Ore., 15 bass, 37-14, $8,000
35th:     Paul Elias, Laurel, Miss., 15 bass, 37-12, $8,000
36th:     Clayton Batts, Butler, Ga., 15 bass, 37-10, $8,000
37th:     Drew Kleine, Galesburg, Ill., 15 bass, 37-7, $8,000
38th:     Frank Kitchens, III, Oxford, Ga., 15 bass, 37-4, $8,000
39th:     Jason Vance, Battle Ground, Ind., 15 bass, 37-2, $8,000
40th:     Kyle Cortiana, Broken Arrow, Okla., 15 bass, 36-13, $8,000
41st:      Ethan Greene, Eufaula, Ala., 15 bass, 36-8, $8,000
42nd:    Jesse Millsaps, Jasper, Ga., 15 bass, 36-6, $8,000
43rd:     Nick LeBrun, Bossier City, La., 15 bass, 36-1, $8,000
44th:     Shaw Grigsby, Gainesville, Fla., 15 bass, 35-6, $8,000
45th:     Cal Lane, Guntersville, Ala., 15 bass, 35-3, $8,000
46th:     Todd Walters, Kernersville, N.C., 15 bass, 35-1, $8,000
47th:     Robby Lefere, Jackson, Mich, 13 bass, 32-15, $8,000
48th:     Bryan Partak, Marseilles, Ill., 12 bass, 32-0, $8,000
49th:     William Fletcher, Dallas, Ga., 11 bass, 30-12, $8,000
50th:     Robert Nakatomi, Sacramento, Calif., 11 bass, 27-4, $8,000

Complete results for the entire field can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Overall, there were 236 bass weighing 607 pounds, 3 ounces caught by the final 50 pros Thursday. The catch included 45 five-bass limits.

Pro Ron Nelson of Berrien Springs, Michigan, clinched the 2023 Tackle Warehouse Invitational Angler of the Year title Thursday after accumulating 1,094 points in the six Invitational events. It was the second AOY of Nelson’s career, as he was also the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit AOY in 2020. Nelson’s extraordinary season was highlighted by three consecutive top-5 finishes and $75,000 in earnings through six events. Along with the AOY title, Nelson earned an automatic berth into REDCREST 2024 on Lay Lake in Birmingham, Alabama, March 13-17, 2024.

First-year pro Marshall Robinson of Landrum, South Carolina, earned the 2024 Tackle Warehouse Invitational Polaris Rookie of the Year award, which is awarded to the rookie pro angler who finishes the season with the highest point total from the six Invitational events. Robinson finished the season with 973 points and earned a new Polaris Ranger 1000 UTV for his accomplishment.

With all six Tackle Warehouse Invitational tournaments now complete, the top eight pros based on AOY rank now will receive an invitation to compete in the 2024 Bass Pro Tour. The eight pros that qualify are:

1st:        Ron Nelson, Berrien Springs, Mich.
2nd:       Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn. (Current Bass Pro Tour angler)
3rd:       Matthew Stefan, Junction City, Wis.
4th:        Keith Carson, DeBary, Fla.
5th:        Martin Villa, Charlottesville, Va.
6th:        Grae Buck, Green Lane, Pa.
7th:        Nick Hatfield, Greeneville, Tenn.
8th:        Marshall Robinson, Landrum, S.C.

The Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse was hosted by Explore La Crosse. The full field of 150 anglers competed in the two-day opening round on Tuesday and Wednesday in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 50 pros based on their two-day cumulative weight advanced to the final round on Championship Thursday, where they competed for the grand prize of up to $115,000, including the lucrative $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus for qualified anglers.

The Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse featured live on-the-water coverage and a two-hour action-packed television show that will premiere on the CBS Sports Network on Saturday, November 14.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals include: 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Fox Rent a Car, General Tire, Grundéns, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Wiley X and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals on the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Midday adjustment helps LeHew take opening-round lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

Brian Carter

July 27, 2023

Midday adjustment helps LeHew take opening-round lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

Shane LeHew of Catawba, N.C., is leading after Day 1 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair with 24 pounds, 3 ounces.

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

July 27, 2023

Midday adjustment helps LeHew take opening-round lead at Bassmaster Elite Series event on Lake St. Clair

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. — By making a slight depth adjustment midway through the day, Shane LeHew continued his impressive track record in smallmouth events with 24 pounds, 3 ounces that gave him the lead at the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair.

Breathing down LeHew’s neck is Oklahoma’s Jason Christie, who caught 23-14 on Day 1 and has two past victories on St. Clair.

On a day when 33 anglers caught at least 20 pounds and every angler in the field secured a limit, LeHew said he felt fortunate to find the bass he did.

“You have to point your LiveScope at a 4 1/2-pounder and catch him,” the Catawba, N.C., native said. “I was just the most fortunate one on the lake today.”

LeHew has notched two B.A.S.S. Top 10s at St. Clair, with his best finish being a sixth-place showing at the 2019 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship. But his best area on Day 1 was somewhere he had not fished previously.

A hefty line of showers and storms moved through the area Wednesday night, leaving overcast conditions. That made for a tough morning for LeHew, who did not catch a bass over 2 pounds for several hours.

Once the clouds began to clear, he filled a limit in the 16-pound range before 11 a.m., fishing for smallmouth in about 11 feet of water. He then drifted out to 13 feet and culled every bass he had by 12:30 p.m., targeting single smallmouth with his Garmin LiveScope.

LeHew’s final tally included two smallies over 5 pounds, another one close to 5 and two that were over 4. The majority of those bass ate a Berkley MaxScent Flatnose Minnow rigged on a 3/8-ounce drop-shot rig.

“I have figured out that the singles, for whatever reason, seem to be bigger,” LeHew said. “The fish that are in big groups? Yeah, you can catch a big one in them. But it is hard because there are a lot of 3-pounders biting.”

While Christie said he didn’t catch as many bass as a lot of the field on Day 1, he was able to find the right kind of quality. The eight-time B.A.S.S. winner anchored his bag with a 5-pounder he caught with just a couple of minutes to go.

So far, there has been very little that has transferred from his previous successes to this tournament.

“I caught a few good ones early,” Christie said. “There are two different classes of fish right now. You either catch one that is skinny or you catch one that is fat. Luckily, I caught five fat ones today. I caught them way better than I thought I was going to. I didn’t catch a 20-pound bag all of practice.”

Christie said he has narrowed a depth range, but he hasn’t pinpointed a particular piece of cover bass are gravitating to. Three different baits did most of his damage and he will be adding another to the rotation on Day 2.

“You just have to put the trolling motor down and take off somewhere,” he said. “I had two areas I wanted to fish, and I fished one of them today. Tomorrow I will go to the other. There were a lot of fish that I threw at that did not eat my bait.”

Maryland pro Bryan Schmitt is in third after weighing in a 23-3 limit that included the Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the Day, a 6-1 smallmouth. Similar to LeHew and Christie, Schmitt is trolling around a big area occupied by several other anglers. He has found the bass are gravitating toward cabbage in about 15 feet of water.

“The size is there and the fish are spitting up crawfish, gobies and perch,” Schmitt said. “The whole thing is going on there. I am just meandering around throwing at ones I see on the LiveScope. Everywhere I kind of got bit in practice, like the exact waypoint, it was no good. You have to keep working around.”

Schmitt pitched to his biggest bass three times with a wacky-rigged Missile Baits Mini Magic Worm on a drop shot before hooking it at around 10:30 a.m.

“He looked small on my Garmin,” Schmitt said. “I threw at him and he flared, and I knew it was a big one. He went down and I felt a tick, hit him and didn’t get him. I saw him follow it, so I dropped it again and he bit it again and missed it. I let it sit and, when I lifted it up, he had it. It gave me three chances.”

As the day went along. Schmitt said he didn’t see as many smallies, which has him a bit concerned. But he does have several backup plans if things don’t work out.

Greenwood, S.C., pro Brandon Cobb is in a dead heat with Opelika, Ala., angler Kyle Welcher in the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. Both anglers have 579 points but Cobb has the tiebreaker. Cairo, Ga., native Drew Cook is third with 527 points, followed by Patrick Walters of Summerville, S.C., in fourth with 521 and LeHew in fifth with 519.

Arkansas pro Joey Cifuentes III took the lead in the Dakota Lithium Bassmaster Rookie of the Year race with 512 points, followed by Japan’s Kyoya Fujita in second with 483 and Alabama’s Will Davis Jr. in third with 474.

The full field of anglers will launch from Brandenburg Park beginning at 7 a.m. ET and will return for weigh-in beginning at 3 p.m. The Top 50 after the Day 2 weigh-in will advance to Semifinal Saturday, and the Top 10 after the third competition day will advance to Championship Sunday.

Bassmaster LIVE kicks off tournament coverage Friday morning at 8 a.m. ET on Bassmaster.com, Tubi and the FOX Sports platforms. FS1 will broadcast live with the tournament leaders Saturday and Sunday.

Throughout the weekend, fans can enjoy the Bass, Brews and BBQ Festival, held in conjunction with the Elite Series event

The tournament is being hosted by the Detroit Sports Commission, Macomb County and Chesterfield Township.

