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Alabama Rookie Grabs Lead At Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Lake Guntersville
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Kyle Welcher is technically an “in-state angler” during this week’s NOCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
But since the rookie from Opelika, Ala., lives four hours away from the famed Tennessee River fishery, he had very little experience on Lake Guntersville before the official practice period began Sunday — and he thinks that might have been a good thing.
Kyle Welcher, of Opelika, Ala., is leading after Day 1 of the 2020 NOCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with 19 pounds, 5 ounces.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.
With no preconceived notions, Welcher took a fresh approach to the 69,000-acre lake and put together a five-bass limit that weighed 19 pounds, 5 ounces to take the opening-round lead.
“I’ve fished here almost none, and the times I had been here I was fishing from the back of the boat,” Welcher said. “It’s probably good I’m not from here, because if I had all the history of catching 25 pounds a day on roadbeds down south, I would have probably been doing that.”
Welcher’s experience lies mostly on Chattahoochee River fisheries like West Point Lake, Lake Eufaula and Bartlett’s Ferry. But for what he did Wednesday, he said a river is river, no matter the location.
He didn’t give specific details of the pattern he’s fishing. But he said it’s basically the same one that worked for him earlier this year on Florida’s St. Johns River — and one that will work most places across the country when conditions are right.
“I’m really just running a certain unique deal that the river does,” he said. “So, every time I see it on the map, I’ll just stop and fish whatever cover is there — whether it’s a dock or grass or whatever.”
The type of cover that’s present is helping him decide which bait to use.
“Of the five I weighed in, I caught them on three different baits,” he said. “I’ve got probably 11 or 12 rods on the deck, and I threw every single one of them today. If I need to skip under something, I’ll pick up a jig. If I need to flip into something, I’ll punch.
“It really is not about baits or the cover. It’s about what the current is doing, or at least it is for me.”
Welcher’s bag was anchored by one of Guntersville’s trademark big largemouth that weighed almost 7 pounds. He said he can’t count on catching a bass like that every day, but he has confidence in the pattern he’s running.
“This worked for me in practice, but that’s about all I had working,” he said. “This is something I feel is a pretty high-percentage technique.”
Welcher’s catch gave him a slim lead over Texas pro Randy Sullivan who placed second with 18-8.
Unlike Welcher, who seemed to have a good plan dialed in from the start of practice, Sullivan said he didn’t figure anything out until Tuesday afternoon. But he milked his one pattern for all it was worth Wednesday and was actually able to spend some time looking around during the latter part of the day after catching a good limit early.
“I was panicking on the last day of practice because I didn’t know exactly what I needed to do,” Sullivan said. “But I figured out something a little bit special, and it worked today.”
Sullivan said the cooler weather that moved into the region Monday night — with lows in the high 40s — worked in his favor. With that weather expected to endure, he said he could be in a good position for the remainder of the week.
“I think the cooler weather is the ticket to everything I’m doing,” he said. “I think my stuff is just gonna reload and get better. I laid off of them pretty early today and actually found some more areas that I think could be really good.”
Missouri pro Chad Morgenthaler placed third with 17-10, and he wasn’t the least bit shy about discussing the type of cover he’s throwing.
“Sunshine, bass and grass make Chad a happy boy,” he said, laughing.
The type of grass and what makes each patch good was a little more complicated, however.
“It’s a whole mix, and that’s the key,” he said. “There’s everything here right now. You’ve got a lot of hydrilla, coontail, eelgrass and some other stuff that I don’t even know what the heck it is.
“About the time I think they’re only in one or a mix of two, they throw me a curveball. But it’s all good.”
On a day when keepers were hard to come by for much of the field, Morgenthaler said he caught probably 15 bass and lost three or four more. He believed the bright sunshine was key.
“If it gets cloudy on me, I might be in trouble,” he said. “But for right now, I’m fishing like I would in Florida and feeling right at home.”
Several big bass were brought to the scales, but Texas pro Chris Zaldain took the lead in the race for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the week with an 8-6 largemouth.
The tournament resumes Thursday with takeoff at 6:30 a.m. CT from Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina and weigh-in back at Goose Pond at 2:30 p.m. After Thursday’s round, only the Top 40 remaining anglers will advance to Friday’s semifinals.
