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Prince Takes Narrow Lead In Bassmaster Elite On Windy Lake Fork

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Prince Takes Narrow Lead In Bassmaster Elite On Windy Lake Fork
Cliff Prince of Palatka, Fla., is leading after Day 1 of the 2022 Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork with 32 pounds, 5 ounces.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

May 19, 2022

Prince Takes Narrow Lead In Bassmaster Elite On Windy Lake Fork

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QUITMAN, Texas. — Early success gave Cliff Prince the comfort and confidence to look for the big bites he needed to amass an eye-popping Day 1 limit of 32 pounds, 5 ounces that leads the Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork.

Hailing from Palatka, Fla., site of the Elite season opener on the St. Johns River, Prince leads last year’s Lake Fork champion, local pro Lee Livesay of Longview, Texas, by 5 ounces.

“I had one place when I was working my way to the back of a pocket, and I caught 25 to 26 pounds off of that spot by about 9:30,” Prince said. “I caught everything I had off that first spot in about 20 minutes.

“I caught 10 fish there and they were still biting when I left.”

Knowing he had positioned himself well, Prince transitioned to a more aggressive strategy. Essentially, he became more discerning, as he sought quality over quantity.

Crowding throughout the lake, plus a strong Southwest wind blowing 15 to 20 mph, compelled him to remain in the creek where he started and diligently seek its greatest potential.

“Having 25 pounds early allowed me to go find what I found this afternoon,” he said. “I wasn’t in a hurry to go anywhere because I knew the wind was going to wipe out a lot of the stuff. I knew (big fish) live in that creek, and I knew it was the right place to be.

“I fished around in that area and tried to find something else and, late this afternoon, I tried to duplicate (my morning spot) and I ran across two other points that had some fish. On the second one I fished, I caught two 7-pounders. That’s what made the difference.”

Prince was understandably lean on details, but he did note that his morning and afternoon spots shared similar features. A particular type of bottom and specific positioning in the creek were key to his success.

Most of Prince’s bites came in 4 feet of water. Locating fish with his electronics helped him make the targeted casts that hit the right zone.

Prince said he caught a couple of keepers on a Carolina rig, but all of the bass he weighed bit reaction baits. He had two main baits — one with a moderate pace and the other, a faster presentation.

“The bigger fish like the faster bait better,” Prince said.

With Fork’s water level about 5 feet below normal pool, the lake’s fishable area has shrunk considerably. This definitely worked in Prince’s favor, as he found feeding competition whipping the concentrated fish into a frenzy.

“I used my Garmin Panoptix to see them,” Prince said. “Once you found where they were sitting, you could catch them. If they were there, they’d bite.”

Livesay is in second place with 32 pounds. While he fully expected to do most of his work in the 8- to 14-foot range during the afternoon period, Livesay ended up catching all of his weight around timber in the 18- to 25-foot range.

Fishing a 6th Sense Crush 300DD crankbait, a 6th Sense Divine Hybrid jig with a Netbait Paca Craw and a Hawg Caller Magnum Shaky Head with a 10-inch straight tail worm, Livesay anchored his bag with a 7-12. Once he reached 32, Livesay spent the rest of his day trying to find a bigger bite

“I needed a couple of 7-pounders to push my weight higher; I wanted to be closer to 35,” Livesay said. “I got lucky and caught some bigger fish than I thought I would on those mid-depth spots. I just had a good morning.

“After that, I went and looked at a bunch of other stuff, because eventually, I’m going to run out of fish. I left a bunch of fish biting in that mid-depth because I didn’t think I was going to catch the 7- to 8-pounder I needed.”

Gerald Swindle of Guntersville, Ala., is in third place with 29-7. Patience and persistence proved essential for the two-time Elite Series Angler of the Year, who struggled to find a fishable spot much of the day.

“I spent a lot of gas trying to get on two spots — those were the only two I could fish,” Swindle said. “At one point, I spent an hour and five minutes running and never stopped and got on a place.

“I ran around a bunch and I knew it was going to be that way because I had a really late boat draw. Some of the spots are so small, even if someone tells you that you can (fish a spot they’re fishing), you can’t make the right cast.”

