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Harvest’s Diehl Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Mitchell Presented by Googan Baits

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Harvest’s Diehl Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lake Mitchell Presented by Googan Baits

Addison’s Jacques Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

CLANTON, Ala. (March 9, 2021) – Boater Shawn Diehl of Harvest, Alabama, wins the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Lake Mitchell Presented by Googan Baits in Clanton, Alabama. Diehl earned 4,720 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Shawn Diehl of Harvest, Ala. 5 13-14 $4,720
2nd Ronnie McDonough of Birmingham, Ala. 5 13-11 $3,055
3rd Scott Canterbury of Odenville, Ala. 5 12-13 $1,574
4th Jason Nixon of Wetumpka, Ala. 5 12-11 $1,101
5th Austin Swindle of Parrish, Ala. 5 12-1 $944
6th Michael Hood of Winchester, Tenn. 5 12-0 $865
7th Daniel White of Prattville, Ala. 5 11-10 $787
8th David Mock of Tallahassee, Fla. 5 11-7 $668
8th Taylor Parker of Lake View, Ala. 5 11-7 $1,168
10th Tony Hogan of Pace, Fla. 5 11-2 $551
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Steven Jacques of Addison, Ala. 5 12-8 $2,360
2nd Rodney Graham of Childersburg, Ala. 5 11-4 $1,527
3rd Austin Wallace of Odenville, Ala. 5 11-0 $787
4th Michael Corbett of Oxford, Ala. 5 10-13 $511
4th Johnny Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 5 10-13 $511
6th Jacob Robinson of Temple, Ga. 5 10-8 $433
7th Dennis Sandoval of Decatur, Ala. 5 10-6 $393
8th Donald Cawthon of Auburn, Ala. 5 10-5 $354
9th Gary Marlowe of Montgomery, Ala. 5 10-4 $315
10th Kevin Johnson of Grady, Ala. 5 10-2 $261
10th Brad Smith of Montevallo, Ala. 5 10-2 $261
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass Ronnie McDonough of Birmingham, Ala. 5-pound, 9-ounce bass $695
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Rodney Graham of Childersburg, Ala. 4-pound, 14-ounce bass $347
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Taylor Parker of Lake View, 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
– Z-Man Chatterbait
– Shakey Head
– Not Specified
– Not Specified
Strike King Co-Angler
– Goby
– Ned Rig
– Green pumpkin
– Not Specified
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
Bama Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 7-9 Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala. Decatur Morgan County Tourism
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.

Walt Almond & Chad Rabon Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC March 6, 2021

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Walt Almond & Chad Rabon Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC March 6, 2021

Next Lake Wateree CATT is this coming Saturday March 13th at Clearwater Cove Marina! Keep an eye on the Lake Wateree Division page in case we have a ramp change!

May 8th is the Phantom Outdoors Invitational on Lake Wateree $5,000 1st Place! Mark your calendar!

Walt Almond & Chad Rabon doubled up and won the Open and the CATT with 17.81 lbs!

Michael Richardson & Shane Cantley 2nd 15.85 lbs!

Tanner & Allan Fletcher 3d 15.52 lbs and 2nd BF at 6.53 lbs!

Ken McFarland with the BF at 7.03 lbs!

17 Teams BF Weight Winnings Points
Walt Almond & Chad Rabon 5.67 17.81 $870.00 110
Shane Cantley & Michael Richardson 4.60 15.85 $210.00 109
Allan Fletcher & Tanner Fletcher 6.53 15.52 $151.00 108
Donnie Maiers & Dean Benfield 3.23 14.95 107
Butch Williams & Sonny Beam 3.24 10.31 106
Greg Atkinson & Bo Simon 4.15 9.83 105
Kenneth McFarland 7.03 7.03 $119.00 104
Darrell Fenton & Stacey Seagars 0.00 5.93 103
Chad Gainey & Mack Kitchens 0.00 5.77 102
Jeff Reynolds & Trent McLaughlin 2.49 4.83 100
Danny Gibson & Taylor O’Neal 2.32 4.31 99
Jerry Freezon 3.71 3.71 98
Paul Wells 0.00 2.06 97
Jermaine Roach & Steve Gillespie 0.00 0.00 87
Mark Healon & Ella Healon 0.00 0.00 87
Mark Richardson & Rhett Richardson 0.00 0.00 87
Robbie English & Scott Williams 0.00 0.00 87
Total Entrys $1,360.00
BONUS $ $375.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,350.00
2021 Wateree Spring Final Fund $300.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund $35.00
2021 Wateree Spring Fund Total $500.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund Total $1,215.00

Mike & Josh Queen Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC March 6, 2021

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Mike & Josh Queen Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC March 6, 2021
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Next Lake Wylie CATT is March 13th at Buster Boyd!

