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BASS Elite Series: Santee
Cooper, SC
Elite Series
Event # 3 of 11
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Preview: Showdown on Santee Cooper
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 CELEBRATION,
Fla. — Want a recipe for great bass fishing? First, take the famed waters of
the Santee Cooper Reservoir. Add the trophy-bass time of year when the
egg-laden females are on their spawning beds and most accessible. Then, mix
in about 100 of the most accomplished professional anglers in the country
and stir.
That is the concoction for one of the most eagerly anticipated tournaments
in years — the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series’ “Santee Cooper Showdown
presented by MotorGuide” on Santee Cooper Reservoir in Manning, S.C., March
30-April 2.
The third stop of the Elite Series is expected to epitomize BASS vice
president and general manager Don Rucks’ vision for the premier trail —
putting the country’s best anglers on high-caliber bass fisheries during
prime times of the year.
“It should be a tremendous tournament,” predicted veteran Texas pro and
seventh-ranked Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index angler Zell Rowland.
“Based on the other tournaments we’ve had on Santee this time of year, the
fishing should be outstanding.”
Indeed. Consider two prior BASS events held on the huge reservoir in the
month of March:
• In 2004, Elite Series angler and event winner Kelly Jordon weighed in 93
pounds, 13 ounces, while runner-up Mark Kile of Arizona had 90-pounds-plus
in a sight-fishing battle ignited when enormous waves of big spawners
suddenly moved shallow. Kile also had a five-bass limit that weighed a
whopping 32-3, which proved to be the largest stringer of the entire tour
season.
• In 2003, Rowland was the big winner with an impressive 98-pound, 9-ounce
performance. Although sight-fishing for spawners dominated the landscape,
Rowland’s success came fishing a grass-lined ditch for prespawn bass with a
spinnerbait and soft plastics.
“It’s going to be a smorgasbord of big bass,” said Ray Sedgwick, an Elite
Series pro and Santee Cooper expert. “The timing is close to perfect. The
fish will be bringing their nose to the bank looking for a bed. The fish are
already moving shallow.
“It’s the key moment, the key time of the spawn for our bass here at Santee.
The water temperature is coming up and the water is at full pool. Unless
Mother Nature throws something unusual at us, it’s going to be wide open.
Everything is falling into place perfectly.”
Sedgwick expects that spinnerbaits and Senko-type baits will be the ticket
to catching the biggest bags of both pre-spawn and bedding bass. “There will
be some sight-fishing,” he added. “There will be quite a few fish already on
the beds. Some are trying to get on the beds now. And I expect some good
topwater and buzzbait fishing, too.”
At this event, pros and co-anglers are vying for a piece of the $788,550
total payout, including a $100,000 top prize for the winning pro and points
that qualify competitors for the 2007 CITGO Bassmaster Classic.
Also, in connection with the tournament Advance Auto Parts, 600 W. Mill
Street, in Manning will hold an Elite Series pro night and CastingKids expo
on Tuesday, March 28 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Elite Series is a lucrative, top-tier circuit with 11 high-profile
events that qualify anglers for three Bassmaster Majors, which each offer a
first-place prize of $250,000.
Daily weigh-ins will begin at 3 p.m. at John C. Land III Landing on Greenall
Road in Summerton. Coverage of the event will air on The CITGO Bassmasters
on ESPN2 on Saturday, April 8 at 10 a.m. ET.
Day 1: Clark
Storms Into Lead at Santee Cooper
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 MANNING,
S.C. — Preston Clark has made a name for himself as a big-fish specialist of
sorts. The Palatka, Fla., Elite angler knows how to capitalize on a
grand-scale sight-bite on an extremely productive reservoir, and he did just
that on Thursday, bringing 39 pounds, 6 ounces to the scales at the ‘Santee
Cooper Showdown’ presented by MotorGuide, taking a commanding 4-pound lead
over Texan Alton Jones.
In addition to Clark’s gigantic bag, more than 40 Elite anglers each brought
more than 20 pounds to the scales. All of the action can be seen on The
CITGO Bassmasters on ESPN2 Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. ET.
Clark is somewhat of a rookie in BASS tournament action. He isn’t registered
on the Bassmaster Elite Series Power Index yet because he has not fished the
mandatory 12 qualifying events. Still, Clark is a force to be reckoned with.
He showed his big-bass prowess at the 2006 CITGO Bassmaster Classic on Lake
Tohopekaliga, where he set the record for biggest fish ever caught at bass
fishing’s most major event, an 11-10 lunker.
But it was another record on Clark’s mind Thursday. With 18 pounds in the
boat after his first two casts, the BASS record for heaviest single-day
catch – currently 45-2 and held by Dean Rojas of Arizona – was certainly
within reach.
“I started to think how awesome it would be to hold the Classic record and
take over Rojas’ record,” said Clark. “I fell short, but it was a lot of fun
and it qualifies as the biggest bag I have ever caught.”
Although Clark didn’t set the record, his limit was more than enough to
qualify for the third heaviest single-day catch in BASS tournament history.
