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Lester Notches First Bassmaster Win At Southern Open On Kissimmee Chain

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February 6, 2022

Lester Notches First Bassmaster Win At Southern Open On Kissimmee Chain

Brandon Lester of Fayetteville, Tenn., has won the 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open at Kissimmee Chain with a three-day total of 51 pounds, 2 ounces.

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February 5, 2022

Lester Notches First Bassmaster Win At Southern Open On Kissimmee Chain

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Steady productivity paved the path to success for Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Lester, who tallied a three-day total of 51 pounds, 2 ounces to win the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open on Kissimmee Chain of Lakes.

Recording his first Bassmaster victory, the pro from Fayetteville, Tenn., placed 13th on Day 1 with 14-13, added a second-round limit of 18-1 and earned his Championship Saturday berth in second place. With a final-round limit of 18-4, Lester edged Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark. (48-12), who led the first two days.

Lester won $52,500 and earned a berth in the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, to be held in Knoxville, Tenn., March 24-26.

“There were 225 hammers fishing this event — I feel like this is harder to win than an Elite Series tournament,” said Lester, who was fishing his 114th major tournament with B.A.S.S. “I’ve been close; I’ve finished second here, I’ve finished third here, I have I don’t know how many Top 10s in the Opens. I love fishing these events and it feels really good to finally pull one off.

“Now the Classic qualification is off my mind the rest of the year. I couldn’t be happier because it was just announced that the (2023) Classic will be in my home state of Tennessee.”

All three days, Lester locked down to the lower Kissimmee Chain waters and split his time between Lake Kissimmee and Cypress Lake. The latter yielded most of his weight and dominated his final-round productivity.

“Cypress had a ton of hydrilla; this is the first year with this much grass in it,” said Lester, who now has 22 Top 10 finishes with B.A.S.S. “When I went in there in practice, I noticed right off the bat that I was seeing empty beds everywhere. That was the whole key to me winning this tournament, there’s no doubt.

“I knew they were bass beds and I knew that with that many beds around and a warming trend coming, those fish would be coming in — and they did.”

Days 1 and 2 saw Lester catching his fish on a 5-inch junebug-colored Gambler Fat Ace (soft stickbait) rigged on a 3/0 Mustad Grip Pin Big Bite hook with a 3/16-ounce Mustad Tungsten weight. With an approaching cold front bringing cloudy skies, light afternoon rain and cooling temperatures, Lester switched to a reaction-based presentation.

“I knew if I was going to catch them today, I needed some type of moving bait, so I caught them on a 3/8-ounce Evergreen JackHammer ChatterBait in the golden shiner color with a 3.3-inch Keitech Swing Impact Fat trailer in Tennessee shad,” Lester said. “It was pretty much just a chunk-and-wind deal, but once I found the area where it went down, I just milked that one area all day.”

Lester spent the first two days on the north side of Cypress Lake, but when Day 3 brought north winds of 10 to 15 mph, he switched to the south shore.

“The spot where I had been catching them the last two days got blown out by the mud (from strong winds),” he said. “I just got on that south side because it hadn’t been getting much pressure, and I thought with that wind in there, maybe there’d be some bait in there and I was right.”

Cifuentes took the early lead by catching a Day 1 limit of 28-10, which ranks in the Top 15 single-day weights in Bassmaster Opens history. Retaining his lead on Day 2 with a limit of 10-13, he entered Championship Saturday leading Lester by 6-9. On Day 3, Cifuentes added 9-5 and ended with 48-12.

A key prespawn staging spot amid deep grass produced Cifuentes’ Day 1 weight by 8:30 a.m. But Day 2 found the spot devoid of bass, so he caught a limit by punching grass. On Saturday, Cifuentes gave his best spot another look, but it offered nothing and he ended up catching his fish on a Berkley Stunna jerkbait.

“That big bag did good; it just didn’t do enough,” Cifuentes said. “It was fun. I had a blast and it was a great way to start the year.”

In addition to a $25,500 second-place prize, Cifuentes also earned the $500 Garmin Tournament Rewards for being the highest-placing competitor using Garmin products.

Tom Frink of Southside, Ala., finished third with 47-8. He placed 19th on Day 1 with a limit of 13-9, rose to eighth by catching 17-3 on Day 2 and gained five more spots with a final-round bag that weighed 16-12.

While he spent some of his time throwing a 1/2-ounce Evergreen lipless bait offshore in Cypress Lake, Frink fared best when he focused on shallow reeds. Targeting clear, sandy spots in the reed lines with a beaver-style bait rigged with a Ryugi Black Bean sliding sinker.

“I’d go a couple hundred yards and not get bit, then I’d hit a 50-yard stretch where I’d catch three or four fish,” Frink said. “On Day 2, I got lucky and caught a 7-pounder doing that. Today, I started offshore for (a brief time), but I went shallow again and had one 50-yard stretch where I caught all my fish.”

Elite Series pro Frank Talley of Temple, Texas, won the $750 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award for his 9-7 largemouth.

As part of the Yamaha Power Pay program, Adam Neu of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., took home an additional $1,500 while John Soukup of Sapulpa, Okla., claimed an additional $750 for being the second-highest placing entrant.

Toyota will also award $1,500 to the highest-placing entrant in their Bonus Bucks program and an additional $1,000 to the second-highest placing entrant.

Additionally, the St. Croix Rods Rewards program will award an extra $500 to the highest-finishing Top 10 angler fishing St. Croix rods.

The tournament was hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.

2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open #1 Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes 2/3-2/5
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 15 51-02 200 $52,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 18-04
2. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 15 48-12 199 $26,000.00
Day 1: 5 28-10 Day 2: 5 10-13 Day 3: 5 09-05
3. Tom Frink Southside, AL 15 47-08 198 $18,000.00
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 17-03 Day 3: 5 16-12
4. Adam Neu Sturgeon Bay, WI 15 41-13 197 $15,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 17-01 Day 3: 5 10-05
5. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 15 40-11 196 $13,050.00
Day 1: 5 17-08 Day 2: 5 11-10 Day 3: 5 11-09
6. Ryan Hoover Lithia, FL 15 40-04 195 $12,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 14-08 Day 3: 5 11-04
7. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 14 40-00 194 $11,250.00
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 14-15 Day 3: 4 07-08
8. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 15 39-06 193 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 15-04 Day 3: 5 08-04
9. Zack Birge Blanchard, OK 15 37-08 192 $8,250.00
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 06-04
10. Cole Sands Calhoun, TN 11 37-01 191 $6,750.00
Day 1: 5 21-15 Day 2: 3 09-03 Day 3: 3 05-15
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Frank Talley Temple, TX 09-07 $750.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 121 821 1655-04
2 137 878 1705-01
3 8 47 105-06
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266 1746 3465-11

Cifuentes Shifts Gears To Retain Bassmaster Open Lead On Kissimmee Chain

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February 5, 2022

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February 4, 2022

Cifuentes Shifts Gears To Retain Bassmaster Open Lead On Kissimmee Chain

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — After struggling for a few hours and ultimately making a wholesale game plan change, Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., leveraged a big first-round margin to maintain his lead on Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes with a two-day total of 39-7.

Cifuentes set the early mark by posting a Day 1 limit of 28-10, which ranks in the Top 15 single-day weights in Bassmaster Opens history. That catch gave Cifuentes a lead of 6-11 over Cole Sands of Calhoun, Tenn., who today slipped from second to sixth.

Adding a Day 2 limit of 10-13, Cifuentes now leads Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Lester of Tennessee by 6-9.

“I barely survived today,” Cifuentes said of his diminished productivity. “I didn’t even get a bite on (my Day 1) spot; it was crazy.”

Cifuentes started his day on the same place that quickly produced his massive Day 1 bag — a hard-bottom clearing amid offshore hydrilla. He fished that spot for three hours Friday but with little to show for it.

“I guess it’s possible that there weren’t as many fish as I thought, or they were just staging there for a little bit and the warming trend prompted them to move to the bank to spawn,” Cifuentes said. “I left there with one small fish, but it really wasn’t on my spot; I was just fishing around trying to find them.”

Once he determined his primary plan was not happening, Cifuentes tried a few more offshore spots, but finally relocated to shallow grass mats near the weigh-in site at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. He punched a Berkley MaxScent Creature Hawg in black/blue fleck rigged with a 1 1/2-ounce weight.

“I was having to fish slow; I had to yo-yo it two or three times,” Cifuentes said. “I finished my limit about 3:30.”

With a cold front heading toward the area, anglers will see winds increasing and shifting from the north. Cifuentes said this will likely impact what he’s able to do on Championship Saturday.

“The temperature probably isn’t going to drop that fast, but if the wind gets bad it might hurt the offshore bite, so I may have to go flipping shallow,” he said. “It might turn on the offshore bite, so I’m going to check all of it. I’m going to start on my little honey hole and go from there.”

Hailing from Fayetteville, Tenn., Lester added 18-1 to the 14-13 he weighed on Day 1 and tallied 32-14. He attributed the increased productivity to the continued warming trend.

“I’m fishing an area that has a bunch of beds in there and they’re coming in,” Lester said. “I’m not actually seeing them bite, but I’m pitching at beds. I’m just seeing a bright spot and pitching to it.

“I’d love to be able to see them, but it’s been so windy I just have to float along with the wind until I see (a bed). They’re actually spawning, but I’m not sight fishing.”

Lester said he caught his fish on a junebug-colored 5-inch soft stickbait. He Texas-rigged his bait with a 3/16-ounce weight, which helped him cast efficiently in the wind.

“I’d just pitch it in there and shake it in place; I didn’t move it much at all,” Lester said. “My biggest fish was about 5 3/4 pounds and I had one about 4.”

Cole Drummond of Effingham, S.C., remained in third place with 32-8. After weighing a limit of 17-9 on Day 1, he added 14-15 Friday.

Drummond again locked down to Lake Cypress, where he fished a 300-yard spawning area where he was catching pre- and post-spawn fish. In depths of 2 to 3 feet, the fish were relating to shellbars scattered amid hydrilla.

“It was a little bit tougher on me today, but I forced myself to stay there because I knew they were there and it finally paid off around lunchtime,” Drummond said. “I caught them on one bait all day. I was just cutting circles around my area all day.”

Elite Series pro Frank Talley of Temple, Texas, leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass standings with a 9-7 largemouth.

Ron Shakespeare of St. Cloud, Fla., won the co-angler division with a two-day total of 19-10. After taking the Day 1 lead with 13-8, he added another limit of 6-2 and earned $24,820.

Spending his day in Lake Toho, Shakespeare fished hydrilla in 6 to 8 feet and caught his bass on the same bait he used Thursday — a Texas-rigged CPF Lures trick worm in the Dirty Albright color. The color is named for Shakespeare’s team partner, Jerrod Albright of Kissimmee, who won the $250 Phoenix Boats Big Bass award among co-anglers for his 7-11 largemouth.

“We stayed offshore for about three hours and I caught all three of my fish by 10:30 and I didn’t catch another fish all day,” Shakespeare said. “We moved around a little bit offshore and then we went flipping to try and find a big one.

“Offshore, we were targeting pockets and thinned-out areas. The bite went away really quickly this morning. My boater caught two and I caught two within the first 30 minutes and then it was just done.”

The Top 10 pros will now advance to Saturday’s championship round with takeoff scheduled for Big Toho Marina (Kissimmee Lakefront Park) at 7 a.m. ET. The weigh-in will be held at the park at 3 p.m. Full coverage will be available on Bassmaster.com.

The tournament is being hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.

