Bobby Lane Takes Lead of Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Lake Norman
Category: press release
Mar 24th, 2011 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Mar 24th, 2011 at 12:00 AM
CORNELIUS, N.C. – The top weights shocked most of the field on Day One of the second 2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open on North Carolina’s Lake Norman.
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| Bobby Lane boated 18-13 on Day One. (Photo B.A.S.S.) |
Those atop the leaderboard, who brought in more than most had thought possible, were sight fishing all day for spawning fish; and they’re cautiously optimistic that the bedding bite will be on Friday as well, despite an anticipated drop in temperature.
Bobby Lane of Lakeland, Fla., took the top spot with 18 pounds, 13 ounces. He was flipping a Berkley Havoc Craw Fatty into beds, avoiding the smaller, male bass until the larger female would bite. He dipped the tip of the bait into chartreuse J.J.’s Magic Dippin’ Dye, a garlic-smelling coloring dye.
“I’ve gotten a lot of practice bed fishing these last few weeks,” Lane said. “We sight fished at the first Elite event on the Harris Chain, then again on the St. Johns River, so I just picked it up here again.”
However, Lane hasn’t found any more big fish that he feels are worth pursuing for Day Two. He plans on rounding up a limit of five bass early, then hunting for another big female or two. Lane’s stringer was anchored by a 5-5 largemouth.
Hot on Lane’s heels is Tracy Adams of Wilkesboro, N.C., who managed 17-8. He relied on a Zoom Speed Craw to catch most of his bag. He says that the high winds early played havoc on his sight fishing bite, but he was still able to see and catch several of his fish.
“I couldn’t see all of ’em, but I knew about where they were so I could throw in there to the general area,” he said. “I covered a lot of water today and fished bunches of places I know from my history here. I had a few bites today that I didn’t set on, so hopefully I can go back tomorrow and catch ’em.”
In third place is Gerald Swindle of Warrior, Ala. Swindle won the first Bass Pro Shops Southern Open on Florida’s Lake Toho. With that win, he claimed the first 2012 Bassmaster Classic berth along with $10,000 cash and a fully rigged boat-and-motor package; the pro prize for this event is a Triton/Mercury package, a Classic berth and $10,000.
Swindle caught 16-7 on Thursday. Right behind him is Brandon Card of Caryville, Ky., with 15-9, and in fifth place is Jason Quinn of York, S.C., with 15-4.
On the co-angler side, Dan Jolly of Houston, Texas, and Glynn Goodwin of Marietta, Ohio, are tied for the lead with 8-9.
Jolly said that fishing slow was the key to his day; otherwise he played his hand close to his vest.
“This was a heck of a day,” he said. “I was lucky to get a few good bites then get them in the boat!”
Goodwin’s pro was sight fishing, which usually makes for a long, boring day in the back of the boat, but he managed to make good on his less-than-ideal situation.
“It seemed like every time that he put his Power-Poles down to fish for a spawner, I got hooked up!” he said, remaining secretive about the technique he used and only adding that he’s going to do it again tomorrow. “This day was a real blessing.”
In third is Robert Jeffrey, who caught 7-14; in fourth is Marc Mode of Mooresville, N.C., with 7-11; and in fifth is Tom McDermott of Madison, N.C., with 7-8.
Co-anglers are vying for the same boat-and-motor package as the pros.
More information:
The daily limit for pro competitors is five fish, 14 inches minimum. The co-angler limit is three fish no shorter than 14 inches each.
The full fields of both the pro and co-angler divisions will compete the first two days, then cut to the top 12 for Day Three. Highest cumulative weight over three days determines the winner.
Bassmaster.com will offer extended coverage, including live streaming video and real-time leaderboards of the weigh-ins beginning at 3 p.m. ET March 25, and at 4 p.m. ET on March 26. Fans also can expect daily analysis and standings, BASSCam video reports and extensive online photo galleries. Access to all online content at Bassmaster.com is free.
On March 26, the final weigh-in will take place at the Concord location of Bass Pro Shops, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, N.C. 28027; phone: 704-979-2200. The action starts on stage at 4 p.m. ET. The event is free and open to the public.
Friday’s weigh-in will be at Blythe Landing, 15901 NC Highway 73, Cornelius, N.C. 28031, at 3 p.m. ET.
The boats will take off at 7 a.m. ET from Blythe Landing.
