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Back to School Sale: Extended
New Class Locations Added- The Bass University’s bass fishing educational classes are coming to the cities listed below during winter of 2016 and more locations will be announced soon:
-Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 16th and 17th
-Columbus, Ohio on February 13th and 14th
The Bass University is offering their annual Back to School savings of 25% for all class registrations, which expires after October 11th, 2015.
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The Bass University’s instructors feature many of the greatest professional bass anglers in the world. Below is a list of the pro speakers that The Bass University has announced thus far:
-Tulsa, Oklahoma class: Mike Iaconelli, Greg Hackney, Jason Christie, Pete Gluszek, and two more speakers will be announced soon
-Columbus, Ohio class: Mike Iaconelli, Greg Hackney, Brent Ehrler, Pete Gluszek, Gary Klein, and Fletcher Shryock.
Classes are 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Registration begins at 7:00am.
- There are three top pro speakers on Saturday and a different set of three pro speakers will speak on Sunday. Each speaker gives two 45 minute presentations on cutting-edge bass fishing tactics and techniques. There is a breakout session each day, which is designed for an up-close and personal learning experience. This is the perfect opportunity for students to rub elbows and pick the brains of the pro speakers. There is also a question and answer round table discussion each day, designed so that all three speakers have to answer each question from the students.
- Make sure to bring your laptop or tablet. The Bass University will have complimentary wifi internet access will be emailing the instructor’s presentations, electronic program book, and other electronic files to the students.
- All students receive a loaded gift bag full of tackle and special deals from The Bass University’s sponsors, 15% off TackleWarehouse.com, a Bass University t-shirt, course notebook, and more.
- There will be chances to win from numerous prize giveaways such as a STORMR jacket, Bass Cat Boats Jacket, lure prize packages, and more.
Ticket prices are as follows (25% discount will be applied upon registration):
Weekend Passes:
Adults – $199
Students and kids 17 and under – $175
Single Day Passes:
Adults – $109
Students and Kids 17 and under – $97
Classes run from 8am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Randy Howell’s 5 tips for Cranking Up Fickle Fall-Transition Bass
Fall can sometimes be one of the most challenging times of the year to consistently locate and catch bass. Yes, fish can be very aggressive in the fall, but there’s so much bait in the water this time of year, it’s sometimes hard to get them to bite.
Fall fish can be fickle. That said, this is one of my favorite times of the year to crank a medium to shallow crankbait like the HOWELLER DMC and the HOWELLER DMC PLUS.
A couple of things to keep in mind in October and November: baitfish are pretty visible, and everything – both bait and bass – are progressively moving shallower. Understanding where fish are laying and then getting your cranks down to the right depth are really important.
When you’re looking for these transitioning fish, keep in mind that they’re not super shallow yet. They will be soon – this is where a bait like the HOWELLER DMC SQ or PRIMETYME CB 1.5 will shine – but for now, the Howeller and Howeller Plus hit the depth ranges you want to focus on: 5 to 9 feet for the Howeller, 8 to 10 feet for the Howeller Plus.
FALL FISH CAN BE FICKLE. THAT SAID, THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TIMES OF THE YEAR TO CRANK A MEDIUM TO SHALLOW CRANKBAIT LIKE THE HOWELLER DMC AND THE HOWELLER DMC PLUS – Randy Howell
1. The EBS difference: Start out with your baits set on Electronic Baitfish Sounds (EBS) Shad™. That’s the third setting on your Team Livingston EBS MultiTouch™ baits – it’s a very intense sound that I think works best this time of year. No matter where in the country you’re fishing, the added attraction of EBS will give you an automatic advantage.
2. Focus on creek arms: Work your way into creek arms first. Look for shad visibly popping on the surface, or on your electronis as you idle in. Start with creek channel pockets that have access to deep water. Baitfish and bass will move into these areas first before they get up shallow.
3. Cover water: The best thing about a crankbait is that you can cover a lot of water as you look for fish. I like to fan cast along creek channel shorelines with rock, wood or grass, and I’ll focus on drainages where the water goes from a channel to a flat.
4. Fish deeper for bigger fish: The Howeller Plus is especially effective for bigger fish for two reasons: it’s a bigger bait, and it gets down a little deeper, to where bigger fish tend to hold in the fall. A lot of the time, those bigger fish don’t want to commit to moving up onto those shallow flats yet, so they’ll stay down on a piece of wood or rock in that 8- to 10-foot zone. They like the bigger profile of the Howeller Plus, with all the wobble and vibration and EBS sound.
