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MLF BIG-5

Austin Set to Host Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour – Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury

AUSTIN, Texas (April 21, 2021) – Major League Fishing (MLF), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, is set to visit Austin next week, April 30-May 5, for the second regular-season tournament of the 2021 Bass Pro Tour season – the Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury. The six-day event, hosted by the Austin Sports Commission , will feature 80 of the best professional anglers in the world – including superstars like Kevin VanDam, Ott DeFoe, Jordan Lee and Jacob Wheeler – competing for a top payout of $100,000 and valuable points in hopes of qualifying for REDCREST 2022, the Bass Pro Tour championship.

As part of the event, fans will also be treated to the Hill Country Hangout at Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event includes the opportunity to interact with Bass Pro Tour anglers, enjoy activities and special fan-only giveaways provided by MLF sponsors, and learn more about the sport of fishing and other outdoor activities in fishing seminars. All activities are free and open to the public. For more information on the Hill Country Hangout hosted by Bass Pro Shops, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour and the 80 top anglers in the world to Austin,” said Drew Hays, Director of the Austin Sports Commission. “This event will showcase Austin and Lake Travis as a world class destination for sports and outdoor activities and certainly signals the return of major events to our city.”

For the first time since March of 2020, fans are encouraged to attend all of the happenings surrounding the event.  Anglers will take off from the Mansfield Dam Park, located at 4370 Mansfield Dam Park Road in Austin, at 6:30 a.m. CT each morning. Each day’s General Tire Takeout will also be held at the park, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Fans are also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLF NOW!® live stream and SCORETRACKER® coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The tournament will be fished using MLF’s catch, weigh, immediate-release format, in which the anglers try to catch as much weight as they can each day, while also feeling the pressure and intensity of the SCORETRACKER® leaderboard. The tournament is being filmed for broadcast later this year on the Discovery Channel. The total purse up for grabs at the Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury is more than $805,000.

Although Lake Travis has played host to MLF BIG5 (previously FLW) tournaments over the years, 2021 will mark the first time that the MLF Bass Pro Tour has visited the central Texas reservoir. One angler that has had success there in the past and is excited to get back is pro Bryan Thrift of Shelby, North Carolina, who finished runner-up on Lake Travis when the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit (previously FLW Tour) visited in 2017.

“I’ve only been to Lake Travis twice, and both times were in February, so I expect the fishing to be a little different this time around,” said Thrift, who has career earnings of more than $3.1 million. “I’d imagine that the fish have got to be postspawn by this point, so that’s how I’m going to approach this tournament. It’s a fun fishery, and I’m excited to return and try to get some redemption.”

Thrift said that with water levels down, he is expecting the water clarity to be clear.

“Travis tends to generally be clearer than a lot of lakes we visit, and the water is down 25 to 30 feet since I was last there. They haven’t had not a lot of rain, lately, so I’d imagine we’re going to see a lot of clear-water tactics,” Thrift said. “We’re going to see a lot of finesse fishing, and lots of topwater baits.

“The whole deal with Lake Travis is that it’s got a lot of fish in it, but it’s hard to catch multiple big fish,” Thrift continued. “It has a ton of fish under 2 pounds, and some fish that are 5 (pounds) or more. The key will be figuring out what those bigger than average fish are doing and putting yourself into the best situation to catch the 2+ pounders. I hope it’s a strong topwater bite.”

The Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury will feature anglers competing with a 1-pound, 8-ounce minimum weight requirement. Minimum weights are determined individually for each competition waters that the Bass Pro Tour visits, based on the productivity, bass population and anticipated average size of fish in each fishery.

The Bass Pro Tour features a field of 76 of the top professional anglers in the world – joined at each event by 4 pros that qualify from the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit – competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, competing for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual Heavy Hitters all-star event and the REDCREST 2022 championship.

The four pros from the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit that will join the Bass Pro Tour to compete at the Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury are Jim Neece Jr., Dicky Newberry, Bill McDonald and Miles Burghoff. Those anglers qualified via their finishes in the first Pro Circuit event of the year – the 13 Fishing Stop 1 at Lake Okeechobee.

The 40 Anglers in Group A compete in their two-day qualifying round on Lake Travis on Friday and Sunday – the 40 anglers in Group B on Saturday and Monday. After each two-day qualifying round is complete, the anglers that finish in 2nd through 20th place from both groups advance to Tuesday’s Knockout Round, while the winner of each group advances directly to Wednesday’s Championship Round. In the Knockout Round, weights are zeroed and the remaining 38 anglers compete to finish in the top 8 to advance to the Championship Round. In the final day Championship Round, weights are zeroed and the highest one-day total wins the top prize of $100,000.

