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LAKE CUMBERLAND READIES FOR WEEKEND OF FLW YOUTH BASS-FISHING TOURNAMENTS

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LAKE CUMBERLAND READIES FOR WEEKEND OF FLW YOUTH BASS-FISHING TOURNAMENTS

LAKE CUMBERLAND READIES FOR WEEKEND OF FLW YOUTH BASS-FISHING TOURNAMENTS

YETI FLW College Fishing tournament set for Friday, Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Open tournament to follow Saturday

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BURNSIDE, Ky. (April 2, 2019) – Fishing League Worldwide (FLW) is set to visit Burnside next week, April 12-13, with the YETI FLW College Fishing event at Lake Cumberland presented by Costa and the Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Open at Lake Cumberland. The tournaments, hosted by the Burnside Tourism Commission, will showcase some of the top young anglers from across the region competing for cash and prizes and angling for their chance to advance to the FLW College Fishing National Championship and High School Fishing National Championship events.

“The key to these tournaments will be not getting overwhelmed,” said Rapala pro Terry Bolton of Benton, Kentucky, a 13-time FLW Cup qualifier. “Lake Cumberland is a big lake and it’s easy to feel a little bit lost. When I’ve had the most success there, it has usually been because I pick one area and stay with it. Those creeks are so big, and there is so much water to fish that if you try to fish too fast you’ll burn up a lot of fishing time just running around.”

Bolton said that if he were fishing the event that he’d be targeting flooded cover with ¾-ounce and ½-ounce spinnerbaits or throwing swimbaits on points for prespawn smallmouth.

“Judging by the time of year and water temps, I think both species (largemouth and smallmouth) will be in play,” Bolton said. “It won’t be a problem to catch 13 or 14 pounds. The key will be finding the 4-pound-type class of fish and catching 17 or 18 pounds to separate from the field.

“I think to win each of these events, a team is going to have to weigh in 17 to 17½ pounds,” Bolton went on to say.

The college anglers will kick off competition on Friday, April 12, at 7 a.m. EDT at General Burnside Island State Park, located at 8801 S. Highway 27 in Burnside. The weigh-in will be held at the State Park on Friday at 3 p.m. The high school anglers will then compete on Saturday, April 13, launching at 7 a.m. from the State Park and weighing in at 3 p.m. All takeoffs and weigh-ins are free to attend and open to the public, and will be streamed live online at FLWFishing.com.

YETI FLW College Fishing teams compete in three regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. All participants must be registered, full-time students at a college, university or community college and members of a college fishing club that is recognized by their school. The top 10 teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual FLW College Fishing Open will advance to the 2020 FLW College Fishing National Championship. Additional teams will qualify for the National Championship if the field size in regular-season events exceeds 100 boats. The Potomac River and Marbury, Maryland, will play host to the 2019 FLW College Fishing National Championship, June 4-6, 2019.

The Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Open tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and open to any FLW and Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school clubs. The top 10 percent of teams at each Open event along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships will advance to the 2019 High School Fishing National Championship on Pickwick Lake in June. The High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow YETI FLW College Fishing and the Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Opens at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Tony & Hunter Axt Win VA Bass NAtion Region 2 on Lake Gaston March 31,2019

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Tony & Hunter Axt Win VA Bass NAtion Region 2 on Lake Gaston March 31,2019

Wood/Harris Win Castaway Anglers Leesville Lake March 23,2019

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Wood/Harris Win Castaway Anglers Leesville Lake March 23,2019
We had a great turn out this past weekend with 22 boats. It was a tough day, but a lot of fun. Congrats to Wood/Harris who took the win with 15.30 lbs; Kluender/McFadden finished 2nd with 14.80 lbs Atkins/Atkins finished 3rd with 13.50 lbs and Funk/Perez had Big fish with a 6.10 large mouth. Our next tournament is a CLUB tournament on April 7th at Lake Anna out of Sturgeon Creek Marina. Hope to see everybody there.
Leesville Lake Results 3/23/2019

 