When Swindle finally found a spot he could fish, he caught his weight on crankbaits, jigs and big worms. Targeting a hard spot amid standing timber, he used his Garmin LiveScope in conjunction with Humminbird 360 to locate the right targets and monitor fish positioning.

Gary Clouse of Winchester, Tenn., is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with an 8-10 largemouth.

Prince is currently in the lead for the VMC Monster Bag.

Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, leads the Progressive Insurance Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 436 points. John Cox of DeBary, Fla., is in second with 429, followed by David Mullins of Mt. Carmel, Tenn., with 416, Drew Benton of Blakely, Ga., with 367 and Clifford Pirch of Payson, Ariz., with 367.

Jay Przekurat of Stevens Point, Wis., leads the Falcon Rods Rookie of the Year standings with 323 points.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. CT at SRA Headquarters — Lake Fork. The weigh-in will be held at the same location at 3:10 p.m. Full coverage can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and FOX Sports digital platforms. Omnia Fishing and B.A.S.S. have partnered to simulcast Day 2 of Bassmaster LIVE as a shoppable stream on Omnia’s website and mobile app.

The Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork is being hosted by the Sabine River Authority and Wood County Economic Development Commission.

2022 Simms Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork 5/19-5/22
Lake Fork, Quitman  TX.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1

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

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

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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
1        85       447      1676-05
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85       447      1676-05

Rod Selection for Kayak Fishing by Justin Largen

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Rod Selection for Kayak Fishing by Justin Largen

Rod Selection for Kayak Fishing

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If you are thinking of giving kayak fishing a try, you may have wondered whether you need specialized rods. Does standard bass gear you’ve used in a bass boat work in a kayak? What if you’re a bank fisherman? Can you use the same stuff? The short answer is yes, standard gear will work from a kayak, but there are some unique aspects to kayak fishing that factor into my tackle selection.
First, a few caveats. I’m not going to try to cover every technique or rattle off specific model numbers for a bunch of rods and reels. I’m not going to debate the merits of composite vs graphite rods for crankbaits, for example. There is plenty of content dedicated to answering that and other technique-specific questions. My goal is to give you an idea of what’s different about fishing from a kayak. The two biggest factors for me – the ones that impact rod selection – are limited space and being closer to the water.

Probably the most obvious difference between a kayak and other boats is the size. Having a smaller boat is an advantage for traversing shallow flats, sliding through culverts, and maneuvering through stump fields, but it also means limited storage capacity. You just can’t fit as much gear into a kayak. Some of the high-end fishing kayaks have horizontal rod holders built into the frame, but even these have nowhere near the storage capacity of a bass boat. Simply put, you can’t take as many rods with you in a kayak.

Now that is still a relative statement. I used to routinely bring 9 or 10 rods with me on my kayak, and there are other gear junkies who carry even more. Over the last year or so, I’ve found that I’m much more efficient with 6 or fewer rods in the boat. Additional rods add clutter and weight. With 10 rods, my casting mobility was impaired – I was more likely to clip another rod while casting at an odd angle – and my boat was less maneuverable. I couldn’t navigate through flooded bushes or similar cover without getting at least one rod getting tangled. Taking fewer rods has reduced those frustrations and allowed me to take better advantage of my kayak’s mobility.

Hopefully I’ve clarified that kayak fishermen can still carry plenty of gear, just not as much as our bass boat brethren. We can’t bring 25 rods, each rigged for a different technique, so we have to be strategic about the rods we choose. It’s one of the biggest decisions I make the night before each tournament day. Type of lake, season, water temp, and the techniques I expect to use all factor into this decision. If I’m in Florida and planning to fish thick grass, I’ll bring several heavy action rods for flipping and frogging. If I’m on a northern smallmouth lake, I might bring a flipping stick, but I’ll probably also have three or four spinning outfits for finesse applications.

No matter what conditions I’m faced with, versatility is a major consideration. I want rods that can do multiple things well. For me a 7-foot, medium-heavy baitcast combo is king. I can effectively throw Texas-rigged plastics, swim jigs, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, vibrating jigs and several other baits with the same rod. During a tournament, I always have at least two of them in the kayak. A 7-foot, medium action, spinning outfit is the other mainstay in my kayak. It’s great for a multitude of finesse techniques. It’s my first choice for a shakey head, wacky rig, and drop shot.

