Okeechobee, Fla. - If you're a fan of professional bass fishing, you've followed Tim Horton's career over the past few years. Following Tim Horton is exactly what 178 other pros would like to be doing tomorrow as they hit the water for day two of the Bassmaster Southern Open on Lake Okeechobee.
Cloudy weather and cool temperatures greeted the anglers at launch time and the sun seldom peeked from behind the clouds as 179 pros and an equal number of non-boaters took off across the massive 860,000-acre lake in search of largemouth bass. Cash and prizes await those who bring back the best catches, including $15,000 cash and a boat worth $35,000 for the winner in the boater division. The winner in the non-boater division will drive home with a $35,000 boat.
Horton took a commanding lead right out of the gate when his five-bass limit hit the scales and strained them to the 33 pound, 10 ounce mark. Going into the second round, the young pro from Tuscambia, Ala., has a 9 pound, four ounce lead over fellow Alabaman, Brannon Jones.
"It's the best day I've ever had in my professional career," Horton said. "It was just awesome."
The 2000 BASS Angler of the Year pitched and flipped a four-inch Yum tube around select grass beds in three to five feet of water to weigh in his big catch. It included the day's biggest bass, an 8-pound, 15-ounce lunker that gobbled up Horton's tube.
Brannon Jones was even more closed-mouthed about his second-place limit of five bass weighing 24 pounds, six ounces, saying only that he wasn't flipping or pitching.
"I got 15 or 20 bass today and was even catching fish behind the pitchers and flippers," Jones said, adding that his bites were coming in about five feet of water around grass.
Jones is unconcerned about whether or not the sun will show itself tomorrow, saying that he was catching fish in practice both during sunny and cloudy times.
"If the sun comes out tomorrow, I may switch areas," Jones added, "but I think I can still catch some fish."
Third place belongs to Tennessee's David Walker, who weighed in a five-bass limit that pulled the scales to 22 pounds, four ounces. Walker is searching for his first BASS victory and would love to break the proverbial ice at Okeechobee.
2004 Rookie of the Year Greg Hackney of Louisiana is alone in fourth place, just an ounce behind Walker. South Carolina's Ray Sedgwick rounds out the top five with 18 pounds, 15 ounces.
The 179 boaters had little trouble catching bass on the Big O. They weighed in 152 limits and 847 bass overall. The catch on the boater side totaled 1,648 pounds, 15 ounces.
Todd Wagman of Winter Garden, Fla., leads all non-boaters with a five-bass catch weighing 16 pounds, three ounces. His bag was anchored by a six-pound largemouth. Wagman admitted to pitching soft plastics of a "certain color" to grass beds in about five feet of water.
"Color really seemed to make a difference for me today," Wagman said. "A buddy put me on to this particular color, and it's been great so far. I'll be using it again tomorrow."
The first day's big bass belonged to Abbie Israel, an Okeechobee local from Clewiston, Fla., who boated an eight-pound, eight-ounce largemouth that anchored his catch. Unfortunately, Israel couldn't put a limit together and finished the first day in 25th place with two bass weighing nine pounds, four ounces.
More than half of the non-boaters came to the scales with a limit on day one. In all, the 179 non-boaters weighed in 690 Okeechobee bass for a total of 1,129 pounds, eight ounces.
