STOCKTON, Calif. - A former California resident, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Mark Tyler loves the Golden State. The 34-year-old, whose lone BASS win was in California on Clear Lake in 2003, stormed out to the lead at the "Duel on the Delta" with 23 pounds, 15 ounces Thursday, besting Alabaman and 2007 Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Derek Remitz by a mere eight ounces.
Tyler, who now resides in Vian, Okla., has had considerable success on the California Delta in the past. The massive fishery was the site of his Bassmaster Open record heaviest bass of 14-9. On Thursday, he boated the Big Bass of the Day- a 10-6 lunker.
Tyler built a respectable limit by 10:30 a.m., and anchored his bag with the big bass at 12:30 p.m.
"Look at me, I'm still shaking, and I caught it three hours ago," Tyler said. "My day really started out slow, and then the bite turned on. It was a great day."
Tyler played it close to the vest on the details of his leading pattern, but did say he was looking forward to Friday. He is slated for a later launch time and feels that the tides will play into his favor.
Meanwhile, Remitz built on his momentum after a season-opening victory at Lake Amistad just two weeks ago. The 24-year-old is using a similar bait to the Omega football jig he used for victory at Amistad.
"I just went fishing today," said Remitz, who is also leading the Toyota Rookie of the Year race. "I had a very difficult practice, but I concentrated on one of the few areas I caught fish in practice where some larger females are located in deeper areas adjacent to spawning flats."
Finishing in third was Brent Chapman of Lake Quivira, Kan., with 22 pounds, 12 ounces. The 34-year-old made a long run to his honey hole- an area that he shared with three-time Bassmaster Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam.
"I had three fish in my livewell in the middle of the day and was thinking about leaving," Chapman said. "Then I saw Kevin [Van Dam] land a four-pounder, so I stuck it out. I'm sure glad I did"
Rounding out the top five was Jeff Reynolds (22-11) of Idabel, Okla., and Bernie Schultz (22-10) of Gainesville, Fla.
Leading the co-angler division of the event was retired firefighter Ken Eddy (19-6) of nearby Madera, Calif., who held a more than two-pound lead over fellow Californians Gary Morris (16-15) of Tracy and Gerry Johnson (16-6) of Modesto.
Day Two of the "Duel on the Delta" will begin Friday from Stockton's Weber Point at 6:50 a.m. PT. Weigh-ins begin at 3:00 p.m. PT.
2007 Duel in the Delta Pro 03/22-03/25
California Delta, Stockton Calif.
(PRO Division) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 5 23-15 305 $2,000.00
Day 1: 5 23-15
2. Derek Remitz Madison, Ala. 5 23-05 295
Day 1: 5 23-05
3. Brent Chapman Lake Quivira, Kan. 5 22-12 290
Day 1: 5 22-12
4. Jeff Reynolds Idabel, Okla. 5 22-11 285
Day 1: 5 22-11
5. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 22-10 280
Day 1: 5 22-10
6. Jared Lintner Arroyo Grande, Calif. 5 21-00 276
Day 1: 5 21-00
7. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 20-13 272
Day 1: 5 20-13
8. Rick Morris Virginia Beach, Va. 5 20-07 268
Day 1: 5 20-07
9. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 5 20-04 264
Day 1: 5 20-04
10. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 20-01 260
Day 1: 5 20-01
11. Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 5 19-12 257
Day 1: 5 19-12
