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Tennessee Rookie Neece Leads Day One of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Season Opener on Lake Okeechobee

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February 12, 2021

Tennessee Rookie Neece Leads Day One of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Season Opener on Lake Okeechobee

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CLEWISTON, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2021) – Bass fishing professionals from around the world began their four-day competition for a top award of up to $135,000 at the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, 13 Fishing Stop 1 – Lake Okeechobee on Thursday. Rookie pro Jim Neece, Jr. of Bristol, Tennessee, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 27 pounds even, to take the early lead after Day One. Neece holds a 14-ounce lead over pro Miles Burghoff of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, who caught five bass weighing 26-2, good for second place.

“I got to my spot on the north end of the lake and had no idea what it was going to be like until I pulled up on it,” said Neece. “I quickly caught a solid bass and then four more between 9:30 and 10 (a.m.), but only had about 12 pounds.”

Neece said about an hour later the fish really turned on.

“I just kept throwing moving baits and about noon the big ones started to hit. I caught 15 keepers and ended the day with two 7-pound bass and three more smaller ones.”

Neece said his plan is to go back to the same spot tomorrow and hope his luck holds.

“Practice went okay, but with two days of practice you can’t really sit and catch them, so you just try to get bit and hope for the best when you come back,” he said. “I didn’t realize 27 pounds of fish were in that area, so who knows what will happen tomorrow. That’s all I got – it’s either going to hold up or it’s not.”

The top 10 pros after Day One on Lake Okeechobee are:

            1^st:       Jim Neece, Jr., Bristol, Tenn., five bass, 27-0
2^nd:      Miles Burghoff, Soddy-Daisy, Tenn., five bass, 26-2
3^rd:       Anthony Gagliardi, Prosperity, S.C., five bass, 24-0
4^th:       Jamie Horton, Centerville, Ala., five bass, 22-6
5^th:       Tyler Stewart, West Monroe, La., five bass, 21-11
6^th:       Clabion Johns, Social Circle, Ga., five bass, 20-12
6^th:       Dicky Newberry, Houston, Texas, five bass, 20-12
8^th:       Tim Frederick, Leesburg, Fla., five bass, 20-5
8^th:       Justin Lucas, Guntersville, Ala., five bass, 20-5
10^th:     Mike Surman, Boca Raton, Fla., five bass, 20-1

For a full list of results visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Horton won the day’s $500 Berkley Big Bass award in the pro division, bringing a largemouth weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces to the scale.

Overall, there were 749 bass weighing 1,954 pounds, 13 ounces caught by 162 pros on Thursday, which included 129 five-bass limits.

The Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, 13 Fishing Stop 1 – Lake Okeechobee is hosted by the Hendry County Tourism Development Council and Roland & Mary Ann Marin’s Marina & Resort.

In Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit competition, the full field of 163 anglers compete in the two-day opening round on Thursday and Friday. The top 50 pros based on their two-day cumulative weight advance to Saturday. Only the top 10 pros continue competition on Sunday, with the winner determined by the heaviest accumulated weight from the four days of competition.

Throughout the season, anglers are also vying for valuable points in hopes of qualifying for the 2021 Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit TITLE presented by Mercury, the Pro Circuit Championship, where they will compete for up to $235,000. The 2021 TITLE will be on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Aug. 17-22, and is hosted by Explore La Crosse.

Anglers will take off at 7:30 a.m. ET Friday through Sunday from Roland and Mary Ann Martin’s Marina and Resort, located at 920 E. Del Monte Ave. in Clewiston. Weigh-ins will also be held at the marina daily at 3 p.m. Attendance is limited to competing anglers, family, essential staff and media covering the event. Fans are encouraged to follow the action online through the MLF NOW! live stream and coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com .

The Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by Bad Boy Mowers, 13 Fishing Stop 1 – Lake Okeechobee will feature live on-the-water coverage and a two-hour action-packed television show that will premiere on the Outdoor Channel on Sunday, July 11 from 7 to 9 a.m. ET and re-air on the Sportsman Channel this fall. Weigh-ins will be streamed daily and fans can catch live on-the-water action all day Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-14 on MLF NOW! beginning at 8 a.m. ET at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers on the MLF BIG5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Clouse Makes Long Run To Take Lead At Bassmaster Elite On St. Johns River

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February 12, 2021

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February 11, 2021

Clouse Makes Long Run To Take Lead At Bassmaster Elite On St. Johns River

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PALATKA, Fla. — Gary Clouse knew what he had to do, and he was determined that not even a three-hour fog delay was going to stop him.

It was a good call for the Tennessee pro who caught a five-bass limit that weighed 25 pounds, 12 ounces Thursday to lead Day 1 of the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at the St. Johns River.

