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Darryl Starkey win CATT BassKings Lake Murray! Darryl brought in 5 bass weighing 20.85 lbs

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Darryl Starkey win CATT BassKings Lake Murray! Darryl brought in 5 bass weighing 20.85 lbs

Last BassKing Qualifier is April 26 at Lake Wateree!

Darryl Starkey win Lake Murray! Darryl brought in 5 bass weighing 20.85 lbs taking home $1,645.00!

Mark Richardson 2nd with 5 bass weighing 17.89 lbs!

Michael Murphy with a couple of BIGS!

BassKingBFWeightWinningsPoints
Darryl Starkey5.6120.85$1,645.00110
Mark Richardson0.0017.89$500.00109
Michael Murphy0.0017.87$100.00108
Kevin Fulmer0.0017.17107
JW Smith0.0016.62106
Mike Williams0.0015.66105
Lonnie Jones0.0015.10104
Chad Gainey0.000.0094
Rusty Bullard0.000.0094
Nelson Walker0.000.0094
John Ray0.000.0094
Jonathan Crossland0.000.0094
Championship$1,390.00
Points$770.00





Shawn Holland & Conner Hardy Win Bass Cast Stop #2 with 19.81 Lbs on SML

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Shawn Holland & Conner Hardy Win Bass Cast Stop #2 with 19.81 Lbs on SML

The unforgiving Smith Mountain Lake has shown up, as you can tell by the weights, it’s gotten a lot tougher to find that 20+ pound. But we would like to thank the 22 boats that came out & fished with us on this beautiful Easter weekend. See you all on May 31st for the next one. Click to Sign up

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Bass Fishing’s Reckless Speed Culture Must Change After Smith Lake Tragedy

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Bass Fishing’s Reckless Speed Culture Must Change After Smith Lake Tragedy

Bass Fishing’s Reckless Speed Culture Must Change After Smith Lake Tragedy

The facts are undeniable: Three anglers are dead after a high-speed collision at Alabama’s Smith Lake during a Tackle Warehouse Invitational tournament. This wasn’t an unavoidable accident—it was the predictable result of a fishing industry that has long ignored the dangers of unregulated speed, poor visibility, and lax safety standards in competitive bass fishing.

The Problem: Speed and Lack of Awareness

Multiple reports confirm that the Smith Lake accident involved a bass boat striking a striper boat—a scenario made far more likely by excessive speed and limited reaction time. Research from the U.S. Coast Guard shows that speed is a leading factor in fatal boating accidents, and bass boats—capable of 70–80 mph—are among the most dangerous vessels on the water when driven recklessly.

Yet, major tournament circuits still allow:

  • Unrestricted horsepower (250 HP engines).
  • No speed limits, even in low-visibility conditions.
  • Overloaded consoles with multiple large screens that obstruct a driver’s view.

Solutions That Could Save Lives

  1. Horsepower Restrictions
    • Lowering max HP from 250 to 150 (as some anglers, like the Intuitive Angling host, have voluntarily done) would reduce top speeds without drastically affecting competition.
  2. Enforced Speed Limits
    • GPS-monitored speed caps in tournaments, especially during takeoff and in congested areas.
  3. Delayed or Flexible Start Times
    • Early-morning fog and low light increase collision risks. Tournaments should adjust start times based on visibility, even if it means shorter fishing days.
  4. Single-Console Electronics Rule
    • Multiple large screens block sightlines. Limiting consoles to one display (positioned to minimize blind spots) would improve awareness.
  5. Stronger Protections for Co-Anglers
    • Anonymous reporting systems for unsafe driving, with penalties for violators.

The Industry’s Responsibility

Tournament organizations—MLF, B.A.S.S., and others—have a duty to act. They regulate life jackets and kill switches but ignore the deadliest factor: speed. If bass fishing wants to call itself a professional sport, it must adopt professional safety standards.

Final Word

The Smith Lake tragedy was preventable. If the fishing community doesn’t demand change now, more lives will be lost—not to bad luck, but to negligence. It’s time to slow down before another angler doesn’t come home.

—What’s Next? Should bass tournaments enforce speed limits? Should HP be capped? The debate starts now.





Hackney Claims NPFL Victory at Lake Norman

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Hackney Claims NPFL Victory at Lake Norman

Hackney Claims NPFL Victory at Lake Norman


After weigh-in on Day Two, Gonzales, Louisiana pro Greg Hackney predicted that the consistent weather would improve the bite across the board, and his forecast proved true. Catching his biggest bag of the week—17 pounds—on the final day, Hackney secured his first NPFL victory with a total weight of 47 pounds, 11 ounces.


Finishing in second, North Carolina angler KJ Queen began Day One with 15 pounds, 8 ounces, added 14 pounds on Day Two despite a big lost fish that hurt his chances at victory, and then delivered the second-largest bag of the event on Finale Friday with 17 pounds, 9 ounces. His total weight of 47 pounds, 1 ounce kept him just shy of Hackney’s lead.


Kyle Welcher overcame a slow Day One and came back strong with 19 pounds, 13 ounces on Day Two. However, a tougher Day Three weight of 12 pounds, 8 ounces, and a total weight of 45 pounds, 1 ounce, moved him to third. After his Bassmaster Elite win in North Carolina the week before, Welcher continues to build on his momentum.


Patrick Walters, who started and finished in fourth, earned 44 pounds, 13 ounces, securing another NPFL top-5 finish and a solid payday. Seth Ellis rounded out the top five with a total of 42 pounds, 14 ounces.
Kyle Welcher’s 5-pound, 10-ounce largemouth on Day Two was the big bass of the event.


Largemouth Seal The Deal
Leading after Day One with 16 pounds, 6 ounces, Greg Hackney struggled to find largemouth on Day Two, finishing with a limit of spotted bass weighing 14 pounds, 5 ounces. But the largemouth returned in full force on the final day, and Hackney found his rhythm when it mattered most.


“I went to my spotted bass holes this morning to try and get a solid start, and the largemouth showed up again,” Hackney said. “I looked in the same area yesterday, which was a great day for sight fishing, and only saw one fish. Today was slow and steady—one good one here, one good one there—and I never got shaken up.”


By the time live coverage wrapped up at 1 PM, Hackney made his final cull—a four-pounder that sealed the deal. However, in his mind, it was a bass he fished for two hours, hooked several times, and nearly caught that he thought might cost him the victory.


“It was time-consuming, but I knew if I caught it, it would have won the event – so I stayed. I was sure she was going to cost me the event, but overall, I fished extremely well today. I had no anxiety at all, and when you catch that many fish, you know not having to grind for bites – it makes it easier.”


As the day progressed, Hackney had one of those “it’s your time” moments. While fighting one of his keeper largemouth to the boat, a massive spotted bass followed it in and almost made the ride to the weigh-in.
“It was 4 to 5 pounds, easily the best spot I’ve seen here,” Hackney said. “I touched it, and I thought I was going to be able to grab it. I almost had it. I got the largemouth in the boat, and at that point, I had one of those feelings like it was going to happen for me.”


Hackney’s efforts were focused below the main bridge, in the bottom third of Lake Norman. Using his Lowrance C-Map with 6-foot and less depth highlighted, he quickly found productive water where fish were spawning in the pockets and navigated Norman with no problem.


