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2020 Bass Pro Tour Premieres on Discovery Channel Saturday, July 4
Daiwa Launches a Wide Array of Reels, Rods, Tackle and Fishing Accessories
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Daiwa Launches a Wide Array of Reels, Rods, Tackle and Fishing Accessories |
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Daiwa is proud to announce a brand new website built specifically to introduce a wealth of new fishing products—everything from reels, rods, tackle, line and fishing accessories. |
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Cypress, CA (July 1, 2020) – Daiwa is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website built specifically to announce the introduction of a wealth of new fishing products—everything from reels, rods, tackle, line and fishing accessories. The website was built not only to showcase new product offerings but offer a highly interactive experience for anglers. Live today at 8 am PST, Daiwa will be hosting interactive livestreams via the site today, tomorrow, and Friday, July 3rd all at 2 pm PST. This will give anglers the chance to ask questions and learn more about the new products. The Go Live Q&A sessions will start with reels today at 2 pm PST, followed by rods tomorrow at 2 pm PST, and lastly, tackle and accessories on Friday, again at 2 pm PST. What follows in this release is a quick look at many of these products, all of which will be covered in more detail on http://daiwaproductshowcase. |
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Saltiga LD Step up to the big time. Daiwa’s completely redesigned Saltiga LD series features the smoothest, most powerful and dependable lever-drag reels available today. Six single-speed models, ten 2-speed models, plus two special-purpose tournament style sailfish designs cover all the bases for saltwater anglers from inshore and near shore to offshore and the canyons. All Saltiga LD reels feature a one-piece machined aluminum frame and side plate to assure precise alignment of bearings and gears for amazingly smooth performance, less flex, more power and reduced binding even during the fiercest battles. Daiwa’s acclaimed Advanced Tournament Drag System (ATD) keeps each Saltiga LD cool during the heat of battle while providing consistent maximum pressure through the end game. Backed by Daiwa’s Executive Saltiga Five Year Warranty and Service – the best warranty in the market – the Saltiga LD line provides top shelf performance. These are the reels you need when second best just won’t do. MSRP $419.99 – $699.99 |
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BG MQ Daiwa is proud to introduce the next generation of BG spinning reels to saltwater anglers of all stripes, this time with a one piece Monocoque aluminum body. Light and strong like a Formula One racing car, the reels are lighter and stronger through use of Monocoque body technology. In terms of application, the reels are designed for everything from inshore to heavy offshore fishing—with models like the BGMQ2500D-H perfect for speckled trout to models like the BGMQ20000 designed to withstand the pressures of fishing giant bluefin tuna. The reels also feature an all-aluminum frame and features Digigear technology. Compared to most of the competition, the gears are between 20% to 40% larger. The gears also feature a larger tooth patter, giving the gears a much longer gear life and durability than competitive reels. Tests reveal a gear life that is one to three times the length of competitive reels. MSRP $199.99 – $279.99 |
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SALTIGA20000H For 2020, Daiwa’s Saltiga has been fully reimagined and redesigned, culminating in the best saltwater spinning reel on the market. For starters, the new Saltiga’s single-piece high-strength aluminum body can house much larger internal gearing, meaning more power to tame saltwater beasts. Housed within the Monocoque body is the new G1 Duralumin cut Digigear system, digitally developed gearing with bigger teeth and more touch points to yield gear strength and torque more than double its predecessors. Made in Japan and bulging at the seams with exclusive Daiwa technology and design excellence, Saltiga sets the new standard for unfaltering performance, strength and power in saltwater spinning reels. MSRP $999.99 – $1,099.99 |
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TATULA 300 Just when you thought the in-demand Tatula reel family couldn’t get any better, Daiwa unleashes the new Tatula 300, a true 300-size reel for throwing big bass baits. Daiwa’s progressive product development team redesigned the new Tatula to bring anglers a slightly larger option perfect for a variety of applications including outsized, deep-diving crankbaits, swimbaits, A rigs, and more. In short, it’s the perfect option for anglers fishing large presentations for even larger fish… What really makes The Daiwa Tatula 300 so special is the inclusion of the T-Wing System level-wind. When you take the reel out of gear it allows for less resistance on the line, allowing the line to cast further. Daiwa’s spool lets anglers finely tune the spool tension while the T-Wing System level-wind opens up line feed, working together to cast longer, more accurately, and provide stress-free control when chunking into the wind, skipping baits or casting large lures. The T-Wing System is also very efficient at reducing backlashes on the 300-size reel with large spool. When you’re considering a slightly larger palmable baitcaster, look no further than Daiwa’s new TATULA 300…a reel that is set to bring a whole new level of efficiency to fishing large baits for big fish. MSRP $269.99 |
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TATULA CT They’ve done it again. Daiwa has just launched another Tatula reel that promises anglers a wealth of performance and value. The reel was specifically designed and manufactured to bring anglers looking for an entry level baitcaster an entirely new standard of performance and aesthetics. Perfect for everything from plastics to cranks to Chatterbaits and more, the TATULA CT (Compact) brings versatility to anglers of all walks. Extremely palmable and a mere 7.2 ounces, the reel feels great in the hand and your choice of favorite rods. Like the other higher priced reels in the Tatula family, what really makes The Daiwa TATULA CT so special is the inclusion of the T-Wing System level-wind. When you take the reel out of gear it allows for less resistance on the line, allowing the line to cast farther and less occurrence of backlashes. When you’re considering an entry level baitcaster, look no further than Daiwa’s new TATULA CT…a reel that is set to bring a whole new level of performance, value, and stunning good looks to anglers. MSRP $129.99 |
