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BASS Elite
Series: Lake Amistad, TX
Elite Series Event # 1 of 11
Preview | Day 1 |
Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4
Preview: Elite Series Kicks Off 2007 on Lake
Amistad
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 CELEBRATION,
Fla. — With the memories of a highly successful inaugural season in the
past, the 2007 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers will once again kick off
their season on Texas’ Lake Amistad. The venue for the season-opening
tournament produced near record-breaking weights in 2006 with eventual
winner Ish Monroe weighing-in 104 pounds, 8 ounces.
The Battle on the Border presented by Longhorn will run March 8-11 out of
Del Rio, Texas. Amistad is arguably America’s top bass fishery and is
located on the Texas-Mexico border. In 2006, the massive lake surrendered a
total of 1,347 bass weighing more than 5,000 pounds to the 106 Elite pros.
Fishing fans can see all of the on-the-water action from Amistad on The
Bassmasters aired on ESPN2 Saturday March 17 at 9 a.m. ET.
The fishing last year was so incredible that a number of Elite pros
including Monroe and California’s Skeet Reese have bought land or homes in
the Del Rio area since their first visit. Florida’s Byron Velvick also owns
both a home and a hotel on the shores of Amistad.
“The weights could be better than it was last year,” said Velvick, who
served as a reporter on ESPN2’s Bassmaster Classic coverage this past
weekend. “Depending on the wind, there should be a few anglers who total
100-pound catches.
“The tournament will be a little late in the springtime and we had a really
cold winter. The fish will likely all be in a pre-spawn phase going toward
the spawn, but the weights will still be really heavy.”
The 67,000 acre border lake was created with the impoundment of three rivers
– the Rio Grande, Pecos and Devils. The bass fishing is helped by a number
of prime bass habitat options that include: abundant hydrilla, hundreds of
points, coves, flooded brush, timber, rocky shorelines, inlets, submerged
ledges, boulders and drop-offs that go as deep as 200 feet.
“I see this tournament shaping up to be a classic prespawn tournament with
some sight-fishing in some areas,” Velvick said. “Swimbaits will play a role
in it as well and there is also an opportunity for guys to be innovative and
show these fish things they haven’t seen a lot of.
“This is probably the best tournament lake in the country. There’s no place
where you can’t win a tournament on this lake. There’s just big fish all
around the lake and it’s not like most lakes where you have key areas where
you have to go in order to win.”
Last month, Lake Amistad was the site of the season-opening event of the
2007 Mercury Marine Women’s Bassmaster Tour presented by Triton Boats. Texan
Juanita Robinson set a WBT record with a three-day catch of 56 pounds, 2
ounces, winning the top prize of a Triton/Mercury rig valued at $50,000. She
and Lucy Mize posted 26- and 24-pound-plus limits respectively.
The Elite pros will have one more day to fish Amistad than the WBT pros had
and Velvick predicts that the winning weight will be around 110 pounds. The
four-day BASS tournament record of 115 pounds, 15 ounces was set in 2006 by
Florida’s Preston Clark on South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Reservoir, and
Velvick believes it could be shattered.
BASS will also hold a Bassmaster Central Open event on Amistad Sept. 27-29.
Daily launches and weigh-ins will be held at Lake Amistad Resort & Marina in
Del Rio. Launches will start at 6:50 a.m. CT with weigh-ins at 3 p.m. CT.
Day 1: Kennedy
Seizes Slim Lead
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 DEL
RIO, Texas – Steve Kennedy entered the practice period for the “Battle on
the Border presented by Longhorn” on Texas’ Lake Amistad never having caught
a bass with a swimbait. The 2006 Toyota Rookie of the Year showed Thursday
that he is a quick learner, effectively working the swimbait on his way to
36 pounds, 10 ounces and the lead at the season-opening Bassmaster Elite
Series event.
“This is just absolutely awesome,” the Auburn, Ala., pro said. “My hands
have been shaking all day. This is a tremendous fishery.”
The Elite Series competition for $673,150 in cash on famed Amistad will be
aired on The Bassmasters on Saturday March 17 at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN2.
Though Kennedy had a banner day, he finished with only a 10-ounce lead over
Bassmaster Elite Series rookie Scott Campbell, whose 36 pounds, 0 ounces,
put him in second.
Kennedy got off to a quick start, boating 30 pounds by 9 a.m., primarily by
working the swimbait, taking advantage of overcast skies, and focusing on
staging fish in 5 to 8 feet of water. He used a variety of different lures
in isolated areas the remainder of the day to upgrade his weight.
Kennedy said he has several areas he feels will be productive throughout the
competition. Many are spots he fished in 2006 during his fifth-place finish
at the season-opening Elite Series on Amistad.
The 37-year-old pro has been on a tear since joining the Elite ranks in
2006. He narrowly missed out on the 2006 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of
the Year Award, which was won by New Jersey’s Mike Iaconelli. Less than two
weeks ago, Kennedy scored an eighth-place finish at the 2007 Bassmaster
Classic on Lay Lake in Alabama.
“One of my goals this year is to contend for the Angler of the Year,”
Kennedy said. “I feel very good about my fishing right now and I think I can
duplicate my success of last year.”
Campbell of Springfield, Mo., is looking to establish himself in his rookie
season. He said he came to Amistad looking to make the top-50 cut and
compete through Saturday, but after what he called a “fantastic” day, he
felt he was in position go for the top-12 cut for Sunday’s finale.
