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Brandon’s Barber Bests Field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Ross Barnett Reservoir

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May 4, 2023

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Brandon’s Barber Bests Field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Ross Barnett Reservoir

Boater Joel Barber of Brandon, Mississippi, and Strike-King co-angler Anthony Rasberry of New Albany, Mississippi.

Photos From Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island

Brian Carter

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May 3, 2023

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Photos From Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island

Kemp takes opening-round lead at Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island Reservoir

Brian Carter

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May 3, 2023

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Kemp takes opening-round lead at Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island Reservoir

Powell Kemp of Scotland Neck, N.C., is leading after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island Reservoir with 19 pounds, 8 ounces.

Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.

May 3, 2023

Kemp takes opening-round lead at Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island Reservoir

CLARKSVILLE, Va. — Powell Kemp said the best thing he did this week was take a big eraser to his practice findings and fish what was in front of him. Doing so rewarded the local pro with a five-bass limit of 19 pounds, 8 ounces that leads Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island.

With recent rains raising the lake’s water level and a cold front bringing big winds and a sharp temperature drop, anglers largely found unsettled bass and a Roanoke River reservoir whipped into a navigational nightmare. Nevertheless, the pro from Scotland Neck, N.C., said his historical insight served him well.

“When I practiced late Friday and all day Saturday, the lake was at 301 (a foot above normal pool) and I said ‘This isn’t going to be right.’ I actually fished a tournament on Lake Gaston Sunday,” Kemp said. “I didn’t even practice because the lake came up a foot, and I said ‘It’s going to change every day.’

“I knew what I did Friday and Saturday was junk. Any bites I had those days — just throw it out.”

As Kemp notes, knowing what to do during the dramatic change in conditions gave him a significant advantage over anglers trying to figure out the lake’s evolving complexion.

“The lake did exactly what it needed for a local to have an advantage because I’ve seen so much over 20 years of fishing here,” he said. “It was just run here, run there.

“A lot of guys had three days of practice in their minds, but I’ve seen it so much I knew you can’t do what you were doing.”

Kemp, who holds a 3-pound margin over Tennessee pro Brad Knight, said the 15- to 20-mph winds certainly limited his mobility. But while he wasn’t able to run as much water as he’d planned, the curtailment likely aided his cause.

“As rough as it was today, I had to bear down on one area,” Kemp said. “I couldn’t run and gun like I’m used to, but maybe that worked to my advantage.”

Kemp said he caught his bass by throwing a spinnerbait and flipping bushes.

“I was just fishing and keeping them honest because they move so much on this lake,” he said. “Some of them moved farther back than they were in practice. It was really random today. There were some on the points, some on the sides (of creeks) and some in the backs.

“There was no rhyme or reason. It was just a blessing; one of those days you dream about. The Lord blessed me.”

Knowing he’d have to grind through a lean day, Kemp said he was delighted to jumpstart his morning with a 5-13, which leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass standings.

“The lake is fishing really tough and she was the first bite I got this morning,” Kemp said. “That really settled me down.”

Kemp said he started his day by looking for a shad spawn but to no avail. During his search, he saw a smaller fish swirl and miss his bait. Assuming it was the male from a spawning pair, he targeted the point of attack and connected with a big female.

“I threw to the gum tree just to the right and she came out and ate it,” he said. “Overall, it was still a bite every hour to an hour and a half. It wasn’t (on fire) like the lake should be doing.

“I just think the lake is in a transition, the shad aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do. I think what bass are left (up shallow) are spawning.”

Kemp’s day ended with another stroke of good fortune. With a bass of about 2 1/4 pounds in his bag and 2 1/2 hours left to fish, he started to make a move but had trouble getting his boat on plane.

Pulling into a creek with calm water, Kemp jumped on plane but he could tell something was not right with his engine. With a good run between his position and the check-in point, he decided to return early to make sure he made it.

“I came back to the creek (where the check-in site was located) and while I was just fishing around, I caught one about 3 1/4 to cull out my 2 1/4,” he recalled. “It was really slow to get bit and the lake was fishing tough, but it was an amazing day. Everything went perfectly.”

Knight, a former Forrest Wood Cup winner who hails from Lancing, Tenn., is in second place with 16-8. Coming off a South Texas turkey hunt, he got minimal practice time and, same as Powell, Knight believes that worked to his benefit.

“I rode around on Tuesday and I knew the lake had come up and it was going to be flooded bushes. That fits my strengths — I like to fish shallow,” Knight said. “From there, it was just a matter of adapting to the conditions.”

Knight said he started with about 12 baits on his deck, but whittled that selection down to about half. His top producers were a swim jig, a bladed jig, a spinnerbait and flipping rigs.

“A lot of people call it junk fishing, but to me, it’s reading the bank; knowing when to pick up one bait or another,” Knight said. “I have a lot of experience fishing this way (on the Tennessee River) when things are changing. It was just taking that experience and applying it here.”

Jacob Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., is third with 16-6. Flipping bushes with a Strike King Rage Bug and throwing a spinnerbait produced his bites.

“I came here a month and a half ago for pre-practice and I caught a 4-pounder while (Garmin) LiveScoping them on some stumps just off the bank,” Thompkins said. “I caught my biggest one today doing that.

“I watched him eat the spinnerbait on LiveScope and barely got him in the boat before the hook popped out. So, I got lucky on that one.”

Alex Watts of Salem, Va., leads the co-angler division with 10-13. Anchoring his bag with a 4-7, Watts holds a 10-ounce lead over David Deciucis of Chester, Va.

Watts caught his big bass on a wacky rig. Later in the day, when he fished more windward areas, a spinnerbait worked best.

Larry Kempler of Bluemont, Va., and George Myers of Franklinton, N.C., are tied for the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers, each with a 5-2.