“Today, and this whole week even, I fished almost every dock, and I caught fish, but the best fish were between the docks, sitting on a piece of brush or a stump,” he added. “I burned the majority of my practice water on Day One, so I ran new water the last two days, and it was key to finding the same type of productive areas using the C-Map.”


His two-pronged attack included Strike King Finesse Worms—one 4” worm fished on a shaky head and one 6” worm rigged weedless. On Day One, the bass were relating more to the bottom, but as the water warmed, they moved higher in the water column, and the wacky rig presentation proved clutch.
“Our (Strike King) Green Pumpkin color is the most natural on the market, and the baits are more slender than other worms,” Hackney said. “I caught a bunch of fish on beds, and I got most of them on the first cast or the next cast back in. Those baits are the real deal.”


Queen Falls Just Short
When the event began, Catawba, North Carolina angler KJ Queen knew he would focus on spawning fish—and that’s exactly what he did. Falling just 11 ounces shy of victory, a few lost fish in a tight race made all the difference. Despite the disappointment, Queen considers the event a success.
“I fished in the mid-lake section and focused 100% on spawning fish,” he said. “On Day One, I caught some fish while strolling a Queen Tackle Jig Head with Zoom bait, weighing in three bass that day. After that, I locked in and everything else was sight fishing.”


Queen kept his approach simple, sticking to an area he believed had potential—and he was right. He executed a 1-2-3 punch with Zoom plastics, finishing with the Queen Tackle Jig in MR Craw color, almost to perfection.


“It couldn’t have been any simpler for me,” he said. “I kept my Lithium Pro Batteries working and covered a ton of water each day. I’m not going to lie, I’m disappointed about the big one I lost yesterday, which ended up costing me. It kind of sucks, but it is what it is. Overall, it was a great finish on my home waters.”


Welcher Falls to Third
With a major comeback on Day Two, jumping from 30th after Day One to the outright lead, Kyle Welcher was playing with house money on Finale Friday. Despite the lack of new fish moving into his primary area, it’s hard to complain after the last couple of weeks.


“I mean, if you told me after practice I’d end up in third I would have been happy,” he said. “I had no history here at all, and regardless of where I went on the lake, I figured the chances of catching a big one were tough, so I settled into an area where I caught them good on Day One and focused on that.”
Day Three saw the same quality of bass, but not nearly as many. With big spawners, depending on how aggressive they were, having numerous chances at a big fish is always better. But today, there were fewer to choose from.

“I found a few good ones, but overall they were not as catchable as yesterday, and I didn’t catch the big ones I did see,” he said. “I just looked and threw the Rapala Crush City Bronco Bug at everything I could find. It was a great week.”


Top Ten:
Greg Hackney – 47-11
KJ Queen – 47-1
Kyle Welcher – 45-1
Patrick Walters – 44-13
Seth Ellis – 42-14
Drew Cook – 41-13
Jason Burroughs – 41-10
Tim Frederick – 39-15
David Williams – 39-12
JTodd Tucker – 39-3





Schroeder delivers last-minute shocker win with only four bass on Day 3 at Tombigbee River

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Schroeder delivers last-minute shocker win with only four bass on Day 3 at Tombigbee River

Missouri’s Trey Schroeder has won the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN with a three-day total of 42 pounds, 12 ounces.

Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.

April 18, 2025

Schroeder delivers last-minute shocker win with only four bass on Day 3 at Tombigbee River

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COLUMBUS, Miss. — As the saying goes, it ain’t over ‘til it’s over, and Trey Schroeder was on the right end of that adage Friday after winning the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN.

Schroeder, a 25-year-old resident of tiny Theodosia, Mo., mounted a come-from-behind win with 14 bass totaling 42 pounds, 12 ounces over the three-day tournament. That was just enough weight to edge veteran angler Stephen Browning who finished second with 42-4.

Just about everyone at Friday’s final weigh-in at East Bank Landing had already conceded the tournament to Browning, the Hot Springs, Ark., pro who’s in his 30th year fishing with B.A.S.S. and was looking for his first B.A.S.S. victory in a decade.

It seemed logical. After all, Browning was surging as the tournament progressed and he vaulted from seventh place and into the lead with a 15-10 limit on Day 3. Schroeder, meanwhile, only had four bass in his bag when he came to the stage. That largemouth quartet registered 12-6, however, which let him slip past Browning and to the top of the leaderboard.

The outcome surprised even Schroeder, who gasped when his final weight was announced. He shot his arms into the air in excitement before hoisting the winner’s trophy, and he still was in disbelief after the crowd had cleared out.

“I didn’t think there was any chance I had won,” he said.

BASSTrakk listed Schroeder with an 8-5 total on Friday when the weigh-in began, more than four pounds lighter than his actual catch. Though anglers are encouraged to use BASSTrakk throughout the day, they are not required to do so. But with many anglers and fans accustomed to following the action on BASSTrakk, they saw those numbers and assumed Browning had won.

Schroeder said he doesn’t weigh his fish until he catches his fifth bass.

“I get to five and then I weigh (the one) I’m culling first,” he said. “Then I get rid of my smallest one once I weigh the rest of them. It was my plan to do that today, too, but I never got that fifth keeper bite. I probably had seven or eight bites today … and only four keepers.”

Schroeder pocketed $34,502 cash for the win, part of a $229,090 purse split among the Top 45 of 155 anglers entered in the tournament. He also won a spot in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour when it’s held March 13-15 in Knoxville, Tenn., on the Tennessee River.

The former Strike King Bassmaster High School Series and Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops angler marveled at the prospect, something he’s dreamed of since co-founding his prep bass fishing team back in Missouri.

“I can’t believe it. Ever since starting that high school club, it’s just been the bug,” he said, his voice cracking with the emotion of the moment.

Schroeder said this tournament fished much like the areas he practiced in while competing for McKendree University in Illinois. In fact, he didn’t even venture onto the main river in the tournament, preferring to fish in nearby Columbus Lake the entire time.

“I didn’t burn a half tank of gas the whole week,” he said. “Finding a hard bottom was what gave me the confidence to stay in Columbus Lake … When I put my poles down and I could (sense them going into) gravel and sand, it started to feel right.

 “So, when I put in, I went to the first piece of grass I saw, the water willow stuff,” he said. “The qualifiers we fished at McKendree were on 400-acre lakes and they fished like ponds. It was like that here … I felt at home.”

Schroeder used only two lures to bag his best bass.

“Thirteen of the 14 fish I weighed this week came on a (white) 6th Sense swim jig with a white Stroker Craw by 6th Sense on the back,” he said. “One of them came on the Clout, which is the Sixth Sense version of a Senko. I had some in the bottom of my boat and I threw it out there (on Thursday) and caught a 3-pounder.”

Browning, 58, finished third the last time B.A.S.S. fished on the Tombigbee River, way back in October 2004, and he was confident the 15-10 sack he caught Friday was enough to win the fifth B.A.S.S. event of his illustrious career. He said it was difficult finishing just shy of his goal to qualify for his 11th Bassmaster Classic.

“It’s just hard to swallow right now,” Browning said.