2023 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake St. Clair 7/27-7/30
Lake St. Clair, Chesterfield Township, MI.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1

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

1. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 5 24-03 104
Day 1: 5 24-03
2. Jason Christie Dry Creek, OK 5 23-14 103
Day 1: 5 23-14
3. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 5 23-03 102
Day 1: 5 23-03
4. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 5 22-14 101
Day 1: 5 22-14
5. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 22-10 100
Day 1: 5 22-10
6. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 5 22-09 99
Day 1: 5 22-09
6. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 22-09 99
Day 1: 5 22-09
8. Frank Talley Temple, TX 5 22-08 97
Day 1: 5 22-08
9. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 5 22-05 96
Day 1: 5 22-05
10. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 5 22-03 95
Day 1: 5 22-03
11. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 5 22-02 94
Day 1: 5 22-02
12. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 22-00 93
Day 1: 5 22-00
13. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 5 22-00 92
Day 1: 5 22-00
14. Taku Ito Chiba JAPAN 5 21-12 91
Day 1: 5 21-12
15. Kyoya Fujita Minamitsuru, Yamanashi, J5 21-11 90
Day 1: 5 21-11
16. Cole Sands Calhoun, TN 5 21-04 89
Day 1: 5 21-04
17. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 5 21-02 88
Day 1: 5 21-02
18. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 5 21-01 87
Day 1: 5 21-01
19. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 5 21-00 86
Day 1: 5 21-00
19. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 5 21-00 86
Day 1: 5 21-00
21. Bob Downey Detroit Lakes, MN 5 20-14 84
Day 1: 5 20-14
21. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC    5 20-14 84
Day 1: 5 20-14
23. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 5 20-11 82
Day 1: 5 20-11
24. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 5 20-10 81
Day 1: 5 20-10
25. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 5 20-08 80
Day 1: 5 20-08
26. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 5 20-08 79
Day 1: 5 20-08
27. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 5 20-07 78
Day 1: 5 20-07
27. Jay Przekurat Stevens Point, WI 5 20-07 78
Day 1: 5 20-07
27. Clark Wendlandt Leander, TX 5 20-07 78
Day 1: 5 20-07
30. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 5 20-06 75
Day 1: 5 20-06
30. Bryan New Saluda, SC 5 20-06 75
Day 1: 5 20-06
32. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 5 20-04 73
Day 1: 5 20-04
33. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 20-03 72
Day 1: 5 20-03
34. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 19-15 71
Day 1: 5 19-15
35. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 5 19-14 70
Day 1: 5 19-14
35. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 5 19-14 70
Day 1: 5 19-14
37. Kyle Welcher Opelika, AL 5 19-12 68
Day 1: 5 19-12
38. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 19-10 67
Day 1: 5 19-10
38. Jonathan Kelley Old Forge, PA 5 19-10 67
Day 1: 5 19-10
38. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 5 19-10 67
Day 1: 5 19-10
41. Derek Hudnall Zachary, LA 5 19-09 64
Day 1: 5 19-09
42. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 19-07 63
Day 1: 5 19-07
43. David Williams Newton, NC 5 19-06 62
Day 1: 5 19-06
44. Buddy Gross Chattanooga, TN 5 19-05 61
Day 1: 5 19-05
45. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 5 19-04 60
Day 1: 5 19-04
45. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 5 19-04 60
Day 1: 5 19-04
45. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 5 19-04 60
Day 1: 5 19-04
48. Jeff Gustafson Kenora, Ontario CANADA 5 19-03 57
Day 1: 5 19-03
48. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 5 19-03 57
Day 1: 5 19-03
50. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 5 19-02 55
Day 1: 5 19-02
51. Larry Nixon Bee Branch, AR 5 19-01 54
Day 1: 5 19-01
52. Jake Whitaker Hendersonville, NC 5 19-00 53
Day 1: 5 19-00
53. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 5 19-00 52
Day 1: 5 19-00
54. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 5 18-15 51
Day 1: 5 18-15
55. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 18-14 50
Day 1: 5 18-14
56. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 5 18-11 49
Day 1: 5 18-11
57. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 5 18-11 48
Day 1: 5 18-11
58. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 5 18-10 47
Day 1: 5 18-10
59. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 5 18-09 46
Day 1: 5 18-09
60. Scott Martin Clewiston, FL 5 18-08 45
Day 1: 5 18-08
61. Carl Jocumsen Queensland AUSTRALIA 5 18-06 44
Day 1: 5 18-06
62. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 5 18-05 43
Day 1: 5 18-05
62. KJ Queen Conover, NC 5 18-05 43
Day 1: 5 18-05
64. Josh Douglas Isle, MN 5 18-04 41
Day 1: 5 18-04
64. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 5 18-04 41
Day 1: 5 18-04
66. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 5 18-03 39
Day 1: 5 18-03
67. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 5 18-00 38
Day 1: 5 18-00
68. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 5 17-15 37
Day 1: 5 17-15
68. Cory Johnston Cavan CANADA 5 17-15 37
Day 1: 5 17-15
68. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 5 17-15 37
Day 1: 5 17-15
68. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 17-15 37
Day 1: 5 17-15
72. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Aichi JAPAN 5 17-14 33
Day 1: 5 17-14
73. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 5 17-13 32
Day 1: 5 17-13
74. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 5 17-10 31
Day 1: 5 17-10
75. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 5 17-09 30
Day 1: 5 17-09
75. Seth Feider New Market, MN 5 17-09 30
Day 1: 5 17-09
75. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 17-09 30
Day 1: 5 17-09
78. Mike Huff London, KY 5 17-06 27
Day 1: 5 17-06
79. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 17-02 26
Day 1: 5 17-02
80. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 5 16-14 25
Day 1: 5 16-14
80. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 16-14 25
Day 1: 5 16-14
82. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 5 16-13 23
Day 1: 5 16-13
83. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 5 16-12 22
Day 1: 5 16-12
84. Koby Kreiger Alva, FL 5 16-11 21
Day 1: 5 16-11
84. Chris Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 5 16-11 21
Day 1: 5 16-11
86. John Cox Debary, FL 5 16-08 19
Day 1: 5 16-08
86. Bradley Hallman Edmond, OK 5 16-08 19
Day 1: 5 16-08
88. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 5 16-08 17
Day 1: 5 16-08
89. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 5 16-07 16
Day 1: 5 16-07
90. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 16-06 15
Day 1: 5 16-06
90. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 5 16-06 15
Day 1: 5 16-06
92. Michael Iaconelli Pittsgrove, NJ 5 16-03 13
Day 1: 5 16-03
92. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 16-03 13
Day 1: 5 16-03
94. Joseph Webster Hamilton, AL 5 16-01 11
Day 1: 5 16-01
95. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 5 16-00 10
Day 1: 5 16-00
96. Skylar Hamilton Jefferson, TN 5 15-14 9
Day 1: 5 15-14
97. Gary Clouse Winchester, TN 5 15-13 8
Day 1: 5 15-13
98. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 5 15-06 7
Day 1: 5 15-06
99. Clent Davis Montevallo, AL 5 15-05 6
Day 1: 5 15-05
100. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 5 14-09 5
Day 1: 5 14-09
101. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 13-03 4
Day 1: 5 13-03
102. David Fritts Lexington, NC 5 12-08 3
Day 1: 5 12-08
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 510 1936-00
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102 510 1936-00

Virginia’s Ferguson and Thomas take lead in scorching hot first round of Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

Brian Carter

July 27, 2023

Virginia’s Ferguson and Thomas take lead in scorching hot first round of Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

Kasey Ferguson and Jakari Thomas of Virginia’s Ringgold Bassin’ team are leading after Day 1 of the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on historic Lake Hartwell with 12 pounds, 7 ounces.

Photo by Tyler Bridges/B.A.S.S.

July 27, 2023

Virginia’s Ferguson and Thomas take lead in scorching hot first round of Bassmaster High School Championship on Lake Hartwell

ANDERSON, S.C. — Kasey Ferguson and Jakari Thomas certainly weren’t wild about the 100-degree heat index anglers faced on Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors on Lake Hartwell.

But the 18-year-olds countered the scorching temperatures with some hot fishing on Thursday. The duo from Virginia’s Ringgold Bassin’ team caught a three-fish limit weighing 12 pounds, 7 ounces to take a narrow lead in this three-day event.

Ferguson and Thomas found an early bite before the South Carolina sun climbed high and beat down relentlessly on each of Lake Hartwell’s 56,000 acres. In fact, they were pleased enough with their catch to leave the water early, weighing in well before their scheduled 3:40 p.m. check-in.

“It was brutal,” Thomas said, referencing the oppressive heat.

Still, it wasn’t harsh enough to keep the team from grabbing the lead. They fished the backs of pockets and some boat docks with wacky-rigged Senko worms (green pumpkin, black/blue), and they threw a variety of flukes to any shaded area they could find.

“If you saw a piece of wood and it had some shade on it, there likely was a fish on it,” Ferguson said. “There definitely was a pattern.”

Ferguson and Thomas won three consecutive Virginia B.A.S.S. Nation High School state titles, the last one coming just before they graduated from Dan River High School in Ringgold, Va. They also are familiar with Hartwell, which they said helped their cause on Day 1. The duo placed 12th in last year’s national tournament on this famed reservoir straddling the South Carolina/Georgia border.

“Knowing the body of water definitely is a plus,” Ferguson said. “We did some of the same stuff we did last year, and we obviously couldn’t do that on a place new to us.”

The leaders are hoping they’ll have some of the same fortunes on Friday when the massive full field competes again. The field will be trimmed to the Top 12 for Saturday’s championship round.

“We’ll pray,” Thomas said, talking about the Day 2 game plan. “We’ll put it in God’s hands. That, and we’ll have plenty of water and ice.”

This is the 10th year B.A.S.S. has held a national championship tournament, and the second-straight year it’s been at Lake Hartwell. Teams from 35 states and Canada are vying for part of $22,950 in scholarships, including $5,000 to be split by the eventual winning duo.

Rounding out the Top 5 teams on Day 1 were, second place, Alabama’s Spencer Grooms and Hudson Gallimore, 12-6; third, South Carolina’s Mitchell Robinson and Cody Abbott, 11-15; fourth, Alabama’s Avery Padgett and Ethan Young, 11-14; and fifth, Illinois’ Chase and Carter Logue, 11-3. Florida’s Claude Loftin and Isaac Dorland also caught 11-3 on Thursday but are in sixth place after tiebreakers.