Live coverage of the event will be available starting at 7 a.m. on Bassmaster LIVE at Bassmaster.com and ESPN3.
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Abu Garcia, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Ranger Boats, Skeeter Boats, Talon, Yamaha
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Carhartt, Garmin, Huk Performance Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing, Rapala
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Conservation Partners: AFTCO, Huk
2020 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Guntersville Local Host: City of Scottsboro
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2 and The Pursuit Channel), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, new Huk Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX presented by Abu Garcia and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.
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Hicks Takes Lead At B.A.S.S. Nation Regional On Lake Mead
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Kyle Welcher is technically an “in-state angler” during this week’s NOCO Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
But since the rookie from Opelika, Ala., lives four hours away from the famed Tennessee River fishery, he had very little experience on Lake Guntersville before the official practice period began Sunday — and he thinks that might have been a good thing.
With no preconceived notions, Welcher took a fresh approach to the 69,000-acre lake and put together a five-bass limit that weighed 19 pounds, 5 ounces to take the opening-round lead.
“I’ve fished here almost none, and the times I had been here I was fishing from the back of the boat,” Welcher said. “It’s probably good I’m not from here, because if I had all the history of catching 25 pounds a day on roadbeds down south, I would have probably been doing that.”
Welcher’s experience lies mostly on Chattahoochee River fisheries like West Point Lake, Lake Eufaula and Bartlett’s Ferry. But for what he did Wednesday, he said a river is river, no matter the location.
He didn’t give specific details of the pattern he’s fishing. But he said it’s basically the same one that worked for him earlier this year on Florida’s St. Johns River — and one that will work most places across the country when conditions are right.
“I’m really just running a certain unique deal that the river does,” he said. “So, every time I see it on the map, I’ll just stop and fish whatever cover is there — whether it’s a dock or grass or whatever.”
The type of cover that’s present is helping him decide which bait to use.
“Of the five I weighed in, I caught them on three different baits,” he said. “I’ve got probably 11 or 12 rods on the deck, and I threw every single one of them today. If I need to skip under something, I’ll pick up a jig. If I need to flip into something, I’ll punch.
“It really is not about baits or the cover. It’s about what the current is doing, or at least it is for me.”
Welcher’s bag was anchored by one of Guntersville’s trademark big largemouth that weighed almost 7 pounds. He said he can’t count on catching a bass like that every day, but he has confidence in the pattern he’s running.
“This worked for me in practice, but that’s about all I had working,” he said. “This is something I feel is a pretty high-percentage technique.”
Welcher’s catch gave him a slim lead over Texas pro Randy Sullivan who placed second with 18-8.
Unlike Welcher, who seemed to have a good plan dialed in from the start of practice, Sullivan said he didn’t figure anything out until Tuesday afternoon. But he milked his one pattern for all it was worth Wednesday and was actually able to spend some time looking around during the latter part of the day after catching a good limit early.
“I was panicking on the last day of practice because I didn’t know exactly what I needed to do,” Sullivan said. “But I figured out something a little bit special, and it worked today.”
Sullivan said the cooler weather that moved into the region Monday night — with lows in the high 40s — worked in his favor. With that weather expected to endure, he said he could be in a good position for the remainder of the week.
“I think the cooler weather is the ticket to everything I’m doing,” he said. “I think my stuff is just gonna reload and get better. I laid off of them pretty early today and actually found some more areas that I think could be really good.”
Missouri pro Chad Morgenthaler placed third with 17-10, and he wasn’t the least bit shy about discussing the type of cover he’s throwing.
“Sunshine, bass and grass make Chad a happy boy,” he said, laughing.
The type of grass and what makes each patch good was a little more complicated, however.
“It’s a whole mix, and that’s the key,” he said. “There’s everything here right now. You’ve got a lot of hydrilla, coontail, eelgrass and some other stuff that I don’t even know what the heck it is.
“About the time I think they’re only in one or a mix of two, they throw me a curveball. But it’s all good.”
On a day when keepers were hard to come by for much of the field, Morgenthaler said he caught probably 15 bass and lost three or four more. He believed the bright sunshine was key.
“If it gets cloudy on me, I might be in trouble,” he said. “But for right now, I’m fishing like I would in Florida and feeling right at home.”
Several big bass were brought to the scales, but Texas pro Chris Zaldain took the lead in the race for Phoenix Boats Big Bass of the week with an 8-6 largemouth.
