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The Full Story
Women's Bassmaster Tour:
Norman Lake, NC
Tour Event # 3 of 4
Day 1 | Day 2 |
Day 3
Day 1: ESPY Winner Tops Women's Leaderboard
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 HUNTERSVILLE,
N.C. — If you just won an ESPY, do you relax and rest on your laurels?
Not if you’re Tammy Richardson of Amity, Ark., winner of the 2006 Best
Angler ESPY award. Just two weeks after she beat three Bassmaster Elite
Series anglers and went to Hollywood to bring home the prestigious award,
Richardson took the Day 1 lead Thursday in the Mercury Marine Women’s
Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats event on Lake Norman.
“Winning the ESPY just made me determined to fish harder,” said Richardson,
34. “I want to show that the ESPY wasn’t a fluke, that I can really fish.”
The five fish weighing 9 pounds she brought to the scales gave her just a
10-ounce lead over second-place holder Michelle Armstrong of Denver, N.C.,
who weighed in four fish for 8-6.
Richardson, who made history when she won the inaugural women’s event in
April on Neely Henry Lake in Alabama and is in second place in the Toyota
Angler of the Year race, said she tried everything to get her fish.
“Today I did what I call ‘trash fishing’ — throwing shallow, deep, shallow,
deep,” she said. “I had 10 to 15 holes and didn’t spend much time at any one
of them. When I had gone through them all, I circled back to try again. It
was just hard to get a pattern.”
Lake Norman’s bass showed a streak of stubbornness to the entire field of 94
pros and their amateur partners fishing the third event of five on the 2006
WBT circuit. Just a handful of anglers brought five-fish limits to the
scales. A regular on Lake Norman and local favorite to win, Armstrong called
the lake “very fickle.”
“I fished not so much a pattern as I did known spots,” said Armstrong, who
added that she often fished competitively with her husband, Troy, as a
partner, “but when WBT was created, I decided to go out on my own.”
Third place was a tie at 8-5, just 1 ounce behind Armstrong. Sharing it were
Christie Thomas of Reform, Ala. (formerly of South Africa), and Tammie Muse
of North Little Rock, Ark. With 7-14, Patti Campbell of Waxahachie, Texas,
scored fifth place.
WBT contenders are fishing for points as well as pounds. Points count toward
qualifying for the inaugural Women’s Bassmaster Tour Championship, Feb.
22-25, 2007, on Lake Mitchell in Alabama. Only the top 12 pros and 12
co-anglers in the points standings are invited.
The pros also are amassing points with an eye on becoming the first Toyota
Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year. The points leader at the end of
the season gets the title and a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
The Lake Norman WBT winner earns a Triton boat rig with Mercury outboard
valued at $50,000. The event pays a total of about $85,000 to the top 25
finishers in the pro division.
On the co-angler side, Monica Altman of Angier, N.C., pulled into the lead
with a catch of 5 pounds, 10 ounces. Trailing Altman were Cheryl Bowden of
Plano, Texas, with 5-7; Heather Sullivan of Sitka, Alaska, with 5 pounds;
Sharon Withers of Many, La., with 4-12; and Gerry Threadgill of Onalaska,
Texas, with 4-3.
The first-place, co-angler prize is a Triton/Mercury package valued at
$24,000 and $1,000 cash.
Pros and co-anglers will hit Lake Norman on Friday at 6 a.m. to determine
which six pros and six co-anglers make the cut for Saturday’s finale.
Friday’s weigh-in is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. ET at Blythe Landing on
Lake Norman in Huntersville.
