Bethel Wildcats Take First-Round Lead At Bassmaster College Eastern Tour On Cherokee Lake

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Bethel Wildcats Take First-Round Lead At Bassmaster College Eastern Tour On Cherokee Lake

Cully Scroggins (right) and Nathon Portch of Bethel University take the lead on the first day of the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops on Cherokee Lake out of Jefferson City, Tenn., with 17 pounds, 7 ounces.

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May 10, 2018

Bethel Wildcats Take First-Round Lead At Bassmaster College Eastern Tour On Cherokee Lake

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JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — While most other college bass fishing teams were pulling 2 1/2-pound bass out of Cherokee Lake today, Cully Scroggins and Nathon Portch were catching 3 1/2-pounders.

Scroggins and Portch, members of the Bethel University Bass Team, seized the first-round lead in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops with a five-bass limit that weighed 17 pounds, 7 ounces.

That was nearly 2 pounds better than the second-place team of Zeke Gossett and Hayden Bartee of Jefferson State (Ala.) Community College, who had a limit that weighed 15-9. Lee Mattox and Anderson Aldag of the University of Alabama are third with 15-7, and Lucas Murphy and Nolan Hitt of Grand Valley State (Mich.) University are in fourth with 15-1.

Behind those four tandems is a knot of teams that are wedged between 14-13 on the high end (good enough for fifth place), and 10 pounds (which is good for a tie for 108th place).

With so many teams within ounces of one another, competition should be heated as anglers try to get into the Top 32 here on Cherokee Lake. That’s the number of duos that will survive the cut and move on to the final round after Friday’s competition.

In all, 146 of the 263 teams competing in the College Eastern Tour event caught limits on Thursday. Many of the anglers keyed on a trifecta of largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass and the smorgasbord helped create that logjam on the top half of the leaderboard.

Scroggins and Portch said they went “junk fishing” on Thursday. Their bite came early in the morning, long before steady rain storms moved eastward across the Volunteer State. The duo weighed three largemouth bass (the largest of which weighed 3-13); two smallmouth rounded out the bag.

“We didn’t really have a plan,” Scroggins said. “We just went out there and fished. We’ll do the same thing tomorrow.”

Tyler Craig and Spencer Lambert of the University of Louisiana at Monroe continued their torrid season on the college tour with a 14-13 limit today. The duo leads the Team of the Year point standings, and their opening catch has them in good position to remain there when this event is complete.

The Eastern Tour stop on Cherokee Lake is the third of four regular-season events for college anglers this year.

Lambert said he and Craig will continue the methods they employed on Thursday, despite the fact that rainy weather is expected to give way to sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 90 degrees on Friday.

“I don’t think anything will change,” Lambert said. “We just have to go back out and catch them again.”

Lambert and Craig weighed a 3-14 bass which gave them the lead for the Carhartt Big Bass Award. The $500 Carhartt gift card will be presented to the duo that catches the biggest bass over the course of the three-day tournament.

The full field of 263 boats will compete again on Friday. After the cut, 32 teams will fish Saturday with the winning duo taking home $2,500 for their school’s fishing team.

Friday’s launch will begin at 6:30 a.m. ET at the TVA Dam Ramps in Jefferson City. Friday’s weigh-in will be held in the same location beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Eastern Tour presented by Bass Pro Shops