Rounding out the Top 10 anglers on Championship Friday are third, Michigan’s Bo Thomas, 41-10; fourth, Georgia’s Byron Kenney Jr, 41-0; fifth, Georgia’s John Duvall, 39-12; sixth, Alabama’s Matt Adams, 39-10; seventh, Pennsylvania’s Grae Buck, 39-2; eighth, Georgia’s Cody Stahl, 36-8; ninth, Alabama’s Russ Lane, 35-1; 10th Alabama’s Cody Nichols, 35-15.

Schroeder caught the Phoenix Boats Big Bass, as well — a 6-4 on Day 1 that earned him an additional $750 cash.

The derby on the Tombigbee River is the second Division I Bassmaster Open of the year, with the season opener held at Georgia’s Clarks Hill in January. Two more tournaments remain in the division (on the Upper Chesapeake Bay July 23-25 in Maryland and July 31-Aug. 2 on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York.) 

The Top 50 anglers in both the Division 1 and Division 2 Open standings will qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers, which starts in September. The Top 10 anglers in that inaugural three-tournament competition will win spots in the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series.

Visit Columbus, Mississippi hosted this week’s event.

2025 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN 4/16-4/18
Tombigbee River, Columbus  MS.
(BOATER) Standings Day 3

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

1.  Trey Schroeder         Theodosia, MO           14  42-12  200  $35,252.00
  Day 1: 5   16-04     Day 2: 5   14-02     Day 3: 4   12-06   
2.  Stephen Browning       Hot Springs, AR         15  42-04  199  $13,801.00
  Day 1: 5   10-05     Day 2: 5   16-05     Day 3: 5   15-10   
3.  Bo Thomas              Edwardsburg, MI         15  41-10  198  $10,350.00
  Day 1: 5   11-03     Day 2: 5   14-11     Day 3: 5   15-12   
4.  Byron Kenney Jr        Monticello, GA          15  41-00  197   $9,660.00
  Day 1: 5   13-10     Day 2: 5   13-01     Day 3: 5   14-05   
5.  John Duvall            Madison, GA             15  39-12  196   $8,970.00
  Day 1: 5   13-09     Day 2: 5   12-14     Day 3: 5   13-05   
6.  Matt Adams             Guntersville, AL        15  39-10  195   $8,280.00
  Day 1: 5   11-15     Day 2: 5   16-09     Day 3: 5   11-02   
7.  Grae Buck              Green Lane, PA          15  39-02  194   $7,590.00
  Day 1: 5   15-06     Day 2: 5   13-04     Day 3: 5   10-08   
8.  Cody Stahl             Barnsville, GA          15  36-08  193   $6,900.00
  Day 1: 5   10-02     Day 2: 5   16-03     Day 3: 5   10-03   
9.  Russ Lane              Prattville, AL          13  35-01  192   $6,900.00
  Day 1: 5   17-10     Day 2: 5   11-05     Day 3: 3   06-02   
10. Cody Nichols           Fayette, AL             11  31-15  191   $6,900.00
  Day 1: 5   14-10     Day 2: 5   12-03     Day 3: 1   05-02   
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PHOENIX BOATS BIG BASS
     Trey Schroeder           Theodosia, MO       06-04        $750.00
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Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        53       480      1073-12
 2        60       474      1062-06
 3         7        43       114-07
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         120       997      2250-09





Is There a Price War in Bass Fishing Electronics?

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Is There a Price War in Bass Fishing Electronics?

Is There a Price War in Bass Fishing Electronics?
The bass fishing electronics market has seen rapid technological advancements in recent years, driven by innovations in forward-facing sonar (FFS), mapping systems, and trolling motor integration. As manufacturers like Garmin, Humminbird, and Lowrance compete to dominate this lucrative niche, questions arise: Is this competition sparking a price war, or are companies prioritizing premium features over affordability? Let’s dive into the trends shaping the 2025 landscape.

1. The Rise of High-End Technology

The push for cutting-edge electronics is undeniable. For example, Humminbird’s Mega Live 2 offers enhanced resolution and target separation up to 165 feet, positioning it as a premium choice for tournament anglers. Similarly, Garmin’s LiveScope remains a market leader, with rumors of upcoming fish-tracking features and streamlined hardware. These advancements come at a cost: top-tier units often exceed $2,000, and professional anglers reportedly spend upwards of $19,443 on boat electronics.

This focus on high-end tech suggests manufacturers are prioritizing performance over price reductions. However, the introduction of mid-range alternatives, such as Lowrance’s Eagle Eye package ($999 for a forward/down-facing sonar bundle), indicates efforts to cater to budget-conscious buyers.

2. Tournament Regulations and Market Shifts

New rules in competitive circuits are reshaping demand. For instance, the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers are limited to one live sonar transducer mounted at the bow of the boat. They are also restricted to a total of 55 inches of screen across all head units, including bow and dash units., while the National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) bans real-time imaging entirely. These restrictions force anglers to optimize existing setups rather than invest in multiple devices, potentially reducing demand for excess hardware.

In response, companies are bundling features to maximize value. Humminbird’s XPLORE series integrates mapping, sonar, and trolling motor control into a single system, appealing to anglers seeking efficiency under new regulations. Similarly, Garmin’s Force Kraken trolling motor includes built-in transducers, eliminating the need for additional purchases.

3. Competition in the Mid-Range Segment

While premium products dominate headlines, mid-tier options are gaining traction. Lowrance’s Recon trolling motor (starting at $1,500) offers brushless power and GPS precision at a lower cost than flagship models. Meanwhile, Humminbird’s XPLORE units (starting at $999) provide high-resolution imaging without the price tag of their SOLIX G3 counterparts.

This trend reflects a strategic balance: manufacturers retain premium pricing for top models while expanding affordable alternatives. The elimination of “black box” hardware—a cost-saving move by Humminbird and Lowrance—further reduces entry barriers for mid-range buyers .

4. The Lithium Battery Factor

A hidden driver of pricing is the shift to lithium power systems. Anglers like NPFL pro-Hunter Sales rely on ProGuide lithium batteries (16V and 36V) to sustain advanced electronics, adding $1,000+ to rigging costs. While not directly part of the electronics themselves, these peripherals contribute to the overall financial burden, pushing some anglers toward cheaper alternatives.

5. Market Growth vs. Consumer Accessibility

The global fishing electronics market is projected to grow at a steady CAGR, fueled by urbanization and disposable income. However, this growth is uneven. High-end innovations cater to professionals and affluent hobbyists, while mid-range products target casual anglers. For example, Daiwa’s Tatula BF TW reel ($239.99) and Eagle Claw’s Pro-V Finesse Jig (under $20) highlight a bifurcation: companies compete on both premium and budget fronts.

Conclusion: Innovation Over Price Cuts?

While outright price wars are rare, competition is intensifying through feature differentiation and strategic bundling. Manufacturers are avoiding steep discounts on flagship products but are expanding mid-tier lines to capture broader audiences. Regulatory changes and technological advancements will likely keep prices stable, with innovation—not affordability—driving the market. For anglers, this means more options but no clear “discount revolution” on the horizon.





Cade Blackwell & Mitchell Robinson win CATT Lake Greenwood with 5 bass weighing 15.95 lbs

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Cade Blackwell & Mitchell Robinson win CATT Lake Greenwood with 5 bass weighing 15.95 lbs

Next and last Lake Greenwood Spring Qualifier is April 26 at Buzzards Roost! You only have to enter 1 Qualifier to be eligible to enter the Final!