After fishing Lake Norman on Saturday, the anglers will trailer to nearby
Charlotte for a 3:15 p.m. weigh-in at the Cricket Arena, also site of the
Bassmaster American presented by Advance Auto Parts weigh-in. The American
is part of the CITGO Bassmaster Elite Series season and features same-day
television coverage on ESPN2 on Sunday, July 30 at 7 p.m. ET
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Tammy Richardson Amity, Ark. 5 9-00 305
Day 1: 5 9-00
2. Michelle Armstrong Denver, N.C. 4 8-06 295
Day 1: 4 8-06
3. Christie Thomas Reform, Ala. 5 8-05 288
Day 1: 5 8-05
3. Tammie Muse North Little Rock, Ark 4 8-05 288
Day 1: 4 8-05
5. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 5 7-14 280
Day 1: 5 7-14
6. Laura Gober Pendergrass, Ga. 5 7-04 276
Day 1: 5 7-04
7. Doris Parsons Maiden, N.C. 2 6-15 272
Day 1: 2 6-15
8. Debra Petrowski Arlington, Texas 4 6-13 268
Day 1: 4 6-13
9. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 5 6-11 264
Day 1: 5 6-11
10. Mary Hencken Belmont, N.C. 4 6-01 258
Day 1: 4 6-01
10. Dianna Clark Bumpus Mills, Tenn. 2 6-01 258
Day 1: 2 6-01
12. Judy Wong Many, La. 3 6-00 254
Day 1: 3 6-00
13. Paula Alexander Lincolnton, Ga. 3 5-13 251
Day 1: 3 5-13
14. Danielle Kremer Osteen, Fla. 3 5-05 248
Day 1: 3 5-05
15. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 3 5-02 245
Day 1: 3 5-02
16. Betty Stahl Guntersville, Ala. 3 4-11 243
Day 1: 3 4-11
17. Sheri Glasgow Muskogee, Okla. 3 4-10 240
Day 1: 3 4-10
17. Katrina Dehaven Phoenix, Ariz. 2 4-10 240
Day 1: 2 4-10
19. Kathi Hurst Ripley, Miss. 1 4-07 237
Day 1: 1 4-07
20. Cindy Caperton Madison, Tenn. 4 4-05 234
Day 1: 4 4-05
20. Tanya Kreuzer Mesa, Ariz. 3 4-05 234
Day 1: 3 4-05
22. Juanita Robinson Highlands, Texas 3 4-03 231
Day 1: 3 4-03
23. Emily Shaffer Mt Juliet, Tenn. 3 4-02 229
Day 1: 3 4-02
24. Tami Kashiwabara Nagano-Shi, Japan 2 4-00 227
Day 1: 2 4-00
25. Pat White Pleasanton, Texas 2 3-13 225
Day 1: 2 3-13
26. Rhonda Pope Waco, Ga. 2 3-09 223
Day 1: 2 3-09
27. Judy Antle Shepherdsville, Ky. 2 3-03 221
Day 1: 2 3-03
28. Sandra Sherred Pittsburgh, Pa. 2 3-02 219
Day 1: 2 3-02
29. Louise Howard Eufaula, Ala. 2 3-00 216
Day 1: 2 3-00
29. Kathy Womack Moody, Ala. 2 3-00 216
Day 1: 2 3-00
31. Sammie Denyes Baker, Fla. 2 2-15 212
Day 1: 2 2-15
31. Melanie Rockey White, Ga. 2 2-15 212
Day 1: 2 2-15
33. Sue Crochet Lake Charles, La. 2 2-12 209
Day 1: 2 2-12
34. Susan Gregory Long Beach, Miss. 1 2-11 207
Day 1: 1 2-11
35. Robin Babb Livingston, Texas 1 2-10 205
Day 1: 1 2-10
36. Jen Carroll Celina, Texas 1 2-09 203
Day 1: 1 2-09
37. Jan Heavener Sherwood, Ark. 2 2-07 200
Day 1: 2 2-07
37. Kimberlee Striker Cullman, Ala. 2 2-07 200
Day 1: 2 2-07
39. Cindy Hill Smyrna, Tenn. 2 2-05 195
Day 1: 2 2-05
39. Jan Hudson Harrison, Ark. 2 2-05 195
Day 1: 2 2-05
39. Deanie Tate Arkadelphia, Ark. 1 2-05 195
Day 1: 1 2-05
42. Cheryl Spencer Tulsa, Okla. 1 1-15 191
Day 1: 1 1-15
43. Lisa Johnson Aragon, Ga. 1 1-11 187
Day 1: 1 1-11
43. Cheryl Lalumandier Harvester, Mo. 1 1-11 187
Day 1: 1 1-11
43. Shelley Perry Hurricane, W.Va. 1 1-11 187
Day 1: 1 1-11
46. Toni Stoner Ball Ground, Ga. 1 1-07 183
Day 1: 1 1-07
47. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 1 1-06 181
Day 1: 1 1-06
48. Joan Davis West Lafayette, Ind. 1 1-02 177
Day 1: 1 1-02
48. T Domingue Livingston, Texas 1 1-02 177
Day 1: 1 1-02
48. Kathy Tibbetts Centreville, Va. 1 1-02 0
Day 1: 1 1-02
51. Kathy Kirby Catawba, N.C. 1 0-15 172
Day 1: 1 0-15
51. Danalee Lofton Little Rock, Ark. 1 0-15 172
Day 1: 1 0-15
53. Christiana Bradley Bealeton, Va. 1 0-14 169
Day 1: 1 0-14
54. Helen Gordon Flower Mound, Texas 1 0-13 167
Day 1: 1 0-13
