SHASTA LAKE, Calif. - Five years ago Russ Meyer quit bass fishing, flat out gave up the sport as his recreation and full-time profession to spend more time with his family.
But Friday on Day Two of the Bassmaster Western Open at spectacular Lake Shasta, Meyer made his comeback to the sport in a big way. Meyer weighed in five bass totaling 12 pounds, 2 ounces. His two-day total of 22-15 gave him a slight 7-ounce lead over Day One leader Greg Gutierrez of Red Bluff, whose 9-7 limit gave him 22 pounds, 8 ounces going into the final day.
"I quit it for five years to spend more time with my children," said Meyer, 47, a real estate agent here in Redding. "I was fishing full-time before that, but I only had one of my children left, and I built a house. It was just time to stay home and focus on the family for a while."
Meyer focused on the spotted bass in Lake Shasta on a day when the bluebird weather changed to clouds and some rain. The bass moved up into the shallows, and anglers who pitched jigs and worms, but also worked topwater lures, scored well.
"I threw six different baits," Meyer said. "I just kept judging conditions and threw accordingly. I'll tell you what, though, this feels good. I haven't been fishing at all for five years. I just bought a new boat, and this was the debut tournament for it."
If he wins, Meyer will pick up the $50,000 winner's purse as well as 300 season points. The 15 boaters leading in the point standings after the season finale on Clear Lake will earn berths on the 2005 Bassmaster Tour. The top 20 anglers will qualify for the Bassmaster Open Championship, where the top five anglers will earn early berths in bass fishing's world championship, the 2005 Bassmaster Classic, slated for July 29-31 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Gutierrez, the Day One leader who also has local knowledge here, also threw jigs and worms, but didn't mess with the topwater action as most did. Gutierrez adjusted his darthead weights on the plastic worms depending on the depth at which he fished.
"I had a worm bite for much of the day," Gutierrez said. "I was casting them and then shaking the snot out of them. I fished the breaks in the rocks and the breaks in the mud for most of my fish."
Another Redding angler, Bill McLaughlin, took over the lead in the non-boater division with a 10-pound, 2-ounce limit, giving him 18 pounds, 3 ounces and an 8-ounce lead over Terry Arnold of Sacramento. It was a big week for McLaughlin. He and his son both filled their buck tags locally, and McLaughlin admitted he was dragging a bit from some long hours spent in the deer woods.
"I threw jigs part of the time and topwater the other," said McLaughlin, who works for a paving contractor in Redding. "I tried to do the opposite of what my pro was doing."
Bink Desaro of Boise, Idaho, no stranger to big bass, fought off aerator problems and caught the Big Bass of the day on the boater side, a husky 4-pound, 8-ounce spottie, and earned $1,000 for the catch. Desaro is scheduled to fish in next week's Shootout for big-bass specialists at a mystery lake. Desaro said he missed the big bass the previous day, and the thought of losing it after seeing it kept him up Thursday night.
"I stayed with topwater most of the day and just kept hammering that bait," Desaro said. "I just put my head down and threw. I knew I'd only get bit five times with it, but I had to keep hammering it and getting the numbers of casts in to increase my chances."
Darrel Startin of Spokane, Wash., worked an off-white Zara Spook to land the Big Bass in the non-boater division. His catch, a 5-pound, 4-ounce spotted bass, represented a huge comeback for the Northwest angler. Startin went from catching the smallest bass on Day One, a 13-ouncer, to what so far is the heaviest bass of the tournament.
"I told people yesterday that if my bass would have died on the way to the weigh-in, I would have had a negative weight," Startin said, referring to the BASS penalties for dead fish.
Startin's fishing partner, boater Charles Michnevich, said he saw birds working and went to the spot. Michnevich lost a big bass on his first cast, and the two caught a few before moving to another spot. When they returned, Startin's first cast found the monster spottie, and Startin was $400 richer and could earn another $1,000 if the bass holds up as the heaviest of the tournament.
Eric Parra of Sacramento made the biggest move of the day, sacking five bass totaling 12 pounds, 11 ounces to climb from 45th into third with 20 pounds, 10 ounces.
Birmingham's Aaron Martens, certainly a pre-tournament favorite based on his past performances here at Shasta, said he found a spot that could produce a 15- to 16-pound limit.
"I only fished it a few hours late in the day, so I'm looking forward to getting back there tomorrow," said Martens, who is in 32nd place with 16 pounds, 15 ounces. He wasn't surprised that Parra made such a big move.