The MLF NOW!® broadcast team of Chad McKee, Marty Stone and J.T. Kenney will break down the extended action on all six days of competition from 6:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT. MLF NOW!®  will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com and the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app.

Television coverage of the Bass Pro Tour Berkley Stage Two at Lake Travis Presented by Mercury will be showcased across two two-hour episodes, premiering at 7 a.m. ET, Sept. 11 on the Discovery Channel. New MLF episodes premiere each Saturday morning on the Discovery Channel, with additional re-airings on the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel. Each two-hour long reality-based episode goes in-depth to break down each day of competition.

For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram, and  YouTube.

About Major League Fishing
Founded in 2011, Major League Fishing (MLF) brings the high-intensity sport of competitive bass fishing into America’s living rooms on Outdoor Channel, Discovery, CBS, CBS Sports Network, World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel, and on-demand on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV). According to Nielsen ratings, Major League Fishing remains the number one series on Outdoor Channel for five years and MLF premiered as the number one outdoor show in their time slot on Discovery in 2019. 

In 2019 MLF acquired FLW, which expands their portfolio to include the world’s largest grassroots-fishing organization, including the strongest five-biggest-fish format professional bass fishing tour, the MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit presented by Bad Boy Mowers, as well as the MLF Toyota Series, MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine, MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI, and MLF U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing.
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Oklahoma’s Barton Cousins Win $50K in BPS Qualifier on Texas’ Lake Ray Roberts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 21, 2021) SANGER, Texas – Cousins Alan Barton and Tanner Barton claimed first place at the regional qualifying event for the Bass Pro Shops US Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships – a first-of-its-kind amateur fishing tournament offering the biggest payout in freshwater fishing history – on Sunday, April 18, at legendary Lake Ray Roberts.
 
After inclement weather postponed the regional qualifying event a day to Sunday, the wait was worth it for the Bartons from Stillwater and Edmond, Okla., who fished from a Ranger Z521 boat and hauled in a five-fish catch weighing in at 22.64 pounds to top the 250-team field. They collect a first-place prize of $50,000 and are one of 40 teams to qualify for the National Championship on Nov. 19-21 at Big Cedar Lodge on Missouri’s famed Table Rock Lake. The National Championship will be broadcast internationally on NBC and carries a $1 million cash prize to the winning team.

“With so many friends and families making memories, we couldn’t have asked for a better day at Lake Ray Roberts,” said noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris. “Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated and reminded us why we love fishing, conservation and the great outdoors. We look forward to hosting the top 40 teams for the National Championship in Missouri this fall.”
“At 62, your dreams still come true,” said first-place winner Alan Barton after winning the first-place $50,000 prize. “We’re going to spend our prize money on fishing! We’ll need to work hard and do our homework on Table Rock to do well in the National Championship, but we can’t wait to get up there in November.”

Proceeds from the Bass Pro Shops US Open benefit local fisheries conservation and the future of fishing thanks to Bass Pro Shops and Toyota. The event is a true celebration of bass fishing, exclusively for amateur anglers with a guaranteed purse value of $4.3 million.
 
“It was an honor for us to partner with Bass Pro Shops in hosting this event and also contributing to conservation in our home state of Texas,” said Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales, Toyota Motor North America. “We’re grateful to Johnny Morris for his vision in creating an all-amateur tournament that connects people of all ages and backgrounds to nature, while positively impacting conversation. After seeing all the big bass caught this weekend, it’s evident the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Toyota ShareLunker program continues to be among the best bass management programs in the country.” 
Left to right: First place winners and cousins Tanner Barton of Edmond, Okla. and Alan Barton of Stillwater, Okla. with Bass Pro Shops’ Johnny Morris.
Angler Prizes
The top 40 teams received a payout and qualified for the National Championship. Additional prizes were awarded for catching the biggest bass within the following categories:

 Overall/Hometown Hero: The biggest bass (9.06 pounds) was caught by Blake Slater from Mansfield, Texas, while fishing with buddy Eric Starnater from Waxahachie, Texas, winning $9,060 ($1,000 per pound). Slater will receive a replica mount of the bass, with a replica also going on display at Bass Pro Shops in Grapevine, Texas, earned 8 pounds of Black Rifle Coffee for landing a bass larger than 8 pounds, and was entered into a drawing for a Nitro Z20 boat. Additionally, Slater – a lieutenant in the Pantego, Texas, Fire Department – won an additional $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card for catching the biggest bass among veterans, active military and hometown hero anglers.Youth Angler: Easton Munro, a 7-year-old angler from Manitou, Okla., fished with dad Brandon and earned a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card for the biggest bass (2.73 pounds) among anglers ages 10 and under.Junior Angler: Eli Still, a 12-year-old angler from Minden, La., fished with dad Chad and earned a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card for the biggest bass (2.61 pounds) among anglers ages 11-17.Family Teams: Craig and Chris Sanders, a husband-wife team from Oklahoma City, Okla., earned a $1,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card for the biggest bass caught by a Family Team (8.18 pounds).   
Families and Veterans Among the Amateurs Competing for $1 Million
The Lake Ray Roberts qualifying event featured anglers ranging in age from 6 – 84 years old. The amateur field of 250 two-person teams consisted of a cross-section of families and active military/veterans adding to the fun of the tournament, including:59 military veterans3 active military 35 father-son teams10 mother-son teams14 husband-wife teams11 brother-brother teams2 father-daughter teams20 female anglers 
Benefiting the Future of Fishing in Texas & Beyond
The Lake Ray Roberts event benefits local fish habitat with proceeds supporting The National Fish Habitat Partnership. Thanks to Bass Pro Shops and Toyota, 100 percent of all entry fees – over $1 million throughout the tournament – will benefit conservation.
 
Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops has made significant contributions to the future of the outdoors in the Lone Star State as a longstanding conservation partner of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD). From fisheries management to restoring Eastern wild turkey and cutting-edge bobwhite quail research, Bass Pro Shops and TPWD are working together to find solutions for critical conservation needs including the restoration and enhancement of native wildlife, public education, and nationally-recognized research programs. 
 
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops are proud partners of TPWD’s renowned Toyota ShareLunker program, a national model for trophy bass management that encourages angler participation in producing bigger, better bass for Texas lakes. Now in its 35th year, the program enables anglers to donate bass greater than 13 pounds to TPWD Inland Fisheries biologists for a selective breeding program and genetic analysis, spawning bigger, better bass that will enhance fishing in Texas lakes for years to come.
 
To honor Johnny’s contributions and those of fellow conservationist Richard M Hart, TPWD established the Richard M. Hart and Johnny Morris Conservation Center at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, Texas, which stands as a centerpiece of the campus and a lasting legacy of the partnership. The 14,000 square foot facility provides unparalleled educational opportunities for Texans and a place to celebrate Texas’ rich fishing heritage. 
 
In keeping with its longstanding commitment to conservation, Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops partnered with TPWD to help ensure all fish caught during the Bass Pro Shops US Open regional qualifying event on Lake Ray Roberts were released responsibly following a fish-friendly weigh-in.
 
Remaining Regional Qualifying Events
April 24 – Lake Mead, Nevada (registration closed)
July 17 – Chesapeake Bay, Maryland (registration opens May 12)
Aug. 21 – Lake St. Clair, Michigan (registration opens May 12)
Sept. 11 – Old Hickory Lake, Tennessee (registration opens July 14)
Oct. 16 – Grand Lake, Oklahoma (registration opens July 14)
Nov. 17 – Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas (registration date TBA)
 
To learn more about the Bass Pro Shops US Open and how to register for remaining regional qualifying events, visit www.basspro.com/usopen. 
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Youth Fishing League Wins U.S. Army High School Fishing at Lake Somerville

BRENHAM, Texas (April 20, 2021) – The Youth Fishing League duo of Zane Parker of Goodrich, Texas, and Garrett Wilson of Willis, Texas, won the U.S. Army High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing at Lake Somerville Presented by Googan Baits on Saturday in Brenham, Texas. The event was hosted by Compete College Station and the victory advanced the winning team to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship.

TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		SCHOOL/CLUB NAME/CITY
 		ANGLER NAME
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 
1st
 		Youth Fishing League*
 		Zane Parker
Garrett Wilson
 		5
 		24-13
 
2nd
 		All Around Anglers
 		Colton Hill
Dylan Kallus
 		2
 		15-4
 
3rd
 		CS Anglers
 		Colby Ash
Aiden Service
 		1
 		5-14
 
4th
 		Central High School
 		Jacob Childress
Justin Nash
 		1
 		4-1
 
5th
 		A&M Cons
 		Luke Bennett
Chase Sodolak
 		1
 		2-12
 

*Top 10% of teams advance to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship
Complete results from the event can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

2021 UPCOMING QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
U.S. Army High School Fishing Presented by Favorite Fishing Lake Guntersville Open Presented by Googan Baits
 		April 24
 		Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Ala.
 		Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing National Championship & World Finals
 		Jun. 30 – Jul. 3
 		Lake Hartwell, Anderson, S.C.
 		Anderson Convention & Visitors Bureau
 

The first 25 high school teams that enter each U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournament will receive a free Favorite Fishing package, including one Favorite Fishing casting rod and reel, one Favorite Fishing spinning rod and reel, six packs of Googan Baits and two Favorite Fishing hats, a total package value of $230. Most tournaments will also be hosted by a Bass Pro Tour angler or Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler, giving high school students the chance to meet the sport’s top pros. As an added bonus, the winning team at each tournament will receive a guided fishing trip with their pro angler host.   