12. Bill Lowen North Bend, Ohio 5 19-11 254
Day 1: 5 19-11
13. Marty Robinson Landrum, S.C. 5 19-01 251
Day 1: 5 19-01
14. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 5 19-00 246
Day 1: 5 19-00
14. Kevin Wirth Crestwood, Ky. 5 19-00 246
Day 1: 5 19-00
16. Zell Rowland Montgomery, Texas 5 18-12 243
Day 1: 5 18-12
17. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 18-04 241
Day 1: 5 18-04
18. Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 5 18-01 239
Day 1: 5 18-01
19. Mike Wurm Hot Springs, Ark. 5 17-10 237
Day 1: 5 17-10
20. James Kennedy Lacombe, La. 5 17-08 235
Day 1: 5 17-08
21. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 5 17-05 233
Day 1: 5 17-05
22. Scott Rook Little Rock, Ark. 5 17-00 231
Day 1: 5 17-00
23. Lee Bailey Boaz, Ala. 5 16-15 229
Day 1: 5 16-15
24. Jeff Connella Bentley, La. 5 16-13 226
Day 1: 5 16-13
24. Russ Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 16-13 226
Day 1: 5 16-13
26. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 16-11 223
Day 1: 5 16-11
27. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 16-05 221
Day 1: 5 16-05
28. Matt Amedeo Clinton, Ohio 5 16-04 219
Day 1: 5 16-04
29. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 16-00 217
Day 1: 5 16-00
30. Kevin VanDam Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 15-12 215
Day 1: 5 15-12
31. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 5 15-10 213
Day 1: 5 15-10
32. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 5 15-07 211
Day 1: 5 15-07
33. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 5 15-06 209
Day 1: 5 15-06
34. Ken D Cook Lawton, Okla. 5 15-03 207
Day 1: 5 15-03
35. Bradley Hallman Norman, Okla. 5 14-15 205
Day 1: 5 14-15
36. Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 14-14 203
Day 1: 5 14-14
37. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 14-11 201
Day 1: 5 14-11
38. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 14-08 199
Day 1: 5 14-08
39. Scott Campbell Springfield, Mo. 5 14-06 195
Day 1: 5 14-06
39. Gary Klein Weatherford, Texas 5 14-06 195
Day 1: 5 14-06
39. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 5 14-06 195
Day 1: 5 14-06
42. Mark Tucker Saint Louis, Mo. 5 14-03 191
Day 1: 5 14-03
43. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 5 14-02 189
Day 1: 5 14-02
44. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 5 14-01 184
Day 1: 5 14-01
44. Kurt Dove Fairfax, Va. 5 14-01 184
Day 1: 5 14-01
44. Alton Jones Waco, Texas 5 14-01 184
Day 1: 5 14-01
44. Cliff Pace Petal, Miss. 5 14-01 184
Day 1: 5 14-01
48. Ken Brodeur Niantic, Conn. 5 13-14 179
Day 1: 5 13-14
49. Yusuke Miyazaki Mineola, Texas 5 13-13 177
Day 1: 5 13-13
50. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 5 13-12 175
Day 1: 5 13-12
51. Paul Elias Laurel, Miss. 5 13-11 172
Day 1: 5 13-11
51. Kenyon Hill Norman, Okla. 5 13-11 172
Day 1: 5 13-11
53. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 13-08 169
Day 1: 5 13-08
54. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 13-07 167
Day 1: 5 13-07
55. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 5 13-04 164
Day 1: 5 13-04
55. Jimmy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 13-04 164
Day 1: 5 13-04
57. Kotaro Kiriyama Moody, Ala. 5 12-15 161
Day 1: 5 12-15
58. Todd Faircloth Jasper, Texas 5 12-12 158
Day 1: 5 12-12
58. Elton Luce Jr Brookeland, Texas 5 12-12 158
Day 1: 5 12-12
60. Darrin Schwenkbeck Silver Spring, Md. 5 12-11 154
Day 1: 5 12-11
