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DECATUR, ALABAMA - Chris Payne of West Blocton, Alabama, relied on several different baits to amass the biggest bag of the day of 18 pounds, 8 ounces at the Bassmaster Southern Open presented by Oakley on Alabama's Wheeler Lake. Payne established a sizable margin Thursday of more than 4 pounds over second-place competitor Jimmy Mason of Rogersville, Ala.

Another Alabama angler, Bassmaster Elite Series pro Matt Herren, who has been hot of late scoring a second-place finish at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Smith Mountain Lake last weekend, was third with 14 pounds, 0 ounces. Two non-Alabama anglers, Brandon Coulter of Knoxville, Tenn., and Brian Hatfield of Ashland, Ky., rounded out the top five. With many competitors able to catch limits it was Payne and Mason's quality kicker fish that made the difference Thursday.

"I was throwing something different every time I turned around," Payne said. "I'm going to try and do the same tomorrow, but there are so many boats watching me it's hard to keep water too myself."

Payne found all his fish on a flat and while he threw a variety of baits, he wasn't willing to divulge what they were. Payne says he lost a few "good fish" but thinks he can overcome that if Friday's conditions are similar.

Mason, of Rogersville, Ala., took an approach opposite of Payne by relying primarily on one bait, a shad-colored Booyah spinnerbait. Mason keyed in on the shad spawn and covered a lot of water to find his fish. Mason also caught a number smallmouth bass, which was different than most of the field.

"I was looking for places where I thought the shad would be spawning at, and I was right on a lot of them," he said. "I'll go out and do the same thing tomorrow, but if that falls off, I've got a few largemouth backup plans that should keep me up there."

Mason thinks that weights in the three-day competition will drop as the tournament progresses with increased traffic expected on the water through the weekend. The impoundment is already fishing small with fish bunched up in a post-spawn pattern and more boats will have anglers jockeying for productive water.

"Even though I think weights will fall tomorrow, I'm aiming even higher so I don't start to slack off," he said.

Pro anglers are vying for $45,000 cash and points toward a berth in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Ala. February 19-21 on Lay Lake. Points standings can be found on Bassmaster.com.

In the co-angler division, Barry Pavia of Fruitland Park, Fla., landed 14 pounds, 2 ounces and holds the lead over Ed Paul of Alabaster, Ala., who had 11 pounds, 10 ounces. Clint Sterling of Winter Garden,Fla., was third with 11-2.

The winning co-angler will receive a Triton/Mercury package valued at $32,000. Nearly one month after BASS veteran Tommy Biffle's nail-biter of a win at the Bassmaster Elite Series event on Alabama'sWheeler Lake, BASS has returned to the popular fishery for the second Bassmaster Southern Open presented by Oakley.

Wheeler Lake, which is home to populations of both largemouth and smallies, has been the site of 11 BASS events, including the Bassmaster Elite Series' Evan Williams Bourbon Dixie Duel in April, when Biffle of Wagoner, Okla., took home the trophy with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 13 ounces, in the weather-shortened event.

Fans are invited to the Open's Thursday-Saturday takeoffs and weigh-ins at Ingalls Harbor, 701 Market Street NW, in Decatur. Anglers will launch their boats at 5:45 a.m. CT and the weigh-ins are scheduled to begin at 2:05 p.m. All activities are free and open to the public. The daily weigh-ins for the second stop of the Southern Open will be streamed live on Bassmaster.com, along with other unique content including photo galleries, live leaderboards and daily game stories.

The final stop in the three-tournament Southern Open division is the Oct. 22-24 event on Santee Cooper Reservoir out of Manning, S.C.

For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNMediaZone.com for ESPN's latest releases, schedules and other news.

The Decatur Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the tournament host.

Official Sponsors of the 2009 Bassmaster Opens: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, BOOYAH Baits, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, OPTIMA Batteries, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Marine.

Supporting Sponsors of the 2009 Bassmaster Opens: Bass Pro Shops, Triton Boats.

About BASS

For more than 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multi-media platforms and expansive tournament trail, BASS is guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications Bassmaster Magazine, BASS Times and Fishing Tackle Retailer and comprehensive Web properties in ESPN360.com, ESPN's sports broadband network,Bassmaster.com, BASSInsider.com and ESPNOutdoors.com, the organization is committed to delivering content true to the lifestyle. Additionally, television programming on ESPN2 continues to provide relevant content - from tips and techniques to in-depth tournament coverage - to passionate audiences.

The organization oversees the prestigious Bassmaster tournament trail, which includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bassmaster Opens, Women's Bassmaster Tour and the Bassmaster Classic, the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS sanctions more than 20,000 events annually.

BASS also offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members while spearheading progressive, positive change on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.