Much like the Bassmaster Classic, where Clark ultimately finished in sixth,
the 41-year-old used a push-pole - commonly used in saltwater fishing – to
search for bedding fish. Clark moved through the water with the pole and
then backed off, throwing lengthy casts into the beds.
Clark also secured the BUSCH Heavyweight award, earning him a $1,000 bonus.
“I was so excited with my day that I came in about 45 minutes early to make
sure I wasn’t going to be late,” Clark said. “I really put that Triton
livewell to the test with all of those monster fish and it passed with
flying colors.”
It is not often that a 35-6 bag puts an angler anywhere but first place, but
Alton Jones of Texas found himself in second behind Clark on Thursday.
Jones’ banner day, which won him fifth place on the list of BASS heaviest
single-day catches, was aided by a key bait he found early in the day. Jones
also took an additional $1,000 for the Purolator Big Bass for his 10-1
lunker.
“Within 30 minutes of launch, I got that bite,” Jones said. “The female bit
my bait and I knew I had found the trick to enticing those females. In a
big-weight tournament like this, catching those females is imperative.”
Following Clark and Jones in third was Clark’s former fishing partner Terry
Scroggins of Florida (33-6); Oklahoman Bradley Hallman (32-5); and Texan
Kelly Jordon (31-15).
Leading the co-anglers in a race for a fully-rigged Triton boat valued at
$45,000 was Californian Tom Frink with a limit of 16-8. Behind him is
Oklahoma’s Lance Peck (13-0) and Alabama’s Charlie Raia (11-9).
After the first two days of practice, Santee Cooper had yet to show its true
colors, and big bass were hard to come by. But a warming trend significantly
increased the water temperature and brought an abundance of lunkers to the
forefront. “Get ready for tomorrow because there should be some huge ones
brought to the scales again,” said Jordon.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 39-06 305
Day 1: 5 39-06
2. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 35-06 295
Day 1: 5 35-06
3. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 5 33-06 290
Day 1: 5 33-06
4. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 32-05 285
Day 1: 5 32-05
5. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 31-15 280
Day 1: 5 31-15
6. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 29-12 276
Day 1: 5 29-12
7. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 29-09 272
Day 1: 5 29-09
8. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 5 27-11 268
Day 1: 5 27-11
9. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 27-08 264
Day 1: 5 27-08
10. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 27-06 260
Day 1: 5 27-06
11. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville , Fla. 5 27-01 257
Day 1: 5 27-01
12. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 26-06 254
Day 1: 5 26-06
13. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 26-05 251
Day 1: 5 26-05
14. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 26-02 248
Day 1: 5 26-02
15. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 5 25-09 245
Day 1: 5 25-09
16. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 24-10 243
Day 1: 5 24-10
17. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 5 23-15 241
Day 1: 5 23-15
18. Bill Lowen Cincinnati, Ohio 5 23-09 239
Day 1: 5 23-09
19. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 5 23-08 237
Day 1: 5 23-08
20. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 23-06 235
Day 1: 5 23-06
21. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 5 23-03 233
Day 1: 5 23-03
22. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 23-00 231
Day 1: 5 23-00
23. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 22-13 229
Day 1: 5 22-13
24. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 5 22-12 227
Day 1: 5 22-12
25. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 22-09 225
Day 1: 5 22-09
26. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 5 22-08 223
Day 1: 5 22-08
27. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 5 22-02 221
Day 1: 5 22-02
28. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 21-11 219
Day 1: 5 21-11
29. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 21-09 217
Day 1: 5 21-09
30. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 21-08 214
Day 1: 5 21-08
30. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 21-08 214
Day 1: 5 21-08
32. Robert Hamilton Jr Nashville, Tenn. 5 21-07 210
Day 1: 5 21-07
32. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 5 21-07 210
Day 1: 5 21-07
34. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 21-06 207
Day 1: 5 21-06
35. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 21-01 205
Day 1: 5 21-01
36. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 5 20-12 203
Day 1: 5 20-12
37. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 20-11 199
Day 1: 5 20-11
37. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 20-11 199
Day 1: 5 20-11
37. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 20-11 199
Day 1: 5 20-11
40. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 20-08 195
Day 1: 5 20-08
41. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 20-06 193
Day 1: 5 20-06
42. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 5 19-14 191
Day 1: 5 19-14
43. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 19-09 189
Day 1: 5 19-09
44. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 5 19-06 187
Day 1: 5 19-06
45. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 5 18-15 185
Day 1: 5 18-15
46. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 5 18-12 183
Day 1: 5 18-12
47. Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla. 5 18-11 181
Day 1: 5 18-11
48. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 18-09 178
Day 1: 5 18-09
48. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 18-09 178
Day 1: 5 18-09
50. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 18-00 175
Day 1: 5 18-00
51. Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 5 17-15 173
Day 1: 5 17-15
52. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 5 17-12 171