2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open #1 Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes 2/3-2/5
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 2Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 10 39-07 200
Day 1: 5 28-10 Day 2: 5 10-13
2. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 32-14 199
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 18-01
3. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 10 32-08 198
Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 5 14-15
4. Adam Neu Sturgeon Bay, WI 10 31-08 197
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 17-01
5. Zack Birge Blanchard, OK 10 31-04 196
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 15-15
6. Cole Sands Calhoun, TN 8 31-02 195
Day 1: 5 21-15 Day 2: 3 09-03
7. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 10 31-02 194
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 15-04
8. Tom Frink Southside, AL 10 30-12 193
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 17-03
9. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 10 29-02 192
Day 1: 5 17-08 Day 2: 5 11-10
10. Ryan Hoover Lithia, FL 10 29-00 191
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 14-08
11. Logan Shaddix Cullman, GA 10 28-07 190 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 13-09
12. Rich Howes Oviedo, FL 10 28-06 189 $5,250.00
Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 13-12
13. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 10 27-07 188 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 13-04
14. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 10 27-02 187 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 14-00
15. Nic Rand Kalamazoo, MI 10 26-03 186 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 14-00
16. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 10 25-15 185 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 12-04
17. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 10 25-11 184 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 5 13-15
18. Frank Talley Temple, TX 10 25-10 183 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 06-13 Day 2: 5 18-13
19. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 10 25-07 182 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 09-06
20. Jordan McDonald Jackson, GA 10 25-01 181 $4,125.00
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 5 12-03
21. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 10 24-15 180 $3,750.00
Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 5 14-14
22. Hayden Newberry Jonesboro, IL 10 24-15 179 $3,750.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 11-07
23. Lucas Murphy West Columbia, MI 10 24-05 178 $3,750.00
Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 12-07
24. Bryan New Saluda, SC 10 24-02 177 $3,750.00
Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 11-14
25. Carter McNeil Abbeville, SC 8 23-15 176 $3,750.00
Day 1: 5 12-14 Day 2: 3 11-01
26. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 10 23-11 175 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 10-03
27. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 10 23-08 174 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 13-00
28. Buddy Gross Chatanooga, TN 10 23-06 173 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 09-15 Day 2: 5 13-07
29. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 10 23-03 172 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 5 12-00
30. Mike Huff London, KY 10 23-01 171 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 10-08
31. Chris Neau Gretna, LA 10 22-15 170 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 07-11
32. Lonnie Cochran Section, AL 8 22-13 169 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 3 06-06
33. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 10 22-11 168 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 08-12 Day 2: 5 13-15
34. Sam George Athens, AL 10 22-01 167 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 09-06 Day 2: 5 12-11
35. Kayden Tanner Tolar, TX 10 22-00 166 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 10-10
36. Daisuke Kita Ohtsu Shiga JAPAN 10 21-11 165 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 5 13-04
37. Jayme Rampey Liberty, SC 10 21-11 164 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 09-03
38. Jon Canada Helena, AL 9 21-10 163 $3,450.00
Day 1: 4 09-03 Day 2: 5 12-07
39. Brian Post Janesville, WI 10 21-08 162 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 08-04 Day 2: 5 13-04
40. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 10 21-07 161 $3,450.00
Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 09-03
41. Hermilo Salgado-Zavaleta Artemus, KY 10 21-02 160
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 5 12-04
42. Coop Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 10 21-01 159
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 07-09
43. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 10 21-01 158
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 5 12-15
44. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 10 20-10 157
Day 1: 5 06-13 Day 2: 5 13-13
45. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 10 20-05 156
Day 1: 5 08-08 Day 2: 5 11-13
46. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 8 20-05 155
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 3 10-00
47. Caden Acree Powder Springs, GA 10 20-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 5 11-10
48. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 5 19-15 153
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 19-15
49. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 9 19-14 152
Day 1: 4 12-07 Day 2: 5 07-07
50. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 10 19-13 151
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 08-05
51. Jacob Moore Wake Forest, NC 10 19-07 150
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 09-07
52. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 10 19-06 149
Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 06-15
53. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 10 19-06 148
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 08-15
54. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 10 19-06 147
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 09-01
55. Michael Cooper Mobile, AL 10 19-04 146
Day 1: 5 07-00 Day 2: 5 12-04
56. Jason Borofka Lavon, TX 10 19-01 145
Day 1: 5 07-00 Day 2: 5 12-01
57. Bradley Hallman Edmond, OK 10 19-01 144
Day 1: 5 09-03 Day 2: 5 09-14
58. Zach Goutremout Chaumont, NY 7 19-00 143
Day 1: 5 16-02 Day 2: 2 02-14
59. Bradford Beavers Summerville, SC 8 19-00 142
Day 1: 4 06-13 Day 2: 4 12-03
60. John Garrett Union City, TN 10 18-15 141
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 07-13
61. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 10 18-11 140
Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 08-07
62. Corey Lindsey Marion, OH 10 18-10 139
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 07-04
63. Darold Gleason Many, LA 10 18-09 138
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 5 08-01
64. Chris Blanchette Charleston, SC 10 18-08 137
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 07-03
65. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 9 18-08 136
Day 1: 4 07-05 Day 2: 5 11-03
66. Jeremy Gordon Rutledge, TN 10 18-07 135
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 5 10-07
67. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 10 18-06 134
Day 1: 5 08-00 Day 2: 5 10-06
68. Rob Digh Denver, NC 9 18-04 133
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 4 05-11
69. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 10 18-03 132
Day 1: 5 07-08 Day 2: 5 10-11
70. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 7 18-01 131
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 2 02-08
71. Mason Gunter Newnan, GA 10 18-00 130
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 07-10
72. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 9 17-15 129
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 4 05-14
73. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 9 17-15 128
Day 1: 4 09-06 Day 2: 5 08-09
74. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 10 17-14 127
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 06-06
75. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 10 17-13 126
Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 08-01
76. Troy Roder Brookeland, TX 10 17-13 125
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 08-02
77. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 7 17-11 124
Day 1: 2 06-14 Day 2: 5 10-13
78. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 10 17-10 123
Day 1: 5 07-01 Day 2: 5 10-09
79. Michael Hall Annandale, VA 10 17-10 122
Day 1: 5 07-10 Day 2: 5 10-00
80. Justin Margraves Diana, TX 10 17-09 121
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 5 10-03
81. Connor Neal Hoover, AL 9 17-08 120
Day 1: 4 09-12 Day 2: 5 07-12
82. Quentin Cappo Prairieville, LA 10 17-06 119
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 07-11
83. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 10 17-04 118
Day 1: 5 08-06 Day 2: 5 08-14
84. Zak Fadden Plymouth, MI 6 16-14 117
Day 1: 3 11-09 Day 2: 3 05-05
85. James Castillo West Richland, WA 10 16-14 116
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 06-00
86. Joseph Webster Hamilton, AL 10 16-14 115
Day 1: 5 07-15 Day 2: 5 08-15
87. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 16-10 114
Day 1: 5 09-07 Day 2: 5 07-03
88. Douglas Reed Bridgeton, NJ 9 16-10 113
Day 1: 5 08-03 Day 2: 4 08-07
89. Tristan McCormick Burns, TN 9 16-07 112
Day 1: 4 05-09 Day 2: 5 10-14
90. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 10 16-07 111
Day 1: 5 09-11 Day 2: 5 06-12
91. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 9 16-07 110
Day 1: 4 06-13 Day 2: 5 09-10
92. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 7 16-06 109
Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 2 05-00
93. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 10 16-06 108
Day 1: 5 07-00 Day 2: 5 09-06
94. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 10 16-05 107
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 5 05-05
95. Brandon Edel White House, TN 10 16-05 106
Day 1: 5 07-03 Day 2: 5 09-02
96. Dave Frost Mount Dora, FL 6 16-04 105
Day 1: 1 02-12 Day 2: 5 13-08
97. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 10 16-04 104
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 07-10
98. Jeff Fellows Orlando, FL 10 16-03 103
Day 1: 5 09-13 Day 2: 5 06-06
99. Parker Mott Winter Garden, FL 10 16-02 102
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 5 07-04
100. Kyle Cortiana Broken Arrow, OK 9 16-00 101
Day 1: 4 05-06 Day 2: 5 10-10
101. David Williams Newton, NC 10 15-15 100
Day 1: 5 06-08 Day 2: 5 09-07
102. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 15-13 99
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 15-13
103. Alex Sherrill Clanton, AL 8 15-13 98
Day 1: 5 11-00 Day 2: 3 04-13
104. Brad Leuthner Independence, MN 10 15-12 97
Day 1: 5 07-14 Day 2: 5 07-14
105. Brady Vernon Birmingham, AL 10 15-11 96
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 5 07-02
106. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 7 15-10 95
Day 1: 2 06-14 Day 2: 5 08-12
107. Griffin Heffington Cumming, GA 10 15-10 94
Day 1: 5 08-05 Day 2: 5 07-05
108. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 9 15-09 93
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 4 04-12
109. Dustin Wilkey Durant, OK 8 15-07 92
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 5 10-08
110. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 7 15-06 91
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 5 10-10
111. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 6 15-03 90
Day 1: 2 02-06 Day 2: 4 12-13
112. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 9 15-03 89
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 4 04-06
113. Bob Behrle Hoover, AL 10 15-02 88
Day 1: 5 06-09 Day 2: 5 08-09
114. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 7 15-02 87
Day 1: 2 06-11 Day 2: 5 08-07
115. Tucker Smith Shoal Creek, AL 8 15-01 86
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 3 05-01
116. Caiden Sinclair Wilsonville, AL 7 14-13 85
Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 2 03-06
117. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 6 14-13 84
Day 1: 3 04-11 Day 2: 3 10-02
118. Todd Goade White Pine, TN 10 14-13 83
Day 1: 5 09-00 Day 2: 5 05-13
119. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 7 14-07 82
Day 1: 2 06-08 Day 2: 5 07-15
120. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 6 14-04 81
Day 1: 3 08-12 Day 2: 3 05-08
121. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 8 14-03 80
Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 3 03-12
122. Chris Keeble Lenoir City, TN 7 14-03 79
Day 1: 2 04-04 Day 2: 5 09-15
123. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 10 14-02 78
Day 1: 5 08-10 Day 2: 5 05-08
124. Gary Ginter Bellefontaine, OH 8 14-02 77
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 3 06-00
125. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 10 14-01 76
Day 1: 5 06-10 Day 2: 5 07-07
126. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 9 13-15 75
Day 1: 4 04-10 Day 2: 5 09-05
127. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 9 13-14 74
Day 1: 5 08-07 Day 2: 4 05-07
128. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 10 13-14 73
Day 1: 5 06-12 Day 2: 5 07-02
129. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 7 13-12 72
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 2 02-14
130. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 8 13-11 71
Day 1: 4 05-10 Day 2: 4 08-01
131. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 8 13-09 70
Day 1: 3 03-05 Day 2: 5 10-04
132. Connor Graham Minneapolis, MN 9 13-09 69
Day 1: 5 07-11 Day 2: 4 05-14
133. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 5 13-08 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 13-08
134. T-Roy Broussard Port Arthur, TX 10 13-08 67
Day 1: 5 07-06 Day 2: 5 06-02
135. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 8 13-07 66
Day 1: 3 06-07 Day 2: 5 07-00
136. Tanner Sanderson Ackerly, TX 8 13-03 65
Day 1: 3 02-14 Day 2: 5 10-05
137. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 10 13-00 64
Day 1: 5 05-14 Day 2: 5 07-02
138. Chris Moody Brooks, GA 9 13-00 63
Day 1: 5 07-01 Day 2: 4 05-15
139. Chance Woodard Paris, TX 7 12-15 62
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 5 09-12
140. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 8 12-15 61
Day 1: 5 07-05 Day 2: 3 05-10
141. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 7 12-14 60
Day 1: 2 04-12 Day 2: 5 08-02
142. Aaron Digh Denver, NC 10 12-10 59
Day 1: 5 05-14 Day 2: 5 06-12
143. Jacob Walker Springville, AL 6 12-09 58
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 1 01-13
144. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 8 12-09 57
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 5 08-12
145. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 6 12-06 56
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 5 10-07
146. Hugh Cosculluela Spring, TX 6 12-06 55
Day 1: 4 10-00 Day 2: 2 02-06
147. Nick Brown Lindale, TX 6 12-05 54
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 5 11-03
148. Derek Freeman Anderson, SC 7 12-05 53
Day 1: 2 03-03 Day 2: 5 09-02
149. Bart Stanisz Wichita Falls , TX 9 12-05 52
Day 1: 4 06-00 Day 2: 5 06-05
150. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 8 12-03 51
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 5 09-00
151. Andrew Mlotek Indianapolis, IN 8 11-15 50
Day 1: 5 08-01 Day 2: 3 03-14
152. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 7 11-14 49
Day 1: 5 08-14 Day 2: 2 03-00
153. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 6 11-13 48
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 5 10-06
154. Randy Blaukat Springfield, MO 7 11-10 47
Day 1: 4 06-03 Day 2: 3 05-07
155. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 6 11-09 46
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 4 07-00
156. Bryden Mugleston Mount Juliet, TN 9 11-08 45
Day 1: 4 04-07 Day 2: 5 07-01
157. Keith Nemcek St Charles, IL 8 11-07 44
Day 1: 4 06-01 Day 2: 4 05-06
158. Jason Casteel Ocoee, FL 6 11-07 43
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 3 05-06
159. Bailey Fain Lenoir City, TN 6 11-03 42
Day 1: 5 09-02 Day 2: 1 02-01
160. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 5 10-14 41
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 3 08-09
161. Kenny Mittelstaedt Minnetonka, MN 7 10-14 40
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 5 07-06
162. Joey Sabbagha Prosperity, SC 8 10-11 39
Day 1: 3 07-06 Day 2: 5 03-05
163. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 8 10-10 38
Day 1: 5 06-08 Day 2: 3 04-02
164. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 6 10-09 37
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 5 09-02
165. Randall Carter Maplesville, AL 6 10-07 36
Day 1: 3 03-14 Day 2: 3 06-09
166. Ben Stone Iva, SC 8 10-07 35
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 5 06-05
167. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 7 10-06 34
Day 1: 2 02-01 Day 2: 5 08-05
168. Scott Allgood Fair Play, SC 8 10-06 33
Day 1: 3 04-05 Day 2: 5 06-01
169. Buddy Cipoletti Naples, FL 6 10-02 32
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 3 06-05
170. Matt Green Cartersville, GA 7 10-01 31
Day 1: 4 04-13 Day 2: 3 05-04
171. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 7 09-14 30
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 5 06-10
172. Spencer Peters Corryton, TN 5 09-07 29
Day 1: 2 05-06 Day 2: 3 04-01
173. Jesse Tacoronte Kissimmee, FL 5 09-06 28
Day 1: 5 09-06 Day 2: 0 00-00
174. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 6 09-06 27
Day 1: 4 06-11 Day 2: 2 02-11
175. Tyler Caton Clanton, AL 6 09-04 26
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 5 07-10
176. Jeff Bauler Chapin, SC 7 09-02 25
Day 1: 3 02-08 Day 2: 4 06-10
177. Danny Lavoie Franklin, GA 7 09-02 24
Day 1: 4 04-12 Day 2: 3 04-06
178. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 6 09-01 23
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 5 08-02
179. Tim Malone Kodak, TN 6 08-13 22
Day 1: 3 05-07 Day 2: 3 03-06
180. Luke Dunkin Lawrenceburg, TN 5 08-09 21
Day 1: 5 08-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Brandon Ackerson Afton, OK 7 08-07 20
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 5 06-08
182. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 5 08-06 19
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 08-06
183. Steven Mack Queen Creek, AZ 7 08-03 18
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 5 05-01
184. Daniel Smith Blountsville, AL 6 08-03 17
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 3 03-11
185. Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 5 08-02 16
Day 1: 5 08-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
186. Travis Loyd Brookeland, TX 5 07-14 15
Day 1: 5 07-14 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. Zachary Kuehler Seymour, TX 5 07-14 14
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 2 02-05
188. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 07-05 13
Day 1: 4 04-13 Day 2: 1 02-08
189. Greg Secord Salem, SC 5 07-03 12
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 2 03-04
190. Sean Torgrude Jacksonville, FL 3 07-02 11
Day 1: 3 07-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
191. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 5 07-02 10
Day 1: 2 03-14 Day 2: 3 03-04
192. Jared Miller Norman, OK 6 07-01 9
Day 1: 5 05-06 Day 2: 1 01-11
193. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 4 06-15 8
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 06-15
194. Nick Ward Newnan, GA 5 06-10 7
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 06-10
195. Michael Kinard Concord, NC 3 06-06 6
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 2 05-01
196. D.J. Ellis Crestview, FL 3 06-05 5
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 2 05-06
197. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 5 06-01 4
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 4 05-00
198. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 6 06-00 3
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 5 05-02
199. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 3 06-00 2
Day 1: 2 02-02 Day 2: 1 03-14
200. Drew Coker Murrayville, GA 3 05-10 1
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-10
201. Joe McClosky Swanton, MD 3 05-10 0
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 1 01-05
202. Darren Gallaher Hixson, TN 4 05-10 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 1 01-08
203. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 5 05-07 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 5 05-07
204. Marshall Harrelson Clarksville, GA 3 05-07 0
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 2 03-03
205. Teddie Scalf Corbin, KY 4 05-03 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 05-03
206. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 3 05-00 0
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
207. Joe Mitchell Martin, GA 4 04-13 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 4 04-13
208. Wayman Coleman Abbeville, SC 4 04-11 0
Day 1: 1 00-13 Day 2: 3 03-14
209. Eric Talley Corsicana, TX 3 04-05 0
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 1 00-15
210. Matt Coughlin Dandridge, TN 3 04-02 0
Day 1: 3 04-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
211. Kibbee Mccoy Knoxville, TN 2 03-10 0
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
212. Tommy Parker Minnetonka, MN 2 03-09 0
Day 1: 2 03-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
213. Brent Crow Hartselle, AL 2 03-02 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-02
214. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 2 02-11 0
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 1 00-15
215. Dustin O’shaughnessy Junction City, WI 2 02-07 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-07
216. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 1 02-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
217. Ronnie Mccoy Lamar, SC 1 01-05 0
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
218. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 1 01-03 0
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Ben Ballou Dickson, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Noah Boyett Mountain Home, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Michael Harter Westminster, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Rick Perez Naples, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
219. Gary Pilkenton Morristown, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 121 821 1655-04
2 137 878 1705-01
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258 1699 3360-05
2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open #1 Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes 2/3-2/5
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 2