"There are places that will produce big fish like that, and that will be the difference," Martens.
Saturday's weigh-in will begin at 3:30 p.m. and the launch will be at 7:15 a.m. at Bridge Bay Marina. Both are free to the public.
2004 California Bassmaster Open BO 10/21-10/23 Lake Shasta, Shasta Lake Calif. (BOATER) Standings Day 2 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Russ Meyer Redding, Calif. 10 22-15 305 Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 12-02 2. Greg Gutierrez Red Bluff, Calif. 10 22-08 300 Day 1: 5 13-01 Day 2: 5 9-07 3. Eric Parra Sacramento, Calif. 10 20-10 290 Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 5 12-15 4. Bill Mc Aninch Sylmar, Calif. 10 19-09 285 Day 1: 5 8-05 Day 2: 5 11-04 5. David Russell Chico, Calif. 10 19-05 280 Day 1: 5 12-04 Day 2: 5 7-01 6. Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 10 19-04 276 $1,000.00 Day 1: 5 9-09 Day 2: 5 9-11 7. Don Finwall Redding, Calif. 10 19-00 272 Day 1: 5 9-04 Day 2: 5 9-12 8. Art Berry Hemet, Calif. 10 18-15 268 Day 1: 5 11-04 Day 2: 5 7-11 8. George Galletti Martinez, Calif. 10 18-15 268 Day 1: 5 9-11 Day 2: 5 9-04 10. James Broberg Spokane, Wash. 10 18-14 260 Day 1: 5 9-05 Day 2: 5 9-09 11. Mike O'Shea Westlake Village, Cali 10 18-10 257 Day 1: 5 10-07 Day 2: 5 8-03 12. Larry Brower Cottonwood, Calif. 10 18-09 254 Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 11-01 13. William Siemantel Castaic, Calif. 10 18-08 251 Day 1: 5 9-00 Day 2: 5 9-08 14. Jonathan Harwood Oak View, Calif. 10 18-07 248 $1,000.00 Day 1: 5 10-10 Day 2: 5 7-13 14. Rich Tauber Camarillo, Calif. 10 18-07 248 Day 1: 5 9-11 Day 2: 5 8-12 16. Jerry Fischer Lincoln, Calif. 10 18-05 243 Day 1: 5 9-07 Day 2: 5 8-14 17. Scott Mascadri Sacramento, Calif. 10 18-04 241 Day 1: 5 10-15 Day 2: 5 7-05 18. Brett Leber Dixon, Calif. 10 18-03 239 Day 1: 5 9-14 Day 2: 5 8-05 19. James Thurber Simi Valley, Calif. 10 18-01 237 Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 10-02 20. Allen Hunt Redding, Calif. 10 17-12 235 Day 1: 5 9-06 Day 2: 5 8-06 21. R J Bennett Roseville, Calif. 10 17-11 233 Day 1: 5 9-04 Day 2: 5 8-07 22. Fred Roumbanis Auburn, Calif. 10 17-09 231 Day 1: 5 11-02 Day 2: 5 6-07 22. Charles Christy Las Vegas, Nev. 10 17-09 231 Day 1: 5 8-10 Day 2: 5 8-15 24. Michael Bennett Roseville, Calif. 10 17-06 227 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 10-07 24. Brett Hite Phoenix, Ariz. 10 17-06 227 Day 1: 5 9-15 Day 2: 5 7-07 26. Kazuki Kodama Tokyo 192-0911, Japan 10 17-02 223 Day 1: 5 10-00 Day 2: 5 7-02 26. Charles Michnevich Middletown, Calif. 10 17-02 223 Day 1: 5 9-07 Day 2: 5 7-11 26. Bill Townsend Redding, Calif. 10 17-02 223 Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 5 9-06 29. Mark Tyler Scottsdale, Ariz. 10 17-01 217 Day 1: 5 6-13 Day 2: 5 10-04 29. Bryan Mc Dermott Cottonwood, Calif. 10 17-01 217 Day 1: 5 9-13 Day 2: 5 7-04 31. Phil Ruffcorn Athena, Ore. 10 17-00 213 Day 1: 5 5-01 Day 2: 5 11-15 32. Russ Barger Boise, Idaho 10 16-15 211 Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 9-09 32. Aaron Martens Castaic, Calif. 10 16-15 211 Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 5 9-04 34. Ken Eddy Madera, Calif. 