CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Lake Norman is approximately 34 miles long and Blake Smith saw the whole length on his way to catching a 15-pound, 7-ounce limit that leads Day 1 of the Bassmaster Southern Open tournament on lake Norman. Hailing from Lakeland, Fla., Smith leads Cody Hoyle of Rutherfordton, N.C., by 14 ounces.
“The key is to stay moving,” Smith said. “I have over 65 spots on this lake that range from 6 inches out to 35 feet. I hit 14 of them and caught fish throughout that depth range.”
Entering the tournament third in Southern Opens points, Smith is eyeing a 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series qualification. The Top 3 in each Opens division and the Top 3 in the overall Opens standings qualify for the Elites. While he started the day with a conservative game plan, the action unfolded at a pleasantly surprising pace that yielded an all-largemouth bag.
“Once I hit the point around 11 (a.m.) when I knew I couldn’t upsize, I tried to help my co-angler catch a few fish,” Smith said. “I had my limit by 10 (a.m.), and I threw back a couple of 11-pound bags of spots.
“It started stressing me out that I was catching fish that might help me tomorrow and Saturday if I get there. So, I had to stop fishing.”
Smith caught most of his fish on an unnamed topwater lure. While he opted to keep the details to himself, Smith said he needed a certain scenario for his topwater bite to ignite.
“My original game plan was to get a limit of spotted bass and then try to upgrade because there’s a lot on the line here,” Smith said. “Being third in points, I wanted to make sure I had some consistency and not just swing for the fence.
“But the Lord blessed me this morning with a few good bites and it keyed my mind in to something. Once I figured it out, when I found (the scenario), it was another fish and another fish. I saw another 5-pounder and a bunch of (3-pounders) just swimming around.”
When Smith’s topwater bite died around 10 a.m., he went shallow and switched to a Yamamoto Senko. Smith employed a specific presentation strategy that he believed made a significant difference, based on current conditions. Essentially, Wednesday’s rain increased turbidity and the fish’s response to lower visibility required an adjustment.
“There’s a hundred times more consistency deep, but a very specific shallow scenario produced my weight,” Smith said. “There was a little bit of mud in my shallow areas and I think that changed what they were in there to eat. The fish that I’m going after are eating a very specific type of (forage).
“Tomorrow’s a new day and the conditions aren’t going to change a whole lot, so we shouldn’t see anything change. I’m excited to get back out there.”
Hoyle, who sits in second place with 14-9, said his game plan centered on running lots of docks. While he found fish roaming under the dimmer light of cloudy skies during practice, Thursday’s bright sun parked a lot of bass in the shady confines.
“I hit about 150 docks with depths of 10 to 20 feet,” Hoyle said. “About 15 feet was the most productive and the bigger the dock the better.
“The first place I went, I got a 3 1/2 and I had my limit by 9 a.m. I caught a 3-10 on my way in, about 15 minutes from (the Blythe Landing weigh-in site).”
Hoyle focused his efforts on the Mountain Creek area because he knew the local waterfront homeowners commonly plant brush around their docks. The additional habitat increases the big-fish appeal. He caught all of his bass on two finesse rigs — one for the bottom, one for suspended fish.
Charlie Hartley of Grove City, Ohio — a two-time qualifier for the Bassmaster Classic and winner of a Bassmaster Open in 2016 — is in third place with 13-8. He got to work early and had his weight by about 9 a.m. Hartley targeted a specific rock structure about the size of his boat and caught his fish on what he termed an old-school power-fishing technique.
“I had three largemouth and two spots in my bag,” Hartley said. “I caught them all pretty early in 18 to 20 feet. I just made a good decision on my first spot. I had a decent practice and I had trouble deciding where to start. I’m glad I started where I did; it went down really quick.”
Daisuke Aoki of Japan is in the lead for Phoenix Boats Big Bass honors with a 5-4. Scott Beattie of Sherrills Ford, N.C., leads the co-angler division with 7-4. With several years of local knowledge, Beattie said he focused on hitting key spots his pro overlooked.
“I got a (3-plus-pounder) and then a 2 1/2 right off the bat,” Beattie said. “They were up shallow in 1 1/2 to 2 feet and I caught them all on a Queen Tackle jig with a Zoom Twin Tail.