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Media Contact: Doug Grassian; (407) 566-2216 or doug.grassian@espn.com

BASSMASTER SOUTHERN OPEN DAY 1 STANDINGS (PRO)

2009 Southern Open Wheeler Lake Presented by Oakley BO 04/30-05/02 Lake Wheeler, Decatur Ala.

(BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Chris Payne West Blocton, Ala. 5 18-08 
Day 1: 5 18-08 
2. Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 5 14-02 
Day 1: 5 14-02 
3. Matt Herren Trussville, Ala. 5 14-00 
Day 1: 5 14-00 
4. Brandon Coulter Knoxville, Tenn. 5 14-00 
Day 1: 5 14-00 
5. Brian Hatfield Ashland, Ky. 5 13-15 
Day 1: 5 13-15 
6. Trevor Fitzgerald Ocklawaha, Fla. 5 13-11 
Day 1: 5 13-11 
7. Mark Menendez Paducah, Ky. 5 13-10 
Day 1: 5 13-10 
8. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 13-07 
Day 1: 5 13-07 
9. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 5 13-07 
Day 1: 5 13-07 
10. Dustin Evans Eads, Tenn. 5 13-06 
Day 1: 5 13-06 
11. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 5 13-04 
Day 1: 5 13-04 
12. Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla. 5 13-01 
Day 1: 5 13-01 
13. Larry Cahan East Palatka, Fla. 5 13-01 
Day 1: 5 13-01 
14. Mark McCaig Oxford, Ala. 5 12-14 
Day 1: 5 12-14 
14. Lee Sisson Winter Haven, Fla. 5 12-14 
Day 1: 5 12-14 
16. Tony Chachere Opelousas, La. 5 12-13 
Day 1: 5 12-13 
16. Greg Vinson Wetumpka, Ala. 5 12-13 
Day 1: 5 12-13 
18. Kyle Fox Lakeland, Fla. 5 12-11 
Day 1: 5 12-11 
18. Arnie Lane Lakeland, Fla. 5 12-11 
Day 1: 5 12-11 
20. David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. 5 12-10 
Day 1: 5 12-10 
21. Scott Browning Franklin, N.C. 5 12-08 
Day 1: 5 12-08 
22. Chad Hall Dora, Ala. 5 12-06 
Day 1: 5 12-06 
23. Paul Molan Chardon, Ohio 5 12-05 
Day 1: 5 12-05 
24. Sean Hoernke Conroe, Texas 5 12-02 
Day 1: 5 12-02 
24. Trevor Knight Magnolia, Del. 5 12-02 
Day 1: 5 12-02 
26. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 5 12-01 
Day 1: 5 12-01 
27. Peter Thliveros St Augustine, Fla. 5 12-01 
Day 1: 5 12-01 
28. Thomas Little Chester, Va. 5 12-00 
Day 1: 5 12-00 
29. Wesley Parton Stevenson, Ala. 5 11-14 
Day 1: 5 11-14 
30. Kurt Dove Del Rio, Texas 5 11-13 
Day 1: 5 11-13 
31. Preston Henson Vacaville, Calif. 5 11-12 
Day 1: 5 11-12 
31. Mike White Reynoldsburg, Ohio 5 11-12 
Day 1: 5 11-12 
33. Jimmy Liao Saint Augustine, Fla. 5 11-11 
Day 1: 5 11-11 
34. Johnny Patterson Grant, Ala. 5 11-11 
Day 1: 5 11-11 
35. Josh Guess Deland, Fla. 5 11-09 
Day 1: 5 11-09 
36. Paul Pagnato Vienna, Va. 5 11-08 
Day 1: 5 11-08 
37. Robert Comalander Fairhope, Ala. 5 11-08 
Day 1: 5 11-08 
38. J Todd Tucker Moultrie, Ga. 5 11-06 
Day 1: 5 11-06 
39. Kevin Langill Terrell, N.C. 5 11-04 
Day 1: 5 11-04 
39. Aaron Martens Leeds, Ala. 5 11-04 
Day 1: 5 11-04 
41. Scott Ashmore Broken Arrow, Okla. 5 11-03 
Day 1: 5 11-03 
41. Bryan Talmadge Moody, Ala. 5 11-03 
Day 1: 5 11-03 
43. Brett Mitchell Timmonsville, S.C. 5 11-00 
Day 1: 5 11-00 
43. Frank Scalish Cleveland, Ohio 5 11-00 
Day 1: 5 11-00 
45. Darrin Schwenkbeck Varysburg, N.Y. 5 10-15 
Day 1: 5 10-15 
46. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 5 10-13 
Day 1: 5 10-13 
46. Joseph Kastner Leesville, S.C. 5 10-13 
Day 1: 5 10-13 
48. Brad Staley Pleasant Garden, N.C. 5 10-12 
Day 1: 5 10-12 
49. Brian Easler Inman, S.C. 5 10-12 
Day 1: 5 10-12 
50. Tim Saylor Johnson City, Tenn. 5 10-11 
Day 1: 5 10-11 
51. Rusty Taylor Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 10-10 
Day 1: 5 10-10 
52. Jason Knapp Uniontown, Pa. 5 10-09 
Day 1: 5 10-09 
52. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 5 10-09 
Day 1: 5 10-09 
54. Dave Wolak Wake Forest, N.C. 5 10-09 
Day 1: 5 10-09 
