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Fujita takes the Day 2 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

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May 9, 2025

Fujita takes the Day 2 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

Japan’s Kyoya Fujita has taken the lead on Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork with a total of 65 pounds.

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

May 9, 2025

Fujita takes the Day 2 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

YANTIS, Texas — Kyoya Fujita was happy with his day, but he was far from satisfied. That’s a hard statement to process, considering the Japanese superstar notched a 34-pound limit en route to leading Day 2 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork.

Hailing from Yamanashi, Japan, Fujita placed fourth on Day 1 with 31-0. Heading into Semifinal Saturday, his 65-pound 2-day total gives him a lead of 2 1/4 pounds over 2024 Lake Fork Champion Trey McKinney.

“I had a great day,” Fujita said. “I hope I catch (at least) 34 pounds again tomorrow, but, in practice, I caught 40 pounds on my spot.

“Thirty-four pounds was not what I was expecting. I was expecting a bigger bag, but with all the fishing pressure, it just didn’t happen. I think it’s going to be tougher tomorrow.”

Fujita spent his day in Caney Creek, not far from takeoff, where he fished five main spots. This area, he said, held the most promise, both in quality and quantity.

“I practiced all over the lake, but this area had the biggest fish,” Fujita said.

Like much of the lake, Fujita’s area bristled with flooded timber. This habitat is not easily navigated and the snagging risks loom ever present, however, Fujita hunted his targets on forward facing sonar and enticed his fish with precise casts.

“I caught most of my fish in 10 feet of water,” Fujita said. “My fish were suspended on the trees. I fished big trees and small trees; they were all good.”

Contrasting the first day’s mostly bluebird conditions, Day 2 brought increasing clouds and more wind. Such scenarios typically have the fish loosely relating to cover and Fujita found this worked in his favor.

“Cloudy is good, sunny is no good,” Fujita said in comparison to the first day’s brighter conditions. “Cloudy (days) are bite, bite, bite, but cloudy days are (fewer) bites. Yesterday was very tough.”

Fujita caught his fish on a jighead minnow and a Neko-rigged dice style bait. The latter comprises a solid soft plastic cube with several silicone strands inserted through the body. When slowly pulled through the water, the pulsing strands wave and wiggle with lifelike appearance.

“Five years ago, when I fished in Japan, I used this bait,” Fujita said. “Sometimes, the fish bite on this bait, sometimes they don’t. This time, they are biting this bait a little better.”

Fujita rigged his dice bait on a 3/0 Daiwa Steez Worm Hook and added a 1/4-ounce nail weight.

Fujita, who opened the 2024 season with a Texas win at the 2024 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend. That tournament saw Fujita earn the event’s only Century Club belt for his 100-13 total. Thus far, his Lake Fork performance has him well ahead of pace for another century effort.

“I love Texas; I love Lake Fork,” Fujita said. “This lake has big fish.”

McKinney, who makes his home in Carbondale, Ill., is in second place with 62-12. After a first-round limit 32-05 put him in the No. 2 spot, McKinney held fast with a Day-2 limit of 30-7.

McKinney caught most his bass on a jighead minnow, but stroking a jig produced a key fish. While his baits mostly fooled quality bass, he found himself needing a late-day upgrade that would expel a small fish from his total.

McKinney admittedly missed a key opportunity, but fortunately, fate offered another chance.

“I had a 1-pounder at 1:30 and I lost a 5 1/2-pounder,” McKinney said. “Mentally, that was the hardest thing, because I knew I had forfeited the chance. Thank goodness, when I came around the next corner, I ended up catching a 6-pounder that brought me in today.”

Looking ahead to Semifinal Saturday, McKinney’s hopeful that the schools he has located will deliver another big day.

“I feel like I’m running out of fish, but that could just be my confidence, because I know what it’s going to take to win here,” McKinney said. “Can I do it? I don’t know. But is there a chance? Always.

“I have five or six schools that have (the potential for) 30 pounds a day on each school, but getting them to bite is the toughest thing I’ve ever had to do.”

Paul Marks of Cumming, Ga., is in third place with 62-7. Fresh off his win at the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell, Marks placed fifth on Day 1 with 30-13 and followed with a second-round limit that went 31-10.

Getting off to a blistering start, Marks had 30 pounds to his credit by 8:30. He’d make a key upgrade with a 5-6 around 1:40, but spent the majority of his day scouting for areas he might fish on Semifinal Saturday.

“What a day out there today; it was so much fun,” Marks said. “That was the best morning of fishing I’ve ever had.

“This place is awesome. It has so many big fish and I can’t wait to get back out there.”

Marks caught his fish on a Zoom Winged Fluke rigged on a 1/4- and a 3/8-ounce Bad Little Shad jig head. The soft plastic’s winged form helps keep the bait up in the water column where it stays in front of the fish longer.

Jay Przekurat of Plover, Wis., and Kyle Norsetter of Cottage Grove, Wis., share the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors, each with a 9-14.

Przekurat leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 467 points. Shane LeHew of Catawba, N.C., is in second with 425, followed by McKinney with 412, Chris Johnston of Otonabee, Can. with 410 and Will Davis Jr. of Sylacauga, Ala., with 402.

Tucker Smith of Birmingham, Ala. leads the Dakota Lithium Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings with 395 points.

2025 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork 5/8-5/11
Lake Fork, Yantis TX.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 2

