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Flooding Forces Postponement Of Elite Event At Pickwick Lake 

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March 18, 2021

Flooding Forces Postponement Of Elite Event At Pickwick Lake           

FLORENCE, Ala. — After increased current caused by severe weather and high sustained west-southwest winds forced the postponement of Day 1 of the Guaranteed Rate Bassmaster Elite at Pickwick Lake on Thursday, B.A.S.S. officials announced that Friday’s planned competition would also be postponed.

Tournament staff is working in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Authority, National Weather Service and other agencies to monitor flooding conditions, water flow and potential floating debris to ensure that the event resumes safely.

Competition is expected to start Saturday morning at 6:45 a.m. CT when a full field of 100 anglers launches onto Pickwick Lake. Daily weigh-ins will be held at 3 p.m.

B.A.S.S. is working alongside local officials to determine if a new venue is needed for takeoffs and weigh-ins after McFarland Park, the original ramp and weigh-in venue for the tournament, was evacuated mid-morning on Thursday due to flooding.

The tournament is being hosted by Florence-Lauderdale Tourism.

 

Myrtle Beach’s Thompkins Earns Wire-to-Wire Victory at Toyota Series Event on Harris Chain of Lakes

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19-Year-Old Boater Earns First Career MLF Victory, Earns $40,000

LEESBURG, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – Boater Jordan Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, brought five bass to the scale Thursday weighing 18 pounds, 3 ounces to go wire-to-wire and win the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at the Harris Chain of Lakes. Thompkins weighed in 15 bass over three days of competition totaling 65 pounds even, besting second-place boater Willy Dennison of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, by 12½ pounds. For his victory, Thompkins earned the top payout of $40,000 in the second tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Southern Division.“I can’t even hardly think straight right now – I’ve had probably one hour of sleep over the past two nights. My heart has been beating out of my chest since I caught the 31-pound limit on day one,” Thompkins said. “This has just been an unreal experience. Waiting in the bag line today, I just kept thinking to myself, ‘When am I going to wake up?’ Everything has just gone right for me this week – it’s been unreal.”

Thompkins has a strong fishing pedigree – his father, Timmy Thompkins, competed on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit for four seasons and has fished in numerous Toyota Series and Phoenix Bass Fishing League events. The 19-year-old Jordan became the fourth pro under 20-years-old to win a Toyota Series event.

“My dad has blessed me with awesome teaching – I’ve learned every piece of information that I know from him,” Thompkins said. “This is all for him. I’ve gotten so much support from everyone back home, it really helped me keep my mind in it and kept me on my game.”

Thompkins credited a Rapala DT-10 crankbait as being his key bait throughout the week.

“I’d never really cranked before in my life – especially in Florida – but when I saw them there and I saw the way the fish were setting up, it reminded me of a couple of different times that I caught them cranking and then when I caught the first one it gave me the confidence to stick with it,” Thompkins said.

“On the first day, it was lights out very quick and I caught the 31 pounds in a hurry,” Thompkins continued. “The rest of the week was a bit of a scramble. I’d start on my first spot and could get a limit in 15 minutes with a jerkbait. That was important because it would help me get my nerves down. Then later in the day I would pick up a ChatterBait and the crankbait and look for the bigger bites. I really just had to run as many high percentage areas as I could, and it worked out. Not very often things like this happen, but every decision I made worked and it’s just been an awesome experience.”

The top 10 pros on the Harris Chain of Lakes finished:
1st:       Jordan Thompkins of Myrtle Beach, S.C., 15 bass, 65-0, $40,000
2nd:      Willy Dennison of Willoughby Hills, Ohio, 15 bass, 52-8, $15,500
3rd:       Steven Eastman of Eustis, Fla., 15 bass, 50-1, $12,000
4th:       Michael Conley of Bainbridge, Ga., 15 bass, 48-1, $10,000
5th:       Jeffrey Harper of Fleming Island, Fla., 15 bass, 46-8, $9,000
6th:       Destin Lesesne of Blue Ridge, Ga., 15 bass, 45-5, $8,000
7th:       Lance Oligschlaeger of Gallatin, Tenn., 14 bass, 42-8, $7,000
8th:       Nathan Thomas of Weirsdale, Fla., 14 bass, 40-12, $6,000
9th:       Jacob Walker of Alabaster, Ala., 14 bass, 39-10, $5,000
10th:     Christian Greico of Tampa, Fla., 13 bass, 39-4, $4,150