55. Sarah Augustine Lake Charles, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Darla Bardelli Glendale, Ariz. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Penny Berryman Hot Springs, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Kandie Candelaria Canyon Lake, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Caroline Carpenter Summerfield, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Lisa Craig Chandler, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Joan Craig London, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Kitsy Cunningham Eufaula, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Angela Dechau Pontiac, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Mary Divincenti Clinton, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Angie Douthit Clewiston, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Rose Ellis Birmingham, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Robinette Fox Hot Springs, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Marsha Gipson Bigelow, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Susan Hand Muscle Shoals, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Debra Hengst San Antonio, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Conny Jenkins Knob Noster, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Crystal Langston Leighton, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Rae Lee Livingston, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Tina Lefler N Tazewell, Va. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Wanda Malmsbury Galena, Mo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Lori Masters Nashville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Kris Mcclendon Spicewood, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Laura Moore Vidor, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Teri Neal Cumming, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Linda Owens Brandon, Miss. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Janet Parker Little Elm, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Sue Parrish Indianapolis, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Carolyn Poole Defuniak Springs, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Marcia Rubin Chagrin Falls, Ohio 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Linda Sands Cullman, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Violette Sesco Citrus Springs, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Kelley Shepherd Cortez, Colo. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Kellie Skelton Farmington, N.M. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Ann Wells Danville, Ill. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Karen Welty Shelbyville, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Jonell Whitstine Many, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Carla Whitstine Pineville, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Secret York Benton, Ky. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
55. Cindy Van Horn Fort Worth, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
Day 2: Tennessean Shoots Into Women's Tour Lead
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 HUNTERSVILLE,
N.C. — Lisa Sternard of Clarksville, Tenn., zoomed from ninth to first place
on Friday to lead the field of six pros and six co-anglers who made the cut
in the Mercury Marine Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats
event on Lake Norman.
Sternard, 45, brought in a limit of five bass to take the pro-division lead
with a two-day total of 16 pounds, 12 ounces. She’s leading Tammie Muse of
North Little Rock, Ark., by less than a pound.
“Lake Norman’s been challenging,” said Sternard, adding that she worked a
Carolina rig almost exclusively both days. “To catch fish here, your
presentation has to be very precise.”
An occupational therapist when she’s not fishing competitively, Sternard
said she owed her second-day weight of 10 pounds, 1 ounce, to the co-angler
she was randomly paired with, Ronda Kirby of Indianapolis, Ind., who taught
Sternard about fizzing. Kirby showed her how to release the pressure from
the swim bladder of bass caught deep so the fish remain alive in a boat’s
livewell.
The Day 2 leader will have to fish hard Saturday to keep Muse at bay. Just
13 ounces behind Sternard, Muse, 46, climbed one spot to second place Friday
with a two-day weight of 15-15. She brought in three largemouth bass, all
caught on one of the 1/4-ounce buzzbaits she makes herself.