Day 1: 5 17-12
53. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 5 17-10 169
Day 1: 5 17-10
54. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 4 17-09 167
Day 1: 4 17-09
55. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 5 17-07 165
Day 1: 5 17-07
56. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 4 17-06 163
Day 1: 4 17-06
57. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 17-05 161
Day 1: 5 17-05
58. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 5 17-02 159
Day 1: 5 17-02
59. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 17-00 157
Day 1: 5 17-00
60. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 5 16-14 155
Day 1: 5 16-14
61. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 16-12 153
Day 1: 5 16-12
62. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 5 16-10 149
Day 1: 5 16-10
62. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 16-10 149
Day 1: 5 16-10
62. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 16-10 149
Day 1: 5 16-10
65. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 16-08 145
Day 1: 5 16-08
66. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 16-07 143
Day 1: 5 16-07
67. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 16-04 141
Day 1: 5 16-04
68. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 5 16-00 139
Day 1: 5 16-00
69. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 15-12 137
Day 1: 5 15-12
70. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 5 15-07 135
Day 1: 5 15-07
71. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 5 15-05 133
Day 1: 5 15-05
72. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, Pa. 5 15-03 131
Day 1: 5 15-03
73. David Gliebe Benton, Ky. 5 15-02 129
Day 1: 5 15-02
74. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 15-01 127
Day 1: 5 15-01
75. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 14-06 124
Day 1: 5 14-06
75. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 14-06 124
Day 1: 5 14-06
77. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 14-05 121
Day 1: 5 14-05
78. Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio 5 13-14 119
Day 1: 5 13-14
79. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 13-08 117
Day 1: 5 13-08
80. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 13-04 115
Day 1: 5 13-04
81. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 3 12-05 113
Day 1: 3 12-05
82. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 11-12 111
Day 1: 5 11-12
83. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 4 11-00 109
Day 1: 4 11-00
84. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 5 10-14 107
Day 1: 5 10-14
85. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 10-11 105
Day 1: 5 10-11
86. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 5 10-06 103
Day 1: 5 10-06
87. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 3 10-01 101
Day 1: 3 10-01
88. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 10-00 99
Day 1: 5 10-00
89. Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo. 3 8-10 97
Day 1: 3 8-10
90. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 2 8-02 95
Day 1: 2 8-02
91. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 3 7-06 93
Day 1: 3 7-06
92. Ken Cook Lawton, Okla. 3 6-13 91
Day 1: 3 6-13
93. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 2 5-14 89
Day 1: 2 5-14
94. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 2 5-09 87
Day 1: 2 5-09
95. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 2 5-03 85
Day 1: 2 5-03
96. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 3 4-15 82
Day 1: 3 4-15
96. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 2 4-15 82
Day 1: 2 4-15
98. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 2 4-07 79
Day 1: 2 4-07
99. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 3 4-01 77
Day 1: 3 4-01
100.Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 2 3-11 76
Day 1: 2 3-11
101.Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 1 3-05 75
Day 1: 1 3-05
102.Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 2 1-15 74
Day 1: 2 1-15
103.Conrad Picou Scott, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
103.Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
Day 2: Clark Cements Huge Lead after Day 2
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 MANNING,
S.C. — If anyone could use a check for $100,000, it’s Preston Clark. The
expenses of the Palatka, Fla., Elite angler and his wife, Katrina, are about
to rise, as the couple are expecting triplets in early October.
So retaining the lead in a CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series event couldn’t have
come at a better time for the pro, who held onto the lead on Day 2 of the
Santee Cooper Showdown presented by MotorGuide on Santee Cooper Reservoir
with a total of 68 pounds, 11 ounces.
Clark was followed by fellow big-bass specialist Kelly Jordon, who had 63-9.
Their handiwork and more will be aired on The CITGO Bassmasters Saturday,
April 8, on ESPN2 at 10 a.m.
In similar fashion to Day 1 – when Clark boated two fish weighing 9 pounds
apiece on his first two casts – the angler got off to an auspicious start on
Friday by catching an 8-pounder on his third cast. With these bags, Clark is
hunting the BASS record for the heaviest four-day catch, currently 108-12
and owned by Dean Rojas of Arizona.
“I have my eyes on that four-day record,” said Clark. “I started thinking
about it really early after my fast start but I am gunning for that win
first.”
A virtual Elite rookie – the angler isn’t ranked on the Bassmaster Elite
Series Power Index because he hasn’t fished enough qualifying events - Clark
is making a name for himself as a dangerous sight-fisherman.
He recently earned the BASS record for biggest bass ever caught at the CITGO
Bassmaster Classic, an 11-10 lunker he found sight-fishing, and he also
claimed the third heaviest one-day limit in BASS tournament history on
Thursday.
While Clark relied on a push-pole to locate bedding fish on Day 1, he opted
to long-cast at shallow pockets of water - roughly 5 to 7 feet deep - that
were holding big bedding females.