Tennessee’s Ty Trentham and Chase McCarter have the early lead in the race for the Big Bass Award with a 6-15 largemouth.

Trentham caught the lunker late Thursday afternoon, giving his team more than a 5-pound upgrade. They’re in ninth place overall with 10-10.

“We went to our backup plan,” Trentham said. “About 10 casts into it, the big one was on. It was on structure in about 10 feet of water.”

Day 2 will begin with a 6:20 a.m. ET takeoff from the legendary Green Pond Landing and Event Center. The weigh-in will be held back at Green Pond at 2:20 p.m. Full coverage will be available on Bassmaster.com.

The tournament is being hosted by Visit Anderson.

2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Championship presented
by Academy Sports + Outdoors 7/27-7/29
Lake Hartwell, Anderson SC.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Club/School Pts

1. Kasey Ferguson – Jakari Thomas Ringgold Bassin – VA 0
Day 1: 3 12-07 Total: 3 12-07
2. Spencer Grooms – Hudson Galimore Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 12-06 Total: 3 12-06
3. Mitchell Robinson – Cody Abbott Byrnes High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 11-15 Total: 3 11-15
4. Avery Padgett – Ethan Young Zion Chapel High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 11-14 Total: 3 11-14
5. Chase Logue – Carter Logue Argenta Oreana High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 11-03 Total: 3 11-03
6. Claude Loftin – Isaac Dorland Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 11-03 Total: 3 11-03
7. Wyatt Richards – Colby Goforth Pickens County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 11-01 Total: 3 11-01
8. Bryson Gurley – Ethan Evatt Palmetto High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 11-00 Total: 3 11-00
9. Ty Trentham – Chase Mccarter Sevier County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 10-10 Total: 3 10-10
10. Presley Lannom – Trevor Sanford Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 10-07 Total: 3 10-07
11. Destin Morales – Samuel Cobb Jr Livingston Parish Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 10-04 Total: 3 10-04
12. Cole Martin – Josh Bowen Lakeside High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 10-02 Total: 3 10-02
13. Nicholas Frumkin – Jack Houghton Mass Nation High School – MA 0
Day 1: 3 10-01 Total: 3 10-01
14. Dylan Quilatan – Tommy Rust Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 10-01 Total: 3 10-01
15. Ashton Feck – William Crawford Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 10-00 Total: 3 10-00
16. Jack Pickett – Luke Baugh Skyline High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Total: 3 09-14
17. Bryce Balentine – Bryce Dimauro Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Total: 3 09-14
18. Drew Bradstreet – Kamden Bradstreet Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 09-14 Total: 3 09-14
19. Ely Hagans – Cole Pennington Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 09-11 Total: 3 09-11
20. Jacob Longlois – Slade Nunnally Little Cypress-Mauriceville – TX 0
Day 1: 3 09-09 Total: 3 09-09
21. Thomas Newman – Camdon Fauver Frederick County High School – V 0
Day 1: 3 09-07 Total: 3 09-07
21. Landon Watts – Josiah Shockley Livingston Parish Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 09-07 Total: 3 09-07
23. Nolan Holloway – Jackson Fanning Morgan County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 09-04 Total: 3 09-04
24. Chris Fallon – Briar Dodson Gardendale High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 09-03 Total: 3 09-03
25. Blalock Eskew – Ellis Turner Heard County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 09-02 Total: 3 09-02
26. BJ Collins – Elijah Benson Chatuge Anglers – GA 0
Day 1: 3 08-14 Total: 3 08-14
27. Dylan Sorrells – Cullum Brown Highland Park High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 08-12 Total: 3 08-12
28. Jack Swihart – Rylan Hamlin A1 Anglers – MI 0
Day 1: 3 08-12 Total: 3 08-12
29. Jace Anderson – Ty Downs Savage Fishing – OK 0
Day 1: 3 08-10 Total: 3 08-10
30. Connor Crawford – Brody Beam Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 08-07 Total: 3 08-07
30. Andrew Jones – Carson Underwood Hewitt-Trussville High School – 0
Day 1: 3 08-07 Total: 3 08-07
32. Elijah Bryant – Patrick Locker Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 08-06 Total: 3 08-06
33. Jacob Policka – Fruitport High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Total: 3 08-03
33. Coleman Stewart – Keenan Stewart Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Total: 3 08-03
35. Jake Mattingly – Danville Christian Academy – KY 0
Day 1: 3 08-03 Total: 3 08-03
36. Joseph Mashburn – Kobe Walden Clinton High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-15 Total: 3 07-15
37. Evan Newell – Kody Glass Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-14 Total: 3 07-14
38. Peyton Dunn – Gavin Guy Irwin County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-13 Total: 3 07-13
39. Justin Blais – Glenmora High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
40. Gracie Gregory – Trent Allen George Jenkins High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
40. Brayden Hoehn – Gibby Gibson Saint Mary’s High School – OH 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
42. Jackie Hatfield – Graham Willis Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
43. Grant Thomas – Riley Peppers Franklin High School- TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
44. Jack Mcillwain – Dyson Weaver Creekwood High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-12 Total: 3 07-12
45. Rex Reagan – Max Moody Pickett County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-11 Total: 3 07-11
46. Conner Balthis – Cooper Johnson Mannford High School – OK 0
Day 1: 3 07-10 Total: 3 07-10
47. Reed Rooke – Hayden Seabolt Dawson County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-10 Total: 3 07-10
48. Elijah Cruze – Malcolm Leger Sam Houston High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-09 Total: 3 07-09
49. Hunter Hightower – Jake Bennett Brookeland ISD – TX 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Total: 3 07-08
49. Gunner Willoughby – Bryce Alfrey George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Total: 3 07-08
51. Jacob Janning – Ben Wilson Jefferson High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 07-08 Total: 3 07-08
52. Makenzie Bailey – Dalton Bailey Seminole Junior Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Total: 3 07-07
52. Slade Davis – Stihl Smith Benjamin Russell High School – A 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Total: 3 07-07
52. Brady Vest – Brody Hopper Cullman High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-07 Total: 3 07-07
55. Miles Allen – Ethan Roths St. Xavier High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
55. hunter Brewer – Ethan Tedder Lawrence County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
55. Ethen Gardner – Hayes Boyd Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
55. Luke McGuffin – Kaleb Butts Crescent High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
59. Wesley Perreault – Tyler Mahood CT Bass Thunder – CT 0
Day 1: 3 07-05 Total: 3 07-05
60. Hayes Finch – James Lamberth Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-04 Total: 3 07-04
61. Kaden Mueck – Lane Ward Livingston High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Total: 3 07-03
61. Nicholas Wells – William Spears Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Total: 3 07-03
63. Hayden Short – Abigail Short Burgin Independent – KY 0
Day 1: 3 07-03 Total: 3 07-03
64. Rylee Calcaterra – Brock Dury Herrin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Total: 3 07-02
64. Aiden King – Brody Porter Shelby County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Total: 3 07-02
64. Justin McGee – Sadie Wallace Bibb County – AL 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Total: 3 07-02
64. Nick Noyes – Tim Raducka Plainfield South High School – I 0
Day 1: 3 07-02 Total: 3 07-02
68. Ethan Lewis – Carter Wilson Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-01 Total: 3 07-01
69. Cole Hargrave – Noah Vincent Kaplan High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 07-00 Total: 3 07-00
70. Carson Falk – Trey Blackmon III Capital City Bass Hunters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 07-00 Total: 3 07-00
71. Fisher Anaya – Cody Brooks Brewer High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Total: 3 06-15
71. Caleb Boackle – Logan Lightsey Cornerstone Christian School – A 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Total: 3 06-15
71. Easton Morrow – RJ Sanger Lakeland Christian School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Total: 3 06-15
71. C.J. Stanley – Colton Parten Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-15 Total: 3 06-15
75. Alex Gore – Colby Reece Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
75. Brody Kellum – Carson Thompson Franklin County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
75. Jackson Mitchell – Evan Mabrey Hueytown Student Anglers – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
78. Johnathan Welch – Elijah Hamilton East Hickman Fishing – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
79. Aaron Yavorsky – Jett Stanley Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
80. Kael Moore – Lane Weichman Cedar Falls High School – IA 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Total: 3 06-12
81. Jamison Conyer – Brendan Brown Gallatin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Total: 3 06-12
81. William Guidry – Tanner Meyer Rayne High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Total: 3 06-12
81. Caleb Martinez – Logan Carter Lincoln County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-12 Total: 3 06-12
84. Cole Mcneely – Caden Cranford Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-11 Total: 3 06-11
85. Jacob Baugh – Brody Berninger Skyline High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Total: 3 06-10
85. Easton Morris – Hunter Thrash Jemison High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Total: 3 06-10
85. Jackson Rogers – Caden Sellers Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Total: 3 06-10
88. Brady Horton – Hayden Black Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-10 Total: 3 06-10
89. Ty Allison – Brayden Padgett McDowell High School – NC 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Total: 3 06-09
89. Doyce Beard – Cooper Rouse Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Total: 3 06-09
89. Joe Vaulton – Walker LaRue Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-09 Total: 3 06-09
92. Mason Cheek – Sam Walls Mercer County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
92. Logan Holdan – Dakota Wooten Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
92. Blane Smith – Tate Reynolds Russell County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
92. Kane Weekley – Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
96. Travis Ogle – Garrett Taylor Lincoln County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
96. Hunter Petrovic – Hayden Host Minooka High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
96. Brady Talbot – Bryce Distefano Live Oak High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-07 Total: 3 06-07
99. Cameron Yates – Lucas Snyder Kingswood High School – NH 0
Day 1: 3 06-06 Total: 3 06-06
100. Jacob Berryhill – Landon Davis Cherokee Chiefs – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
100. Charlie M Grisamore – Matthew Qualich Adlai E. Stevenson High School – 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
100. Eddie Hook – Tanner Wolf Club Florida High School Bassmas 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
100. Morgan Restivo – Hudson Craig Herrin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
104. Alexander Blanchard – Noah Deshotel Assumption High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
105. Caleb Logue – Hayden Reynolds Bainbridge High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-05 Total: 3 06-05
106. Colden Baker – Jaylin White Wateree Anglers – SC 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
106. Barrett Bennefield – Cason Mancill Chireno – TX 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
108. Cole Bowen – Tate Bowen Mecklenburg High School – VA 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
108. Riley Spring – Easton Douglas Dixie County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
110. Riley Richard – Jacob Treml Luxemburg-Casco High School – WI 0
Day 1: 2 06-04 Total: 2 06-04
111. Tyler Covington – Brantley Tate Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 06-03 Total: 3 06-03
112. Jace Mcmasters – Dominick Willard Reeds Spring High School – MO 0
Day 1: 3 06-03 Total: 3 06-03
113. Phillip Herring – Calup Williams Greene County Bassmasters – MS 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Total: 3 06-02
113. Lake Johnson – Beau England Alabama Bass Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Total: 3 06-02
