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DAVIS & DAVIS TACKLE TRUMAN LAKE, WIN 2022 ANGLERS IN ACTION TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Posted by editor on November 7, 2022
2022 PRO-GUIDE BATTERIES AIA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, PRESENTED BY PHOENIX BOATS
Truman Lake: November 5-6, 2022
Number of boats: 111
The 2022 Anglers in Action season came to an end at Truman Lake, with some of the best anglers in the region participating in the year end AiA Tournament of Champions on November 5-6, out of Sterett Creek Marina.
Anglers were greeted with unfavorable conditions on Saturday, with winds gusting to 35mph, spitting rain, and temps in the low 40's. Sunday was the complete opposite, with light winds, clear skies, and highs in the lower 70's.
Over $90,000 in cash and prizes was up for grabs, which included the Grand Prize of a 2023 Phoenix 819 boat package. Andre Dickneite & Spencer Clark took the lead on Day 1 of the event, with a solid 5 fish limit that weighed in at 17.36 lbs. Anglers brought in some nice bags of Truman Lake bass on Sunday, including a 20.79 lb. sack weighed in by Marty Watson & Doug Long.
Jimmy Davis and Jackie Davis weighed in 16.67 lbs. on Saturday, landing them in 5th place going into championship Sunday. On Day 2, they set the bar high early on in the weigh-in, with 5 fish that locked in on 17.37 lbs, giving them a 2-day total of 34.04 lbs. Their 2-day total held up throughout the weigh-in, earning them the win and the championship title. Congratulations again to Jimmy Davis & Jackie Davis, your 2022 Anglers in Action Tournament Trail Champions.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE ANGLERS & SPONSORS
We want to thank all of the anglers that fished with Anglers in Action this season. We appreciate each and every one of you and hope you all had a great time fishing AiA this year. We also want to thank all of our amazing sponsors and supporters that contribute to the success of AiA, without you all this trail would not be possible. Please support those that support Anglers in Action Tournament Trail.
Special thanks to Anglers Port Marine for all of their help at this tournament and getting the anglers back on the water that had service issues.
Congratulations to Jimmy & Jackie Davis, the 2022 Anglers in Action Champions. Jackie & Jimmy targeted two creeks throughout the weekend to sack up their winning weight of 34.04 lbs.
They reported fishing water that was less than five feet deep both days, cranking timber and stumps with a shad-colored crankbait. They rotated these areas both days and had their limit on Saturday by around 10:30 or 11:00. On Sunday, they fished the same areas and pattern and boated two keepers right off the bat.
The remainder of the day, the fish were far and few and the bites were harder to come by. With 4 in the livewell around 1:30pm on Sunday, their big fish, 5.42 lbs., bit a jig and bumped them up to give them their 2-day winning weight of 34.04 lbs.
They walked away with the Grand Prize of a 2023 Phoenix 819 with a 200 Mercury Pro XS, 2 8-foot Power Pole blades, and 2 Lowrance units from Russell Marine Products.
Jimmy and Jackie want to thank Nitro Boats, Mercury Marine, Tracker Marine Boat Center in Springfield, Pro-Guide Batteries, Lowrance Electronics, Sufix fishing line, and their families for all of their support.
2nd Place Overall: Josh Greer & Rob Greer - 32.12 lbs.
3rd Place Overall: Micah Littlejohn & Preston Cook - 32.11 lbs.
LEW'S BIG BASS
Saturday: $1,000 - Aaron Hodge & James Bailey - 6.11 lbs.
Sunday: $1,000 - Kent Sullivan & Jay Bauernfiend - 6.37 lbs.
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ENTER NOW FOR THE 2023 SEASON
Don't miss the 2023 Anglers in Action Season, which kicks off on March 5th at Lake of the Ozarks. Enter online now to secure an early take-off position. Thank you all again and we'll see you soon.
KEVIN GRACE LANDS $100,000 GRAND PRIZE AT THE 2022 AFTCO BIG BASS BASH AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS
Posted by editor on October 4, 2022
WHAT A WEEKEND AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS:
The 2022 AFTCO Fall Big Bass Bash, presented by Phoenix Boats, took place at Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks on October 1-2, 2022. Anglers from across the country hooked up their rigs & headed to central Missouri to take part in one of the largest amateur Big Bass fishing tournaments in the nation.
