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Tom Ricks, vice president and general manager of BASS and ESPN Outdoors, has been appointed to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council, a panel created in 1993 to advise the secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior on sportfishing, boating and aquatic resource issues.

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne appointed Ricks, along with 23 others, for a two-year term that begins Nov. 8.

Five Bassmaster Southern Open pros earn eligibility to move up to Elite Series

DECATUR, Ala. — Bassmaster Elite Series pro Charlie Hartley of Grove City, Ohio, qualified Saturday for the 2008 Bassmaster Classic — his first — along with two-time Classic qualifier Todd Auten of Lake Wylie, S.C., and Bobby Lane of Lakeland, Fla., who will join his brother, Chris, in the Classic field.

Hartley, Auten and Lane qualified through the Bassmaster Southern Open circuit for the Feb. 22-24 Classic on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. The three pros finished first, second and third, respectively, in the season-long points race, which ended Saturday at the Open’s final 2007 event on Alabama’s Wheeler Lake out of Decatur.

Points-race winner Hartley entered the Wheeler event in second, thanks to his third-place finish at the Kissimmee Southern Open in March and his second at the Santee Cooper event in May. With a solid 13th-place finish in Alabama, he skated to the win by a 27-point margin.

“It’s wonderful. Points winner is a great title to have on my resume — and I’m going to the Classic, a lifetime dream,” said the 43-year-old Hartley, a veteran Elite pro who’s been competing in BASS events since 1996. “I fished my first bass tournament when I was 8 years old, so I’ll be the proudest person there.”

He said he felt the turning point in his Classic bid was on the second day of the Wheeler competition.

“With about 15 minutes to go, I ran up to a dock and caught a really big fish, and I thought at the time that I might’ve made the Classic with that fish,” he said.

Auten, 41, a two-time Classic qualifier has scored a 13th-place finish in 2003 and a 34th in 1999 at fishing’s most major event.

“I feel good, but of course I wanted to win the points,” said Auten, who also finished second at the Wheeler tournament. “I can’t wait for the Classic. Lake Hartwell is only two hours from my house. It’s a great fishery, and I’ve done well in the past there.”

Lane, 33, will be competing in his first Classic alongside his brother, Elite Series pro Chris Lane of Winter Haven, Fla., who qualified on the strength of his position in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year Standings.

“I’m very excited to see Chris in there, and I know he is to see me there,” said Lane, who’s about a year older than his brother. “But I was nervous today. My nerves haven’t been this racked in three years. But I made the Classic, qualified for the Elites, so life’s good.”

Only seven of the 50 Classic contenders are yet to be determined. Six will be BASS Federation Nation anglers who will qualify through their championship, Nov. 8-10 on Florida’s Lake Tohopekaliga, an event that will air on ESPN2 at 9 a.m. ET, Feb. 16, 2008.

The 50th Classic qualifier will be the winner of the Nov. 14-17 championship of the Bassmaster Weekend Series Operated by American Bass Anglers. That tournament will be on Georgia’s Clarks Hill Lake.

Elite Series Qualifiers
In addition to their Classic berths, Hartley, Auten and Lane earned eligibility next year for the top level of competitive bass fishing, the Bassmaster Elite Series.

Hartley qualified in September through the Elite Series, but he now takes his eligibility through the Southern Open. Auten and Lane secured first-year Elite status.

Also receiving an invitation to join the Elite Series was the fourth-place finisher in the points race: Mark Davis, 44, of Mount Ida, Ark. Davis is a three-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year (1995, 1998 and 2001); he also won the 1995 Classic.

Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins, 38 of San Mateo, Fla., took the fifth Southern Open Elite spot. Already qualified for the ’08 Elite Series, Scroggins’ eligibility now channels through the Open instead of through the Elite Series.

The Southern Open’s final points standings can be found below.

Bassmaster Central Open and Southern Open sponsors: Sponsors include Toyota, Purolator, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Berkley, Lowrance Electronics and MotorGuide

BASS is the worldwide authority on bass fishing, sanctioning more than 20,000 events through the BASS Federation Nation annually. Guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans, BASS sets the standard for credibility, professionalism, sportsmanship and conservation, as it has for nearly 40 years.

BASS stages bass fishing tournaments for every skill level and culminates with the Bassmaster Classic. Through its clubs, youth programs, aquatic resource advocacy, magazine publishing and multimedia platforms, BASS offers the industry's widest array of services and support to its nearly 530,000 members. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.