The public is invited to watch the launches as well as the weigh-ins; all activities are free and open to the public.
The local host is Visit Lake Norman. The site provides hotel, dining and sightseeing options as well as an overview of the area.
2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Official Sponsors: Toyota, Bass Pro Shops, Berkley, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, Skeeter Boats, Triton Boats, Yamaha
2011 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Supporting Sponsors: Humminbird, Luck “E” Strike, Minn Kota, Nitro Boats
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DAY 1 – BASS PRO SHOPS BASSMASTER SOUTHERN OPEN 2 – LAKE NORMAN – PRO
2011 Southern Open 2 – Lake Norman BO 03/24-03/26 Lake Norman, Charlotte N.C.
(BOATER) Standings Day 1
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Bobby Lane Lakeland, Fla. 5 18-13
Day 1: 5 18-13
2. Tracy Adams Wilkesboro, N.C. 5 17-08
Day 1: 5 17-08
3. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 5 16-07
Day 1: 5 16-07
4. Brandon Card Caryville, Tenn. 5 15-09
Day 1: 5 15-09
5. Jason Quinn Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 15-04
Day 1: 5 15-04
6. Alvin Shaw Roaring Gap, N.C. 5 14-10
Day 1: 5 14-10
7. Fletcher Shryock Newcomerstown, Ohio 5 14-08
Day 1: 5 14-08
8. Rusty White Rock Hill, S.C. 5 14-05
Day 1: 5 14-05
9. Jordan Card Cary, N.C. 5 14-02
Day 1: 5 14-02
10. Kyle Fox Lakeland, Fla. 5 13-15
Day 1: 5 13-15
11. Jeff Freeman Max Meadows, Va. 5 13-14
Day 1: 5 13-14
12. Andy Montgomery Blacksburg, S.C. 5 13-11
Day 1: 5 13-11
13. James Castillo Grandview, Wash. 5 13-08
Day 1: 5 13-08
14. Bucky Helms Dallas, N.C. 5 13-07
Day 1: 5 13-07
15. Wayne Hauser Mooresville, N.C. 5 13-04
Day 1: 5 13-04
16. Greg Pugh Cullman, Ala. 5 13-02
Day 1: 5 13-02
18. Craig Chambers Charlotte, N.C. 5 12-13
Day 1: 5 12-13
19. Monte Knight Quitman, Miss. 5 12-12
Day 1: 5 12-12
20. Cliff Prince Palatka, Fla. 5 12-05
Day 1: 5 12-05
21. Ron Wolfarth Oakboro, N.C. 5 12-04
Day 1: 5 12-04
22. Patrick Pierce Jacksonville, Fla. 5 12-02
Day 1: 5 12-02
23. Shane Lineberger Lincolnton, N.C. 5 12-00
Day 1: 5 12-00
24. Ott Defoe Knoxville, Tenn. 5 11-13
Day 1: 5 11-13
25. David Burch Jacksonville Beach, Fl 5 11-10
Day 1: 5 11-10
25. Luke Gritter Kalamazoo, Mich. 5 11-10
Day 1: 5 11-10
25. Eric Nethery Acworth, Ga. 5 11-10
Day 1: 5 11-10
28. Michael Johnson Talking Rock, Ga. 5 11-09
Day 1: 5 11-09
28. David Kilgore Jasper, Ala. 5 11-09
Day 1: 5 11-09
28. Barry Wilson Birmingham, Ala. 5 11-09
Day 1: 5 11-09
31. Brian Clark Haltom City, Texas 5 11-08
Day 1: 5 11-08
31. Bradley Roy Lancaster, Ky. 5 11-08
Day 1: 5 11-08
33. Mark Mauldin Knoxville, Tenn. 5 11-03
Day 1: 5 11-03
33. Jeremy Prouty Vero Beach, Fla. 5 11-03