5. Stick with shad colors: Sounds like a no-brainer, but it’s worth repeating. Fish something like Beauty Shad or Clearwater Shad in clear water, and brighter shad patterns like Melon Shad and Chartreuse Sunrise Shad if water is stained.
FALL CRANKING TERMINAL TACKLE
I prefer a 7-0 medium light rod, 7.3:1 reel and 12-pound fluorocarbon for fall cranking. Good luck and God bless!
-Randy Howell
photo credit: BASS
Dillard Delivers The Goods At Table Rock Open
Jim Dillard of West Monroe, La., takes the lead on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3 presented by Allstate held on Table Rock Lake out of Branson, Mo. Dillard brought 16 pounds, 15 ounces to the scales at Thursday’s weigh-in.
Photo by Shaye Baker/Bassmaster
BRANSON, Mo. — It was a slow day of fishing on Table Rock Lake for most of the competition, but Jim Dillard got off to a fast start to take the lead in the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open #3 presented by Allstate.
After a slow practice, Dillard’s first three bites on Thursday were 4-pounders that helped put him in first place in the pro division with a five-fish limit weighing 16 pounds, 15 ounces. “The day went way better than I expected,” he said. “It turned into a good day.”
The West Monroe, La., angler said he saw one of the 4-pounders he caught Thursday during practice earlier this week. He also saw some more 4-pounders today that he missed. “They would follow my bait, so I know there are more in the area,” he said.
Dillard hopes the cooler weather predicted for this week will turn the fish on as the tournament progresses. “That would be nice,” he said. “I am fishing a little shallow and a little deep. It just depends on what I run to. I am basically running from waypoint to waypoint from around here (on the lower lake) to uplake.”
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Tommy Biffle hopes to make the 2016 GEIGO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro in his home state of Oklahoma by winning this Open. “I am going to be sick if I am not (in the Classic),” he said. “If I don’t make it, I will probably schedule a trip to Afghanistan or something.” After catching a 14-12 limit Thursday and moving into second place, Biffle might be able to avoid that Afghanistan trip.
The Wagoner, Okla., pro caught plenty of keepers in practice, but the cold front that passed through this week slowed down his fishing. “I thought today was going to be better than what it was,” he said. “I just didn’t get as many keeper bites as I had been getting in practice.”
Biffle noted he caught seven keepers relying on one pattern, but he believes Table Rock bass are in transition between summer and fall patterns now. “There are fish out deep and up shallow, and they don’t know where they want to be yet,” he said.
The remaining pros in the Top 5 are: James Watson, Nixa, Mo., in third place with a 14-5 limit; Allen Rude, Pauls Valley, Okla., fourth, 13-14; and James Elam, Tulsa, Okla., in fifth with 13-4.
Nixa, Mo., railroad conductor Jason Newberry relied on his experience on his home lake to catch three keepers weighing 11-3 and take the lead in the co-angler division. “I have spent a lot of time on the water here the last two weeks,” he said. Newberry caught most of his keepers early in the morning on a football jig and tube bait.
Competition will resume Friday morning at 7 a.m. out of Table Rock State Park Marina, and weigh-in will take place in the same location at 3 p.m. Saturday’s weigh-in will move to the Branson Landing Water Fountain near the Bass Pro Shops at 1 Bass Pro Drive in Branson, Mo.
The Branson/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.explorebranson.com) is hosting this event.