A win or strong finish on Lake Norman could push either woman to the top of
the WBT points standings. Sternard’s currently in seventh, and Muse is in
15th place.
Points count toward qualifying for the inaugural Women’s Bassmaster Tour
Championship, Feb. 22-25, 2007, on Lake Mitchell in Alabama. Only the top 12
pros and 12 co-anglers in the points standings are invited to compete.
Also at stake is the first Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of the Year
title. At the end of the season, the points leader is awarded the title and
a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
Finishing Friday in third was Patti Campbell of Waxahachie, Texas. With a
two-day total of 13-7, Campbell moved up from fifth place. Capturing fourth
place was Christie Thomas of Limpopo, South Africa, with 13-4. Fifth was
Sheri Glasgow of Muskogee, Okla., with 12-12, who leads the points race.
Rounding out the top six was Day 1 leader and Best Angler ESPY recipient
Tammy Richardson of Amity, Ark., who had a two-day total of 11-10.
Just two weeks ago, Richardson received the ESPY for her outstanding angling
achievements, including winning the inaugural women’s event in April and
holding second place in the points race. “I’m going to my room tonight to
study my notes and put together a winning game plan,” said a determined
Richardson when she learned she made the cut.
After the 12 anglers fish Lake Norman on Saturday, they will trailer to
Cricket Arena in Charlotte for a 3:15 p.m. ET weigh-in. The women will take
the stage before an audience of fishing fans who also will see the Day 3
weigh-in of the Bassmaster American presented by Advance Auto Parts. After
the American wraps up Sunday, ESPN2 will provide same-day coverage at 7 p.m.
ET.
Sternard said she is nervous about Saturday’s weigh-in, “but this is an
awesome opportunity for all of us fishing the WBT.”
The pro winner earns a Triton boat rig with Mercury outboard valued at
$50,000. The event pays a total of about $85,000 to the top 25 finishers in
the pro division.
On the co-angler side, six women are pumped to fish Saturday and enjoy
bringing their catches to the scales in Cricket Arena. First-day leader
Monica Altman of Angier, N.C., hung on to the top spot with a two-day total
of 14-5. In second was Linda Berry of Madison, N.C., with 7-4; third was
Denese Freeman of Lawton, Okla., with 6-11; and fourth was Susan Bowes of
Batavia, N.Y., with 6-3. Tied for fifth with two-day totals of 5-7 were
Kirby and Cheryl Bowden of Plano, Texas.
The six co-anglers are competing for a first-place prize of a Triton boat
with Mercury outboard valued at $24,000, plus $1,000 cash.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 10 16-12 305
Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 10-01
2. Tammie Muse North Little Rock, Ark 7 15-15 295
Day 1: 4 8-05 Day 2: 3 7-10
3. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 9 13-07 290
Day 1: 5 7-14 Day 2: 4 5-09
4. Christie Thomas Reform, Ala. 7 13-04 285
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 2 4-15
5. Sheri Glasgow Muskogee, Okla. 8 12-12 280
Day 1: 3 4-10 Day 2: 5 8-02
6. Tammy Richardson Amity, Ark. 7 11-10 281
Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 2 2-10
7. Dianna Clark Bumpus Mills, Tenn. 5 10-12 272 $1,600.00
Day 1: 2 6-01 Day 2: 3 4-11
8. Michelle Armstrong Denver, N.C. 6 10-07 268 $1,550.00
Day 1: 4 8-06 Day 2: 2 2-01
9. Debra Petrowski Arlington, Texas 6 10-00 264 $1,500.00
Day 1: 4 6-13 Day 2: 2 3-03
10. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 6 9-05 260 $1,450.00
Day 1: 3 5-02 Day 2: 3 4-03
11. Laura Gober Pendergrass, Ga. 6 8-15 257 $1,400.00
Day 1: 5 7-04 Day 2: 1 1-11
12. Kimberlee Striker Cullman, Ala. 6 8-12 252 $1,325.00
Day 1: 2 2-07 Day 2: 4 6-05
12. Judy Antle Shepherdsville, Ky. 5 8-12 252 $1,325.00
Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 3 5-09