BASSMASTER SOUTHER OPEN FINAL POINTS STANDINGS
2007 Bassmaster Southern Open — Pros
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Place Name St Pts
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1 Charlie Hartley Ohio 836
2 Todd Auten S.C. 809
3 Bobby Lane Fla. 790
4 Mark Davis Ark. 764
5 Terry Scroggins Fla. 729
6 Kenneth Chapman Tenn. 722
7 Preston Henson Calif. 712
8 Scott Sills Ga. 692
9 Terry Segraves Fla. 668
10 Ron Klys Fla. 663
11 Preston Clark Fla. 662
12 J Todd Tucker Ga. 632
13 Paul Kimball Conn. 624
13 Kyle Fox Fla. 624
15 Brett Mitchell S.C. 613
16 Randy Alexander Ky. 606
17 Luke Estel Ill. 603
18 Wade Grooms S.C. 599
19 Marty Stone N.C. 593
20 John Cox Fla. 588
20 Sean Dassau Ala. 588
22 Thomas O'Bryant Tenn. 583
23 Richard Smith Va. 573
24 Patrick Pierce Fla. 567
25 Bobby Stanfill S.C. 566
26 Rodney Chastain S.C. 565
27 John Chaffo Pa. 561
28 Todd Walters N.C. 525
29 Lee Cox Md. 516
30 Robert Griswold N.C. 511
31 Cecil Wolfe S.C. 507
32 Scott Lakey Mich. 505
33 Lee Hartley Ga. 495
34 Clint Brownlee Ga. 492
35 Chris Lane Fla. 489
35 Jason Yeager Wisc. 489
37 Greg Vinson Ala. 474
37 Sam Greer Ky. 474
39 Ricky Shumpert S.C. 464
40 Craig Nels N.Y. 461
41 Art Ferguson Mich. 451
42 David Mansue N.J. 446
43 Terry McWilliams Ind. 430
44 Brannon Jones Ala. 426
45 Jerry Savage Miss. 420
46 Daryl Biron Conn. 417
47 Greg Roth Canada 416
48 Joseph Kastner S.C. 413
49 Troy Morrow Ga. 410
50 John Kremer Fla. 406
50 Randy Yarnall Pa. 406
52 Ronnie Watts S.C. 405
53 Chris Novack Conn. 403
54 Travis Rulle Ala. 400
55 Mark Rizk Ala. 397
56 Tom Hamlin Ga. 396
57 Brent Broderick Ohio 395
58 Brad Outersky Mo. 392
59 Homer Humphreys, Jr La. 391
60 Bill Rea Ohio 390
60 Kirk Crump S.C. 390
62 Bobby Scharber Tenn. 369
63 Bob Morin Tenn. 366
64 Dennis Magoto Ohio 365
65 Wayne Clifton S.C. 364
66 Will Dickens S.C. 358
67 Gregory Dipalma N.J. 356
68 Dave Parsons Texas 342
69 Michael Delvisco S.C. 337
70 Dan Welch W.Va. 336
71 Pat Golden N.C. 331
72 John Kolinski Wisc. 330
73 Kenneth Chambers Ala. 327
74 Sean Hoernke Texas 326
75 Kevin Marrs Fla. 322
75 Mark Duerr Wisc. 322
77 Gerald Gostenik Mich. 319
78 Shawn Johnson Fla. 317
79 Larry Gaines Fla. 313
80 Frank Ippoliti Pa. 310
80 Mark Lamb N.C. 310
82 Charlie Hill Ky. 309
83 Billy Schwach S.C. 298
84 Bob Eagleston Fla. 295
85 Terry Bloom Fla. 292
86 Kenneth Ellis S.C. 290
87 Justin Hanold Fla. 289
88 Ken Dodson Ala. 287
88 Jay Kendrick Ala. 287
90 Chris Heath S.C. 285
91 Lex Costas S.C. 280
92 Teb Jones Miss. 273
93 Timmy Horton Ala. 272
94 Charles Ingram Tenn. 263
95 Russ Lane Ala. 260
96 Ray Brazier Tenn. 258
97 Gerald Swindle Ala. 257
97 Tony Chachere La. 257
99 Ray Winans S.C. 254
100 Rich Patterson Fla. 247
101 Russell Colwell Md. 246
102 Micah Sepko S.C. 244
103 Larry Jones Ga. 243
104 Roger Morrow Ga. 242
105 Ray Sedgwick S.C. 241
105 Jimmy Mason Ala. 241
107 Roger Schofield Ala. 240
107 Mark Hicks Ohio 240
109 Kenneth Acornley Pa. 238
109 Warren Gensel Pa. 238
111 Wayne Prater Tenn. 234
111 Ron Wheaton Tenn. 234
113 Stephen Boyd Fla. 233
113 Greg Barwick Ga. 233
115 Brent Riley S.C. 231
116 Luke Smith Fla. 227
117 Jess Salmon N.J. 226
118 Shawn Rook Ark. 224
119 David Kilgore Ala. 223
120 Lynn Oswalt Ala. 222
120 Kip Bodkin Texas 222
122 Daniel Moody Ala. 217
123 Greg Wyrick N.C. 213
124 Matthew Herren Ala. 210
124 Corey Waldrop Texas 210
126 Ken Cothran Ga. 209
127 Rogne Brown Tenn. 203
128 Russ Osborne Fla. 202
129 Tim Ezell Fla. 197
129 Tim Dungan Ohio 197
131 Clark Reehm Ark. 195
132 David Perdue Va. 191
133 Lee Pitts Ala. 190
134 Harry Moore Ala. 188
135 John Gray Ind. 186
136 Brent Crow Ala. 185
137 Dustin Evans Tenn. 182
137 Joe Jones Ala. 182
139 Mickey Thomas Mich. 179
139 Nelson Walker S.C. 179
139 Brent Long N.C. 179
139 Edward Guice Ala. 179
143 Michael Goodman N.C. 178
144 Jeremy Vandenbosch Mich. 174
145 Richard Parrish Ga. 173
146 Billy Bowen Va. 172
147 Gary Clouse Tenn. 169
148 GREG PUGH Ala. 168
149 David Barnes Maine 162
149 Sean Alvarez Vt. 162
151 Kelby Waldrip Ind. 157
151 Michael Lionetti Pa. 157
153 Brandon Stanley Tenn. 152
154 Danny Lamie Va. 151
155 Rocky Cummings Ark. 150
156 Cory Nichols Tenn. 149
157 Robert Carpenter Fla. 148
158 Tripp Ward Fla. 147
158 Mike Cleveland Ga. 147
160 George Mudd Ill. 145
160 Ron Brown S.C. 145
162 Scott Smith Tenn. 144
163 Randall Allen Ala. 139
164 Paul Mazzitelli Pa. 137
165 Douglas Moore Ga. 133
165 David Morrissette Mass. 133
165 Bo Chappell S.C. 133
168 Lloyd Willmouth Fla. 130
168 Travis Loyd Ill. 130
170 Lee King N.C. 127
171 Matt Mclaughlin Ala. 125
172 Steve Linville Ohio 124
172 Robert Miley Fla. 124
174 Rob Strader Ohio 122
175 Curtis Reeves Ga. 115
176 Tim Rivest Ill. 111
177 Craig Gipe Ky. 107
177 Andy Starner Pa. 107
179 Johnny Urbon S.C. 100
180 Mike Jobe Ind. 94
181 David Stephens Fla. 86
182 Richard Kennedy La. 83
182 Jeffrey Mahaffey Va. 83
184 Jim Hill Fla. 82
185 Craig Dowling La. 80
186 Bruce Bingenheimer N.Y. 79
187 Tony Sapp Ga. 77
187 Kurt Dove Va. 77
189 Gary Riffle Texas 74
190 Don Leslie Ind. 68
191 Leonard Wilson Ky. 67
192 Sam Moody Ala. 66
193 Ronald Pierce Ark. 65
194 Patrick Kelly Ala. 64
195 Gary Pace Wisc. 62
196 Randy McCarty Ky. 61
196 Ronald Rogers Fla. 61
198 Mike Weiss Wisc. 60
199 Fred Rigdon Fla. 58
200 Cody Malone Texas 51
201 Scott Patton Ky. 49
202 Mike Pickett Ky. 48
202 Scott Mcgehee Miss. 48
204 James Anderson Fla. 45
205 Kenny Sapp Ga. 44
206 Rickey Wilson Ohio 43
207 William Davis Ala. 38
207 Mark Burgess Mass. 38
207 Ken Golubjatnikov N.Y. 38
210 Jeff Cloud Texas 37
211 Cecil Kingsley Kan. 35
212 Butch Tucker Ga. 31
213 Cecil Douberly Fla. 30
213 Danny Williams Fla. 30
213 Robert Watkins Fla. 30
216 Jonathan Else Pa. 29
217 James Butler Tenn. 27
217 Bobby Myers Okla. 27
219 Brian Penso Texas 22
220 Greg Secord Ga. 19
221 Kenneth Young Fla. 10
221 Rob Harlacher N.C. 10
223 Jim Pitts Ala. 6
224 Doug Luper Va. 4
224 Frank Boothe Texas 4
226 Randy Yager Fla. 3
227 Burley Warf Va. 1
227 Jeffrey Brooks Fla. 1
227 Maurice Parent II N.C. 1
230 A.E. Red Moore N.C. 0
230 Stanley Chandler Fla. 0
230 H D (Howard) Dotson Ky. 0
230 Lee Byrd Ala. 0
230 Craig Melton Tenn. 0


