EUFAULA, Ala. - Like the rest of the 175-boater field in the Bassmaster Southern Open , Pete Ponds grew increasingly frustrated as a fog delay on Lake Eufaula stretched into the fourth hour Thursday morning. But it didn't take long for the Mississippi pro's personal fog to lift as he made the best of the remaining fishing hours by catching a 19-pound, 2-ounce, five-bass limit to claim the open-round lead.
"I was getting more anxious by the minute to go fishing, but everything seemed to play out in my favor," Ponds, 44, said. "Because of the delay, there was a boat sitting on my primary spot when I got there so I had to start on my secondary area. And that's where I caught fish pretty much all day."
Ponds, a former Bassmaster Classic qualifier, said he developed three bass-catching patterns during the short fishing day. They produced a pair of 6-pound-plus largemouths.
"To get yourself in a position to win one these tournaments is pretty rare," he said. "I'm on my way, but I've led these tournaments before and didn't win."
Close friends and roommates Gerald Swindle and Marty Stone are second and third, respectively, with 15-14 and 13-11. David Cook of North Carolina is fourth with 11-13 and Alabama's Randy Howell rounded out the top-five with 11-4.
"I hadn't caught many fish in practice so I really wasn't expecting a whole lot today," said Swindle, the reigning Bassmaster Angler of the Year from Alabama. "Dealing with the fog delay, I just tried not to panic. I've learned that over the last six or seven years through a little bit of time and maturity.
"When there's a fog delay, I used to get in a hurry. I'd look at my watch and think, 'Oh, God, I've only four hours. I've got to catch them all in the first hour.' And that's a tragic mistake. Now I'm getting a little older and a little wiser, so I told my partner we needed to fish real slow. If we don't panic and get a few bites, we'll stay in the hunt. If we panic and zero, we're out. So I fished a little slower than I wanted to and it worked."
Stone was asked if he and his roommate entered the tournament with the same game plan.
"Absolutely not," the North Carolina pro replied. "I didn't have a real good practice so I had 11 rods lying on my front deck when I went out today. And I used every one of them. I caught my fish on three or four different baits."
Louisiana's Roger Boler took Thursday's Purolator Big Bass award with a 7-pound, 5-ounce largemouth.
Overall, famed Lake Eufaula was stingy in the opening round, surrendering just eight limit catches.
On the amateur side, Larry Bryant, a 52-year-old firefighter from Nashville, Tenn., is in the lead with three bass weighing 10-15 (buoyed by a 5-1 largemouth). Illinois' Bob Marek is second with 8-2.
"Terry was a good guide today," said Bryant, in reference to pro partner Terry Scroggins. "I didn't really do anything different from him, except I tried to throw in different spots from him."
Daily weigh-ins will begin at 2:30 p.m. and launch will be at 6:30 a.m. at Lakepoint State Park and are free to the public.
2004 Alabama Bassmaster Open BO 10/28-10/30 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula Ala. (BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Pete Ponds Madison, Miss. 5 19-02 305 Day 1: 5 19-02 2. Gerald Swindle Hayden, Ala. 5 15-14 295 Day 1: 5 15-14 3. Marty Stone Linden, N.C. 5 13-11 290 Day 1: 5 13-11 4. David Cooke Mooresville, N.C. 3 11-13 285 Day 1: 3 11-13 5. Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 5 11-04 280 Day 1: 5 11-04 6. Stephen Daniel Clewiston, Fla. 5 10-15 276 Day 1: 5 10-15 7. Gerald Beck Lexington, N.C. 4 10-14 272 Day 1: 4 10-14 8. Danny Bishop Buchanan, Ga. 4 10-09 268 Day 1: 4 10-09 9. Roger Boler Slidell, La. 3 10-08 264 $1,000.00 Day 1: 3 10-08 10. Ryan Anaya Warrior, Ala. 5 10-07 260 Day 1: 5 10-07 11. Chad Morgenthaler Coulterville, Ill. 5 10-05 257 Day 1: 5 10-05 12. Boyd Duckett Demopolis, Ala. 5 9-13 254 Day 1: 5 9-13 13. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 4 9-09 251 Day 1: 4 9-09 14. Craig Taylor Tallahassee, Fla. 4 9-04 248 Day 1: 4 9-04 15. Scott McGehee Madison, Miss. 4 9-01 245 Day 1: 4 9-01 16. Alex Ormand Kings Mountain, N.C. 4 8-12 243 Day 1: 4 8-12 17. Tim Horton Tuscumbia, Ala. 3 8-10 241 Day 1: 3 8-10 18. Danny Walden Columbus, Miss. 2 7-12 239 Day 1: 2 7-12 19. Mark Rizk Arab, Ala. 4 7-10 237 Day 1: 4 7-10 19. Terry Goggans Fort Payne, Ala. 3 7-10 237 Day 1: 3 7-10 21. Lee Cepero Thonotosassa, Fla. 4 7-08 233 Day 1: 4 7-08 22. Stephen Browning Hot Springs, Ark. 4 7-07 231 Day 1: 4 7-07 22. Evan Boutwell Ashburn, Ga. 3 7-07 231 Day 1: 3 7-07 24. James Horton Centreville, Ala. 2 7-03 227 Day 1: 2 7-03 25. Jay Kendrick Ooltewah, Tenn. 3 7-01 225 Day 1: 3 7-01 26. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C. 3 6-15 223 Day 1: 3 6-15 27. Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 3 6-12 221 Day 1: 3 6-12 27. Todd Ary Birmingham, Ala. 2 6-12 221 Day 1: 2 6-12 29. Derrick Millirons Seale, Ala. 3 6-08 217 Day 1: 3 6-08 30. Richard Leigeber Cullman, Ala. 2 6-07 215 Day 1: 2 6-07 31. Edmund Lilly Bluff City, Tenn. 3 6-05 213 Day 1: 3 6-05 32. John Kitchens Atlanta, Ga. 2 6-02 211 Day 1: 2 6-02 33. Dwayne Horton Knoxville, Tenn. 2 6-00 209 Day 1: 2 6-00 34. Brent Broderick Oregonia, Ohio 2 5-13 207 Day 1: 2 5-13 35. Jeff Magee Mendenhall, Miss. 3 5-11 205 Day 1: 3 5-11 35. David Pollard Carrollton, Ga. 3 5-11 205 Day 1: 3 5-11 37. John Crews Jetersville, Va. 3 5-10 201 Day 1: 3 5-10 38. Keith Ott Waveland, Miss. 3 5-07 199 Day 1: 3 5-07 39. Guy Eaker Cherryville, N.C. 2 5-06 197 Day 1: 2 5-06 39. Charlie Youngers Oviedo, Fla. 2 5-06 197 Day 1: 2 5-06 41. Lee Pitts Gaylesville, Ala. 3 5-04 193 Day 1: 3 5-04 42. Ronnie Ray Phenix City, Ala. 2 5-02 191 Day 1: 2 5-02 43. Fred Bland Birmingham, Ala. 2 5-01 189 Day 1: 2 5-01 44. Thomas O'Bryant Drummonds, Tenn. 3 4-15 187 Day 1: 3 4-15 44. Tom Hamlin Lizella, Ga. 2 4-15 187 Day 1: 2 4-15 46. Skip Mundy Cusseta, Ga. 2 4-14 183 Day 1: 2 4-14 46. Vincent Renew North Augusta, S.C. 2 4-14 183 Day 1: 2 4-14 48. Stephen Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 2 4-13 179 Day 1: 2 4-13 48. Stephen Roby Pensacola, Fla. 1 4-13 179 Day 1: 1 4-13 50. Hiroshi Kojima Athens, Ala. 2 4-10 175 Day 1: 2 4-10 51. Greg Pugh Cullman, Ala. 3 4-09 173 Day 1: 3 4-09 52. Wayne Jeffcoat Chapin, S.C. 2 4-08 171 Day 1: 2 4-08 52. Michael Gough Gainesville, Fla. 1 4-08 171 Day 1: 1 4-08 54. John Morris Robinson, Ill. 2 4-05 167 Day 1: 2 4-05 55. Russell Lane Prattville, Ala. 2 4-04 165 Day 1: 2 4-04 56. Preston Morris Somerville, Tenn. 2 4-03 163 Day 1: 2 4-03 56. Tommy Stiles Mc Minnville, Tenn. 1 4-03 163 Day 1: 1 4-03 58. Shane Meers Rome, Ga. 2 4-01 159 Day 1: 2 4-01 59. Mark Rose Marion, Ark. 3 3-15 157 Day 1: 3 3-15 59. Dennis Magoto Waynesville, Ohio 2 3-15 157 Day 1: 2 3-15 61. Timothy Little Aworth, Ga. 2 3-14 153 Day 1: 2 3-14 62. Charles Pippin Orlando, Fla. 2 3-11 151 Day 1: 2 3-11 63. Duke McCardle Marietta, Ga. 2 3-10 149 Day 1: 2 3-10 63. Kevin Short Mayflower, Ark. 2 3-10 149 Day 1: 2 3-10 65. Bobby Scharber Pulaski, Tenn. 2 3-09 145 Day 1: 2 3-09 65. Shane Voyles Blue Springs, Mo. 2 3-09 145 Day 1: 2 3-09 67. Tommy McKnight Kosciusko, Miss. 2 3-08 141 Day 1: 2 3-08 68. A J Willequer Eustis, Fla. 1 3-07 139 Day 1: 1 3-07 69. Rick Clunn Ava, Mo. 2 3-04 137 Day 1: 2 3-04 69. Ray Sedgwick Cross, S.C. 2 3-04 137 Day 1: 2 3-04 69. Michael Prindle Tallahassee, Fla. 1 3-04 137 Day 1: 1 3-04 69. John Valles Edinburgh, Ind. 1 3-04 137 Day 1: 1 3-04 73. Lance Walker Coldwater, Miss. 2 3-03 129 Day 1: 2 3-03 74. Jeromey Mason Columbiana, Ala. 2 3-02 127 Day 1: 2 3-02 75. Richard Barham Richmond Hill, Ga. 2 3-01 125 Day 1: 2 3-01 75. James Phillips Greenwood, Miss. 2 3-01 125 Day 1: 2 3-01 75. Daniel Fletcher Green Cove Springs, Fl 1 3-01 125 Day 1: 1 3-01 78. Larry Jones Acworth, Ga. 1 3-00 119 Day 1: 1 3-00 79. Eddie Jewell Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 2 2-15 117 Day 1: 2 2-15 79. Don Oswalt Mc Calla, Ala. 2 2-15 117 Day 1: 2 2-15 81. Tommy Jacques Wetumpka, Ala. 