2004 Florida Bassmaster Open BO 11/18-11/20 Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee City Fla. (BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Tim Horton Tuscumbia, Ala. 5 33-10 305 $1,000.00 Day 1: 5 33-10 2. Brannon Jones Montgomery, Ala. 5 24-06 295 Day 1: 5 24-06 3. David Walker Sevierville, Tenn. 5 22-04 290 Day 1: 5 22-04 4. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 5 21-03 285 Day 1: 5 21-03 5. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 5 18-15 280 Day 1: 5 18-15 6. Stephen Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 5 17-05 276 Day 1: 5 17-05 7. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, Ga. 5 16-15 272 Day 1: 5 16-15 8. John Crews Jetersville, Va. 5 16-02 268 Day 1: 5 16-02 9. Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 5 16-01 264 Day 1: 5 16-01 10. Gregory MacLean Okeechobee, Fla. 5 15-14 260 Day 1: 5 15-14 10. Tommy Stiles Mc Minnville, Tenn. 5 15-14 260 Day 1: 5 15-14 12. Evan Boutwell Ashburn, Ga. 5 15-01 254 Day 1: 5 15-01 13. Todd Ary Birmingham, Ala. 5 14-14 251 Day 1: 5 14-14 14. Chuck Economou Redington Shores, Fla. 5 14-13 248 Day 1: 5 14-13 15. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 5 14-04 245 Day 1: 5 14-04 16. A J Willequer Eustis, Fla. 5 13-14 243 Day 1: 5 13-14 17. Gene Pizz0lato Baker, La. 5 13-13 241 Day 1: 5 13-13 18. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 5 13-11 239 Day 1: 5 13-11 19. Scott Martin Clewiston, Fla. 5 13-10 237 Day 1: 5 13-10 20. Russell Lane Prattville, Ala. 5 13-07 235 Day 1: 5 13-07 21. Don Oswalt Mc Calla, Ala. 5 13-02 233 Day 1: 5 13-02 22. Roger Schofield Killen, Ala. 5 12-13 231 Day 1: 5 12-13 23. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 5 12-11 229 Day 1: 5 12-11 24. Charles Pippin Orlando, Fla. 5 12-05 227 Day 1: 5 12-05 25. Michael Delvisco Greer, S.C. 5 11-14 225 Day 1: 5 11-14 26. Mike Cox Huntsville, Ala. 5 11-11 223 Day 1: 5 11-11 27. Shane Meers Rome, Ga. 5 11-10 221 Day 1: 5 11-10 28. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 5 11-09 219 Day 1: 5 11-09 29. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 11-07 217 Day 1: 5 11-07 30. Greg Jarrett Sissonville, W.Va. 5 11-03 215 Day 1: 5 11-03 30. Greg Pugh Cullman, Ala. 5 11-03 215 Day 1: 5 11-03 32. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 11-02 211 Day 1: 5 11-02 32. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 11-02 211 Day 1: 5 11-02 32. John Kitchens Atlanta, Ga. 5 11-02 211 Day 1: 5 11-02 32. Kyle Mabrey Birmingham, Ala. 5 11-02 211 Day 1: 5 11-02 36. Rick Barham Richmond Hill, Ga. 5 11-00 203 Day 1: 5 11-00 37. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 5 10-15 201 Day 1: 5 10-15 38. Koby Kreiger Okeechobee, Fla. 5 10-14 199 Day 1: 5 10-14 38. Richard Leigeber Cullman, Ala. 5 10-14 199 Day 1: 5 10-14 40. Roger Boler Slidell, La. 5 10-12 195 Day 1: 5 10-12 40. Paul Keltner Columbia, Tenn. 5 10-12 195 Day 1: 5 10-12 40. Duke McCardle Marietta, Ga. 5 10-12 195 Day 1: 5 10-12 43. Steve Naas Inverness, Fla. 5 10-11 189 Day 1: 5 10-11 43. Mark Rose Marion, Ark. 5 10-11 189 Day 1: 5 10-11 45. Bobby Scharber Pulaski, Tenn. 5 10-07 185 Day 1: 5 10-07 46. David Pollard Carrollton, Ga. 5 10-05 183 Day 1: 5 10-05 47. Paul Elias Pachuta, Miss. 