113. Hunter Proctor – Hammy Gatlin Lenoir City High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-02 Total: 3 06-02
116. Hogan Benson – Jacob Clayton Chesnee High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 06-01 Total: 3 06-01
117. Nicholas Boggs – Brady Howard Louisa Bass Club High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
117. Caleb Cason – Hayden Robinson Lone Star JR Bassmasters – TX 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
117. Parker Eubanks – Garrett Evans Wilson High School – OK 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
117. Kieran Stephenson – Grady Stanley Fuquay Varina High School – NC 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
121. Brody Brinson – Isaiah Mussnug Sumner County Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
121. Storm Clark – Levi Bolton Harris County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 06-00 Total: 3 06-00
123. Alex Douglas – Will Douglas Cumberland Gap High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-15 Total: 3 05-15
124. Caiden Ellis – Gage Byars Henry County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Isaac Garvin – Blake Gibson Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Levi Loe – Trace Loe Magnolia Bass Cats – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Boone Stewart – Clayton Griffith Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Hunter Travis – Jameson Norris Baldwin County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Alex Tyler – Briley West McKeel High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
124. Clayton Vote – Casey Tissue Central Arkansas Bass Club – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-14 Total: 3 05-14
131. Matt Dooley – Jacob Dooley Adamsville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
131. Jonathan Fann – Gunter Pitts Cannon County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
131. Jacob Lange – Shane Lochner Eastern Iowa Bassmasters – IA 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
131. Payton Thompson – Reed Dowdy Blue Mountain Bassmasters – VA 0
Day 1: 3 05-13 Total: 3 05-13
135. Trey Tennill – Ryan Robertson Bullitt East High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 05-12 Total: 3 05-12
135. Caden Williamson – Braden Norton Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 05-12 Total: 3 05-12
137. Jakob Stamper – Jack Hay Howell High School – MI 0
Day 1: 2 05-12 Total: 2 05-12
138. Bradley Childers – Gee Fowler Gaffney High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-11 Total: 3 05-11
138. Emma Dayton – Ryder Fontenot Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-11 Total: 3 05-11
140. Ryan Kahut – Noah Varitek A1 Anglers – MI 0
Day 1: 2 05-11 Total: 2 05-11
141. Austin Bloemer – Garrett Gaddis Teutopolis High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Total: 3 05-10
141. Jacob Sledge – Ethan Hargrove Eagleville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Total: 3 05-10
143. Grayson Bonfils – Gage Collins East Baton Rouge Bassmaster – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Total: 3 05-10
143. Zach Wolfe – Jackson Kotara Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 3 05-10 Total: 3 05-10
145. Cade Calkins – Brayden Vallie Fruitport High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
145. Ross Deters – Dawson Hoene Teutopolis High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
145. Reese Ray – Connor Mccown Glenmora High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
148. Rafe Sexton – Hilary Sue Martin Hendry County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
149. Luca Thies – Quentin Nebel Jacksonville High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
150. Hunter Alexander – Chase Wodzinski Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
150. Landon Haynes – Jason Haynes Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-09 Total: 3 05-09
152. Drayke Clayton – Spencer Lovett Mt. Pleasant High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
152. Bennett Fontenot – Braxton Speyrer Port Barre High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
152. Jeremiah Proulx – Dylan Rhiney Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
155. Tanner Seabolt – Ragyn Mohney Okeechobee Brahmans – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-08 Total: 3 05-08
156. Ridge Faircloth – Chaff Foran Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
156. Mac Fritts – Reid Chapman Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
156. Levi Huffstetler – Carson Weber Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
156. Joseph Miskovich – Ryder Miskovich Grand Rapids – MN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
156. Griffin Ralph – Kaleb Snow Lakeside High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
161. Kylan Mantooth – Brent Boehman Coffee County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-07 Total: 3 05-07
162. Corbin Bornstein – Thomas James Lipscomb Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
162. Austin Denmark – Gavin Sigler Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
164. Peyton Rose – Tyler Conrad Flora High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-06 Total: 3 05-06
165. Wilson Bennett – Lang Raughton Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
165. Logan Evans – Annie Lassiter Soddy Daisy High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
165. Drew Fleener – Hunter Prough Chipley Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
165. Benjamin Jumonville – David Gummow Catholic High of Pointe Coupee – 0
Day 1: 3 05-05 Total: 3 05-05
169. Gabe Amburgey – Tryton Amburgey Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
169. Tyler Michael – Hayden Alexander Buckeye Student Anglers – OH 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
169. Ryan Olsen – Delaney Platt Gardner South Wilmington High Sc 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
172. Jacob Holt – John Prater Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-04 Total: 3 05-04
173. Brady McCormick – Harris Jones Briarwood Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 05-04 Total: 2 05-04
173. Owen Ray – Camdyn Cranfill Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 05-04 Total: 2 05-04
175. Lukaus Bateson – Ryan Stapleton Clinton High – IL 0
Day 1: 3 05-03 Total: 3 05-03
176. Brody Boudreaux – Cooper Callahan Lafourche Bassmasters – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-03 Total: 3 05-03
177. Reece Knight – Noah Gipson Albertville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 05-03 Total: 2 05-03
178. Charly Hutson – Chloe Wisniewski Tennessee Valley Bass Club – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
178. Garrett Ring – Elijah Ruple Greenbrier High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
178. Lake Smith – Micah Horton Woodruff High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
181. Trey Richardson – Reid Luckett Free State Bass – MD 0
Day 1: 3 05-02 Total: 3 05-02
182. Dylan Mladick – Jeff Giffen Team Arizona – AZ 0
Day 1: 2 05-02 Total: 2 05-02
183. Timothy Finley – Conner Frederick Nassau Christian Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Total: 3 05-01
183. Nathaniel Floyd – Christian Bales Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Total: 3 05-01
183. Ashton Ozolins – Luke Malik Sumner County Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Total: 3 05-01
186. Kasen Pemberton – Ethan Berry Chipley Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Total: 3 05-01
187. Layne Mercer – Solomon Apperson Lumberton High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 05-01 Total: 3 05-01
188. Jackson Edenfield – Hunter Harris Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 05-01 Total: 2 05-01
189. Rodney Elliott – Cooper Wilson Greenwave Bassmasters – SC 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Total: 3 05-00
189. Max Himmel – Tyler Morris Catholic High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Total: 3 05-00
189. Jayden Pfeuffer – Logan Tennant Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Total: 3 05-00
192. Hunter Stuckey – Logan Clark Sabine-Hallsville High School – 0
Day 1: 2 05-00 Total: 2 05-00
193. Luke Barriger – Luke Bailey Meridian Early College High Scho 0
Day 1: 3 04-15 Total: 3 04-15
194. Peter West – Zach Knight Gallatin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-15 Total: 3 04-15
195. Keaton Bassham – Madison Busch Arkansas Youth Anglers – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Total: 3 04-14
195. Kaden Snavely – Logan Cardwell Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Total: 3 04-14
197. Caden Pearson – Zachary Schmitt Naperville North High School – I 0
Day 1: 3 04-14 Total: 3 04-14
198. Logan Allen – Stone Grove Creekwood High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
198. Alex Barrett – Davis Ray Fayetteville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
198. Brody Jones – Parker Batts Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
198. Ethan Stant – Vanessa Gaines Kent Fishing Club – DE 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
198. Jeffery Stewart – JW Holloway Monterey High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-13 Total: 3 04-13
203. Cameron Prokop – Sophia Janulis Plainfield South High School – I 0
Day 1: 2 04-13 Total: 2 04-13
204. Mason Mccormick – Alexis Virgillito Bossier Parish High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Total: 3 04-12
204. Colegan Stiner – Connor Kapp Wellsboro High School – PA 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Total: 3 04-12
206. Carson Holbert – Caden Davis Eagleton College and Career Acad 0
Day 1: 3 04-12 Total: 3 04-12
207. Hayden Stolz – Austin Levy Windsor High School – CO 0
Day 1: 2 04-12 Total: 2 04-12
208. Ben Buchanan – Christopher Raines University School of Jackson – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Total: 3 04-11
208. Joah Coley – Jarren Crowder HS Potomac River Bassmasters – M 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Total: 3 04-11
208. Ty Kreis – Braeden Anderson Gothenburg Bassmasters – NE 0
Day 1: 3 04-11 Total: 3 04-11
211. Cody Keith – Samuel Nicholas Oak Grove High School – MS 0
Day 1: 1 04-11 Total: 1 04-11
212. Trevor Wilburn – Kagen Hill Century High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 04-10 Total: 3 04-10
212. Logan Withrow – Braden Crumley Chilhowee Bassmasters – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-10 Total: 3 04-10
214. Will Brantley – Johnson Mcguire Auburn High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
214. Lawson Gamble – Gray Hardy Headland High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
214. Kobi May – Cayden Haney Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
214. Cameron Whitehead – Christopher Johnson Rehobeth High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
214. Tilynn Willett – Aiden Kerney West Greene High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
219. Brayson Claunch – Cameron Owens Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-09 Total: 3 04-09
220. Clayton Barry – Tanner Sikes Columbia High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Total: 3 04-08
220. Gus Dietrich – Max Phillpotts Powers Catholic High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Total: 3 04-08
220. Will Hart – Logan Fisher Madison County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Total: 3 04-08
220. Zachary Morris – Chaz Elston ME Bass High School – ME 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Total: 3 04-08
224. Ben Puckett – Jesse Klutts Henry County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-08 Total: 3 04-08
225. Gavin Seewald – Judson Touchstone Hoover High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-07 Total: 3 04-07
226. Ryan Kotara – Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 2 04-07 Total: 2 04-07
227. Caleb Cook – Eastside Elites – MI 0
Day 1: 1 04-07 Total: 1 04-07
228. Paul Baker – Ashton Albert CT Bass Thunder – CT 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Total: 3 04-06
228. Landon Childers – Weston Childers Thomas Nelson High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Total: 3 04-06
228. Hollis Rose – Grant Arnold Jefferson County High School – T 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Total: 3 04-06
231. Hunter Thomas – Lane Lipscomb Chesnee High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 04-06 Total: 3 04-06
232. Wyatt Gabehart – Eli Ward UKV Warriors – WV 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Total: 3 04-05
232. Levi Harris – Zane Roberts Fairview High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Total: 3 04-05
232. Lainie Holbert – Sarah Swindle Riverside High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Total: 3 04-05
232. Tucker Oakes – Thomas Woodard Batavia High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 04-05 Total: 3 04-05
236. Ben Holzer – Chayton Witham Indian Creek High School – IN 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Total: 2 04-05
237. Dylan Holcomb – Grayson Faircloth Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Total: 2 04-05