FINAL POINTS STANDINGS
2007 Bassmaster Southern Open — Co-Anglers
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Place Name St Pts
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1 Fred Hood Ga. 775
2 Barry Pavia Fla. 750
3 Alonzo Evans Fla. 738
4 James Sharp Ga. 688
5 Daren Mcdermott Fla. 685
6 Larry Blount Ala. 647
7 Chuck Thurlow Ala. 631
8 Stephen Schneider N.Y. 625
9 Luke Gritter Mich. 616
10 Rob Williamson Maine 606
11 Dow Cox Tenn. 601
12 Lee Davis Ga. 599
13 Donnie Dodd Ala. 587
14 James Kindred Tenn. 570
15 Jeff Sullivan Fla. 564
16 Steven Wisdom Ala. 560
17 Marty Scoggins Ga. 542
18 Mike Prance Fla. 538
19 Mark Denney Ga. 532
20 Johnny Denny Ky. 531
21 Justin Walker Canada 517
22 Allen Burkhalter Ga. 508
23 Ronald Wiggins Fla. 505
24 John Moon Texas 490
25 Frank Jones Fla. 478
26 Michael Roe Ky. 469
27 Horace Hubbard Ga. 463
28 Rodger Ray Ga. 443
29 Lanny Guthrie Ala. 430
30 Skip Elliott Fla. 423
31 Charles Gardner Ga. 422
32 Jeffrey Prisza Mich. 421
33 Keith Davis Ohio 417
34 Robert Green N.C. 415
35 John Roberson La. 411
36 Ray Gilmore Fla. 395
37 Michael Wilson Fla. 394
38 Cory Williams Ky. 391
39 Dan Morrow Ga. 389
40 Jonathan Barnette Ala. 388
41 Darrell Hille Tenn. 384
42 Lee Hannah Mass. 378
43 Wayne Morgan Ga. 375
44 Eric D. Johnson Mass. 373
45 Richard Persson Fla. 372
46 Jimmy Dudley Ga. 371
47 Andrew Dick Del. 367
48 James Wade N.C. 365
49 Joshua Fiedler Md. 362
49 Earl Mueller S.C. 362
51 Jay Mabry Miss. 356
52 Frank Kerns Ga. 351
53 Jake Carter S.C. 349
54 Chuck Cunningham S.C. 344
55 Bill Poirier Fla. 340
56 T Mike Evans Ala. 337
57 Todd Davidson Ohio 335
58 Curtis McFadden Canada 333
59 Frank Woodruff Fla. 331
59 Michael Bradford Ala. 331
61 Emre Sarihan Fla. 329
62 Ronald Mueller S.C. 327
63 Jeff Morrison Ill. 326
63 Benjamin Furmanek S.C. 326
63 Jason Black N.C. 326
66 Frelon Moore Ala. 323
66 Shaun Mulhall Ga. 323
68 Buck Wallace Texas 320
68 Ross Rathmell Pa. 320
70 Boyce Wyatt Mo. 317
71 Stephen Green N.C. 316
72 Jim McDevitt Mo. 315
73 Damon Kiper Ky. 313
74 Joey Thomas Tenn. 303
75 Scott Reed N.C. 302
76 Joe Edwards Fla. 300
77 Matt Fair Fla. 291
78 John White Ga. 290
79 Kenneth Crumpler Fla. 285
80 Vince Parker Fla. 283
81 Don Lewis Fla. 282
82 Sam Dewey Ohio 281
83 Mark Richard La. 280
84 Michael Chandler S.C. 279
85 Don Griffin Ga. 278
86 Jason Law Ga. 276
87 Brad Fox Fla. 272
88 Danny Lea Tenn. 270
89 Sunny Carpenter Fla. 269
90 Wesley Watson N.C. 265
91 Jeff Walker Ky. 263
92 Robert Hicks Fla. 260
93 Gary Johns Ohio 257
94 Blaine Bucy W.Va. 254
95 Earl Purcell Mass. 253
96 Michael Hall Ky. 249
97 Brian Marino Fla. 247
98 Kevin Pulsifer Fla. 245
99 Johnny Stambaugh Fla. 243
100 David Parks Ala. 241
101 Joseph Kelly S.C. 238
101 Chad Parker S.C. 238
103 Andy Cobb Ala. 235
103 Kurtis Michaux Fla. 235
103 Steven Roosen N.C. 235
106 James Lamb Mo. 234
107 Ron Parks N.C. 232
107 Mark Williams N.C. 232
109 David Eden Tenn. 231
109 Gary Slifko Fla. 231
109 Chuck Wilson N.C. 231
112 Ryan Scott Ky. 229
113 Larry Mullikin Fla. 226
114 Steve Hernew Ill. 225
115 Allen Rix Ill. 223
115 Nathan Nipper Minn. 223
117 Johnnie Dennis Fla. 221
118 Kyle Lowrey Fla. 213
119 Edward Guertin N.H. 212
120 Micky Lusk S.C. 211
120 Bill Williams Ky. 211
122 Richard Kitchens Fla. 209
122 Charles Wood Ind. 209
124 Carl Pope Ky. 207
124 Greg Pope N.C. 207
126 Gary Besmer N.Y. 204
127 Cal Teneyck Minn. 200
127 Eddie Paul S.C. 200
129 Jason Patterson Ind. 199
130 Gene Barnette Ala. 196
130 James Rozelle S.C. 196
132 William Marlin Ky. 195
133 Kim Zwick Fla. 194
134 Walter Zajkowski Fla. 191
135 Jeff Routch S.C. 190
136 David Glenn Fla. 189
136 Albert Pieper S.C. 189
138 James Hagwood N.C. 187
139 Jim Smith Ga. 186
139 Lance Spencer Va. 186
141 Edward Hermoyian Ga. 185
142 Matthew Roesch Ga. 184
143 Mike Birge Ala. 181
143 Melvin Berry Fla. 181
145 Jeffrey Worth Fla. 179
146 Clint Pack S.C. 178
146 John Stahl Fla. 178
146 Vern Moss Mich. 178
149 Charles Townsel Fla. 176
150 Michael Doro R.I. 173
151 Kyle Shirley Ala. 169
152 John Porter Md. 162
153 Alan Blondino Va. 161
154 David Leverett Fla. 159
155 Ralph Mueller Mo. 157
155 Russell Steen S.C. 157
157 Dennis Andersen Fla. 156
158 Larry Bryant Tenn. 153
159 Gregory Don Griffin S.C. 148
160 Jack Palmer Ky. 146
160 Kerry Bethune Ala. 146
162 Jeff Campbell Ohio 145
163 James Williams Ill. 142
164 Ronald Speckman Fla. 141
165 Walter Swafford Fla. 139
165 Ryusuke Nishio N.J. 139
167 Charles Robison Pa. 137
168 James Madsen Ill. 136
169 Ben Todd Fla. 134
169 Paul Scharf Fla. 134
171 Brent Chapman Va. 133
171 Lester Thompson W.Va. 133
173 Kevin Broadwood Canada 129
173 Hugh Gray Fla. 129
173 Terry Driggers Fla. 129
173 Billy Hill N.C. 129
173 David Paulino Va. 129
178 Daniel Castaing Fla. 127
178 Louis Manata Miss. 127
180 Jim Guy Tenn. 122
181 Dennis Staley Canada 121
182 Terry Henson Sr. Ala. 117
182 Allen Scarborough N.C. 117
184 Randy Duncan Ala. 114
184 Rob D'Andrea Fla. 114
186 Paul Stetler Mo. 113
187 Mickey Singletary Ga. 110
188 Dave Williams Ohio 109
189 David Hagens Fla. 106
190 Tommy Menefee Ala. 102
191 Tony Adams Ga. 101
192 Shane Shafer Ohio 99
192 Kevin Fox N.Y. 99
194 Chris Clarke S.C. 97
195 Brian Miller Fla. 95
196 David Handel N.C. 93
197 Jason Densmore Ga. 90
198 Tom Lyskawka Ill. 88
199 Richard Garlock N.Y. 85
200 Will Stoner Ala. 83
201 Adam Slupczynski Fla. 81
202 Tucker Smith Ala. 79
203 Eugene Hall Ga. 77
204 Mike Sheheane Ala. 74
204 John Foster Fla. 74
206 David Whitten Ala. 72
207 Ken Adcock Fla. 71
207 Vincent Lawyer Fla. 71
207 Justin Talkington W.Va. 71
210 Charles Timme Ala. 70
211 Joe Richard Ky. 69
212 David Tagliarini Fla. 68
212 Robert Morin Fla. 68
214 Brian Rodriguez Fla. 66
215 Marc Mann Ill. 65
215 Ferlin Weeks Ala. 65
217 Lee Clark Ala. 60
218 Frank Penn Ala. 59
219 Robert Popp Ga. 58
219 Marvin Stith N.J. 58
221 Cory Larimer Fla. 56
222 Thomas Stackhouse Ala. 54
222 Kevin Lynn Colo. 54
222 Donald Lamb Fla. 54
225 Thomas Melton N.Y. 52
226 Paul Hilson Fla. 50
226 Bennett Snyder Fla. 50
228 Jimmy Murphy Miss. 49
229 L. C. Hatley Ohio 47
230 Bj Hannah Tenn. 46
230 Brad Gilley Ala. 46
232 Randy Fosnaugh Ohio 45
233 Chad Christensen Utah 42
234 Louis Knueppel Va. 39
235 Dan Shafer Ohio 37
236 James Blythe Miss. 35
237 Paul Keltner Tenn. 33
238 Chris Persiani Va. 32
238 Richard Johnson Fla. 32
240 Warren Houston Fla. 30
241 James Polak Ga. 28
242 Wes Hood Va. 26
242 Benjamin Fields Fla. 26
244 Arnie Bailey Va. 24
245 Earl Capes Ga. 23
246 John Virostek Ohio 22
247 Rick Perez Fla. 19
247 Maruo Naohiro 19
247 Clayton Campbell Fla. 19
250 Carter Shackelford Ind. 16
250 Cecil Fry S.C. 16
252 Jim Staszewski Maine 15
253 Monty Wright Mo. 13
254 Thomas Babbs Tenn. 6
255 Dennis Henderson S.C. 0
255 Bruce Kane Fla. 0
255 Stan Harvey N.C. 0
255 Tony Nigro N.Y. 0
255 Robert Mills Tenn. 0
255 William O'Dell S.C. 0
255 Dylan Eady Fla. 0
255 Daniel Simpson Fla. 0
255 Bryon Waddell R.I. 0
255 John Pantaleo Canada 0
255 Ken Compton Mich. 0
255 Judd Browder Calif. 0
255 Mckinley Wilson N.C. 0
255 Daniel Swartz, Jr. Pa. 0
255 Daniel Swartz, III Pa. 0
255 David Goggans Miss. 0
255 Mark Daidone N.C. 0
255 Richard Hudson Ind. 0
255 Alex Cribb S.C. 0
255 Wayne Hopkins S.C. 0
255 Carl Griffith N.C. 0
255 Dale Ball N.C. 0
255 Scott Hughes Fla. 0
255 Richard Johnson Fla. 0
255 Brian Meyer S.C. 0
255 Bryan Moeller S.C. 0

