Bryan College Takes The First-Round Lead In Bassmaster College Series Tournament On Bull Shoals

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April 26, 2019

Bryan College Takes The First-Round Lead In Bassmaster College Series Tournament On Bull Shoals

Cole Sands and Conner Dimauro of Bryan College take the lead on Day 1 of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Bull Shoals Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops out of Mountain Home, Ark., with a total of 19 pounds, 4 ounces.

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April 25, 2019

Bryan College Takes The First-Round Lead In Bassmaster College Series Tournament On Bull Shoals

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MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — After a slow, dark morning, things brightened quickly for Cole Sands and Conner Dimauro of Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn.

With only four small bass by late morning, the team found a key stretch of water today that helped them total 19 pounds, 4 ounces and take the Day 1 lead at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops at Bull Shoals Lake.

In second place are Will Andrie and Gaige Blanton of Kansas State University with 18-0. Taylor Hamburger and Tristen Turley of Oklahoma State University are third with 17-6. The 199 teams brought 2,458 pounds of fish to the scales on a rainy day.

“We had an unbelievable practice,” Sands said. “Good bags on this lake are 15 to 18 pounds. We got here Tuesday around noon for the first day of practice and our best five went about 21 pounds. We were trying not to catch them.

“Today, we started off in a couple areas where we saw some good fish, and it was slow to start with. We only had one by 10 a.m., then pieced together four keepers for about 10 pounds. Then at around 11, we went down one bank and caught six keepers.”

That seemed to open the floodgates to go to their bigger fish. The team culled up to around 16 pounds and then decided to try for one of the largest bedding fish they had marked in practice. Dimauro caught the 4-pounder within three minutes of getting to the spot at around 2 p.m.

Confident their 17-plus bag would put them in contention, they went looking for more fish in other pockets.

“It was our last cast, and Conner flips a bait in the bush and sets the hook on a 4 ½-pounder. It was the biggest fish of the day,” Sands said.

“Obviously, conditions today were different from practice; it was overcast with a little bit of chop from the wind and rain, but we threw some baits in areas that we knew there would be a lot of fish in,” said Dimauro, noting their fruitful practice. “We were seeing a lot of fish. The water here is incredibly clear.

“It was harder to sight fish for them today, but we knew they were there. We were able to catch some of those fish we had been seeing. There are empty beds everywhere. I’d say that for every five beds we saw, one of them might have a fish still on it.”

The Kansas State team said practice clued them in on what the fish were doing, but they pretty much just “went fishing.”

“We had about 10 or 12 spots we picked out from practice and just ran a rotation,” Andrie said. “We fished anything that would look good. If they were there, they were there.”

The team caught a limit in the first 20 minutes and then upgraded by ounces until they caught two of their 4-pound class fish in the afternoon.

“We had one key bite to fill our limit in the morning,” Blanton said. “Then we upgraded by ounces for about three hours. Then with 30 minutes to go, we had two really key bites (4-pounders). The afternoon is when we got our bigger bites.”

Conditions will change for Day 2, with the forecast calling for sunny skies and temperatures climbing from a morning low near 50 to the lower 70s by afternoon. Dimauro believes his team needs about 15 pounds to make Saturday’s championship.

“It’s going to be completely different conditions tomorrow, but it will be like the days we had in practice,” he said.

“We’re confident we can key something together — just kind of roll with it and keep the same game plan. We know we’re going to be around some fish, but we’ll just have to figure out what they want each day. We saved quite a few fish. We have several on bed that we want to hit.”

And they know that even with another slow start, they have to keep their heads in the game because the bite can turn on like it did today.

“No matter where we’re sitting, we know it can all happen so fast,” Dimauro said.

The big bass of the day were 5-9 bass landed by the Blue Mountain College team of Isaac Duncan and Fisher Young and Luke Mason and Justin Lane of the University of North Alabama. Duncan and Young are seventh with a total of 16-9, while the UNA team is 77th with 13-8.

It was a good day for many of the of teams, 13 of which brought in more than 16 pounds. There were 15 teams topping 15 pounds and another 30 teams that caught more than 14 pounds. There were 173 limits.

The teams will again launch from Bull Shoals Boat Dock at 6:30 a.m. CT, and the weigh-in there will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Top 12 teams advance to fish on Saturday, and the Top 20 teams will qualify for the College National Championship, with the end prize one berth to the 2020 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods after a College Bracket fishoff.

2019 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Bull Shoals Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops 4/25-4/27
Bull Shoals Lake, Mountain Home AR.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Club/School Pts