5/10/2018 – 5/12/2018

Cherokee Lake – Hamblin County Park – Jefferson City, TN

STANDINGS BOATER DAY 1

Name # Fish # Live Lbs – Oz # Fish # Live Lbs-Oz PTS

1 Cully Scroggins – Nathon Portch Bethel University 5 5 17- 7 5 5 17- 7 500.00

2 Zeke Gossett – Hayden Bartee Jefferson State 5 5 15- 9 5 5 15- 9 498.10

3 Lee Mattox – Anderson Aldag University of Alabama 5 5 15- 7 5 5 15- 7 496.20

4 Lucas Murphy – Nolan Hitt Grand Valley Sate University 5 5 15- 1 5 5 15- 1 494.30

5 Tyler Craig – Spencer Lambert U. of Louisiana at Monroe 5 5 14-13 5 5 14-13 492.40

6 Logan Parks – Lucas Lindsay Auburn University 5 5 14-12 5 5 14-12 490.49

7 Jarred Jones – Devin Mobbs Jacksonville State University 5 5 14- 8 5 5 14- 8 488.59

8 Thor Swanson – Mitch Swanson Bemidji State University 5 5 14- 6 5 5 14- 6 486.69

9 Cantley Krafft – Ethan Morrison Virginia Tech 5 5 14- 4 5 5 14- 4 484.79

10 Carter McNeil – Cole Floyd Bethel University 5 5 14- 1 5 5 14- 1 482.89

10 Nathan Ragsdale – Jerimiah Freelund University of Georgia 5 5 14- 1 5 5 14- 1 482.89

12 Logan Brewster – Chase Dawson U. of Tennessee 5 5 13-13 5 5 13-13 479.09

12 Jack Hippe – Nick Czajka Adrian College 5 5 13-13 5 5 13-13 479.09

12 Derek Horner – Matt Huggler Penn State University 5 5 13-13 5 5 13-13 479.09

12 Johnathan Peck – Griffin Heffington Bryan College 5 5 13-13 5 5 13-13 479.09

16 Cullen Lamm-Hoover – Jules Williams Hampden-Sydney College 5 5 13-12 5 5 13-12 471.48

16 Austin Young – Colin Glover University of North Georgia 5 5 13-12 5 5 13-12 471.48

18 David Brashear – Ryan Kent Georgia Southern University 5 5 13-11 5 5 13-11 467.68

19 Nathan Bell – Cole Sands Bryan College 5 5 13- 9 5 5 13- 9 465.78

20 Cole Cloud – Blake Wade U. of North Georgia 5 5 13- 8 5 5 13- 8 463.88

21 Dillon Harrell – Colby Bryant Sam Houston State University 5 5 13- 7 5 5 13- 7 461.98

21 Sloan Pennington – Hunter McCarty U. of North Alabama 5 5 13- 7 5 5 13- 7 461.98

21 Hunter Sales – Tristan Stalsworth Carson-Newman University 5 5 13- 7 5 5 13- 7 461.98

24 Brian Pahl – John Garrett Bethel University 5 5 13- 5 5 5 13- 5 456.27

25 Hunter Stewart – Luke Slaton U. of North Georgia 5 5 13- 1 5 5 13- 1 454.37

26 Maxwell Moneuse – Austin Mumford University of North Florida 5 5 13- 0 5 5 13- 0 452.47

27 Dalton Noble – Kolby Hillman Eastern Kentucky University 5 5 12-15 5 5 12-15 450.57

27 Thad Simerly – Ethan Shaw Bryan College 5 5 12-15 5 5 12-15 450.57

29 Brad Ableman – KJ Queen Bethel University 5 5 12-14 5 5 12-14 446.77

29 Stephen Jesso – Ryan Fox Penn State University 5 5 12-14 5 5 12-14 446.77

29 Jake Rogers – Lafe Messer Alice Lloyd College 5 5 12-14 5 5 12-14 446.77

32 Justin Barnes – Adam Carroll University of Montevallo 5 5 12-12 5 5 12-12 441.06

32 Jacob Keith – Mason Beatty East Texas Baptist University 5 5 12-12 5 5 12-12 441.06

32 Zane Loveday – Blake Burtram Calhoun Community College 5 5 12-12 5 5 12-12 441.06

35 Ben Barrus – Tyler VanBrandt Adrian College 5 5 12-10 5 5 12-10 435.36

35 Josh Hart – Ben Dominque Clemson University 5 5 12-10 5 5 12-10 435.36

37 Branden Newcome – Michael Shughart West Virginia University 5 5 12- 9 5 5 12- 9 431.56

38 Dawson Cranford – Braxton Resweber University of Louisiana at LaFayet t5e 5 12- 7 5 5 12- 7 429.66

38 Mason Sapp – Tray Hardwick Campbellsville University 5 5 12- 7 5 5 12- 7 429.66

40 Trevor Lewis – Hunter Osborne Georgetown College 5 4 12- 7 5 4 12- 7 425.86

41 Neal Wisinski – Sam Swiderski University of Wisconsin Stevens P o5int 5 12- 6 5 5 12- 6 423.95

42 Anthony Fazio – Luke Jasper Illinois State University 5 5 12- 5 5 5 12- 5 422.05

43 Luke Gillund – Bemidji State University 5 4 12- 5 5 4 12- 5 420.15

44 Rick Couch Jr – Cole Hewett U. of Central Florida 5 5 12- 4 5 5 12- 4 418.25

44 Caleb Gibson – Tyler Winn Northeastern State University 5 5 12- 4 5 5 12- 4 418.25

44 Danny Sprague – Riley Welch Michigan State University 5 5 12- 4 5 5 12- 4 418.25

47 Huff McIntosh – Chris Gaudin Louisiana Tech U 5 5 12- 3 5 5 12- 3 412.55

47 Trevor McKinney – McKendree University 5 5 12- 3 5 5 12- 3 412.55

49 Caleb Blackwood – Brett Blackwood Winthrop University 5 5 12- 2 5 5 12- 2 408.75

50 Tyler Andrews – McLane May Michigan State University 5 5 12- 1 5 5 12- 1 406.84

50 Daniel Kennedy – Sean Hall SCAD 5 5 12- 1 5 5 12- 1 406.84

52 Bryce Grogan – Eric Allen Mercer University 5 5 11-15 5 5 11-15 403.04

52 Tyler Lawwill – Chris Carnes UNC Charlotte 5 5 11-15 5 5 11-15 403.04

54 Chase Farris – Reid Daniel U. of North Georgia 5 4 11-15 5 4 11-15 399.24

55 Nolan Minor – Casey Lanier West Virginia University 5 5 11-14 5 5 11-14 397.34

55 Tanner Ward – Kent State University 5 5 11-14 5 5 11-14 397.34

57 Travis Howard – Sam Carris Tennessee Tech University 5 5 11-13 5 5 11-13 393.54

57 Hunter Louden – Seth Roberts Bethel University 5 5 11-13 5 5 11-13 393.54

59 Will Brown – Chase Chastain Jacksonville State University 5 5 11-12 5 5 11-12 389.73

59 Dylan Fuller – Dalton Bradford UT Martin 5 5 11-12 5 5 11-12 389.73