The tournament resumes Thursday with takeoff at 6:30 a.m. CT from Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina and weigh-in back at Goose Pond at 2:30 p.m. After Thursday’s round, only the Top 40 remaining anglers will advance to Friday’s semifinals.
Live coverage of the event will be available starting at 7 a.m. on Bassmaster LIVE at Bassmaster.com and ESPN3.
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Premier Sponsors: Abu Garcia, Berkley, Humminbird, Mercury, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats, Power-Pole, Ranger Boats, Skeeter Boats, Talon, Yamaha
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Supporting Sponsors: Bass Pro Shops, Carhartt, Garmin, Huk Performance Fishing, Mossy Oak Fishing, Rapala
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series Conservation Partners: AFTCO, Huk
2020 Bassmaster Elite At Lake Guntersville Local Host: City of Scottsboro
About B.A.S.S.
B.A.S.S. is the worldwide authority on bass fishing and keeper of the culture of the sport, providing cutting edge content on bass fishing whenever, wherever and however bass fishing fans want to use it. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the 515,000-member organization’s fully integrated media platforms include the industry’s leading magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), website (Bassmaster.com), television show (The Bassmasters on ESPN2 and The Pursuit Channel), radio show (Bassmaster Radio), social media programs and events. For more than 50 years, B.A.S.S. has been dedicated to access, conservation and youth fishing.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Basspro.com Bassmaster Opens Series, TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Series, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors, Bassmaster Team Championship, new Huk Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series powered by TourneyX presented by Abu Garcia and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.
2020 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional at Lake Mead 9/30-10/2
Lake Mead, Henderson NV.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Justin Hicks Gunnison, CO (UT) 4 10-05 0
2. Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV (NV) 5 09-04 0
3. Ralph Encizo Fresno, CA (CA) 5 08-04 0
4. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT (UT) 5 08-02 0
5. Justin Kerr Lake Havasu, AZ (NV) 5 07-15 0
6. Bill Barkley Peoria, AZ (AZ) 5 07-10 0
7. Ken Day Kennewick, WA (WA) 5 07-08 0
7. Keegan Graves Meridian, ID (ID) 5 07-08 0
9. Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO (UT) 5 07-07 0
10. Tom Wennerlund Tonto Basin, AZ (AZ) 5 07-04 0
11. Addam Gross Pendleton, OR (OR) 4 07-02 0
12. Timmy Wells II Fresno, CA (CA) 5 07-01 0
13. Brent Shores Boise, ID (WY) 5 06-14 0
14. Aaron Leon Henderson, NV (NV) 5 06-11 0
14. Steve Lund Glendale, AZ (AZ) 5 06-11 0
16. Zackery Shaff Richland, WA (WA) 5 06-09 0
17. Jeffry Ball Pendleton, OR (OR) 4 06-04 0
18. Gerald Kimzey Willcox, AZ (AZ) 4 06-04 0
19. Gabe Thomas Tucson, AZ (AZ) 4 06-01 0
20. Timothy Wells Clovis, CA (CA) 4 05-14 0
21. David Erickson Craigmont, ID (ID) 4 05-13 0
22. Jason Hickey Weiser, ID (ID) 3 05-13 0
23. Zach Barnes Boise, ID (ID) 4 05-12 0
23. John Romanin Wolcott, CO (UT) 4 05-12 0
25. Todd Herman Gilbert, AZ (AZ) 5 05-11 0
26. Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 4 05-10 0
27. Dan Jordan Camas, WA (OR) 3 05-07 0
28. Mike Dominick Alberton, MT (MT) 3 05-06 0
29. Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV (NV) 4 05-04 0