Over $339,000 in guaranteed cash & prizes were awarded at this event, including over $140,000 in bi-hourly payouts, a new Phoenix Bass Boat, thousands in exact weight & early bird prizes, $5,000 in customer appreciation drawings, and a whopping $100,000 grand prize!
This event, which takes place each Spring & Fall at Lake of the Ozarks, brings a massive economic boost to the local community during the "off-season" each year. The Big Bass Bash brings family & friends together to enjoy a weekend at the lake and gives the "weekend angler" a chance to cash in on hundreds of thousands of dollars in guaranteed payouts.
We want to thank all of you that participated in the Big Bass Bash and hope you had a great weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. We also want to thank all of our great sponsors & supporters of this event;
AFTCO, Phoenix Boats, Bajio Sunglasses, Lew's, Sunline, Gorilla Grip, Bad Boy Mowers, Tri-County Lodging Association, Bassing Bob, Huxco Construction, Midwest Land Group: Land Agent - Justin Swast, Vinyl Images, Crock O Gator, Surdyke Yamaha, Fitz Fishing Tackle, Selden Martin-Visionary Wealth Advisors, and to all of our other great sponsors, tournament staff, supporters, local businesses, resorts, tackle shops, State Parks Department, and everyone else that makes this event possible. It takes a small army to host an event like this, and it could not be done without all of you.
Congratulations to all of you that placed in this Fall's Big Bass Bash. We had a first at this year's event, with a tie for the 1st place $100,000 grand prize. Kevin Grace weighed in a 6.22 lb. bass on Saturday in the 1-3pm time slot, and Brian Jaeger also weighed in a 6.22 lb. bass on Sunday in the 1-3pm time slot. Our tie-breaker for the overall bass is determined by earliest entry into the event. Kevin entered on September 3rd & Brian on September 30th. We want to congratulate both, Brian Jaeger & Kevin Grace!
1st Place Overall: Kevin Grace - 6.22 lbs.
2nd Place Overall: Brian Jaeger - 6.22 lbs.
3rd Place Overall: Ryan Hopping - 6.07 lbs.
4th Place Overall: Joe Carleton - 6.02 lbs.
1st Place Ladie's Bonus: Inara Miller - 4.49 lbs.
Gary Brach took home the Phoenix 818/Mercury 150 Pro XS draw boat package, with a retail value of $40,000.
EARLY BIRD WINNERS:
$500 - Daniel Rice: Independence, MO
$500 - Sante Medici: Ankeny, IA
$500 - Brittany Naucke: Crystal City, MO
$500 - Mike Wittland: Ralston, NE
$500 - Thomas Foy: Festus, MO
$500 - Scott Henson: Newburg, MO
$500 - Donald Starbird: Macks Creek, MO
$500 - Eric Giessing: Farmington, MO
$500 - Eric Thompson: Swansea, IL
$500 - Joe Hodges: Lebanon, MO
$500 - Tom Stoll: Waukee, IA
$500 - Joseph Scott: Lake Ozark, MO
CUSTOMER APPRECIATE DRAWING:
$500 - Matthew Morrison: Collinsville, IL
$500 - Casey Sipult: Haysville, KS
$500 - Matt Rose: Quincy, IL
$500 - Justin Stegeman: Hartsburg, MO
$500 - Mark Fischer: Kimberling City, MO
$500 - Tudor Ciupe: Chicago, IL
$500 - Wade Ireland: Iowa Falls, IA
$500 - Bruce Jones: Osage Beach, MO
$500 - Richard Weber: Dittmer, MO
$500 - Scott Hill: Fair Grove, MO
EXACT WEIGHT WINNERS:
$500 - Mitch Geiser: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Bob Bratcher: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Jackie Davis: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Brandon Grant: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Mike Pohlmann: 4.00 lbs.
$500 - Alex Thomas: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Justin Underwood: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Brian Shull: 3.00 lbs.
$500 - Ray Bowers: 4.00 lbs.