“I live here and there’s still a lot of the fish on the main body chasing bait, but a lot of the bigger fish feeding on bream are up shallow.”
Jimmy Hayes of Fayetteville, N.C., holds the Phoenix Boats Big Bass lead among co-anglers with a 3-8. Smith leads the Southern Open standings with 569 points. David Williams of Newton, N.C., is second with 560, followed by Josh Douglas of Isle, Minn., with 547, John Hunter Jr. of Shelbyville, Ky., with 533 and Sam George of Athens, Ala., with 527. Jacob Powroznik of North Prince George, Va., leads the overall Falcon Rods Bassmaster Opens Angler of the Year standings with 1,153 points.
Friday’s takeoff is scheduled for 7 a.m. ET at Blythe Landing Park. Friday’s weigh-in will be back at the park at 3 p.m.
2021 Bassmaster Open tournament at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Blake Smith Lakeland, FL 5 15-07 200
Day 1: 5 15-07
2. Cody Hoyle Rutherfordton, NC 5 14-09 199
Day 1: 5 14-09
3. Charlie Hartley Grove City, OH 5 13-08 198
Day 1: 5 13-08
4. Christian Shoda Homosassa, FL 5 13-01 197
Day 1: 5 13-01
5. Johnny Bigger II Spring Hill, FL 5 12-15 196
Day 1: 5 12-15
5. Josh Douglas Isle, MN 5 12-15 196
Day 1: 5 12-15
7. Jacob Walker Alabaster, AL 5 12-13 194
Day 1: 5 12-13
8. Rob Digh Denver, NC 5 12-09 193
Day 1: 5 12-09
9. Rodney Jones Anderson, SC 5 12-02 192
Day 1: 5 12-02
10. Matt Pangrac Bixby, OK 5 12-01 191
Day 1: 5 12-01
11. Cole Sands Calhoun , TN 5 12-00 190
Day 1: 5 12-00
12. Rick Hawkins Roanoke, VA 5 11-15 189
Day 1: 5 11-15
12. Cole Huskins Gastonia, NC 5 11-15 189
Day 1: 5 11-15
14. Joey Nania Cropwell, AL 5 11-14 187
Day 1: 5 11-14
15. Joey Sabbagha Prosperity, SC 5 11-10 186
Day 1: 5 11-10
16. Sam George Athens, AL 5 11-07 185
Day 1: 5 11-07
17. Chancy Walters West Des Moines, IA 5 11-06 184
Day 1: 5 11-06
18. Jamey Caldwell Carthage, NC 5 11-03 183
Day 1: 5 11-03
19. Masayuki Matsushita Tokoname-Shi JAPAN 5 11-03 182
Day 1: 5 11-03
20. Sean Torgrude Henderson, NV 5 11-02 181
Day 1: 5 11-02
21. Hunter Sales Blaine, TN 5 11-01 180
Day 1: 5 11-01
21. David Williams Newton, NC 5 11-01 180
Day 1: 5 11-01
23. John Hunter Jr Shelbyville, KY 5 11-00 178
Day 1: 5 11-00
24. KJ Queen Catawba, NC 5 10-14 177
Day 1: 5 10-14
25. Josh Hubbard Braidwood, IL 5 10-14 176
Day 1: 5 10-14
26. Todd Goade White Pine, TN 5 10-13 175
Day 1: 5 10-13
27. KC Choosakul Sanford, NC 5 10-12 174
Day 1: 5 10-12
27. Greg Mansfield Olathe, KS 5 10-12 174
Day 1: 5 10-12
29. Joel Willert Prior Lake, MN 5 10-11 172
Day 1: 5 10-11
30. Billy McCaghren Jr Mayflower, AR 5 10-09 171
Day 1: 5 10-09
30. Tommy Williams Shepherdsville, KY 5 10-09 171
Day 1: 5 10-09
32. Daisuke Aoki Minamitsurugun Yamanash 4 10-08 169
Day 1: 4 10-08
33. Jared Turnbloom Calera, AL 5 10-07 168
Day 1: 5 10-07
34. Chris Beaudrie Princeton, KY 5 10-05 167
Day 1: 5 10-05
35. Ronnie Mccoy Lamar, SC 5 10-03 166
Day 1: 5 10-03
36. Brian Post Janesville, WI 5 10-01 165
Day 1: 5 10-01
36. Ben Stone Donalds, SC 5 10-01 165
Day 1: 5 10-01
38. Randy Huffman Charleston, WV 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Jacob Norris Lugoff, SC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Chris Payne Vance, AL 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Patrick Walters Summerville, SC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
38. Jason Wilson Lincolnton, NC 5 10-00 163
Day 1: 5 10-00