30. Dylan Maxon Phoenix, AZ (AZ) 3 05-04 0
31. Donovan Allphin Manila, UT (UT) 3 05-03 0
32. Rick Culver Taylor, UT (UT) 3 04-14 0
33. Tyrel Faber Pagosa Springs, CO (UT) 4 04-08 0
34. Mike Alvarez Clovis, CA (CA) 3 04-06 0
34. Jason Crone Kalispell, MT (MT) 3 04-06 0
36. Clint Johanson Cle Elum, WA (WA) 4 04-01 0
37. Patrick Davis Henderson, NV (NV) 3 04-00 0
38. Christopher Massey Flagstaff, AZ (AZ) 3 03-15 0
39. Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR (OR) 3 03-11 0
39. Jim Hawkes A.J., AZ (AZ) 3 03-11 0
41. Mel Williams Kennewick, WA (WA) 2 03-11 0
42. Denton Crofts Meridian, ID (ID) 3 03-09 0
43. Joshua Powell Libby, MT (MT) 3 03-07 0
44. Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID (WY) 2 03-03 0
45. Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV (NV) 2 02-14 0
46. Leon Stiffarm Columbia Falls, MT (MT) 2 02-11 0
47. Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID (WY) 2 02-10 0
48. Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA (CA) 2 02-09 0
49. Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV (NV) 2 02-08 0
49. Kyle Quinnell Kalispell, MT (MT) 2 02-08 0
51. Kyle Gelles Pingree, ID (WY) 2 02-07 0
52. Luke Johns Folsom, CA (CA) 1 02-07 0
53. Nate Crofts Nampa, ID (ID) 2 02-05 0
54. Karl Okerman Sandpoint, ID (MT) 1 02-03 0
55. Bob Mcwilliams Helena, MT (MT) 2 02-02 0
56. Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV (NV 1 01-13 0
57. Christian Ostrander Turlock, CA (CA) 1 01-09 0
58. Randy Pierson Grand Junction, CO (UT) 1 01-08 0
59. Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA (CA) 1 01-06 0
60. James Castillo West Richland, WA (WA) 1 01-05 0
60. Chase Colby Saint George, UT (UT) 1 01-05 0
60. Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT (WY) 1 01-05 0
63. Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA (CA) 1 01-04 0
64. Michael Tauscher Blackfoot, ID (WY) 1 01-03 0
64. Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR (OR) 1 01-03 0
66. Dejon Lewis Ventura, CA (CA) 1 01-02 0
67. Mark Clark New Plymouth, ID (ID) 1 01-02 0
68. Cory Hoopes Spring Creek, NV (WY) 1 01-00 0
69. Justin Soppe Middleton, ID (ID) 2 00-15 0
70. Jim Davis Eagle, ID (ID) 0 00-00 0
70. Bret Felter Malad City, ID (WY) 0 00-00 0
70. Forest Kirchner Apache Junction, AZ (AZ 0 00-00 0
70. David Naugle Las Vegas, NV (NV) 0 00-00 0
70. Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT (UT) 0 00-00 0
70. Ronald Schneider Sandy, OR (OR) 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 15 208 304-03
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15 208 304-03
TEAM STANDINGS Day 1
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State Lbs-Oz
1 ARIZONA 76-14
2 UTAH 70-00
3 NEVADA 68-14
4 CALIFORNIA 56-06
5 IDAHO 44-04
6 WYOMING 40-08
7 MONTANA 36-05
8 OREGON 33-00
9 WASHINGTON 28-12
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 1
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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Ken Day Kennewick, WA 5 07-08 0
2 Zackery Shaff Richland, WA 5 06-09 0
3 Clint Johanson Cle Elum, WA 4 04-01 0
4 Mel Williams Kennewick, WA 2 03-11 0
5 James Castillo West Richland, WA 1 01-05 0
IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Keegan Graves Meridian, ID 5 07-08 0
2 David Erickson Craigmont, ID 4 05-13 0
3 Jason Hickey Weiser, ID 3 05-13 0
4 Zach Barnes Boise, ID 4 05-12 0
5 Denton Crofts Meridian, ID 3 03-09 0
6 Nate Crofts Nampa, ID 2 02-05 0
7 Mark Clark New Plymouth, ID 1 01-02 0
8 Justin Soppe Middleton, ID 2 00-15 0
