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BASS Elite Series: Clarks Hill, GA

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Preview: Elite Series Next Stop: Clarks Hill

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CELEBRATION, Fla. — The CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series, with its winning formula of combining the nation’s best anglers with the best lakes at just the right times of year, has produced big bass, big results and big excitement in its first four stops in 2006.

Next week, the Series continues its pace when it visits Thurmond Lake at Clarks Hill for the Pride of Augusta presented by Lowrance in Columbia County, Ga., on May 4-7.

“It’s going to be really good, just like all of the tournaments we’ve had this year,” said Davy Hite, the 1999 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion from South Carolina. “BASS has the schedule really right with great lakes at great times. It’s unbelievable how good the fishing’s been so far.”

BASS brought big-time tournament fishing back to Thurmond Lake last year for the first time since 1975 and reminded the fishing world of just what a fabulous largemouth fishery exists in the 71,535-acre impoundment officially christened the Strom Thurmond Reservoir.

Located about 22 miles north of Augusta, the 39-mile-long impoundment has turned into a quality bass lake after – as legend has it – well-meaning anglers introduced a saltwater forage fish called blueback herring into the Savannah River system.

The herring was first found in Thurmond Lake in 1982 but their population has boomed to an estimated four to six million. Combined with threadfin shad, bass and other game fish have a plentiful chain of food on which to feast.

When BASS visited last year in March, California’s Mike Reynolds was the big winner with 52 pounds, 11 ounces. Jimmy Mize of Arkansas (52-6) and Terry Butcher of Oklahoma (50-0) also topped the 50-pound mark.

Ray Sedgwick, another Elite Series competitor from South Carolina, says the fishing is typically even better in early May.

“The shad and blueback herring will be up shallow spawning and the bass will be chasing them all over the place,” Sedgwick said. “That’s the ticket to some of the best topwater fishing of the year.”

Both Sedgwick and Hite predict that the winner will need to boat at least 60 pounds over four days. That would be an impressive 3-pound-per-fish average for a daily limit of five bass.

Unlike the early tournaments in the Elite Series season, neither pro expects spawning bass to dominate the locations or angler strategies.

“I think it will be both topwater and cranking for post-spawn fish and some sight-fishing,” Hite said. “There will be some sight-fishing for spawners, but there will be a lot of topwater fishing for post-spawn.”

Sedgwick agreed. “The topwater fishing is going to be great. The bass will really be ganging up on those blueback herring on the points and in the coves.

At stake is a $100,000 top prize and valuable points toward the 2007 Bassmaster Classic.

Daily weigh-ins will begin at 3 p.m. ET at Wildwood Park, 6212 Holloway Road in Appling. Coverage of the event will air on The CITGO Bassmasters on ESPN2 on Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m. ET.

 

Day 1: On Top of the Hill: Elite Series

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. – A pair of crafty veterans sit atop the leaderboard after Day 1 of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series’ Pride of Augusta presented by Lowrance on Clarks Hill Lake. Capitalizing on a productive and early top-water bite, Norman, Okla., angler Kenyon Hill vaulted to the head of the class after catching 21 pounds, 13 ounces on the first day. Hill holds a slight 4-ounce margin over closest competitor and fellow veteran Floridian Steve Daniel (21-9).

Viewers can catch all of the Elite Series action from Columbia County, Ga., on ESPN2 Saturday, May 13, at 10 a.m. ET on The CITGO Bassmasters.

Employing a run-and-gun style, Hill stopped at every point that looked productive, made a few casts and then moved on if he didn’t find a bite. The 41-year-old caught 20 keeper-size bass, he said.

“I burned up a lot of fuel today and at nearly $3 a gallon, that is an expensive deal,” the affable Hill joked. “I learned a lot about the fishery today and I just hope to eliminate the places that didn’t produce.”

Like most of the field, Hill used top water lures early in the morning but, playing it close to the vest, he would not reveal his choice of lure. “I don’t want to let the cat out of the bag early,” said Hill, who is ranked 57th on the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index, catching an average of 21 pounds, 15 ounces per tournament. “I will let you know more on Sunday.”

Hill, who has fished BASS since 1986, has amassed nearly $600,000 in total winnings. The Elite Series champion prize money of $100,000 would significantly boost his total.

Daniel, a BASS veteran of 23 years, also took advantage of an early top water bite on his way to his five-bass limit. “It was just a great day, a really fun day,” he said. “I used jerk baits and top water baits and just went power fishing, which is the style I perform best.”