1. Cole Sands – Conner Dimauro Bryan College 500
Day 1: 5 19-04 Total: 5 19-04
2. Will Andrie – Gaige Blanton Kansas State University 97.49
Day 1: 5 18-00 Total: 5 18-00
3. Taylor Hamburger – Tristen Turley Oklahoma State University 94.97
Day 1: 5 17-06 Total: 5 17-06
4. Dax Ewart – KJ Queen Bethel University 92.46
Day 1: 5 17-01 Total: 5 17-01
5. Spencer Lambert – Wesley Banks University of Louisiana at Monro89.95
Day 1: 5 17-00 Total: 5 17-00
6. Austin Phillips – Samuel Scott Arkansas Tech University 87.44
Day 1: 5 16-12 Total: 5 16-12
7. Tyler Beckerman – Ethan Wallace University of Missouri 84.92
Day 1: 5 16-09 Total: 5 16-09
7. Isaac Duncan – Fisher Young Blue Mountain College 84.92
Day 1: 5 16-09 Total: 5 16-09
9. Dalton Smith – Wil Rigdon Campbellsville University 479.9
Day 1: 5 16-08 Total: 5 16-08
10. Jordan Hartman – Will Gentry Murray State University 77.39
Day 1: 5 16-05 Total: 5 16-05
10. Lee Mattox – Mitchell Naler University of Alabama 77.39
Day 1: 5 16-05 Total: 5 16-05
12. Tyler Christy – Trey Schroeder McKendree University 72.36
Day 1: 5 16-03 Total: 5 16-03
13. Rudy Worley – John Nowlin Blue Mountain College 69.85
Day 1: 5 16-00 Total: 5 16-00
14. Parker Nesbit – Joe Bardill Murray State University 67.34
Day 1: 5 15-14 Total: 5 15-14
15. Ethan Stokes – Austin Porter Arkansas Tech University 64.82
Day 1: 5 15-11 Total: 5 15-11
16. Blake Campbell – Evan Dodd University of Arkansas Fort Smit62.31
Day 1: 5 15-10 Total: 5 15-10
17. Zeke Gossett – Hayden Bartee Jacksonville State University 459.8
Day 1: 5 15-09 Total: 5 15-09
18. Nicholas Moore – Jacob Harris Southeast Missouri State Univers57.29
Day 1: 5 15-08 Total: 5 15-08
19. Jacob Louis – Nathan Doty McKendree University 54.77
Day 1: 5 15-06 Total: 5 15-06
20. Noah Boyett – Hunter Hanby University of Arkansas 52.26
Day 1: 5 15-04 Total: 5 15-04
20. Cole Lamb – Tristan Weaver Arkansas Tech 52.26
Day 1: 5 15-04 Total: 5 15-04
22. Will Sanders – Will Morris Ouachita Baptist University 47.24
Day 1: 5 15-03 Total: 5 15-03
23. Griffin Heffington – Mason Cizek Bryan College 44.72
Day 1: 5 15-02 Total: 5 15-02
24. John Garrett – Kyle Palmer Bethel University 42.21
Day 1: 5 15-01 Total: 5 15-01
25. Jonathan Hardy – Lane Best University of Missouri, Columbia439.7
Day 1: 5 15-01 Total: 5 15-01
26. Collin Cropp – Alex Gaziano U. of Wisconsin Whitewater 37.19
Day 1: 5 15-00 Total: 5 15-00
26. Trevor St. John – Bailey Fain Bryan College 37.19
Day 1: 5 15-00 Total: 5 15-00
26. Gunner Wilson – Griffin Fernandes Adrian College 37.19
Day 1: 5 15-00 Total: 5 15-00
29. Joshua Boone – Blake Riley Eastern Kentucky University 29.65
Day 1: 5 14-15 Total: 5 14-15
30. Brady Bowden – Tyler Pennington Faulkner University 27.14
Day 1: 5 14-14 Total: 5 14-14
30. River Lee – Nolan Yeager Stephen F. Austin State Universi27.14
Day 1: 5 14-14 Total: 5 14-14
32. Neal Wisinski – Jesse Pliska University of Wisconsin Stevens 22.11
Day 1: 5 14-12 Total: 5 14-12
33. Ryan Wood – Hunter Scott Dallas Baptist University 419.6
Day 1: 5 14-11 Total: 5 14-11
34. Benson Dowler – Garrett Marler University of North Alabama 17.09
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
34. Robert Moody – Nathaniel Winters Missouri State University 17.09
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
34. Anthony Vintson – Brandon Mathews Auburn University 17.09
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
37. Grant Adams – Adam Carman Campbellsville University 09.55
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
37. Carter McNeil – Cole Floyd Bethel University 09.55
Day 1: 5 14-10 Total: 5 14-10
39. Hunter Green – Colin Roessler Arkansas State University 04.52
Day 1: 5 14-09 Total: 5 14-09
39. Jared Turnbloom – Tyler Lubbat University of Alabama 04.52
Day 1: 5 14-09 Total: 5 14-09
41. Kopeland Rosser – Cade Holcomb University of Montevallo 399.5
Day 1: 5 14-08 Total: 5 14-08
42. Matt Baker – Kory England Arkansas Tech University 96.98
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
42. Zach Graham – Cody Batterson Adrian College 96.98
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
42. Daniel Kennedy – Cody Stahl SCAD 96.98
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
42. Miller Spivey – Trey Dickert University of Montevallo 96.98
Day 1: 5 14-07 Total: 5 14-07
46. Justin Carr – Austin Carr Illinois State University 86.93
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
46. Josh Flynn – Zac Hopkins Kansas State University 86.93
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
46. Nathan Ragsdale – Justin Sisavath University of Georgia 86.93
Day 1: 5 14-06 Total: 5 14-06
49. Jacob Andrews – Luke O’Neal ULM 379.4
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
49. Britt Myers – Tanner Maness Lander University 379.4
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
51. Ryan Winchester – Tyler Black Bethel University 74.37
Day 1: 5 14-05 Total: 5 14-05
52. Adam Cook – Cale Jausel Greenville University 71.86
Day 1: 5 14-04 Total: 5 14-04
53. Tanner Barnes – Dakota Cantrell Campbellsville University 69.35
Day 1: 5 14-04 Total: 5 14-04
54. Seth Hornsby – Dylan Cathell McKendree University 66.83
Day 1: 5 14-02 Total: 5 14-02
55. Chase Chastain – Jamon Phillips Jacksonville State University 64.32
Day 1: 5 14-01 Total: 5 14-01
56. Blake Jackson – Christian Hernandez McKendree University 61.81
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
56. Tristan McCormick – Dakota Pierce Bethel University 61.81
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
56. Trevor McKinney – Ethan Jones McKendree University 61.81
Day 1: 5 14-00 Total: 5 14-00
59. Dalton Combs – Jack Rankin Drury University 54.27
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
59. Justin Luetkemeyer – David Goddard Universuty of Missouri 54.27
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
59. Lucas Murphy – Mitchell Gunn Grand Valley State University 54.27
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
59. Bennett Pierce – Chase Gallaway Arkansas Tech University 54.27
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
59. Jacob Schrimsher – Nathan Wight Calhoun Community College 54.27
Day 1: 5 13-15 Total: 5 13-15
64. Nathon Portch – Cully Scroggins Bethel University 41.71
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
64. Dillon Roberts – Jalen Dickinson Rogers State University 41.71
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
64. Tanner Ward – Rory Franks Kent State University 41.71
Day 1: 5 13-14 Total: 5 13-14
67. Josh Dugger – Jacob Dugger Arkansas Tech University 34.17
Day 1: 5 13-13 Total: 5 13-13
67. Jon Krumsieg – Joe Titus Bemidji State University 34.17
Day 1: 5 13-13 Total: 5 13-13
69. Curtis Dillon – Bryce Fowler East Carolina University 29.15
Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12
70. Colin Slentz – Evan Slentz Lander U 26.63
Day 1: 5 13-12 Total: 5 13-12
71. Jonathan Creed – Jared Latone Youngstown State University 24.12
Day 1: 5 13-11 Total: 5 13-11
71. Hunter Sales – Tristan Stalsworth Carson-Newman University 24.12
Day 1: 5 13-11 Total: 5 13-11
73. Chandlar Ellis – Michael Senn Lander University 319.1
Day 1: 5 13-10 Total: 5 13-10
74. Riley Fletcher – Jack Long Drury University 16.58
Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09
74. Nolan Minor – Casey Lanier West Virginia University 16.58
Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09
74. Reagan Nelson – Cody Rayburn Tarleton State University 16.58
Day 1: 5 13-09 Total: 5 13-09
77. Kaito Ajiro – Turner Mason Colorado State University 09.05
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
77. Luke Mason – Justin Lane University of North Alabama 09.05
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
77. Austin Thompson – Will Schibig Tennessee Tech 09.05
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
77. Briana Tucker – Matthew Golebiewski Calhoun Community College 09.05
Day 1: 5 13-08 Total: 5 13-08
81. Cash Gideon – Zachary Tiller Sam Houston State University 98.99
Day 1: 5 13-07 Total: 5 13-07
81. Jarred Jones – Devin Mobbs Jacksonville State University 98.99
Day 1: 5 13-07 Total: 5 13-07
83. Dominic Floria – Samuel Heichel Twin Ports 93.97
Day 1: 5 13-06 Total: 5 13-06
84. Jackson Carrell – Bryton Kurtz Sam Houston State University 91.46
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
84. Steven Corvin – Blake Davenport Jefferson State Community Colleg91.46
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
84. Drew Pridgen – Chasten Beck Lander University 91.46
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
84. Walker Wilson – Jackson Hall Univeristy of Arkansas 91.46
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
88. Nicholas Inzeo – Nick Montilino Murray State University 81.41
Day 1: 5 13-05 Total: 5 13-05
89. John Pearson – Rudy Pearson GCSU 78.89
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
89. Josef Rogers – Taggert Tesdal Iowa State University 78.89
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
91. Brian Linder – Nathan Thompson Bemidji State 73.87
Day 1: 5 13-04 Total: 5 13-04
92. Cal Culpepper – Mason Waddell University of Montevallo 71.36
Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03
92. Cole Swede – Harding University 71.36
Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03
92. Cooper Thor – Cade Rudiger Stephen F. Austin State Universi71.36
Day 1: 5 13-03 Total: 5 13-03
95. Nathan Adams – Seth Gibson Murray State University 63.82
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
95. Cade Fortenberry – Cameron Gautreau Nicholls State University 63.82
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
95. Corey Skaggs – Ethan Troutman University of Louisville 63.82
Day 1: 5 13-02 Total: 5 13-02
98. Alec Berens – Andrew Althoff Mckendree University 56.28
Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01
99. Joseph Bruener – Bailey Bleser McKendree University 53.77
Day 1: 5 13-01 Total: 5 13-01
100. Douglas Guidorzi – Emil Wagner Ole Miss 51.26
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
100. Colby Hays – Dustin Bauer Campbellsville University 51.26