I want to emphasize that these two rods are my favorites. They allow me to confidently fish a variety of baits and techniques. But everyone is built differently, and we don’t all have the same fishing styles. So, what works for me is not necessarily the best option for you. As the saying goes, there’s more than one way to skin a cat. You need to figure out what works for you, the rod lengths and actions that fit your fishing style and also allow you to be versatile.
This brings me back to my original point. You can use standard bass fishing gear in a kayak for most techniques. However, because the kayak sits lower to the surface than a larger boat, standard length rods can hamper certain techniques. Jerkbaits and walking baits might be the best example. It’s difficult to execute sharp rod twitches with a 7-foot or longer rod. I end up slapping the surface or the side of the boat far too often. Switching to a 6’9” rod fixes this problem for me. Those few inches can make a big difference.

Pitching is another technique where I opt for a shorter rod. It’s not uncommon for big boat anglers to use 7’11” rods. I’ve tried these from a kayak, but for me they’re too cumbersome. Too often I end up sticking the tip in the water or slapping my bait on the surface during the pendulum motion. A 7’11” rod has also given me problems while fighting fish. The rod is so long that when a fish is alongside the kayak, there’s too much line out to effectively corral and lip a fish. Swinging fish can work, but it’s tricky. In a kayak there is less hull to lift the fish over, but there is also a much smaller landing zone. Moreover, if the hook pops free on the swing, the fish has an easier time flopping back over the side. Dropping to a 7’4” or 7’6” rod for flipping and pitching has helped my casting ability and made it easier for me to grab fish at the boat. Even when I choose to swing a fish, I have more control with a shorter rod. Once again, those few inches make a big difference.
When it comes to brands, there are m

any reputable companies making high quality rods. I’ve used Quantum rods and reels since my bank walking days. They give me a lot of confidence because I’ve landed thousands of fish with them. It doesn’t hurt that they have good warranties and great customer service. But if you prefer a different brand, no problem. Action and length are far more important than the logo on the side of the rod.

If you’re thinking of stepping into the kayak world, the rods you already have will probably work fine. Try them out before dropping money on a bunch of new stuff. There are a few techniques where a shorter rod might help you, but not necessarily. And whether you are considering buying a new rod or just deciding which rods to take with you on your next trip, remember that versatility is key.

MLF 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Filmed on Florida’s Space Coast Set to Premiere Saturday on Outdoor Channel

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Twenty-Four MLF Anglers Compete on Headwaters Lake, Kenansville Lake, Lake Garcia Reservoir or Stick Marsh over Six Days for Prestigious Summit Cup

PALM BAY, Fla. (May 19, 2022) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches, filmed over six days in December on lakes surrounding the Palm Bay area, is set to premiere this Saturday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel and on-demand on the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) streaming app. The event showcases 24 of the top pro anglers in the world competing in the third MLF Cup event of the 2022 season.

“The Space Coast is a fishing paradise with the availability of freshwater, saltwater, surf, and deep-sea fishing opportunities including new Headwaters Lake, the local trophy largemouth bass fishery. It’s unlike any other freshwater lake in the U.S.,” said Space Coast Office of Tourism Executive Director Peter Cranis. “We’re looking forward to watching the Summit Cup and can’t wait to see the winning catch.”

The first episode, set to premiere Saturday, features the eight anglers in Group 1 competing in their opening Elimination Round. Episode two features the eight anglers in Group 2; Episode three will feature the eight anglers in Group 3. The top six finishers from each group’s Elimination Round advance to the two-day Sudden Death Round – episodes four and five – where nine anglers compete each day and try to finish in the top four. The sixth and final episode will feature the final eight anglers competing in the Championship Round to catch the most weight that they can to be crowned the 2022 Summit Cup Champion.