After dense fog created hazardous navigational conditions, B.A.S.S. delayed Thursday’s scheduled 7 a.m. takeoff until 10:15.

Taking off in the 69th position in a field of 99 boats, Clouse had plenty of time to contemplate his game plan, which involved making what he called a long run.

“I was fishing bedding areas and bed fish too; it was a little of both,” Clouse said. “I feel like the fish are coming to me because I went into this area in practice and I had a couple of bites, but I had no idea it was going to be loaded like that.”

With this week’s new moon plus a warming trend that started Wednesday, the stage was set for a textbook spawning movement. Clouse said he believed his distant spot offered him the best opportunity, but he admits he had to ignore his mental question marks.

“I had all kinds of doubts while I was running,” he said. “I thought maybe I should just pull over here and try to catch one. That crossed my mind — like I shouldn’t make this run.

“It was a huge gamble. The smarter money would have been to stay close and get a couple fish and hopefully get a long day tomorrow. But I just decided to go for it and I’m glad I did.”

Clouse was understandably guarded with his tactical details, but he said he caught his fish on a mix of moving baits and reaction baits. Targeting bass that were moving up to spawn, he had only six bites, but they were mostly quality fish.

“It really didn’t matter what you threw,” Clouse said. “You just had to get around one.”

The smallest bass in Clouse’s bag was a 2-pounder. According to BassTrakk, between 1:51 and 2:37, he caught three in the 5-pound class and one about 4 pounds.

“I had a really unbelievable day; things just went right,” he said. “It was just my day. There wasn’t anything magical about it. Everything lined up for me.

“I may have burned up everything I had. I could zero tomorrow probably easier than catching 25 pounds. We’ll see what happens.”

Derek Hudnall of Baton Rouge, La., is in second place with 22-5. Making a long run south, Hudnall focused on areas with gaps and openings in shoreline vegetation where spawning fish would likely position themselves out of sight.

“I’m not looking at these fish,” Hudnall said. “It’s extremely shallow, and anywhere those fish can get to the bank, that’s where they’re moving up and spawning.

“If you have available cover, like an overhanging limb, and the fish can get to the bank, that’s where the fish are going to spawn. This area has some great big ones in it, and when those fish move up, I can pinpoint where those fish are going to be.”

Hudnall caught all of his bass on a wacky-rigged Missile Baits 48 worm in the bruiser flash and junebug colors. Fishing his bait on 15-pound braided line was essential for making long skips into the cover to avoid spooking the fish.

Australian pro Carl Jocumsen is in third place with 18-2. Running about an hour south of takeoff was a risky call for him as well, but Jocumsen said practice allowed him to dial in an area with the right mix of habitat and conditions.

“I fished from one end of (tournament waters) to the other, and I felt like that was the area where it was going to happen,” he said. “I started to see better water temperature, more life and fish.

“I targeted anywhere I thought they were going to spawn and anywhere I thought no one else was casting. I wasn’t looking at them, I’m just fishing where I think they are and I think that’s helping me run into some fresh fish.”

Jocumsen caught his bass on a Texas-rigged X Zone Lures Deception Worm in the plum color.

Hudnall is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 9-8.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET from Palatka City Docks. The weigh-in will be held at Palatka Riverfront Park at 3 p.m.

After Friday’s round, only the Top 50 anglers will advance to Saturday’s semifinals. The Top 10 remaining pros will fish Championship Sunday with a chance at the $100,000 first-place prize.

Live coverage of the event can be streamed on Bassmaster.com and the FOX Sports digital platforms. FS1 will also broadcast live from the tournament beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River is being hosted by the Putnam County Tourist Development Council and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.

2021 AFTCO Bassmaster Elite at St. Johns River 2/11-2/14
St. Johns River, Palatka, FL.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1