59 Evan Owrey – Isaac Duncan Bethel University 5 5 11-12 5 5 11-12 389.73

59 Jared Rascoe – LSU Shreveport 5 5 11-12 5 5 11-12 389.73

59 Anthony Vintson – Brandon Mathews Auburn University 5 5 11-12 5 5 11-12 389.73

64 Josh Bean – Caden Watson Tennessee Tech University 5 5 11-11 5 5 11-11 380.23

64 Jacob Blocker – Tennessee Tech University 5 5 11-11 5 5 11-11 380.23

64 J T Russell – Tyler Harless University of Montevallo 5 5 11-11 5 5 11-11 380.23

67 Spencer Guthrie – Ryan Kennedy Kennesaw State University 5 5 11-10 5 5 11-10 374.52

68 Garrett Enders – Cody Huff Bethel University 5 5 11- 9 5 5 11- 9 372.62

68 Gunner Wilson – Zach Manneback Adrian College 5 5 11- 9 5 5 11- 9 372.62

70 Joshua Rockefeller – Zachary Ramsey Augusta University 5 4 11- 9 5 4 11- 9 368.82

71 Brady Bowden – Tyler Pennington Faulkner University 5 5 11- 8 5 5 11- 8 366.92

71 Michael Fisher – Brandon Padilla Jacksonville State University 5 5 11- 8 5 5 11- 8 366.92

71 Blake Miles – Cooper Casillas James Madison University 5 5 11- 8 5 5 11- 8 366.92

74 Chase Serafin – Cody Batterson Adrian College 5 5 11- 6 5 5 11- 6 361.22

74 Ethan Stone – Stephen Stang Virginia Tech 5 5 11- 6 5 5 11- 6 361.22

76 Evan Slentz – Colin Slentz Lander University 5 5 11- 5 5 5 11- 5 357.41

77 Garrett Brown – Jordan Gantt LSU Shreveport 5 5 11- 4 5 5 11- 4 355.51

77 Kyler Chelminiak – Ricky Harris Bethel University 5 5 11- 4 5 5 11- 4 355.51

77 Ty Cox – Alden Keel Jr Blue Mountain College 5 5 11- 4 5 5 11- 4 355.51

77 Caiden Sinclair – Hunter Gibson University of Alabama 5 5 11- 4 5 5 11- 4 355.51

81 Chase Christie – Brandon Black University of West Georgia 5 5 11- 3 5 5 11- 3 347.91

82 Grant Harris – Lauren Plunkett Drury University 5 4 11- 3 5 4 11- 3 346.01

83 Drew Elrod – Luke Byerly University of Tennessee 5 5 11- 2 5 5 11- 2 344.11

83 Jacob Miller – Colin Bope Ohio State University 5 5 11- 2 5 5 11- 2 344.11

83 Peyton Nance – Mitchell Peterson Auburn University 5 5 11- 2 5 5 11- 2 344.11

86 Alex Henderson – John Franko Adrian College 5 5 11- 1 5 5 11- 1 338.40

87 DJ Barber – Dalton Price Bryan College 5 5 11- 0 5 5 11- 0 336.50

87 Tristan Thomas – Braxton Martin U. of North Georgia 5 5 11- 0 5 5 11- 0 336.50

89 Bradley Dunagan – Nick Ratliff Campbellsville University 5 5 10-15 5 5 10-15 332.70

90 Billy Mathews – Peter Lombado Grand Valley State University 5 5 10-14 5 5 10-14 330.80

91 Cody Chambers – Ty Johnston U. of North Georgia 5 5 10-13 5 5 10-13 328.90

91 Denver Satterlee – Landon Smith Calhoun Community College 5 5 10-13 5 5 10-13 328.90

93 GL Compton – Mathew Sprouse Clemson University 5 3 10-12 5 3 10-12 325.10

94 Dylan True – Justin Melson UT Martin 5 5 10-11 5 5 10-11 323.19

95 Dakota Cantrell – Austin Moore Campbellsville University 5 5 10- 9 5 5 10- 9 321.29

95 Jacob Moore – Gilliam Tharpe NC State 5 5 10- 9 5 5 10- 9 321.29

97 Garrett Guinan – Jake Haggerty Kennesaw State University 5 5 10- 7 5 5 10- 7 317.49

97 Collin Jump – Kyle Jump Western Michigan University 5 5 10- 7 5 5 10- 7 317.49

97 Austin Starford – Spencer Selby James Madison University 5 5 10- 7 5 5 10- 7 317.49

100 Nathan Doss – Trey Rieser U. of North Alabama 5 5 10- 6 5 5 10- 6 311.79

100 Nick Schultz – Trey Autry UNC Charlotte 5 5 10- 6 5 5 10- 6 311.79

102 Jacob Louis – McKendree University 5 5 10- 5 5 5 10- 5 307.98

102 Dakota Pierce – Tristan McCormick Bethel University 5 5 10- 5 5 5 10- 5 307.98

102 Kenny Wilkins – Connor Felstead Northern Michigan University 5 5 10- 5 5 5 10- 5 307.98

105 Colton Lindsey – Jacob Middleton Ohio State University 5 4 10- 5 5 4 10- 5 302.28

106 Austin Tubbs – Jay Cowan U. of West Alabama 5 5 10- 4 5 5 10- 4 300.38

107 Garret Sanders – Parker Hamil Florida State University 5 5 10- 2 5 5 10- 2 298.48

108 Benjamin Hager – Noah Shaver UNC Charlotte 5 5 10- 1 5 5 10- 1 296.58

108 Jonathan Kelley – Rickey Wood Jr Coastal Carolina University 5 5 10- 1 5 5 10- 1 296.58

110 Derek Freeman – Robert White Clemson University 5 4 10- 1 5 4 10- 1 292.78

111 Benjamin Chandler – David Froehlich Abraham Baldwin Ag College 5 3 10- 1 5 3 10- 1 290.87

112 Reid Conner – Joshua Butts Wallace State Hanceville 5 5 10- 0 5 5 10- 0 288.97

112 John Neubauer – Joshua Lopez Western Michigan University 5 5 10- 0 5 5 10- 0 288.97

114 Jesse Erb – Gavin Oswalt University of Pittsburgh 5 5 9-15 5 5 9-15 285.17

114 Mitchell Jennings – Roy Zhang Auburn University 5 5 9-15 5 5 9-15 285.17

114 Matthew Lamastus – Elliott Tomlinson UT Martin 5 5 9-15 5 5 9-15 285.17

114 Briana Tucker – Hollie Reagan Bryan College 5 5 9-15 5 5 9-15 285.17

114 Breanna Wyatt – Joseph Lacy Faulkner University 5 5 9-15 5 5 9-15 285.17

119 Adam Carman – Grant Adams Campbellsville University 5 5 9-14 5 5 9-14 275.67

119 Connor Chapman – Grayson Wages Kennesaw State University 5 5 9-14 5 5 9-14 275.67

121 Mike Anderson – Zachary Schnepf U. of Wisconsin Oshkosh 5 4 9-14 5 4 9-14 271.86

122 Drew Pridgen – Chasten Beck Lander University 5 5 9-13 5 5 9-13 269.96

122 Landon Siggers – Eric Hawks Wytheville Community College 5 5 9-13 5 5 9-13 269.96