U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing tournaments are free, two-person (team) events for students in grades 7-12 and are open to any MLF and Student Angler Federation-affiliated high school club. The top 10 percent of teams at each Open event along with the TBF High School Fishing state championships will advance to the 2021 U.S. Army High School Fishing presented by Favorite Fishing National Championship. The U.S. Army High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.

In addition to the U.S. Army High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world’s largest open high school bass tournament, the 2021 High School Fishing World Finals, held in conjunction with the National Championship. More than $2.8 million in scholarships and prizes were offered at the 2020 World Finals.
Full schedules and the latest announcements, photos and articles  are available at HighSchoolFishing.org and MajorLeagueFishing.com.

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Texas A&M Wins Abu Garcia College Fishing Tournament on Lake Somerville

BRENHAM, Texas (April 19, 2021) – The Texas A&M duo of Garret Bean of College Station, Texas, and Aaron Hawkins of Cypress, Texas, took the win on Friday at the Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI at Lake Somerville. The victory earned the Texas A&M team $2,000 and qualified the duo to compete in the 2022 College Fishing National Championship.
TOP 10 RESULTS*

RANK
 		COLLEGE NAME
 		ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Texas A&M
 		Garret Bean of College Station, Texas
Aaron Hawkins of Cypress, Texas
 		5
 		28-0
 		$2,000
 
2nd
 		East Texas Baptist University
 		Cody Ross of Livingston, Texas
Ethan Thurston of Kaufman, Texas
 		5
 		25-2
 		$1,000
 
3rd
 		Texas Tech University
 		Brooks Lundgren of Midland, Texas
Ryan Stimmel of Seminole, Texas
 		5
 		19-14
 		$500
 
4th
 		Stephen F. Austin
 		River Lee of Nacogdoches, Texas
Hunter Muncrief of Pineland, Texas
 		3
 		17-0
 		$500
 
5th
 		Baylor University
 		Jude Bugenhagen of The Woodlands, Texas
Parker Greer of Waco, Texas
 		4
 		16-15
 		$500
 
6th
 		Texas A&M – Galveston
 		Trey Dawson of Montgomery, Texas
Derek Pietsch of Montgomery, Texas
 		5
 		16-10
 
 
7th
 		East Texas Baptist University
 		Cannon Bird of Marshall, Texas
Jacob Keith of Jefferson, Texas
 		5
 		16-8
 
 
8th
 		Texas A&M – Commerce
 		Dawson Cassidy of Gainesville, Texas
Augustus McLarry of Quinlan, Texas
 		5
 		16-4
 
 
9th
 		Schreiner University
 		Colby Calongne of Cypress, Texas
Taylor Strange of Whitehouse, Texas
 		5
 		15-1
 
 
10th
 		Texas A&M
 		Broxson Daigle of Katy, Texas
Gabe Talley of Conroe, Texas
 		4
 		13-11
 
 

*Top 10 teams advance to the 2022 College Fishing National Championship

Complete results for the entire field can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

2021/2022 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI
 		April 23
 		Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Ala.
 		Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau
 
Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship presented by Lowrance
 		TBA – 2022
 		TBA
 		TBA
 

The event was the first of three qualifying tournaments for Southern Conference anglers and was hosted by Compete College Station.

Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI teams compete in regular-season qualifying tournaments in one of five conferences – Central, Northern, Southern, Southeastern and Western. The top ten teams from each division’s three regular-season tournaments and the top 20 teams from the annual Abu Garcia College Fishing Open advance to the following year’s Abu Garcia College Fishing presented by YETI National Championship.

