2024 spring was unlike any other, this group is a special group of anglers. Consistence in numbers all season long even when the weather was not in our favor, but these anglers stood the test and kept the scales jumping. We appreciate you all, from the anglers to the spectators that make our events and weigh ins great. A huge shout out to Megs Men Incorporated for sponsoring lunch today, it is very much appreciated. Also, Nick Bashford for the sweet custom trophies from C-Stick / Ultra Tech Tool and Machine. Erik, the weigh master, words can’t even begin to express what you did this year man. Commitment and dedication i believe would be a bit of an understatement here. Not one event missed driving from West Virginia to be with the Yadkin Trail. I appreciate everything that you do for this trail man. I believe everybody is familiar with the kitchen committee now, Carissa Smith and Kari Murphy. They work great together as a team but have also proved they can work solo as well. Thank you both for what you do for us at the finals. Congratulations to all the winners! I will post the fall schedule in just a few weeks, again, thank you all for supporting the CATT Trail Yadkin Division!
Big Mike.
Jason & Rodney Thoms win the Yadkin Spring Final on High Rock with 5 bass weighing 20.25 lbs PLUS they brought in the BF at 6.62 lbs! They collected $4,570.00!
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Minnesota’s Jim Moynagh takes the Day 1 lead at the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula presented by SEVIIN with a five-bass limit weighing 19 pounds, 5 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.
June 20, 2024
Moynagh manages Eufaula for Day 1 lead at Bassmaster Open
The seasoned pro from Remer, Minn., said he took his best shot and paid close attention to the response from the bass. Doing so gave Moynagh a lead of 1-4 over Andrew Loberg.
“Practice was pretty sporadic and pretty sparse, so I went with what I thought would give me the best chance to catch a 5-pounder,” Moynagh said. “Things just started to develop and each bite became a feel for what I needed to do today.
“Every bite’s a clue and when you run into the right size fish, that (confirms your belief.)”
On a day when high heat and falling water presented tough fishing conditions, Moynagh was understandably guarded with his details. Noting that he stayed in one of the lake’s main basins, Moynagh said he fished a variety of habitat features, but none yielded much consistency.
“I caught eight keepers today and it was one here, one there,” Moynagh said. “I didn’t catch two on any one location.”
As Moynagh explained, the limited success he found in practice proved helpful — but more as a deterrent than encouragement.
“So much of practice I spent not catching anything, so I knew a lot of what not to do,” Moynagh said. “So, I kinda went with how I caught one that was about 5 pounds in practice. I didn’t catch many in practice. When I tried that pattern, I didn’t do that great, but I caught that one 5-pounder.
“Today, I went with that pattern, got a bite. A little while later, I got another bite. I was ecstatic because they were decent fish.”
With nearly a 4-pound average, Moynagh said his day exceeded his expectations.
“Realistically, I was hoping I could get 10 pounds each day,” he said. “On my best days of practice, one day I had 12 pounds, one day I had 10.
“Both of those days were in different basins. Today, I almost went to the basin where I had more bites in practice. I went to where I had fewer bites, but that’s where I caught the 5-pounder. I guess that was a good decision.”
Moynagh said two unspecified baits produced his weight. He had his limit around 10:30 a.m. and made his last cull with 90 minutes left in his fishing day.
“If I can just get five keepers tomorrow, it should be a decent amount of weight,” Moynagh said.
Hailing from Grant, Ala., Loberg is in second place with 18-1. Knowing he’d be facing a challenging scenario, he committed to a game plan based on diligence and probability.
“I just picked a few different spots and a handful of baits and really just ground away,” he said. “I was just keeping my lines wet.
“When the lake’s not fishing very good, you want to run around and hopefully find a better spot. But, in reality, you have to stay where you’re at and pick everything apart.”
Loberg anchored his bag with a 6-6. Despite seeing Eufaula’s potential during the days leading up to the tournament, he said his Day 1 kicker proved pleasantly surprising.
“I know there are big ones in this lake and I was lucky to catch a couple of them in practice,” Loberg said. “It was one of those deals where if you’re in the right area at the right time, you might get a good bite.
“There was definitely a lot of boats running around in my area and the pressure definitely got to them. But they live there.”
Easton Fothergill, a native of Grand Rapids, Minn., and a veteran of the powerhouse fishing team at the University of Montevallo (Ala.), is in third place with 17-12. Taking off in the 12th of 14 flights, Fothergill enjoyed the rare gift of fishing in nearly complete solitude.
“I was expecting a lot of boats in my area and I actually fished alone most of the day, which was super surprising to me,” Fothergill said. “I was boat 161 today and when I got to my spot, there was no one there.”
Fothergill said his area had five main spots. Rotating through his spots kept the him in the action.
Using a single slow-moving bait, Fothergill said his productivity started quickly.
