LAKEPORT, Calif. - Red Bluff, Calif., Bassmaster Elite Series pro Greg Gutierrez weighed 32 pounds, 13 ounces of Clear Lake bass Thursday and leads the "Golden State Shootout" bass tournament by four ounces over fellow Californian Ish Monroe of Hughson.
The 108 pros lived up to the hefty expectations that started during the official practice period Monday. Only the top 50 will qualify to fish Saturday for the $100,000 top prize and all the anglers in the cutline Thursday weighed in over 20 pounds.
Gutierrez, who also serves as a California firefighter when he is not traveling to events, flipped a jig and worked a swimbait to isolated rock piles on flats.
"I'm so excited right now, this lake is absolutely incredible," the 45-year-old said. "I think there are more fish in my area too because every time I caught one, there were two or three chasing my bait."
Gutierrez scored his only BASS victory in October of 2004 on California's Lake Shasta. Gutierrez's highest finish thus far was a third-place showing at the Sooner Run in June of 2006 on Oklahoma's Grand Lake.
His massive limit included a 10-pound largemouth bass which tied him with South Carolina's Davy Hite for the Purolator Big Bass of the Day. The pair will split the $1,000 premium.
Placing in second was the 32-year-old Monroe, who has fished Clear Lake hundreds of times prior and used his extensive knowledge of California's largest natural freshwater lake to his advantage. A two-time BASS winner, Monroe is primed for his third victory in little over a year.
"Everywhere I went, I caught fish," Monroe said. "I know this lake like the back of my hand and it helped me today. I just led the fish into the boat."
Monroe said he is relying on four techniques to catch his fish, but declined to state specifics of his productive patterns.
Rounding out the top five were Peter Thliveros of Jacksonville, Fla., in third with 28 pounds, 11 ounces; rookie Jason Williamson of Aiken, S.C., in fourth with 28 pounds, 10 ounces; and Britt Myers of Mt. Holly, N.C., in fifth with 28 pounds, 9 ounces.
Other anglers in the top 15 were three-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam in a tie for seventh with 27 pounds, 8 ounces, and Aaron Martens in 15th with 26 pounds, 0 ounces.
Leading the co-angler division was Ron Tyson of Marrietta, Ga., who weighed 24 pounds, 1 ounce Thursday. Trailing Tyson for the top prize of a Triton/Mercury boat package valued at $50,000 were Californians Jim White of Westlake Village, with 23 pounds, 1 ounce and Ken Phillips of Antioch, with 22 pounds, 14 ounces.
2007 Golden State Shootout Pro 03/29-04/01 Clear Lake, Lakeport Calif.
(PRO Division) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 32-13 305 $1,500.00
Day 1: 5 32-13
2. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 32-09 295
Day 1: 5 32-09
3. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville, Fla. 5 28-11 290
Day 1: 5 28-11
4. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 5 28-10 285
Day 1: 5 28-10
5. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 28-09 280
Day 1: 5 28-09
6. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 27-13 276
Day 1: 5 27-13
7. Kurt Dove Fairfax, Va. 5 27-08 270
Day 1: 5 27-08
7. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 27-08 270
Day 1: 5 27-08
9. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 27-02 264
Day 1: 5 27-02
10. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 27-00 260
Day 1: 5 27-00
11. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 26-13 257
Day 1: 5 26-13
12. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 5 26-12 252
Day 1: 5 26-12
12. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 26-12 252
Day 1: 5 26-12
14. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 5 26-06 248
Day 1: 5 26-06
15. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 26-00 245
Day 1: 5 26-00
16. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 25-15 242 $500.00
Day 1: 5 25-15
16. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 5 25-15 242
Day 1: 5 25-15
18. Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 5 25-08 239
Day 1: 5 25-08
19. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 25-00 237
Day 1: 5 25-00
20. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 5 24-11 235
Day 1: 5 24-11
21. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 5 24-07 233
Day 1: 5 24-07
22. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 5 24-06 231
Day 1: 5 24-06
23. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 23-11 229
Day 1: 5 23-11
24. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 23-06 227
Day 1: 5 23-06
25. Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 5 23-05 225
Day 1: 5 23-05
26. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 23-04 223
Day 1: 5 23-04
27. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 23-03 221
Day 1: 5 23-03
28. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 23-01 219
Day 1: 5 23-01
29. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 22-12 217
Day 1: 5 22-12
30. William Smith Somerset, Ky. 5 22-08 215
Day 1: 5 22-08
31. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 22-05 213
Day 1: 5 22-05
32. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 22-04 211
Day 1: 5 22-04
33. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 5 22-02 209
Day 1: 5 22-02
34. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 5 22-00 207
Day 1: 5 22-00
35. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 5 21-15 205
Day 1: 5 21-15
36. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 21-14 202
Day 1: 5 21-14
36. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 21-14 202
Day 1: 5 21-14
38. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 5 21-13 199
Day 1: 5 21-13
39. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 21-12 197
Day 1: 5 21-12
40. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 21-10 195
Day 1: 5 21-10
41. Marty Robinson Landrum, S.C. 5 21-09 193
Day 1: 5 21-09
42. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 21-03 191
Day 1: 5 21-03
43. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 5 21-02 189
Day 1: 5 21-02
44. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 5 21-01 187
Day 1: 5 21-01
45. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 20-13 185
Day 1: 5 20-13
46. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 20-12 183
Day 1: 5 20-12
47. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 20-07 180
Day 1: 5 20-07
47. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 20-07 180
Day 1: 5 20-07
49. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 5 20-04 177
Day 1: 5 20-04
50. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 5 20-01 175
Day 1: 5 20-01
51. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 5 20-00 171
Day 1: 5 20-00
51. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 20-00 171
Day 1: 5 20-00
51. Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 20-00 171
Day 1: 5 20-00
54. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 19-15 167
Day 1: 5 19-15
55. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 19-12 165
Day 1: 5 19-12
56. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 5 19-11 162
Day 1: 5 19-11
56. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 19-11 162
Day 1: 5 19-11
58. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 19-10 157
Day 1: 5 19-10
58. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 5 19-10 157