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 10 65-00 104
Day 1: 5 31-00 Day 2: 5 34-00
2. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 10 62-12 103
Day 1: 5 32-05 Day 2: 5 30-07
3. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 10 62-07 102
Day 1: 5 30-13 Day 2: 5 31-10
4. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 10 59-09 101
Day 1: 5 25-04 Day 2: 5 34-05
5. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 58-13 100
Day 1: 5 28-04 Day 2: 5 30-09
6. Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 10 58-09 99
Day 1: 5 31-02 Day 2: 5 27-07
7. Seth Feider Elko New Market, MN 10 55-14 98
Day 1: 5 27-10 Day 2: 5 28-04
8. Patrick Walters Eutawville, SC 10 53-13 97
Day 1: 5 27-09 Day 2: 5 26-04
9. Buddy Gross Chattanooga, TN 9 53-12 96
Day 1: 5 33-09 Day 2: 4 20-03
10. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 51-14 95
Day 1: 5 29-05 Day 2: 5 22-09
11. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 9 49-12 94
Day 1: 5 29-06 Day 2: 4 20-06
12. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 10 49-12 93
Day 1: 5 23-04 Day 2: 5 26-08
13. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 10 48-09 92
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 28-10
14. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 10 48-07 91
Day 1: 5 29-03 Day 2: 5 19-04
15. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 10 48-01 90
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 30-01
16. Andrew Loberg Guntersville, AL 10 46-13 89
Day 1: 5 23-00 Day 2: 5 23-13
17. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 10 46-12 88
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 25-06
18. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 10 46-08 87
Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 31-11
19. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 10 46-08 86
Day 1: 5 25-06 Day 2: 5 21-02
20. Jason Christie Dry Creek, OK 10 46-04 85
Day 1: 5 21-14 Day 2: 5 24-06
21. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 10 45-11 84
Day 1: 5 22-14 Day 2: 5 22-13
22. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 10 45-09 83
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 26-02
23. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 10 45-05 82
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 25-02
24. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 10 45-01 81
Day 1: 5 25-10 Day 2: 5 19-07
25. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 10 43-15 80
Day 1: 5 19-11 Day 2: 5 24-04
26. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 10 43-08 79
Day 1: 5 20-02 Day 2: 5 23-06
27. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 10 43-05 78
Day 1: 5 25-05 Day 2: 5 18-00
28. Jake Whitaker Hendersonville, NC 10 43-04 77
Day 1: 5 22-06 Day 2: 5 20-14
29. Bryan New Leesville, SC 10 42-11 76
Day 1: 5 22-04 Day 2: 5 20-07
30. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 10 42-06 75
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 26-13
31. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 10 42-06 74
Day 1: 5 21-01 Day 2: 5 21-05
32. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 10 42-05 73
Day 1: 5 22-05 Day 2: 5 20-00
33. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 10 42-04 72
Day 1: 5 21-07 Day 2: 5 20-13
34. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 10 41-14 71
Day 1: 5 23-02 Day 2: 5 18-12
35. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 10 41-11 70
Day 1: 5 25-15 Day 2: 5 15-12
36. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 10 41-09 69
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 22-07
37. Cole Sands Johnson City, TN 10 41-08 68
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 5 23-05
38. Chris Zaldain Boyd, TX 10 41-06 67
Day 1: 5 23-11 Day 2: 5 17-11
39. Wes Logan Springville, AL 10 41-05 66
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 20-10
40. Taku Ito Dalton GA JAPAN 10 41-04 65
Day 1: 5 23-02 Day 2: 5 18-02
41. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 10 41-04 64
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 22-00
42. Cory Johnston Otonabee CANADA 10 41-03 63
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 21-00
43. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 10 40-15 62
Day 1: 5 23-15 Day 2: 5 17-00
44. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 10 40-14 61
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 23-14
45. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 10 40-09 60 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 25-05
46. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 10 40-09 59
Day 1: 5 22-01 Day 2: 5 18-08
47. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 10 40-01 58
Day 1: 5 18-10 Day 2: 5 21-07
48. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 10 39-05 57
Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 25-08
49. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 10 39-04 56
Day 1: 5 20-05 Day 2: 5 18-15
50. John Garrett Union City, TN 8 38-10 55
Day 1: 5 28-12 Day 2: 3 09-14
51. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 10 38-01 54
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 23-08
52. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 10 37-12 53
Day 1: 5 27-04 Day 2: 5 10-08
53. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 10 37-10 52
Day 1: 5 17-08 Day 2: 5 20-02
54. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 10 37-09 51
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 22-00
55. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 10 37-06 50
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 20-10
56. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 10 37-05 49
Day 1: 5 20-07 Day 2: 5 16-14
57. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 10 37-04 48
Day 1: 5 22-10 Day 2: 5 14-10
58. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 10 37-03 47
Day 1: 5 18-06 Day 2: 5 18-13
59. Cliff Pace Ovett, MS 10 36-14 46
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 17-00
60. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 10 36-07 45
Day 1: 5 18-06 Day 2: 5 18-01
61. Beau Browning Hot Springs National Pa 9 35-12 44
Day 1: 5 20-02 Day 2: 4 15-10
62. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 9 35-08 43
Day 1: 5 19-06 Day 2: 4 16-02
63. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 10 35-07 42
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 20-15
64. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 10 35-02 41
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 18-06
65. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 6 34-11 40
Day 1: 1 03-04 Day 2: 5 31-07
66. John Cox Debary, FL 10 34-05 39
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 16-03
67. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 10 33-15 38
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 13-14
68. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 10 33-11 37
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 17-13
69. Cody Huff Ava, MO 8 32-15 36
Day 1: 5 26-01 Day 2: 3 06-14
70. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 9 32-08 35
Day 1: 5 20-02 Day 2: 4 12-06
71. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 10 32-07 34
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 11-12
72. Jonathan Kelley Old Forge, PA 10 32-03 33
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 17-05
73. Kyle Welcher Valley, AL 6 32-01 32
Day 1: 5 24-06 Day 2: 1 07-11
74. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 8 32-00 31
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 3 09-08
75. Dakota Ebare Brookeland, TX 6 31-10 30
Day 1: 5 30-01 Day 2: 1 01-09
76. Bob Downey Detroit Lakes, MN 10 30-13 29
Day 1: 5 14-14 Day 2: 5 15-15
77. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 9 30-11 28
Day 1: 5 23-01 Day 2: 4 07-10
78. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 9 30-11 27
Day 1: 4 11-14 Day 2: 5 18-13
79. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 10 30-08 26
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 16-15
80. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 10 29-14 25
Day 1: 5 17-13 Day 2: 5 12-01
81. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 10 29-12 24
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 14-01
82. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 10 29-10 23
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 16-14
83. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 9 27-05 22
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 4 11-14
84. Ben Milliken Omaha, NE 6 26-12 21
Day 1: 4 21-00 Day 2: 2 05-12
85. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 7 26-00 20
Day 1: 2 07-13 Day 2: 5 18-03
86. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 9 25-14 19
Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 4 14-05
87. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 10 25-05 18
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 11-14
88. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 9 24-10 17
Day 1: 5 10-08 Day 2: 4 14-02
89. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 10 24-06 16
Day 1: 5 09-01 Day 2: 5 15-05
90. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 7 23-11 15
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 2 09-06
91. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 8 23-07 14
Day 1: 3 04-08 Day 2: 5 18-15
92. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 10 22-13 13
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 12-03
93. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 10 22-10 12
Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 08-01
94. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 9 22-09 11
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 4 08-02
95. Jeff Gustafson Kenora, ON Ontario CANA 9 22-03 10
Day 1: 4 11-13 Day 2: 5 10-06
96. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 7 21-11 9
Day 1: 2 04-00 Day 2: 5 17-11
97. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 6 21-02 8
Day 1: 2 07-09 Day 2: 4 13-09
98. Blake Capps Muskogee, OK 8 19-11 7
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 3 08-06
99. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 5 19-03 6
Day 1: 4 14-01 Day 2: 1 05-02
100. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 8 19-00 5
Day 1: 3 04-01 Day 2: 5 14-15
101. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 6 17-05 4
Day 1: 4 14-11 Day 2: 2 02-10
102. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 6 13-00 3
Day 1: 2 04-14 Day 2: 4 08-02
———————————————————————– PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Day
1 Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 09-14 $0.00
2 Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 09-14 $1,000.00 ———————————————————————–
Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 90 485 1961-10
2 80 469 1897-02
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170 954 3858-12