14. Danielle Kremer Osteen, Fla. 5 8-10 248 $1,200.00
Day 1: 3 5-05 Day 2: 2 3-05
15. Mary Hencken Belmont, N.C. 5 8-01 244 $1,125.00
Day 1: 4 6-01 Day 2: 1 2-00
15. Emily Shaffer Mt Juliet, Tenn. 5 8-01 244 $1,125.00
Day 1: 3 4-02 Day 2: 2 3-15
17. Cindy van horn Fort Worth, Texas 5 8-00 241 $1,050.00
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 8-00
18. Paula Alexander Lincolnton, Ga. 4 7-08 238 $975.00
Day 1: 3 5-13 Day 2: 1 1-11
18. Marcia Rubin Chagrin Falls, Ohio 3 7-08 238 $975.00
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 7-08
20. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 4 7-05 235 $900.00
Day 1: 1 1-06 Day 2: 3 5-15
21. Doris Parsons Maiden, N.C. 2 6-15 233 $850.00
Day 1: 2 6-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
22. Kathy Womack Moody, Ala. 3 6-05 231 $800.00
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 1 3-05
23. Shelley Perry Hurricane, W.Va. 4 6-03 229 $750.00
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 3 4-08
24. Judy Wong Many, La. 3 6-00 225 $450.00
Day 1: 3 6-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
24. Kelley Shepherd Cortez, Colo. 3 6-00 225 $450.00
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 6-00
24. Katrina Dehaven Phoenix, Ariz. 3 6-00 225 $450.00
Day 1: 2 4-10 Day 2: 1 1-06
27. Deanie Tate Arkadelphia, Ark. 3 5-08 221
Day 1: 1 2-05 Day 2: 2 3-03
28. Juanita Robinson Highlands, Texas 4 4-15 219
Day 1: 3 4-03 Day 2: 1 0-12
29. Secret York Benton, Ky. 2 4-14 217
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 4-14
30. Sandra Sherred Pittsburgh, Pa. 3 4-12 215
Day 1: 2 3-02 Day 2: 1 1-10
31. Betty Stahl Guntersville, Ala. 3 4-11 213
Day 1: 3 4-11 Day 2: 0 0-00
32. Sarah Augustine Lake Charles, La. 3 4-07 209
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 3 4-07
32. Susan Gregory Long Beach, Miss. 2 4-07 209
Day 1: 1 2-11 Day 2: 1 1-12
32. Kathi Hurst Ripley, Miss. 1 4-07 209 $1,000.00
Day 1: 1 4-07 Day 2: 0 0-00
35. Cindy Caperton Madison, Tenn. 4 4-05 204
Day 1: 4 4-05 Day 2: 0 0-00
35. Tanya Kreuzer Mesa, Ariz. 3 4-05 204
Day 1: 3 4-05 Day 2: 0 0-00
37. Robin Babb Livingston, Texas 2 4-03 200
Day 1: 1 2-10 Day 2: 1 1-09
37. Lisa Johnson Aragon, Ga. 2 4-03 200
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 1 2-08
39. Conny Jenkins Knob Noster, Mo. 1 4-02 197 $1,000.00
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 4-02
40. Darla Bardelli Glendale, Ariz. 2 4-00 194
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 4-00
40. Tami Kashiwabara Nagano-Shi, Japan 2 4-00 194
Day 1: 2 4-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
42. Pat White Pleasanton, Texas 2 3-13 191
Day 1: 2 3-13 Day 2: 0 0-00
43. Rhonda Pope Waco, Ga. 2 3-09 189
Day 1: 2 3-09 Day 2: 0 0-00
44. Jan Heavener Sherwood, Ark. 3 3-08 187
Day 1: 2 2-07 Day 2: 1 1-01
45. Jan Hudson Harrison, Ark. 3 3-06 185
Day 1: 2 2-05 Day 2: 1 1-01
46. Cindy Hill Smyrna, Tenn. 3 3-04 183
Day 1: 2 2-05 Day 2: 1 0-15
47. Louise Howard Eufaula, Ala. 2 3-00 181
Day 1: 2 3-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
48. Sammie Denyes Baker, Fla. 2 2-15 178
Day 1: 2 2-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
48. Melanie Rockey White, Ga. 2 2-15 178
Day 1: 2 2-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
50. Sue Crochet Lake Charles, La. 2 2-12 175
Day 1: 2 2-12 Day 2: 0 0-00
51. Jonell Whitstine Many, La. 2 2-10 173
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 2-10
52. Laura Moore Vidor, Texas 1 2-09 170
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 2-09
52. Jen Carroll Celina, Texas 1 2-09 170
Day 1: 1 2-09 Day 2: 0 0-00
54. T Domingue Livingston, Texas 2 2-08 167
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 1 1-06
55. Penny Berryman Hot Springs, Ark. 1 2-07 165
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 2-07
56. Kathy Kirby Catawba, N.C. 2 2-06 163