43. Jeff Queen Catawba, NC 5 10-00 158
Day 1: 5 10-00
44. Woo Daves Spring Grove, VA 5 09-15 157
Day 1: 5 09-15
45. Dylan Fulk Mount Pleasant, NC 5 09-13 156
Day 1: 5 09-13
46. Andy Hribar Lakeville, MN 5 09-12 155
Day 1: 5 09-12
47. Michael Kinard Concord, NC 5 09-12 154
Day 1: 5 09-12
48. Blake Sylvester Plaquemine, LA 5 09-11 153
Day 1: 5 09-11
48. Dave Turner Crystal River, FL 5 09-11 153
Day 1: 5 09-11
50. Phillip Brannon Sylacauga, AL 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
50. Chris Dover Blacksburg, SC 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
50. Dustin Williamson Aiken, SC 5 09-09 151
Day 1: 5 09-09
53. Alvin Shaw Camden, SC 5 09-08 148
Day 1: 5 09-08
54. Jerod Hawkes Eagle Pass, TX 3 09-07 147
Day 1: 3 09-07
55. Timmy Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-04 146
Day 1: 5 09-04
56. Carter McNeil Abbeville, SC 5 09-03 145
Day 1: 5 09-03
56. Andrew Upshaw Hemphill, TX 5 09-03 145
Day 1: 5 09-03
58. Marc Schilling Shady Shores, TX 5 09-02 143
Day 1: 5 09-02
59. Scott Patton Dayton, TN 5 09-01 142
Day 1: 5 09-01
60. Freddy Palmer Estill Springs, TN 5 09-00 141
Day 1: 5 09-00
60. JT Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 5 09-00 141
Day 1: 5 09-00
62. David Kilgore Jasper, AL 5 08-15 139
Day 1: 5 08-15
63. Drew Boggs Lebanon, TN 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Christiana Bradley Goldvein, VA 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Shane LeHew Catawba, NC 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
63. Kenny Mittelstaedt Paynesville, MN 5 08-13 138
Day 1: 5 08-13
67. Austin Cranford Moore, OK 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Devon Fuller Pacolet, SC 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Christian Greico Tampa, FL 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
67. Garrett Rocamora Lithia, FL 5 08-11 134
Day 1: 5 08-11
71. Cliff Pace Petal, MS 5 08-10 130
Day 1: 5 08-10
71. Andrew Thomasson Dublin, VA 5 08-10 130
Day 1: 5 08-10
73. Carson Orellana Mooresville, NC 5 08-10 128
Day 1: 5 08-10
73. Scott Pellegrin Chippewa Falls, WI 5 08-10 128
Day 1: 5 08-10
75. Jeremy Gordon Rutledge, TN 5 08-09 126
Day 1: 5 08-09
75. Kameron Harbin Abbeville, SC 5 08-09 126
Day 1: 5 08-09
77. Jacob Powroznik North Prince George, VA 5 08-08 124
Day 1: 5 08-08
78. Alex Redwine Blue Ash, OH 5 08-06 123
Day 1: 5 08-06
79. Jacob Foutz Charleston, TN 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
79. Keith Poche Pike Road, AL 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
79. Chad Smith Minnetonka, MN 5 08-05 122
Day 1: 5 08-05
82. Buddy Cipoletti Naples, FL 5 08-04 119
Day 1: 5 08-04
82. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, NC 5 08-04 119
Day 1: 5 08-04
84. Tucker Veronee Gilbert, SC 5 08-02 117
Day 1: 5 08-02
85. Corey Lindsey Blacklick, OH 4 08-02 116
Day 1: 4 08-02
86. Preston Harris State Road, NC 5 08-01 115
Day 1: 5 08-01
87. Kyle Austin Ridgeville, SC 5 08-00 114
Day 1: 5 08-00
88. Luke Plunkett Pinson, AL 5 07-15 113
Day 1: 5 07-15
89. Charles Proctor Conway, SC 4 07-15 112
Day 1: 4 07-15
90. John Garrett Union City, TN 5 07-14 111
Day 1: 5 07-14
91. Jake Monti Mooresville, NC 5 07-12 110
Day 1: 5 07-12
91. Troy O'Rourke Bentonville, AR 5 07-12 110
Day 1: 5 07-12
93. Eddie Ball Newport, TN 5 07-11 108
Day 1: 5 07-11
94. George Hirapetian Charlotte, NC 5 07-11 107
Day 1: 5 07-11