Day 1: 5 19-10
58. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 19-10 157
Day 1: 5 19-10
61. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 5 19-07 153
Day 1: 5 19-07
62. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 19-04 151
Day 1: 5 19-04
63. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 19-00 149
Day 1: 5 19-00
64. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 5 18-14 146
Day 1: 5 18-14
64. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 5 18-14 146
Day 1: 5 18-14
66. Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 5 18-13 142
Day 1: 5 18-13
66. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 18-13 142
Day 1: 5 18-13
68. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 5 18-09 138
Day 1: 5 18-09
68. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 18-09 138
Day 1: 5 18-09
70. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 18-08 135
Day 1: 5 18-08
71. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 18-05 132
Day 1: 5 18-05
71. Charlie Youngers Geneva, Fla. 5 18-05 132
Day 1: 5 18-05
73. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 18-03 129
Day 1: 5 18-03
74. Marty Stone Fayetteville , N.C. 5 18-02 127
Day 1: 5 18-02
75. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 17-15 125
Day 1: 5 17-15
76. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 17-12 123
Day 1: 5 17-12
77. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 5 17-06 121
Day 1: 5 17-06
78. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 5 17-05 119
Day 1: 5 17-05
79. Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 5 17-03 116
Day 1: 5 17-03
79. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 5 17-03 116
Day 1: 5 17-03
81. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 5 17-01 113
Day 1: 5 17-01
82. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 17-00 111
Day 1: 5 17-00
83. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 16-15 109
Day 1: 5 16-15
84. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 5 16-14 105
Day 1: 5 16-14
84. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 5 16-14 105
Day 1: 5 16-14
84. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas 5 16-14 105
Day 1: 5 16-14
87. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 16-09 101
Day 1: 5 16-09
88. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 5 16-06 99
Day 1: 5 16-06
89. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 5 16-03 97
Day 1: 5 16-03
90. Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 5 16-01 95
Day 1: 5 16-01
91. James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 5 16-00 93
Day 1: 5 16-00
92. Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 5 15-14 90
Day 1: 5 15-14
92. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 5 15-14 90
Day 1: 5 15-14
94. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 15-08 87
Day 1: 5 15-08
95. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 15-06 84
Day 1: 5 15-06
95. Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 5 15-06 84
Day 1: 5 15-06
97. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 15-05 81
Day 1: 5 15-05
98. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 5 15-04 78
Day 1: 5 15-04
98. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 5 15-04 78
Day 1: 5 15-04
100.James Kennedy Lacombe, La. 5 15-02 76
Day 1: 5 15-02
101.Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 5 14-15 75
Day 1: 5 14-15
102.Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 5 14-10 74
Day 1: 5 14-10
102.Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 14-10 74
Day 1: 5 14-10
104.Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 14-04 72
Day 1: 5 14-04
105.Matt Amedeo Clinton, Ohio 5 13-09 71