The Sponsorship Secret They Don’t Want You to Know

Brian Carter

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May 9, 2025

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The Sponsorship Secret They Don’t Want You to Know

The sun glints off the water as an angler hoists a five-pound bass, the crowd erupts, and the tournament cameras capture another dramatic weigh-in moment. This is the polished image of professional bass fishing that fans see on TV and social media. But behind these highlight-reel moments lies an unspoken truth: the sport’s economics are far more precarious than most realize.

In a recent candid discussion on The Outdoor Burrito podcast, Elite Series stars Brandon Palaniuk and Carl Jocumsen, along with filmmaker Kyle “Vandy” VanderWerf, peeled back the veneer of professional fishing to reveal a stark financial reality. Their conversation illuminated how modern professional anglers must balance tournament performance with personal branding, and why every social media interaction from fans plays a crucial role in sustaining careers.

The Myth of Making It

Carl Jocumsen’s journey epitomizes the gap between perception and reality in professional fishing. When he became the first Australian to qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Series in 2015, he assumed he’d reached financial stability.

“I thought sponsors would come flooding in once I made the Elites,” Jocumsen admitted. “Instead, I finished my first season $60,000 in credit card debt and got relegated.”

His experience underscores a harsh truth: tournament winnings alone rarely cover the substantial costs of competing at the highest level. With entry fees, travel expenses, and equipment costs routinely exceeding $100,000 annually, even consistent performers face financial pressure.

Brandon Palaniuk, one of the sport’s most successful anglers, confirmed this reality: “If you’re getting into professional fishing for the money, you’re in the wrong business. You have to love the competition and the lifestyle, because the financial part is never guaranteed.”

The Sponsorship Paradox

Sponsorships form the financial backbone for most professional anglers, but securing them requires more than tournament success. Modern sponsors evaluate anglers through three key lenses:

Longevity – Will this angler remain relevant in 3-5 years?
Engagement – Can they effectively promote products to an engaged audience?
Authenticity – Do they genuinely use and believe in the products?

Jocumsen’s experience reveals how demanding these standards can be. “It took me nearly 15 years of consistent performance before major sponsors viewed me as a safe investment,” he shared. “They needed to see I wasn’t going anywhere.”

Palaniuk emphasized the importance of grassroots connections for up-and-coming anglers: “Start local. The car dealership owner who loves fishing or the regional tackle shop are more likely to take a chance on you than major brands early in your career.”

The Social Media Imperative

The rise of digital media has fundamentally altered the sponsorship landscape. Where tournament results once dictated an angler’s marketability, social media metrics now play an equally important role.

VanderWerf, whose films have helped shape modern fishing media, explained: “I’ve seen anglers with modest tournament records land significant deals because they’ve built loyal followings. Conversely, I’ve watched incredibly talented fishermen struggle because they couldn’t translate their skills into digital engagement.”

This shift means that fan interactions—likes, shares, comments, and subscriptions—directly impact an angler’s earning potential. Algorithms favor engagement, and sponsors monitor these metrics closely when making investment decisions.

How Fans Sustain the Sport

The relationship between professional anglers and their fans has evolved into a symbiotic ecosystem. When fans engage with content, they’re not just showing support—they’re actively contributing to an angler’s ability to continue competing.

Consider the math:

A YouTube channel with 100,000 engaged subscribers becomes attractive to sponsors
Consistent social media interaction boosts visibility in algorithms
Merchandise sales and Patreon memberships provide direct financial support

Palaniuk put it bluntly: “We’ve lost incredibly talented anglers—guys who were better fishermen than me—because they couldn’t afford to keep going. If more fans had engaged with their content, bought their merch, or joined their memberships, some of them might still be out here.”

The Path Forward

As costs continue rising and sponsorship dollars become more competitive, the future of professional fishing increasingly depends on fan participation. The sport stands at a crossroads where traditional tournament fishing must coexist with digital content creation.

For fans who want to support the sport’s growth, concrete actions make a difference:

Engage Authentically – Like, comment, and share content from your favorite anglers
Subscribe to Channels – Consistent viewership numbers attract sponsors
Support Directly – Purchase merchandise or join membership programs
Advocate to Sponsors – Tag brands in posts to demonstrate an angler’s influence

More Than a Spectator Sport

Professional bass fishing has always been unique in its accessibility—fans can fish the same waters and use the same techniques as their heroes. This connection creates a special relationship where fan support directly impacts the sport’s sustainability.

As Jocumsen reflected: “Fishing should be fun. Let’s keep it that way.” In today’s landscape, keeping it fun—and viable—requires recognizing that every fan interaction contributes to the sport’s future.

The question isn’t just whether we’ll continue to see dramatic weigh-ins and thrilling catches, but whether we understand our role in making those moments possible. When you double-tap that fishing clip or share a tournament highlight, you’re not just consuming content—you’re helping sustain the sport itself.

Who’s your favorite professional angler, and how do you support their career? Share your thoughts on social media.

Matt Harrison Wins CATT Old North Falls Lake, NC May 3, 2025

Brian Carter

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May 9, 2025

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Matt Harrison Wins CATT Old North Falls Lake, NC May 3, 2025

We had 49 boats enter the May 3rd Falls Lake Old North Qualifier!

Only enter 4 Old North Spring Qualifiers to be eligible to enter the Old North Spring Final
The Phantom that was held April 5th counts as a Qualifier also.

Check out the points at the bottom of the Old North Division Page! The Teams in Blue have qualified to enter the Old North Final in June! The Teams in Red need 1 more to be eligible! Your last Qualifier is June 7th at Jordan Lake!

The 2025 Academy CATT Championship will take place on Kerr Lake May 17-18, 2025, and we are guaranteeing $10,000.00 to 1st Place!