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KAGE LT MQ Behold a new standard in freshwater to inshore spinning reel offerings, the Kage LT MQ (pronounced kah-gay) which translates from Japanese to English for “in the shadows.” For starters, the sales direction on the reel is unique; there are no internet sales of the reels and sales are limited to independent retailers. It’s designed to be a dealer-driven reel series with a protected price structure. In terms of application, the Kage LT MQ is available in five sizes – all the way from a diminutive 1000 model for panfish and smaller freshwater fish to the KGTMQ4000D-CXH which fits the bill nicely for inshore applications and larger freshwater fish pursuits. For freshwater and inshore anglers looking for their next mid- to high-level grade spinning reel, look no further than the Kage LT MQ, a reel engineered and manufactured with the needs of today’s angler in mind. MSRP $339.99 – 369.99 |
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PROCYON AL Now redesigned for a higher level of performance, the Daiwa Procyon AL spinning reel family is back for the attack whether that means freshwater or inshore applications. From speckled trout, redfish, and snook to bass, walleye, and trout, the Procyon AL offers anglers the perfect reel for the pursuit. In terms of application, the Procyon AL is available in five sizes – from the PCNAL2000D model for freshwater fish to the PCNAL4000D-C, which fits the bill nicely for inshore applications and larger freshwater fish forays. For freshwater and inshore anglers looking for their next spinning reel, look no further than the Procyon AL, a reel engineered and manufactured with the needs of today’s angler in mind. MSRP $179.99 |
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J-Fluoro Samurai Fluorocarbon In a class all its own, Daiwa’s new J-Fluoro Samurai high-end fluorocarbon mainline brings invisibility and high performance to anglers of all walks. The Made in Japan line is designed and manufactured to bring a new level of fishability to all, offering a multitude of sizes with varying levels of stretch and stiffness and super small diameter. Available in 2-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 10-, 12-, 14-, 16-, 18-, 20-, 22-, and 25-pound, there’s a line weight to suit varying fishing applications. For panfish and trout anglers to bass and walleye, the line is sure to impress with its ultra-clear and strength characteristics. All are wound on ergonomic spools with convenient filler-enabled spool protectors with a D-VEC halfway sticker located at 110 yards to inform the user of available line. If you’re serious about masking your presentations whether it’s as mainline or a leader, J-Fluoro Samurai should be on your essentials list. 220 yd. Filler Spools MSRP $20.99 -42.99 1,000 yd. Bulk Spools MSRP $59.99 – 159.99 |
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Daiwa Tackle Barn In terms of smart, easy, and spacious tackle organization, there’s never been anything quite like Daiwa’s new Tackle Barn. Featuring a double-sided design with gullwing like doors on the top, the Tackle Barn is designed to hold up to and amazing eight 370 Daiwa tackle boxes and four 360 tackle boxes. It comes with four Daiwa 370 boxes and four 360 boxes to get things started… In terms of construction, the Tackle Barn features a unique barn style design that makes retrieving tackle boxes from the interior simple and easy. The side covers are easy to open thanks to a resilient hook and loop attachment. It also features #8 and #10 nylon zippers for a long, rust-proof life and reinforced, waterproof bottom to match the wet conditions on boats and the bank. The Tackle Barn, while capable of holding all the tackle one might need on an outing, is also not too large, making it easy to stow underneath a boat’s steering console. Lastly, the Tackle Barn also features a retractable leader spool wheel, drink holder, and side pouches for any other necessities, including a sunglasses holder. MSRP $199.99 |
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Daiwa Double Clutch 95SP Lure Available once again, this deadly suspending minnowbait is back to satisfy the walleye, bass, and trout anglers who’ve requested its reintroduction. Made in Japan, the Daiwa Double Clutch 96SP lure is 3 ¾ inches (95mm) long and features a suspending action when cast or trolled. Available in six different colors including Bone, Delta Smelt, Laser Wakasagi, the Daiwa Double Clutch 96SP lure is also available in three colors realized through a unique interior paint process – IP Pink, IP Ayu, and IP Wakasagi, the last of which matches a smelt and other baitfish almost identically. Again, whether cast or trolled, the Daiwa Double Clutch 96SP is a gamefish getter with a reputation that precedes itself. For everything from freshwater game like walleye, bass, trout, and salmon to inshore species, it definitely belongs in your arsenal. MSRP $18.99 |
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Daiwa SC Shad While there are tons of shad profile hard baits on the market, nothing quite compares to the diminutive Daiwa SC Shad. Now reintroduced, the Daiwa SC Shad has the reputation of a top bait for panfish, trout, walleye, and bass. Featuring a suspending and tantalizing side to side wiggle, the Daiwa SC Shad is available in several match-the-hatch colors, including Rainbow Trout, Prizm Shad, Himemasu, and Crystal Black Pearl, besides Gold Orange and Bubble Gum. All feature high quality VMC hooks to keep fish pinned where they belong. Like the Daiwa Double Clutch 95SP, the Daiwa SC Shad has a reputation that precedes itself, especially with trout anglers, although the SC Shad’s action and performance will catch virtually anything that swims. Back on the radar, the SC Shad belongs in every tackle box across the country as it’ll produce in a multitude of different situations whether cast or trolled. MSRP $7.99 |
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Daiwa Zakana Jig Deadly in a variety of different saltwater situations, Daiwa’s Zakana Casting Jig is a must-have bait for casting jigs in the brine. Available in seven different weights (20g, 30g, 40g, 80g, 100g, and 130g) there’s a size and weight to match every condition and species. Featuring a unique horizontal eyelet design, the bait falls and retrieves erratically, which matches a host of live forage. Choose from eight different colors including Silver, Maiwashi, Pink, Katakuchi, Blue Pink, Zebra Glow, Green Gold, and Chrome. All baits also feature VMC 9626 hooks to keep hooksets solid. MSRP $7.99 – 11.99 |
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Daiwa Mr. Slow Jig Daiwa’s Mr. Slow Jig is designed to be a must-have lure for vertical jigging below the boat. Available in three different weights (180g, 220g, and 260g), it’s the perfect presentation for outsized tuna and more. Featuring dual single assist hooks, each Spectra line is also filled with special grade fluorocarbon to prevent tangling when secured to an angler’s mainline at either end. Daiwa’s Mr. Slow Jig is available in four different colors. MSRP $18.99 – 20.99 |