Day 1: 1 0-15 Day 2: 1 1-07
57. Christiana Bradley Bealeton, Va. 2 2-04 161
Day 1: 1 0-14 Day 2: 1 1-06
58. Linda Sands Cullman, Ala. 1 2-02 159
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 2-02
59. Cheryl Spencer Tulsa, Okla. 1 1-15 157
Day 1: 1 1-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
60. Violette Sesco Citrus Springs, Fla. 1 1-14 155
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-14
61. Ann Wells Danville, Ill. 2 1-13 153
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 1-13
62. Cheryl Lalumandier Harvester, Mo. 1 1-11 151
Day 1: 1 1-11 Day 2: 0 0-00
63. Angela Dechau Pontiac, Mo. 1 1-09 147
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-09
63. Rose Ellis Birmingham, Ala. 1 1-09 147
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-09
63. Kris Mcclendon Spicewood, Texas 1 1-09 147
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-09
66. Wanda Malmsbury Galena, Mo. 1 1-08 143
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-08
67. Toni Stoner Ball Ground, Ga. 1 1-07 141
Day 1: 1 1-07 Day 2: 0 0-00
68. Mary Divincenti Clinton, La. 1 1-06 138
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-06
68. Rae Lee Livingston, Texas 1 1-06 138
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-06
70. Joan Davis West Lafayette, Ind. 1 1-02 133
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 0 0-00
70. Lori Masters Nashville, Tenn. 1 1-02 133
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-02
70. Kathy Tibbetts Centreville, Va. 1 1-02 0
Day 1: 1 1-02 Day 2: 0 0-00
73. Lisa Craig Chandler, Texas 1 1-00 129
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 1 1-00
74. Danalee Lofton Little Rock, Ark. 1 0-15 127
Day 1: 1 0-15 Day 2: 0 0-00
75. Helen Gordon Flower Mound, Texas 1 0-13 125
Day 1: 1 0-13 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Kandie Candelaria Canyon Lake, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Caroline Carpenter Summerfield, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Joan Craig London, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Kitsy Cunningham Eufaula, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Angie Douthit Clewiston, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Robinette Fox Hot Springs, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Marsha Gipson Bigelow, Ark. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Susan Hand Muscle Shoals, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Debra Hengst San Antonio, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Crystal Langston Leighton, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Tina Lefler N Tazewell, Va. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Teri Neal Cumming, Ga. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Linda Owens Brandon, Miss. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Janet Parker Little Elm, Texas 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Sue Parrish Indianapolis, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Carolyn Poole Defuniak Springs, Fla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Kellie Skelton Farmington, N.M. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Karen Welty Shelbyville, Ind. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
76. Carla Whitstine Pineville, La. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00
Day 3: Sternard Hangs on for the Win
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 CHARLOTTE,
N.C. — Lake Norman’s bass seemed so lock-jawed Saturday that Lisa Sternard
of Clarksville, Tenn., was genuinely surprised when she realized her Day 3
bag of fish weighed enough to win in the third event of the Mercury Marine
Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats.
Sternard, the Day 2 leader, brought four bass to the scales weighing 4
pounds, 11 ounces, for a three-day total of 21-7.