55. Gary Cronin Mcdonough, Ga. 5 10-08 
Day 1: 5 10-08 
56. Rodney Allen Carmel, Ind. 5 10-07 
Day 1: 5 10-07 
56. Frank Jordan JR Bainbridge, Ga. 5 10-07 
Day 1: 5 10-07 
56. Bradley Roy Lancaster, Ky. 5 10-07 
Day 1: 5 10-07 
59. Tom Frink Simi Valley, Calif. 5 10-06 
Day 1: 5 10-06 
60. Rogne Brown Hixson, Tenn. 5 10-05 
Day 1: 5 10-05 
61. Christopher Foley Youngsville, N.C. 5 10-04 
Day 1: 5 10-04 
62. Shawn Strader Rockwood, Tenn. 5 10-03 
Day 1: 5 10-03 
63. James Johnson Hartselle, Ala. 5 10-02 
Day 1: 5 10-02 
63. Keith Poche Troy, Ala. 5 10-02 
Day 1: 5 10-02 
65. Keith Phillips Calera, Ala. 5 10-01 
Day 1: 5 10-01 
66. Derek Jones Chicago, Ill. 5 9-15 
Day 1: 5 9-15 
66. Chris Lane Lakeland, Fla. 5 9-15 
Day 1: 5 9-15 
66. Perry Powell Mckinney, Texas 5 9-15 
Day 1: 5 9-15 
66. Marty Robinson Lyman, S.C. 5 9-15 
Day 1: 5 9-15 
66. Jason Seaton Martinsville, Ind. 5 9-15 
Day 1: 5 9-15 
71. Charlie Ingram Santa Fe, Tenn. 5 9-14 
Day 1: 5 9-14 
72. John Kremer Sanford, Fla. 5 9-12 
Day 1: 5 9-12 
73. Joe Clements Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 9-10 
Day 1: 5 9-10 
73. Pam Martin-Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 5 9-10 
Day 1: 5 9-10 
75. Brad Wall Clarksville, Ohio 5 9-09 
Day 1: 5 9-09 
76. Jim Short Ocean Pines, Md. 5 9-08 
Day 1: 5 9-08 
77. Curtis Reeves Riverdale, Ga. 5 9-08 
Day 1: 5 9-08 
78. Timmy Horton Muscle Shoals, Ala. 5 9-05 
Day 1: 5 9-05 
78. Brannon Jones Montgomery, Ala. 5 9-05 
Day 1: 5 9-05 
80. Curtis Aker Loganville, Ga. 5 9-04 
Day 1: 5 9-04 
80. Preston Johnson Rice Lake, Wisc. 5 9-04 
Day 1: 5 9-04 
82. Roger Bitz Eustis, Fla. 5 9-04 
Day 1: 5 9-04 
83. Sam Greer London, Ky. 5 9-03 
Day 1: 5 9-03 
83. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, Fla. 5 9-03 
Day 1: 5 9-03 
85. Mike Haggerty Hendersonville, Tenn. 5 9-02 
Day 1: 5 9-02 
86. Brian Elder Locust Grove, Ga. 5 9-01 
Day 1: 5 9-01 
87. Andy Morgan Dayton, Tenn. 5 9-00 
Day 1: 5 9-00 
88. Brannon Long Longview, Texas 5 8-12 
Day 1: 5 8-12 
89. Sumiyuki Takano Winter Springs, Fla. 5 8-11 
Day 1: 5 8-11 
89. Steven Wisdom Sterrett, Ala. 5 8-11 
Day 1: 5 8-11 
91. Todd Auten Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 8-11 
Day 1: 5 8-11 
92. Ronald Ryals Live Oak, Fla. 5 8-10 
Day 1: 5 8-10 
93. Jeff Fitts Keystone Heights, Fla. 5 8-09 
Day 1: 5 8-09 
94. John Crews Salem, Va. 5 8-08 
Day 1: 5 8-08 
95. John Strider Monroe, N.C. 5 8-08 
Day 1: 5 8-08 
96. Cecil Douberly Lakeland, Fla. 5 8-07 
Day 1: 5 8-07 
96. Mike Prindle Bainbridge, Ga. 5 8-07 
Day 1: 5 8-07 
96. Kevin Pulsifer Cocoa, Fla. 5 8-07 
Day 1: 5 8-07 
99. Allan Glasgow Ashville, Ala. 5 8-06 
Day 1: 5 8-06 
100.David Cooke Mooresville, N.C. 5 8-05 
Day 1: 5 8-05 
100.Cliff Prince Palatka, Fla. 5 8-05 
Day 1: 5 8-05 
102.Luke Estel Murphysboro, Ill. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
103.Luke Gritter Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
103.Patrick Kelly Guntersville, Ala. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
105.Jimmie Murphy Ocala, Fla. 5 8-03 
Day 1: 5 8-03 
105.Mark Trousdale Rogersville, Ala. 5 8-03 
Day 1: 5 8-03 
105.Jim Turner Clarksville, Ind. 5 8-03 
Day 1: 5 8-03 
108.Jim Johnson La Crosse, Wisc. 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
108.Hiroshi Kojima Athens, Ala. 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
108.Eric Stong Belle Isle, Fla. 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
111.Bradley Enfinger Colquitt, Ga. 5 8-00 
Day 1: 5 8-00 
112.Russell Colwell Baltimore, Md. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
112.Phillip Criss Mccalla, Ala. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
112.Will Evans Polk City, Fla. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