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Daiwa FK Jig For fast jigging applications, Daiwa’s FK (Fall Killer) Jig is sure to impress. Available in six different weights (110g, 130g, 150g, 180g, 210g, and 250g) there’s a size and weight to match the pursuit of any big game species. Daiwa’s FK (Fall Killer) Jig is available in four different fish-catching colors. MSRP $15.99 – 22.99 |
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Ever Green Gizmo Lure Designed to match the profile of a wasp or other near water insect, there’s never really been a bait like the Ever Green Gizmo floating rubber bait to hit the water. Designed with a weed guard and rubber legs and appendages, the bait is deadly on bass and panfish feeding on the surface. The bait is designed to be shook and will vibrate accordingly, not necessarily “popped” on the surface. Designed of elastomer, the bait is rugged and will withstands tearing and ripping after many fish catches. Available in eight different forage-matching colors to match your individual fishing condition. To accurately work the bait, Ever Green recommends matching to the Ever Green Combat Stick USA spinning rod, a stick designed specifically for working the Gizmo. The rod features a durable graphite rod blank, solid graphite tip, Fuji® Alconite K guides, Fuji® reel seat, and stunning camouflage EVA grips. The rod is protected under a limited five-year warranty. MSRP $10.99 |
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Ever Green Piccolo Lure Looking for a diminutive crankbait that gets results? Look no further than the Ever Green Piccolo silent crankbait with fixed weight. Designed to dive three to four feet, the Piccolo is a bass- and panfish-catching machine. The Ever Green Piccolo is available in eight forage-matching colors including Baby Gill, Bleeding Brown Craw, Bleeding Sunfish, Blue Back Chartreuse, Flash Silver Shad, Chartreuse Shad, Fire Craw, and Blue Back Flash. Cast or trolled it’s a winner for crappies, largemouth and smallmouth bass, white bass, and more. MSRP $14.99 |
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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/ |
New Gill FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bibs redefine waterproof technical fishing gear
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New Gill FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bibs redefine waterproof technical fishing gear |
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Buford, GA (July 1, 2020) – If clothes make the man, bibs make the angler. Yet, often lost in the development and hype of new raingear is a focus on the bibs; it’s an afterthought. The jackets might be rife with features and flair while the bibs, are just bibs. Nothing extraordinary. No wonder they don’t talk about them. This is not the case with Gill’s new FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib, created not only as the perfect complement to a Gill jacket, but a brilliant, fishing-specific standalone to wear with about anything. Standalone? Indeed. Believe it or not, fishing bibs can be more instrumental and functional than even your rain jacket. You don the jacket in rain and when cold winds howl, but store it otherwise. Bibs, on the other hand, deliver not only waterproofness and warmth, but provide a level of defense against lapping waves, livewell splashing, fish slime and the mustard oozing out of your sandwich. Take them off at the end of the day and your shirt, pants or shorts underneath are fully intact. But for a bib to serve this tall order, it must be designed as such. |
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It’s prudent to recognize, too, that the Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib is a match made in heaven for Gill’s FG100 Pro Tournament Jacket, which was introduced earlier this year. Prominent Gill pros are heralding its performance. “I’ve worn everything out there and one rain suit that does it all and keeps me completely dry and comfy all season long is the FG100 Pro Tournament Jacket,” said Major League Fishing’s Fred Roumbanis. Skylar Hamilton, a fixture in the B.A.S.S. Elite series, says, “The FG100 Pro Tournament Jacket is one of my all-season favorites, due to how lightweight the material is without sacrificing any durability or waterproof qualities. Equipped with the Vortex hood and the 3-layer system, this jacket meets and exceeds all my needs as a professional angler.” Now back to the bottoms… The first thing you’ll notice about Gill’s Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib is the height. Too often fishing bibs barely reach the chest, and even then, straps slide uncomfortably off your shoulders and the bibs end up on your midriff by midday. Intelligently, Gill’s Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bibs rise above the chest, with a still spacious neck area, and are fortified on the shoulders with extra-wide, easily adjustable, buckle-free Velcro secures. No more flimsy straps slipping and sliding, or hard plastic buckles digging in. |
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Furthering the contoured fit is a sewn-in super-stretch waistband on the backside. Conforming to the hips, the band takes weight and pressure off the shoulders, eliminating the end-of-day fatigue common with other brands. Moving down the legs, Gill specially cuts the fabric around the knees to fully articulate. In use, that means when sitting and kneeling, the greater material isn’t stretched, not tugging on the chest and back or hiking the bottom cuffs. To that, the abrasion resistant knee panels guard against wear and tear. Smartly, Gill’s FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bibs feature full-length zippered legs for easy on and off. The zippers are covered with double storm flaps to keep the weather out, too. Finishing at the bottom cuff, Gill includes wide and extremely secure adjustable ankle closures, accommodating everything from flip-flops to deck boots. Exterior, fishing-specific amenities include a perfectly sized front pouch with storm closure, yielding plenty of space for essentials like line clippers and spool of leader line. Moreover, the storage pouch doubles as a hand warming muff; slide off-duty hands in for a quick warm-up between fish. Properly placed D-ring closures let you hang gear like troller remotes and fishing pliers for handy access. Finally, Gill’s FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib features a front fly with YKK Aquaguard zipper. Sweet relief… |