Cade Blackwell & Mitchell Robinson win Lake Greenwood with 5 bass weighing 15.95 lbs!

Anthony Kiker & Truett Hill 2nd with 14.87 lbs plus the BF at 5.96 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Cade Blackwell – Mitchell Robinson5.3515.95$475.00110
Anthony Kiker – Truett Hill5.9614.87$200.00109
Ryan Franklin – Graham Price0.0013.58108
Chris Blackwell – Chad Barbare4.2213.44107
Mike Underwood4.2013.36106
Darryl Redfern – John Williams4.4813.35105
Jermaine Roach – Christian Roach0.0010.95104
Jason Moyer Sr – Jason Moyer Jr0.000.0094
Total Entrys$640.00
BONUS $$175.00
Total Paid At Ramp$675.00
CATT$50.00
2025 Greenwood Spring Final Fund$115.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund$25.00
2025 Greenwood Spring Final Total$700.00





Kyle Welcher moves to the top of the leaderboard heading into Finale Friday on Lake Norman.

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Kyle Welcher moves to the top of the leaderboard heading into Finale Friday on Lake Norman.

Kyle Welcher moves to the top of the leaderboard heading into Finale Friday on Lake Norman.

Story by Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons

The bite remains steady on Lake Norman, but with most of the field posting limits, it’s still the quality bites that are proving hard to come by. That wasn’t the case for Kyle Welcher, who rocketed to the top of the leaderboard on Day Two with a massive 19 pound, 13 ounce limit—including a 5-pound, 10-ounce kicker. Adding to his 12 pounds, 12 ounces from Day One, Welcher now leads the field with a two-day total of 32 pounds, 9 ounces.

Greg Hackney, who held the lead after Day One, drops to second with a total of 30 pounds, 11 ounces. After opening with 16 pounds, 6 ounces, he added 14 pounds, 5 ounces today to stay within striking distance.

Seth Ellis now sits in third, backing up his 13 pounds, 15 ounces on Day One with 16 pounds, 7 ounces on Day Two, for a total of 30 pounds, 6 ounces. Just behind him, South Carolina’s Patrick Walters remains consistent, adding 14 pounds, 6 ounces to his Day One 15 pounds, 5 ounces, bringing his total to 29 pounds, 11 ounces.

With weights stacked tight and fish being caught all over the lake, Finale Friday is shaping up to be a battle to the very end. Welcher’s 5-pound, 10-ounce largemouth takes over the big bass of the event thus far.

Welcher Finds His Zone

Coming off a big Elite Series win last week, Alabama pro Kyle Welcher had limited time to figure out Lake Norman. After driving in from the previous event, he had just a short first day of practice and one full day on the water. On Day One of the tournament, he returned to some spawning fish he had marked—but they were gone.

On Day Two, he put his Minn Kota Ultrex QUEST on high and started covering water, learning more about the lake and eventually finding a couple of “key areas” where fish were moving up to spawn.

“I’ve never been to Norman before, and with a short practice, I tried to find an area with some fish and locate a few spawners,” he said. “When they vanished on Day One—which was a tough day overall fishing wise for me—I found a zone where they were moving up, and I had high hopes for Day Two.”

He righted the ship in a big way, using his eyes to locate both cruising and bedding bass. With a one-two punch from Rapala Crush City, he fished a Bronco Bug on beds and tossed a Janitor Worm at fish swimming around. As for Finale Friday, he’s not overthinking it.

“In my mind, Norman is the same everywhere,” he said. “You can catch big largemouth or spots all over the lake, but it isn’t easy anywhere. I’ll settle into the areas I’ve been fishing, but most of the places haven’t been reloading—so we’ll see what happens tomorrow.”

Hackney Sticking to the Plan

With nothing changing for Greg Hackney on Day Two, the only difference was the lack of a big bite. The Louisiana angler had two largemouth and three spots on Day One, but Day Two saw a full limit of spotted bass. Despite that, he’s still catching better-than-average fish, which has kept him near the top.

“I fished the same today and just simply lacked a big bite,” he said. “I was a bit afraid of that coming in, but today was such a good day for sight fishing—I could see fish everywhere, and a lot deeper too. It’s confusing, because today was the first day I haven’t seen any decent largemouth.”

Hackney predicts that based on the weather changes, Finale Friday should be one of the best and most consistent days of the tournament for everyone. With the first two days offering drastic shifts from morning to afternoon, with temperatures shifting, he expects things to level out for Day Three.

“The morning should kick off a bit better tomorrow, and that’s exciting. It should be good for everyone. I’m planning to stick with the same program, but I will not be starting in the same place as I have been,” he laughed.

Ellis Leans on the Sight Game

Seth Ellis knew coming into this event that in order to compete with the locals, he’d have to sight fish. After two days, it’s safe to say he made the right call. Ellis has called North Carolina home for eleven years, but has little recent experience on Lake Norman. While the locals know every dock and pocket on the lake, Ellis picked out small areas and stretches to focus his efforts.

“When I saw the schedule way back when, I knew this one was going to be about right,” he said. “After practice, I figured I could do well by looking for them, and so far so good. I had some good fish marked and they felt fresh.I thought they were going to stay around for the event and I committed to it.”

Coming into Day One, he had about 60 dots marked—fish he had seen either locked on or cruising—but more than half had either left or been caught. Despite that, his efforts had him sitting in 17th.

“Around 2:30 on Day One, I started looking around for more fish to use on Day Two, and I found some that I planned on trying to catch,” he said. “Today, I ran that stuff and caught some fish, but I had saved a big one from practice for when I needed it, and it saved me. I worked on her for an hour and got her to bite. At 1:30, I had 11 pounds. That fish gave me over 3 pounds and was huge for my tournament.”

With two 4-pound-class fish in the bag, he again spent the afternoon scouting for more options for Finale Friday. Whether they stick around or not, Ellis is proud of how he’s executed—and he’s fired up for the final day.

“I’m keeping it simple,” he added. “I’m looking around and tossing a Strike King Ocho in front of the boat, and when I find one, I slow down and fish a Strike King Rage Bug at it. So far, so good. I knew I couldn’t win this event just ‘fishing’ against these guys, so I did what I do—and the sight game has worked. I can’t wait for tomorrow.”

Walters Stays in Fourth

Starting the day in fourth, Patrick Walters made a push to climb the leaderboard on Day Two, but ultimately stayed put heading into Finale Friday. Now, a few pounds back from Welcher, the importance of landing a big bite has never been greater.

Coming into the event, Walters planned to catch them shallow. During practice, he found areas holding fish and spent part of Day One picking them apart—with limited success.

“I made a move early on that first day and fished around,” he said. “I filled a small limit on some places I know hold fish, and then just got back shallow and caught a few more.”

Despite losing two key fish today, he managed a few quality bites but wasn’t able to cull out three smaller ones.

“I’m fishing a bit of history and mixing things up, but in general, I’m in an area and just fishing around,” he added. “I’ve got a worm locked in my hand—a Zoom Fluke Stick—rigged wacky and Neko-style. I’m fishing everything that looks good and keeping an eye out for spawners.”