Daniel reached way back in the tackle box for his top water bait of choice, a Bagley Bang-O-Lure plug. He estimated the lure is close to 30 years old, but it produces whenever the top water bite is on, according to Daniel. The 72nd- ranked Power Index angler boated the majority of his keeper fish on the vintage lure.

Rounding out the top five were ex-Kentucky Derby jockey Kevin Wirth (20-10), followed by South Carolina’s Jason Quinn (20-9) and Davy Hite (20-1).

On the co-angler side, Michigan’s David Clark (12-13) leads in the chase for a fully-rigged Triton boat valued at $45,000, followed by the Peach State’s Jon Stringfield (10-7) and North Carolina’s Mike Kirkley (9-2).


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



1. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 5 21-13 305

Day 1: 5 21-13

2. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 21-09 295

Day 1: 5 21-09

3. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 20-10 290

Day 1: 5 20-10

4. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 5 20-09 285

Day 1: 5 20-09

5. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 20-01 280

Day 1: 5 20-01

6. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 18-15 276

Day 1: 5 18-15

7. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 18-12 272

Day 1: 5 18-12

8. Ken Cook Lawton, Okla. 5 17-09 268

Day 1: 5 17-09

9. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 17-06 264

Day 1: 5 17-06

10. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 17-04 260

Day 1: 5 17-04

11. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 16-12 257

Day 1: 5 16-12

12. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 16-01 254

Day 1: 5 16-01

13. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 15-11 251

Day 1: 5 15-11

14. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 5 15-07 248

Day 1: 5 15-07

15. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 5 15-06 245

Day 1: 5 15-06

16. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 15-05 243

Day 1: 5 15-05

17. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 5 14-15 241

Day 1: 5 14-15

18. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 14-10 239

Day 1: 5 14-10

19. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 5 14-00 237

Day 1: 5 14-00

20. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 4 13-15 235

Day 1: 4 13-15

21. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 5 13-13 233

Day 1: 5 13-13

22. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 13-12 231

Day 1: 5 13-12

23. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 13-11 228

Day 1: 5 13-11

23. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 5 13-11 228

Day 1: 5 13-11

25. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 5 13-09 225

Day 1: 5 13-09

26. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 13-07 223

Day 1: 5 13-07

27. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 5 13-04 220

Day 1: 5 13-04

27. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 5 13-04 220

Day 1: 5 13-04

29. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 5 13-01 217

Day 1: 5 13-01

30. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 12-10 215

Day 1: 5 12-10

31. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 12-07 213

Day 1: 5 12-07

32. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 5 12-05 211

Day 1: 5 12-05

33. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 12-04 209

Day 1: 5 12-04

34. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 12-02 205

Day 1: 5 12-02

34. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 12-02 205

Day 1: 5 12-02

34. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 12-02 205

Day 1: 5 12-02

37. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 11-15 200

Day 1: 5 11-15

37. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 5 11-15 200

Day 1: 5 11-15

39. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 11-10 196

Day 1: 5 11-10

39. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 11-10 196

Day 1: 5 11-10

41. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 11-09 193

Day 1: 5 11-09

42. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 11-08 190

Day 1: 5 11-08

42. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 5 11-08 190

Day 1: 5 11-08

44. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 11-07 187

Day 1: 5 11-07

45. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo. 5 11-06 183

Day 1: 5 11-06

45. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 11-06 183

Day 1: 5 11-06

45. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 5 11-06 183

Day 1: 5 11-06

48. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 11-04 178

Day 1: 5 11-04

48. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 5 11-04 178

Day 1: 5 11-04

50. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 11-03 175

Day 1: 5 11-03

51. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 11-02 170

Day 1: 5 11-02

51. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 5 11-02 170

Day 1: 5 11-02

51. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 11-02 170

Day 1: 5 11-02

51. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 5 11-02 170

Day 1: 5 11-02

55. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 5 10-13 165

Day 1: 5 10-13

56. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 10-12 162

Day 1: 5 10-12

56. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 10-12 162

Day 1: 5 10-12

58. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 10-11 158

Day 1: 5 10-11

58. Gerald Swindle Warrioir, Ala. 5 10-11 158

Day 1: 5 10-11

60. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 10-04 155

Day 1: 5 10-04

61. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 5 10-03 153

Day 1: 5 10-03

62. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 5 10-01 150

Day 1: 5 10-01

62. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 10-01 150

Day 1: 5 10-01

64. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 10-00 147

Day 1: 5 10-00

65. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 9-12 144

Day 1: 5 9-12

65. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 9-12 144

Day 1: 5 9-12

67. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 9-09 141

Day 1: 5 9-09

68. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 5 9-01 138

Day 1: 5 9-01

68. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 4 9-01 138

Day 1: 4 9-01

70. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 5 9-00 132

Day 1: 5 9-00

70. David Gliebe Benton, Ky. 5 9-00 132

Day 1: 5 9-00

70. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 5 9-00 132

Day 1: 5 9-00

70. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 3 9-00 132

Day 1: 3 9-00

74. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 4 8-13 127

Day 1: 4 8-13

75. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 8-12 125

Day 1: 5 8-12

76. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 5 8-11 123

Day 1: 5 8-11

77. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 5 8-09 120

Day 1: 5 8-09

77. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 8-09 120

Day 1: 5 8-09

79. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 4 8-08 117

Day 1: 4 8-08

80. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 5 8-07 115

Day 1: 5 8-07

81. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 8-03 113

Day 1: 5 8-03

82. Conrad Picou Scott, La. 5 7-13 110

Day 1: 5 7-13

82. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 4 7-13 110

Day 1: 4 7-13

84. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 7-12 107

Day 1: 5 7-12

85. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 3 7-10 105

Day 1: 3 7-10

86. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 2 7-04 103

Day 1: 2 7-04

87. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 5 7-01 100

Day 1: 5 7-01

87. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 5 7-01 100

Day 1: 5 7-01

89. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 5 6-08 97

Day 1: 5 6-08

90. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 5 6-07 95

Day 1: 5 6-07

91. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 6-06 93

Day 1: 5 6-06

92. Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla. 5 5-14 91

Day 1: 5 5-14

93. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 5-12 88

Day 1: 5 5-12

93. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 2 5-12 88

Day 1: 2 5-12

95. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 2 5-10 85

Day 1: 2 5-10

96. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 4 5-09 83

Day 1: 4 5-09

97. Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio 4 5-06 81

Day 1: 4 5-06

98. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 4 3-15 78

Day 1: 4 3-15

98. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 3 3-15 78

Day 1: 3 3-15

100.Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, Pa. 2 3-11 76

Day 1: 2 3-11

101.Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 4 3-07 75

Day 1: 4 3-07

102.Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 3 3-01 74

Day 1: 3 3-01

103.Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 2 2-12 73

Day 1: 2 2-12

104.Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 1 1-14 72

Day 1: 1 1-14

 

Day 2: Hite Hammers Clarks Hill on Day 2

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. – Utilizing the same pattern he fished at a 1983 BASS Federation Nation team tournament on the same fishery, Davy Hite has tamed tricky Clarks Hill Lake for two consecutive days at the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series’ Pride of Augusta presented by Lowrance. Having brought in consecutive limits of more than 20 pounds each, Hite had a total of 40-10 on Friday as well as a commanding five-plus-pound lead over Elite Series rookie Jeff Connella (35-7).

Fishing fans can catch all of the Elite Series action and Hite’s vintage pattern on the CITGO Bassmasters Saturday, May 13, on ESPN2 at 10 a.m. ET

Although Hite and his team did not win the tourney in 1983, his Clarks Hill consistency and BASS resume certainly loom large over the rest of the field. The South Carolina pro is ranked 24th on the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index and won the CITGO Bassmaster Classic as well as five other BASS events.

Hite’s also a big believer in good luck and said that fishing in May – the same month of his birthday – can only help him. May was also the month of Hite’s last BASS win - a 2005 Bassmaster Elite 50 event on Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Ark.

“Its kind of ironic to me, but May has always been good to me,” Hite said, grinning from ear-to-ear. “This win would be extra special to me because it would be so close to home.”

Spacious Clarks Hill spills into Georgia and South Carolina and Hite, a Prosperity, S.C. resident, lives just 40 minutes from the lake.

“I remember dreaming of fishing as a professional back during that Federation Nation tournament,” Hite said. “And it just feels great to be living the dream on the Elite Series right now.”

The 1999 Bassmaster Classic champ estimated that he has fished Clarks Hill more than 150 times, and although his knowledge has been helpful, Hite credited his bait as the biggest factor in solving Clarks Hill.

“The bait is so important to my success,” he said, declining to reveal the actual lure. “I guess you could say I found something the fish love to eat.”