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With so many features and attributes, it’d be easy to look past Gill’s 3 Layer technology – the true nexus of the bibs – but that would be an injustice. “We’ve introduced a new three-layer all-in-one fabric system to sportfishing,” says Matt Clark, Product Development Director, GILL. “The system features a durable outer face that can put up with abrasions, scuffs and being worn in some tough conditions. And water just beads and rolls off it. “The inner layer features the waterproof, breathable technology – the barrier that stops water coming in from the outside, which is very important as it allows the fabric to breathe and transport moisture away from the skin. Breathability makes all the difference,” Clark adds. “Lastly, you have the all-important next-to-skin layer, a material that picks up moisture from the skin and starts the moisture transport process. It spreads moisture evenly across the fabric to dry much quicker.” Furthermore, the finish delivers extraordinary moisture repellency, stain resistance, stain release, oil resistance, odor resistance, wicking, faster drying time, colorfastness to crocking and abrasion resistance without changing the inherent comfort, hand feel, or breathability of the fabric. |
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The FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib comes in a match-everything graphite color. Sizes range from XS to 4XL. MSRP is $349 USD. Available February 2021. In an era when jackets and parkas seem to get all the glory, consider everything that makes Gill’s new FG100 Pro Tournament 3 Layer Bib so special… then try a pair. You’ll quickly realize it’s a standout performer, worthy of its own narrative. In other words, we bet you’ll tell your friends. |
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Iowa’s Riceville High School Wins 2020 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on Mississippi River
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STODDARD, Wis. (June 30, 2020) – Iowa’s Riceville High School duo of Lawson Losee and Kooper Tweite brought a three-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 11 pounds, 2 ounces to win the 2020 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on the Mississippi River in Stoddard, Wisconsin. Riceville’s three-day total of nine bass totaling 30-4 gave them the win by a 1-pound, 13-ounce margin and earned the duo a trio of scholarship options.
“This is amazing,” said Losee. “Early on we were joking about winning. But, after leading the second day, we talked and said, ‘we can really do this.’ We came out, caught some big fish and now we’re National Champions. It’s awesome.”
“We went into the day expecting maybe 9½ or 10 pounds and came in with the second-biggest bag of the tournament,” said Tweite. “It was a great day of fishing.”
The team locked down to Pool No. 9 on all three days of competition to find unpressured bass. The strategy paid off handsomely, producing an 8-pound, 12-ounce limit on day one, a 10-pound, 6-ounce limit on day two, and the 11-pound 2-ounce limit on day three.
Riceville’s National Championship win earned Losee and Tweite a trio of scholarship options – a 4-year, $120,000 scholarship offer to Simpson University in Redding, California, an $80,000 4-year scholarship to Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky, or a $10,000 cash scholarship from FLW to any college or trade school of their choice.
“We definitely have a lot to think about,” said Tweite.
A total of 312 high school teams from 39 states competed for a share of the more than $3.2 million in scholarships and prizes in the National Championship and the High School Fishing World Finals tournaments, held in conjunction with each on Pools No. 7, 8 and 9 of the Mississippi River in Stoddard, Wisconsin. The event was hosted by the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The top 10 finishers from the event were:
1st: Riceville High School, Riceville, Iowa – Lawson Losee and Kooper Tweite, nine bass, 30-4
2nd: Illinois Student Angler Federation – Trey McKinney, Carbondale, Ill., and Zachary Martin, nine bass, 28-7
3rd: Lukfata Public School, Broken Arrow, Okla. – Jace Anderson and Braydon Harcrow, nine bass, 26-7
4th: Morgan County High School, Madison, Ga. – Ryan Thomas and Cole Holloway, nine bass, 26-0
5th: Madison High School, Marshall, N.C. – Ransom Boone and Russell Moore, nine bass, 25-14
6th: Legacy Christian Academy, Andover, Minn. – Ryder Mains and Mason Chapman, nine bass, 25-0
7th: Lamar High School, Lamar, Ark. – Mat Higby and John Foster Case, nine bass, 24-6
8th: Thurston High School, Springfield, Ore. – Joshua Butler and Conner Chase, nine bass, 23-9
9th: Carthage High School, Carthage, Mo. – Tristan Beck and Colson Brust, nine bass, 23-5
10th: Central High School, Martinsburg, Pa. – Jerry Brumbaugh and Hunter Klotz, nine bass, 20-5
Complete results from the event can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.
The 2020 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship on the Mississippi River was a three-day event that saw the entire field of 194 teams compete for two days. The National Championship field was cut to the top 10 for day three and the winner was determined by heaviest three-day cumulative weight. The tournament featured the top anglers from the 2019 TBF High School Fishing State Championships and FLW High School Fishing Open presented by Favorite Fishing events.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow FLW/TBF High School Fishing on FLW’s social media outlets Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Toyota Series Set to Visit Lake Erie for Northern Division Opener
Toyota Series Set to Visit Lake Erie for Northern Division Opener
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SANDUSKY, Ohio (June 30, 2020) – The 2020 Toyota Series will open the Northern Division with a tournament next week at Lake Erie, July 9-11, with the Toyota Series at Lake Erie. Hosted by the City of Sandusky, the three-day tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, plus a $35,000 bonus if the winner is a qualified Phoenix Boat owner.
The event will be the third Toyota Series tournament held since the organization paused all competition in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Originally scheduled to be held at the St. Lawrence River in Massena, New York, the event was moved to Lake Erie at Sandusky after New York’s recently announced travel restrictions last week.
“Because of the timing of the event and with Canada being off-limits, it’s going to be a little tougher tournament for the smallmouth bass,” said boater Mike Trombly of Belleville, Michigan, who has eight career FLW wins. “Typically, what ends up happening, is those fish come to the islands to spawn, and then those fish scatter off into Canada. With it being postspawn, I think it’s going to be tougher for the smallmouths.