115.Mark Cole Rocky Mount, N.C. 5 7-13 
Day 1: 5 7-13 
115.Bob Eagleston Newberry, Fla. 5 7-13 
Day 1: 5 7-13 
115.Jim Hardy Deatsville, Ala. 5 7-13 
Day 1: 5 7-13 
115.Thomas Warren Bolingbrook, Ill. 5 7-13 
Day 1: 5 7-13 
119.Larry Rollings Hartsville, S.C. 5 7-11 
Day 1: 5 7-11 
120.Ken Callahan Hartselle, Ala. 5 7-08 
Day 1: 5 7-08 
121.Wayne Hauser Mooresville, N.C. 5 7-06 
Day 1: 5 7-06 
121.Scott Mcgehee Madison, Miss. 5 7-06 
Day 1: 5 7-06 
123.Justin Hamner Birmingham, Ala. 5 7-06 
Day 1: 5 7-06 
124.Allen Duke Port St Joe, Fla. 5 7-05 
Day 1: 5 7-05 
124.Charlie Hill Franklin, Ky. 5 7-05 
Day 1: 5 7-05 
124.David Perdue Wirtz, Va. 5 7-05 
Day 1: 5 7-05 
127.Jelani Hennessey Bowling Green, Va. 5 7-04 
Day 1: 5 7-04 
128.Randy Elliott Bowie, Md. 5 7-03 
Day 1: 5 7-03 
129.Chris Anderson Darlington, S.C. 5 7-00 
Day 1: 5 7-00 
129.Jason Berg Minnetonka, Minn. 5 7-00 
Day 1: 5 7-00 
131.Gerald Gostenik Dearborn, Mich. 5 6-12 
Day 1: 5 6-12 
131.Sandy Melvin Boca Grande, Fla. 5 6-12 
Day 1: 5 6-12 
133.Glenn Delong Bellville, Ohio 5 6-11 
Day 1: 5 6-11 
134.Homer Humphreys Minden, La. 5 6-09 
Day 1: 5 6-09 
135.Chris Jackson Guntersville, Ala. 5 6-08 
Day 1: 5 6-08 
136.Edward Guice Decatur, Ala. 5 6-06 
Day 1: 5 6-06 
136.Bryan Hudgins Orange Park, Fla. 5 6-06 
Day 1: 5 6-06 
138.Sammy Burks Joplin, Mo. 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
138.Bob Grosso Odessa, Fla. 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
138.Ron Wolfarth Oakboro, N.C. 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
141.David Burch Jacksonville Beach, Fl 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
142.Bj Hannah Dyersburg, Tenn. 5 6-02 
Day 1: 5 6-02 
143.Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 4 6-01 
Day 1: 4 6-01 
144.Paul Keltner Columbia, Tenn. 4 6-00 
Day 1: 4 6-00 
145.Gene Barnette Town Creek, Ala. 4 5-15 
Day 1: 4 5-15 
146.James Butler Clarksville, Tenn. 5 5-14 
Day 1: 5 5-14 
147.Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, Mich. 5 5-13 
Day 1: 5 5-13 
148.John Cromwell Arlington, Tenn. 5 5-12 
Day 1: 5 5-12 
148.Landon Lomax Owens Cross Roads, Ala 5 5-12 
Day 1: 5 5-12 
148.Jeremy Prouty Vero Beach, Fla. 5 5-12 
Day 1: 5 5-12 
151.John Condray Dunnellon, Fla. 5 5-10 
Day 1: 5 5-10 
151.Butch Tucker Moultrie, Ga. 5 5-10 
Day 1: 5 5-10 
153.Scott Mason Mayfield, Ky. 5 5-09 
Day 1: 5 5-09 
154.Preston Clark Palatka, Fla. 3 5-04 
Day 1: 3 5-04 
155.James McMon Columbiana, Ala. 4 5-02 
Day 1: 4 5-02 
156.Thomas Riddle Canton, N.C. 4 5-00 
Day 1: 4 5-00 
157.Kyle Walling Fisherville, Ky. 5 4-15 
Day 1: 5 4-15 
158.WM Kooi Earleton, Fla. 5 4-14 
Day 1: 5 4-14 
159.James Anderson Hialeah, Fla. 4 4-13 
Day 1: 4 4-13 
159.Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 4 4-13 
Day 1: 4 4-13 
161.John Dacko Ypsilanti, Mich. 4 4-08 
Day 1: 4 4-08 
162.Bo Bain Cleveland, Tenn. 3 4-03 
Day 1: 3 4-03 
163.Scott Wiley Bay Minette, Ala. 5 4-00 
Day 1: 5 4-00 
164.Teb Jones Hattiesburg, Miss. 4 3-13 
Day 1: 4 3-13 
165.Ben Quisno Maineville, Ohio 3 3-11 
Day 1: 3 3-11 
166.Tony Sapp Dallas, Ga. 2 3-07 
Day 1: 2 3-07 
167.Paul Kimball Glastonbury, Conn. 2 3-05 
Day 1: 2 3-05 
168.Brian Rufty Berea, Ky. 3 2-14 
Day 1: 3 2-14 
169.Steve Hayden Raton, N.M. 2 2-02 
Day 1: 2 2-02 
170.James Castillo Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
170.Clifford Dawson Ocala, Fla. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
170.Rusty Pousson Iowa, La. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
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Totals 
Day #Limits #Fish Weight 
1 153 819 1532-05 
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153 819 1532-05