The 24 Anglers that compete in the 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches in Florida are:

  • Stephen Browning, Hot Springs, Ark.
  • Luke Clausen, Spokane, Wash.
  • Dustin Connell, Clanton, Ala.
  • Brandon Coulter, Knoxville, Tenn.
  • David Dudley, Lynchburg, Va.
  • Paul Elias, Laurel, Miss.
  • Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C.
  • Alton Jones, Jr., Waco, Texas
  • Gary Klein, Mingus, Texas
  • Jason Lambert, Michie, Tenn.
  • Bobby Lane, Lakeland, Fla.
  • Russ Lane, Prattville, Ala.
  • Matt Lee, Cullman, Ala.
  • Michael Neal, Dayton, Tenn.
  • Skeet Reese, Auburn, Calif.
  • Mark Rose, Wynne, Ark.
  • Fred Roumbanis, Russellville, Ark.
  • Bradley Roy, Lancaster, Ky.
  • Fletcher Shryock, Guntersville, Ala.
  • Jeff Sprague, Wills Point, Texas
  • Wesley Strader, Spring City, Tenn.
  • Bryan Thrift, Shelby, N.C.
  • Jacob Wheeler, Harrison, Tenn.
  • Jesse Wiggins, Addison, Ala.

The 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches was hosted by Florida’s Space Coast Office of Tourism. The event will air on the Outdoor Channel as six, two-hour original episodes each Saturday afternoon starting May 21, 2022, and running through June 25, airing from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. Each episode is available for viewing on the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) streaming app on the Monday morning following each episode’s Saturday premiere.

The 2022 Wiley X Summit Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches features 24 MLF pro anglers visiting the Space Coast of Florida to compete on either Headwaters Lake, Kenansville Lake, Garcia Reservoir or Stick Marsh on each day of competition. The fisheries are unknown to the anglers – they do not learn where they are competing until they arrive to the launch ramp each morning of competition.

The full television schedule can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

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

Mike Watson & Craig McFadden Win CATT Spring Final Santee Cooper, SC May 14, 2022

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Mike Watson & Craig McFadden Win CATT Spring Final Santee Cooper, SC May 14, 2022

We wrapped up the 2022 CATT Spring Trail on Santee Cooper with 28 teams entering the Spring Final Mike Watson & Craig McFadden win with 5 bass weighing 29.07 lbs and take home $2,675.00!

2nd went to Mark Barnes & Justin Cromer with a limit weighing 25.34 lbs and they weighed the Academy BF at 7.58 lbs worth $1,196.00!

Brent Riley & Nathan Burgess 3rd with 23.62 lbs!

Bradford & Dwight Beavers 4th with 23.16 lbs!

Bennett Lawshe & Will Timmons 4th Place 22.43 lbs!

Lonnie Jones with the 2nd BF at 7.24 lbs!

Team BF Weight Winnings
Mike Watson-Craig McFadden 6.29 29.07 $2,675.00
Justin Cromer-Mark Barnes 7.58 25.34 $1,196.00
Brent Riley-Nathan Burgess 6.03 23.62 $750.00
Bradford-Dwight Beavers 5.65 23.16 $500.00
Will Timmons-Bennett Lawshe 5.92 22.43 $250.00
Wade Grooms 5.10 18.18
Mac-Patrick Cook 5.05 16.17
Justin Johnson 0.00 15.25
Dave Murdock-Steve Borton 6.53 14.76
Max Terry-Jamie Glasscock 0.00 14.71
Brian Cook-Coby Harvey 5.13 13.35
Freddie Gibbs 0.00 12.93
Horace Scott Sr.-Jr. 0.00 12.31
Mark-Jake Hutson 0.00 11.99
Mario-Reid Colangelo 0.00 10.21
Lonnie Jones-Hannah Rogers 7.24 8.88 $84.00
Danny-Ava Lowery 5.70 5.70
Mason Miles-Andrew McLeod 0.00 0.00
Mac Altman-Randall Miller 0.00 0.00
Billy Willis-Glenn Porter 0.00 0.00
Scott-Brandon Spittle 0.00 0.00
Jamie Partee-Jay McCutchen 0.00 0.00
Buddy Holmes-Brandon Evans 0.00 0.00
Lex Costas 0.00 0.00
Westley Bilton 0.00 0.00
Andrew Bull 0.00 0.00
Bryan Bowles 0.00 0.00
Bryce Singletary-Ryan Drew 0.00 0.00
Total Entrys $3,240.00
BONUS $ $675.00
Santee Cooper Spring Final Fund $1,645.00
Total Paid At Ramp $5,455.00
Grand Total Paid Spring 2021 Santee Cooper $18,480.00

2022 St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day Planned for June 18

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2022 St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day Planned for June 18

 

2022 St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day Planned for June 18

All are welcome, in-person or virtually, to this fun-filled celebration of anglers

PARK FALLS, Wisc. (May 19, 2022) – St. Croix Rod invites all anglers to join one another in celebration of fishing at its 2022 Customer Appreciation Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at the St. Croix Factory in Park Falls, Wisconsin.

