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B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

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B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

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March 16, 2021

B.A.S.S. Names Top Student Athletes To 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Forty-seven of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

The students were selected for the honor based on their success in bass tournament competition, academic achievement and leadership in conservation and community service.

“We are thrilled to welcome this new class of High School All-State anglers,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “These 47 young people represent the future of our sport and are truly the best of the best, excelling not only on the water, but also in academics, conservation initiatives and community service.”

To be considered for the All-State Fishing Team, a student must have been nominated by a parent, coach, teacher or other school official. Students enrolled in grades 10-12 with a current-year grade point average of 2.5 or higher were eligible.

B.A.S.S. received more than 300 nominations from across the nation. From these, judges selected 47 student anglers from 33 states to make the All-State Fishing Team. In addition, 36 students received Honorable Mentions recognizing them for their tournament success as well as community service and academic achievement.

“Congratulations to all 47 anglers on being selected to be a part of the 2021 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team or Honorable Mention,” said Hank Weldon, senior manager of the B.A.S.S. High School program. “It’s always impressive to see the accolades of each applicant, especially during a year full of so many challenges and restrictions due to COVID-19. Each of these anglers made the best of what was going on in the world around them and found ways to excel not only on the water, but in their community as well. Every parent and angler should be very proud of joining the team.”

A second panel of judges will review nominations of the 47 All-State team members and select the 12 members of the 2021 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. As in All-State judging, criteria include success in high school fishing tournaments, involvement in conservation efforts and other community service activities.

The 12 finalists will compete in a one-day Bassmaster High School All-American Bass Tournament presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, which will be held during the 2021 Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake, scheduled to take place May 6-9 in Gadsden, Ala.

Elite Series anglers will serve as teammates and “coaches” of the student anglers in the tournament. The high school standouts will be honored on the main stage at the weigh-in.

Below is the list of the 47 All-State anglers and 36 Honorable Mentions, in order by state:

Alabama
Alexis Grandstaff, Headland
Hayden Marbut, Vestavia
Jack Alexander, Mountain Brook (Honorable Mention)
Hudson Choquette, Headland (Honorable Mention)
Miller Dowling, Tuscaloosa (Honorable Mention)

Arkansas
Zachary Ward, Cabot
Tucker Dottley, Little Rock (Honorable Mention)

Connecticut
Evan Kamoen, Killingworth

Florida
Cole Rountree, Clermont
Tyson Verkaik, Eustis
Zach Dicks, Lake City (Honorable Mention)

Georgia
Flint Davis, Leesburg
Tanner Hadden, Evans
Gabriel Storm Clark, Ellerslie (Honorable Mention)
Henry Garrett, Evans (Honorable Mention)
Jacob Hodge, Evans (Honorable Mention)
Coby Thompson, Blairsville (Honorable Mention)

Illinois
Laindree Richardson, Benton

Indiana
Cole Berry, Terre Haute
Dylan May, Brownsburg
Evan Francis, Fishers (Honorable Mention)

Iowa
Dylan Kreps, Johnston
Tyler Loudon, Creston
Jackson Toale, Independence (Honorable Mention)

Kansas
Colton Hutchinson, Bonner Springs

Kentucky
Will Carnes, Stanford
Evan Fields, Shelbyville
Keaton Smith, Burnside (Honorable Mention)

Louisiana
Peyton Matherne, Walker
Wade Roberts, Lake Charles
Hunter Hayes White, Sulphur (Honorable Mention)

Massachusetts
Nicholas Frumkin, Lincoln (Honorable Mention)

Michigan
Gus Dietrich, Oxford
Mitchell Straffon, Fenton
Matthew Mosby, Dryden (Honorable Mention)
Brayden Ruckman, Freeland (Honorable Mention)

Minnesota
Matt Boerboom, Inver Grove Heights

Mississippi
Blake Bullock, Hattiesburg
Spencer Maxwell, Summit
Wes Bailey, Brandon (Honorable Mention)
John Connor Harrell, Brandon (Honorable Mention)