9 Jim Davis Eagle, ID 0 00-00 0
OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Addam Gross Pendleton, OR 4 07-02 0
2 Jeffry Ball Pendleton, OR 4 06-04 0
3 Dan Jordan Camas, WA 3 05-07 0
4 Austin Bentz Hermiston, OR 3 03-11 0
5 Ron Wiseman Pendleton, OR 1 01-03 0
6 Ronald Schneider Sandy, OR 0 00-00 0
ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Bill Barkley Peoria, AZ 5 07-10 0
2 Tom Wennerlund Tonto Basin, AZ 5 07-04 0
3 Steve Lund Glendale, AZ 5 06-11 0
4 Gerald Kimzey Willcox, AZ 4 06-04 0
5 Gabe Thomas Tucson, AZ 4 06-01 0
6 Todd Herman Gilbert, AZ 5 05-11 0
7 Dylan Maxon Phoenix, AZ 3 05-04 0
8 Christopher Massey Flagstaff, AZ 3 03-15 0
9 Jim Hawkes A.J., AZ 3 03-11 0
10 Forest Kirchner Apache Junction, AZ 0 00-00 0
WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Brent Shores Boise, ID 5 06-14 0
2 Tracy Dursteler Blackfoot, ID 2 03-03 0
3 Chris Harvey Idaho Falls, ID 2 02-10 0
4 Kyle Gelles Pingree, ID 2 02-07 0
5 Brent Daybell West Jordan, UT 1 01-05 0
6 Michael Tauscher Blackfoot, ID 1 01-03 0
7 Cory Hoopes Spring Creek, NV 1 01-00 0
8 Bret Felter Malad City, ID 0 00-00 0
CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Ralph Encizo Fresno, CA 5 08-04 0
2 Timmy Wells II Fresno, CA 5 07-01 0
3 Timothy Wells Clovis, CA 4 05-14 0
4 Mike Alvarez Clovis, CA 3 04-06 0
5 Kevin Melford Camarillo, CA 2 02-09 0
6 Luke Johns Folsom, CA 1 02-07 0
7 Christian Ostrander Turlock, CA 1 01-09 0
8 Kenneth Cleveland Bakersfield, CA 1 01-06 0
9 Jason Hemminger Oxnard, CA 1 01-04 0
10 Dejon Lewis Ventura, CA 1 01-02 0
MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Mike Dominick Alberton, MT 3 05-06 0
2 Jason Crone Kalispell, MT 3 04-06 0
3 Joshua Powell Libby, MT 3 03-07 0
4 Leon Stiffarm Columbia Falls, MT 2 02-11 0
5 Kyle Quinnell Kalispell, MT 2 02-08 0
6 Karl Okerman Sandpoint, ID 1 02-03 0
7 Bob Mcwilliams Helena, MT 2 02-02 0
UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Justin Hicks Gunnison, CO 4 10-05 0
2 Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 5 08-02 0
3 Bill Brown Grand Junction, CO 5 07-07 0
4 John Romanin Wolcott, CO 4 05-12 0
5 Donovan Allphin Manila, UT 3 05-03 0
6 Rick Culver Taylor, UT 3 04-14 0
7 Tyrel Faber Pagosa Springs, CO 4 04-08 0
8 Randy Pierson Grand Junction, CO 1 01-08 0
9 Chase Colby Saint George, UT 1 01-05 0
10 Thomas Nokes Riverton, UT 0 00-00 0
NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jason Billmaier Las Vegas, NV 5 09-04 0
2 Justin Kerr Lake Havasu, AZ 5 07-15 0
3 Aaron Leon Henderson, NV 5 06-11 0
4 Ryan Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 4 05-10 0
5 Michael Simon Sr. Henderson, NV 4 05-04 0
6 Patrick Davis Henderson, NV 3 04-00 0
7 Kevin Wiggins Winterheaven, NV 2 02-14 0
8 Jesse Ortega Las Vegas, NV 2 02-08 0
9 Douglas Jones North Las Vegas, NV 1 01-13 0
10 David Naugle Las Vegas, NV 0 00-00 0
2020 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Western Regional at Lake Mead 9/30-10/2
Lake Mead, Henderson NV.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Clif Gallagher Saint George, UT (WY) 3 06-04 0
2. Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ (AZ) 3 05-14 0
3. Greg Pink Montrose, CO (UT) 3 04-14 0
4. Aaryn Coroneos Henderson, NV (NV) 3 04-13 0
5. Hayden Spradling Gilbert, AZ (AZ) 3 04-12 0
6. Terry Peterson West Jordan, UT (UT) 3 04-08 0
7. Brandon Morton San Tan Valley, AZ (AZ) 2 04-07 0
8. Ric Blair Whitefish, MT (MT) 3 04-04 0
9. Douglas Gaskill Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 04-02 0
10. Ken Simbro West Haven, UT (UT) 1 04-02 0
11. Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV (NV) 3 04-01 0
12. Paul Gelles Pingree, ID (WY) 3 04-00 0
13. Michael Evans Idaho Falls, ID (WY) 3 03-14 0
14. James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA (WA) 3 03-13 0
15. Chaunteil Carte’ Gresham, OR (WY) 2 03-13 0
16. Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA (CA) 3 03-11 0
17. Larry Warren LaVerkin, UT (NV) 3 03-10 0
18. Brian Senter Newton, TX (AZ) 2 03-09 0
19. Tas Moua Fresno, CA (CA) 3 03-08 0
20. Scott Seros Bend, OR (OR) 2 03-07 0
20. Josh Stewart Star, ID (ID) 2 03-07 0
22. Tom McArt Jr Albany, OR (OR) 2 03-03 0
23. Austin Johnson Noxon, MT (MT) 2 03-02 0
24. Aldo Acevedo North Hollywood, CA (CA 2 02-13 0
24. Jake Krause Litchfield Park, AZ (AZ 2 02-13 0
26. Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV (NV) 2 02-12 0
27. Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT (MT) 1 02-11 0
28. Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV (NV) 2 02-10 0
29. Jeffrey Ramey Cameron Park, CA (CA) 2 02-09 0
30. Bo Dalton Vernal, UT (UT) 2 02-06 0
31. Matthew Barnes Pensacola, FL (ID) 2 02-06 0
32. Nathan Towes Bakersfield, CA (CA) 2 02-05 0
33. Walter Haltom Malad City, ID (UT) 1 02-05 0
34. Hunter Dahnke Missoula, MT (MT) 2 02-02 0
35. Samuel Collins Chino Valley, AZ (AZ) 1 02-00 0
36. Greg Jager Kennewick, WA (WA) 1 01-13 0
37. Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA (CA) 1 01-09 0
38. Stephen Spear Boise, ID (ID) 1 01-08 0
38. David Vega McCammon , ID (WY) 1 01-08 0
40. Kong Moua Sacramento, CA (CA) 1 01-07 0
40. Jake Weaver Columbia Fls, MT (MT) 1 01-07 0
42. Logan DeGree Redmond, OR (OR) 1 01-06 0
42. Andrew Sayles Middleton, ID (CA) 1 01-06 0
42. Earl Wells Payette, ID (WY) 1 01-06 0
45. Kevin Pierson Hermiston, OR (OR) 1 01-05 0
46. Jose Gutierrez Bakersfield, CA (CA) 1 01-04 0
47. Trent Perry Huntsville, UT (UT) 1 01-03 0
48. Jeremy Kimberling Rathdrum, ID (ID) 1 01-02 0
49. Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID (WY) 1 01-01 0
49. Ricky Tejada Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 1 01-01 0
51. David Bertsch Harrisy, ID (ID) 1 01-00 0
51. Kyle Harris San Tan Valley, AZ (AZ) 1 01-00 0
53. Melissa Nokes Lehi, UT (UT) 2 00-15 0
54. Dale Loseke Meridian, ID (ID) 1 00-15 0
54. Mike Steckel Las Vegas, NV (NV) 1 00-15 0
56. Billy Ricker Clinton, UT (UT) 1 00-11 0
57. Jake Aubrey Glendale, AZ (AZ) 0 00-00 0
57. Chris Cruz Ogden, UT (UT) 0 00-00 0
57. Thomas Edwards Gilbert, AZ (AZ) 0 00-00 0
57. Luis Gonzalez San Rafael, CA (CA) 0 00-00 0
57. Quincy Grupenhoff Noxon, MT (MT) 0 00-00 0
57. Kevin Higgins Bonney Lake, WA (WA) 0 00-00 0
57. Ken Hromada Chandler, AZ (AZ) 0 00-00 0
57. Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 0 00-00 0
57. Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR (OR) 0 00-00 0
57. Steve Larsen Henderson, NV (NV) 0 00-00 0
57. Cher Moua Missoula, MT (MT) 0 00-00 0
57. Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO (WY) 0 00-00 0
57. Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR (OR) 0 00-00 0
57. Mark Smith Tacoma, WA (WA) 0 00-00 0
57. Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV (NV) 0 00-00 0
57. Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV (NV) 0 00-00 0
57. Josh Thalman Saratoga Springs, UT (U 0 00-00 0
57. Luke White Coeur D Alene, ID (ID) 0 00-00 0
57. Tyler Wipf West Richland, WA (WA) 0 00-00 0
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 15 103 150-12
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15 103 150-12
TEAM STANDINGS Day 1
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State Lbs-Oz
