Nick Passalacqua & Ethan Fox Win CATT Phantom Outdoors Open James River, VA April 19, 2025
Guys we will do it again next year! The Phantom features a great payback! Total payback was $11,570.00!
We’ll post the 2026 Phantom date with the 2026 James River schedule later this Fall!
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We had a windy tide-drawn day today for our Phantom Outdoors—Tournament Grade Fishing Apparel event on the James River out of Osbourne Landing. 42 teams blasted off, with 14 teams entering the $25-dollar side pot, 21 entering the $50-dollar side pot, and 17 entering the $100-dollar side pot. Winds held throughout the day, and the tide never saw a true high and drew down more than expected. We had some pretty fish weighed in today.
Congratulations to the team of Nick Passalacqua and Ethan Fox!!! They had a winning weight of 19.11lbs backed by a 5.36lbs stud to take home a win and $3,800.00!! Solid performance against a real group of hammers fellas. Good job!
2nd place went to the team of Bryan Keane and Anthony Rustin who put together a limit weighing 19.05lbs. God job and it’s always a pleasure seeing you guys out there. Also, a solid performance!!!
3rd place was Howard Austin and Mark Austin. We put together 18.09lbs and also took home the events Big Fish Honors with a tank weighing 6.63lbs. They had a great day and made some good memories.
4th place along with the 1st place $50 dollar side pot earnings go to Ryan Drewery and Wayne Drewery who had a weight of 16.93lbs secured by a 5.50lbs hammer! Congratulations fellas, the Father-Son team vibes run deep!!
5th place along with the 2nd place $50 side pot earnings Ben Kendrick and Connor Whorton with a weight of 16.42lbs. Pretty work and I look forward to seeing yall again!!!
6th place Frank Poirer and Brian Durham with a weight of 16.32lbs anchored by a 5.51lbs tank. In addition, they took home 1st in the $100 dollar side pot, 3rd in the $50 dollar side pot, AND 1st in the $25 dollar side pot. Way to go bros, yall are a dominant team out here and it’s always a pleasure seeing yall!
7th place with 16.07lbs went to Jacob and Joesph Kupselaitis who took home 2nd in the $25 dollar side pot and 2nd in the $100 dollar side pot!!! Congratulations guys 
8th place went to Mike Hicks and Keith Lupo who took home the 3rd place $100 side pot earning with a weight of 15.80lbs
Thank you as always for the continued support and aid you guys give us out here running these events. Here’s to another smooth tournament only made possible by you the anglers. Thank you to our sponsors and I hope everyone had a great day and wonderful night. Good night & God bless!!!
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| Team | BF | Weight | Winnings |
| Nick Passalacqua – Ethan Fox | 5.36 | 19.11 | $3,800.00 |
| Bryan Keane – Anthony Rustin | 0.00 | 19.05 | $2,000.00 |
| Howard – Mark Austin | 6.63 | 18.09 | $1,420.00 |
| Ryan Drewery – Wayne Drewery | 5.50 | 16.93 | $1,100.00 |
| Ben Kendrick – Connor Wharton | 4.91 | 16.42 | $800.00 |
| Frank Poirier – Brian Durham | 5.51 | 16.32 | $1,650.00 |
| Jacob Kupselaitis – Joseph Kupdselaitis | 0.00 | 16.07 | $600.00 |
| Mike Hicks – Keith Lupo | 0.00 | 15.80 | $200.00 |
| Chris Atwell – Gary Atwell | 4.68 | 15.05 | |
| Jeff Powers – Nathan Seymour | 0.00 | 14.94 | |
| Tim Chaffin – Trey Goodman | 4.53 | 14.74 | |
| Jim – Cody Condrey | 4.14 | 14.50 | |
| Chris Bryant – Matt Dunngian | 0.00 | 13.69 | |
| Scott – Collin Rodgeriz | 0.00 | 13.17 | |
| James Griffin – Dustin Burkett | 3.52 | 13.08 | |
| Donnie Meade – Brian Brooks | 0.00 | 12.85 | |
| Harvey Reese – Anthony Weithers | 3.58 | 12.78 | |
| Curtis Combs – CJ Combs | 0.00 | 12.69 | |
| Nicholas – Ricky Bodsford | 0.00 | 12.60 | |
| Sam Pollock | 4.96 | 12.48 | |
| Brandon Coffey – Bubba Whitehurst | 4.58 | 12.38 | |
| Aaron lucy – Chris Prichard | 0.00 | 12.23 | |
| Jake Kidd – Jesse Kidd | 0.00 | 12.07 | |
| Matt Cooley – Josh Greenberg | 0.00 | 11.92 | |
| Tripp Mistr – Morgan Mistr | 3.65 | 11.89 | |
| Brad Webb – Danny Fork | 0.00 | 11.88 | |
| Travis Heath – Jamie Hendrick | 0.00 | 11.87 | |
| Tom Owens – Rick Mistr | 0.00 | 10.67 | |
| John Koren – Tristen Koren | 3.88 | 10.31 | |
| Greg Fernandez – BK Kelly | 0.00 | 10.16 | |
| Barry Brandt Jr – Robert Brandt | 0.00 | 10.16 | |
| Ricky Meyers – Phil Wolcott | 5.12 | 10.13 | |
| Matthew Wood – Steven Miller | 0.00 | 7.83 | |
| Micah Lynn – Frederick Cumbea | 5.01 | 7.72 | |
| Richard Rodriguez Jr – Chuck Rackley | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Wesley Farmer – Noah Adkins | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Jared Sutton – Landon Tucker | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Jacob Reid – Garland Reid | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Mike Dance – Tom Skinner | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Dave Carney- John Dunn | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Jared Williams – Guy Fairweather | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Wes Zabdyr | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Landstrom’s smallie strategy vaults him into Day 1 lead at Dale Hollow
Indiana’s Glenn Landstrom leads the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Dale Hollow Reservoir presented by Native Watercraft in Byrdstown, Tenn.
Photo by Mark Cisneros/B.A.S.S.
April 26, 2025
Landstrom’s smallie strategy vaults him into Day 1 lead at Dale Hollow
BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. — Smallmouth bass were the key to success for Glenn Landstrom on Day 1 of the 2025 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series at Dale Hollow Reservoir presented by Native Watercraft.
The Huntingburg, Ind., angler secured a limit of brown fish measuring 98.50 inches to claim the Day 1 lead. Virginia’s Ewing Minor is second with 97.75 inches and Florida’s Seth Taylor is third with 96.50 inches. Landstrom was the only angler in the Top 9 to land exclusively smallmouth.
It was an overall stellar day for the 233-boat field on the famed reservoir that splits the border of Tennessee and Kentucky. The Top 25 all landed limits measuring 90 inches or better and 135 limits were registered on TourneyX.
A former Lexington, Ky., resident, Landstrom had only been to Dale Hollow one time before this week for a Bluegrass Kayak Anglers event. He fished for largemouth in that tournament and did not come close to the victory.
“My buddy Jay Wallen won that event, and he told me, ‘You have to be in this general area fishing for smallmouth to win events here.’ So, I put that in my head,” Landstrom explained. “Even though I caught good largemouth in practice, I went and looked for smallmouth, and so far, that is paying off.”
While he found a productive largemouth bite in practice, Landstrom knew smallmouth would likely be the key to winning. On Saturday, he started — and never left — a rocky flat where he could see smallies swimming in and out with his Lowrance ActiveTarget.
“There were only six people who launched at our spot, so there was very little pressure, which was nice. I was shocked considering where I am at,” Landstrom said.
He believes many of these bass are in some stage of the spawn, although he isn’t sure which stage. One lure from Bizz Baits produced all of his bites on Day 1.
“The largemouth seem to be spawned out, although some of the females seem to be guarding the nest, which isn’t usually their job. The water is up in the bushes. I caught a bunch doing that, and it is obvious the largemouth are spawned out,” he explained. “The smallmouth, I have no idea. I can see some beds on my side imaging, and I can see they are on the bed, but I don’t know where they are in the procedure.
“It seems to be a mix of pre and postspawn.”
While his final tally has him leading going into the final day, it could have been a little better had the first 30 minutes gone a little differently. After landing an 18.50-incher to start the morning, Landstrom proceeded to lose the next six bites he received, all of which were bigger than the bass he had already landed.