Missouri
Clay Henderson, Purdy

Nebraska
Jaron Cooper, Sutherland
Keegan Oettinger, Hershey

Nevada
Carter Doren, Las Vegas

New Hampshire
Cole Moulton, Enfield

New Jersey
Nicholas Dellaporta, Pequannock (Honorable Mention)

New York
Christian Misciagna, Syracuse
Matthew Pitcher, Rochester (Honorable Mention)

North Carolina
Hunter Keller, Morganton
Carson Palmer, Richfield

Ohio
Nicholas Boggs, Wheelersburg
Braden McNamara, Marysville
Mark Emmerling, Negley (Honorable Mention)

Oklahoma
Hunter Alsip, Chouteau
Jaxon Windsor, Noble

Pennsylvania
Jerry Brumbaugh Jr., Martinsburg
Carson Forrester, Chambersburg
Ty Stroup, Mifflinburg (Honorable Mention)

Rhode Island
Joseph Truppi, Coventry

South Carolina
Luke Mabry, Gaffney
Peyton Sorrow, Abbeville
Butler Cochran, Prosperity (Honorable Mention)
Hunter Dill, Travelers Rest (Honorable Mention)
Trenten Swygert, Leesville (Honorable Mention)

Tennessee
Tyler Finley, Mount Pleasant
Nathan Reynolds, Nashville
Brady Duncan, Lebanon (Honorable Mention)
Riley Faulkner, Jacksboro (Honorable Mention)
Dylan Johnson, Dunlap (Honorable Mention)
Gage Starks, Paris (Honorable Mention)

Texas
Casey Beard, Lumberton
Connor Dunn, Lucas
Brady Dill, Spring (Honorable Mention)
Kaden Mueck, Livingston (Honorable Mention)
Dakota Posey, Orange (Honorable Mention)
Maverick Winford, Humble (Honorable Mention)

Vermont
Brendan Vinton, Randolph
Max Roberts, Newport (Honorable Mention)

Virginia
Turner Hart, Ashland
Spencer Humphrey, Madison (Honorable Mention)
Braxton Nicely, Midlothian (Honorable Mention)

Wisconsin
Tucker Cory, Amherst

Albemarle’s Talbert Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Kerr Lake

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Albemarle’s Talbert Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Kerr Lake

North Wilkesboro’s Shatley Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

HENDERSON, N.C. (March 15, 2021) – Boater Jeremy Talbert of Albemarle, North Carolina, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Kerr Lake in Henderson, North Carolina. Talbert earned $5,582 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Jeremy Talbert of Albemarle, N.C. 5 17-11 $5,582
2nd Ron Wolfarth of Oakboro, N.C. 5 17-6 $3,686
3rd Brandon McLeod of Spring Lake, N.C. 5 17-5 $1,861
4th Cody Hoyle of Rutherfordton, N.C. 5 17-0 $1,302
5th Jay Rigney of Danville, Va. 5 16-2 $1,116
6th Tyler Purcell of Townsville, N.C. 5 15-13 $1,023
7th Billy Medlin of Raleigh, N.C. 5 15-9 $930
8th Rodney Sorrell of Stokesdale, N.C. 5 15-7 $837
9th Chad Poteat of Mount Airy, N.C. 5 15-6 $897
9th David Wright of Lexington, N.C. 5 15-6 $1,197

 

RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Mike Shatley of North Wilkesboro, N.C. 5 15-6 $2,791
2nd Charles Wood of Thomasville, N.C. 5 15-3 $1,395
3rd Lee McConnell of Lewisville, N.C. 5 13-13 $931
4th Drake Sturgill of Lincolnton, N.C. 5 13-9 $604
4th Steve Cannon of Wilkesboro, N.C. 4 13-9 $604
6th Eric Stanbery of Lewisville, N.C. 5 13-2 $738
6th Bryson Perry of China Grove, N.C. 5 13-2 $488
8th Dale Surrett of Midland, N.C. 5 12-0 $419
9th William Lane of Midlothian, Va. 5 11-12 $372
10th Troy Gerardi of Stem, N.C. 5 11-9 $326
CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Berkley Big Bass Ron Wolfarth of Oakboro, N.C. 5-pound, 9-ounce bass $895
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Jonathan White of Hudson, N.C. 5-pound, 7-ounce bass $447
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus David Wright of Lexington, N.C. 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 BAITS COLOR
Boater – N/A N/A
Strike King Co-Angler – N/A N/A
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
North Carolina Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 14-16 Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C. Capital City Lake Murray Country
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 s 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.

Monocoque Reel Bodies

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Monocoque Reel Bodies

Daiwa Technology:

Monocoque Reel Bodies

Light and strong like a Formula One vehicle, durability and weight are improved thanks to Monocoque

Cypress, CA (March 16, 2021) – In the history of the reel, it was only natural that the housing was a combination of two parts: the body and the body cover. However, when Daiwa launched the MONOCOQUE BODY in 2016, it destroyed this conventional truth. In the monocoque structure, the body itself is a rigid frame, durable to twists and bends, and yet it is space-economizing and compact. Monocoque design technology is used in the likes of rockets and Formula One vehicles, where durability and space efficiency are required under extreme conditions. In the spinning reel, which contains over 150 parts in its small body, the monocoque structure’s impact was truly immense. By eliminating the need for screw space, the drive gear was expanded to its maximum size relative to the dimensions of the body. Now, the body could hold a large-diameter drive gear that covers around 85% of the body’s surface. In other words, bodies of the same size as before were able to house much larger gears, and if the gear size were instead kept the same, then extremely light bodies could be created.

In Daiwa’s monocoque models there is a screw-in side cap to the design which allows for 360 degrees of gear stability. This provides good gear alignment better than a sideplate with multiple screw ports. Reels that have multiple screw port sideplates are designed with material inside the reel for screws to go into so you lose overall space within the frame of the reel unless you make the reel bigger which adds more weight, increase frame movement and can result in loss of rigidity.

Monocoque design technology is used in the likes of rockets and Formula One vehicles, where durability and space efficiency are required under extreme conditions.

“Without adding multiple screw ports and having just one thread-in sidecap we can make the reel smaller but utilize bigger gears. And putting a bigger gear in the reel allows us the same gear ratios as other reels in the industry but with more power and torque and efficiency when turning the handle,” comments Daiwa Field Marketing Manager, Marc Mills.

The other benefit to monocoque technology is a much greater seal. Because the monocoque reel doesn’t have multiple screw ports and it has the thread-in sideplate you get a better seal around those areas. The seal is a lot more efficient for keeping water, contaminants and debris out of the reel. And the more contaminants you keep out of the reel obviously the longer the gears will last, the longer the grease stands up, and the less moisture gets in the reel and there are layers upon layers of that.

Mills adds: “But monocoque technology really allows us to transfer gear power to the reel at the same gear ratios but as a smoother, easier to turn reel than the competition in the marketplace that’s using a regular sideplate. If you think of a standard reel with multiple screw ports in the sideplate and if one is looser than the other stuff starts moving around. Whereas with monocoque you have something that screws in 360 degrees every angle and edge receives the exact same pressure.”

The new Daiwa Kage MQ LT with monocoque one-piece body.

“We’re making monocoque reel bodies in a variety of different materials, from diecast frames to machined frames to Zaion,” says Mills. “It’s pretty much a one-piece frame which allows for us to use a smaller frame but put in a bigger gear. Given that it’s a one-piece frame it makes it rigid and the smaller you can make the frame with the materials makes it even more rigid so it’s a double opportunity for rigidity especially around the gear box and that area.”