Trailing Hite was Louisiana’s Connella. Much like the rest of the field, Connella developed a pattern but constantly moved around, trying to find the hot areas. He keyed in on the post-spawn bite and caught some of his fish on a top water bait while others fell for a Cyclone spinner bait.

The aid of an earlier flight on Day 2 allowed Connella to move up nearly 20 spots after Day 2. His Day 2 big bag of 21-10 qualified as the BUSCH Heavyweight Bag of the Day, awarding him an extra $1,000. His limit also included a 7-6 bass, good enough for Purolator Big Bass honors and a $1,000 premium.

“I didn’t lose one fish today, and I always have to be happy about that,” Connella said. “The fish shut down at a certain point today, but I am certainly happy with my day.”

Perhaps the hottest angler on the planet, John Crews of Salem, Va., was in third place with 34 -10. Though Crews needs to mount a charge to overtake Hite, he already has made the final cut to the Elite 12 twice this year. He also has had two top-10 finishes this season and another four since 2001.

Rounding out the top five were Oklahoma’s Jeff Reynolds (33-14) and South Carolina’s Jason Quinn (32-4). Day 1 leader Kenyon Hill of Norman, Okla., fell to sixth place with 31-12.

Only the top 50 anglers will fish on Saturday and the top 12 will advance to Sunday. In that group is Alabama’s Aaron Martens in 42nd place (22-7). Martens unveiled a new tournament jersey on Friday that features his newest sponsor, Vault, a new energy drink owned by The Coca-Cola Co. Also fishing will be 2005 Classic champ Kevin VanDam (21-3), who rounded out the top 50.

On the co-angler side, the Palmetto State’s Howard Halcomb led the chase for a Triton boat valued at $45,000 with 15 pounds, 11 ounces of bass. Trailing by less than a pound was Alabama’s James Hill (14-15) and in third was Michigan’s David Clark (14-2).



