Toledo Bend Reservoir
Complimentary Issue
TODAY Bi-Monthly Publication: May/June 2017
INSIDE Bassmaster Elite Series ..............................1, 10-11 Bass Tournament Schedule ................................2 ) ;Cŋ ?41>91: ...................................... 1, 3 Country Roads & Fishing Holes.................... 4-5 TBLA ..................................................................... 6-7 Shelby County Bass Anglers .............................. 7 Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Tournament .....8 Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational .......................8 Costa Bassmaster HS Central Open.......... 12-13 Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament ............. 14 Orange Lodge No. 319 ......................................... 15 Louisiana Oilman’s Bass Tournament ......18-19 Blooming on the Bend ................................. 20-21 Fishing Reports. ...................................................22 Lake Records/Catches Around The Lake 24-25 Schedule of Events ..............................................26
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fter spending 11 seasons on the Bassmaster Elite Series without a victory, John Murray was starting to think his window of opportunity might have already closed. Now, he knows better. The West Coast native was in 34th place after Friday’s second round and
Gar Commanders possible lake record
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S. John Murray of Spring City, Tenn., wins the 2017 Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge held out of Many, La., on Sunday, with a four-day total weight of 77 pounds, 10 ounces. 5: 0-:31> ;2 95??5:3 @41 Ĺ‹ :-8 /A@ A@ 41 9-01 -: 1:;>9;A? >1/;B1>E C5@4 VW pounds, 7 ounces Saturday and then slammed the door with 24-15 Sunday to win the Bassmaster Elite at Toledo Bend presented by Econo Lodge.
Photo by Tim Eaves Pictured (not in order) weighing in their 258.4 lb., 7’11.5� alligator gar is team Gar Commanders, Hunter Graham, Laramy Barber, Josh Gibs and Zach Royce. See full results of the 2017 Toledo Bend Big 20 Classic on page 3.
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“I’ve been on the Elite Series since its inception (in 2006),� said Murray, who earned $100,000 for the victory. “All that time I’ve been trying to win one, and I always thought I would. But as the years went by and the competition kept getting better and better, I was starting to think maybe it wasn’t going to happen.
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Tackle Box Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament Toledo Beach Association American Bass Anglers Oilman’s Classic Ultimate Bass Club Shoot Out American Bass Anglers Many Bass Club Fish for the Wish Tackle Box Sportsman’s Bass Club
SITE Big Bass Marina Army Rec Site Toledo Beach Ramp Army Rec Site Cypress Bend San Miguel Converse Landing Lannan Landing Cypress Bend Big Bass Marina Big Bass Marina
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Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament Shelby County Bass Anglers Tackle Box USA Fishing Trails Ray-Ledo Reg. Championship Bass-N-Bucks Many Bass Club Sportsman’s Bass Club Tackle Box
5 5-6 12 19 26
Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament Many Bass Club Tackle Box Sportsman’s Bass Club Tackle Box
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Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament Tackle Box Shelby County Bass Anglers Elliott Electric Sportsman’s Bass Club Ram Open Series FLW Cowboy Division
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Texas Bass Couples Championship Tackle Box Army Rec Site Monthly Bass Tournament Media Bass Sportsman’s Bass Club Anglers of Christ Bass Club
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2017 Toledo Bend Classic ) ;Cŋ ?41>91: | $1?A8@? 1st - 730.02 lbs Gar Commanders (Big Fish) Hunter Graham, Laramy Barber, Josh Gibs, Zach Royce 2nd - 645.00 lbs. ; 595@ ;Cŋ ?45:3 A?@5: 1Ŋ 1>?;: >57 -B5? ;8@;: $4-91 3rd - 604.02 lbs. Blowin & Goin (closest to 30 lbs.) Josh Jenkins, Tim Eaves Jr., Jesse James Knowles, Tim Eaves Sr. 4th - 572.10 lbs. Bloody Awful Aaron W. Goode, Zach Kinsey, Steven Sallee, Cody McCullars 5th - 569.06 lbs. PureShot Outdoors Isaac Avery, Morgan McFadden
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Country Roads & Fishing Holes by Jim Binns
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he two children set on the edge of the dock staring intently at @41 Ĺ‹ ?45:3 .;..1>? ĹŒ ;-@5:3 5: @41 water. One of the bobbers suddenly gave a nervous “twitchâ€?, bounced twice and then headed for deeper water. The little rod arced dangerously, the kid let out an excited yell -:0 @41 Ĺ‹ 34@ C-? ;: @ C-? @;A/4 and go for a minute but the constant pressure of the little rod soon 4-0 @41 V <8A? <;A:0 /-@Ĺ‹ ?4 41-0
ing for the net. It’s a scene played ;A@ 5: 9-:E ŋ ?45:3 ?<;@? @4>;A34
out our Texas/Louisiana area and you can be sure that trips like these make beautiful memories.