The Lake Wylie Phantom Outdoors Invitational is April 17th at Buster Boyd Bridge! $5,000.00 1st Place! Check out the info on the Division page!

Mike & Josh Queen win Wylie with 5 bass weighing 14.04 lbs! Great job guys!

Clay & Tandy Williams finished 2nd with 13.86 lbs!

Derek Lilly & Eric Bartsch claimed 3rd with 13.42 lbs!

Team BF Weight Winnings Points
Josh Queen/Mike Queen 5.92 14.04 $1,025.00 110
Clay and Randy Williams 3.70 13.86 $225.00 109
Derek Lilly/Eric Bartsch 4.88 13.42 $155.00 108
Axl Bartlett/Shawn Wallace 4.63 12.43 107
David Winters/Tim Chapman 2.96 12.22 106
Mike Stephens/Chris Carnes 2.89 12.11 105
Michael Smith 0.00 9.93 104
Mark Leech/Eddie Smith 0.00 9.65 103
Joe Hansil/Jason Humphries 3.90 7.63 102
Jody Black/Jason Rhodes 3.37 5.91 101
Bradley Perry 4.11 5.85 100
Bill Carothers/Dave Calbert 0.00 3.55 99
Stan Hopper/Eddie Parker 0.00 2.53 98
Dustin Millwood/Taylor Burke 2.08 2.08 97
Parks Jones/Daniel Hill 0.00 0.00 87
Bill Sporney 0.00 0.00 87
Thomas Richmond/Freddie Cunningham 0.00 0.00 87
Mike Yokem/Michael Yokem 0.00 0.00 87
Arthur Harris 0.00 0.00 87
Total Entrys $1,520.00
BONUS $ $400.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,405.00
Wylie 2021 Spring Final Fund $415.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund $50.00
2021 Wylie Spring Final Fund Total $415.00
2021  CATT Championship Fund Total $1,315.00

Clay Gatewood & Jeff Parrish Win CATT Lake Anna, VA March 7, 2021

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Clay Gatewood & Jeff Parrish Win CATT Lake Anna, VA March 7, 2021

Next Lake Anna CATT is March 28 at Sturgeon Creek Marina 7 am to 3 pm!

To view the Lake Anna Spring Points go to the Lake Anna Division page and scroll all the way down!

We are off to a great Start on Lake Anna with 30 teams entering the 1st 2021 Spring CATT Lake Anna Qualifier! Remember guys you only have to enter 1 Anna Qualifier to be eligible to enter the Lake Anna Spring Final! Enter 2 and your team is eligible to enter the the 2021 CATT Academy Championship on Kerr Lake May 22-23, 2021! $10,000 1st Place!

Clay Gatewood & Jeff Parrish weighed in 20.10 lbs taking 1st place and the 1st BF with a 6.17 lbs bass! All total they took home $1,760.00! Great job guys!

Eric Johnson & Nate Sullivan finished 2nd with 15.23 lbs and took home $625.00!

Travis Lugar & Costas Melendez claimed 3rd with 14.85 lbs!

Larry Blanks & James Graves 4th with 13.43 lbs!