10 16-13 207 Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 9-12 35. Gary Dobyns Yuba City, Calif. 10 16-12 205 Day 1: 5 8-15 Day 2: 5 7-13 35. Wayne Breazeale Kelseyville, Calif. 10 16-12 205 Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 5 8-05 37. Dub Lashot Walterville, Ore. 10 16-11 201 Day 1: 5 8-11 Day 2: 5 8-00 38. Ryan Voorhees Fresno, Calif. 10 16-10 199 Day 1: 5 7-04 Day 2: 5 9-06 38. Cameron Smith Dana Point, Calif. 10 16-10 199 Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 9-01 40. Justin Kerr Semi Valley, Calif. 10 16-05 195 Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 9-04 40. Clayton Meyer San Diego, Calif. 10 16-05 195 Day 1: 5 9-02 Day 2: 5 7-03 40. Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. 10 16-05 195 Day 1: 5 7-10 Day 2: 5 8-11 40. Jim Riley Shasta Lake, Calif. 10 16-05 195 Day 1: 5 8-04 Day 2: 5 8-01 44. Scott Nielsen Salt Lake City, Utah 10 16-02 187 Day 1: 5 9-07 Day 2: 5 6-11 44. Chuck English Las Vegas, Nev. 10 16-02 187 Day 1: 5 6-14 Day 2: 5 9-04 46. Donovan Allphin Provo, Utah 10 16-01 183 Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 9-11 47. Ron Colby Page, Ariz. 10 16-00 181 Day 1: 5 8-06 Day 2: 5 7-10 47. Charlie Weyer West Hills, Calif. 10 16-00 181 Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 5 8-04 49. Phil Mitsueda Shasta Lake, Calif. 10 15-14 177 Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 5 9-12 50. Zachary Thompson Orinda, Calif. 9 15-13 175 Day 1: 4 7-02 Day 2: 5 8-11 51. Robert Lee Angels Camp, Calif. 10 15-10 173 Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 8-01 52. Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 10 15-09 171 Day 1: 5 8-15 Day 2: 5 6-10 53. Jiggs Benn Myrtle Creek, Ore. 10 15-08 169 Day 1: 5 8-07 Day 2: 5 7-01 54. Jarrett Edwards Del Norte, Colo. 10 15-07 167 Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 8-06 54. Alton Forthe Benicia, Calif. 10 15-07 167 Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 7-14 56. Glenn Dooley Whittier, Calif. 10 15-03 163 Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 8-08 69. Kevin Martin El Cajon, Calif. 10 15-01 137 Day 1: 5 8-13 Day 2: 5 6-04 57. Brian Nixon Grand Junction, Colo. 10 14-15 161 Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 7-14 58. Don Iovino Burbank, Calif. 9 14-14 159 Day 1: 4 4-08 Day 2: 5 10-06 59. Andre Moore Scottsdale, Ariz. 10 14-12 157 Day 1: 5 6-01 Day 2: 5 8-11 59. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 10 14-12 157 Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 6-13 61. Clyde Evans Las Vegas, Nev. 9 14-11 153 Day 1: 4 6-04 Day 2: 5 8-07 62. Sean Mindermann Spokane, Wash. 10 14-10 151 Day 1: 5 8-03 Day 2: 5 6-07 63. Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 9 14-09 149 Day 1: 4 5-14 Day 2: 5 8-11 64. Alex Dombrowski Duvall, Wash. 10 14-07 147 Day 1: 5 8-00 Day 2: 5 6-07 65. Ishama Monroe Hughson, Calif. 10 14-06 145 Day 1: 5 5-15 Day 2: 5 8-07 66. Larry Hopper Tustin, Calif. 10 14-04 143 Day 1: 5 6-10 Day 2: 5 7-10 67. Neil Russell Nampa, Idaho 10 14-02 141 Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 5 8-04 67. John Maes Roseville, Calif. 10 14-02 141 Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 6-10 69. Kent Brown Roseville, Calif. 