Many years ago I used to visit my grandparents in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and my grandmother was the queen of catching slab-size bream. 1> Ĺ‹ ?45:3 1=A5<91:@ C-? /1>@-5:8E :;@ @41 1D<1:?5B1 ?@AĹŠ @4-@ E;A C;A80 see in a Bassmaster magazine, but boy /;A80 ?41 /-@/4 Ĺ‹ ?4 8;:3 /-:1 <;81 - 81:3@4 ;2 Ĺ‹ ?45:3 85:1 @510 @; @41 @;< of the pole, a crappie hook, a sinker to keep the bait hanging down at the r9-35/ 01<@4s -:0 - Ĺ‹ ?45:3 .;..1> was all the equipment needed. Toss in a few crickets or a can of nightcrawler worms and you were ready to go. I can still remember how exciting it was to watch the bobber and see the little @-<? -? - Ĺ‹ ?4 .13-: :5..85:3 -@ ;A> bait and then see the bobber suddenly
be pulled under the water. So why should you even use a bobber? Well for starters it will keep the bait you are using above any snags. As you all know this can be really important - especially if kids are involved. Species such as crappie and bream like to suspend at a certain depth in the water so a bobber will allow you to keep your bait at the depth where the Ĺ‹ ?4 ->1 8;/-@10 &41>1 ->1 9-:E ?5@A-
tions where you would like to have the C5:0 0>52@ E;A> .-5@ @; - ?<1/5Ĺ‹ / ?<;@ and a bobber will allow you to do that. And as I mentioned earlier, there is 6A?@ ?;91@45:3 9-35/ -.;A@ C-@/45:3 the bobber twitch and dance before E;A ?1@ @41 4;;7 ;: - Ĺ‹ ?4
If you go back in history you will Ĺ‹ :0 9-:E 05ĹŠ 1>1:@ @E<1? ;2 .;..1>? I?;91@591? /-8810 ĹŒ ;-@?J C5@4 ?;91 ;2 @41 Ĺ‹ >?@ 6A?@ .15:3 - /;>7 .;0E @4-@ had a crow quill pushed through the center. But if you make a trip to your local Wal-Mart you will see a large assortment of bobbers that will meet E;A> 1B1>E Ĺ‹ ?45:3 :110 :0 @41 9;?@ .-?5/ Ĺ‹ ?45:3 .;..1>? ->1 >10 and white plastic globes with a little spring-loaded button on top. All you do is press the button in, loop your line around the small metal hook that protrudes and then release the button to secure the line. Most anglers also like to secure the line to the top of the bobber. If you are using a cane pole simply swing the baited rig out to a
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85718E 8;;75:3 ?<;@ -:0 ?@->@ Ĺ‹ ?45:3 2 you are using a casting rig secure the bobber a couple of feet above the hook and it will make the casting easier. Bobbers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, some for heavier baits and some are more like a porcu<5:1 =A588 2;> 8534@ .5@5:3 Ĺ‹ ?4 %;91 ->1 <1:/58 ?@E81 ĹŒ ;-@? ?;91 ->1 9-01 from balloons, and I even have a few @4-@ ->1 01?53:10 2;> :534@ Ĺ‹ ?45:3 -:0 have small battery operated lights or notches for lightsticks. Some anglers paint their bobbers C5@4 /;8;>? @4-@ 9-71 @41 ĹŒ ;-@ -? 5:
/;:?<5/A;A? -? <;??5.81 @; @41 Ĺ‹ ?4 while others prefer a brightly colored chartreuse or green color. There are -8?; .;..1>? ?<1/5Ĺ‹ /-88E 01?53:10 @; .1 Ĺ‹ ?410 5: @41 2-?@ /A>>1:@ ;2 - >5B1> or in holes cut out of ice. I once saw a fellow that made his bobbers from chicken feathers. If you are a saltwater angler you will probably be using a ‘popping cork’. There are weighted and A: C1534@10 B1>?5;:? @; Ĺ‹ @ E;A> ?<1