“They’re pretty much just done. You may have some bucks still on beds, but you’re probably going to catch fish deeper,” said Trombly. “They’re going to start finding them on the deeper structure, probably 16-feet plus, and you could catch them as deep as 25 or 30 feet. How well they get caught depends on how far into summer they are. If they’ve had a chance to gang up guys should catch them.”
While the smallmouths are likely to be in a transition stage, Trombly thinks the largemouths, which spawned earlier in warmer bays and backwaters, will be ready to rock. In the shallows, frogs, other topwaters and flipping baits will work. For offshore fish, a crankbait or a heavy jig could get the call.
For smallmouths, the usual range of Great Lakes techniques should play. For shallow fish, a jerkbait, swimbait and spy bait will be good tools. For deeper fish, the tried and true standards apply.
“It’s pretty much the same old, same old for the smallmouths,” said Trombly. “Ned rigs – anything that is minnow-replicating – goby baits, that all is good. Gobies are probably the predominant forage species for smallmouth, on that particular part of the lake.
“I think a mixed bag could definitely do it, and I would not be surprised if a largemouth-only angler won it,” Trombly went on to say. “I think if someone can average 20 pounds a day, they will have a really good chance of winning.”
Anglers will take off daily at 6 a.m. EDT from the Shelby Street Boat Launch Facility, located at 101 Shelby St., in Sandusky. Weigh-ins will also be held at the Shelby Street Launch Facility and will begin at 2 p.m. To minimize the spread of COVID-19, attendance is limited to competing anglers and essential staff only. Fans are encouraged to forgo the daily takeoffs and weigh-ins and follow the event online through the “FLW Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at FLWFishing.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 FLW PHOENIX BONUS qualified. Co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower 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 FLW PHOENIX BONUS qualified. 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 Toyota Series consists of eight divisions – Central, Eastern, Northern, Plains, Southeastern, 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 Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 FLW PHOENIX Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard. The 2020 Toyota Series Championship will be held Dec. 3-5 on Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Kentucky, and is hosted by the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission and the Burnside Tourism Commission.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Skiatook’s Webb Wins Saturday, Eldon’s Fitzpatrick and Grove’s Gilbreath Tie Sunday at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Double-Header on Arkansas River
Co-angler Division Victories Go to Stillwater’s Herlocker & Delaware’s Hewitt
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MUSKOGEE, Okla. (June 29, 2020) – It was a double-header for bass anglers this past weekend in Muskogee with the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on the Arkansas River events. FLW, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, rescheduled the events after the coronavirus pandemic forced the organization to pause competition in mid-March.
Boater Mitchell Webb of Skiatook, Oklahoma, brought five bass to the scale totaling 16 pounds, 1 ounce to win Saturday’s event and earn $12,839 – including the lucrative $7,000 FLW PHOENIX BONUS contingency award – while boaters Roger Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Missouri, and Mike Gilbreath of Grove, Oklahoma, both brought in limits weighing 13 pounds, 13 ounces, on Sunday to tie for the win. Fitzpatrick earned $3,380 for his victory, while Gilbreath won a total of $6,880 after contingency awards.
“It started off kind of slow for me. I just kind of caught one here, then caught one there, and by the end of the day I realized I had a pretty decent limit,” said Webb, who earned his first career FLW win. “I stayed in Muskogee Pool and just covered a lot of water. I basically ran from lock to lock.
“I caught four of my five fishing flipping shallow, and the other one I caught on an offshore spot,” Webb went on to say. “I’d had a couple of mishaps with my tow vehicle earlier this week, so it feels good to finally come out on the right side of something.”
The top five boaters on Saturday were:
1st: Mitchell Webb of Skiatook, Okla., five bass, 16-1, $12,839
2nd: Caleb Black of McAlester, Okla., five bass, 15-2, $2,419
3rd: Jeff Clark of Van Buren, Ark., five bass, 14-11, $1,614
4th: Blake Capps of Muskogee, Okla., five bass, 13-4, $1,129
5th: Jason Sandidge of Centerton, Ark., five bass, 13-2, $968
Complete results for Saturday can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Steven McLarty of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, brought a 5-pound, 4-ounce bass to the scale to win Saturday’s Boater Big Bass award of $730.
Webb was the highest-finishing FLW PHOENIX BONUS member and took home the top contingency payout of $7,000. 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 FLW PHOENIX BONUS contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
Aubrey Herlocker of Stillwater, Oklahoma, won the Co-angler Division and $2,419 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 12 pounds, 4 ounces.
The top five co-anglers Saturday finished as follows:
1st: Aubrey Herlocker of Stillwater, Okla., five bass, 13-15, $2,419
2nd: Hunter Moody of Norman, Okla., three bass, 12-11, $1,210
3rd: Porky Roberts of Morris, Okla., three bass, 12-10, $807
4th: Matthew Hargarten of Bolivar, Mo., three bass, 12-9, $565
5th: Chase Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Mo., two bass, 12-3, $484
Joe Landers of Okemah, Oklahoma, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division Saturday, weighing in at 5 pounds, 3 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $365.
On Sunday, winning boaters Roger Fitzpatrick and Mike Gilbreath also stayed in Muskogee Pool.
“I caught a limit fairly early on a crankbait, but it only weighed around 10 pounds and I knew it wasn’t going to help me much,” said Fitzpatrick, who earned his ninth career FLW victory. “I spent the rest of my day flipping wood with a Zoom Speed Craw.
“I also found a little hyacinth patch that had floated to the bank,” Fitzpatrick continued. “It was near deeper water – over 5 feet – and I ended up catching my three biggest fish out of that.”
Gilbreath fished a similar pattern as Fitzpatrick.
“I had a great time out there,” Gilbreath said. “I caught some early on a squarebill crankbait, then flipped in the creeks later in the day. It was tough – I found a few areas where I had to make 8 to 10 casts to the same piece of structure before I’d get a bite – but all in all it was a very good day.”