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Title Sponsor: Bass Pro Shops2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Presenting Sponsor: Allstate
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Platinum Sponsor: Toyota
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2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series Supporting Sponsors: Carhartt, Dick Cepek Tires & Wheels, Huk Performance Fishing, Livingston Lures, Lowrance, Power-Pole, Rigid Industries, Shimano
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The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the most prestigious events at each level of competition, including the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series presented by Allstate, Old Milwaukee B.A.S.S. Nation events, Carhartt Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops, Costa Bassmaster High School Series, Toyota Bonus Bucks Bassmaster Team Championship and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open – Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate 10/1-10/3
Table Rock Lake, Branson, Mo.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jim Dillard West Monroe, LA 5 16-15 200
Day 1: 5 16-15
2. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, OK 5 14-12 199
Day 1: 5 14-12
3. James Watson Nixa, MO 5 14-05 198
Day 1: 5 14-05
4. Allen Rude Pauls Valley, OK 5 13-14 197
Day 1: 5 13-14
5. James Elam Tulsa, OK 5 13-04 196
Day 1: 5 13-04
6. Jay Brainard Enid, OK 5 13-03 195
Day 1: 5 13-03
7. Matthew Delaney Pollock, LA 4 13-03 194
Day 1: 4 13-03
8. Tom Huynh Moorhead, MN 5 12-15 193
Day 1: 5 12-15
9. Todd Castledine Nacogdoches, TX 5 12-13 192
Day 1: 5 12-13
10. Justin Margraves Diana, TX 5 12-12 191
Day 1: 5 12-12
11. Randy Sullivan Breckenridge, TX 5 12-03 190
Day 1: 5 12-03
12. Brent Algeo Ozark, MO 5 12-00 189
Day 1: 5 12-00
13. Zach Gagnard Pineville, LA 5 11-14 188
Day 1: 5 11-14
14. Darold Gleason Leesville, LA 5 11-13 187
Day 1: 5 11-13
15. Brad Whatley Bivins, TX 5 11-11 186
Day 1: 5 11-11
16. Scott Dean Terrell, TX 5 11-09 185
Day 1: 5 11-09
17. Timothy Cline Sherman, TX 5 11-07 184
Day 1: 5 11-07
18. Stacey King Reeds Spring, MO 4 11-07 183
Day 1: 4 11-07
19. Eric Hammond Rogersville, MO 5 11-02 182
Day 1: 5 11-02
20. Luke Clausen Otis Orchards, WA 5 11-00 181
Day 1: 5 11-00
21. Rick Clunn Ava, MO 4 11-00 180
Day 1: 4 11-00
22. Chris Berry Houston, TX 5 10-14 179
Day 1: 5 10-14
22. Eddy May Valley Center, KS 5 10-14 179
Day 1: 5 10-14
22. Brian Potter Claremore, OK 5 10-14 179
Day 1: 5 10-14
25. Matt Lee Guntersville, AL 5 10-13 176
Day 1: 5 10-13
26. Lance Williams Billings, MO 5 10-12 175
Day 1: 5 10-12
27. Sam Canoe Georgetown, LA 5 10-10 174
Day 1: 5 10-10
27. Casey Scanlon Lanexa, KS 5 10-10 174
Day 1: 5 10-10
29. Joey Cantrell Sadler, TX 5 10-09 172
Day 1: 5 10-09
30. Jordan Card Knoxville, TN 5 10-08 171
Day 1: 5 10-08
31. Gary Clouse La Vergne, TN 5 10-07 170
Day 1: 5 10-07
31. Kevin Short Mayflower, AR 5 10-07 170
Day 1: 5 10-07
33. Mike Lavallee Sandy, UT 5 10-05 168
Day 1: 5 10-05
34. Gene Bishop Ridgeland, MS 5 10-04 167
Day 1: 5 10-04
35. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, AR 5 10-03 166
Day 1: 5 10-03
35. Brett Preuett Monroe, LA 5 10-03 166
Day 1: 5 10-03
37. Cody Compton Palisade, CO 5 10-01 164
Day 1: 5 10-01
37. David Gillham Heath, TX 5 10-01 164
Day 1: 5 10-01
39. Gary Klein Weatherford, TX 5 10-00 162
Day 1: 5 10-00
40. Josh Busby Rogersville, MO 5 09-15 161
Day 1: 5 09-15
40. Sam George Athens, AL 5 09-15 161
Day 1: 5 09-15
42. Alton Jones Jr. Lorena, TX 5 09-14 159
Day 1: 5 09-14
42. James Niggemeyer Van, TX 5 09-14 159
Day 1: 5 09-14
44. Shane Long Willard, MO 5 09-13 157
Day 1: 5 09-13
45. Tommy Martin Hemphill, TX 5 09-12 156
Day 1: 5 09-12
46. Chris Brasher Longview, TX 5 09-11 155
Day 1: 5 09-11
46. Chad Wiley Pineville, LA 5 09-11 155