124 Dillon Bryant – Dustin Wagner Patrick Henry Comm College 4 4 9-13 4 4 9-13 266.16

125 Jon Kilpatrick – Dan Dubose University of Alabama 5 5 9-12 5 5 9-12 264.26

125 Saxton Long – Jordan Burdette University of Tennessee 5 5 9-12 5 5 9-12 264.26

127 Gabe Dubois – Brock Gordley University of Missouri 5 4 9-12 5 4 9-12 260.46

128 Trevor St. John – Bailey Fain Bryan College 5 5 9-11 5 5 9-11 258.56

129 Gavin Lagle – Atom Ward Indiana University Southeast 5 5 9-10 5 5 9-10 256.65

130 Brennan Ramirez – Jared Havenaar Western Michigan University 5 5 9- 9 5 5 9- 9 254.75

130 Grayson Whicker – Alex Rhoney UNC Chapel Hill 5 5 9- 9 5 5 9- 9 254.75

132 John Duarte – David Houchens Coastal Carolina University 5 5 9- 8 5 5 9- 8 250.95

133 Trevor Sagrecy – Travis Hunt Campbellsville University 5 4 9- 8 5 4 9- 8 249.05

134 Martin McCravy – Koby Littrell U. of North Alabama 4 4 9- 8 4 4 9- 8 247.15

135 Levi Neave – Noah Caulder Clemson University 4 3 9- 8 4 3 9- 8 245.25

136 Dalton Smith – Dustin Jones Campbellsville University 5 5 9- 7 5 5 9- 7 243.35

137 Dylan Bucci – Savannah Perry University of Florida 4 4 9- 4 4 4 9- 4 241.44

137 Conner Young – Ryan Richardson University of Florida 4 4 9- 4 4 4 9- 4 241.44

139 Kyle Palmer – Jason Felter Bethel University 5 3 9- 3 5 3 9- 3 237.64

140 Matt Garfield – Justin Sande University of Minnesota-Duluth 5 5 9- 1 5 5 9- 1 235.74

141 Tanner Barnes – Ezra Oliver Campbellsville University 5 5 9- 0 5 5 9- 0 233.84

141 Johnny Ledet – Northwestern State University 5 5 9- 0 5 5 9- 0 233.84

141 Jake Lee – Steven Ricketts Bryan College 5 5 9- 0 5 5 9- 0 233.84

144 Rick Lassiter – Mathew Biernat University of Florida 5 4 8-15 5 4 8-15 228.14

145 Austin Finley – Hunter Ward Central AL Community College 5 5 8-14 5 5 8-14 226.24

146 Drew Camp – Connor Fenwick Christopher Newport University 4 4 8-14 4 4 8-14 224.33

146 Caleb Fisk – Chris Lupo Calhoun Community College 4 4 8-14 4 4 8-14 224.33

148 Jacob Schrimsher – Austen Willard Calhoun Community College 4 4 8-13 4 4 8-13 220.53

149 JP Kimbrough – Ryan Antee LSU Shreveport 4 4 8-12 4 4 8-12 218.63

150 Scott Ellis – Ronnie Moore University of Tennessee 5 5 8-11 5 5 8-11 216.73

150 Andrew Himmelreich – Ben Giles Young Harris College 5 5 8-11 5 5 8-11 216.73

152 Steven Petz – UAB 5 4 8-10 5 4 8-10 212.93

153 Connor McNabb – Brandon Boyd Mississippi State University 4 3 8- 7 4 3 8- 7 211.03

154 George Gendler – Chad Burkholder Penn State Harrisburg 3 3 8- 7 3 3 8- 7 209.13

155 Trever Stephens – Polk State College 4 4 8- 4 4 4 8- 4 207.22

156 Weston Hollar – Landon Tidwell Central AL Community College 5 5 8- 3 5 5 8- 3 205.32

157 Cam Young – Jason Zubris Penn State University 3 3 8- 3 3 3 8- 3 203.42

158 Will Nichols – Cody McBryar Jacksonville State University 5 5 8- 2 5 5 8- 2 201.52

159 Miller Spivey – Chandler Sickafoose Wallace State Hanceville 4 4 8- 0 4 4 8- 0 199.62

160 Zachary Graham – Jarrett Martin Adrian College 5 5 7-15 5 5 7-15 197.72

161 Joe Long – Clayton Davis Indiana University 4 4 7-14 4 4 7-14 195.82

162 Tyler Price – Alex Huston Carson-Newman University 3 3 7-13 3 3 7-13 193.92

163 Sam Thomas – Solomon Smith Alice Lloyd College 4 4 7-12 4 4 7-12 192.02

164 Chad Ziegler – Ross Kellermeier Bemidji State University 4 4 7-10 4 4 7-10 190.11

165 Jared Baker – Branson Marks Georgia Southern University 3 3 7- 4 3 3 7- 4 188.21

165 Dylan Kear – Dannon Grubb Bryan College 3 3 7- 4 3 3 7- 4 188.21

167 Josef Rogers – Taggert Tesdal Iowa State University 4 4 7- 3 4 4 7- 3 184.41

168 Armando Ortiz – Dylan McKee Auburn University 3 0 7- 3 3 0 7- 3 182.51

169 Robert Gee – Ben Dodson University of Tennessee 3 3 7- 2 3 3 7- 2 180.61

169 Max McQuaide – Grant Tattersall Coastal Carolina University 3 3 7- 2 3 3 7- 2 180.61

171 James Preston – Josh Oakley East Carolina University 3 2 6-15 3 2 6-15 176.81

172 Will Monti – Chase Owens NC State 3 3 6-13 3 3 6-13 174.90

172 Ryan Wood – Reid Strobl Dallas Baptist University 3 3 6-13 3 3 6-13 174.90

174 Ty Black – Grant Tootle Georgia Southern University 4 4 6-12 4 4 6-12 171.10

175 Griffin Stephens – Wallace State Hanceville 3 3 6-11 3 3 6-11 169.20

176 Jordan Mullis – Jacob Gress Indiana University 4 4 6- 9 4 4 6- 9 167.30

177 Mitch Naler – Cody Coogan University of Alabama 3 3 6- 8 3 3 6- 8 165.40

178 Tyler Woolcott – Daytona State College 3 3 6- 6 3 3 6- 6 163.50

179 Hunter Bond – Karl Martin Clemson University 3 3 6- 5 3 3 6- 5 161.60

179 Evan Bowman – Frank Depalma University of Rio Grande 3 3 6- 5 3 3 6- 5 161.60

181 Will Phillips – Sean Murphy Auburn University 3 3 6- 2 3 3 6- 2 157.79

182 Joshua Bennett – Hatten Mitchell Georgia Highlands College 3 3 6- 0 3 3 6- 0 155.89

182 Payton Morgan – Heath Alread Kennesaw State University 3 3 6- 0 3 3 6- 0 155.89

184 Justin Lloyd – Anthoney Jordan Middle Tennessee State University 3 3 5-14 3 3 5-14 152.09

185 Justin Roberts – Jacob Cox SCAD 3 3 5-13 3 3 5-13 150.19

186 Ethan Raleigh – Austin Polly Morehead State University 2 2 5- 8 2 2 5- 8 148.29