Florida’s Bobby Lane Leads Bassmaster Southern Open on Wheeler Lake in Alabama

DECATUR, Fla. – Pulling a five-fish limit of largemouth bass from the “Decatur flats” of Wheeler Lake, Bobby Lane of Lakeland, Fla., took the lead Thursday at the season finale of the 2007 Bassmaster Southern Open out of Decatur, Ala.

With 19 pounds, 15 ounces, Lane put a 3-pound, 5-ounce cushion between him and Bassmaster Elite Series pro Tim Horton of Muscle Shoals, Ala., who brought 16 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales for second place. In third was another Elite Series pro, Gerald Swindle of Warrior, Ala., who had 15 pounds, 2 ounces.

Frank Ippoliti of Smithsburg, Md., was fourth with 15-1, and Ron Klys of Gainesville, Fla., secured fifth place with 14-13, a weight that included the Purolator Big Bass of the day, a 5-13 brute.

The full field of pros will compete again Friday, then cut to 30 for Saturday’s final day. The winner will take home $6,000 in cash and a Triton/Mercury rig valued at $50,000.

Fishing fans can access real-time leaderboards and live, streaming video of the weigh-ins at http://www.espnoutdoors.com beginning at 3 p.m. CT Friday and Saturday.

Because the Wheeler event is the final 2007 Southern Open tournament, it wraps up the season’s points race. The three pros who come out on top will qualify for berths in the 2008 Bassmaster Classic, Feb. 22-24 on Lake Hartwell out of Greenville, S.C. The top five pros will earn eligibility for next year’s Bassmaster Elite Series, the highest level of competitive bass fishing.

In eighth place in the points race, Lane’s in contention for a Classic spot and Elite Series eligibility.

“It’s my goal to make the Classic, for sure,” said Lane, a 33-year-old full-time angler who’s the brother of Elite pro Chris Lane of Florida, who quailfied for the Classic through the Elite Series.

Going into the Wheeler tournament, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Terry Scroggins, 38, of San Mateo, Fla., led the points race, but he weighed-in only 6 pounds, 9 ounces to tie for 98th place. Scroggins has already earned a Classic berth and requalified for the Elite Series, so the Southern Open’s outcome doesn’t affect his 2008 eligibility.

Charlie Hartley, 43, of Grove City, Ohio, another Bassmaster Elite Series pro, is gunning for a Classic berth through the Southern Open circuit. While he entered the Wheeler event second in the Open points standings, he tied for 15th place Thursday — still a strong position to capture a Classic spot.

Third in the points race is Mark Davis, 44, of Mount Ida., Ark., but his Thursday showing of 51st place put him in a precarious position to hang on in the top three.

In the co-angler division, Scott Reed of Cary, N.C., led in the competition for $2,000 cash and a Triton/Mercury boat rig valued at $32,000. Reed’s catch of 12 pounds, 2 ounces, bested Fred Hood of Monroe, Ga., who had 11-6. Lee Hannah of Grandville, Mass., was third with 10-9.

Friday and Saturday, launch will be at 6:45 a.m. CT at Decatur’s Ingalls Harbor, where the weigh-in will begin at 3 p.m. CT.

For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit http://www.bassmaster.com. Visit http://www.espnmediazone.com for ESPN's latest releases, schedules and other news, plus photos, video and audio clips and more.

BASS is the worldwide authority on bass fishing, sanctioning more than 20,000 events through the BASS Federation Nation annually. Guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans, BASS sets the standard for credibility, professionalism, sportsmanship and conservation, as it has for nearly 40 years. BASS stages bass fishing tournaments for every skill level and culminates with the Bassmaster Classic. Through its clubs, youth programs, aquatic resource advocacy, magazine publishing and multimedia platforms, BASS offers the industry's widest array of services and support to its nearly 530,000 members. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.

Location and Field
Bassmaster Southern Open
Wheeler Lake
Decatur, Ala.
October 18-20

Field
157 pros, 157 co-anglers
Cut to top 30 after Day 2

Day 1 Purolator Big Bass
Pro: Ron Klys; Gainesville, Fla., 5-13
Co-angler: Lee Clark; Decatur, Ala.; 4-13

Launch & Weigh-in
Ingalls Harbor
710 Market St. NW
Decatur, AL
6:45 a.m. / 3 p.m. CT

Local Sponsors: Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.

Sponsors of the Bassmaster Southern and Central Opens include: Toyota, Purolator, Triton Boats, Mercury Marine, Berkley, Lowrance Electronics and MotorGuide.