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
100. Jared Penton – Dustin Pearcy East Texas Baptist University 51.26
Day 1: 5 13-00 Total: 5 13-00
103. Justin Barnes – Adam Carroll University of Montevallo 43.72
Day 1: 5 12-15 Total: 5 12-15
104. Brad Ableman – Seth Roberts Bethel University 41.21
Day 1: 5 12-14 Total: 5 12-14
105. Weston Bison – Brenden Farley Lander University 38.69
Day 1: 5 12-13 Total: 5 12-13
105. Allen Bryan – Will Breese University of North Georgia 38.69
Day 1: 5 12-13 Total: 5 12-13
105. Michael Chism – Zach Koonce Southest Missouri State Universi38.69
Day 1: 5 12-13 Total: 5 12-13
108. Luke Gillund – Jack Kons Bemidji State University 31.16
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
108. Cameron Smith – Cole Breeden Drury University 31.16
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
108. Reid Strobl – Samuel Scott Dallas Baptist University 31.16
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
108. Zach Vielhauer – Nate Gardner Kansas State University 31.16
Day 1: 5 12-12 Total: 5 12-12
112. Jacob Biram – Rhett Meyer Oklahoma State University 21.11
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
112. Aaron Denny – William Mathews Grand Valley State University 21.11
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
112. Anthony Fazio – Luke Jasper Illinois State University 21.11
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
115. Caleb Gibson – Bo Adams Northeastern State University 13.57
Day 1: 5 12-11 Total: 5 12-11
116. Chris Bowen – Andrew Pittman East Carolina University 11.06
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
116. Carter Henderson – Texas A&M University 11.06
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
116. Robert Troje – Ben Saba Bemidji State University 11.06
Day 1: 5 12-10 Total: 5 12-10
119. Zane Leibhart – Jake Jones Oklahoma State University 03.52
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
119. Kirk Stilwell – Cole Crossman Missouri State University 03.52
Day 1: 5 12-09 Total: 5 12-09
121. Jason Felter – Joseph McClosky Bethel University 98.49
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
121. Blake Lawston – Brian Morris U. of Wisconsin Platteville 98.49
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
121. Trevor Sagrecy – Abby Greynolds Campbellsville University 98.49
Day 1: 5 12-08 Total: 5 12-08
124. Joseph Lacy – Christian Rines Faulkner University 90.95
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
124. Dakota Ornelas – Andrew Shepard Missouri State University 90.95
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
124. Collin Reyes – Samuel Climer Tarleton State University 90.95
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
124. Thad Simerly – Ethan Shaw Bryan College 90.95
Day 1: 5 12-07 Total: 5 12-07
128. Alex Torkleson – Tyler Hastings Rogers State University 180.9
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
129. Eric Noyes – Cutler Stafford University of Central Oklahoma 78.39
Day 1: 5 12-06 Total: 5 12-06
130. Ryan Nevil – Nathan Wood Dallas Baptist University 75.88
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
131. Jacob David – Nick Prestwood Tarleton State University 73.37
Day 1: 5 12-05 Total: 5 12-05
132. Alec Garrison – Zach Clisch U. of Wisconsin Platteville 70.85
Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04
132. Cody Gregory – Dylan Smothers Bethel University 70.85
Day 1: 5 12-04 Total: 5 12-04
134. Josh Perrin – Jayce Garrison Sam Houston State University 0
Day 1: 5 12-03 Total: 5 12-03
135. Brady Harp – Logan Parks Auburn University 63.32
Day 1: 5 12-02 Total: 5 12-02
136. Garrett Thompson – Jake Freeman Mckendree University 160.8
Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01
137. Ty Cox – Chandler Boman Blue Mountain College 58.29
Day 1: 5 12-01 Total: 5 12-01
138. Colton Breeding – Lee Hale Tennessee Tech University 55.78
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
138. Morgan Jaladin – Connor Nimrod University of Louisiana Monroe 55.78
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
138. Christopher Lupo – Tommie Roden Calhoun Community College 55.78
Day 1: 5 12-00 Total: 5 12-00
141. Cody Huff – Garrett Enders Bethel University 48.24
Day 1: 5 11-15 Total: 5 11-15
141. Liam West – Brady Waits Clemson University 48.24
Day 1: 5 11-15 Total: 5 11-15
143. Garrett Warren – Eric Lampkin Snead State Community College 43.22
Day 1: 5 11-14 Total: 5 11-14
144. Drew Elrod – Luke Byerly University of Tennessee 140.7
Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13
144. Ryleigh Tyson – Abigale Devane SCAD 140.7
Day 1: 5 11-13 Total: 5 11-13
146. Jj Kocevar – Tanner Shriver Kent State University 35.68
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
146. Fisher Overton – Alden Keel Jr Blue Mountain College 35.68
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
148. Mason Schweppe – Matthew Cavanaugh McKendree University 30.65
Day 1: 5 11-12 Total: 5 11-12
149. Cole Amedee – Seth Naquin Nicholls State University 28.14
Day 1: 5 11-11 Total: 5 11-11
150. Abigail Askew – Chasten Whitfield SCAD 25.63
Day 1: 5 11-09 Total: 5 11-09
151. Parker Humber – Itawamba Comm College 23.12
Day 1: 5 11-08 Total: 5 11-08
152. Grant Harris – Lauren Plunkett Drury University 120.6
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
152. Cameron Simmons – Dexter Flick Oklahoma State University 120.6
Day 1: 5 11-07 Total: 5 11-07
154. Aidan England – Braden Perry Carson-Newman University 15.58
Day 1: 5 11-06 Total: 5 11-06
155. Louis Dazzo – Brett Yahnke U. of Wisconsin Whitewater 13.07
Day 1: 5 11-04 Total: 5 11-04
156. Hunter Reifschneider – Cole Toone University of Dubuque 10.55
Day 1: 5 11-03 Total: 5 11-03
157. Salvador Garcia – Reese Jones Northwest Arkansas Community Col08.04
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
157. Landon Smith – Jordan Thompson Calhoun Community College 08.04
Day 1: 5 11-02 Total: 5 11-02
159. Trenton Denief – Tristan Cunningham 03.02
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
159. Cody Henderson – Will Spencer University of North Alabama 03.02
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
159. Stephen Kinard – Jimmy Mitchum Lander University 03.02
Day 1: 5 11-01 Total: 5 11-01
162. Jackson Gillaspie – Johndalton Miller Snead State Community College 95.48
Day 1: 5 11-00 Total: 5 11-00
163. Donald Hart – Daniel West Northeastern State University 92.96
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
163. Peyton McCord – Cole Burdeshaw Auburn University 92.96
Day 1: 5 10-15 Total: 5 10-15
165. Chris Gaudin – Andrew Harp LA Tech 87.94
Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14
165. Riley Rathbun – Clay Cooper Missouri State University 87.94
Day 1: 5 10-14 Total: 5 10-14
167. Jake Lee – Dalton Price Bryan College 82.91
Day 1: 5 10-11 Total: 5 10-11
167. Tucker Sweat – Adam Salvador Georgia College 82.91
Day 1: 5 10-11 Total: 5 10-11
169. Hunter Ward – University of Montevallo 77.89
Day 1: 4 10-11 Total: 4 10-11
170. Will Sams – Dustan Jones University of Kentucky 75.38
Day 1: 5 10-09 Total: 5 10-09
171. Robert Brewer – Ethan Scheffler Missouri State University 72.86
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
171. Travis Kem – Hunter Loftin Missouri State University 72.86
Day 1: 5 10-04 Total: 5 10-04
173. Patrick Flanagan – Bryce Mittasch University of Arkansas 67.84
Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03
174. Joshua Butts – Wallace State Community College 65.33
Day 1: 5 10-03 Total: 5 10-03
175. Ross Phelps – Austin Stanwick U. of Wisconsin Whitewater 62.81
Day 1: 4 09-14 Total: 4 09-14
176. Ben Ford – Jeffery Foltz Augustana College 60.3
Day 1: 4 09-10 Total: 4 09-10
177. Benjamin Stedman – Randy Damery Illinois State University 57.79
Day 1: 4 09-00 Total: 4 09-00
178. Tanner Metler – Spencer Belcher Tennessee Tech University 55.28
Day 1: 3 08-09 Total: 3 08-09
179. Laura Foshee – Haley Porter SCAD 52.76
Day 1: 4 08-07 Total: 4 08-07
180. Ricky Huge – Cordell Beckman Greenville University 50.25
Day 1: 4 08-03 Total: 4 08-03
181. Paul Davis – Jacob Collins Missouri State University 47.74
Day 1: 4 08-00 Total: 4 08-00
182. Ryan Spencer – Cohen Carter Southern Illinois University Car45.23
Day 1: 4 07-13 Total: 4 07-13
183. Zach Hartley – Iowa State 42.71
Day 1: 3 07-10 Total: 3 07-10
184. Jacob Welch – Drury University 40.2
Day 1: 3 07-08 Total: 3 07-08
185. Keegan Jones – Jacob Frazier Carson-Newnan University 37.69
Day 1: 3 07-00 Total: 3 07-00
186. Andrew Packard – University of North Alabama 35.18
Day 1: 3 06-14 Total: 3 06-14
187. Cheston Jones – Addison Mahan Arkansas State University- Mount32.66
Day 1: 3 06-10 Total: 3 06-10
188. Zachariah Edwards – Drew Douglas University of Central Oklahoma 30.15
Day 1: 3 06-04 Total: 3 06-04
189. Reece Crabtree – Trenton Ellis Missouri State University 27.64
Day 1: 2 04-04 Total: 2 04-04
190. Josey Morford – Justin Janzing Kansas State University 25.13
Day 1: 2 04-03 Total: 2 04-03
191. Christopher Buckhart – Colton Shipman Arkansas State University- Mount22.61
Day 1: 2 03-12 Total: 2 03-12
192. Joe Long – Logan Wade Indiana University 20.1
Day 1: 1 02-12 Total: 1 02-12
193. Jeffrey Moseley – Roger State University 17.59
Day 1: 1 02-04 Total: 1 02-04
194. Carson Blevins – Ti Caughman Oklahoma State 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
194. Hunter French – Laine Werth Kansas State University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
194. Daniel Mcafee – Itawamba Community College 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
194. Jacob Sanders – Ashlynn Boyer East Texas Baptist University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
194. Nick Vining – Cory Whelchel Northwest Arkansas Community Col 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
194. Blaine Voyles – Beau Grantham Sam Houston State University 0
Day 1: 0 00-00 Total: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 173 926 2458-05
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173 926 2458-05