Second-place Jordon, who moved up from fourth place, provided stiff
competition. He won a 2004 CITGO Bassmaster Tour event on Santee Cooper
Reservoir with 93 pounds, 13 ounces by sight-fishing and his current total
of 63-9 put him on pace to demolish his former performance. But Jordon must
still make up lost ground to Clark. “This is a fantastic fishery and I had a
great day,” the 35-year-old said. “But I’m still behind and I have to try to
make a big move tomorrow.”
Rounding out the top five on the pro side were Clark’s ex-fishing partner
Floridian Terry Scroggins (61-2), Californian Skeet Reese (59-15) and
Kentucky’s Kevin Wirth (59-5).
On the co-angler side leading the chase for a fully-rigged Triton boat
valued at $45,000 was Californian Tom Frink (26-0), followed by Alabaman
Charlie Raia (24-12) and South Carolina’s homegrown John Proctor (20-10).
Other notable anglers in the top 50 who made the cut and will fish on
Saturday are Rojas (57-4) in seventh place, Elite Series Lone Star Shootout
champion Greg Hackney (47-4) in 20th place and Elite Series Battle on the
Border champion Ish Monroe (42-6) in 30th place.
“These weights are unbelievable,” Monroe said. “If you barely make the cut
with the weight that I have, you are fishing the right tournament in the
right place.”
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 10 68-11 310 $1,500.00
Day 1: 5 39-06 Day 2: 5 29-05
2. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 10 63-09 295 $500.00
Day 1: 5 31-15 Day 2: 5 31-10
3. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 10 61-02 290
Day 1: 5 33-06 Day 2: 5 27-12
4. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 10 59-15 285
Day 1: 5 29-12 Day 2: 5 30-03
5. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 10 59-05 280 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 27-06 Day 2: 5 31-15
6. John Crews Salem, Va. 10 58-13 276
Day 1: 5 29-09 Day 2: 5 29-04
7. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 10 57-04 272
Day 1: 5 25-09 Day 2: 5 31-11
8. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 10 55-03 268
Day 1: 5 23-06 Day 2: 5 31-13
9. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 10 52-10 264
Day 1: 5 27-08 Day 2: 5 25-02
10. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 10 51-07 260
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 28-15
11. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 10 50-11 257
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 30-03
12. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 10 50-08 254
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 29-00
13. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 10 50-03 251
Day 1: 5 22-13 Day 2: 5 27-06
14. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 10 49-07 246
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 30-14
14. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 10 49-07 246
Day 1: 5 23-08 Day 2: 5 25-15
16. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 10 49-05 243
Day 1: 5 24-10 Day 2: 5 24-11
17. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 10 49-02 241
Day 1: 5 21-07 Day 2: 5 27-11
18. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 10 48-07 239
Day 1: 5 23-00 Day 2: 5 25-07
19. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 10 48-04 237
Day 1: 5 20-06 Day 2: 5 27-14
20. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 10 47-04 234
Day 1: 5 32-05 Day 2: 5 14-15
20. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 10 47-04 234
Day 1: 5 21-09 Day 2: 5 25-11
22. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 10 46-11 231
Day 1: 5 22-12 Day 2: 5 23-15
23. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 10 46-08 229
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 26-15
24. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 10 46-05 227
Day 1: 5 26-02 Day 2: 5 20-03
25. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 10 46-00 225
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 25-05
26. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 10 43-13 223
Day 1: 5 26-06 Day 2: 5 17-07
27. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 10 43-12 221
Day 1: 5 22-02 Day 2: 5 21-10
28. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 10 43-02 219
Day 1: 5 21-01 Day 2: 5 22-01
29. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 10 42-09 217
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 25-07
30. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 10 42-06 215
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 25-12
31. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 10 42-04 213
Day 1: 5 19-06 Day 2: 5 22-14
32. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 10 42-01 210
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 27-11
32. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 10 42-01 210
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 20-11
34. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 10 42-00 207
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 23-07
35. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 10 41-15 205
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 25-01
36. Robert Hamilton Jr Nashville, Tenn. 10 41-05 203
Day 1: 5 21-07 Day 2: 5 19-14
37. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 10 41-04 201
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 19-12
38. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 10 41-03 199
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 18-10
39. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 10 40-14 195
Day 1: 5 27-11 Day 2: 5 13-03
39. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 10 40-14 195
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 24-04
39. Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 10 40-14 195
Day 1: 5 17-15 Day 2: 5 22-15
42. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 10 40-11 191
Day 1: 5 23-09 Day 2: 5 17-02
43. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 10 40-04 189
Day 1: 5 26-05 Day 2: 5 13-15
44. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 10 40-03 187
Day 1: 5 23-03 Day 2: 5 17-00
45. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 10 40-00 185
Day 1: 5 27-01 Day 2: 5 12-15
46. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 10 39-15 183
Day 1: 5 23-15 Day 2: 5 16-00
47. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 10 39-14 181