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



1. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 10 40-10 305

Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 20-09

2. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 10 35-07 295 $2,000.00

Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 21-10

3. John Crews Salem, Va. 10 34-10 290

Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 15-14

4. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 10 33-14 285

Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 16-10

5. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 10 32-04 280

Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 11-11

6. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 10 31-12 279 $1,000.00

Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 9-15

6. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 10 31-12 274

Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 15-00

8. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 10 30-14 268

Day 1: 5 21-09 Day 2: 5 9-05

9. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 10 30-12 262

Day 1: 5 20-10 Day 2: 5 10-02

9. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 10 30-12 262

Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 11-13

11. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 10 30-02 257

Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 17-08

12. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 10 29-05 254

Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 17-12

13. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 10 29-04 251

Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 13-15

14. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 10 28-05 248

Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 15-04

15. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 10 28-03 245

Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 16-12

16. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 9 28-02 243 $1,000.00

Day 1: 4 13-15 Day 2: 5 14-03

17. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 10 27-15 241

Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 10-09

18. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 10 27-07 239

Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 15-13

19. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 10 26-09 237

Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 14-15

20. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 10 26-06 235

Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 14-07

21. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 10 26-05 233

Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 12-05

22. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 10 26-04 231

Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 10-14

23. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 10 26-00 229

Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 12-05

24. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 10 25-12 227

Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 10-13

25. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 10 25-10 225

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 14-08

26. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 10 25-06 223

Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 9-15

27. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 10 25-04 221

Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 10-10

28. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 10 24-11 219

Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 13-07

29. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 10 24-10 217

Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 8-15

30. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 10 24-03 215

Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 10-10

31. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 10 24-02 213

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 13-00

32. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 10 24-00 211

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 12-14

33. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 10 23-14 209

Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 5 15-05

34. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 10 23-10 206

Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 12-14

34. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 10 23-10 206

Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 11-11

36. Gerald Swindle Warrioir, Ala. 10 23-08 203

Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 12-13

37. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 10 23-07 201

Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 7-06

38. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 10 23-06 199

Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 17-00

39. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 10 22-14 197

Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 12-03

40. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 10 22-13 195

Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 10-11

41. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 10 22-10 193

Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 9-03

42. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 10 22-07 191

Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 11-03

43. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 10 22-06 189

Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 11-00

44. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 9 22-05 187

Day 1: 5 9-01 Day 2: 4 13-04

45. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 10 22-01 185

Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 9-10

46. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 9 21-15 183

Day 1: 4 8-13 Day 2: 5 13-02

47. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 10 21-12 181

Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 9-08

48. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 10 21-11 179

Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 7-15

49. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 10 21-06 177

Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 11-03

50. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 10 21-03 175

Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 10-07

51. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 10 20-15 173

Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 9-07

52. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 10 20-07 171

Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 5 11-07

53. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 10 20-02 168

Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 5 8-10

53. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 9 20-02 168

Day 1: 4 7-13 Day 2: 5 12-05

55. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 10 19-15 165

Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 6-04

56. Ken Cook Lawton, Okla. 6 19-11 163

Day 1: 5 17-09 Day 2: 1 2-02

57. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 10 19-06 161

Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 11-03

58. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 10 19-00 159

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 7-14

59. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 10 18-15 157

Day 1: 5 10-04 Day 2: 5 8-11

60. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 9 18-13 155

Day 1: 4 8-08 Day 2: 5 10-05

61. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 10 18-11 153

Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 6-09

62. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 10 18-10 150

Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 5 12-03

62. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 9 18-10 150

Day 1: 4 9-01 Day 2: 5 9-09

64. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 10 18-09 147

Day 1: 5 9-09 Day 2: 5 9-00

65. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 10 18-07 145

Day 1: 5 9-12 Day 2: 5 8-11

66. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 7 18-02 143

Day 1: 5 12-05 Day 2: 2 5-13

67. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 10 18-00 140

Day 1: 5 9-12 Day 2: 5 8-04

67. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 10 18-00 140

Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 5 9-09

69. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo. 10 17-12 137

Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 6-06

70. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 10 17-09 134

Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 5 11-01

70. Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla. 9 17-09 134

Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 4 11-11

72. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 9 17-08 131

Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 4 5-06

73. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 9 17-05 129

Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 4 7-04

74. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 9 17-04 127

Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 4 5-14

75. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 7 16-08 125

Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 2 3-04

76. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 9 16-07 123

Day 1: 4 5-09 Day 2: 5 10-14

77. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 9 16-06 121

Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 4 7-13

78. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 7 16-02 119

Day 1: 3 9-00 Day 2: 4 7-02

79. David Gliebe Benton, Ky. 10 15-09 115

Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 5 6-09

79. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 9 15-09 115

Day 1: 4 3-07 Day 2: 5 12-02

79. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 7 15-09 115

Day 1: 5 11-03 Day 2: 2 4-06

82. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 10 15-08 111

Day 1: 5 8-12 Day 2: 5 6-12

83. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 10 15-07 109

Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 8-06

84. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 6 15-03 107

Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 1 1-15

85. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 8 14-09 105

Day 1: 5 10-01 Day 2: 3 4-08

86. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 8 14-08 103

Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 3 5-13

87. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 6 14-01 101

Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 1 3-04

88. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 10 13-12 99

Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 6-11

89. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 10 13-11 95

Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 5 5-15

89. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 6 13-11 95

Day 1: 2 5-10 Day 2: 4 8-01

89. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 6 13-11 95

Day 1: 2 7-04 Day 2: 4 6-07

92. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 7 12-12 91

Day 1: 2 5-12 Day 2: 5 7-00

93. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 8 12-06 89

Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 3 6-10

94. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 9 12-03 87

Day 1: 4 3-15 Day 2: 5 8-04

95. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 7 11-10 84

Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 2 1-10

95. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 7 11-10 84

Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 2 2-10

97. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 6 11-01 81

Day 1: 3 7-10 Day 2: 3 3-07

98. Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio 7 11-00 79

Day 1: 4 5-06 Day 2: 3 5-10

99. Conrad Picou Scott, La. 7 10-11 77

Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 2 2-14

100.Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 7 10-05 76

Day 1: 3 3-15 Day 2: 4 6-06

101.Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 8 10-01 75

Day 1: 3 3-01 Day 2: 5 7-00

102.Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, Pa. 4 5-05 74

Day 1: 2 3-11 Day 2: 2 1-10

103.Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 3 4-08 73

Day 1: 1 1-14 Day 2: 2 2-10

104.Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 3 3-11 72

Day 1: 2 2-12 Day 2: 1 0-15

 

Day 3: Fan Favorite Davy Hite Widens Gap on Day 3

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. – An armada of more than 30 spectator boats watched Davy Hite dominate the hard-to-tame Clarks Hill Lake for the third consecutive tournament day on Saturday. At the end of Day 3, the Ninety Six, S.C. resident - who lives just 40 minutes from the sprawling reservoir and has fished it more than 150 times - had 56 pounds, 1 ounce, as well as a six-plus-pound lead over Norman, Okla., angler and Day 1 leader Kenyon Hill (49-12).