The top five boaters on Sunday were:
1st: Roger Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Mo., five bass, 13-13, $3,380
1st: Mike Gilbreath of Grove, Okla., five bass, 13-13, $6,880
3rd: Ed Barton of Vian, Okla., five bass, 13-11, $1,502
4th: Jared Miller of Norman, Okla., five bass, 12-7, $1,052
5th: Joel Baker of Talala, Okla., five bass, 11-10, $901
Complete results for Sunday’s event on the Arkansas River can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Scott Burkett of Bokchito, Oklahoma, brought a 4-pound, 12-ounce bass to the scale Sunday to earn the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $655.
Thad Hewitt of Delaware, Oklahoma, won the Co-angler Division and $2,253 Sunday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 12 pounds, 11 ounces.
The top five co-anglers Sunday finished as follows:
1st: Thad Hewitt of Delaware, Okla., five bass, 12-11, $2,253
2nd: Ken Coats of Claremore, Okla., five bass, 12-10, $1,127
3rd: Maverick Mosiman of Bel Aire, Kan., five bass, 11-12, $751
4th: Aaron Warren of Inola, Okla., four bass, 10-14, $526
4th: Raymond Moody of Norman, Okla., five bass, 10-13, $451
Bill Wiles of Arcadia, Oklahoma caught Sunday’s largest bass in the Co-angler Division, weighing in at 4 pounds, 8 ounces to earn him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $327.
The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine Double-Header on the Arkansas River was the third and fourth of five qualifying events in the Okie Division.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the Okie Division based on point standings, along with the five winners of each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 22-24 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, hosted by ExploreBranson.com. 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 co-anglers will fish for a new 18-foot Phoenix bass boat with a 200-horsepower outboard.
The 2020 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 co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American will be held Nov. 11-13 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina and is hosted by Visit Anderson. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division earn priority entry into the FLW Series, the pathway to the FLW Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour, where top pros compete with no entry fees.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Harrell Takes ABA Day One of A Double Header On Kerr Lake
Harrell Takes Day One of A Double Header On Kerr Lake
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Ryan Harrell of Roanoke Rapids, NC won the Bass Pro Shops Open Series event held on Kerr Lake on 6/27/20. Running out of Nutbush Park, Harrell weighed in a five bass limit weighing 14.54 pounds. His limit was anchored by a bass weighing 3.93 pounds. He took home a check for $2600.00 for the win.
Harrell advised he caught his fish mostly flipping.
Taking second for the boaters, Phillip Medford of Whitakers, NC weighed in a five bass limit weighing 14.54 pounds.
Medford caught his fish on topwater and advises he caught around 30 keepers.
Taking third for the boaters Flash Butts of Roanoke Rapids, NC weighed in a five bass limit weighing 13.63 pounds.
“I caught my fish today flipping,” said Butts.
In fourth place for the boaters Marty Warren of Elon, NC weighed in five bass weighing 13.60 pounds. Rounding out the top five, Eddie Glascock of Scottsburg, VA weighed in five bass weighing 13.57 pounds.
The boater big bass honors went to Joseph Sharpe of Henderson, NC with a bass weighing 4.18 pounds. Sharpe took home $560.00 for his fish.
In the co-angler division Dylan Walsh of Greensboro, NC took top honors with three bass weighing 9.66 pounds. His limit was anchored by a bass weighing 3.44 pounds. Walsh took home $750.00 for his win.
“My boater has us around fish all day. I caught one on a frog and the rest flipping,” said Walsh.
In second place for the co-anglers, Glenn Eskin of Henderson, NC weighed in two bass weighing 8.50 pounds. Eskin also took big bass honors for the co-anglers for a bass weighing 5.33 pounds. Eskin took home $530.00 for his catch.
“I flipped all day,” said Eskin. “I had three bites and caught two of them.”
Taking third for the co-anglers, Thomas Sescoe of Greensboro, NC weighed in three bass weighing 7.80 pounds. His limit was anchored by a bass weighing 3.87 pounds.
“It was a grind all day,” said Sescoe. “I caught one on a fluke and the rest flipping a senko around trees and bushes.”
In fourth place for the co-anglers, David Lanaville of Goldsboro, NC weighed in three bass weighing 7.59 pounds. Rounding out the top five, Steven Jacobs of Sanford, NC weighed in three bass weighing 7.07 pounds.
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Audie Murphy & Monte Aleman Win CATT James River, VA June 27, 2020
Next James River CATT Qualifier is July 18 we hope at Osbourne. If we can’t secure Osbourne then we will be back at River Rest!
We had 42 teams enter this past Saturday from River Rest chasing after the magic 5 bass to take home the 1st Place prize! Audie Murphy & Monte Aleman wrapped up 1st place with 5 bass weighing 18.08 lbs! They also weighed in the 2nd BF at 6.13 lbs and took home the 1st Place Bonus $! All total they collected $1,961.00!
2nd Place along with the 2nd BONUS $ went to Tripp & Brent Mistr with a limit weighing 17.92 lbs worth $950.00!
Marshall Johnson & Ryan Lachinet 3rd with 16.41 lbs!