2 2-14 113 Day 1: 2 2-14 82. Troy Jens Brownsboro, Ala. 2 2-13 111 Day 1: 2 2-13 83. Jimmy Watson, Jr. Springfield, Tenn. 1 2-12 109 Day 1: 1 2-12 84. James Blanton Eight Mile, Ala. 2 2-11 107 Day 1: 2 2-11 85. Harry Moore Valley, Ala. 2 2-09 105 Day 1: 2 2-09 86. Paul Elias Pachuta, Miss. 2 2-07 103 Day 1: 2 2-07 86. Doug Gilley Winter Springs, Fla. 2 2-07 103 Day 1: 2 2-07 88. Frank Jordan Bainbridge, Ga. 1 2-06 99 Day 1: 1 2-06 88. Norio Tanabe Tokyo 153, Japan 1 2-06 99 Day 1: 1 2-06 88. David Walker Sevierville, Tenn. 1 2-06 99 Day 1: 1 2-06 91. Matt Frier Live Oak, Fla. 1 2-05 93 Day 1: 1 2-05 91. Steve Naas Inverness, Fla. 1 2-05 93 Day 1: 1 2-05 93. Chad Hall Pinson, Ala. 1 2-04 89 Day 1: 1 2-04 93. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, Ga. 1 2-04 89 Day 1: 1 2-04 93. T W Loring Lawrenceburg, Ind. 1 2-04 89 Day 1: 1 2-04 93. Douglas Lubs Indianapolis, Ind. 1 2-04 89 Day 1: 1 2-04 97. Chris Baumgardner Gastonia, N.C. 1 2-03 81 Day 1: 1 2-03 97. Robert Decker Clermont, Fla. 1 2-03 81 Day 1: 1 2-03 99. Paul Hanley Hull, Ga. 1 2-01 77 Day 1: 1 2-01 99. Tony Hogan Pensacola, Fla. 1 2-01 77 Day 1: 1 2-01 99. Rodney Vice Chatsworth, Ga. 1 2-01 77 Day 1: 1 2-01 102.Daniel Welch New Martinsville, W.Va 1 2-00 74 Day 1: 1 2-00 103.Jody Cordell Norcross, Ga. 1 1-15 73 Day 1: 1 1-15 104.Gene Pizz0lato Baker, La. 1 1-14 72 Day 1: 1 1-14 105.Rickie Harp Cottondale, Ala. 1 1-13 71 Day 1: 1 1-13 105.Terry Scroggins Palatka, Fla. 1 1-13 71 Day 1: 1 1-13 107.Kyle Mabrey Birmingham, Ala. 1 1-12 69 Day 1: 1 1-12 107.Terry Segraves Kissimmee, Fla. 1 1-12 69 Day 1: 1 1-12 109.Gary Howington Gadsden, Ala. 1 1-11 67 Day 1: 1 1-11 109.Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, Fla. 1 1-11 67 Day 1: 1 1-11 111.Mike Renfro Greenfield, Ind. 1 1-10 65 Day 1: 1 1-10 111.John Windham Lake Worth, Fla. 1 1-10 65 Day 1: 1 1-10 113.Tim Hoskins Gainesville, Ga. 1 1-09 63 Day 1: 1 1-09 113.Robert Padgett Columbus, Ga. 1 1-09 63 Day 1: 1 1-09 113.J T Tucker Moultrie, Ga. 1 1-09 63 Day 1: 1 1-09 116.Jeff Haines Bartlett, Tenn. 1 1-08 60 Day 1: 1 1-08 117.Shannon Denson Brandon, Miss. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Larry Gaines Valparaiso, Fla. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Larry Hopson Hamilton, Ala. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Felton Langley Lafayette, Ala. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Robert Miley Miami, Fla. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Rich Patterson Orlando, Fla. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Jack Wade Knoxville, Tenn. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 117.Marty Walker Moravian Falls, N.C. 1 1-07 59 Day 1: 1 1-07 125.Scott Browning Franklin, N.C. 1 1-06 51 Day 1: 1 1-06 125.John Curry Norcross, Ga. 1 1-06 51 Day 1: 1 1-06 125.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 1 1-06 51 Day 1: 1 1-06 125.Jeremy Starks Charleston, W.Va. 1 1-06 51 Day 1: 1 1-06 129.A B Battles Southside, Ala. 1 1-05 47 Day 1: 1 1-05 129.Ryan Bowman Seneca, S.C. 1 1-05 47 Day 1: 1 1-05 129.Danny Kirk Bartow, Ga. 1 1-05 47 Day 1: 1 1-05 129.Curtis Reeves Riverdale, Ga. 1 1-05 47 Day 1: 1 1-05 133.Brad Morley Newnan, Ga. 1 1-04 43 Day 1: 1 1-04 133.James Ward Anniston, Ala. 1 1-04 43 Day 1: 1 1-04 135.Mike Cox Huntsville, Ala. 1 1-03 41 Day 1: 1 1-03 136.John Gray Noblesville, Ind. 1 1-02 40 Day 1: 1 1-02 137.Ken Murphy Meridian, Miss. 1 1-01 39 Day 1: 1 1-01 138.Keith Ashley Greenville, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Brian Beatty Mount Juliet, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Cody Branstetter Hayneville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.George Brown Martinsville, Ind. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Hobson Bryan Jr Tuscaloosa, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Coby Carden Shelby, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Kenneth Chambers Vinemont, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Jason Cordell Pelahatchie, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Michael Delvisco Greer, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Jim Dillard West Monroe, La. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Ken Dodson Ashville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Cecil Douberly Lakeland, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.David Dove Steens, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Michael Echols Athens, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Jay Gillfillan Ridgeway, Ohio 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Michael Goodman Nebo, N.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Edward Guice Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Michael Hall Annandale, Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Matthew Herren Trussville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.V A Hodges Moore Haven, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Kenny Holloway Eatonton, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Darrell Hunter Jackson, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Greg Jarrett Sissonville, W.Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Brannon Jones Hope Hull, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Paul Keltner Columbia, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Chris Lane Winter Haven, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Joe Leonard Bristol, Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Tim McCormick Fairhope, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Curt McGuire Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Lucy Mize Ben Lomond, Ark. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Rick Morris Lanexa, Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Gene Morton Jensen Beach, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Jim Murray, Jr Arabi, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Bobby Myers Brookhaven, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.David Parsons Dothan, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Bart Payne Dora, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Mickey Phipps Columbia, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Robert Richardson Palmetto, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Roger Schofield Killen, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Bill Smith Powell, Ohio 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Sumiyuki Takano Orlando, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Jeffrey Thomas Broadway, N.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Johnny Urbon Clinton, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Brad Wall Clarksville, Ohio 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Randy Weatherford Millbrook, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 138.Paul Whitman, Jr Dallas, Texas 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 187.Chuck Economou Redington Shores, Fla. 0 -1-00 0 Day 1: 0 -1-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purolator Big Bass Day 1 Roger Boler Slidell, La. 7-05 $1,000.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 8 275 601-10 ---------------------------------- 8 275 601-102004 Alabama CITGO Bassmaster Open NB 10/28-10/30 Lake Eufaula, Eufaula Ala. (NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1 Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$ 1. Larry Bryant Goodlettsville, Tenn. 3 10-15 305 $400.00 Day 1: 3 10-15 2. Bob Marek Chicago, Ill. 3 8-02 295 Day 1: 3 8-02 3. Brian Rodriguez Orlando, Fla. 3 7-12 290 Day 1: 3 7-12 4. Roger Morrow Griffin, Ga. 2 6-11 285 Day 1: 2 6-11 5. Jerry Gordon Wiggins, Miss. 3 6-04 280 Day 1: 3 6-04 6. John Cox Debary, Fla. 2 6-00 276 Day 1: 2 6-00 7. Timothy Windham Jackson, Ala. 2 5-09 272 Day 1: 2 5-09 8. Larry Cundiff Dunnville, Ky. 3 5-08 268 Day 1: 3 5-08 9. Frank Kerns Gordon, Ga. 2 5-05 264 Day 1: 2 5-05 10. Felix Windsor Montgomery, Ala. 2 5-04 260 Day 1: 2 5-04 11. Wade Grooms Bonneau, S.C. 