Wood/Harris – 15.30 lbs

Kluender – 14.80 lbs

Atkins/Atkins – 13.50 lbs

Funk/Perez – 12.50 lbs   Big Fish – 6.10 lbs

Costa – 12.40 lbs

Tyree/Taylor – 8.60 lbs

Lankford – 8.45 lbs

Orange/Walker – 8.25 lbs

Davis/Martin – 8.10 lbs

Taylor/Connelly – 5.55 lbs

Coffer/Coffer – 5.55 lbs

Thomas/Slayton – 5.10 lbs

Johnson/Chapman – 4.35 lbs

Goolsby/Moon – 4.30 lbs

Jordan – 4.20 lbs

Witt – 3.65 lbs

Millner – 2.55 lbs

Slagle/Gore – 1.40 lbs

Castaway Anglers Standings 2019

Wood/Harris               100                                                                                       

Kluender                       90                                                                               

Atkins/Atkins                85                                                                                        

Funk/Perez                    85                                                                                  

Costa                             75                                                                                        

Tyree/Taylor                 70                                                                                  

Lankford                        65                                                                                        

Orange/Walker               60                                                                                        

Davis/Martin                  55                                                          

Taylor/Connelly             50                                                                                        

Coffer/Coffer                  45                                                                                      

Thomas/Slayton              40                                                                                        

Johnson/Chapman           35                                                                                                  

Goolsby/Moon                 30                                                                                        

Jordan                               25                                                                       

Witt/Goff                          25                                                                                        

Millner                              25                                                                     

Slagle/Gore                       25

World Championship Of Bass Fishing Generates More Than $32 Million For Knoxville

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World Championship Of Bass Fishing Generates More Than $32 Million For Knoxville

Record attendance at the 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods in Knoxville, Tenn., generated an economic impact of $32.2 million for the host community.

April 2, 2019

World Championship Of Bass Fishing Generates More Than $32 Million For Knoxville

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Long considered the most important event in sportfishing, the Bassmaster Classic also has established itself as a huge economic boon for host communities, far exceeding economic impacts from every host city for the first weekend of March Madness, according to reports.

The 2019 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods generated an economic impact of $32.2 million for Knoxville and east Tennessee, according to a report released today by the Visit Knoxville Sports Commission, host of the 49th world championship.

The impact reflects a 34 percent increase over the $24 million recorded for Greenville and Anderson, S.C., in 2018. The Classic on Lake Hartwell, S.C., drew a record attendance of 143,000. That record was shattered March 15-17, when 153,800 were counted at the various Classic venues in Knoxville, according to officials at each of the locations.

“The 2019 Bassmaster Classic really blew us out of the water,” said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. “The crowds, the enthusiasm, the economic impact were all but unprecedented.”

According to the study, the Classic provided a direct economic impact of $17.7 million and an indirect boost in business sales of $14.5 million. The event is credited with generating $2.75 million in state and local tax revenue, including taxes on sales, restaurant purchases and lodging. Classic attendees, who traveled to Knoxville from almost every state and foreign countries as far away as Australia, Japan and Italy, paid for 29,232 room nights in local hotels, according to Visit Knoxville.

“From the first morning, when more than 5,500 fishing fans braved frigid temperatures to stand on the banks of the Tennessee River for the Classic takeoff ceremony, we knew this Classic would be special,” said Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO. “From there, it just got bigger and better.”

Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourism, attributes some of the success to the quality of bass fishing resources in his state.

“We are grateful to Visit Knoxville, B.A.S.S. and our hospitality partners who delivered a world-class, record-breaking event,” he said. “Fishing strengthens our economy and brings jobs to our citizens, and the Bassmaster Classic was the perfect opportunity to show visitors from across the globe why millions fish here each year.”

Ezell and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee participated in the opening of the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, which drew a record total attendance of 92,819 over three days to the Knoxville Convention Center and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, according to turnstile counts.

Sales were brisk at the Expo, which is recognized as the biggest consumer show in sportfishing. One retailer reported a 30 percent increase in sales over the previous year, and several exhibitors said they sold out of key items the first day. Sales at the B.A.S.S. merchandise booth exceeded the amount at the last two Classic Expos combined.

While her husband was touring the Expo, First Lady Maria Lee went fishing with Knoxville pro angler Brandon Coulter. “I grew up fishing with my dad and have enjoyed it as long as I can remember,” she said. “It is always great when a Tennessee city like Knoxville has the chance to showcase our state and its beauty on a worldwide scale.”

Showcasing Knoxville and its fishing opportunities provide additional economic benefits beyond the initial impact.

“What’s really exceptional about the Classic is how Knoxville was positively affected not only during the event, but we expect to see continuing visitation as a result for years to come,” said Bumpas. “From fishing enthusiasts who want to experience the Tennessee River waterways to casual leisure travelers, we know Knoxville is on the map as a premier outdoor destination.”