SOUTHERN OPEN DAY 1 STANDINGS- CO-ANGLER

2009 Southern Open Wheeler Lake Presented by Oakley NB 04/30-05/02 Lake Wheeler, Decatur Ala. 
(NON-BOATER) Standings Day 1

Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$

1. Barry Pavia Fruitland Park, Fla. 5 14-02 
Day 1: 5 14-02 
2. Ed Paul Alabaster, Ala. 5 11-10 
Day 1: 5 11-10 
3. Clint Sterling Winter Garden, Fla. 5 11-02 
Day 1: 5 11-02 
4. Ty Story Prattville, Ala. 5 10-13 
Day 1: 5 10-13 
5. Tommy Menefee Ashville, Ala. 5 10-11 
Day 1: 5 10-11 
6. Dwaine Williams Greenup, Ky. 5 10-07 
Day 1: 5 10-07 
7. Jack MacKenney Melbourne, Fla. 5 10-06 
Day 1: 5 10-06 
8. Lee Clark Decatur, Ala. 5 10-05 
Day 1: 5 10-05 
9. Chris Weeks Harvest, Ala. 5 10-00 
Day 1: 5 10-00 
10. Clarence Pinkerton Grant, Ala. 5 9-12 
Day 1: 5 9-12 
11. Donald Scott Tupelo, Miss. 5 9-10 
Day 1: 5 9-10 
12. Jeff Sullivan Frostproof, Fla. 5 9-09 
Day 1: 5 9-09 
13. Fabian Rodriguez Ocean City, Md. 5 9-09 
Day 1: 5 9-09 
14. Fred Hood Monroe, Ga. 5 9-08 
Day 1: 5 9-08 
15. Randy Lawrence Pensacola, Fla. 5 9-07 
Day 1: 5 9-07 
16. Tim Kearns Spanish Fort, Ala. 5 8-15 
Day 1: 5 8-15 
17. Ike Gray Kissimmee, Fla. 5 8-11 
Day 1: 5 8-11 
18. Danny Clark Cleveland, Tenn. 5 8-11 
Day 1: 5 8-11 
19. Joseph Damptz Rolling Meadows, Ill. 5 8-09 
Day 1: 5 8-09 
20. Thomas Henderson Roseland, Fla. 4 8-09 
Day 1: 4 8-09 
21. Jeff Cooley Clinton, Ill. 5 8-08 
Day 1: 5 8-08 
22. Stanley James Inman, S.C. 5 8-06 
Day 1: 5 8-06 
23. Edward Fye College Park, Ga. 5 8-05 
Day 1: 5 8-05 
23. Ronnie Getz Lawrenceburg, Ind. 5 8-05 
Day 1: 5 8-05 
25. George Beville Apex, N.C. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
25. Stephen Williams Columbus, Miss. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
27. Timothy Curran Huntsville, Ala. 5 8-04 
Day 1: 5 8-04 
28. Dan Carrigan Citrus Springs, Fla. 5 8-03 
Day 1: 5 8-03 
28. Michael Roush Mobile, Ala. 5 8-03 
Day 1: 5 8-03 
30. Tyler Berger Worthington, Ohio 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
30. Lee Boutwell Climax, Ga. 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
30. Tony Haymon Penney Farms, Fla. 5 8-02 
Day 1: 5 8-02 
33. Ben Todd Pierson, Fla. 5 8-01 
Day 1: 5 8-01 
34. Will Butler Oneonta, Ala. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
34. Donnie Dodd Guntersville, Ala. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
34. Lee Frye Brooksville, Fla. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
34. Aaron Gengler Lakeland, Fla. 5 7-15 
Day 1: 5 7-15 
38. Tommy Swindle Cleveland, Ala. 5 7-14 
Day 1: 5 7-14 
39. Jeff Stoner Wellsville, Pa. 5 7-13 
Day 1: 5 7-13 