2 4-15 257 Day 1: 2 4-15 11. Timothy Lanham Louisville, Ky. 2 4-15 257 Day 1: 2 4-15 11. John Bryan Carrollton, Ga. 1 4-15 257 Day 1: 1 4-15 14. Ron Warren Ocklawaha, Fla. 3 4-12 248 Day 1: 3 4-12 15. Clint Pack Gable, S.C. 3 4-09 245 Day 1: 3 4-09 16. Darrell Hille Springfield, Tenn. 1 4-07 243 Day 1: 1 4-07 17. Tim McTyre Powder Springs, Ga. 2 4-05 241 Day 1: 2 4-05 18. George Lambeth Thomasville, N.C. 2 4-01 239 Day 1: 2 4-01 19. Phillip Lee Deltona, Fla. 2 4-00 237 Day 1: 2 4-00 20. David Reuwer Ellerslie, Ga. 2 3-12 235 Day 1: 2 3-12 21. David Porter Zephyrhills, Fla. 2 3-05 233 Day 1: 2 3-05 21. Jerry Savage Columbus, Miss. 2 3-05 233 Day 1: 2 3-05 23. Gene Crossway Callahan, Fla. 1 2-15 229 Day 1: 1 2-15 24. Wayne Pomeroy West Palm Beach, Fla. 2 2-14 227 Day 1: 2 2-14 25. Craig Rycroft Cochran, Ga. 1 2-13 225 Day 1: 1 2-13 26. Edward Fye Fayetteville, Ga. 1 2-10 223 Day 1: 1 2-10 26. Darrell High Opelika, Ala. 1 2-10 223 Day 1: 1 2-10 28. Tony Risinger Brooks, Ky. 1 2-07 219 Day 1: 1 2-07 29. Clint Sterling Oakland, Fla. 1 2-06 217 Day 1: 1 2-06 29. Michael Tate Osage, Minn. 1 2-06 217 Day 1: 1 2-06 31. Jeffery Hilton Gray, Tenn. 1 2-05 213 Day 1: 1 2-05 32. Keith Carpenter Cave Spring, Ga. 1 2-04 211 Day 1: 1 2-04 33. Mike Johnson Madison, Ala. 1 2-03 209 Day 1: 1 2-03 34. Wayne Morgan Tifton, Ga. 1 2-00 207 Day 1: 1 2-00 35. Russ Ritter Lexington, Ala. 1 1-15 205 Day 1: 1 1-15 36. Bradley Rodrigue Pierre Part, La. 1 1-14 203 Day 1: 1 1-14 36. Jason Yawn Lagrange, Ga. 1 1-14 203 Day 1: 1 1-14 38. Rob Boswell Winder, Ga. 1 1-13 199 Day 1: 1 1-13 38. Robert K Fravel Leesville, S.C. 1 1-13 199 Day 1: 1 1-13 40. Terry Chapman Cornelius, N.C. 1 1-12 195 Day 1: 1 1-12 40. Josh Dees Cleveland, Tenn. 1 1-12 195 Day 1: 1 1-12 40. Jackson McCool Millport, Ala. 1 1-12 195 Day 1: 1 1-12 43. James Smoak Ridgeland, S.C. 1 1-11 189 Day 1: 1 1-11 43. Les Underwood Louisville, Ky. 1 1-11 189 Day 1: 1 1-11 45. Todd Davidson Carlisle, Ohio 1 1-10 185 Day 1: 1 1-10 45. Hinton Day Laurel Hill, Fla. 1 1-10 185 Day 1: 1 1-10 47. Jason Daffin Columbus, Ga. 1 1-09 181 Day 1: 1 1-09 47. James Glover Crestview, Fla. 1 1-09 181 Day 1: 1 1-09 47. Carl Rains Lynn Haven, Fla. 1 1-09 181 Day 1: 1 1-09 47. Joel Warwick Beaufort, S.C. 1 1-09 181 Day 1: 1 1-09 47. George Williams Pembroke, Ga. 1 1-09 181 Day 1: 1 1-09 52. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, Ala. 1 1-08 171 Day 1: 1 1-08 52. Johnny Hornbuckle Huntsville, Ala. 1 1-08 171 Day 1: 1 1-08 52. David Phelps New Salisbury, Ind. 1 1-08 171 Day 1: 1 1-08 55. Bill Logsdon Ozark, Ala. 1 1-06 165 Day 1: 1 1-06 55. Steve Stinson Huntsville, Ala. 1 1-06 165 Day 1: 1 1-06 57. Thomas Henderson Roseland, Fla. 1 1-05 161 Day 1: 1 1-05 57. Albert Sanders Ellisville, Miss. 1 1-05 161 Day 1: 1 1-05 57. Billy Yelverton Baton Rouge, La. 1 1-05 161 Day 1: 1 1-05 60. Kenneth Crumpler Marianna, Fla. 1 1-04 155 Day 1: 1 1-04 60. Kirk Horton Valdosta, Ga. 1 1-04 155 Day 1: 1 1-04 60. John Pate Grant, Ala. 1 1-04 155 Day 1: 1 1-04 60. Robert Wehrly Lima, Ohio 1 1-04 155 Day 1: 1 1-04 64. Stephen King Columbus, Ga. 1 1-02 147 Day 1: 1 1-02 64. Alan Patterson Kingsport, Tenn. 1 1-02 147 Day 1: 1 1-02 64. James Lamb Greenwood, Ind. 1 1-02 147 Day 1: 1 1-02 67. Gene Guthrie Cocoa, Fla. 1 1-01 141 Day 1: 1 1-01 68. Scott Jenkins Franklin, Ga. 1 0-14 139 Day 1: 1 0-14 69. Kentaro Amagal New Port Richey, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Ed Amos Chatsworth, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Brian Anderson Springfield, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Peter Babbini Kennesaw, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jim Barclay Acworth, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jim Barnette Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jason Bayes Lakeland, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Mike Birge Florala, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Blount Dothan, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Stephen Boyd Clermont, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Chris Braswell Springfield, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jeffrey Brooks Boca Raton, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jimmy Brumfield Madison, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Kenny Bryan Carrollton, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Tommy Bryant Opelika, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Ed Burnett Louisville, Ky. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Lyle Burns Bostwick, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Arnold Coons, Jr Sherwood, Ark. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Dow M Cox Jonesborough, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. John Davis Atmore, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. W T Davis Snellville, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Davis Statham, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Glenn Deal Headland, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Vinson Demps Tallahassee, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Bradley Dortch Atmore, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Dudley Lake City, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Elder Tuscaloosa, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jeffrey Ellis Acworth, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Horace Foster Riverdale, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. T R Fuller Auburn, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Herman Garner Maryville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Gary Garren Lebanon, Ohio 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Roger Gean Huntsville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Steven Glasson Andover, N.J. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jeffrey Graham Augusta, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Bernard Gram Kansas City, Mo. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Timothy Gregory Dalton, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Susan Gregory Long Beach, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Josh Guess Deland, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Hagens Bradenton, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Randal Harris Huntsville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Timothy Hartzell Manassas, Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Hernandez Birmingham, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Steve Herrington Ingleside, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Hill Ozark, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Ricky Hornbuckle Huntsville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Dennis Horne Pelham, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. John Hudzinski Rockford, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Kelley Peachtree City, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Lyvon Kennard Starkville, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Kent Lumpkin, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Thomas King Auburn, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Gregory Kropat Sharpsburg, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Matthew Leavell Vicksburg, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Carlton Lemmond Barnwell, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Ray Lewis Summerfield, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jim Lovelace Leesburg, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Madsen Batavia, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Louis Manata Columbia, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Scott Massey Dallas, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Tim Matthews Panama City, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Clifford McMillan Tallahassee, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Frank McPherson Gloucester, Va. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Mike McPherson Eufaula, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Rodney Michael Eagle Springs, N.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Chris Milligan Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Myrick Thomaston, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jason Nixon Wetumpka, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jonathan Oliver Hodges, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Matthew Parker Whitesburg, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Clifton Peltier Tallahassee, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Keith Philips Calera, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Mike Pickett Brandenburg, Ky. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. John Pollard Eclectic, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Trevor Prince Morgantown, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jonathan Reames Sterrett, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Register Cusseta, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Donald Rice Lauderhill, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Fred Rigdon Belleview, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Allen Rix Marion, Ill. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Mike Robinson Acworth, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Claude Robison Loudon, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. R G Rose Knoxville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Johnny Rouse Warrior, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jimmy Russell Woodlawn, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Emre Sarihan Deerfield Beach, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Billy Schwach Charleston, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Joe Shackelford Amory, Miss. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Robert Slaton Marietta, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jim Smith Bowersville, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Dennis Smith Evans, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Walter Stankiewicz Geneva, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Howard Stephens Chapin, S.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Ty Story Prattville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jon Story Lagrange, Ga. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Shawn Striker Cullman, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Kimberlee Striker Cullman, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Walter Stringer Tallassee, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. John Thornton Russellville, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Michael Thrower Wetumpka, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Todd Wagman Winter Garden, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. James Walker Andalusia, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Jay Wall Springfield, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. David Wallace Brooks, Ky. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Alan Weiss Greensburg, Pa. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. John Wells IV Nashville, Tenn. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Robb Williams Calera, Ala. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Mike Winchester Bryson City, N.C. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Dennis Wood Port Saint Lucie, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. F W Woodley Kissimmee, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 69. Kenneth Young Maitland, Fla. 0 0-00 0 Day 1: 0 0-00 185.Jeff Walker Gamaliel, Ky. 0 -1-00 0 Day 1: 0 -1-00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Purolator Big Bass Day 1 Larry Bryant Goodlettsville, Tenn. 5-07 $400.00 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Totals Day #Limits #Fish Weight 1 0 96 198-00 ---------------------------------- 0 96 198-00