Check out the rest of the results! Thanks for fishing!
| 42 Teams | BF | Weight | Winnings | Points |
| Audie Murphy-Monte Aleman | 6.13 | 18.08 | $1,961.00 | 110 |
| Tripp Mistr-Brent Mistr | 0.00 | 17.92 | $950.00 | 109 |
| Marshall Johnson-Ryan Lachniet | 5.84 | 16.41 | $510.00 | 108 |
| Mickey Anderson-Bo Bolts | 0.00 | 16.22 | $360.00 | 107 |
| Dave Carney-Andy Bolhorst | 5.36 | 15.95 | $280.00 | 106 |
| Brian Brooks-Avery Powelson | 0.00 | 15.22 | $200.00 | 105 |
| Duane Hodge-Brad Colgin | 6.87 | 14.92 | $454.00 | 104 |
| Joseph Carr-Larry Whitt | 4.53 | 14.62 | $130.00 | 103 |
| Chace huffman-Harrison Baker | 0.00 | 14.01 | 102 | |
| Clayton Robens-Nathan Seymore | 0.00 | 13.86 | 101 | |
| Ray Hogge-Donnie Daniel | 0.00 | 13.49 | 100 | |
| James Bland-Randy Ruffin | 0.00 | 13.42 | 99 | |
| Luke Carson-Darrin Zollar | 0.00 | 13.26 | 98 | |
| Jacob Moore-Tommy Hauser | 0.00 | 13.22 | 97 | |
| Ryan Drewery-Wayne Drewery | 0.00 | 13.20 | 96 | |
| Richard Bates-Scott Randall | 0.00 | 12.54 | 95 | |
| John Barnes-Ryan Barksdale | 0.00 | 12.47 | 94 | |
| Jamie Nealy-Greg Ball | 0.00 | 12.44 | 93 | |
| Ronnie Slaughter-Landon Tucker | 3.83 | 12.30 | 92 | |
| Jeff Valentin-Daryl Moody | 0.00 | 12.20 | 91 | |
| William Clemenst-Jimmy Cornett | 0.00 | 11.93 | 90 | |
| stacey vasser-steve webb | 0.00 | 11.37 | 89 | |
| Charles Ramer-Ernest Revels | 0.00 | 11.05 | 88 | |
| Roger Walters-David Fox | 0.00 | 11.03 | 87 | |
| Ted Lempke-Barry Cobb | 0.00 | 11.02 | 86 | |
| Brian Bersik-Justin Faison | 0.00 | 10.98 | 85 | |
| burley langford | 0.00 | 10.75 | 84 | |
| Edward Milton-Thomas Milton | 0.00 | 10.08 | 83 | |
| Wilson Burton-Jeff Powers | 0.00 | 9.61 | 82 | |
| James Condrey-Jimmy Condrey | 0.00 | 8.52 | 81 | |
| Trey Goodman-Tim Chaffin | 0.00 | 8.51 | 80 | |
| Brandon Roberts-Brandon slaughter | 0.00 | 8.09 | 79 | |
| Chris Cockrell-Brian Snipes | 0.00 | 7.80 | 78 | |
| John Hinkley-Mike Hinkley | 0.00 | 6.38 | 77 | |
| James Tilley-James Walker | 0.00 | 2.25 | 76 | |
| Leidy Clark-Ricky West | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Charles James-John Conway | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Christopher Wingfield-Benny Wingfield | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Jordan Heineman-Steve Heineman | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Linwood Shores-neal allen | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Thomas Hodge-Brad Calgin | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Matthew Kite | 0.00 | 0.00 | 75 | |
| Total Entrys | $5,040.00 | |||
| BONUS $ | $350.00 | |||
| Total Paid At Ramp | $4,845.00 | |||
| James River 2019 Final Fund | $420.00 | |||
| 2019 CATT Championship Fund | $75.00 | |||
| 2019 James River Final Fund Total | $420.00 | |||
| 2019 CATT Championship Fund Total | $3,850.00 |
Clear Lake Named Best Bass Fishery Of The Past Decade
Bassmaster Magazine has released its rankings for 100 Best Bass Lakes of the past decade, and Clear Lake, Calif., has been named the No. 1 fishery in the country.
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June 30, 2020
Clear Lake Named Best Bass Fishery Of The Past Decade
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Since 2012, Bassmaster Magazine has released annual rankings of the country’s best bass fisheries. While tournament data could not be gathered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, crunching numbers gathered over the past eight years revealed a surprising Best Bass Lake of the Decade — California’s Clear Lake.
“Typically, creating the rankings takes more than two months as we dig through current tournament data as well as state fishery information on stocking efforts, catch rates and angler access,” explained Bassmaster Magazine Editor-in-Chief James Hall. “Instead, we used all of this research and rankings from the past eight years to create an incredible — and somewhat surprising — ranking of bucket-list destinations for anglers.”
While long-considered a West Coast powerhouse, Clear Lake has never topped the Best Bass Lakes list until this year. However, in the past decade, California’s largest natural lake has also never ranked below 10th in the country and has been the top-ranked Western fishery for the past three years. Anglers can expect to consistently catch big bass in a fishery where an average bass weighs in at over 5 pounds. In fact, a bass over 16 pounds was landed at Clear Lake last year. Combine that production with a pristine setting in California’s wine country, and you have the definition of a bucket-list fishing destination.
Alabama’s Lake Guntersville, home of the 2020 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, took the No. 2 spot, matching its 2019 rank. Like Clear Lake, the Big G has never been named the Best Bass Lake in the nation, but it is rarely out of contention. Guntersville is known for its breathtaking scenery and easy access, but big fish swim there as well. Most big-bass prizes are awarded to fish topping the 8-pound mark, with 10-plus-pounders taking center stage on occasion.
True giants call our third-place fishery, Lake Erie, home. While most of the tournament data comes out of Buffalo, N.Y., anglers can expect smallies in the 6-pound range anywhere along the shoreline, which includes New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Michigan’s Lake St. Clair, where you can catch the smallmouth of a lifetime surrounded by Instagram-worthy scenery, is in the fourth spot.
Rounding out the remainder of the Top 10 lakes are California’s Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta at fifth; Toledo Bend, on the Louisiana/Texas border, at sixth; Texas’s Sam Rayburn Reservoir at seventh; Texas’s Falcon Lake at eighth; Idaho’s Lake Coeur d’Alene at ninth; and Florida’s Lake Okeechobee at tenth.