40. Lee Grizzard Middlesex, N.C. 5 7-12 
Day 1: 5 7-12 
41. Regan Coffey Richmond, Va. 5 7-11 
Day 1: 5 7-11 
42. William Helton Calhoun, Tenn. 5 7-11 
Day 1: 5 7-11 
43. Michael Bass Austin, Texas 5 7-10 
Day 1: 5 7-10 
43. Robert Moodie Tuscaloosa, Ala. 5 7-10 
Day 1: 5 7-10 
45. Cody Braden Florence, Ala. 5 7-09 
Day 1: 5 7-09 
45. Larry Inman Greensboro, N.C. 5 7-09 
Day 1: 5 7-09 
47. Jim Barnette Decatur, Ala. 5 7-09 
Day 1: 5 7-09 
48. Anthony West Calhoun, Ga. 5 7-08 
Day 1: 5 7-08 
49. Michael Mader Linton, Ind. 5 7-08 
Day 1: 5 7-08 
50. Doug Hasting Athens, Ala. 5 7-07 
Day 1: 5 7-07 
50. Daren McDermott Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 7-07 
Day 1: 5 7-07 
52. Dennis Horne Indian Springs, Ala. 5 7-03 
Day 1: 5 7-03 
52. Marvin Stith Piscataway, N.J. 5 7-03 
Day 1: 5 7-03 
52. Dalton Wilson Houston, Mo. 5 7-03 
Day 1: 5 7-03 
55. Jon Jezierski Troy, Mich. 5 7-01 
Day 1: 5 7-01 
55. Ron Reynolds Hoover, Ala. 5 7-01 
Day 1: 5 7-01 
57. Steven Wells Bainbridge, Ga. 4 7-01 
Day 1: 4 7-01 
58. Thomas Stackhouse Decatur, Ala. 5 7-00 
Day 1: 5 7-00 
59. Rick Hawkins Newburgh, Ind. 5 6-15 
Day 1: 5 6-15 
60. Bill Hutchison Quinton, Ala. 4 6-15 
Day 1: 4 6-15 
61. Marc Babicz Harvest, Ala. 5 6-14 
Day 1: 5 6-14 
62. Marcus Parker Jacksonville, Fla. 5 6-14 
Day 1: 5 6-14 
63. John Moon Brookeland, Texas 5 6-12 
Day 1: 5 6-12 
64. David Johnson Winchester, Tenn. 3 6-12 
Day 1: 3 6-12 
65. Willie Leaver Camden, Tenn. 5 6-11 
Day 1: 5 6-11 
65. Ken Smith Lula, Ga. 5 6-11 
Day 1: 5 6-11 
67. Harry Potts Ozark, Ala. 5 6-10 
Day 1: 5 6-10 
67. Stanley Stewart Arab, Ala. 5 6-10 
Day 1: 5 6-10 
69. Rod Dubose Opelika, Ala. 5 6-08 
Day 1: 5 6-08 
70. Brad Smead Decatur, Ala. 4 6-08 
Day 1: 4 6-08 
71. Andy Maatman Hamilton, Mich. 5 6-06 
Day 1: 5 6-06 
71. Dean Morris Tavares, Fla. 5 6-06 
Day 1: 5 6-06 
73. Jonathan Barnette Jasper, Ala. 5 6-05 
Day 1: 5 6-05 
73. Steven Roosen Fort Mill, S.C. 5 6-05 
Day 1: 5 6-05 
75. Arthur Carter Elizabethtown, Ky. 5 6-04 
Day 1: 5 6-04 
76. Ashley Morgan Falkville, Ala. 3 6-04 
Day 1: 3 6-04 
77. Chuck Thurlow Auburn, Ala. 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
78. Stanley Chandler Niceville, Fla. 5 6-03 
Day 1: 5 6-03 
79. Earnie Jones Dalzell, S.C. 4 6-03 
Day 1: 4 6-03 
79. Joseph Naimo Lititz, Pa. 4 6-03 
Day 1: 4 6-03 
81. Stacy Crews Madison, Ala. 5 6-02 
Day 1: 5 6-02 
81. Darrell Hille Springfield, Tenn. 5 6-02 
Day 1: 5 6-02 
81. Michael Russell Tupelo, Miss. 5 6-02 
Day 1: 5 6-02 
84. David Eden Adams, Tenn. 4 6-02 
Day 1: 4 6-02 
85. Ray Strider Matthews, N.C. 5 5-14 
Day 1: 5 5-14 