“I was lucky enough to have the fastest kayak to get to my spot,” he said. “And then I lost 95 to 100 inches in the first 20 minutes. I got the 18.5 in, and the next cast I got hung up. I must have rolled the point of my hook, and I never looked at it once I retrieved it. I lost one after another and I got good — well, bad — video of that.
“I finally looked at my hook and it was blunt. I couldn’t even stick it in my finger.”
After changing out his hook, Landstrom was able to fill out his limit and made a key cull late in the day to edge out Minor for the lead. He broke off a couple of other bass that likely would have lifted his total to the 100-inch mark.
“The bite kind of died in the afternoon,” he said. “I got lucky and caught one with 40 minutes to go to cull me up 2 inches. I wasn’t expecting it, and I’m grateful for it.”
Virginia’s Abraham Street landed the Big Bass of the Day, a 21.25-inch largemouth.
The full field will take off from any approved public launch and begin fishing at 5:45 a.m. CT on Day 2. Anglers will have until 2 p.m. to catch their five longest bass. The top finishing anglers will be recognized at Pickett County High School at 5 p.m. The awards ceremony will also be streamed on the Bassmaster YouTube Channel.
The winner will earn the first-place prize of $11,355 and the Top 5 anglers will earn an automatic bid to the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft.
Powell Kemp Wins VA Elite 70 Alpha Series on Smith Mountain Lake with 21.75 lbs
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Over the past few years, it has been pretty cool to be at two great wins for Powell Kemp. Today at the Alphs Series event on Smith Mountain Lake, he took home over 11k (after bonuses) & then his Bass Master Open win on Kerr Lake, where he qualified to fish a Bassmaster Classic. The man is a phenomenon & with only a day & a half practice, he shows this again on a lake he rarely visits. Congratulations to him, second-place finisher Ryan Powroznick & everyone who cashed a check. We hope that you enjoy the interviews below.
Cook overcomes clarity concerns to maintain lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
Georgia’s Drew Cook maintains his lead on Day 3 of the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C., with a weight of 55-8.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
April 26, 2025
Cook overcomes clarity concerns to maintain lead in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
ANDERSON, S.C. — Drew Cook struggled with a clarity issue today, but when his afternoon analysis told him he was clearly not where he needed to be, the pro from Cairo, Ga., stepped on the gas and secured the necessary upgrades to maintain the lead on Day 3 of the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell.
After catching 18 pounds, 12 ounces on Day 1, Cook found himself in a three-way tie for 6th place. Adding a second-round limit of 19-9, he took over the lead with a margin of 1-10 over rookie Paul Marks.
Semifinal Saturday saw Cook add 17-3, tally a three-day total of 55-8, and expand his lead to a 2 1/2-pound margin over Marks. Doing so required contending with visibility limitations.
“A lot of the area I’m fishing got dirty either because of the waves, or the pollen really moved in,” Cook said. “That’s kinda the reason I practiced there — the pollen was in there and you really couldn’t see, so I figured I’d have a lot of it to myself, because everybody wouldn’t look through it.”
Employing his uncanny sight-fishing abilities, Cook worked through the challenging conditions and even found encouraging signs that his area’s potential may be expanding.
“I did find a couple of new ones; this morning, I found a couple of new (bed fish),” Cook said. “I found like a 7-pounder, fished for it for a while and found six new ones this afternoon.
“We’re just looking for five big ones.”
Spending most of his day in one main creek, Cook sight fished with a Nories Front Flapper and a wacky-rigged prototype SPRO stick worm. The fish, he said, were scattered throughout his creek, but it seemed like small pockets off the main waters were more productive.
“Today was a grind, but I got one lucky bite,” Cook said. “Toward the end of the day, I was like, ‘Oh gosh, I’m behind.’ I had like 15 pounds and I’m like, ‘I don’t want to fumble right here.’
“I made a couple of adjustments, moved around really quick and caught a couple of fish that I wasn’t planning on catching, but I’m glad I did. In the last 10 minutes, I culled out a 1.3-pounder with a 2.66 and then I culled a 1.80 with a high-2. Those were very valuable.”
As Cook recalled, one of his better fish came from a perplexing scenario — one that B.A.S.S. Live viewers witnessed via drone view. One bed had seven bass clearly engaged in spawning activity.
“I honestly don’t know what was going on there,” Cook said. “I couldn’t get a grasp on who was the male and who was the female.
“There were four females nosed down on my bait. I didn’t even see the one I caught; he was underneath the females. He bit and started swimming off, so I figured I’d take my chance on it being one of the females. It wasn’t, but I needed him.”
Cook said he’s committed to his bed-fishing game plan, but he’s contemplating a location change.
“We might move to the other side of the lake, just depending on the pollen,” he said.
Marks, who makes his home in Cumming, Ga., held steady at second place with 53-0. Making his first Elite Top 10, he carries daily weights of 19-7, 17-4, and 16-5.
“I’m trying to get my mind off (my first Top 10) and think about where I’m gonna go fishing,” Marks said. “I’m going to fish close to where I fished today, but different specific spots.
“I think I’ve worn my spots out. The first two days, I caught almost all my fish off of them. I caught a few there today, but they’re definitely getting smaller.”
Marks said he’s mixing up his presentations with topwaters, a Zoom Fluke Stick Jr on a wide-gap hook and also on a shaky head. He has caught mostly spotted bass, but he’s trying to do what he can to run into a couple of big largemouth.
“They’re smarter, but they’re there; you just have to get lucky and get one of them to bite,” Marks said. “Today, I had a small one come up and eat my topwater. That one came off and I caught a 3 1/2-pounder.
“I’m fishing points, humps, brush piles, all kinds of stuff. I’m just running around, because this time of year, there are fish on everything.”
Tucker Smith of Birmingham, Ala., caught a limit of 17-2 in third place with 51-15. The highlight of Smith’s day was a 4 1/2-pound spotted bass that bit around 11 o’clock.
“I started out on a herring spawn where there was spotted bass and largemouth,” Smith said. “They came up schooling a couple of times, but I missed them with my bait.
“I went and caught some spots and then went looking for largemouth later. I never found any largemouth, so I went back to spot fishing and caught a couple more.”
Smith caught his bass on a Yamamoto D-Shad and a Yamamoto Senko.
Day 1 leader Randy Howell of Guntersville, Ala., is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 7-15.
Jay Przekurat of Plover, Wis., leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 367 points. Will Davis Jr of Sylacauga, Ala., is in second with 340, followed by Bryant Smith of Roseville, Calif., with 337, Shane Lehew of Catawba, N.C., with 333, and Lee Livesay of Longview, Texas, with 324.
Smith leads the Dakota Lithium Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings with 293 points.
Sunday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Green Pond Landing. The weigh-in will be held at the Landing at 3 p.m.
Championship Sunday action can be seen on FS1 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. before moving to Bassmaster.com in the afternoon.
Visit Anderson is hosting this tournament.
2025 Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell 4/24-4/27
Lake Hartwell, Anderson SC.