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Missouri’s Rogers Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Table Rock Lake

KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Wesley Rogers of Thayer, Missouri, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Table Rock Lake Presented by Fenwick in Kimberling City, Missouri. Rogers earned $7,000 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Wesley Rogers of Thayer, Mo.
 		5
 		19-12
 		$7,000
 
2nd
 		Aaron Stanphill of Bella Vista, Ark.
 		5
 		18-8
 		$3,500
 
3rd
 		James Watson of Lampe, Mo.
 		5
 		18-7
 		$2,000
 
4th
 		Cole Findley of Forsythe, Mo.
 		5
 		18-2
 		$1,400
 
5th
 		Marcus Sykora of Osage Beach, Mo.
 		5
 		17-6
 		$1,150
 
5th
 		Drew Tabor of Harrison, Ark.
 		5
 		17-6
 		$1,150
 
7th
 		Clint Williams of Fayetteville, Ark.
 		5
 		17-4
 		$2,000
 
8th
 		Dakota Millican of Highlandville, Mo.
 		5
 		17-3
 		$900
 
9th
 		Dustin Lippe of Lampe, Mo.
 		5
 		17-2
 		$800
 
10th
 		Shawn Kowal of Linn Creek, Mo.
 		5
 		17-0
 		$700
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Caleb Arterberry of Republic, Mo.
 		5
 		16-5
 		$3,000
 
2nd
 		Clay Henderson of Purdy, Mo.
 		5
 		15-1
 		$1,500
 
3rd
 		Jon Cordray of House Springs, Mo.
 		5
 		14-1
 		$1,000
 
4th
 		Scott Suver of South Greenfield, Mo.
 		5
 		13-15
 		$825
 
5th
 		Ronin Picker of Moscow Mills, Mo.
 		5
 		13-11
 		$600
 
6th
 		Russell Taylor of Springdale, Ark.
 		5
 		13-2
 		$550
 
7th
 		BJ Davis of Mountain Home, Ark.
 		5
 		12-15
 		$475
 
7th
 		Kory Ries of Union, Mo.
 		4
 		12-15
 		$475
 
9th
 		James Waggoner of Richmond, Mo.
 		5
 		12-14
 		$375
 
9th
 		Mark Shields of Springfield, Mo.
 		5
 		12-14
 		$375
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Clint Williams of Fayetteville, Ark.
 		5-pound, 14-ounce bass
 		$1,000
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		Joseph Lurkins of Jefferson City, Mo.
 		5-pound, 5-ounce bass
 		$500
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		Aaron Stanphill of Bella Vista, Ark.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		Did Not Divulge
 		N/A
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		Did Not Divulge
 		N/A
 

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Ozark Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 7-9
 		Lake Norfork, Mountain Home, Ark.
 		Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

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The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

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Wisconsin’s Brown Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Mississippi River in LaCrosse

LA CROSSE, Wisc. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Aidan Brown of Onalaska, Wisconsin, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Mississippi River Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Brown earned $4,915 for his victory at the event, hosted by the La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
 TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Aidan Brown of Onalaska, Wisc.
 		5
 		18-1
 		$4,915
 
2nd
 		Mike Brueggen of La Crosse, Wisc.
 		5
 		17-6
 		$2,049
 
2nd
 		Devin Teigen of Nelson, Wisc.
 		5
 		17-6
 		$2,549
 
4th
 		Nick Trim of Galesville, Wisc.
 		5
 		17-0
 		$1,147
 
5th
 		Ben Potaracke of La Crosse, Wisc.
 		5
 		16-3
 		$983
 
6th
 		Cade Laufenberg of La Crosse, Wisc.
 		5
 		16-2
 		$901
 
7th
 		Chia Vang of Holmen, Wisc.
 		5
 		15-15
 		$819
 
8th
 		Dustin Bliss of Brooklyn Park, Minn.
 		5
 		15-13
 		$737
 
9th
 		Brandon Gann of Sparta, Wisc.
 		5
 		15-6
 		$655
 
10th
 		Joe Pollak of Lake Geneva, Wisc.
 		5
 		14-14
 		$544
 
10th
 		Kory Krienke of Annandale, Minn.
 		5
 		14-14
 		$544
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Alan Pierschalla of Slinger, Wisc.
 		5
 		15-3
 		$2,458
 
2nd
 		Thomas Clearman of De Soto, Wisc.
 		5
 		14-3
 		$1,229
 
3rd
 		Ron Mairet of Columbus Junction, Iowa
 		5
 		12-12
 		$817
 
4th
 		Ryan Coon of LeClaire, Iowa
 		5
 		11-5
 		$532
 
4th
 		Nicole Jacobs Stelmach of Saint Paul, Minn.
 		4
 		11-5
 		$532
 
6th
 		Alan Bernicky of Joliet, Ill.
 		4
 		10-7
 		$901
 
7th
 		Mike Marr of Oxford, Wisc.
 		4
 		9-5
 		$410
 
8th
 		Thad Vettrus of Chippewa Falls, Wisc.
 		3
 		9-4
 		$369
 
9th
 		Cody Rothstein of Rogers, Minn.
 		4
 		9-1
 		$328
 
10th
 		Kalvin Korotka of Manawa, Wisc.
 		4
 		8-14
 		$287
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Troy Anderson of Galesville, Wisc.
 		5-pound, 2-ounce bass
 		$750
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		Eric Breitkreutz of Sheboygan, Wisc.
 		5-pound, 6-ounce bass
 		$375
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		Devin Teigen of Nelson, Wisc.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		Unspecified Ned Rig
 		Black/Blue
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		Berkley Powerbait Maxscent The General Worm
 		Green Pumpkin
 