“Our St. Croix family looks forward to Customer Appreciation Day every year because it’s such a fun way to connect with our anglers, who are at the heart of everything we do,” says St. Croix Vice President of Marketing, Jesse Simpkins. “It’s a chance for us to roll out the red carpet and give anglers all kinds of fun opportunities and reasons to join us here at our factory in Park Falls. Just as we never stop improving our rods, we try to make our family-friendly Customer Appreciation Day an even more rewarding event for our anglers every year. We’d love to see you there in person, but we’ve got a bunch of great virtual participation options for anglers who can’t make the trip.”

Anglers attending Customer Appreciation Day are drawn into the St. Croix family and experience something no other rod manufacturer offers on such a personal level. The unique event will include fun opportunities to learn about the rod-building process, informative fishing seminars from St. Croix pros, casting classes, a free brat lunch, ample prize drawings, special deals on St. Croix Rods and Apparel and other items, plus incredible live music by UMG Nashville recording artist, Kassi Ashton, and Joe Bucher and the Top Raiders.

UMG Nashville recording artist Kassi Ashton will headline the free concert at this year’s St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day in Park Falls, Wisconsin, June 18.

2022 St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day In-Person Schedule*

Event Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Factory Store Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Food Service: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Live Fishing Seminars: 8:15 AM – 1:45 PM

Live Music: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Live Music Schedule*

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Joe Bucher & The Top Raiders

4:00 PM –5:00 PM: UMG Nashville recording artist Kassi Ashton

 

Live Fishing Seminar Schedule*

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM: “Bass on a Budget” – Dan Johnston

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: “Start Catching Early This Season” – Dan Gropengiser

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: “Wisconsin Trout Stream Angling with a Spinning Rod” – Blake Tollefson

11:15 AM – Noon: “Think Outside the Bucket” – Brian Brosdahl

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: “River Musky” – Jeremy Smith

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: “Electronics: Back to Basics” – The Lindner Group

2022 St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day Virtual Participation Options

Anglers who can’t make it to Customer Appreciation Day in person should make stcroixrods.com their first stop for all virtual participation options. Fishing seminars will be streamed on Facebook Live, while sales of St. Croix rods and apparel will be conducted online at stcroixrodfactorystore.com.

Virtual Fishing Seminar Schedule*

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: “Start Catching Early This Season” – Dan Gropengiser

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: “Bass on a Budget” – Dan Johnston

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: “River Musky” – Jeremy Smith

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: “Electronics: Back to Basics” – James Lindner

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: “Wisconsin Trout Stream Angling with a Spinning Rod” – Blake Tollefson

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: “Think Outside the Bucket” – Brian Brosdahl

*All times are Central.

Concert Stage – Incredible live music performances by Joe Bucher and the Top Raiders and UMG Nashville recording artist Kassi Ashton.

Joe Bucher and the Top Raiders will perform live on stage.

Rod Building Tent – Learn the process of how St. Croix Rods are handcrafted. Multiple stations will be set up for you to see an abbreviated example of how our rods are built. Included in this will be a live rod winding demonstration.

Learn to Cast – Spincasting, spinning, baitcasting or even fly casting, learn the proper technique from the St. Croix Pros. A casting pond will be onsite to help assist in an enhanced educational experience.

St. Croix Factory Store – Find great deals on St. Croix rods, combos and gear, as well as exclusive and limited-edition St. Croix Customer Appreciation Day apparel at the St. Croix Factory Store! In addition to regular items, all sales and special offers will be available online at stcroixrodfactorystore.com the day of the event.

Anglers can learn more and stay up to date with St. Croix’s 2022 Customer Appreciation Day event by following St. Croix on Facebook and Instagram, by subscribing to the St. Croix Enewsletter, or by checking back regularly at stcroixrods.com.