The rankings identify the Top 25 lakes in the nation based on head-to-head comparisons, as well as the top lakes in four geographical regions — Central, Western, Southeastern and Northeastern.
“We divide the nation into four regions and rank the lakes in each region to give anglers perspective on the fisheries they can most likely reach,” Hall explained.
As for bragging rights on which state has the most fisheries in the all-decade rankings, that title goes to Michigan with seven lakes. Right behind the “Great Lake State” there is a three-way tie with California, Florida and Texas each placing six lakes on the list.
Bassmaster Magazine’s 100 Best Bass Lakes of the Decade
Top 25
1 Clear Lake, California
2 Lake Guntersville, Alabama
3 Lake Erie, New York/Ohio/Pennsylvania/
4 Lake St. Clair, Michigan
5 Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta, California
6 Toledo Bend, Louisiana/Texas
7 Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
8 Falcon Lake, Texas
9 Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
10 Lake Okeechobee, Florida
11 Lake Champlain, New York/Vermont
12 St. Lawrence River (Thousand Islands), New York
13 Pickwick Lake, Alabama/Mississippi/Tennessee
14 Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, Oklahoma
15 Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee
16 Lake Fork, Texas
17 Lake Havasu, Arizona/California
18 Oneida Lake, New York
19 Candlewood Lake, Connecticut
20 Columbia River, Oregon/Washington
21 Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota
22 Lake Seminole, Georgia/Florida
23 Santee Cooper Lakes (Marion/Moultrie), South Carolina
24 Lake Charlevoix, Michigan
25 Sturgeon Bay (Lake Michigan), Wisconsin
About B.A.S.S.
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The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation 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, new Huk Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX presented by Abu Garcia and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.
Sheridan’s Richmond Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Tournament on Lake Ouachita
Hartman’s Williams Wins Co-angler Division
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MOUNT IDA, Ark. (June 29, 2020) – Boater Russell Richmond of Sheridan, Arkansas, brought three bass to the scale Saturday totaling 11 pounds, 5 ounces to win the 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine event at Lake Ouachita in Mount Ida, Arkansas. Richmond topped his neared competitor, Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Arkansas, by 1-pound, 1-ounce and earned $4,394 for his victory.
“I caught all of my fish on a white Strike King swimjig, running grass in Webb and Twin Creeks,” said Richmond, who earned his second career win in FLW competition. “I had all of my fish that I weighed in by 6:30 (a.m.). I caught a bunch of more small ones throughout the day, but I never could upgrade.
“The area that I was fishing had a creek channel really close. My boat was sitting in about 10 foot of water and it went up to about 3 to 4 feet at the edge of the grass,” Richmond continued. “I hadn’t practiced there, but I had fished it before and I was committed to that spot. I knew that if I stayed there long enough I could catch enough to win, and it only took 15 minutes.”
Richmond was ecstatic about earning the win in the tough Bass Fishing League Arkie division.
“This division is very hard to win as a boater. These guys are very good, and we fish all different types of water – clear-water reservoirs, rivers – so it’s hard to beat these guys,” Richmond went on to say. “I’ve been fishing BFL events since 2005 and this is my second trophy. I’ve been to the All-American once, and I really want to make it back.”
The top 10 boaters finished the tournament as follows:
1st: Russell Richmond of Sheridan, Ark., three bass, 11-5, $4,394
2nd: Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 10-4, $1,940
3rd: Beau Browning of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 10-1, $1,293
4th: Chris Darby of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 9-13, $905
5th: Chris Layton of North Little Rock, Ark., three bass, 9-8, $776
6th: Brian Bean of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 9-5, $711
7th: Josh Busby of Rogersville, Mo., three bass, 9-3, $1,147
8th: Eric Pinter of Little Rock, Ark., three bass, 9-1, $582
9th: Evan Barnes of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 8-12, $517
10th: Derwin Thomas of Little Rock, Ark., three bass, 8-11, $453
Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Richmond caught brought a 5-pound, 3-ounce bass to the scale to add the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $515 to his winnings.
Busby was the highest-finishing FLW PHOENIX BONUS member and took home an extra $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 FLW PHOENIX BONUS contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
Alvin Williams of Hartman, Arkansas, won the Co-angler Division and $1,897 Saturday after catching three bass weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces.
The top 10 co-anglers finished as follows:
1st: Alvin Williams of Hartman, Ark., three bass, 8-5, $1,897
2nd: Bryan Barnard of Harrison, Ark., three bass, 7-7, $949
3rd: Brian Choate of Conway, Ark., three bass, 7-0, $661
4th: Justin Eldridge of Marion, Ark., three bass, 7-0, $538
5th: Jason Phillips of Rison, Ark., three bass, 6-14, $379
6th: John McCullar of Benton, Ark., three bass, 6-12, $348
7th: Buck Blackwell of Pine Bluff, Ark., three bass, 6-10, $316
8th: Terry Dugger of Little Rock, Ark., three bass, 6-9, $285
9th: Robert Bogard Jr. of Conway, Ark., three bass, 6-8, $237
9th: Chris Cusick of Hot Springs, Ark., three bass, 6-8, $237
Choate caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, weighing in at 3 pounds, 9 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $123.
The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on Lake Ouachita was the fourth of five qualifying events in the Arkie Division.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the Arkie Division based on point standings, along with the five winners of each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 22-24 Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri, hosted by Explore Branson. 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 co-anglers will fish for a new 18-foot Phoenix bass boat with a 200-horsepower outboard.
The 2020 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 co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American will be held Nov. 11-13 at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, South Carolina and is hosted by Visit Anderson. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division earn priority entry into the FLW Series, the pathway to the FLW Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour, where top pros compete with no entry fees.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.