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Great Lakes Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 21-23
 		Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark.
 		Visit Hot Springs
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

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The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

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MLF BIG-5

Indiana’s Ison Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Rough River Lake

FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Richard Ison of New Washington, Indiana, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Rough River Lake Presented by TINCUP Whiskey in Falls of Rough, Kentucky. Ison earned $7,330 for his victory at the event, including a $2,500 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus.
TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Richard Ison of New Washington, Ind.
 		5
 		13-4
 		$7,330
 
2nd
 		Chris Martinkovic of Hamilton, Ohio
 		5
 		12-5
 		$2,615
 
3rd
 		Bryan Jenkins of Indianapolis, Ind.
 		5
 		12-1
 		$1,609
 
4th
 		Eric Hardesty of Nineveh, Ind.
 		5
 		11-4
 		$1,127
 
5th
 		Terry McWilliams of Greenfield, Ind.
 		5
 		11-3
 		$966
 
6th
 		Charlie Land of Coatesville, Ind.
 		5
 		11-1
 		$885
 
7th
 		Clint Bissonett of Beaver Creek, Ohio
 		5
 		10-12
 		$805
 
8th
 		Brody Campbell of Oxford, Ohio
 		5
 		10-8
 		$724
 
9th
 		Nathan Harrison of Reynolds Station, Ky.
 		5
 		10-5
 		$644
 
10th
 		Caleb Carnes of Harned, Ky.
 		5
 		10-3
 		$563
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Jeffery Johnson of Austin, Ind.
 		5
 		10-5
 		$2,560
 
2nd
 		Hunter Bowden of Terre Haute, Ind.
 		3
 		8-6
 		$1,652
 
3rd
 		Tom Harber of Kokomo, Ind.
 		4
 		8-2
 		$787
 
4th
 		John Albertson of Bloomington, Ind.
 		5
 		7-7
 		$551
 
5th
 		David Rector of Brazil, Ind.
 		5
 		7-3
 		$472
 
6th
 		Devon Welter of Connersville, Ind.
 		4
 		6-11
 		$433
 
7th
 		Josh Ford of Camden, Ohio
 		4
 		6-2
 		$373
 
7th
 		Luke Robinson of Hardinsburg, Ky.
 		5
 		6-2
 		$373
 
9th
 		Brian Liming of Dillsboro, Ind.
 		5
 		6-1
 		$315
 
10th
 		Steven Sanders of Orleans, Ind.
 		3
 		6-0
 		$275
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Justin Henderson of Bargersville, Ind.
 		4-pound, 15-ounce bass
 		$720
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		Hunter Bowden of Terra Haute, Ind.
 		4-pound, 4-ounce bass
 		$347
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		Richard Ison of New Washington, Ind.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$2,500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		Berkley PowerBait
 		Did Not Divulge
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		Secret Lures Stupid Tube
 		Did Not Divulge
 

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Hoosier Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 7-9
 		Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala.
 		Decatur Morgan County Tourism
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

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The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

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MLF BIG-5

Miss. Galloway Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Grenada Lake

GRENADA, Miss. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Grant Galloway of Houlka, Mississippi, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Grenada Lake Presented by Googan Baits in Grenada, Mississippi. Galloway earned $4,426 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Grenada Tourism Commission.
TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Grant Galloway of Houlka, Miss.
 		5
 		15-15
 		$4,426
 
2nd
 		Billy Doyle of Somerville, Tenn.
 		5
 		14-14
 		$1,713
 
3rd
 		Justin McKee of Pheba, Miss.
 		5
 		13-3
 		$1,141
 
4th
 		Connor Martin of Oakland, Tenn.
 		5
 		13-1
 		$799
 
5th
 		Andy Graves of Clarksdale, Miss.
 		5
 		12-7
 		$685
 
6th
 		Mark Clark of Crawford, Miss.
 		5
 		12-5
 		$628
 
7th
 		Jim Phillips of Greenwood, Miss.
 		5
 		12-1
 		$571
 
8th
 		Steve Ruth of Columbus, Miss.
 		4
 		10-1
 		$514
 
9th
 		Kirk Tisdale of Ellisville, Miss.
 		5
 		9-1
 		$457
 
10th
 		Clint Pegg of Caledonia, Miss.
 		5
 		8-14
 		$380
 
10th
 		Logan Main of Lumberton, Miss.
 		5
 		8-14
 		$380
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Jimmy Tisdale of Ellisville, Miss.
 		5
 		13-12
 		$1,713
 