(PROFESSIONAL) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 15 55-08 104
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 17-03
2. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 15 53-00 103
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 16-05
3. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 15 51-15 102
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 18-09 Day 3: 5 17-02
4. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 15 50-14 101
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 14-15 Day 3: 5 17-00
5. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 15 50-05 100 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 14-05 Day 3: 5 14-05
6. Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 15 50-00 99
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 16-09 Day 3: 5 14-08
7. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 15 49-14 98
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 17-05
8. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 15 48-12 97
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 18-02 Day 3: 5 14-13
9. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 15 48-11 96
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 15-10 Day 3: 5 14-05
10. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 15 47-14 95
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 20-06 Day 3: 5 12-09
11. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 15 47-14 94 $7,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 16-02 Day 3: 5 14-02
12. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 15 47-11 93 $7,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 12-11 Day 3: 5 18-13
13. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 15 47-06 92 $7,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 16-15 Day 3: 5 14-13
14. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 15 47-02 91 $7,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 13-13 Day 3: 5 15-11
15. Andrew Loberg Guntersville, AL 15 47-02 90 $7,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 16-09 Day 3: 5 16-06
16. Taku Ito Dalton GA JAPAN 15 47-00 89 $6,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 17-09 Day 3: 5 14-12
17. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 15 46-13 88 $6,500.00
Day 1: 5 18-11 Day 2: 5 13-13 Day 3: 5 14-05
18. John Cox Debary, FL 15 46-09 87 $6,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 14-14 Day 3: 5 14-11
19. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 15 46-06 86 $6,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 12-10
20. Bryan New Leesville, SC 15 46-05 85 $7,500.00
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 12-14 Day 3: 5 17-07
21. Patrick Walters Eutawville, SC 15 46-04 84 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-11 Day 2: 5 16-08 Day 3: 5 12-01
22. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 15 46-02 83 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 16-08 Day 3: 5 12-12
23. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 15 45-15 82 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 13-00 Day 3: 5 12-06
24. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 15 45-14 81 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 16-15 Day 3: 5 15-00
25. Ben Milliken Omaha, NE 15 45-12 80 $6,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 16-08
26. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 15 45-12 79 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 15-08 Day 3: 5 14-13
27. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 15 45-11 78 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 14-03
28. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 15 45-04 77 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 15-07 Day 3: 5 16-06
29. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 15 45-04 76 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 15-02
30. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 15 45-01 75 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-15 Day 2: 5 11-13 Day 3: 5 15-05
31. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 15 45-01 74 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 16-09 Day 3: 5 13-09
32. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 15 45-01 73 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-08 Day 2: 5 14-06 Day 3: 5 15-03
33. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 15 44-12 72 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 11-14
34. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 15 44-08 71 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 14-05 Day 3: 5 13-08
35. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 15 44-06 70 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 14-07 Day 3: 5 14-03
36. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 15 44-01 69 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 14-03 Day 3: 5 14-00
37. Cory Johnston Otonabee CANADA 15 44-01 68 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 13-01
38. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 15 44-01 67 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 14-05 Day 3: 5 14-05
39. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 15 43-13 66 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 15-10 Day 3: 5 11-01
40. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 15 43-12 65 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 12-14
41. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 15 43-05 64 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 15-03 Day 3: 5 13-13
42. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 15 43-00 63 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 14-09 Day 3: 5 14-00
43. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 15 42-06 62 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 12-09 Day 3: 5 11-01
44. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 15 41-10 61 $6,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 17-09 Day 3: 5 10-12
45. Seth Feider Elko New Market, MN 15 41-08 60 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 16-06 Day 3: 5 12-00
46. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 15 41-01 59 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 16-05 Day 3: 5 11-07
47. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 15 40-07 58 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 5 11-14 Day 3: 5 10-06
48. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 15 40-04 57 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 12-10 Day 3: 5 10-05
49. Cole Sands Johnson City, TN 15 39-13 56 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 13-06 Day 3: 5 10-04
50. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 15 39-03 55 $5,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 17-11 Day 3: 5 06-12
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
Day
1 Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 07-15 $1,000.00
2 Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA06-05 $1,000.00
3 Bryan New Leesville, SC 06-14 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 510 1489-15
2 102 510 1396-03
3 50 250 697-15
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254 1270 3584-01
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| Bass spawning doesn’t happen all at once. It unfolds over time depending on weather patterns, water temperature, and geographic location. As a result, different bass in the same body of water may be in different phases of the spawn at any given time. This staggered process often begins when water temperatures rise into the 60s and can stretch over several weeks or months. Successful anglers understand that bass can be caught before, during, and after spawning, often within the same outing. Knowing what stage the fish are in is key to adjusting your strategy and increasing your chances of a productive day. This overlap between phases means you’ll often need to experiment with different depths and presentations throughout the day. Some fish may still be staging just outside the spawning flats, while others are actively guarding beds or already transitioning into post-spawn patterns. Observing water temperature, shoreline activity, and fish behavior can provide helpful clues. It’s also important to remember that the spawning phase can vary significantly even within the same lake, especially in larger or more complex bodies of water. Adapting to these nuances will make you a more consistent angler throughout the spring.Our Fresh HellaMite is designed to imitate a major aquatic food source, delivering a realistic profile of an insect larva that fish can’t resist. Each is scented for complete and total attraction underwater along with being made in the USA by real fishermen just like you. We’ve recently dropped a new HellaMite Pro Pack that is loaded with 60 total baits in all six proven colors, plus three Owner Block Head Ned Jigs and a handy storage bag. This kit has everything you need to stay rigged and ready year-round. Grab our newest Lil Bass, Hot Sauce, MidNight, Glow, 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink HellaMite colors. We’ve also recently restocked our popular Ghost, Red Bug, Purple Rain, Brown Bug, Electric Chicken, and Goby Wan colors. The HellaMite’s solid body and hyperactive ribbed tail design produce a life-like quivering action with every twitch of the rod. Its unique flat underbelly detail enables this bait to be fished as a drop shot, Ned rig, neko rig, and even a small Carolina-rig, making it the ideal bait in any condition year-round. When the water is clear, the fish can see the bait and look like real food, causing strikes. Each cast becomes an opportunity for an exhilarating catch, thanks to its superior performance and versatility. |
| Before bass move up to spawn, they stage in slightly deeper areas and feed heavily to prepare for the energy-demanding spawning process. This is a prime time to catch large, aggressive fish that are less cautious than usual. Focus on transition areas near spawning flats, including points, deeper grass edges, or the last drops before shallow zones. Soft plastic lizards, insect larva, and cray-styled baits worked slowly along the bottom can be excellent choices, especially when mimicking prey bass are actively hunting. Patience is key, getting in front of them as they move shallow can result in some of the season’s biggest catches. Look for subtle signs of movement, such as isolated swirls, baitfish activity, or fish briefly surfacing as they reposition. As the water continues to warm, bass will gradually inch their way toward the shallows, often pausing to rest and feed along the way. Cloud cover and wind can also trigger more aggressive feeding behavior during this period. It’s not uncommon to find multiple bass using the same staging area, so covering water methodically can lead to repeat bites. The pre-spawn window offers a very short but valuable opportunity to target some of the heaviest trophy fish of the year while they’re actively feeding.We use our Fresh Scorpion because it closely imitates a crawfish. Our newest 10w30 Synthetic, Slimer Green, and Barbie Pink Scorpion colors work wonders. The Scorpion is a revolutionary new look to soft plastics. Its intricate detailing and texture mimic the nuances of a real crawfish, making it hard for bass to resist. Of course, water clarity always plays a role in color selection but in any season, you can’t miss using colors such as Green Pumpkin Seed, Brown Bark, Magneto. This bait not only appears natural to fish but gives them something to become curious about. The Scorpion paired with a stand-up jig is deadly because the jig actually sits the bait upright in a defensive stance. The subtle color variations across the bait further enhance its appeal, mimicking the natural color shifts found in live prey. Each Fresh Scorpion has a unique and exclusive 3-axis tail design that is engineered like no other soft plastic bait. Our Scorpions are made by anglers from high-grade non-salt plastic to provide superior life-like action-triggering strikes! |