86. Michael Bradford Scottsboro, Ala. 5 5-14 
Day 1: 5 5-14 
87. Steven Schmidt Platte Center, Neb. 4 5-13 
Day 1: 4 5-13 
88. John Emery Dover, Tenn. 5 5-12 
Day 1: 5 5-12 
89. Chris Wade Acworth, Ga. 5 5-12 
Day 1: 5 5-12 
90. Edward Knight Magnolia, Del. 4 5-11 
Day 1: 4 5-11 
91. Robert Hatfield Morehead, Ky. 5 5-10 
Day 1: 5 5-10 
92. Monte Warren Spruce Pine, Ala. 5 5-09 
Day 1: 5 5-09 
93. Danny Lea Columbia, Tenn. 5 5-08 
Day 1: 5 5-08 
94. Matthew Wightman Hoover, Ala. 3 5-08 
Day 1: 3 5-08 
95. Chad Christensen Alpine, Utah 5 5-07 
Day 1: 5 5-07 
96. Jeff Campbell Cincinnati, Ohio 5 5-06 
Day 1: 5 5-06 
97. Kenneth Pfile Indianapolis, Ind. 4 5-03 
Day 1: 4 5-03 
98. Steve Swiantek Cedar Hill, Tenn. 5 5-02 
Day 1: 5 5-02 
99. Jeffrey Childers Toms River, N.J. 4 5-01 
Day 1: 4 5-01 
99. Tony Price Ashland, Ky. 4 5-01 
Day 1: 4 5-01 
101.Marlon Crowder Tampa, Fla. 5 4-15 
Day 1: 5 4-15 
102.Freddie Chastain Vincent, Ala. 4 4-14 
Day 1: 4 4-14 
102.Bucky Garner Danville, Ala. 4 4-14 
Day 1: 4 4-14 
102.Ryan Scott Owensboro, Ky. 4 4-14 
Day 1: 4 4-14 
105.Nathan Kawlewski Newburgh, Ind. 3 4-14 
Day 1: 3 4-14 
106.Ryan Lapine Kalamazoo, Mich. 3 4-13 
Day 1: 3 4-13 
107.Jeff Barrentine Hartselle, Ala. 4 4-12 
Day 1: 4 4-12 
107.Dylan Freeze Blanchester, Ohio 4 4-12 
Day 1: 4 4-12 
107.Bruce Wagers London, Ky. 4 4-12 
Day 1: 4 4-12 
110.Brent Cutrer Natchez, Miss. 5 4-11 
Day 1: 5 4-11 
111.Anthony Roy Lancaster, Ky. 4 4-09 
Day 1: 4 4-09 
112.Ronnie Green Tampa, Fla. 3 4-09 
Day 1: 3 4-09 
113.Gregory Don Griffin Sumter, S.C. 1 4-06 
Day 1: 1 4-06 
114.John Brodkorb Orange City, Fla. 2 4-04 
Day 1: 2 4-04 
115.Jimmy Beshears Athens, Ala. 4 4-03 
Day 1: 4 4-03 
116.Wayne Morgan Tifton, Ga. 3 4-02 
Day 1: 3 4-02 
117.James Rozelle Moncks Corner, S.C. 4 4-00 
Day 1: 4 4-00 
118.JJ Polak Oxford, Ga. 2 4-00 
Day 1: 2 4-00 
119.Larry Ellis New Johnsonville, Tenn 4 3-15 
Day 1: 4 3-15 
120.Tom Whiles Melbourne, Ky. 4 3-14 
Day 1: 4 3-14 
121.David Laflamme Winter Garden, Fla. 3 3-12 
Day 1: 3 3-12 
122.Monty Kirby Sherman, Texas 3 3-09 
Day 1: 3 3-09 
122.Robert Polishan Douglasville, Ga. 3 3-09 
Day 1: 3 3-09 
124.Matthew Bohn Plymouth, Wisc. 3 3-09 
Day 1: 3 3-09 
125.Danny Austin Guys, Tenn. 2 3-06 
Day 1: 2 3-06 
126.Justin Collar Gardendale, Ala. 3 3-03 
Day 1: 3 3-03 
127.Chris Jeffery Sedan, Kan. 2 3-03 
Day 1: 2 3-03 
128.Charles Hale Six Mile, S.C. 3 3-02 
Day 1: 3 3-02 
129.Bill Sasse Huntsville, Ala. 2 3-02 
Day 1: 2 3-02 
130.JP Perkins Columbus, Miss. 3 3-00 
Day 1: 3 3-00 
131.Bart Caudill Harold, Ky. 2 3-00 
Day 1: 2 3-00 
132.Ryan Beaverson Huntsville, Ala. 2 3-00 
Day 1: 2 3-00 