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 18-03
48. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 10 39-10 179
Day 1: 5 17-07 Day 2: 5 22-03
49. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 10 39-07 176
Day 1: 5 20-12 Day 2: 5 18-11
49. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 10 39-07 176
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 19-09
51. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 10 39-02 173
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 24-12
52. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 10 38-11 171
Day 1: 5 18-15 Day 2: 5 19-12
53. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, Pa. 10 38-01 169
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 22-14
54. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 10 38-00 167
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 17-05
55. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 10 37-06 164
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 16-11
55. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 9 37-06 164
Day 1: 4 17-06 Day 2: 5 20-00
57. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 10 37-05 161
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 24-01
58. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 10 36-07 159
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 19-13
59. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 10 35-02 157
Day 1: 5 18-12 Day 2: 5 16-06
60. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 7 34-13 155
Day 1: 2 5-14 Day 2: 5 28-15
61. Britt Myers Mt. Holly, N.C. 10 34-12 153
Day 1: 5 10-06 Day 2: 5 24-06
62. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 10 34-10 151
Day 1: 5 16-04 Day 2: 5 18-06
63. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 10 34-04 149
Day 1: 5 15-12 Day 2: 5 18-08
64. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 10 34-03 147
Day 1: 5 17-10 Day 2: 5 16-09
65. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 10 34-01 145
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 17-10
66. David Gliebe Benton, Ky. 10 33-09 143
Day 1: 5 15-02 Day 2: 5 18-07
67. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 10 33-07 141
Day 1: 5 15-01 Day 2: 5 18-06
68. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 10 33-03 139
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 16-03
69. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 10 33-02 137
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 17-02
70. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 10 33-00 135
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 17-09
71. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 10 32-00 132
Day 1: 5 17-12 Day 2: 5 14-04
71. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 9 32-00 132
Day 1: 4 11-00 Day 2: 5 21-00
73. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 6 31-12 129
Day 1: 1 3-05 Day 2: 5 28-07
74. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 10 31-11 127
Day 1: 5 16-12 Day 2: 5 14-15
75. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 10 31-06 125
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 13-06
76. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 10 31-03 123
Day 1: 5 16-08 Day 2: 5 14-11
77. Jimmy Houston Cookson, Okla. 10 31-01 121
Day 1: 5 18-11 Day 2: 5 12-06
78. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 10 30-09 119
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 16-04
79. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 10 30-01 117
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 16-09
80. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 10 29-07 114
Day 1: 5 17-05 Day 2: 5 12-02
80. Joe Thomas Milford, Ohio 10 29-07 114
Day 1: 5 13-14 Day 2: 5 15-09
82. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 10 29-05 111
Day 1: 5 15-05 Day 2: 5 14-00
83. Brooks Rogers Quitman, Texas 8 29-02 109
Day 1: 3 10-01 Day 2: 5 19-01
84. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 8 29-01 107
Day 1: 3 12-05 Day 2: 5 16-12
85. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 9 27-11 105
Day 1: 5 11-12 Day 2: 4 15-15
86. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 7 26-00 103
Day 1: 2 4-15 Day 2: 5 21-01
87. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 10 25-14 101
Day 1: 5 10-14 Day 2: 5 15-00
88. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 8 25-12 99
Day 1: 3 4-01 Day 2: 5 21-11
89. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 7 25-03 97
Day 1: 4 17-09 Day 2: 3 7-10
90. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 10 23-14 95
Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 13-14
91. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 7 21-15 93
Day 1: 2 4-07 Day 2: 5 17-08
92. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 6 21-08 91
Day 1: 2 5-03 Day 2: 4 16-05
93. Mike Reynolds Modesto, Calif. 8 21-02 89
Day 1: 3 4-15 Day 2: 5 16-03
94. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 9 19-11 87
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 4 9-00
95. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 7 18-10 85
Day 1: 2 1-15 Day 2: 5 16-11
96. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 5 18-09 83
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 18-09
97. Conrad Picou Scott, La. 3 18-08 81 $1,000.00
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 18-08
98. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 6 17-15 79
Day 1: 2 8-02 Day 2: 4 9-13
99. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 7 16-02 77
Day 1: 3 7-06 Day 2: 4 8-12
100.Ken Cook Lawton, Okla. 7 16-00 76
Day 1: 3 6-13 Day 2: 4 9-03
101.Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 7 13-13 75
Day 1: 2 5-09 Day 2: 5 8-04
102.Chad Brauer Osage Beach, Mo. 3 8-10 74
Day 1: 3 8-10 Day 2: 0 0-00
103.Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 4 6-11 73
Day 1: 2 3-11 Day 2: 2 3-00
Day 3: Clark Widens Gap at Santee Cooper
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 MANNING,
S.C. — Preston Clark has a shot at rewriting the record books, again. The
Palatka, Fla., Elite angler brought in another impressive limit – 23 pounds,
15 ounces - on Day 3 of the Santee Cooper Showdown presented by MotorGuide
on Santee Cooper Reservoir, the third stop of the 11-event CITGO Bassmaster
Elite Series. In total, Clark had 92-10 on Saturday and was in position to
shatter the BASS record for heaviest four-day catch.