Nutbush Ramp Kerr Lake State Park – 115 Jack Wade Farm Road, Henderson, NC

How To Qualify

Must enter 2 CATT Events to be eligible! Enter 1 or more CATT event as a team – Entering solo or with a Sub also counts toward your teams Championship Qualification! The 2 events do not have to be in the same CATT Trail! CATT Fall 2024 and CATT Spring 2025!

Entry Fees

$200 Per Team Entry – $210 At Ramp

Optional Platinum BONUS $100 – Paying Up to 3 Places

Optional Gold BONUS $50 – Paying Up to 3 Places

Optional Silver BONUS $25 – Paying Up to 2 Places

Matt Harrison weighed in 5 bass at 21.10 lbs taking 1st Place at Falls! Matt earned $2,730.00!

Team	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Matt Harrison	5.68	21.10	$2,730.00	110
Billy Bledsoe/Tanner Bledsoe	5.60	18.74	$1,580.00	109
Bo Adams/Brian Fritts	5.30	17.85	$890.00	108
Howard Bohannon/Chad Pearce	5.79	17.29	$450.00	107
Thomas Sheffer/Craig Leff	4.26	17.27	$350.00	106
Roger Clary- Justin Rhew	0.00	16.70	$300.00	105
Steve Woodlief – Hunter Woodlief	0.00	16.63	$275.00	104
Matthew Fuhr – Jay Fuhr	5.39	15.61	$225.00	103
Drew Johnson/Dustin Hagwood	0.00	15.49	$180.00	102
Austin Woodey – Adam White	6.69	15.39	$490.00	101
Eric Schell/Todd Smith	0.00	14.96		100
Chad Fara – Todd Massey	0.00	14.24		99
Zak Davenport – Foster Davenport	0.00	13.87		98
John McClelland/Larry Godfrey	0.00	13.75		97
Jerry Dean/Robert Dean	4.62	13.27		96
Lucas Labough/Jeremy Moody	0.00	13.15		95
Timmy Ferrell – Seth Ellis	0.00	12.75		91
Daniel Dix – Andrew Seagall	0.00	12.62		94
Tyler Goss – Tim Goss	4.74	11.54		93
Mark Herndon – Bobby Howser	0.00	10.82		92
Malcom Rawls- Jerry Staggs	0.00	10.82		92
Eric Pittard – Josh Beddingfield	4.45	10.73		90
Roby Wyatt – Mike Prytula	0.00	9.78		89
Joe Edwards/Paul Roberts	0.00	9.61		88
Joe Lloyd – Hunter Campbell	0.00	9.39		87
Terry Amen/Casey Johnson	0.00	8.55		86
Richard Lower – Alec Lower	0.00	7.35		85
Ethan Goss – Matt Lapira	0.00	6.98		84
Doug Phillips – James Strickland	0.00	6.97		83
Jeremy Brown – Max Hooper	0.00	6.09		82
Brad McLauren/Mikey Marchant	0.00	5.89		81
Johnathan Rhew/Mike Rhew	2.64	2.65		80
Dale Delaney Jr./Mike Salguero	2.46	2.46		79
Dennis Allen – John Snead	0.00	0.00		69
Clay Ausley/Ken McNeil	0.00	0.00		69
Ben Cannon – Chad Craven	0.00	0.00		69
Houston Cash/Jay Wright	0.00	0.00		69
Mike Corbishkey – Zach Blalock	0.00	0.00		69
Claiborn Cox – Jake Knoty	0.00	0.00		69
David farmer – Matt Deese	0.00	0.00		69
Stephen Hicks – Richard Windon	0.00	0.00		69
Harvey Reese	0.00	0.00		69
Doug Stallings – Jay Fogleman	0.00	0.00		69
Joey Stevens/David Walton	0.00	0.00		69
David Walton – Ricky Oquinn	0.00	0.00		69
Travis Watson/Shannon Stewart	0.00	0.00		69
Ron White	0.00	0.00		69
Hunter Williams – Andy Williams	0.00	0.00		69
Jesse Wise – Jonathan Phillips	0.00	0.00		69
Total Entrys			$6,720.00
BONUS $			$1,750.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$7,470.00
CATT			$50.00
Old North 2025 Spring Final Fund			$900.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2025 Old North Spring Final Fund Total			$4,500.00

Karl Okerman Changes Strategy to Win BAM Super 60 Win at Mohave

Brian Carter

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May 9, 2025

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Karl Okerman Changes Strategy to Win BAM Super 60 Win at Mohave

BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – Going into Championship Sunday on Lake Mohave, Karl Okerman of Blanchard, Idaho sat just outside of the top-five, with his two days of fishing accumulating a weight of 33.85 and a keeper count of 29. He was nearly eight-pounds behind the heaviest weight leader and six scorable bass behind first place on the scorable bass side as they BAM Super 60 field blasted off on Day Three.

With weights zeroed out for a leveled playing field on the final fishing day, Okerman sacked up smallies with a tournament-winning total of five-fish for 19.97, earning a grand prize check of $50,500, and the coveted title as the newest 2025 BAM Tournament Trail

Bass Boat Technologies Super 60 champion.

Climbing his way to victory, Okerman executed a complete last day switch-up that paid off.

“I knew that these guys were going to whack big weights the first two days; so, I primarily focused on just trying to catch as many fish as I could and then I was going to adjust baits for bigger fish for Day Three,” said Okerman as he described his Mohave gameplan. “

A triple blade spinnerbait with a trailer was at the heart of his final day big fish strategy.

“I had it (the spinnerbait) on an Alpha Angler ChatterBound (fishing rod) and I had 15-pound P-Line on there with a Daiwa 150 reel,” Okerman shared. “The other rod I was using was an Alpha Angler DSR. I had 15-pound P-Line braid to 12-pound fluorocarbon with a Gamakatsu 1/0 hook, and I was using a small 4-inch stick bait.”

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Okerman’s grand prize included $500 in a contingency payout from Bass Boat Technologies.

Manterola Finds a Last Minute Six

The runner-up position went to Ty Manterola of Pasco, Wash. who qualified for the top-10 by the third heaviest weight at end of Day Two with 39.98 and 24 keepers. With only four fish in the box, Manterola’s final day came together in the last 20 minutes of the day when he returned to his starting spot and boated a six-pounder.

“I saw a blob in 50-foot, two-foot off the bottom, threw my stuff at it and it never got to the bottom,” said Manterola. “The fish ate it on the way down. I knew it was a big one; but I didn’t know it was that big.”