Day 1: 5 09-11
48. Tyler Carriere Youngsville, LA 5 09-08 153
Day 1: 5 09-08
49. Corey Stanley Orange, TX 4 09-08 152
Day 1: 4 09-08
50. Roy Sanford Brookeland, TX 3 09-08 151
Day 1: 3 09-08
51. Josh Douglas Mound, MN 3 09-06 150
Day 1: 3 09-06
52. Charles Mcconnell Branson, MO 5 09-05 149
Day 1: 5 09-05
53. Lucas Ragusa Gonzales, LA 4 09-05 148
Day 1: 4 09-05
54. Hunter Shryock Newcomerstown, OH 5 09-04 147
Day 1: 5 09-04
55. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, MO 4 09-04 146
Day 1: 4 09-04
56. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, OK 5 09-03 145
Day 1: 5 09-03
57. Joseph Brantley Willard, MO 4 09-03 144
Day 1: 4 09-03
58. Mitch Kistner Gilbert, AZ 4 09-01 143
Day 1: 4 09-01
59. Tom Buehler Springfield, MO 4 08-04 142
Day 1: 4 08-04
60. Brandon Pedigo LAWTON, OK 4 08-03 141
Day 1: 4 08-03
61. Stetson Blaylock Benton, AR 3 08-03 140
Day 1: 3 08-03
61. Jacob Wheeler Indianapolis, IN 3 08-03 140
Day 1: 3 08-03
63. Brent Homan Graham, TX 4 08-01 138
Day 1: 4 08-01
64. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 4 07-15 137
Day 1: 4 07-15
65. Matt Pangrac Norman , OK 4 07-14 136
Day 1: 4 07-14
66. Andrew Eutsler Galena, MO 2 07-14 135
Day 1: 2 07-14
67. Logan Sherrer Karnack, TX 4 07-13 134
Day 1: 4 07-13
68. Dale Hightower Mannford, OK 4 07-09 133
Day 1: 4 07-09
69. Dave Mansue Hemphill, TX 3 07-05 132
Day 1: 3 07-05
70. Greg Yates Sunnyvale, TX 4 07-04 131
Day 1: 4 07-04
71. Greg Ryan Ozark, MO 4 07-03 130
Day 1: 4 07-03
72. Ryan Heavener Tulsa, OK 3 07-03 129
Day 1: 3 07-03
73. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, AR 4 07-02 128
Day 1: 4 07-02
73. Brock Mosley Collinsville, MS 4 07-02 128
Day 1: 4 07-02
75. Travis Loyd Vienna, IL 4 07-01 126
Day 1: 4 07-01
76. Grant Goldbeck Fair Oaks, TX 3 07-00 125
Day 1: 3 07-00
77. Josh Bertrand Gilbert, AZ 2 07-00 124
Day 1: 2 07-00
78. Johnny Grice Frisco, TX 4 06-14 123
Day 1: 4 06-14
79. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 4 06-13 122
Day 1: 4 06-13
80. Brian Clark Haltom City, TX 3 06-13 121
Day 1: 3 06-13
81. Cody Millican Highlandville, MO 3 06-12 120
Day 1: 3 06-12
82. Skylar Hamilton Dandridge, TN 3 06-11 119
Day 1: 3 06-11
83. Jeff Perry Liberty, MO 4 06-07 118
Day 1: 4 06-07
84. Dave Larson Mound, MN 3 06-05 117
Day 1: 3 06-05
85. Randy Allen Shreveport, LA 3 06-03 116
Day 1: 3 06-03
85. Jarred Fitch West Monroe, LA 3 06-03 116
Day 1: 3 06-03
85. Kylie Sparks Denham Spgs, LA 3 06-03 116
Day 1: 3 06-03
85. Bill Walls Spring, TX 3 06-03 116
Day 1: 3 06-03
89. Kelly Power Cape Fair, MO 3 06-01 112
Day 1: 3 06-01
90. Scott Barnett Mansfield, TX 2 06-01 111
Day 1: 2 06-01
91. Peter Daniels Shreveport, LA 3 05-15 110
Day 1: 3 05-15
92. Mike Lucas Springfield, MO 3 05-14 109
Day 1: 3 05-14
92. Larry Puckett Decatur, TX 3 05-14 109
Day 1: 3 05-14
94. Sammy Burks Joplin, MO 3 05-13 107
Day 1: 3 05-13
95. Craig Workman Fort Worth, TX 3 05-09 106
Day 1: 3 05-09
96. Trait Crist Fort Worth, TX 3 05-08 105
Day 1: 3 05-08
97. Chad Grigsby Maple Grove, MN 3 05-05 104
Day 1: 3 05-05
97. Chris Jones Bokoshe, OK 3 05-05 104
Day 1: 3 05-05
99. Bruce Whitmire Channelview, TX 3 05-05 102
Day 1: 3 05-05
100. Fred Roumbanis Bixby, OK 2 05-01 101
Day 1: 2 05-01
101. Jeff Avery El Dorado, AR 3 04-15 100
Day 1: 3 04-15
102. Tommy Durham Whitney, TX 2 04-15 99
Day 1: 2 04-15
103. Greg Mansfield Burnsville, MN 2 04-12 98
Day 1: 2 04-12
103. Paul Pagnato Reston, VA 2 04-12 98
Day 1: 2 04-12
103. Patrick Spencer Marana, AZ 2 04-12 98
Day 1: 2 04-12
106. Ryan Williams Tyler, TX 2 04-11 95
Day 1: 2 04-11
107. Steve Sennikoff Forney, TX 2 04-07 94
Day 1: 2 04-07
107. Pete Wenners Galena, MO 2 04-07 94
Day 1: 2 04-07
109. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 2 04-06 92
Day 1: 2 04-06
110. Jay Bauernfeind Lees Summit, MO 2 04-05 91
Day 1: 2 04-05
110. Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, IL 2 04-05 91