Thursday’s takeoff is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. ET from Occoneechee State Park. The weigh-in will be held at the park at 2:30 p.m.

The St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island Reservoir is being hosted by Mecklenburg County, Va., Tourism.

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island 5/3-5/5
Buggs Island Reservoir, Clarksville VA.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Powell Kemp Scotland Neck, NC 5 19-08 200
Day 1: 5 19-08
2. Brad Knight Lancing, TN 5 16-08 199
Day 1: 5 16-08
3. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 16-06 198
Day 1: 5 16-06
4. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 5 15-15 197
Day 1: 5 15-15
5. Clay Samples South Boston, VA 5 15-14 196
Day 1: 5 15-14
6. Reese Hudson Broomall, PA 5 15-07 195
Day 1: 5 15-07
7. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 5 14-14 194
Day 1: 5 14-14
8. Evan Barnes Dardanelle, AR 5 14-11 193
Day 1: 5 14-11
8. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 5 14-11 193
Day 1: 5 14-11
10. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 5 14-07 191
Day 1: 5 14-07
11. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
11. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
11. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 5 14-03 190
Day 1: 5 14-03
14. Buck Mallory Lawton, MI 5 14-00 187
Day 1: 5 14-00
15. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 13-14 186
Day 1: 5 13-14
16. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 13-12 185
Day 1: 5 13-12
16. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 13-12 185
Day 1: 5 13-12
18. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 13-11 183
Day 1: 5 13-11
18. Jordan Sanderlin Kill Devil Hills, NC 5 13-11 183
Day 1: 5 13-11
20. Rich Ortiz Fort Ann, NY 5 13-10 181
Day 1: 5 13-10
20. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 13-10 181
Day 1: 5 13-10
22. Jason Meninger Yulee, FL 5 13-06 179
Day 1: 5 13-06
23. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 5 13-05 178
Day 1: 5 13-05
24. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
24. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
24. Matt Pangrac Shawnee, OK 5 13-04 177
Day 1: 5 13-04
27. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 13-03 174
Day 1: 5 13-03
27. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 13-03 174
Day 1: 5 13-03
29. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 13-01 172
Day 1: 5 13-01
30. Chris Keeble Lenoir City, TN 5 13-00 171
Day 1: 5 13-00
30. Bobby Lane Jr. Lakeland, FL 5 13-00 171
Day 1: 5 13-00
32. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 5 12-15 169
Day 1: 5 12-15
33. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 12-14 168
Day 1: 5 12-14
34. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 5 12-13 167
Day 1: 5 12-13
35. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
35. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
35. Casey Smith Victor, NY 5 12-12 166
Day 1: 5 12-12
38. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 5 12-11 163
Day 1: 5 12-11
38. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 5 12-11 163
Day 1: 5 12-11
40. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 12-10 161
Day 1: 5 12-10
41. Jeff Mcbeth New Phila, OH 5 12-08 160
Day 1: 5 12-08
42. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 12-07 159
Day 1: 5 12-07
42. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 12-07 159
Day 1: 5 12-07
44. Jamie Bruce Kenora Ontario CANADA 5 12-05 157
Day 1: 5 12-05
44. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 5 12-05 157
Day 1: 5 12-05
46. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 12-04 155
Day 1: 5 12-04
47. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 5 12-03 154
Day 1: 5 12-03
48. Ryan Broughman Corapeake, NC 5 12-02 153
Day 1: 5 12-02
49. Jeff Coble Manson, NC 5 11-15 152
Day 1: 5 11-15
49. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 5 11-15 152
Day 1: 5 11-15
51. Wil Dieffenbauch III Hundred, WV 5 11-14 150
Day 1: 5 11-14
52. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 5 11-13 149
Day 1: 5 11-13
53. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 5 11-12 148
Day 1: 5 11-12
53. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 5 11-12 148
Day 1: 5 11-12
55. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 5 11-09 146
Day 1: 5 11-09
56. Andrew Mlotek Indianapolis, IN 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
56. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
56. Jack York Emory, TX 5 11-08 145
Day 1: 5 11-08
59. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 11-07 142
Day 1: 5 11-07
59. Ben Milliken New Caney, TX 5 11-07 142
Day 1: 5 11-07
61. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 5 11-06 140
Day 1: 5 11-06
61. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 5 11-06 140
Day 1: 5 11-06
63. Shawn Hammack Gasburg, VA 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
63. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
63. David Williams Newton, NC 5 11-05 138
Day 1: 5 11-05
66. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 11-04 135
Day 1: 5 11-04
67. Logan Anderson Catawba, NC 5 11-03 134