$1,000 - Saturday: Jim Lowe, 3.16 lb. Sponsored by Midwest Land Group: Land Agent, Justin Swast
$1,000 - Sunday: Steve Schimsa, 3.16 lb. Sponsored by Midwest Land Group: Land Agent, Justin Swast
AFTCO BONUS T-SHIRT WINNERS
$125 - Jesse Morris
$125 - Mike Schulte
$125 - Terry Morgan
$125 - Chuck Chafin
Total Paid Out:
Top 4 Overall Payouts: $135,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $142,760
Phoenix Draw Boat: (Retail Value - $40,000)
Early Bird Draw Prizes: $6,000
Customer Appreciation Drawings: $5,000
Exact Weights: $6,500
Ladies Bonus Payouts: $1,750
AFTCO T-Shirt Bonus: $500
Kid's Division: $1,800
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Total Payout: $339,310
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Save the dates for the 2023 Big Bass Bash® events:
Lake of the Ozarks: April 15-16, 2023
Thank you all again and we'll see you soon!
Randy, Diane, Cherie, Charlie, & Marie Terrell
2022 PRO GUIDE BATTERIES AIA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, PRESENTED BY PHOENIX BOATS
Posted by editor on June 7, 2022
INVITATION ONLY TOURNAMENT - TEAMS MUST QUALIFY TO FISH THIS TOURNAMENT.
PLEASE ENTER BY OCTOBER 15TH
The 2022 Pro-Guide Batteries Anglers in Action Tournament of Champions, presented by Phoenix Boats, will take place at Truman Lake on November 5-6, 2022.
Host lodging & tournament headquarters will be held at the Sterett Creek Resort.
Grand Prize Package:
First place will win a Phoenix 819 with a 200 Mercury Pro XS, plus 2 Power Pole Blades, and electronics from Russell Marine Products (over $62,000 retail value).
If the winning team if Phoenix First Flight compliant, they will also win $7,000 in incentive money.
To book a room at Sterett Creek Resort, please call them directly at 660-438-2821. You will not be able to book rooms online.
Other nearby accommodations:
Parkfield Inn
Lakes Inn
Hidden Lakes Resort
Parkside Cabins
Other Accommodations
Tournament Location:
Truman Lake, MO
Date: November 5-6, 2022
Launch/Weigh-In Location:
Sterett Creek Resort
18321 Marina Rd.
Warsaw, MO 65355
Entry Fee & Payout:
$300 entry fee per team, includes Big Bass
CLICK HERE TO ENTER ONLINE
Overall Payout:
1 place paid for every 6 teams entered (max of 25 places paid)
Big Bass Payout:
Saturday Big Bass
1st: $1,000
2nd: $250 Lew's Gift Card per angler
Sunday Big Bass
1st: $1,000
2nd: $250 Lew's Gift Card per angler
Team Check In:
Friday, November 4th: 3pm-6:30pm
Sterett Creek Resort
Teams will receive boat numbers, flight times...etc.
Division Champions can pick up plaques & checks during check-in.
Tournament Hours:
Saturday, November 5:
takeoff - 7:15 am / safe light
weigh in - 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 6: (Time Falls Back)
takeoff - 6:15 am / safe light
weigh in - 3:00 pm
Division Qualifiers: (Top 25% of teams in each division qualify to fish the 2022 AiA Tournament of Champions)
If a qualified team is unable to attend the 2022 Tournament of Champions, the next team in line will be invited until a total of 25% is filled from each division (for example, if there were 100 total teams in the Table Rock Division, 25% would equal 25 teams attending from the Table Rock Division).
Table Rock Division (final standings)
Grand Lake Division (final standings)
Lake Ozarks Division (final standings)
Open Division (final standings)
Download & Print Rules
GREER & GREER ARE GRAND AT GRAND LAKE
Posted by editor on June 6, 2022
Tournament Results:
Grand Lake - June 4, 2022
Number of Boats: 159
Payback: $42,065 (Over 100% payback)
NEXT TOURNAMENT:
Grand Lake - June 18, 2022 (4 Fish Limit)
Wolf Creek Park: 6am-2pm
Congratulations to Rob & Josh Greer for their first-place finish at Grand Lake on June 4, 2022. Josh & Rob landed a 4 fish limit that weighed in at 18.21 lbs., good for 1st place overall and the $10,000 grand prize. Congratulations gentlemen!