A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Greico won Thursday’s Berkley Big Bass Award after bringing a 9-pound, 12-ounce largemouth to the scale. The lunker had a special tag attached to it, indicating that it was a part of the Lake Apopka Fish Tag Challenge. The challenge was launched by the Friends of Lake Apopka and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to further recovery of the state’s fourth-largest lake. When it was originally tagged in January, the bass Greico caught had weighed in at 12 pounds even. The Commission also tagged 499 other fish, including approximately 200 largemouth bass more than 16 inches long, 150 black crappie 10 inches or more and 150 bluegills of at least 8 inches. Potential winnings for catching the tagged fish are more than $10,000. For rules and more information, visit friendsoflakeapopka.org.

The 11th place finisher, Dakota Ebare of Brookeland, Texas, took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus member. Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.

John Stahl of Land O’ Lakes, Florida, won the Strike King Co-angler Division Thursday with a three-day total of 13 bass weighing 42 pounds, 15 ounces. Stahl took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard motor.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers on the Harris Chain of Lakes finished:
1st:       John Stahl of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., 13 bass, 42-15, Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat w/115-hp outboard
2nd:      Todd Classon of Camilla, Ga., 13 bass, 37-13, $5,000
3rd:       Fisher Cusic of Lakeland, Fla., 12 bass, 36-11, $4,000
4th:       Jim House of Fort Lee, Va., 12 bass, 35-7, $3,500
5th:       Bill Spence of San Diego, Calif., 14 bass, 35-6, $3,000
6th:       Eduardo Ramos of Labelle, Fla., 14 bass, 33-11, $2,500
7th:       B.J. Bass of Pinetta, Fla., 13 bass, 29-15, $2,000
8th:       Marshall Daugherty of Ocean Springs, Miss., 11 bass, 29-0, $1,750
9th:       Andy Niles of Ocean Springs, Miss., 13 bass, 27-7, $1,500
10th:     Steve Pennington of Delton, Mich., 12 bass, 26-14, $1,250

The Toyota Series the Harris Chain of Lakes was hosted by Lake County, Florida. It was the second of three regular-season tournaments in 2021 for Southern Division anglers. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on March 25-27 – the Toyota Series at Lake Texoma Presented by Abu Garcia in Durant & Madill, Oklahoma. For a complete schedule, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2021 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The 2021 Toyota Series Championship Presented by A.R.E. will be held Oct. 28-30 on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee, and is hosted by the Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the MLF BIG5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and  YouTube.

Major League Fishing Introduces Free MLF Fan Pass Membership, Includes Access to SCORETRACKER Insider

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Major League Fishing Introduces Free MLF Fan Pass Membership, Includes Access to SCORETRACKER Insider
Free Membership Offering Includes Access to Revolutionary Member Experience

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TULSA, Okla. (March 18, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) announced today the rollout of a new free membership offering called MLF Fan Pass. The free membership is a part of several new membership offerings from MLF in 2021 and now offers fans access to SCORETRACKER™ Insider, a digital subscription to Bass Fishing magazine, the MLF e-newsletter and access to member sweepstakes and giveaways.

With free access to SCORETRACKER Insider, for the first time in history, fans will have access to real-time catch data. MLF Fan Pass members will see in-depth information including weight, depth, lure, cover and the general catch area for every scorable bass – from every angler – during competition, all archived and available from each Bass Pro Tour tournament.

MLF Fan Pass members can follow the action in real-time, while also using the data as a tool when preparing for their next day on the water. Anglers will know exactly how the best pros in the world established dominant patterns on lakes all over the country.

SCORETRACKER Insider is included with every MLF membership level, including the High School membership, Subscriber membership and Premium membership offerings.

In addition to its new membership offerings, MLF also recently unveiled its Champions Club subscription service, the first and only monthly subscription service that follows a professional bass fishing tour, offering a wide variety of benefits including five to six premium lures from industry-leading brands delivered each month, exclusive discount codes on fishing gear and outdoor products, exclusive webinars and more.