In addition to coverage in B.A.S.S.-owned media — including five hours of original programming on ESPN2 — the event attracted more than 250 credentialed media from 28 states and six foreign countries.

“Drawing record-breaking crowds for the Bassmaster Classic, bass fishing’s largest event of the year, Knox County once again shines in the national spotlight,” noted Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

“What an exciting and thrilling event to host!” added Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. “The excitement and interest that the 2019 Bassmasters Classic generated among visitors and Knoxvillians alike could be felt throughout the city.”

Justis Bobbitt & Cullen Ports Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA March 31,2019

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Justis Bobbitt & Cullen Ports Win CATT Kerr Lake, VA March 31,2019
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Next and last Kerr 2019 Spring Qualifier is April 14th at Occonnechee State Park! 

Go to the top of the CATT Hompage and click on ‘Divisions” for info on the 2019 CATT Academy Sports Championship on Kerr June 1-2! $10,000 1st Place but it can be much more!

**Also the Carolinas Bass Challenge is coming to Kerr May 4th! $8,000/$10,000 1st Place! If you enter the CBC May 4th it will count as 1 of your qualifiers to enter the 2019 CATT Championship in June!

Click on the Carolinas Bass Challenge logo for more info!

We had a fantastic crowd this past weekend on Kerr! 57 teams launched from Occoneechee competing for a total of $7,815.00! Thanks for the support and thanks to Trip Emerson for running a great tournament trail!

Cullen Ports & Justis Bobbitt weighed in 18.18 lbs and took 1st Place worth $1,900.00! Add in the 1st place BONUS which was another $750.00 and they took home $2,650.00!

Trey Nichols & Mike Carden claimed 2nd with 17.44 lbs and earned $1,000.00 plus the 2nd BONUS at $565.00 for a total of $1,565.00!

Randy & Jimmy Taylor earned $910.00 with the 3rd BONUS added in with a weight of 17.21 lbs

Kerr Mar 31, 2019
Big Total
57 Teams Fish Weight Winnings Points
Justis Bobbitt-Cullen Ports 3.92 18.18 $2,650.00 110
Mike Carden-Trey  Nichols 4.44 17.44 $1,565.00 109
Randy Taylor-Jimmy Taylor 5.04 17.21 $910.00 108
Thomas Tarrell- Tim Thurman  2nd BF 5.23 15.94 $721.00 107
Bryan Welch-Tyler Purcell 4.16 15.49 $400.00 106
Ross Oliver – Brad Cook 3.53 15.44 $300.00 105
Mike Nichols-Mike Nichols 3.61 14.38 $235.00 104
Paul Smith – Jason Lloyd 3.77 14.19 $190.00 103
Mike Birr- Joe Trinko 4.26 14.09 $175.00 102
Cole Blythe – Steve Blythe  1st BF 5.30 14.02 $544.00 101
James Condrey – Jimmy Condrey 3.55 14.00 $125.00 100
Sam Terry – Jacob Lee 3.67 13.99 99
Curtis Talbott-Johnny Woodie 3.60 13.73 98
Mike Perkins – John James 4.19 13.64 97
Randy Carr – Mike Eggers 4.32 13.54 96
Calvin Young – Rob Wells 3.45 13.33 95
Donnie Avant – Randy Waterman 3.13 13.28 94
Carl Enos –  Derek Moyer 3.85 13.26 93
Dennis Reedy – Tommy Marrow 4.78 13.08 92
Walt Bowen – Mark Jackson 0.00 12.78 91
Justin Rue – Roger Cleary 0.00 12.52 90
Aaron Falwell – Steven Coleman 3.57 12.17 89
David Owens  – Danny Houchins 4.51 12.04 88
Ron Linebach – Chris Barnes 3.04 12.03 87
Steve Miller -Scott Mathews 2.89 12.03 86
Richard Owen – Austin Minton 3.12 11.99 85
Reggie Norfleet – Charles Gunter 4.17 11.77 84
Kenny Reynolds – Ryan Reynolds 2.97 11.70 83
Craig Wright – Mickey Bergeron 4.67 11.43 82
Jenkins- Jason Kopp 0.00 10.99 81
Tony Toombs- David Jones 0.00 10.67 80
Robert Bristow-Adam Haithcock 0.00 10.53 79
Jason Suggs 0.00 10.38 78
William Hubbard – Chase Cooper 0.00 10.37 77
Dennis Duncan – Mark Merretts 3.67 10.34 76
Ernest Howell – Elayja Howell 0.00 10.13 75
Frank Bowers – Mike Franklin 2.36 10.12 74
Allen White – Mike Vaughn 0.00 9.55 73
Kevin Cheatham – Johnny Wilder 0.00 9.55 73
Matt Norris – Alex King 4.26 9.49 71
Dana Moore – Mike White 3.76 9.45 70
Jimmy  Henderson-David Bullock 4.36 9.18 69
Jonathan Jones – Brycen Peed 0.00 8.06 68
Marty Warren – Michael Chlomoudus 0.00 7.79 67
David Enos – Brent Enos 0.00 6.91 66
Hal Blackwelder-Cliff Swann 0.00 6.87 65
Ben Dalton – Collins Bennett 0.00 6.79 64
Jay Fogleman – Tate Fogleman 0.00 5.95 63
Darrick Bowden – Matt Little 0.00 3.40 62
Joe Freet – Josh Wood 0.00 0.00 61
Glenn Long – Vernon Fleming 0.00 0.00 61
Sean Lewis – Kevin Kane 0.00 0.00 61
Tony Miliam – Johnathan Miliam 0.00 0.00 61
Monte Alemon – Kevin Alemon 0.00 0.00 61
Tyler Calloway- Zach Frank 0.00 0.00 61
Larry Inman – Garth Joyce 0.00 0.00 61
David Frey – Bubba Haywood 0.00 0.00 61
Total Entrys $6,840.00
BONUS $ $1,600.00
Total Paid At Ramp $7,815.00
Kerr 2019 Spring Final Fund $505.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund $90.00
2019 Kerr Spring Final Fund Total $1,425.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total $4,580.00