238. Bre Arnold – Connor Clark Good Hope Fishing Team – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
238. Scotty Hagan – Mason Hagan Edmonson County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
238. Hunter Holland – Breanna Holland Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
238. Lane Jacobs – Maddison Johnson Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
238. Noah Perkins – Annamarie Malone Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
243. Trace Antunes – Griffin Antunes Henderson High School – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-04 Total: 3 04-04
244. Landon Rollison – Chris Hackle Dixie County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Total: 3 04-03
244. Brayden Ruckman – Nate Helmreich Freeland High School – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Total: 3 04-03
244. Jase White – Carsen Adcock Bossier Parish High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Total: 3 04-03
247. Myles Mcdaniel – Will Shepherd Kickback High School – KS 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Total: 3 04-03
247. Rhiauna Switzer – Abigail Panak Berryhill 1 – OK 0
Day 1: 3 04-03 Total: 3 04-03
249. Landon Pierce – Korbin Neat Casey County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 2 04-03 Total: 2 04-03
250. Kaden Casey – Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 1 04-03 Total: 1 04-03
251. Christian Bradford – Dakota Jones Franklin County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
251. Johann Cloete – Luke Ayotte Tampa Bay Jr. Bass Club – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
251. Lucas Fashho – Nick Fashho Eastside Elites – MI 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
251. Garrett Hooker – Samuel Rachal Oak Hill High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
251. Caleb Kuykendall – Pate Willis Murfreesboro High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
256. Joe Rothwell – Luke Maiden Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
257. Christian Williamson – Hunter Murphy West Sabine Bass Club – TX 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Total: 3 04-02
258. Hunter Hamilton – Noah Higgins Parkview Baptist School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Total: 3 04-01
258. John Mullins – Jayden Douglas Eagleville High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Total: 3 04-01
258. Colten Privett – Jonathan Cole West Volusia School River Ratz – 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Total: 3 04-01
261. Brock Lovering – Dallas Hurd 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 04-01 Total: 3 04-01
262. Drake Carret – Evan Leboeuf Teurlings Catholic High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Nicholas England – Tyler Medica Alexandria Senior High School – 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Lane Fontenot – Deaton Leblanc Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Barrett Newton – Landon Krauss Upperman High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Cristian Norris – Carli Norris Oneida Lake High School – NY 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Carson Owen – Cade Smith Plainview Bass Club – OK 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Colin Smith – Peyton Smith Pell City High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
262. Gabryel St John – Mason Dople Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
270. Hayden Vavak – Grayson Bryant NEA Youth Fishing – AR 0
Day 1: 3 04-00 Total: 3 04-00
271. Tyler Camp – Kason Carmichiel Pine Grove High School – MS 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Total: 3 03-15
271. Mikey Gammons – Gage Richbourg SC Hawg Hunters – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Total: 3 03-15
273. Garrett Christy – Cayden Moore Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 3 03-15 Total: 3 03-15
274. Alexander Costanza – Joshua Brannen Alabama Christian Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Total: 3 03-14
274. Zachary Helton – Jackson Bennett Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Total: 3 03-14
274. Hunter Owens – Clayton Kelley Karns High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Total: 3 03-14
274. Colton Walker – Cordell Sanders Capital City Bass Hunters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-14 Total: 3 03-14
278. Jayden Corr – Jase Corr Lone Star JR Bassmasters – TX 0
Day 1: 2 03-14 Total: 2 03-14
279. Easton Drennon – Zeb Major Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Total: 3 03-13
279. Kyle Herrman – Nick Herrman Capital City High School Bass Cl 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Total: 3 03-13
279. Wesley Kent – Mason Taylor Dekalb Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Total: 3 03-13
279. Kayden Townsend – Briley Knowles Genoa Central High School – AR 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Total: 3 03-13
283. Richard Skiff – Evan Mccormick Edwardsville High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-13 Total: 3 03-13
284. Braci Ault – Brody Ault Frontier Falcons – IN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Total: 3 03-12
284. Drew Danielson – Theo Edeburn Sartell-St. Stephen – MN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Total: 3 03-12
284. Syler Prince – Austin Peters Putnam County Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Total: 3 03-12
284. Turner Tharpe – Blake James Rhea County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Total: 3 03-12
288. Caleb Johnston – Colin Cosenza Many High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-12 Total: 3 03-12
289. Brody Mitchell – James Mitchell Grissom High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-11 Total: 3 03-11
290. Jack Varnado – Dylan Johnson Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-11 Total: 3 03-11
291. Max Hondorp – Tyler Hondorp Panhandle Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 3 03-10 Total: 3 03-10
292. Carter Lanclos – Brandon Courville Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-10 Total: 3 03-10
293. Alex Bradley – Rylan Green Chapman High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Total: 3 03-09
293. Hinesley Bryant – Arlen Francois Central High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Total: 3 03-09
293. Blake Streck – Noah Jerke Panther Fishing Team – KS 0
Day 1: 3 03-09 Total: 3 03-09
296. Gavin Burnett – Kade Ellender Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 03-09 Total: 2 03-09
297. Elijah Coleman – Will Dombroskas Montgomery County High School – 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Total: 3 03-08
297. Henry Fleetwood – Jackson Neibert Indian Creek High School – IN 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Total: 3 03-08
297. Holt Owens – Rylan Brewer Midway High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Total: 3 03-08
297. Drew Turnbull – Thomas Turnbull Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-08 Total: 3 03-08
301. Dean Fincher – Payton Schabeck Lee County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 1 03-08 Total: 1 03-08
302. Hayden Barnett – Kingston High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-07 Total: 3 03-07
302. Blair Sinks – Peyton Jones Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-07 Total: 3 03-07
304. Noah Loxley – Eli Buck Springfield High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 03-07 Total: 1 03-07
305. Jonbrady Buttram – Cadence Barrett Fayetteville High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-06 Total: 3 03-06
306. Maxwell Coughlin – Parker Welch Kickback High School – KS 0
Day 1: 3 03-06 Total: 3 03-06
307. Tanner Mason – DAR High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 03-06 Total: 2 03-06
308. Carter Pjesky – JD McBroom Off the Hook Bassmasters – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-05 Total: 3 03-05
308. Rowdie Thacker – Hunter King Live Oak High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 03-05 Total: 3 03-05
310. Carter Davidson – Michael Markham Tallassee High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-04 Total: 3 03-04
310. Carter Johnson – Eli Anderson Warrensburg High School – MO 0
Day 1: 3 03-04 Total: 3 03-04
312. Dillon May – Ethan Allen Wayne High School – WV 0
Day 1: 2 03-04 Total: 2 03-04
313. Cole Griggs – Candler Cain Jefferson High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 03-03 Total: 3 03-03
313. Drake Pfeiffer – Rochester Bass Club – IL 0
Day 1: 3 03-03 Total: 3 03-03
315. Mason Lynn – Sullivan May Jackson County High School – MS 0
Day 1: 3 03-02 Total: 3 03-02
315. Luke Salvail – Tyler Seikel Grissom High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 03-02 Total: 3 03-02
317. Will Boyd Jr – Luke Fancher Quincy High School Bassmasters – 0
Day 1: 3 03-01 Total: 3 03-01
318. Braxton Copeland – Chase Johnson Livingston Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 3 03-01 Total: 3 03-01
319. Mason Fasching – Chase Messner Holy Family – MN 0
Day 1: 2 03-01 Total: 2 03-01
320. Lucy Humphrey – Luke Robinson South Florence High School – SC 0
Day 1: 3 03-00 Total: 3 03-00
320. James Saylor – Garrard County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 3 03-00 Total: 3 03-00
322. Jonah Durden – Austyn Bolick Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 03-00 Total: 2 03-00
322. Mark Murdock – Landen Shirey Rison Bass Fishing Team – AR 0
Day 1: 2 03-00 Total: 2 03-00
324. Lane Argo – Jacob Flanagan Edinburg High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Total: 3 02-15
324. Caden Stevens – Hunter Crittenden Franklin County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Total: 3 02-15
326. Logan Sparkman – Austin Reed Chiles High School – FL 0
Day 1: 3 02-15 Total: 3 02-15
327. Mason Carden – Shelby County High School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Total: 2 02-15
327. Avery Johnson – Drake Middleton Riverside High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Total: 2 02-15
327. Brant Langley – Cody Morgan Marion County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-15 Total: 2 02-15
330. Ben Chance – River Rushlow Franklin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Total: 3 02-14
330. Carter Hazlett – Christian Ferguson Siegel High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Total: 3 02-14
330. Brady Holtgrave – Gabe Kay Wesclin High School – IL 0
Day 1: 3 02-14 Total: 3 02-14
333. Reed Best – JW Mitcham Colmesneil High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-14 Total: 2 02-14
334. Logan Cargle – Cole Mcdaniel Tift County High School – GA 0
Day 1: 3 02-13 Total: 3 02-13
335. Jackson Rollins – Caleb Edwards Alabama Bass Academy – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-13 Total: 2 02-13
335. Skipper Stallings – Kade Crowson Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-13 Total: 2 02-13
337. Taylor Hubert – Brayden Tramel Porter High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Total: 1 02-13
337. Brett Mouw – Logan Kinsella Hill Toppers – IL 0
Day 1: 1 02-13 Total: 1 02-13
339. Travis Meche – Chance Watson Rayne High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 02-12 Total: 3 02-12
340. Caleb Roblin – Luke Clark Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 3 02-12 Total: 3 02-12
341. Carson Harrell – William Copleston Chapman High School – SC 0
Day 1: 2 02-12 Total: 2 02-12
341. Cole Jimkoski – Jack Sprague Freeland High School – MI 0
Day 1: 2 02-12 Total: 2 02-12
343. Jon Foster – Carter Simmons Bandys High School – NC 0
Day 1: 1 02-12 Total: 1 02-12
343. Olivia Mauldin – Elliott Ward Grace Christian Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 1 02-12 Total: 1 02-12
345. Bryson Dotson – Holden Pistello Campbell County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 3 02-11 Total: 3 02-11
346. Blake Conrad – Marshall Caudill Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Total: 2 02-11
346. Finn Norsworthy – Graham Gilmore Park Place Christian Academy – M 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Total: 2 02-11
346. James Sumrell – Brody Harp Hixon Bass Team – TN 0
Day 1: 2 02-11 Total: 2 02-11
349. Jack Gross – Jacob Poferl Forest Lake – MN 0
Day 1: 1 02-11 Total: 1 02-11
350. Landon Loper – Bradley Manuel MGM Vikings Fishing Team – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-10 Total: 3 02-10
351. Luke Behon – Nate Neuherz Avonworth High School – PA 0
Day 1: 3 02-10 Total: 3 02-10
352. Hayden Corrent – Tanner Reed Brusly High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Total: 2 02-09
352. Wyatt Drawdy – Tyson Griffin Plant City Bassmasters – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Total: 2 02-09
352. Kaden Holley – Caleb Pourciau Brusly High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 02-09 Total: 2 02-09
355. Blake Marcum – Aaron Mills Louisa Bass Club High School – K 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Total: 3 02-08
355. Grant Raney – Mason Martin East Limestone High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Total: 3 02-08
357. Jason Garrison – Noah Sparks George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 3 02-08 Total: 3 02-08