133.Dennis Hollis Memphis, Tenn. 3 2-15 
Day 1: 3 2-15 
134.Kevin Rollins Nashville, Tenn. 2 2-13 
Day 1: 2 2-13 
135.Brian Fuller Prattville, Ala. 2 2-11 
Day 1: 2 2-11 
136.William Beekman East Quogue, N.Y. 3 2-10 
Day 1: 3 2-10 
137.James Draffin Cumming, Ga. 2 2-10 
Day 1: 2 2-10 
137.John Foster Altamonte Springs, Fla 2 2-10 
Day 1: 2 2-10 
137.Wes Hood Annandale, Va. 2 2-10 
Day 1: 2 2-10 
140.Eugene Stinson Dry Branch, Ga. 1 2-10 
Day 1: 1 2-10 
141.Kenny Sammons Pinetta, Fla. 3 2-09 
Day 1: 3 2-09 
142.Jim Russell Dade City, Fla. 2 2-07 
Day 1: 2 2-07 
143.Yoshihiro Ezoe Tuscaloosa, Ala. 2 2-06 
Day 1: 2 2-06 
144.John Mccutchan Altamonte Springs, Fla 2 2-05 
Day 1: 2 2-05 
145.Vincent Johnsey Corinth, Miss. 1 2-05 
Day 1: 1 2-05 
146.Rocky Brooks Booneville, Miss. 2 2-03 
Day 1: 2 2-03 
147.Joseph Cobble New Market, Ala. 2 2-01 
Day 1: 2 2-01 
147.Jimmy Dudley White, Ga. 2 2-01 
Day 1: 2 2-01 
147.Jimmy Hayes Fayetteville, N.C. 2 2-01 
Day 1: 2 2-01 
150.George Barefield Hoover, Ala. 2 2-00 
Day 1: 2 2-00 
151.Alan Blondino Rustburg, Va. 1 1-13 
Day 1: 1 1-13 
152.Ben Fitzgerald Ocala, Fla. 2 1-12 
Day 1: 2 1-12 
153.David Nickle Greenville, Ky. 2 1-10 
Day 1: 2 1-10 
154.Ray Burchfield Casselberry, Fla. 2 1-10 
Day 1: 2 1-10 
155.JL Cogburn Wauchula, Fla. 2 1-09 
Day 1: 2 1-09 
156.Tom Bever Boulder, Colo. 1 1-08 
Day 1: 1 1-08 
157.Luke Vierkant Sauk Rapids, Minn. 2 1-06 
Day 1: 2 1-06 
158.Rick Otts Hattiesburg, Miss. 1 1-06 
Day 1: 1 1-06 
159.William Lowery Farmers, Ky. 1 1-02 
Day 1: 1 1-02 
160.John Carter Wabash, Ind. 1 1-01 
Day 1: 1 1-01 
160.Cj Shaver Westerville, Ohio 1 1-01 
Day 1: 1 1-01 
162.Lisa Talmadge Moody, Ala. 1 0-10 
Day 1: 1 0-10 
163.Shawn Meade Pinckney, Mich. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Daniel Phillips Lawrenceville, Ga. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Pat Rose Trenton, Ga. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Richard Scherer Sheboygan Falls, Wisc. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Mike Sheheane Cullman, Ala. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Lawrence Sifert Scottsdale, Ariz. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Billy Steele Decatur, Ala. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Nate Whitt Ashland, Ky. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
163.Eric Wilson Hiram, Ga. 0 0-00 
Day 1: 0 0-00 
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Totals 
Day #Limits #Fish Weight 
1 87 638 941-09 
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87 638 941-09

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