Thanks to monocoque, pretty much the whole gear box is a gear. There are no offset little areas or screw ports to take up space. You start taking up a 1/16th of an inch four or five times that’s a lot of material that you’re losing in space. To make up for that you either have to lose a gear or make the reel bigger and heavier. With monocoque, anglers get a reel that is lighter, more rigid, and has more torque and efficiency.

The new Daiwa Luvias LT with monocoque one-piece body.

For Daiwa’s latest color catalog and/or information on Daiwa dealers in your area, 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 http://www.daiwa.com/us/

Bean Station’s Huff Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Cherokee Lake

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Knoxville’s Jones Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2021) – Boater Nick Huff of Bean Station, Tennessee, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Cherokee Lake in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Huff earned $6,154 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Jefferson County Department of Tourism.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Nick Huff of Bean Station, Tenn. 5 18-1 $6,154
2nd Bill Humbard of New Market, Tenn. 5 16-4 $2,577
3rd Josh Norris of Spring City, Tenn. 5 16-1 $2,219
4th Jason Bridwell of Blountville, Tenn. 5 15-7 $1,203
5th Steven May of Dandridge, Tenn. 5 15-4 $1,826
6th Jeff Knight of Cleveland, Tenn. 5 15-0 $1,145
7th Rocky Huff of Chilhowie, Va. 5 14-14 $859
8th Jake Lee of Powell, Tenn. 5 14-8 $730
8th Brian Vicchio of Gray, Tenn. 5 14-8 $730
10th Shannon Johnson of Madisonville, Tenn. 5 14-1 $571
10th Larry Abel Jr. of Piney Flats, Tenn. 5 14-1 $571
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Craig Jones of Knoxville, Tenn. 5 12-9 $2,577
2nd Ryan Godsey of Chickamauga, Ga. 5 11-2 $1,288
3rd Peyton Kent of McDonald, Tenn. 5 10-11 $858
4th Jim Thrift of Kingsport, Tenn. 4 10-10 $601
5th Larry Payne of Gray, Tenn. 4 9-10 $493
5th Ryan Lee of Pound, Va. 5 9-10 $493
7th Matt Malone of Kingsport, Tenn. 4 9-4 $429
8th Steve Ouellette of Knoxville, Tenn. 3 8-10 $365
8th Joey Boling of Walland, Tenn. 3 8-10 $365
10th James Robinson of Clinton, S.C. 3 8-9 $426
Full results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Berkley Big Bass Steven May of Dandridge, Tenn. 5-pound, 3-ounce bass $795
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Henry Bryan of Sevierville, Tenn. 4-pound, 15-ounce bass $397
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Joshua Short of Bean Station, Tenn. 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 BAITS COLOR
Boater – Umbrella Rig N/A
Strike King Co-Angler – Umbrella Rig N/A
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
Volunteer Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 14-16  Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C. Capital City Lake Murray Country
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 s 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.

Fish Hippie Introduces Swimwear, Expands Selection of Tees, Polos, Pants, More in Spring 2021 Collection

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Fish Hippie Introduces Swimwear, Expands Selection of Tees, Polos, Pants, More in Spring 2021 Collection

Fish Hippie Introduces Swimwear, Expands Selection of Tees, Polos, Pants, More in Spring 2021 Collection

Performance shorts and accessories among dozens of new warmer-weather products launching this month from the NC coastal lifestyle brand

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MT. AIRY, N.C., March 15, 2021 – North Carolina-based lifestyle apparel brand Fish Hippie introduces 54 new warmer-weather wardrobe essentials for all day wear, with a brand new line of high-performance swimwear and performance-grade shirts and shorts headlining their expansive spring 2021 collection.

Front and center in the brand’s new line is a new swimwear collection including Classic Swim trunks and longer-length Board Shorts in a variety of prints. The brand also expanded their selection of versatile day-to-night polo offerings, introducing the new Heathered Barco Slub Polo in 3 colorways, Boden Streak Heathered Performance Polo in 5 colorways, and Finlo and Knox Stripe Performance Polos this season. And from bottoms to hats and hoodies, the new line provides every piece for a variety of everyday outfitted looks.