“This is pretty surreal to accomplish this in my first Elite Series
tournament,” Campbell said. “I am freaking out right now.”
Campbell’s limit was anchored by a 12-7 lunker that took Purolator Big Bass
Honors and the $1,000 premium. Like Kennedy, he targeted pre-spawn fish with
a swimbait, catching 20 pounds within 45 minutes after launching his boat.
Rounding out the top five were Arkansas’ Kevin Short (33-6), Florida’s Terry
Scroggins (30-12) and Oklahoma’s Edwin Evers (29-11). Although Scroggins
sits about six pounds out of the lead, the 38-year-old has momentum: Last
weekend he won the Bassmaster Southern Open on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes,
and the week before scored a seventh-place finish in the Classic.
“When things are going well, it just feels like you can’t do anything
wrong,” Scroggins said.
Anglers out to catch the top five included 2006 Toyota Angler of the Year
Mike Iaconelli with 27-9 for ninth place; three-time Angler of the Year
Kevin VanDam with 26-8 for 14th place; and 2006 “Battle on the Border”
winner Ish Monroe who tied for 21st with 25-2.
Minnesota’s Joe Barnett led the co-angler division with 24 pounds, 12
ounces. over Alabama’s Jimmy Sparks (23-7) and Texan David Stewart (23-2).
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 36-10 305 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-10
2. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 5 36-00 295 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-00
3. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 33-06 290
Day 1: 5 33-06
4. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 5 30-12 285
Day 1: 5 30-12
5. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 5 29-11 280
Day 1: 5 29-11
6. Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 5 28-15 276
Day 1: 5 28-15
7. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 28-07 272
Day 1: 5 28-07
8. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 5 28-03 268
Day 1: 5 28-03
9. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 27-09 264
Day 1: 5 27-09
10. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 5 27-00 260
Day 1: 5 27-00
11. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 26-14 257
Day 1: 5 26-14
12. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 26-12 254
Day 1: 5 26-12
13. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 26-09 251
Day 1: 5 26-09
14. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 26-08 248
Day 1: 5 26-08
15. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 5 26-04 245
Day 1: 5 26-04
16. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 26-02 243
Day 1: 5 26-02
17. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 5 26-00 241
Day 1: 5 26-00
18. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 25-15 239
Day 1: 5 25-15
19. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 25-11 237
Day 1: 5 25-11
20. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 25-03 235
Day 1: 5 25-03
21. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 25-02 232
Day 1: 5 25-02
21. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 25-02 232
Day 1: 5 25-02
23. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 5 23-07 229
Day 1: 5 23-07
24. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 23-04 227
Day 1: 5 23-04
25. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 23-01 225
Day 1: 5 23-01
26. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 22-15 223
Day 1: 5 22-15
27. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 22-09 221
Day 1: 5 22-09
28. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 22-08 219
Day 1: 5 22-08
29. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 21-13 217
Day 1: 5 21-13
30. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 5 21-12 215
Day 1: 5 21-12
31. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 21-10 213
Day 1: 5 21-10
32. Marty Stone Fayetteville, N.C. 5 21-06 211
Day 1: 5 21-06
33. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 20-14 209
Day 1: 5 20-14
34. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 20-11 207
Day 1: 5 20-11
35. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 5 20-09 205
Day 1: 5 20-09
36. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 5 20-08 203
Day 1: 5 20-08
37. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 5 20-03 200
Day 1: 5 20-03
37. Derek Remitz Hemphill, Texas 5 20-03 200
Day 1: 5 20-03
39. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 20-01 197
Day 1: 5 20-01
40. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 5 20-00 195
Day 1: 5 20-00
41. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 5 19-15 192
Day 1: 5 19-15
41. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 5 19-15 192
Day 1: 5 19-15
43. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 5 19-07 189
Day 1: 5 19-07
44. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 19-04 186
Day 1: 5 19-04
44. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 19-04 186
Day 1: 5 19-04
46. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 19-02 183
Day 1: 5 19-02
47. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 5 19-00 180
Day 1: 5 19-00
47. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 19-00 180
Day 1: 5 19-00
49. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 18-02 175
Day 1: 5 18-02
49. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 18-02 175
Day 1: 5 18-02
49. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 5 18-02 175
Day 1: 5 18-02
52. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 5 18-01 171
Day 1: 5 18-01
53. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 18-00 169
Day 1: 5 18-00
54. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 5 17-14 167
Day 1: 5 17-14
55. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 17-06 164
Day 1: 5 17-06
55. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 17-06 164
Day 1: 5 17-06
57. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 4 17-05 161
Day 1: 4 17-05
58. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 17-04 159
Day 1: 5 17-04
59. Matt Amedeo Clinton, Ohio 5 17-03 157
Day 1: 5 17-03
60. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 17-00 155
Day 1: 5 17-00
61. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 5 16-14 152
Day 1: 5 16-14
61. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 5 16-14 152