1 ARIZONA 76-14
2 UTAH 70-00
3 NEVADA 68-14
4 CALIFORNIA 56-06
5 IDAHO 44-04
6 WYOMING 40-08
7 MONTANA 36-05
8 OREGON 33-00
9 WASHINGTON 28-12
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS Day 1
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WASHINGTON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 James Hollingshead Clarkston, WA 3 03-13 0
2 Greg Jager Kennewick, WA 1 01-13 0
3 Kevin Higgins Bonney Lake, WA 0 00-00 0
3 Mark Smith Tacoma, WA 0 00-00 0
3 Tyler Wipf West Richland, WA 0 00-00 0
IDAHO
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Josh Stewart Star, ID 2 03-07 0
2 Matthew Barnes Pensacola, FL 2 02-06 0
3 Stephen Spear Boise, ID 1 01-08 0
4 Jeremy Kimberling Rathdrum, ID 1 01-02 0
5 Ricky Tejada Coeur D Alene, ID 1 01-01 0
6 David Bertsch Harrisy, ID 1 01-00 0
7 Dale Loseke Meridian, ID 1 00-15 0
8 Nathanial Kimberling Coeur D Alene, ID 0 00-00 0
8 Luke White Coeur D Alene, ID 0 00-00 0
OREGON
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Scott Seros Bend, OR 2 03-07 0
2 Tom McArt Jr Albany, OR 2 03-03 0
3 Logan DeGree Redmond, OR 1 01-06 0
4 Kevin Pierson Hermiston, OR 1 01-05 0
5 Jerry Lake Cottage Grove, OR 0 00-00 0
5 Kenneth Sitton Albany, OR 0 00-00 0
ARIZONA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Jake Morrison Scottsdale, AZ 3 05-14 0
2 Hayden Spradling Gilbert, AZ 3 04-12 0
3 Brandon Morton San Tan Valley, AZ 2 04-07 0
4 Brian Senter Newton, TX 2 03-09 0
5 Jake Krause Litchfield Park, AZ 2 02-13 0
6 Samuel Collins Chino Valley, AZ 1 02-00 0
7 Kyle Harris San Tan Valley, AZ 1 01-00 0
8 Jake Aubrey Glendale, AZ 0 00-00 0
8 Thomas Edwards Gilbert, AZ 0 00-00 0
8 Ken Hromada Chandler, AZ 0 00-00 0
WYOMING
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Clif Gallagher Saint George, UT 3 06-04 0
2 Paul Gelles Pingree, ID 3 04-00 0
3 Michael Evans Idaho Falls, ID 3 03-14 0
4 Chaunteil Carte’ Gresham, OR 2 03-13 0
5 David Vega McCammon , ID 1 01-08 0
6 Earl Wells Payette, ID 1 01-06 0
7 Tim Rawlings Malad City, ID 1 01-01 0
8 Jon Pollock Lakewood, CO 0 00-00 0
CALIFORNIA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Tim Meeks Elk Grove, CA 3 03-11 0
2 Tas Moua Fresno, CA 3 03-08 0
3 Aldo Acevedo North Hollywood, CA 2 02-13 0
4 Jeffrey Ramey Cameron Park, CA 2 02-09 0
5 Nathan Towes Bakersfield, CA 2 02-05 0
6 Mark Torrez Camarillo, CA 1 01-09 0
7 Kong Moua Sacramento, CA 1 01-07 0
8 Andrew Sayles Middleton, ID 1 01-06 0
9 Jose Gutierrez Bakersfield, CA 1 01-04 0
10 Luis Gonzalez San Rafael, CA 0 00-00 0
MONTANA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Ric Blair Whitefish, MT 3 04-04 0
2 Austin Johnson Noxon, MT 2 03-02 0
3 Jake Hansen Bozeman, MT 1 02-11 0
4 Hunter Dahnke Missoula, MT 2 02-02 0
5 Jake Weaver Columbia Fls, MT 1 01-07 0
6 Quincy Grupenhoff Noxon, MT 0 00-00 0
6 Cher Moua Missoula, MT 0 00-00 0
UTAH
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Greg Pink Montrose, CO 3 04-14 0
2 Terry Peterson West Jordan, UT 3 04-08 0
3 Ken Simbro West Haven, UT 1 04-02 0
4 Bo Dalton Vernal, UT 2 02-06 0
5 Walter Haltom Malad City, ID 1 02-05 0
6 Trent Perry Huntsville, UT 1 01-03 0
7 Melissa Nokes Lehi, UT 2 00-15 0
8 Billy Ricker Clinton, UT 1 00-11 0
9 Chris Cruz Ogden, UT 0 00-00 0
9 Josh Thalman Saratoga Springs, UT 0 00-00 0
NEVADA
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Total $$$
1 Aaryn Coroneos Henderson, NV 3 04-13 0
2 Douglas Gaskill Las Vegas, NV 3 04-02 0
3 Dean Yamagata Las Vegas, NV 3 04-01 0
4 Larry Warren LaVerkin, UT 3 03-10 0
5 Elli Hubbard Las Vegas, NV 2 02-12 0
