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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Berkley HAVOC is Unleashed
There have been thousands of new introductions of soft plastics over the years, but none bigger or more anticipated than
Berkley® HAVOC® soft plastics.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
LSU Takes Bassmaster College Classic Title
The Fishing Tigers of Louisiana State University met the Alabama Crimson tide this morning on Lake Verret, which lies roughly 90 miles west of New Orleans. The Tide came into the event as reigning champs thanks to their win at the inaugural Bassmaster College Classic last year. However, the Tide proved to be a bit low this year as the Tigers won by more than 8 pounds.
"This was so much fun; winning here in front of the hometown crowd. You want to win at home because your home water is everything, and beating 'Bama was the icing on the cake," LSU angler Travis Laurent said. "Hearing the fight song got me jacked up; I got a little crazy."
Each school fielded three two-man teams that combined the weight of their total catches. Out of a possible 15 fish (if each team managed a five-fish limit), Alabama only registered nine bass for 20 pounds, 2 ounces. The Tigers brought 13 fish to the scales for a total heavier than 28 pounds.
New for this year was the weigh-in on the Toyota stage in the New Orleans Arena. Rather than weighing in at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick's Sporting Goods, the collegiate anglers got a warm welcome to the big stage.
"I can tell you right now that everybody was shaking when we walked across that stage," Laurent said.
2011 Bassmaster Classic local hosts: Louisiana Office of Tourism, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
2011 Bassmaster Classic Official Sponsors: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, Bass Pro Shops, Evan Williams Bourbon, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Skeeter, Triton, Yamaha
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications - Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, and ESPN2 television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
"This was so much fun; winning here in front of the hometown crowd. You want to win at home because your home water is everything, and beating 'Bama was the icing on the cake," LSU angler Travis Laurent said. "Hearing the fight song got me jacked up; I got a little crazy."
Each school fielded three two-man teams that combined the weight of their total catches. Out of a possible 15 fish (if each team managed a five-fish limit), Alabama only registered nine bass for 20 pounds, 2 ounces. The Tigers brought 13 fish to the scales for a total heavier than 28 pounds.
New for this year was the weigh-in on the Toyota stage in the New Orleans Arena. Rather than weighing in at the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by Dick's Sporting Goods, the collegiate anglers got a warm welcome to the big stage.
"I can tell you right now that everybody was shaking when we walked across that stage," Laurent said.
2011 Bassmaster Classic local hosts: Louisiana Office of Tourism, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
2011 Bassmaster Classic Official Sponsors: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, Bass Pro Shops, Evan Williams Bourbon, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Skeeter, Triton, Yamaha
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications - Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, and ESPN2 television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Kevin VanDam busts records as he claims 4th Bassmaster Classic victory
The number four, how sweet it is — for Kevin VanDam, that is. Arguably the world’s best bass angler, the Kalamazoo, Mich., pro claimed his fourth Bassmaster Classic win on Sunday.
But for Aaron Martens, the number four isn’t so tasty. While VanDam’s win tied him with Rick Clunn’s 11-year-old record of four Classic trophies, Martens was left with the runner-up spot for the fourth time. The sting for Martens was the repeat of his second-place finish to VanDam in the 2005 Classic.
VanDam shook up a stack of Classic records on Sunday. Besides tying Clunn at four, he shattered a five-year-old Classic weight record when he brought 69 pounds, 11 ounces of Louisiana Delta bass to the scales over three days. The previous three-day, five-bass-limit mark was 56-2 by Luke Clausen in the 2006 Classic on a Florida bass factory, Lake Tohopekaliga.
Other new milestones for VanDam are a record 20 Bassmaster event wins, and crossing the $5 million line in B.A.S.S. winnings, thanks to the big bump provided by his $500,000 win Sunday in New Orleans. He remains the circuit’s top all-time money winner.
He also now shares Clunn’s claim as the only angler to take back-to-back Classic wins; Clunn did it in 1976-1977, VanDam in 2010-2011. To top off the superlatives list, VanDam now has twice held the sport’s top two titles concurrently: Classic champ while being the reigning Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year.
“The last few years have been really magical for me. It’s been incredible,” VanDam said on stage as he hugged the trophy.
Martens, who led on the first day but fell to third on the second day, pulled back up to post a 59-0 total for the second-place finish. But after it was all over, he said he was OK with the bridesmaid role once again.
“This is the easiest second place I’ve ever had,” said the pro from Leeds, Ala. “If it had been closer, it would have been different. But it was obvious after yesterday (Day 2) he was probably going to do it. No stress, no remorse. I’m very happy I got second.”
VanDam and Martens have a friendly relationship. They even posed together with the trophy during a press conference.
Claiming third place was Derek Remitz of Grant, Ala., who finished with 56-8 on the strength of his final-day catch of 26-5. His big bass of 8 pounds, 4 ounces, was a sample of the prolific spot he shared on the Delta’s Lake Cataouatche with VanDam and Martens, among others.
“It felt like I hit a big ball of grass,” Remitz said. “I leaned into it a little bit and felt it start moving. I thought, ‘Oh, boy, I think this is a big one.’ Then he came up — and from thereon, I can’t say what I said.”
Remitz said the fish fell to a Lucky Craft RC 1.5 in a bream finish.
Martens described the area they shared as a “bass factory” that he worked mainly with a square-billed crankbait and 3/8-ounce Vibe spinnerbait made by Davis Bait Co.