| One of the best ways to locate pre-spawn bass is to identify where they’ll eventually spawn, then work backwards into deeper water. Look for protected pockets, flats, and calm coves where spawning typically occurs, and then target nearby points, ledges, and deeper docks that lead into these zones. These spots act as natural staging areas where bass stop to feed and rest before moving up. Soft plastic worms or beetles fished slowly near the bottom can entice bites as these fish hold tight to structure. Mapping out the movement routes helps intercept bass as they transition through their pre-spawn journey. In many lakes and rivers, bass follow predictable travel paths year after year, making it easier to narrow down prime locations once you learn the layout. Depth changes, bottom composition, and available cover all play a role in where bass choose to stage. When in doubt, focus on the first break between deep and shallow water that offers quick access to spawning grounds. Electronics can be a big help during this phase, especially for identifying baitfish and subtle depth transitions. By understanding the natural flow of movement, bass anglers can stay one step ahead of the fish and time your approach for maximum success.The new FreshBaitz Lizards deliver a realistic profile that excels in both power and finesse techniques. Act fact, we just released new Hot Sauce, MidNight, Ghost, and 10w30 Syntheic Lizard designs! The unique forward-facing leg design creates drag that holds it in the strike zone longer or produces wild flapping action with every pull of the rod. Additionally, its slightly ribbed solid body and large head hold your hook in place and provide much better weedless performance making it the ideal bait to use in any condition. Water clarity always plays a super big role in color selection but in any season year-round, you can’t miss when using colors such as Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, or Green Pumpkin. Its flexible tail design ensures added movement, tempting even the most cautious fish. The superior 5.5-inch profile stretches to a whole 7 inches which is perfect for predatory fish including bass year round. Made from long-lasting durable high-grade non-salted plastic for total and maximum attention-grabbing action underwater. |
| Catching spawning bass often involves sight fishing and can take time, as these fish aren’t feeding but instead reacting to threats near their beds. Bass beds are typically built in shallow, protected areas with a firm bottom, and they can be challenging to spot. Using bright-colored soft plastics like white lizards or beetles can make it easier to see both the lure and the fish’s reaction. Repeated casts and slight adjustments in presentation are usually necessary to provoke a strike. It’s also important to release bed fish quickly so they can resume protecting their eggs. Polarized sunglasses and a steady approach from a distance can make a big difference when locating and observing spawning fish without spooking them. Many bass will inspect a lure multiple times before committing, so watching their behavior closely helps you decide when to change angle, bait size, or retrieve speed. Smaller soft plastics like insect larva and worms can be especially effective for less aggressive or pressured fish. Be mindful of your shadow and boat positioning to avoid alerting the fish before you’re ready to cast. Fishing during this stage requires focus and finesse, but when executed well, it offers a unique opportunity to interact with bass in a strategic way.Our Fresh Beetle delivers ultimate versatility in a soft plastic bait. Its slim yet wide body design and four claws are engineered to naturally glide and wobble as it moves through the water. This design ensures they remain enticingly active longer than conventional baits. Its unique texture also provides a realistic feel, making bass hold on longer once they bite. Water clarity plays a big role in color selection but year-round you can’t miss when using go-to colors such as Chocolate Mint, Ox Blood, or 10w30 Synthetic beetles. The hyper-active swimming claws are designed thin with long-lasting durable non-salt plastic to make them come alive with the slightest movement. The Fresh Beetle offers an enticing 4-inch profile and is scented for complete and total attraction! You can rig these Beetles as a Jig/ Chatter Trailer, Flippin/ Punching, Texas Rig, Swing Jig, and Carolina Rig. Making the beetle beyond perfect in any weather condition year-round! |
| After the spawn, bass tend to be fatigued and less predictable, often entering what anglers call a post-spawn funk. However, the monster bass still need to eat and will often move to nearby points, submerged brush, or deeper docks to rest and recover. Targeting these areas with soft plastics like worms or cray-styled baits can be effective, especially when fished with a slow and steady retrieve. Sometimes bass will group up in these locations, and once you find one, you may find several. This phase may be inconsistent, but with the right approach, it can still deliver strong results. Bass are often more sensitive to pressure and changes in weather during this time, so a subtle presentation can make a big difference. Focus on areas that offer both cover and easy access to food, such as shade lines, drop-offs, or brush piles near spawning flats. Fishing early or late in the day can also improve your odds, as bass may be more active during lower light periods. Dragging or hopping soft plastics along the bottom is often more effective than fast retrieves during this stage. Patience and a willingness to slow down can turn a tough post-spawn bite into a successful day.Using a stick-styled worm is the most tried and true ways to catch fish. We have a variety of 5-inch Worms to choose from but we just added new MidNight, Glow, and Ghost Worms! Our popular Watermelon Red Worms have been restocked as well. You can also experience our new wacky rigging kit while it’s ON SALE! The WACKY Pack offers our most popular colors and essential tools for wacky rigging. If you’re fast enough you might be able to grab the limited-release Pumpkin Spice Worm before it’s completely sold out along with some of our newest colors including the Brown Worm, Electric Chicken Worm, and Goby Wan Worm colors. The high-grade non-salt plastic they’re made from provides positive buoyancy and it even floats underwater! We also released new 6-inch Worms including Charmeleon, Rainbow TRT, Bone, Chocolate Mint, and Fire TGR — all available in 5 and 6-inch. We’ve also recently released new 8-count packs of worms available in Watermelon Red, Black & Blue, and Green Pumpkin. We also offer worms that have the unique ability to shift from one color to another. Scented for total attraction underwater. |
| Following the spawn, male bass stay behind to guard newly hatched fry in the shallows, making them highly territorial. These protective males can be aggressive toward perceived threats, especially smaller baits that resemble predators. Soft plastic insect larva and small beetles can provoke defensive strikes when worked slowly through the area. Look for activity in shallow flats, near reeds, or around submerged vegetation where fry are likely to gather. This stage presents a good opportunity to catch active shallow bass, but awareness of their protective behavior is essential for ethical and responsible fishing. It’s common to see males circling or hovering tightly near small clouds of fry, often in just a few feet of water. Subtle presentations and quiet boat positioning help avoid spooking them before they strike. These fish are usually not difficult to catch when approached correctly, but it’s important to handle them gently and return them quickly to resume protecting their young. Disturbing the area too much can leave fry vulnerable to predators like bluegill or other bass. Respecting this phase not only leads to better long-term fishing but also helps maintain a healthy fishery.Our newest FreshBaitz Mandingo Trick Worm is the ultimate game-changer for anglers with a passion! Engineered for the angler who knows SIZE does matter, this lure is designed to attract only the BIGGEST bass with a penchant for the larger bait. The Mandingo Trick Worm boasts a solid 7-inch body enhanced with a hyperactive ribbed design, ensuring irresistible mouth-watering action for those trophy bass. Officially available in a vibrant array of 8 colors. Each worm is made from durable, high-grade Non-Salted plastic for lifelike action and unparalleled durability. Perfectly balanced for a variety of rigging options and scented for total and maximum attraction, the Mandingo Trick Worm promises year-round effectiveness in lakes, rivers, and streams. Whether you’re rigging it on a Shakey Head, Drop Shot, Texas Rig, or Carolina Rig, these worms are your ticket to landing the big ones. Proudly made in the USA by real anglers to help elevate your fishing experience and catch more bass year-round! |
| As the bass finish spawning, various baitfish like bluegill and shad begin spawning themselves, creating fresh feeding opportunities. Bass will often roam in small groups to raid bluegill beds in the shallows, especially during calm, sunny conditions. When this occurs, soft plastic worms and lizards worked near the surface or above beds can trigger explosive strikes. In the early morning, especially near hard surfaces like docks and seawalls, bass will actively ambush spawning shad as well. Matching your soft plastic presentation to these forage patterns can lead to fast-paced, aggressive bites during a period when bass are regaining strength. Observing water clarity and baitfish behavior can help determine where the action is most concentrated. Bluegill beds typically form in shallow, sandy areas and are easy to spot, especially when the sun is high. A slow, twitching retrieve across these areas often mimics a vulnerable baitfish and draws aggressive responses. Meanwhile, the shad spawn is most active just after sunrise, so timing and location are critical. Taking advantage of these short feeding windows can turn a slow post-spawn day into one packed with fast strikes from bass.We have a wide variety of terminal tackle to choose from, but we’ve recently released new Nako Tungsten Tear Drop Shot Weights, crafted from 97% eco-friendly tungsten for stealth, durability, and vibration, with easy-to-read size stamps and a crimped swivel for quick changes. The new Haymaker EWG Worm Hooks are also now available, featuring an extra-wide gap for various soft plastics, a Z-lock shoulder bend for secure bait placement, and an angled-up super needle point for fast, powerful hooksets. For creature-styled baits, a more popular choice to use is the Stand-Up Jig because it sits the bait up-right in a defensive stance! Mosquito Hooks work for dropshotting and perfectly accommodates a wide range of soft plastics. The popular All Purpose Hooks are built with an extra-wide gap and are made to accommodate a wide range of soft plastics. The Block Head Jig is perfect for ned rigging the HellaMite with its mushroom-style head that seamlessly matches a wide variety of soft plastics. The Offset Block Head Jig, offers the same mushroom-style head with a unique offset hook, making it a go-to for weedless Ned Rig applications. The Shakey Ultrahead can permanently secure baits by inserting the pin in the center and screwing the twist lock coil spring for perfect rigging every time! The Ultrahead Wacky Jig features precise weight positioning and hook orientation for the ultimate wacky presentations. For fast Texas rigging, we use the Bullet-Type Rig which has an attached weight saving you pressure time when fishing cover. The 4x Jungle Flippin Hook is designed for big fish and the toughest conditions. The Range Roller Jig Head is crafted for precision with its high center axis design, perfect for hover-strolling and mid to bottom strolling with forward facing sonar, ensuring an enticing rolling action that triggers bites. We also just release New Keep’em Fresh Bait Bags! These bags are the ultimate solution for anglers who need their gear to perform. Built like a tank, this bag is 20x stronger than regular zip bags and offers 100% waterproof protection with a rock-solid double zipper seal. Whether it’s for soft plastics, snacks, or your smartphone, this reusable and versatile bag keeps everything safe from the water, mud, and grime. Lightweight yet spacious, it fits snugly in your tackle box or backpack, making it perfect for your next adventure. |
Jeffrey Lotierzo & Luke Bramhill Win CATT Lake Norman April 19, 2025
To recap the weekends CATT Open on Lake Norman, please see below:
We had 11 boats total with 7 weighing in. Of those we paid out top 2.