Mercury Marine Signs Agreement To Continue As Premier Sponsor Of B.A.S.S.

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Mercury Marine Signs Agreement To Continue As Premier Sponsor Of B.A.S.S.

Mercury Marine has signed on to continue as a premier sponsor of the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Elite Series and other tournament circuits offered by B.A.S.S.                                                                                                                  Photo by B.A.S.S.

April 2, 2019

Mercury Marine Signs Agreement To Continue As Premier Sponsor Of B.A.S.S.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mercury Marine continues its longstanding support of B.A.S.S. with the announcement of a new premier sponsorship of the world’s largest fishing organization.

“For more than two decades, Mercury Marine and B.A.S.S. have partnered to not only bring fans the most exciting pro-level events in the sport, but also grow bass fishing through support of high school, college and B.A.S.S. Nation competition,” said Bruce Akin, CEO of B.A.S.S. “The continuation of this storied partnership proves that together we are laser focused on ensuring that the future of bass fishing is very bright.”

“We are delighted to renew our premier-level support of B.A.S.S. — a partnership that promotes our mutual values and our shared love of competitive bass fishing,” said Michelle Dauchy, Mercury Marine chief marketing officer. “Mercury and B.A.S.S. have worked together to advance the causes of conservation, youth development, and expanded opportunities for recreation and competition on the water. Mercury will continue to innovate outboard engines that give bass anglers a competitive edge, and we’ll also find new and creative ways to elevate the sport,” Dauchy said.

Under the new agreement, Mercury Marine will be a premier sponsor of the biggest stages in bass fishing and also have premier sponsorship of youth and grass-roots programs, as well. These include the Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Bassmaster Team Championship, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops and Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

One aspect of the renewed partnership fans will enjoy is the new Mercury Concert Series. These free concerts will take place prior to Saturday or Sunday weigh-ins at Elite Series events held this year on Lake Fork, Lake Guntersville, St. Lawrence River and Cayuga Lake, as well as the Angler of the Year Championship.

“We are so excited that Mercury Marine is again a premier sponsor of the Classic,” said Akin. “We broke records this year in Knoxville, with over 153,000 fans attending the biggest event in fishing. The Mercury team created some incredible fan experiences and will no doubt continue to raise the bar to keep bass anglers enthusiastic about our sport.”

The partnership extends well beyond event venues. Mercury Marine will have a strong presence within the extensive B.A.S.S. media platforms, including Bassmaster Magazine, The Bassmasters TV Show and Bassmaster.com.