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

1. Gary Clouse Winchester, TN 5 25-12 100
Day 1: 5 25-12
2. Derek Hudnall Denham Springs, LA 5 22-05 99 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-05
3. Carl Jocumsen Queensland AUSTRALIA 5 18-02 98
Day 1: 5 18-02
4. Cory Johnston Cavan CANADA 5 17-15 97
Day 1: 5 17-15
5. Cliff Prince Palatka, FL 5 17-12 96
Day 1: 5 17-12
6. Matt Herren Ashville, AL 5 16-09 95
Day 1: 5 16-09
7. Buddy Gross Chickamauga, GA 5 16-05 94
Day 1: 5 16-05
8. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 16-02 93
Day 1: 5 16-02
8. Joshua Stracner Vandiver, AL 5 16-02 93
Day 1: 5 16-02
10. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 5 15-08 91
Day 1: 5 15-08
11. Bill Weidler Helena, AL 5 14-13 90
Day 1: 5 14-13
12. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 5 14-10 89
Day 1: 5 14-10
13. Micah Frazier Newnan, GA 5 14-00 88
Day 1: 5 14-00
14. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 5 13-04 87
Day 1: 5 13-04
15. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 5 13-03 86
Day 1: 5 13-03
16. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 3 12-14 85
Day 1: 3 12-14
17. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 12-08 84
Day 1: 5 12-08
17. Mike Huff Corbin, KY 5 12-08 84
Day 1: 5 12-08
19. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 5 12-07 82
Day 1: 5 12-07
19. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 5 12-07 82
Day 1: 5 12-07
21. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 5 12-06 80
Day 1: 5 12-06
22. Bryan New Belmont, NC 5 12-00 79
Day 1: 5 12-00
23. Frank Talley Temple, TX 5 11-13 78
Day 1: 5 11-13
24. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 4 11-11 77
Day 1: 4 11-11
25. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 5 11-10 76
Day 1: 5 11-10
25. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 5 11-10 76
Day 1: 5 11-10
27. Randy Pierson Oakdale, CA 4 11-10 74
Day 1: 4 11-10
28. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 3 11-10 73
Day 1: 3 11-10
29. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 11-09 72
Day 1: 5 11-09
30. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 5 11-06 71
Day 1: 5 11-06
30. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 5 11-06 71
Day 1: 5 11-06
32. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 5 11-05 69
Day 1: 5 11-05
33. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 5 11-04 68
Day 1: 5 11-04
34. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 11-01 67
Day 1: 5 11-01
35. Clark Wendlandt Leander, TX 5 10-11 66
Day 1: 5 10-11
36. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 5 10-08 65
Day 1: 5 10-08
37. Kyle Welcher Opelika, AL 5 10-07 64
Day 1: 5 10-07
38. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 10-06 63
Day 1: 5 10-06
39. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 3 10-04 62
Day 1: 3 10-04
40. Jay Yelas Lincoln City, OR 4 09-15 61
Day 1: 4 09-15
41. Jeff Gustafson Keewatin Ontario CANADA 5 09-14 60
Day 1: 5 09-14
42. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 5 09-13 59
Day 1: 5 09-13
43. Drew Benton Blakely, GA 5 09-08 58
Day 1: 5 09-08
43. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, LA 5 09-08 58
Day 1: 5 09-08
43. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 5 09-08 58
Day 1: 5 09-08
46. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 08-14 55
Day 1: 5 08-14
47. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 08-14 54
Day 1: 5 08-14
48. Koby Kreiger Alva, FL 3 08-14 53
Day 1: 3 08-14
49. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 08-11 52
Day 1: 5 08-11
50. Kyle Monti Okeechobee, FL 5 08-09 51
Day 1: 5 08-09
51. Quentin Cappo Prairieville, LA 5 08-07 50
Day 1: 5 08-07
51. Scott Martin Clewiston, FL 5 08-07 50
Day 1: 5 08-07
53. Bob Downey Hudson, WI 5 08-05 48
Day 1: 5 08-05
54. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 5 08-04 47
Day 1: 5 08-04
55. Seth Feider New Market, MN 5 08-03 46
Day 1: 5 08-03
55. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 5 08-03 46
Day 1: 5 08-03
57. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 07-08 44
Day 1: 5 07-08
58. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 3 07-05 43
Day 1: 3 07-05
59. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 4 07-04 42
Day 1: 4 07-04
60. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 5 07-01 41
Day 1: 5 07-01
61. John Cox Debary, FL 3 07-01 40
Day 1: 3 07-01
62. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 3 07-00 39
Day 1: 3 07-00
63. Chad Morgenthaler Reeds Spring, MO 5 06-15 38
Day 1: 5 06-15
64. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 3 06-14 37
Day 1: 3 06-14
65. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 06-12 36
Day 1: 5 06-12
66. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 4 06-10 35
Day 1: 4 06-10
67. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 3 06-05 34
Day 1: 3 06-05
68. Clent Davis Montevallo, AL 5 06-04 33
Day 1: 5 06-04
69. Jason Christie Park Hill, OK 4 06-04 32
Day 1: 4 06-04
70. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 3 06-02 31
Day 1: 3 06-02
71. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 4 06-01 30
Day 1: 4 06-01
72. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 4 06-00 29
Day 1: 4 06-00
73. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 3 05-09 28
Day 1: 3 05-09
73. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 3 05-09 28
Day 1: 3 05-09
75. Taku Ito Chiba JAPAN 3 05-08 26
Day 1: 3 05-08
76. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 3 05-05 25
Day 1: 3 05-05
77. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 3 05-02 24
Day 1: 3 05-02
78. Kelley Jaye Dadeville, AL 3 05-01 23
Day 1: 3 05-01
79. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, TN 3 04-05 22
Day 1: 3 04-05
80. Cody Hollen Beaverton, OR 3 04-02 21
Day 1: 3 04-02
81. Rick Morris Lake Gaston, VA 2 04-01 20
Day 1: 2 04-01
82. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, TX 2 04-00 19
Day 1: 2 04-00
83. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 2 03-06 18
Day 1: 2 03-06
84. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 2 03-04 17
Day 1: 2 03-04
85. Robbie Latuso Gonzales, LA 2 03-03 16
Day 1: 2 03-03
86. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 2 03-01 15
Day 1: 2 03-01
87. Garrett Paquette Canton, MI 1 03-00 14
Day 1: 1 03-00
88. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 2 02-15 13
Day 1: 2 02-15
89. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 1 02-11 12
Day 1: 1 02-11
90. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 1 02-10 11
Day 1: 1 02-10
91. Yusuke Miyazaki Forney, TX 1 02-02 10
Day 1: 1 02-02
92. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 1 02-01 9
Day 1: 1 02-01
93. Chris Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 1 01-02 8
Day 1: 1 01-02
94. Jake Whitaker Fairview, NC 1 01-01 7
Day 1: 1 01-01
95. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 1 00-15 6
Day 1: 1 00-15
96. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
96. Destin DeMarion Grove City, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
96. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
96. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Day
1 Derek Hudnall Denham Springs, LA 09-08 $1,000.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 54 378 868-15
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54 378 868-15