Day 1: 5 11-03
35. Kurt Dove Del Rio, Texas 5 11-02
Day 1: 5 11-02
35. Marty Robinson Lyman, S.C. 5 11-02
Day 1: 5 11-02
37. Trevor Fitzgerald Belleview, Fla. 5 11-01
Day 1: 5 11-01
37. Rob Thames Lexington, S.C. 5 11-01
Day 1: 5 11-01
39. Rob Digh Denver, N.C. 5 10-14
Day 1: 5 10-14
40. Jayme Rampey Liberty, S.C. 5 10-13
Day 1: 5 10-13
41. David Walker Sevierville, Tenn. 5 10-12
Day 1: 5 10-12
42. Casey Ashley Donalds, S.C. 5 10-11
Day 1: 5 10-11
43. Larry Cahan East Palatka, Fla. 5 10-10
Day 1: 5 10-10
43. Ben Quisno Maineville, Ohio 5 10-10
Day 1: 5 10-10
45. Charlie Hartley Grove City, Ohio 5 10-09
Day 1: 5 10-09
46. Brandon Palaniuk Rathdrum, Idaho 5 10-08
Day 1: 5 10-08
46. David Williams Maiden, N.C. 5 10-08
Day 1: 5 10-08
48. Justin Hamner Birmingham, Ala. 5 10-05
Day 1: 5 10-05
48. Britt Myers Lake Wylie, S.C. 5 10-05
Day 1: 5 10-05
48. Larry Rollings Hartsville, S.C. 5 10-05
Day 1: 5 10-05
51. Maurice Freeze Concord, N.C. 5 10-04
Day 1: 5 10-04
51. Shane Hawkins Dallas, N.C. 5 10-04
Day 1: 5 10-04
53. Roland Martin Naples, Fla. 5 10-03
Day 1: 5 10-03
54. Jason Lieblong Conway, Ark. 5 10-02
Day 1: 5 10-02
54. Russ Moran Manchester, Tenn. 5 10-02
Day 1: 5 10-02
56. Ryan Mcmurtury Abbeville, S.C. 5 10-02
Day 1: 5 10-02
57. David Perdue Wirtz, Va. 5 10-01
Day 1: 5 10-01
57. Roy Sanford Brookeland, Texas 5 10-01
Day 1: 5 10-01
57. Sean Wieda Florence, Ky. 5 10-01
Day 1: 5 10-01
60. Scott Farmer Columbia, S.C. 5 9-15
Day 1: 5 9-15
60. Joe Ventrello Orlando, Fla. 5 9-15
Day 1: 5 9-15
62. James Charlesworth Saint Cloud, Fla. 5 9-14
Day 1: 5 9-14
63. Mike Cox Huntsville, Ala. 5 9-12
Day 1: 5 9-12
63. Jay Kendrick Grant, Ala. 5 9-12
Day 1: 5 9-12
65. Gene Spears West Monroe, La. 5 9-11
Day 1: 5 9-11
66. Chad Poteat Mount Airy, N.C. 5 9-10
Day 1: 5 9-10
67. Charlie Machek Willard, N.C. 5 9-09
Day 1: 5 9-09
68. Jason Wilson Bessemer City, N.C. 5 9-08
Day 1: 5 9-08
69. David Cooke Mooresville, N.C. 5 9-03
Day 1: 5 9-03
70. Charlie Ingram Santa Fe, Tenn. 5 9-02
Day 1: 5 9-02
71. Mike Haggerty Hendersonville, Tenn. 5 9-01
Day 1: 5 9-01
71. Scott Hamrick Denver, N.C. 5 9-01
Day 1: 5 9-01
71. Brett Mitchell Timmonsville, S.C. 5 9-01
Day 1: 5 9-01
74. Steven Priest New Lexington, Ohio 5 9-00
Day 1: 5 9-00
75. Allen Glasgow Ashville, Ala. 4 8-15
Day 1: 4 8-15
76. Hank Cherry Maiden, N.C. 5 8-14
Day 1: 5 8-14
77. Marty Nester Mount Airy, N.C. 5 8-13
Day 1: 5 8-13
78. Garry Rogers Statesville, N.C. 5 8-12
Day 1: 5 8-12
78. Frank Scalish Cleveland, Ohio 5 8-12
Day 1: 5 8-12
78. James Tunder Chagrin Falls, Ohio 5 8-12
Day 1: 5 8-12
81. Randy Elliott Bowie, Md. 5 8-10
Day 1: 5 8-10
82. Jay Gillfillan Ridgeway, Ohio 5 8-09
Day 1: 5 8-09
82. Jeff Jennings Charlotte, N.C. 5 8-09
Day 1: 5 8-09