/5Ĺ‹ / Ĺ‹ ?45:3 ?5@A-@5;: ? E;A =A5/78E pop your rod, the noise generated by @41 ĹŒ ;-@ 5? 01?53:10 @; 9595/ - Ĺ‹ ?4 feeding on the surface of the water. %;91 ;2 @41?1 ĹŒ ;-@? 4-B1 - 91@-8 C5>1 with beads at each end to make a clicking noise and a concave top to make a chugging sound. They even have a few that have built-in rattles to attract the Ĺ‹ ?4 If you need to present your bait -@ - ?<1/5Ĺ‹ / 01<@4 @41: @>E ;:1 ;2 @41 ?85< ĹŒ ;-@? &41?1 21-@A>1 - 4;88;C /;>1 that allows the line to be threaded 0;C: @4>;A34 @41 /1:@1> ;2 @41 ĹŒ ;-@ A bobber stop (available at most sporting good stores) is placed at a selected depth on the line and the hook and ?5:71> <A88? @41 85:1 @4>;A34 @41 ĹŒ ;-@
until it reaches this spot. These bobber stops won’t bother your casting since @41E ->1 ?9-88 1:;A34 @; Ĺ‹ @ @4>;A34 the guides of the rod but large enough @; ?@;< @41 ĹŒ ;-@ ;?@ -8?; 4-B1 - ?9-88 plastic bead that helps prevent the bobber stop from going through the ĹŒ ;-@ 2 E;A C-:@ @; /4-:31 @41 01<@4 E;A ->1 Ĺ‹ ?45:3 6A?@ -06A?@ @41 <8-/1
ment of the bobber stop. One bobber that I have used quite a bit is a clear plastic model that comes apart in the center so that a bit of water can be added inside. The water adds some weight for casting and this set-up is extremely helpful when you need to cast a small bait a long C-E @; ?/4;;85:3 ŋ ?4 ŋ ?4 .-5@? 8571 curly-tail grubs or even small spoons beneath the clear bobber and it allows 91 @; >1-/4 @4;?1 21105:3 ŋ ?4 @4-@ -8C-E? ?119 @; .1 r6A?@ ;A@ ;2 /-?@5:3 range�. One thing I have noticed when .>1-9 ŋ ?45:3 5? @4-@ @41 ;8p 3->01: wiggle worm seems to be the bait of choice. And for good reason – it works! One word of advice – Don’t put the entire worm on the hook because the bream or perch will usually get most of it without being hooked. Cut the worm in smaller sections and place these on the tip of the hook. Your percentage of catches will go up and you will have lots more bait to use on your next outing. ŋ :-8 /;991:@ @; E;A <->1:@? - Kids don’t necessarily want to catch @41 .5331?@ ŋ ?4 @41E 6A?@ C-:@ @; /-@/4 ŋ ?4 &41E C-:@ ?;91@45:3 @A335:3 ;: @415> 85:1 -:0 - 6A5/E C;>9 ŋ ?410 A:01> - .;..1> /-: 418< @419 0; 6A?@ that.
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& ;?@? -?? ':8595@10 | ";?@1> ':B1585:3 -8By Ramona Moore
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he renowned artist Don Edwards presented his painting at the TBLA Poster Unveiling and Auction held on March 2, at Cypress Bend Resort. The Unveiling signals the start of TBLA’s 15th Annual Fundraiser that will culminate with the Bass Unlimited – Back A Great Fighter Banquet on Friday, April 21 at Cypress Bend Pavilion.
The crowd gathered in the Grand Ballroom, which was exquisitely dec;>-@10 .E @41 @-81:@10 ?@-ĹŠ ;2 5/4;8? Rhonda Dean welcomed the guests, and Calley Gentry sang the national anthem. Photo by Calley Gentry
Mrs. Dean introduced Don Edwards, along with poster sponsors, Rick and Sabina Rowe of Toledo Town Hardware and Supply. Mr. Edwards, and Mr. and Mrs. Rowe dropped the veils to reveal the original painting and signed poster #1.