HEAD INTO TOWING SEASON WITH THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION OF BOLT LOCKS FOR SECURING TRAILERS AND GEAR 

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HEAD INTO TOWING SEASON WITH THE ULTIMATE PROTECTION OF
BOLT LOCKS FOR SECURING TRAILERS AND GEAR 

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MILWAUKEE – Sportsmen and families hitting the road this spring for stress-relieving recreation should prepare for their towing adventures with the full line of BOLT® (Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology) Locks. Protecting valuable trailers and gear with BOLT Coupler Pin, Receiver Locks, Off Vehicle Coupler Locks, Padlocks and Cable Locks is a convenient and confident way to secure all types of things.

BOLT Locks add security and peace-of-mind to any towing adventure with their patented one-key lock technology that works with a vehicle’s ignition key. When it comes to securing trailers and expensive sporting gear, BOLT Locks keep the journey stress free by preventing theft while eliminating the need for multiple keys.
Once the ignition key is inserted into the BOLT Lock cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers are moved into alignment, making the cylinder uniquely coded to only that key. The cylinder becomes locked when the key is removed for precision security that prevents theft.

“When hauling for family fun or sport, drivers can protect their most valuable equipment with our innovative line of BOLT Lock products,” said BOLT Lock Sales Account Manager Jason Buckles. “BOLT Locks make it easy to sync truck, trailer and equipment locks to work with the vehicle’s ignition key for top-notch and simplified security.”

Professional fisherman Justin Lucas uses BOLT Locks on this truck, trailer and boat for organization and to reduce worry. “They are one of the best pieces of gear I have,” said Lucas. “I get a lot of my gear for fishing tournaments ready in the dark. I never have to think about finding a key or whether my gear is safe.”

Mike Fissel, contributing writer for off-road magazines, says BOLT Locks solved the problem of carrying 10 keys and wondering which key fits which lock. “With BOLT Locks it’s simple; I just use my Jeep ignition key. Once you have one BOLT lock and see the convenience of it, you’ll definitely want to buy others in the product line.”
BOLT has locks for every towing need. Receiver locks in 5/8-inch and ½-inch sizes have a cast zinc cylinder and case for long-lasting corrosion protection and a stainless steel pin with a rugged red cover jacket. The BOLT Coupler Pin Lock fits couplers from ½-inch to 3 3/38 inches, and the Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock offers maximum protection for unattended trailers. Multi-use BOLT Padlocks have a spring-loaded, chrome-plated 5/16-inch diameter hardened steel shackle and a crush-resistant body to secure trailer doors, toolboxes and other gear.

BOLT Locks feature an automotive-grade lock shutter for protection against weather and debris, and a six-plate tumbler sidebar that prevents picking and bumping.
About BOLT (Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology)
BOLT locks come with a limited lifetime warranty. Find a BOLT retailer by using the zip code finder at www.boltlock.com/store. BOLT locks are also available at 4-Wheel Parts stores, AdvanceAutoParts.com, O’Reilly’s, NAPA and SummitRacing.com. For more information, visit www.boltlock.com or call 844.972.7547. Follow BOLT: Facebook.com/BOLTLock, Instagram: @BOLTLock or Twitter: @BOLTLock.