Day 1: 5 11-03
67. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 11-03 134
Day 1: 5 11-03
69. Jonathan Bowling Harriman, TN 5 11-02 132
Day 1: 5 11-02
69. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 11-02 132
Day 1: 5 11-02
71. Justin Kimmel Athens, GA 5 11-01 130
Day 1: 5 11-01
72. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 5 11-01 129
Day 1: 5 11-01
73. Logan Shaddix Cummings, GA 5 11-00 128
Day 1: 5 11-00
74. Shayne Berlo Mclean, VA 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
74. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
74. Tyler Lubbat Wheeling, IL 5 10-15 127
Day 1: 5 10-15
77. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 5 10-14 124
Day 1: 5 10-14
77. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 5 10-14 124
Day 1: 5 10-14
79. Matt Henry Milledgeville, GA 4 10-14 122
Day 1: 4 10-14
80. Jason Carpenter Castle Pines, CO 5 10-12 121
Day 1: 5 10-12
80. Timmy Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 10-12 121
Day 1: 5 10-12
82. Brock Belik Orchard, NE 5 10-11 119
Day 1: 5 10-11
82. Taylor Watkins Clinton, TN 5 10-11 119
Day 1: 5 10-11
84. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. JT Russell Mc Calla, AL 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
84. Jeff Salmon Mechanicsville, VA 5 10-10 117
Day 1: 5 10-10
88. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 4 10-10 113
Day 1: 4 10-10
89. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Danny McGarry Newcastle CANADA 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
89. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 10-08 112
Day 1: 5 10-08
93. Johnathan Crossland Chapin, SC 5 10-07 108
Day 1: 5 10-07
93. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 10-07 108
Day 1: 5 10-07
95. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 10-06 106
Day 1: 5 10-06
96. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Kyle Goltz Cornell, WI 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
96. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 5 10-05 105
Day 1: 5 10-05
101. John Murray Spring City, TN 3 10-05 100
Day 1: 3 10-05
102. Brent Anderson Kingston Springs, TN 5 10-04 99
Day 1: 5 10-04
102. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 10-04 99
Day 1: 5 10-04
104. Chris Brummett Lynch Station, VA 5 10-02 97
Day 1: 5 10-02
105. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
105. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 5 10-01 96
Day 1: 5 10-01
109. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
109. Jaxon Sullivan Reagan, TN 5 10-00 92
Day 1: 5 10-00
113. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 5 10-00 88
Day 1: 5 10-00
114. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 5 09-14 87
Day 1: 5 09-14
115. Hugh Cosculluela Spring, TX 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
115. Chris Dover Blacksburg, SC 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
115. Chad Warren Sand Springs, OK 5 09-12 86
Day 1: 5 09-12
118. Bryan Bickell Newcastle CANADA 4 09-12 83
Day 1: 4 09-12
119. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 09-11 82
Day 1: 5 09-11
120. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 4 09-11 81
Day 1: 4 09-11
121. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 09-10 80
Day 1: 5 09-10
121. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 09-10 80
Day 1: 5 09-10
123. Kayden Tanner Tolar, TX 5 09-09 78
Day 1: 5 09-09
124. Josh Bragg Fayetteville, GA 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
124. Wesley Cashwell Roanoke Rapids, NC 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
124. Steve Morella Townshend, VT 5 09-07 77
Day 1: 5 09-07
127. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 4 09-07 74
Day 1: 4 09-07
128. Bronk Mcdaniel Alexandria, LA 5 09-06 73
Day 1: 5 09-06
129. Sterling Bougher Mannford, OK 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Brett Cannon Willis, TX 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
129. Takayuki Koike Otsu-City JAPAN 5 09-05 72
Day 1: 5 09-05
133. Chris Hellebuyck White Lake, MI 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
133. Louis Monetti Brielle, NJ 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
133. Marc Schilling Carrollton, TX 5 09-04 68
Day 1: 5 09-04
136. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 09-03 65
Day 1: 5 09-03
137. Jeremy Bogard Wilkesboro, NC 5 09-02 64
Day 1: 5 09-02
137. Douglas Reed Bridgeton, NJ 5 09-02 64
Day 1: 5 09-02
139. Bobby Lanham Eddyville, KY 5 09-01 62
Day 1: 5 09-01
140. Tyrel Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 5 09-00 61
Day 1: 5 09-00
141. Steven Camp Mechanicsvlle, VA 5 08-14 60
Day 1: 5 08-14
141. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 5 08-14 60
Day 1: 5 08-14
143. Miles Burghoff Dayton, TN 5 08-13 58
Day 1: 5 08-13
144. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 5 08-12 57
Day 1: 5 08-12
145. Jason Abram Piney Flats, TN 5 08-11 56
Day 1: 5 08-11
146. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 4 08-11 55
Day 1: 4 08-11
147. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 5 08-10 54
Day 1: 5 08-10
148. Burke Hutcheson Hillsborough, NC 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