In second place with a bag weighing 12.69 LBS and missing the 1st place spot by 0.05 LBS was the team of Shane Ireland Sharpe and Will Mitchell winning them a check for 135.00. The two also brought in the BIG FISH of the day weighing a stout 4.29 LBS earning the two an additional $55.00 for a total of $190.00 for the day. Good work fellas.
Our first-place team, winning on back-to-back events, was the duo of Jeffrey Lotierzo and Luke Bramhall who brought me five fish with a total of 12.74 LBS for the win. The team won a check for $260.00 for the tourney and also won both the $25 side pot and $50 side pot for checks in the amount of $150.00 and $200.00 respectively for a total days earnings of $610.00. Very nice day on the water gents!
We will be back at it from pinnacle on LKN this Saturday. Launch at approximately 6:30 AM and returning eight hours later at 2:30 PM.
$60 per boat with optional $25 and $50 side pots. Come on out and try your luck!
| Team | BF | Weight | Winnings |
| Jeffrey Lotierzo – Luke Bramhill | 0.00 | 12.74 | $610.00 |
| Shane Sharpe – Will Mitchell | 4.29 | 12.69 | $190.00 |
| Conner Harris – Brady Harris | 0.00 | 10.49 | |
| Robert Bagwell – Kenny Mithcell | 0.00 | 8.28 | |
| Chase Spicer – Grant Lyon | 0.00 | 7.57 | |
| TJ Rumpf – Trye Good | 0.00 | 7.49 | |
| Megan Coker – Christopher Ryan | 0.00 | 6.95 |
Late-day bite pushes Cook atop the leaderboard in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
Georgia’s Drew Cook takes the Day 2 lead at the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell in Anderson, S.C., with a weight of 38-5.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
April 25, 2025
Late-day bite pushes Cook atop the leaderboard in Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell
ANDERSON, S.C. — Persistence plus keen observation paid big dividends by way of a late-day kicker that sent Drew Cook to the top of the leaderboard on Day 2 of the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell.
Adding a five-bass limit of 19-9 to his first-round weight of 18-12, the pro from Cairo, Ga., tallied a two-day total of 38-5. Cook heads into Semifinal Saturday with a lead of 1-10 over Paul Marks and a surge of momentum from ending his second day on a high note.
“At 9 o’clock, I found a 4 1/2-pounder that wasn’t there yesterday and fished for it for probably an hour and a half,” Cook said. “I got it to bite like three times and I finally pulled the plug and said, ‘I gotta keep going,’ because I only had one bass.
“I went down the creek and ended up filling my limit. I caught two of the females that were in there and then went back to that fish I had found earlier. I fished for her again for like 45 minutes and then I was like, ‘I gotta keep on going.’”
As his day came to an end, Cook made a final visit to the fish that had long perplexed him. This time, detecting a key detail allowed him to close the deal.
“I went back to that fish at 2:45 and I was able to catch her,” Cook said. “Thankfully, I found out where the male was. There was another male that was up there — a 2 1/2- to 3-pounder — and that’s the one I thought that she was with. That male kept leaving and coming back and acting weird.
“Finally, I realized that there was a 10-inch male about 12 to 15 feet to the left, and that’s where the bed actually was. Once I found that out, it was pretty easy. I got that big female to bite pretty quickly.”
Cook said he started his day fishing points, where he targeted fish feeding on the blueback herring spawn. When that effort proved unproductive, he headed for his shallow spawning areas and spent the rest of his day looking for bed fish and cruising fish.
“I was just trolling down the bank, looking for them on beds and fishing as I’m going,” Cook said. “I caught all of my fish on a Nories Front Flapper rigged on a 4/0 Gamakatsu G-Power flipping hook with a 1/4-ounce weight.”
Cook said his presentation strategy plays a big role in pushing indecisive fish over the edge. Once he flips his bait into a bed, he holds his rod above the reel with his left hand and uses his right hand to steadily tap his rod butt. This creates enticing bait motion without moving the bait out of the bed.
“Most of my fish came out of one creek,” Cook said. “They’re steadily swimming in there. I’m planning on having to leave, but I’m going to give that creek its due because I saw three prespawn females at the mouth of it coming in this afternoon.
“We’re going to try something a little different tomorrow and maybe fish a couple different points. After that, we’re going to put the trolling motor down and keep hunting after them. Hopefully, we can run into five more big ones and get it done.”
Hailing from Cumming, Ga., Marks is in second place with 36-11. After placing third on Day 1 with 19-7, he added 17-4 and gained one spot.
“I pretty much had the same game plan, I just didn’t catch any largemouth today,” Marks said. “I caught all spots and had pretty much what I had yesterday without the largemouth.
“I went and checked some bed fish and looked for some new ones, but I couldn’t get any of them to bite. I probably hit 40 or 50 spots today. I had my weight by about 10:30.”
Marks caught his fish on a Zoom Super Fluke, a Zoom Fluke Stick Jr and a shaky head with a Fluke Stick Jr. He did all of his work in the lake’s lower end.
“From Green Pond to the dam is where the biggest spots live,” Marks said. “It’s just the biggest water, more open water and way more (habitat) for them to live around.”
Day 1 leader Randy Howell of Guntersville, Ala., slipped to third with a two-day total of 36 pounds. After catching a Day 1 limit of 21-11 — the event’s heaviest bag —he added 14-5.
After starting his first morning with a first-cast kicker — a 7-pound, 15-ounce largemouth he had marked on a bed during practice — Howell spent the first hour of Day 2 throwing a Livingston Walking Boss for bass chasing blueback herring. After that, he spent all day searching for shallow bed fish.
“I fished a lot of new water today and caught a bunch of little fish on the 5-inch Yamamoto Senko in green pumpkin purple/green and green pumpkin purple/copper,” Howell said. “I only got three over 3 pounds today so, hopefully, tomorrow, I’ll get in a better rotation and catch some 4-pounders to get back in contention for Championship Sunday.”
Howell is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with his 7-15.
Jay Przekurat of Plover, Wis., leads the Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings with 369 points. Lee Livesay of Longview, Texas, is in second place with 347 points, followed by Will Davis Jr of Sylacauga, Ala., with 341, Shane Lehew of Catawba, N.C., with 341, and Chris Johnston of Otonabee, Canada, with 328.
Tucker Smith of Birmingham, Ala., leads the Dakota Lithium Elite Series Rookie of the Year standings with 290 points.
Saturday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Green Pond Landing. The weigh-in will be held at the Landing at 3 p.m.
Semifinal Saturday and Championship Sunday action can be seen on FS1 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. before moving to Bassmaster.com in the afternoon.