VanDam was using a Strike King KVD 1.5 crankbait, Quantum KVD Tour crankbait rod and 20-pound Bass Pro Shops brand fluorocarbon line.
A key to his win, he said, was being “dialed-in” on what was going on in the spot the leaders shared over the three days. He also made a crucial adjustment from a spinnerbait to his crankbait.
“The thing that probably helped me more than anything, what won this tournament for me, was the experiences I’ve had in the past in knowing how the fish react to these types of extreme weather changes, the time of the year with the full moon.”
Two days of long fog delays did not give most anglers time to demonstrate what they could do on the Louisiana Delta. The longer third day was a truer indication of their abilities and of the fishery’s health. Boyd Duckett, who finished sixth with 53-2, hauled in 28 pounds, 13 ounces the final day. VanDam had 28-0 on Day 3, Remitz 26-05, and Martens 25-14.
“Boy, what a day, what a week,” VanDam said.
2011 Bassmaster Classic local hosts: Louisiana Office of Tourism, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation
2011 Bassmaster Classic Official Sponsors: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, Bass Pro Shops, Evan Williams Bourbon, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Skeeter, Triton, Yamaha
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications — Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times — comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, and ESPN2 television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Bebber and Caka top 238 teams to win $25,000 with over 27 lbs on Rayburn
Even the fog couldn't put a damper on the great day that Mother Nature gave the 238 teams Saturday morning , February 19th. Bass Champs East Texas Region held their 2nd event of the season at the Umphrey Pavilion on lake Sam Rayburn. Is spring really here or was this just a teaser?
BRP SPONSORS VETERAN WALLEYE ANGLER, ANNOUNCES CONTINGENCY PROGRAM FOR 2011
BRP announced today the addition of FLW Walleye Tour veteran Pete Harsh to Team Evinrude, the company’s elite professional fishing team.
Harsh, the 2008 FLW Walleye Angler of the Year and a Sauk Centre, Minn. native, has amassed more than $800,000 in career winnings and looks to add to his success in 2011 by relying on his 200-hp Evinrude E-TEC-powered Ranger 620T fishing package.
In good company, Harsh joins a well-respected and successful group of Team Evinrude Walleye anglers, including the reigning FLW Angler of the Year Paul Meleen and Chris Gilman, the defending FLW Walleye Champion. In fact, Team Evinrude anglers captured seven out of the top 10 positions at the 2010 Championship and all three 2010 Angler of the Year awards.
“Pete Harsh is a great addition to Team Evinrude,” said Steve Laham, vice president, Sales, Marketing and After-Sales Service for Evinrude. “As a professional angler, Pete depends on his engine to perform at every tournament. His switch to Evinrude makes a strong statement for our brand and his confidence in powering with Evinrude E-TEC.”
BRP’s Evinrude E-TEC engine line-up now includes 98 engine models from 15- to 300- horsepower. With no scheduled maintenance for three years or 300 hours, the Evinrude
E-TEC engine allows anglers to spend more quality time on the water. Visit www.evinrude.com for more information and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BRPEvinrude.
Evinrude to Offer Contingency Awards to FLW Walleye Tour Pros
Winning has its perks. Evinrude also announced today that anglers powering their boats with an Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine in the FLW Walleye Tour will be eligible for contingency awards in 2011.
Contingency prize money will be paid to anglers placing in the top 10 of each FLW Walleye tournament, including the Championship. Pro anglers can receive up to $8,000 of contingency money for first place in any FLW Walleye-sanctioned event. Co-anglers are also eligible for up to a $2,000 bonus if they take first place in any event. The pot is sweetened for the year-end championship - $15,000 in contingency money goes to the winning pro angler and $5,000 is awarded to the co-angler.
“We are proud to continue our support of FLW Outdoors and the many anglers who choose Evinrude by investing $250,000 in additional prize money,” said Christopher Berg, Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning for Evinrude. “Evinrude E-TEC owners are very loyal to the brand, and we want to reward those who choose our engines while fishing the most competitive Walleye tour in the United States.”
For additional details on the Evinrude contingency program and a complete list of official rules and eligibility requirements, please visit www.flwoutdoors.com/walleyefishing.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 90 countries.
www.brp.com
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, E-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
Harsh, the 2008 FLW Walleye Angler of the Year and a Sauk Centre, Minn. native, has amassed more than $800,000 in career winnings and looks to add to his success in 2011 by relying on his 200-hp Evinrude E-TEC-powered Ranger 620T fishing package.
In good company, Harsh joins a well-respected and successful group of Team Evinrude Walleye anglers, including the reigning FLW Angler of the Year Paul Meleen and Chris Gilman, the defending FLW Walleye Champion. In fact, Team Evinrude anglers captured seven out of the top 10 positions at the 2010 Championship and all three 2010 Angler of the Year awards.
“Pete Harsh is a great addition to Team Evinrude,” said Steve Laham, vice president, Sales, Marketing and After-Sales Service for Evinrude. “As a professional angler, Pete depends on his engine to perform at every tournament. His switch to Evinrude makes a strong statement for our brand and his confidence in powering with Evinrude E-TEC.”
BRP’s Evinrude E-TEC engine line-up now includes 98 engine models from 15- to 300- horsepower. With no scheduled maintenance for three years or 300 hours, the Evinrude
E-TEC engine allows anglers to spend more quality time on the water. Visit www.evinrude.com for more information and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BRPEvinrude.