148. Rick Mitchell Naples, FL 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
148. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 5 08-09 53
Day 1: 5 08-09
151. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 5 08-08 50
Day 1: 5 08-08
152. Lucas Bogosian Harrington Park, NJ 5 08-06 49
Day 1: 5 08-06
152. Josh Hubbard Dunnellon, FL 5 08-06 49
Day 1: 5 08-06
154. Jeffrey Davis Jr Raleigh, NC 4 08-06 47
Day 1: 4 08-06
154. Jimmy Steed Zapata, TX 4 08-06 47
Day 1: 4 08-06
156. Kyle Gelles Pingree, ID 5 08-04 45
Day 1: 5 08-04
156. Jacob Pyles Nolensville, TN 5 08-04 45
Day 1: 5 08-04
158. Tom Frink Southside, AL 5 08-03 43
Day 1: 5 08-03
158. Sam George Athens, AL 5 08-03 43
Day 1: 5 08-03
160. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 5 08-02 41
Day 1: 5 08-02
160. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 5 08-02 41
Day 1: 5 08-02
162. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 5 08-01 39
Day 1: 5 08-01
163. John Conway Jr Henrico, VA 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
163. Zach Goutremout Chaumont, NY 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
163. Lucas Murphy West Columbia, MI 5 08-00 38
Day 1: 5 08-00
166. Kurt Mitchell Milford, DE 5 07-15 35
Day 1: 5 07-15
167. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 07-12 34
Day 1: 5 07-12
168. Jerry Gallogly Jr North Tazewell, VA 5 07-11 33
Day 1: 5 07-11
169. Chris Merritt Chester , VA 5 07-10 32
Day 1: 5 07-10
170. Steve Tennison Lexington, OK 4 07-05 31
Day 1: 4 07-05
171. Andrew George Poplar Branch, NC 4 07-03 30
Day 1: 4 07-03
172. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 3 07-02 29
Day 1: 3 07-02
172. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 3 07-02 29
Day 1: 3 07-02
174. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 3 07-01 27
Day 1: 3 07-01
175. John Watts Jr Flushing, MI 4 06-15 26
Day 1: 4 06-15
176. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 3 06-15 25
Day 1: 3 06-15
176. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 3 06-15 25
Day 1: 3 06-15
178. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 3 06-14 23
Day 1: 3 06-14
179. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 4 06-13 22
Day 1: 4 06-13
180. Brian Mullaney Ijamsville, MD 4 06-09 21
Day 1: 4 06-09
181. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 3 06-07 20
Day 1: 3 06-07
182. Pete Gluszek Mount Laurel, NJ 4 06-06 19
Day 1: 4 06-06
182. Scott Hamrick Denver, NC 4 06-06 19
Day 1: 4 06-06
184. Bart Stanisz Austin, TX 3 06-06 17
Day 1: 3 06-06
185. Shaine Campbell Brookeland, TX 3 06-05 16
Day 1: 3 06-05
185. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 3 06-05 16
Day 1: 3 06-05
187. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 3 06-03 14
Day 1: 3 06-03
187. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 3 06-03 14
Day 1: 3 06-03
189. Cameron Smith Wareham, MA 4 06-01 12
Day 1: 4 06-01
190. Michael Rowe Providence Forge, VA 4 05-15 11
Day 1: 4 05-15
191. Kenji Yamada Hixson, TN 3 05-13 10
Day 1: 3 05-13
192. Steve Sennikoff Edgewood, TX 4 05-09 9
Day 1: 4 05-09
193. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 3 05-07 8
Day 1: 3 05-07
194. Ryan Clark Whitby Ontario CANADA 3 05-03 7
Day 1: 3 05-03
194. Caiden Sinclair Logan, AL 3 05-03 7
Day 1: 3 05-03
196. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 3 05-00 5
Day 1: 3 05-00
197. Phil Killian Solomon, AZ 3 04-09 4
Day 1: 3 04-09
197. Kenny Mittelstaedt Minnetonka, MN 3 04-09 4
Day 1: 3 04-09
199. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 2 04-06 2
Day 1: 2 04-06
200. Nikki Jo Hatten Clanton, AL 2 04-03 1
Day 1: 2 04-03
201. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 2 04-01 0
Day 1: 2 04-01
202. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 2 04-00 0
Day 1: 2 04-00
203. Jon Canada Helena, AL 2 03-12 0
Day 1: 2 03-12
203. David Wootton Collierville, TN 2 03-12 0
Day 1: 2 03-12
205. Joe Labarbera Montrose, PA 2 03-08 0
Day 1: 2 03-08
206. Clayton Barnes Clanton, AL 2 03-05 0
Day 1: 2 03-05
207. Willy Dennison Willoughby Hills, OH 1 03-05 0
Day 1: 1 03-05
208. Chris Whitson Louisville, TN 2 03-03 0
Day 1: 2 03-03
209. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 2 03-02 0
Day 1: 2 03-02
210. Paul Tabisz Whitmore Lake, MI 1 03-01 0
Day 1: 1 03-01
211. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 2 03-00 0
Day 1: 2 03-00
212. Lance Owen Greer, SC 1 02-05 0
Day 1: 1 02-05
213. Jerry Riddle Jr Summit, MS 1 02-02 0
Day 1: 1 02-02
214. Mark Dimarzio McDonald, PA 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
214. Jason Tibbetts Centreville, VA 1 01-12 0
Day 1: 1 01-12
216. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 1 01-11 0
Day 1: 1 01-11
217. Flash Butts Roanoke Rapids, NC 1 01-08 0
Day 1: 1 01-08
218. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 1 01-07 0
Day 1: 1 01-07
219. George Lambeth Thomasville, NC 1 01-06 0
Day 1: 1 01-06
220. Clemente Gutierrez Woodbridge, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Matt Mollohan Batesburg, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
220. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 160 964 2096-08
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160 964 2096-08