Top Ten:
Kyle Welcher 32-9
Greg Hackney 30-11
Seth Ellis 30-6
Patrick Walters 29-11
KJ Queen 29-8
Jason Burroughs 28-12
Ricky Robinson 28-3
David Williams 27-12
Joey Bloom 27-7
Barron Adams 27-0

DAY TWO LEADERBOARD





Marty & JT Stone win CATT Kerr Lake with 5 Bass weighing 16.15 lbs

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Marty & JT Stone win CATT Kerr Lake with 5 Bass weighing 16.15 lbs

Next Kerr Lake Qualifier is April 12 at Longwood!

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

A team or solo angler must fish 2 CATT events (Finals count) to Qualify! You may fish the Championship solo or with your partner or alternate partner your team used in any CATT event.
You can get in your 2 events by fishing any CATT Summer/Fall 2024 and CATT Spring 2025!  Any CATT event after May 20, 2024 will count! No tiller handle motor at the Championship.

Marty & JT Stone win Kerr Lake with 5 bass weighing 16.15 lbs and take home $2,450.00! They take over the points lead with 2 Qualifiers left!

Darrell Wyatt with the BF at 6.71 lbs!

TeamBFWeightWinningsPoints
Marty Stone – JT Stone4.7416.15$2,450.00110
Bryan Calloway – Tony Tombs0.0014.88$1,415.00109
Derrick Bowden – Randy Groves4.4914.83$525.00108
Brock Rouch – Kevin Sutton0.0014.32$660.00107
Wayne Andrews – Tonya Andrews4.0214.02$300.00106
Jacob Lee – Sam Terry0.0013.82$225.00105
Jason Houchins – Mickey Pettry0.0013.77$180.00104
Jay Rigney – Josh Barnes0.0013.56$140.00103
Rodney Sorrell – Joey Richards0.0013.04$120.00102
Kenny Wilson – David Matthews0.0012.66101
Michael Chlomoudis – Gage Chlomoudis0.0012.61100
Kas Bowman – Jay Preston0.0012.61100
Tim Pinhollow – Owen Penhollow0.0012.5098
Michael Garner – Billy Shelton0.0012.4497
Keith Jackson – Jason Bowman3.7212.4497
Dave Farrington0.0012.3795
Daniel Jenkins – Travis Owen0.0012.1994
Darrell Wyatt6.7112.02$450.0093
Johnny Wilder – Mike Harris0.0011.9692
Randy Waterman – Eddie Fore0.0011.8891
Lee Allread – Cameron Laxton0.0011.7890
Shane Doughtie – Evan White0.0011.5789
Bryan Cantrell – Brandon Cantrell2.7011.5688
Michael Dikun – Jenny Li0.0011.5187
Michael Stewart – Buck Clark3.6811.4886
Scooter Lilley – Eric Galasso0.0011.3585
Andy Thomas – Ricky Grant0.0011.2584
Kirk Davis0.0010.7583
Benny Cannon – Jeff Hayden0.0010.6082
Butch Wilson0.0010.3481
Rick Gillespie – Kathie Gillespie0.009.4080
Bobby Overby – Tony Milan0.009.2179
Brandon Cross – Will Cross0.009.1378
David Bullock – Jimmy Henderson0.008.3577
David Owen – Delvon Whittington0.005.3576
Brandon Curtis – Tom Wilkinson0.000.0066
Tyler Dunn – Blaine Brogden0.000.0066
Jerry Bono – Shane Lineberger0.000.0066
Jason Lloyd – Bucky Duffer0.000.0066
Tyler Percell – Keith Wray0.000.0066
Mitch Miles – JT Denton0.000.0066
Tod Haynes – Jeremy Talbert0.000.0066
Aaron Falwell – Steven Coleman0.000.0066
Danny Moss – April Moss0.000.0066
Jonathan Rhew – Roger Clary0.000.0066
Total Entrys$5,400.00
BONUS $$1,600.00
Total Paid At Ramp$6,465.00
Kerr 2025 Spring Final Fund$435.00
CATT$50.00
2025 CATT Championship Fund$50.00
2025 Kerr Spring Final Fund Total$1,400.00





Missouri’s Trey Schroeder slips into the lead at Tombigbee River

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Missouri’s Trey Schroeder slips into the lead at Tombigbee River

Missouri’s Trey Schroeder has taken the lead on Day 2 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN with a total of 30 pounds, 6 ounces.

Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S.

April 17, 2025

Missouri’s Trey Schroeder slips into the lead at Tombigbee River

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COLUMBUS, Miss. — Pundits and competitors alike predicted anglers would be tested in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN.

They weren’t wrong, with only 39 of 155 competing anglers averaging double-digit weights through Day 2 of the three-day derby.

Trey Schroeder, a 25-year-old from tiny Theodosia, Mo., has fared best on the Tombigbee River, with a two-day total of 10 bass for 30 pounds, 6 ounces. The former McKendree University angler entered Day 2 in second place with 16-4 and leaped into the lead Thursday with a limit that registered 14-2. 

He struggled early Thursday, though, and at times doubted he’d manage a limit, much less lead the derby with only a day remaining.

“I rode around with four fish until almost noon today,” Schroeder said. “I was sweating. I was nervous … But luckily, we caught the fifth and that took a ton of pressure off. (I) made a couple good decisions after that, too.”

One of them involved pounding an area of clean water off the Tombigbee River that provided some of Thursday’s key bites.

“I have a spot that has a culvert in it,” he said. “The pond is clean but the river section of it is chocolate-milk dirty. When they opened the lock, it pulled some of that clean water out and it made a little pocket I could fish. When I pulled in today to check the spot, there was a fish on a bed in there. I skipped a Senko way up under a tree and a 3-pounder ate it. He jumped out of the water, into the tree and broke the limb off. I had to pull him over a grass mat to the boat. There’s just no reason I should have been able to catch that fish, but it worked out well. 

“It really was just one of those days where things went well for me,” he added.

Schroeder said a warm Wednesday evening sparked a shad spawn on the areas he’s fishing, and he was able to take advantage of that on Day 2. He’s covering a lot of water and using traditional power-fishing techniques — not his usual game, he said.

“I consider myself one of the (LiveScope) guys, honestly,” he said, laughing. “I like to fish offshore and get in deep, clean water. But man, the past couple months or so, we’ve had so much rain at Bull Shoals where I live, I started homing in on power-fishing to get my confidence up. Then I power-fished (at the Open earlier this month) on Norfork Lake and I finished fourth there. It’s carried over here.”

Day 1 leader Russ Lane caught 11-5 on Thursday and is second now with 28-15. The 52-year-old veteran from Prattville, Ala., said boat traffic may have hindered his bite some on Thursday, but he’s confident he can catch enough weight to clinch the tournament title on Championship Friday.

“If that area quiets down and those fish get set up on those places I’m talking about, anything is possible,” Lane said. “And I have other options available if I need them.”

Lane competed in the last tournament B.A.S.S. held on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, way back in 2004. He said he circled this tournament on the schedule the moment it was released.

“A lot of the older guys were looking forward to this one,” he said. “It’s more of a conventional-type tournament, with a little less reliance on electronics. It’s exciting when we get to fish our strengths, too. I know I’m doing the right thing in the right area. I’ve just got to keep working hard, get a couple of the right bites.”