2007 BASSMASTER OPENS SCHEDULE
2007 Southern Open:
March 1-3 Lake Kissimmee, Polk County, Fla. (Terry Scroggins)
May 3-5 Santee Cooper Reservoir, Manning, S.C. (Terry Scroggins)
Oct. 18-20 Wheeler Lake, Decatur, Ala.
2007 Central Open:
March 15-17 Lake Texoma, Denison, Texas (Brian Clark)
June 14-16 Red River, Shreveport/Bossier City, La. (Danny Smith)
Sept. 27-29 Lake Amistad, Del Rio, Texas (Trent Huckaby)

2008 BASSMASTER OPENS SCHEDULE
2008 Southern Open:
Jan. 17-19 St. Johns River, Palatka, Fla.
May 8-10 Santee Cooper Reservoir, Manning, S.C.
Oct. 16-18 Lake Guntersville, Guntersville, Ala.
2008 Central Open:
April 24-26 Red River, Shreveport/Bossier City, La.
Sept. 25-27 Kentucky Lake, Paris, Tenn.
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Lake Texoma, Denison, Texas


Bassmaster Southern Open Standings- Wheeler Lake- Day 1

2007 Decatur, AL 10/18-10/20
Lake Wheeler, Decatur AL.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Bobby Lane Lakeland, FL 5 19-15 305
Day 1: 5 19-15
2. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, AL 5 16-10 295
Day 1: 5 16-10
3. Gerald Swindle Warrior, AL 5 15-02 290
Day 1: 5 15-02
4. Frank Ippoliti Mercersburg, MD 5 15-01 285
Day 1: 5 15-01
5. Ron Klys Gainesville, FL 5 14-13 280 $1,000.00
Day 1: 5 14-13
6. Kenneth Chapman Woodlawn, TN 5 14-08 274
Day 1: 5 14-08
6. Russ Lane Prattville, AL 5 14-08 274
Day 1: 5 14-08
8. John Chaffo Murrysville, PA 5 14-04 268
Day 1: 5 14-04
9. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, SC 5 13-03 264
Day 1: 5 13-03
10. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, AL 5 12-10 260
Day 1: 5 12-10
11. Kyle A. Fox Lakeland, FL 5 12-09 257
Day 1: 5 12-09
12. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, FL 5 12-07 254
Day 1: 5 12-07
13. Preston Henson Vacaville, CA 5 12-01 251
Day 1: 5 12-01
14. Greg Roth Oshawa ONTARIO CANADA 5 11-15 248
Day 1: 5 11-15
15. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 11-13 244
Day 1: 5 11-13
15. Kirk Crump Lancaster, SC 5 11-13 244
Day 1: 5 11-13
17. Patrick Pierce Saint John, FL 5 11-12 241
Day 1: 5 11-12
18. Art Ferguson III Saint Clair Shores, MI 5 11-10 239
Day 1: 5 11-10
19. Chris Lane Lakeland, FL 5 11-07 237
Day 1: 5 11-07
20. Sean Hoernke Magnolia, TX 5 11-03 234
Day 1: 5 11-03
20. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 11-03 234
Day 1: 5 11-03
22. Sam Greer London, KY 5 11-01 231
Day 1: 5 11-01
23. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 5 10-13 229
Day 1: 5 10-13
24. Jason Yeager Shawano, WI 5 10-11 227
Day 1: 5 10-11
25. David Mansue Robbinsville, NJ 5 10-07 225
Day 1: 5 10-07
26. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, AL 5 10-06 222
Day 1: 5 10-06
26. Robert Griswold Angier, NC 5 10-06 222
Day 1: 5 10-06
28. Mark Hicks Millfield, OH 5 10-05 217
Day 1: 5 10-05
28. Joseph Kastner Leesville, SC 5 10-05 217
Day 1: 5 10-05
28. Daniel Moody Rogersville, AL 4 10-05 217
Day 1: 4 10-05
31. Paul Kimball Glastonbury, CT 5 10-02 213
Day 1: 5 10-02
32. Charlie Hill Franklin, KY 5 10-00 211
Day 1: 5 10-00
33. Marty Stone Fayetteville, NC 5 09-15 208
Day 1: 5 09-15
33. Sean Dassau Helena, AL 5 09-15 208
Day 1: 5 09-15
35. J Todd Tucker Moultrie, GA 5 09-11 205
Day 1: 5 09-11
36. Bob Morin Seymour, TN 5 09-08 201
Day 1: 5 09-08
36. Brad Outersky Pleasant Hill, MO 5 09-08 201
Day 1: 5 09-08
36. Brett Mitchell Timmonsville, SC 5 09-08 201
Day 1: 5 09-08
39. Ken Dodson Ashville, AL 5 09-07 197
Day 1: 5 09-07
40. Brannon Jones Montgomery, AL 5 09-06 195
Day 1: 5 09-06
41. Charles Ingram Santa Fe, TN 5 09-05 193
Day 1: 5 09-05
42. Bobby Stanfill Greenwood, SC 5 09-03 191
Day 1: 5 09-03
43. Ronnie Watts Florence, SC 5 09-02 189
Day 1: 5 09-02
44. Matthew Herren Trussville, AL 5 09-01 187
Day 1: 5 09-01
45. Greg Barwick Dublin, GA 5 09-00 185
Day 1: 5 09-00
46. John Kolinski Greenville, WI 5 08-15 183
Day 1: 5 08-15
47. Wade Grooms Bonneau, SC 5 08-12 181
Day 1: 5 08-12
48. Randy Alexander London, KY 5 08-11 179
Day 1: 5 08-11
49. Tom Hamlin Lizella, GA 5 08-10 176
Day 1: 5 08-10
49. Craig Nels Baldwinsville, NY 5 08-10 176
Day 1: 5 08-10
51. Mark Davis Mount Ida, AR 5 08-09 172
Day 1: 5 08-09
51. Danny Lamie Richmond, VA 5 08-09 172
Day 1: 5 08-09
53. Richard Smith Cecilia, VA 5 08-08 169
Day 1: 5 08-08
54. Ron Wheaton Columbia, TN 5 08-07 167
Day 1: 5 08-07
55. GREG PUGH CULLMAN, AL 5 08-06 164
Day 1: 5 08-06
55. Todd Walters High Point, NC 5 08-06 164
Day 1: 5 08-06
57. Kenneth Chambers Vinemont, AL 5 08-04 161
Day 1: 5 08-04
58. Terry McWilliams Greenfield, IN 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
58. Edward Guice Decatur, AL 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
58. John Cox Debary, FL 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
58. Pat Golden High Point, NC 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
58. Kenny Sapp Social Circle, GA 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
58. Mike Jobe Brownsville, IN 5 08-01 154
Day 1: 5 08-01
64. Lee Hartley Buford, GA 5 08-00 147
Day 1: 5 08-00
65. Chris Heath North Augusta, SC 5 07-15 144
Day 1: 5 07-15
65. George Mudd Fox Lake, IL 5 07-15 144
Day 1: 5 07-15
67. Lee Pitts Gaylesville, AL 5 07-13 141
Day 1: 5 07-13
68. Randall Allen Owens Cross Roads, AL 5 07-12 136
Day 1: 5 07-12
68. Luke Estel Murphysboro, IL 5 07-12 136
Day 1: 5 07-12
68. Scott Smith Mount Juliet, TN 5 07-12 136
Day 1: 5 07-12
68. Shawn Rook Russellville, AR 5 07-12 136
Day 1: 5 07-12
72. Kevin Marrs Melbourne, FL 5 07-11 130
Day 1: 5 07-11