2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Buggs Island 5/3-5/5
Buggs Island Reservoir, Clarksville VA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Alex Watts Salem, VA 3 10-13 200
Day 1: 3 10-13
2. David Deciucis CHESTER, VA 3 10-03 199
Day 1: 3 10-03
3. David Waack Cary, NC 3 08-00 198
Day 1: 3 08-00
4. Bird Jones Loxahatchee, FL 3 07-07 197
Day 1: 3 07-07
5. Jerry Bono Lexington, NC 3 07-03 196
Day 1: 3 07-03
6. Burley Langford Jr. South Chesterfield, VA 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
6. Alicia Raytrowsky Delaware CANADA 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
6. Perry See Rochester, MN 3 07-02 195
Day 1: 3 07-02
9. Joshua Geyer Loganton, PA 3 07-01 192
Day 1: 3 07-01
9. Kyle Richardt Weymouth, MA 3 07-01 192
Day 1: 3 07-01
11. Larry Kempler Bluemont, VA 2 07-00 190
Day 1: 2 07-00
12. Mark Aaron Gastonia, NC 3 06-11 189
Day 1: 3 06-11
12. Steven Robbins Piketon, OH 3 06-11 189
Day 1: 3 06-11
14. Jesse Jodon St Michael , PA 3 06-10 187
Day 1: 3 06-10
14. David Slaybaugh Colonial Heights, VA 3 06-10 187
Day 1: 3 06-10
16. Tyler Smith Portage, MI 3 06-09 185
Day 1: 3 06-09
17. George Myers Franklinton, NC 2 06-09 184
Day 1: 2 06-09
18. William Cross Brodnax, VA 3 06-07 183
Day 1: 3 06-07
19. John Rico Daisytown, PA 3 06-05 182
Day 1: 3 06-05
20. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 2 06-05 181
Day 1: 2 06-05
21. Tommy Wood Sippy Downs AUSTRALIA 3 06-04 180
Day 1: 3 06-04
22. Bobby Davis Jr South Prince, VA 2 06-04 179
Day 1: 2 06-04
22. EJ Thomas Roanoke, VA 2 06-04 179
Day 1: 2 06-04
24. Michael Leach Shenandoah, TX 3 06-02 177
Day 1: 3 06-02
25. Dan Murphy Epping, NH 2 06-01 176
Day 1: 2 06-01
26. Floyd Willis Grayson, KY 3 06-00 175
Day 1: 3 06-00
27. Bob Bauer China Grove, NC 3 05-15 174
Day 1: 3 05-15
28. Jonathan Ceaser Maidens, VA 3 05-14 173
Day 1: 3 05-14
29. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 2 05-13 172
Day 1: 2 05-13
30. Joe Lineberry Ramseaur,, NC 3 05-12 171
Day 1: 3 05-12
31. Timothy Mayhew Danville, VA 3 05-10 170
Day 1: 3 05-10
31. Carter Wijangco Naperville, IL 3 05-10 170
Day 1: 3 05-10
33. Melvin Bowling Shenandoah, VA 3 05-08 168
Day 1: 3 05-08
34. Bryce Bason Mill Hall, PA 3 05-07 167
Day 1: 3 05-07
34. John Higginbotham Slaughter, LA 3 05-07 167
Day 1: 3 05-07
36. Scott Spencer Raleigh, NC 2 05-06 165
Day 1: 2 05-06
37. Ricky Fulk Shenandoah, VA 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
37. Travis Turcotte Pembroke CANADA 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
37. Mark Whitman Burlington, NC 3 05-05 164
Day 1: 3 05-05
40. Bobby Barrett Youngsville, NC 3 05-04 161
Day 1: 3 05-04
40. RD Roulston Little Rock, AR 3 05-04 161
Day 1: 3 05-04
42. Phil Jarmon Apex, NC 3 05-03 159
Day 1: 3 05-03
42. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 3 05-03 159
Day 1: 3 05-03
44. Alton Rockett Newton, NC 3 05-02 157
Day 1: 3 05-02
44. James Tilley Aylett, VA 3 05-02 157
Day 1: 3 05-02
46. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
46. Steve Powers Crestview, FL 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
46. John Sanderlin Chesapeake, VA 3 05-01 155
Day 1: 3 05-01
49. Jc Condrey Saxe, VA 3 05-00 152
Day 1: 3 05-00
49. Joe Sodora Garfield, NJ 3 05-00 152
Day 1: 3 05-00
51. Jimmy Brumfield Madison, MS 3 04-15 150
Day 1: 3 04-15
52. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 2 04-14 149
Day 1: 2 04-14
53. Todd Long Midlothian, VA 2 04-13 148
Day 1: 2 04-13
53. Mike Toney Blacksburg, VA 2 04-13 148
Day 1: 2 04-13
55. Lynn Hoeffer Chesapeake, VA 2 04-12 146
Day 1: 2 04-12
55. Zach Pringle Newton, NC 2 04-12 146
Day 1: 2 04-12
57. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 3 04-11 144
Day 1: 3 04-11
58. Bobby Barton Hardy, VA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Ricky Meyers Fredericksburg, VA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
58. Ryan Patterson Scott Township, PA 3 04-09 143
Day 1: 3 04-09
61. James Whitehead Hayes, VA 2 04-09 140
Day 1: 2 04-09
62. Chad Boyer Elizabethtown, PA 2 04-06 139
Day 1: 2 04-06
62. Russell Davidson, Jr Lynchburg, VA 2 04-06 139
Day 1: 2 04-06
64. Nick Melcher Gypsum, CO 3 04-05 137
Day 1: 3 04-05
65. Paul Worthington Benson, NC 3 04-04 136
Day 1: 3 04-04
66. Lou Britos Disputanta, VA 2 04-04 135
Day 1: 2 04-04
67. Jimmy Batts Raleigh, NC 2 04-02 134
Day 1: 2 04-02
68. Tyrone Adams Fredericksburg, VA 2 04-01 133
Day 1: 2 04-01
69. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 2 04-00 132
Day 1: 2 04-00
69. Joshua Torres Port Tobacco, MD 2 04-00 132
Day 1: 2 04-00
71. Rick Sweadner Woodsboro, MD 2 03-15 130
Day 1: 2 03-15
72. Kalin Blount Timberlake, NC 2 03-14 129
Day 1: 2 03-14
72. Sergio Render Crockett, VA 2 03-14 129
Day 1: 2 03-14
74. William House Lynchburg, OH 2 03-13 127
Day 1: 2 03-13
74. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 2 03-13 127
Day 1: 2 03-13
76. Brian Langford Chesterfield, VA 2 03-11 125
Day 1: 2 03-11
76. Matt Leicester Hertford, NC 2 03-11 125
Day 1: 2 03-11
78. Richard Slomba Dundalk, MD 2 03-09 123
Day 1: 2 03-09
79. Mike Trivette Blackstone, VA 2 03-08 122
Day 1: 2 03-08
80. Craig Ferguson Emporia, VA 2 03-07 121
Day 1: 2 03-07
81. Marty Tanner Tolar, TX 2 03-06 120
Day 1: 2 03-06
82. Ben Dacey Powhatan, VA 2 03-05 119
Day 1: 2 03-05
82. Dean Gibbs North Chesterfield, VA 2 03-05 119
Day 1: 2 03-05
84. Benjamin Fisher Elizabeth City, NC 2 03-03 117
Day 1: 2 03-03
85. Chris Donavant Yorktown, VA 2 03-01 116
Day 1: 2 03-01
86. Mikki Sprenkle Linden, NC 2 03-00 115
Day 1: 2 03-00