To register for a free MLF Fan Pass or other MLF membership offerings and gain access to SCORETRACKER Insider, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com/Join.

For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and  YouTube.

Berkley To Sponsor Bassmaster Elite Event On Lake Guntersville

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Berkley To Sponsor Bassmaster Elite Event On Lake Guntersville

March 18, 2021

Berkley To Sponsor Bassmaster Elite Event On Lake Guntersville

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Berkley, pioneers in the science-based development of hard baits, soft baits, line and terminal tackle, will be the title sponsor for an Elite Series showdown on historic Lake Guntersville. The 2021 Berkley Bassmaster Elite Series at Lake Guntersville will be held May 20-23 in Scottsboro, Ala.

“Within the bass fishing world, Lake Guntersville is more than just a fishery — it’s a cultural epicenter that draws anglers from all over, a place where baits are put to the ultimate test. The fish of a lifetime lurks somewhere beneath the surface of Guntersville, and our science-first approach to developing baits ensures that anglers have the best chance to connect with that fish on any given cast,” said Berkley Senior Vice President of Marketing Jon Schlosser. “We’re excited to partner with B.A.S.S. on what’s sure to be an exciting tournament on Guntersville, not only to showcase the power and effectiveness of Berkley baits but to help support an organization that has done so much for the sport of bass fishing.”

Berkley pro Hank Cherry dominated the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk on Lake Guntersville, weighing in a massive 29-3 limit on Day 1 of the tournament en route to a wire-to-wire victory. In total, this iconic fishery has hosted 25 major B.A.S.S. tournaments.

“We are proud to partner with Berkley on what is sure to be an exciting tournament,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “Every weekend, Lake Guntersville hosts both novice anglers and pros eager to catch big bass, and we are thankful to bring another Elite Series event to this iconic fishery.”

Berkley is also a Premier Sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing 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.

The Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville starts Thursday, May 20, and live coverage for all four days of the event can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms. FS1 will also broadcast live with the tournament leaders beginning at 8 a.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.

Luminox Announces Partnership With Major League Fishing To Become Official Timing Sponsor

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Luminox Announces Partnership With Major League Fishing To Become Official Timing Sponsor

MLF Angler Skeet Reese Will Become Ambassador and Face of the Partnership

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NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 16, 2021) – Luminox, the world’s first self-powered luminous watch brand, announces today a yearlong partnership with Major League Fishing (MLF), becoming the official timing sponsor for the Bass Pro Tour, competitive bass fishing’s premier professional circuit.  As part of the agreement, MLF pro Skeet Reese becomes ambassador and face for the brand for this relationship. The functionality, waterproofing and durability combined with the Always Visible dial makes Luminox the perfect watch for Major League Fishing’s professional and amateur anglers, as well as spectators and fans alike.

Luminox gifted each of MLF’s top 40 professional anglers that participated in REDCREST 2021 a watch to kick-off the partnership.

As the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, MLF provides anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across six tournament circuits, including the Bass Pro Tour, Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit, Toyota Series, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Abu Garcia College Fishing and U.S. Army High School Fishing.

Luminox USA CEO, Lluis Sole said, “We are truly excited about this partnership with Major League Fishing as timekeeping is such a critical aspect of the tournaments and of fishing in general. Our brand motto of Every Second Counts expresses perfectly what is crucial in the sport of competitive fishing. Luminox will be an asset to the anglers themselves as well as the officials and videographers who accompany them on the boat. Additionally, we are thrilled to have champion angler, Skeet Reese join the Luminox family. Skeet is one of the top professional sport fishing legends and we welcome him to our brand.”

“We’re excited to announce our latest sponsorship with Luminox and welcome them into the Major League Fishing family,” said Jim Wilburn, MLF President and CEO. “MLF’s members, anglers and fans are among the most loyal consumers available and Luminox will now have access to the hundreds of thousands of anglers that we reach each month. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with them.”

Larry Hastings Wins CATT Lake Wateree, SC March 13, 2021

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Larry Hastings Wins CATT Lake Wateree, SC March 13, 2021

Next Lake Wateree CATT is this Saturday March 20 at Lake Hickory!