95. Jacob Moore Wake Forest, NC 5 07-11 106
Day 1: 5 07-11
96. Jay Przekurat Stevens Point, WI 5 07-09 105
Day 1: 5 07-09
97. Michael Webster Gastonia, NC 5 07-08 104
Day 1: 5 07-08
98. Wyatt Burkhalter Coker, AL 5 07-06 103
Day 1: 5 07-06
98. Mike Toney Blacksburg, VA 5 07-06 103
Day 1: 5 07-06
100. Adam Rasmussen Sturgeon Bay, WI 5 07-03 101
Day 1: 5 07-03
101. Cody Huff Ava, MO 5 07-01 100
Day 1: 5 07-01
102. Ronald Farrow Rock Hill, SC 4 07-01 99
Day 1: 4 07-01
103. Allan Nail Sand Springs, OK 5 07-00 98
Day 1: 5 07-00
104. Trevor McKinney Benton, IL 5 06-14 97
Day 1: 5 06-14
105. Christian Mazzola Sr Walnutport, PA 5 06-14 96
Day 1: 5 06-14
106. Clayton Wiggins Eustis, FL 3 06-14 95
Day 1: 3 06-14
107. Brent Long Lincolnton, NC 4 06-13 94
Day 1: 4 06-13
108. Derek Lehtonen Woodruff, SC 5 06-11 93
Day 1: 5 06-11
109. Jeff Bauler Santee, CA 4 06-11 92
Day 1: 4 06-11
110. Dylan Hays Hot Springs, AR 4 06-09 91
Day 1: 4 06-09
111. John Duarte Jr Conway, SC 3 06-07 90
Day 1: 3 06-07
112. Chris Blanchette Pawleys Island, SC 4 06-06 89
Day 1: 4 06-06
112. Denny Fiedler Wabasha, MN 4 06-06 89
Day 1: 4 06-06
114. Tim Frederick Leesburg, FL 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
114. Jerry Gallogly Jr North Tazewell, VA 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
114. Jason Williamson Wagener, SC 4 06-05 87
Day 1: 4 06-05
117. Lucas Bradley Flippin, AR 5 06-01 84
Day 1: 5 06-01
118. Alex Wetherell Middletown, CT 3 06-01 83
Day 1: 3 06-01
119. Brandon Vaughan Elizabeth City, NC 3 06-01 82
Day 1: 3 06-01
120. Hermilo Salgado-Zavaleta Artemus, KY 4 06-00 81
Day 1: 4 06-00
121. Cody Detweiler Orlando, FL 4 05-14 80
Day 1: 4 05-14
121. Richard Kaluba Litchfield, OH 4 05-14 80
Day 1: 4 05-14
123. Josh Herren Ashville, AL 2 05-12 78
Day 1: 2 05-12
124. Spencer Peters Corryton, TN 4 05-10 77
Day 1: 4 05-10
125. Nick Prince Maryville, TN 2 05-09 76
Day 1: 2 05-09
126. Allen Brooks Canton, GA 3 05-06 75
Day 1: 3 05-06
126. Briana Tucker Trinity, AL 3 05-06 75
Day 1: 3 05-06
128. Seiji Kato Outsu Shiga JAPAN 3 05-05 73
Day 1: 3 05-05
129. Jackson Swisher LAKE CITY, FL 2 05-03 72
Day 1: 2 05-03
130. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, OK 3 04-14 71
Day 1: 3 04-14
130. Denny Mcglon Wewahitchka, FL 3 04-14 71
Day 1: 3 04-14
132. Ron Ryals Jr Live Oak, FL 2 04-14 69
Day 1: 2 04-14
133. Cole Drummond Effingham, SC 3 04-13 68
Day 1: 3 04-13
133. Guy Eaker Cherryville, NC 3 04-13 68
Day 1: 3 04-13
135. Billy Messer Jr. Spartanburg, SC 3 04-11 66
Day 1: 3 04-11
136. Colby Robertson Summerfield, FL 4 04-10 65
Day 1: 4 04-10
137. Caleb Gibson Tahlequah, OK 3 04-08 64
Day 1: 3 04-08
137. Casey Majni Knoxville, TN 3 04-08 64
Day 1: 3 04-08
139. Jesus Loaces Moorseboro, NC 0 04-06 0
Day 1: 0 04-06
140. Wayman Coleman Abbeville, SC 3 04-04 61
Day 1: 3 04-04
141. Randy Elliott Severn, MD 3 04-03 60
Day 1: 3 04-03
142. Vernon Kemp Umatilla, FL 2 04-03 59
Day 1: 2 04-03
143. Greg Alexander Hebron, MD 2 04-02 58
Day 1: 2 04-02
144. Chris Dillow Waynesboro, VA 2 04-01 57
Day 1: 2 04-01
145. Blake Tomlin Greenville, GA 2 04-00 56
Day 1: 2 04-00
146. Craig Chambers Midland, NC 3 03-15 55
Day 1: 3 03-15
147. Nick Tate Knoxville, TN 2 03-15 54
Day 1: 2 03-15
148. Brad Staley Sophia, NC 2 03-14 53
Day 1: 2 03-14
149. Bailey Boutries Mobile, AL 1 03-13 52
Day 1: 1 03-13
150. Shawn Hendrix Sharpsburg, GA 2 03-11 51