30 Teams BF Weight Winnings Points
Clay Gatewood – Jeff Parish 6.17 20.10 $1,760.00 110
Eric Johnson – Nate Sullivan 4.49 15.23 $625.00 109
Travis Lugar – Costas Melendez 5.73 14.85 $440.00 108
Larry Blanks – James Graves 4.27 13.43 $225.00 107
Rob Grike – Rob Fincham 3.75 13.34 $175.00 106
Glenn Vico – Wayne Dorman 3.52 11.79 $120.00 105
Ken Presely – Keith Lupo 3.03 8.41 104
Chris Jones – Tom Toews 5.48 7.25 103
Tim Covington – Nick Covington 0.00 6.43 102
Mike Townsend – Sam Ciclakie 0.00 5.35 101
David Lakeman – Dave Verner 0.00 4.54 100
Nathan Keller – John Doyle 2.68 4.31 99
Skeeter Gray – Anthony Gray 0.00 2.79 98
Erich Kuntz 0.00 2.53 97
Wesley Olinger – Thomas Lee 0.00 0.00 87
Kevin Simpson – Thomas Simpson 0.00 0.00 87
Roy Dodson – Turner Heart 0.00 0.00 87
Bill Powers – Brad Baber 0.00 0.00 87
Scott Conners – Troy Perry 0.00 0.00 87
Gene Hall – Scott Taylor 0.00 0.00 87
Matt Martin – Ethan Martin 0.00 0.00 87
David Collins Jr. – Davis Collins Sr. 0.00 0.00 87
Jeffrey Muller – David Blount 0.00 0.00 87
Dean Perrin – Trey Perrin 0.00 0.00 87
Mike Giles – Jeremy Shifflet 0.00 0.00 87
Tim Garner – Martin Villa 0.00 0.00 87
Wilson Bradley – Tyson Mastin 0.00 0.00 87
Mike Hurdle 0.00 0.00 87
Mike Rakes – Steven Cinewiske 0.00 0.00 87
Wil Vickery – Dee Kidd 0.00 0.00 87
Total Entrys $3,600.00
BONUS $ $250.00
Total Paid At Ramp $3,345.00
Anna Spring 2021 Final Fund $430.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund $75.00
2021 Anna Spring Final Fund Total $430.00
2021 CATT Championship/Phantom Fund Total $1,390.00

Texarkana’s Johnson Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Sam Rayburn Reservoir Presented by Berkley

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Montgomery’s Beall Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

BROOKELAND, Texas (March 9, 2021) – Boater Jonathan Johnson of Texarkana, Arkansas, wins the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Sam Rayburn Reservoir presented by Berkley in Brookeland, Texas. Johnson earned $6,000 for his victory at the event.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Jonathan Johnson of Texarkana, Ark. 5 30-5 $6,000
2nd Easton Heigley of Nacogdoches, Texas 5 25-14 $3,000
3rd Blake Schroeder of Whitehouse, Texas 5 23-8 $2,000
4th Chris Diberardino of Jasper, Texas 5 22-11 $1,900
5th Casey Martin of Leesville, La. 5 21-15 $1,200
6th Wyatt Frankens of Corrigan, Texas 5 21-11 $1,100
7th Mike Reid of Fate, Texas 5 19-5 $1,000
8th Jason Dew of Pineland, Texas 5 19-0 $900
9th Waylin Ott of Gladewater, Texas 5 18-14 $1,800
10th Dicky Newberry of Houston, Texas 5 18-9 $700
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Kade Beall of Montgomery, Texas 5 22-4 $3,000
2nd Robert P. Spangenberg of Magnolia, Texas 5 20-10 $1,500
3rd Allen Jarrell of Bon Wier, Texas 5 18-9 $1,000
4th Ron Aulds of Choudrant, La. 5 16-7 $1,200
5th Dustin Morris of Dayton, Texas 5 14-13 $600
6th Michael Craig of West Monroe, La. 5 14-10 $550
7th Kelly Perry of Greenville, Texas 5 14-3 $675
7th Casey Goodling of West Monroe, La. 5 14-3 $475
9th Michael Allbright of Athens, Texas 5 13-15 $400
10th Austin Hillebrandt of Lafayette, La. 5 13-11 $350
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Big Bass Waylin Ott of Gladewater, Texas 8-pound, 8-ounce bass $1,000
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Ron Aulds of Choudrant, L.A. 8-pound, 8-ounce bass $500
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Chris Diberardino of Jasper, Texas 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 Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap N/A
Strike King Co-Angler Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap N/A
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
Cowboy Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 21-23 Mount 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 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.

Vine Grove’s Ratliff Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Dale Hollow Lake Presented by Googan Baits