Day 1: 5 16-14
63. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 16-07 149
Day 1: 5 16-07
64. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 16-06 147
Day 1: 5 16-06
65. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 5 16-00 145
Day 1: 5 16-00
66. William Smith Somerset, Ky. 5 15-11 143
Day 1: 5 15-11
67. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 15-09 140
Day 1: 5 15-09
67. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 5 15-09 140
Day 1: 5 15-09
69. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 15-07 137
Day 1: 5 15-07
70. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 4 14-15 135
Day 1: 4 14-15
71. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 4 14-14 133
Day 1: 4 14-14
72. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 5 14-12 131
Day 1: 5 14-12
73. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 5 14-05 127
Day 1: 5 14-05
73. Kurt Dove Fairfax, Va. 5 14-05 127
Day 1: 5 14-05
73. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 14-05 127
Day 1: 5 14-05
76. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 5 14-04 123
Day 1: 5 14-04
77. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 13-12 121
Day 1: 5 13-12
78. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 13-10 119
Day 1: 5 13-10
79. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 13-08 116
Day 1: 5 13-08
79. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas 5 13-08 116
Day 1: 5 13-08
81. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 13-07 112
Day 1: 5 13-07
81. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 4 13-07 112
Day 1: 4 13-07
83. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 13-04 108
Day 1: 5 13-04
83. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 4 13-04 108
Day 1: 4 13-04
85. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 12-12 105
Day 1: 5 12-12
86. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 4 12-10 103
Day 1: 4 12-10
87. Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 4 12-07 101
Day 1: 4 12-07
88. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 12-03 99
Day 1: 5 12-03
89. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 4 11-14 97
Day 1: 4 11-14
90. Charlie Youngers Geneva, Fla. 5 11-08 95
Day 1: 5 11-08
91. Marty Robinson Landrum, S.C. 5 11-05 93
Day 1: 5 11-05
92. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 11-04 91
Day 1: 5 11-04
93. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 5 11-02 89
Day 1: 5 11-02
94. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 10-11 86
Day 1: 5 10-11
94. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 10-11 86
Day 1: 5 10-11
96. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 10-10 83
Day 1: 5 10-10
97. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 5 10-09 81
Day 1: 5 10-09
98. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 10-05 79
Day 1: 5 10-05
99. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 5 9-05 77
Day 1: 5 9-05
100.Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 5 8-11 76
Day 1: 5 8-11
100.Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 4 8-11 76
Day 1: 4 8-11
102.Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 5 8-04 74
Day 1: 5 8-04
103.Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 8-03 73
Day 1: 5 8-03
104.Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 2 8-02 72
Day 1: 2 8-02
105.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 3 7-04 71
Day 1: 3 7-04
106.James Kennedy Lacombe, La. 4 7-02 70
Day 1: 4 7-02
107.Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 5 6-15 69
Day 1: 5 6-15
108.James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 3 5-07 68
Day 1: 3 5-07
Day 2: Kennedy Maintains Slim Lead on Amistad
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 DEL
RIO, Texas – Despite what he called a “frustrating” day on Texas’ Lake
Amistad, Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., continued to lead the 108-pro field
of the Bassmaster Elite Series “Battle on the Border presented by Longhorn,”
but only by 9 ounces.
With a combined weight of 53 pounds, 0 ounces for the first two days,
Kennedy’s slim lead held off two challengers: Scott Campbell of Springfield,
Mo., and two-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Gary Klein, who tied for
second with 52-7.
With 52-1, 2006 Bassmaster Angler of the Year Mike Iaconelli moved up from
ninth to fourth. Three-time Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam captured fifth
place with 51-0.
The 2007 Elite event pays a total purse of $673,150 to the top 50 pros,
including a $100,000 first prize. Fishing fans can catch all of the
on-the-water action on The Bassmasters on Saturday March 17 at 9 a.m. ET on
ESPN2.
The first-day leader, Kennedy wasn’t able on Friday to duplicate his
Thursday success with a swimbait, a new type of lure for him.
“I just didn’t get the big bites that I did yesterday with the swimbait,”
said Kennedy, who was the 2006 Toyota Rookie of the Year. “I have absolutely
no game plan for tomorrow. I just hope the fish move up shallow so I have a
chance.”
With the field cut to the top 50 for Saturday’s round, the pros are trying
to figure out the changing fishery of Amistad, especially how to track bass
in the rapidly rising water temperatures.
Though Campbell managed to stay in second, his Friday catch was 19 pounds, 9
ounces below his Thursday bag. His struggles were similar to Kennedy’s in
that both relied on a swimbait to entice bigger bass.
“I caught a big fish first thing in the morning and I really felt it was
going to be a similar day to yesterday,” the 24-year-old said. “But the wind
didn’t blow enough and the water temperatures are rising, causing the fish
to move in shallow.”
Klein was more consistent. The Weatherford, Texas, pro targeted deep fish
for his two daily limits, each over 25 pounds.
“I feel like I could be sitting at 60 pounds but I blew some opportunities,”
the 49-year-old said. “My bite is going away a little, so I think I will
have to run all new water tomorrow and fish shallow.”
Other anglers who finished above the 50th-place cutline included 1999
Bassmaster Classic champ Davy Hite in 11th with 48-0; Bassmaster Elite
Series rookie Matthew Sphar in 23rd with 43-10; and 2006 “Battle on the
Border” champion Ish Monroe who with 43-3 sat in 26th place.