72. Bill Rea Greenfield, OH 5 07-11 130
Day 1: 5 07-11
74. Brent Crow Hartselle, AL 5 07-10 127
Day 1: 5 07-10
75. Scott Sills Dahlonega, GA 5 07-09 125
Day 1: 5 07-09
76. Clint Brownlee Tifton, GA 5 07-07 123
Day 1: 5 07-07
77. Homer Humphreys, Jr Minden, LA 5 07-06 121
Day 1: 5 07-06
78. Jerry Savage Columbus, MS 5 07-04 117
Day 1: 5 07-04
78. William Davis Russellville, AL 5 07-04 117
Day 1: 5 07-04
78. Robert Miley Miami, FL 5 07-04 117
Day 1: 5 07-04
81. Billy TRAVIS Bowen Weber City, NC 5 07-03 112
Day 1: 5 07-03
81. Kelby Waldrip Bloomington, IN 5 07-03 112
Day 1: 5 07-03
83. Preston Clark Palatka, FL 5 07-02 109
Day 1: 5 07-02
84. Jeff Cloud Pampa, TX 5 07-01 107
Day 1: 5 07-01
85. Harry Moore Valley, AL 4 07-00 105
Day 1: 4 07-00
86. Rodney Chastain Fountain Inn, SC 5 06-15 103
Day 1: 5 06-15
87. Mark Duerr West Allis, WI 4 06-14 100
Day 1: 4 06-14
87. Bruce Bingenheimer Buffalo, NY 3 06-14 100
Day 1: 3 06-14
89. Roger Morrow Griffin, GA 5 06-13 97
Day 1: 5 06-13
90. Ken Cothran Locust Grove, GA 5 06-12 94
Day 1: 5 06-12
90. Micah Sepko Greer, SC 5 06-12 94
Day 1: 5 06-12
92. Curtis A Reeves Riverdale, GA 5 06-11 90
Day 1: 5 06-11
92. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 5 06-11 90
Day 1: 5 06-11
94. Thomas O'Bryant Cedar Grove, TN 5 06-10 84
Day 1: 5 06-10
94. Cecil Wolfe Hanahan, SC 5 06-10 84
Day 1: 5 06-10
94. Larry Jones Acworth, GA 5 06-10 84
Day 1: 5 06-10
94. Troy Morrow Toccoa, GA 5 06-10 84
Day 1: 5 06-10
98. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, FL 5 06-0977.34
Day 1: 5 06-09
98. Johnny Urbon Laurens, SC 5 06-0977.34
Day 1: 5 06-09
98. David Stephens Palm Coast, FL 5 06-0977.34
Day 1: 5 06-09
101. Robert Carpenter Summerfield, FL 5 06-08 75
Day 1: 5 06-08
102. Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, TN 5 06-07 74
Day 1: 5 06-07
103. Mark Rizk Arab, AL 5 06-05 72
Day 1: 5 06-05
103. Sam Moody Athens, AL 4 06-05 72
Day 1: 4 06-05
103. Lee King Cherryville, VA 4 06-05 72
Day 1: 4 06-05
106. Mark Lamb Wake Forest, NC 5 06-04 69.5
Day 1: 5 06-04
106. Ronald Pierce Mountain Home, AR 3 06-04 69.5
Day 1: 3 06-04
108. Ray Winans Manning, SC 5 06-03 68
Day 1: 5 06-03
109. Terry Bloom Groveland, FL 5 06-02 66.5
Day 1: 5 06-02
109. James Anderson Miami, FL 5 06-02 66.5
Day 1: 5 06-02
111. Chris Novack Mansfield, CT 5 06-01 65
Day 1: 5 06-01
112. Michael Goodman Nebo, NC 5 06-00 63.5
Day 1: 5 06-00
112. Wayne Prater Jacksboro, TN 5 06-00 63.5
Day 1: 5 06-00
114. Kurt Dove Fairfax, VA 5 05-15 61.5
Day 1: 5 05-15
114. Bobby Scharber Pulaski, TN 5 05-15 61.5
Day 1: 5 05-15
116. Tony Chachere Opelousas, LA 5 05-13 59.5
Day 1: 5 05-13
116. Jeremy Vandenbosch Lowell, MI 4 05-13 59.5
Day 1: 4 05-13
118. Will Dickens Laurens, SC 5 05-12 58
Day 1: 5 05-12
119. Randy Yarnall Womelsdorf, PA 5 05-10 56
Day 1: 5 05-10
119. Gary Riffle Bogoga, TX 5 05-10 56
Day 1: 5 05-10
119. Roger Schofield Killen, AL 5 05-10 56
Day 1: 5 05-10
122. Steve Linville Harrison, OH 5 05-09 53.5
Day 1: 5 05-09
122. Randy McCarty Hagerhill, KY 5 05-09 53.5
Day 1: 5 05-09
124. Wayne Clifton Moncks Corner, SC 5 05-07 51.5
Day 1: 5 05-07
124. Daryl Biron South Windsor, CT 4 05-07 51.5
Day 1: 4 05-07
126. Lee Cox Hagerstown, MD 5 05-05 50
Day 1: 5 05-05
127. Travis Rulle Huntsville, AL 5 05-03 48.5
Day 1: 5 05-03
127. Gregory Dipalma Millville, NJ 5 05-03 48.5
Day 1: 5 05-03
129. Billy Schwach Charleston, SC 5 05-02 47
Day 1: 5 05-02
130. James Butler Clarksville, TN 5 04-15 46
Day 1: 5 04-15
131. Tony Sapp Dallas, GA 4 04-14 45
Day 1: 4 04-14
132. Larry Gaines Valparaiso, FL 4 04-12 44
Day 1: 4 04-12
133. Brent Broderick Oregonia, OH 4 04-10 42.5
Day 1: 4 04-10
133. Richard Parrish Savannah, GA 4 04-10 42.5
Day 1: 4 04-10
135. Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, MI 3 04-09 41
Day 1: 3 04-09
136. Dennis Magoto \Waynesville, OH 4 04-08 40
Day 1: 4 04-08
137. Kenneth Acornley Larksville, PA 4 04-06 38.5
Day 1: 4 04-06
137. Luke Smith Clermont, FL 4 04-06 38.5
Day 1: 4 04-06
139. Tim Ezell Key West, FL 4 04-05 37
Day 1: 4 04-05
140. Rich Patterson Windermere, FL 3 04-00 36
Day 1: 3 04-00
141. Cecil Douberly Lakeland, FL 3 03-14 35
Day 1: 3 03-14
142. Lynn Oswalt Jasper, AL 4 03-09 33.5
Day 1: 4 03-09
142. Warren Gensel Shavertown, PA 3 03-09 33.5
Day 1: 3 03-09
144. Dan Welch New Martinsville, WV 2 03-05 32
Day 1: 2 03-05
145. Michael Delvisco Greer, SC 2 02-14 31
Day 1: 2 02-14
146. Scott Lakey Augusta, MI 2 02-07 29.5
Day 1: 2 02-07
146. Richard Kennedy Angie, LA 2 02-07 29.5
Day 1: 2 02-07
148. Russ Osborne Orlando, FL 2 02-06 28
Day 1: 2 02-06
149. Mickey Thomas Edwardsburg, MI 2 02-05 27
Day 1: 2 02-05
150. Leonard Wilson Woodburn, KY 2 02-02 26
Day 1: 2 02-02
151. Rocky Cummings Emmet, AR 2 02-01 25
Day 1: 2 02-01
152. Bob Eagleston Newberry, FL 2 02-00 24
Day 1: 2 02-00
153. Greg Secord Suwanee, GA 1 01-11 23
Day 1: 1 01-11
154. Brandon Stanley Johnson City, TN 1 01-00 22
Day 1: 1 01-00
155. Mike Weiss Union Grove, WI 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Craig Melton Lawrenceburg, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Craig Dowling Many, LA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Russell Colwell Baltimore, MD 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
155. Dustin Evans Eads, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Ron Klys Gainesville, FL 05-13 $1,000.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 121 707 1190-03
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121 707 1190-03