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

1. Ron Shakespeare Saint Cloud, FL 6 19-10 200 $24,820.00
Day 1: 3 13-08 Day 2: 3 06-02
2. Jerrod Albright Kissimmee, FL 6 17-00 199 $6,090.00
Day 1: 3 13-04 Day 2: 3 03-12
3. Donald Ciacchi Cleveland, OH 6 16-14 198 $4,380.00
Day 1: 3 11-06 Day 2: 3 05-08
4. JW Battle Jr. Orlando, FL 6 15-07 197 $3,285.00
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 3 09-14
5. Darrin Mallow Kansas, OK 5 14-03 196 $3,066.00
Day 1: 3 09-10 Day 2: 2 04-09
6. Barry Brunges Gainesville, FL 6 14-01 195 $2,920.00
Day 1: 3 09-12 Day 2: 3 04-05
7. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 6 13-09 194 $2,774.00
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 3 09-00
8. Parker Knudsen Minnetonka, MN 6 13-07 193 $2,628.00
Day 1: 3 07-08 Day 2: 3 05-15
9. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 6 12-12 192 $2,409.00
Day 1: 3 08-14 Day 2: 3 03-14
10. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 6 12-02 191 $2,190.00
Day 1: 3 06-08 Day 2: 3 05-10
11. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 6 12-01 190 $2,044.00
Day 1: 3 05-14 Day 2: 3 06-03
12. Austin Nelson Apopka, FL 6 11-15 189 $1,898.00
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 3 05-14
13. Wallace Coward Beech Island, SC 6 11-07 188 $1,606.00
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 3 08-03
14. Stephen Carrick Lexington, NC 5 11-04 187 $1,460.00
Day 1: 3 06-09 Day 2: 2 04-11
15. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 5 11-00 186 $1,314.00
Day 1: 3 08-02 Day 2: 2 02-14
16. Billy Shelton La Crosse, VA 6 10-15 185 $1,168.00
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 3 05-07
17. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 4 10-14 184 $1,095.00
Day 1: 3 08-10 Day 2: 1 02-04
18. Brooks Parker Bridgeville, DE 5 10-14 183 $1,095.00
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 2 03-04
19. Mike Mckinney Benton, IL 6 10-13 182 $1,095.00
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 03-06
20. Robert Taylor Jr Saint Cloud, FL 4 10-10 181 $1,095.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 1 03-09
21. Dehn Ganey Bonneau, SC 5 10-10 180 $1,022.00
Day 1: 2 04-09 Day 2: 3 06-01
22. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 5 10-07 179 $1,022.00
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 2 04-04
23. Clifton Overstreet Dothan, AL 4 10-03 178 $1,022.00
Day 1: 3 08-06 Day 2: 1 01-13
24. David Waack Cary, NC 3 10-02 177 $1,022.00
Day 1: 3 10-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
25. Bob Morin Seymour, TN 6 10-01 176 $1,022.00
Day 1: 3 07-00 Day 2: 3 03-01
26. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 5 09-15 175 $876.00
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 3 07-00
27. Jonathon Dewey Fort Gratiot, MI 5 09-12 174 $876.00
Day 1: 3 06-14 Day 2: 2 02-14
28. Corey Yaden Grovetown, GA 3 09-09 173 $876.00
Day 1: 3 09-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
29. Horace Hubbard Albany, GA 4 09-09 172 $876.00
Day 1: 2 06-05 Day 2: 2 03-04
30. Kevin Edwards Ruskin, FL 3 09-08 171 $876.00
Day 1: 3 09-08 Day 2: 0 00-00
31. Tyler Morrison Locust Grove, GA 4 09-07 170 $803.00
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 3 08-08
32. Greg Moore Orlando, FL 4 09-07 169 $803.00
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 3 07-13
33. Cary Wien Groveland, FL 6 09-05 168 $803.00
Day 1: 3 04-04 Day 2: 3 05-01
34. Erik Tilson Auburndale, FL 3 09-04 167 $803.00
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 2 06-11
35. Wayne Foriest Nashville, TN 5 09-02 166 $803.00
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 3 04-04
36. Jimmy Dereta Joshua, TX 4 09-00 165 $803.00
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 3 07-13
37. Eric Camarote Rogers, MN 5 09-00 164 $803.00
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 2 02-05
38. Kevin Heard Saint Cloud, FL 5 08-14 163 $803.00
Day 1: 2 03-01 Day 2: 3 05-13
39. Mack Traynor Hanover, MN 3 08-13 162 $803.00
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 08-13
40. Hunter Reifschneider Marion, IA 4 08-13 161 $803.00
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 07-11
41. Ryan Chambers Chandler, AZ 4 08-11 160
Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 1 01-04
42. Matt Molitor Canton, IL 5 08-10 159
Day 1: 2 02-10 Day 2: 3 06-00
43. Ryan Shriber Franklin, TN 6 08-10 158
Day 1: 3 03-11 Day 2: 3 04-15
44. Mike Anderson Harlem, GA 6 08-08 157
Day 1: 3 03-12 Day 2: 3 04-12
45. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 5 08-07 156
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 3 05-00
46. Will Brown Wesley Chapel, AL 6 08-06 155
Day 1: 3 03-02 Day 2: 3 05-04
47. Alex Barbour Crystal Lake, IL 4 08-04 154
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 07-04
48. Erik Brztowski Lemont, IL 5 08-04 153
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 2 03-05
49. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 4 08-02 152
Day 1: 3 05-13 Day 2: 1 02-05
50. Brian Rothrock Monticello, IN 5 08-02 151
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 3 05-09
51. Kevin Devine Windermere, FL 4 08-02 150
Day 1: 3 05-09 Day 2: 1 02-09
52. Alex Reece Greenville, SC 4 08-00 149
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 3 05-15
53. Steven Robbins Piketon, OH 5 08-00 148
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 3 05-11
54. Corey Owens Gray, KY 5 07-14 147
Day 1: 2 02-09 Day 2: 3 05-05
55. Bill Richards Whitmore Lak, MI 5 07-11 146
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 2 02-12
56. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 6 07-09 145
Day 1: 3 03-04 Day 2: 3 04-05
57. Deantre Burch High Springs, FL 6 07-07 144
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 3 04-01
58. Ryan Godsey Chickamauga, GA 4 07-06 143
Day 1: 3 05-02 Day 2: 1 02-04
59. Stephen Davis Blacksburg, VA 4 07-06 142
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 1 02-15
60. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 5 07-05 141
Day 1: 2 03-04 Day 2: 3 04-01
61. Ryan Dillner Isle, MN 5 07-05 140
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 3 03-15
62. Jeff Somers Crystal, MN 3 07-04 139
Day 1: 2 06-02 Day 2: 1 01-02
63. Adam Sangster Sanford, FL 4 07-04 138
Day 1: 2 04-01 Day 2: 2 03-03
64. Rusty Odom Simpsonville, SC 3 07-03 137
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 1 02-05
65. Brandon Smith Knightdale, NC 4 07-02 136
Day 1: 3 05-08 Day 2: 1 01-10
66. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 4 07-02 135
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 3 05-06
67. Matthew Mccarthy Marysville, OH 4 07-02 134
Day 1: 2 03-13 Day 2: 2 03-05
68. Gus Kneidinger Prospect, PA 4 07-01 133
Day 1: 3 03-15 Day 2: 1 03-02
69. Floyd Willis Grayson, KY 5 07-00 132
Day 1: 2 02-12 Day 2: 3 04-04
70. Kevin Humbard Dandridge, TN 5 07-00 131
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 2 03-03
71. Mickey Soler Newington, CT 5 06-14 130
Day 1: 2 03-01 Day 2: 3 03-13
72. Dustin Bonnell Titusville, FL 3 06-13 129
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-13
73. Rick Adams Lake Wales, FL 3 06-13 128
Day 1: 2 03-06 Day 2: 1 03-07
74. Riley Kolich Long Beach, CA 3 06-12 127
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-12
75. Christopher Tinsley Pisgah Forest, NC 3 06-12 126
Day 1: 2 04-07 Day 2: 1 02-05
76. Christopher Donavant Yorktown, VA 4 06-11 125
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 3 05-10
77. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 5 06-11 124
Day 1: 3 04-09 Day 2: 2 02-02
78. Tony Sears Dahlonega, GA 4 06-11 123
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 3 04-07
79. Cal Teneyck Shakopee, MN 3 06-11 122
Day 1: 2 03-15 Day 2: 1 02-12
80. Cory Weaver Ankeny, IA 4 06-10 121
Day 1: 1 01-09 Day 2: 3 05-01
81. David Delucca Long Beach, CA 4 06-09 120
Day 1: 3 05-00 Day 2: 1 01-09
82. Justin Baldridge Greenup, KY 5 06-09 119
Day 1: 2 01-14 Day 2: 3 04-11
83. Scott Mciver Windermere, FL 5 06-09 118
Day 1: 3 03-03 Day 2: 2 03-06
84. Tristan Bramblett Tiger, GA 4 06-08 117
Day 1: 1 03-00 Day 2: 3 03-08
85. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 3 06-07 116
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 06-07
86. Michael Gabel St Charles, IL 4 06-07 115
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 3 04-10
87. Ashton Smith Lake Helen, FL 4 06-07 114
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 1 02-06
88. Tim Rasmussen Orlando, FL 3 06-05 113
Day 1: 3 06-05 Day 2: 0 00-00
89. Shon Pulley Trenton, SC 5 06-05 112
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 2 02-15
90. Mark Schafer Williamstown, NJ 3 06-03 111
Day 1: 3 06-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
91. Jimmy Bass Ocala, FL 4 06-03 110
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 05-03
92. Blake Stephenson Evans, GA 4 06-03 109
Day 1: 2 03-12 Day 2: 2 02-07
93. Craig Cassella Wallingford, CT 5 06-03 108
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 3 02-11
94. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 3 06-02 107
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 2 04-06
95. Joshua McGeary Mt. Pleasant, PA 3 06-02 106
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 1 03-13
96. Tom Mullins Clarmont, FL 3 06-01 105
Day 1: 3 06-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
97. Dawson Wisner Westminster, MD 4 06-01 104
Day 1: 1 01-01 Day 2: 3 05-00
98. Liam Oneill Belleair Bluffs, FL 4 06-00 103
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 05-00
99. Jason George Farragut, TN 4 06-00 102
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 04-14
100. Gregory Mauldin Archdale, NC 3 06-00 101
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 2 04-05
101. Ashley Bishop Chesapeake, VA 2 06-00 100
Day 1: 1 04-00 Day 2: 1 02-00
102. Jacob Robinson Temple, GA 4 05-15 99
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 3 04-11
103. Jerry Morris Jr Charlotte, NC 3 05-14 98
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 2 03-05
104. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 4 05-12 97
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 3 04-05
105. Dee Powell Hope Hull, AL 2 05-10 96
Day 1: 2 05-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
106. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 4 05-10 95
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 04-08
107. John Lewis Centreville, VA 4 05-10 94
Day 1: 2 01-12 Day 2: 2 03-14
108. Justin Salisbury Binghamton, NY 3 05-09 93
Day 1: 2 03-10 Day 2: 1 01-15
109. Troy Mims Suwanee, GA 6 05-08 92
Day 1: 3 04-07 Day 2: 3 01-01
110. Chase Traeger Lino Lakes, MN 2 05-08 91
Day 1: 1 04-01 Day 2: 1 01-07
111. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 4 05-07 90
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 3 04-05
112. Robert Brewer Trafford, AL 3 05-06 89
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 2 04-01
113. Ken Yamate Richardson, TX 4 05-05 88
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 3 04-05
114. Tommy Lee Young Orlando, FL 4 05-05 87
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 3 03-10
115. Nathaniel Kilgore Franklin, VA 4 05-03 86
Day 1: 1 01-14 Day 2: 3 03-05
116. Bill Beard Prosperity, SC 2 05-02 85
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 05-02
117. Robby Robinson Longwood, FL 3 05-02 84
Day 1: 2 04-05 Day 2: 1 00-13
118. Derek Caldwell Fyffe, AL 4 05-02 83
Day 1: 3 03-06 Day 2: 1 01-12
119. Ron Horton Dover, DE 3 05-02 82
Day 1: 2 03-02 Day 2: 1 02-00
120. Nicholas Bowman Port Charlotte, FL 3 05-01 81
Day 1: 3 05-01 Day 2: 0 00-00
121. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 3 05-01 80
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 2 03-06
122. Kenneth Bivins Orlando, FL 3 05-00 79
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 05-00
123. Michael Carter Grayson, KY 3 04-15 78
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
123. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 3 04-15 78
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
125. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 1 04-15 76
Day 1: 1 04-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
126. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 3 04-15 75
Day 1: 1 01-02 Day 2: 2 03-13
127. Brian Kendzior Bradenton, FL 3 04-12 74
Day 1: 3 04-12 Day 2: 0 00-00
128. Eric Vyborny Sorrento, FL 2 04-12 73
Day 1: 1 03-06 Day 2: 1 01-06
129. James Staton Sorrento, FL 3 04-11 72
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-11
130. Bailey Rothrock Monticello, IN 3 04-11 71
Day 1: 2 03-08 Day 2: 1 01-03
131. Anthony Harris Bellview, FL 3 04-11 70
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 2 03-06
132. William Norris II Ocoee, FL 2 04-09 69
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-09
133. Ray Cates Overland Park, KS 3 04-08 68
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-08
134. Mike Sather Beech Island, SC 3 04-08 67
Day 1: 2 03-07 Day 2: 1 01-01
135. Craig Cullen Port St Lucie, FL 2 04-07 66
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 1 02-08
136. Michael Schrader North Attleboro, MA 3 04-05 65
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 2 03-00
137. Brandon Downs Eden Prairie, MN 2 04-04 64
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 04-04
138. Frank Williams Jackson, MO 3 04-03 63
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 04-03
139. David Camp Sterling, OH 2 04-02 62
Day 1: 2 04-02 Day 2: 0 00-00
140. Jeremiah Hitt Lutz, FL 3 04-02 61
Day 1: 2 02-08 Day 2: 1 01-10
141. Thomas Abraham Winchester, TN 2 04-00 60
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 1 02-09
142. Russell Hoyle Newton, NC 3 03-15 59
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-15
143. Gary Abernethy Skyland, NC 4 03-15 58
Day 1: 1 00-14 Day 2: 3 03-01
144. Russell Jones Simpsonville, SC 3 03-14 57
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-14
145. Jimmy Fellegy Lakeville, MN 3 03-14 56
Day 1: 2 02-10 Day 2: 1 01-04
146. Frank Mitchum Orlando , FL 3 03-13 55
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-13
146. Terry Wien Lakeland, FL 3 03-13 55
Day 1: 3 03-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
148. Steve Kline Hilltop Lakes, TX 3 03-13 53
Day 1: 1 01-07 Day 2: 2 02-06
149. Bruce Touchstone Madison Heights, VA 2 03-11 52
Day 1: 1 02-01 Day 2: 1 01-10
150. Michael Mayo Collierville, TN 2 03-10 51
Day 1: 1 01-00 Day 2: 1 02-10
151. Alonzo Evans Jr Topeka, KS 2 03-10 50
Day 1: 1 01-15 Day 2: 1 01-11
152. Michael Garner Skippers, VA 3 03-09 49
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 3 03-09
153. Blake Johnson Box Elder, SD 2 03-09 48
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-09
153. Dusty Wood Belton, SC 2 03-09 48
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-09
155. Pete Patterson Kingsport, TN 3 03-09 46
Day 1: 1 01-04 Day 2: 2 02-05
156. Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, IN 3 03-06 45
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 2 02-07
157. Trey Brafford Kings Mtn, NC 3 03-06 44
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 2 02-03
158. Johnny Dease Orlando, FL 2 03-06 43
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 1 02-00
159. Lee Noland Madison Lake, MN 2 03-06 42
Day 1: 1 01-10 Day 2: 1 01-12
160. David Booth Erin, TN 2 03-05 41
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-05
161. Mitch Mitchell Appling, GA 3 03-05 40
Day 1: 2 02-05 Day 2: 1 01-00
162. Donald Poteat Connelly Spg, NC 1 03-04 39
Day 1: 1 03-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
163. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 2 03-03 38
Day 1: 1 02-02 Day 2: 1 01-01
164. James Madden Holly Hill, FL 2 03-03 37
Day 1: 1 01-12 Day 2: 1 01-07
165. Steve Deyton Forest City, NC 2 03-01 36
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-01
165. Marshall Mccallum Lakeland, FL 2 03-01 36
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 03-01
167. Dan O’callaghan Chalfont, PA 2 02-15 34
Day 1: 2 02-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
168. Kenneth Townson Kissimmee, FL 2 02-13 33
Day 1: 2 02-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
169. Vic Riveras Newport News, VA 3 02-10 32
Day 1: 3 02-10 Day 2: 0 00-00
170. Scotty Ingle Asheville, NC 2 02-10 31
Day 1: 1 01-03 Day 2: 1 01-07
171. Anthony Boris Kansasville, WI 2 02-10 30
Day 1: 1 01-06 Day 2: 1 01-04
172. David Rushing Orlando, FL 1 02-09 29
Day 1: 1 02-09 Day 2: 0 00-00
173. Ahmed Behery Farmington, CT 2 02-09 28
Day 1: 1 01-11 Day 2: 1 00-14
174. Darrell Curl Winston Salem, NC 2 02-09 27
Day 1: 1 00-15 Day 2: 1 01-10
175. Charles Reed Batesville, MS 2 02-08 26
Day 1: 1 01-05 Day 2: 1 01-03
176. Taylor Trantham Thomasville, NC 2 02-06 25
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-06
177. Justin Westergreen Dahinda, IL 2 02-05 24
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 02-05
178. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 2 02-04 23
Day 1: 2 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
179. Jacob Altman Olathe, CO 1 02-04 22
Day 1: 1 02-04 Day 2: 0 00-00
180. Justin Thomas Panama City, FL 2 02-03 21
Day 1: 2 02-03 Day 2: 0 00-00
181. Jim Rozelle Jr Moncks Corner, SC 2 02-01 20
Day 1: 1 00-11 Day 2: 1 01-06
182. RJ Mitchell Appling, GA 2 02-01 19
Day 1: 1 00-13 Day 2: 1 01-04
183. John Hatfield Panama City, FL 2 01-15 18
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 01-15
183. Steven Kellam Dry Ridge, KY 2 01-15 18
Day 1: 2 01-15 Day 2: 0 00-00
185. Joseph Barnes Locust Grove, GA 2 01-13 16
Day 1: 2 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
186. MIke Spears Jasper, AL 1 01-13 15
Day 1: 1 01-13 Day 2: 0 00-00
187. Jon Brown Tampa, VA 2 01-12 14
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2: 2 01-12
188. Spencer Caruso Palm Bay, FL 1 01-10 13
Day 1: 0 00-00 Day 2:

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ON this weekend update we give you a look at whats been happening here at the Bass Cast & we introduce you to our newest giveaway sponsor.

MLF Adjusts Tournament Start Times at B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole, Cancels Kids Fishing Event

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MLF Adjusts Tournament Start Times at B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole, Cancels Kids Fishing Event

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WHAT:
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today that tournament officials have shifted the six-day B&W Trailer Hitches Stage One Presented by Power-Pole tournament hours one hour later, at request from the MLF Angler Representative Board.

In the four-day opening Qualifying Rounds, anglers will compete on Lake D’Arbonne and now launch at 8:30 a.m. from the Lake D’Arbonne State Park, located at 3628 Evergreen Road in Farmerville, Louisiana. The Knockout Round will take place on Caney Creek Reservoir, where anglers will launch at 8:30 a.m. from the Caney Creek Hooks Marina, located at 400 Spillway Road in Chatham, Louisiana. For the final day Championship Round, the final 10 anglers will compete on Bussey Brake, launching at 8:30 a.m. from Bonner Ferry Road, five miles northwest of Bastrop off of Hwy 593. Each day’s General Tire Takeout will be held at the respective launch ramps, now beginning at 5:30 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend all takeoff and takeout ceremonies and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLF NOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

MLF‘s kids fishing event for youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Louisiana today, Feb. 4, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. The remaining two days of the Major League Fishing Festival, Feb. 5-6, and the North Delta Boat & Outdoor Show, Feb. 4-6, will remain unchanged.

The Major League Fishing Festival (www.majorleaguefishing.com/monroe) is a FREE, family-friendly event taking place Saturday and Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center in conjunction with the North Delta Boat & Outdoor Show. The festival will feature a wide-range of acitivities including live music; the MLF Pick ‘Til Win Game with the top prize of a Toyota Ruck or a 70-inch Smart TV; appearances by pro anglers and the PAW Patrol; and the Kids Fishing Pond. At the end of the festival, MLF will donate the fish from the fish pond to the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana through the Hunters for the Hungry program.

Playing in the Big Leagues – Daiwa

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Playing in the Big Leagues

International fishing brand Daiwa steps up to support bass fishing’s pinnacle tournament circuit

Cypress, CA (February 4, 2022) – In the inaugural issue of Bassmaster, bass fishing frontiersman Ray Scott wrote: “It is my plan that we lift bass fishing up to public par with golf, bowling, and pocket billiards. It’s high time the public found out we exist.”

Bassmaster columnist Craig Lamb writes: “Following his All-American Bass tournament held in the fall of 1967 on Alabama’s Smith Lake, Ray Scott knew he was on to something. For the second time in four months, he’d convinced more than 100 die-hard bass fishermen to pay 100 bucks apiece to compete in what was billed as an exclusive, invitation-only tournament.”

Well, Mr. Scott, we’ve come a long way. Today, Bassmaster hosts seven unique tournament circuits, as well as the vaunted Bassmaster Classic.

And now, Daiwa, one of the world’s foremost tackle companies, has signed on as a supporting sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail through 2024.

“Our partnership with B.A.S.S. is a great opportunity for us as a company to show how important the bass the market is to Daiwa, and not just in the US market, but across the globe,” said Daiwa President Carey Graves. “Tournaments are a great opportunity for us interact directly with consumer and take the time to demonstrate Daiwa products and what makes them the market leaders they are.”

Daiwa’s pro staff of Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Seth Feider, Chris Johnston, Cory Johnston, Brandon Palaniuk and Patrick Walters combined for a stellar season, sweeping the Top 5 spots in Angler of the Year standings and earning 15 Top 10 finishes. Walters also brought home his second Century Belt with his 102-pound, 5-ounce four-day haul at Lake Fork.

“Having the opportunity to work with Daiwa was a career-changing move,” said Walters. “With their top-of-the-line gear, your only thought is catching the next fish.”

The highlights continued in the Bassmaster Opens, where Palaniuk took the win at the Northern Open at James River and Cory Johnston captured his first B.A.S.S. victory at the Northern Open at 1000 Islands/St. Lawrence River.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Daiwa as a new supporting sponsor as we partner to advance sportfishing,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson. “Daiwa already supports some of the biggest stars on the Bassmaster Elite Series, and we are excited for the opportunity to partner with Daiwa to reach anglers both here at home and abroad as we nurture a new generation of tournament anglers at our Bassmaster events and through our industry-leading platforms.”

As a supporting sponsor for the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship and the grass-roots TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation regional and championship tournaments, Daiwa will enjoy exposure in Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times magazines and across various social media platforms. Additionally, Daiwa will be highlighted during Bassmaster LIVE, which is streamed on Bassmaster.com and broadcast Saturday and Sunday mornings on the FOX Sports platforms.

Images courtesy of B.A.S.S.