Day 1: 2 04-05
112. Kenta Kimura Livingston, TX 2 03-13 89
Day 1: 2 03-13
113. Jean-Christophe David Bordeaux LA Bodeaux FRA 2 03-12 88
Day 1: 2 03-12
113. Shin Fukae Palestine, TX 2 03-12 88
Day 1: 2 03-12
113. Ron Johnson Chandler, AZ 2 03-12 88
Day 1: 2 03-12
116. Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, LA 2 03-09 85
Day 1: 2 03-09
117. TR Andreas Kerrville, TX 2 03-08 84
Day 1: 2 03-08
117. Darrell Lyons Hemphill, TX 2 03-08 84
Day 1: 2 03-08
119. Allan Nail Tulsa, OK 2 03-06 82
Day 1: 2 03-06
119. Eric Porterfield Fort Gibson, OK 2 03-06 82
Day 1: 2 03-06
121. Wesley Rogers Mammoth Spring, AR 1 03-05 80
Day 1: 1 03-05
122. Sean Arnold Jenks, OK 1 03-03 79
Day 1: 1 03-03
123. Brian Mathis Fort Collins, CO 1 02-13 78
Day 1: 1 02-13
124. Bert Worrell Jr Hallsville, TX 1 02-11 77
Day 1: 1 02-11
125. John Figi Bloomington, MN 1 02-10 76
Day 1: 1 02-10
125. Jason Foster Willis, TX 1 02-10 76
Day 1: 1 02-10
125. Billy Smith Sr Tomball, TX 1 02-10 76
Day 1: 1 02-10
128. Joel Baker Talala, OK 1 02-08 73
Day 1: 1 02-08
129. Grayson Smith Clarksville, TN 1 02-07 72
Day 1: 1 02-07
130. Jay Kendrick Dallas, TX 1 02-06 71
Day 1: 1 02-06
131. Darrell Newman Bruceville, TX 2 02-05 70
Day 1: 2 02-05
132. Derek Hudnall Baton Rouge, LA 1 02-04 69
Day 1: 1 02-04
133. Dakota Millican Highlandville, MO 1 02-03 68
Day 1: 1 02-03
134. Chase Brooks Iraan, TX 1 02-02 67
Day 1: 1 02-02
135. Mark Jenkins Ville Platte, LA 1 02-01 66
Day 1: 1 02-01
135. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, FL 1 02-01 66
Day 1: 1 02-01
137. Jon Englund Farwell, MN 1 02-00 64
Day 1: 1 02-00
137. Brandon Lee Ratcliff, AR 1 02-00 64
Day 1: 1 02-00
137. Wayne Murray Baton Rouge, LA 1 02-00 64
Day 1: 1 02-00
140. Mike Boyles Kimberling City, MO 1 01-15 61
Day 1: 1 01-15
140. Cody Salzmann Charleston, IL 1 01-15 61
Day 1: 1 01-15
142. Grant Aldridge Highlandville, MO 1 01-14 59
Day 1: 1 01-14
143. David Sherrer Elm Grove, LA 1 01-13 58
Day 1: 1 01-13
143. Ron Wells Claremore, OK 1 01-13 58
Day 1: 1 01-13
145. Mike Briseno Elgin, TX 1 01-12 56
Day 1: 1 01-12
145. Cody Ryan Greaney Manchaca, TX 1 01-12 56
Day 1: 1 01-12
147. Shawn Carnahan Gilbert, AZ 1 01-11 54
Day 1: 1 01-11
148. Barry Aldridge Sturkie, AR 1 01-08 53
Day 1: 1 01-08
149. Jason Baggett Mansfield, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Jeff Cloud Lubbock, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Gene Eisenmann Frisco, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Hunter Gill Republic, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Rick Hanna Hereford, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Chris Hart Bozeman, MT 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Homer Humphreys Jr. Minden, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Joe Lane Republic, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Joel Mayfield Perkinston, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Bill Mcnutt Henry, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. A.J. Menssen Bloomington, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Kendall Newson Lagrange, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Terry Peacock Royse City, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Justin Russell El Dorado, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Keith Surber Longview, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. B.J. Usie Houma, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Doug Vahrenberg Higginsville, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Denny Wilkins Lubbock, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 48 485 1063-03
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48 485 1063-03
2015 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open – Table Rock Lake presented by Allstate 10/1-10/3
Table Rock Lake, Branson, Mo.
(NONBOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Jason Newberry Nixa, MO 3 11-03 200
Day 1: 3 11-03
2. Chad Davison Columbia, MO 3 08-05 199
Day 1: 3 08-05
3. Matthew Krekovich Granite City, IL 3 07-12 198
Day 1: 3 07-12
4. Brien Vaughn Kinmundy, IL 3 07-11 197
Day 1: 3 07-11
5. Matthew Kiefer Decatur, IN 3 06-12 196
Day 1: 3 06-12
6. Matt Masters Branson, MO 3 06-11 195
Day 1: 3 06-11
7. Jake Biram Tulsa, OK 3 06-10 194
Day 1: 3 06-10
7. Steve Bowcock Bridgeport, IL 3 06-10 194
Day 1: 3 06-10
9. Joseph Bouma Rogers, AR 3 06-07 192
Day 1: 3 06-07
10. Chris Bunk Sullivan, MO 3 06-06 191
Day 1: 3 06-06
11. Scott Hill Saint Louis, MO 3 06-04 190
Day 1: 3 06-04
11. Dewey Larson Fayetteville, AR 3 06-04 190
Day 1: 3 06-04
13. Ken Gross Shell Knob, MO 3 06-02 188
Day 1: 3 06-02
14. Ernest Smoak Keatchie, LA 3 06-00 187
Day 1: 3 06-00
15. Will Major Port Allen, LA 3 05-13 186
Day 1: 3 05-13
16. Jimmy Charbonnet Saint Amant, LA 3 05-12 185
Day 1: 3 05-12
17. Lonnie Miller Broken Arrow, OK 2 05-12 184
Day 1: 2 05-12
18. Mark Alexander Carrollton, TX 3 05-11 183
Day 1: 3 05-11
19. Rick Emmitt Nixa, MO 2 05-11 182
Day 1: 2 05-11
20. Rick Parker Kaufman, TX 3 05-09 181
Day 1: 3 05-09
21. Alex Finch Fate, TX 2 05-06 180
Day 1: 2 05-06
21. Garett Guthrie Carlyle, IL 2 05-06 180
Day 1: 2 05-06
23. Henry Dean Adams Berryville, AR 2 05-04 178
Day 1: 2 05-04
24. Darren Gates Decatur, IL 3 05-03 177
Day 1: 3 05-03
24. Branson Phillips Broken Arrow, OK 3 05-03 177
Day 1: 3 05-03
24. John Sturdivant Obion, TN 3 05-03 177
Day 1: 3 05-03
27. Mike Isaak Caryle, IL 2 05-02 174
Day 1: 2 05-02
28. Christopher Dirgo Rosamond, CA 2 05-00 173
Day 1: 2 05-00
28. John Hammersmith Branson, MO 2 05-00 173
Day 1: 2 05-00
28. Christopher Lemon Mooresville, IN 2 05-00 173
Day 1: 2 05-00
31. Donald Barnes Bella Vista, AR 3 04-15 170
Day 1: 3 04-15
32. Collyn Eastham Red Oak, TX 2 04-13 169
Day 1: 2 04-13
33. Kurt Parker Festus, MO 2 04-12 168
Day 1: 2 04-12
34. Beau Govreau Cedar Hill, MO 2 04-11 167
Day 1: 2 04-11
35. Andrew Iversen Mound, MN 2 04-08 166
Day 1: 2 04-08
36. Todd Adamitis Glen Carbon, IL 2 04-06 165
Day 1: 2 04-06
36. Johnny Manning Arkadelphia, AR 2 04-06 165
Day 1: 2 04-06
38. Mark Cowart Kearney, MO 2 04-05 163
Day 1: 2 04-05
38. Taylor Surly Bella Vista, AR 2 04-05 163
Day 1: 2 04-05
40. Dylan Lyons Hemphill, TX 2 04-04 161
Day 1: 2 04-04
41. Cole Findley Forsyth, MO 2 04-03 160
Day 1: 2 04-03
41. Gary Sullivan Woodson, TX 2 04-03 160
Day 1: 2 04-03
43. Bret Mclendon Gilmer, TX 2 04-01 158
Day 1: 2 04-01
44. Kyle Power Cape Fair, MO 2 04-00 157
Day 1: 2 04-00
45. Toby Hartsell Afton, OK 2 03-15 156
Day 1: 2 03-15
46. David Zeis Festus, MO 2 03-15 155
Day 1: 2 03-15
47. Bill Fortel Wildwood, MO 2 03-13 154
Day 1: 2 03-13
48. Jack Gill Republic, MO 2 03-11 153
Day 1: 2 03-11
48. Scott Sommerkamp Arnold, MO 2 03-11 153
Day 1: 2 03-11
50. Kent Dotson Clever, MO 2 03-09 151
Day 1: 2 03-09
50. Chris Traver Marana, AZ 2 03-09 151
Day 1: 2 03-09
52. Stephen Parnell Brandon, MS 2 03-06 149
Day 1: 2 03-06
53. Dane Coale Norman, OK 1 03-05 148
Day 1: 1 03-05
54. Noel Allen Jr Brandon, MS 2 03-03 147
Day 1: 2 03-03
55. Larry Foster Galena, MO 1 03-02 146
Day 1: 1 03-02
56. Max Wilson Everton, MO 1 02-15 145
Day 1: 1 02-15
57. Travis Laurent Gonzales, LA 1 02-12 144
Day 1: 1 02-12
58. Don Hart Cassville, MO 1 02-10 143
Day 1: 1 02-10
59. John Roberson Shreveport, LA 1 02-09 142
Day 1: 1 02-09
60. Bud Biram Tulsa, OK 1 02-08 141
Day 1: 1 02-08
60. Kenneth Moore Red Oak, TX 1 02-08 141
Day 1: 1 02-08
60. Bob Peduto Kimberling Cy, MO 1 02-08 141
Day 1: 1 02-08
63. Ed Fraley Jr Rogersville, MO 1 02-07 138
Day 1: 1 02-07
64. Ralph Heavener Jr Tulsa, OK 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
64. David Patterson Flowood, MS 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
64. Brian Steerman Aurora, CO 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
64. Mike Youngblood Saint Louis, MO 1 02-06 137
Day 1: 1 02-06
68. Michael Robinson Carter, OK 1 02-04 133
Day 1: 1 02-04
68. Kenta Sakita Kagoshima JAPAN 1 02-04 133
Day 1: 1 02-04
70. Craig Duvall Denham Springs, LA 1 02-03 131
Day 1: 1 02-03
70. Aaron Lehnen Middletown, MO 1 02-03 131
Day 1: 1 02-03
70. Michael Osterhout Park Ridge, IL 1 02-03 131
Day 1: 1 02-03
73. Jeffrey Barrickman Spokane, MO 1 02-02 128