B.A.S.S. Moves College Season-Opener To Lake Hartwell

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B.A.S.S. Moves College Season-Opener To Lake Hartwell

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February 11, 2021

B.A.S.S. Moves College Season-Opener To Lake Hartwell

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Lake Norman presented by Bass Pro Shops, originally scheduled for March 5-6 in Cornelius, N.C., will instead move 145 miles down I-85 to South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell, B.A.S.S. officials announced today.

“While disappointing to move the tournament, we understand the current climate of the pandemic in Mecklenburg County and the timing of this event,” said Travis Dancy, Director of Sales at Visit Lake Norman. “We look forward to welcoming some of the best collegiate anglers in 2022 on Lake Norman and continuing our long-standing relationship in hosting B.A.S.S. events.”

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper recently extended a variety of measures designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, including restricting outdoor gatherings to no more than 25 participants. While that order is set to expire February 28, officials did not want to risk a last-minute cancellation should the restrictions be extended once more.

“It is disappointing any time you have to move a tournament, but it is especially important when college anglers are taking time away from their studies to compete that we respect that time,” said College Series Senior Manager Hank Weldon. “B.A.S.S. has emphasized over the past year that we will heed each state’s mandates on crowd sizes and public spaces to ensure both competition and fan activities can resume safely.

“We are thankful to our friends at Visit Anderson to be able to move the event to the always popular Lake Hartwell and maintain the original competition dates.”

Hartwell has hosted three previous Bassmaster Classics and six major B.A.S.S. events as well as a number of B.A.S.S. Nation, college and high school tournaments. Plus, the lake has consistently been ranked as one of the country’s Top 100 Best Bass Lakes in Bassmaster Magazine’s annual rankings, making the coveted list four times since 2015.

At this time no changes are planned for the Basspro.com Bassmaster Southern Open at Lake Norman currently scheduled to take place Sept. 23-25.

B.A.S.S. is pursuing options with the local host to offer a 2022 tournament on Lake Norman.

Randy Gibson Win’s CATT Cooper River, SC Feb 6, 2021

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Randy Gibson Win’s CATT Cooper River, SC Feb 6, 2021

CATT Phantom Outdoors Invitational is Feb 27 on the Cooper River! $5,000 1st Place! Tap on Divisions then Phantom Outdoors Invitational for more info!

Next Cooper River CATT is March 6 at Cypress Gardens!

Randy Gibson took home $1,0000 for weighing in 5 bass at 19.89 lbs this past Saturday on the Cooper River! Great Job Randy!

2nd Place went to James Fender & Kyle Welch with 17.80 lbs!

Matt & Andrew Baker 3rd with15.72 lbs!

24 Teams	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Randy Gibson	0.00	19.89	$1,000.00	110
Kyle Welch – James Fender	0.00	17.80	$230.00	109
Matt Baker – Andrew Baker	0.00	15.72	$120.00	108
Gary Pope – Mark Johnson	0.00	15.40	$75.00	107
Dylan McConnell – Dave McConnell	8.10	14.96	$115.00	106
Brian Howard – Wade Cook	0.00	13.89		105
Randall Drew – Andrew Drew	0.00	13.13		104
Andy Rutledge	0.00	12.89		103
Travis Gatlin – Grant Powell	0.00	12.04		102
Bryan Cook – Koby Harvey	0.00	9.72		101
James Roy Jr Robison – William Gregory	0.00	9.65		100
Brian Crosby – Michael Craven	0.00	9.42		99
Nick Lambert	0.00	8.58		98
Roger Dennis – Davie Bowman	0.00	7.76		97
Sean Benton	0.00	7.25		96
John Ford Sr. – John Ford Jr.	0.00	6.86		95
Tony Cook – Chad Cook	0.00	6.79		94
Johnny Brinson – James White	0.00	5.67		93
Michael DiBello	0.00	2.70		92
Edward Punchak	0.00	1.78		91
John Campbell – Grace Campbell	0.00	1.78		90
Jamie Ethridge	0.00	0.00		80
Jason Riley – James Evans	0.00	0.00		80
Winkey Watford	0.00	0.00		80
Total Entrys			$1,200.00
BONUS $			$525.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$1,540.00
Cooper River 2021 Spring Final Fund			$115.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund			$20.00
Cooper River 2021 Spring Final Fund Total			$115.00
2021 CATT Championship Fund			$585.00

Lake Palestine Readies for Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 Presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage

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Lake Palestine Readies for Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 Presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage

Bass Pro Tour Championship to Showcase Top 40 Anglers Competing on Lake Palestine for $300,000 Top Prize

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FLINT, Texas (Feb. 10, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage is set to visit Lake Palestine and the Flint, Texas area next week, Feb. 21-25, to crown the newest Bass Pro Tour champion. The five-day tournament, shot for television broadcast on CBS, the Discovery Channel and the Outdoor Channel, will showcase the top 40 Bass Pro Tour anglers from the 2020 season competing for the prestigious REDCREST Championship and the top prize of $300,000.