Evinrude to Offer Contingency Awards to FLW Walleye Tour Pros
Winning has its perks. Evinrude also announced today that anglers powering their boats with an Evinrude E-TEC outboard engine in the FLW Walleye Tour will be eligible for contingency awards in 2011.
Contingency prize money will be paid to anglers placing in the top 10 of each FLW Walleye tournament, including the Championship. Pro anglers can receive up to $8,000 of contingency money for first place in any FLW Walleye-sanctioned event. Co-anglers are also eligible for up to a $2,000 bonus if they take first place in any event. The pot is sweetened for the year-end championship - $15,000 in contingency money goes to the winning pro angler and $5,000 is awarded to the co-angler.
“We are proud to continue our support of FLW Outdoors and the many anglers who choose Evinrude by investing $250,000 in additional prize money,” said Christopher Berg, Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning for Evinrude. “Evinrude E-TEC owners are very loyal to the brand, and we want to reward those who choose our engines while fishing the most competitive Walleye tour in the United States.”
For additional details on the Evinrude contingency program and a complete list of official rules and eligibility requirements, please visit www.flwoutdoors.com/walleyefishing.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, direct injection technologies such as E-TEC, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 90 countries.
www.brp.com
Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Johnson, Can-Am, Rotax, E-TEC and the BRP logo are trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
Howden Wins Everstart Series Western Division Event On Lake Roosevelt
Ken Howden of Mesa, Ariz., weighed a five-bass limit totaling 22 pounds, 4 ounces Saturday to win the EverStart Series Western Division event on Lake Roosevelt with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 56 pounds, 10 ounces. For his victory, Howden earned $32,913.
“I’m just speechless,” said Howden. “I found these fish in practice on Wednesday and I knew this was the area with the fish that would win the tournament. I was done fishing within an hour every day, today I was finished by 8:30.
“I have to thank my partner, Mike (Rychard), for literally giving me the shirt off his back,” Howden went on to say.” I have been flipping Strike King Coffee Tubes all week. The first fish I caught this morning I flipped into a tree and I had to go retrieve it through the water, I was literally drenched and Mike was good enough to give me his shirt.
Howden indicated that he was a little worried about what today’s weather would bring, however, despite unrelenting wind and rain, it didn’t seem to hamper a thing as he anchored today’s catch with a 6 pound, 9 ounce lunker.
Rounding out the top 10 pros were:
2nd: Clay Lippincott, Goodear, Ariz., 15 bass, 38-11, $11,28
3rd: Mark Kile, Payson, Ariz., 15 bass, 37-15, $9,404
4th: John Murray, Phoenix, Ariz., 15 bass, 36-13, $8,463
5th: Kevin Stewart, Elk Grove, Calif., 15 bass, 33-14, $7,523
6th: Keith Espe, New River, Ariz., 15 bass, 33-10, $6,583
7th: Young Yang, Los Angeles, Calif., 15 bass, 33-6, $5,642
8th: Andy Manahl, Mesa, Ariz., 15 bass, 33, $4,702
9th: Dean Kreuzer, Mesa, Ariz., 14 bass, 32-7, $3,762
10th: Rick Mason, Glendale, Ariz., 15 bass, 31-12, $2,821
Kevin Stewart caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Pro Division Thursday – an 8-pound, 12-ounce bass – that earned him the day’s EverStart Series Big Bass award of $274.
Mike Rychard of Anderson, Calif., won the Co-angler Division and a Ranger boat with an Evinrude or Mercury outboard motor and $5,000 with a three-day total of 13 bass weighing 40 pound, 8 ounces. Rychard dedicated his victory to his father who is battling cancer.
Rounding out the top 10 co-anglers were:
2nd: Christopher Irigoyen, Henderson, Nev., 12 bass, 32-1, $4,282
3rd: Mike Powell, Heber City, Utah, 15 bass, 30-6, $3,806
4th: Lester Albury, Temecula, Calif., 14 bass, 29, $3,331
5th: Roy Desmangles Jr., Lincoln, Calif., 15 bass, 28-15, $2,855
6th: Bryant Smith, Castro Valley, Calif., 15 bass, 26-13, $2,379
7th: Pat Wilson, Petaluma, Calif., 15 bass, 26-4, $1,903
8th: Shannon Henry, Phoenix, Ariz., 15 bass, 25-6, $1,427
9th: Matthew Nadeau, Grass Valley, Calif., 13 bass, 22-10, $952
10th: Justin Arellano, Isleton, Calif., 12 bass, 21-13, $761
Christopher Irigoyen caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Friday – a 7-pound, 9-ounce bass – that earned him the day’s EverStart Series Big Bass award of $182.
The EverStart Series consists of five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western. Each division consists of four tournaments and competitors will be vying for valuable points in each division that could earn them the Strike King Angler of the Year title along with $5,000 for the pro and $2,000 for the co-angler. The top 40 pros and co-anglers from each respective division will qualify for the EverStart Series Championship that will be held on Kentucky Lake in Buchanan, Tenn., Oct. 27-30.
The next EverStart Series Western Division tournament will be May 5-7 at the California Delta in Stockton, Calif. and will be hosted by the Stockton Sports Commission.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
“I’m just speechless,” said Howden. “I found these fish in practice on Wednesday and I knew this was the area with the fish that would win the tournament. I was done fishing within an hour every day, today I was finished by 8:30.
“I have to thank my partner, Mike (Rychard), for literally giving me the shirt off his back,” Howden went on to say.” I have been flipping Strike King Coffee Tubes all week. The first fish I caught this morning I flipped into a tree and I had to go retrieve it through the water, I was literally drenched and Mike was good enough to give me his shirt.