87. Ernest McIntyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 2 02-15 114
Day 1: 2 02-15
88. Curtis Vick Boydton, VA 1 02-15 113
Day 1: 1 02-15
89. Wayne Morris Somerdale, NJ 2 02-14 112
Day 1: 2 02-14
90. Brandt Thompson North Chesterfield, VA 2 02-13 111
Day 1: 2 02-13
91. Michael Andrews Sandston, VA 2 02-12 110
Day 1: 2 02-12
92. Ty Kenyon Dodgeville, WI 2 02-11 109
Day 1: 2 02-11
93. Michael Morris Hubert, NC 1 02-09 108
Day 1: 1 02-09
94. David Chamberlain Hampton, VA 1 02-07 107
Day 1: 1 02-07
95. Harvey Reece Chesterfield, VA 2 02-05 106
Day 1: 2 02-05
96. Bill Butler Chester, VA 1 02-05 105
Day 1: 1 02-05
97. David Camp Sterling, OH 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Rick Cheatham Carterville, IL 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Kristofer Goin Farmville, VA 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
97. Joe Tucker Osceola, MO 1 02-04 104
Day 1: 1 02-04
101. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 1 02-02 100
Day 1: 1 02-02
102. Randy Goss Stem, NC 1 02-01 99
Day 1: 1 02-01
103. Laz Durham Dumfries, VA 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Zach Huey Pittsboro, NC 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Shane Jones Virginia Beach, VA 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
103. Kenneth Ott Manahawkin, NJ 1 01-15 98
Day 1: 1 01-15
107. Satoshi Egawa Fort Lee, NJ 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. Joey Price Powhatan, VA 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. James Stowers Narrows, VA 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
107. Bill Turonis Jr Kill Devil Hills, NC 1 01-14 94
Day 1: 1 01-14
111. Jarred Hall Richmond, VA 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
111. Tom McDermott Madison, NC 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
111. Devon Norwood Kitson Montclair , NJ 1 01-13 90
Day 1: 1 01-13
114. Dallas Blount Timberlake, NC 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Tyler Caldwell Portsmouth, VA 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. AJ Jones Lutz, FL 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Calvin Landsberg Raleigh, NC 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
114. Michael Rustin Henrico, VA 1 01-12 87
Day 1: 1 01-12
119. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. Seth Gabri Madrid, NY 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. Anthony Glassco Powhatan, VA 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
119. David Wilson Brodnax, VA 1 01-11 82
Day 1: 1 01-11
123. Carl Enos Bracey, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Dan Glosson Rougemont, NC 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Clancy Hefferly Taylors, SC 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Mark Ludwig Chesterfield, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Jason Tinsley Pamplin, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Wesley Watson Huntington, WV 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
123. Michael Williams Mechanicsvlle, VA 1 01-10 78
Day 1: 1 01-10
130. Percy Settle Pittsboro, NC 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
130. Jacob Stephens Lynchburg, VA 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
130. David Wright Ft. Meade, MD 1 01-09 71
Day 1: 1 01-09
133. Josh Hollins Chapel Hill, NC 1 01-08 68
Day 1: 1 01-08
134. Kevin Hensley Clarksville, VA 1 01-07 67
Day 1: 1 01-07
134. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 1 01-07 67
Day 1: 1 01-07
136. Eugene Hall Glen Allen, VA 1 01-06 65
Day 1: 1 01-06
136. William Stallings Midlothian, VA 1 01-06 65
Day 1: 1 01-06
138. David Booth Erin, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Alex Brogan Fishers, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Kenneth L Brown Leesburg, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Robert Bruguiere Roseland, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Travis Chilcot Denver, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Michael Crocker Pasadena, MD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Thomas Crosswhite Hartwell, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Darrell Curl Winston Salem, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Lucas Dewson Keewatin CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Justin Dodson Chesterfield, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Gary Hall Wardville, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Bob Harper Lombard, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Blake Herrmann Bremo Bluff, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Brian Howard Franklinton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Gary Huff Semora, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. John Lewis Centreville, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Tony Long Moseley, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Ryan Nash Blackstone, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Will Nutting Granger, IN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Jamie Olive Sanford, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Paul Rush New Martinsville, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Randy Tallhamer Brandenton, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
138. Donald West II Apex, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
162. Brandon Smith Knightdale, NC 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 49 278 554-12
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49 278 554-12