10 14-01 137 Day 1: 5 5-10 Day 2: 5 8-07 69. Kelly Vineyard Bend, Ore. 9 14-01 137 Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 4 6-09 72. Jim Davis San Jose, Calif. 10 14-00 131 Day 1: 5 7-02 Day 2: 5 6-14 73. Mark Naillon San Jose, Calif. 8 13-14 129 Day 1: 3 5-12 Day 2: 5 8-02 74. Rob VanderKooi Mesa, Ariz. 10 13-12 127 Day 1: 5 5-11 Day 2: 5 8-01 75. Mark Lassagne Concord, Calif. 10 13-09 125 Day 1: 5 8-09 Day 2: 5 5-00 76. Robert Adkinson Kennewick, Wash. 10 13-05 123 Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 7-09 77. Clint Johanson Benton City, Wash. 10 13-04 121 Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 5 6-13 77. Ron Wiseman Jr Pendleton, Ore. 10 13-04 121 Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 5 6-12 79. Jerry White Las Vegas, Nev. 9 13-03 117 Day 1: 4 5-06 Day 2: 5 7-13 80. Kevin Wiggins Las Vegas, Nev. 10 13-02 115 Day 1: 5 7-08 Day 2: 5 5-10 81. Charles Keller Redding, Calif. 10 13-00 113 Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 5-01 81. James Taylor Madera, Calif. 10 13-00 113 Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 6-07 83. Don Cox Colorado Springs, Colo 10 12-15 109 Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 5 6-10 83. Rob Wenning Sparks, Nev. 9 12-15 109 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 4 6-00 85. James Opalecky Elk Grove, Calif. 10 12-12 105 Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 5 6-05 86. Tim Blanchard Lake Havasu City, Ariz 9 12-09 103 Day 1: 5 7-10 Day 2: 4 4-15 87. Tim Edington Bakersfield, Calif. 9 12-06 101 Day 1: 4 4-03 Day 2: 5 8-03 88. Charles Rizuto Navajo Dam, N.M. 10 12-05 99 Day 1: 5 6-01 Day 2: 5 6-04 88. Stephen Wilson Mission Hills, Calif. 8 12-05 99 Day 1: 3 5-14 Day 2: 5 6-07 90. Bud Porter Acampo, Calif. 10 12-03 95 Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 5 5-08 91. David Gliebe Stockton, Calif. 10 12-00 93 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 5-01 91. Richard Iannolo Menifee, Calif. 10 12-00 93 Day 1: 5 5-09 Day 2: 5 6-07 93. Tim Higbee Santa Cruz, Calif. 10 11-15 89 Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 5 5-11 93. Randy Potter Camas, Wash. 8 11-15 89 Day 1: 5 8-14 Day 2: 3 3-01 95. Anthony Klonowski Eagle, Idaho 10 11-11 85 Day 1: 5 5-06 Day 2: 5 6-05 95. Howard Hughes Redding, Calif. 9 11-11 85 Day 1: 4 4-04 Day 2: 5 7-07 95. Stephen Garcia Battleground, Wash. 9 11-11 85 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 4 4-12 98. Rick Kendrick Sacramento, Calif. 10 11-08 79 Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 4-15 99. Allen Posella Sanger, Calif. 10 11-07 77 Day 1: 5 5-15 Day 2: 5 5-08 100.Ted Nguyen Irvine, Calif. 10 11-05 76 Day 1: 5 6-06 Day 2: 5 4-15 100.Carol Martens West Hills, Calif. 10 11-05 76 Day 1: 5 6-01 Day 2: 5 5-04 100.Aaron Coleman Oakland, Calif. 10 11-05 76 Day 1: 5 5-06 Day 2: 5 5-15 103.Clifford Pirch Payson, Ariz. 10 11-03 73 Day 1: 5 4-14 Day 2: 5 6-05 103.John Perkins Whittier, Calif. 9 11-03 73 Day 1: 5 6-13 Day 2: 4 4-06 103.Doug Chessmore Santa Barbara, Calif. 9 11-03 73 Day 1: 4 5-05 Day 2: 5 5-14 106.Keith Clow Kennewick, Wash. 7 11-01 70 Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 2 2-15 107.K Neff Ontario, Calif. 