Jordan Wiggins Leads Smith Lake Open

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Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Ala., leads after Day 1 of the 2019 BassPro.com Central Open on Smith Lake, out of Jasper, Ala., with a total weight of 17 pounds, 8 ounces.

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April 25, 2019

Jordan Wiggins Leads Smith Lake Open

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JASPER, Ala. — Jordan Wiggins experienced what he called “a magical day” in taking the lead at the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open on Smith Lake.

Wiggins, of Cullman, Ala., caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 8 ounces. Just 5 ounces behind him is John Cox of Debary, Fla., with 17-3 and David Williams of Newton, N.C., is third with 15-11. Wes Logan of Springville, Ala., and Griffin Phillips of Mount Olive, Ala., are tied for fourth with 15 pounds.

Experiencing a magical day is a big statement from an angler who calls the 21,000-acre northern Alabama fishery his home lake. Wiggins, a top local tournament angler, indeed had a magical day, considering his achievements on Thursday.

He caught a mixed heavyweight bag of spotted bass and largemouth. That is a trick to do given the nomadic nature of both species on this lake. The postspawn largemouth are moving back to deep water, and recent high water has those fish spread out and challenging to track down. The spotted bass, also in the postspawn phase, are searching for food after the stresses of spawning.

Wiggins worked his magic in the same spot. That is another mismatch given the prevailing conditions. That spot was a pocket located off the main lake with the strike zone from 1 to 10 feet of water. And finally, the 17-pound mixed bag was swimming inside his livewell by noon, only midway into the competition day.

Can he work the magic again Friday?

“I should be able to because it’s how we fish here this time of year,” he said. “It’s not that uncommon to catch what I did, but to do it so quickly and exactly from the same area, that’s not so common.”

Wiggins said the magic continued with the appearance of the largemouth, which he had not seen during practice. Those bonus fish added to his weight and gave promise that he can leverage both species to his advantage.

“The changing weather, cloudy skies and rain helped make them start moving again,” he explained. “I feel good about catching another mixed bag on Friday and again on Saturday.”

Cox ran a “junk fishing” pattern, choosing his lures and techniques based on the area where he fished at the time. Today’s success required covering a lot of water, rotating through lures and picking apart any bass cover he encountered along the way.

“I went through a lot of numbers to catch the quality,” said Cox. “I have figured out something for Friday.”

That is good news considering his track record here.

“I have yet to do the same thing on this lake for two days in a row,” he admitted. “I find something one day and it changes the next.”

Cox added he plans to continue covering water to build on his success of today. What he does know is the weather will change again Friday, and so will the patterns. The forecast calls for clearing skies and warmer temperatures after the rainfall clouded the skies on Thursday.

The full field of 185 boats with a pros and co-anglers are fishing through Friday. On Saturday, only the Top 12 anglers from each division compete. The $63,000 cash purse will be divided between the winners, with $37,000 for the top pro and $18,000 for the co-angler.

Leading the co-angler division is Jonathan Barnette with 12-1. Barnette, a Jasper resident, fished today with second-place pro angler John Cox. David Vogelpohl of Cambridge, Minn., is second with 9-8, while Xeng Lee of Onalaska, Wis., is third with 8-9. Cameron Naquin of Gray, La., holds down fourth place with 8-4, and Chandler Sickafoose is fifth with 8-2.

Contingency awards sweeten the pot with the Phoenix Big Bass of the tournament paying $750 to the pro and $250 for the co-angler. The Berkley Cast for Cash bait contingency program will pay bonus cash to the Top 2 anglers in each division. The pros get $1,500 and $1,000, while $250 and $100 go to the co-anglers.

Stacy King of Reeds Spring, Mo., leads the big bass competition in the pro division with his catch weighing 5-11. The bass weighing 5-8 caught by Vogelpohl leads the co-angler side.

Daily takeoffs begin at 6 a.m. CT from Smith Lake Dam Access. The Friday weigh-in begins there at 2 p.m. The final weigh-in on Saturday is at 3:30 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Leeds, a suburb of Birmingham.

Local host is the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County.