Poster sponsors Sabina and Rick Rowe are shown with artist Don Edwards, and Ben and Myra Smith, auction winners of the 2017 TBLA Bass Unlimited signed poster #1 titled “Toledo Bend #1.�
In honor of Toledo Bend being named #1 Bass Fishing Lake in the nation for the last two years, Don Edwards named his original art work “Toledo Bend #1�, which depicts a “lunker� bass hooked on a lure. Cypress Bend Pavilion, where many bass tournaments are held each year, is shown in the background. An outline of the lake and Edwards’ signature “redheaded woodpecker� are cleverly hidden in the painting.
um and began the auction. Mr. McDonald energized the crowd, prompting the highest bids possible for all four pieces.
Mrs. Dean thanked Mr. and Mrs. Rowe of Toledo Town Hardware and presented them with signed poster #2. Mr. Rowe expressed appreciation for the poster and his excitement over their sponsorship. He then presented artist Don Edwards with a plaque of appreciation. In addition to the poster sponsor, many organizations and people were instrumental in making the Gala a huge success. Mrs. Dean recognized these sponsors. w ;80 %<;:?;>? | E<>1?? 1:0 $1?;>@ 5/4;8? :/ &;810; &;C: $1-8@E Town of Many w %58B1> %<;:?;>? | A031 %@1<41: 1-?81E 1-4 ( E81? % A00E );;0 %@-@1 ->9 :?A>-:/1 )->>1: 1-0;C? A:1>-8 ;91 w >;:F1 %<;:?;>? | &;810; &;C: :: &59 -:0 $4;:0- 1-: $-:0E -:0 1. "1::5:3@;: %41>5ĹŠ $;::E $5/4->0?;: 1: -:0 E>- %95@4 Mrs. Dean introduced the auctioneer, Kevin McDonald, who took the podi-
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Next the bidding began for the original oil painting from which the 2017 Poster was printed. The winning bid went to Gerald Mitchell for $3,800. Then two original paintings provided by Photo by Calley Gentry former poster artists Eddie Pastureau (2016) Carolyn and Ted Dove hold the original water color and Noah Bounds (2015) “The Speckled Tipper� by poster artist, Noah Bounds were auctioned. Eddie (2015), after placing the winning bid of $300 during the Pastureau’s original was auction. titled “Point of Interest�. Rhonda placed the winning bid of $375. Noah Bounds’ painting titled “The Speckled Tipper� sold to Carolyn Dove for $300.
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The 2017 Poster Sale began, and artist Don Edwards was present to sign and personalize posters. The posters will be available for purchase at the Nichols store in Many and Mitchell’s Barber Shop in Zwolle.
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Poster sponsors Rick and Sabina Rowe, and artist Don Edwards are shown with Gerald and Vicki Mitchell who placed the winning bid of $3800 for the original painting titled “Toledo Bend #1.”
Artist Eddie Pastureau pictured with Tim and Rhonda Dean holding the original artwork “Point of Interest” that they won for $375 during the auction bidding.
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Submitted photo. First Place: Bobby Addison and Clarence Sanderson, 23.69 lbs. with a 6.30 lb. taking second place in Big Bass.
Submitted photo. Second Place: Bobby Barreraz and Phil Hennigan, 22.22 lbs. with a 6.34 lb. takPUN Ä YZ[ WSHJL PU )PN )HZZ
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2nd Annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Tournament
1st Cain Hamous and Juddy Hamous - 21.97
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Winnings - $1500
Pictured are the top 12 winners in the 2nd Annual Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Tournament.
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31.16
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Charlie Hickman-Jimmy Hickman
38.90
38.90
12 Cale Sanders-Brian Holladay
30.91
30.91
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Ryan Robichaux-Howard Hartley
38.34
38.34
13 Jared Aucoin-Cooper Aucoin
29.11
29.11
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Bucky Crowson-Rex Anderson
37.74
37.74
14 Jon Kizzee-Dan Stahl
28.74
28.74
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C.E. “Mutt” McNeil-Rickie McClinton
35.66
35.66
15 Scott McFarlain-Todd Naquin
28.59
28.59
28.06
28.06
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Michael O’Brien-Paul Resweber
32.31
32.31
16 Clay Dardeau-Sean Meche
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Dean St. Cyr-Claude Seago
31.97
31.97
17 Jason Aucoin-Timothy Romero
27.79
27.79
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DannyThomas-David Ewing
31.53
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18 Lance Folks-Derriel Pringle
27.78
27.78
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Wesley Holt-Colton Rogers
31.42
31.42
19 Chad Collins-Randy Patin
27.57
27.57
10 Bobby Hebert-Tom ODonnell
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He had one spot on the south end of the lake where he knew there were some .53 ŋ?4 } -:0 41 2;A:0 @4;?1 ŋ?4 A@ C41: 41 C-?:p@ -.81 @; <A@ @419 5: @41 boat, he decided to rely more on a spot back near the launch site at Cypress Bend Park that’s been good to him through the years.