60. Morizo Shimizu Murrieta, Calif. 5 12-11 154
Day 1: 5 12-11
62. Rick Ash Pottstown, Pa. 5 12-10 150
Day 1: 5 12-10
62. James Niggemeyer Van, Texas 5 12-10 150
Day 1: 5 12-10
64. Dean Rojas Grand Saline, Texas 5 12-09 147
Day 1: 5 12-09
65. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 12-06 145
Day 1: 5 12-06
66. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 12-03 143
Day 1: 5 12-03
67. Marty Stone Fayetteville , N.C. 5 12-01 141
Day 1: 5 12-01
68. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 12-00 139
Day 1: 5 12-00
69. Paul Hirosky Guys Mills, Pa. 5 11-15 137
Day 1: 5 11-15
70. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 11-13 135
Day 1: 5 11-13
71. Kelly Jordon Mineola, Texas 5 11-11 133
Day 1: 5 11-11
72. Mike McClelland Bella Vista, Ark. 5 11-10 130
Day 1: 5 11-10
72. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 5 11-10 130
Day 1: 5 11-10
74. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 5 11-08 126
Day 1: 5 11-08
74. Charlie Youngers Geneva, Fla. 5 11-08 126
Day 1: 5 11-08
76. Michael Iaconelli Runnemede, N.J. 5 11-05 122
Day 1: 5 11-05
76. Matt Reed Madisonville, Texas 5 11-05 122
Day 1: 5 11-05
78. Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 5 11-04 119
Day 1: 5 11-04
79. Byron Velvick Del Rio, Texas 3 11-03 117
Day 1: 3 11-03
80. Denny Brauer Camdenton, Mo. 5 11-02 115
Day 1: 5 11-02
81. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 5 11-00 113
Day 1: 5 11-00
82. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 10-08 111
Day 1: 5 10-08
83. Ben Matsubu Hemphill, Texas 5 10-00 109
Day 1: 5 10-00
84. Brian Snowden Reeds Spring, Mo. 5 9-13 107
Day 1: 5 9-13
85. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 9-10 105
Day 1: 5 9-10
86. John Murray Phoenix, Ariz. 5 9-08 103
Day 1: 5 9-08
87. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 5 9-07 101
Day 1: 5 9-07
88. Dave Smith Del City, Okla. 5 9-02 99
Day 1: 5 9-02
89. Peter E Thliveros Jacksonville , Fla. 5 9-00 97
Day 1: 5 9-00
90. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 5 8-11 95
Day 1: 5 8-11
91. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 5 8-09 93
Day 1: 5 8-09
92. Frank Scalish Cleveland Heights, Ohi 5 8-05 91
Day 1: 5 8-05
93. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 7-13 89
Day 1: 5 7-13
94. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 7-12 87
Day 1: 5 7-12
95. William Smith Somerset, Ky. 5 7-09 85
Day 1: 5 7-09
96. Steve Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 4 7-06 83
Day 1: 4 7-06
97. Doc Merkin Downers Grove, Ill. 3 7-05 81
Day 1: 3 7-05
98. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 4 6-08 79
Day 1: 4 6-08
99. Grant Goldbeck Gaithersburg, Md. 5 6-07 77
Day 1: 5 6-07
100.Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 3 6-03 76
Day 1: 3 6-03
101.Bradley Stringer Huntington, Texas 3 6-01 75
Day 1: 3 6-01
102.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 5 6-00 74
Day 1: 5 6-00
103.Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 2 5-10 73
Day 1: 2 5-10
104.Shaw E Grigsby, Jr Gainesville, Fla. 4 4-14 72
Day 1: 4 4-14
105.Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 3 4-13 71
Day 1: 3 4-13
106.Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 2 2-15 70
Day 1: 2 2-15
107.Jon Bondy Windsor, Canada 1 0-12 69
Day 1: 1 0-12
108.Edwin Evers Talala, Okla. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Big Bass
Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 10-06 $1,000.00