| 2025 Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Lake Hartwell 4/24-4/27 Lake Hartwell, Anderson SC. Standings Day 2 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Drew Cook Cairo, GA 10 38-05 104 Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 19-09 2. Paul Marks Cumming, GA 10 36-11 103 Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 17-04 3. Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 10 36-00 102 $1,000.00 Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 14-05 4. Jay Przekurat Plover, WI 10 35-08 101 Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 16-09 5. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 10 35-05 100 Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 20-06 6. Tucker Smith Birmingham, AL 10 34-13 99 Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 18-09 7. Wesley Gore Clanton, AL 10 34-06 98 Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 15-10 8. Patrick Walters Eutawville, SC 10 34-03 97 Day 1: 5 17-11 Day 2: 5 16-08 9. Emil Wagner Marietta, GA 10 33-15 96 Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 18-02 10. Luke Palmer Coalgate, OK 10 33-14 95 Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 14-15 11. Jordan Lee Cullman, AL 10 33-12 94 Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 15-14 12. Trey McKinney Carbondale, IL 10 33-12 93 Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 16-02 13. Kyoya Fujita Yamanashi CA JAPAN 10 33-09 92 Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 13-00 14. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 10 33-06 91 Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 16-08 15. Matt Arey Shelby, NC 10 32-14 90 Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 15-00 16. Lee Livesay Longview, TX 10 32-12 89 Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 15-10 17. Easton Fothergill Grand Rapids , MN 10 32-09 88 Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 15-03 18. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 10 32-09 87 Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 16-15 19. Drew Benton Panama City, FL 10 32-08 86 Day 1: 5 18-11 Day 2: 5 13-13 20. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 10 32-07 85 Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 17-11 21. Taku Ito Dalton GA JAPAN 10 32-04 84 Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 17-09 22. John Cox Debary, FL 10 31-14 83 Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 14-14 23. Chris Johnston Otonabee Ontario CANADA 10 31-08 82 Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 16-09 24. Cody Meyer Eagle, ID 10 31-08 81 Day 1: 5 16-05 Day 2: 5 15-03 25. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 10 31-07 80 Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 13-13 26. Austin Felix Eden Prairie, MN 10 31-05 79 Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 12-09 27. Ray Hanselman Jr Del Rio, TX 10 31-00 78 Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 14-05 28. Cory Johnston Otonabee CANADA 10 31-00 77 Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 15-03 29. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 10 30-15 76 Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 15-08 30. Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA 10 30-14 75 $1,000.00 Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 17-09 31. Robert Gee Knoxville, TN 10 30-14 74 Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 16-15 32. Bryan Schmitt Deale, MD 10 30-14 73 Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 15-03 33. Andrew Loberg Guntersville, AL 10 30-12 72 Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 16-09 34. Will Davis Jr Sylacauga, AL 10 30-03 71 Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 14-07 35. Evan Kung Pickering Ontario CANAD 10 30-02 70 Day 1: 5 14-03 Day 2: 5 15-15 36. Gerald Swindle Guntersville, AL 10 30-01 69 Day 1: 5 18-03 Day 2: 5 11-14 37. Kyle Patrick Cooperstown, NY 10 30-01 68 Day 1: 5 15-14 Day 2: 5 14-03 38. Bill Lowen Brookville, IN 10 29-15 67 Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 12-10 39. Kyle Norsetter Cottage Grove, WI 10 29-14 66 Day 1: 5 15-08 Day 2: 5 14-06 40. Chad Pipkens Dewitt, MI 10 29-12 65 Day 1: 5 17-15 Day 2: 5 11-13 41. Hunter Shryock Ooltewah, TN 10 29-12 64 Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 14-05 42. Cooper Gallant Bowmanville Ontario CAN 10 29-10 63 Day 1: 5 13-05 Day 2: 5 16-05 43. Cole Sands Johnson City, TN 10 29-09 62 Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 13-06 44. Seth Feider Elko New Market, MN 10 29-08 61 Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 16-06 45. Timothy Dube Nashua , NH 10 29-08 60 Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 15-03 46. Ben Milliken Omaha, NE 10 29-04 59 Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 15-03 47. Justin Atkins Florence, AL 10 29-00 58 Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 14-09 48. Bryant Smith Roseville, CA 10 28-14 57 Day 1: 5 16-03 Day 2: 5 12-11 49. Bryan New Leesville, SC 10 28-14 56 Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 12-14 50. Matty Wong Honolulu, HI 10 28-14 55 Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 15-07 51. Scott Canterbury Odenville, AL 10 28-14 54 Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 14-09 52. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 10 28-12 53 Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 15-03 53. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, ID 10 28-11 52 Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 13-02 54. Logan Parks Auburn, AL 10 28-07 51 Day 1: 5 14-09 Day 2: 5 13-14 55. Jeff Gustafson Kenora, ON Ontario CANA 10 28-04 50 Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 15-00 56. Buddy Gross Chattanooga, TN 10 28-04 49 Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 13-13 57. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 10 27-13 48 Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 13-07 58. John Crews Jr Salem, VA 10 27-11 47 Day 1: 5 16-02 Day 2: 5 11-09 59. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 10 27-11 46 Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 14-12 60. Wes Logan Springville, AL 10 27-11 45 Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 13-11 61. Dakota Ebare Brookeland, TX 10 27-08 44 Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 14-00 62. Tyler Rivet Raceland, LA 10 27-04 43 Day 1: 5 13-02 Day 2: 5 14-02 63. Beau Browning Hot Springs National Pa 10 27-04 42 Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 13-10 64. Brandon Cobb Greenwood, SC 10 27-02 41 Day 1: 5 13-15 Day 2: 5 13-03 65. David Mullins Mt Carmel, TN 10 26-11 40 Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 13-01 66. Jonathan Kelley Old Forge, PA 10 26-08 39 Day 1: 5 13-03 Day 2: 5 13-05 67. Bob Downey Detroit Lakes, MN 10 26-07 38 Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 5 14-02 68. Jamie Hartman Newport, NY 10 26-05 37 Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 10-11 69. Caleb Sumrall New Iberia, LA 10 26-02 36 Day 1: 5 14-11 Day 2: 5 11-07 70. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 10 26-00 35 Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 11-12 71. Ed Loughran III Richmond, VA 10 25-14 34 Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 10-15 72. Kenta Kimura Osaka OK JAPAN 10 25-13 33 Day 1: 5 13-00 Day 2: 5 12-13 73. Keith Combs Huntington, TX 10 25-11 32 Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 14-05 74. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 10 25-07 31 Day 1: 5 12-15 Day 2: 5 12-08 75. Greg Hackney Gonzales, LA 10 25-00 30 Day 1: 5 11-14 Day 2: 5 13-02 76. Cody Huff Ava, MO 10 24-15 29 Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 5 12-15 77. Brandon Lester Fayetteville, TN 10 24-14 28 Day 1: 5 12-00 Day 2: 5 12-14 78. Matt Robertson Kuttawa, KY 10 24-13 27 Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 10-12 79. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 10 24-13 26 Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 11-12 80. Pat Schlapper Eleva, WI 10 24-10 25 Day 1: 5 14-13 Day 2: 5 09-13 81. Tyler Williams Belgrade, ME 10 24-06 24 Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 13-05 82. Kyle Welcher Valley, AL 10 24-05 23 Day 1: 5 14-01 Day 2: 5 10-04 83. Steve Kennedy Auburn, AL 10 24-04 22 Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 10-12 84. John Garrett Union City, TN 10 24-04 21 Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 11-11 85. Jason Christie Dry Creek, OK 10 23-15 20 Day 1: 5 14-02 Day 2: 5 09-13 86. David Gaston Sylacauga, AL 10 23-11 19 Day 1: 5 12-08 Day 2: 5 11-03 87. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 10 23-09 18 Day 1: 5 11-13 Day 2: 5 11-12 88. Clifford Pirch Payson, AZ 10 23-07 17 Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 11-05 89. Chris Zaldain Boyd, TX 10 23-03 16 Day 1: 5 09-12 Day 2: 5 13-07 90. Cliff Pace Ovett, MS 10 23-01 15 Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 10-14 91. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, FL 10 23-01 14 Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 11-12 92. Paul Mueller Naugatuck, CT 10 22-15 13 Day 1: 5 10-02 Day 2: 5 12-13 93. Brandon Card Salisbury, NC 10 22-15 12 Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 12-05 94. Blake Capps Muskogee, OK 10 22-13 11 Day 1: 5 11-01 Day 2: 5 11-12 95. Michael Iaconelli Pitts Grove, NJ 10 22-10 10 Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 08-02 96. Hank Cherry Jr Lincolnton, NC 10 21-15 9 Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 10-00 97. Jason Williamson Aiken, SC 10 21-04 8 Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 10-07 98. Gregory DiPalma Millville, NJ 10 20-15 7 Day 1: 5 12-13 Day 2: 5 08-02 99. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 10 20-14 6 Day 1: 5 09-14 Day 2: 5 11-00 100. Mark Menendez Paducah, KY 10 19-15 5 Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 09-15 101. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 10 18-08 4 Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 07-03 102. Jake Whitaker Hendersonville, NC 10 16-15 3 Day 1: 5 09-10 Day 2: 5 07-05 ———————————————————————– PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS Day 1 Randy Howell Guntersville, AL 07-15 $1,000.00 2 Carl Jocumsen Queensland TN AUSTRALIA06-05 $1,000.00 ———————————————————————– Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 102 510 1489-15 2 102 510 1396-03 ———————————- 204 1020 2886-02 |