358. Parker Allen – Kadin Cooper New Market Bass Anglers – AL 0
Day 1: 2 02-08 Total: 2 02-08
358. Brise Hazelton – Huntington High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-08 Total: 2 02-08
360. Trenton Tervin – Kyle Beasley George Jenkins High School – FL 0
Day 1: 1 02-08 Total: 1 02-08
361. Jayden Black – Davin Dages 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-07 Total: 2 02-07
361. Jackson Long – Nick Siebert Olympia High School – IL 0
Day 1: 2 02-07 Total: 2 02-07
363. Easton Booth – Isaac Pryor Geneva High School – AL 0
Day 1: 3 02-06 Total: 3 02-06
364. Lane Davis – Korbyn Lewis Okeechobee Brahmans – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-06 Total: 2 02-06
365. Carson Yero – Ryder Krueger Highlands County Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-04 Total: 2 02-04
366. Jace Buxton – Ethan Graham Jackson County High School – MS 0
Day 1: 2 02-03 Total: 2 02-03
366. Karson Denton – Drake Miller Splendora High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 02-03 Total: 2 02-03
368. Ross Kliebert – Zane Zeringue Lafourche Bassmasters – LA 0
Day 1: 1 02-03 Total: 1 02-03
369. Logan Ethington – Dylan Teater Jessamine County High School – K 0
Day 1: 1 02-03 Total: 1 02-03
370. Jordan Bivins – Dylan Morrison 863 Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 2 02-02 Total: 2 02-02
370. Caden Bradley – Michael Sojourner Strong River Bassmasters – MS 0
Day 1: 2 02-02 Total: 2 02-02
372. Ethan Belanger – Jared Coates Mass Nation High School – MA 0
Day 1: 2 02-01 Total: 2 02-01
373. Liam Plautz – John Wall Adlai E. Stevenson High School – 0
Day 1: 2 02-00 Total: 2 02-00
373. Will Stephens – Lucas Wray Russell County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 2 02-00 Total: 2 02-00
375. Jake Lovingood – Harlyn Nelson Alcoa Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 1 02-00 Total: 1 02-00
375. Dallas Taylor – Hayden Thomas Stilwell High School – OK 0
Day 1: 1 02-00 Total: 1 02-00
377. Jackson Farmer – Tanner Sullivan Seymour High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 01-15 Total: 2 01-15
377. Hunter Mize – Cason Lyon Little River Bass Bandits – AR 0
Day 1: 2 01-15 Total: 2 01-15
379. Collin Hampton – Lucas Cheatham Magnolia Bass Cats – AR 0
Day 1: 2 01-14 Total: 2 01-14
379. Hunter Oney – Austin Comer Hallsville Bobcats – TX 0
Day 1: 2 01-14 Total: 2 01-14
379. Gage Phillips – Caden Nelson Morris Community High School – I 0
Day 1: 2 01-14 Total: 2 01-14
382. Cason Price – Gabe Winham Rocky Mount Academy – NC 0
Day 1: 1 01-14 Total: 1 01-14
383. Caleb Morgan – Ethan Campbell Kawartha High School – ON 0
Day 1: 2 01-13 Total: 2 01-13
383. Levi Sowell – Cassidy Woodall Broaddus High School – TX 0
Day 1: 2 01-13 Total: 2 01-13
385. Brezlyn Hightower – Peyton Bryant Choctaw High School – OK 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Total: 2 01-12
385. Landon Rivette – William Cramer Teurlings Catholic High School – 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Total: 2 01-12
385. Cambre Webb – Jackson Mcdaniel Silliman Fishing – LA 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Total: 2 01-12
388. Camden Randall – James Roop Mt. Pleasant High School – TN 0
Day 1: 2 01-12 Total: 2 01-12
389. John Cooper – Gabriel Avalos Scotts Hill Student Anglers – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12
389. Talon Stone – Hayden Jennette Benton County Bass Anglers – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-12 Total: 1 01-12
391. Clayburn Reed – Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 2 01-10 Total: 2 01-10
392. Cole Watts – Cody Cochrum Central High School of Clay Coun 0
Day 1: 1 01-10 Total: 1 01-10
393. Joe Hanna – John Oziemkowski Lincoln-Way Central High School 0
Day 1: 2 01-08 Total: 2 01-08
394. Clay Gough – Hudson Montgomery George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 1 01-07 Total: 1 01-07
395. Chris Hoskins – Gavin Harvey Meigs County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-06 Total: 1 01-06
396. Gage Sellars – Brock Lewis Bainbridge High School – GA 0
Day 1: 1 01-05 Total: 1 01-05
396. Wesson Vint – Hunter Duracz Track and Channel Youth – IN 0
Day 1: 1 01-05 Total: 1 01-05
398. Will Cali – Marmion Academy – IL 0
Day 1: 2 01-02 Total: 2 01-02
399. Alyssa Agosto – Sarah Rising George Jenkins High School – FL 0
Day 1: 1 01-02 Total: 1 01-02
399. Ethan Castle – Jacob Willis Whitwell High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-02 Total: 1 01-02
401. Easton Clark – Cohen Stentz Eastmont High School – WA 0
Day 1: 1 01-01 Total: 1 01-01
401. Kenny Smith – Joshua Lalonde Soddy Daisy High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 01-01 Total: 1 01-01
403. Jake Bangert – Bryleigh Fox Winchester High School – IL 0
Day 1: 1 01-00 Total: 1 01-00
403. Caden Branch – Connor Beach Liberty County High School – FL 0
Day 1: 1 01-00 Total: 1 01-00
403. Kaden Randles – Landon Black DAR High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 01-00 Total: 1 01-00
406. Nick Claussen – Central Florida Youth Anglers – 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Total: 1 00-15
406. Kylee Hickman – Huntington High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Total: 1 00-15
406. Kade Palmer – Evan Burris Walker High School – LA 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Total: 1 00-15
406. Shepard Rowe – Vidor High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 00-15 Total: 1 00-15
410. John Anderson – Bryce Tucker Bledsoe County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 00-14 Total: 1 00-14
410. Landon Chenault – Nathan Hoskins George Rogers Clark High School 0
Day 1: 1 00-14 Total: 1 00-14
410. Tanner Moulton – Peyton Sargent Mascoma Valley High School – NH 0
Day 1: 1 00-14 Total: 1 00-14
413. Luke Leblanc – Colin Sittig Notre Dame High School – LA 0
Day 1: 2 00-13 Total: 2 00-13
414. Jackson Daugherty – James Lane Kingston High School – TN 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Total: 1 00-13
414. Jackson Fuller – Davis Barnett Benjamin Russell High School – A 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Total: 1 00-13
414. Noah Howell – Harrison Kirkpatrick Catholic High School – LA 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Total: 1 00-13
414. Cody Mundy – Brody Clendennen Broaddus High School – TX 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Total: 1 00-13
418. John James Coco – Wesley Macdonald Oak Mountain High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Total: 1 00-12
418. Connor Hebert – Catholic High School – LA 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Total: 1 00-12
418. Waylon Hill – Deken Williams Malad High School – ID 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Total: 1 00-12
418. Joey Punko – Riley Petrone Front Range – CO 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Total: 1 00-12
418. Tucker Sutherland – Wyatt Hornsby Opp High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-12 Total: 1 00-12
423. Hayden Buchanan – Barrett Choquette Headland High School – AL 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Total: 1 00-11
423. Jaxon Humphrey – Hasten Waggoner Dekalb Fishing Team – TN 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Total: 1 00-11
423. Ridge Hurley – Samuel Bierworth Oneida Lake High School – NY 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Total: 1 00-11
423. Landon Parker – Jake Watson DeWitt High School – AR 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Total: 1 00-11
423. Justin Waggener – Eli Pauley Burgin Independent – KY 0
Day 1: 1 00-11 Total: 1 00-11
428. Rayburn Mcclelland – Levi Brown West Sabine Bass Club – TX 0
Day 1: 1 00-08 Total: 1 00-08
429. Jake Woodward – Lucas Mast Evangel Christian School – AL 0
Day 1: 2 00-00 Total: 2 00-00
430. Taedem Ashworth – Evan Wood Mt. Pleasant High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Gabe Blair – Landon Steele Mercer County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Murphy Childers – Ryder Colee Brewer High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Brent Christopher – Connor Young Boyle County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Maddox Crain – Gavin Skelcher Southern Illinois Future Anglers 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Max Deroche – Jesse Boudreaux North Vermilion High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Jamison Drake – Alex Girodo East Limestone High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Ian Fehrenbacher – Lain Burgener Newton Community High School – I 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Traydun Freeze – Austin Hayes Roco Anglers – NC 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Triton Graham – Garrett Sullivan Citronelle High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Foster Hall – Central Kentucky High School Bas 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Hunter Hamilton – Tyler Hammond Collins High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Tanner Hamilton – Richard Johnson Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Nolan Hamm – Austin Rhodus Lincoln County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Jerrod Haney – Brayden Blankenship Martin County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Holden Harris – Elijah Myers Grundy County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Dayton Head – Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Brody Herron – Liam Tanner Mynderse Academy – NY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Cade Howard – Kolton Scott Christian Academy of Louisville 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Isaac Jerabek – John Hanmann Luxemburg-Casco High School – WI 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Ashton Johnson – Eli Colley Sand Rock High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Nick Keith Jr. – Jagger Wells Munford High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Connor Kennedy – Cricket Coates Mid Florida Youth Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Brody Loiko – Brandon Wood ME Bass High School – ME 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Dakota Manuel – Kellen Katchur Barbe High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Tyler Martin – Blake Rogers Sequatchie County High School – 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Brantley Mckinney – Phillip Dodson Burgin Independent – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Blake Meeks – Colton Hall Smith Mountain Lake Christian Ac 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Sam Mink – Zavian Smith Lake Cumberland High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Mason Mullins – Caden Graham Soddy Daisy High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. James Murphy – Dash Dawson Team Arizona – AZ 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Oliver Neumann – Jacob Wold Zimmerman Thunder – MN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Kaleb Page – Kasen Page Coffee County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Hayden Peck – Elijah Laflin Christian Academy of Louisville 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Madison Pendergraph – Ethan Roach Warren County High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Mason Pike – Cayden Black Grace Christian Academy – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Jacob Pourciau – Kaden Leblanc Brusly High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. James Quinlivan – Fletcher Brasington Headland High School – AL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Benjamin Reinsch – Cole Petroff Mt. Juliet High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Wyatt Roach – Cameron Courville Sulphur High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Hannah Robertson – Hunter Robertson Denham Springs High School – LA 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Lane Roddy – Colton Myers Gallatin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Dillon Rogers – Zane Thomason Arkadelphia High School – AR 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Tony Romanelli – Logan Lee Kawartha High School – ON 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Edward San Juan – Joshua Sonnier Orangefield High School – TX 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Jack Sebring – Mason Turner Highlands County Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Finn Taylor – Highlands County Anglers – FL 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Charlie Thompson – Reece Williams SC Lower State Bass Club – SC 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Nolan Westadt – Dierks Sayer Cambridge Trojan Bass Anglers – 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Caid Wilkerson – Gavin Foote Maybank High School – TX 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Carson Winn – Jake Krauth Franklin High School – TN 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
430. Tanner Young – Martin County High School – KY 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 312 1118 2048-13
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312 1118 2048-13