6 Jonathan Bryson Las Vegas, NV 2 02-10 0
7 Mike Steckel Las Vegas, NV 1 00-15 0
8 Steve Larsen Henderson, NV 0 00-00 0
8 Cody Steckel Las Vegas, NV 0 00-00 0
8 Sean Sullivan Henderson, NV 0 00-00 0
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Lester: A One-Two Punch for Five
Team Toyota’s Brandon Lester loves Lake Guntersville. The highly accomplished young pro lives 1 hour and 20 minutes from this week’s weigh-in at Goose Pond Landing, and in a typical year he fishes the famous reservoir 25 days a year.
However, he says fishing is always a little tougher here in late September and early October. And while he gave practice a B+, he knows today’s biggest challenge will be staying mentally sharp.
“I’m committed to a one-two punch involving a topwater and a Texas rig, and I’m confident. But I also know I’m probably not going to get many bites. It’s about five big bites today, and I’ve got to keep my mind focused on that,” says Lester.
He says Guntersville’s aquatic vegetation is the healthiest he’s known it to be in three or four years, especially the hydrilla.
In reality, there are so many great areas to fish on this history-rich 69,000 surface acre reservoir, the key is to pick an area and learn it like your lover’s favorite song and anniversary date.
Lester has learned it well over the years. His biggest fish in practice was a meaty 5-pounder. If he can stay mentally sharp and utilize his one-two punch approach to land five like that, he may just get his first ‘blue trophy’ on Saturday afternoon.
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Swindle Says Guntersville Bass Aren’t Feeling the Autumn Spunk
Air temps in the high 40s and a full autumn moon hung over famed Lake Guntersville prior to Day 1 takeoff of the Bassmaster Elite, but according to hometown pro Gerald Swindle, things aren’t exactly pumpkin spice and everything nice on his beloved fishery.
“I’ve been fishing this lake for 30 years and the fish should 100-percent be eating a buzzbait, and the flippin’ bite around hydrilla on the river should be lights out right now too, but it’s not,” laments the longtime Toyota pro.
The feel of fall is undeniably in the air in Northeastern Alabama, but Swindle reasons that water temps just aren’t low enough to spur Guntersville’s largemouth to put on the feed bags. Water temps are around 74, and “G Man” wishes they were closer to 65.
“We’ve got more grass to flip than you’d find at a Motley Crue concert. But getting one bite flipping grass every three hours won’t get the job done. And I’ve thrown a buzzbait ‘till my head hurts, and they’re just not coming up to eat it,” says Swindle.
So, what will Swindle do on Day 1 of competition given his practice was as much fun as an autumn ragweed headache?
“I’m gonna simplify. I’ll start on the deeper stuff with a big worm or a shaky head, and if that doesn’t work, I just might return to my roots and skip a jig around docks,” he smiles.
Few men in history are more skilled at sliding a jig under docks than Swindle, and this is the lake where he realized he had a special talent for such when he was 19 years old. Plus, it seems there’s rarely a time, no matter the season, when bass can’t be found around boat docks. Even in early autumn.
If that holds true this week, hold onto to your cornstalks, Swindle may find the spice to make everything nice by the time this derby concludes Saturday.
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BASS 365 LIVE CAST! Randy Howell
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