Manterola credited his Garmin LiveScope for his success. “I had that mounted on a Fish Obsessed mount, which keeps it nice and straight, he said.

osp dice rubber | Bass Angler Magazine — OSP Saikoro Dice

His fish fell to an OSP Saikoro Dice in Fred’s Candy with a 3/8-ounce tungsten teardrop weight. The Dice was rigged on an Owner Sniper Finesse Size 2 dropshot hook and tied to 10-pound Sufix 832 braided line with an 8-pound Sunline FC Sniper leader. “I had it in white, so I could see my line,” Manterola added.

After nine limits over 20-pounds were weighed on Day One, the fishing got tougher. By the final day, Okerman and Manterola were the only two anglers to break even 19-pounds. Manterola banked $9,294 for his efforts. He looks forward to the BAM Super 60’s third stop for 2025 near his home water, the Columbia River.

“It is a great fishery, and probably in my opinion, on of the most underrated fisheries in the country and we’re going to show the world what it has got to offer,” Manterola concluded.

The BAM Super 60 Top-10 For Mohave:

TOTAL WEIGHT TOTAL KEEPERS

1 Karl Okerman 19.97 $50,500.00

2 Ty Manterola 19.68 $9,294.00

3 Bryant Smith 18.96 $8,179.00

4 Christian Ostrander 18.94 $7,063.00

5 Adam Deakin 18.71 $5,855.00

6 Dylan Maxon 18.41 $5,298.00

7 Randy Pierson 17.99 $4,833.00

8 Jason Crone 17.15 $4,647.00

9 Aaron Britt 15.84 $4,461.00

10 Dan Frazier 15.78 $4,275.00

Full Results and Payout

Timmy Williamson & Dayson Lasik win CATT Waccamaw River with 5 bass weighing 17.88 lbs

Brian Carter

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Timmy Williamson & Dayson Lasik win CATT Waccamaw River with 5 bass weighing 17.88 lbs

Next Waccamaw River CATT Summer Qualifier is May 31st at Yauhanna!

Timmy Williamson & Dayson Lasik win the Waccamaw River with 5 bass weighing 17.88 lbs!

Team	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Timmy Williamson & Dayson Lasik	4.96	17.88	$1,650.00	110
Jesse Norris & Mike Gerald	4.99	17.66	$640.00	109
Chase Marshall & Brian Howard	4.87	17.27	$300.00	108
Cal Marsh & Garrett Howard	4.06	13.43	$200.00	107
Greg Benton & Dennis Cameron	3.10	12.52	$125.00	106
Jacob Barfield & John Proctor	2.77	11.68		105
Jacob Thompkins & Josh Bart	2.61	11.65		104
Glenn Altman	5.51	11.31	$180.00	103
Dylan McConnell & Trey Cribb	2.55	11.17		102
Walker Allen & Buddy Boyd	3.41	11.14		101
Joey & Danny McLean	2.65	10.47		100
Jeremy Hewitt & Brantley Todd	2.54	10.40		99
Colby Ard & Justin Lane	3.10	10.32		98
Smithy Smith	2.26	10.24		97
Reid McDowell	3.45	10.20		96
Dana Rabon & Donnie Register	2.23	9.51		95
Travis Spivey & Blake Jordan	3.24	9.40		94
Chris Jones & Ed Owens	0.00	9.26		93
Jonathan Hammond & Hagan Garrison	3.40	9.22		92
Kevin Owens & Scott Poston	2.65	9.20		91
Mark Curry	2.11	9.17		90
Charlie Johnson & Nate Rabon	0.00	8.55		89
Garrett Tyler & Jamie Godbolt	0.00	7.93		88
Robby Bynum & Eric Cox	2.81	7.36		87
Cameron Thompson & Colin Barnhill	0.00	0.00		77
Blake Thompson & Kaleb Gerald	0.00	0.00		77
Total Entrys			$3,120.00
BONUS $			$450.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$3,095.00
CATT			$50.00
2025 Waccamaw Spring Final Fund			$275.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2025 Waccamaw Spring Fund Total			$580.00
2025 Waccamaw Spring Point Fund			$200.00

Roy Hawk Takes Over Day Two Lead a 2025 WON Bass Lake Havasu Open

Brian Carter

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May 9, 2025

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Roy Hawk Takes Over Day Two Lead a 2025 WON Bass Lake Havasu Open

Justin Kerr Moves to Second, Day one Leader Ian Boehm in Third

Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – May 8, 2025 –– Lake Havasu turned into Lake Havasu today – more specifically, the weather became more like what the desert is known for. That made for an interesting day for the 143 pro and AAA anglers that headed out onto the waters of Lake Havasu for the second day of the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Havasu Open presented by Mercury.

The final standings on day two looked like one would expect with two local legends at the top of the leaderboard with a chance to win the 2025 Ranger Boats / Mercury Motor prize boat provided by Bass Pro Shops. Lake Havasu City, Ariz. pro Roy Hawk took the day two lead of the event with a limit weighing 19.13 pounds to push his total weight to 36.86 pounds. He was followed in second by fellow Lake Havasu City, Arz. Pro Justin Kerr, who bagged 17.64 pounds to place second with 35.78.

Both anglers said that the lake had toughened up on day two as a result of the warm, slick conditions that arrived in the area following the storms that bombarded the area during practice.

For example, day one leader Ian Boehm from Desert City, Ariz. struggled to back up his big day one and fell to third place after posting 13.31 pounds to total 35.74 pounds. Shane Edgar of Glendale, Ariz. placed fourth for the day with a total weight of 34.03 pounds and Kyle Grover of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. rounded out the top five on the pro side with 33.55 pounds.

Hawk reported that his day did not produce the quantity of day one, but his overall fish were better. “I had almost 18 pounds yesterday and had one fish over four pounds,” he said. “I had over 19 pounds today, and didn’t have one that topped four pounds.”

He said that he is running around throwing crankbaits like he is known for. “I’ve caught all but one of my weigh fish on a crankbait, and I caught that one on an old Roboworm Zipper Worm,” he said. “It chased my crankbait and I casted the worm as a follow up bait.

“I feel good about tomorrow, but I’ve got one of my best friends right behind me and he knows the lake really well too; anything can happen and I’ll be happy if either one of us wins.”

By contrast, Kerr said that he feels things have to go perfect for him to win. “I think it’s going to get tougher, and I lost the two quality bites I got today, so I will have to have things go just right tomorrow to pull it off,” he said. “I know what Roy is doing and he’s really good at it, and is going to be tough to beat, but I’m going to really give it my all.”

