04-13-2011, 03:10 PM
After finishing 20th in the April 6-9 Alabama Charge, Ott DeFoe of Knoxville, Tenn., stayed in front in the 15-rookie race for 2011 Bassmaster Rookie of the Year honors.
DeFoe widened his ROY lead to 120 points over his nearest challenger, now Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, S.C., who moved up from sixth place to take over the runner-up spot.
Keith Combs of Del Rio, Texas, dropped from second to third. Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, landed in fourth place, rising from 10th. Jonathon VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., and nephew of the famous Kevin VanDam, sat in fifth place after three events.
The Rookie of the Year title will be awarded June 19 at the conclusion of the regular season's eight events.
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications - Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Media Contact<br />
Melissa J. Dixon at 407-566-2295 or melissa.j.dixon@bassmaster.com
DeFoe widened his ROY lead to 120 points over his nearest challenger, now Andy Montgomery of Blacksburg, S.C., who moved up from sixth place to take over the runner-up spot.
Keith Combs of Del Rio, Texas, dropped from second to third. Brandon Palaniuk of Rathdrum, Idaho, landed in fourth place, rising from 10th. Jonathon VanDam of Kalamazoo, Mich., and nephew of the famous Kevin VanDam, sat in fifth place after three events.
The Rookie of the Year title will be awarded June 19 at the conclusion of the regular season's eight events.
About B.A.S.S.
For more than 40 years, B.A.S.S. has served as the authority on bass fishing. The organization advances the sport through advocacy, outreach and an expansive tournament structure while connecting directly with the passionate community of bass anglers through its Bassmaster media vehicles.
The Bassmaster brand and its multimedia platforms are guided by a mission to serve all fishing fans. Through its industry-leading publications - Bassmaster Magazine and B.A.S.S. Times - comprehensive website Bassmaster.com, ESPN2 and Outdoor Channel television programming, Bassmaster provides rich, leading-edge content true to the lifestyle.
The Bassmaster Tournament Trail includes the Bassmaster Elite Series, Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation events presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic.
B.A.S.S. offers an array of services to its more than 500,000 members and remains focused on issues related to conservation and water access. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
Media Contact<br />
Melissa J. Dixon at 407-566-2295 or melissa.j.dixon@bassmaster.com