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

Diverse St. Johns River Set To Host Bassmaster Elite Series Season-Opener

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Diverse St. Johns River Set To Host Bassmaster Elite Series Season-Opener

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PALATKA, Fla. — Nature’s constant cycle of give and take often expands opportunities and forces anglers to dig deep into their well of experience and know-how. That’s the situation awaiting a field of 94 anglers at the season-opening AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River.

Competition days will be Feb. 10-13 with daily takeoffs from Palatka City Docks at 7:30 a.m. ET and weigh-ins each day at Palatka Riverfront Park at 3:30 p.m.

For the past several years, St. Johns discussions have centered on the eelgrass — or specifically, the lack thereof. But Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Irma (2017) decimated the native river grass and forced bass to seek out other habitat options. Fortunately, the north-flowing St. Johns abounds with options, as recent Elite events have shown.

“Without the eelgrass, it has made us fish different areas that weren’t productive before the eelgrass died,” said local pro Cliff Prince. “It’s just a totally different fishery now. It’s fishing a lot smaller, but the guys that venture out and find new stuff away from the crowd are the ones who have had success.”

Two years ago, Paul Mueller of Naugatuck, Conn., won by running about 25 miles north of Palatka to fish pads in Trout Creek and Six-Mile Creek. Last year, Tennessee pro Gary Clouse dominated the first two days after running two hours upriver from Palatka and fishing the previously unmentioned Spring Garden Lake.

Prince reports little change in the eelgrass status since the 2021 Elite, which saw rookie Bryan New of Saluda, S.C., win his debut event. Spending part of his time on main-river shellbars, New did most of his damage in lily pads at the lower end of the Lake George pool.

Shellbars are no secret, but recent years have seen increased focus on this habitat. Attracting loads of bait and concentrating the warmth that prespawn bass seek, these bivalve mounds offer ideal staging areas, as well as general bass-friendly features.

Jerkbaits are a common presentation tool here, and we’ll likely see Prince spending a good bit of his time casting suspending baits over key spots. Others have also fared well with this technique, and if someone lands on the right bar when a school of heavyweights arrives, it could be a lights-out deal.

Elsewhere, cypress trees can be a serious player in this fishery, as Louisiana pro Greg Hackney proved with his second-place performance last year. Targeting trees adjacent to what used to be a prime eelgrass spawning area in Lake George, Hackney caught his fish by flipping to specific spots in the cypress knees.

Considering February’s notoriously fickle nature, the timing of cold fronts often impacts a tournament’s pace and productivity. Last year’s event started with a three-hour, Day 1 fog delay and 2020 saw a fierce storm postpone the start of the St. Johns Elite by two days.

“I’ll be closely watching the weather because that’s going to determine everything,” New said. “We’ll have a cold front a week before the tournament, so if we get a warming trend, (the bass) are going to start pushing up to spawn. It’s that time of year in Florida for them.

“They trickle spawn throughout several months starting in November to December, but I think that bigger wave comes from late February to March, depending on the weather.”

New said he expects the tournament to see fish in all three stages of the spawn. Some anglers will search for bedding bass, while others seek their fortunes in prespawners moving up and/or postspawners dropping back out.

“If we get a major warming trend, there’s going to be a lot of fish spawning,” New said. “If not, it’s going to be a little bit of this and a little bit of that.”

Wherever anglers fish, their game plans will have to consider daily ebb and flow. Tidal waters like the St. Johns can complicate matters by moving bait and bass throughout the day. Conversely, moving water stimulates feeding and tide changes often open brief, but intense, bite windows.

The exception is Rodman Reservoir, which is considered part of tournament waters and accessible through a canal and lock upriver from Palatka. In 2021, Patrick Walters of Summerville, S.C., earned a fourth-place finish on this Ocklawaha River impoundment.

“I’m sure Rodman will be in play this year,” New said. “I didn’t fish there last year, but I know a lot of guys caught ’em in there, so I’ll probably check it out this year just because it’s a lake; it’s more stable. You don’t have the fish waiting on the tide to come in or go out.”

While the standard Texas-rigged creature baits and worms will tempt any bed fish, anglers will probably cover the St. Johns with a mix of swim jigs, spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, shallow crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and wacky worms. Frogs may also account for big bites, especially in warming conditions.

Last year, New won with a four-day total of 79-7. Reaching Championship Sunday’s Top 10 required nearly 51 pounds for three days. Barring any weather extremes, we will likely see similar numbers this year.

Noting that he expects the entirety of tournament waters to be in play, New stressed the home run potential that could be found just about anywhere. Given the enormous growth potential of Florida-strain largemouth bass, it doesn’t take much to see fortunes dramatically shift.

“One stretch can carry you through the tournament, and if you find the right stretch, you can win the tournament,” New said. “You don’t even have to find it in practice; you can find it the last two hours of the first day of the tournament and you can go win the tournament.

“You just have to keep an open mind. A magical stretch is far more (likely) in Florida than anywhere else in the country.”

Full coverage from all four days of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River will be available on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms. FS1 will also broadcast live with the tournament leaders on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12-13 beginning at 8 a.m. ET.

The tournament is being hosted by the Putnam County Tourist Development Council and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.

2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Ranger Boats, Rapala, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha
2022 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: AFTCO, Daiwa, Garmin, Huk Performance Fishing, Marathon, Strike King, Triton Boats, VMC

2022 Bassmaster Conservation Partners: AFTCO, Yamaha
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S., which encompasses the Bassmaster tournament leagues, events and media platforms, is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), TV show, radio show, social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, St. Croix Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Abu Garcia Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX, Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk.

Big Kicker Anchors Cifuentes’ Leading Bag At Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee Chain

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Big Kicker Anchors Cifuentes’ Leading Bag At Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee Chain

Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., is leading after Day 1 of the 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open at Kissimmee Chain with 28 pounds, 10 ounces.

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Big Kicker Anchors Cifuentes’ Leading Bag At Bassmaster Open On Kissimmee Chain

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Lake Toho covers approximately 18,810 acres, but Joey Cifuentes of Clinton, Ark., needed only a sliver to bag a limit of 28 pounds, 10 ounces and lead Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open at Kissimmee Chain.

Cifuentes’ bag, which ranks in the Top 15 single-day weights in Bassmaster Opens history, gives him a lead of 6-11 over Cole Sands of Calhoun, Tenn., who caught 21-15.

Describing a blistering start to his day, Cifuentes anchored his bag with a 9-5 that leads the Phoenix Boats Big Bass standings. That fish bit around 8 a.m. and shortly thereafter Cifuentes had his leading weight.

“It was first thing this morning, and I was done at 8:15,” he said. “After I got my limit, I left the spot. I tried to get my co-angler his limit, so I spent the rest of the day flipping.”

Noting that he threw Berkley reaction baits, Cifuentes attributed his success to finding a magical spot in Lake Toho where a large group of big bass were ready to eat. Targeting offshore grass outside spawning areas, he located what he believes is the kind of hard sand spot that prespawn bass favor.

“I had a terrible practice and I had a limited practice because I was coming from another tournament,” Cifuentes said. “In the last two hours of my practice day, I just drifted through this area and several fish were trying to eat my bait. I shook it out of two fish’s mouths on one cast — they were all trying to eat it.

“It was just one of those places you dream about. It was literally the size of my boat. I pulled up today and it was a one-cast deal. It was just by the grace of God.”

Cifuentes said his spot was in 8 feet of water. The bass were likely parking on an attractive area where they could feed up while awaiting the next full moon phase to trigger their spawning movement.

Cifuentes is hopeful that leaving his fish early will allow him a similar opportunity on Day 2.

“These fish are pretty far offshore, so I don’t think they’re going anywhere,” he said. “I don’t know if there will be any more coming to me, but they’re just hanging out there. It’s just a typical prespawn, Toho spot.

“So many times, these tournaments are one-cast deals and that’s how they’re won. Those are the kind of places you hope to find.”

Sands spent his day in Lake Toho and focused on bass that were occupying key staging areas. A tough practice left him with little to go on, so he decided he’d fare best by maximizing his fishing time.

“It’s all grass related, and I never caught two fish off the same spot,” Sands said. “A certain depth seemed to be the deal and I have a certain bait figured out. I fished around boats all day, and I’m pretty sure I’m the only one who caught fish in that area.”

Sands said he employed two reaction baits and had to work hard to coax bites.

“I started this morning with a Yo-Zuri jerkbait and caught a couple of fish on it,” Sands said. “As the day went on, I made a switch and caught several of the fish I weighed in.”

“It seems like you have to force these fish to bite,” he said. “They’ve seen a lot of baits and they’ve been stunned by (recent cold fronts) so they’re not biting really well.”

Cole Drummond of Effingham, S.C., is in third place with 17-9. He targeted prespawn bass in mid-depth grass where he caught them on a slow presentation with a plastic bait.

“It seems like the longer my cast, the greater my chances of getting bit,” Drummond said.

Drummond ran down to Lake Kissimmee, but while waiting for the lock, he fished a spot in lower Lake Toho and caught a 3 1/2-pounder. He filled his limit, including a 6-8 in Kissimmee, and then made a final cull at 4:15 right outside the weigh-in site.

Ron Shakespeare of St. Cloud, Fla., leads the co-angler division with 13-8. Fishing Lake Kissimmee, Shakespeare caught his fish on a Texas-rigged CPF Lures trick worm in the dirty Albright color — named for Shakespeare’s team partner, Jerrod Albright, of Kissimmee, who holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with a 7-11.

“I used a small weight, fished it slow and let the trick worm do its magic,” Shakespeare said. “They were eating the bait funny, which was surprising because of (this week’s) warm up, so you definitely had to let them eat it.

“The first few just picked it up and put it back down, then I made a conscious effort to make sure they ate it for about three seconds before I set the hook. I caught two fish on back-to-back casts around 11:30 and then on my last cast, I culled.”

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for Big Toho Marina (Kissimmee Lakefront Park) at 7 a.m. ET. The weigh-in will be held at the park at 3 p.m.

After Friday’s weigh-in, only the Top 10 pros will advance to Saturday’s championship round. The co-angler championship will be decided Friday.

The tournament is being hosted by the Kissimmee Sports Commission.