5 10-04 181 Day 1: 5 10-04 48. Wayne Jeffcoat Chapin, S.C. 5 10-03 179 Day 1: 5 10-03 48. Marty Walker Moravian Falls, N.C. 5 10-03 179 Day 1: 5 10-03 50. Mark Fann Clewiston, Fla. 5 10-02 175 Day 1: 5 10-02 50. Lee Pitts Gaylesville, Ala. 5 10-02 175 Day 1: 5 10-02 52. Curtis Reeves Riverdale, Ga. 5 10-01 171 Day 1: 5 10-01 53. Doug Gilley Winter Springs, Fla. 5 10-00 169 Day 1: 5 10-00 53. Doug Vest Okeechobee, Fla. 5 10-00 169 Day 1: 5 10-00 55. Mike Renfro Greenfield, Ind. 5 9-15 165 Day 1: 5 9-15 56. T W Loring Lawrenceburg, Ind. 5 9-14 163 Day 1: 5 9-14 57. Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 5 9-13 161 Day 1: 5 9-13 58. Stephen Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 9-12 159 Day 1: 5 9-12 58. Walter Swafford Winter Garden, Fla. 5 9-12 159 Day 1: 5 9-12 60. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 5 9-11 155 Day 1: 5 9-11 61. Michael Echols Athens, Ga. 5 9-10 153 Day 1: 5 9-10 61. Jeff Magee Mendenhall, Miss. 5 9-10 153 Day 1: 5 9-10 63. Jimmy Watson Springfield, Tenn. 5 9-08 149 Day 1: 5 9-08 64. Jesus Villegas Miami, Fla. 5 9-07 147 Day 1: 5 9-07 65. Lee Cepero Thonotosassa, Fla. 5 9-05 145 Day 1: 5 9-05 65. Dennis Magoto Waynesville, Ohio 5 9-05 145 Day 1: 5 9-05 65. Paul Whitman Dallas, Texas 5 9-05 145 Day 1: 5 9-05 65. David Cooke Mooresville, N.C. 4 9-05 145 Day 1: 4 9-05 69. A B Battles Southside, Ala. 5 9-03 137 Day 1: 5 9-03 69. Fred Bland Birmingham, Ala. 5 9-03 137 Day 1: 5 9-03 71. George Brown Martinsville, Ind. 5 9-02 133 Day 1: 5 9-02 71. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 5 9-02 133 Day 1: 5 9-02 71. Davy Hite Prosperity, S.C. 5 9-02 133 Day 1: 5 9-02 71. Brad Wall Clarksville, Ohio 5 9-02 133 Day 1: 5 9-02 75. Cecil Douberly Lakeland, Fla. 5 9-01 125 Day 1: 5 9-01 75. Buck Durrance Okeechobee, Fla. 5 9-01 125 Day 1: 5 9-01 75. Larry Gaines Valparaiso, Fla. 5 9-01 125 Day 1: 5 9-01 75. Sam Aversa Hawthorne, Fla. 4 9-01 125 Day 1: 4 9-01 79. Curtis Lewis West Palm Beach, Fla. 5 9-00 117 Day 1: 5 9-00 79. Vincent Renew North Augusta, S.C. 5 9-00 117 Day 1: 5 9-00 79. Mark Shepard Labelle, Fla. 5 9-00 117 Day 1: 5 9-00 82. Michael Goodman Nebo, N.C. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 82. John Gray Noblesville, Ind. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 82. Edward Guice Decatur, Ala. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 82. Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, Ill. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 82. Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 82. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 5 8-15 111 Day 1: 5 8-15 88. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 8-13 99 Day 1: 5 8-13 88. Jim Dillard West Monroe, La. 5 8-13 99 Day 1: 5 8-13 88. Paul Hanley Hull, Ga. 5 8-13 99 Day 1: 5 8-13 88. V A Hodges Moore Haven, Fla. 5 8-13 99 Day 1: 5 8-13 92. Chet Douthit Clewiston, Fla. 3 8-12 91 Day 1: 3 8-12 92. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 3 8-12 91 Day 1: 3 8-12 94. Preston Morris Somerville, Tenn. 5 8-11 87 Day 1: 5 8-11 94. Skip Mundy Cusseta, Ga. 5 8-11 87 Day 1: 5 8-11 96. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 8-09 83 Day 1: 5 8-09 96. Walt Reynolds Clewiston, Fla. 5 8-09 83 Day 1: 5 8-09 98. Scott McGehee Madison, Miss. 5 8-08 79 Day 1: 5 8-08 98. Sumiyuki Takano Orlando, Fla. 5 8-08 79 Day 1: 5 8-08 98. John Windham Lake Worth, Fla. 5 8-08 79 Day 1: 5 8-08 101.Tom Hamlin Lizella, Ga. 5 8-07 75 Day 1: 5 8-07 101.Gene Morton Jensen Beach, Fla. 5 8-07 75 Day 1: 5 8-07 101.Alex Ormand Kings Mountain, N.C. 5 8-07 75 Day 1: 5 8-07 104.Brendan Smith Kennesaw, Ga. 5 8-04 72 Day 1: 5 8-04 105.Brent Broderick Oregonia, Ohio 5 8-03 71 Day 1: 5 8-03 105.Gary Howington Gadsden, Ala. 5 8-03 71 Day 1: 5 8-03 107.Robert Decker Clermont, Fla. 5 8-02 69 Day 1: 5 8-02 108.Eddie Jewell Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 5 8-01 68 Day 1: 5 8-01 108.Jay Kendrick Ooltewah, Tenn. 5 8-01 68 Day 1: 5 8-01 108.Felton Langley Lafayette, Ala. 5 8-01 68 Day 1: 5 8-01 108.Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 5 8-01 68 Day 1: 5 8-01 108.Kenny Holloway Eatonton, Ga. 4 8-01 68 Day 1: 4 8-01 113.Timothy Little Aworth, Ga. 5 8-00 63 Day 1: 5 8-00 113.Ken Murphy Meridian, Miss. 5 8-00 63 Day 1: 5 8-00 115.Daniel Fletcher Green Cove Springs, Fl 5 7-15 61 Day 1: 5 7-15 115.Larry Jones Acworth, Ga. 5 7-15 61 Day 1: 5 7-15 117.Bart Payne Dora, Ala. 5 7-13 59 Day 1: 5 7-13 118.Dwayne Horton Knoxville, Tenn. 5 7-12 58 Day 1: 5 7-12 118.Jim Murray Arabi, Ga. 5 7-12 58 Day 1: 5 7-12 120.Terry Goggans Fort Payne, Ala. 5 7-10 56 Day 1: 5 7-10 120.Jeromey Mason Columbiana, Ala. 5 7-10 56 Day 1: 5 7-10 120.Bobby Myers Brookhaven, Miss. 5 7-10 56 Day 1: 5 7-10 123.Jason Cordell Pelahatchie, Miss. 5 7-08 53 Day 1: 5 7-08 123.Tim McCormick Fairhope, Ala. 5 7-08 53 Day 1: 5 7-08 123.Harry Moore Valley, Ala. 5 7-08 53 Day 1: 5 7-08 123.Shane Voyles Blue Springs, Mo. 5 7-08 53 Day 1: 5 7-08 127.Matthew Herren Trussville, Ala. 5 7-07 49 Day 1: 5 7-07 127.Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 5 7-07 49 Day 1: 5 7-07 129.Mark Rogers Naples, Fla. 5 7-06 47 Day 1: 5 7-06 129.Craig Taylor Tallahassee, Fla. 5 7-06 47 Day 1: 5 7-06 131.Mark Rizk Arab, Ala. 5 7-05 45 Day 1: 5 7-05 132.Tony Hogan Pensacola, Fla. 5 7-04 44 Day 1: 5 7-04 132.Robert Richardson Palmetto, Ga. 5 7-04 44 Day 1: 5 7-04 134.Joe Leonard Bristol, Va. 5 7-03 42 Day 1: 5 7-03 134.Jim Williams Winter Springs, Fla. 5 7-03 42 Day 1: 5 7-03 136.David Dove Steens, Miss. 5 7-02 40 Day 1: 5 7-02 136.Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 7-02 40 Day 1: 5 7-02 136.Gerald Beck Lexington, N.C. 5 7-02 40 Day 1: 5 7-02 139.Michael Gough Gainesville, Fla. 5 7-01 37 Day 1: 5 7-01 140.Ryan Anaya Warrior, Ala. 5 6-14 36 Day 1: 5 6-14 140.Coby Carden Shelby, Ala. 5 6-14 36 Day 1: 5 6-14 140.James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 6-14 36 Day 1: 5 6-14 143.James Blanton Eight Mile, Ala. 5 6-13 33 Day 1: 5 6-13 143.Michael Hall Annandale, Va. 5 6-13 33 Day 1: 5 6-13 143.Mickey Phipps Columbia, S.C. 5 6-13 33 Day 1: 5 6-13 146.Jody Cordell Norcross, Ga. 3 6-11 30 Day 1: 3 6-11 147.Edmund Lilly Bluff City, Tenn. 5 6-10 29 Day 1: 5 6-10 148.Jack Wade Knoxville, Tenn. 5 6-08 28 Day 1: 5 6-08 149.Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, N.C. 5 6-06 27 Day 1: 5 6-06 150.Horace Alred Cedartown, Ga. 5 6-05 26 Day 1: 5 6-05 151.Hiroshi Kojima Athens, Ala. 5 6-04 25 Day 1: 5 6-04 151.Randy Weatherford Millbrook, Ala. 5 6-04 25 Day 1: 5 6-04 153.Daniel Welch New Martinsville, W.Va 3 6-01 23 Day 1: 3 6-01 154.Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, N.C. 4 5-15 22 Day 1: 4 5-15 155.Bill Day Frankfort, Ky. 5 5-12 21 Day 1: 5 5-12 156.John Valles Edinburgh, Ind. 5 5-11 20 Day 1: 5 5-11 157.Kenneth Chambers Vinemont, Ala. 4 5-10 19 Day 1: 4 5-10 157.Johnny Urbon Clinton, S.C. 3 5-10 19 Day 1: 3 5-10 159.Darrell Hunter Jackson, Miss. 5 5-08 17 Day 1: 5 5-08 160.Ken Dodson Ashville, Ala. 4 5-06 16 Day 1: 4 5-06 161.Scott Browning Franklin, N.C. 4 5-04 15 Day 1: 4 5-04 162.Rickie Harp Cottondale, Ala. 3 5-03 14 Day 1: 3 5-03 163.Robert Miley Miami, Fla. 4 5-02 13 Day 1: 4 5-02 164.Rich Patterson Orlando, Fla. 5 5-01 12 Day 1: 5 5-01 165.Tommy Jacques Wetumpka, Ala. 3 5-00 11 Day 1: 3 5-00 165.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 3 5-00 11 Day 1: 3 5-00 167.Hobson Bryan Tuscaloosa, Ala. 5 4-15 9 Day 1: 5 4-15 167.Thomas O'Bryant Cedar Grove, Tenn. 5 4-15 9 Day 1: 5 4-15 167.Ronnie Ray Phenix City, Ala. 3 4-15 9 Day 1: 3 4-15 170.Danny Bishop Buchanan, Ga. 4 4-08 6 Day 1: 4 4-08 171.Bill Smith Powell, Ohio 4 4-06 5 Day 1: 4 4-06 172.Stephen Roby Pensacola, Fla. 3 4-05 4 Day 1: 3 4-05 173.Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, Fla. 4 4-04 3 Day 1: 4 4-04 174.Shannon Denson Brandon, Miss. 3 4-00 2 Day 1: 3 4-00 175.John Morris Robinson, Ill. 3 3-14 1 Day 1: 3 3-14 176.Rodney Vice Chatsworth, Ga. 2 2-14 1 Day 1: 2 2-14 177.Brian Beatty Mount Juliet, Tenn. 4 2-03 1 Day 1: 4 2-03 178.Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, Ind. 1 1-01 1 Day 1: 1 1-01 179.Keith Ashley Greenville, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purolator Big Bass Day 1 Tim Horton Tuscumbia, Ala. 8-15 $1,000.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 152 847 1648-15 ---------------------------------- 152 847 1648-15 2004 Florida CITGO Bassmaster Open NB 11/18-11/20 Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee City Fla. (NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Todd Wagman Winter Garden, Fla. 5 16-03 305 Day 1: 5 16-03 2. Don Carpenter Ohatchee, Ala. 5 15-10 295 Day 1: 5 15-10 3. Louis Manata Columbia, Miss. 5 14-01 290 Day 1: 5 14-01 4. Winston Pinkney Atlanta, Ga. 5 12-10 285 Day 1: 5 12-10 4. David Phelps New Salisbury, Ind. 5 12-10 285 Day 1: 5 12-10 6. Timothy Hartzell Manassas, Va. 5 12-05 276 Day 1: 5 12-05 7. F W Woodley Kissimmee, Fla. 5 11-11 272 Day 1: 5 11-11 8. Matthew Leavell Vicksburg, Miss. 5 11-05 268 Day 1: 5 11-05 9. Keith Philips Calera, Ala. 5 11-02 264 Day 1: 5 11-02 9. Howard Stephens Chapin, S.C. 5 11-02 264 Day 1: 5 11-02 11. Ray Lewis Summerfield, Fla. 5 10-15 257 Day 1: 5 10-15 12. David Hagens Bradenton, Fla. 5 10-14 254 Day 1: 5 10-14 12. Joel Warwick Beaufort, S.C. 5 10-14 254 Day 1: 5 10-14 14. Joe Edwards Orlando, Fla. 5 10-04 248 Day 1: 5 10-04 14. Walter Stringer Tallassee, Ala. 5 10-04 248 Day 1: 5 10-04 16. Clint Sterling Oakland, Fla. 5 9-15 243 Day 1: 5 9-15 17. Felton Jackson Clinton, N.C. 5 9-13 241 Day 1: 5 9-13 18. Dow Cox Jonesborough, Tenn. 5 9-11 239 Day 1: 5 9-11 18. Dennis Wood Port Saint Lucie, Fla. 5 9-11 239 Day 1: 5 9-11 20. Kenneth Crumpler Marianna, Fla. 5 9-10 235 Day 1: 5 9-10 20. Edward McMillan Ocala, Fla. 5 9-10 235 Day 1: 5 9-10 22. Ron Warren Ocklawaha, Fla. 5 9-07 231 Day 1: 5 9-07 23. Jeffrey Brooks Boca Raton, Fla. 5 9-06 229 Day 1: 5 9-06 23. Richard Held Lake Worth, Fla. 5 9-06 229 Day 1: 5 9-06 25. Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 5 9-04 225 Day 1: 5 9-04 25. Jerry Savage Columbus, Miss. 5 9-04 225 Day 1: 5 9-04 25. Steve Stinson Huntsville, Ala. 5 9-04 225 Day 1: 5 9-04 25. Abbie Israel Clewiston, Fla. 2 9-04 225 $400.00 Day 1: 2 9-04 29. George Lambeth Thomasville, N.C. 5 9-02 217 Day 1: 5 9-02 29. Phillip Lee Deltona, Fla. 5 9-02 217 Day 1: 5 9-02 29. Billy Yelverton Baton Rouge, La. 5 9-02 217 Day 1: 5 9-02 32. Larry Cundiff Dunnville, Ky. 5 9-01 211 Day 1: 5 9-01 32. David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. 5 9-01 211 Day 1: 5 9-01 32. Melvin Ward Conroe, Texas 5 9-01 211 Day 1: 5 9-01 35. Roger Gean Huntsville, Ala. 5 9-00 205 Day 1: 5 9-00 36. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 5 8-15 203 Day 1: 5 8-15 36. Lester Taylor Fitzpatrick, Ala. 5 8-15 203 Day 1: 5 8-15 38. James Blount Dothan, Ala. 5 8-14 199 Day 1: 5 8-14 39. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, Ala. 5 8-13 197 Day 1: 5 8-13 40. James Hill Ozark, Ala. 5 8-12 195 Day 1: 5 8-12 40. Emre Sarihan Deerfield Beach, Fla. 5 8-12 195 Day 1: 5 8-12 40. Billy Schwach Charleston, S.C. 5 8-12 195 Day 1: 5 8-12 43. Richard Johnson Pisgah Forest, N.C. 5 8-11 189 Day 1: 5 8-11 43. Richard Persson Miami, Fla. 5 8-11 189 Day 1: 5 8-11 45. Wayne Pomeroy West Palm Beach, Fla. 5 8-10 185 Day 1: 5 8-10 46. Bradley Dortch Atmore, Ala. 5 8-08 183 Day 1: 5 8-08 46. Bradley Rodrigue Pierre Part, La. 5 8-08 183 Day 1: 5 8-08 48. John Pollard Eclectic, Ala. 5 8-07 179 Day 1: 5 8-07 48. Judith Israel Clewiston, Fla. 4 8-07 179 Day 1: 4 8-07 50. R G Rose Knoxville, Tenn. 5 8-06 175 Day 1: 5 8-06 51. Jeff Walker Gamaliel, Ky. 5 8-05 173 Day 1: 5 8-05 52. Jeff Crosby Brooksville, Fla. 5 8-04 171 Day 1: 5 8-04 53. Melinda Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 5 8-01 169 Day 1: 5 8-01 54. Thomas Henderson Roseland, Fla. 5 8-00 167 Day 1: 5 8-00 54. Claude Robison Loudon, Tenn. 5 8-00 167 Day 1: 5 8-00 56. Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 5 7-15 163 Day 1: 5 7-15 57. Angie Douthit Clewiston, Fla. 5 7-14 161 Day 1: 5 7-14 57. James Glover Crestview, Fla. 5 7-14 161 Day 1: 5 7-14 57. Craig Parker Tallahassee, Fla. 5 7-14 161 Day 1: 5 7-14 60. Gary Garren Lebanon, Ohio 5 7-13 155 Day 1: 5 7-13 60. Scott Jenkins Franklin, Ga. 5 7-13 155 Day 1: 5 7-13 60. Johnny Stambaugh Vero Beach, Fla. 5 7-13 155 Day 1: 5 7-13 63. George Marshall Sr. Okeechobee, Fla. 5 7-12 149 Day 1: 5 7-12 64. Josh Dees Cleveland, Tenn. 5 7-11 147 Day 1: 5 7-11 65. Tony Risinger Brooks, Ky. 5 7-10 145 Day 1: 5 7-10 65. Kenneth Young Maitland, Fla. 5 7-10 145 Day 1: 5 7-10 67. Sidney Ryan Chesapeake, Va. 5 7-09 141 Day 1: 5 7-09 68. Jeffrey Graham Augusta, Ga. 4 7-08 139 Day 1: 4 7-08 69. Arnold Coons Sherwood, Ark. 5 7-07 137 Day 1: 5 7-07 69. T R Fuller Auburn, Ala. 5 7-07 137 Day 1: 5 7-07 71. Robert Slaton Marietta, Ga. 5 7-06 133 Day 1: 5 7-06 71. Susan Gregory Long Beach, Miss. 5 7-06 133 Day 1: 5 7-06 73. Terry Chapman Cornelius, N.C. 5 7-05 129 Day 1: 5 7-05 73. James Lamb Greenwood, Ind. 5 7-05 129 Day 1: 5 7-05 73. Les Underwood Louisville, Ky. 5 7-05 129 Day 1: 5 7-05 76. Donald Miller High Point, N.C. 5 7-04 123 Day 1: 5 7-04 77. Edward Sankowski Riverview, Fla. 4 7-03 121 Day 1: 4 7-03 78. Russ Ritter Lexington, Ala. 5 7-02 119 Day 1: 5 7-02 78. Timothy Windham Jackson, Ala. 3 7-02 119 Day 1: 3 7-02 80. Mike Robinson Acworth, Ga. 5 7-01 115 Day 1: 5 7-01 81. Wade Grooms Bonneau, S.C. 5 7-00 113 Day 1: 5 7-00 81. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, Fla. 5 7-00 113 Day 1: 5 7-00 81. Bobby Jones Seminole, Fla. 4 7-00 113 Day 1: 4 7-00 84. Mike Pickett Brandenburg, Ky. 5 6-15 107 Day 1: 5 6-15 85. Jeff Campbell Cincinnati, Ohio 5 6-14 105 Day 1: 5 6-14 85. John Cox Debary, Fla. 5 6-14 105 Day 1: 5 6-14 85. Kevin Blanch Muncie, Ind. 4 6-14 105 Day 1: 4 6-14 85. Rodney Michael Eagle Springs, N.C. 4 6-14 105 Day 1: 4 6-14 89. Glenn Payne Pearl River, La. 5 6-13 97 Day 1: 5 6-13 90. James Hayden Fayetteville, N.C. 5 6-12 95 Day 1: 5 6-12 90. Bernard Gram Kansas City, Mo. 4 6-12 95 Day 1: 4 6-12 92. Larry Bryant Goodlettsville, Tenn. 5 6-10 91 Day 1: 5 6-10 93. Thomas King Auburn, Ala. 5 6-09 89 Day 1: 5 6-09 94. Todd Davidson Carlisle, Ohio 5 6-08 87 Day 1: 5 6-08 94. Michael McCoy Jupiter, Fla. 5 6-08 87 Day 1: 5 6-08 94. James Walker Andalusia, Ala. 5 6-08 87 Day 1: 5 6-08 97. Hugh Gray Kissimmee, Fla. 5 6-07 81 Day 1: 5 6-07 97. Joe Powell Huntsville, Ala. 5 6-07 81 Day 1: 5 6-07 99. David Perron Mulberry, Fla. 5 6-05 77 Day 1: 5 6-05 100.Keith Carpenter Cave Spring, Ga. 5 6-04 76 Day 1: 5 6-04 100.Jimmy Brumfield Madison, Miss. 4 6-04 76 Day 1: 4 6-04 102.Alan Patterson Kingsport, Tenn. 5 6-03 74 Day 1: 5 6-03 103.Bill Logsdon Ozark, Ala. 5 6-02 73 Day 1: 5 6-02 103.Allen Rix Marion, Ill. 5 6-02 73 Day 1: 5 6-02 103.John Thornton Russellville, Ala. 4 6-02 73 Day 1: 4 6-02 106.Brian Anderson Springfield, Tenn. 5 6-01 70 Day 1: 5 6-01 106.Robert Kimbrough Vero Beach, Fla. 5 6-01 70 Day 1: 5 6-01 106.Ed Amos Chatsworth, Ga. 4 6-01 70 Day 1: 4 6-01 109.Larry Garner Maryville, Tenn. 5 6-00 67 Day 1: 5 6-00 110.Ed Burnett Louisville, Ky. 5 5-15 66 Day 1: 5 5-15 110.Eugene Castle Elizabeth Town, Ind. 5 5-15 66 Day 1: 5 5-15 110.John Pate Grant, Ala. 5 5-15 66 Day 1: 5 5-15 113.Chris Braswell Springfield, Tenn. 5 5-14 63 Day 1: 5 5-14 114.John Davis Atmore, Ala. 4 5-10 62 Day 1: 4 5-10 114.Todd Bogue Titusville, Fla. 3 5-10 62 Day 1: 3 5-10 114.Michael Kirkpatrick Longwood, Fla. 3 5-10 62 Day 1: 3 5-10 117.Cyril Knowles Vero Beach, Fla. 3 5-09 59 Day 1: 3 5-09 118.Donnie Dodd Guntersville, Ala. 5 5-08 58 Day 1: 5 5-08 118.John Hudzinski Rockford, Ill. 5 5-08 58 Day 1: 5 5-08 118.Leo Keating Bethel, Conn. 5 5-08 58 Day 1: 5 5-08 118.Alex Daniel Fuquay Varina, N.C. 4 5-08 58 Day 1: 4 5-08 122.Robert Stafford Okeechobee, Fla. 4 5-07 54 Day 1: 4 5-07 123.James Davis Statham, Ga. 5 5-06 53 Day 1: 5 5-06 124.W T Davis Snellville, Ga. 5 5-01 52 Day 1: 5 5-01 125.Jeffrey Ellis Acworth, Ga. 4 4-14 51 Day 1: 4 4-14 125.Glenn Deal Headland, Ala. 1 4-14 51 Day 1: 1 4-14 127.Mike Birge Florala, Ala. 4 4-13 49 Day 1: 4 4-13 128.Alan Weiss Greensburg, Pa. 2 4-08 48 Day 1: 2 4-08 129.Kevin Ashley Greenwood, S.C. 3 4-07 47 Day 1: 3 4-07 130.Josh