David Shearrer of Trabuco Canyon, Calif grabbed the day two lead in the AAA Division with 40.03 pounds. He is followed in second place by AAA Craig Paclik of North Las Vegas, Nev. with 39.94 pounds. Third place for the day in the AAA field went to Eddy Gorham of Vista, Calif. with 34.10 pounds. Mike Walsh of El Cajon, Calif. stands third with 33.37 pounds while William Penrod of Salome, Ariz. rounded out the top five with 32.83 pounds.

The final day begins tomorrow from Riviera Marina at safe light.

The winner of the 2025 Ranger Boats WON Bass Lake Havasu Open presented by Mercury, will earn the Ranger Boats / Mercury Motor prize boat provided by Bass Pro Shops.

Each of the pros and AAA anglers who finish in the top five will also earn a Golden Ticket berth into the 2026 Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Championship for a chance to qualify for the Bassmaster Classic

The daily livestream of the weigh-ins aired on the WON Bass Facebook page, located at Facebook.com/WONBassTournaments.

The top 10 in each division are posted below: for complete standings, visit – https://wonbassevents.com/pages/lake-havasu-open-pairings-results.

2025 WON Bass Lake Havasu Open Day Two – Pro Standings

	Angler	Hometown	Fish	B/B	Day 1	Day 2	Total
1	Roy Hawk	Lake Havasu City AZ	10-10	4.40	17.73	19.13	36.86
2	Justin Kerr	Lake Havasu City AZ	10-10	6.47	18.14	17.64	35.78
3	Ian Boehm	Desrt Hills AZ	10-10	8.96	22.43	13.31	35.74
4	Shane Edgar	Glendale AZ	10-10	5.66	18.66	15.37	34.03
5	Kyle Grover	Rancho Santa Margarita CA	10-10	4.58	15.95	17.60	33.55
6	Daylon Smith	Frazier Park CA	10-10		18.21	14.81	33.02
7	Rick Harris	Carlsbad NM	10-10		16.79	16.11	32.90
8	Greg Miser	Santee CA	10-10	5.68	15.18	17.68	32.86
9	Brandon Kuehl	Peoria AZ	10-10	4.08	13.95	18.86	32.81
10	Mason McAbee	Bakersfield CA	10-10		16.93	15.84	32.77

2025 WON Bass Lake Havasu Open Day Two – AAA Standings

	Angler	Hometown	Fish	B/B	Day 1	Day 2	Total
1	David Shearrer	Trabuco Canyon CA	10-10		22.43	17.60	40.03
2	Craig Paclik	North Las Vegas NV	10-10		19.81	15.13	34.94
3	Earnest (Eddy) Gorham	Vista CA	10-10		17.52	16.58	34.10
4	Mike Walsh	El Cajon CA	10-10		16.59	16.78	33.37
5	William Penrod	Salome AZ	10-10		15.19	17.64	32.83
6	Mark Snitow	Lake Havasu City AZ	10-10	3.87	18.42	14.14	32.56
7	Ron Casner	Rosevelt AZ	10-10		16.93	15.61	32.54
8	Chris Beverly	Queen Creek AZ	10-10	6.17	17.96	14.30	32.26
9	Damon Motley	Orange CA	10-10		16.35	15.84	32.19
10	James Broughton	Henderson NV	10-10	4.36	17.51	14.56	32.07

For complete details to register for future events, or to find results, look to wonbassevents.com and WONews.com to hear the latest news about the 2024 season and beyond and follow along at Facebook.com/WONBassTournaments.

The 2025 WON Bass Western Opens Series of events Consisting of five events in California, Arizona and Nevada, will culminate with the 2024 WON Bass U.S. Open at Lake Mohave in October. The five event dates are as follows:

Feb. 5 to 7, 2025 – Lake Shasta – Champion Joe Uribe

April 9 to 11, 2025 – Clear Lake – Champion John Pearl

May 7 to 9, 2025 – Lake Havasu

Sept. 10 to 12, 2025 – Lake Mead

Oct. 6 to 8, 2025 – U.S. Open at Lake Mohave

For complete details or to register, look to wonbassevents.com and WONews.com to hear the latest news about the 2024 season and beyond and follow along at Facebook.com/WONBassTournaments.

The 2025 WON Bass California Open at Clear Lake is brought to you by Bass Pro Shops, Ranger Boats, Mercury Marine, Nitro Boats, Triton Boats, Bridgford Foods, Volta Power Lithium, Power Pole, Lowrance, Daiwa, AFTCO, Costa, Berkley, Abu Garcia, Fenwick Rods, Anderson Toyota, A&M Graphics, Anglers Marine, Signature Gates, DD26 Fishing, Bad Ass Bearings, Cipher Fishing, Megaware Keelguard and GRatt.

Local presenting sponsors are Anderson Toyota and Riviera Marina. Daily takeoffs and weigh-ins occur at Riviera Marina.

Mega sack gives Gross the Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

Brian Carter

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May 8, 2025

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Mega sack gives Gross the Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

Tennessee’s Buddy Gross has taken the lead on Day 1 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork with a total of 33 pounds, 9 ounces.

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.

May 8, 2025

Mega sack gives Gross the Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork

YANTIS, Texas — Buddy Gross knew he had enough for at least one day of competition and his determination to maximize that potential rewarded the Chattanooga, Tenn., pro with a whopping limit of 33 pounds, 9 ounces which leads Day 1 of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork.

On a day that saw the Top 6 anglers reach the “Dirty 30,” Gross notched a lead of 1-4 over Trey McKinney.

“God is good; he always shows up for me when I need it,” Gross said. “We weren’t catching quantity, we were catching quality. We’re just going to have to do it again and try to back it up.

“I did this on the first day of practice and I zeroed the second day, so we’re going to have to work hard and make sure we get a lot of fish in the boat.”

Anchoring his day with a 9-11, Gross got the action going early with a couple of quality fish and ended with a 6-11 at 1:14 p.m. Leaving nothing to chance, he squeezed all he could out of his areas.

“In practice, I caught some quality and today, I went to those areas and really soaked them up,” Gross said. “I fished hard in those areas. I don’t know what to expect the rest of the week, but I knew I needed a good bag today to stay in contention, so I just bore down and fished those areas.”

Gross held his cards low, but he described his areas as postspawn staging spots. He clearly found the right size fish, but he’s aware that his opportunities are limited.

“I just don’t have a lot of it,” Gross said. “I thought I could run some history here and still catch them, but I didn’t. I did find a little offshore stuff but it just wasn’t helping, so I quit that. I hope I have enough left to do well tomorrow.”