The amazing comeback by Murray overshadowed a great week by Elite Series rookie Jamie Hartman. After leading the event on Days 2 and 3, Hartman caught another solid bag of 15-8 on Day 4. But that left him in third place with a total of 72-7.
r 8;?@ - /;A<81 ;2 .53 ;:1? @41 ŋ>?@ @C; 0-E? @4-@ /;?@ 91 - 8;@ s ?-50 A>>-E who had two wins with B.A.S.S. before the creation of the Elite Series, including a VTTW !<1: 4-9<5;:?45< ;: &;810; 1:0 r&41 @45>0 0-E 6A?@ ŋ:-88E 01/5010 wasn’t going south.
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“I decided I was going to stay up here. I know they’re big up here.�
“With all of the stars that have won tournaments here, for me to come back and win again here is a dream come true,â€? Murray said. “I keep expecting my -8->9 @; 3; ;ĹŠ 5: - 95:A@1 -:0 C-71 91 A< s
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DeFoe was awarded $1,000 for the leading the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points race at the end of the event.
1 A?10 8->31 61>7.-5@? -:0 - />-:7.-5@ @; @->31@ .53 8->319;A@4 .-?? @4-@ were feeding on small white bass along a ridge. He said the spot had about 4 or 5 feet of water on top and some type of old housing foundation that was holding Ĺ‹?4
Christie also won the Toyota Bonus Bucks Award of $3,000 for being the highest-placing eligible entrant in the program. The second-highest-placing eligible entrant, Jamie Hartman, received $2,000.
“I think they were feeding on little baby white bass,� Murray said. “I think the white bass were in there feeding on shad, and then the bigger bass were feeding on the white bass. “Throwing a shad-sized bait worked earlier in the day. But once the sun got A< E;A :11010 ?;91@45:3 .5331> %; C1:@ @; @41 .5331> ?5F10 61>7.-5@ s
Christie also earned the Power-Pole Captain’s Cash Award of $1,000 for being the highest-placing angler who is registered and eligible and uses a client-approved product on his boat. Christie earned $500 as the recipient of the Livingston Lures Day 2 Leader Award. The event is hosted by Toledo Bend Lake Country.
Murray’s lures of choice were two 30-year-old Smithwick Rogues, a Strike 5:3 Y* />-:7.-5@ -:0 - A/7E >-2@ UV\ ";5:@1> 61>7.-5@ @4-@ C-? 35B1: @; 459 by his friend and fellow Elite Series angler, Skeet Reese. On Sunday, it was the crankbait that worked best. r 050:p@ 1B1: 4-B1 @41 Y* />-:7.-5@ ;A@ ;2 9E >;0 .;D s A>>-E ?-50 r 6A?@ ?-C @41 /;:05@5;:? -:0 <5/710 5@ ;A@ @ C-? ?;>@ ;2 :1-@ @4-@ @41E 6A?@ ?C5@/410 “I think maybe the wind all night kind of brought them out a little deeper.â€? Murray had two giants in his bag Sunday that weighed 7-9 and 7-7. He thought 2;> - C4581 @41 8->31> ;2 @41 @C; 9534@ .1 - /-@Ĺ‹?4 A:@58 41 Ĺ‹:-88E 3;@ - 8;;7 -@ 5@ r @ :1B1> 6A9<10 s 41 ?-50 r @ 6A?@ 2;A34@ ?; 4->0 -:0 <A8810 9E >;0 ?@>-534@ 0;C: &41>1p? .53 ?@A9<? 41>1 -:0 E;A /-:p@ 6A?@ 81@ @419 3; 0;C: ;> E;Ap88 :1B1> get them out. I knew I had to pull hard.