Rounding out the Top 10 anglers who made Thursday’s Phoenix Boats Cutline are third, Pennsylvania’s Grae Buck, 28-10; fourth, Alabama’s Matt Adams, 28-8; fifth, Alabama’s Cody Nichols, 26-13; sixth, Georgia’s Byron Kenney Jr, 26-11; seventh, Arkansas’ Stephen Browning, 26-10; eighth, Georgia’s John Duvall, 26-7; ninth, Georgia’s Cody Stahl, 26-5; and 10th, Michigan’s Bo Thomas, 25-14. 

Browning was in the 2004 Open on Tenn-Tom, too, and he finished third in that tournament. The 58-year-old veteran said anyone can win in this return to the 234-mile man-made river connecting the Tennessee River with the confluence of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers. 

“I remember that tournament was tough, too,” he said. “In fact, I caught more weight in two days here this week than I did in three days back then, and I finished third in that one. So, it’s getting better for me. I’ll just keep throwing that Chatterbait and that squarebill like I do, and we’ll see what happens.” 

The winner will earn a spot in the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour when it’s held March 13-15 in Knoxville, Tenn., on the Tennessee River. First place also collects $34,502, part of a $229,090 total purse being split among the Top 45 anglers in the field.

The derby on the Tombigbee River is the second Division I Bassmaster Open of the year, with the season opener held at Georgia’s Clarks Hill in January. Two more tournaments remain in the division (on the Upper Chesapeake Bay July 23-25 in Maryland and July 31-Aug. 2 on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York.) 

The Top 50 anglers in both the Division 1 and Division 2 Open standings will qualify for the Bassmaster Elite Qualifiers, which starts in September. The Top 10 anglers in that inaugural three-tournament competition will win spots in the 2026 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series.  

Of the 155 competing anglers, only the Top 10 will compete for the tournament title on Friday. The Wednesday start is unique to this Open on Tenn-Tom  with B.A.S.S. officials wanting to wrap the three-day event on a Friday, allowing angers time to return home for Easter Sunday.  

Day 3 take-off of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Tombigbee River presented by SEVIIN is scheduled for 6:15 a.m. CT Friday with weigh-in set for 2:15 p.m. CT, both from East Bank Landing.

Visit Columbus, Mississippi is hosting this week’s event.