(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Smith Lake, Jasper AL.
2019 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open Smith Lake 4/25-4/27

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

1. Jordan Wiggins Cullman, AL 5 17-08 200
Day 1: 5 17-08
2. John Cox Debary, FL 5 17-03 199
Day 1: 5 17-03
3. David Williams Newton, NC 5 15-11 198
Day 1: 5 15-11
4. Wes Logan Springville, AL 5 15-00 197
Day 1: 5 15-00
4. Griffin Phillips Mount Olive, AL 5 15-00 197
Day 1: 5 15-00
6. Matthew Graves Little Rock, AR 5 14-13 195
Day 1: 5 14-13
6. Nick Trim Galesville, WI 5 14-13 195
Day 1: 5 14-13
8. Brent Crow Hartselle, AL 5 14-05 193
Day 1: 5 14-05
9. Caleb Kuphall Mukwonago, WI 5 14-04 192
Day 1: 5 14-04
10. James Davis Jr Ferriday, LA 5 14-01 191
Day 1: 5 14-01
11. Jimmy Charbonnet St.Amant, LA 5 14-00 190
Day 1: 5 14-00
12. Kyle Dorsett Odenville, AL 5 13-13 189
Day 1: 5 13-13
12. Tony Hogan Mc David, FL 5 13-13 189
Day 1: 5 13-13
12. Stacey King Reeds Spring, MO 5 13-13 189
Day 1: 5 13-13
12. Nick Uebelhor Loogootee, IN 5 13-13 189
Day 1: 5 13-13
16. Greg Pugh Cullman, AL 5 13-11 185
Day 1: 5 13-11
17. Dusty Nomey Jonesboro, LA 5 13-10 184
Day 1: 5 13-10
18. Daniel Hamdorf Lowden, IA 5 13-08 183
Day 1: 5 13-08
19. Chris Hart Franklin, TN 5 13-04 182
Day 1: 5 13-04
20. Parker Greer The Woodlands, TX 5 13-01 181
Day 1: 5 13-01
20. Nick Ratliff Vine Grove, KY 5 13-01 181
Day 1: 5 13-01
22. Lance Vick Mineola, TX 5 13-00 179
Day 1: 5 13-00
23. Tim Arnold Cullman, AL 5 12-15 178
Day 1: 5 12-15
23. Darold Gleason Many, LA 5 12-15 178
Day 1: 5 12-15
25. Thor Swanson Blaine, MN 5 12-14 176
Day 1: 5 12-14
26. Logan Latuso Gonzales, LA 5 12-13 175
Day 1: 5 12-13
26. Matthew Loetscher Many, LA 5 12-13 175
Day 1: 5 12-13
28. Homer Humphreys Jr. Minden, LA 5 12-09 173
Day 1: 5 12-09
29. Scotty Villines Compton, AR 5 12-08 172
Day 1: 5 12-08
30. Daisuke Kita Ootsu-Shi JAPAN 5 12-07 171
Day 1: 5 12-07
30. Thomas McMillan Choudrant, LA 5 12-07 171
Day 1: 5 12-07
32. Marc Frazier Newnan, GA 5 12-05 169
Day 1: 5 12-05
33. Brian Potter Claremore, OK 5 12-04 168
Day 1: 5 12-04
34. Gary Vining Morgan City, LA 5 12-03 167
Day 1: 5 12-03
35. Rob Burns Plano, TX 5 12-02 166
Day 1: 5 12-02
35. Ken Iyobe Tokoname JAPAN 5 12-02 166
Day 1: 5 12-02
35. Andrew Upshaw Tulsa, OK 5 12-02 166
Day 1: 5 12-02
38. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 5 12-01 163
Day 1: 5 12-01
39. Chris Groh Spring Grove, IL 5 12-00 162
Day 1: 5 12-00
40. Joseph Webster Winfield, AL 5 12-00 161
Day 1: 5 12-00
41. Toby Hartsell Afton, OK 5 11-15 160
Day 1: 5 11-15
42. Nick Hatfield Chuckey, TN 5 11-14 159
Day 1: 5 11-14
43. Daisuke Aoki Minamitsurugun Yamanash 5 11-13 158
Day 1: 5 11-13
43. Jeffery Miller Jasper, AL 5 11-13 158
Day 1: 5 11-13
43. Adam Neu Forestville, WI 5 11-13 158
Day 1: 5 11-13
46. JP Kimbrough Bossier City, LA 5 11-12 155
Day 1: 5 11-12
47. Cody Bertrand Dyer, IN 5 11-12 154
Day 1: 5 11-12
48. Kenta Kimura Osaka JAPAN 5 11-12 153
Day 1: 5 11-12
49. John Connell Marion, IL 5 11-11 152
Day 1: 5 11-11
50. Soshi Kataoka Ohtsu Shiga JAPAN 5 11-10 151
Day 1: 5 11-10
50. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 5 11-10 151
Day 1: 5 11-10
52. Taku Ito Chiba JAPAN 5 11-09 149
Day 1: 5 11-09
52. Justin Margraves Diana, TX 5 11-09 149
Day 1: 5 11-09
54. Greg Vance Dubuque, IA 5 11-08 147
Day 1: 5 11-08
55. Paul Browning Pecos, TX 5 11-08 146
Day 1: 5 11-08
56. Jacopo Gallelli Firenze ITALY 5 11-05 145
Day 1: 5 11-05
57. Bill Weidler Helena, AL 5 11-04 144
Day 1: 5 11-04
58. Gary Adkins Green Bay, WI 5 11-03 143
Day 1: 5 11-03
58. Keith Pace Monticello, AR 5 11-03 143
Day 1: 5 11-03
60. Joey Cifuentes III Clinton, AR 5 11-02 141
Day 1: 5 11-02
60. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 5 11-02 141
Day 1: 5 11-02
62. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 11-01 139
Day 1: 5 11-01
63. Scott Bonvillain Lake Charles, LA 5 11-00 138
Day 1: 5 11-00
63. Bob Downey Hudson, WI 5 11-00 138
Day 1: 5 11-00
63. Phillip Whittaker Baytown, TX 5 11-00 138
Day 1: 5 11-00
66. Hunter Denmark Saraland, AL 5 10-15 135
Day 1: 5 10-15
66. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 5 10-15 135
Day 1: 5 10-15
68. Chris Babin Raceland, LA 5 10-14 133
Day 1: 5 10-14
68. Cade Laufenberg Goodview, WI 5 10-14 133
Day 1: 5 10-14
68. Drew Sloan Scurry, TX 5 10-14 133
Day 1: 5 10-14
71. Dan Parker Guttenberg, IA 5 10-12 130
Day 1: 5 10-12
71. Jody White Gilbertsville, KY 5 10-12 130
Day 1: 5 10-12
73. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 5 10-11 128
Day 1: 5 10-11
73. Colby Cotterill Houston, TX 5 10-11 128
Day 1: 5 10-11
73. Dustin Laber Greeley, CO 5 10-11 128
Day 1: 5 10-11
73. Dave Redington Winnsboro, TX 5 10-11 128
Day 1: 5 10-11
73. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 5 10-11 128
Day 1: 5 10-11
78. Phillip Brannon Sylacauga, AL 5 10-11 123
Day 1: 5 10-11
79. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, AL 5 10-09 122
Day 1: 5 10-09
79. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, TX 5 10-09 122
Day 1: 5 10-09
81. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 5 10-08 120
Day 1: 5 10-08
82. Jody Brooks Birmingham, AL 5 10-08 119
Day 1: 5 10-08
83. Theron Caldwell Colleyville, TX 5 10-07 118
Day 1: 5 10-07
83. Steve Sennikoff Garland, TX 5 10-07 118
Day 1: 5 10-07
85. Billy Billeaud Lafayette, LA 5 10-06 116
Day 1: 5 10-06
85. Tom Redington Royse City, TX 5 10-06 116
Day 1: 5 10-06
85. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 10-06 116
Day 1: 5 10-06
88. Randy Plyler Arkadelphia, AR 5 10-04 113
Day 1: 5 10-04
88. Chandler Stewart Spring Branch, TX 5 10-04 113
Day 1: 5 10-04
90. Brent Breznik Borger, TX 5 10-03 111
Day 1: 5 10-03
91. Chris Berry Houston, TX 5 10-02 110
Day 1: 5 10-02
91. Tommy Robinson Westland, MI 5 10-02 110
Day 1: 5 10-02
93. David Gillham Heath, TX 5 10-00 108
Day 1: 5 10-00
93. Randy Millender Teague, TX 5 10-00 108
Day 1: 5 10-00
93. Todd Murray Prarrieville, LA 5 10-00 108
Day 1: 5 10-00
96. Brent Shores Boise, ID 5 10-00 105
Day 1: 5 10-00
97. Blake Betz Baton Rouge, LA 5 09-15 104
Day 1: 5 09-15
98. Tadd Johnson Lakeview, MN 5 09-14 103
Day 1: 5 09-14
99. Larry Puckett Decatur, TX 5 09-12 102
Day 1: 5 09-12
100. Wayne Hall Cottonwood, AZ 3 09-12 101
Day 1: 3 09-12
101. James Swindle Parrish, AL 5 09-11 100
Day 1: 5 09-11
102. Lee Black Moulton, AL 5 09-10 99
Day 1: 5 09-10
102. Kyle Glasgow Guin, AL 5 09-10 99
Day 1: 5 09-10
102. Trea Luedke Montgomery, TX 5 09-10 99
Day 1: 5 09-10
102. Kevin Ruh Onalaska, WI 5 09-10 99
Day 1: 5 09-10
106. Devin Bushland Allen, TX 5 09-09 95
Day 1: 5 09-09
106. Robin Erb Crane Hill, AL 5 09-09 95
Day 1: 5 09-09
106. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 09-09 95
Day 1: 5 09-09
109. Steven Caldwell Whitesboro, TX 5 09-08 92
Day 1: 5 09-08
110. Austin Brimeyer Dubuque, IA 5 09-07 91
Day 1: 5 09-07
110. Rod Bunge Mechanicsville, IA 5 09-07 91
Day 1: 5 09-07
110. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 09-07 91
Day 1: 5 09-07
113. Eddie Norris Mannford, OK 5 09-06 88
Day 1: 5 09-06
114. Bryant Adam Madison, MS 5 09-05 87
Day 1: 5 09-05
115. Garrett Rose Pipecreek, TX 5 09-04 86
Day 1: 5 09-04
116. T-Roy Broussard Port Arthur, TX 5 09-03 85
Day 1: 5 09-03
116. Kyle Worsham Cherokee, AL 5 09-03 85
Day 1: 5 09-03
118. Dewayne French Mammoth Spring, AR 4 09-02 83
Day 1: 4 09-02
119. Jeff Cloud Lubbock, TX 5 09-01 82
Day 1: 5 09-01
119. Warren Hoffman Vestavia, AL 5 09-01 82
Day 1: 5 09-01
121. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 09-00 80
Day 1: 5 09-00
121. Trey Swindle Cleveland, AL 5 09-00 80
Day 1: 5 09-00
123. Kazuki Kitajima Corinth, TX 4 09-00 78
Day 1: 4 09-00
124. Stephen Mitchell Trout, LA 4 08-15 77
Day 1: 4 08-15
125. Denny Fiedler Minnetonka, MN 5 08-13 76
Day 1: 5 08-13
125. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 5 08-13 76
Day 1: 5 08-13
127. Bob Blackerby Chelsea, AL 4 08-13 74
Day 1: 4 08-13
127. Doug Vahrenberg Higginsville, MO 4 08-13 74
Day 1: 4 08-13
129. Gary Riffle Paris, TX 4 08-11 72
Day 1: 4 08-11
130. Gary Isgrigg Mt Washington, KY 4 08-06 71
Day 1: 4 08-06
131. Todd Risinger West Monroe, LA 5 08-02 70
Day 1: 5 08-02
132. Mike Pharr Shreveport, LA 4 08-02 69
Day 1: 4 08-02
133. Travis Alcock Antioch, IL 5 08-00 68
Day 1: 5 08-00
134. Keith Houston Lahoma, OK 4 08-00 67
Day 1: 4 08-00
135. Lance Rose Pipe Creek, TX 5 07-14 66
Day 1: 5 07-14
136. Spike Stoker Stephenville, TX 4 07-14 65
Day 1: 4 07-14
137. Preston Johnson Rice Lake, WI 4 07-13 64
Day 1: 4 07-13
138. Darrell Newman Bruceville, TX 4 07-11 63
Day 1: 4 07-11
139. RJ Chandler Jr. Vinton, LA 4 07-10 62
Day 1: 4 07-10
140. Terry Peacock Royse City, TX 4 07-05 61
Day 1: 4 07-05
141. Cody Bird Granbury, TX 4 07-04 60
Day 1: 4 07-04
142. Brady Vernon Birmingham, AL 3 07-03 59
Day 1: 3 07-03
143. Cameron Frowick Tyler, TX 4 06-14 58
Day 1: 4 06-14
144. Beau Browning Hot Springs, AR 3 06-11 57
Day 1: 3 06-11
145. Mark Hicks Glouster, OH 4 06-06 56
Day 1: 4 06-06
146. Shane Melton Kokomo, IN 3 06-06 55
Day 1: 3 06-06
147. Dylan Connell Marion, IL 3 06-05 54
Day 1: 3 06-05
147. Chad Wiley Pineville, LA 3 06-05 54
Day 1: 3 06-05
149. Philip Atkins Columbus, MS 3 06-02 52
Day 1: 3 06-02
149. Tommy Durham Whitney, TX 3 06-02 52
Day 1: 3 06-02
151. Clint Royse Athens, TX 2 05-13 50
Day 1: 2 05-13
152. Troy O’Rourke Natchitoches, LA 3 05-10 49
Day 1: 3 05-10
153. Trait Zaldain Fort Worth, TX 3 05-09 48
Day 1: 3 05-09
154. Terry Luedtke Burton, TX 3 05-07 47
Day 1: 3 05-07
155. Cameron Mattison Bossier City, LA 3 05-06 46
Day 1: 3 05-06
156. B.J. Usie Bourg, LA 3 05-03 45
Day 1: 3 05-03
157. John Stroud II Nauvoo, AL 2 05-02 44
Day 1: 2 05-02
158. Bo Keith III Haughton, LA 2 04-15 43
Day 1: 2 04-15
159. Russell Pasket Anderson, TX 2 04-08 42
Day 1: 2 04-08
160. Josh Bauer Random Lake, WI 2 04-06 41
Day 1: 2 04-06
161. Caleb Messick Williston, ND 2 04-05 40
Day 1: 2 04-05
162. Timmy Reneau Richland Springs, TX 2 04-04 39
Day 1: 2 04-04
163. Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 2 04-01 38
Day 1: 2 04-01
163. Billy Smith Sr Montgomery, TX 2 04-01 38
Day 1: 2 04-01
165. Austin Howard Granby, CO 2 04-00 36
Day 1: 2 04-00
166. Blaine Covington Fort Worth, TX 2 03-14 35
Day 1: 2 03-14
166. Brian Morris Cullman, AL 2 03-14 35
Day 1: 2 03-14
168. Johnny Grice Arp, TX 2 03-12 33
Day 1: 2 03-12
169. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 2 03-09 32
Day 1: 2 03-09
170. Ron Cherkas Grimes, IA 2 03-05 31
Day 1: 2 03-05
171. Grant Galloway Houlka, MS 1 02-15 30
Day 1: 1 02-15
172. Gary Caruso Baton Rouge, LA 2 02-14 29
Day 1: 2 02-14
173. Brandon Ackerson Afton, OK 1 02-10 28
Day 1: 1 02-10
174. Ricky Elliott Spring, TX 1 02-08 27
Day 1: 1 02-08
175. Bryan Finch Belton, TX 1 02-00 26
Day 1: 1 02-00
176. Nathan Harbison Madera, CA 1 01-15 25
Day 1: 1 01-15
176. Keith Surber Longview, TX 1 01-15 25
Day 1: 1 01-15
178. Casey Bennett Waco, TX 1 01-13 23
Day 1: 1 01-13
179. Ernie Stumpf III Frisco, TX 1 01-12 22
Day 1: 1 01-12
179. Chance Woodard Paris, TX 1 01-12 22
Day 1: 1 01-12
181. Joseph Hardy Hewitt, TX 1 01-11 20
Day 1: 1 01-11
182. Alex Heintze Denham Springs, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
182. Brian Mathis Cedar Park, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
182. Bill McNutt Henry, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
182. Chad Murray Vidalia, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
182. Chris Wooten West Point, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 125 774 1725-04
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125 774 1725-04