Spurred on by a rally of enthusiastic hometown cheers at the weigh-in and a myriad of spectator boats on the water, Hite has kept the lead with a vintage pattern he developed at a 1983 BASS Federation Nation team tournament, putting him one step closer to the Pride of Augusta’s $100,000 top prize.

Fishing fans can catch Hite’s vintage pattern and all of the on-the-water action from Clarks Hill Lake on the CITGO Bassmasters Saturday, May 13, on ESPN2 at 10 a.m.

“All of these fans and the local support just feels great,” Hite said, who has amassed more than $1 million in BASS tournament earnings. “I fished very patient today and I am happy with my production, but tomorrow is another day.”

Hite, who is ranked 24th on the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index, has credited his choice of bait as the most important factor in enticing the Clarks Hill bass, but for obvious reasons, has kept the details all to himself.

“I am going to tie that bait on once again tomorrow,” Hite said, brimming with confidence. “It’s funny how I try to keep the details hidden and all of the sudden, I see other guys fishing with the same bait. Word always gets around somehow.”

Hite, who turns 41 on May 18, already is one of the most decorated anglers in BASS history. His resume includes two CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year titles and a 1999 CITGO Bassmaster Classic title, but the angler credits a 1996 Classic folly - in which he finished second - as the driving force behind his success.

“I found out that winning opportunities don’t come around often so you have to capitalize and really focus,” he said.

While Hite has built a commanding lead, it is far from insurmountable. The nearest challenger, Hill, has stuck with a run-and-gun type pattern over the course of three days. Hill found a productive area but failed to execute on Friday, falling to sixth place. He recovered nicely on Saturday with a 18-pound bag.

Simplifying his approach, Hill remained patient Saturday using slow-moving baits.

“I had a terrible day yesterday,” Hill said. “I didn’t make the right adjustments, but I simplified my tackle and just went fishing today.”

Meanwhile, 1981 Kentucky Derby jockey Kevin Wirth sat in third place with 47-6. The annual Run for the Roses takes place tonight, but the 1981 Mythical Ruler rider had his sights set on a different crown.

“I am still in this thing,” Wirth said, despite trailing by more than 8 pounds. “If I am fishing in the tournament, I always have a chance.”

Also qualifying for the Elite 12 and fishing on Sunday are Palmetto State’s Jason Quinn (44-14); Oklahoma’s Jeff Reynolds (44-7); Virginia’s John Crews (43-13); Michael Iaconelli (43-6), winner of the last Elite Series event; Missouri’s Mark Tucker (43-0); 1993 CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gary Klein (42-14); Floridian Peter Thliveros (41-3); Alabama’s Randy Howell (40-11); and Californian Jared Lintner (40-4).

On the co-angler side, the Palmetto State’s Howard Halcomb held on to a Day 2 lead to capture the coveted title and a Triton boat package valued at $45,000 on Saturday with a three-day weight of 24-8.Halcomb beat out North Carolina’s Gary Abernethy (21-11) and the Peach State’s Ed Amos (21-5).



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



1. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 15 56-01 310

Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 20-09 Day 3: 5 15-07

2. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 15 49-12 300 $1,000.00

Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 9-15 Day 3: 5 18-00

3. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 15 47-06 290

Day 1: 5 20-10 Day 2: 5 10-02 Day 3: 5 16-10

4. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 15 44-14 285

Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 11-11 Day 3: 5 12-10

5. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 15 44-07 280

Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 16-10 Day 3: 5 10-09

6. John Crews Salem, Va. 15 43-13 276

Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 9-03

7. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 15 43-06 272 $1,000.00

Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 10-10 Day 3: 5 18-02

8. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 15 43-00 268

Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 13-15 Day 3: 5 13-12

9. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 15 42-14 264

Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 11-02

10. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville , Fla. 15 41-03 260

Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 15-04 Day 3: 5 12-14

11. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 15 40-11 257 $1,000.00

Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 10-11 Day 3: 5 17-14

12. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 15 40-04 254

Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 17-12 Day 3: 5 10-15

13. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 15 40-03 251 $10,800.00

Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 9-15 Day 3: 5 14-13

14. Gerald Swindle Warrioir, Ala. 15 40-00 248 $10,700.00

Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 12-13 Day 3: 5 16-08

15. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 15 39-13 245 $10,600.00

Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 13-07 Day 3: 5 15-02

16. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 15 39-07 243 $10,500.00

Day 1: 5 16-01 Day 2: 5 7-06 Day 3: 5 16-00

17. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 15 39-06 241 $10,500.00

Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 9-03 Day 3: 5 16-12

18. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 15 38-15 239 $10,500.00

Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 11-13 Day 3: 5 8-03

19. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 15 38-10 237 $10,500.00

Day 1: 5 13-09 Day 2: 5 10-10 Day 3: 5 14-07

20. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 15 38-07 234 $10,375.00

Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 10-09 Day 3: 5 10-08

20. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 15 38-07 234 $10,375.00

Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 14-07 Day 3: 5 12-01

22. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 14 38-03 231 $10,250.00

Day 1: 5 21-09 Day 2: 5 9-05 Day 3: 4 7-05

23. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 14 37-13 229 $11,250.00

Day 1: 4 13-15 Day 2: 5 14-03 Day 3: 5 9-11

24. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 12 37-04 227 $12,250.00

Day 1: 5 13-13 Day 2: 5 21-10 Day 3: 2 1-13

25. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 14 36-14 225 $10,250.00

Day 1: 5 11-07 Day 2: 5 16-12 Day 3: 4 8-11

26. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 15 36-06 223 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 10-14 Day 3: 5 10-02

27. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 15 36-05 221 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 15-13 Day 3: 5 8-14

28. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 15 35-10 219 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 14-00 Day 2: 5 12-05 Day 3: 5 9-05

29. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 15 35-09 216 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 13-11 Day 2: 5 12-05 Day 3: 5 9-09

29. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 15 35-09 216 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 13-00 Day 3: 5 11-07

31. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 15 35-03 213 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 12-03 Day 3: 5 12-05

32. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 15 35-00 211 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 9-08 Day 3: 5 13-04

33. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 15 34-12 209 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 5 15-05 Day 3: 5 10-14

34. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 15 34-09 206 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 17-00 Day 3: 5 11-03

34. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 15 34-09 206 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 12-14 Day 3: 5 10-09

36. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 15 33-09 203 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 14-08 Day 3: 5 7-15

37. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 14 33-05 201 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-15 Day 2: 5 11-11 Day 3: 4 9-11

38. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 12 32-13 199 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 12-10 Day 2: 5 17-08 Day 3: 2 2-11

39. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 15 32-12 197 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 12-14 Day 3: 5 9-02

40. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 15 32-04 195 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 14-15 Day 2: 5 10-13 Day 3: 5 6-08

41. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 15 32-02 192 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-06 Day 2: 5 11-00 Day 3: 5 9-12

41. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 13 32-02 192 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-10 Day 2: 5 14-15 Day 3: 3 5-09

43. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 15 31-10 189 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 11-03 Day 3: 5 9-03

44. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 12 31-02 187 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 9-01 Day 2: 4 13-04 Day 3: 3 8-13

45. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 15 30-15 185 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 12-07 Day 2: 5 9-10 Day 3: 5 8-14

46. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 12 30-06 183 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 8-15 Day 3: 2 5-12

47. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 15 27-09 181 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 7-15 Day 3: 5 5-14

48. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 11 26-04 179 $10,000.00

Day 1: 4 8-13 Day 2: 5 13-02 Day 3: 2 4-05

49. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 11 22-05 177 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 10-03 Day 2: 5 11-03 Day 3: 1 0-15

50. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 15 22-04 175 $10,000.00

Day 1: 5 10-12 Day 2: 5 10-07 Day 3: 5 1-01
 

Day 4: Clarks Hill Bite is Right for Hite

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COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. – With a six-plus-pound lead heading into the final day of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series’ Pride of Augusta presented by Lowrance, the tournament was Davy Hite’s to lose.

But the Ninety Six, S.C., resident fished a rock-steady final day, pulling in a limit of 15 pounds, 11 ounces to outlast closest competitor and Norman, Okla., angler Kenyon Hill. Hite took the tournament with a total of 71-12.

Although Hite utilized a productive pattern he developed at a 1983 BASS Federation Nation tournament almost exclusively during Days 2 and 3, it was a completely different pattern that led to his clinching the final day.

Fishing fans can watch Hite’s performance and all of the Elite 12 action on the CITGO Bassmasters on Saturday, May 13, on ESPN2 at 10 a.m.

Hite, anticipating heavy cloud cover and gloomy skies on Sunday, switched his bait from a ½-ounce, brown-colored jig used on the first three days of competition to 4- and 5-inch swimbaits that mirrored the blueback herring that bass feed on at Clarks Hill this time of year.