Mark Tyler Vian, Okla. 23-15 $1,000.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 96 512 1430-11
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96 512 1430-11
2007 Duel in the Delta CO 03/22-03/25
California Delta, Stockton Calif.
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Ken Eddy Madera, Calif. 5 19-06 0
Day 1: 5 19-06
2. Gary Morris Tracy, Calif. 5 16-15 0
Day 1: 5 16-15
3. Gerry Johnson Modesto, Calif. 5 16-06 0
Day 1: 5 16-06
4. Rommel Bagay Pleasant Hill, Calif. 5 16-05 0
Day 1: 5 16-05
5. Ken Phillips Antioch, Calif. 5 15-09 0
Day 1: 5 15-09
6. Sal Herrera Discovery Bay, Calif. 5 15-02 0
Day 1: 5 15-02
6. Gil Phillips Alba, Texas 5 15-02 0
Day 1: 5 15-02
8. Bob Record Riverside, Calif. 5 15-01 0
Day 1: 5 15-01
9. Meade Hedricks Lompoc, Calif. 5 14-04 0
Day 1: 5 14-04
10. Keith Allen North Pole, Alaska 5 14-01 0
Day 1: 5 14-01
11. Billy Garrett El Paso, Texas 5 13-13 0 $500.00
Day 1: 5 13-13
12. Tom Hill Grants Pass, Ore. 5 13-09 0
Day 1: 5 13-09
12. Eulon Lee Montgomery, Ala. 5 13-09 0
Day 1: 5 13-09
14. Jim Bianchi Rush, N.Y. 5 13-06 0
Day 1: 5 13-06
15. Wayne Hinrichs Novato, Calif. 5 13-04 0
Day 1: 5 13-04
16. Kevin Cunningham Farmingdale, N.Y. 5 13-02 0
Day 1: 5 13-02
17. Rod Albritton Stockton, Calif. 4 11-02 0
Day 1: 4 11-02
18. Jimmy Swindle Gardendale, Ala. 5 11-01 0
Day 1: 5 11-01
19. Victor Cunningham Phoenix, Ariz. 4 11-00 0
Day 1: 4 11-00
20. Ron Tyson Marrietta, Ga. 4 10-15 0
Day 1: 4 10-15
21. Tom Schutz Foster City, Calif. 5 10-09 0
Day 1: 5 10-09
22. Robby Chikasawa Sacramento, Calif. 5 10-04 0
Day 1: 5 10-04
22. Jack Farage Discovery Bay, Calif. 4 10-04 0
Day 1: 4 10-04
24. Bryant Copley Altavista, Va. 5 10-00 0
Day 1: 5 10-00
25. Alexander Meza Merced, Calif. 4 9-12 0
Day 1: 4 9-12
26. Bart Corrie Brentwood, Calif. 3 9-11 0
Day 1: 3 9-11
27. Michael North Tehachapi, Calif. 5 9-05 0
Day 1: 5 9-05
27. Larry Triplett Parker, Colo. 4 9-05 0
Day 1: 4 9-05
29. Larry Hutchens Durham, Ore. 5 9-03 0
Day 1: 5 9-03
30. Gary Ong Sacramento, Calif. 5 8-12 0
Day 1: 5 8-12
31. Ken Whalen Lompoc, Calif. 3 8-09 0
Day 1: 3 8-09
32. Steve Sepulveda Modesto, Calif. 5 8-07 0
Day 1: 5 8-07
32. Lawrence Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 5 8-07 0
Day 1: 5 8-07
32. James Taylor Madera, Calif. 4 8-07 0
Day 1: 4 8-07
35. Eddie Kidd Marina, Calif. 4 8-06 0
Day 1: 4 8-06
36. Joe Pepe Miller Place, N.Y. 5 8-05 0
Day 1: 5 8-05
37. Bruce Harris Oakdale, Calif. 4 8-04 0
Day 1: 4 8-04
38. Wally Smith Novato, Calif. 5 8-03 0
Day 1: 5 8-03
39. John Loverin Valley Springs, Calif. 4 8-02 0
Day 1: 4 8-02
40. Ron Chapman Lake Quivira , Kan. 5 7-14 0
Day 1: 5 7-14
41. Scott Burke Oakdale, Calif. 5 7-13 0
Day 1: 5 7-13
42. Jimmy Sparks Tuscumbia, Ala. 4 7-12 0
Day 1: 4 7-12
43. Wilbur Jefferies Bountiful, Utah 4 7-10 0
Day 1: 4 7-10
44. John Dare Castro Valley, Calif. 3 7-08 0
Day 1: 3 7-08
45. John Miller Stockton, Calif. 4 7-05 0
Day 1: 4 7-05
46. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 5 7-04 0
Day 1: 5 7-04
47. Joe Staudenraus Meridian, Idaho 3 7-03 0
Day 1: 3 7-03
48. Michael Faught Woodbridge, Calif. 5 6-14 0
Day 1: 5 6-14
48. James Jones Pinson, Ala. 3 6-14 0
Day 1: 3 6-14
50. Carol Martens West Hills, Calif. 5 6-12 0
Day 1: 5 6-12
51. Rodney Brown Sacramento, Calif. 4 6-02 0
Day 1: 4 6-02
52. Charles Davidson Concord, Calif. 4 5-15 0
Day 1: 4 5-15
52. David Kryszak San Ramon, Calif. 4 5-15 0
Day 1: 4 5-15