2019 Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open Smith Lake 4/25-4/27
Smith Lake, Jasper AL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

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

1. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 3 12-01 200
Day 1: 3 12-01
2. Dwain Vogelpohl Cambridge, MN 3 09-08 199
Day 1: 3 09-08
3. Xeng Lee Onalaska, WI 3 08-09 198
Day 1: 3 08-09
4. Cameron Naquin Gray, LA 3 08-04 197
Day 1: 3 08-04
5. Chandler Sickafoose Dora, AL 3 08-02 196
Day 1: 3 08-02
6. Calvin Bogan Livingston, TX 3 07-15 195
Day 1: 3 07-15
7. John Goebel Lumberton, TX 3 07-08 194
Day 1: 3 07-08
7. Cedric Jackson Sicily Island, LA 3 07-08 194
Day 1: 3 07-08
7. Kayden Tanner Millsap, TX 3 07-08 194
Day 1: 3 07-08
10. Mike Spears Jasper, AL 3 07-07 191
Day 1: 3 07-07
11. Drew Long Eldrige, AL 3 07-06 190
Day 1: 3 07-06
12. Jeff Wallace West Monroe, LA 3 07-05 189
Day 1: 3 07-05
13. Chris Bailey Eddy, TX 3 07-04 188
Day 1: 3 07-04
14. Caz Anderson Hayesville, NC 3 07-03 187
Day 1: 3 07-03
14. Jeffrey Bauer Merrillan, WI 3 07-03 187
Day 1: 3 07-03
14. Lawson Graves HANCEVILLE, AL 3 07-03 187
Day 1: 3 07-03
14. William Young Livingston, TX 3 07-03 187
Day 1: 3 07-03
18. Stephen Parnell Brandon, MS 3 07-02 183
Day 1: 3 07-02
18. David Pechacek Champlin, MN 3 07-02 183
Day 1: 3 07-02
20. Justin Hamner Northport, AL 3 07-01 181
Day 1: 3 07-01
21. Dustin Bliss Brooklyn Park, MN 3 07-00 180
Day 1: 3 07-00
21. Don Harvey Franklin, TN 3 07-00 180
Day 1: 3 07-00
21. Lancia Kitabatake Ota-Ku JAPAN 3 07-00 180
Day 1: 3 07-00
21. Randy Woodard Paris, TX 3 07-00 0
Day 1: 3 07-00
25. Daniel Corkern Florence, MS 3 06-15 176
Day 1: 3 06-15
25. Todd Lee Jasper, AL 3 06-15 176
Day 1: 3 06-15
25. Max Mcgee Louisville, MS 3 06-15 176
Day 1: 3 06-15
28. John Brown Deltona, FL 3 06-14 173
Day 1: 3 06-14
29. Travis Culbreth Auburn, AL 3 06-13 172
Day 1: 3 06-13
29. Arthur Wilson Atoka, TN 3 06-13 172
Day 1: 3 06-13
31. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 3 06-11 170
Day 1: 3 06-11
31. Clay Torson Cedar Rapids, IA 3 06-11 170
Day 1: 3 06-11
33. Jimmy Parker Siler City, NC 3 06-10 168
Day 1: 3 06-10
34. Domonick Poullard Houston, TX 3 06-09 167
Day 1: 3 06-09
35. Bob Burgess Millington, TN 3 06-08 166
Day 1: 3 06-08
35. Ricardo Placenti Lehigh Acres, FL 3 06-08 166
Day 1: 3 06-08
37. Marty Cook Paducah, KY 3 06-07 164
Day 1: 3 06-07
37. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Dunnellon, FL 3 06-07 164
Day 1: 3 06-07
37. Mitch Van Ert Watertown, WI 3 06-07 164
Day 1: 3 06-07
40. Brian Murphy Sulphur, LA 3 06-06 161
Day 1: 3 06-06
40. Don White Columbus, MS 3 06-06 161
Day 1: 3 06-06
42. Noel Allen Jr Brandon, MS 3 06-05 159
Day 1: 3 06-05
42. Josh Dees Mt. Olive, AL 3 06-05 159
Day 1: 3 06-05
42. Joe Eubanks Marietta, GA 3 06-05 159
Day 1: 3 06-05
45. Pelli Lee La Crosse, WI 3 06-04 156
Day 1: 3 06-04
46. Ynez Aguilar Shelby, OH 3 06-03 155
Day 1: 3 06-03
46. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 3 06-03 155
Day 1: 3 06-03
48. Tristen Jernigan Fultondale, AL 3 06-02 153
Day 1: 3 06-02
48. Joel Smith Guin, AL 3 06-02 153
Day 1: 3 06-02
48. Shane Soriano Merced, CA 3 06-02 153
Day 1: 3 06-02
51. Hideto Koyama Kawanishi Hyougo JAPAN 3 06-01 150
Day 1: 3 06-01
52. Colten Anders Burton, TX 3 06-00 149
Day 1: 3 06-00
52. Greg Bearden Anniston, AL 3 06-00 149
Day 1: 3 06-00
52. Jay Pzekurat Stevens Point, WI 3 06-00 149
Day 1: 3 06-00
52. Jake Rossi Columbus, OH 3 06-00 149
Day 1: 3 06-00
56. Rick Parker Kaufman, TX 3 06-00 145
Day 1: 3 06-00
57. Michael Greer Deridder, LA 2 06-00 144
Day 1: 2 06-00
58. Chris Jeffery Sedan, KS 3 05-14 143
Day 1: 3 05-14
58. Joshua Kehret Burnsville, MN 3 05-14 143
Day 1: 3 05-14
60. David Harrell Downsville, LA 3 05-13 141
Day 1: 3 05-13
60. Keith Honeycutt Temple, TX 3 05-13 141
Day 1: 3 05-13
60. Richard Roulston N. Little Rock, AR 3 05-13 141
Day 1: 3 05-13
60. Matthew Steadman Plano, TX 3 05-13 141
Day 1: 3 05-13
64. Michelle Jalaba Birmingham, MI 3 05-12 137
Day 1: 3 05-12
64. Klaus Kuester Forest Park, IL 3 05-12 137
Day 1: 3 05-12
66. Chris Farmer Mathews, AL 3 05-10 135
Day 1: 3 05-10
67. Don Greenfield Northport, AL 2 05-09 134
Day 1: 2 05-09
68. Murray Meisenheimer Edmond, OK 3 05-08 133
Day 1: 3 05-08
68. Cody Shry Pinehrst, TX 3 05-08 133
Day 1: 3 05-08
68. David Wright Ft. Meade, MD 3 05-08 133
Day 1: 3 05-08
71. Brandon Sanchez Livingston, LA 3 05-07 130
Day 1: 3 05-07
71. Chris White Russiaville, IN 3 05-07 130
Day 1: 3 05-07
73. Donnie Aderholt Haleyville, AL 3 05-06 128
Day 1: 3 05-06
73. Don Rolland Haughton, LA 3 05-06 128
Day 1: 3 05-06
75. Kevin Maxwell Laneville, TX 2 05-06 126
Day 1: 2 05-06
76. Josh Crededio Chicago, IL 3 05-05 125
Day 1: 3 05-05
76. Doug Logan Springville, AL 3 05-05 125
Day 1: 3 05-05
76. Austin Swindle Parrish, AL 3 05-05 125
Day 1: 3 05-05
79. Mark Grizzle Cumming, GA 3 05-04 122
Day 1: 3 05-04
79. Jerry Riddle Jr Summit, MS 3 05-04 122
Day 1: 3 05-04
81. Scotty Vines Helena, AL 3 05-04 120
Day 1: 3 05-04
82. Robert Paxton Jr Flower Mound, TX 3 05-03 119
Day 1: 3 05-03
83. David Booth Erin, TN 3 05-02 118
Day 1: 3 05-02
83. Kyle Mcclelland Rogers, AR 3 05-02 118
Day 1: 3 05-02
85. Nick Bagnato Madison, MS 3 05-01 116
Day 1: 3 05-01
86. Mark Moore Freeport, FL 3 05-00 115
Day 1: 3 05-00
87. Tyler Lange Tyler, TX 2 05-00 114
Day 1: 2 05-00
88. Dawain Rhudy Guin, AL 2 04-13 113
Day 1: 2 04-13
89. Jacob Gress Celestine , IN 3 04-12 112
Day 1: 3 04-12
90. Matthew Russell Waco, TX 2 04-11 111
Day 1: 2 04-11
91. Sieg Kilby Kilgore, TX 2 04-11 110
Day 1: 2 04-11
92. Ross Spina Vestavia, AL 2 04-10 109
Day 1: 2 04-10
93. Russell Reavis Arley, AL 2 04-09 108
Day 1: 2 04-09
94. Jordan Yang Green Bay, WI 2 04-07 107
Day 1: 2 04-07
95. Luke Frankowicz Monroe, LA 2 04-06 106
Day 1: 2 04-06
96. Will Major Port Allen, LA 2 04-05 105
Day 1: 2 04-05
97. Vernon Ward Mary Esther, FL 3 04-04 104
Day 1: 3 04-04
98. Seth Biggs Morristown, TN 2 04-04 103
Day 1: 2 04-04
99. Steve Jacques Addison, AL 2 04-02 102
Day 1: 2 04-02
100. Farley Fondren Maben, MS 2 04-01 101
Day 1: 2 04-01
101. Timothy Flueter Brighton, CO 2 04-00 100
Day 1: 2 04-00
101. Coy Mott Fruitland, ID 2 04-00 100
Day 1: 2 04-00
103. Darrell Hille Springfield, TN 2 03-14 98
Day 1: 2 03-14
103. Albert Hudson Austin, TX 2 03-14 98
Day 1: 2 03-14
105. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, AL 2 03-13 96
Day 1: 2 03-13
106. Robert Baxter Bullard, TX 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Shea Breznik Borger, TX 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Travis Burch Gardner, KS 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Keith Chadwell Decatur, AL 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Steven Hatch Long Beach, MS 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Bruce Jones Arlington, TX 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
106. Hunter Odom Chunchula, AL 2 03-12 95
Day 1: 2 03-12
113. Shannon Price Port Arthur, TX 2 03-11 88
Day 1: 2 03-11
113. Scott Wilkinson Valley Spring, TX 2 03-11 88
Day 1: 2 03-11
115. Terry Morris Spearsville, LA 2 03-10 86
Day 1: 2 03-10
116. Timothy Curran Huntsville, AL 2 03-09 85
Day 1: 2 03-09
116. Buddy Elston Jr. Odenville, AL 2 03-09 85
Day 1: 2 03-09
118. Joe Donnie Addison, AL 2 03-08 83
Day 1: 2 03-08
119. Kent Biggs Morristown, TN 2 03-07 82
Day 1: 2 03-07
119. Jason Fontenot Lake Charles, LA 2 03-07 82
Day 1: 2 03-07
121. Carson Denmark Malcolm, AL 1 03-05 80
Day 1: 1 03-05
122. Wes Breznik Kansas City, MO 2 03-02 79
Day 1: 2 03-02
123. John Keith Remlap, AL 2 03-02 78
Day 1: 2 03-02
124. Erik Lane Live Oak, TX 1 03-00 77
Day 1: 1 03-00
124. Gregory Ruff Jr Bloomington, MN 1 03-00 77
Day 1: 1 03-00
124. Brent Rutherford Etna Green, IN 1 03-00 77
Day 1: 1 03-00
124. Randy Webster Brilliant, AL 1 03-00 77
Day 1: 1 03-00
128. Ross Kellermeier Edina, MN 1 02-09 73
Day 1: 1 02-09
129. Hagen Cooley DeRidder, LA 1 02-07 72
Day 1: 1 02-07
130. Jeff Baffa Frankfort, IL 1 02-05 71
Day 1: 1 02-05
130. Jeff Keever Tignall, GA 1 02-05 0
Day 1: 1 02-05
132. Michael Donaldson Thorsby, AL 1 02-04 69
Day 1: 1 02-04
132. Grady Phillips Mount Olive, AL 1 02-04 69
Day 1: 1 02-04
134. Charles Melder Monticello, AR 1 02-03 67
Day 1: 1 02-03
134. Jamie Taylor Bloomfield, IA 1 02-03 67
Day 1: 1 02-03
136. Larry Beauboeuf Bossier City, LA 1 02-02 65
Day 1: 1 02-02
136. Michael Benson Cullman, AL 1 02-02 65
Day 1: 1 02-02
136. Ryan Varner Alhambra, IL 1 02-02 65
Day 1: 1 02-02
139. Lance Owen Greer, SC 1 02-01 62
Day 1: 1 02-01
139. Robert Parkison Marshall, TX 1 02-01 62
Day 1: 1 02-01
141. Judy Reneau Richland Springs, TX 1 02-00 60
Day 1: 1 02-00
142. Max Bates Princeton, TX 1 01-15 59
Day 1: 1 01-15
143. John Goul Philadelphia, MS 1 01-14 58
Day 1: 1 01-14
144. Sakae Ushio Tonawanda, NY 1 01-13 57
Day 1: 1 01-13
145. David Keith Haughton, LA 1 01-12 56
Day 1: 1 01-12
145. Ronald Robbs Ironton, MO 1 01-12 56
Day 1: 1 01-12
147. Gino Esposito Sugar Grove, IL 1 01-11 54
Day 1: 1 01-11
147. Jimmy Lee Jasper, AL 1 01-11 54
Day 1: 1 01-11
147. Steven Simpson Jasper, AL 1 01-11 54
Day 1: 1 01-11
150. Bill Bethell Cropwell, AL 1 01-10 51
Day 1: 1 01-10
150. Rush Decatur Troy, NH 1 01-10 51
Day 1: 1 01-10
150. Lee McClendon Jr Trussville, AL 1 01-10 51
Day 1: 1 01-10
153. Troy Anderson Galesville, WI 1 01-06 48
Day 1: 1 01-06
154. Gregory West Powder Springs, GA 1 01-06 47
Day 1: 1 01-06
155. Gary Bates Athens, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Edward Bean Johnsburg, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Daniel Bornholtz Woodbury, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Leslie Brandenburg Springfield, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Cam Burnette Smyrna, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Bernard Crump Jackson, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. James Dickey Appling, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Mike Entile Aurora, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Jerry Gonzalez Rivero Laredo TX Coahuila MEXI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Tom Guilford San Marcos, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Cari Harrington Montgomery, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Robert Hatchett Houston, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Brad Hollowell Azle, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Mark Kendra Great Meadows, NJ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Clint Koen Alexandria, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Justin Leet Bartlett, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Chris Masters PELL CITY, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Jim O’Connell Jr Castle Rock, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Koji Okura Plano, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. John Roberson Shreveport, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Roger Shiflett Hayden, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Shawn Spaeth Cadott, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Shigekazu Tateno Dallas, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Robb Taylor Colleyville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Keith Vonderhaar Monticello, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. David Ward Morris, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Frank Williams Saint Charles, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Masaya Yamaguchi New York, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 85 361 765-05
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Terry Olinger & Jeremy Southerly Win LKA Wet Line Productions event #3 April 20,2019

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Terry Olinger & Jeremy Southerly Win LKA Wet Line Productions event #3 April 20,2019

Saturday April 20th, event #3 saw 22 teams sign up to compete on Lake Anne out of Sturgeon Creek Marina. Teams were given an extra 30 minutes to fish to offset the neighboring event being held on location with ours. Weigh in began at 3:30 were we saw a few really nice fish weighed and some hefty limits as well. The payout was to the top 4 teams finishing with 1st place going to Terry Olinger & Jeremy Southerly 5/5 @ 21.22 lbs. with a nice 5.11 lb bass in that sack.