The 41-year-old is just 16 pounds, 3 ounces away from breaking Dean Rojas’
BASS record for heaviest four-day weight, currently 108-12. With Clark’s
dominating performance on three of the four tournament days, the rookie had
a commanding 9-pound lead over West Coast mainstay Skeet Reese.
Clark’s possible record-breaking performance will be well-documented on The
CITGO Bassmasters on ESPN2 Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. ET.
“With the wind blowing today, I didn’t even touch my best fish,” Clark said.
“I have more big fish to start the day tomorrow than I have had all week. I
am fishing for college educations tomorrow,” Clark continued, speaking of
the triplets he and his wife, Katrina, are expecting in October. “I wanted
to fish as a pro for so long and I am just living the dream right now.”
Much like Thursday, Clark used a push-pole to locate bedding fish. The
increased wind made it necessary and Clark attributed much of his success
using it as a navigational tool. Although Clark revealed that he used a ¼
ounce sinker and 20-pound line, he wouldn’t say which bait he found success
with, though it’s been the same one for nearly the entire tournament.
Although Clark had a seemingly insurmountable lead, second-place angler
Skeet Reese was not giving up Saturday. The Auburn, Calif., angler – who had
a three-day total of 83-1 - remained consistent through the tournament and
said he has chosen new water to fish on Sunday that could put pressure on
Clark.
The 28th-ranked Power Index angler will start on a pair of large bedding
fish he found traveling back in today.
With these tournament weights so massive, Reese is in the strange position
of potentially breaking Rojas’ record, but still finishing in a distant
second to Clark.
“I really want that record to fall because this is such a tremendous
fishery,” the 36-year-old said. “After I started thinking about it a bit, I
realized I had a chance to break that record too. I just hope it’s enough to
win as well.”
Rounding out the Elite 12 were Alabama’s Steve Kennedy (83-0) just 1 ounce
behind Reese; Kentucky’s Kevin Wirth (80-12); Florida’s Terry Scroggins
(79-14); Lone Star Shootout Elite Series event winner Greg Hackney (78-7);
2004 CITGO Bassmaster Tour at Santee Cooper winner Kelly Jordon (78-6);
Texan Dean Rojas (77-11); Virginia’s John Crews (76-8); 2005 CITGO
Bassmaster Angler of the Year Aaron Martens (75-10); Arkansas’ Mike Wurm
(74-5); and Idaho’s Bink Desaro (72-4).
Wurm snuck into the Elite 12 with a Saturday bag of 32-4, which secured him
the BUSCH Heavyweight Bag and a $1,000 premium. Additionally, Wurm’s biggest
bass (8-13) was good enough to split Purolator Big Bass honors with Martens
and earn the Arkansas angler an extra $500.
On the co-angler side, Californian Tom Frink took home a Triton boat package
with Mercury outboard valued at $45,000 with 34-11 after catching three
consecutive limits. Frink was followed by Oklahoma’s Lance Peck (33-3) and
Alabama’s Charlie Raia (29-7).
Rojas, who could potentially break his own record if he catches more than 30
pounds on Sunday, said he is resigned to his five-year record falling – to
someone - tomorrow. “I am going down swinging,” the 10th-ranked Power Index
angler said. “But I have to say, I think they are going to shatter that
record tomorrow.”
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 15 92-10 315 $1,500.00
Day 1: 5 39-06 Day 2: 5 29-05 Day 3: 5 23-15
2. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 15 83-01 295
Day 1: 5 29-12 Day 2: 5 30-03 Day 3: 5 23-02
3. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 15 83-00 290
Day 1: 5 23-06 Day 2: 5 31-13 Day 3: 5 27-13
4. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 15 80-12 285 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 27-06 Day 2: 5 31-15 Day 3: 5 21-07
5. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 15 79-14 280
Day 1: 5 33-06 Day 2: 5 27-12 Day 3: 5 18-12
6. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 15 78-07 276
Day 1: 5 21-09 Day 2: 5 25-11 Day 3: 5 31-03
7. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 15 78-06 272 $500.00
Day 1: 5 31-15 Day 2: 5 31-10 Day 3: 5 14-13
8. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 15 77-11 268
Day 1: 5 25-09 Day 2: 5 31-11 Day 3: 5 20-07
9. John Crews Salem, Va. 15 76-08 264
Day 1: 5 29-09 Day 2: 5 29-04 Day 3: 5 17-11
10. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 15 75-10 260 $500.00
Day 1: 5 22-13 Day 2: 5 27-06 Day 3: 5 25-07
11. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 15 74-05 257 $1,500.00
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 27-11 Day 3: 5 32-04
12. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 14 72-04 254
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 28-15 Day 3: 4 20-13
13. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 15 71-08 251 $10,800.00
Day 1: 5 27-08 Day 2: 5 25-02 Day 3: 5 18-14
14. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 15 71-00 248 $10,700.00
Day 1: 5 32-05 Day 2: 5 14-15 Day 3: 5 23-12
15. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 15 70-06 245 $10,600.00
Day 1: 5 26-02 Day 2: 5 20-03 Day 3: 5 24-01
16. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 15 69-09 243 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 23-08 Day 2: 5 25-15 Day 3: 5 20-02
17. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 15 68-14 241 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 23-00 Day 2: 5 25-07 Day 3: 5 20-07
18. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 15 68-09 238 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 20-06 Day 2: 5 27-14 Day 3: 5 20-05
18. William Smith, Jr Somerset, Ky. 15 68-09 238 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 22-02 Day 2: 5 21-10 Day 3: 5 24-13
20. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 15 68-05 235 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 29-00 Day 3: 5 17-13
21. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 15 68-04 233 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 19-09 Day 2: 5 26-15 Day 3: 5 21-12
22. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 15 68-03 231 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 30-14 Day 3: 5 18-12
23. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 15 67-13 229 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 21-07 Day 2: 5 27-11 Day 3: 5 18-11
24. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 15 66-10 227 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 18-10 Day 3: 5 25-07
25. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 15 65-14 225 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 25-12 Day 3: 5 23-08
26. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 15 65-11 223 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-01 Day 2: 5 22-01 Day 3: 5 22-09
27. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 15 64-12 220 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-06 Day 2: 5 17-07 Day 3: 5 20-15
27. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 15 64-12 220 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 24-10 Day 2: 5 24-11 Day 3: 5 15-07
29. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 15 63-03 217 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-15 Day 2: 5 16-00 Day 3: 5 23-04
30. Jarrett Edwards Page, Ariz. 15 62-11 215 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-15 Day 2: 5 22-15 Day 3: 5 21-13
31. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 15 62-10 213 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 30-03 Day 3: 5 11-15
32. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 15 62-00 211 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-10 Day 2: 5 24-04 Day 3: 5 21-02
33. Robert Hamilton Jr Nashville, Tenn. 15 61-15 209 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-07 Day 2: 5 19-14 Day 3: 5 20-10
34. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 15 61-13 207 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 25-05 Day 3: 5 15-13
35. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 15 61-08 205 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-08 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 20-04
36. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 15 59-15 203 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-12 Day 2: 5 23-15 Day 3: 5 13-04
37. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 15 58-10 201 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-09 Day 2: 5 17-02 Day 3: 5 17-15
38. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 13 57-12 199 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-11 Day 2: 5 18-03 Day 3: 3 17-14
39. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 14 57-07 197 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 20-11 Day 3: 4 15-06
40. Dave Wolak Warrior Run, Pa. 15 56-09 195 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-06 Day 2: 5 22-14 Day 3: 5 14-05
41. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 15 56-07 193 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-02 Day 2: 5 25-07 Day 3: 5 13-14
42. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 15 55-04 191 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-09 Day 2: 5 23-07 Day 3: 5 13-04
43. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 14 52-05 189 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-03 Day 2: 5 17-00 Day 3: 4 12-02
44. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 15 51-14 187 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 27-11 Day 2: 5 13-03 Day 3: 5 11-00
45. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 14 51-01 185 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-12 Day 2: 5 18-11 Day 3: 4 11-10
46. Kurt Dove Warrenton, Va. 15 50-09 183 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-07 Day 2: 5 22-03 Day 3: 5 10-15
47. Vince Hurtado Waterford, Calif. 14 48-06 181 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 25-01 Day 3: 4 6-07
48. Byron Velvick Boulder City, Nev. 11 42-12 179 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-14 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 1 3-05
49. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 11 42-00 177 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 27-01 Day 2: 5 12-15 Day 3: 1 2-00
50. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 10 40-04 175 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-05 Day 2: 5 13-15 Day 3: 0 0-00
Day 4: Clark Demolishes Record at Santee Cooper
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 MANNING,
S.C. — Preston Clark, who took the Santee Cooper Showdown presented by
MotorGuide on Santee Cooper Reservoir on Sunday with a record-breaking 115
pounds, 15 ounces, said he won the event because of an unlikely aid:
Bassmaster magazine. This was Clark’s first visit to the productive
reservoir and to prepare, the 41-year-old researched the waters by reading
an issue of Bassmaster that documented a similar win by Kelly Jordon in
2004.
The legwork catapulted the Palatka, Fla., Elite pro to his unprecedented
four-day total weight, which was enough to win the tournament and the
$100,000 top prize as well as shatter the BASS record for the heaviest
four-day catch by more than 7 pounds.
Clark’s record-breaking day can be seen on The CITGO Bassmasters on ESPN2
Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. ET.
“I was thinking of bringing that edition on stage with me because it
certainly contributed to this win,” said Clark, who captured his first BASS
win on Sunday. “I am still new to the sport at this level and this win
really cements my career for my sponsors, my family and me.”
Clark’s total demolished the BASS record for four-day heaviest catch –
108-12 set by Dean Rojas in 2001 on Florida’s Lake Tohopekaliga. It also
cemented Clark’s status as one of the top sight-fishermen on the Elite
circuit.