54. Ronald Rushing Sacramento, Calif. 4 5-13 0
Day 1: 4 5-13
55. Dale Taft Lancaster, Calif. 2 5-11 0
Day 1: 2 5-11
56. Vince Vella Oakdale, Calif. 3 5-10 0
Day 1: 3 5-10
57. Don Moore Ukiah, Calif. 2 5-07 0
Day 1: 2 5-07
58. Darrel Watts Ceres, Calif. 5 5-06 0
Day 1: 5 5-06
59. Adam McAndrews Santa Clara, Calif. 5 5-01 0
Day 1: 5 5-01
59. George Meyers Manteca, Calif. 4 5-01 0
Day 1: 4 5-01
61. Anthony Quilon Lodi, Calif. 3 5-00 0
Day 1: 3 5-00
62. Robert Ryans Galt, Calif. 4 4-14 0
Day 1: 4 4-14
62. Cole Winn Saluda, S.C. 3 4-14 0
Day 1: 3 4-14
64. Cameron Cardoza Ripon, Calif. 4 4-13 0
Day 1: 4 4-13
64. Paul Ritchie West Islip, N.Y. 2 4-13 0
Day 1: 2 4-13
66. Tracy Patton Oakdale, Calif. 4 4-09 0
Day 1: 4 4-09
67. Ronald Milner Elk Grove, Calif. 3 4-06 0
Day 1: 3 4-06
68. Jacob East Bluffdale, Utah 3 4-03 0
Day 1: 3 4-03
69. Gary Boyd Reseda, Calif. 2 4-00 0
Day 1: 2 4-00
70. Daniel Montes Turlock, Calif. 4 3-15 0
Day 1: 4 3-15
70. Lee Poel San Jose, Calif. 2 3-15 0
Day 1: 2 3-15
72. Robert Smith Mount Airy, Md. 3 3-14 0
Day 1: 3 3-14
72. Anthony Hall San Jose, Calif. 1 3-14 0
Day 1: 1 3-14
74. Eddie Fletcher Elk Grove, Calif. 3 3-13 0
Day 1: 3 3-13
74. Anthony Pimentel Modesto, Calif. 3 3-13 0
Day 1: 3 3-13
76. Brandon Pedigo Lawton, Okla. 2 3-10 0
Day 1: 2 3-10
77. Glenn Barberee Crestview, Fla. 2 3-08 0
Day 1: 2 3-08
78. Bill Adams Exeter, Calif. 3 3-05 0
Day 1: 3 3-05
79. Chris Devette San Ramon, Calif. 2 3-01 0
Day 1: 2 3-01
80. Pete Robbin Vienna, Va. 3 3-00 0
Day 1: 3 3-00
80. Kenneth Sullivan Merrick, N.Y. 2 3-00 0
Day 1: 2 3-00
82. Norman Soderberg Livermore, Calif. 2 2-12 0
Day 1: 2 2-12
83. Brandon Martinez Salinas, Calif. 2 2-11 0
Day 1: 2 2-11
84. Scott Darragh Dallas, Texas 2 2-10 0
Day 1: 2 2-10
85. Mark Wartenbee Puyallup, Wash. 2 2-09 0
Day 1: 2 2-09
86. Mike Frazier Clermont, Fla. 2 2-04 0
Day 1: 2 2-04
86. Harry Parten Columbiana, Ala. 2 2-04 0
Day 1: 2 2-04
86. Doug Kinser Stockton, Calif. 1 2-04 0
Day 1: 1 2-04
89. Rick Glass Huntington Beach, Cali 1 1-12 0
Day 1: 1 1-12
90. Chip Koehler Fremont, Calif. 1 1-11 0
Day 1: 1 1-11
91. Rod Lee San Ramon, Calif. 2 1-08 0
Day 1: 2 1-08
92. Dan Barrios San Luis Obispo, Calif 1 1-07 0
Day 1: 1 1-07
92. Thom McMahon San Ramon, Calif. 1 1-07 0
Day 1: 1 1-07
94. Ray Niford Riverbank, Calif. 1 1-06 0
Day 1: 1 1-06
95. Roger Howell Clayton, Ala. 1 1-05 0
Day 1: 1 1-05
96. Richard Garlock Alexandria, N.Y. 1 1-02 0
Day 1: 1 1-02
96. Ben Goshea Stockton, Calif. 1 1-02 0
Day 1: 1 1-02
98. Michael Bass Austin, Texas 1 1-01 0
Day 1: 1 1-01
99. John Bedwell Stockton, Calif. 1 0-14 0
Day 1: 1 0-14
100.Jeffery Bishop Fresno, Calif. 1 0-13 0
Day 1: 1 0-13
100.Lynn Domby Yuma, Ariz. 1 0-13 0
Day 1: 1 0-13
102.Johnny Graham Tulsa, Okla. 1 0-12 0
Day 1: 1 0-12
103.Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 1 0-10 0
Day 1: 1 0-10
104.Bill Eastes Pomona, Calif. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
104.Joel Etheredge Springville, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
104.Frank Mealer Irondale, Ala. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
104.Jesus Mendez Waltonville, Calif. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
104.Bill Roberts Fairfax, Va. 0 0-00 0
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Big Bass
Billy Garrett El Paso, Texas 8-04 $500.00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 15 351 711-06
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15 351 711-06