Day 1: 2 03-11
151. Dustin Reneau Mckinney, TX 2 03-09 50
Day 1: 2 03-09
152. Spike Stoker Cisco, TX 3 03-08 49
Day 1: 3 03-08
153. Oliver Ngy Frisco, TX 2 03-08 48
Day 1: 2 03-08
154. Chris Kingree Inverness, FL 2 03-02 47
Day 1: 2 03-02
154. Chuck Stratton Chaffee, MO 2 03-02 47
Day 1: 2 03-02
156. Brandon Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 2 03-01 45
Day 1: 2 03-01
157. Daniel Rogers Dunnellon, FL 2 02-15 44
Day 1: 2 02-15
158. Hunter Bland Williston, FL 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
158. Craig Cavanna Spring Hill, FL 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
158. Tim Malone Kodak, TN 2 02-14 43
Day 1: 2 02-14
161. Chris Whitson Louisville, TN 2 02-13 40
Day 1: 2 02-13
162. Teb Jones Hattiesburg, MS 2 02-12 39
Day 1: 2 02-12
162. Billy Myatt Charlotte, NC 2 02-12 39
Day 1: 2 02-12
164. Jenny Nevans Dayton, TN 1 02-12 37
Day 1: 1 02-12
165. Mark Pappas Dandridge, TN 2 02-11 36
Day 1: 2 02-11
166. Daisuke Kita Ootsu-Shi JAPAN 2 02-08 35
Day 1: 2 02-08
167. Harvey Horne Bella Vista, AR 2 02-07 34
Day 1: 2 02-07
168. Austin Archer Anniston, AL 1 02-03 33
Day 1: 1 02-03
169. Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, FL 1 01-11 32
Day 1: 1 01-11
169. David Perdue Wirtz, VA 1 01-11 32
Day 1: 1 01-11
171. Michael Delvisco Dandridge, TN 1 01-09 30
Day 1: 1 01-09
172. Matt Coughlin Dandridge, TN 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
172. Brayden Rakes Winston Salem, NC 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
172. Keith Tuma Brainerd, MN 1 01-07 29
Day 1: 1 01-07
175. John Pollard Eclectic, AL 1 01-06 26
Day 1: 1 01-06
176. Brad Burkhart II Speedwell, TN 1 01-05 25
Day 1: 1 01-05
177. Scott Gibbs Rome, GA 1 01-04 24
Day 1: 1 01-04
178. Raymond Jones III Mocksville, NC 1 01-03 23
Day 1: 1 01-03
178. Chris Moody Brooks, GA 1 01-03 23
Day 1: 1 01-03
180. Scott Lindstam Jr. Largo, FL 1 01-02 21
Day 1: 1 01-02
181. Anthony Lutz Stanley, NC 1 01-00 20
Day 1: 1 01-00
182. D.J. Ellis Crestview, FL 1 00-14 19
Day 1: 1 00-14
183. Drew Benton Blakely, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Tony Dumitras Winston, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Toney Gravely Greenville, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Rick Hamer Charleston, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Eric Johnson Kingston, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Preston Julian Seymour, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Jamie Lanier Jr. Branford, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Robert Parkison Marshall, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Bill Pioch Beckley, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Tyler Purcell Townsville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
183. Blake Whatley Harleton, TX 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 102 704 1321-07
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102 704 1321-07
2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lake Norman 9/23-9/25
Lake Norman, Charlotte NC.
(NON_BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Scott Beattie Sherrills Ford, NC 3 07-04 200
Day 1: 3 07-04
2. David Deciucis CHESTER, VA 3 07-00 199
Day 1: 3 07-00
3. Skyler Anderson Harlem, GA 3 06-07 198
Day 1: 3 06-07
3. Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, NC 3 06-07 198