2nd place went to Bart Wines & Todd Neale 5/5 @ 20.71 lbs. with a kicker 7.28 lb. fish just missing the events BF.

3rd place went to Wil Vickey & Brian Green 5/5 @ 18.18 lbs.

4th place went to Preston cox & Larry Wollershiem 5/5 @ 17.81 lbs. with a nice 4.09 lb. bass in their bag.

The events big fish went to Stephen & Bobby Campbell weighing a nice 7.54 lb. bass. We saw many new teams at this event and hope this continues to grow as we welcome everyone to give this trail a try. Thank you to all who came out to support this event and congratulation’s to all winners.

Smith Mountain Lake May 2019 Fishing Report by Captain Dale Wilson

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Smith Mountain Lake May 2019 Fishing Report by Captain Dale Wilson

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE FISHING REP
May 2019
DALE WILSON’S
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PHONE NO: 540-297-5650 / 540-874-4950
www.captaindalewilson.com

Picture: A great time to catch crappie is during the spring time at Smith Mtn. Lake

OVERVIEW: Fishing has been good. Water temperature has risen rapidly the past several days. Bait fish are in shallow water spawning this month. Most species of fish will be spawning this as water temperature rise.

Largemouth Bass- Fishing will be good this month. Best lures will be jigs, drop shot rigs, crank baits, swim baits, Ned rigs and top water lures. Most largemouth bass will be caught on secondary points, shallow coves, stumps and docks. Best depths will be from 2 to 10 feet deep. Largemouth bass will start to feed at night this month. Rocks, stumps and shallow brush are a key factor to finding bass this month. Please release the bass when they are spawning.

Smallmouth Bass- Fishing should be better. Best areas will be rocks, stumps, and secondary points. Best lures will be jig & pig, Ned rigs, hair jigs, top water lures and medium running crank baits. Best areas will be in the mid to the lower sections of the lake. Most smallmouth bass will spawing this month. Cloudy days are good times to try your luck! Light line will increase your chances to catch smallmouth bass.

Striped Bass- Fishing will be good. Stripers will be caught in the lower sections of the lake and in
the larger creeks. Best lures will be red fins, Alabama rigs, swim baits, top water lures and Zoom flukes fished on 1/4 to 3/8 oz. lead heads. The best depths will be from near the surface to 40 feet deep. Try to find areas with the largest concentrations of baitfish. Fishing at night will be good this month. Some schools of stripers will surface this month. Live bait fished on planner boards and down lines will also be good this month.

Crappie- Fishing for crappie will be good this month. Crappie will continue to spawn this month.They will be found 2 to 15 feet deep. Best areas will be in the main creeks around docks, fallen trees, stumps and brush piles in the mid to upper parts of the lake. Small live minnows and 1 ½ to 2 inch tubes or shad shaped plastic lures fished on 1/32 to 1/16 oz. lead heads will work best to catch crappie this month.

TIP OF THE Month: Fishing during the early morning, late afternoon and night is usually the best time to fish. The fish will relate to the shallow areas because of warmer water temperature and they will be spawning. Make sure you wear your life jacket. You can never be too careful when boating. Remember to please practice catch and release! PLEASE TAKE A KID FISHING!

3 Fishing Knots Every Angler Needs To Know – MTB

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3 Fishing Knots Every Angler Needs To Know

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The critical link to catching fish is the knot that binds your line and lure. Expensive gear and superior line are worthless if you can’t tie a strong knot. Line can be tied to a hook a lot of different ways, but the average angler only needs to learn a handful of knots for most techniques.
Here are three basic knots every angler needs to know how to tie.

Improved Clinch Knot

This is the most widely used and easiest knot to tie line onto a hook or lure.
The knot can be tied in four easy steps:

Thread about 8 inches of line through the hook eye.
Double the line against itself and twist six times.
Thread the end of the tag line through the loop formed above the hook eye and then through the larger loop you just created.
Moisten and pull the tag and main line so the coiled line tightens down on the hook eye.

The Palomar Knot

This highly efficient knot works best for securing super lines and braid to a hook.

The first step in tying this knot is to double the line and form a 3- to 4-inch loop, which you pass through the hook eye.
Tie an overhand knot in the doubled line and pass the hook through the loop of the doubled line.
The last step requires pulling the tag line and the main line evenly to clinch the knot.

The Alberto knot

This is a great knot for tying two lines together such as linking fluorocarbon and braided lines.

Make a loop with the fluorocarbon leader and hold it between your thumb and forefinger.
Insert the braided line through the loop and wrap it around the loop at least six times.
Switch hands and wrap the braid back towards the entry point of the loop with the same amount of loops as you used in Step 2. Pass the braid back out of the loop in the same direction as you started.
Wet and hold all four lines at the same time and slowly push the braided wraps to the middle of the leader loop. Make sure none of the braid loops roll on top or over the other braid loops. Snug the knot and snip the tag lines of the fluorocarbon and braid.

Trey Nanney & Brooks Brisette Win CATT East Trail Roanoke River, NC April 14, 2019

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Trey Nanney & Brooks Brisette Win CATT East Trail Roanoke River, NC April 14, 2019

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Next CATT East is May 11st at the Water St Lighthouse Ramp!

Trey Nanney & Brooks Brisette weighed in 5 bass at 18.62 lbs and also weighed in a 5.92 lb which was 2nd BF! They claimed 1st Place and $707.00!

2nd Place went to Joshua Lanaville & Timmy Davis with 18.61 lbs!

WT Davis & Todd Tanner weighed in the 1st BF at 8.15 lbs!

	Big	Total	Total
10 Teams	Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
Trey Nanney – Brooks Brisette	5.92	18.62	$707.00	110
Joshua Lanaville – Timmy Davis	0.00	18.61	$200.00	109
WT Davis – Todd Tanner	8.15	18.22	$63.00	108
Derek Whittmore	5.36	17.94		107
Larry Thomas – Gerald Elks	5.68	17.58		106
Charles Weathersby – Mike Henson	5.65	14.96		105
Daniel Leggett	0.00	11.98		104
Larry Gunn – Hal Caldwell	3.10	11.38		103
Mike White – Dana Moore	0.00	6.51		102
John Dupree	0.00	0.00		101
Total Entrys			$1,080.00
BONUS $			$180.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$970.00
East 2019 Final Fund			$240.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00
2019 East Final Fund Total			$555.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total			$4,940.00

Kyle Welch & Wayne Clifton win CATT Cooper River, SC April 20, 2019

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Kyle Welch & Wayne Clifton win CATT Cooper River, SC April 20, 2019

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Next up on the Cooper River is the Spring Final May 4th at Cypress Gardens!

Kyle Welch & Wayne Clifton weighed in 5 Cooper River bass at 18.02 lbs and took home $1,050.00! They also won the Points and will fish the Final free!

	Big	Total	Total
21 Teams	Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
Kyle Welch – Wayne Clifton	0.00	18.02	$1,050.00	110
Will Thompson – Doug Robertson	6.78	17.47	$355.00	109
Frank Forbes – Jacob Cramer	0.00	14.58	$125.00	108
Johnny Brinson – James White	0.00	14.15	$75.00	107
Ryan Drew -Randall Drew	0.00	14.11		106
Matt Baker – Andrew Baker	0.00	13.14		105
Hunter Hackworth – Brian Brinson	0.00	13.05		104
Benjamin Smith	0.00	11.93		103
Paul Gaskins – Mark Morris	0.00	11.79		102
James Roy Jr Robison – William Gregory	0.00	9.88		101
Bill Lawshe – Jeremy Hewitt	0.00	9.88		100
Joseph Scott – Gabriel Hornet Pearson	0.00	9.48		99
Joseph Giampa – Gene Youngs	0.00	9.25		98
Dave McConnell – Dylan Mcconnell	0.00	8.34		97
Bruce Wheeler-Heath Hunter	0.00	8.04		96
Scott Perrine – Doug Law	0.00	7.43		95
Travis Gatlin – Grant Powell	0.00	7.11		94
Casey Leach -Charlene Leach	0.00	6.09		93
Michael Sullivan	0.00	5.00		92
Henrey Mueller – Colen Mueller	0.00	3.95		91
Bubba Dennis – Randy Gibson	0.00	0.00		90
Tim Hilton -Bucky Clarke	0.00	0.00		90
Devin Lambert	0.00	0.00		90
Winkey Watford	0.00	0.00		90
Total Entrys			$1,200.00
BONUS $			$550.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$1,605.00
Cooper River 2019 Spring Final Fund			$115.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund			$10.00
Cooper River 2019 Spring Final Fund Total			$420.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund			$4,980.00

Mike Bushue & David Winters Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC/NC April 20, 2019

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Mike Bushue & David Winters Win CATT Lake Wylie, SC/NC April 20, 2019

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****Highest finishing team at the Final with a Level Performance Rod in their boat receives 2 FREE Level Performance Rods! $400 value!