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Standings Day 2

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

1.  Trey Schroeder         Theodosia, MO           10  30-06  200
  Day 1: 5   16-04     Day 2: 5   14-02   
2.  Russ Lane              Prattville, AL          10  28-15  199
  Day 1: 5   17-10     Day 2: 5   11-05   
3.  Grae Buck              Green Lane, PA          10  28-10  198
  Day 1: 5   15-06     Day 2: 5   13-04   
4.  Matt Adams             Guntersville, AL        10  28-08  197
  Day 1: 5   11-15     Day 2: 5   16-09   
5.  Cody Nichols           Fayette, AL             10  26-13  196
  Day 1: 5   14-10     Day 2: 5   12-03   
6.  Byron Kenney Jr        Monticello, GA          10  26-11  195
  Day 1: 5   13-10     Day 2: 5   13-01   
7.  Stephen Browning       Hot Springs, AR         10  26-10  194
  Day 1: 5   10-05     Day 2: 5   16-05   
8.  John Duvall            Madison, GA             10  26-07  193
  Day 1: 5   13-09     Day 2: 5   12-14   
9.  Cody Stahl             Barnsville, GA          10  26-05  192
  Day 1: 5   10-02     Day 2: 5   16-03   
10. Bo Thomas              Edwardsburg, MI         10  25-14  191
  Day 1: 5   11-03     Day 2: 5   14-11   
11. Cole Drummond          Effingham, SC           10  25-06  190   $6,210.00
  Day 1: 5   15-03     Day 2: 5   10-03   
12. Jeffery Davis          Steens, MS              10  24-15  189   $4,830.00
  Day 1: 5   11-02     Day 2: 5   13-13   
13. Mike McClelland        Blue Eye, MO            10  24-09  188   $4,140.00
  Day 1: 5   13-04     Day 2: 5   11-05   
14. Chase Clarke           Virginia Beach, VA       8  24-05  187   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 3   13-07     Day 2: 5   10-14   
15. Robert Johnson Jr.     Maben, MS               10  24-05  186   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   12-03     Day 2: 5   12-02   
16. Brady Vernon           Sterrett, AL             8  24-02  185   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 3   07-10     Day 2: 5   16-08   
17. Adam Rasmussen         Sturgeon Bay, WI        10  23-11  184   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   11-06     Day 2: 5   12-05   
18. Laker Howell           Guntersville, AL         9  23-10  183   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 4   06-15     Day 2: 5   16-11   
19. Kyle Weisenburger      Columbus Grv, OH        10  23-10  182   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   14-14     Day 2: 5   08-12   
20. Ryan Lachniet          Gum Spring, VA          10  23-06  181   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   09-12     Day 2: 5   13-10   
21. Connor Jacob           Peoria, IL               9  23-04  180   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   13-02     Day 2: 4   10-02   
22. Jeff Oglesby           Reform, AL              10  22-12  179   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   10-06     Day 2: 5   12-06   
23. Bobby Bakewell         Orlando, FL             10  22-12  178   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   11-13     Day 2: 5   10-15   
24. Ryan Broughman         Corapeake, NC            9  22-09  177   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 4   07-15     Day 2: 5   14-10   
25. Bryson Osteen          Live Oak, FL             9  22-08  176   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   14-15     Day 2: 4   07-09   
26. Tristan McCormick      Bon Aqua, TN             9  22-07  175   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 4   08-12     Day 2: 5   13-11   
27. Clint Pegg             Caledonia, MS           10  22-07  174   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   13-05     Day 2: 5   09-02   
28. Lucas Lindsay          Auburn , AL             10  22-06  173   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 5   10-10     Day 2: 5   11-12   
29. Timmy Ming             Louisville, MS           9  22-01  172   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 4   08-11     Day 2: 5   13-06   
30. Aaron Yavorsky         Palm Harbor, FL          9  22-01  171   $3,450.00
  Day 1: 4   09-08     Day 2: 5   12-09   
31. Cody Ross              Livingston, TX          10  21-11  170   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   11-03     Day 2: 5   10-08   
32. Randall Tharp          Port St. Joe, FL        10  21-01  169   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   09-02     Day 2: 5   11-15   
33. Chad Pipkens           Dewitt, MI              10  20-14  168   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   11-15     Day 2: 5   08-15   
34. Barrett Saunders       Hammond, LA              9  20-11  167   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   12-00     Day 2: 4   08-11   
35. Kyle Austin            Ridgeville, SC           9  20-10  166   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 4   07-10     Day 2: 5   13-00   
36. Tyler Campbell         Martin, GA               9  20-05  165   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   10-07     Day 2: 4   09-14   
37. Tanner Hadden          Appling, GA              7  20-00  164   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 4   11-12     Day 2: 3   08-04   
38. Sam Hanggi             Knoxville, TN            9  20-00  163   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   09-01     Day 2: 4   10-15   
39. Matt Messer            Warfield, KY             9  19-07  162   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 4   09-09     Day 2: 5   09-14   
40. Joshua Weaver          Macon, GA                8  19-06  161   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   11-10     Day 2: 3   07-12   
41. Allen Brooks           Canton, GA              10  19-05  160   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   09-05     Day 2: 5   10-00   
42. Brandon Coulter        Knoxville, TN           10  19-02  159   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   09-06     Day 2: 5   09-12   
43. Micheal Stout          Gallatin, TN             8  18-15  158   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   12-06     Day 2: 3   06-09   
44. Chris Blanchette       Edisto Island, SC       10  18-14  157   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   10-01     Day 2: 5   08-13   
45. John Anderson          Bay Springs, MS          9  18-04  156   $2,760.00
  Day 1: 5   08-05     Day 2: 4   09-15   
46. Cliff Prince           Palatka, FL              9  18-01  155
  Day 1: 4   07-13     Day 2: 5   10-04   
47. Cade Law               Elmore, AL               6  18-01  154
  Day 1: 2   09-06     Day 2: 4   08-11   
48. Trey Swindle           Cleveland, AL            7  17-12  153
  Day 1: 5   14-00     Day 2: 2   03-12   
49. Duke Nave              Oxford, PA               7  17-11  152
  Day 1: 5   11-12     Day 2: 2   05-15   
50. Tyler Shawger          Zanesville, OH           9  17-10  151
  Day 1: 5   09-11     Day 2: 4   07-15   
51. Casey Smith            Victor, NY               8  17-05  150
  Day 1: 3   06-02     Day 2: 5   11-03   
52. Jonathan Dietz         Corry, PA                8  17-03  149
  Day 1: 4   08-13     Day 2: 4   08-06   
53. Michael Neal           Dayton, TN               9  17-01  148
  Day 1: 4   09-02     Day 2: 5   07-15   
54. Clay Madison           Northport, AL            8  16-14  147
  Day 1: 5   10-11     Day 2: 3   06-03   
55. Parker Guy             Appling, GA              8  16-12  146
  Day 1: 3   05-02     Day 2: 5   11-10   
56. Alec Morrison          Peru, NY                10  16-07  145
  Day 1: 5   07-11     Day 2: 5   08-12   
57. Blaine Bunney          Claremore, OK            8  16-05  144
  Day 1: 3   04-05     Day 2: 5   12-00   
58. Cliff Crochet          Pierre Part, LA          8  16-04  143
  Day 1: 5   10-02     Day 2: 3   06-02   
59. John Goul              Philadelphia, MS         7  16-03  142
  Day 1: 3   06-00     Day 2: 4   10-03   
60. Blake Bailey           Petal, MS                7  16-02  141
  Day 1: 3   06-04     Day 2: 4   09-14   
61. Hayden Gaddis          Dandridge, TN            6  16-01  140
  Day 1: 2   04-07     Day 2: 4   11-10   
62. Dillon Falardeau       Hixson, TN               9  16-01  139
  Day 1: 4   08-03     Day 2: 5   07-14   
63. Tucker Shaw            Millport, AL             7  16-00  138
  Day 1: 4   07-03     Day 2: 3   08-13   
64. Dylan Fogarty          Mechanicsburg, PA        6  15-14  137
  Day 1: 5   14-02     Day 2: 1   01-12   
65. River Lee              Diboll, TX               8  15-13  136
  Day 1: 3   05-01     Day 2: 5   10-12   
66. John Hunter Jr         Shelbyville, KY          6  15-08  135
  Day 1: 4   12-03     Day 2: 2   03-05   
67. Drew Boggs             Lebanon, TN              7  15-05  134
  Day 1: 4   10-06     Day 2: 3   04-15   
68. Tommy Wood             Peregian Springs AUSTRA  7  15-02  133
  Day 1: 2   03-06     Day 2: 5   11-12   
69. Dylan Akins            Flowery Branch, GA       9  15-01  132
  Day 1: 4   05-05     Day 2: 5   09-12   
70. Luke Plunkett          Pinson, AL               7  15-01  131
  Day 1: 3   06-11     Day 2: 4   08-06   
71. Tyler Malone           Chunchula, AL            8  15-00  130
  Day 1: 5   09-08     Day 2: 3   05-08   
72. Michael Spaulding Jr.  Dundee, MI               7  14-14  129
  Day 1: 2   03-05     Day 2: 5   11-09   
73. Alex Wetherell         Middletown, CT           8  14-14  128