187 Daniel Brimer – Trey Phillips University of Tennessee 3 3 5- 6 3 3 5- 6 146.39

188 Nathan Sheehan – Trevor Howard U. of Kentucky 2 2 5- 6 2 2 5- 6 144.49

189 Justin Mayfield – Colby Hays Campbellsville University 2 1 5- 5 2 1 5- 5 142.59

190 Logan Anderson – Joshua Frederick NC State 3 3 5- 4 3 3 5- 4 140.68

191 Isaac Johnson – Austin Mau Bemidji State University 3 3 5- 1 3 3 5- 1 138.78

192 Andrew Kelley – Chase Cavalier Central AL Community College 2 2 5- 1 2 2 5- 1 136.88

193 Tanner Metler – Tennessee Tech University 2 2 5- 0 2 2 5- 0 134.98

194 Chad Matthews – K.D. Sizemore Auburn University 2 2 4-12 2 2 4-12 133.08

195 Ryan Winchester – Tyler Black Bethel University 3 2 4-10 3 2 4-10 131.18

196 Aaron Blankenship – Tyler Prater Upike 2 2 4- 7 2 2 4- 7 129.28

196 Joe Wyatt – Ben Grizzell Middle Tennessee State Universtiy 2 2 4- 7 2 2 4- 7 129.28

EVINRUDE SUPPORTING CCA TEXAS

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EVINRUDE SUPPORTING CCA TEXAS

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Sturtevant, Wis., May 10, 2018 – Evinrude announced today that it is supporting the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Texas through a donation of five engines.

Since Ole Evinrude invented outboard engines over 100 years ago, the Evinrude brand has been at the very forefront of innovation. As boaters have become more conscious of the impact they have on the environment, this spirit of innovation has led the brand’s drive to not only provide the best product for the application, but also for the environment. BRP the owner of the Evinrude brand, has made a significant investment in fuel emissions research culminating in the breakthrough invention of the Evinrude E-TEC G2, the cleanest combustion outboard engine in the world today. Evinrude has invested in methods to conserve water and minimize process waste through projects such as a closed-loop water system to test and validate outboard engines for which its on-site wastewater treatment system facility received an Earth Day Award from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. BRP engineers collaborated with the NMMA, the ABYC, and other boat and engine manufacturers across the industry in a research program to validate the compatibility of biobutanol fuel blends with recreational marine engines and boats. Evinrude donated outboard engines to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences, the only graduate program focused on the study of freshwater systems, for use on two research vessels and launched two annual BRP/Evinrude Water Research Excellence Fellowships to support tuition for graduate students conducting conservation research.

CCA Texas is a non-profit marine conservation organization comprised of tens of thousands of recreational anglers and coastal outdoor enthusiasts. Founded in 1977, CCA started in the state of Texas and has grown into a national organization. An unmatched breadth and depth of volunteer involvement has made CCA Texas the largest marine conservation group of its kind. CCA Texas has enacted positive change on all levels of coastal marine conservation and management, including a state net ban, gamefish status for speckled trout and redfish, bycatch reduction for Gulf and bay shrimp trawls, flounder conservation measures, limited entry into commercial fisheries and Gulf fisheries management initiatives.

“Evinrude is committed to creating engines that minimize boaters’ impact on the environment,” said Tracy Crocker, senior vice president and general manager, Evinrude. “We continue to innovate our direct injection technology to produce the most ecologically friendly combustion outboards on the market. We thank the volunteers and members of CCA Texas for their tireless work to protect our priceless natural resources and are committed to a long and fruitful partnership.”

The Evinrude engine line up, from 3.5 to 300 HP, offers customers superior value across a full range of applications, and are available at authorized Evinrude dealerships worldwide. Follow Evinrude on Facebook at www.facebook.com/brpevinrude.

For a complete list of new and existing Evinrude dealers, visit www.evinrude.com.

Jeff Taylor & Mike Connelly Win Castaway Anglers Buggs Island May 6th 2018

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Jeff Taylor & Mike Connelly Win Castaway Anglers Buggs Island May 6th 2018

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We had a Great tournament this past Sunday at Buggs Island. Had a great turn out and 21 of 25 boats weighed in a limit. Congrats to Taylor/Connelly who won our tournament with 12.20 lbs; Jerry Rice took second with 12.15 lbs; Coffer/Coffer finished third with 11.30 lbs; and Johnson/Chapman had big fish with a 5.25 lb largemouth. Great day and great tournament. Congrats to all who fished with us. Our next tournament will be Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Lake Gaston out of Poplar Creek from 6AM to 3PM. Looks like a great weekend. Hope to see everybody there. Thanks.