“I caught a 4-pounder in the first five minutes I was there, so that was a super-good start,” he said. “Tomorrow’s a different day. I just have to go out and work on them and see how we do.”
Loberg is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 6-6.
Zach Roberts of Morris, Okla., leads the co-angler division with 8-7.
Michael Harp of Linden, Texas, holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with a 6-1.
Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 6 a.m. CT at Nichols Point. The weigh-in will be held at the Nichols Point at 2 p.m.
2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula – OK 6/20-6/22 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula OK. (BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim Moynagh Remer, MN 5 19-05 200 Day 1: 5 19-05 2. Andrew Loberg Grant, AL 5 18-01 199 Day 1: 5 18-01 3. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 5 17-12 198 Day 1: 5 17-12 4. Matt Adams Oxford, AL 5 17-09 197 Day 1: 5 17-09 5. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 17-02 196 Day 1: 5 17-02 6. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 5 17-01 195 Day 1: 5 17-01 7. Sean Clayton Seneca, SC 5 16-11 194 Day 1: 5 16-11 7. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 5 16-11 194 Day 1: 5 16-11 9. Justin Phillips Checotah, OK 5 16-03 192 Day 1: 5 16-03 10. Ty Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 5 15-11 191 Day 1: 5 15-11 11. Bo Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 5 15-08 190 Day 1: 5 15-08 12. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 15-05 189 Day 1: 5 15-05 13. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 15-04 188 Day 1: 5 15-04 14. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 5 15-01 187 Day 1: 5 15-01 15. Brett Cannon Kiln, MS 5 15-00 186 Day 1: 5 15-00 16. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 14-14 185 Day 1: 5 14-14 17. Jack York Emory, TX 5 14-05 184 Day 1: 5 14-05 18. Keith Brashers Rogers, AR 5 14-03 183 Day 1: 5 14-03 18. Shane Fields Mcalester, OK 5 14-03 183 Day 1: 5 14-03 18. Connor Jacob Auburn, AL 5 14-03 183 Day 1: 5 14-03 21. Mike Rhinehart Pottsville, AR 5 13-15 180 Day 1: 5 13-15 22. Danny McGarry Newcastle CANADA 5 13-14 179 Day 1: 5 13-14 23. Matt Messer Warfield, KY 5 13-10 178 Day 1: 5 13-10 24. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 13-03 177 Day 1: 5 13-03 25. Kevin Dritschler Prosper, TX 5 13-02 176 Day 1: 5 13-02 26. Brock Belik Orchard, NE 5 13-00 175 Day 1: 5 13-00 27. Brandon McMillan Clewiston, FL 4 12-15 174 Day 1: 4 12-15 28. Laker Howell Guntersville, AL 4 12-14 173 Day 1: 4 12-14 29. Daisuke Kita Ostu Shiga JAPAN 5 12-13 172 Day 1: 5 12-13 30. Dylan Mayo Athens, TX 5 12-13 171 Day 1: 5 12-13 31. Blake Schroeder Whitehouse, TX 5 12-12 170 Day 1: 5 12-12 32. Kollin Crawford Broken Bow, OK 5 12-10 169 Day 1: 5 12-10 32. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 5 12-10 169 Day 1: 5 12-10 34. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 4 12-10 167 Day 1: 4 12-10 35. Bobby Bakewell Orlando, FL 5 12-07 166 Day 1: 5 12-07 35. Ish Monroe Oakdale, CA 5 12-07 166 Day 1: 5 12-07 35. Tripp Noojin Bryant, AL 5 12-07 166 Day 1: 5 12-07 38. Paul Browning Monahans, TX 5 12-06 163 Day 1: 5 12-06 38. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 12-06 163 Day 1: 5 12-06 40. Sam Hanggi Knoxville, TN 5 12-05 161 Day 1: 5 12-05 41. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 5 12-03 160 Day 1: 5 12-03 41. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 5 12-03 160 Day 1: 5 12-03 43. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 12-01 158 Day 1: 5 12-01 44. Josh Butler Hayden, AL 4 12-01 157 Day 1: 4 12-01 45. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 5 11-15 156 Day 1: 5 11-15 45. Mike McClelland Blue Eye, MO 5 11-15 156 Day 1: 5 11-15 47. Mark Watson Victoria, TX 4 11-12 154 Day 1: 4 11-12 48. Eli Brumnett Wagoner, OK 5 11-11 153 Day 1: 5 11-11 49. Kyle Palmer Winchester, TN 5 11-09 152 Day 1: 5 11-09 50. Chris Blanchette Edisto Island, SC 5 11-05 151 Day 1: 5 11-05 50. Brady Vernon Sterrett, AL 5 11-05 151 Day 1: 5 11-05 52. Tommy Dunaway Havana, FL 5 11-02 149 Day 1: 5 11-02 52. Jimmy Washam Stantonville, TN 5 11-02 149 Day 1: 5 11-02 52. Kyle Weisenburger Columbus Grv, OH 5 11-02 149 Day 1: 5 11-02 55. Caden Cowan Stephenville, TX 5 11-01 146 Day 1: 5 11-01 56. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 5 11-00 145 Day 1: 5 11-00 57. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 5 10-14 144 Day 1: 5 10-14 57. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 5 10-14 144 Day 1: 5 10-14 59. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 5 10-13 142 Day 1: 5 10-13 60. Jason Borofka Lavon, TX 5 10-12 141 Day 1: 5 10-12 61. Hunter Stanley Mustang, OK 3 10-10 140 Day 1: 3 10-10 62. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 4 10-07 139 Day 1: 4 10-07 63. Yui Aoki Minamitsurugun JAPAN 5 10-06 138 Day 1: 5 10-06 63. Matt Pangrac Shawnee, OK 5 10-06 138 Day 1: 5 10-06 65. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 4 10-06 136 Day 1: 4 10-06 66. Scout Echols Monticello, AR 5 10-05 135 Day 1: 5 10-05 66. Dalton Smith Taylorsville, KY 5 10-05 135 Day 1: 5 10-05 66. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 5 10-05 135 Day 1: 5 10-05 69. Beau Browning Hot Springs National Pa 5 10-04 132 Day 1: 5 10-04 70. Zach Goutremout Chaumont, NY 5 10-00 131 Day 1: 5 10-00 71. Jason Abram Piney Flats, TN 3 09-15 130 Day 1: 3 09-15 72. Lafe Messer Warfield, KY 5 09-14 129 Day 1: 5 09-14 73. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 09-11 128 Day 1: 5 09-11 74. Richard Lowitzki Fort Myers, FL 4 09-09 127 Day 1: 4 09-09 75. Dakota Ebare Brookeland, TX 5 09-07 126 Day 1: 5 09-07 76. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 09-05 125 Day 1: 5 09-05 76. Jay Nyce Rogers, AR 5 09-05 125 Day 1: 5 09-05 78. Bryan Finch Belton, TX 4 09-04 123 Day 1: 4 09-04 79. Ben Burk Norman, OK 5 09-02 122 Day 1: 5 09-02 80. Austin Cranford Norman, OK 5 09-00 121 Day 1: 5 09-00 81. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 3 09-00 120 Day 1: 3 09-00 82. Jonathan Dietz Corry, PA 4 08-15 119 Day 1: 4 08-15 83. Ian Leybas Mcalester, OK 4 08-12 118 Day 1: 4 08-12 84. Jack Dice Lynchburg, VA 5 08-11 117 Day 1: 5 08-11 85. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 3 08-10 116 Day 1: 3 08-10 86. Mike Mayo Athens, TX 4 08-09 115 Day 1: 4 08-09 87. Kevin Ledoux Choctaw, OK 4 08-08 114 Day 1: 4 08-08 88. Andrew Harp Linden, TX 3 08-06 113 Day 1: 3 08-06 89. Josh Wiesner Fon du Lac, WI 4 08-04 112 Day 1: 4 08-04 90. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 5 08-03 111 Day 1: 5 08-03 91. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 4 08-02 110 Day 1: 4 08-02 92. Tanner Barton Edmond, OK 4 08-01 109 Day 1: 4 08-01 93. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 4 07-15 108 Day 1: 4 07-15 94. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 4 07-13 107 Day 1: 4 07-13 94. Mike Surman Boca Raton, FL 4 07-13 107 Day 1: 4 07-13 96. Bryan Partak Marseilles, IL 4 07-12 105 Day 1: 4 07-12 97. Naohiro Maruo Ayagawa Town Ayauta Kag 3 07-12 104 Day 1: 3 07-12 98. Steven Doolittle Chelsea, OK 3 07-11 103 Day 1: 3 07-11 99. Joey Hanna Corsicana, TX 4 07-09 102 Day 1: 4 07-09 100. Jeremy Radford Huntly, VA 2 07-09 101 Day 1: 2 07-09 101. Seiji Kato Los Alamitos CA JAPAN 3 07-06 100 Day 1: 3 07-06 102. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 3 07-05 99 Day 1: 3 07-05 103. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 2 07-02 98 Day 1: 2 07-02 104. Jackson Swisher Lake City, FL 4 06-15 97 Day 1: 4 06-15 105. Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 3 06-15 96 Day 1: 3 06-15 106. Craig Danna West Monroe, LA 3 06-13 95 Day 1: 3 06-13 107. Tristan McCormick Burns, TN 4 06-10 94 Day 1: 4 06-10 108. Masayuki Matsushita Porter TX JAPAN 3 06-10 93 Day 1: 3 06-10 109. Brett Hite Phoenix, AZ 3 06-09 92 Day 1: 3 06-09 110. Bailey Bleser Burlington, WI 3 06-08 91 Day 1: 3 06-08 111. Brian Post Janesville, WI 3 06-04 90 Day 1: 3 06-04 111. Randall Tharp Port St. Joe, FL 3 06-04 90 Day 1: 3 06-04 113. Keith Brumfield Vicksburg, MS 3 06-01 88 Day 1: 3 06-01 114. Gary Hall Wardville, OK 4 05-15 87 Day 1: 4 05-15 115. Stephanie Hemphill – Pellerin Village Mills, TX 3 05-15 86 Day 1: 3 05-15 115. Jack Tindel III Orange, TX 3 05-15 86 Day 1: 3 05-15 117. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 3 05-13 84 Day 1: 3 05-13 118. Andy Newcomb Camdenton, MO 3 05-11 83 Day 1: 3 05-11 119. Wardell Motley III Little Rock, AR 2 05-11 82 Day 1: 2 05-11 120. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 05-10 81 Day 1: 2 05-10 121. Steve Drinnon Wetumpka, AL 2 05-09 80 Day 1: 2 05-09 122. Lance Owen Greer, SC 2 05-03 79 Day 1: 2 05-03 123. Joe Wieberg Freeburg, MO 1 05-03 78 Day 1: 1 05-03 124. Lance Crawford Broken Bow, OK 3 05-02 77 Day 1: 3 05-02 124. Colton White Moore, OK 3 05-02 77 Day 1: 3 05-02 126. Allen Armour Cumming, GA 2 05-00 75 Day 1: 2 05-00 126. Andy Beloat Montgomery, TX 2 05-00 75 Day 1: 2 05-00 128. Clint Leonard Jr Saint Cloud, FL 2 04-14 73 Day 1: 2 04-14 129. Trey Schroeder Theodosia, MO 3 04-11 72 Day 1: 3 04-11 130. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 3 04-10 71 Day 1: 3 04-10 131. Kyle Metzger Pearl River, LA 3 04-09 70 Day 1: 3 04-09 131. Cliff Pace Ovett, MS 3 04-09 70 Day 1: 3 04-09 131. Derrick Sadlowski Monaca, PA 3 04-09 70 Day 1: 3 04-09 134. Billy Billeaud Lafayette, LA 1 04-09 67 Day 1: 1 04-09 135. Billy Smith Montgomery, TX 2 04-08 66 Day 1: 2 04-08 135. Roland Stevens Prairieville, LA 2 04-08 66 Day 1: 2 04-08 137. Trace Antunes III Henderson, TX 3 04-07 64 Day 1: 3 04-07 138. John Voyles Petersburg, IN 3 04-05 63 Day 1: 3 04-05 139. Stan Kaminski Jonestown, TX 2 04-05 62 Day 1: 2 04-05 140. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 2 04-04 61 Day 1: 2 04-04 141. Cody Detweiler Guntersville, AL 2 04-03 60 Day 1: 2 04-03 141. Frank Williams Mountain Home, AR 2 04-03 60 Day 1: 2 04-03 143. Kevin Rogers Pleasant Hill, MO 2 04-02 58 Day 1: 2 04-02 143. Casey Scanlon Eldon, MO 2 04-02 58 Day 1: 2 04-02 145. Scott Kerslake Okeechobee, FL 1 04-02 56 Day 1: 1 04-02 146. Nick Trim Galesville, WI 2 04-01 55 Day 1: 2 04-01 147. Tai Au Glendale, AZ 2 03-15 54 Day 1: 2 03-15 148. Scott Isaacs Ladonia, TX 2 03-14 53 Day 1: 2 03-14 149. Phillip Kroll Otego, NY 2 03-13 52 Day 1: 2 03-13 150. Clay Dyer Fayetteville, TN 1 03-13 51 Day 1: 1 03-13 150. Bart Stanisz Austin, TX 1 03-13 51 Day 1: 1 03-13 152. Jason Lambert Savannah, TN 2 03-12 49 Day 1: 2 03-12 153. Jeremiah Kindy Benton, AR 2 03-10 48 Day 1: 2 03-10 154. Clark Reehm Elm Grove, LA 2 03-07 47 Day 1: 2 03-07 155. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 2 03-05 46 Day 1: 2 03-05 156. Elijah Benson Dahlonega, GA 2 03-04 45 Day 1: 2 03-04 157. Brent Shores Boise, ID 1 03-02 44 Day 1: 1 03-02 158. Zack Williams Shell Knob, MO 2 02-15 43 Day 1: 2 02-15 159. Alex Murray Lake Charles, LA 1 02-13 42 Day 1: 1 02-13 160. Trevor McKinney Noble, IL 1 02-08 41 Day 1: 1 02-08 161. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 1 02-06 40 Day 1: 1 02-06 161. Tom Lloyd Jr Springfield, MO 1 02-06 40 Day 1: 1 02-06 163. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 1 02-05 38 Day 1: 1 02-05 163. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 1 02-05 38 Day 1: 1 02-05 165. Andrew Hargrove Moody, TX 1 02-01 36 Day 1: 1 02-01 165. Garrett Warren Scottsboro, AL 1 02-01 36 Day 1: 1 02-01 167. Evan Ferguson Catlettsburg, KY 1 02-00 34 Day 1: 1 02-00 168. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 1 01-15 33 Day 1: 1 01-15 169. Philip Roesener Choctaw, OK 1 01-13 32 Day 1: 1 01-13 170. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 1 01-11 31 Day 1: 1 01-11 171. Brad Leuthner Victoria, MN 1 01-10 30 Day 1: 1 01-10 172. Darold Gleason Many, LA 1 01-09 29 Day 1: 1 01-09 173. Andrew Behnke Fond Du Lac, WI 1 01-08 28 Day 1: 1 01-08 173. Tim Tyndell Mineola, TX 1 01-08 28 Day 1: 1 01-08 175. Billy Gilbert Hamburg, NY 1 01-07 26 Day 1: 1 01-07 176. Richard Kaluba Litchfield, OH 1 01-06 25 Day 1: 1 01-06 176. Nathan Thompson Eagan, MN 1 01-06 25 Day 1: 1 01-06 178. Christian Ostrander Turlock, CA 1 01-05 23 Day 1: 1 01-05 179. Wardell Motley Jr Cleburne, TX 1 00-04 22 Day 1: 1 00-04 180. Sean Anderson Leesville, SC 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Paul Bouvier Kingston CANADA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Gary Clouse Winchester, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Chris Hellebuyck White Lake, MI 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Brian Mathis Manchaca, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Yukihiro Sawamura Harker Heights, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Dylan Welton Middleville, MI 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Kelvin Wilcox Hazlehurst, GA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Wyatt Wimberley Broaddus, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 180. Doc Wootton Collierville, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 195. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 0 -1-00 0 Day 1: 0 -01-00 ———————————————————————– Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 71 622 1495-06 ———————————- 71 622 1495-06
2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula – OK 6/20-6/22 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula OK. (NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Zach Roberts Morris, OK 3 08-07 200 Day 1: 3 08-07 2. Craig Schmidt Prague, NE 3 08-01 199 Day 1: 3 08-01 3. Mike Bennett Eufaula, OK 3 07-11 198 Day 1: 3 07-11 4. Adam Tims Royse City, TX 3 06-12 197 Day 1: 3 06-12 5. Michael Harp Linden, TX 3 06-01 196 Day 1: 3 06-01 6. Lonnie Miller Broken Arrow, OK 3 05-15 195 Day 1: 3 05-15 7. Landon Lawson Jonesborough, TN 3 05-10 194 Day 1: 3 05-10 7. Mike Steckel Las Vegas, NV 3 05-10 194 Day 1: 3 05-10 9. Takaaki Kojima Temecula CA JAPAN 3 05-08 192 Day 1: 3 05-08 10. Neill Beckham Jacksonville, TX 2 05-00 191 Day 1: 2 05-00 11. Daniel Vasquez Boynton Beach, FL 1 04-09 190 Day 1: 1 04-09 12. John Yezak Spring, TX 2 04-08 189 Day 1: 2 04-08 13. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 2 04-05 188 Day 1: 2 04-05 13. David Waack Cary, NC 2 04-05 188 Day 1: 2 04-05 15. Sam Mitchell Kiowa, OK 3 04-02 186 Day 1: 3 04-02 16. Willy Becker Kansas City, MO 2 04-00 185 Day 1: 2 04-00 16. Tristian Dupuis Shreveport, LA 2 04-00 185 Day 1: 2 04-00 16. Morgan Payne Kilgore, TX 2 04-00 185 Day 1: 2 04-00 19. Ryan Rodgers Perry, OK 1 03-12 182 Day 1: 1 03-12 20. Darrell Hille Springfield, TN 2 03-09 181 Day 1: 2 03-09 21. Chris Gaudin East Camden, AR 2 03-06 180 Day 1: 2 03-06 22. Tristan Bramblett Tiger, GA 2 03-03 179 Day 1: 2 03-03 22. Marty Trent Dodge City, KS 2 03-03 179 Day 1: 2 03-03 24. Jimmy Fellegy Mustang, OK 1 02-13 177 Day 1: 1 02-13 25. Jay Northcutt Little Elm, TX 1 02-12 176 Day 1: 1 02-12 26. Jimmy Brumfield Madison, MS 1 02-11 175 Day 1: 1 02-11 27. Troy Enmeier Enid, OK 1 02-07 174 Day 1: 1 02-07 28. Eddie Kidd Fort Moore, GA 1 02-06 173 Day 1: 1 02-06 29. Andrew Shores Boise, ID 1 02-01 172 Day 1: 1 02-01 30. Chris Harrell Conroe, TX 1 02-00 171 Day 1: 1 02-00 30. Albert Jones Jr Covington, GA 1 02-00 171 Day 1: 1 02-00 32. Robert Jacuzzi Mount Ida, AR 1 01-15 169 Day 1: 1 01-15 32. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 1 01-15 169 Day 1: 1 01-15 34. Mark Cowart Kearney, MO 1 01-12 167 Day 1: 1 01-12 34. Kyle Gates Little Rock, AR 1 01-12 167 Day 1: 1 01-12 34. Noel Rendon Mansfield, TX 1 01-12 167 Day 1: 1 01-12 37. Niko Romero Coldspring, TX 1 01-09 164 Day 1: 1 01-09 38. Frank Clymer Kinta, OK 1 01-08 163 Day 1: 1 01-08 39. Brandon Clayton Haslet , TX 1 01-07 162 Day 1: 1 01-07 40. Ronald Robbs Fredericktown, MO 1 01-06 161 Day 1: 1 01-06 40. Kevin Roberts Cherokee, OK 1 01-06 161 Day 1: 1 01-06 42. Donald Biggs Murphysboro, IL 1 01-04 159 Day 1: 1 01-04 43. Johnny Ramos Odessa, TX 1 00-10 158 Day 1: 1 00-10 44. Stephen Babcock Belton, MO 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Jason Barber Gun Barrel City, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Gary Bates Athens, AL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Rex Ellis Gore, OK 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Jack Evans Bucklin, KS 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Richard