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Spring City, TN
Day 1: 5 17-13
Day 2: 5 11-07
2. Jason Christie
20 77-10 Day 3: 5 23-07
Park Hill, OK
Day 1: 5 21-05
Day 2: 5 15-03
3. Jamie Hartman
20 72-11 Day 3: 5 16-02
Newport, NY
Day 1: 5 23-05
Day 2: 5 15-12
4. Casey Ashley
20 72-07 Day 3: 5 17-14
Donalds, SC
Day 1: 5 13-03
Day 2: 5 23-09
5. Brandon Palaniuk
20 70-06 Day 3: 5 16-07
Hayden, ID
Day 1: 5 19-13
Day 2: 5 13-11
6. Andy Montgomery
20 67-05 Day 3: 5 17-01
Blacksburg, SC
Day 1: 5 18-03
20 65-09
Day 2: 5 12-00
7. Alton Jones
Day 3: 5 16-11
Lorena, TX
Day 1: 5 18-05
Day 2: 5 13-06
8. Todd Faircloth
20 65-03 Day 3: 5 18-03
Jasper, TX
Day 1: 5 20-02
Day 2: 5 17-12
9. Brett Hite
19 61-09 Day 3: 4 09-11
Phoenix, AZ
Day 1: 5 24-11
Day 2: 5 13-02
10. Jacob Wheeler
20 59-14 Day 3: 5 09-04
Indianapolis, IN
Day 1: 5 25-01
Day 2: 4 11-01
11. Randy Howell
19 57-02 Day 3: 5 11-09
Guntersville, AL
Day 1: 5 15-12
Day 2: 5 17-05
12. Matt Lee
20 56-14 Day 3: 5 13-15
Guntersville, AL
Day 1: 5 20-00
Day 2: 5 13-05
17 53-04 Day 3: 5 15-05
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Day 4: 5 24-15 109
$27,500.00
Day 4: 5 20-01 108
$20,500.00
Day 4: 5 15-08 107
$15,000.00
Day 4: 5 17-03 106
$14,000.00
Day 4: 5 16-12 105
$13,500.00
Day 4: 5 18-11 104
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Day 4: 5 15-05 103
$12,500.00
Day 4: 5 14-00 102
$12,000.00
Day 4: 5 12-13 101
$11,500.00
Day 4: 5 09-07 100
$11,000.00
Day 4: 5 09-14 99
$10,500.00
Day 4: 2 04-10
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Weight
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524
1472-01
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503
1299-03
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39
234
621-06
411
57
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unter Courvelle and Alex Erickson had spent so much time in the hot seat their legs may have fallen asleep.
2@1> .15:3 -9;:3 @41 ŋ >?@ 21C dozen of 181 duos to weigh in for the Costa Bassmaster High School Central Open presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, they occupied the top of the leaderboard for nearly two hours. Team after team came to the stage to weigh their bass, but none could knock the Sam Houston (La.) High School tandem from their perch. Then with only two duos remaining, the 2015 Bassmaster High School national champions Alex Heintze and Justin Watts came to the scales at Cypress Bend Park. Word was they had a great bag, and they did. But it wasn’t enough to bump the leaders from the pole position. Courvelle and Erickson caught a 8595@ ;2 ŋ B1 .-?? C15345:3 VW <;A:0? 3 ounces to win the single-day tournament held on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Heintze and Watts of the Livingston Parish (La.) Bassmasters, came in second with a bag of 22-3, and Carter Pourciau and Zach Naquin of Assumption (La.) High were third with 20-14. Courvelle and Erickson’s limit was an ounce shy of the one-day record for a Bassmaster High School event. In fact, it was Watts and Heintze who set that mark back in 2015 during their na-
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tional championship win on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. Both of the Sam Houston High anglers breathed a heavy sigh of relief when they realized they had survived Heintze and Watts. Only a moment later, they were hoisting championship trophies and mugging for pictures snapped by well-wishers who withstood a steady rain to view the weigh-in. “It’s a great feeling,â€? Erickson said. r)1 Ĺ‹ ?4 41>1 -89;?@ 1B1>E C1171:0 so we know some of the spots where we should go.â€? @ C-? 4;C1B1> - ĹŒ -@ @41 0A; 8;/-@10 5: <>-/@5/1 @4-@ @41E Ĺ‹ ?410 Saturday, and it was extremely pro0A/@5B1 &41E C1>1 Ĺ‹ ?45:3 5: -.;A@ Z to 8 feet of water with Carolina rigged ĹŒ A71? 5: @41 C-@1>918;: >10 /;8;> <-@@1>: &41E 4-0 Ĺ‹ B1 711<1>? 5: @41 boat by 9 a.m., and Erickson landed the lunker of the creel about 12:30 p.m. &4-@ .53 Ĺ‹ ?4 C153410 -<<>;D59-@18E 7 1/2 pounds, but it wasn’t the biggest bass he’s ever landed. r)1 Ĺ‹ ?4 A< 41>1 1B1>E C1171:0 this time of year,â€? Erickson said. “It’s about an hour and half drive from home (in Lake Charles). So we see some big bass.â€? Toledo Bend is known for lunker bass, and Courvelle said the set-up they used in the Central Open was productive for a couple of reasons. r)1 C1>1 Ĺ‹ ?45:3 ?;91 011<1> C-
