JASPER, Ala. (May 4, 2021) – Boater Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Alabama, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Alabama. Wiggins earned $5,839 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County.
TOP 10 RESULTS
RANK | BOATER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Ala. | 5 | 17-6 | $5,839 |
2nd | John Simmons of Jasper, Ala. | 5 | 14-3 | $2,419 |
3rd | Andy Chappell of Warrior, Ala. | 5 | 14-0 | $1,614 |
4th | Justin Blalock of Cullman, Ala. | 5 | 13-12 | $1,859 |
5th | Lee Black of Danville, Ala. | 5 | 13-8 | $968 |
6th | Wesley Smith of Vinemont, Ala. | 5 | 13-6 | $846 |
6th | Destry Ford of Tuscaloosa, Ala. | 5 | 13-6 | $1,346 |
8th | Ethan Flack of Baileyton, Ala. | 5 | 13-4 | $726 |
9th | Carl Hayes, III of Eatonton, Ga. | 5 | 13-3 | $645 |
10th | Greg Pugh of Cullman, Ala. | 5 | 12-15 | $536 |
10th | Cameron Robinson of Jasper, Ala. | 5 | 12-15 | $536 |
RANK | STRIKE KING CO-ANGLER NAME/HOMETOWN | BASS | WEIGHT | AWARD |
1st | Michael Benson of Cullman, Ala. | 5 | 11-7 | $2,419 |
2nd | Chaz McMahan of Leoma, Tenn. | 5 | 11-5 | $1,210 |
3rd | Johnny Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. | 5 | 11-3 | $807 |
4th | William Maddox of Trussville, Ala. | 5 | 10-15 | $565 |
5th | Troy Calloway of Sylacauga, Ala. | 5 | 10-13 | $484 |
6th | Brad Smith of Montevallo, Ala. | 5 | 10-12 | $769 |
7th | Willie Hill of Tuskegee, Ala. | 5 | 10-9 | $403 |
8th | Randy Wiggins of Birmingham, Ala. | 5 | 10-5 | $363 |
9th | Daniel Corkern of Florence, Miss. | 5 | 10-1 | $302 |
9th | Terry Harper of Ranburne, Ala. | 5 | 10-1 | $302 |
CONTINGENCY AWARDS
AWARD | NAME | CONTINGENCY | PAYOUT |
Boater Big Bass | Justin Blalock of Cullman, Ala. | 5-pound, 14-ounce bass | $730 |
Strike King Co-Angler Berkley Big Bass | Jacob Robinson of Temple, Ga. | 4-pound, 11-ounce bass | $365 |
Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus | Destry Ford of Tuscaloosa, Ala. | 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 Shaky Head | N/A |
Strike King Co-Angler | Unspecified Berkley MaxScent | N/A |
2021 QUALIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | HOST |
Bama 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.
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.