Day 1: 3 06-07
5. David Few Lake Wylie, SC 3 06-02 196
Day 1: 3 06-02
6. Travis Culbreth Alexander City, AL 3 05-14 195
Day 1: 3 05-14
7. Kibbee Mccoy Knoxville, TN 3 05-12 194
Day 1: 3 05-12
8. Tommy Young II Linden, NC 3 05-10 193
Day 1: 3 05-10
9. Don Bible II Knoxville, TN 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
9. Stephen Brady Woodlawn, VA 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
9. Alex Reece Greenville, SC 3 05-05 192
Day 1: 3 05-05
12. Kiel Guin Knoxville, TN 3 05-04 189
Day 1: 3 05-04
13. Dalton Tankersley Copperhill, GA 3 05-02 188
Day 1: 3 05-02
14. Barney Boutries Mobile, AL 3 05-01 187
Day 1: 3 05-01
15. Justin Foster Zebulon, GA 3 05-00 186
Day 1: 3 05-00
16. James Roten West Jefferson, NC 3 04-14 185
Day 1: 3 04-14
17. Morris Collins Fairfield, OH 2 04-14 184
Day 1: 2 04-14
18. Gary Preston Madison, NC 3 04-11 183
Day 1: 3 04-11
18. Roy Winkler III Charlotte, NC 3 04-11 183
Day 1: 3 04-11
20. Bobby Henderson Charlotte, NC 2 04-11 181
Day 1: 2 04-11
21. Russell Hoyle Hickory, NC 3 04-09 180
Day 1: 3 04-09
22. Ronald Young New Braunfels, TX 3 04-09 179
Day 1: 3 04-09
23. Christopher Teague Lincolnton, NC 3 04-08 178
Day 1: 3 04-08
24. Rodney Tapp Inman, SC 3 04-06 177
Day 1: 3 04-06
24. Daniel Valois Gomez Caracas FL VENEZUELA 3 04-06 177
Day 1: 3 04-06
26. Levi Allgeier Bardstown, KY 3 04-05 175
Day 1: 3 04-05
27. Clayton Weber West Salem, WI 2 04-04 174
Day 1: 2 04-04
28. Charles Saucier New Orleans, LA 3 04-03 173
Day 1: 3 04-03
29. Harold Addison Columbia, SC 3 04-03 172
Day 1: 3 04-03
30. Caleb Warrington IV Austin, TX 2 04-03 171
Day 1: 2 04-03
31. Elijah Benson Dawsonville, GA 3 04-02 170
Day 1: 3 04-02
32. Stephen Davis Blacksburg, VA 3 04-01 169
Day 1: 3 04-01
33. Eric Osborne Jefferson, NC 2 04-01 168
Day 1: 2 04-01
34. William Gaston Sylacauga, AL 3 03-15 167
Day 1: 3 03-15
35. Matt Melton Fairlawn, VA 3 03-15 166
Day 1: 3 03-15
36. Mike Anderson Harlem, GA 2 03-15 165
Day 1: 2 03-15
37. Daniel Hanniford Florence, SC 3 03-14 164
Day 1: 3 03-14
37. Harry Linsinbigler IV Dover, FL 3 03-14 164
Day 1: 3 03-14
39. Duane Rinkus Denver, NC 3 03-13 162
Day 1: 3 03-13
40. Frank Williams Saint Charles, MO 2 03-12 161
Day 1: 2 03-12
41. Patrick Brondos Wilkesboro, NC 2 03-07 160
Day 1: 2 03-07
41. Blake Gillispie Reidsville, NC 2 03-07 160
Day 1: 2 03-07
43. Steven Roosen Charlotte, NC 1 03-07 158
Day 1: 1 03-07
44. Derrick Bustle Statesville, NC 2 03-05 157
Day 1: 2 03-05
45. Jason George Farragut, TN 2 03-04 156
Day 1: 2 03-04
45. Denise Sustaita Etoile, TX 2 03-04 156
Day 1: 2 03-04
47. Jeffrey Lotierzo II Fort Mill, SC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
47. Ernest McIntyre Jr Fayetteville, NC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
47. Lance Owen Greer, SC 2 03-02 154
Day 1: 2 03-02
50. Marvin Godard Charlotte, NC 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
50. MIke Spears Jasper, AL 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
50. Brandon Willis Knoxville, TN 2 03-00 151
Day 1: 2 03-00
53. Gary Abernethy Skyland, NC 2 03-00 148
Day 1: 2 03-00
54. Jason Gibson Iron Station, NC 1 03-00 147
Day 1: 1 03-00
55. Gary Haraguchi Murfreesboro, TN 2 02-14 146
Day 1: 2 02-14
56. Dan Noel Huntersville, NC 2 02-13 145
Day 1: 2 02-13
57. Teri Cindric Mount Juliet, TN 1 02-13 144
Day 1: 1 02-13
58. Jason Hinger Timberlake, NC 1 02-12 143