Co-Anglers

2007 Decatur, AL 10/18-10/20
Lake Wheeler, Decatur AL.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Scott Reed Cary, NC 5 12-02 305
Day 1: 5 12-02
2. Fred Hood Monroe, GA 5 11-06 295
Day 1: 5 11-06
3. Lee Hannah Grandville, MA 5 10-09 290
Day 1: 5 10-09
4. David Eden Adams, TN 5 10-02 285
Day 1: 5 10-02
5. Daren Mcdermott Saint Cloud, FL 5 10-00 280
Day 1: 5 10-00
6. John Moon Brookeland, TX 5 09-12 276
Day 1: 5 09-12
7. Brian Marino Nokomis, NJ 4 09-05 272
Day 1: 4 09-05
8. Gary Johns Piqua, OH 5 09-04 268
Day 1: 5 09-04
9. Horace Hubbard Albany, GA 5 09-00 264
Day 1: 5 09-00
10. Jim Smith Bowersville, GA 5 08-11 260
Day 1: 5 08-11
11. Lee Davis Fitzgerald, GA 5 08-10 257
Day 1: 5 08-10
12. Justin Walker Markham ONTARIO CANADA 5 08-09 254
Day 1: 5 08-09
13. Larry Bryant Goodlettsville, TN 5 08-08 251
Day 1: 5 08-08
14. Barry Pavia Fruitland Park, FL 5 08-05 248
Day 1: 5 08-05
15. Dow Cox Jonesborough, TN 5 08-04 245
Day 1: 5 08-04
16. Hugh Gray Kissimmee, FL 5 08-03 243
Day 1: 5 08-03
17. Boyce Wyatt Cedar Hill, MO 5 07-12 241
Day 1: 5 07-12
18. Eric D. Johnson Millis, MA 5 07-10 239
Day 1: 5 07-10
19. Allen Rix Creal Springs, IL 5 07-08 237
Day 1: 5 07-08
20. Kenneth Crumpler Marianna, FL 5 07-07 233
Day 1: 5 07-07
20. Ryan Scott Beaver Dam, KY 5 07-07 233
Day 1: 5 07-07
20. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, AL 4 07-07 233
Day 1: 4 07-07
23. Cal Teneyck Shakopee, MN 4 07-06 228
Day 1: 4 07-06
23. Tommy Menefee Ashville, AL 4 07-06 228
Day 1: 4 07-06
25. Don Lewis Jacksonville, FL 5 07-04 224
Day 1: 5 07-04
25. Jason Law Albany, GA 5 07-04 224
Day 1: 5 07-04
27. Frank Woodruff Fruitland Park, FL 5 06-15 220
Day 1: 5 06-15
27. Will Stoner Toney, AL 5 06-15 220
Day 1: 5 06-15
29. Ronald Wiggins East Palatka, FL 5 06-13 217
Day 1: 5 06-13
30. James Wade Fayetteville, NC 5 06-12 215
Day 1: 5 06-12
31. Andy Cobb Oxford, AL 5 06-11 213
Day 1: 5 06-11
32. Jeff Routch Sumter, SC 5 06-10 210
Day 1: 5 06-10
32. Dan Morrow Eastanollee, GA 5 06-10 210
Day 1: 5 06-10
34. Michael Bradford Scottsboro, AL 5 06-09 206
Day 1: 5 06-09
34. Kyle Shirley Huntsville, AL 4 06-09 206
Day 1: 4 06-09
36. Gene Barnette Town Creek, AL 5 06-08 203
Day 1: 5 06-08
37. Charles Gardner Dawsonville, GA 5 06-07 200
Day 1: 5 06-07
37. David Whitten Decatur, AL 5 06-07 200
Day 1: 5 06-07
39. Joe Richard Hopkinsville, KY 5 06-05 196
Day 1: 5 06-05
39. Jay Mabry Meridian, MS 5 06-05 196
Day 1: 5 06-05
41. Clint Pack Gable, SC 5 06-03 191
Day 1: 5 06-03
41. James Kindred Ccross Plains, TN 5 06-03 191
Day 1: 5 06-03
41. Luke Gritter Kalamazoo, MI 4 06-03 191
Day 1: 4 06-03
44. Stephen Schneider Selden, NY 4 06-02 187
Day 1: 4 06-02
45. Damon Kiper Louisville, KY 5 06-01 182
Day 1: 5 06-01
45. Mike Birge Florala, AL 5 06-01 182
Day 1: 5 06-01
45. Jim McDevitt Eldon, MO 5 06-01 182
Day 1: 5 06-01
45. Jeff Morrison Bloomington, IL 4 06-01 182
Day 1: 4 06-01
49. Ray Gilmore Fort Myers, FL 5 06-00 176
Day 1: 5 06-00
49. Rob Williamson Gorham, ME 4 06-00 176
Day 1: 4 06-00
51. Shane Shafer Lewisburg, OH 5 05-15 171
Day 1: 5 05-15
51. Jeffrey Prisza Wyandotte, MI 5 05-15 171
Day 1: 5 05-15
51. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, FL 5 05-15 171
Day 1: 5 05-15
54. Richard Kitchens Orange Park, FL 5 05-14 167
Day 1: 5 05-14
55. Jim Guy Loudon, TN 5 05-13 164
Day 1: 5 05-13
55. Robert Popp Blairsville, GA 4 05-13 164
Day 1: 4 05-13
57. Marty Scoggins Trion, GA 5 05-12 161
Day 1: 5 05-12
58. Edward Hermoyian Marietta, GA 5 05-11 156
Day 1: 5 05-11
58. Shaun Mulhall Mcdonough, GA 5 05-11 156
Day 1: 5 05-11
58. James Sharp Leesburg, GA 5 05-11 156
Day 1: 5 05-11
58. Randy Duncan Killen, AL 5 05-11 156
Day 1: 5 05-11
62. Jack Palmer Grace, KY 5 05-10 150
Day 1: 5 05-10
62. James Lamb Desoto, MO 5 05-10 150
Day 1: 5 05-10
64. John Roberson Shreveport, LA 5 05-09 146
Day 1: 5 05-09
64. Danny Lea Columbia, TN 5 05-09 146
Day 1: 5 05-09
66. Jason Patterson Bluffton, IN 4 05-07 143
Day 1: 4 05-07
67. Darrell Hille Springfield, TN 5 05-06 139
Day 1: 5 05-06
67. Alonzo Evans BARTOW, FL 4 05-06 139
Day 1: 4 05-06
67. Sam Dewey West Milton, OH 3 05-06 139
Day 1: 3 05-06
70. David Parks Decatur, AL 5 05-02 131
Day 1: 5 05-02
70. Terry Henson Sr. Saraland, AL 4 05-02 131
Day 1: 4 05-02
70. William Marlin Cadiz, KY 4 05-02 131
Day 1: 4 05-02
70. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, AL 4 05-02 131
Day 1: 4 05-02
70. Thomas Melton Manorville, NY 2 05-02 131
Day 1: 2 05-02
75. Don Griffin Roswell, GA 2 05-01 125
Day 1: 2 05-01
76. Ferlin Weeks Trinity, AL 4 05-00 123
Day 1: 4 05-00
77. Todd Davidson Carlisle, OH 5 04-15 118
Day 1: 5 04-15
77. Ross Rathmell Hughesville, PA 5 04-15 118
Day 1: 5 04-15
77. John White Armuchee, GA 5 04-15 118
Day 1: 5 04-15
77. Jimmy Murphy Gautier, MS 5 04-15 118
Day 1: 5 04-15
81. Jeffrey Worth Longwood, FL 4 04-14 113
Day 1: 4 04-14
82. Lance Spencer Newport News, VA 3 04-13 110
Day 1: 3 04-13
82. Lee Clark Decatur, AL 1 04-13 110 $300.00
Day 1: 1 04-13
84. Emre Sarihan Deerfield Beach, FL 4 04-11 103
Day 1: 4 04-11
84. Cory Williams Dunmor, KY 4 04-11 103
Day 1: 4 04-11