Whitewater Partners with Sporting Goods Juggernaut SCHEELS
| Whitewater Partners with Sporting Goods Juggernaut SCHEELS |
| Shop Whitewater Fishing’s spring collection and more at SCHEELS – online and in stores |
| MUSKEGON, Mich. (April 25, 2025) – Every independent sporting goods store and big box chain has a backstory, and most storied and compelling. SCHEELS is no different…The esteemed retailer established its formative roots in 1902 when German immigrant Fredrick M. Scheel and family earned $300 from their first potato harvest and invested the money in a small hardware and general merchandise store. Fast-forward to 1972 when the now chain-of-stores added sporting goods and by the 1980’s were making mass conversions to sporting goods, culminating in SCHEELS first “All Sports Superstore” in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which opened in 1989. |
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| The employee-owned outfitter has gone gangbusters since, now operating 34 stores in 16 states.And Whitewater Fishing is enthusiastic about partnering with such a staple in the outdoors industry. “SCHEELS is foundational to fishing in the Midwest and becoming so in other regions around the country as they continue planting flags,” said Whitewater President, Aaron Ambur.“The company’s values align with ours, too,” continued Ambur. “SCHEELS talks about excellence, expertise, valuing its customers, providing the best possible experiences, and community. This is who Whitewater is as well.”Anglers can explore Whitewater’s spring collection now on the SCHEELS website. The Whitewater assortment includes both new for 2025 and popular and proven gear. Here are few key pieces from the spring collection. |
| Great Lakes Pro Jacket and BibThe Great Lakes™ Pro Jacket features advanced stretch fabric and a thoughtfully engineered design to yield freedom of movement, ensuring you can cast, reel, and move with ease. Its robust 3-layer design features a poly/spandex shell and smooth polyester lining. With a waterproof and windproof laminate, along with taped seams, The Great Lakes Pro Jacket is rendered impenetrable and fully prepared for stormy conditions. The three-piece hood, equipped with multiple adjustment points, an extended collar design, and hook and loop cuff adjustments, protects you from the elements and wind effectively.The Great Lakes™ Pro Bib is designed to remove all the restrictions of traditional bottoms. With advanced stretch fabric and a precision-engineered fit, this bib allows you to move freely when crouching down to check a line, reaching for gear, or shifting positions. Like the Jacket, the Bib’s durable 3-layer design incorporates a poly/spandex shell and smooth polyester lining, making it easy to put the bibs on and off. A waterproof and windproof laminate, along with taped seams, makes the bibs impenetrable, ready to withstand any wet conditions. Its adjustable suspenders feature a silicone grip to keep the straps securely in place, while the waist-high leg zips offer convenient on and off access. |
| Buoy HoodieThe Buoy™ HD Hoodie has a heft and feel that exudes warmth and durability via its comfortable, heavy-duty cotton-poly blend. An adjustable hood shock cord and locks allow for a custom fit while its DWR treated repels moisture. A kangaroo pocket with two zip-closures keeps hands warm while preventing phones, car keys, or sunglasses from ending up in the water. Front and back shoulder reflective tape provides a measure of safety and security. The rib knit cuffs and fitted waist prevent drafts and heat loss. |
| Luswea JoggerWhether you’re layering up for a cold morning on the water or heading into town after a long day of fishing, the Luswea Jogger Pant delivers comfort, style, and performance in one package. Built with soft, stretch fleece for warmth and a DWR treatment to shed light moisture, these joggers keep you dry, cozy, and ready for anything. The tapered fit and elastic cuffs stay put under bibs or boots, while multiple functional pockets ensure your essentials are always within reach. Designed for limitless versatility, the Luswea Jogger is the go-to pant for anglers who demand all-day comfort—on and off the water. |
| Packable Rain Jacket and PantThe most talked about raingear in fishing for its outstanding performance at surprisingly low price. Made of a breathable 100% polyester stretch fabric with DWR, the jacket features a three-piece adjustable hood and shock cord and adjustable waist hem, oversized zipper pockets, double-tapped seams, YKK zippered pockets, a protective storm flap, and adjustable Velcro cuffs. The pants offer a comfortable fit with adjustable shock cord elastic waistband and Velcro-adjustable cuffs. Packable pouch included. |
| Prevail Fishing PantsStriking the perfect balance between comfort and durability, these cargo pants feature a modern cut and nylon/spandex construction that offers just the right amount of stretch for an optimal range of motion. With ample pocket space – including secure zip cargo pockets on the sides, 2 front hand pockets, 2 zippered back pockets, and a knife pocket – they cater to all your essential storage needs. Reinforced stitching and heavy-duty belt loops add to the durability. Offering optimal moisture-wicking performance, they are also antimicrobial-treated to combat unwanted odors even after hours of wear. The fabric is UPF 50 rated, ensuring you have maximum sun protection. |
| Rapids Fishing ShortLightweight, poly/spandex fabric delivers 4-way stretch for maximum mobility and flexibility. A DWR treatment helps to repel light moisture you’ll encounter on the waves. Three open pockets provide plenty of room with immediate access and two zip-closure pockets keep your most important items secure. Also features a zip-fly with a button closure, belt loops, and a comfortable 10” inseam. |
| Rays Performance Long Sleeve Hooded T-ShirtEngineered with cutting-edge cooling fabric technology, this shirt is enhanced with flexible stretch for improved mobility, top-notch UPF 50+ sun protection, and a versatile design featuring a hood and integrated gaiter for comprehensive coverage. The neck gaiter has perforated laser-cut holes for enhanced breathability, while a lower snap on the hood ensures it stays secure in windy conditions or when ripping across the water. The fabric is also moisture-wicking and antimicrobial. |
Lachniet’s big day carries him to victory at James River
Virginia’s Ryan Lachniet wins the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at James River presented by Lowrance with a three-day weight of 53-6.
Photo by Tyler Bridges/B.A.S.S.
April 25, 2025
Lachniet’s big day carries him to victory at James River
RICHMOND, Va. — Ryan Lachniet saved the best for last on his home waters of the James River.
The Gum Spring native landed a 20-pound, 4-ounce limit on the final day of the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance to take the victory with a three-day total of 53 pounds, 6 ounces.
“This is pretty awesome,” Lachniet said. “I’ve been pretty close to winning a few times lately and to finally get a win is pretty cool.”
After a rather difficult practice period, Lachniet opened in sixth with 16-6 before jumping into a tie for second on Day 2 with a 16-12 limit. His final-day limit gave him a nearly 2-pound advantage over his roommate Connor Jacob. Illinois native Erik Brztowski claimed third with 49-2.
“This place is fishing for April, and I wasn’t really on that much,” he said. “I had only caught three or four good ones in practice, so when I caught 16 on Day 1 I felt pretty good about it. And it just got a little better throughout the tournament.”
The Top 3 finishers are all under the age of 24.
A Campbellsville University angler, Lachniet is now qualified for both the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Cherokee Lake in July and the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Upper Mississippi River presented by Lowrance in late October.
Two more good finishes in Division I of the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN and Lachniet will qualify for the three-tournament Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers division.
Throughout the tournament, Lachniet made long runs downriver to target cypress trees that held the final wave of spawning largemouth. Females were hard to come by, he said, as he didn’t land any until the final day of the tournament.
He targeted those spawners with an ⅛-ounce drop shot paired with a 6-inch morning dawn Roboworm. An ⅛-ounce Owner shaky head with a green pumpkin Big Bite Baits Nekorama also produced a couple of quality bites.
“I tried to fish enough cypress trees to where I was bound to run into some good fish eventually,” he said. “I needed the tide to be a little higher for the trees. It didn’t set up right when it was lower, so I waited to hit that stuff at the end of the day.”
On Day 2, however, the 22-year-old did all of his damage with a Megabass Magdraft swimbait on a well-known community hole. When he arrived at the start of Day 2, he was shocked to see no one else fishing it and landed all of his weight in a 30-minute flurry.
“The fact no one was on it was a surprise to me,” Lachniet said.
To open Day 3, Lachniet returned to his tide-driven area and landed a 3-pounder and two 2-pounders, but he noticed the tide wasn’t quite how it needed to be, so he started a long run to his next area. On his way, he pulled over to a spot he has landed quality bass in the past and it paid off again this time.
“I had caught a big one there once or twice, so I stopped and fished down the stretch for 45 minutes. I flipped up to a tree and one bit it, and it is an almost 6-pounder. I thought I had a chance if I could catch one more big one.”
As the day shortened, Lachniet made a move to a creek closer to takeoff at Osborne Landing and landed two 3-pounders and then a 5-pounder with 30 minutes left to upgrade to his final tally.
“This is definitely the most important 20-pound bag I’ve caught out here,” he said.
Jacob, meanwhile, qualified for his second-straight Nation Championship with bags of 15-12, 17-6 and 18-3. The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour competitor will get another chance to qualify for the Classic at the Nation Championship.