“When you have a big lead like I did heading into the final day, you tend to panic if you don’t get a limit early,” Hite said, avoiding the behavior that often plagues amateur anglers. “So, even though I had developed that pattern earlier and utilized it effectively, I had the courage to put that rod down.”

The tournament victory and handsome payoff signal yet another significant achievement in the month of May for the 1999 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion. He will turn 41 on May 18 and won a Bassmaster Elite 50 tournament in May of 2005 on Lake Dardanelle in Russellville, Ark., pocketing $100,000. Additionally, Hite also jumped from 24th to 13th on Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index, catching an average of 33-2 per tournament.

“My wife brought up how I do well in May not too long ago and I don’t know what it is,” Hite said. “I just wish I could fish like I do in May all the time.”

Clarks Hill holds a special place in Hite’s heart, as the sprawling fishery is just 40 minutes from his current residence and he has fished it more than 150 times. With the hometown connection, Hite’s seventh BASS tournament win has special significance, the angler said.

“This is a cherished victory,” said Hite, who embraced his youngest son, 9-year-old Peyton, when he won. “I see tons of faces in the crowd that I know and the hometown crowd is so supportive that it makes this win extra special.”

Although Hill finished in a distant second, he had no regrets about the tournament. His run-and-gun approach netted him 62 pounds, 15 ounces of bass over the four days and he only lost one fish in the tournament.

“I had an awesome tournament,” the Oklahoman said. “I fished as well as I know how to fish and I am ready to go for the rest of the year, especially the upcoming Major (Bassmaster Memorial, May 18-21; Fort Worth, Texas).”

Hill caught the biggest bass of the day, a 6-14 largemouth, that earned him the Purolator Big Bass of the Day and the $1,000 premium. The BUSCH Heavyweight Bag of the Day went to Lake Wylie, S.C. resident Jason Quinn with a 15-12 limit.

Rounding out the Elite 12 was Quinn (60-10) in third; 1983 Kentucky Derby jockey Kevin Wirth (59-12) in fourth; Alabama’s Randy Howell (58-7) in fifth; Missouri’s Mark Tucker (57-0) in sixth; Californian Jared Lintner (55-7) in seventh; Floridian Peter Thliveros (55-2) in eighth; Oklahoman Jeff Reynolds (54-5) in ninth; Virginian John Crews (54-4) in 10th; 1993 CITGO Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gary Klein (53-9) in 11th; and 2003 CITGO Bassmaster Classic champion Mike Iaconelli (53-2) in 12th.

The top BASS anglers will visit Eagle Mountain Lake and Lake Worth in Texas on May 18-21 for the Bassmaster Memorial, which will award the winner $250,000 cash. The tournament will receive same-day coverage on ESPN2 on May 21 at 7 p.m. ET.



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



1. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 20 71-12 315 $100,000.00

Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 20-09 Day 3: 5 15-07 Day 4: 5 15-11

2. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 20 62-15 300 $32,000.00

Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 9-15 Day 3: 5 18-00 Day 4: 5 13-03

3. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 20 60-10 290 $25,000.00

Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 11-11 Day 3: 5 12-10 Day 4: 5 15-12

4. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 20 59-12 285 $18,000.00

Day 1: 5 20-10 Day 2: 5 10-02 Day 3: 5 16-10 Day 4: 5 12-06

5. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 20 58-07 280 $19,000.00

Day 1: 5 12-02 Day 2: 5 10-11 Day 3: 5 17-14 Day 4: 5 17-12

6. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 20 57-00 276 $15,500.00

Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 13-15 Day 3: 5 13-12 Day 4: 5 14-00

7. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 20 55-07 272 $15,000.00

Day 1: 5 11-09 Day 2: 5 17-12 Day 3: 5 10-15 Day 4: 5 15-03

8. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 20 55-02 268 $14,500.00

Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 15-04 Day 3: 5 12-14 Day 4: 5 13-15

9. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 20 54-05 264 $14,000.00

Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 16-10 Day 3: 5 10-09 Day 4: 5 9-14

10. John Crews Salem, Va. 20 54-04 260 $13,500.00

Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 9-03 Day 4: 5 10-07

11. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 20 53-09 257 $12,500.00

Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 11-02 Day 4: 5 10-11

12. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 20 53-02 254 $13,300.00

Day 1: 5 14-10 Day 2: 5 10-10 Day 3: 5 18-02 Day 4: 5 9-12

 

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