84. Buck Wallace Cleburne, TX 4 04-11 103
Day 1: 4 04-11
84. Bill Poirier Riverview, FL 3 04-11 103
Day 1: 3 04-11
84. Marvin Stith Piscataway, NJ 3 04-11 103
Day 1: 3 04-11
89. Donnie Dodd Guntersville, AL 5 04-09 97
Day 1: 5 04-09
90. Frank Jones Land O Lakes, FL 4 04-08 95
Day 1: 4 04-08
91. Robert Green Sedalia, NC 4 04-07 92
Day 1: 4 04-07
91. Rodger Ray Social Circle, GA 3 04-07 92
Day 1: 3 04-07
93. Brad Gilley Holly Pond, AL 3 04-06 89
Day 1: 3 04-06
94. Ralph Mueller New Bloomfield, MO 4 04-05 87
Day 1: 4 04-05
95. Tom Lyskawka Arlington Heights , IL 3 04-04 85
Day 1: 3 04-04
96. Tucker Smith Hartselle, AL 4 04-00 83
Day 1: 4 04-00
97. Earl Purcell Granville, MA 3 03-15 80
Day 1: 3 03-15
97. Wesley Watson Kill Devil Hills, NC 2 03-15 80
Day 1: 2 03-15
99. Jake Carter Westminster, SC 4 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 4 03-14
99. Allen Burkhalter Columbus, GA 3 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 3 03-14
99. Jimmy Dudley White, GA 3 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 3 03-14
99. Johnny Denny Lancaster, KY 3 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 3 03-14
99. Michael Hall Franklin, KY 3 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 3 03-14
99. Joey Thomas Fayetteville, TN 3 03-14 74.5
Day 1: 3 03-14
105. Dan Shafer Clayton, OH 3 03-13 70.5
Day 1: 3 03-13
105. Marc Mann Bloomington, IL 2 03-13 70.5
Day 1: 2 03-13
107. Keith Davis Westerville,, FL 3 03-12 69
Day 1: 3 03-12
108. Alan Blondino Rustburg, VA 2 03-10 68
Day 1: 2 03-10
109. Walter Swafford Winter Garden, FL 3 03-08 66.5
Day 1: 3 03-08
109. Andrew Dick Wilmington, DE 2 03-08 66.5
Day 1: 2 03-08
111. Larry Blount Dothan, AL 3 03-06 64.5
Day 1: 3 03-06
111. Kevin Broadwood Chatham ONTARIO CANADA 3 03-06 64.5
Day 1: 3 03-06
113. Mickey Singletary Atlanta, GA 3 03-05 63
Day 1: 3 03-05
114. Frank Kerns Gordon, GA 3 03-02 61
Day 1: 3 03-02
114. Mike Sheheane Cullman, AL 3 03-02 61
Day 1: 3 03-02
114. T Mike Evans Deatsville, AL 2 03-02 61
Day 1: 2 03-02
117. Michael Chandler Lexington, SC 3 03-00 58.5
Day 1: 3 03-00
117. Gregory Don Griffin Sumter, SC 2 03-00 58.5
Day 1: 2 03-00
119. Jeff Walker Gamaliel, KY 2 02-15 57
Day 1: 2 02-15
120. Paul Keltner Columbia, TN 2 02-13 55.5
Day 1: 2 02-13
120. Michael Roe Lexington, KY 2 02-13 55.5
Day 1: 2 02-13
122. Ronald Mueller Prosperity, SC 2 02-11 54
Day 1: 2 02-11
123. Mark Richard Bridge City, LA 2 02-04 52.5
Day 1: 2 02-04
123. Steven Wisdom Birmingham, AL 2 02-04 52.5
Day 1: 2 02-04
125. Micky Lusk Walhalla, SC 2 02-03 50.5
Day 1: 2 02-03
125. Chris Clarke Rock Hill, SC 2 02-03 50.5
Day 1: 2 02-03
127. Thomas Stackhouse Decatur, AL 2 02-02 48.5
Day 1: 2 02-02
127. Steven Roosen Matthews, NC 1 02-02 48.5
Day 1: 1 02-02
129. Ben Todd Pierson, FL 2 02-01 47
Day 1: 2 02-01
130. Lanny Guthrie Warrior, AL 2 01-15 46
Day 1: 2 01-15
131. Mark Denney Bonaire, GA 2 01-14 44.5
Day 1: 2 01-14
131. Chris Persiani Bristol, VA 1 01-14 44.5
Day 1: 1 01-14
133. Joshua Fiedler Clear Spring, MD 2 01-13 42
Day 1: 2 01-13
133. Wes Hood Annandale, VA 1 01-13 42
Day 1: 1 01-13
133. Curtis McFadden St Joachim ONTARIO CANA 1 01-13 42
Day 1: 1 01-13
136. David Hagens Bradenton, FL 1 01-09 40
Day 1: 1 01-09
137. Billy Hill Candler, NC 1 01-04 39
Day 1: 1 01-04
138. Charles Timme Huntsville, AL 1 01-03 37
Day 1: 1 01-03
138. Earl Capes Woodstock, GA 1 01-03 37
Day 1: 1 01-03
138. Sunny Carpenter Summerfield, FL 1 01-03 37
Day 1: 1 01-03
141. Ron Parks Lexington, NC 1 01-02 34.5
Day 1: 1 01-02
141. Bj Hannah Dyersburg, TN 1 01-02 34.5
Day 1: 1 01-02
143. David Tagliarini Green Cove Springs, FL 1 01-01 32.5
Day 1: 1 01-01
143. James Blythe Brandon, MS 1 01-01 32.5
Day 1: 1 01-01
145. John Porter Waldorf, NC 1 01-00 30.5
Day 1: 1 01-00
145. Mike Prance Palatka, FL 1 01-00 30.5
Day 1: 1 01-00
147. Frelon Moore Albertville, AL 1 00-15 29
Day 1: 1 00-15
148. Johnnie Dennis Orlando, FL 1 00-14 28
Day 1: 1 00-14
149. Charles Robison Allison Park, PA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Carl Pope Hodgenville, KY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Wayne Morgan Tifton, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Robert BOBBY Hicks Palatka, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Kevin Pulsifer Cocoa, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Matt Fair High Springs, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Ronald Speckman Fort Myers, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Brad Fox Lakeland, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. James J Polak Oxford, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. Louis Knueppel Lambsburg, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
149. David Goggans Southaven, MS 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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PUROLATOR BIG BASS
Day
1 Lee Clark Decatur, AL 04-13 $300.00

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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 62 536 745-03
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62 536 745-03