Adding to the brand’s popular shirt offerings, Fish Hippie introduces a series of casual tees named after Southeastern U.S. states. From Alabama to Texas, the 100% ring spun cotton tees feature state-specific graphics and are perfect for a warm day spent outdoors.

The spring collection also provides comfortable performance-grade shorts and pants for a spring or summer day, from the office to the boat. Fish Hippie’s new Bonita Performance 5-Pocket Pant is quick-drying with a four-way stretch, and offers breathable fabric in a classic fit. Three new short selections are also offered just in time for the change in weather: the versatile and stylish, performance-meets-casual Bogue Short with belt loops and Waterside Short with elastic waist band, each offered in three colorways; and the new Shaker Short, featuring an elastic waistband and adjustable drawstring, is lined and ready for days by the water. 

“At Fish Hippie, we want to inspire people to escape the mundane, relax and enjoy the waterside lifestyle with family and friends,” said Fish Hippie co-founder, Drew Denny. “We do this by making casual, versatile clothing that easily transitions from the outdoors, to work or to play. Our latest collection is an exciting extension of the brand promise we continue to deliver on for our customers, and we look forward to continuing to provide thoughtfully-designed, stylish wardrobe staples that wear comfortably from day to night, in any weather.”

To view Fish Hippie’s entire spring 2021 collection — all inspired by life spent on, in or by the water — visit https://fishhippie.com/collections/new-styles.

For more information about Fish Hippie’s apparel, accessories, wine or way of life, visit FishHippie.com or “drift off course” with us on Facebook and Instagram.

Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Set for 2021 Season Opener – Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole

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Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Set for 2021 Season Opener – Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole
A Field of 80 of the Best Anglers in the World to Kick Off Third Season of Bass Pro Tour

JASPER, Texas (March 15, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament fishing organization, is set to open the 2021 Bass Pro Tour season – the third season of the revolutionary Tour – March 21-26 with the Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole . Hosted by the Jasper County Development District, the event will feature 80 of the best professional anglers in the world competing for a top award of $100,000 and valuable points in hopes of qualifying for REDCREST 2022, the Bass Pro Tour championship.

Although Sam Rayburn Reservoir has played host to numerous MLF BIG5 (previously FLW) tournaments over the years, 2021 will mark the first time that the MLF Bass Pro Tour has visited Sam Rayburn. The event will be fished using MLF’s catch, weigh, immediate-release format, in which the anglers try to catch as much weight as they can, while also feeling the pressure and intensity of the SCORETRACKER® leaderboard. The total purse for the Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole is more than $805,000.

“I’m really excited about starting the season off at Sam Rayburn,” said pro Kelly Jordon, a 25-year veteran from Flint, Texas. “With all of the huge bass Texas is kicking out so far this year, I know we will be in the right place to catch some big ones. My goal is to win the season-opener at Sam Rayburn, although, I know that 79 other anglers will be there with a similar goal in mind. I can’t wait.”

“I really love Rayburn,” Florida pro Shaw Grigsby told MajorLeagueFishing.com reporter Dave Landahl. “What’s not to love? It holds big bass, and lots of them. It’s loaded with hydrilla and other vegetation, and really fits my fishing style from Florida. It’s one of those textbook lakes, something you’d read about in a magazine. You can figure fish out and you’re able to pattern them.

Grigsby expects to use an assortment of soft plastics like Rage Bugs, Rage Lizards, Caffeine Shads, small tubes, an  Ocho, and even a drop-shot at Rayburn. Add a mixed bag of  Strike King Thunder Crickets, Red Eye Shads, and a KVD jerkbait, and the Mercury pro believes that he has a well-rounded toolbox for east Texas in early March.

“I’ll be looking for big ones to sight fish with my trolling motor on high, and I’ll use the moving baits to pick off bass as I’m looking for the giants,” he says. “I’ll probably be throwing that Thunder Cricket the most for my moving bait.