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Burlington’s Brodsky Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (March 9, 2021) – Boater Nick Ratliff of Vine Grove, Kentucky, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Dale Hollow Lake Presented by Googan Baits in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Ratliff earned $6,000 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by Star Point Marina & Resort.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Nick Ratliff of Vine Grove, Ky. 5 22-8 $6,000
2nd Adam Wagner of Cookeville, Tenn. 5 18-12 $3,500
3rd Cori White of Celina, Tenn. 5 17-12 $2,000
4th Colton Chambers of Elizabethton, Tenn. 5 17-11 $1,400
5th Vernon Lowe of Oneida, Tenn. 5 17-5 $1,200
6th Jonathan Green of East Bernstadt, Ky. 5 16-5 $1,100
7th Aaron Combs of Jackson, Ky. 5 15-11 $1,000
8th Blake Knies of Jasper, Ind. 5 15-9 $900
9th Bailey Gay of Union, Ky. 5 15-4 $800
10th Michael Frank of Cassopolis, Mich. 5 14-12 $700
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Clint Brodsky of Burlington, Ky. 5 15-7 $3,500
2nd Jason Ratcliff of Eubank, Ky. 5 14-0 $1,500
3rd Drew Russell of Louisville, Ky. 3 11-11 $1,000
4th Wayne Crouch of Jamestown, Tenn. 5 11-10 $700
5th Kyle Taylor of Shelburn, Ind. 5 11-4 $600
6th Dakota Bishop of Mount Vernon, Ky. 3 10-0 $525
6th Patrick Gravett of Dayton, Tenn. 3 10-0 $525
8th John McGrath of Duncan Falls, Ohio 4 9-2 $450
9th Barry King of Liberty, Ky. 3 8-6 $400
10th Eugene Conatser of Jamestown, Tenn. 2 8-5 $350
Full results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Berkley Big Bass Mick Sansom of Salt Rock, W.Va. 6-pound, 1-ounce bass $1,000
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Clint Brodsky of Burlington, Ky 5-pound, 6-ounce bass $500
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Adam Wagner of Cookeville, 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 – Jerkbait N/A
Strike King Co-Angler – Jerkbait N/A
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
Mountain Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 7-9 Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala. Decatur Morgan County Tourism
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.

MLF BIG5 Angler Chad Grigsby St.Croix

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MLF BIG5 Angler Chad Grigsby St.Croix

VOICES OF VICTORY:

MLF BIG5 Angler Chad Grigsby

“Victory means being the best one particular week on one specific body of water… and holding the trophy at the end.”

PARK FALLS, Wisc. (March 9, 2021) – Success at the highest levels of professional angling isn’t easy. Ultimately, it requires beating a whole lot of talented and highly skilled people who all have the same goal: holding up the trophy at the end of the week.

Professional angler and St. Croix pro, Chad Grigsby of Maple Grove, Minnesota, fishes the ultra-competitive MLF Big 5.

“Victory in competitive fishing means being the best over the course of one particular week on one specific body of water,” Grigsby says. “You’re competing at the highest level, and you have to beat everyone who has the same goal as you do in order to earn the right to hold that trophy at the end of the week. You basically have to dissect the lake, figure out what is happening at that particular time… that week, that weather pattern. Ultimately, you have to be the best at figuring out how to get the biggest fish to bite that week, then execute. That’s victory.”

Grigsby has earned a reputation as being the guy who’s always tons of fun to be around on tour. It’s part of what happens when you love what you do. “I’m proud of my longevity,” he says. “A lot of guys come and go. I’m not a great fisherman by any means… I do good in some, I do bad in others… but you need to have that overall consistency. This is what I love to do and it’s what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m not KVD; I still struggle. But for me to be able to do this for 19 years… that’s an important personal victory. I’m proud of that and I’m proud of my accomplishments.”

St. Croix’s all-new made-in-the-USA Victory Series rods were conceived and designed to deliver bass anglers more victories on the water – no matter how they’re defined. Featuring technique-specific lengths, powers and actions that yield lightweight performance with extreme sensitivity, durability and balance via an all-new SCIII+ material, eight new Victory rods will be available to anglers at select St. Croix dealers and online beginning March 19. Angler-friendly retail prices for these new, American-crafted Victory rods range from $180 to $200.

“It’s just amazing how St. Croix can keep coming up with better ways to make a rod,” Grigsby says. “I get it in my hands and it’s like, how did they get it better than the last one? They raise the bar every single time they come out with a new line… and they’ve definitely done it on this Victory Series. It’s great to be with a company that can consistently look forward. That’s another victory.

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Bassmaster Elite At Sabine River Back On For April

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Bassmaster Elite At Sabine River Back On For April

March 9, 2021

Bassmaster Elite At Sabine River Back On For April

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster Elite at Sabine River, which was rescheduled for August, will return to its originally scheduled dates April 8-11 after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rescinded mandates that would have dramatically reduced the number of fans permitted on-site.

Previous Elite events in Orange, Texas have drawn record-breaking crowds — in three previous visits, the crowds totaled more than 96,000.

Despite the rollback of previous COVID-related mandates, officials from both B.A.S.S. and Orange County have cautioned that fans should still exercise caution in large gatherings and encourage measures such as social distancing and frequent hand-washing or use of sanitizer to reduce the risk of spreading germs.