6 10-13 69 Day 1: 2 2-05 Day 2: 4 8-08 108.Blaine Ruddy Mesa, Ariz. 8 10-09 68 Day 1: 3 4-08 Day 2: 5 6-01 108.Stanley Lafever Ione, Calif. 8 10-09 68 Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 3 4-13 110.Gary Boyd Reseda, Calif. 9 10-04 66 Day 1: 4 5-00 Day 2: 5 5-04 111.Tom Duarte Bonners Ferry, Idaho 8 10-03 65 Day 1: 5 6-11 Day 2: 3 3-08 112.Monty Fralick Martin, S.D. 8 9-15 64 Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 3 3-13 113.Ron Owen Roseville, Calif. 10 9-12 63 Day 1: 5 4-08 Day 2: 5 5-04 113.Mark Fischer Rifle, Colo. 6 9-12 63 Day 1: 1 1-07 Day 2: 5 8-05 115.Peter Krause Outlook, Wash. 10 9-06 61 Day 1: 5 4-05 Day 2: 5 5-01 116.Dean Sault Fair Oaks, Calif. 7 9-02 60 Day 1: 2 3-10 Day 2: 5 5-08 117.Frank Morton Madras, Ore. 7 8-08 59 Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 2 2-05 118.David Longrie Stoughton, Wisc. 7 8-04 58 Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 2 2-07 119.Bill Roberts West Richland, Wash. 6 8-03 57 Day 1: 1 1-08 Day 2: 5 6-11 120.Lewis Sykes Huntington Beach, Cali 7 8-02 56 Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 2 2-05 120.James Miller Anderson, Calif. 6 8-02 56 Day 1: 4 5-07 Day 2: 2 2-11 122.Anthony Marsh Chino Valley, Ariz. 7 7-08 54 Day 1: 2 2-07 Day 2: 5 5-01 123.Dick Watson Alta Loma, Calif. 4 5-13 53 Day 1: 2 2-09 Day 2: 2 3-04 124.Daryl Dempsey Las Vegas, Nev. 6 5-09 52 Day 1: 1 1-00 Day 2: 5 4-09 125.Kenneth Lavender Redding, Calif. 3 3-08 51 Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 1 0-14 126.Richard Barr Redding, Calif. 2 2-02 50 Day 1: 2 2-02 Day 2: 0 0-00 127.Raul Morineau Mexico City 03810, Mex 1 1-00 49 Day 1: 1 1-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 128.Donald Davis Brentwood, Calif. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purolator Big Bass Day 1 Jonathan Harwood Oak View, Calif. 5-00 $1,000.00 2 Bink Desaro Boise, Idaho 4-08 $1,000.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 104 585 888-09 2 108 589 904-08 ---------------------------------- 212 1174 1793-01 2004 California Bassmaster Open NB 10/21-10/23 Lake Shasta, Shasta Lake Calif. (NON-BOATER) Standings Day 2 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Bill McLaughlin Redding, Calif. 10 18-03 305 Day 1: 5 8-01 Day 2: 5 10-02 2. Terry Arnold Sacramento, Calif. 10 17-11 295 Day 1: 5 7-11 Day 2: 5 10-00 3. Hideki Maeda Sakai, Japan 10 16-06 290 Day 1: 5 7-15 Day 2: 5 8-07 4. Steve Larussa San Jose, Calif. 10 15-13 285 Day 1: 5 7-13 Day 2: 5 8-00 5. Clarence Pinkerton Lakehead, Calif. 9 15-12 285 Day 1: 5 9-01 Day 2: 4 6-11 6. Jack Farage Discovery Bay, Calif. 10 15-11 276 Day 1: 5 8-14 Day 2: 5 6-13 7. Izz Byrd San Jose, Calif. 10 15-09 272 Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 8-03 8. John Bitting Westminster, Calif. 10 15-05 268 Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 7-15 9. Mike Campbell Oak View, Calif. 10 14-11 264 Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 5 8-04 10. Don Shimatsu Glen Ellen, Calif. 10 14-10 260 Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 8-01 11. Martin Dehaven Fresno, Calif. 10 14-06 257 Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 5 6-10 12. Wade Caperton Leoma, Tenn. 10 14-05 254 Day 1: 5 5-08 Day 2: 5 8-13 12. Tony Thomasy Redding, Calif. 