“We could see the record big fish for the Bass Pro Tour caught here,” Grigsby went on to say. “It’s rare to be there this time of year and not see a 10- to 13-pound bass on a bed. I’m excited to be at one of the best lakes in the country at the best time of the year for really big bass.”

The 2021 Bass Pro Tour features a field of 76 of the top professional anglers in the world – joined at each event by 4 pros that qualify from the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit – competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, competing for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual Heavy Hitters all-star event and the REDCREST 2022 championship.

The four pros from the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit that will join the Bass Pro Tour to compete at the Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole are Ron Nelson, Spencer Shuffield, Grae Buck and Matt Becker. Those anglers qualified via their No. 1 through No. 4 finishes in the 2020 Pro Circuit Angler of the Year standings.

In accordance with COVID-19 protocols, attendance is limited to competing anglers, essential staff and media covering the event only. Fans are encouraged to follow the event online through the MLF NOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Television coverage of the Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage 1 at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Power-Pole will be showcased across two two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m. ET, Aug. 28 on the Discovery Channel. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on the Discovery Channel, with additional re-airings on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel. Each two-hour long reality-based episode goes in-depth to break down each day of competition.

The MLF NOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee, Marty Stone and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action on all six days of competition from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MLF NOW!®  will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com. and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.

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

Kevin Brown & Chris Wimbush Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA Mar 7, 2021

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Kevin Brown & Chris Wimbush Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA Mar 7, 2021

Next CATT Kerr Spring Qualifier is March 14th and it will be a GOLD! $120 entry or $130 at the ramp!

2021 CATT Academy Championship is May 22-23 on Ker Lake!

The bite is about to really get going on Kerr Lake! Warm temps are coming and no doubt will get the bas moving shallow!

Kevin Brown & Chris Wimbush took the top spot with 5 bass weighing 19.44 lbs worth $14.64.00!

Come join this weekend at Kerr!

32 Teams BF Weight Winnings Points
Kevin Brown – Chris Wimbish 5.28 19.44 $1,464.00 110
Jason & Danny Houcjhins 4.71 16.73 $775.00 109
Bryan Cotrell – Ellis Jones 4.36 15.67 $435.00 108
Ryan Roller / Gary Colwell 3.97 15.15 $150.00 107
Monte Alemon – Kevin Alemon 3.66 14.47 $150.00 106
Brian Kirkpatrick – Eddie Fore 3.67 13.75 $100.00 105
Michael Garner / Billy Shelton 2.87 12.30 104
Donnie Avant – Randy Waterman 4.24 12.14 103
Derek Bowden – Charlie Gunter 3.12 11.48 102
Brandon Gray – Brian Clark 3.86 11.26 101
Mike Riggs / Chuck Morton 3.01 11.12 100
Tyler & Ricky Trent 0.00 10.56 99
Kevin Cheatam – Johnny Wilder 4.90 10.23 $96.00 98
Emitt Whitby – Justin Dalton 4.41 9.67 97
Mark Jackson – Morris Mustain 0.00 9.62 96
Marty Willaims – Jerry Bono 0.00 9.40 95
Tyler Calloway / Ben Dalton 0.00 7.88 94
Calvin Young – Rob Wells 0.00 7.70 93
Michael Stewart – Buck Clark 3.17 7.69 92
Lonnie Whitfield – Phillip Smith 0.00 7.15 91
Steve Vaughn – Allen Pegram 3.26 5.77 90
Howard Midkiff – Mason Ballowe 0.00 3.04 89
Mike Maull – Greg Lahr 0.00 0.00 79
Jesse Stanley – Rex Watson 0.00 0.00 79
Spencer Robinson – Joel Buffhin 0.00 0.00 79
Matt Little 0.00 0.00 79
Johnathan Krause Aaron Falwell 0.00 0.00 79
Casey Logan – Sleet Dalton 0.00 0.00 79
Robb Kennon – Ross 0.00 0.00 79
Terry Easter – Dave Farrington 0.00 0.00 79
Roger Clary – Johnathan Rhews 0.00 0.00 79
Gerald Beck – Rodney Sorrells 0.00 0.00 79
Total Entrys $2,560.00
BONUS $ $1,100.00
Total Paid At Ramp $3,170.00
Kerr 2021 Spring Final Fund $425.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund $50.00
2021 Kerr Spring Final Fund Total $865.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Total $1,540.00