Oconomowoc’s Steve Lopez Vaults to Lead After Rainy Day 2 of MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse

Brian Carter

July 26, 2023

Oconomowoc’s Steve Lopez Vaults to Lead After Rainy Day 2 of MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse

Wisconsin Pro Catches 16-Pound Limit to Bring 14-Ounce Advantage into Final Day, Final 50 Anglers Set for Championship Thursday

LA CROSSE, Wis. (July 26, 2023) – The MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River is setting up for a dramatic finale on Thursday – the top 20 is stacked with seven local Wisconsin Mississippi River hammers and three full-time Bass Pro Tour pros and both the season-long Angler of the Year (AOY) and Rookie of the Year (ROY) awards are still up for grabs, and numerous anglers remain in striking distance to win the tournament, and claim the top prize of $115,000.

Link to Photo Gallery of Stop 6 at the Mississippi River Day 2 Weigh-in Highlights
Link to Video of Fish-Catch Highlights of Stop 6 at the Mississippi River Day 2

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, pro Steve Lopez, who started the day in third place, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 16 pounds even to take the lead with a two-day total of 33-12.

Pro Matthew Stefan of Junction City, Wisconsin, (32-14) jumped into second after bringing in a limit weighing 16-6. Local favorite Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, (30-15), Tristan McCormick of Burns, Tennessee, (29-13) and Colby Schrumpf of Highland, Illinois, (29-7) round out the top five. Local anglers, Cade Laufenberg of Onalaska, Jeff Ritter of Prairie du Chien and Tom Monsoor of La Crosse, also made the top 50 cut and will advance to the third and final day of competition.

The three-day tournament, hosted by Explore La Crosse, featured a roster of 150 pro anglers competing for a top prize of up to $115,000 and an invitation to compete at REDCREST 2024. The full field of 150 anglers concluded the two-day opening round on Wednesday, with only the top 50 pros based on their two-day cumulative weight now advancing to Championship Thursday.

With just a 14-ounce cushion heading into the final day, tournament-leader Lopez is excited to see how it all shakes out on Championship Thursday.

“I found a group of fish that are biting, and I found out how to catch them,” said Lopez. “I mean, they’re just different-sized fish than what other people are catching, but it’s pretty special.”

Lopez is making a run and locking to his fish. As a result, time management has been paramount due to not only a hectic lock schedule, but a massive rainstorm that totally changed the dynamic of Day 2. The good news is his fish have only been leaned on a little through two days.

“I’ve only fished them two and a half hours with the thunderstorms today and barges and all that sort of stuff,” he said. “Time has been very, very key this week. I’ve had to wait and be patient. Just mentally take it all in and be calm because I know the fish live there. I just have to get to them.”

Beyond the primary area that has been his honey hole all week, Lopez also noted he has other groups of fish located that he could very easily lean on if things happen to get tough for him on the final day.

“I checked my other fish (today) and they were still there,” he said. “I had to lean on one of those spots today. Just managing the fish has been so key this week, and so is managing time. I don’t want to get locked out, but could I have caught more today? I think so. But I don’t want to burn fish, and I lost a few fish today, too.”

While Lopez isn’t fully confident that all of his areas are good to go on the final day, he knows that having multiple schools to lean on is going to give him a slight edge on Championship Thursday. If he can maintain the quality bites, he knows he has a good shot to claim his first career win.

“One of those places is burnt up,” he said. “I was going to start there, but there were boats on it that weren’t there yesterday, which is fine (because) I think I caught them all.

“My other fish, no one has been on. It’s got the same caliber of fish. I caught five out of it today and had 16 pounds. If I crush them first thing tomorrow, I’m going to get back early and order a pizza and just Timmy Horton it,” he said, laughing. “But if I don’t, I’m going to burn it all to the ground.”