About Mercury Marine
Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Marine is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A $3 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications, empowering boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. Mercury’s industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages; MotorGuide trolling motors; Mercury propellers; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury SmartCraft electronics; Attwood marine parts; Land ’N’ Sea marine parts distribution; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils and Power Products, LLC. More information is available at mercurymarine.com

About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport. With more than 510,000 members internationally, B.A.S.S. is not only home to the nation’s premier fishing tournament trails, but it also boasts the most expansive and comprehensive media network in the fishing industry. Its media include The Bassmasters on the ESPN networks, more than 130 hours of tournament programming on the Pursuit Channel, 250 hours of on-the-water streaming coverage on Bassmaster LIVE and 1 million monthly visitors to the flagship website on bass fishing – Bassmaster.com. B.A.S.S. also provides more than 4.4 million readers with the best in bass fishing coverage through Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times, and its radio and social media programs and events reach hundreds of thousands each month.

The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, culminating in the ultimate event on the biggest stage for competitive anglers, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods. The trail also includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, BassPro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, 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, and the Bassmaster Team Championship.

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Jeremy Gatewood & Jarred Allbritten Win CATT Tidewater March 30, 2019

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Jeremy Gatewood & Jarred Allbritten Win CATT Tidewater March 30, 2019
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Next Tidewater CATT is April 14 at the Chowan River launching from Shoup Landing!

Jeremy Gatewood – Jarred Allbritten made it  2 in a row with 5 bass weighing 13.12 lbs! They also weighed in the 1st BF at 5.13 lbs!

2nd Place Joe Glazebrook – Mike Evans 12.14 lbs!

Paul Nolan – Clay Powers claimed 3rd with 12.07 lbs!

Big Total Total
8 Teams Fish Weight Winnings Points
Jeremy Gatewood – Jarred Allbritten 5.13 13.12 $681.00 110
Joe Glazebrook – Mike Evans 3.12 12.14 $174.00 109
Paul Nolan – Clay Powers 3.11 12.07 108
Gil Burk – George Voyt 3.04 7.10 107
Jonathan Cobb – Joe Cobb 3.04 6.06 106
Eric Colbert – Richard Hall 0.00 4.13 105
Matt Jennings – Mark London 0.00 3.08 104
Ken Kipler – Shawn Dunlap 0.00 0.00 103
Total Entrys $960.00
BONUS $ $125.00
Total Paid At Ramp $855.00
2019 Tidewater Final Fund $175.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund $25.00
2019 Tidewater Final Fund Total $500.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total $4,490.00

EVANS’ WILLIAMSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON CLARKS HILL LAKE

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EVANS’ WILLIAMSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON CLARKS HILL LAKE

EVANS’ WILLIAMSON WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON CLARKS HILL LAKE

Statesboro’s Pare Claims Co-Angler Title

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APPLING, Ga. (April 1, 2019) – Boater Keith Williamson of Evans, Georgia, brought five bass to the weigh-in stage Saturday totaling 19 pounds, 13 ounces, to win the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) South Carolina Division tournament on Clarks Hill Lake. For his catch, Williamson took home $2,675.

Williamson said he primarily fished the Little River arm on the Georgia side of the lake, not far from the Highway 47 bridge. He said he used a brown and purple-colored Greenfish Tackle Original Square Rubber Jig with a green-pumpkin and green-glitter Zoom Tiny Salty Chunk trailer to catch his first keeper. His next two came on a ½-ounce Almost-colored Greenfish High Class Double Willow spinnerbait with a Pearl-colored Zoom Fat Albert Grub on a trailer hook.

“My first three came pretty quickly,” said Williamson, who earned his third career win on Clarks Hill Lake in BFL competition. “I caught one on a jig at the rocks a little deeper and then went shallower to see if they were bedding, but didn’t get any bites. The wind started blowing a bit, so I switched to a spinnerbait. I threw to the shallowest part of the ridge – 5 or 6 feet of water – and caught one right away – a 3- or 4-pounder. Within a few casts I caught another one giving me three good fish before 10 [a.m.]

“I left that spot and hit another shallow hump nearby that was probably 3 feet deep on top and caught a good 2½- to 3-pound spotted bass on the spinnerbait,” said Williamson.

After the sun got up, Williamson said he moved from the clear water to more stained water above the Highway 47 bridge to finish out his day. There, he caught the heaviest bass of the tournament– an 8-pound, 3-ouncer – on his Greenfish spinnerbait.