Leading the co-angler division was Texan David Stewart with 37 pounds, 13
ounces. He held off fellow Texan Dennis Lala, who had 35-8, and New Mexico’s
Franco Vallejos, in third with 35-3.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 10 53-00 310 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-10 Day 2: 5 16-06
2. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 10 52-07 292 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-00 Day 2: 5 16-07
2. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 10 52-07 292
Day 1: 5 26-09 Day 2: 5 25-14
4. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 10 52-01 285
Day 1: 5 27-09 Day 2: 5 24-08
5. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 10 51-00 280
Day 1: 5 26-08 Day 2: 5 24-08
6. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 10 50-09 276
Day 1: 5 29-11 Day 2: 5 20-14
7. Derek Remitz Hemphill, Texas 10 49-10 272
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 29-07
8. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 10 48-12 268
Day 1: 5 27-00 Day 2: 5 21-12
9. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 10 48-09 264
Day 1: 5 28-03 Day 2: 5 20-06
10. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 10 48-02 260 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-14 Day 2: 5 21-04
11. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 10 48-00 257
Day 1: 5 25-15 Day 2: 5 22-01
12. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 10 46-14 252
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 27-10
12. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 9 46-14 252
Day 1: 5 26-00 Day 2: 4 20-14
14. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 10 46-13 248
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 26-05
15. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 10 46-10 245
Day 1: 5 30-12 Day 2: 5 15-14
16. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 10 46-09 243
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 21-07
17. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 10 46-05 241
Day 1: 5 26-12 Day 2: 5 19-09
18. John Crews Salem, Va. 10 46-04 239
Day 1: 5 23-04 Day 2: 5 23-00
19. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 10 46-02 237
Day 1: 5 28-07 Day 2: 5 17-11
20. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 10 45-11 235
Day 1: 5 26-02 Day 2: 5 19-09
21. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 10 45-04 233
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 27-04
22. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 10 44-04 231
Day 1: 5 23-01 Day 2: 5 21-03
23. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 10 43-10 229
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 23-11
24. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 10 43-09 227
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 24-05
25. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 10 43-07 225 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 33-02
26. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 10 43-03 223
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 18-01
27. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 10 42-15 220
Day 1: 5 23-07 Day 2: 5 19-08
27. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 9 42-15 220
Day 1: 4 14-15 Day 2: 5 28-00
29. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 10 41-13 217
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 20-01
30. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 10 41-09 215
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 22-07
31. Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 10 41-04 212
Day 1: 5 28-15 Day 2: 5 12-05
31. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 10 41-04 212
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 21-01
33. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 10 40-07 209
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 19-12
34. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 10 40-04 207
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 22-02
35. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 10 39-11 205
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 22-05
36. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 10 38-15 203
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 16-07
37. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 10 38-14 200
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 24-02
37. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 10 38-14 200
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 21-00
39. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 10 38-10 197
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 20-08
40. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 10 38-05 195
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 22-12
41. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 10 37-13 193
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 17-12
42. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 10 37-04 191
Day 1: 5 25-03 Day 2: 5 12-01
43. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 10 37-03 189
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 16-10
44. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 10 37-01 186
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 22-13
44. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 10 37-01 186
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 18-01
46. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 10 36-09 183
Day 1: 5 22-15 Day 2: 5 13-10
47. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 10 36-07 181
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 19-09
48. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 10 36-05 179
Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 14-08
49. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 10 35-14 176
Day 1: 5 20-14 Day 2: 5 15-00
49. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 10 35-14 176
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 16-14
51. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 10 35-09 173
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 13-00
52. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 10 34-14 171
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 15-07
53. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 10 34-13 169
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 17-13
54. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 10 34-10 167
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 20-05
55. Marty Stone Fayetteville, N.C. 10 34-09 165
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 13-03
56. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 10 34-02 163
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 16-14
57. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 10 33-12 160
Day 1: 5 25-11 Day 2: 5 8-01
57. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 10 33-12 160
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 21-00
59. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 33-06 157
Day 1: 5 33-06 Day 2: 0 0-00
60. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 10 33-05 155
Day 1: 5 21-10 Day 2: 5 11-11
61. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 10 33-04 153
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-14
62. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 9 33-03 151
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 4 16-05
63. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 9 32-14 149
Day 1: 5 26-04 Day 2: 4 6-10
64. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 10 32-11 147
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 14-09
65. William Smith Somerset, Ky. 10 32-04 145
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 16-09
66. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 10 31-14 143
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 18-06
67. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 10 31-10 140
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 15-03
67. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 10 31-10 140
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 15-10
69. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 10 31-09 137
Day 1: 5 20-00 Day 2: 5 11-09
70. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 9 31-00 135
Day 1: 4 13-04 Day 2: 5 17-12
71. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 9 30-14 133
Day 1: 4 13-07 Day 2: 5 17-07
72. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 10 30-10 131
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 17-06
73. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas 10 30-04 129
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 16-12
74. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 10 30-03 127
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 19-01
75. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 10 29-15 125
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 14-06
76. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 10 29-06 122
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 12-00
76. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 9 29-06 122
Day 1: 4 11-14 Day 2: 5 17-08
78. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 10 29-02 119
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 15-08
79. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 10 28-12 116
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 8-13
79. Kurt Dove Fairfax, Va. 10 28-12 116
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 14-07
81. Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 9 28-02 113
Day 1: 4 8-11 Day 2: 5 19-07
82. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 10 27-15 111
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 17-04
83. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 10 27-14 109
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 14-02
84. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 10 27-11 107
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 12-04
85. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 10 27-08 105
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 16-14
86. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 10 27-04 103
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 16-09
87. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 10 27-03 101
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 13-12
88. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 10 26-12 99
Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 19-13
89. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 10 26-09 97
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 12-04
90. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 7 25-10 95
Day 1: 2 8-02 Day 2: 5 17-08
91. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 10 25-09 93
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 13-06
92. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 10 25-07 91
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 17-03
93. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 8 25-02 89
Day 1: 4 17-05 Day 2: 4 7-13
94. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 9 24-05 87
Day 1: 4 14-14 Day 2: 5 9-07
95. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 10 24-04 84
Day 1: 5 9-05 Day 2: 5 14-15
95. Marty Robinson Landrum, S.C. 10 24-04 84
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 12-15
97. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 8 23-12 81
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 3 5-11
98. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 7 23-06 79
Day 1: 4 12-10 Day 2: 3 10-12
99. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 10 22-01 77
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 11-08
100.Matt Amedeo Clinton, Ohio 6 20-09 76
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 1 3-06
101.Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 10 20-02 75
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 11-07
102.James Kennedy Lacombe, La. 8 19-12 74
Day 1: 4 7-02 Day 2: 4 12-10
103.Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 10 18-08 73
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 10-05
104.Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 6 17-03 72
Day 1: 4 12-07 Day 2: 2 4-12
105.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 8 16-04 71
Day 1: 3 7-04 Day 2: 5 9-00
106.Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 7 14-13 70
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 2 3-09
107.Charlie Youngers Geneva, Fla. 7 14-12 69
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 2 3-04
108.James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 7 11-15 68
Day 1: 3 5-07 Day 2: 4 6-08
Day 3: Alabama Rookie Remitz Storms Into Lead
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RIO, Texas – Competing in his first Bassmaster Elite Series event,
Huntsville, Ala., pro Derek Remitz scored the Saturday lead at the “Battle
on the Border presented by Longhorn” on Lake Amistad in Texas.