Powell Kemp & Co-Angler Alex Watts Lead Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island

Brian Carter

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May 3, 2023

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Powell Kemp & Co-Angler Alex Watts Lead Day 1 of the Bassmaster Open on Buggs Island

On one of the windiest days that I have seen on Buggs Island over 225 boats Boats with Anglers/Co-Anglers fished stop #1 division 3 of the Bassmaster Opens. As you can see by the weight it was a typical day on Buggs with weight hovering around the 10 lb mark for anglers / 5 fish & Co-Anglers with three fish the 5 lb average. But two local anglers were able to out fish them all. Powell come up to the stage with 19.8 lb & beat out Brad knight who currently sits in second place with 18.8 lbs. On the co-anglers side Missile Baits pro Alex Watts leads the co-Anglers filed with 10.13. Tomorrow is another day & the weather is supposed to change again. Good luck to all the anglers.

CLICK HERE TO SEE RESULTS

Hodge’s Burroughs Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League at Lake Hartwell

Brian Carter

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May 3, 2023

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Hodge’s Burroughs Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League at Lake Hartwell

Boater Jason Burroughs of Hodges, South Carolina, and Strike-King co-angler Darren Jeter of Chandler, North Carolina.

Glascock & Dunn Win 5 Alive / Foundation Xperts Kerr Trail Stop #2

Brian Carter

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May 3, 2023

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Glascock & Dunn Win 5 Alive / Foundation Xperts Kerr Trail Stop #2

5 Alive/ Foundations Xperts Kerr Trail
Tournament #2
4/29/2023

We had our 2nd tournament of the year on Saturday. The lake fished really tough Saturday and the weights proved it. We had 41 boats show up Saturday and at the end of the day it was the team of Eddy Glascock & Billy Dunn that brought in the winning bag. They had a 5 fish limit weighing 13.72 pounds. That won them $1245.00 for the tournament and another $400.00 for the TWT totaling $1645.00. Great job guys on a really tough day!!!. They were followed up by Mr. Eddie Fore fishing by himself with a bag weighing 12.14 pounds. That earned him $685.00. Big fish was won by the team of Stanbury & Smith with a 5.89 pound bass earning them $410.00. BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners on Saturday!!!

We were scheduled to fish on Sunday to make up for the tournament we had to reschedule due to high winds on 4/1/2023. Well due to rain , thunderstorms and me not feeling well we had to postpone it once again. This tournament just dosen’t want to be fished.

. We are rescheduling this tournament and I will post the make up date as soon as we get it done.

Our next 5 Alive/ Foundations Xperts Kerr Trail Tournament will be on 6/4/2023.
Hope to see yall there!

Results.
1st. Glascock & Dunn – 13.72 pounds- $1645.00 TWT
2nd. Eddie Fore – 12.14 pounds- $685.00 TWT
3rd. Staton & Staton – 12.04 pounds-$430.00 TWT
4th. Calloway & Toombs- 11.64 pounds- $210.00
5th. Major & Major – 11.50 pounds- $170.00
6th.Wray & Purcell – 11.47 pounds-$150.00
7th.Denny & Spainhour- 11.42 pounds-$100.00

Big fish.
Stanbury & Smith- 5.89 pounds- $ 410.00

MLF Toyota Series at Lake Eufaula Presented by Chewalla Creek Marina Set to Visit Eufaula

Brian Carter

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May 2, 2023

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MLF Toyota Series at Lake Eufaula Presented by Chewalla Creek Marina Set to Visit Eufaula

EUFAULA, Ala. (May 2, 2023) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to return to Eufaula, Alabama, next week, May 11-13, for the Toyota Series at Lake Eufaula Presented by Chewalla Creek Marina. Hosted by the Eufaula Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, the three-day tournament is the third and final regular-season event in the Toyota Series Southern Division.

“We had an early spring, so a lot of fish spawned early,” said Bass Pro Tour pro Randy Howell of Guntersville, Alabama. “But it’s been a cooler latter part of spring, so I think that’s kept some fish still in the shallows. But for the most part, there are a lot of fish already offshore and I think deep offshore cranking and big worms will probably dominate this tournament.”

Howell said that if he was competing in this event that he would have a 1-2 punch of baits ready to go.

“Usually at Eufaula, in April and May, there is typically a shad spawn going on early in the morning,” Howell said. “For the first two hours of the day, I’d be throwing a white Lunker Lures HD swimjig around the shallow grass. And a spinnerbait, and maybe even a buzzbait or topwater stuff. I’d be pushing that in the first hour.

“Then, after that sun comes up, I’d head out to the depths and be looking at brush piles and ledges and things like that,” Howell continued. “I’d throw a big Livingston Deep Impact crankbait. Another bait that’s always good on Eufauls – big worms. A big Yamamoto Kut Tail worm, a big Senko – they always seem to do really well there.”

Howell predicted that the winner is going to weigh in a big limit on the first day of competition and then back it up with a couple of solid days.

“A big bag this time of year is going to be 25 pounds,” Howell went on to say. “I think we’ll probably see a big bag on the first day. But putting that together for three full days is the hard part. I think 64 pounds for three days will win this tournament.”

After two regular-season events in the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division, Jessie Mizell of Myakka City, Florida, leads the Southern Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 510 points, while Alan Hults of Gautier, Mississippi, who has already won the Central Division Co-angler of the Year, also leads the Strike King Co-angler Southern Division AOY race with 509 points.

Anglers will launch each day at 6 a.m. CT from Lakepoint Resort State Park, located at 104 Lakepoint Drive in Eufaula. Weigh-ins will also be held at the State Park and will begin at 2 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend and encouraged to follow the event online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

In Toyota Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event, scaling up for every 20 boats over 160 and scaling down for every boat below 160. With a 160-boat field, pros fish for a top prize of $40,000, plus an extra $35,000 if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard (valued at $33,500). With a 260-boat field, pros fish for a top award of $65,000, plus an extra $35,000 if Phoenix MLF Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard (valued at $33,500) plus $5,000 cash.

The 2023 Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and the Western Division Presented by Tackle Warehouse – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International and Wild Card divisions. Anglers who fish in any of the six divisions or the Wild Card division and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning up to $235,000 and a qualification to REDCREST V. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard. The 2023 Toyota Series Championship will be held Nov. 2-4 on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, and is hosted by ExploreBranson.com.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Toyota Series include: 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Black Rifle Coffee Company, E3, Favorite Fishing, Fox Rent a Car, General Tire, Gill, Grundéns, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Next Gen Lithium, Onyx, Phoenix, 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 Toyota Series updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Georgia’s Pike County High School Wins MLF High School Fishing Open Tournament on Lake Guntersville

Brian Carter

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May 2, 2023

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Georgia’s Pike County High School Wins MLF High School Fishing Open Tournament on Lake Guntersville

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (May 2, 2023) – The Pike County High School team of Joe Haren of Molena, Georgia, and Cohen Smith of Williamson, Georgia, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, to win the MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Open on Lake Guntersville in Guntersville, Alabama.