10 14-05 254 Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 5 7-09 12. George Thiel Banning, Calif. 10 14-05 254 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 7-06 15. Mark Smith Dana Point, Calif. 10 14-04 245 Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 5 8-07 15. Shunichi Maruyama Shirone 950-1217, Japa 10 14-04 245 Day 1: 5 6-10 Day 2: 5 7-10 17. Rod Lee San Ramon, Calif. 10 14-01 241 Day 1: 5 6-10 Day 2: 5 7-07 18. Steve Dollard Hughson, Calif. 10 14-00 239 Day 1: 5 8-02 Day 2: 5 5-14 18. Sean Richards Carson City, Nev. 10 14-00 239 Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 7-07 18. Jason Pardini Pleasanton, Calif. 10 14-00 239 Day 1: 5 7-07 Day 2: 5 6-09 21. Eddie Fletcher Elk Grove, Calif. 10 13-12 233 Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 5 7-10 21. Glenn Haupt Highlands Ranch, Colo. 10 13-12 233 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 6-13 23. Mike Schweigert Rapid City, S.D. 10 13-11 229 Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 5 7-07 24. Mike Forslund Canoga Park, Calif. 9 13-09 227 Day 1: 5 8-12 Day 2: 4 4-13 25. Paul Reutlinger West Jordan, Utah 10 13-05 225 Day 1: 5 5-11 Day 2: 5 7-10 26. Jason Bradshaw Fresno, Calif. 10 13-04 223 Day 1: 5 4-08 Day 2: 5 8-12 27. Michael Lander Castaic, Calif. 10 13-03 221 Day 1: 5 7-01 Day 2: 5 6-02 28. Robert Cantrell Alameda, Calif. 10 13-02 219 Day 1: 5 7-06 Day 2: 5 5-12 29. Glenn Thomas Shingle Springs, Calif 10 13-01 217 Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 5 7-03 30. Joseph Leone Susanville, Calif. 10 13-00 215 Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 5 5-07 31. Ryan Lozano Dixon, Calif. 10 12-15 213 Day 1: 5 6-00 Day 2: 5 6-15 32. William Adams Exeter, Calif. 10 12-13 211 Day 1: 5 7-00 Day 2: 5 5-13 32. Dan Kelley French Gulch, Calif. 10 12-13 211 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 5-14 32. Nick Welton Galt, Calif. 10 12-13 211 Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 5 6-08 35. Rick Melead Yorba Linda, Calif. 10 12-10 205 Day 1: 5 5-08 Day 2: 5 7-02 35. Bill Kunz Hanford, Calif. 10 12-10 205 Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 6-14 37. Richard Bumpus Redwood Valley, Calif. 9 12-09 201 Day 1: 5 7-09 Day 2: 4 5-00 38. Christopher Ricci Bend, Ore. 9 12-05 199 Day 1: 5 6-14 Day 2: 4 5-07 39. Joe Kopp Redwood City, Calif. 10 12-03 197 Day 1: 5 6-09 Day 2: 5 5-10 40. Shinya Uesas Osaka 553 0007, Japan 10 12-02 195 Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 5 6-05 41. Blake Fuller Shasta Lake, Calif. 10 12-01 193 Day 1: 5 5-03 Day 2: 5 6-14 41. Russell Stansbury Santa Rosa, Calif. 10 12-01 193 Day 1: 5 5-14 Day 2: 5 6-03 43. Chris Zaldain San Jose, Calif. 9 12-00 189 Day 1: 4 5-10 Day 2: 5 6-06 44. Jeff Farmer Fresno, Calif. 10 11-15 187 Day 1: 5 6-00 Day 2: 5 5-15 44. William Vick Vacaville, Calif. 7 11-15 187 Day 1: 2 3-03 Day 2: 5 8-12 46. Todd Iwamoto San Jose, Calif. 10 11-14 183 Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 5 5-02 46. Brian Stafford Fairfield, Calif. 7 11-14 183 $400.00 Day 1: 2 4-05 Day 2: 5 7-09 48. Darrel Startin, Jr Spokane, Wash. 6 11-12 179 $400.00 Day 1: 1 0-13 Day 2: 5 10-15 49. Ben Willis Lodi, Calif. 