The Old Wisconsin Sausage Company, a premier provider of premium hand-crafted naturally smoked meat snacks, have signed on as the presenting sponsor of REDCREST 2021. Additional details of the sponsorship agreement will be forthcoming.

Originally scheduled to be held at Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, MLF officials agreed to shift REDCREST 2021 to Texas’ Lake Palestine in mid-December after the cancellation of the Outdoor Sports Expo that had been scheduled to be held in conjunction with the event in Tulsa. The 18-mile long Texas reservoir is known for its tremendous bass-fishing and the numerous 10-plus-pound largemouth that live throughout the lake and will provide the perfect venue for the best bass fishermen in the world to crown their champion.

“This event is going to be a lot of fun. Big championships where the top pros in the world can bring their different strong suits to the table and play them are special events,” said Bass Pro Tour superstar Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Michigan , who will be competing in his first career REDCREST championship. “Everyone will be able to fish their strengths here. The crankers can crank, the flippers can flip, the swimbaiters can reel their offerings in and around anything they want. The lake has got everything a guy could want to fish, too, with the exception of offshore hydrilla and milfoil. But there’s plenty of shoreline vegetation that looks good for vibrating jigs and pitching.

“Not many people nationally have heard of Lake Palestine, but they’re going to know about it soon,” VanDam continued. “There are no big ramp facilities where big tournaments can put in, so it usually stays under the radar from the big circuits. Tournament history there is scarce, and that fact alone gets me pumped. Palestine has a lot of quality bass in it. They live there — we’re not fishing for unicorns on this one. If we get good weather, this thing could be epic.”

Tennessee pro Ott DeFoe is another competitor that is extremely excited about his return to the Lone Star State.

“I’ve never fished on Lake Palestine, but from what I’ve researched it looks like an excellent fishery,” DeFoe told MLF reporter Dave Landahl. “I’ve always loved fishing in Texas. My first FLW Tour (now Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit) event was on Lake Travis, I finished in the Top 10. I had a Top 10 at the Classic on Lake Conroe, I won the Bass Pro Tour event on Lake Fork and Lake Athens, and have cashed a lot of checks in that state over the years. I do well there, I’m always consistent. There’s a lot to get excited about when you fish for bass in Texas.”

All 40 Anglers will compete on Days 1 (Sunday) and 2 (Monday) of the event. After two days of competition, the field is cut to just the top 20 based on two-day total cumulative weight. The remaining 20 anglers are split into two groups – 10 compete on Day 3 (Tuesday) and 10 compete on Day 4 (Wednesday). The top five anglers from each group based on total single-day weight will advance to the sixth and final day of competition, where weights are zeroed and the angler that catches the highest total weight on the final day will be crowned the REDCREST 2021 champion.

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

The 2020 Bass Pro Tour featured a field of 80 of the top professional anglers in the world competing in a COVID-shortened five regular-season tournaments around the country. The top 40 anglers in the Angler of the Year (AOY) standings after the five events qualified to compete in Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage.

The MLF NOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee, Marty Stone and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action on all five 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.

Television coverage of the Bass Pro Shops REDCREST 2021 presented by Old Wisconsin Sausage will be showcased across two two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m. ET, July 3 on the Discovery Channel. A one-hour special episode of MLF Inside the REDCREST will premiere at 2 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 18 on CBS. 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.

For complete details and updated information on REDCREST 2021, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube .

Bass Pro Shops opens registration for first three qualifying events

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Bass Pro Shops opens registration for first three qualifying events for the US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championship

$4.3M in cash and prizes and an anticipated $1M+ for conservation

February 10, 2021

Registration for the first three regional qualifiers for the Bass Pro Shops US Open – Lake Okeechobee, Fla. (March 13); Lake Ray Roberts, Texas (April 17); and Lake Mead, Nev. (April 24) – opens on Wednesday, February 10, at 10 AM CST at basspro.com/usopen. Registration will be open for 24 hours only and allows amateur anglers to be entered in a drawing to compete as one of 250 two-person teams in regional qualifying events this spring. Bass Pro Shops last week announced the first-of its-kind amateur team tournament with a total guaranteed purse of $4.3 million.