Day 1: 1 02-12
58. Eric Testerman Galax, VA 1 02-12 143
Day 1: 1 02-12
60. Eric Camarote Rogers, MN 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. Matt Schiefelbein Marseilles, IL 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. Andy Simm Piney Flats, TN 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
60. James Williams Sims, NC 2 02-11 141
Day 1: 2 02-11
64. Bill Bruce Hendersonville, TN 2 02-10 137
Day 1: 2 02-10
64. Noah Nicholson Union Mills, NC 2 02-10 137
Day 1: 2 02-10
66. Clyde Roberts Marshall, NC 2 02-09 135
Day 1: 2 02-09
67. Mike Bush Chapin, SC 2 02-08 134
Day 1: 2 02-08
67. Tyler Dover Blacksburg, SC 2 02-08 134
Day 1: 2 02-08
69. Aram Hirapetyan Charlotte, NC 1 02-08 132
Day 1: 1 02-08
70. Jeff Norris Lugoff, SC 2 02-07 131
Day 1: 2 02-07
71. Jef Fox Jr East Flat Rock, NC 1 02-07 130
Day 1: 1 02-07
72. Jon Jezierski Troy, MI 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
72. Sergio Render Christiansburg, VA 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
72. James Williams Franklin, VA 2 02-05 129
Day 1: 2 02-05
75. Carl Hunter Snellville, GA 1 02-05 126
Day 1: 1 02-05
76. Stanton Harris State Road, NC 1 02-04 125
Day 1: 1 02-04
77. Ben Smith Little Mountain, SC 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
77. Bradley Sterner Manchester, PA 1 02-01 124
Day 1: 1 02-01
79. Brian Huskins Mount Holly, NC 2 01-15 122
Day 1: 2 01-15
80. Bryant Preston Belews Creek, NC 1 01-15 121
Day 1: 1 01-15
80. Tyler Watts Mount Airy, GA 1 01-15 121
Day 1: 1 01-15
82. Marty Williams Thomasville, NC 1 01-14 119
Day 1: 1 01-14
83. Lee Whitworth II Charlotte, NC 1 01-13 118
Day 1: 1 01-13
84. Sheldon Hipps Mooresville, NC 1 01-12 117
Day 1: 1 01-12
84. Tyler Ward Grover, NC 1 01-12 117
Day 1: 1 01-12
86. Alex Prince Blue Ridge, GA 1 01-10 115
Day 1: 1 01-10
86. Taylor Trantham Thomasville, NC 1 01-10 115
Day 1: 1 01-10
88. Stacey Jefferson Conway, SC 1 01-09 113
Day 1: 1 01-09
88. Michael O'Harold Cross Hill, SC 1 01-09 113
Day 1: 1 01-09
90. Ryan Godsey Chickamauga, GA 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Kevin Gonyea Franklinton, NC 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Eric Vyborny Sorrento, FL 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
90. Bobby Williams Salisbury, NC 1 01-07 111
Day 1: 1 01-07
94. Matt Kraemer Wellesley ONTARIO CANAD 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Randy Lewis Crumpler, NC 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Jim Opetaia-Williamson Winter Garden, FL 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Greg Secord Salem, SC 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Cody Wade Zebulon, GA 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
94. Dawson Wisner Westminster, MD 1 01-06 107
Day 1: 1 01-06
100. Austin Cole Rutherfordton, NC 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
100. Byong Lee Stedman, NC 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
100. Nick Ward Newnan, GA 1 01-05 101
Day 1: 1 01-05
103. David Booth Erin, TN 1 01-04 98
Day 1: 1 01-04
104. Dean Dalton Keeling, VA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Thomas Davis West Jefferson, NC 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Cameron Debity Boca Raton, FL 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. A J Negley Charlotte, NC 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Asa Putnam Tunnel Hill, GA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