Building his three-day total to 80 pounds, 1 ounce, the 24-year-old Elite
Series rookie replaced Alabama pro Steve Kennedy in the top spot. After
leading two days, Kennedy dropped one notch in the standings with his
three-day total of 77-2.
Remitz’s first-day finish gave little sign that he would be leading by the
third day: His Thursday total of 20 pounds, 3 ounces, put him in 37th. But
on Friday, he shot up to seventh after catching 29 pounds, 7 ounces. Then he
brought 30 pounds, 7 ounces to the scales Saturday, besting Kennedy by
almost three pounds.
To claim the $100,000 top prize, Remitz will have to hold off his fellow
Elite 12 pros, the anglers who earned a spot for the final day of
competition Sunday.
Remitz will be up against a star-studded field that includes 2006 Toyota
Rookie of the Year Kennedy; 2006 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year
Mike Iaconelli, in third with 76-4; three-time Angler of the Year Kevin
VanDam, in seventh with 68-4; and defending “Battle on the Border” champion
Ish Monroe, who was last over the cutline with 66-9.
The season-opening Elite event pays a total purse of $673,150 to the top 50
pros. Fishing fans can catch all of the on-the-water action on The
Bassmasters Saturday, March 17, at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN2.
“This is something that you always dream about,” said Remitz, who recently
moved from Texas to Alabama to be better positioned for travel to all 2007
Elite Series events. “It’s almost unreal and I am just in shock right now.
But I am a pretty mellow guy and I think I can fight off the nerves.”
Kennedy said he was eager for the thunderstorms and cloud cover forecast for
Sunday.
"The weather should make them bite tomorrow,” the 37-year-old said Saturday
evening. “Today, they weren’t that interested in anything I threw at them.”
Texan Todd Faircloth jumped 35 places into fourth after boating 36 pounds, 7
ounces on Saturday for a three-day total of 75-1. His limit included a 10-11
lunker for Purolator Big Bass Honors and a $1,000 premium.
The 31-year-old pro said he caught four of his fish in an incredible
15-minute stretch.
“It all happened so quick that it seems like a dream,” Faircloth said. “I am
still shaking.”
Oklahoma’s Edwin Evers, with 71-4, rounded out the top five.
The co-angler competition ended Saturday with Seiji Kato of Outsu, Japan,
emerging as the winner. His total of 48 pounds, 8 ounces, bested New
Mexico’s Franco Vallejos (46-3) and Texan Dennis Lala (44-8).
Kato took home a fully rigged Triton/Mercury boat package valued at $50,000.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Derek Remitz Huntsville, Ala. 15 80-01 305
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 29-07 Day 3: 5 30-07
2. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 15 77-02 305 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-10 Day 2: 5 16-06 Day 3: 5 24-02
3. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 15 76-04 290
Day 1: 5 27-09 Day 2: 5 24-08 Day 3: 5 24-03
4. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 15 75-01 285 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 20-08 Day 3: 5 36-07
5. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 15 71-04 280
Day 1: 5 29-11 Day 2: 5 20-14 Day 3: 5 20-11
6. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 15 69-13 276
Day 1: 5 25-15 Day 2: 5 22-01 Day 3: 5 21-13
7. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 15 68-04 272
Day 1: 5 26-08 Day 2: 5 24-08 Day 3: 5 17-04
8. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 15 67-01 266
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 27-10 Day 3: 5 20-03
8. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 15 67-01 266 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-14 Day 2: 5 21-04 Day 3: 5 18-15
10. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 15 66-14 260
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 21-07 Day 3: 5 20-05
11. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 15 66-12 257
Day 1: 5 23-07 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 23-13
12. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 15 66-09 254
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 23-06
13. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 15 66-07 250 $10,750.00
Day 1: 5 27-00 Day 2: 5 21-12 Day 3: 5 17-11
13. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 15 66-07 250 $10,750.00
Day 1: 5 26-02 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 20-12
15. John Crews Salem, Va. 15 66-04 245 $10,600.00
Day 1: 5 23-04 Day 2: 5 23-00 Day 3: 5 20-00
16. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 15 65-13 243 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 30-12 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 19-03
17. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 15 65-08 241 $11,500.00
Day 1: 5 36-00 Day 2: 5 16-07 Day 3: 5 13-01
18. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 14 65-01 239 $10,500.00
Day 1: 4 14-15 Day 2: 5 28-00 Day 3: 5 22-02
19. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 15 64-05 237 $11,500.00
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 33-02 Day 3: 5 20-14
20. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 15 64-02 235 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 26-05 Day 3: 5 17-05
21. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 15 63-01 233 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 28-03 Day 2: 5 20-06 Day 3: 5 14-08
22. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 15 62-14 231 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 22-07
23. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 15 62-04 229 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 23-01 Day 2: 5 21-03 Day 3: 5 18-00
24. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 15 61-11 227 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 23-11 Day 3: 5 18-01
25. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 15 61-05 225 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 28-07 Day 2: 5 17-11 Day 3: 5 15-03
26. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 15 61-03 223 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 27-04 Day 3: 5 15-15
27. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 14 60-15 221 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-09 Day 2: 5 25-14 Day 3: 4 8-08
28. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 15 60-02 218 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 22-13 Day 3: 5 23-01
28. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 12 60-02 218 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-00 Day 2: 4 20-14 Day 3: 3 13-04
30. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 15 58-12 215 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 16-14 Day 3: 5 22-14
31. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 15 58-11 213 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 16-07 Day 3: 5 19-12
32. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 15 58-05 211 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-12 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 12-00
33. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 15 58-01 209 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 20-01 Day 3: 5 16-04
34. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 15 57-07 207 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 24-05 Day 3: 5 13-14
35. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 15 57-03 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 21-01 Day 3: 5 15-15
35. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 15 57-03 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 20-02
37. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 15 54-15 201 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 22-12 Day 3: 5 16-10
38. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 15 54-11 199 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 22-02 Day 3: 5 14-07
39. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 15 54-08 197 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 18-01
40. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 15 54-03 195 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-14 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 18-05
41. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 15 54-02 193 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 14-08 Day 3: 5 17-13
42. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 15 54-00 191 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 25-03 Day 2: 5 12-01 Day 3: 5 16-12
43. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 15 53-10 189 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 24-02 Day 3: 5 14-12
44. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 15 53-05 187 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 22-07 Day 3: 5 11-12
45. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 15 51-05 185 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 22-05 Day 3: 5 11-10
46. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 15 50-11 183 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 21-00 Day 3: 5 11-13
47. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 15 50-00 181 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-15 Day 2: 5 13-10 Day 3: 5 13-07
48. Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 15 49-06 179 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 28-15 Day 2: 5 12-05 Day 3: 5 8-02
49. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 13 47-07 177 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 16-10 Day 3: 3 10-04
50. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 15 47-00 175 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 17-12 Day 3: 5 9-03
Day 4: Alabama Rookie Remitz is Amistad Champion
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RIO, Texas – Only 24 years old and a Bassmaster Elite Series rookie,
Madison, Ala., pro Derek Remitz bested 107 of the world’s best anglers
Sunday by winning the “Battle on the Border presented by Longhorn” with a
four-day total of 111 pounds, 7 ounces.
Remitz won the season-opening event on Texas’ Lake Amistad by nearly eight
pounds over 2006 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Mike Iaconelli,
who finished second with 103 pounds, 11 ounces.
Iaconelli and Remitz were two of four anglers to post a four-day total
weight of more than 100 pounds.
Fishing fans can catch all of the on-the-water action and details of
Remitz’s winning pattern on The Bassmasters Saturday, March 17, at 9 a.m. ET
on ESPN2.
“I am excited to think I’ll be watching myself on ESPN2,” Remitz said. “I
watch The Bassmasters every weekend, so I think it will be a little surreal
to see myself on the program.”
For all four days of competition, Remitz worked a 3/4-ounce Omega football
jig on flats next to underwater bluffs. He said he found eight or nine areas
in a productive practice period and exclusively fished those areas during
the competition.
Remitz quietly moved up the leaderboard after finishing in 37th place after
the first day of competition. He posted three consecutive limits weighing
more than 29 pounds. His final-day weight of 31 pounds, 6 ounces was the
heaviest.
He earned $100,000 with the win, doubling his total BASS earnings. The
rookie qualified for the 2007 Elite Series via his first-place points finish
in the 2006 Bassmaster Northern Tour. He recently moved from Texas to
Alabama to be more centrally located to travel to the 11 Elite Series events
in 2007.
“This is the way you want to start off the Elite Series,” said Remitz, who
scored the Purolator Big Bass on Sunday, an 8-11 lunker. “This is absolutely
unbelievable. I guess this will sink in during the next few days but it
hasn’t hit me yet.”
Despite missing out on his sixth BASS win, Iaconelli was satisfied with his
runner-up finish on famed Amistad.
"I did the best I could do in this event,” the 2003 Bassmaster Classic
champion said. “I just got beat. I’m pretty satisfied with my finish,
though. Anytime I can do well in one of the early-season events, it’s almost
a bonus for me.”
Iaconelli worked two baits the entire tournament; a Berkley PowerBait Beast
thrown to trees, and a swimbait around trees.
Rounding out the top five were Steve Kennedy of Auburn, Ala., with 101
pounds, 10 ounces in third; Todd Faircloth of Jasper, Texas, with 100
pounds, 5 ounces in fourth; and Kevin VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., with 90
pounds, 13 ounces. 2006 “Battle on the Border” champion Ish Monroe of
Hughson, Calif., finished sixth with 87 pounds, 13 ounces.