Larry Hastings fishing solo took 1st Place with a limit weighing 19.93 lbs! He took home $1,060.00!

Donnie Maiers and Dean Benfield wound up in 2nd Place with 17.81 lbs!

Chad Gainey & Todd Butler 3rd with 15.84 lbs!

Mike Ware & Bryan Holmes placed 4th with 15.42 lbs and weighed in the Academy BF at 5.33 lbs!

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
Larry Hastings 5.30 19.93 $1,060.00 110
Donnie Maiers & Dean Benfield 4.09 17.81 $900.00 109
Chad Gainey & Todd Butler 4.20 15.84 $200.00 108
Mike Ware & Bryan Holmes 5.33 15.42 $260.00 107
Patrick Whaley & Dearal Rogers 3.00 14.49 106
Jeff Norris & Jacob Norris 3.92 13.22 105
Jeff Reynolds & Trent McLaughlin 3.52 13.14 104
Scott Williams & Robbie English 3.13 13.08 103
Jonathan Strickland & Jacob Compton 2.84 10.69 102
Chad Rabon & Walt Almond 3.63 8.94 101
Stacy Seagars & Darrell Fenton 3.32 8.72 100
Scott Floyd 4.05 8.10 99
Greg Atkinson & Heath Ward 3.32 7.82 98
Bruce Andrews & Mitchell Gordon 2.65 7.54 97
Butch Williams & David Ethridge 2.91 4.70 96
Wesley Bilton & Micha Brown 0.00 0.00 86
Greg Nettles 0.00 0.00 86
Max Price & Brent Neal 0.00 0.00 86
Mark Healon & Ella Healon 0.00 0.00 86
Jim Davis & Kyle Westerman 0.00 0.00 86
Total Entrys $2,400.00
BONUS $ $450.00
Total Paid At Ramp $2,420.00
2021 Wateree Spring Final Fund $330.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund $50.00
2021 Wateree Spring Fund Total $830.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund Total $1,890.00

With Spring in the Air, “Major League Fishing” Casts its Line to Bass Fishing Television Fans in 2021

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With Spring in the Air, “Major League Fishing” Casts its Line to Bass Fishing Television Fans in 2021
With Spring in the Air, “Major League Fishing” Casts its Line to
Bass Fishing Television Fans in 2021
MLF 2020 Ratings Indicative of Popular Brand and Competitive Schedule

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TULSA (March 18, 2021) – With the smell of spring in the air in parts of the country, Major League Fishing (MLF) is gearing up to start its 2021 season on the heels of a shortened-yet-successful 2020 campaign.

MLF proved to be a dominating force in 2020 with towering competitive bass fishing programming and ratings to prove it. With fans seeking content on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network and others, MLF eclipsed all competitive bass fishing programming on television and easily stands alone as cable’s most-watched fishing competition.

“Despite a year in which no one could have imagined or prepared for, Major League Fishing once again proved to be the overwhelming choice of bass fishing fans wanting to watch top-caliber competition on television,” Major League Fishing President and CEO Jim Wilburn stated. “With the travails of 2020 almost behind us, we look to 2021 and a competitive season that will continue to rev up viewers and fans of competitive bass fishing.”

Highlights from 2020 ratings include:

  • With nearly than 1,300 combined hours of television coverage during 2020, Major League Fishing, which airs on cable partners: Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, Discovery Channel and CBS Sports, has accounted for a staggering 80% of all viewership of professional competitive bass fishing programs on cable television for the year.
  • Fans of Major League Fishing seek it out regardless of the network. World Fishing Network delivered +12% more average audience than its top competitor’s elite series on Pursuit Channel during 2020, despite having just one-ninth of the distribution.
  • Based on Nielsen in 2020, Major League Fishing’s household impressions on Outdoor Channel Saturday’s 2-4 p.m. time period surpassed its main competitor’s live telecasts on ESPN 2 by +6%, despite having nearly one-third the distribution.