10 11-10 177 Day 1: 5 6-15 Day 2: 5 4-11 49. Robert Bowers Clovis, Calif. 10 11-10 177 Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 5 5-05 51. David McEwen Fresno, Calif. 9 11-08 173 Day 1: 4 3-12 Day 2: 5 7-12 52. Kim Bain Queensland 4054, Austr 10 11-06 171 Day 1: 5 5-06 Day 2: 5 6-00 53. Andrew Parsons Santa Rosa, Calif. 10 11-05 169 Day 1: 5 6-01 Day 2: 5 5-04 54. Robert Cagle Yuba City, Calif. 10 11-04 167 Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 5 4-12 54. Robert Albritton Myrtle Creek, Ore. 10 11-04 167 Day 1: 5 5-13 Day 2: 5 5-07 56. Russell Schmidt Martinez, Calif. 10 11-02 163 Day 1: 5 5-15 Day 2: 5 5-03 57. Lewis Southard Chandler, Ariz. 9 11-01 161 Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 4 4-10 58. Gary Morris Tracy, Calif. 8 10-15 159 Day 1: 5 5-15 Day 2: 3 5-00 59. Chris Faehling Pioche, Nev. 10 10-13 157 Day 1: 5 5-08 Day 2: 5 5-05 59. Robert Higgins Clearlake Oaks, Calif. 8 10-13 157 Day 1: 5 7-12 Day 2: 3 3-01 61. Ed Cummings Tucson, Ariz. 8 10-12 153 Day 1: 3 3-06 Day 2: 5 7-06 62. Keith Bryan Novato, Calif. 10 10-11 151 Day 1: 5 5-12 Day 2: 5 4-15 62. Ronnie Red Clovis, Calif. 10 10-11 151 Day 1: 5 5-06 Day 2: 5 5-05 62. Ronald Mukai Clovis, Calif. 9 10-11 151 Day 1: 5 6-07 Day 2: 4 4-04 65. Steve Shaffer Alturas, Calif. 9 10-10 145 Day 1: 4 4-08 Day 2: 5 6-02 66. Garry Wilson Tracy, Calif. 9 10-09 143 Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 4 4-07 66. Steve Biechman Redding, Calif. 8 10-09 143 Day 1: 3 4-06 Day 2: 5 6-03 68. Mark White Tucson, Ariz. 9 10-08 139 Day 1: 4 4-10 Day 2: 5 5-14 69. Douglas Engh Valencia, Calif. 7 10-06 137 Day 1: 5 6-12 Day 2: 2 3-10 70. Mark Nelson Pleasant Hill, Calif. 9 10-04 135 Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 4 4-00 71. Carlos Delgado Knightsen, Calif. 10 10-03 133 Day 1: 5 5-03 Day 2: 5 5-00 72. Mick Karshner Fresno, Calif. 8 10-02 131 Day 1: 3 3-11 Day 2: 5 6-07 73. James Scott Carson, Calif. 7 10-01 129 Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 5 7-07 74. Kelly Kellogg Kelso, Wash. 10 9-14 127 Day 1: 5 4-13 Day 2: 5 5-01 75. Bill Pryor Caldwell, Idaho 8 9-13 125 Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 3 3-09 76. Ron Red Fresno, Calif. 8 9-10 123 Day 1: 5 5-07 Day 2: 3 4-03 76. Eric Martin Yuba City, Calif. 7 9-10 123 Day 1: 5 7-05 Day 2: 2 2-05 78. David Bryning Paradise, Calif. 7 9-08 119 Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 5 6-14 79. Russell Baker Kent, Wash. 6 9-07 117 Day 1: 1 1-07 Day 2: 5 8-00 80. Tony Olanio Byron, Calif. 8 9-03 115 Day 1: 3 3-05 Day 2: 5 5-14 81. Jimmy Zanotelli Vacaville, Calif. 8 9-02 113 Day 1: 5 6-04 Day 2: 3 2-14 81. John Martinez Rio Linda, Calif. 8 9-02 113 Day 1: 5 5-03 Day 2: 3 3-15 83. Brett Shepherd Marysville, Calif. 7 9-01 109 Day 1: 5 6-05 Day 2: 2 2-12 84. Chris Neau Castro Valley, Calif. 6 8-15 107 Day 1: 1 1-05 Day 2: 5 7-10 85. George Fedor Yucaipa, Calif. 7 8-14 105 Day 1: 5 6-08 Day 2: 2 2-06 85. John Faylor Saratoga, Calif. 7 8-14 105 Day 1: 3 3-06 Day 2: 4 5-08 87. Byron Stone Paradise, Calif. 7 8-13 101 Day 1: 2 3-06 Day 2: 5 5-07 88. Don Draskovich Lomita, Calif. 