With proceeds benefitting conservation and the future of fishing, the event is being created exclusively for amateurs including serious weekend tournament anglers, parents, grandparents, and youngsters, giving everyday anglers, friends, and families the chance to win big!

The top 40 finishers from each regional qualifier will be eligible to fish the National Championship this fall at Big Cedar Lodge on famed Table Rock Lake in Missouri. The National Championship will be an internationally broadcast and feature 350 two-person teams competing for the ultimate $1 million prize, the largest payout in fishing tournament history.

Note: White River Marine Group boat owners have received direct communications on the registration window from Bass Pro Shops over the last two weeks.

Registration will be open for 24 hours from Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. CT through Thursday, February 11 at 10 a.m. CT

The tournament is open to amateur anglers owning one of the world’s foremost boat brands – Tracker, Ranger, Nitro, Triton, Sun Tracker, Tahoe and MAKO brands. For a full list of qualifications, visit basspro.com/usopen.

AFTCO Expands Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Events

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AFTCO Expands Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Events

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AFTCO Expands Sponsorship Of Bassmaster Events

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After serving as title sponsor for the Elite Series season-opener and as a conservation partner for two years, AFTCO is expanding its partnership with B.A.S.S. The brand, renowned for its performance fishing clothing and precision tackle, will now serve as a Supporting Sponsor for the Bassmaster Tournament Trail and outfit all staff and marshals for these events.

“We are proud to partner with AFTCO on what is sure to be an exciting 2021 season across every level of competition,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “Both brands have a long history focused on both conservation and growing the sport of bass fishing, and our enthusiastic fans are the perfect audience for AFTCO to promote their gear and clothing. Their generous support is also allowing us to enrich our already popular Elite Series Marshal program and lake cleanup efforts.”

As a Supporting Sponsor for the 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, AFTCO will enjoy exposure in Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times magazines and across various social media platforms as well as on the award-winning show Bassmaster LIVE.

“The entire AFTCO Team is extremely excited to expand our partnership with B.A.S.S. for the 2021 season,” said Matt Florentino, Marketing Director. “As a Supporting Sponsor for B.A.S.S. we have the unique opportunity to outfit all marshals and B.A.S.S. staff for the season. You have seen the AFTCO Pro Team reap the benefits of our gear in all weather conditions, and now the marshals and B.A.S.S. staff will get to do the same both on the water and behind the scenes.”

Marshals join different Elite anglers to spend two to three days on the water. Marshals are not allowed to fish, but they are encouraged to take photos, send blog posts to Bassmaster.com and serve as an extra set of eyes for B.A.S.S. tournament officials, making sure all rules are observed. Additionally, marshals operate the digital BassTrakk scoring system that enables fans to follow the action in real-time. New for the 2021 season, AFTCO will be rewarding marshals with a shirt, hat, sun mask, gift card and other items with a total value of $100, plus a 20% off coupon for future purchases.

When the AFTCO Bassmaster Elite Series at St. Johns River launches on Feb. 11, the field will feature 19 members of the AFTCO Pro Team. Highlighting the AFTCO-aligned anglers are Hank Cherry, who won the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, and Frank Talley, who claimed his first Elite Series victory last year on Lake Guntersville.

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Lake Guntersville Readies to Host Toyota Series Event

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GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 10, 2021) – The Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. Central Division will kick off its 2021 season with a tournament next week in Guntersville, Alabama, Feb. 16-18, with the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Lake Guntersville presented by Googan Baits . Hosted by the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the three-day tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and Strike King co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, plus an additional $35,000 bonus if the winner is a qualified Phoenix Boat owner.

“I’m really looking forward to fishing a bigger tournament on my home lake,” said Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler Jacob Wall of New Hope, Alabama. “I’ve fished many small tournaments there, but this will be the biggest tournament and one of my favorite times of year to fish on Guntersville, so I’m really excited.”

Although a major cold front has swept across most of the U.S., Wall said he doesn’t expect that to alter the Alabama fishery much.

“Lake Guntersville isn’t as affected by cold fronts as other bodies of water”, he continued. “The bass hold up pretty well to colder weather. If anything, the cold will make them group up more and make fishing pretty good.

“The hard part isn’t really finding them, it’s staying on them because they move around from day to day. Typically this time of year, the eel grass is where anglers will find good, quality fish. Good, clean milfoil, new growth milfoil or even older, dried black hydrilla is definitely going to be a big player. If an angler can find a really good grassy area and stay on them, they should be able to catch a pretty good limit.”