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the Top 19 teams advanced to the Costa Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods to be held this summer. Courvelle and Erickson also earned $1,500 for their high school bass team with the win. 15:@F1 -:0 )-@@? ŋ ?410 C5@4 ->;85:- >53? -:0 2;;@.-88 41-0 653? 5: 12 feet of water to boat their haul Saturday. Other teams advancing to the Bassmaster High School Classic include Nolan Wright and Coltin Pool of Blanchard (Okla.) High (fourth place, 19-5,) and Jackson Hall and Daniel 18?81E ;2 ;B16;E I&1D-?J 534 Iŋ 2@4 place, 19-3.) The Bassmaster Big Bass Award went to Hunter Martin and Justin Jacob of Lutcher (La.) High. Martin landed a largemouth that weighed 8-11. Warm weather during the previous few days leading up to the Central Open gave way to cooler temperatures with highs in the low 60s Saturday. Of the 181 teams, 80 of them had bags that weighed double digits, with 16 weighing at least 15 pounds.
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Lbs - Oz
1 Hunter Courvelle - Alex Erickson
Sam Houston High School
5
5
23- 3
5
5
23- 3
2 Justin Watts - Alex Heintze
Livingston Parish Bassmasters
5
5
22- 3
5
5
22- 3
3 Carter Pourciau - Zach Naquin
Assumption High School
5
5
20-14
5
5
20-14
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Blanchard HS
5
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Desoto Bass Team
5
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5
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18-14
7 Eric Noyes - Mikey Reiss
Broken Arrow High School
5
5
18- 4
5
5
18- 4
8 Cole Moore - Layken Moore
Anacoco High School
5
5
18- 2
5
5
18- 2
9 Jacob Bruener - Austin Brewer
Douglass HS Fishing Team
5
5
17-11
5
5
17-11
10 Cade Fortenberry - Brennan Edmond
Ascension Anglers
5
5
17- 7
5
5
17- 7
11 George Dehoven II - Hagen Cooley
DeRidder HS
5
5
17- 4
5
5
17- 4
12 Hunter Martin - Justin Jacob
Lutcher High Fishing Team
4
4
16-14
4
4
16-14
13 Lucas Lindsay - Logan Parks
Auburn Anglers
5
5
16- 3
5
5
16- 3
14 Jacob Tarpley - Keigan Maturin
Teurlings Catholic High School
5
5
15-14
5
5
15-14
15 Caleb Mayers - Dane Balfantz
Ascension Anglers
5
5
15-13
5
5
15-13
16 Christopher Capdeboscq - Dillon Wilson
Northlake Christian
5
5
15- 4
5
5
15- 4
17 Brett Wray - Kasey Anderson
North Desoto High School
5
5
15- 3
5
5
15- 3
18 Greyson Benoit - Zane Gunter
Sulphur High School
5
5
14- 5
5
5
14- 5
18 Michael Bonadona - Trent Tullier
Brusley High School
5
5
14- 5
5
5
14- 5
20 Mason Ferachi - Evan Ruiz
Walker High School
5
5
14- 1
5
5
14- 1
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5.64
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10/10
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8.08
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33.05
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10/10
32.75
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10/10
32.43
5.92
32.43
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10/10
32.01
4.83
32.01
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10/10
31.54
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10/10
30.84
5.84
30.84
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March 4th Orange lodge bass tournament results. 38 boats entered. 1st place $660 with 24.06 lbs Colby Miller and Cole Moore. They also won big bass $380 with a 8.35 lb bass.