2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open #1 Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes 2/3-2/5
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 28-10 200
Day 1: 5 28-10
2. Cole Sands Calhoun, TN 5 21-15 199
Day 1: 5 21-15
3. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 5 17-09 198
Day 1: 5 17-09
4. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 17-08 197
Day 1: 5 17-08
5. Lonnie Cochran Section, AL 5 16-07 196
Day 1: 5 16-07
6. Zach Goutremout Chaumont, NY 5 16-02 195
Day 1: 5 16-02
7. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 5 16-01 194
Day 1: 5 16-01
8. John Soukup Sapulpa, OK 5 15-14 193
Day 1: 5 15-14
9. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 5 15-09 192
Day 1: 5 15-09
10. Zack Birge Blanchard, OK 5 15-05 191
Day 1: 5 15-05
11. Chris Neau Gretna, LA 5 15-04 190
Day 1: 5 15-04
12. Logan Shaddix Cullman, GA 5 14-14 189
Day 1: 5 14-14
13. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 14-13 188
Day 1: 5 14-13
14. Rich Howes Oviedo, FL 5 14-10 187
Day 1: 5 14-10
15. Ryan Hoover Lithia, FL 5 14-08 186
Day 1: 5 14-08
16. Adam Neu Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 14-07 185
Day 1: 5 14-07
17. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 5 14-03 184
Day 1: 5 14-03
18. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 13-11 183
Day 1: 5 13-11
19. Tom Frink Southside, AL 5 13-09 182
Day 1: 5 13-09
20. Coop Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 5 13-08 181
Day 1: 5 13-08
20. Hayden Newberry Jonesboro, IL 5 13-08 181
Day 1: 5 13-08
20. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 5 13-08 181
Day 1: 5 13-08
23. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 5 13-02 178
Day 1: 5 13-02
24. Jordan McDonald Jackson, GA 5 12-14 177
Day 1: 5 12-14
24. Carter McNeil Abbeville, SC 5 12-14 177
Day 1: 5 12-14
26. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 12-09 175
Day 1: 5 12-09
26. Mike Huff London, KY 5 12-09 175
Day 1: 5 12-09
28. Jayme Rampey Liberty, SC 5 12-08 173
Day 1: 5 12-08
29. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 5 12-07 172
Day 1: 5 12-07
30. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 4 12-07 171
Day 1: 4 12-07
31. Julius Mazy Phoenix, AZ 5 12-04 170
Day 1: 5 12-04
31. Bryan New Saluda, SC 5 12-04 170
Day 1: 5 12-04
33. Nic Rand Kalamazoo, MI 5 12-03 168
Day 1: 5 12-03
34. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 5 12-01 167
Day 1: 5 12-01
35. Lucas Murphy West Columbia, MI 5 11-14 166
Day 1: 5 11-14
36. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 5 11-12 165
Day 1: 5 11-12
37. Zak Fadden Plymouth, MI 3 11-09 164
Day 1: 3 11-09
38. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 5 11-08 163
Day 1: 5 11-08
38. Billy McDonald Greenwood, IN 5 11-08 163
Day 1: 5 11-08
40. Caiden Sinclair Wilsonville, AL 5 11-07 161
Day 1: 5 11-07
41. Corey Lindsey Marion, OH 5 11-06 160
Day 1: 5 11-06
41. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 11-06 160
Day 1: 5 11-06
41. Kayden Tanner Tolar, TX 5 11-06 160
Day 1: 5 11-06
44. Chris Blanchette Charleston, SC 5 11-05 157
Day 1: 5 11-05
45. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 5 11-03 156
Day 1: 5 11-03
46. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 11-02 155
Day 1: 5 11-02
47. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 11-00 154
Day 1: 5 11-00
47. Alex Sherrill Clanton, AL 5 11-00 154
Day 1: 5 11-00
49. James Castillo West Richland, WA 5 10-14 152
Day 1: 5 10-14
49. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 10-14 152
Day 1: 5 10-14
51. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 10-13 150
Day 1: 5 10-13
51. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 5 10-13 150
Day 1: 5 10-13
53. Jacob Walker Springville, AL 5 10-12 148
Day 1: 5 10-12
54. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 10-08 147
Day 1: 5 10-08
54. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 10-08 147
Day 1: 5 10-08
56. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 5 10-07 145
Day 1: 5 10-07
56. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 5 10-07 145
Day 1: 5 10-07
58. Mason Gunter Newnan, GA 5 10-06 143
Day 1: 5 10-06
59. Logan Johnson Jasper, AL 5 10-05 142
Day 1: 5 10-05
59. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 5 10-05 142
Day 1: 5 10-05
61. Danny Ramsey Trinidad, TX 5 10-04 140
Day 1: 5 10-04
62. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 10-01 139
Day 1: 5 10-01
63. Jacob Moore Wake Forest, NC 5 10-00 138
Day 1: 5 10-00
63. Tucker Smith Shoal Creek, AL 5 10-00 138
Day 1: 5 10-00
65. Hugh Cosculluela Spring, TX 4 10-00 136
Day 1: 4 10-00
66. Buddy Gross Chatanooga, TN 5 09-15 135
Day 1: 5 09-15
67. Jeff Fellows Orlando, FL 5 09-13 134
Day 1: 5 09-13
68. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 09-12 133
Day 1: 5 09-12
69. Connor Neal Hoover, AL 4 09-12 132
Day 1: 4 09-12
70. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 5 09-11 131
Day 1: 5 09-11
70. Quentin Cappo Prairieville, LA 5 09-11 131
Day 1: 5 09-11
70. Troy Roder Brookeland, TX 5 09-11 131
Day 1: 5 09-11
73. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-07 128
Day 1: 5 09-07
74. Sam George Athens, AL 5 09-06 127
Day 1: 5 09-06
74. Jesse Tacoronte Kissimmee, FL 5 09-06 127
Day 1: 5 09-06
76. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 4 09-06 125
Day 1: 4 09-06
77. Bradley Hallman Edmond, OK 5 09-03 124
Day 1: 5 09-03
78. Jon Canada Helena, AL 4 09-03 123
Day 1: 4 09-03
79. Bailey Fain Lenoir City, TN 5 09-02 122
Day 1: 5 09-02
80. Todd Goade White Pine, TN 5 09-00 121
Day 1: 5 09-00
81. Darrell Davis Dover, FL 5 08-14 120
Day 1: 5 08-14
81. Parker Mott Winter Garden, FL 5 08-14 120
Day 1: 5 08-14
81. Hermilo Salgado-Zavaleta Artemus, KY 5 08-14 120
Day 1: 5 08-14
84. Jake Maddux Birmingham, AL 5 08-12 117
Day 1: 5 08-12
85. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 3 08-12 116
Day 1: 3 08-12
86. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 5 08-10 115
Day 1: 5 08-10
86. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 5 08-10 115
Day 1: 5 08-10
88. Luke Dunkin Lawrenceburg, TN 5 08-09 113
Day 1: 5 08-09
88. Brady Vernon Birmingham, AL 5 08-09 113
Day 1: 5 08-09
90. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 5 08-08 111
Day 1: 5 08-08
91. Caden Acree Powder Springs, GA 5 08-07 110
Day 1: 5 08-07
91. Daisuke Kita Ohtsu Shiga JAPAN 5 08-07 110
Day 1: 5 08-07
91. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 5 08-07 110
Day 1: 5 08-07
94. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 08-06 107
Day 1: 5 08-06
95. Griffin Heffington Cumming, GA 5 08-05 106
Day 1: 5 08-05
96. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 08-04 105
Day 1: 5 08-04
97. Douglas Reed Bridgeton, NJ 5 08-03 104
Day 1: 5 08-03
98. Gary Ginter Bellefontaine, OH 5 08-02 103
Day 1: 5 08-02
98. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 5 08-02 103
Day 1: 5 08-02
98. Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 5 08-02 103
Day 1: 5 08-02
101. Andrew Mlotek Indianapolis, IN 5 08-01 100
Day 1: 5 08-01
102. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 08-00 99
Day 1: 5 08-00
102. Jeremy Gordon Rutledge, TN 5 08-00 99
Day 1: 5 08-00
104. Joseph Webster Hamilton, AL 5 07-15 97
Day 1: 5 07-15
105. Brad Leuthner Independence, MN 5 07-14 96
Day 1: 5 07-14
105. Travis Loyd Brookeland, TX 5 07-14 96
Day 1: 5 07-14
107. Connor Graham Minneapolis, MN 5 07-11 94
Day 1: 5 07-11
108. Michael Hall Annandale, VA 5 07-10 93
Day 1: 5 07-10
109. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 07-08 92
Day 1: 5 07-08
110. T-Roy Broussard Port Arthur, TX 5 07-06 91
Day 1: 5 07-06
110. Justin Margraves Diana, TX 5 07-06 91
Day 1: 5 07-06
112. Joey Sabbagha Prosperity, SC 3 07-06 89
Day 1: 3 07-06
113. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 5 07-05 88
Day 1: 5 07-05
114. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 4 07-05 87
Day 1: 4 07-05
115. Brandon Edel White House, TN 5 07-03 86
Day 1: 5 07-03
116. Sean Torgrude Jacksonville, FL 3 07-02 85
Day 1: 3 07-02
117. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 5 07-01 84
Day 1: 5 07-01
117. Chris Moody Brooks, GA 5 07-01 84
Day 1: 5 07-01
119. Jason Borofka Lavon, TX 5 07-00 82
Day 1: 5 07-00
119. Michael Cooper Mobile, AL 5 07-00 82
Day 1: 5 07-00
119. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 5 07-00 82
Day 1: 5 07-00
122. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 2 06-14 79
Day 1: 2 06-14
122. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 2 06-14 79
Day 1: 2 06-14
124. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 5 06-13 77
Day 1: 5 06-13
124. Frank Talley Temple, TX 5 06-13 77
Day 1: 5 06-13
126. Bradford Beavers Summerville, SC 4 06-13 75
Day 1: 4 06-13
126. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 4 06-13 75
Day 1: 4 06-13
128. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 06-12 73
Day 1: 5 06-12
129. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 4 06-11 72
Day 1: 4 06-11
130. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 2 06-11 71
Day 1: 2 06-11
131. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 06-10 70
Day 1: 5 06-10
132. Bob Behrle Hoover, AL 5 06-09 69
Day 1: 5 06-09
133. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 5 06-08 68
Day 1: 5 06-08
133. David Williams Newton, NC 5 06-08 68
Day 1: 5 06-08
135. Jacob Bigelow Cecil, WI 2 06-08 66
Day 1: 2 06-08
136. Teb Jones Yalaha, MS 3 06-07 65
Day 1: 3 06-07
137. Randy Blaukat Springfield, MO 4 06-03 64
Day 1: 4 06-03
138. Keith Nemcek St Charles, IL 4 06-01 63
Day 1: 4 06-01
139. Jason Casteel Ocoee, FL 3 06-01 62
Day 1: 3 06-01
140. Bart Stanisz Wichita Falls , TX 4 06-00 61
Day 1: 4 06-00
141. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 5 05-14 60
Day 1: 5 05-14
141. Aaron Digh Denver, NC 5 05-14 60
Day 1: 5 05-14
143. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 4 05-10 58
Day 1: 4 05-10
144. Tristan McCormick Burns, TN 4 05-09 57
Day 1: 4 05-09
145. Zachary Kuehler Seymour, TX 3 05-09 56
Day 1: 3 05-09
146. Tim Malone Kodak, TN 3 05-07 55
Day 1: 3 05-07
147. Jared Miller Norman, OK 5 05-06 54
Day 1: 5 05-06
148. Kyle Cortiana Broken Arrow, OK 4 05-06 53
Day 1: 4 05-06
149. Spencer Peters Corryton, TN 2 05-06 52
Day 1: 2 05-06
150. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 3 05-00 51
Day 1: 3 05-00
151. Dustin Wilkey Durant, OK 3 04-15 50
Day 1: 3 04-15
152. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 4 04-13 49
Day 1: 4 04-13
152. Matt Green Cartersville, GA 4 04-13 49
Day 1: 4 04-13
154. Danny Lavoie Franklin, GA 4 04-12 47
Day 1: 4 04-12
155. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 2 04-12 46
Day 1: 2 04-12
155. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 2 04-12 46
Day 1: 2 04-12
157. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 3 04-11 44
Day 1: 3 04-11
158. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 4 04-10 43
Day 1: 4 04-10
159. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 2 04-09 42
Day 1: 2 04-09
160. Daniel Smith Blountsville, AL 3 04-08 41
Day 1: 3 04-08
161. Bryden Mugleston Mount Juliet, TN 4 04-07 40
Day 1: 4 04-07
162. Scott Allgood Fair Play, SC 3 04-05 39
Day 1: 3 04-05
163. Joe McClosky Swanton, MD 2 04-05 38
Day 1: 2 04-05
164. Chris Keeble Lenoir City, TN 2 04-04 37
Day 1: 2 04-04
165. Matt Coughlin Dandridge, TN 3 04-02 36
Day 1: 3 04-02
165. Darren Gallaher Hixson, TN 3 04-02 36
Day 1: 3 04-02
165. Ben Stone Iva, SC 3 04-02 36
Day 1: 3 04-02
168. Greg Secord Salem, SC 3 03-15 33
Day 1: 3 03-15
169. Randall Carter Maplesville, AL 3 03-14 32
Day 1: 3 03-14
170. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 2 03-14 31
Day 1: 2 03-14
171. Buddy Cipoletti Naples, FL 3 03-13 30
Day 1: 3 03-13
171. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 3 03-13 30
Day 1: 3 03-13
173. Kibbee Mccoy Knoxville, TN 2 03-10 28
Day 1: 2 03-10
174. Tommy Parker Minnetonka, MN 2 03-09 27
Day 1: 2 03-09
175. Kenny Mittelstaedt Minnetonka, MN 2 03-08 26
Day 1: 2 03-08
176. Eric Talley Corsicana, TX 2 03-06 25
Day 1: 2 03-06
177. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 3 03-05 24
Day 1: 3 03-05
178. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 2 03-04 23
Day 1: 2 03-04
179. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 3 03-03 22
Day 1: 3 03-03
180. Derek Freeman Anderson, SC 2 03-03 21
Day 1: 2 03-03
180. Chance Woodard Paris, TX 2 03-03 21
Day 1: 2 03-03
182. Steven Mack Queen Creek, AZ 2 03-02 19
Day 1: 2 03-02
183. Tanner Sanderson Ackerly, TX 3 02-14 18
Day 1: 3 02-14
184. Dave Frost Mount Dora, FL 1 02-12 17
Day 1: 1 02-12
185. Jeff Bauler Chapin, SC 3 02-08 16
Day 1: 3 02-08
186. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 2 02-06 15
Day 1: 2 02-06
187. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 2 02-05 14
Day 1: 2 02-05
188. Marshall Harrelson Clarksville, GA 1 02-04 13
Day 1: 1 02-04
189. Zeke Gossett Pell City, AL 2 02-02 12
Day 1: 2 02-02
190. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 2 02-01 11
Day 1: 2 02-01
191. Brandon Ackerson Afton, OK 2 01-15 10
Day 1: 2 01-15
192. Destin DeMarion Harborcreek, PA 1 01-15 9
Day 1: 1 01-15
193. Frank Ramsey Spring Grove, IL 1 01-12 8
Day 1: 1 01-12
194. Tyler Caton Clanton, AL 1 01-10 7
Day 1: 1 01-10
195. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 1 01-07 6
Day 1: 1 01-07
195. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 1 01-07 6
Day 1: 1 01-07
197. Michael Kinard Concord, NC 1 01-05 4
Day 1: 1 01-05
197. Ronnie Mccoy Lamar, SC 1 01-05 4
Day 1: 1 01-05
199. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 1 01-03 2
Day 1: 1 01-03
200. Nick Brown Lindale, TX 1 01-02 1
Day 1: 1 01-02
201. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 1 01-01 0
Day 1: 1 01-01
202. D.J. Ellis Crestview, FL 1 00-15 0
Day 1: 1 00-15
202. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 1 00-15 0
Day 1: 1 00-15
204. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 1 00-14 0
Day 1: 1 00-14
205. Wayman Coleman Abbeville, SC 1 00-13 0
Day 1: 1 00-13
206. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Ben Ballou Dickson, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Bailey Boutries Springfield, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Noah Boyett Mountain Home, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Drew Coker Murrayville, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Brent Crow Hartselle, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Michael Harter Westminster, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Joe Mitchell Martin, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Dustin O’shaughnessy Junction City, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Rick Perez Naples, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Gary Pilkenton Morristown, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Teddie Scalf Corbin, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Cody Stahl Barnsville, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