104. Jeff Stone Jackson, GA 1 01-03 97
Day 1: 1 01-03
110. Tanner Higgins Fairhope, AL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Cameron Shoda Crystal River, FL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Randy Waddell Guntersville, AL 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
110. Eric Winter Concord, NC 1 01-02 91
Day 1: 1 01-02
114. Gary Huff Mebane, NC 1 01-01 87
Day 1: 1 01-01
115. Brett Reece Jonesborough, TN 1 00-15 86
Day 1: 1 00-15
116. Zachery Kuhn Summerfield, FL 1 00-14 85
Day 1: 1 00-14
116. Alton Rockett Newton, NC 1 00-14 85
Day 1: 1 00-14
118. David Nunnally Emporia, VA 1 00-14 83
Day 1: 1 00-14
119. Michelle Armstrong Denver, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Brian Bailey Austinville, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Glenn Bailey Temple Terrace, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Hunter Baynes Statesville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Charles Bowman II Kernersville, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Bill Capps Auburn, AL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Charles Cotton Hemingway, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Will Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Mike Dalton Laurel Fork, VA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jarvis Ellis Albany, GA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jimmy Fellegy Lakeville, MN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ralph Gibson Locust Grove, OK 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Nikki Hames Gaffney, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ray Hill Lake City, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Zach Huey Mebane, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Ed Laroche Gilllespie, IL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Angela Mayo Maiden, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Christopher Mcmillan Charlotte, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jerry Morris Jr Charlotte, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Trent Peace Moore, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jack Pollio Lincolnton, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Paul Propst Jr. Kearneysville, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Richard Roulston Little Rock, AR 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Stephen Sargent South Hamilton, MA 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. James Staton Sorrento, FL 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Kevin Stewart Sevierville, TN 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Randy Tallhamer Parkersburg, WV 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jonathan Theisen Cornelius, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Jacob Thompkins Myrtle Beach, SC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Donald West II Apex, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. O'Neil Williams Asheboro, NC 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
119. Masaya Yamaguchi New York, NY 0 00-00 0
Day 1: 0 00-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 33 219 353-07
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33 219 353-07