Wall said he expects 63 to 64 pounds will put anglers near the top of the leaderboard on Lake Guntersville next week.

“I figure anglers will be fishing in 10 foot of water or less and most of the field will be fishing a lipless crankbait like a (Bill Lewis) Rat-L-Trap. A chatterbait will probably come into play and a jerkbait could also definitely be a player, as long as we don’t get a lot of rain.”

Anglers will take off daily at 6:30 a.m. CT from Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville. Weigh-ins will also be held at the park and will begin at 2:30 p.m. Attendance is limited to competing anglers and essential staff only. Fans are encouraged to follow the event online through the “MLF Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

In Toyota Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event, scaling up for every 20 boats over 160 and scaling down for every boat below 160. With a 160-boat field, pros fish for a top prize of $40,000, plus an extra $35,000 if Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard (valued at $33,500). With a 260-boat field, pros fish for a top award of $65,000, plus an extra $35,000 if Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus qualified. Strike King co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard (valued at $33,500) plus $5,000 cash.

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.

About MLF BIG5

MLF BIG5 is part of MLF, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. It provides anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits featuring a five-biggest-fish format. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with offices in Benton, Kentucky, MLF and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.

MLF tournaments are broadcast on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, MyOutdoorTV, Discovery and CBS Sports while MLF Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros to the world’s most avid bass anglers.

The 2021 MLF Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Presented by Magellan Outdoors Set to Premiere Saturday on Outdoor Channel

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The 2021 MLF Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Presented by Magellan Outdoors Set to Premiere Saturday on Outdoor Channel

Thirty MLF Anglers Compete in Waco, Texas over Six Days for Acclaimed Heritage Cup

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WACO, Texas (Feb. 9, 2021) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Presented by Magellan Outdoors is set to premiere with a two-hour episode this Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. ET on the Outdoor Channel. The event, shot over six days in October in Waco, Texas, showcases 30 of the top pro anglers in the world continuing the 2021 MLF Cup season.

The first episode premiering Saturday will feature the 10 anglers in Group 1 competing in their opening Elimination Round. Episode two will feature the 10 anglers in Group 2; Episode three the 10 anglers in Group 3. The top six finishers from each group’s Elimination Round advance to the two-day Sudden Death Round – episodes four and five – where nine anglers compete each day and try to finish in the top four. The sixth and final episode will feature the final eight anglers competing in the Championship Round to catch the most weight that they can to be crowned the 2021 Heritage Cup Champion.

The 10 Anglers in Group 1 that compete this Saturday (Feb. 13) on Day One of the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup are:

Adrian Avena of Vineland, N.J.
Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Ark.
Jason Christie of Park Hill, Okla.
Boyd Duckett of Guntersville, Ala.
Randy Howell of Guntersville, Ala.
Gary Klein of Mingus, Texas
Chris Lane of Guntersville, Ala.
Justin Lucas of Guntersville, Ala.
Jeff Sprague of Point, Texas
Jacob Wheeler of Harrison, Tenn.

The 10 Anglers in Group 2 that compete next Saturday (Feb. 20) on Day Two of the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup are:

Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C.
Ott DeFoe of Blaine, Tenn.
David Dudley of Lynchburg, Va.
Brent Ehrler of Redlands, Calif.
Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla.
Jason Lambert of Michie, Tenn.
Andy Morgan of Dayton, Tenn.
Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss.
Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.
Fletcher Shryock of Guntersville, Ala.

The 10 Anglers in Group 3 that compete in the final Elimination Round (Feb. 27) on Day Three of the 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup are:

Paul Elias of Laurel, Miss.
Mark Daniels Jr. of Tuskegee, Ala.
Todd Faircloth of Jasper, Texas
Anthony Gagliardi of Dayton, Tenn.
Jordan Lee of Cullman, Ala.
Matt Lee of Cullman, Ala.
Dave Lefebre of Erie, Pa.
Mark Rose of Wynne, Ark.
Wesley Strader of Spring City, Tenn.
David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn.

The 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Presented by Magellan Outdoors is hosted by the Waco Convention & Visitors Bureau. The event will air on the Outdoor Channel as six, two-hour original episodes each Saturday afternoon starting Feb. 13, 2021, and running through March 20, airing from 2 to 4 p.m. ET. Each episode will be available for viewing on the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) streaming app on the Monday morning following each episode’s Saturday premiere.

The 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Heritage Cup Presented by Magellan Outdoors features 30 MLF pro anglers visiting the Waco, Texas area to compete on three different fisheries across the region, including Belton Lake, Lake Waco and Lake Whitney. The fisheries are unknown to the anglers – they do not learn where they are competing until they arrive to the launch ramp each morning of competition.

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

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

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