  Day 1: 5   09-00     Day 2: 3   05-14   
74. Brett Hite             Phoenix, AZ              9  14-14  127
  Day 1: 4   06-10     Day 2: 5   08-04   
75. Ryan Salzman           Huntsville, AL           6  14-10  126
  Day 1: 1   02-14     Day 2: 5   11-12   
76. Brayden Rakes          Winston Salem, NC        8  14-08  125
  Day 1: 3   04-02     Day 2: 5   10-06   
77. Hunter Eubanks         Landrum , SC             7  14-08  124
  Day 1: 4   07-10     Day 2: 3   06-14   
78. Kyle Shaw              Millport, AL             7  14-06  123
  Day 1: 5   09-15     Day 2: 2   04-07   
79. Tim Jaynes             Ethelsville, AL          5  14-04  122
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 5   14-04   
80. Tyler Conde            Chepachet, RI            5  14-03  121
  Day 1: 5   14-03     Day 2: 0   00-00   
81. Evan White             Roanoke Rapids, NC       6  14-03  120
  Day 1: 5   12-01     Day 2: 1   02-02   
82. Ryan Michl             Newton, IL               6  14-02  119
  Day 1: 2   06-05     Day 2: 4   07-13   
83. Lucas Murphy           West Columbia, MI        7  14-00  118
  Day 1: 2   03-10     Day 2: 5   10-06   
84. Jacob Thompkins        Myrtle Beach, SC         5  13-10  117
  Day 1: 1   02-01     Day 2: 4   11-09   
85. Cody Detweiler         Guntersville, AL         6  13-07  116
  Day 1: 1   04-06     Day 2: 5   09-01   
86. Freddy  Palmer         Estill Springs, TN       7  13-06  115
  Day 1: 2   04-05     Day 2: 5   09-01   
87. Jake Maddux            Roswell, GA              7  13-06  114
  Day 1: 4   07-14     Day 2: 3   05-08   
88. Josh Bragg             Fayetteville, GA         6  13-04  113
  Day 1: 5   10-10     Day 2: 1   02-10   
89. Teb Jones              Yalaha, MS               7  13-02  112
  Day 1: 2   02-13     Day 2: 5   10-05   
90. Nick Mandes            North Stonington, CT     7  12-09  111
  Day 1: 5   08-08     Day 2: 2   04-01   
91. Easton Lindus          Woodville, WI            7  12-07  110
  Day 1: 2   04-03     Day 2: 5   08-04   
92. Shannon Abbott         Louisville, TN           5  12-04  109
  Day 1: 2   03-09     Day 2: 3   08-11   
93. James Chandler         Liberty, TX              6  12-00  108
  Day 1: 1   02-12     Day 2: 5   09-04   
94. Charlie Hartley        Grove City, OH           5  11-15  107
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 5   11-15   
95. Erik Brztowski         Lemont, IL               6  11-13  106
  Day 1: 1   02-00     Day 2: 5   09-13   
96. Rich Ortiz             Fort Ann, NY             6  11-12  105
  Day 1: 5   10-02     Day 2: 1   01-10   
97. Tanner Visco           Antioch, IL              5  11-09  104
  Day 1: 5   11-09     Day 2: 0   00-00   
98. Zach Goutremout        Chaumont, NY             4  11-07  103
  Day 1: 3   09-08     Day 2: 1   01-15   
99. Kristine Fischer       Spring City, TN          5  11-00  102
  Day 1: 1   02-06     Day 2: 4   08-10   
100. Jeremy Sadowski        Voluntown, CT            6  11-00  101
  Day 1: 3   05-07     Day 2: 3   05-09   
101. Parker Mott            Winter Garden, FL        5  10-13  100
  Day 1: 2   03-10     Day 2: 3   07-03   
102. Billy Gilbert          Hamburg, NY              6  10-12   99
  Day 1: 4   07-13     Day 2: 2   02-15   
103. Derrick Sadlowski      Monaca, PA               5  10-09   98
  Day 1: 4   08-10     Day 2: 1   01-15   
104. Shayne Berlo           Mclean, VA               6  10-07   97
  Day 1: 1   01-10     Day 2: 5   08-13   
105. Donavan Carson         Bluff City, TN           4  10-07   96
  Day 1: 3   08-09     Day 2: 1   01-14   
106. John Pollard           Eclectic, AL             5  10-06   95
  Day 1: 3   04-11     Day 2: 2   05-11   
107. Jason Carpenter        Castle Pines, CO         6  10-02   94
  Day 1: 5   09-00     Day 2: 1   01-02   
108. Tommy Dickerson        Orange, TX               3  09-13   93
  Day 1: 3   09-13     Day 2: 0   00-00   
109. Brooks Anderson        Marietta, GA             3  09-13   92
  Day 1: 2   07-13     Day 2: 1   02-00   
110. Christian Nash         Allons, TN               6  09-09   91
  Day 1: 5   08-12     Day 2: 1   00-13   
111. Darold Gleason         Leesville, LA            5  08-09   90
  Day 1: 3   04-13     Day 2: 2   03-12   
112. William Baker          Ridgeway, SC             4  08-06   89
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 4   08-06   
113. Colt Blanton           Piketon, OH              5  08-02   88
  Day 1: 2   03-03     Day 2: 3   04-15   
114. TJ McKenzie            Myrtle Beach, SC         4  08-01   87
  Day 1: 2   04-10     Day 2: 2   03-07   
115. Jaden Parrish          Liberty, TX              3  07-12   86
  Day 1: 3   07-12     Day 2: 0   00-00   
116. Colden Baker           Ridgeway, SC             3  07-07   85
  Day 1: 1   02-01     Day 2: 2   05-06   
117. William Kronander      Brownsville, PA          3  07-07   84
  Day 1: 2   04-09     Day 2: 1   02-14   
118. Dave Miller            Stratford, CT            4  06-15   83
  Day 1: 2   04-00     Day 2: 2   02-15   
119. Brandon McMillan       Clewiston, FL            4  06-15   82
  Day 1: 2   03-09     Day 2: 2   03-06   
120. Kristian Johnson       Belvidere, NJ            3  06-13   81
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 3   06-13   
121. Mark Guhne             Hixson, TN               4  06-09   80
  Day 1: 2   03-04     Day 2: 2   03-05   
122. Garrett McWilliams     Florence, MS             3  06-08   79
  Day 1: 3   06-08     Day 2: 0   00-00   
123. Tommy Dunaway          Havana, FL               3  06-08   78
  Day 1: 1   02-02     Day 2: 2   04-06   
124. Caleb Hudson           Lincolnton, GA           3  06-03   77
  Day 1: 1   01-06     Day 2: 2   04-13   
125. Chris Lighthizer       Zanesville, OH           4  06-00   76
  Day 1: 2   02-15     Day 2: 2   03-01   
126. Lance Jackson          Starkville, MS           3  05-13   75
  Day 1: 3   05-13     Day 2: 0   00-00   
127. Hunter  Davidson       Reform, AL               2  05-06   74
  Day 1: 2   05-06     Day 2: 0   00-00   
128. Wyatt Wisian           Ardmore, OK              2  04-09   73
  Day 1: 2   04-09     Day 2: 0   00-00   
129. Dylan Welton           Middleville, MI          3  04-06   72
  Day 1: 1   01-10     Day 2: 2   02-12   
130. David Dove             Columbus, MS             2  04-05   71
  Day 1: 2   04-05     Day 2: 0   00-00   
131. Kyle Healey            Almonte CANADA           2  04-01   70
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 2   04-01   
132. Lucas Toliver          Paw Paw, MI              2  04-01   69
  Day 1: 1   02-03     Day 2: 1   01-14   
133. Lance Owen             Greer, SC                2  03-15   68
  Day 1: 2   03-15     Day 2: 0   00-00   
134. Anthony Garcia         Los Angeles, CA          2  03-11   67
  Day 1: 1   01-06     Day 2: 1   02-05   
135. Yukihiro Sawamura      Harker Heights, TX       3  03-08   66
  Day 1: 3   03-08     Day 2: 0   00-00   
136. Josh Gauthier          Petawawa CANADA          2  03-06   65
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 2   03-06   
137. Mike Penney            Cameron, NC              1  03-06   64
  Day 1: 1   03-06     Day 2: 0   00-00   
138. Clint Leonard Jr       Saint Cloud, FL          2  03-00   63
  Day 1: 2   03-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
139. Mikey Weems            Hull, TX                 1  02-14   62
  Day 1: 1   02-14     Day 2: 0   00-00   
140. Johnathan Crossland    Chapin, SC               2  02-13   61
  Day 1: 1   01-11     Day 2: 1   01-02   
141. Woo Daves              Spring Grove, VA         2  02-12   60
  Day 1: 1   01-06     Day 2: 1   01-06   
142. Rick Greene            Ocala, FL                2  02-11   59
  Day 1: 1   01-02     Day 2: 1   01-09   
143. William Gully          Linden, AL               1  02-05   58
  Day 1: 1   02-05     Day 2: 0   00-00   
144. Phillip Kroll          Otego, NY                1  01-10   57
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 1   01-10   
144. Chris McCarthy         Woonsocket, RI           1  01-10   57
  Day 1: 1   01-10     Day 2: 0   00-00   
146. Nate Harden            Niles, MI                1  01-09   55
  Day 1: 1   01-09     Day 2: 0   00-00   
147. Troy Coney             Owego, NY                1  01-08   54
  Day 1: 1   01-08     Day 2: 0   00-00   
148. Brian Mullaney         Ijamsville, MD           4  01-05   53
  Day 1: 1   01-05     Day 2: 3   00-00   
149. Destry Ford            Tuscaloosa, AL           0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. Scott Fowler           Ellijay, GA              0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. Chris Kingree          Inverness, FL            0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. Ryan Matylewicz        Tunkhannock, PA          0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. Anastasia Patterson    Sumter, SC               0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. John Polasini Iii      Leland, MS               0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
149. Collin Smith           Honea Path, SC           0  00-00    0
  Day 1: 0   00-00     Day 2: 0   00-00   
———————————————————————–
Totals
Day   #Limits    #Fish      Weight
 1        53       480      1073-12
 2        60       474      1062-06
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         113       954      2136-02





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