2nd
 		Chaz Douglas of Wesson, Miss.
 		3
 		12-14
 		$1,071
 
3rd
 		Jason Mitchell of Hamilton, Miss.
 		5
 		8-13
 		$571
 
4th
 		Mitchell Bond of Collins, Miss.
 		4
 		8-9
 		$400
 
5th
 		Blake Jeffreys of Booneville, Miss.
 		4
 		8-8
 		$343
 
6th
 		Billy Carpenter of Mason, Tenn.
 		5
 		7-10
 		$314
 
7th
 		Chris Mitchell of Millport, Ala.
 		2
 		6-10
 		$285
 
8th
 		Colin Fogerty of Memphis, Tenn.
 		3
 		6-6
 		$257
 
9th
 		Eric Melton of Flowood, Miss.
 		2
 		5-15
 		$202
 
9th
 		Ryan LeCompte of Picayune, Miss.
 		3
 		5-15
 		$202
 
9th
 		Matthew Cooper of Brooksville, Miss.
 		2
 		5-15
 		$202
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Dathan Lambeth of Hamilton, Miss.
 		5-pound, 1-ounce bass
 		$430
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		Chaz Douglas of Wesson, Miss.
 		5-pound, 15-ounce bass
 		$215
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		George Christian of Indianola, Miss.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		SpinnerbaitBerkley Powerbait Bunker Hawg
Did Not Divulge
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		SwimbaitChartreuse/White
 

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Mississippi Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 21-23
 		Lake Ouachita, Mt. Ida, Ark.
 		Visit Hot Springs
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 
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The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

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MLF BIG-5

Maryland’s Mathias Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League at Chesapeake Bay

NORTH EAST, Md. (April 19, 2021) – Boater Jeremy Mathias of Monrovia, Maryland, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Chesapeake Bay in North East, Maryland. Mathias earned $4,938 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Jeremy Mathias of Monrovia, Md.
 		5
 		20-3
 		$4,938
 
2nd
 		Joe A. Zombek, II of Scranton, Pa.
 		5
 		19-12
 		$3,214
 
3rd
 		Trent Cole of Sewell, N.J.
 		5
 		19-8
 		$1,646
 
4th
 		Michael Duarte of Baltimore, Md.
 		5
 		18-0
 		$1,152
 
5th
 		Adam Janerella of Jersey Shore, Pa.
 		5
 		17-13
 		$1,488
 
6th
 		Joe Booker of Elkton, Md.
 		5
 		17-5
 		$905
 
7th
 		Ernie Freeman of Broad Run, Va.
 		5
 		15-11
 		$1,323
 
8th
 		Randy Caruso of Liberty, N.Y.
 		5
 		15-8
 		$741
 
9th
 		Joe Morgan of Newfield, N.J.
 		5
 		14-11
 		$617
 
9th
 		Teimuraz (Tom) Balachvili of Scarsdale, N.Y.
 		5
 		14-11
 		$617
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Jeff Mellott of Warfordsburg, Pa.
 		5
 		17-5
 		$2,469
 
2nd
 		Tom Rufenacht of Bel Air, Md.
 		4
 		16-10
 		$1,235
 
3rd
 		David Paszkiewicz of Kearny, N.J.
 		5
 		16-4
 		$823
 
4th
 		Roberto Laboy of Geigertown, Pa.
 		5
 		15-11
 		$576
 
5th
 		Tim Nichols of Pittsgrove, N.J.
 		5
 		13-3
 		$494
 
6th
 		Jacob Zimmerman of Warrenton, Va.
 		4
 		12-3
 		$453
 
7th
 		Brandon Humbertson of Walkersville, Md.
 		4
 		11-13
 		$412
 
8th
 		Chris Slater of Dorchester, Mass.
 		3
 		11-9
 		$370
 
9th
 		Ryan Fronina of Mohrsville, Pa.
 		3
 		9-7
 		$329
 
10th
 		Jerome Louie of Bear, Del.
 		3
 		9-5
 		$288
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Joe A. Zombek, II, Scranton, Pa.
 		6-pound, 11-ounce bass
 		$745
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		John Redmond, North Potomac, Md.
 		5-pound, 11-ounce bass
 		$372
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		Ernie Freeman of Broad Run, Va.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		Strike King KVD 2.5 Hard Knock Squarebill Crankbait
 		Tennessee Shad
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		Z-Man Evergreen Chatterbait Jack Hammer
 		Green Pumpkin
 

2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Northeast Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 14-16
 		Potomac River, Marbury, Md.
 		Charles County Board of Commissioners
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

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The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.