Howden indicated that he was a little worried about what today’s weather would bring, however, despite unrelenting wind and rain, it didn’t seem to hamper a thing as he anchored today’s catch with a 6 pound, 9 ounce lunker.
Rounding out the top 10 pros were:
2nd: Clay Lippincott, Goodear, Ariz., 15 bass, 38-11, $11,28
3rd: Mark Kile, Payson, Ariz., 15 bass, 37-15, $9,404
4th: John Murray, Phoenix, Ariz., 15 bass, 36-13, $8,463
5th: Kevin Stewart, Elk Grove, Calif., 15 bass, 33-14, $7,523
6th: Keith Espe, New River, Ariz., 15 bass, 33-10, $6,583
7th: Young Yang, Los Angeles, Calif., 15 bass, 33-6, $5,642
8th: Andy Manahl, Mesa, Ariz., 15 bass, 33, $4,702
9th: Dean Kreuzer, Mesa, Ariz., 14 bass, 32-7, $3,762
10th: Rick Mason, Glendale, Ariz., 15 bass, 31-12, $2,821
Kevin Stewart caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Pro Division Thursday – an 8-pound, 12-ounce bass – that earned him the day’s EverStart Series Big Bass award of $274.
Mike Rychard of Anderson, Calif., won the Co-angler Division and a Ranger boat with an Evinrude or Mercury outboard motor and $5,000 with a three-day total of 13 bass weighing 40 pound, 8 ounces. Rychard dedicated his victory to his father who is battling cancer.
Rounding out the top 10 co-anglers were:
2nd: Christopher Irigoyen, Henderson, Nev., 12 bass, 32-1, $4,282
3rd: Mike Powell, Heber City, Utah, 15 bass, 30-6, $3,806
4th: Lester Albury, Temecula, Calif., 14 bass, 29, $3,331
5th: Roy Desmangles Jr., Lincoln, Calif., 15 bass, 28-15, $2,855
6th: Bryant Smith, Castro Valley, Calif., 15 bass, 26-13, $2,379
7th: Pat Wilson, Petaluma, Calif., 15 bass, 26-4, $1,903
8th: Shannon Henry, Phoenix, Ariz., 15 bass, 25-6, $1,427
9th: Matthew Nadeau, Grass Valley, Calif., 13 bass, 22-10, $952
10th: Justin Arellano, Isleton, Calif., 12 bass, 21-13, $761
Christopher Irigoyen caught the biggest bass of the tournament in the Co-angler Division Friday – a 7-pound, 9-ounce bass – that earned him the day’s EverStart Series Big Bass award of $182.
The EverStart Series consists of five divisions – Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western. Each division consists of four tournaments and competitors will be vying for valuable points in each division that could earn them the Strike King Angler of the Year title along with $5,000 for the pro and $2,000 for the co-angler. The top 40 pros and co-anglers from each respective division will qualify for the EverStart Series Championship that will be held on Kentucky Lake in Buchanan, Tenn., Oct. 27-30.
The next EverStart Series Western Division tournament will be May 5-7 at the California Delta in Stockton, Calif. and will be hosted by the Stockton Sports Commission.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
Stenglein & Goodwin Win National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament On Lake Roosevelt
Staff Sgt. Lloyd Stenglein of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Pfc. Reno Goodwin of Flagstaff, Ariz., won the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament held on Lake Roosevelt Saturday. The team, fishing with National Guard pro Brett Hite of Phoenix, Ariz., caught a five bass limit for a total of 14 pounds, 1 ounce to take the title and bragging rights amongst their peers.
“The most important thing for us was good guidance and Brett’s experience and know-how on the lake,” said Staff Sgt. Stenglein. “It takes a lot of motivation to continue casting even if you’re not catching fish right away. Also, it takes a lot of teamwork out there.”
“I learned that I am extremely good at catching trees,” said Pfc. Goodwin. “I really enjoyed the day. It was a lot of fun being out there with a pro like Brett.”
Each of the participants in the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament are members of the Arizona National Guard and most have had at least one tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.In this tournament, Walmart FLW Tour pro anglers took teams of two, which consist of members of the National Guard, fishing to compete amongst their peers. Each team was allowed to bring in three bass. FLW Outdoors is operating the tournaments in conjunction with the National Guard to show appreciation to our service members of the National Guard.
“We finally get to give back to these guys who make bass fishing possible for us by serving all over the world and protecting our freedom,” said National Guard pro Brett Hite. “The biggest thing in a tournament like this is to catch some fish, have a good time and keep the morale up. It’s supposed to be a fun day, so if we catch a fish once in a while to keep these guys interested, that’s really what it’s all about.”