And, as the snow thaws and ice-fishing season concludes, the 2021 season promises to bring excitement and entertainment with a schedule of events that include:

2021 MLF Bass Pro Tour Schedule:

• March 21-26                   Toro Stage One at Sam Rayburn Reservoir                            Jasper, Texas
• April 9-14                         General Tire HEAVY HITTERS                                                        Raleigh, N.C.
• April 30-May 5               Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis                                               Austin, Texas
• May 21-26                        Favorite Fishing Stage Three at Harris Chain of Lakes        Leesburg, Fla.
• June 4-9                            B&W Trailer Hitches Stage Four at Lake Chickamauga      Dayton, Tenn.
• June 25-30                       General Tire Stage Five at St. Lawrence River                       Massena, N.Y.
• Aug. 5-10                          Bass Pro Tour Stage Six at Lake Champlain                            Plattsburgh, N.Y.
• Sept. 10-15                      Bass Pro Tour Stage Seven at Lake St. Clair                            St. Clair Shores, Mich.
• March 22-26, 2022       REDCREST 2022 at Grand Lake                                                    Tulsa, Okla.

For more information about Major League Fishing and Outdoor Sportsman Group Networks visit: www.MajorLeagueFishing.com and www.outdoorsg.com

Pure Fishing’s Parent Company Makes Yet Another Power Move by Josh Boyd

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Pure Fishing’s Parent Company Makes Yet Another Power Move by Josh Boyd

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If you have been keeping track of the latest fishing industry news, you will likely recall that Sycamore Partners, the private equity firm that owns Pure Fishing, purchased a stake in Rapala VMC Corporation roughly a month ago. Now, it appears that the same entity has made yet another move of equally epic proportions.

It was recently announced that Sycamore Partners had agreed to purchase Plano Synergy Holdings Inc., which most anglers recognize more aptly by the trade name Plano. Most are keenly aware of Plano’s standing as one of the premier manufacturers of molded plastic storage solutions for all outdoor-related needs.

“We are excited to welcome the iconic Plano and other brands into our industry-leading portfolio of Outdoor brands. These are storied brands within the fishing and hunting space that are beloved by outdoor enthusiasts worldwide and will perfectly complement our existing business,” stated Pure Fishing CEO Harlan Kent.

This acquisition seems to be somewhat interesting when one considers Plano Synergy’s current list of holdings. In 2013, Plano was purchased by Synergy Outdoors, who already served as one of the nation’s largest holding companies of hunting/outdoor gear.

As a result of this latest acquisition, it appears that Pure Fishing will now also own and manage some of the hunting industry’s most recognizable brands, such as Barnett, Wildgame Innovations, Ameristep Treestands, and Flextone Calls, at least for the time being. However, this begs the question, “why?”

Does Sycamore Partners intend to become the single largest stakeholder of outdoor (hunting/fishing) retail commodities? Or, was this purchase made with the sole intention of acquiring Plano, before spinning off the rest of Plano Synergy’s house brands?

At the current moment, the equity firm’s exact intentions seem unclear. However, if the history of corporate mergers is any indication, some of the brands currently held by the firm could be in trouble. As Sycamore Partners continues to expand its holdings, especially into additional market sectors, such as that pertaining to hunting equipment, they will likely look to cut the fat at some point.

Does this mean that anglers will see some of their favorite brands swept by the wayside, or their product offerings significantly cut? Though it is difficult to say for sure, the possibility certainly exists.

Bradley & Chris Dorlan Win CATT Lake Murray, SC March 13, 2021

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Bradley & Chris Dorlan Win CATT Lake Murray, SC March 13, 2021

Next Lake Murray CATT Qualifier is April 10th at Dreher Island State Park!

Mark your calendar! March 28th is the Lake Murray Phantom Outdoors Invitational on Lake Murray launching from Dreher Island State Park! This event is open to all and you do not have to be a CATT member! Tap on the link to view more info!

2021 Phantom Outdoors Invitationals Series

Bradley & Chris Dorlan weighed in a good bag of Lake Murray bass ay 23.33 lbs taking 1st place and $944.00!

2nd Place went to Jason Ries & Roger McKee with a limit weighing 17.54 lbs!

Lucas Murphy & Frankie Scioscia took 3d with 16.57 lbs!