Day 1: 5 13-09
106.Derek Remitz Hemphill, Texas 5 13-04 70
Day 1: 5 13-04
107.Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 13-00 68
Day 1: 5 13-00
107.Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 5 13-00 68
Day 1: 5 13-00
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Big Bass
Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 10-00 $500.00
Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 10-00 $500.00
Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 32-13 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 108 540 2206-07
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108 540 2206-07
2007 Golden State Shootout CO 03/29-04/01 Clear Lake, Lakeport Calif.
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Ron Tyson Marrietta, Ga. 5 24-01 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 24-01
2. Jim White West Lake Village,Calif. 5 23-01 0
Day 1: 5 23-01
3. Ken Phillips Antioch, Calif. 5 22-14 0
Day 1: 5 22-14
4. Bob Myskey Nice, Calif. 5 21-08 0
Day 1: 5 21-08
5. Russell Stansbury Santa Rosa, Calif. 5 21-04 0
Day 1: 5 21-04
6. Bart Corrie Brentwood, Calif. 5 19-14 0
Day 1: 5 19-14
6. Benno Heune Nice, Calif. 5 19-14 0
Day 1: 5 19-14
6. Michael Schmeltzer Akron, Ohio 5 19-14 0
Day 1: 5 19-14
9. Pat Wilson Penngrove, Calif. 5 19-12 0
Day 1: 5 19-12
10. Ronald Rushing Sacramento, Calif. 5 19-09 0
Day 1: 5 19-09
10. Jimmy Swindle Gardendale, Ala. 5 19-09 0
Day 1: 5 19-09
12. Tom Schutz Foster City, Calif. 5 19-08 0
Day 1: 5 19-08
13. Corey Schmidt San Luis Obispo, Calif 5 19-03 0
Day 1: 5 19-03
14. Lawrence Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 5 19-01 0
Day 1: 5 19-01
15. Ken Eddy Coarsegold, Calif. 5 18-15 0
Day 1: 5 18-15
16. Phil Mitsueda Shasta Lake, Calif. 5 18-09 0
Day 1: 5 18-09
17. Craig Gottwals Auburn, Calif. 5 18-04 0
Day 1: 5 18-04
18. Victor Cunningham Phoenix, Ariz. 5 17-15 0
Day 1: 5 17-15
19. James Taylor Madera, Calif. 5 17-14 0
Day 1: 5 17-14
20. Joel Etheredge Springville, Ala. 5 17-13 0
Day 1: 5 17-13
21. Rick Anderson Azusa, Calif. 5 17-11 0
Day 1: 5 17-11
22. Eulon Lee Montgomery, Ala. 5 17-06 0
Day 1: 5 17-06
22. Tracy Patton Oakdale, Calif. 5 17-06 0
Day 1: 5 17-06
24. Wally Smith Novato, Calif. 5 17-04 0
Day 1: 5 17-04
25. Dejon Lewis Ventura, Calif. 5 17-00 0
Day 1: 5 17-00
26. John Dare Castro Valley, Calif. 5 16-11 0
Day 1: 5 16-11
27. Tom Hill Grants Pass, Ore. 5 16-08 0
Day 1: 5 16-08
27. Sieg Taylor Clearlake, Calif. 5 16-08 0
Day 1: 5 16-08
29. Alan Thompson Rathdrum, Idaho 5 16-04 0
Day 1: 5 16-04
30. Eddie Fletcher Elk Grove, Calif. 5 16-00 0
Day 1: 5 16-00
30. Alexander Meza Merced, Calif. 5 16-00 0
Day 1: 5 16-00
32. Brandon Martinez Salinas, Calif. 5 15-15 0
Day 1: 5 15-15
33. Carol Martens West Hills, Calif. 4 15-14 0
Day 1: 4 15-14
34. Jack Farage Discovery Bay, Calif. 5 15-13 0
Day 1: 5 15-13
35. Andy Loberg Rocklin, Calif. 5 15-10 0
Day 1: 5 15-10
36. Mike Frazier Clermont, Fla. 5 15-08 0
Day 1: 5 15-08
37. Doug Hodel Carmichael, Calif. 5 15-07 0
Day 1: 5 15-07
38. Dan Barrios San Luis Obispo, Calif 5 15-05 0
Day 1: 5 15-05
38. Roger Howell Clayton, Ala. 5 15-05 0
Day 1: 5 15-05
40. Cole Winn Saluda, S.C. 5 15-04 0
Day 1: 5 15-04
41. Ted Sowers Salem, Ore. 5 15-02 0
Day 1: 5 15-02
42. Michael Bass Austin, Texas 5 15-01 0
Day 1: 5 15-01
42. Charles Davidson Concord, Calif. 5 15-01 0
Day 1: 5 15-01
42. Anthony Pimentel Modesto, Calif. 5 15-01 0
Day 1: 5 15-01
45. Jared Stone Lakeport, Calif. 5 15-00 0
Day 1: 5 15-00
46. Brandon Pedigo Lawton, Okla. 5 14-15 0
Day 1: 5 14-15
47. Ken Whalen Lompoc, Calif. 5 14-13 0
Day 1: 5 14-13
48. Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, Ala. 5 14-09 0
Day 1: 5 14-09
49. Phil Valbert Klamath Falls, Ore. 5 14-07 0