A total of 18 service men and women, nine teams, participated in the tournament. Rounding out the teams was:
2nd: Capt. John Gehring, Chandler, Ariz., and Capt. Brian Dudley, Gilbert, Ariz., fishing with pro Eric Parra, 12
3rd: Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Rowe, Prescott, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Devon Anderson, fishing with pro Fred Lewis, 10-6
4th: Staff Sgt. James Lawton, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sgt. Elizabeth Lawton, Phoenix, Ariz., fishing with pro Roy Hawk, 10-4
5th: Maj. James Oloffson and Staff Sgt Robert Goyer, fishing with pro Mike Lavalle, 8-11
6th: Pfc. Oscar Parra, Tucson, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class. Darrell Chrisman, Tucson, Ariz., fishing with pro Greg Haitleberg, 7-15
7th: Sgt. 1st Class Robert Dyer, Sholow, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Mark Luna, Phoenix, Ariz., fishing with National Guard pro Jonathan Walker, 7-1
8th: Sgt. 1st Class Lonnie Osborne, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Barton Sickler, Flagstaff, Ariz., fishing with pro Larry Wise, 3-3
9th: Spc. Shawn Wagner, Phoenix, Ariz., and Staff Sgt. EvanMartin, Sholow, Ariz., fishing with Don McBride, 1-6
The Soldier Appreciation Tournament was held in conjunction with the EverStart Series on Lake Roosevelt.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
“The most important thing for us was good guidance and Brett’s experience and know-how on the lake,” said Staff Sgt. Stenglein. “It takes a lot of motivation to continue casting even if you’re not catching fish right away. Also, it takes a lot of teamwork out there.”
“I learned that I am extremely good at catching trees,” said Pfc. Goodwin. “I really enjoyed the day. It was a lot of fun being out there with a pro like Brett.”
Each of the participants in the National Guard FLW Soldier Appreciation Tournament are members of the Arizona National Guard and most have had at least one tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.In this tournament, Walmart FLW Tour pro anglers took teams of two, which consist of members of the National Guard, fishing to compete amongst their peers. Each team was allowed to bring in three bass. FLW Outdoors is operating the tournaments in conjunction with the National Guard to show appreciation to our service members of the National Guard.
“We finally get to give back to these guys who make bass fishing possible for us by serving all over the world and protecting our freedom,” said National Guard pro Brett Hite. “The biggest thing in a tournament like this is to catch some fish, have a good time and keep the morale up. It’s supposed to be a fun day, so if we catch a fish once in a while to keep these guys interested, that’s really what it’s all about.”
A total of 18 service men and women, nine teams, participated in the tournament. Rounding out the teams was:
2nd: Capt. John Gehring, Chandler, Ariz., and Capt. Brian Dudley, Gilbert, Ariz., fishing with pro Eric Parra, 12
3rd: Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Rowe, Prescott, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Devon Anderson, fishing with pro Fred Lewis, 10-6
4th: Staff Sgt. James Lawton, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sgt. Elizabeth Lawton, Phoenix, Ariz., fishing with pro Roy Hawk, 10-4
5th: Maj. James Oloffson and Staff Sgt Robert Goyer, fishing with pro Mike Lavalle, 8-11
6th: Pfc. Oscar Parra, Tucson, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class. Darrell Chrisman, Tucson, Ariz., fishing with pro Greg Haitleberg, 7-15
7th: Sgt. 1st Class Robert Dyer, Sholow, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Mark Luna, Phoenix, Ariz., fishing with National Guard pro Jonathan Walker, 7-1
8th: Sgt. 1st Class Lonnie Osborne, Phoenix, Ariz., and Sgt. 1st Class Barton Sickler, Flagstaff, Ariz., fishing with pro Larry Wise, 3-3
9th: Spc. Shawn Wagner, Phoenix, Ariz., and Staff Sgt. EvanMartin, Sholow, Ariz., fishing with Don McBride, 1-6
The Soldier Appreciation Tournament was held in conjunction with the EverStart Series on Lake Roosevelt.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
Terry Bolton Named to Team OFF
FLW Outdoors announced Tuesday that veteran Walmart FLW Tour pro Terry Bolton has been named to the OFF!® fishing team. Bolton, a nine time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier, will fish the six Walmart FLW Tour Majors and the EverStart Series Central Division from an OFF!®-branded Ranger Z-520 boat powered by a 250 horsepower Evinrude H.O. outboard.
A Jonesboro, Ark., resident, Bolton is known as one of the best ledge fishermen in the sport of bass fishing and will be among a handful of favorites when the Tour heads to Kentucky Lake June 16-19.
In his FLW Outdoors career, Bolton has accumulated over $750,000 and his 40 top-10 finishes rank fourth all time. In addition, his 38-pound, 15-ounce stringer from the 2008 event on Falcon Lake ranks as the fourth-heaviest single-day catch in company history.
Bolton’s first event of the 2011 season takes place March 3-6 on Beaver Lake in Rogers, Ark.
ABOUT OFF!® INSECT REPELLENTS
First introduced in 1957, OFF!® has been bringing trusted products and effective protection to families and individuals for over 50 years. OFF!® continues to evolve its family of products and offers personal and area forms of protection to make it easy for people to choose the right repellent for their lifestyle.OFF!® Insect Repellents are available in grocery, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide. Visit www.off.comfor more information.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
A Jonesboro, Ark., resident, Bolton is known as one of the best ledge fishermen in the sport of bass fishing and will be among a handful of favorites when the Tour heads to Kentucky Lake June 16-19.
In his FLW Outdoors career, Bolton has accumulated over $750,000 and his 40 top-10 finishes rank fourth all time. In addition, his 38-pound, 15-ounce stringer from the 2008 event on Falcon Lake ranks as the fourth-heaviest single-day catch in company history.
Bolton’s first event of the 2011 season takes place March 3-6 on Beaver Lake in Rogers, Ark.