Clark used a push-pole to locate bedding fish, but then backed off so he
wouldn’t spook the fish. He long-casted into lily pads and vegetation with a
pumpkin-colored Zoom Big Critter Craw, a bait he used exclusively. With a ¼
ounce sinker, he targeted holes in lilies and dense vegetation for the big
strikes.
The angler is in an enviable position, holding two of the most sought-after
BASS records. In February, Clark recorded the largest fish ever caught in
CITGO Bassmaster Classic competition, an 11-10 lunker that fell for the same
craw he used at this tournament.
But the record was not Clark’s first concern. After all of his research and
unwavering work, it was the healthy $100,000 check the angler most
appreciated.
“I have a lot of additional responsibilities coming in the near future,”
Clark said, referring to his wife, Katrina, who is pregnant with triplets
and due in October. “We also recently decided to purchase a house, but a
good deal of this money will go to college tuition.”
Often referred to as the “bridesmaid” because of his three consecutive
second-place Bassmaster Classic finishes, Aaron Martens of Alabama sat in a
familiar place in the standings Sunday. The 2005 CITGO Bassmaster Angler of
the Year made a valiant charge – moving up from 10th place on Saturday – but
it wasn’t enough and Martens landed in second with a total of 108-4. Martens
started the tournament slow, but hit a sweet spot on the final day, catching
32-10.
“I found a really nice area at the very end,” Martens said, who just missed
breaking the BASS four-day record by 8 ounces. “I am upset with myself that
I didn’t go there earlier in the week; I think I left a few 30-pound bags in
the water,” Martens said.
“I’m long overdue and one of these days I am going to win one of these.”
In what appeared to be a growing trend at BASS tournaments, weights were
nearly unbelievable as six anglers pulled in more than 100 pounds, including
third-place Californian Skeet Reese (108-0) and past BASS record-holder
Rojas of Arizona (102-10).
Rounding out the Elite 12 were Alabama’s Steve Kennedy (104-2) in fourth;
Texan and 2004 Santee Cooper winner Kelly Jordon (103-3); Rojas (102-10);
Floridian Terry Scroggins (99-11); Kentucky’s Kevin Wirth (99-3); Virginia’s
John Crews (96-3); Idaho’s Bink Desaro (94-0); Lone Star Shootout Elite
Series event winner Greg Hackney (91-13); and Arkansas’ Mike Wurm (86-10).
Hackney’s 11th place finish and total weight of 91 pounds, 13 ounces on
Santee Cooper was enough to propel him into the lead on the Bassmaster Elite
Series Power Index over reigning leader Kevin VanDam. Hackney is now
averaging 41 pounds, three ounces of bass per tournament and holds a slight
seven-ounce advantage over VanDam going into the next Elite event at Lake
Guntersville, April 20-23.
“My favorite lake used to be Clear Lake,” Reese said. “But I think it is
time for a new favorite and Santee is it. Does anyone have any property for
sale here?”
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 20 115-15 320 $101,500.00
Day 1: 5 39-06 Day 2: 5 29-05 Day 3: 5 23-15 Day 4: 5 23-05
2. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 20 108-04 295 $31,500.00
Day 1: 5 22-13 Day 2: 5 27-06 Day 3: 5 25-07 Day 4: 5 32-10
3. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 20 108-00 290 $25,000.00
Day 1: 5 29-12 Day 2: 5 30-03 Day 3: 5 23-02 Day 4: 5 24-15
4. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 20 104-02 285 $19,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-06 Day 2: 5 31-13 Day 3: 5 27-13 Day 4: 5 21-02
5. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 20 103-03 280 $17,500.00
Day 1: 5 31-15 Day 2: 5 31-10 Day 3: 5 14-13 Day 4: 5 24-13
6. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu, Ariz. 20 102-10 276 $15,500.00
Day 1: 5 25-09 Day 2: 5 31-11 Day 3: 5 20-07 Day 4: 5 24-15
7. Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 20 99-11 272 $15,000.00
Day 1: 5 33-06 Day 2: 5 27-12 Day 3: 5 18-12 Day 4: 5 19-13
8. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 20 99-03 268 $15,500.00
Day 1: 5 27-06 Day 2: 5 31-15 Day 3: 5 21-07 Day 4: 5 18-07
9. John Crews Salem, Va. 20 96-03 264 $14,000.00
Day 1: 5 29-09 Day 2: 5 29-04 Day 3: 5 17-11 Day 4: 5 19-11
10. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 19 94-00 260 $13,500.00
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 28-15 Day 3: 4 20-13 Day 4: 5 21-12
11. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 20 91-13 257 $12,500.00
Day 1: 5 21-09 Day 2: 5 25-11 Day 3: 5 31-03 Day 4: 5 13-06
12. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 20 86-10 254 $13,800.00
Day 1: 5 14-06 Day 2: 5 27-11 Day 3: 5 32-04 Day 4: 5 12-05
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