8 8-12 99 Day 1: 3 3-06 Day 2: 5 5-06 88. David Mayo Sacramento, Calif. 7 8-12 99 Day 1: 4 5-03 Day 2: 3 3-09 90. Sieg Taylor Fresno, Calif. 7 8-11 95 Day 1: 2 2-15 Day 2: 5 5-12 91. Marvin Dixon Willits, Calif. 7 8-10 93 Day 1: 3 3-10 Day 2: 4 5-00 92. Bart Corrie Brentwood, Calif. 7 8-09 91 Day 1: 3 3-14 Day 2: 4 4-11 93. Dink Mendez Campbell, Calif. 6 8-07 89 Day 1: 1 2-08 Day 2: 5 5-15 94. Barry McCoy Castro Valley, Calif. 7 8-06 87 Day 1: 5 6-02 Day 2: 2 2-04 94. George Bates Kelseyville, Calif. 7 8-06 87 Day 1: 3 3-04 Day 2: 4 5-02 96. Grant Olguin San Ramon, Calif. 8 8-04 83 Day 1: 3 3-04 Day 2: 5 5-00 96. Greig Sniffen Campbell, Calif. 6 8-04 83 Day 1: 3 2-13 Day 2: 3 5-07 98. Dan Cranston San Andreas, Calif. 7 8-03 79 Day 1: 2 1-11 Day 2: 5 6-08 98. Samuel Bell Byron, Calif. 7 8-03 79 Day 1: 5 6-01 Day 2: 2 2-02 100.Gary Stiles Vancouver, Wash. 5 7-14 76 Day 1: 4 6-06 Day 2: 1 1-08 101.Joseph Opalecky Searcy, Ark. 6 7-08 75 Day 1: 5 6-03 Day 2: 1 1-05 101.Kyle Porter Acampo, Calif. 5 7-08 75 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 7-08 103.Toby Farkas Woodland, Calif. 6 7-07 73 Day 1: 4 5-08 Day 2: 2 1-15 104.Logan Miles Medford, Ore. 5 7-04 72 Day 1: 4 5-10 Day 2: 1 1-10 105.Kirk Lizama Riverbank, Calif. 5 7-03 71 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 7-03 106.William Standridge Bakersfield, Calif. 6 7-02 70 Day 1: 2 2-05 Day 2: 4 4-13 106.Ted Kimball Yuba City, Calif. 6 7-02 70 Day 1: 3 3-08 Day 2: 3 3-10 108.Melinda Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 6 6-15 68 Day 1: 1 1-03 Day 2: 5 5-12 108.Michael Culbertson Prescott Valley, Ariz. 5 6-15 68 Day 1: 4 5-07 Day 2: 1 1-08 110.Nejteh Derbedrossian Hacienda Heigh, Calif. 5 6-11 66 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 5 6-11 111.Russ Greenlee Sacramento, Calif. 6 6-01 65 Day 1: 4 3-15 Day 2: 2 2-02 112.Scott Head Knightsen, Calif. 5 5-15 64 Day 1: 5 5-15 Day 2: 0 0-00 113.Clyde Blair Lake Elsinore, Calif. 5 5-13 63 Day 1: 1 1-00 Day 2: 4 4-13 113.Ralph Harkins Galt, Calif. 5 5-13 63 Day 1: 1 1-04 Day 2: 4 4-09 115.Farres Everly Citrus Heights, Calif. 5 5-07 61 Day 1: 5 5-07 Day 2: 0 0-00 116.Katrina DeHaven Scottsdale, Ariz. 4 4-11 60 Day 1: 3 3-11 Day 2: 1 1-00 117.Don Moore Land O Lakes, Fla. 4 4-07 59 Day 1: 3 3-04 Day 2: 1 1-03 118.Mike Shoffner Roseburg, Ore. 4 4-05 58 Day 1: 1 1-00 Day 2: 3 3-05 119.Rusty Berry Bakersfield, Calif. 4 4-03 57 Day 1: 2 1-12 Day 2: 2 2-07 120.Jody Rice Watsonville, Calif. 4 4-02 56 Day 1: 2 2-01 Day 2: 2 2-01 121.Dale Taft Lancaster, Calif. 4 4-00 55 Day 1: 4 4-00 Day 2: 0 0-00 122.Robert Polinder Burnsville, Minn. 2 2-15 54 Day 1: 2 2-15 Day 2: 0 0-00 123.David Bush Sonoma, Calif. 2 2-12 53 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 2-12 124.Jonas Lowery Anderson, Calif. 2 2-10 52 Day 1: 2 2-10 Day 2: 0 0-00 125.Adam Gonzales Redding, Calif. 2 2-06 51 Day 1: 0 0-00 Day 2: 2 2-06 126.Brian Piazza Sacramento, Calif. 2 1-14 50 Day 1: 2 1-14 Day 2: 0 0-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Big Bass Day 1 Brian Stafford Fairfield, Calif. 2-10 $400.00 2 Darrel Startin, Jr Spokane, Wash. 5-04 $400.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 75 495 635-15 2 77 505 669-10 ---------------------------------- 152 1000 1305-09