“I didn’t think I had it,” she said of her first BASS win. “My fish shut
down, and I didn’t get the quality bite today.”
Her three-day total easily beat Patti Campbell of Waxahachie, Texas, who
weighed in 18-14. Sternard’s strong finishes on the first two days carried
her through to the win and the first-place prize of a Triton boat with
Mercury outboard valued at $50,000.
An occupational therapist, Sternard, 45, said she fished a Carolina rig,
working a green-pumpkin Zoom Finesse Worm on 17-pound-test Berkley Vanish
leader in 10 to 50 feet of water.
Saturday she hit northern Lake Norman and the Marshall Steam Plant hot hole,
a water-discharge spot that attracted many bass — and many women in the
field of 94 pro anglers and their co-anglers all week.
Campbell slid into second with 18-14, including the day’s big bass of 3-13,
which earned her a $1,000 bonus. She was just 7 ounces ahead of third-place
finisher Tammie Muse of North Little Rock, Ark., who finished with 18-7.
Fourth was Women’s Bassmaster Tour points leader Sheri Glasgow of Muskogee,
Okla., with 17-9. Fifth was South African Christie Thomas with 15-2, and
sixth was Day 1 leader Tammy Richardson of Amity, Ark.
The recent winner of the Best Angler ESPY, Richardson echoed other
contenders’ opinions of the competition’s intensity and the reluctance of
Lake Norman’s bass to bite. “As the week went on, it got slower and
tougher,” she said.
This event’s results shook up the Toyota Women’s Bassmaster Tour Angler of
the Year points standings, moving Sternard from seventh to fourth place.
Glasgow held on to the lead, and Richardson kept her second-place spot.
Points count toward qualifying for the inaugural Women’s Bassmaster Tour
Championship, Feb. 22-25, 2007, on Lake Mitchell in Alabama. Only the top 12
pros and 12 co-anglers in the points standings are invited to compete.
Also at stake is the first Toyota Angler of the Year title. At the end of
the season, the points leader is awarded the title and a 2007 Toyota Tundra.
On the co-angler side, Monica Altman of Angier, N.C., took home the
first-place prize of a Triton boat and Mercury package valued at $24,000,
plus $1,000 cash.
Altman pulled off a wire-to-wire win, adding just 14 ounces Saturday for a
three-day total of 15 pounds, 3 ounces.
Second was Susan Bowes of Batavia, N.Y., with 13-2, including the co-angler
big bass of 3 pounds for a $500 bonus. Third was Linda Berry of Madison,
N.C., with 8-4; fourth was Ronda Kirby of Indianapolis, Ind., with 7-5;
fifth was Denese Freeman of Lawton, Okla., with 6-11; and sixth was Cheryl
Bowden of Plano, Texas, with 5-7.
The 12 WBT finalists weighed in at Cricket Arena before an audience of
fishing fans who also turned out to see the third-day weigh-in of the
Bassmaster American presented by Advance Auto Parts. After the American
wraps up Sunday, ESPN2 will provide same-day coverage at 7 p.m. ET.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Lisa Sternard Clarksville, Tenn. 14 21-07 310 $50,000.00
Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 10-01 Day 3: 4 4-11
2. Patti Campbell Waxahachie, Texas 11 18-14 295 $6,200.00
Day 1: 5 7-14 Day 2: 4 5-09 Day 3: 2 5-07
3. Tammie Muse North Little Rock, Ark 9 18-07 290 $3,680.00
Day 1: 4 8-05 Day 2: 3 7-10 Day 3: 2 2-08
4. Sheri Glasgow Muskogee, Okla. 11 17-09 285 $2,180.00
Day 1: 3 4-10 Day 2: 5 8-02 Day 3: 3 4-13
5. Christie Thomas Reform, Ala. 8 15-02 280 $1,930.00
Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 2 4-15 Day 3: 1 1-14
6. Tammy Richardson Amity, Ark. 9 13-14 281 $1,700.00
Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 2 2-10 Day 3: 2 2-04
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