Greene Ocala, FL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Danny Hanna Jr Corsicana, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Nathan Harbison Jasper, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Allen Heston Pittsburg, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Colten Hutson Edmond, OK 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Michael Leach Shenandoah, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Tiffany Leal Austin, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Aaron Miller Wichita Falls, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Gene Mitchell Stuart, OK 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Jon Mohon Sr Metairie, LA 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Kara Moss Tyler, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Jimmy Obrien Southampton, NY 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. David Palma Hobbs, NM 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. William Payne Kilgore, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Ethan Puller Guthrie, OK 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Clark Smallwood Paris, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Hayden Spradling Gilbert, AZ 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Scott Springer Lisle, IL 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. James Thompson Dodge City, KS 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Kerry Trent Dodge City, KS 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Travis Villines Kansas City, MO 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Craig Wiser Independence, MO 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 44. Melvin Yezak Bremond, TX 0 00-00 0 Day 1: 0 00-00 ———————————————————————– Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 10 74 152-15 ———————————- 10 74 152-15
We wrapped another great year on the Old North CATT Trail! We will have the Old North Fall schedule out soon PLUS the 2025 Spring Old North schedule will follow!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The 2025 CATT Academy Championship will be May 17-18, 2025 at Kerr Lake, NC!
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Mark Herndon weighed in 5 bass at 28.63 lbs along with the BF at 7.81 lbs taking 1st Place worth $8,950.00! Great job Mark!
5 teams weighed in over 20 lbs!
Our 2024 Old North Spring Point Winners! Lucas Labough & Jeremy Moody!
Whitewater Fishing innovative new Merino Fishing Hoodie blends the natural qualities of premium Merino wool with added features and performance for fishing.
MUSKEGON, Mich. (June 20, 2024) – Yes, a wool sunshirt. Leave it to Whitewater Fishing with their combined 100-years of apparel design expertise to leverage the inherent comfort, moisture-wicking, and cooling properties of Merino wool and merge them with sunshirt features and technologies. And it’s called the Merino Fishing Hoodie…What is Merino wool?For starters, it’s not that itchy, scratchy fabric in your ugly Christmas sweater. Rather, it’s a superfine natural fiber that’s sheared from Merino sheep. Originally from Spain, Merino sheep are now raised in South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States.Key to Merino wool of the highest quality is the diameter of its fibers, measured in microns (one millionth of a meter). For example, routine Merino wool measures in the low 20’s, whereas Whitewater’s new Merino Hoodie comes in at 18.5 microns. That means more of Merino wool’s beneficial properties per square inch of material. (To give you an idea of how fine that is, human hairs average between 50 and 100 microns.)
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The 50-year-old Jasper, Ala., resident is known as something of a wizard on the lake, having won a Bassmaster Southern Open tournament here a decade ago — one of four B.A.S.S. victories in his lengthy career, and all coming in his home state. Kilgore is a fierce stick on Smith, and he proved it by winning consecutive one-day derbies on the 21,000-acre fishery last month.