“We’re happy to work with officials in Orange to get this event back on April’s schedule,” said B.A.S.S. CEO Bruce Akin. “These unprecedented times have truly emphasized the need to work with great partners, and the flexibility from officials and our hosts at the Greater Orange County Chamber of Commerce is deeply appreciated.

“Our priority is offering an event that is responsibly operated and safe for everyone involved while still being fun and competitive.”

ndiana’s Sisk Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Kentucky-Barkley Lakes Presented by TINCUP Whiskey

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Benton’s Washburn Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. (March 8, 2021) – Boater Marty Sisk of Evansville, Indiana, won the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Sisk earned $5,541 for his victory at the event, which was hosted by the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Marty Sisk of Evansville, Ind. 5 22-9 $5,541
2nd Michael Wasden of Paris, Tenn. 5 18-7 $2,270
3rd Sam Boss of Paducah, Ky. 5 18-3 $1,514
4th Stephen Barga of Benton, Ky 5 18-2 $1,060
5th David Seaton of Springville, Tenn. 5 17-5 $870
6th Edward Gettys of Paris, Tenn. 5 17-5 $2,030
7th Tyler Brown of Almo, Ky. 5 16-9 $757
8th Steve Freeman of Eddyville, Ky. 5 16-8 $643
8th Ben Nation of Gadsden, Ala. 5 16-8 $643
10th Bill Nichols of Alma, Ill. 5 15-13 $503
10th Justin Berger of Murray, Ky. 5 15-13 $503
RANK STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN BASS WEIGHT AWARD
1st Barrett Washburn of Benton, Ky. 5 15-4 $2,236
2nd Douglas Salzman of Newburgh, Ind. 5 15-0 $1,118
3rd John Fillmore of Waynesville, Ohio 5 14-12 $745
4th Taylor Genz of Indianmount, Tenn. 4 14-5 $522
5th Kevin Hancock of Madisonville, Ky. 5 14-2 $447
6th Jeff Akers of Benton, Ky. 5 13-15 $410
7th Robert Burnette of Madisonville, Ky. 5 13-12 $354
7th Alan Scott of Shelbyville, Ind. 5 13-12 $354
9th Brad Thacher of Murray, Ky. 5 13-10 $298
10th Niko Romero of Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 12-15 $261

Full results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD NAME CONTINGENCY PAYOUT
Boater Berkley Big Bass Edward Gettys of Paris, Tenn. 7-pound bass $660
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass Barrett Washburn of Benton, Ky. 5-pound, 8-ounce bass $325
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus Edward Gettys of Paris, 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 – Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap N/A
Strike King Co-Angler – Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap
– Spinnerbait		 N/A
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST
LBL Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Oct. 7-9 Norfork Lake, Mountain Home, Ark. Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce
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.

The Sonar Wars Rage On by Josh Boyd

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The Sonar Wars Rage On by Josh Boyd

 

The sale of fishing-related equipment is a booming industry, which accounts for millions of dollars in annual revenue. However, few sectors of this industry are currently experiencing as great of growth as that which pertains to fish finding sonar equipment.

Over the past decade, the industry’s “big three”, which includes Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird, have been embroiled in a neck and neck race for sonar superiority. It seems as if each of these three manufacturers debut new, exciting tech with each passing year, in a continual bid to one-up their closest competitor.

Garmin recently announced their next move in the heated chess match that is being played among today’s top-tier sonar manufacturers. The company has released a new Sonar Imagery chart overlay for its Navionics equipped units, that will present the bottom hardness of 121 of the nation’s most renowned fisheries.

This new overlay feature will provide a vivid depiction of each lake bed detailed within the program. Additionally, these overlays will also be available to all mobile consumers, using Apple or Android devices, through the Navionics Boating app.

At the moment, Garmin continues to ride the wave of popularity surrounding its Panoptix LiveScope sonar system. This latest announcement lends further credibility to the company’s bid for the top spot within their given market sector.

At the current moment, many are left to wonder whether or not the industry’s “big three” sonar manufacturers are still in a dead heat, or if Garmin has indeed flexed enough muscle to claim superiority? Perhaps we will be presented with updated offerings from Lowrance and Humminbird in the near future, just in time to keep things interesting.

No matter the case, it is safe to say that the avid angler is the true winner in the ongoing sonar wars, as subsequent technological advancements continue to materialize at warp speed.

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