Day 1: 1 02-02
73. Sam Chapman Norman, OK 1 02-02 128
Day 1: 1 02-02
73. Mark Fillman Friendswood, TX 1 02-02 128
Day 1: 1 02-02
73. Billy Smith Jr. Willis, TX 1 02-02 128
Day 1: 1 02-02
77. Paul Benson Emerson, GA 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
77. Billy Briere Mooresville, IN 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
77. Steven Hupp Tucson, AZ 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
77. Robert Prebeck Norwood, MO 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
81. Jeff Donovan Belton, MO 1 02-00 120
Day 1: 1 02-00
81. Mike Epperson Miami, OK 1 02-00 120
Day 1: 1 02-00
81. Erick Fernengel Kansas City, MO 1 02-00 120
Day 1: 1 02-00
81. Mike Mulberry Springfield, MO 1 02-00 120
Day 1: 1 02-00
81. David Templeton Wagoner, OK 1 02-00 120
Day 1: 1 02-00
86. Chris Megee Pearcy, AR 1 01-15 115
Day 1: 1 01-15
86. John Payne Ozark, MO 1 01-15 115
Day 1: 1 01-15
88. Bob Howard Colorado Springs, CO 1 01-14 113
Day 1: 1 01-14
88. William Mcnutt Bossier City, LA 1 01-14 113
Day 1: 1 01-14
88. Chris Nail Tulsa, OK 1 01-14 113
Day 1: 1 01-14
91. Ryan Groeteke Nixa, MO 1 01-13 110
Day 1: 1 01-13
91. Buddy Hardin Nederland, TX 1 01-13 110
Day 1: 1 01-13
91. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 1 01-13 110
Day 1: 1 01-13
94. Sean Fullerton Bixby, OK 1 01-11 107
Day 1: 1 01-11
94. Bill McCoun Amarillo, TX 1 01-11 107
Day 1: 1 01-11
96. Terry Griffin Broken Arrow, OK 1 01-10 105
Day 1: 1 01-10
97. Troy Burton Wichita, KS 1 01-09 104
Day 1: 1 01-09
97. Eric Fairless Panama, OK 1 01-09 104
Day 1: 1 01-09
97. Michael Yoder Texarkana, AR 1 01-09 104
Day 1: 1 01-09
100. Wes Bennett Crosby, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Tom Bever Boulder, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Matthew Bierman Nashville, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Ariel Biley Norwalk, CA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jon Birdwell Moore, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Kyle Bohannan Huntsville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Myron Bruffett Branson, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Robert Burtrum II West Plains, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Chris Conner Crestwood, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. James Copeland Jonesboro, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Tim Dail Ravenden, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Mike Dunkin Hollister, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Earl Erby Pineville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Terry Figgins Shell Knob, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jamie Fisher Battlefield, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jacques Fleischmann Lampe, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Matt Gnoth Sharon, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Vannetta Groeteke Nixa, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Justin Halper Wichita, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Megan Halstenson Fargo, ND 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. James Harding Kimberling City, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. John Hewkin Sullivan, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bill Hockaday Nashville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bill Hunter Murfreesboro, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Skip Ibbotson Green Forest, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jeremy Jones Big Rapids, MI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Gary Kaehler Strawn, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Joe Lee Grand Prairie, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Harold Long Sarcoxie, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Andy Magoun Ferriday, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Derek Mangold Castroville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jerry Maple Mountain Home, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Gilbert Martinez Amarillo, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Kevin Maxwell Laneville, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Mike McCormick Adair, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Rick McKlemurry