206. Nick Ward Newnan, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 121 821 1655-04
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121 821 1655-04
2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Southern Open #1 Kissimmee Chain Of Lakes 2/3-2/5
Lake Tohopekaliga, Kissimmee FL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Ron Shakespeare Saint Cloud, FL 3 13-08 200
Day 1: 3 13-08
2. Jerrod Albright Kissimmee, FL 3 13-04 199
Day 1: 3 13-04
3. Donald Ciacchi Cleveland, OH 3 11-06 198
Day 1: 3 11-06
4. David Waack Cary, NC 3 10-02 197
Day 1: 3 10-02
5. Barry Brunges Gainesville, FL 3 09-12 196
Day 1: 3 09-12
6. Darrin Mallow Kansas, OK 3 09-10 195
Day 1: 3 09-10
7. Corey Yaden Grovetown, GA 3 09-09 194
Day 1: 3 09-09
8. Kevin Edwards Ruskin, FL 3 09-08 193
Day 1: 3 09-08
9. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 3 08-14 192
Day 1: 3 08-14
10. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 3 08-10 191
Day 1: 3 08-10
11. Clifton Overstreet Dothan, AL 3 08-06 190
Day 1: 3 08-06
12. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 3 08-02 189
Day 1: 3 08-02
13. Brooks Parker Bridgeville, DE 3 07-10 188
Day 1: 3 07-10
14. Parker Knudsen Minnetonka, MN 3 07-08 187
Day 1: 3 07-08
15. Ryan Chambers Chandler, AZ 3 07-07 186
Day 1: 3 07-07
15. Mike Mckinney Benton, IL 3 07-07 186
Day 1: 3 07-07
17. Robert Taylor Jr Saint Cloud, FL 3 07-01 184
Day 1: 3 07-01
18. Bob Morin Seymour, TN 3 07-00 183
Day 1: 3 07-00
19. Jonathon Dewey Fort Gratiot, MI 3 06-14 182
Day 1: 3 06-14
20. Eric Camarote Rogers, MN 3 06-11 181
Day 1: 3 06-11
21. Stephen Carrick Lexington, NC 3 06-09 180
Day 1: 3 06-09
22. Chad Stahl Barnesville, GA 3 06-08 179
Day 1: 3 06-08
23. Tim Rasmussen Orlando, FL 3 06-05 178
Day 1: 3 06-05
24. Horace Hubbard Albany, GA 2 06-05 177
Day 1: 2 06-05
25. Chase Clarke Virginia Beach, VA 3 06-03 176
Day 1: 3 06-03
25. Mark Schafer Williamstown, NJ 3 06-03 176
Day 1: 3 06-03
27. Jeff Somers Crystal, MN 2 06-02 174
Day 1: 2 06-02
28. Tom Mullins Clarmont, FL 3 06-01 173
Day 1: 3 06-01
28. Austin Nelson Apopka, FL 3 06-01 173
Day 1: 3 06-01
30. Kevin Mallow Kansas, OK 3 05-14 171
Day 1: 3 05-14
31. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 3 05-13 170
Day 1: 3 05-13
32. Dee Powell Hope Hull, AL 2 05-10 169
Day 1: 2 05-10
33. JW Battle Jr. Orlando, FL 3 05-09 168
Day 1: 3 05-09
33. Kevin Devine Windermere, FL 3 05-09 168
Day 1: 3 05-09
35. Billy Shelton La Crosse, VA 3 05-08 166
Day 1: 3 05-08
35. Brandon Smith Knightdale, NC 3 05-08 166
Day 1: 3 05-08
37. Ryan Godsey Chickamauga, GA 3 05-02 164
Day 1: 3 05-02
38. Nicholas Bowman Port Charlotte, FL 3 05-01 163
Day 1: 3 05-01
39. David Delucca Long Beach, CA 3 05-00 162
Day 1: 3 05-00
40. Erik Brztowski Lemont, IL 3 04-15 161
Day 1: 3 04-15
40. Michael Carter Grayson, KY 3 04-15 161
Day 1: 3 04-15
40. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 3 04-15 161
Day 1: 3 04-15
40. Bill Richards Whitmore Lak, MI 3 04-15 161
Day 1: 3 04-15
44. William Beekman Diamond Point, NY 1 04-15 157
Day 1: 1 04-15
45. Wayne Foriest Nashville, TN 2 04-14 156
Day 1: 2 04-14
45. Rusty Odom Simpsonville, SC 2 04-14 156
Day 1: 2 04-14
47. Brian Kendzior Bradenton, FL 3 04-12 154
Day 1: 3 04-12
48. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 3 04-09 153
Day 1: 3 04-09
48. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 3 04-09 153
Day 1: 3 04-09
50. Dehn Ganey Bonneau, SC 2 04-09 151
Day 1: 2 04-09
51. Stephen Davis Blacksburg, VA 3 04-07 150
Day 1: 3 04-07
51. Troy Mims Suwanee, GA 3 04-07 150
Day 1: 3 04-07
53. Christopher Tinsley Pisgah Forest, NC 2 04-07 148
Day 1: 2 04-07
54. Robby Robinson Longwood, FL 2 04-05 147
Day 1: 2 04-05
55. Cary Wien Groveland, FL 3 04-04 146
Day 1: 3 04-04
56. David Camp Sterling, OH 2 04-02 145
Day 1: 2 04-02
57. Ashton Smith Lake Helen, FL 3 04-01 144
Day 1: 3 04-01
58. Adam Sangster Sanford, FL 2 04-01 143
Day 1: 2 04-01
59. Chase Traeger Lino Lakes, MN 1 04-01 142
Day 1: 1 04-01
60. Ashley Bishop Chesapeake, VA 1 04-00 141
Day 1: 1 04-00
61. Gus Kneidinger Prospect, PA 3 03-15 140
Day 1: 3 03-15
62. Cal Teneyck Shakopee, MN 2 03-15 139
Day 1: 2 03-15
63. Kevin Humbard Dandridge, TN 3 03-13 138
Day 1: 3 03-13
63. Terry Wien Lakeland, FL 3 03-13 138
Day 1: 3 03-13
65. Matthew Mccarthy Marysville, OH 2 03-13 136
Day 1: 2 03-13
66. Mike Anderson Harlem, GA 3 03-12 135
Day 1: 3 03-12
67. Blake Stephenson Evans, GA 2 03-12 134
Day 1: 2 03-12
68. Ryan Shriber Franklin, TN 3 03-11 133
Day 1: 3 03-11
69. Justin Salisbury Binghamton, NY 2 03-10 132
Day 1: 2 03-10
70. Craig Cassella Wallingford, CT 2 03-08 131
Day 1: 2 03-08
70. Bailey Rothrock Monticello, IN 2 03-08 131
Day 1: 2 03-08
72. Mike Sather Beech Island, SC 2 03-07 129
Day 1: 2 03-07
72. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 2 03-07 129
Day 1: 2 03-07
74. Deantre Burch High Springs, FL 3 03-06 127
Day 1: 3 03-06
74. Derek Caldwell Fyffe, AL 3 03-06 127
Day 1: 3 03-06
74. Shon Pulley Trenton, SC 3 03-06 127
Day 1: 3 03-06
77. Rick Adams Lake Wales, FL 2 03-06 124
Day 1: 2 03-06
77. Ryan Dillner Isle, MN 2 03-06 124
Day 1: 2 03-06
79. Eric Vyborny Sorrento, FL 1 03-06 122
Day 1: 1 03-06
80. Wallace Coward Beech Island, SC 3 03-04 121
Day 1: 3 03-04
80. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 3 03-04 121
Day 1: 3 03-04
82. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 2 03-04 119
Day 1: 2 03-04
83. Donald Poteat Connelly Spg, NC 1 03-04 118
Day 1: 1 03-04
84. Scott Mciver Windermere, FL 3 03-03 117
Day 1: 3 03-03
85. Will Brown Wesley Chapel, AL 3 03-02 116
Day 1: 3 03-02
86. Ron Horton Dover, DE 2 03-02 115
Day 1: 2 03-02
87. Kevin Heard Saint Cloud, FL 2 03-01 114
Day 1: 2 03-01
87. Mickey Soler Newington, CT 2 03-01 114
Day 1: 2 03-01
89. Tristan Bramblett Tiger, GA 1 03-00 112
Day 1: 1 03-00
90. Dan O’callaghan Chalfont, PA 2 02-15 111
Day 1: 2 02-15
90. Avery Williams Murrells Inlt, SC 2 02-15 111
Day 1: 2 02-15
92. Kenneth Townson Kissimmee, FL 2 02-13 109
Day 1: 2 02-13
93. Floyd Willis Grayson, KY 2 02-12 108
Day 1: 2 02-12
94. Vic Riveras Newport News, VA 3 02-10 107
Day 1: 3 02-10
95. Jimmy Fellegy Lakeville, MN 2 02-10 106
Day 1: 2 02-10
95. Matt Molitor Canton, IL 2 02-10 106
Day 1: 2 02-10
97. Corey Owens Gray, KY 2 02-09 104
Day 1: 2 02-09
97. Brian Rothrock Monticello, IN 2 02-09 104
Day 1: 2 02-09
99. Jerry Morris Jr Charlotte, NC 1 02-09 102
Day 1: 1 02-09
99. David Rushing Orlando, FL 1 02-09 102
Day 1: 1 02-09
99. Erik Tilson Auburndale, FL 1 02-09 102
Day 1: 1 02-09
102. Jeremiah Hitt Lutz, FL 2 02-08 99
Day 1: 2 02-08
103. Joshua McGeary Mt. Pleasant, PA 2 02-05 98
Day 1: 2 02-05
103. Mitch Mitchell Appling, GA 2 02-05 98
Day 1: 2 02-05
103. Steven Robbins Piketon, OH 2 02-05 98
Day 1: 2 02-05
106. Johnnie Garrett Union City, TN 2 02-04 95
Day 1: 2 02-04
107. Jacob Altman Olathe, CO 1 02-04 94
Day 1: 1 02-04
107. Tony Sears Dahlonega, GA 1 02-04 94
Day 1: 1 02-04
109. Justin Thomas Panama City, FL 2 02-03 92
Day 1: 2 02-03
110. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 1 02-02 91
Day 1: 1 02-02
111. Alex Reece Greenville, SC 1 02-01 90
Day 1: 1 02-01
111. Bruce Touchstone Madison Heights, VA 1 02-01 90
Day 1: 1 02-01
113. Steven Kellam Dry Ridge, KY 2 01-15 88
Day 1: 2 01-15
114. Craig Cullen Port St Lucie, FL 1 01-15 87
Day 1: 1 01-15
114. Alonzo Evans Jr Topeka, KS 1 01-15 87
Day 1: 1 01-15
116. Justin Baldridge Greenup, KY 2 01-14 85
Day 1: 2 01-14
117. Nathaniel Kilgore Franklin, VA 1 01-14 84
Day 1: 1 01-14
118. Joseph Barnes Locust Grove, GA 2 01-13 83
Day 1: 2 01-13
119. Michael Gabel St Charles, IL 1 01-13 82
Day 1: 1 01-13
119. MIke Spears Jasper, AL 1 01-13 82
Day 1: 1 01-13
121. John Lewis Centreville, VA 2 01-12 80
Day 1: 2 01-12
122. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 1 01-12 79
Day 1: 1 01-12
122. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 1 01-12 79
Day 1: 1 01-12
122. James Madden Holly Hill, FL 1 01-12 79
Day 1: 1 01-12
125. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 1 01-11 76
Day 1: 1 01-11
125. Tommy Lee Young Orlando, FL 1 01-11 76
Day 1: 1 01-11
125. Gregory Mauldin Archdale, NC 1 01-11 76
Day 1: 1 01-11
128. Ahmed Behery Farmington, CT 1 01-11 73
Day 1: 1 01-11
129. Greg Moore Orlando, FL 1 01-10 72
Day 1: 1 01-10
129. Lee Noland Madison Lake, MN 1 01-10 72
Day 1: 1 01-10
131. Cory Weaver Ankeny, IA 1 01-09 70
Day 1: 1 01-09
132. Barney Boutries Mobile, AL 1 01-08 69
Day 1: 1 01-08
133. Thomas Abraham Winchester, TN 1 01-07 68
Day 1: 1 01-07
133. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, NC 1 01-07 68
Day 1: 1 01-07
133. Steve Kline Hilltop Lakes, TX 1 01-07 68
Day 1: 1 01-07
133. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 1 01-07 68
Day 1: 1 01-07
137. Anthony Boris Kansasville, WI 1 01-06 64
Day 1: 1 01-06
137. Johnny Dease Orlando, FL 1 01-06 64
Day 1: 1 01-06
137. Nathan Fritz Greenwood, IN 1 01-06 64
Day 1: 1 01-06
140. Robert Brewer Trafford, AL 1 01-05 61
Day 1: 1 01-05
140. Tommy Hamilton Disputanta, VA 1 01-05 61
Day 1: 1 01-05
140. Anthony Harris Bellview, FL 1 01-05 61
Day 1: 1 01-05
140. Charles Reed Batesville, MS 1 01-05 61
Day 1: 1 01-05
140. Michael Schrader North Attleboro, MA 1 01-05 61
Day 1: 1 01-05
145. Pete Patterson Kingsport, TN 1 01-04 56
Day 1: 1 01-04
145. Jacob Robinson Temple, GA 1 01-04 56
Day 1: 1 01-04
147. Trey Brafford Kings Mtn, NC 1 01-03 54
Day 1: 1 01-03
147. Jimmy Dereta Joshua, TX 1 01-03 54
Day 1: 1 01-03
147. Scotty Ingle Asheville, NC 1 01-03 54
Day 1: 1 01-03
150. Jeremy Booth Albertville, MN 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. David Dimauro Longwood, FL 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. Jason George Farragut, TN 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. Greg Mauldin Archdale, NC 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
150. Hunter Reifschneider Marion, IA 1 01-02 51
Day 1: 1 01-02
157. Christopher Donavant Yorktown, VA 1 01-01 44
Day 1: 1 01-01
157. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 1 01-01 44
Day 1: 1 01-01
157. Dawson Wisner Westminster, MD 1 01-01 44
Day 1: 1 01-01
160. Alex Barbour Crystal Lake, IL 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. John Barnes Henrico, VA 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. Jimmy Bass Ocala, FL 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. Michael Mayo Collierville, TN 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. Liam Oneill Belleair Bluffs, FL 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. Edie Wilkinson Middlebury, IN 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
160. Ken Yamate Richardson, TX 1 01-00 41
Day 1: 1 01-00
167. Darrell Curl Winston Salem, NC 1 00-15 34
Day 1: 1 00-15
167. Rod Longnecker Tampa, FL 1 00-15 34
Day 1: 1 00-15
167. Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, IN 1 00-15 34
Day 1: 1 00-15
167. Tyler Morrison Locust Grove, GA 1 00-15 34
Day 1: 1 00-15
167. Thomas Rutkowski Deland, FL 1 00-15 34
Day 1: 1 00-15
172. Gary Abernethy Skyland, NC 1 00-14 29
Day 1: 1 00-14
173. RJ Mitchell Appling, GA 1 00-13 28
Day 1: 1 00-13
174. Jim Rozelle Jr Moncks Corner, SC 1 00-11 27
Day 1: 1 00-11
175. Bill Beard Prosperity, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Andy Beloat Montgomery, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Kenneth Bivins Orlando, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Dustin Bonnell Titusville, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. David Booth Erin, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Brett Bowman Sophia, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Jon Brown Tampa, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Ben Brumley Anderson, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Spencer Caruso Palm Bay, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Ray Cates Overland Park, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. James Cornell Longwood, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Steve Deyton Forest City, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Brandon Downs Eden Prairie, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Carey Gallant Bowmanville CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Michael Garner Skippers, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Brian Geisel Kitchener CANADA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Will Hartsell Vestavia Hills, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. John Hatfield Panama City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Christopher House Walworth, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Russell Hoyle Newton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Barry Hughes Plant City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Blake Johnson Box Elder, SD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Russell Jones Simpsonville, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Riley Kolich Long Beach, CA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Marshall Mccallum Lakeland, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Tom Mccarthy Marysville, OH 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Frank Mitchum Orlando , FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. William Norris II Ocoee, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Gerald Robbins Jr. Asheboro, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Buddy Rohn Jacksonville, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. John Roth III Kuttawa, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. James Staton Sorrento, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Kevin Steele Kissimmee, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Chip Stith Piscataway, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Taylor Trantham Thomasville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Mack Traynor Hanover, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Rodney Vaow Huntersville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Justin Westergreen Dahinda, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Andy Wiedmann Titusville, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Frank Williams Jackson, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Tyler Wipf West Richland, WA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
175. Dusty Wood Belton, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
219. Allen Mccallister Murrayville, GA 0 -1-00 0
Day 1: 0 -01-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 60 336 622-09
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60 336 622-09