Jimmy

Taylor/ Connelly – 12.20 lbs
Rice – 12.15 lbs
Coffer/Coffer – 11.30 lbs
Eagle/Thomas – 11.25 lbs (Tie)
Millner/Slayton – 11.25 lbs (Tie)
Moon – 11.10 lbs
Jordan/Eubank – 10.90 lbs
Langford/Davis – 10.75 lbs
Orange/Walker – 10.60 lbs
Slagle/Day – 10.35 lbs
Tyree – 10.25 lbs
Dalton/Rowland – 10.20 lbs
Keyton/Wills – 10.15 lbs
Johnson/Chapman – 9.65 lbs Big Fish – 5.25 lbs
Collins/Woolridge – 9.65 lbs
Burns/Costa – 9.20 lbs
Smith/McCormick – 9.00 lbs
Hall/Hicks – 8.40 lbs
Weeks/McCoy – 8.25 lbs
Restivo/Funk – 8.05 lbs
Wood/Harris – 7.90 lbs
Goolsby/Goolsby – 7.20 lbs
Davis/Martin – 5.70 lbs
Mayhew/Moore – 5.35 lbs

Jointed Stickbaits: Why You Should Use Them To Target Big Bass

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Jointed Stickbaits: Why You Should Use Them To Target Big Bass

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What’s the deal with jointed stickbaits? Some lures attract more fishermen than they do fish and eventually become novelty items for lure collectors. Others catch boat loads of bass, but mass production and excessive use makes these lures less effective when bass become conditioned to them. Then there’s the lures designed for other species, which innovative anglers have converted into their secret baits for bass.

One such lure that falls into the third category is the jointed stickbait. For years anglers at Table Rock and Bull Shoals lakes remained tight-lipped about how they caught postspawn bass. Topwater lures such as Rebel Pop-Rs and Zara Spooks caught a fair amount of bass during that time, but only some of the local anglers knew the virtues of throwing a jointed stickbait for postspawn bass until the tactic was exposed in magazine articles.

Jointed Stickbaits History

The pioneers of this technique originally threw the Cotton Cordell Jointed Red Fin, a stickbait used primarily by saltwater anglers along the Gulf Coast for redfish and speckled trout. The Red Fin is still a popular choice for postspawn bass but other lure options are now available.
The Table Rock guides set up their clients with jointed stickbaits because they considered the lures to be the easiest topwater bait to work. The jointed body generates plenty of action even when retrieved slowly making it ideal for novice anglers to use. Most jointed stickbaits are equipped with split rings that allow you to tie your line directly to the lure without having to use a loop knot for increased action.

Despite being larger than a lot of topwater lures, the jointed stickbait plays more of a finesse role as a surface bait. A chugger or Zara Spook is designed to make a splash whereas the front of the jointed stickbait will make a small wake and the tail will just wobble behind it.

Conditions & Retrieves For Jointed Stickbaits

The best time to use a jointed stickbait on the surface is after bass leave the nests and migrate to main lake points where the fish school up and chase shad.

Just like other topwater lures, jointed stickbaits work best in overcast weather. The lure is also productive during the low light of morning. The lure also works better than a walking topwater bait if it’s windy. Jointed stickbaits trick some bass in stained water, but it produces best in clear water.

A slow, steady retrieve works best for this broken-back plug. Keep the lure on the surface all the time by reeling just fast enough to where the lure won’t submerge. Holding your rod tip high during the retrieve helps keep the nose of the lure up so it waddles along the surface. Most of the time you can just reel in a straight and steady fashion, but once in a while try some little twitches if you are not getting enough action out of the lure. If the wind picks up where there is a little chop on the surface try a steady shake of the rod tip to create more action.

The mood and depth of the fish will also dictate how to retrieve the jointed stickbait. Sometimes you might have to retrieve the lure at a medium pace to make the stickbait wiggle and swim 2 to 5 inches below the surface.

Jointed Stickbait Tips

Shad patterns and subtle colors work best for working jointed stickbaits on the surface. Try combinations of black back with pearl gray sides or blue or black back with chrome or white sides in most situations. If the sun is causing too much glare on the chrome lure, switch to a bait with bone-colored sides. If bass ignore these colors, try translucent shades rather than solid colors.

Strikes on the jointed lure vary from subtle swirls just under the surface to hard smashes on top. One of the big thrills about this lure, especially in clear water, is you can see the fish come up and nail it. Most of the time the strikes are subtle with bass coming up from behind the lure and just sucking it down.

Recommended Gear For Jointed Stickbaits

A 7-foot medium action casting rod with a soft tip is a necessity for making long casts with a jointed stickbait. In addition to improving casting distance, the soft tip also prevents you from pulling the lure away from the fish during the strike. A lower gear ratio reel (5.2:1 or 5.1:1) is best for this technique because it helps you retrieve the lure at a slow pace.

When fishing open water along a bluff or point, you can use line as light as 12-pound test. For most situations you can work a jointed stickbait on 14- to 15-pound test but if you are retrieving the lure over standing timber treetops or through heavy cover, you should upgrade to line as heavy as 20-pound test.

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Brian Gunn wins the Division 94 two-day Tournament on the Savannah River on May 5th & 6th with 20 lbs

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Brian Gunn wins the Division 94 two-day Tournament on the Savannah River on May 5th & 6th.

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Gunn, is one step closer to the ABA National Championship with a 1st place win and earned a total of $576.00, in the American Fishing Tournament held on the Savannah River. Gunn weighed in ten bass, which weighed 20. Lbs.

2nd place went to John Main with four bass weighing 11.75 lbs.

3rd place went to Bradwell Sampey with eight bass weighing 11.25 lb.

Brain Gunn had tournament big fish 4.62

Top Finishers:
1. Brian Gunn 10 bass weighing 20.31 lbs
2. John Main 10 bass weighing 11.96 lbs
3. Bradwell Sampey 8 bass weighing 11.25 lbs
4. Joe Toth 7 bass weighing 9.56 lbs
5. Dan Martin 6 bass weighing 7.65 lbs
6. Robert Allen 7 bass weighing 7.09 lbs
7. Jason Brown 5 bass weighing 4.77 lbs

8. Joe McDonie 4 bass weighing 4.71 lbs

At launch time the temperatures were in the high 50’s with heavy fog. The day continued with temperatures topping out in the upper 80’s, clear throughout the day one & sun and clouds on day two. Water temperatures were in the upper 60’s.