82. Chris Lane Guntersville, Ala. 5 8-09
Day 1: 5 8-09
82. Robert Miley Miami, Fla. 5 8-09
Day 1: 5 8-09
86. Jami Fralick Martin, S.D. 4 8-09
Day 1: 4 8-09
87. Stanley Gunter Saluda, S.C. 5 8-08
Day 1: 5 8-08
88. Jason Williamson Aiken, S.C. 4 8-08
Day 1: 4 8-08
89. Chuck Pippin Kissimmee, Fla. 5 8-07
Day 1: 5 8-07
89. Derrick Snavely Rogersville, Tenn. 5 8-07
Day 1: 5 8-07
91. Ray Brazier Lawrenceburg, Tenn. 5 8-05
Day 1: 5 8-05
91. Brian Easler Inman, S.C. 5 8-05
Day 1: 5 8-05
91. Ray Hashimoto San Fransico, Calif. 5 8-05
Day 1: 5 8-05
94. Jeff Cloud Lubbock, Texas 5 8-04
Day 1: 5 8-04
94. Will Petty Charlotte, N.C. 5 8-04
Day 1: 5 8-04
96. Landon Lomax Owens Cross Roads, Ala 3 8-04
Day 1: 3 8-04
97. Terry Scroggins San Mateo, Fla. 5 8-03
Day 1: 5 8-03
98. Tim Ezell Key West, Fla. 5 8-01
Day 1: 5 8-01
99. Garrett Olivotti Rockford, Ill. 5 7-13
Day 1: 5 7-13
100.Brent Bonadona Port Allen, La. 5 7-12
Day 1: 5 7-12
100.Heath Smith Gadsden, Ala. 5 7-12
Day 1: 5 7-12
102.Chris Barnett Harrogate, Tenn. 4 7-12
Day 1: 4 7-12
102.Keith Poche Troy, Ala. 4 7-12
Day 1: 4 7-12
104.Ronnie Green Tampa, Fla. 5 7-11
Day 1: 5 7-11
104.Roger Pope Statesville, N.C. 5 7-11
Day 1: 5 7-11
106.Davy Hite Ninety Six, S.C. 5 7-10
Day 1: 5 7-10
107.Troy Armstrong Denver, N.C. 5 7-09
Day 1: 5 7-09
108.Jeff Hager Alexis, N.C. 5 7-08
Day 1: 5 7-08
109.Rodney Morrow Hickory, N.C. 5 7-07
Day 1: 5 7-07
109.Kyle Walling Fisherville, Ky. 5 7-07
Day 1: 5 7-07
111.Al Little Greensboro, N.C. 5 7-05
Day 1: 5 7-05
112.Anthony Dumitras Winston, Ga. 4 7-05
Day 1: 4 7-05
112.John Kremer Sanford, Fla. 4 7-05
Day 1: 4 7-05
114.Thomas Vickers Lincolnton, N.C. 5 7-04
Day 1: 5 7-04
115.Dave Mansue Hemphill, Texas 4 7-04
Day 1: 4 7-04
116.Red Flowers Deland, Fla. 4 7-03
Day 1: 4 7-03
117.Lee King Cherryville, N.C. 5 7-01
Day 1: 5 7-01
118.Foster Bradley Bessemer, Ala. 4 7-01
Day 1: 4 7-01
119.Kyle Kempkers Hamilton, Mich. 4 6-11
Day 1: 4 6-11
120.Steven Wisdom Sterrett, Ala. 5 6-10
Day 1: 5 6-10
121.Christiana Bradley Bealeton, Va. 5 6-07
Day 1: 5 6-07
122.Kelly Jaye Dadeville, Ala. 5 6-05
Day 1: 5 6-05
123.Arnie Lane Lakeland, Fla. 3 6-04
Day 1: 3 6-04
124.Brandon Sykes Apex, N.C. 3 6-02
Day 1: 3 6-02
125.John Brazzell Ocoee, Fla. 3 5-15
Day 1: 3 5-15
125.Keith Caka Huntsville, Texas 3 5-15
Day 1: 3 5-15
127.Joseph Smith Goose Creek, S.C. 4 5-12
Day 1: 4 5-12
128.Trevor Knight Magnolia, Del. 3 5-09
Day 1: 3 5-09
129.Blake Lewis Lakeland, Ga. 4 5-07
Day 1: 4 5-07
130.Jim Turner Clarksville, Ind. 3 5-07
Day 1: 3 5-07
131.Chris Dillow Waynesboro, Va. 3 5-06
Day 1: 3 5-06
132.Jeff Stoner Wellsville, Pa. 3 5-05
Day 1: 3 5-05
133.Tony Chachere Opelousas, La. 2 5-05
Day 1: 2 5-05
134.Carl Cavalier Avondale, La. 3 5-02
Day 1: 3 5-02