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2nd place $330 with 18.67 lbs Justin Harvey and Paul Harvey
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3rd place $170 with 17.22 lbs Joe Thompson and Bud Whittington
2nd place with 14.02 lbs Eric Clark and Terry Clark $270
4th place $120 with 16.84 lbs Brandon LeBlanc and Brad LeBlanc
3rd place with 13.78 lbs George H. Deltoven and Greg Guidry $140
5th place $90 with 16.05 lbs William Dowden and Layne Robison
4th place with 13.40 lbs Raymond Hall and Calvin Turner $100
6th place $80 with 15.49 lbs Donnie Gill and Chuck Hunter
5th place with 13.34 lbs Tim Garcia and Roger Tuigg $ 70
7th place $70 with 14.85 lbs Chris Hazel and Josh Peck
6th place with 12.41 lbs Davy Jones and Pickle $70
8th place with 14.80 lbs Dean Mitchell and Keith Allison
7th place with 10.91 lbs Clinton Brooks and ChetnAngela Slaydon
9th place with 14.25 lbs Chad Guillory and Randy Trahan
8th place with 10.26 lbs Brandon Moore and Leslie Dowden
10th place with 14.17 lbs Adam Keel and Keith
9th place with 9.78 lbs Jordan Hollingsworth and Sean Kennon
11th place with 14.04 lbs Dirk Smith and Chris Smith
10th place with 8.39 lbs Justin Roberts and Jacob Jeane
12th place with 13.89 lbs Terry Clark and Rick
11th place with 7.81 lbs Brandon LeBlanc and Brad LeBlanc
13th place with 13.33 lbs Bullet Lack and Eric Reberg
12th place with 6.75 lbs Choceaux Darryl Holton and Alton Dalme
14th place with 11.80 James Airhart and Richard Wilson
13th place with 3.85 lbs Reid Askew and Mason Askew
15th place with 11.65 lbs Reid Askew and Mason Askew
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ported from faraway places. We have ?;91 Ĺ‹:1 A>?1>E 2;87? @4-@ ?<1/5-85F1 in natives that will grow well here. Ask around for sources in your area. There is no shame in asking anyone that has a great looking place about how they created and cared for it. Actual person to person communication cannot be over rated. 88 3>;C5:3 @45:3? ->1 Ĺ‹:1 .A@ some are more satisfying than others. 8571 @41 ;:1? @4-@ -88;C 91 @; 1:6;E them without the grief of struggling to keep them alive. There are several groups that over the years have become my favorites. These are generally disease free, drought tolerant, and not heat sensitive. My favorites for 1B1>E0-E 1:6;E91:@ -:0 01<1:0-.58ity are the Succulents. They include some cactus, but mostly I like the ones with the fat leaves where the water is stored. Especially the Sedums, a large 31:A? ;2 YT <8A? ĹŒ;C1>5:3 <8-:@? 5: the family Crassulaceae-commonly known as Stonecrops. These plants are so versatile that they can appear in your salad or on your roof, Nintendo of America has a green roof of Se-
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CATCHES FROM AROUND THE LAKE
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Shelly Jenkins and Ann Leger of Eunice, La. caught 40 crappie over the weekend in March.
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Sabine County Trade Days, Rodeo Arena Shelby County Golf Classic Black Heritage Festival Timpson Frontier Days
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Ricky Warren Memorial Fireworks Show by Fire District 1 What-A-Melon Festival Chamber Annual Civic Auction (Expo Center)
Logansport, LA Center, Texas San Augustine, TX
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St. Jude’s Fall Fest An American Main Street Patriots’ Day Sabine Parish Fair & Rodeo
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East Texas Poultry Festival Pineland Day (Katherine Sage Temple Park) Pioneer Trade Day (Gaines-Oliphint House) Tamale Fiesta 27th Annual Sassafras Festival Scare on the Square
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TODAY Bi-Monthly Publication: May/June 2017
Complimentary Issue INSIDE Big Bass Splash....................................................1-2 DETX HS Fishing Series ..............................1 & 6 Texas Parks & Wildlife .........................................3 Lake Records ....................................................... 4-5 Patriots Challenge .................................................6
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Photo by JoAnna Martin Lawrence Scott of Bossier City, LA is pictured with his winning bass at Big Bass Splash.
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