Categories
MLF BIG-5

Georgia’s Gould Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Clarks Hill Lake

APPLING, Ga. (April 20, 2021) – Boater Christopher Gould of Grovetown, Georgia, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine at Clarks Hill Lake in Appling, Georgia. Gould earned $6,000 for his victory at the event.
TOP 10 RESULTS

RANK
 		BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Christopher Gould of Grovetown, Ga.
 		5
 		19-6
 		$6,000
 
2nd
 		Jason Burroughs of Hodges, S.C.
 		5
 		19-3
 		$3,500
 
3rd
 		Jayme Rampey of Liberty, S.C.
 		5
 		18-10
 		$2,000
 
4th
 		Jeremy Strong of Elberton, Ga.
 		5
 		18-0
 		$1,400
 
5th
 		Stephen A. Gravely of Greenville, S.C.
 		5
 		16-10
 		$1,900
 
6th
 		Cain Waller of Hartwell, Ga.
 		5
 		16-3
 		$1,100
 
7th
 		Joe Eubanks of Marietta, Ga.
 		5
 		16-1
 		$900
 
7th
 		Dearal Rodgers of Camden, S.C.
 		5
 		16-1
 		$900
 
7th
 		Wesley Sandifer of Chapin, S.C.
 		5
 		16-1
 		$900
 
10th
 		Bo Price of Seneca, S.C.
 		5
 		15-15
 		$636
 
10th
 		Brian Tidwell of Seneca, S.C.
 		5
 		15-15
 		$636
 
10th
 		Derek Schlotterback of Simpsonville, S.C.
 		5
 		15-15
 		$636
 
RANK
 		STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN
 		BASS
 		WEIGHT
 		AWARD
 
1st
 		Corey Yaden of Grovetown, Ga.
 		5
 		14-4
 		$3,000
 
2nd
 		David Few of Lake Wylie, S.C.
 		5
 		13-14
 		$1,500
 
3rd
 		John Hagins of Roswell, Ga.
 		5
 		13-7
 		$1,000
 
4th
 		Paul Casey of Evans, Ga.
 		5
 		12-14
 		$700
 
5th
 		Colby Martin of Edgefield, S.C.
 		5
 		11-15
 		$600
 
6th
 		Jacob Turner of Donalds, S.C.
 		5
 		11-12
 		$550
 
7th
 		Chuck Bond of Laurens, S.C.
 		5
 		11-6
 		$475
 
7th
 		Jordan Cobb of Townville, S.C.
 		5
 		11-6
 		$475
 
9th
 		Cory Guinn of Mountain Rest, S.C.
 		5
 		11-0
 		$400
 
10th
 		Damion Northern of Grovetown, Ga.
 		5
 		10-13
 		$350
 

CONTINGENCY AWARDS

AWARD
 		NAME
 		CONTINGENCY
 		PAYOUT
 
Boater Big Bass
 		Justin Hadden of Leesville, S.C.
 		7-pound, 2-ounce bass
 		$1,000
 
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass
 		Brandon Hendrix of Anderson, S.C.
 		5-pound, 8-ounce bass
 		$500
 
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus
 		Jason Burroughs of Hodges, S.C.
 		Eligible Phoenix Boat*
 		$500
 

* Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $7,000 per event in each Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
WINNING BAITS

ANGLER
 		BAIT
 		COLOR
 
Boater
 		Did Not Divulge
 		N/A
 
Strike King Co-Angler
 		Did Not Divulge
 		N/A
 
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2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES

EVENT
 		DATE
 		LOCATION
 		HOST
 
Savannah River Division – Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship
 		Oct. 14-16
 		Lake Murray, Columbia, S.C.
 		Capital City Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
 
Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American
 		June 3-5
 		Douglas Lake, Dandridge, Tenn.
 		Jefferson County Department of Tourism
 

The 2021 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championships. Boaters will compete for a $60,000 prize package, including a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard and $10,000, while Strike King co-anglers will fish for a new Phoenix 819 Pro bass boat with a 200-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The top six finishers in each regional will then qualify for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
The top 45 boaters and Strike King co-anglers plus tournament winners from each Phoenix Bass Fishing League division will also earn priority entry into the Toyota Series, the pathway to the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit and ultimately the MLF Bass Pro Tour.