“I finished 13th in the Open at La Crosse last September,” he said. “I have got some schools out there, and I hope they are still there (when I get there).”
After spending the first two days of the tournament in a gravel pit in the Appomattox River catching spawning and postspawn largemouth, the Auburn University grad moved out to the main river and landed his Day 3 limit on “baby ledges.”
Those breaks started in 6 feet of water and dropped to 15 feet of water, and when the tide was right Jacob could target those bass with a Megabass Vision 110 jerkbait.
“It was exclusively current-oriented,” he said. “You had to have a slow enough current to get the jerkbait to them. They would sit in the crevices, and you couldn’t really get a bait to them. I came back this morning and it was slow enough to where the bass were feeding and would come up and look at the jerkbait.”
Brztowski, the Day 2 leader, fell to third on the final day. Opening the tournament in second with 17-12, the 22-year-old jumped to the lead with 18-13 before finishing the tournament with 12-9.
“Today it just wasn’t meant to be. I lost a 3-pounder at 1:55 today that might have lifted me to the win, but my hook never popped out of the plastic. It’s just how it goes sometimes.”
Several different baits played a factor for Brztowski. For spawning largemouth, he threw a Big Bite Baits Fighting Frog in tilapia magic on a ¼-ounce Texas rig around cypress trees and knees as well as a Berkley The General.
For prespawner and postspawners, a Tight Rope Bite Getter Spinnerbait and a crankbait produced key bites.
Austin Burton of North Prince George, Va., claimed Big Bass of the Tournament honors with a 6-13 largemouth he landed on Day 2.
Jim D’Ambra from Hanover, Mass., won the nonboater division with a three-day total of 29-13. The Nation veteran landed limits each day. He finished Day 1 tied for first with 13-13 before taking the lead for good on Day 2 with 9-12. He wrapped up the tournament with 6-4.
Connecticut’s Gary Belanger finished second with 27-0 and also landed the Big Bass of the Tournament, a 7-9 he landed on Day 1. Massachusetts angler David Tsao finished third with a total of 25-7.
The Top 13 boaters and nonboaters punched their tickets to the Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship at Upper Mississippi River presented by Lowrance scheduled for Oct. 22-25 in La Crosse, Wis. The final Qualifying tournament is scheduled for July 16-18 at Lake Erie.
2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at James River presented by Lowrance 4/23-4/25
James River, Richmond VA.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Ryan Lachniet Gum Spring, VA 15 53-06 0 $9,267.00
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-12 Day 3: 5 20-04
2. Connor Jacob Peoria, IL 15 51-05 0 $4,015.00
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 17-06 Day 3: 5 18-03
3. Erik Brztowski Lemont, IL 15 49-02 0 $2,834.00
Day 1: 5 17-12 Day 2: 5 18-13 Day 3: 5 12-09
4. Austin Burton North Prince George, VA 15 47-04 0 $3,280.00
Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 16-15 Day 3: 5 16-12
5. Harmon Marien Eagle River, WI 15 47-04 0 $2,055.00
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 16-00 Day 3: 5 14-13
6. Brian LaClair Denton, MD 15 46-10 0 $1,890.00
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 15-09 Day 3: 5 15-14
7. Brian Post Janesville, WI 15 45-03 0 $1,772.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 12-12 Day 3: 5 14-09
8. Greg Alexander Hebron, MD 15 43-03 0 $1,653.00
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 15-05 Day 3: 5 16-10
9. John Smith Elkview, WV 15 42-13 0 $1,530.00
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 13-09 Day 3: 5 13-04
10. Brody Luckey Lynchburg, VA 15 42-13 0 $1,063.00
Day 1: 5 15-04 Day 2: 5 12-00 Day 3: 5 15-09
11. Ricky Fulk Shenandoah, VA 15 42-11 0 $945.00
Day 1: 5 14-07 Day 2: 5 15-13 Day 3: 5 12-07
12. Jeremy Radford Huntly, VA 15 42-09 0 $827.00
Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 14-06
13. Nick Poe Goodview, VA 15 42-08 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 16-02 Day 3: 5 13-02
14. KC Choosakul Cameron, NC 15 41-06 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 18-06 Day 3: 5 12-04
15. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 15 40-15 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 10-09
16. Whitney Stephens Waverly, OH 15 40-11 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 13-14 Day 3: 5 13-09
17. John Conway Jr Henrico, VA 15 40-10 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 14-12 Day 3: 5 10-02
18. Tj Milton Chester, VA 15 40-02 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 12-07 Day 3: 5 12-00
19. Craig Morris Frankford, DE 15 38-01 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 12-09 Day 2: 5 14-03 Day 3: 5 11-05
20. John Lewis Centreville, VA 15 36-03 0 $650.00
Day 1: 5 15-10 Day 2: 5 12-09 Day 3: 5 08-00
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BIG BASS OF TOURN
Austin Burton North Prince George, VA06-13 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 104 562 1291-13
2 100 550 1235-03
3 20 100 276-03
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224 1212 2803-03
2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at James River presented by Lowrance 4/23-4/25
James River, Richmond VA.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 3
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim D’Ambra Hanover, MA 9 29-13 0 $3,006.00
Day 1: 3 13-13 Day 2: 3 09-12 Day 3: 3 06-04
2. Gary Belanger Plainville, CT 9 27-00 0 $1,968.00
Day 1: 3 13-13 Day 2: 3 08-00 Day 3: 3 05-03
3. David Tsao Newburyport, MA 9 25-07 0 $859.00
Day 1: 3 08-05 Day 2: 3 09-10 Day 3: 3 07-08
4. John Sirichman Monogahela, PA 9 24-02 0 $795.00
Day 1: 3 07-09 Day 2: 3 07-00 Day 3: 3 09-09
5. Steven Conde Chepachet, RI 9 23-13 0 $588.00
Day 1: 3 09-06 Day 2: 3 06-04 Day 3: 3 08-03
6. Craig Ferguson Emporia, VA 9 23-12 0 $494.00
Day 1: 3 09-00 Day 2: 3 08-07 Day 3: 3 06-05
7. Bill Roberts Jr Williamsburg, VA 9 22-07 0 $441.00
Day 1: 3 08-00 Day 2: 3 06-13 Day 3: 3 07-10
8. Adam Richardson Littleton, NC 9 22-05 0 $412.00
Day 1: 3 05-12 Day 2: 3 08-11 Day 3: 3 07-14
9. Blake Rogers Florence, SC 9 21-15 0 $387.00
Day 1: 3 07-04 Day 2: 3 06-01 Day 3: 3 08-10
10. David Roddy Inman, SC 9 21-07 0 $344.00
Day 1: 3 10-08 Day 2: 3 06-03 Day 3: 3 04-12
11. Ernest Weathersby Leominster, MA 9 21-05 0 $344.00
Day 1: 3 04-15 Day 2: 3 10-05 Day 3: 3 06-01
12. Anthony Paschall Cumberland, VA 9 21-03 0 $301.00
Day 1: 3 06-15 Day 2: 3 07-02 Day 3: 3 07-02
13. Joshua Hall Palmyra, VA 8 21-01 0 $258.00
Day 1: 3 08-13 Day 2: 3 07-10 Day 3: 2 04-10
14. Nathan Minnix Goodview, VA 9 20-15 0 $258.00
Day 1: 3 04-13 Day 2: 3 11-04 Day 3: 3 04-14
15. Emil Rostello Jr Wayne, NJ 9 20-13 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 05-10 Day 2: 3 09-07 Day 3: 3 05-12
16. Guiseppe Andreoli Coventry, RI 9 19-09 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 10-10 Day 2: 3 04-00 Day 3: 3 04-15
17. Jeremy Willis Fountain Inn, SC 9 18-05 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 07-10 Day 2: 3 06-01 Day 3: 3 04-10
18. Chris Merritt Chester , VA 9 17-13 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 07-13 Day 2: 3 05-10 Day 3: 3 04-06
19. Brian Adams Clayton, NC 9 17-11 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 07-01 Day 2: 3 06-03 Day 3: 3 04-07
20. Finn Erickson Sicklerville, NJ 7 15-03 0 $215.00
Day 1: 3 06-11 Day 2: 3 07-02 Day 3: 1 01-06
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BIG BASS OF TOURN
Gary Belanger Plainville, CT 07-09 $0.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 60 204 436-06
2 61 202 403-01
3 18 57 120-01
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139 463 959-08