****(Level Rods must be purchased from Rusty Hooks Bait & Tackle) Proof of Purchase Must be Shown!

Must Enter 2 Lake Wylie Qualifiers & Qualify for the Wylie Final!

Fish 2 as a team – Fishing a Qualifier solo once or with a sub once counts toward Final Qualification!

Looks like we have 39 teams Qualified to enter the Wylie Final this coming Saturday April 27th at Buster Boyd Bridge!

Brandon Graham & Alex Palomba and David Winters & Mike Bushue tie for the Wylie Spring points and both team will receive free entry at the Wylie Spring Final!

Mike Bushue & David Winters win this past Saturday with 5 bass weighing 15.57 lbs!

	Big	Total	Total
15 Teams	Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
David Winters/Mike Bushue	3.89	15.57	$725.00	110
Scott Hamrick/Jeff Bracket	3.63	14.37	$200.00	109
David Redman/Clay Williams	3.25	13.77	$80.00	108
Kale Steele/Tyler Bess	3.07	13.33		107
Will Dewey and Grayson Cook	2.97	11.91		106
Michael Yokem and Jerret Neal	4.59	11.49	$110.00	105
Brandon Graham/Alex Palomba	3.52	11.45		104
Jeff Raby/Brent Davis	2.52	10.51		103
Joe Hansil/Jason Humphries	3.62	10.17		102
Thomas and Jason Ledford	2.98	10.07		101
Scott Williams and Robby English	0.00	9.77		100
Jay Adams	0.00	9.23		99
Barry and Bart Buford	2.69	8.26		98
David Calbert/Bill Carothers	0.00	8.25		97
Donald Black and Devon	2.44	7.06		96
Total Entrys
BONUS $
Total Paid At Ramp
Wylie 2019 Spring Final Fund			$260.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund			$30.00
2019 Wylie Spring Final Fund Total			$2,410.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total			$4,970.00

LIVETARGET®’s Golden Shiner Rattlebaits Are A Multi-Species Phenom

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The Most Versatile Rattlebait Ever?

LIVETARGET®’s Golden Shiner Rattlebaits Are A Multi-Species Phenom

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Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (April 24, 2019) – Veteran freshwater anglers know how important it is to keep quiet on the approach. Bang a tackle box against the gunwale, drag a cooler across the deck or wade a little too forcefully and predator species instantly scatter. Get the right sounds working below the surface, however, and you can really light up the bite, which is why lipless rattlebaits continue to attract a growing legion of fans.

Most rattlebaits have a lot going for them right from the start. In addition to all that fish-attracting subsurface noise, game fish can feel the vibrations these lures produce from a significant distance and home in on the target. The flash and wiggle as they rip through the water can also be a head turner since the basic shape of most models mimic baitfish species of various sizes. As a genre, rattlebaits also lend themselves well to a variety of retrieves.

Still, most anglers would rather have a little more than a little less when it comes to fish-catching potential and design. That makes the LIVETARGET® Golden Shiner Rattlebait worth serious consideration when laying out your heavy hitter arsenal. Wide at the shoulders and deep through the body, these multi-species baits sport a super-detailed profile to augment a perfectly pitched harmonic rattle. Already recognized as one of the most versatile lipless hardbaits ever created for largemouths, bronzebacks and spotted bass, Golden Shiner Rattlebaits are just as likely to tempt landlocked stripers, walleye, trout, pike and slab-sized panfish.

Of course, first impressions are important when it comes to crossing paths with pressured lunkers, but it’s the fine details that make a rattlebait great. Check out these lures and you’ll see plenty of technological innovation rolled into a remarkably lifelike and compact package. For starters, they are internally weighted, exceptionally balanced and brandish a pair of super-sharp premium Daiichi® hooks. Hold a LIVETARGET® Golden Shiner Rattlebait in your palm and you’ll notice it feels slightly denser than other rattlebaits of similar size. That little bit of extra weight allows smaller sizes to cast farther, reach greater depths and fall with a tantalizing, medium-speed sink rate that’s simply irresistible. Cast one out and watch it fly across the water. Reel it in and feel the tight wiggle and strong vibrations that closely match the real McCoy.

Getting back to that lifelike finish, the LIVETARGET® Golden Shiner Rattlebait series is designed to perfectly mimic young golden shiners as you might expect, but it also matches up well with juvenile shad and other baitfish species. Hold one up for close inspection and you’ll notice three-dimensional scales, fins, gill slits and lively eyes. As for versatility, try a broken retrieve around structure for black bass or troll across open water with your kayak or electric motor to locate schools of landlocked stripers. Vertical jigging works well when your targets are tightly schooled, especially if these lures are allowed to fall on completely slack lines. You can also rip them along weed edges, or use a “retrieve and drop” approach. It’s all good.

With nine natural-looking color patterns and three sizes to choose from, there’s plenty of opportunity to match the hatch or most any specific fishing situation. The brand new 2” (¼ oz.) size provides an edge in clear water and early spring when temperatures are still on the cool side. It’s also effective throughout the summer whenever predators key on small baitfish. The larger 2 3/8” (1/4 oz.) or 2 7/8” (1/2 oz.) sizes pick up steam as waters warm and target species grow increasingly more aggressive.

Interestingly, some anglers are also using these lures straight through the winter for ice-fishing, both as a primary point of attack and to draw fish from surrounding waters directly beneath their holes with the combination of that tight rattling sound and sharp vibrations from rapid twitches. Walleye and jumbo yellow perch respond particularly well when several anglers work LIVETARGET® Golden Shiner Rattlebaits simultaneously using sharp, 1-foot snaps of the rod. Tip the front hook with half a shiner and there’s no telling what you might haul through the ice. Catch the action on an Aqua-Vu underwater fishing camera for even more fun and thrills.

One overlooked but important aspect of these super versatile lures is their cast-ability. Perfectly balanced, they fire straight and true with rarely a tangle so you can reach out to the fish without risk of spooking skittish schools or busting up the baitfish pods. That extra distance can be a real deal-maker around surfacing bass in open water, or when casting for early spring walleye and stripers in the flows below a dam following winter shad kills. In both instances, a pop ‘n drop approach can lead to savage strikes and big innings.

201 Silver/Blue

202 Silver/Black

203 Silver/Green

205 Silver/Bronze

208 Gold/Black

212 Glow/Gold

211 Glow/Black

213 Glow/White

210 Glow/Blue

In terms of rigging these super lipless rattlebaits, a 6’10” to 7’2” medium action St. Croix Legend Glass series casting or spinning rod is ideal for most applications. Pair that with a 6:1 gear ratio reel and 15-lb test Seaguar Smackdown fluorocarbon line because it’s tough, has a thin diameter for ultimate casting distance, and digs deep on the troll or retrieve. For a leader, run an 18-inch section of 15- to 20-lb. test Seaguar Tatsu™ fluorocarbon directly to the lure. Buy a spool to use strictly as leader material and it can last for years.

With LIVETARGET®’s focus on lifelike patterns, there aren’t any flashy fire tiger or bright red options in the Golden Shiner Rattlebait line-up. Then again, the natural shades and soft glow selections have been covering all the bases – and all the “basses” – so there seems little reason to mess with success

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TNT Fireworks Sponsors B.A.S.S. High School, College And Grass-Roots Fishing Series

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TNT Fireworks Sponsors B.A.S.S. High School, College And Grass-Roots Fishing Series

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — TNT Fireworks, the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks, has signed on to sponsor B.A.S.S. high school and college fishing programs and become the title sponsor of the organization’s grass-roots angler events, the TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Series.

“TNT Fireworks, like B.A.S.S., has been the leader in its field for more than 50 years, and we’re proud to be associated with the company,” said Bruce Akin. “The B.A.S.S. Nation members are so influential on behalf of conservation, angler access and youth recruitment at the state and local levels, and they are loyal to the companies and brands that support their efforts. We are also glad to have TNT’s support for high school and college competitions, which are ensuring a healthy future for our sport.”

“We are excited to further our partnership with B.A.S.S. and support the High School, College, and B.A.S.S. Nation programs,” said John Propst, TNT vice president. “These programs do an outstanding job of carrying on the passion and enthusiasm for bass fishing through their conservation efforts and youth involvement. We believe that many of our customers at TNT share the same passion for the outdoors and carrying on traditions. We also hope that we can help the many fishing clubs and teams raise money for their sport through our fundraising program.”

The B.A.S.S Nation, a 50-plus year-old global network of B.A.S.S.-affiliated bass clubs, is active in 47 states and 11 foreign countries, including Australia, (Ontario) Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.

TNT is the title sponsor of three B.A.S.S. Nation Regional Championship bass tournaments this year and the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship. The regionals kicked off April 17-19 with the TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional on Lake Guntersville at Guntersville, Ala. The TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional will take place on Lake Shasta at Redding, Calif., May 8-10. And the TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Regional will be held on Sebago Lake at Point Sebago, Maine, Sept. 11-13.

The top boater and nonboater from each state in those regional fish-offs will qualify for the national championship at Lake Hartwell, S.C., Nov. 6-8. The Top 3 grass-roots competitors in the TNT B.A.S.S. Nation Championship qualify for the 2020 Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.

TNT is also sponsoring the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops and the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

The College Series offers collegiate anglers four Tour events culminating in the College Series National Championship, which crowns the top college team in the nation, and the College Classic Bracket event, which sends one college angler to the Classic. The High School circuit consists of four regional High School Opens and a national championship.

As a sponsor of the events, TNT is entitled to exhibit space and fan activation opportunities at Nation, College and High School events, as well as the Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest at Lake Fork at Emory, Texas, and the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville out of Scottsboro, Ala. In addition, TNT was an exhibitor at the recent Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods in Knoxville, Tenn.

About TNT Fireworks
TNT Fireworks is the nation’s bestselling fireworks brand and largest distributor of consumer fireworks in the country. Headquartered in Florence, Ala., TNT has been in business for 99 years. TNT is a member of the Anderson Companies which includes Anderson Media, Anderson Merchandisers, Books-A-Million, and many more. TNT offers its products and services through multiple channels including over 5,500 seasonal stands or tents, TNT Supercenters, wholesale partners and the nation’s leading chain retailers. TNT hopes to help your family create lasting memories by providing the world’s safest, highest quality fireworks.

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 510,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, BassPro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods.

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