Total Winnings: $10,628
2nd Place:
Glenn Harrison & Scott Tassi: 16.75 lbs.
Total Winnings: $4,500
3rd Place:
Mike White: 16.59 lbs.
Total Winnings: $3,000
Lew's Big Bass:
Todd Roberts & John Taylor: 6.33 lbs.
Total Winnings: $1,256
TOP 40 RESULTS:
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE RESULTS
We want to thank all of the anglers that participated in this tournament, as well as all of our amazing sponsors that contribute to the success of the Anglers in Action Tournament Trail.
Please support those that support the tournaments you fish!
6.75 LBS. LANDS NATHAN LUCE THE $100,000 GRAND PRIZE AT GRAND LAKE
Posted by editor on May 24, 2022
Congratulations to Nathan Luce, winner of the 2022 Cherokee Casino Grove Grand Lake Big Bass Bash, presented by Honey Creek Outdoors. This event took place at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees, located in northeast Oklahoma, on May 21-22, 2022. Over $194,000 in prize money was paid out, including a massive $100,000 grand prize to the angler who weighed in the heaviest bass of the event.
Nathan Luce, a 25-year-old collision repairman from Claremore, OK, was flipping a weightless Senko near some willow trees around the mid lake area on Sunday, when his line took off. Nathan set the hook and battled the big bass to the boat, where his fishing partner netted her and got the big girl into the live well on their Phoenix Boat. They took off to the Southwinds Marina weigh-in station, bagged up the bass, and headed up to the scales. Nathan's bass locked in on 6.75 lbs., and the celebration began. That fish held up the remainder of the day and earned Nathan the 1st place trophy and the $100,000 grand prize.
This is what the BIG BASS BASH is all about. Nathan weighed in 1 fish all weekend, and it happened to be the right one. You are never out of this tournament; it only takes ONE bite at the RIGHT time!
Congratulations again to Nathan Luce, your 2022 Grand Lake Big Bass Bash champion.
2nd Place Overall: Nick Mitchell, of Joplin, MO, with his 6.16 lb. bass that took 2nd place overall and earned him a whopping $15,000 payday.
(The tiebreaker for 2nd & 3rd places overall was determined by the angler who entered the event first, which was Nick Mitchell)
3rd Place Overall: Clint Butts, of Fairland, OK, with his 6.16 lb. bass that took 3rd place overall and a hefty $10,000 payday.
1st Place Ladies Division: Brenda Curnutte - 5.24 lbs.
Breakdown of payouts:
Top 3 Overall Payouts: $125,000
Bi-Hourly Payouts: $63,920
Early Bird Prizes: $2,000
T-Shirt Bonus: $125
Exact Weights: $1,500
Ladies Division: $500
Kids Division: $1,600
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Total Payout: $194,645
EARLY BIRD WINNERS:
$250 - Bob Maples:
$250 - Larry Potter:
$250 - Chad Jones:
$250 - Kenny Headrick:
$250 - Jared Geary:
$250 - Gregory Precht:
$250 - Jonathan Roberts:
$250 - Ricardo Guzman:
EXACT WEIGHT WINNERS:
$250 - Drake Markley: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Tony Grubbs: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Daniel Parrish: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Brett Nichols: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Adam Cooper: 4.00 lbs.
$250 - Dave Masters: 4.00 lbs.
CLICK HERE FOR TOURNAMENT RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR KID'S DIVISION RESULTS
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY
We want to thank all of the anglers that participated in the 2022 Cherokee Casino Grove Big Bass Bash at Grand Lake, presented by Honey Creek Outdoors. We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable time at the lake.
Thank you to our title sponsor, Cherokee Casino Grove, our presenting sponsor, Honey Creek Outdoors, and to all of our other great sponsors, tournament staff, & supporters that make this event possible. We will be back next year. Keep an eye on the website for the 2023 date.