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
Bradey Rhodes – Chris Dorlan 0.00 23.33 $944.00 110
Jason Ries – Roger McKee 5.92 17.54 $461.00 109
Frankie Scioscia – Lucas Murphy 3.63 16.57 $200.00 108
Andy Wicker – Steve Wicker 3.95 16.28 $120.00 107
Tim Harmon 0.00 15.52 106
Carl Smith – Josh Rennebaum 3.81 15.23 105
Phillip Anderson 3.71 14.05 104
Wil Alewine – Paul Ham 3.05 13.37 103
Justin McGrady – AJ Dipetero 0.00 11.39 102
Chris Sullivan 0.00 11.06 101
Dylan Sills – Weston Thomas 0.00 7.63 100
Mark Collins 0.00 7.46 99
Mattheew Benge 3.75 0.00 89
Andy Sease – Beau Dixon 4.11 0.00 89
Mark & Rhett Richardson 3.01 0.00 89
Mark Krengel – Ron Wood 5.79 0.00 89
Josh Kirby – Tim Kirby 0.00 0.00 89
Baylen Moore 0.00 0.00 89
Justin Tingen – Carter 0.00 0.00 89
Michael Stribble – Dean Stribble 0.00 0.00 89
Peyton Frick – Cody Page 0.00 0.00 89
Hampton Anderson – Tyson Alveras 0.00 0.00 89
Joe Lindler – Monkey 0.00 0.00 89
Total Entrys $1,840.00
BONUS $$ $350.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,700.00
2021 Murray Spring Final Fund $365.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund $50.00
2021 Murray Spring Final Fund $1,625.00
2021  CATT /Phantom Championships $1,840.00

Vicksburg’s Brumfield Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Pickwick Lake Presented by Googan Baits

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Waveland’s Seal Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

LUKA, Miss. (March 16, 2021) – Boater Keith Brumfield of Vicksburg, Mississippi, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Pickwick Lake Presented by Googan Baits in Luka, Mississippi. Brumfield earned $4,839 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Keith Brumfield of Vicksburg, Miss. 5 25-8 $4,839
2nd Jim Leary of Guntersville, Ala. 5 19-15 $2,419
3rd Garrett Riles of Potts Camp, Miss. 5 19-2 $1,614
4th Blake Daugherty of Batesville, Miss. 5 18-3 $1,129
5th Denny Patterson of Horn Lake, Miss. 5 17-6 $968
6th Chris Jones of Senatobia, Miss. 5 17-4 $887
7th Jason McPhail of Scotts Hill, Tenn. 5 16-13 $806
8th Michael Roach of Olive Branch, Miss. 5 16-12 $726
9th Mark Trousdale of Rogersville, Ala. 5 16-9 $645
10th John Anderson of Bay Springs, Miss. 5 16-8 $565
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Cayce Seal of Waveland, Miss. 5 18-11 $2,415
2nd Colin Fogerty of Memphis, Tenn. 5 17-13 $1,207
3rd Sank Payton of Bay Springs, Miss. 5 16-11 $806
4th Bryan Gibson of Arlington, Tenn. 5 16-6 $563
5th Dustin Brown of Florence, Ala. 5 14-8 $483
6th Eddie Williams of Guys, Tenn. 5 14-3 $443
7th Matt Mears of Booneville, Miss. 5 14-1 $402
8th Chaz Douglas of Wesson, Miss. 5 13-15 $362
9th John Swords of Collierville, Tenn. 5 13-14 $322
10th Larry Stewart, Jr. of Brandon, Miss. 5 13-11 $282
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass Keith Brumfield of Vicksburg, Miss. 9-pound, 6-ounce bass $730
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Robert Moore of Elkmont, Ala. 6-pound, 15-ounce bass $180
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Sank Payton of Bay Springs, Miss. 6-pound, 15-ounce bass $180
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Jim Leary of Guntersville, Ala. Eligible Phoenix Boat* $500
* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS
ANGLER BAIT COLOR
Boater Did Not Divulge Did Not Divulge
Strike King Co-Angler Strike King Pro Model 6XD Crankbait Red
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
Mississippi Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 21-23 Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark. Visit Hot Springs
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American June 3-5 Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn. Jefferson County Department of Tourism
The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.

The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, and  YouTube.

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