Day 1: 5 14-07
50. Gary Morris Tracy, Calif. 5 14-06 0
Day 1: 5 14-06
51. Gary Haraguchi Brentwood, Calif. 5 14-03 0
Day 1: 5 14-03
52. Keith Reed Napa, Calif. 5 14-02 0
Day 1: 5 14-02
53. Brian Danzl Rancho Cordova, Calif. 5 13-11 0
Day 1: 5 13-11
54. Jeffery Bishop Fresno, Calif. 5 13-10 0
Day 1: 5 13-10
54. James Alan Bolick Medford, Ore. 5 13-10 0
Day 1: 5 13-10
54. Matt Flynn El Dorado Hills, Calif 5 13-10 0
Day 1: 5 13-10
57. Michael Anderson Newark, Calif. 5 13-09 0
Day 1: 5 13-09
57. Meade Hedricks Lompoc, Calif. 5 13-09 0
Day 1: 5 13-09
59. Eugene Cikanek San Diego, Calif. 4 13-08 0
Day 1: 4 13-08
60. Scott Greene Windsor, Calif. 5 13-04 0
Day 1: 5 13-04
61. James Cadell Escalon, Calif. 5 13-03 0
Day 1: 5 13-03
62. Bruce Harris Oakdale, Calif. 5 13-02 0
Day 1: 5 13-02
62. Dale Taft Lancaster, Calif. 5 13-02 0
Day 1: 5 13-02
64. Chad Thompson Rathdrum, Idaho 5 13-01 0
Day 1: 5 13-01
65. Ron Chapman Lake Quivira , Kan. 5 12-15 0
Day 1: 5 12-15
65. Frank Mealer Irondale, Ala. 5 12-15 0
Day 1: 5 12-15
67. Bobi Sherrill Chico, Calif. 5 12-14 0
Day 1: 5 12-14
68. Kurt Chase Petaluma, Calif. 5 12-12 0
Day 1: 5 12-12
68. Dan Nilsen Santa Rosa, Calif. 5 12-12 0
Day 1: 5 12-12
70. Billy Garrett El Paso, Texas 5 12-11 0
Day 1: 5 12-11
70. James Jones Pinson, Ala. 5 12-11 0
Day 1: 5 12-11
70. Bill Eastes Pomona, Calif. 3 12-11 0
Day 1: 3 12-11
73. Jim McDevitt Eldon, Mo. 5 12-10 0
Day 1: 5 12-10
74. Bill Adams Exeter, Calif. 5 12-07 0
Day 1: 5 12-07
75. Ryan Hill Grants Pass, Ore. 5 12-06 0
Day 1: 5 12-06
75. Rod Lee San Ramon, Calif. 5 12-06 0
Day 1: 5 12-06
77. Gary Garren Lebanon, Ohio 5 12-05 0
Day 1: 5 12-05
77. Ron Powell Santa Paula, Calif. 5 12-05 0
Day 1: 5 12-05
79. Joe Staudenraus Meridian, Idaho 5 12-04 0
Day 1: 5 12-04
80. Richard Garlock Alexandria, N.Y. 5 12-03 0
Day 1: 5 12-03
80. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 5 12-03 0
Day 1: 5 12-03
82. Ysmael Gonzalez Calexico, Calif. 5 12-02 0
Day 1: 5 12-02
82. Wilbur Jefferies Bountiful, Utah 5 12-02 0
Day 1: 5 12-02
84. Mick Karshner Fresno, Calif. 4 11-13 0
Day 1: 4 11-13
85. Rich Caro Santa Rosa, Calif. 5 11-10 0
Day 1: 5 11-10
86. Vince Vella Oakdale, Calif. 5 11-09 0
Day 1: 5 11-09
87. Johnny Graham Tulsa, Okla. 4 11-02 0
Day 1: 4 11-02
88. Joseph Gamboa Rio Rancho, N.M. 5 10-12 0
Day 1: 5 10-12
89. Harry Parten Columbiana, Ala. 5 10-09 0
Day 1: 5 10-09
90. William Becker Lucerne, Calif. 5 10-07 0
Day 1: 5 10-07
90. Howard Hughes Redding, Calif. 4 10-07 0
Day 1: 4 10-07
92. Thomas Wang Saratoga, Calif. 4 10-04 0
Day 1: 4 10-04
93. Matt Gregory Susanville, Calif. 4 9-13 0
Day 1: 4 9-13
94. Toni Corpe Oroville, Calif. 4 8-13 0
Day 1: 4 8-13
95. Frank Pelarta Chico, Calif. 4 8-11 0
Day 1: 4 8-11
96. Steve Baker Elk Grove, Calif. 3 7-12 0
Day 1: 3 7-12
97. John Loverin Valley Springs, Calif. 5 7-05 0
Day 1: 5 7-05
98. Dan Vance Rancho Dominguez, Cali 3 6-10 0
Day 1: 3 6-10
99. Todd Dunlap Cedarpines Park, Calif 2 6-00 0
Day 1: 2 6-00
100.Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 2 5-13 0
Day 1: 2 5-13
101.Keith Allen North Pole, Alaska 2 5-05 0
Day 1: 2 5-05
102.Byron Stone Paradise, Calif. 2 4-05 0
Day 1: 2 4-05
103.Steve Jensen Santa Rosa, Calif. 1 4-04 0
Day 1: 1 4-04
104.Burt Lund Atascadero, Calif. 1 2-01 0
Day 1: 1 2-01
105.Eddie Kidd Marina, Calif. 1 1-04 0
Day 1: 1 1-04
106.Don Moore Ukiah, Calif. 1 0-15 0
Day 1: 1 0-15
107.Anthony Glover Las Vegas, Nev. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
107.Ed Schneider Stockton, Calif. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Big Bass
Ron Tyson Marrietta, Ga. 9-00 $500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 3 487 1475-14
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3 487 1475-14