Chris Brown & Wayne Ingram Win CATT Yadkin Lake Tillery, NC Mar 7, 2021

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Chris Brown & Wayne Ingram Win CATT Yadkin Lake Tillery, NC Mar 7, 2021

Next Yadkin CATT is at Badin Lake March 28 launching from Circle Drive!

Chris Brown & Wayne Ingram win Tillery with 5 bass weighing 13.28 lbs!

Zack & Greg Gooch 2nd with 9.81 lbs!

3rd Place John Kistler & Rusty Melton 7.93 lbs!

4th Billy Cobb & Jeff Proctor 7.28 lbs!

Brandon Shaver & Chris Tucker with their $50 Wacky Riggers award plus a $25 Academy Gift Card

20 Teams BF Weight Winnings Points
Chris Brown – Wayne Ingram 0.00 13.28 $840.00 110
Zack Gooch – Greg Gooch 6.77 9.81 $525.00 109
John Kistler – Rusty Melton 4.06 7.93 $185.00 108
Billy Cobb – Jeff Proctor 0.00 7.28 $100.00 107
Brandon Shaver – Chris Tucker 2.84 5.12 106
Brian Robbins – Andrew Wilson 0.00 4.99 105
Hunter Harwood – Scott Harwood 2.74 4.72 104
Brian File – Nick Bashford 0.00 3.67 103
Chris Murphy- Vince Murphy 0.00 3.45 102
Westen Lineberry – Jordan Taylor 0.00 2.53 101
Mike Powers – Seth Mycko 0.00 2.04 100
Myles Stewart 0.00 1.64 99
Michael Kitchens – Johnny Byrd 0.00 0.00 89
Brad Burns – Caleb Burns 0.00 0.00 89
Duke Dension – Bobby Cline 0.00 0.00 89
Dale Hedrick – Paul Hedrick 0.00 0.00 89
John Lancaster – Lewis Brown 0.00 0.00 89
Robin Collins – Ronnie White 0.00 0.00 89
Robert Brusnon – Aaron West 0.00 0.00 89
Mike Kiser – David Cheek 0.00 0.00 89
Total Entrys $1,600.00
BONUS $ $450.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,650.00
Yadkin Spring 2021 Final Fund $300.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund $50.00
2021 Yadkin Spring Final Fund Total $300.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund Total $1,590.00

Steven McAvoy and Josh Butts take the Win at Guntersville with 28.28 in the Alabama Bass Trail North Division

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Steven McAvoy and Josh Butts take the Win at Guntersville with 28.28 in the Alabama Bass Trail North Division
Steven McAvoy and Josh Butts take the Win at Guntersville with 28.28 in the Alabama Bass Trail North Division.
By Jason Duran
Photos by Chris Brown

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Guntersville, AL March 13, 2021- The Alabama Bass Trail North Division stop number two was won in perfect Guntersville fashion. It is no secret that fishing bridges can be a very productive pattern. Teams often say you can live and die on the bridges. The plan for Steven and Josh was to do just that and it paid $10,000.