Brandon, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Dennis Meyer Ballwin, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Ron Miller Cantonment, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. James Miller Tucson, AZ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Mike Morrissette Fort Ripley, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Matt Neiburg Blair, NE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Trent Newman Midlothian, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Chris Obryan Harned, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Ed Pappas Hollister, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Andy Price Nixa, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bo Rhodes Flower Mound, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. John Robertson Colorado Springs, CO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bud Robinson Jr Carter, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Gary Runyon Decatur, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Michael Savage Clever, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Michael Scalise Port Allen, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Kris Schroeder Greenwood, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Mark Shelton Fayetteville, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Ryan Simpson Mckinney, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Steven Smith Berwyn, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Ray Stagner Tulsa, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bruce Thomas Tucson, AZ 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Marty Trent Dodge City, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Kerry Trent Dodge City, KS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jack Uxa Osage Beach, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Vincent Verdin Bourg, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Bill Warrick Jr Blair, NE 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Myron Watts Malvern, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Greg West Richardson, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jeff Whitehead Slaton, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Tim Wilcoxson Edgewood, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Jason Williams West Monroe, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
100. Scott Ziegler Saint Louis, MO 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 22 174 378-11
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22 174 378-11
A Look at the Rock
The Bassmaster Central Open no.3 kicks off of Thursday, James Watson talks about the lake and the conditions that will be facing the field.
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LC Gunfish Reviewed
The Lucky Craft Gunfish line is the premium topwater that you’ve been waiting for since the days of your Daddy’s Zara Spook. With modern technology, the Gunfish now casts further and walks easier without compromising the integrity and fish catching ability of the lure.
The detailing and colors in the Lucky Craft lineup are second to none. Colors like Green Aurora Perch, and Aurora Black will call up big fish from the depths. The steady side to side sashay of the Gunfish combines with it’s flattened face to spit and slash its way through the water. A twitch-twitch-pause technique allows the internal rattles to roll to a stop as it settles. This allows tentative fish to home in on their meal before exploding on the Gunfish.The 2 super sharp trebles of the 95 and 115 models stick fish if they even think about sniffing this lure. A professionally tied rear treble comes standard on every lure and helps to coax those wary lunkers.The Gunfish is a great choice for targeting big fish throughout the size lineup but the new 135 size is built for extreme duties.
On lakes with blueback herring or even when used on mean saltwater fish this size is a proven producer. Tie it on and cast it a country or nautical mile. Most importantly, the gunfish is a fun bait to fish. What’s better than catching a monster on top water? No matter where you are in the country, this bait will get you more strikes and more fun days on the water. Good Fishing, Doug Cameron.
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