“I’m pretty sure I caught that fish in practice and then caught it again during the tournament,” said Williamson. “It was in front of a willow bush. I tried for it and she swatted the spinnerbait next to the boat. I left to fish some pockets and flats, but returned with an hour left before weigh-in and caught her.”

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Keith Williamson, Evans, Ga., five bass, 19-13, $2,675

2nd:         James Meadows, Goose Creek, S.C., five bass, 14-14, $1,225

3rd:          Bart Blackburn, North Augusta, S.C., five bass, 14-3, $750

4th:          Brandt Tumberg, Moore, S.C., five bass, 14-1, $525

5th:          Adam Beckum, Martinez, Ga., five bass, 14-0, $700

6th:          John Duarte, Middle River, Md., five bass, 13-7, $413

7th:          John Long, Grovetown, Ga., five bass, 12-11, $375

8th:          Michael Maxfield, Hanahan, S.C., five bass, 12-6, $337

9th:          Baylen Gaillard, Clark Hill, S.C., five bass, 12-4, $100

9th:          Nicholas Toomey, Evans, Ga., five bass, 12-4, $100

9th:          Jeffrey Borne, Gilbert, S.C., five bass, 12-4, $250

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Williamson’s 8-pound, 3-ouncer was the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $225.

Mitchell Pare of Statesboro, Georgia, won the Co-angler Division and $1,437 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 14 pounds, 3 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          Mitchell Pare, Statesboro, Ga., five bass, 14-3, $1,437

2nd:         Jack Daniel Hoy, Hollywood, S.C., five bass, 11-14, $612

3rd:          Clay Wilson, Evans, Ga., five bass, 11-4, $376

4th:          Bobby McDonald, Easley, S.C., five bass, 11-3, $412

5th:          Shawn Kincaid, Lexington, S.C., five bass, 10-4, $225

6th:          Kate Hough, Gilbert, S.C., five bass, 9-13, $306

7th:          Kevin Henderson, Honea Path, S.C., five bass, 9-10, $178

7th:          Travis Ruff, Connelly Springs, N.C., five bass, 9-10, $178

9th:          Hunter Vincent, Santee, S.C., three bass, 9-0, $150

10th:        James Akins, Cumming, Ga., five bass, 8-14

Pare also caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 5 pounds, 1 ounce. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $112.

The tournament was hosted by the Columbia County Board of Commissioners.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 17-19 BFL Regional Championship on the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

The 2019 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2019 BFL All-American will be held May 30-June 1 at the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Commissioners of Charles County. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Hunter & Ashley Hoffmeyer Win CATT Santee Cooper March 30, 2019 with 23.66 lbs

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Hunter & Ashley Hoffmeyer Win CATT Santee Cooper March 30, 2019 with 23.66 lbs
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Next Santee Cooper CATT is at Blacks Camp April 13th!

Check out the Lews Line Up! Click on the Lews logo!

Hunter & Ashley Hoffmeyer claim 1st Place at Santee Cooper with 5 bass weighing 23.66 lbs!

Jeff Canty with the BF 8.39 lbs!

3rd Patrick Williams & Steve Traynum! 19.59 lbs!

Big Total Total
18 Teams Fish Weight Winnings Points
Hunter & Ashley Hoffmeyer 7.61 23.66 $896.00 110
Mike Watson – Jeff Canty 8.39 19.60 $329.00 109
Patrick Williams – Steve Traynum 6.17 19.59 $100.00 108
Billy McInstosh – Rick McLean 0.00 16.76 107
Juston Boykin – Nick Moye 6.53 15.58 106
Casey Stevens – Chapman Fountain 0.00 15.29 105
Mario & Reid Colangelo 0.00 13.36 104
Elvis-Brian Peagler 0.00 12.80 103
Horace Scott – Horace Scot Jr 0.00 12.28 102
TJ Anderson – Mike Phipps 0.00 11.78 101
John Wilson-Cody Armstrong 4.74 8.64 100
Jay McCutchen – Josh Courtney 0.00 4.43 100
Van Turbeville 0.00 0.00 100
Gary Pope – Mark Johnson 0.00 0.00 100
Jason Morse 0.00 0.00 100
Jeremy Sessions 0.00 0.00 100
Cole Poplin – Brian Flowers 0.00 0.00 100
Total Entrys $1,360.00
BONUS $ $350.00
Total Paid At Ramp $1,325.00
Santee Cooper 2019 Spring Final Fund $320.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund $35.00
2019 Santee Cooper Spring Final Fund Total $2,030.00
2019 CATT Championship Fund Total $4,490.00