So how does the hometown ace, who’s currently fishing the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN, think his favorite fishery will perform when 99 Elite anglers compete here June 27-30?
“No one knows really,” he said. “It’s a mystery.”
Kilgore’s not being coy or trying to keep the world’s best bass anglers from hitting his Smith Lake honey holes. Not at all. He said he really isn’t sure what the Elite Series crew should expect later this month.
And why?
“This tournament is pretty late in the season and there have already been a lot of tournaments in there this year,” he said. “I won two up there with 15.8 and 17 pounds a month ago. But the 15- and 16-inch spotted bass the place was filled with three or four years ago, those 3 1/2- and 4-pounders, they’ve been much harder to find.
“So, I think you’re gonna see a lot of 9-, 10- (and) 11-pound bags coming in. The bass have been a bit smaller, and while that may be promising for the future, it’s not especially great for right now.”
Kilgore suspects the best bags will come from anglers who locate pockets of herring off points in the lake. He assumes most anglers will be using forward-facing sonar and thinks key offshore bites could play a role, too.
The scalding Alabama heat should also play a role, and likely in more ways than one.
“Thursday and Friday fishing should be OK, but by Saturday, boats are going to be everywhere on the water,” he said. “I took off recently from Cullman about 5 a.m. with no problem, but when I got back at noon, it was absolute chaos over there. The recreational boat traffic on the weekend — the ski boats, the Jet Skis — those boats are throwing big wakes.
“They’re not doing it because they’re mad at us or anything. They just don’t realize how a 4-foot wave can knock you around in a bass boat. They’ll smile and wave as they zip by. It’ll be interesting to see how the LiveScopers handle that, trying to hold a spot on a fish when they’re bouncing around out there.”
Kilgore thinks anglers with early bites will have the best chance. When the summer sun gets overhead, though, he thinks action could slow to a crawl.
“If there’s some chop out there, they could be OK,” he said. “But if it’s slick, it could be a long day for a lot of guys. I’d fish super-shallow early, looking for a largemouth bite on a bluff. You might get a couple hours out of that. Then I’d fish every point I know, LiveScoping with a topwater bait like a Strike King Sexy Dawg. I might try a Fluke-style bait if I need to be under the water a little bit.”
As for a winning weight, Kilgore made a conservative estimate.
“I think 15 pounds a day wins it, unless someone finds the mother lode of big spots out there,” he said. “But if I had 15 pounds a day, I’d be thrilled.”
Only time will tell if competitors will feel the same come tournament time.
The TNT Fireworks Bassmaster Elite at Smith Lake will begin at 6 a.m. CT each day from Smith Lake Park in Cullman. Weigh-ins are scheduled for 2 p.m. The full field will fish for the first two days of the derby with a cut to the Top 50 on Day 3 and to the Top 10 on the final day. Fans can follow the action live on Bassmaster.com.
Bassmaster LIVE will be streaming on Bassmaster.com all four days, and coverage will also be available on FS1 on Saturday at 7:00-10:00 a.m. and Sunday at 7:00-a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Unified Pros Announces the Ultimate Angler World Championship Unified Pros and the State of Alabama Join Forces to Offer the Largest Pro & Amateur Bass Fishing Tournament and Payout Ever on Lake Guntersville, Scottsboro, AL, October 5th-11th, 2025. Scottsboro, AL (June 19, 2024) – Dig into tournament bass fishing and history reveals the blood, sweat, and tears of a dedicated group of bass anglers and hard-working folks in Alabama. Front and center, we are talking about the late Ray Scott, the genius behind the first pro bass fishing tournaments going back to the 1960s.
Years after the launch of the Bassmaster Series and the Bassmaster Classic (aka “The Super Bowl of Bass Fishing”), numerous other national pro bass fishing circuits popped up, many of which still exist today, like Bassmaster itself, MLF, NPFL, and many others.
Well, meet a new organization similarly founded in Scott’s home state of Alabama, a group that refers to itself as Unified Pros, a nonprofit with no ownership, promising to be the biggest news in tournament bass fishing since those early days of Ray Scott, Roland Martin, Bill Dance, Jimmy Houston, and other passionate anglers who got the whole ball of wax started, thus creating a billion-dollar-plus industry across the world. Working hand-in-hand, the new organization Unified Pros and the state of Alabama will launch its first tournament, the Ultimate Angler Championship—October 5th- 11th on Lake Guntersville, near Scottsboro, AL. with a guaranteed 1st Place payout of $500,000—the largest pot in bass fishing’s history—the tournament will offer a total of over 1 million in cash payouts.
The vision is to inspire and unify a global community of professional athletes from all leagues to champion the power of the outdoors, fostering unity, excellence, competition, and philanthropy—and elevate the sportfishing, the outdoors, and conservation.