Tanner Beaman and June Bug Barrow, Win CATT East Roanoke River, NC May 14, 2022

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Tanner Beaman and June Bug Barrow, Win CATT East Roanoke River, NC May 14, 2022

Next East Spring Qualifier is June 25 at the Roanoke River launching from the Water St Lighthouse Ramp!

2022 CATT Academy Championship this weekend on Kerr! May 21-22 $10,000 1st Place! You only had to enter 2 CATT events since June 2021 to be eligible!

1st Tanner Beaman and June Bug Barrow, 20.25lbs $525.00
2nd Rip Bass, 19.84 lbs $300.00 1st side pot, $238.00- Total $538.00!
3rd Donald Luther and Mike Kannan, 18.61 lbs $200.00 2nd side pot $102.00
4th Danny Flynn and Brad Elks, 17.85 lbs $120.00 They also won 2nd big fish 5.76 lbs $69.00

1st big fish winner is Sammy Barrow and Spencer Barrow. 6.28 lbs $161.00

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
Tanner Beaman – June Bug Barrow 5.67 20.25 $525.00 110
Rip Bass 4.64 19.84 $538.00 109
Donald Luther – Mike Kannan 4.38 18.61 $302.00 108
Danny Flynn – Brad Elks 5.76 17.85 $189.00 107
Sammy Barrow – Spencer Barrow 6.28 16.68 $161.00 106
Thomas Craft -Shane Craft 5.19 16.49 105
Chris Turner – Quinton Chappell 4.55 14.92 104
Bruce Swain – Billy Paderick 3.75 14.05 103
Stacey Light – Mike Askew 3.95 13.68 102
Steve Vann – Skippy Lewis 4.98 13.42 101
Dean Jones – Levi Jones 4.59 12.80 100
Travis Newborn – Matt Newborn 0.00 12.74 99
Danny Wood – Nathaniel Lucas 3.55 12.66 98
Matt Oakley – Bryant Oakley 0.00 12.38 97
Tracy King – David Price 3.82 12.02 96
Geral Herring 0.00 11.90 95
Jason Smith – Jacob Smith 4.41 11.40 94
Hal Caldwell – John Caldwell 0.00 10.87 93
Danny Hall – Vincent Pouvaysay 3.10 9.66 92
Stacy Hobson – Brandon  Pearce 0.00 5.15 82
Mike Ellis – Mark Faircloth 0.00 0.00 72
Matt Harrell – Justin Chappell 0.00 0.00 72
Michael James – Luke James 0.00 0.00 72
Total Entrys $1,840.00
BONUS $ $340.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,715.00
East 2021 Final Fund $365.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund $50.00
2021 East Final Fund Total $685.00

Dearal Rodgers & Trent McLaughlin Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC May 14, 2022

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Dearal Rodgers & Trent McLaughlin Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC May 14, 2022

Next Lake Wateree Summer CATT is May 28 and is a Gold $120 entry or $130 at the ramp!

Dearal Rodgers & Trent McLaughlin win with 5 bass weighing 18.60 lbs! They also weighed in the 2nd BF at 4.49 lbs and took home $1,016.00!

Butch Williams & Max Price earned 2nd Place with 5 bass weighing 17.69 lbs!

Paul Wells & Craig Haven finished 3rd with 15.98 lbs and weighed the 1st BF at 5.22 lbs!

Jeff & Jacob Norris 4th with 15.07 lbs!

Wesley & Cole Jackson 5th with 14.53 lbs!

6th Place Ray & Chanon Dowey 14.50 lbs!