ABOUT OFF!® INSECT REPELLENTS
First introduced in 1957, OFF!® has been bringing trusted products and effective protection to families and individuals for over 50 years. OFF!® continues to evolve its family of products and offers personal and area forms of protection to make it easy for people to choose the right repellent for their lifestyle.OFF!® Insect Repellents are available in grocery, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide. Visit www.off.comfor more information.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
David versus Goliath- The Louisiana Delta
David Watson is a weekend warrior who is living the dream. He has worked his way up through the BASS Federation ranks for the coveted Bassmaster Classic spot.
“We are cheering for the underdog to win.” said Nathan Gray of Secret Lures, David’s title sponsor. ”David is a great example of how the Federation gives the hopeful weekend angler a chance at the big show. David has every intention of winning and we at Secret Lures hope he does. David is a hardworking pipe fitter from Indiana who is taking the movie Hoosiers to the bass fishing extreme. David will debut our new HD Flippin jig, Wacky Jig, and the new Tailshaker J-bend against the best in the world. GOOD LUCK David.”
“I am here to win; I am going to give it my all.” said Watson the Bass Federation Nation Northern Qualifier. “I appreciate all of the help Secret Lures has provided me; and hope to make them proud.”
Secret Lures is a new and innovative tackle company. Their signature line of tackle includes The Chubby Frog, MVP Jigs (Football, Swim, Finesse, Flippin) Meat Hooks, and Tailshaker jig heads. For more information on Secret Lures, please visit www.secretlures.com.
“We are cheering for the underdog to win.” said Nathan Gray of Secret Lures, David’s title sponsor. ”David is a great example of how the Federation gives the hopeful weekend angler a chance at the big show. David has every intention of winning and we at Secret Lures hope he does. David is a hardworking pipe fitter from Indiana who is taking the movie Hoosiers to the bass fishing extreme. David will debut our new HD Flippin jig, Wacky Jig, and the new Tailshaker J-bend against the best in the world. GOOD LUCK David.”
“I am here to win; I am going to give it my all.” said Watson the Bass Federation Nation Northern Qualifier. “I appreciate all of the help Secret Lures has provided me; and hope to make them proud.”
Secret Lures is a new and innovative tackle company. Their signature line of tackle includes The Chubby Frog, MVP Jigs (Football, Swim, Finesse, Flippin) Meat Hooks, and Tailshaker jig heads. For more information on Secret Lures, please visit www.secretlures.com.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
iRod Fishing Signs Harold Allen
When asked why the 5-Time Bassmaster Classic top ten finisher joined iRod he stated, “I’ve been watching what Matt (Newman) and the guys at iRod have been doing, they are aggressive and already have a great lineup or rods and anglers. The future is going to be good for iRod and I want to be a part of it from the ground floor.”
Matt Newman president of iRod Fishing was equally excited about Harold becoming the latest member of the pro staff, “Harold Allen is a true living legend of our sport. He’s been fishing professionally since 1970 and without question his expertise on rods will be a valuable asset to the iRod company.”
Allen will join forces with Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Fred Roumbanis and Nate Wellman, FLW veteran Gabe Bolivar and western pro Bub Tosh on the iRod pro staff. "Fred’s Magic Stick, Gabe’s Rip Rap Special and Bub’s Punching rod are already big sellers for us at iRod. We've already talked about some models Harold would like to see in the lineup,” Newman quipped.
Fred Roumbanis was another key element in Allen’s decision. “I’ve been talking with a close friend, Fred Roumbanis, about these rods for a while. If Fred says they are quality rods, then they are quality rods, so I knew I was going to like them before I ever held one,” stated Allen.
About iRod Fishing company:iRod Fishing rods are developed by the pros for their favorite techniques which makes iRod Fishing Rods the most technologicallyadvanced and comfortable fishing rods on the market. iRods are bridging thegap between the high cost of technology and affordability. We know onceyou've got an iRod in your hands you'll feel what we are talking about.
About Harold Allen:
Harold Allen has competed professionally since 1970 and with Bassmaster since 1974. Currently Harold fishes the PAA events and is a dual qualifier for the PAA Allstar event in 2011 (points and legend status). Harold is also the co-host of The Bass Zone which provides live on location coverage of BASS Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Classic.
Contact iRod Fishing Matt Newman 818-312-2704
Matt Newman president of iRod Fishing was equally excited about Harold becoming the latest member of the pro staff, “Harold Allen is a true living legend of our sport. He’s been fishing professionally since 1970 and without question his expertise on rods will be a valuable asset to the iRod company.”
Allen will join forces with Bassmaster Elite Series anglers Fred Roumbanis and Nate Wellman, FLW veteran Gabe Bolivar and western pro Bub Tosh on the iRod pro staff. "Fred’s Magic Stick, Gabe’s Rip Rap Special and Bub’s Punching rod are already big sellers for us at iRod. We've already talked about some models Harold would like to see in the lineup,” Newman quipped.
Fred Roumbanis was another key element in Allen’s decision. “I’ve been talking with a close friend, Fred Roumbanis, about these rods for a while. If Fred says they are quality rods, then they are quality rods, so I knew I was going to like them before I ever held one,” stated Allen.
About iRod Fishing company:iRod Fishing rods are developed by the pros for their favorite techniques which makes iRod Fishing Rods the most technologicallyadvanced and comfortable fishing rods on the market. iRods are bridging thegap between the high cost of technology and affordability. We know onceyou've got an iRod in your hands you'll feel what we are talking about.
About Harold Allen:
Harold Allen has competed professionally since 1970 and with Bassmaster since 1974. Currently Harold fishes the PAA events and is a dual qualifier for the PAA Allstar event in 2011 (points and legend status). Harold is also the co-host of The Bass Zone which provides live on location coverage of BASS Elite Series events and the Bassmaster Classic.