Steven and Josh said last year we had a tough practice here and got beat by others fishing on the bridges. This year’s practice wasn’t much different; we didn’t want to get beat again, so we decided to fish the bridges this year.  They were boat 99 with a plan to head to the Brown’s Creek causeway bridge. When they pulled up, there were only two Crappie fishermen there. Shocked that no one else was there ahead of them, they stopped.  Josh said when he saw no one else was there, “we knew then it was game over.” They caught a limit by 9:30 and continued to catch fish all day. Fishing the bridges is a slow pattern. “Most people leave after not catching fish quickly, but you have to commit to stay all day”

The key for them was ¾oz. True Bass True Lock jig head with a 6/0 hook paired up with a Megabass Magdraft Freestyle in White Back Shad six inch and 20lb P-Line Fluorocarbon.  The fish want this bait really slow, and the feeding pattern comes in flurries.  “The fish stage up between the bridge pilings and the face the current.” They set their boat on the down current side of the bridge and cast between the pilings up current. Kyle said, the “bass want a really easy meal. On their Gamin Live Scope they could see when the bait fish came through the bridge, and they could almost predict when they would get a bite.”  They caught 28.28 pounds and took home the $10,000 first place price along with the Garmin $500 bonus.

The second place team of Seth Skalnik and Ronald Rawlins, said practice was good and they located some really good fish around the BB Comer bridge area.  Those plans all changed at blastoff when a fog blanket covered the lake to the north. Realizing making that 35 mile run was going to have to change, they decided to fish main river around Goose Pond. “We felt the fish were still coming up in that area to get ready to spawn.” When they arrived, they quickly went to work and caught a keeper quickly followed by the first of two 7-pound fish. Focusing on the edge of grass lines headed into spawning areas was their pattern. The second 7-pound fish came in 10 feet of water in the grass on a Strike King Shadalicious Swim bait. They had a limit very quick and only culled up one other time later in the day to fill the 23.15 pound bag. Seth said, late in “the day they lost a 5 pounder” that could have made this a lot closer. Their key baits were a Jackhammer in craw color, War Eagle white spinnerbait and Strike King Shadalicious Swim bait that helped them claim second place and $5000.

Adam Bain and Kris Colley finished third. Adam shared that practice was kind of tough for them fishing up shallow around docks, trees and grass. Late Friday, in practice, he found two fish on a bed and decided that was where they would start the tournament. They carefully made the run upriver in the fog to Waterfront and found those two fish still on the bed. First, they caught a 4- pound fish and then caught a 7 pounder. Those fish were caught on a green pumpkin tube Texas rigged. They spent the rest of the day “just fishing everywhere” trying to get a limit running all over the lake.  Finally, 20 minutes before check in, at 2:55 they caught the biggest fish of the tournament- 7.51 pounds, also on a tube, to finish out their limit of 22.61 earning them third place and $4000.

Top ten standings are below for a complete list see

https://www.alabamabasstrail.org/tournament-series/lg-results/

Download and listen to the ABT Podcast on your favorite Podcast app by searching for “Alabama Bass Trail Podcast.”  The Podcast is released each week on Tuesday. This week podcast will feature winners Steven McAvoy and Josh Butts.

The sponsors of the 2021 Alabama Bass Trail include; Phoenix Boats, Academy Sports, Alabama Power, America’s First Federal Credit Union, Berkley, Big Bite Baits, Bill Penny Automotive, Black Rife Coffee Company, Buck N’ Bass, Anheuser – Bush, Inc., E3 Sports Apparel, Fish Neely Henry Lake.com, Garmin, Hydrowave, Jack’s, Lew’s, Mtn Dew, Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association, Power-Pole, Strike King, Sweet Home Alabama, T-H Marine, Wedowee Marine, YETI Coolers.

Matt Klunder & Donnie Wyatt Win Leesville lake tournament for March 14th, 2021

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Matt Klunder & Donnie Wyatt Win Leesville lake tournament for March 14th, 2021

Leesville lake tournament for March 14th, had 14 boats 1st was Matt Klunder an Donnie Wyatt with 14.35, 2nd was Chris Barbour an Terry Camble with 14.14, 3rd Matt Adkins an Stephen Costa with 13.26, big fish was jesse dalton with 4.77

 

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