Guess Deland, Fla. 3 4-06 46 Day 1: 3 4-06 131.Walter Stankiewicz Geneva, Fla. 4 4-05 45 Day 1: 4 4-05 132.John Brodkorb Lehigh Acres, Fla. 3 4-03 44 Day 1: 3 4-03 132.Gene Crossway Callahan, Fla. 2 4-03 44 Day 1: 2 4-03 134.Gene Guthrie Cocoa, Fla. 3 4-02 42 Day 1: 3 4-02 135.Darrell Hille Springfield, Tenn. 3 3-14 41 Day 1: 3 3-14 136.Jason Bayes Lakeland, Fla. 3 3-13 40 Day 1: 3 3-13 137.Tommy Bryant Opelika, Ala. 3 3-12 39 Day 1: 3 3-12 138.David Kent Lumpkin, Ga. 3 3-11 38 Day 1: 3 3-11 139.Dennis Horne Pelham, Ala. 4 3-10 37 Day 1: 4 3-10 140.Jonathan Oliver Hodges, Ala. 2 3-09 36 Day 1: 2 3-09 141.William Brown Vero Beach, Fla. 3 3-08 35 Day 1: 3 3-08 142.Roger Morrow Griffin, Ga. 1 3-07 34 Day 1: 1 3-07 143.John Bryan Carrollton, Ga. 3 3-03 33 Day 1: 3 3-03 143.Dave Elder Tuscaloosa, Ala. 3 3-03 33 Day 1: 3 3-03 143.Clint Pack Gable, S.C. 3 3-03 33 Day 1: 3 3-03 146.Darrell High Opelika, Ala. 1 3-02 30 Day 1: 1 3-02 147.Greg McDaniel Naples, Fla. 2 3-00 29 Day 1: 2 3-00 148.Lyle Burns Bostwick, Ga. 3 2-15 28 Day 1: 3 2-15 149.James Madsen Batavia, Ill. 5 2-13 27 Day 1: 5 2-13 150.Mike Winchester Bryson City, N.C. 2 2-11 26 Day 1: 2 2-11 151.Eric Petersen Spring Hill, Fla. 2 2-09 25 Day 1: 2 2-09 152.Jerry Gordon Wiggins, Miss. 2 2-06 24 Day 1: 2 2-06 153.Carlton Lemmond Barnwell, S.C. 2 2-05 23 Day 1: 2 2-05 154.J P Brakefield Valrico, Fla. 1 2-03 22 Day 1: 1 2-03 155.Bryan Howard Valrico, Fla. 2 2-02 21 Day 1: 2 2-02 156.Don Rice Lauderhill, Fla. 1 2-01 20 Day 1: 1 2-01 156.Eric Steinbrenner Lake Mary, Fla. 1 2-01 20 Day 1: 1 2-01 158.Frank McPherson Gloucester, Va. 1 2-00 18 Day 1: 1 2-00 159.Jonathan Barnette Jasper, Ala. 1 1-12 17 Day 1: 1 1-12 159.Roland Smith Land O Lakes, Fla. 1 1-12 17 Day 1: 1 1-12 161.Jim Smith Bowersville, Ga. 1 1-10 15 Day 1: 1 1-10 161.John Wells Nashville, Tenn. 1 1-10 15 Day 1: 1 1-10 163.Scott Massey Dallas, Ga. 1 1-08 13 Day 1: 1 1-08 164.Sherri Dodson Ashville, Ala. 1 1-07 12 Day 1: 1 1-07 165.Peter Babbini Kennesaw, Ga. 1 1-04 11 Day 1: 1 1-04 166.Robert K Fravel Leesville, S.C. 1 1-03 10 Day 1: 1 1-03 167.Tim McTyre Powder Springs, Ga. 1 1-00 9 Day 1: 1 1-00 168.Rick Coleman Demotte, Ind. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.James Dudley Lake City, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.William Fitzgerald Downers Grove, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Randal Harris Huntsville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Stephen King Columbus, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Tim Lanham Louisville, Ky. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Bob Marek Chicago, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Clay Morris Monroeville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Jason Nixon Wetumpka, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Brian Rodriguez Orlando, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.John Schmitt Davie, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 168.Michael Tate Osage, Minn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purolator Big Bass Day 1 Abbie Israel Clewiston, Fla. 8-08 $400.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 107 690 1129-08 ---------------------------------- 107 690 1129-08