Contact iRod Fishing Matt Newman 818-312-2704
Z-Man Unveils Premiere Pro Staff
Z-Man Fishing Products is proud to announce the signing of professional anglers Luke Clausen, David Walker, Stephen Browning and David Goshorn to Z-Man's national freshwater pro-staff.
These top-notch anglers will assist Z-Man in the design and promotion of ElaZtech® baits, as well as educating anglers on how to achieve maximum results when fishing ElaZtech space-age soft plastic baits.
"We are thrilled to have four of bass fishing's best aboard to help promote and design ElaZtech baits for Z-Man," said Daniel Nussbaum, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Z-Man. "In addition, these pros will be very active on our social media channels, providing a look inside the lives of pro anglers for our Facebook fans and Website visitors."
Luke Clausen of Spokane, Wash., is one of only five pros to have won both the Bassmaster Classic (2006 at Lake Toho) and the FLW Tour Forrest Wood Cup (2004 at Lake Logan Martin). He will be fishing the FLW Tour in 2011.
"ElaZtech is a product of the future and I'm really pumped to be a part of it," said Clausen. "ElaZtech has a lot of advantages fishermen have yet to discover. Yes, it's a departure from conventional plastics, and just as fluorocarbon is different than monofilament and tungsten is different from lead, there's going to be a period of adjustment for anglers to get used to it. But once anglers realize the advantages of ElaZtech, they will definitely incorporate it into their arsenals.
David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn., won the FLW Tour Angler of the Year title in 1999, has qualified for the FLW Tour Forrest Wood Cup 10 times, the Bassmaster Classic six times, and has amassed an amazing 32 top-10 finishes in FLW Tour and Bassmaster Tour competition. He will be fishing the B.A.S.S. Elite Series in 2011.
"This is a huge opportunity to influence the future of soft plastics, and I'm certainly looking forward to it," Walker said. "The supreme durability of ElaZtech in high-impact situations such as skipping docks, flipping heavy cover or punching mats will reveal just how much unnecessary plastic we go through and time we waste in a day's fishing due to conventional plastic tearing up so easily. I started fishing ElaZtech baits on the Redfish circuit years ago and have been a believer ever since."
Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Ark., has 15 top-10 appearances in Bassmaster Tour and Elite Series competition, with one Tour win, and seven Bassmaster Classic qualifications, including the 2011 Classic coming up in New Orleans.
"I'm excited about being involved with Z-Man," Browning said. "The Original Chatterbait® lure has been a big plus in my fishing the last couple of years. This fall I had a chance to try some of the ElaZtech products and it opened my eyes to how much fishing time and money can be saved with it. The days of constantly stopping your fishing to dig out a new jig chunk or creature bait are over."
Rounding out the Z-Man pro staff is David Goshorn of Harleyville, SC. Goshorn fished the FLW Tour from 1997-2000 and recently re-qualified for the 2011 FLW Tour through the FLW Series.
Clausen, Walker and Browning will all be making appearances at the Z-Man booth throughout the Bassmaster Classic (February 18-20 in New Orleans) for meet and greets and limited-edition poster signings. Visit the Z-Man booth for complete details.
For more information, visit Z-Man at www.zmanfishing.com. Learn more about Luke Clausen at www.lukeclausenfishing.com and David Walker at www.davidwalkerfishing.com.
These top-notch anglers will assist Z-Man in the design and promotion of ElaZtech® baits, as well as educating anglers on how to achieve maximum results when fishing ElaZtech space-age soft plastic baits.
"We are thrilled to have four of bass fishing's best aboard to help promote and design ElaZtech baits for Z-Man," said Daniel Nussbaum, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Z-Man. "In addition, these pros will be very active on our social media channels, providing a look inside the lives of pro anglers for our Facebook fans and Website visitors."
Luke Clausen of Spokane, Wash., is one of only five pros to have won both the Bassmaster Classic (2006 at Lake Toho) and the FLW Tour Forrest Wood Cup (2004 at Lake Logan Martin). He will be fishing the FLW Tour in 2011.
"ElaZtech is a product of the future and I'm really pumped to be a part of it," said Clausen. "ElaZtech has a lot of advantages fishermen have yet to discover. Yes, it's a departure from conventional plastics, and just as fluorocarbon is different than monofilament and tungsten is different from lead, there's going to be a period of adjustment for anglers to get used to it. But once anglers realize the advantages of ElaZtech, they will definitely incorporate it into their arsenals.
David Walker of Sevierville, Tenn., won the FLW Tour Angler of the Year title in 1999, has qualified for the FLW Tour Forrest Wood Cup 10 times, the Bassmaster Classic six times, and has amassed an amazing 32 top-10 finishes in FLW Tour and Bassmaster Tour competition. He will be fishing the B.A.S.S. Elite Series in 2011.
"This is a huge opportunity to influence the future of soft plastics, and I'm certainly looking forward to it," Walker said. "The supreme durability of ElaZtech in high-impact situations such as skipping docks, flipping heavy cover or punching mats will reveal just how much unnecessary plastic we go through and time we waste in a day's fishing due to conventional plastic tearing up so easily. I started fishing ElaZtech baits on the Redfish circuit years ago and have been a believer ever since."