POWERS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR

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POWERS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR

POWERS WINS T-H MARINE FLW BASS FISHING LEAGUE TOURNAMENT ON SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR

Co-Angler Title Goes to Kingsport’s Blakely

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 1, 2019) – Boater Craig Powers of Rockwood, Tennessee, brought a five-bass limit to the scale weighing 17 pounds, 9 ounces, to win Saturday’s T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Volunteer Division tournament on South Holston Reservoir. Powers earned $3,583 for his victory.

Powers spent his day fishing wind-blown points mid-lake, not too far from takeoff. He said the bite was tough, and that he caught just six keepers all day. He weighed in two largemouth and two spotted bass from a spinnerbait and a 3-pound smallmouth on a crankbait.

“I targeted blowdowns on the points with the spinnerbait, and when the wind quit blowing I switched to a flat-sided crankbait. It was the same deal [with the crankbait] – rocky, wind-blown points – but I stayed away from the trees,” said Powers, who earned his fifth win in FLW competition. “The crankbait has a tight wiggle and when they quit biting, I can usually catch a few on it.���

Powers said his spinnerbait was a ½-ounce, custom-made lure with Willow Leaf and Colorado blades and a Glimmer Blue skirt, with a Zoom Split Tail trailer of the same color. His crankbait was a Root Beer-colored CP Custom Baits Series 3 balsa crankbait. He said he primarily worked in 6 to 10 feet of water.

The top 10 boaters finished the tournament in:

1st:          Craig Powers, Rockwood, Tenn., five bass, 17-9, $3,583

2nd:         Kevin Powers, Unicoi, Tenn., five bass, 13-15, $1,764

3rd:          Jonathan Bowling , Harriman, Tenn., five bass, 13-8, $1,108

4th:          Steve Coleman, Clayton, Ga., five bass, 13-6, $707

5th:          Nathan Hipps, Canton, N.C., five bass, 11-7, $580

5th:          Derrick Blake, Rockwood, Tenn., two bass, 11-7, $580

7th:          Matt Linton, Kingston, Tenn., four bass, 10-6, $505

8th:          Doug Burke, Castlewood, Va., four bass, 10-0, $454

9th:          Tavin Napier, Rockwood, Tenn., three bass, 9-9, $404

10th:        Wayne Coppage, Jonesboro, Tenn., four bass, 9-1, $353

Complete results can be found at FLWFishing.com.

Powers also caught a 7-pound, 13-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day’s Boater Big Bass award of $355.

David Blakely of Kingsport, Tennessee, won the Co-angler Division and $1,714 Saturday after catching five bass weighing 11 pounds, 10 ounces.

The top 10 co-anglers were:

1st:          David Blakely, Kingsport, Tenn., five bass, 11-10, $1,714

2nd:         Mark Dillard, Bluff City, Tenn., four bass, 11-7, $807

3rd:          Clint Dyer, Jonesborough, Tenn., four bass, 10-10, $505

4th:          Joey Boling, Walland, Tenn., three bass, 9-0, $353

5th:          Brian Miller, Calhoun, Ga., three bass, 8-0, $303

6th:          Audie Aultman, Knoxville, Tenn., three bass, 7-5, $278

7th:          Bradley Watts, Afton, Tenn., four bass, 7-3, $252

8th:          Jim Neece Sr., Bristol, Va., three bass, 6-15, $214

8th:          Darren Kelly, Wartburg, Tenn., two bass, 6-15, $364

10th:        Robert Barch Jr., Nelsonville, Ohio, two bass, 6-13, $177

Curtis Crooke of Washburn, Tennessee, caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division, a fish weighing in at 4 pounds, 14 ounces. The catch earned him the day’s Co-angler Big Bass award of $177.

The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 10-12 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina, presented by Navionics. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518L with a 200-horsepower outboard.

The 2019 BFL is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2019 BFL All-American will be held May 30-June 1 at the Potomac River in Marbury, Maryland, and is hosted by the Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism and the Commissioners of Charles County. Top performers in the BFL can move up to the Costa FLW Series or even the FLW Tour.

For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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