Alabama State Senator Majority Leader, Steve Livingston, comments: “Alabama offers outdoor recreational activities unlike any other place in the world, and we are committed to conserving our abundant, God-given natural resources. We are absolutely thrilled to host The Ultimate Angler World Championship in Scottsboro, as we put Alabama on the map for competitive fishing and will continue to raise funds for further conservation initiatives.”
How did the group conceive and underwrite such an amazing tournament? The team’s concept was driven by passionate pro anglers and other industry folks looking for a way to unite and raise bass fishing to an entirely new level for “the love of the game.” In combination with the state of Alabama, as well as local partners, City of Scottsboro, Jackson County and state leadership, the group also wanted to raise awareness of the state’s healthy bass fisheries and help raise funds for conservation—ultimately, to fund grants for federal-matched dollars for conservation grants. The unprecedented payout is secured and over $1 million will go to a guaranteed, top 10 finish payout to kickstart United Pros’ and greater Alabama’s first event, which is slaterd to every year in Alabama.
The team modeled the Ultimate Angler Tournament after the Masters US Open, and like the Masters US Open, Ultimate Angler will be open to qualifying college anglers, amateurs, and pros. United Pros also modeled the tournament after AP college football, essentially creating a bass fishing version of an FCS game, the first and only champion crowned across multiple leagues and tournament trails. The other thing that separates United Pros inauguaral event from other tournaments is that it will not be sponsor-driven. All of the money is being underwritten by the state of Alabama, Jackson County, and the City of Scottsboro.
Also note: This tournament will have a five fish limit and prohibit use of forward-facing sonar. Nothing against today’s fishing technology, but United Pros really wanted to bring the sport back to what it used to be before forward-facing sonar. This event will showcase all the lures and techniques that make up professional bass fishing. It may just bring more intuition, hard work, and even luck back into the game; After all, that’s how bass fishing started with conservation and love for the outdoors.
Event Formats: Unified Pros’ “Ultimate Angler” Intro—World Championship Get ready for the most exhilarating showdown in the world of bass fishing—the Ultimate Angler Championship! The largest payout ever to declare a champion across all professional fishing leagues, and with one of the largest cash payouts in bass fishing history.
Brace yourself as fearless anglers paint a breathtaking backdrop; this championship promises heart-pounding action and jaw-dropping catches that will leave you in awe. The anticipation is palpable as top-notch fishermen armed with their skillful techniques, cutting-edge gear, and unwavering determination prepare to battle it out for the coveted title of “Ultimate Angler.”
Goose Pond on Lake Guntersville sets the stage like no other venue can. With its pristine waters shimmering under the golden sun and surrounded by lush greenery, it is a true angler’s paradise. The legendary body of water boasts some of the biggest and most elusive bass known to mankind. Only those who can decipher their secretive behavior and masterfully lure them into biting will triumph over these formidable opponents. The atmosphere crackles with excitement as spectators line the shores, eagerly awaiting each cast and electrifying hookset. As boats race across the crystal-clear lake surface, adrenaline courses through every angler’s veins while they navigate through hidden cover and strategic hotspots in pursuit of that mythical catch.
The Ultimate Angler Championship is not just a fishing tournament; it is a celebration of the enduring spirit of those who dare to chase their dreams. It unites anglers from diverse backgrounds, highlighting their talents while fostering camaraderie and mutual respect for the sport we all love at a place “Where tournament bass fishing all began… Alabama.”
So, mark your calendars for October 5-11, 2025, and make your way to Jackson County, in Scottsboro, Alabama. Witness history unfold as the finest qualified bass anglers in the world battle against nature in an epic quest to become the Ultimate Angler World Champion. Prepare for non-stop thrills, heart-stopping moments, and an experience that will forever be etched in your memory—and bass fishing history. About Unified Pros
Unified Pros, a nonprofit alliance of professional athletes, through our sanctioned competitions, charity events, and membership, aim to elevate the love for outdoor competition while raising awareness for our fisheries, habitat, and their continued conservation. We envision an inclusive world where athletes collaborate and compete in the outdoor arena to create transformative experiences that make a lasting impact on individuals, communities, professional athletes, and the Sport of Bass Fishing.
Through collaborative partnerships with esteemed organizations such as the Major League Fishing Anglers Association (MLFAA), Bassmaster Professional Anglers, National Professional Fishing league (NPFL), NFL Professional Players Association (NFLPA), MLB Players Association (MLBPA), NBA Players Association (NBAPA), and Professional Golfers Association (PGA), we aim to create Pro-Pro events that bring together professionals from various sports disciplines in unique competitive formats. These events will not only offer major payments to winners but also serve as platforms to raise awareness for outdoor activities and conservation efforts. By harnessing the collective influence of these associations, we envision creating extraordinary experiences that unite athletes, build camaraderie, and promote the importance of preserving our outdoors and fisheries.