Stephen Browning of Hot Springs, Ark., has 15 top-10 appearances in Bassmaster Tour and Elite Series competition, with one Tour win, and seven Bassmaster Classic qualifications, including the 2011 Classic coming up in New Orleans.
"I'm excited about being involved with Z-Man," Browning said. "The Original Chatterbait® lure has been a big plus in my fishing the last couple of years. This fall I had a chance to try some of the ElaZtech products and it opened my eyes to how much fishing time and money can be saved with it. The days of constantly stopping your fishing to dig out a new jig chunk or creature bait are over."
Rounding out the Z-Man pro staff is David Goshorn of Harleyville, SC. Goshorn fished the FLW Tour from 1997-2000 and recently re-qualified for the 2011 FLW Tour through the FLW Series.
Clausen, Walker and Browning will all be making appearances at the Z-Man booth throughout the Bassmaster Classic (February 18-20 in New Orleans) for meet and greets and limited-edition poster signings. Visit the Z-Man booth for complete details.
For more information, visit Z-Man at www.zmanfishing.com. Learn more about Luke Clausen at www.lukeclausenfishing.com and David Walker at www.davidwalkerfishing.com.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Big Bite Baits Releases the YoDaddy
Big Bite Baits is proud to introduce the YoDaddy, the first signature baits from pro staffer Russ Lane. For the last year Russ has been working with Big Bite to create a versatile new shape that could be used in a variety of ways.
Optima Batteries Joins PAA as Premier Sponsor
OPTIMA® Batteries, manufacturer of high-performance marine and automotive batteries, known among anglers worldwide for its Blue Top® batteries, has joined the Professional Anglers Association as a Premier Sponsor.
Sunline Forms Partnership with BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship
Sunline America is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with the BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series.
"Sunline America is anxious to get involved with collegiate anglers and we feel this partnership will help provide these anglers with a platform to showcase competitive fishing within collegiate sports," said vice president Jimmy Okamoto. "Most of our products are new to the US market and we are anxious to start promoting college fishing."
"Sunline America is anxious to get involved with collegiate anglers and we feel this partnership will help provide these anglers with a platform to showcase competitive fishing within collegiate sports," said vice president Jimmy Okamoto. "Most of our products are new to the US market and we are anxious to start promoting college fishing."
U.S. Reel Signs Cliff Pace
A rising star of the Bassmaster Elite Series has joined the pro staff of a leading innovator in fishing reels.
U.S. Reel has announced 2011 Bassmaster Classic qualifier Cliff Pace is the newest member of the company's star-studded pro staff that includes Guido and Dion Hibdon, Jimmy Houston, Lance Vick and O.T. Fears. The Mississippi angler has won two Bassmaster Open events and was the runner-up in the 2008 Bassmaster Classic and the 2010 Alabama Charge Elite Series event.
U.S. Reel has announced 2011 Bassmaster Classic qualifier Cliff Pace is the newest member of the company's star-studded pro staff that includes Guido and Dion Hibdon, Jimmy Houston, Lance Vick and O.T. Fears. The Mississippi angler has won two Bassmaster Open events and was the runner-up in the 2008 Bassmaster Classic and the 2010 Alabama Charge Elite Series event.
Randall Tharp Sets Record Catch With New ATTRAXX Design
Team ATTRAXX pro Randall Tharp will carry momentum – and a secret weapon he designed himself – to the Bassmaster Classic, slated for Feb. 18-20 in New Orleans.
The momentum comes from his record-setting performance in the FLW Open, held Feb. 3-6 on Lake Okeechobee in Clewiston, Fla. Tharp landed 20 bass weighing a tournament record 102 pounds, 2 ounces. Unfortunately, the record didn’t stand long and he placed second in the 160-boat event, but that excellent finish should carry him into his first Bassmaster Classic.
Vann Branch & Richard Davis cash in BIG at Bass Champs on Falcon
Jackpotting takes on a whole new meaning as Vann Branch and Richard Davis fish their first tournament in over 15 years and win big! Two sacks over 40 lbs, lots of double digit kickers and huge paybacks for Bass Champs South Region teams.
Crappie USA Returns to Alabama's Weiss Lake
Coming up next weekend February 26, 2011 Crappie USA Inc., “America’s Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization” will return to the "Crappie Capital of the World" Weiss Lake. Anglers will be fishing for a 7-fish limit of crappie, which could net them a check along with the opportunity to advance to the Cabela’s Crappie USA Classic, the most prestigious event in crappie fishing today. This year's classic will be held October 12-15, 2011 on the Kentucky/Barkley Lakes at Paris, Tennessee.
Bryan McDonough Wins B.A.S.S. Weekend Series at Toledo Bend
Battling freezing temperatures, Bryan McDonough won the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Louisiana Division 13 tournament, held Feb. 12, 2011, on Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Running out of Cypress Bend Park in Many, the 37-year-old angler from Katy, Texas, landed five bass weighing 20.09 pounds with a 5.40-pound kicker. McDonough went home about $2,500 richer. The anglers could fish anywhere in the 186,000-acre lake straddling the Louisiana-Texas line along the Sabine River.
Terry Stevens Wins Bass Weekend Series at Lake Seminole
Terry Stevens stopped fishing early, but still won the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Georgia Division 8 tournament, held Feb. 12, 2011, on Lake Seminole near Bainbridge.
The Marianna, Fla., angler brought in five bass weighing 24.95 pounds after anchoring his bag with a 5.37-pounder to win the Boater Division and $2,839. After catching a total of eight fish, he quit to let his co-angler catch more fish.
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