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
Dearal Rodgers & Trent McLaughlin 4.49 18.60 $1,016.00 110
Butch Williams & Max Price 4.11 17.69 $300.00 109
Paul Wells & Craig Haven 5.22 15.98 $354.00 108
Jeff Norris & Jacob Norris 3.94 15.07 $100.00 107
Cole Jackson & Wesley Jackson 3.78 14.53 106
Ray Dowey & Chanon Dowey 3.47 14.50 105
Sawyer Sparrow & Stephen Sparrow 3.84 12.20 104
Jason Ries & Roger McKee 2.78 10.58 103
Chad Gainey & Mack Kitchens 2.17 9.98 102
Jeff Reynolds & Scott Robinson 3.22 9.93 101
Jerry Freezon 2.02 7.97 100
Landon Jordon & Rhett Bowers 4.28 7.44 99
Darrell Fenton 0.00 5.93 98
Mark Healon & Ella Healon 2.96 5.14 97
Scott Floyd 0.00 2.10 96
Chad Rabon & Walt Almond 0.00 0.00 86
Billy Hilton 0.00 0.00 86
Jay Adams Jr. 0.00 0.00 86
Ronald Figueroa & Robbert Nowlin 0.00 0.00 86
Donnie Maiers & Dean Benfield 0.00 0.00 86
Greg Atkinson & Brent Kelly 0.00 0.00 86
Anthony Medlin 0.00 0.00 86
Total Entrys $1,760.00
BONUS $ $450.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,770.00
2022 Wateree Summer Final Fund $340.00
2022 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund $50.00
2022 Wateree Summer Fund Total $340.00

New Giveaway Sponsor & much more on this Bass Cast Update

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New Giveaway Sponsor & much more on this Bass Cast Update

What an awesome weekend plus check out who our newest giveaway sponsor is & where you will fund us this weekend. Back out on the open road we go.

William Sanders – Brian Jackson Win CATT Tidewater Chowan River, NC May 15, 2022

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William Sanders – Brian Jackson Win CATT Tidewater Chowan River, NC May 15, 2022

Congratulations to the team of Mike Evans and Brian Cooper for wining the points championship in the CATT Tidewater Division for the spring of 2022!!!! They will receive a check for $500 and first blast off position at division championship for winning the points title sponsored by Joes Marine and Steve Brickhouse. They had a very impressive spring with two 1st place , a 5th, 8th, and 20th place finishes! They were able to best a talented field of anglers and the title is well deserved.

I‘m not sure if the bass knew if they were coming or going this week on the river. The water was historically low this past week and up in the parking lot this morning at launch. I don’t think anyone thought they would need boots to launch boats this morning. As usual, there’s always a few teams that figure them out no matter the conditions. Leading the way in that regard was the team of Brian Jackson and William Sanders who brought a heavy sack of river largemouths to the scales weighing 23.58 lbs! There bag included the lunker of the day caught by Brian Jackson weighing in at 8.44 lbs. They took home a total payday of $2473! Longtime Tidewater participants Scott Shaffer and David Shaffer took home second place with a 21.98lb bag. Kevin and Tyler Jones rounded out the top three with 21.87 lbs. Most anglers reported a strong topwater bite. Complete results are attached. We want to thank everyone that came out and fished with us this year. We’ll wrap up the spring season in a couple weeks on 05/28 on the Perquimans river with our division championship.

 

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
William Sanders – Brian Jackson 8.44 23.58 $2,473.00 110
David Shaffer – Scott Shaffer 5.96 21.98 $750.00 109
Kevin Jones/ Tyler Jones 6.65 21.87 $465.00 108
Rick Plemons – Chris Pike
7.47
20.75 $457.00 107
Brian Cooper – Mike Evans 5.14 20.69 $265.00 106
Tommy Banks – Bubba Banks 4.33 17.02 $200.00 105
Scott Rock – Jaden Rock 6.18 16.55 $150.00 104
Michael Evans 0.00 16.50 103
Brandon Johnson – Eugene Foushee 4.91 16.45 102
Steve Brickhouse – James Williams
5.52
16.11 101
Ray Cobb/ Mark Moretz 4.87 15.93 100
Ronnie Ketchum – Benny Hendricks
5.16
15.51 99
JA Williford/Mike Layton 4.13 14.90 98
Mike Knapp – Ben Knapp 0.00 14.71 97
Mark Ingram – Bob Clarkson 5.79 13.07 96
Kirk Nixon – Trent Nixon 0.00 12.08 95
Matt Anderson – Tommy DeWitt
2.74
11.92 94
Roy Acer/Larry Barefoot 3.12 11.53 93
Nick Meek – Kyle Verkuilen 0.00 11.52 92
Wayne Hayes – Andy Morath
3.11
10.82 91
Austin Hughes/ Holden Northcott 0.00 10.77 90
Jordan Sanderlin/Andrew George 0.00 10.64 89
Chris Turner – Quintin Chappell 5.60 10.48 88
Jason Law – Terry Lovell 0.00 10.33 87
Ricky Mize 5.63 9.71 86
Jim Dick – Greg Dick 0.00 8.44 85
Zach Boslau – Jimmie Ritter
0.00
6.64 84
Bob Gomez – Eddie Tipton 0.00 5.97 83
John Robertson/ Partrick Robertson
0.00
4.63 82
Jeff Hayden/ Benny Cannon 0.00 0.00 72
Hank Cook 0.00 0.00 72
Josh Powell/ Marshall Harrell 0.00 0.00 72
Al Biagioni – Cindy Biagioni 0.00 0.00 72
Mike Chlomoudis/ Gage Chlomoudis 0.00 0.00 72
Mike Askew/Sam Doorman 0.00 0.00 72
Allen Eure/ Brent Futrell 0.00 0.00 72
Brad Webb/ Matt Holt 0.00 0.00 72
Brent Thomas – Ethan Thomas 0.00 0.00 72
Douglas Hewitt – William Heighter 0.00 0.00
72
Total Entrys $4,680.00
BONUS $ $600.00
Total Paid At Ramp $4,760.00
2022 Tidewater Final Fund $405.00
2022 CATT Championship Fund $75.00
2022 Tidewater Final Fund Total $2,095.00