A field of 70 teams competed in the no-entry fee tournament, which was hosted Marshall County Tourism & Sports. In MLF High School Fishing competition, the top 10% of teams competing advance to the High School Fishing National Championship.

The top seven teams that advanced to the 2023 High School Fishing National Championship are:

                1st: Pike County High School, Zebulon, Ga. – Joe Haren and Cohen Smith, five bass, 20-3
                2nd: Albert P Brewer High School, Somerville, Ala. – Murphy Childer and Ryder Colee, five bass, 18-3
                3rd: South Forsyth High School, Cumming, Ga. – Fisher Edwards and Christian Wehman, five bass, 17-6
                4th: Trion High School, Trion, Ga. – Rayne Melton and Ethan Willingham, five bass, 16-12
                5th: Alabama Bass Academy – Fisher Anaya and Lake Johnson, five bass, 15-12
                6th: Kaneland High School, Maple Park, Ill. – J.D. McBroom and Carter Pjesky, five bass, 15-8

Rounding out the top 10 teams were:

                7th: North Paulding High School, Dallas, Ga. – Caden O’Neal and Matthew Wright, five bass, 15-6
                8th: Alabama Bass Academy – Caleb Edwards and Jackson Rollins, five bass, 15-3
                9th: Salem Community High School, Salem, Ill. – Seth Bailey and Brogan Gregg, five bass, 14-15
                10th: American Christian Academy – Cole McAusland and Lawson Sudduth, five bass, 14-12

Complete results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

MLF High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and TBF Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10% of teams at each Open event, along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships, will advance to the 2023 High School Fishing National Championship. The 2023 MLF High School Fishing National Championship will be held on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin, June 20-24, and is hosted by Explore La Crosse.

The High School Fishing National Champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice and advance to the 2023 MLF Toyota Series Championship to compete as co-anglers.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Black Rifle Coffee Company, E3, Favorite Fishing, Fox Rent a Car, General Tire, Grundens, Lawless Lures, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Wiley X and YETI.

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

Gainesboro’s Brown Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Center Hill Lake

Brian Carter

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May 2, 2023

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Gainesboro’s Brown Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Center Hill Lake

Boater Rodney Brown of Gainesboro, Tennessee.

Cookeville’s Catalin Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division Title

SPARTA, Tenn. (May 2, 2023) – Boater Rodney Brown of Gainesboro, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds, 14 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Center Hill Lake. The tournament was the third event of the season for the BFL Music City Division. Brown earned $3,794 for his victory.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

1st:        Rodney Brown, Gainesboro, Tenn., five bass, 15-14, $3,794
2nd:       Josh Tramel, Smithville, Tenn., five bass, 15-6, $1,897
3rd:       Josh Womack, Gallatin, Tenn., five bass, 15-4, $1,265
4th:        Jay Melton, Murfreesboro, Tenn., five bass, 15-1, $885
5th:        Joey Mallicoat, Lebanon, Tenn., five bass, 14-8, $1,697 (includes $500 Phoenix Bonus)
5th:        Cody Mackie, McMinnville, Tenn., five bass, 14-8, $927
7th:        Jeremy Walker, Mount Juliet, Tenn., five bass, 14-7, $632
8th:        Zach Youngblood, Smithville, Tenn., five bass, 14-0, $569
9th:        Matt Underhill, Lascassas, Tenn., five bass, 13-10, $474
9th:        Christian Nash, Allons, Tenn., five bass, 13-10, $474

Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Braxton Campbell of McMinnville, Tennessee, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $495.

Pop Catalin of Cookeville, Tennessee, won the Strike King co-angler division a total of $1,605 Saturday, after bringing five bass each to the scale that weighed 16 pounds, 3 ounces.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers finished:

1st:        Pop Catalin, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 16-3, $1,859
2nd:       Robert Russell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., five bass, 13-3, $1,129
3rd:       Richard Payne, Elkton, Ky., five bass, 12-12, $619
4th:        Andrew Rogers, Bristol, Tenn., four bass, 11-6, $434
5th:        John Carman, Berea, Ky., five bass, 10-13, $372
6th:        Austin Mitchell, Antioch, Tenn., four bass, 9-15, $341
7th:        Rocky Williams, Portland, Tenn., five bass, 9-10, $310
8th:        Adam Radovic, Brecksville, Ohio, four bass, 8-5, $279
9th:        Kenny Botts, Alvaton, Ky., three bass, 8-3, $490
10th:     Kenny Manning, Westmoreland, Tenn., three bass, 8-2, $217

Botts earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $242, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 1 ounce – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

After three events, Gavin Cloutier of Jonesboro, Tennessee, leads the BFL Music City Division Boater Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 715 points, while Rocky Williams of Portland, Tennessee, leads the Strike King Co-Angler Division AOY race with 730 points.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 12-14 BFL Regional tournament on Lake Eufaula in Eufaula, Alabama. Boaters will fish for a top award of $60,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $50,000, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The 2023 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying event winners, will advance to one of six BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2023 All-American event will take place May 31-June 2, on Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. The event is hosted by Visit Oconee SC.

Proud sponsors of the 2023 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 4WP, 13 Fishing, Abu Garcia, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Black Rifle Coffee, E3, Epic Baits, Favorite Fishing, General Tire, Grundéns, Gill, Lew’s, Lowrance, Mercury, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, Phoenix, Polaris, Power-Pole, Strike King, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, Wiley X and YETI.

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

New Jersey’s Orecchio Wins Northeast Division Opener at Phoenix Bass Fishing League at Chesapeake Bay

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May 2, 2023

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New Jersey’s Orecchio Wins Northeast Division Opener at Phoenix Bass Fishing League at Chesapeake Bay

Boater Jason Orecchio of Andover, New Jersey, and Strike-King co-angler Ryan Sweeney of Secane, Pennsylvania.

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