135.Frank Jordan JR Bainbridge, Ga. 3 5-00
Day 1: 3 5-00
135.Jimmy Mason Rogersville, Ala. 3 5-00
Day 1: 3 5-00
137.Jeffrey Worth Longwood, Fla. 3 4-15
Day 1: 3 4-15
138.Steve Jenkins Jonesborough, Tenn. 4 4-12
Day 1: 4 4-12
139.John Hempel Brownstown, Mich. 3 4-12
Day 1: 3 4-12
140.Tony Hughes Samburg, Tenn. 3 4-10
Day 1: 3 4-10
140.Shane McCosh Knoxville, Tenn. 3 4-10
Day 1: 3 4-10
140.Lynn Oswalt Jasper, Ala. 3 4-10
Day 1: 3 4-10
143.Ronnie Getz Sunman, Ind. 3 4-07
Day 1: 3 4-07
144.Earnie Jones Blythewood, S.C. 3 4-03
Day 1: 3 4-03
145.Gary Clouse La Vergne, Tenn. 2 4-03
Day 1: 2 4-03
146.Jeffrey Purves Roanoke, Va. 3 4-02
Day 1: 3 4-02
147.Jerry Gore Belle Isle, Fla. 3 4-01
Day 1: 3 4-01
148.Tim Saylor Johnson City, Tenn. 2 4-00
Day 1: 2 4-00
149.Burton Bryan Sevierville, Tenn. 3 3-15
Day 1: 3 3-15
150.Lloyd Griffin Titusville, Fla. 2 3-15
Day 1: 2 3-15
151.Lee Hartley Buford, Ga. 2 3-14
Day 1: 2 3-14
152.John Chinuntdet Mooresville, N.C. 2 3-11
Day 1: 2 3-11
153.Bradley Sears Covington, Ga. 2 3-09
Day 1: 2 3-09
154.Ed Burnett Louisville, Ky. 2 3-05
Day 1: 2 3-05
155.Dow Cox Jonesborough, Tenn. 2 3-04
Day 1: 2 3-04
156.Rogne Brown Hixson, Tenn. 2 3-03
Day 1: 2 3-03
157.Harry Moore Valley, Ala. 2 3-02
Day 1: 2 3-02
158.Michael Randolph Austin, Texas 1 3-01
Day 1: 1 3-01
159.Scott Mcgehee Madison, Miss. 2 2-15
Day 1: 2 2-15
160.George Crain Cropwell, Ala. 2 2-13
Day 1: 2 2-13
161.Kyle Smith Elizabethton, Tenn. 2 2-11
Day 1: 2 2-11
162.Cecil Douberly Lakeland, Fla. 2 2-08
Day 1: 2 2-08
163.Mitch Stevenson Mason, Ohio 1 2-08
Day 1: 1 2-08
164.Carroll Blevins Jonesboro, Ga. 1 1-11
Day 1: 1 1-11
165.Tony Risinger Brooks, Ky. 1 1-09
Day 1: 1 1-09
166.Chris Dixon Abingdon, Va. 1 1-06
Day 1: 1 1-06
167.John Hansen Street, Md. 1 1-05
Day 1: 1 1-05
167.Bob Morin Seymour, Tenn. 1 1-05
Day 1: 1 1-05
169.Steve Crowley Concord, N.C. 1 1-04
Day 1: 1 1-04
169.Rich Patterson Windermere, Fla. 1 1-04
Day 1: 1 1-04
171.Paul Pagnato Vienna, Va. 1 1-03
Day 1: 1 1-03
172.Sumiyuki Takano Winter Springs, Fla. 1 1-01
Day 1: 1 1-01
173.Lee Boutwell Climax, Ga. 1 1-00
Day 1: 1 1-00
174.James Butler Clarksville, Tenn. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
174.Cliff Crochet Pierre Part, La. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
174.Casey Gallagher Pulaski, Wisc. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
174.Charles Graybeal Erwin, Tenn. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
174.Rick Nishio Talladega, Ala. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
174.Brad Rightnour Mingoville, Pa. 0 0-00
Day 1: 0 0-00
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Totals
Day #Limits #Fish Weight
1 110 714 1426-10
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110 714 1426-10