The winner Gunn reported catching most of his fish in the lakes. His baits of choice were soft plastics.

For more information on this or any future events in this Division contact Dan J Martin (843) 384-3855 or by email [email protected]

These anglers accrued valuable points toward the Divisional Angler of the Year title. The points champion from each division will compete in the annual American Bass Anglers AFT Angler of The Year Final Round at the AFT Championship. In addition, the top 500 anglers from the various divisions will earn the right to compete in the three-day ABA, AFT National Championship tournament.

The American Fishing Tour offers low cost, close to home bass tournaments that are designed for the weekend angler. All ABA anglers fish for money and points. The points advance the angler to their divisional championship and the top 500 anglers in the US are invited to the American Fishing Tour National Championship for this fall on Lake Hartwell near Anderson SC.

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Lowrance® Anglers Sweep Top Three Spots at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite Event on Kentucky Lake

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Lowrance® Anglers Sweep Top Three Spots at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite Event on Kentucky Lake

Wesley Strader Wins His First Elite Series

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Tulsa, Okla. – Lowrance^®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, mounted another commanding performance this weekend as Lowrance professional angler Wesley Strader won his first-ever Bassmaster Elite event, and the $100,000 prize. The tournament was held May 4-7 on Kentucky Lake in Paris, Tennessee.

A Spring City, Tennessee native, Strader’s winning four-day total was 80 pounds and 4 ounces. This impressive tally allowed him to slip past fellow Lowrance anglers Skeet Reese and Kelley Jaye, who took second and third place, respectively. In addition, Shaw Grigsby Jr. came in 11th, rounding out the list of Lowrance pros in the Top 12. Of the 108 competitors, 56 were finding fish with Lowrance HDS fishfinders – 52% of the field.

“I used my StructureScan^®3D side views to find drains and ditches that come out from the shoreline and key rocky areas that the shade spawn were primarily on. In this case, Lowrance lead, I followed and then we won!” said Strader.

“With the combination of sonar and mapping on my Lowrance HDS Carbon 16, I was able to see fish and locate key spots for catching my fish this week,” said Reese.

“The competitors at this level are all the best of the best,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico. “The fact that the top three anglers were all armed with Lowrance is a testament to the confidence these professionals have in our technology. We’d like to congratulate Wesley on his first Elite series win, and are excited to be an integral part in another exciting tournament.”

For more information on Lowrance and its tournament-winning fishfinding technology, including the award-winning HDS Carbon and StructureScan 3D please visit www.lowrance.com.

Mike Clark & Chris Anderson Win Yadkin High Rock with 19.16lbs May 5, 2018

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Mike Clark & Chris Anderson Win Yadkin High Rock with 19.16lbs May 5, 2018

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**Remember guys you have to enter 3 CATT Qualifiers to be able to enter the June 2-3 CATT Championship on Kerr $10,000 1st Place! You can make your 3 by having fished any FALL 2017 CATT Trails and by fishing any SPRING CATT Trails—the 3 don’t have to in the same Division!

You have 1 more chance to be eligible to enter the Yadkin Final on High Rock June 23rd. The last 2018 CATT Yadkin Spring Qualifier is May 27 at Tuckertown! 1st Place is a minimum of $2,500.00 and so far we have 60 teams eligible to enter!

Mike Clark & Chris Anderson took 1st Place this past Saturday on High Rock with 5 bass weighing 19.16 lbs! They also took home the 1st BF at 7.13 lbs and took home a total of $725.00!

2nd went to Jeremy Talbert and Todd Haynes with 5 bass weighing 18.45 lbs and they took home $540.00!

Gerald Ritchie & Bryant Gobble claimed 3rd with 5 bass weighing 18.12 lbs and they collected $300.00!

Ladd & Landon Whicker 4th with 17.50 lbs

Barry Davis & Robert Brown 5th with 17.47 lbs and 2nd BF 6.24 lbs!

25 Teams	Big Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
Mike Clark – Chris Anderson 1st BF	7.13	19.16	$725.00	110
Jeremy Talbert – Todd Haynes 1st BONUS $	5.81	18.45	$540.00	109
Gerald Ritchie – Bryant Gobble 2nd BONUS $	5.89	18.12	$300.00	108
Ladd Whicker – Larry Whicker	5.01	17.50	$110.00	107
Barry Davis – Robert Brown 2nd BF	*6.24*	17.47	$175.00	106
Mike Ray – Orlando Giles	4.55	17.17		105
Jarrett Albright	4.07	14.91		104
Robert Mixon – Scott Henley	4.28	14.55		103
Thomas Ludwick	0.00	13.85		102
Danny Nifong – Steve Summer	5.35	12.12		101
Jason Freddle – Terry Brooks	0.00	11.43		100
Michael Cribb	3.70	8.85		99
Brian File – Wayne File	0.00	7.20		98
Duke Denison	0.00	0.00		97
Steve Sink – Tony Foster	0.00	0.00		97
Phillip Hedrick – Marty Williams	0.00	0.00		97
Tyler Green – Todd Walters	0.00	0.00		97
Justin Hill – Bart Hill	0.00	0.00		97
Brad Younts – Adam Younts	0.00	0.00		97
Derek Tolley – Terry Trivette	0.00	0.00		97
Randy Weddington – Ronnie Smith	0.00	0.00		97
Butch Drew – Dan Funderburke	0.00	0.00		97
Steve Carlisle	0.00	0.00		97
Thomas Jones – Phil Rogers	0.00	0.00		97
Christain Johnson	0.00	0.00		97
Total Entrys			$2,000.00
BONUS $			$340.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$1,850.00
Yadkin 2018 Spring Final Fund			$440.00
2018 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00

2018 Yadkin Spring Final Fund Total			$1,900.00
2018 CATT Championship Fund Total			$4,580.00

Evinrude Angler Wins Berkley Bassmaster Elite Event

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Berkley Bassmaster Elite Event

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STURTEVANT, Wis., May 8, 2018– Evinrude announced today that Evinrude professional angler Wesley Strader won the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Kentucky Lake, held May 4-7 in Paris, Tennessee.