The top 50 pros advancing to the third and final day of competition at the Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse are:

1st:        Steve Lopez, Oconomowoc, Wis., 10 bass, 33-12
2nd:       Matthew Stefan, Junction City, Wis., 10 bass, 32-14
3rd:       Mike Brueggen, La Crosse, Wis., 10 bass, 30-15
4th:        Tristan McCormick, Burns, Tenn., 10 bass, 29-13
5th:        Colby Schrumpf, Highland, Ill., 10 bass, 29-7
6th:        Cody Meyer, Eagle, Idaho, 10 bass, 29-4
7th:        Jared Lintner, Covington, Ga., 10 bass, 29-1
7th:        Nick Hatfield, Greeneville, Tenn., 10 bass, 28-15
9th:        Matt Reed, Madisonville, Texas, 10 bass, 28-14
9th:        Mark Condron, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 10 bass, 28-14
11th:     Cade Laufenberg, Onalaska, Wis., 10 bass, 28-13
12th:     Jeff Ritter, Prairie du Chien, Wis., 10 bass, 28-13
12th:     Scott Wiley, Bay Minette, Ala., 10 bass, 28-9
14th:     Tom Monsoor, La Crosse, Wis., 10 bass, 28-5
15th:     Drew Gill, Mount Carmel, Ill., 10 bass, 28-3
16th:     Kevin Ruh, Onalaska, Wis., 10 bass, 28-2
17th:     William Fletcher, Dallas, Ga., 10 bass, 28-0
18th:     Cole Breeden, Lebanon, Mo., 10 bass, 27-14
18th:     Mike McClelland, Blue Eye, Mo., 10 bass, 27-13
20th:     Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn., 10 bass, 27-12
21st:      Jack Daniel Williams, Kingsport, Tenn., 10 bass, 27-7
22nd:    Hunter Litchfield, Macomb, Ill., 10 bass, 27-5
23rd:     Alex Davis, Albertville, Ala., 10 bass, 27-2
24th:     Jesse Millsaps, Jasper, Ga., 10 bass, 26-15
25th:     Jordan Hirt, Glenwood, Iowa, 10 bass, 26-15
26th:     Grae Buck, Green Lane, Pa., 10 bass, 26-12
27th:     Blake Felix, Warsaw, Mo., 10 bass, 26-9
28th:     Jacopo Gallelli, Florence, Italy, 10 bass, 26-8
29th:     Brad Jelinek, Lincoln, Mo., 10 bass, 26-7
30th:     Robby Lefere, Jackson, Mich, 10 bass, 26-7
31st:      Bryan Partak, Marseilles, Ill., 10 bass, 26-5
32nd:    Lane Olson, Forest Grove, Ore., 10 bass, 26-2
33rd:     Justin Cooper, Zwolle, La., 10 bass, 26-1
34th:     Marshall Robinson, Landrum, S.C., 10 bass, 26-0
35th:     Nick Trim, Galesville, Wis., 10 bass, 25-11
36th:     Todd Walters, Kernersville, N.C., 10 bass, 25-11
37th:     Jason Vance, Battle Ground, Ind., 10 bass, 25-6
38th:     Nick LeBrun, Bossier City, La., 10 bass, 25-6
39th:     Derik Hudson, Concord, Va., 10 bass, 25-5
40th:     Kyle Cortiana, Broken Arrow, Okla., 10 bass, 25-1
41st:      Cal Lane, Guntersville, Ala., 10 bass, 25-0
42nd:    Robert Nakatomi, Sacramento, Calif., 10 bass, 25-0
43rd:     Shaw Grigsby, Gainesville, Fla., 10 bass, 25-0
44th:     Ethan Greene, Eufaula, Ala., 10 bass, 24-15
45th:     Paul Elias, Laurel, Miss., 10 bass, 24-15
46th:     Clayton Batts, Butler, Ga., 10 bass, 24-15
47th:     Drew Kleine, Galesburg, Ill., 10 bass, 24-14
48th:     Jason Grape, Attalla, Ala., 10 bass, 24-13
49th:     Flint Davis, Leesburg, Ga., 10 bass, 24-13
50th:     Frank Kitchens, III, Oxford, Ga., 10 bass, 24-13

Complete results for the entire field can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Pro Scott Wiley of Bay Minette, Alabama, earned Wednesday’s $1,000 Berkley Big Bass award after he weighed in a largemouth that totaled 5 pounds, 6 ounces.

Overall, there were 650 bass weighing 1,593 pounds even caught by 141 pros Wednesday. The catch included 117 five-bass limits.

In MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational competition, the full field of 150 anglers competed in the two-day opening round on Tuesday and Wednesday in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 50 pros, based on their two-day cumulative weight now advance to the final round on Championship Thursday, where they will compete for the grand prize of up to $115,000, including the lucrative $35,000 Phoenix MLF Bonus for qualified anglers. The winner of the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse will be determined by the heaviest three-day cumulative weight and will receive an invitation to compete at REDCREST 2024.

The final 50 anglers will launch Thursday at 6:30 a.m. CT from Veterans Freedom Park, located at 1 Clinton St. in La Crosse. The final championship weigh-in will also be held at the park and will begin at 2:45 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend the event or follow the live on-the-water action online on MLF NOW! beginning at 7:30 a.m. CT at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The MLFNOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee, Marty Stone and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended final-day action from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT. MLF NOW!® will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.

The MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitational Mercury Stop 6 at the Mississippi River in La Crosse features live on-the-water coverage and a two-hour action-packed television show that will premiere on the CBS Sports Network on Saturday, November 14.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals include: 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, Fox Rent a Car, General Tire, Grundéns, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Wiley X and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals on the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

?️? Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Barometric Pressure Holds Secrets to Bass Fishing Success! ??️

Brian Carter

July 26, 2023

?️? Unveiling the Mysteries: Why Barometric Pressure Holds Secrets to Bass Fishing Success! ??️

Have you ever wondered why some anglers seem to effortlessly reel in trophy-sized bass while others struggle to get a bite? The answer lies in a mystical force of nature that many overlook: barometric pressure.

Diving into the depths of this enigma, we uncover the surprising ways in which barometric pressure affects the behavior of bass, turning fishing expeditions into exhilarating adventures.

Picture this: you’re standing by the tranquil lakeside, the sun shining brightly overhead, and a gentle breeze caressing your face. The conditions seem ideal, right? However, seasoned bass fishermen know that there’s more to the story than meets the eye. It’s all about the invisible pressure exerted by the atmosphere.

Barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure, refers to the weight of the air pressing down on the Earth’s surface. This seemingly innocuous force can significantly impact the feeding patterns and activity levels of bass, thus determining your success on the water.

When barometric pressure rises, the fish tend to become lethargic, seeking refuge in deeper waters and reducing their food intake. This is the time when even the most enticing lures may fail to entice a single bite. It’s as if the bass have entered a state of hibernation, waiting for more favorable conditions.

On the other hand, when barometric pressure falls, a whole new world emerges beneath the surface. Bass become more active, venturing closer to the shallows, and voraciously feeding on anything that crosses their path. It’s during these moments that the angler’s skill and knowledge are put to the ultimate test.

Imagine yourself amidst dark storm clouds brewing on the horizon. Thunder rumbles in the distance, and raindrops splatter against the water’s surface. While many would seek shelter, wise anglers seize the opportunity presented by the plummeting barometric pressure. This is when the bass come alive, their predatory instincts heightened by the changing atmospheric conditions.

But the magic doesn’t end there. Barometric pressure can also influence where the bass congregate. During periods of high pressure, they tend to seek shelter in deeper structures, such as submerged logs or underwater caves. Conversely, as the pressure drops, bass venture towards shallower areas, creating a feeding frenzy near the shorelines.

So, fellow fishing enthusiasts, if you seek to unlock the secrets of bass fishing, it’s time to pay heed to the whispers of the atmosphere. Equip yourself with a barometer, and observe the fluctuations of this hidden force. Let it guide you towards the perfect time and location to cast your line and reel in that elusive trophy bass.

Remember, the art of bass fishing is more than just a game of chance. It’s a deep connection to the natural world, an understanding of the intricate dance between the elements and the creatures that inhabit it. Let barometric pressure be your secret weapon, and watch as you embark on thrilling adventures and become the envy of anglers far and wide.

Are you ready to embrace the mysteries of barometric pressure and unleash your full potential as a bass fisherman? The journey awaits, so grab your gear, set sail, and let nature’s invisible symphony guide you to triumph! ??️

Major League Fishing’s Kathy Fennel Named 2023 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

Brian Carter

July 26, 2023

Major League Fishing’s Kathy Fennel Named 2023 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

MLF Executive Vice President and General Manager Recognized in SBJ’s 13^th Annual Class of Game Changers: Women in Sports Business

BENTON, Ky. (July 26, 2023) – Kathy Fennel, Major League Fishing’s Executive Vice President and General Manager, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s 2023 class of SBJ Game Changers: Women in Sports Business.

SBJ first launched Game Changers: Women in Sports Business in 2011, with a focus on telling the stories of successful women who have played key roles in their respective fields in the sports industry. Fennel and fellow honorees are acknowledged for their contributions as executives, for introducing innovative approaches and ideas to sports business, for leading significant projects and programs and serving as mentors and leaders to other women in the industry.

For more than 40 years, Fennel has been a leading voice in the world of competitive bass fishing, steadily rising through the ranks to become one of the most influential people in the fishing industry. She has broken new ground for recreational and professional anglers alike and helped build the sport of bass fishing from a fragmented collection of regional tournaments into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Her efforts have had a positive impact on anglers across all skill levels, spanning from high school and college students to weekend enthusiasts, and most notably professional anglers competing for millions of dollars in prize money each year.

Fennel oversees day-to-day operations for the entire Major League Fishing (MLF) organization, which includes seven MLF circuits, headlined by the Bass Pro Tour. Under her leadership, MLF produces more than 250 events annually, resulting in televised events that reach more than 20 million viewers with programming across five major television networks. In 2022, Fennel was inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

“I’m excited to join the 2023 SBJ Game Changers class and feel honored that my passion and efforts in a sport that I love have been recognized,” said Fennel. “I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside other powerful women through the years and to have worked for organizations that are supportive of women in our industry. Congratulations to my fellow honorees and the entire SBJ Game Changers class of 2023.”

Fennel was one of 50 women selected, joining leaders from organizations including the NFL, NBA, NHL, WWE, PGA, professional teams, media companies, marketing agencies and more.

“We are incredibly proud of Kathy and the legacy she continues to create for women in our sport,” said Boyd Duckett, MLF President and CEO. “Her selfless service through the years and ability to lead by example have paved the way for future generations of women and there is no one more deserving of this honor. We are thrilled to be able to celebrate with her.”

SBJ will profile members of the 2023 class of Game Changers in the upcoming Sept. 25 issue. Honorees will also be recognized at the SBJ Game Changers Conference, Oct. 24, at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City.

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

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