Johnson Outdoors Signs on as of the MLF Bass Pro Tour

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Johnson Outdoors Signs on as of the MLF Bass Pro Tour

Minn Kota® and Humminbird® to Be Showcased Across Multiple MLF Media Platforms

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TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 3, 2022) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, announced today that Johnson Outdoors, a leading global outdoor recreation company that designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands, has signed on as an Official Sponsor of Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour and named the Presenting Sponsor of the Bass Pro Tour Stage Seven event on Mille Lacs Lake in Onamia, Minnesota.

For more than 50 years, Johnson Outdoors has made it their mission to inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors by creating innovative, top-quality products across four major categories: Watercraft, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Their breakthrough technology product lines include Minn Kota®, the world’s leading manufacturer of one of the toughest, most innovative trolling motors and the fastest, deepest-reaching shallow water anchors and Humminbird®, a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including sonar fish-finders and accessories, providing anglers with amazing detail and crystal clarity to the world beneath their boat.

“As leaders in the fishing industry, our core mission at Minn Kota® and Humminbird® has been to help anglers get the most out of their time on the water,” said Joe Brown, Senior Director of Brand Management at Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. “This new partnership with Major League Fishing gives us one more tool to help demonstrate how the One-Boat Network can help real anglers find, stay on and catch more fish.”

Johnson Outdoors’ sponsorship includes commercials and graphic billboards in Bass Pro Tour television programming and a strong brand presence within the tour’s in-show and on-site opportunities, as well as MLF NOW! livestream exposure and Stage Seven event logo, graphics, bumpers and voiceovers throughout all event coverage.

“We are thrilled to bring the enthusiastic outdoorsmen and women at Johnson Outdoors into the Major League Fishing family,” said Randy Gerstenblatt, MLF Senior Vice President of Sponsorship and Media Sales. “Major League Fishing began with the desire to elevate the sport of bass fishing and bring people together in the outdoors – an endeavor that Johnson Outdoors is extremely passionate about. Combining their consumer insights and emerging technologies with MLF’s action-packed tournament coverage and premiere television programming sets us up for great synergy with both brands as we move forward into 2022.”

The 2022 MLF Bass Pro Tour regular season will begin next month, with Stage One of the Bass Pro Tour in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana, Feb. 5-10 and conclude with Stage Seven Presented by Johnson Outdoors in Onamia, Minnesota, Sep. 10-15. The 2022 Bass Pro Tour will air on the Discovery Channel beginning in July 2022 and the Outdoor Channel in early 2023.

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

About Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors is a family of core brands preferred by consumers for creating the best possible outdoor experiences, earning the company industry awards, customer loyalty, and above all, consumer trust through innovative, top-quality products. Built on the passion, ingenuity, and expertise of their employees, Johnson Outdoors values creativity and encourages innovation with a commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Johnson Outdoors Fishing is comprised of the Minn Kota®, Humminbird® and Cannon® brands. Minn Kota is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Humminbird is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fish finders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers and premium cartography products. Cannon is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.

About Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing (MLF) is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, producing more than 250 events annually at some of the most prestigious fisheries in the world, while broadcasting to America’s living rooms on CBS, the Discovery Channel, the Outdoor Channel, CBS Sports Network, the World Fishing Network, and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with offices in Benton, Kentucky, the MLF roster of bass anglers includes the world’s top pros and more than 30,000 competitors in all 50 states and 13 countries. In 2019, MLF expanded its portfolio of catch, weigh, and immediately release events to include the sport’s strongest five-biggest-fish format tournament circuits. Since its founding in 2011, MLF has advanced the sport of competitive fishing through its premier television broadcasts and livestreams and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for bass through research, education, fisheries enhancement, and fish care.

Guaranteed Rate Becomes Title Sponsor Of Five 2022 Bassmaster Elite Events

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Guaranteed Rate Becomes Title Sponsor Of Five 2022 Bassmaster Elite Events

Guaranteed Rate will serve as the title sponsor for five Bassmaster Elite Series events in 2022.

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February 3, 2022

Guaranteed Rate Becomes Title Sponsor Of Five 2022 Bassmaster Elite Events

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Deal comes during a time of record-breaking interest in sportfishing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Guaranteed Rate, a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services, announces it has expanded its relationship with B.A.S.S., the worldwide authority on bass fishing, to serve as the title sponsor for five Bassmaster Elite Series events in 2022.

Guaranteed Rate will be the title sponsor of the following events: Bassmaster Elite at Santee Cooper Lakes, March 17-20; Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake, April 7-10; Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River, July 14-17; Bassmaster Elite at Lake Oahe, Aug. 18-21; and Bassmaster Elite at Mississippi River, Aug. 26-29.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Guaranteed Rate to reach even more enthusiastic sportfishing fans during a time when we’ve seen record-breaking levels of interest in the Elite Series and huge participation in fishing and outdoor activities,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson.

B.A.S.S. is among Guaranteed Rate’s highly successful sports partnerships, including NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick, NHL, National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).

“We are excited to strengthen our relationship with B.A.S.S. as the title sponsor of these highly anticipated events,” said Guaranteed Rate Vice President of Sports Marketing and Partnerships Steve McNelley. “We can’t wait to experience more record-breaking action as the anglers head out on the water this season.”

In 2021, Guaranteed Rate sponsored four Elite Series events, including the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork. During that tournament, Lee Livesay finished with a whopping total of 112 pounds, 5 ounces that was capped by a final-day catch of five bass that weighed 42 pounds, 3 ounces. A captivated audience watched more than 51.4 million minutes of live tournament coverage as the Elite at Lake Fork produced three lead changes and saw two anglers catch over 100 pounds. Livesay also won the 2020 Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake, his first Elite victory.

“Both of my Elite Series wins have come in tournaments sponsored by Guaranteed Rate, and I appreciate their continued support of the sport,” said Livesay. “Hopefully, I can bring home another blue trophy with that Guaranteed Rate logo this season.”

Three other anglers — Jeff Gustafson, Tennessee River; Bill Lowen, Pickwick Lake; and Bryan Schmitt, Lake Champlain — won their first Elite Series tournament at Guaranteed Rate-sponsored events in 2021.

Enthusiasm for fishing is booming beyond the professional ranks, with studies showing that 1 in 5 Americans are more likely to try fishing now than they were before the pandemic started. According to studies from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation, nearly 55 million Americans fished at least once in 2020, the highest number recorded since participation tracking began in 2007.

After a successful first season where nearly 14 million viewers watched Bassmaster LIVE programming, once more all nine 2022 Elite events and the storied Bassmaster Classic will feature live television coverage on the FOX Sports platforms. For more information on the tournaments, visit Bassmaster.com.

Yamaha Rightwaters™ Demonstrates Commitment To All Anglers With Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Kayak Series

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Yamaha Rightwaters, which champions environmental stewardship as part of Yamaha’s long-standing commitment to natural resource conservation, will serve as the title sponsor for the growing Bassmaster Kayak Series. The Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX kicks off its 2022 season on Lake Fork Feb. 5.

“The growth of competitive fishing is directly related to the health of the waterways that host the tournaments,” said Martin Peters, Division Manager, Government Relations, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit. “Like B.A.S.S., Yamaha Rightwaters advocates for conservation and sustainability as a means by which we can continue to enjoy the sport and expand it to larger audiences, including competitive kayak anglers. We look forward to a successful season ahead.”

Yamaha has been a longtime supporter of the Bassmaster Tournament Trail as a premier sponsor and, in 2021, partnered with B.A.S.S. to bring back the Redfish Cup Championship after a 12-year hiatus. The Yamaha Rightwaters sponsorship of the Bassmaster Kayak Series is another example of the brand’s continued support of anglers at all levels and deep commitment to ensuring a bright future for sportfishing.

“The fact that Yamaha Rightwaters advocates conservation and sustainability across all platforms is awesome,” said B.A.S.S. Nation Director Jon Stewart, who oversees the Kayak Series. “Conservation and sustainability also includes access. These are all things that are very important to the kayak anglers who support B.A.S.S., which makes this a perfect partnership between us all.”

More than 55 million Americans reported fishing at least once in 2020 and 2021. While participation in fishing is at an all-time high, growth of the sport and continued access to healthy waters is vital to budding fishermen, avid anglers and anyone who loves spending time on the water.

Yamaha WaterCraft now offers a fishing platform for its WaveRunners. These and other Yamaha WaterCraft products will be on display at select Bassmater Kayak Series events.

“The Bassmaster Kayak Series is perfectly aligned with our goals to make competitive angling more accessible to the public,” said Yamaha WaterCraft General Manager Bryan Seti, who oversees the marketing and sales of Yamaha WaveRunners and boats in the United States. “Like kayaks, we’re seeing more watercraft buyers choose our WaveRunners as an affordable fishing platform, which makes entry into the sport more attainable.”

In its first two years, the Bassmaster Kayak Series has seen increased attention among traditional fishing fans as the trail begins building its own rich history, including a 10 bass total of 209.25 inches — the highest two-day total in TourneyX history — for 2021 Kayak National Champion Mark Pendergraf, who was crowned in front of thousands of fans on the Classic stage, and fishing superstar Mike Iaconelli taking a series victory on the Upper Chesapeake.

Veteran bass anglers, who have long depended on Yamaha for their reliable outboards, are recognizing the benefit of bringing attention to both kayak angling and the sustainability work being done by Yamaha Rightwaters across the industry-leading B.A.S.S. platforms.

“I was very excited when I heard Yamaha Rightwaters was sponsoring the Bassmaster Kayak Series,” said avid kayak angler and Elite Series pro Keith Combs. “It will be a great opportunity for another group of outdoorsmen and women to learn about — and appreciate — what Yamaha is doing to improve and enhance our fishing and boating waters. It really shows Yamaha’s commitment to conservation and to anglers at all levels of our sport.”

Full coverage of the 2022 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX and Old Town Bassmaster Kayak Series Angler of the Year race can be found at Bassmaster.com/Kayak.

About Yamaha Marine
Yamaha Marine products are marketed throughout the United States and around the world. Yamaha Marine U.S. Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., supports its 2,400 U.S. dealers and boat builders with marketing, training and parts for Yamaha’s full line of products and strives to be the industry leader in reliability, technology and customer service. Yamaha Marine is the only outboard brand to have earned NMMA^®’s C.S.I. Customer Satisfaction Index award every year since its inception.

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