Gross said Fork’s water level — currently full pool — has the fish widely dispersed. While low water periods gather fish in tighter areas, a full lake makes it harder to dial in consistency.

“The water being high has them moved around a little bit,” Gross said. “I think timing is not the problem, I think it’s the high water. I think it has spread them out. I just got blessed and found one place that’s kinda loading up.”

Gross said he had to fish a broad spectrum of baits today.

“I had to throw everything — I used (Garmin LiveScope), I used Humminbird 360,” Gross said. “When I got the first five, I didn’t catch any of the fish on the same bait. I had five different baits. It was work.

“I needed that last one (6-11); that’s the one that pushed us over the edge. I caught it doing the same kind of stuff, just a way different location.”

Looking ahead to Day 2, Gross said he’ll return to some of his Day 1 waters, but he suspects continued success will require additional prospecting.

“I’m going to run the same stuff and just hope they’re there,” Gross said. “If they’re not, we’re just going to have to run new water. I ran new water today and caught some. Where I caught that 6-11, I hadn’t fished at all.

“There’s just not a lot of what I’m doing. I’m only going to catch one or two here and there. I’m not going to run into a school of them.”

McKinney, who won last year’s Lake Fork event with a 4-day record-setting total of 130-15, is in second place with 32-5. Hailing from Carbondale, Ill., McKinney made a key upgrade with a 7-2 that bit a little after 2 p.m.

“I love this place, but the fish are educated and smart and tough to catch,” McKinney said. “They’ve been beat on for (many years) so they’re probably the smartest bass anywhere in the country.

“Instead of looking for numbers and throwing at everyone, you’re looking for five.”

McKinney fished a variety of scenarios, including schools, roaming fish and timber. He found his best action with the schoolers.

“I caught 30 pounds off schools and then I caught that 7-2 roaming,” McKinney said. “I caught most of my fish, including that 7-2, on a (jighead minnow). Most of these fish are so smart, I really can’t get them to bite much else. I caught one a big glidebait.”

Jay Przekurat of Plover, Wis., is in third place with 31-2. Despite a slow start, the 2022 Rookie of the Year put together a solid day. Doing so, he said, required perseverance.

“I had a terrible practice; I had one place I was excited to go to, but I got there this morning and never had a bite,” Przekurat said. “I was pretty discouraged about that so I scrambled around the rest of the day and I only caught six or seven fish.”

Przekurat caught his fish on a dropshot with a Strike King KVD Filler Worm and a Strike King 6XD. He cemented his performance with a late-day kicker that exemplified Lake Fork’s nationwide appeal.

“Late in the day, I caught a 9-14,” Przekurat said. “That was the catch of my life so far. That was my personal best and I caught it in a tournament.”

Przekurat is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 9-14.

Przekurat leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 470 points. Will Davis Jr. of Sylacauga, Ala., is in second with 423, followed by McKinney with 412, Kyoya Fujita of Lake Forest, Calif., with 392, and Bill Lowen of Brookville, Ind., with 389.

Georgia’s Paul Marks leads the Dakota Lithium Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings with 384 points.

Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 6:30 a.m. CT at Caney Point Recreation Area. The weigh-in will be held at the same area at 2:30 p.m.

Bassmaster LIVE coverage of the Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork will be available on Bassmaster.com on Days 1 and 2 starting at 8 a.m. ET and ending at 3 p.m. and also on Roku from 8 to 11 a.m. FS1 will carry the morning action on Day 3 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before moving to Bassmaster.com in the afternoon. Championship Sunday coverage will be broadcast on FS1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and FOX from noon to 3 p.m.

The Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork is being hosted by Wood County.

2025 Tackle Warehouse Bassmaster Elite at Lake Fork 5/8-5/11
Lake Fork, Yantis TX.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 1