Ultra-Compact Tatula Now Available Daiwa

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Ultra-Compact Tatula Now Available Daiwa

Ultra-Compact Tatula Now Available 

Daiwa’s new Tatula SV70 excels for young competitive anglers and anyone seeking diminutive size and awesome casting performance

Cypress, CA (May 18, 2022) – Designed and manufactured to meet the needs of those with smaller hands like competitive grade school, high school, and collegiate anglers—or those seeking the perfect finesse baitcaster—to date, the Tatula SV70 is Daiwa’s smallest and most palmable SV baitcaster reel offering.

Daiwa’s progressive product development team designed the new Tatula SV70 reel with an all-new frame size to be the smallest, lightest, and most palmable Tatula SV reel the company has ever introduced. The amazing new Tatula reel is one of the lightest, one of the most controlled baitcasting reels on the market today.

 It features an aluminum frame, aluminum handle sideplate, and is extremely palmable. With regards to gearing, it also contains Daiwa’s Hyper Drive Design™ gearing system for very smooth cranking and fluid-like rotation. “The responsiveness of this reel is simply unparalleled,” says Senior Marketing Manager, Marc Mills. “It’s all about feeling your bait and not the gearing of the reel.”

“First off, it’s an SV baitcaster so it has all the SV technologies. It is by far the smallest SV reel we have in our lineup. This is really the baitcaster for competitive youth anglers because it’s virtually anti-backlashing with the SV technology and allows anglers to make good, long casts but not worry about problems with backlashes. It’s an excellent tournament reel, especially for younger anglers and those with smaller hands or seeking finesse options and improved palmability,” offers Mills. But by any means it is not a kids reel and is great for all bass anglers looking for a true technique driven finesse reel.

The reel also has all the standard features that have made the Tatula SV so popular—for example, the reel features the T-Wing System (TWS) for effortless longer casts and the SV spool for even and articulate controlled spool control.

The 6.5-ounce reel features 7+1 ball bearings and is available in right- and left-handed versions in 6.3:1, 7.1:1 and 8.1:1 gear ratios. Models offer 23.2 to 30 inches per handle crank and 9.9 pounds of maximum drag. In terms of line capacity, the SV70 offers 90 yards of 10-pound test and 75 yards of 12-pound test. For those using J-Braid, expect 70 yards of 20-pound test or 55 yards of 30-pound test.

Hyper Drive DIGI-GEAR

FEATURES:

  • HYPER DRIVE DESIGN™
  • SV Concept
  • Aluminum Frame & Sideplate
  • Reel Weight: 6.5 ounces
  • T-Wing System (TWS)
  • 30mm SV Spool
  • Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD)
  • 90mm Swept Handle
  • MSRP $229.99

For Daiwa’s latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa products, call Daiwa’s Customer Service Department at 562-375-6800 or e-mail inquiries to: [email protected]. The URL for Daiwa’s web site is Daiwa.us                                                    
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