‘Battle on the Border presented by Longhorn” paid a total of $673,150 in
cash to the top 50 Elite pros. Pros also earned points that count toward
winning the season’s-end title of Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the
Year.
The next stop for the 108 Elite Series pros is Stockton, Calif., for the
“Duel in the Delta” on the California Delta, March 22-25.
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Derek Remitz Madison, Ala. 20 111-07 310 $102,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 29-07 Day 3: 5 30-07 Day 4: 5 31-06
2. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 20 103-11 295 $30,000.00
Day 1: 5 27-09 Day 2: 5 24-08 Day 3: 5 24-03 Day 4: 5 27-07
3. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 20 101-10 300 $34,000.00
Day 1: 5 36-10 Day 2: 5 16-06 Day 3: 5 24-02 Day 4: 5 24-08
4. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 20 100-05 285 $20,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 20-08 Day 3: 5 36-07 Day 4: 5 25-04
5. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 20 90-13 280 $17,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-08 Day 2: 5 24-08 Day 3: 5 17-04 Day 4: 5 22-09
6. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 20 87-13 276 $15,500.00
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 23-06 Day 4: 5 21-04
7. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 20 87-09 272 $15,000.00
Day 1: 5 25-15 Day 2: 5 22-01 Day 3: 5 21-13 Day 4: 5 17-12
8. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 20 87-02 268 $14,500.00
Day 1: 5 29-11 Day 2: 5 20-14 Day 3: 5 20-11 Day 4: 5 15-14
9. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 19 86-05 264 $14,000.00
Day 1: 5 25-02 Day 2: 5 21-07 Day 3: 5 20-05 Day 4: 4 19-07
10. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 20 80-02 260 $13,500.00
Day 1: 5 23-07 Day 2: 5 19-08 Day 3: 5 23-13 Day 4: 5 13-06
11. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 20 80-00 257 $13,500.00
Day 1: 5 26-14 Day 2: 5 21-04 Day 3: 5 18-15 Day 4: 5 12-15
12. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 20 77-14 254 $12,300.00
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 27-10 Day 3: 5 20-03 Day 4: 5 10-13
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13. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 15 66-07 250 $10,750.00
Day 1: 5 27-00 Day 2: 5 21-12 Day 3: 5 17-11
13. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 15 66-07 250 $10,750.00
Day 1: 5 26-02 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 20-12
15. John Crews Salem, Va. 15 66-04 245 $10,600.00
Day 1: 5 23-04 Day 2: 5 23-00 Day 3: 5 20-00
16. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 15 65-13 243 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 30-12 Day 2: 5 15-14 Day 3: 5 19-03
17. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 15 65-08 241 $11,500.00
Day 1: 5 36-00 Day 2: 5 16-07 Day 3: 5 13-01
18. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 14 65-01 239 $10,500.00
Day 1: 4 14-15 Day 2: 5 28-00 Day 3: 5 22-02
19. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 15 64-05 237 $11,500.00
Day 1: 5 10-05 Day 2: 5 33-02 Day 3: 5 20-14
20. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 15 64-02 235 $10,500.00
Day 1: 5 20-08 Day 2: 5 26-05 Day 3: 5 17-05
21. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 15 63-01 233 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 28-03 Day 2: 5 20-06 Day 3: 5 14-08
22. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 15 62-14 231 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 20-11 Day 2: 5 19-12 Day 3: 5 22-07
23. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 15 62-04 229 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 23-01 Day 2: 5 21-03 Day 3: 5 18-00
24. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 15 61-11 227 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 23-11 Day 3: 5 18-01
25. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 15 61-05 225 $10,250.00
Day 1: 5 28-07 Day 2: 5 17-11 Day 3: 5 15-03
26. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 15 61-03 223 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-00 Day 2: 5 27-04 Day 3: 5 15-15
27. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 14 60-15 221 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-09 Day 2: 5 25-14 Day 3: 4 8-08
28. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 15 60-02 218 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-04 Day 2: 5 22-13 Day 3: 5 23-01
28. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 12 60-02 218 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-00 Day 2: 4 20-14 Day 3: 3 13-04
30. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 15 58-12 215 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 16-14 Day 3: 5 22-14
31. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 15 58-11 213 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-08 Day 2: 5 16-07 Day 3: 5 19-12
32. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 15 58-05 211 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 26-12 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 12-00
33. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 15 58-01 209 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-12 Day 2: 5 20-01 Day 3: 5 16-04
34. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 15 57-07 207 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-04 Day 2: 5 24-05 Day 3: 5 13-14
35. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 15 57-03 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-03 Day 2: 5 21-01 Day 3: 5 15-15
35. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 15 57-03 204 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-00 Day 2: 5 18-01 Day 3: 5 20-02
37. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 15 54-15 201 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 22-12 Day 3: 5 16-10
38. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 15 54-11 199 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 22-02 Day 3: 5 14-07
39. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 15 54-08 197 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 5 19-09 Day 3: 5 18-01
40. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 15 54-03 195 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-14 Day 2: 5 15-00 Day 3: 5 18-05
41. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 15 54-02 193 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 21-13 Day 2: 5 14-08 Day 3: 5 17-13
42. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 15 54-00 191 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 25-03 Day 2: 5 12-01 Day 3: 5 16-12
43. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 15 53-10 189 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-12 Day 2: 5 24-02 Day 3: 5 14-12
44. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 15 53-05 187 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 19-02 Day 2: 5 22-07 Day 3: 5 11-12
45. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 15 51-05 185 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 22-05 Day 3: 5 11-10
46. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 15 50-11 183 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 17-14 Day 2: 5 21-00 Day 3: 5 11-13
47. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 15 50-00 181 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 22-15 Day 2: 5 13-10 Day 3: 5 13-07
48. Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 15 49-06 179 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 28-15 Day 2: 5 12-05 Day 3: 5 8-02
49. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 13 47-07 177 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-09 Day 2: 5 16-10 Day 3: 3 10-04
50. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 15 47-00 175 $10,000.00
Day 1: 5 20-01 Day 2: 5 17-12 Day 3: 5 9-03
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51. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 10 35-09 173
Day 1: 5 22-09 Day 2: 5 13-00
52. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 10 34-14 171
Day 1: 5 19-07 Day 2: 5 15-07
53. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 10 34-13 169
Day 1: 5 17-00 Day 2: 5 17-13
54. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 10 34-10 167
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 20-05
55. Marty Stone Fayetteville, N.C. 10 34-09 165
Day 1: 5 21-06 Day 2: 5 13-03
56. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 10 34-02 163
Day 1: 5 17-04 Day 2: 5 16-14
57. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 10 33-12 160
Day 1: 5 25-11 Day 2: 5 8-01
57. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 10 33-12 160
Day 1: 5 12-12 Day 2: 5 21-00
59. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 33-06 157
Day 1: 5 33-06 Day 2: 0 0-00
60. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 10 33-05 155
Day 1: 5 21-10 Day 2: 5 11-11
61. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 10 33-04 153
Day 1: 5 16-06 Day 2: 5 16-14
62. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 9 33-03 151
Day 1: 5 16-14 Day 2: 4 16-05
63. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 9 32-14 149
Day 1: 5 26-04 Day 2: 4 6-10
64. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 10 32-11 147
Day 1: 5 18-02 Day 2: 5 14-09
65. William Smith Somerset, Ky. 10 32-04 145
Day 1: 5 15-11 Day 2: 5 16-09
66. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 10 31-14 143
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 18-06
67. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 10 31-10 140
Day 1: 5 16-07 Day 2: 5 15-03
67. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 10 31-10 140
Day 1: 5 16-00 Day 2: 5 15-10
69. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 10 31-09 137
Day 1: 5 20-00 Day 2: 5 11-09
70. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 9 31-00 135
Day 1: 4 13-04 Day 2: 5 17-12
71. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 9 30-14 133
Day 1: 4 13-07 Day 2: 5 17-07
72. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 10 30-10 131
Day 1: 5 13-04 Day 2: 5 17-06
73. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas 10 30-04 129
Day 1: 5 13-08 Day 2: 5 16-12
74. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 10 30-03 127
Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 19-01
75. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 10 29-15 125
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 14-06
76. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 10 29-06 122
Day 1: 5 17-06 Day 2: 5 12-00
76. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 9 29-06 122
Day 1: 4 11-14 Day 2: 5 17-08
78. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 10 29-02 119
Day 1: 5 13-10 Day 2: 5 15-08
79. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 10 28-12 116
Day 1: 5 19-15 Day 2: 5 8-13
79. Kurt Dove Fairfax, Va. 10 28-12 116
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 14-07
81. Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 9 28-02 113
Day 1: 4 8-11 Day 2: 5 19-07
82. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 10 27-15 111
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 17-04
83. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 10 27-14 109
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 14-02
84. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 10 27-11 107
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 12-04
85. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 10 27-08 105
Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 16-14
86. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 10 27-04 103
Day 1: 5 10-11 Day 2: 5 16-09
87. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 10 27-03 101
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 13-12
88. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 10 26-12 99
Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 19-13
89. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 10 26-09 97
Day 1: 5 14-05 Day 2: 5 12-04
90. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 7 25-10 95
Day 1: 2 8-02 Day 2: 5 17-08
91. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 10 25-09 93
Day 1: 5 12-03 Day 2: 5 13-06
92. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 10 25-07 91
Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 17-03
93. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 8 25-02 89
Day 1: 4 17-05 Day 2: 4 7-13
94. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 9 24-05 87
Day 1: 4 14-14 Day 2: 5 9-07
95. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 10 24-04 84
Day 1: 5 9-05 Day 2: 5 14-15
95. Marty Robinson Landrum, S.C. 10 24-04 84
Day 1: 5 11-05 Day 2: 5 12-15
97. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 8 23-12 81
Day 1: 5 18-01 Day 2: 3 5-11
98. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 7 23-06 79
Day 1: 4 12-10 Day 2: 3 10-12
99. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 10 22-01 77
Day 1: 5 10-09 Day 2: 5 11-08
100.Matt Amedeo Clinton, Ohio 6 20-09 76
Day 1: 5 17-03 Day 2: 1 3-06
101.Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 10 20-02 75
Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 11-07
102.James Kennedy Lacombe, La. 8 19-12 74
Day 1: 4 7-02 Day 2: 4 12-10
103.Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 10 18-08 73
Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 10-05
104.Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 6 17-03 72
Day 1: 4 12-07 Day 2: 2 4-12
105.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 8 16-04 71
Day 1: 3 7-04 Day 2: 5 9-00
106.Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 7 14-13 70
Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 2 3-09
107.Charlie Youngers Geneva, Fla. 7 14-12 69
Day 1: 5 11-08 Day 2: 2 3-04
108.James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 7 11-15 68
Day 1: 3 5-07 Day 2: 4 6-08
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