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

1. Buddy Gross Chattanooga, TN 5 33-09 104
Day 1: 5 33-09
2. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 5 32-05 103
Day 1: 5 32-05
3. Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 5 31-02 102
Day 1: 5 31-02
4. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 5 31-00 101
Day 1: 5 31-00
5. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 5 30-13 100
Day 1: 5 30-13
6. Dakota Ebare Brookeland, TX 5 30-01 99
Day 1: 5 30-01
7. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 5 29-06 98
Day 1: 5 29-06
8. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 5 29-05 97
Day 1: 5 29-05
9. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 5 29-03 96
Day 1: 5 29-03
10. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 28-12 95
Day 1: 5 28-12
11. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 28-04 94
Day 1: 5 28-04
12. Seth Feider Elko New Market, MN 5 27-10 93
Day 1: 5 27-10
13. Patrick Walters Eutawville, SC 5 27-09 92
Day 1: 5 27-09
14. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 5 27-04 91
Day 1: 5 27-04
15. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 26-01 90
Day 1: 5 26-01
16. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 5 25-15 89
Day 1: 5 25-15
17. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 5 25-10 88
Day 1: 5 25-10
18. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 25-06 87
Day 1: 5 25-06
19. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 5 25-05 86
Day 1: 5 25-05
20. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 5 25-04 85
Day 1: 5 25-04
21. Kyle Welcher Valley, AL 5 24-06 84
Day 1: 5 24-06
22. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 5 23-15 83
Day 1: 5 23-15
23. Chris Zaldain Boyd, TX 5 23-11 82
Day 1: 5 23-11
24. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 5 23-04 81
Day 1: 5 23-04
25. Taku Ito Dalton GA JAPAN 5 23-02 80
Day 1: 5 23-02
25. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 5 23-02 80
Day 1: 5 23-02
27. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 5 23-01 78
Day 1: 5 23-01
28. Andrew Loberg Guntersville, AL 5 23-00 77
Day 1: 5 23-00
29. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 5 22-14 76
Day 1: 5 22-14
30. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 5 22-10 75
Day 1: 5 22-10
31. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 5 22-08 74
Day 1: 5 22-08
32. Jake Whitaker Hendersonville, NC 5 22-06 73
Day 1: 5 22-06
33. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 5 22-05 72
Day 1: 5 22-05
34. Bryan New Leesville, SC 5 22-04 71
Day 1: 5 22-04
35. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 5 22-01 70
Day 1: 5 22-01
36. Jason Christie Dry Creek, OK 5 21-14 69
Day 1: 5 21-14
37. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 5 21-07 68
Day 1: 5 21-07
38. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 5 21-06 67
Day 1: 5 21-06
39. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 5 21-01 66
Day 1: 5 21-01
40. Ben Milliken Omaha, NE 4 21-00 65
Day 1: 4 21-00
41. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 20-11 64
Day 1: 5 20-11
41. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 5 20-11 64
Day 1: 5 20-11
43. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 5 20-07 62
Day 1: 5 20-07
44. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 5 20-05 61
Day 1: 5 20-05
45. Cory Johnston Otonabee CANADA 5 20-03 60
Day 1: 5 20-03
45. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 5 20-03 60
Day 1: 5 20-03
47. Beau Browning Hot Springs National Pa 5 20-02 58
Day 1: 5 20-02
47. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 5 20-02 58
Day 1: 5 20-02
47. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 20-02 58
Day 1: 5 20-02
50. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 5 20-01 55
Day 1: 5 20-01
51. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 5 19-15 54
Day 1: 5 19-15
52. Cliff Pace Ovett, MS 5 19-14 53
Day 1: 5 19-14
53. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 5 19-11 52
Day 1: 5 19-11
54. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 5 19-07 51
Day 1: 5 19-07
55. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 5 19-06 50
Day 1: 5 19-06
56. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 5 19-04 49
Day 1: 5 19-04
57. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 5 19-02 48
Day 1: 5 19-02
58. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 5 18-10 47
Day 1: 5 18-10
59. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 5 18-06 46
Day 1: 5 18-06
59. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 5 18-06 46
Day 1: 5 18-06
61. Cole Sands Johnson City, TN 5 18-03 44
Day 1: 5 18-03
62. John Cox Debary, FL 5 18-02 43
Day 1: 5 18-02
63. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 5 18-00 42
Day 1: 5 18-00
64. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 5 17-13 41
Day 1: 5 17-13
65. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 5 17-08 40
Day 1: 5 17-08
66. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 5 17-00 39
Day 1: 5 17-00
67. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 5 16-12 38
Day 1: 5 16-12
67. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 5 16-12 38
Day 1: 5 16-12
69. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 5 15-14 36
Day 1: 5 15-14
70. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 5 15-11 35
Day 1: 5 15-11
71. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 5 15-09 34
Day 1: 5 15-09
71. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 5 15-09 34
Day 1: 5 15-09
73. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 5 15-07 32
Day 1: 5 15-07
74. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 5 15-04 31
Day 1: 5 15-04
75. Bob Downey Detroit Lakes, MN 5 14-14 30
Day 1: 5 14-14
75. Jonathan Kelley Old Forge, PA 5 14-14 30
Day 1: 5 14-14
77. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 5 14-13 28
Day 1: 5 14-13
78. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 4 14-11 27
Day 1: 4 14-11
79. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 14-09 26
Day 1: 5 14-09
79. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 5 14-09 26
Day 1: 5 14-09
81. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 5 14-08 24
Day 1: 5 14-08
82. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 5 14-07 23
Day 1: 5 14-07
83. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 5 14-05 22
Day 1: 5 14-05
84. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 4 14-01 21
Day 1: 4 14-01
85. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 5 13-13 20
Day 1: 5 13-13
86. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 5 13-09 19
Day 1: 5 13-09
87. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 5 13-07 18
Day 1: 5 13-07
88. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 5 12-12 17
Day 1: 5 12-12
89. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 4 11-14 16
Day 1: 4 11-14
90. Jeff Gustafson Kenora, ON Ontario CANA 4 11-13 15
Day 1: 4 11-13
91. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 5 11-09 14
Day 1: 5 11-09
92. Blake Capps Muskogee, OK 5 11-05 13
Day 1: 5 11-05
93. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 5 10-10 12
Day 1: 5 10-10
94. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 5 10-08 11
Day 1: 5 10-08
95. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 5 09-01 10
Day 1: 5 09-01
96. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 2 07-13 9
Day 1: 2 07-13
97. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 2 07-09 8
Day 1: 2 07-09
98. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 2 04-14 7
Day 1: 2 04-14
99. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 3 04-08 6
Day 1: 3 04-08
100. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 3 04-01 5
Day 1: 3 04-01
101. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 2 04-00 4
Day 1: 2 04-00
102. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 1 03-04 3
Day 1: 1 03-04
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 90 485 1961-10
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90 485 1961-10

Billy Willis & Glenn Porter win CATT Santee Cooper with 5 bass weighing 25.90 lbs!

Brian Carter

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May 8, 2025

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Billy Willis & Glenn Porter win CATT Santee Cooper with 5 bass weighing 25.90 lbs!

Next Santee Cooper Qualifier is May 10th and is a GOLD $130 at the ramp!

Tap on the Clarendon County logo to view info about Santee Cooper and the surrounding area!

Billy Willis & Glenn Porter win Santee Cooper with 5 bass weighing 25.90 lbs! They also weighed the BF at 8.87 lbs!

Team	BF	Weight	Winnings	Points
Billy Willis – Glenn Porter	8.87	25.90	$970.00	110
Jackson McGregor – Chandler Harris	4.89	20.69	$210.00	109
Bryan Cook – Coby Harvey	5.10	17.63	$360.00	108
Freddie Gibbs – Clark Gibbs	4.73	16.85	$180.00	107
Jamie Glasscock – Sean Skey	0.00	16.29		106
Dusty Hardy – Gunner Bowen	0.00	15.75		105
Patrick Oliver – Jonathan Gowdy	0.00	15.08		104
Justin Cromer – Mark Barnes	5.28	2.02		103
Mack Altman – Randall Miller	0.00	0.00		93
Jay Jefferies – Zach Jeffries	0.00	0.00		93
Jay McCutchen – Jamie Partee	0.00	0.00		93
Gary Pope – Mark Johnson	0.00	0.00		93
Ryan Thompson – Jaosn Smith	0.00	0.00		93
Casey Warren	0.00	0.00		93
Mike Watson	0.00	0.00		93
Curt Causey – Bill Park	0.00	0.00		93
Total Entrys			$1,280.00
BONUS $			$775.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$1,720.00
2025 Santee Cooper Spring Final Total			$235.00
CATT			$50.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2025 Santee Cooper Spring Final Total			$865.00

Evan White & Shand Doughtie win Lake CATT Gaston with 5 bass weighing 20.42 lbs along with the BF at 5.90 lbs!

Brian Carter

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Evan White & Shand Doughtie win Lake CATT Gaston with 5 bass weighing 20.42 lbs along with the BF at 5.90 lbs!

Next Lake Gaston Qualifier is June 21 at Summit Landing!

The 2025 Academy CATT Championship will take place on Kerr Lake May 17-18, 2025, and we are guaranteeing $10,000.00 to 1st Place!

Nutbush Ramp Kerr Lake State Park – 115 Jack Wade Farm Road, Henderson, NC