Strader, a first-year Elite Series pro from Spring City, Tennessee, caught a final-day limit of five bass that weighed 20 pounds, 11 ounces and earned his first Elite Series victory with a four-day total of 80 pounds and 4 ounces. After the first day of fishing, Strader was in 16th place, jumping to 11th on Day 2 before taking over the lead on Day 3 with 22 pounds and six ounces — the biggest catch of Sunday’s semifinal round. His final-day catch allowed him to take home the $100,000 prize.

“This week everything just went right,” said Strader. “The first day, I had two fish by 10 o’clock and had to move up to the north to a spot I found in practice. I turned that boat around and let my Evinrude just go all out for about ten minutes. Once I got set up again, I quickly caught a six, four, and a three pound fish. I ended up just practicing for the rest of the day, because I knew I couldn’t do much better than that. That practice time made all the difference.”

“We are very excited for Wesley’s win this weekend,” said Tracy Crocker, senior vice president and general manager, Evinrude.“He’s got so much drive and his energy is contagious. We are looking forward to seeing more of him in the tournaments ahead and wish him all the best of luck.”

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Wade Cook & Brian Howard Win CATT Waccamaw River May 5, 2018

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Wade Cook & Brian Howard Win CATT Waccamaw River May 5, 2018

Tournament Results Waccamaw River May 5, 2018

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Posted May 8, 2018 Brett Collins

We’re looking forward to another big year on the Waccamaw River and we’re off to a great start!31 Teams showed up at Bucksport this past Saturday to do battle and the weights were tight!

Next Waccamaw River CATT is June 2nd and will launch out of Georgetown!

Wade Cook & Brian Howard took the win with 12.01 lbs and claimed the BONUS $. Their 1st Place check totaled up to $1,035.00! They also took home an AFTCO Gift Card!

Coy Watts & David Hutcherson finished in the runner up spot with 5 bass weighing 11.71 lbs! They also weighed the 1st Bf at 4.67 lbs and took home $577.00!

Check out the rest of the money winners! More pics below the results!

	Big	Total
31 Teams	Fish	Weight	Winnings	Points
Brian Howard & Wade Cook BONUS $	2.89	12.01	*$1,035.00*	110
Coy Watts & David Hutcherson 1st BF	4.67	11.71	*$577.00*	109
Charles Fryer	3.88	10.72	*$260.00*	108
Adam Lewis & Guest Wesley Williamson	3.78	10.44	*$140.00*	107
Nick Gant & Mark Gallup	2.29	9.76	*$110.00*	106
Lin Fore	2.69	8.55	*$100.00*	105
Matthew Goheen & Hunter Spivey	2.47	8.45		104
Winston & Nathan Martin 2nd BF	4.11	8.16	*$93.00*	103
Timmy Williamson & James Walters	1.97	8.00		102
Ryan Thompson	2.54	7.95		101
Chris Blanchette & Bill Foster	1.95	7.59		100
Mark Johnson & Gary Pope	2.40	7.57		99
Chris Jones & Ed Owens	1.84	7.47		98
Don Mclaud & Shawn Tackett	0.00	7.37		97
Jody & Hunter Vines	2.13	7.16		96
Robbie Byrum & Sammie Patterson	0.00	7.05		95
John & Johnathan Kelly	0.00	7.02		94
River & Cody Squirers	0.00	6.82		93
Kyle Chestnut & Kristine Wildner	2.31	6.58		92
Reid McDowell	1.54	6.39		91
Rick & Richard Vines	0.00	6.27		90
Keaton Capps & Seth Rabon	0.00	6.16		89
Alex Cribb	2.83	5.73		88
Grayson Brewster & Jacques Moss	0.00	5.61		87
Corey Singleton & Jesse Hopkins	0.00	5.44		86
Cal Marsh & Eric Freeman	0.00	0.00		85
Caleb Cox & Dylan Gasque	0.00	0.00		85
Les Jordan & Jonah Elliott	0.00	0.00		85
Casey Warren	0.00	0.00		85
Anthony Lee. & Billy Cook	0.00	0.00		85
Smithy Smith	0.00	0.00		85
Total Entrys			$2,480.00
BONUS $			$360.00
Total Paid At Ramp			$2,315.00
Waccamaw River 2018 Summer Final Fund			$475.00
2018 CATT Championship Fund			$50.00

2018 Waccamaw River Summer Final Fund Total			$475.00
2018 CATT Championship Fund Total			$4,480.00

Dennis Reedy & Tommy Marrow win CATT Kerr Lake May 5,2018

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Dennis Reedy & Tommy Marrow win CATT Kerr Lake May 5,2018

**Remember guys you have to enter 3 CATT Qualifiers to be able to enter the June 2-3 CATT Championship on Kerr $10,000 1st Place! You can make your 3 by having fished any FALL 2017 CATT Trails and by fishing any SPRING CATT Trails—the 3 don’t have to in the same Division!

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Great crowd! 53 teams entered this past Saturday at Kerr ! The Next Old North Qualifier is May 26th at Kerr and we expect another great crowd! Come join us…you’ll love the payback!

Dennis Reedy & Tommy Marrow brought in the sack of the day weighing up at 16.87 lbs! They took 1st and the 1st BONUS $ and they left Kerr with $2,810.00 in their pockets! Great Job guys!2nd went to Clay Ausley & Ken McNeil with 5 bass weighing 15.82 lbs and they took home $1,470.00!
Eddy Glascock & Billy Dunn took home $850.00 for their 3rd Place finish with 15.52 lbs!
Donald Yarborough & Robert Cook weighed in the 1st BF at 4.71 lbs and took home $365.00!
2nd BF went to Dan Jackson & Manley Jones with a 4.57 lbs bass!
Check out the rest of the money winners and hope to see you soon!

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