04-07-2010, 11:16 AM
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Thirty-two-year-old Chad Griffin caught his first bass at 22 years old and instantly became addicted. Ten years later, the Cresson, Texas, resident who grew up in Alaska - a state reportedly with no largemouth bass population - cashed in on a dream, to the tune of $100,000, at the regular-season finale, the Ramada Champion's Choice on Oneida Lake. Griffin, an Elite Series rookie, worked Oneida for both relevant species - largemouth and smallmouth - and tallied 65 pounds, 10 ounces, enough to hold off hard-charging Jeff Kriet of Ardmore, Okla., by more than 2 pounds.
He credited his versatility, a must on Oneida, to his years of toiling in grassroots and lower-level tournaments in various states. His main bait for the final two days was a white XCalibur Zell Pop with chartreuse. Heading into the final day, Griffin carried a stout lead of 4-plus pounds and got off to a blazing start Sunday. But as the day progressed so did his troubles - including battery issues and a few missed fish.
"I thought I blew the tournament. I was really worried," said Griffin, who moved up to 42nd in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. "Honestly, I'm not sure what the heck I just accomplished. This means the world to me."
Fishing fans can catch all of the on-the-water action from the Champion's Choice on The Bassmasters, which airs Saturday, August 22, at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Also, the daily weigh-ins for two Elite Series postseason events will air live on ESPN360.com, ESPN's broadband sports network, while a wealth of unique content will also be available atBassmaster.com leading up to the Postseason.
While growing up in Alaska, Griffin followed The Bassmasters and idolized anglers like Kevin VanDam through hellacious winters. He said his passion was so strong that he used to tell family members that he was going to be a pro.
Seizing the lead Friday, Griffin didn't waiver, catching the biggest bass of the tournament, a 5-pound, 8-ounce largemouth, and landing the biggest limit of the tournament of 18 pounds, 8 ounces, Friday.
He wiped out two less-than-perfect days with two stellar days in the four-day event. On Thursday he failed to cash in on what he thought could have been more than 20 pounds, and Sunday he failed to land several fish that struck his lure. In the end, Griffin's Friday and Saturday performances were enough.
Throughout the tournament, he executed a pattern developed in practice - targeting smallmouth in the grass. It was something he has never done, on a lake he had never before seen. But the one-time BASS winner has spent considerable time in Texas scouring Lone Star fisheries, where an abundance of grass also exists, and that helped his cause in New York.
The victory netted Griffin $100,000 and peace of mind. Perhaps most important, after struggling through his rookie year, Griffin gained confidence in addition to the financial security.
"It certainly takes some pressure off," he said. "It's nice to be able to tell my family that it finally happened. I always wanted this so bad. It's just really special."
Kriet nearly toppled Griffin on Sunday with an 18-pound, 2-ounce limit. Despite some obvious disappointment in the finish, Kriet sewed up a qualifying berth into the 2010 Bassmaster Classic - his sixth - set for Feb. 19-21 on Lay Lake out of Birmingham, Ala.
Kriet strictly targeted smallmouth - despite the tournament being won on largemouth in previous visits. He said his bite didn't really turn on until Sunday, when he boated the event's second-largest catch. He was throwing jigs and a drop-shot rig to suspended fish in the grass.
Second is a familiar position for Kriet who has failed to land an Elite Series win despite being in contention numerous times.
"Sometimes I scratch my head and wonder why I haven't won one of these yet," said Kriet, 40. "I sure would like to. But I have been working it out, and when I win one of these I think the door is going to open and I'm going to get a few."
Last year's Oneida champion Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., was third with 59 pounds, 3 ounces. Home-state favorite Matthew Sphar of Pavilion was fourth with 58 pounds, 14 ounces, while Jason Quinn of York, S.C., rounded out the top five with 57 pounds, 8 ounces.
Gerald Swindle of Warrior, Ala., finished ninth, which was good enough to sew up the final berth in the inaugural Bassmaster Elite Series postseason. Toyota Trucks Championship Week is set for Sept. 10-18 on two productive Alabama fisheries. The first of the two postseason tournaments, the Trophy Chase, will take place Sept. 12-13 on Lake Jordan out of Wetumpka; the finale, the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph, is slated for Sept. 17-18 on the Alabama River from Montgomery. A full story about the race to qualify among the top 12 can be found on Bassmaster.com.
Terry Butcher of Talala, Okla., sewed up his first Bassmaster Classic berth by way of his 10th-place finish at Oneida. A full story on the Classic qualifiers is also available at Bassmaster.com. The final regular-season Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings can be found below.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNOutdoors.com for images and more.
The local sponsor of the Champion's Choice is the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Official sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, BOOYAH Baits, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, OPTIMA Batteries, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards.
Supporting sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Bass Pro Shops, Costa Del Mar, Ramada, SpongeTech and Triton Boats.
About BASS
For more than 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multimedia 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 broadband sports 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, Academy Sports + Outdoors Women's Bassmaster Tour and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS annually sanctions more than 20,000 events.
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
2009 RAMADA CHAMPION'S CHOICE - FINAL STANDINGS
2009 Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice PRO 08/13-08/16 Oneida Lake, Syracuse N.Y.
(PRO Division) Standings Day 4
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 20 65-10 315 $101,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 18-08 Day 3: 5 16-05 Day 4: 5 15-10<br />
2. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 20 63-06 295 $25,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 15-09 Day 3: 5 15-15 Day 4: 5 18-02<br />
3. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz 20 59-03 290 $20,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 14-02 Day 4: 5 14-10<br />
4. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 20 58-14 285 $15,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 17-09 Day 3: 5 14-08 Day 4: 5 14-12<br />
5. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 20 57-08 280 $14,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 16-05 Day 3: 5 13-03 Day 4: 5 12-09<br />
6. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 20 57-04 276 $13,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 14-12 Day 4: 5 14-07<br />
7. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 20 57-02 272 $13,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 15-01 Day 4: 5 11-06<br />
8. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 20 56-05 268 $12,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 12-13 Day 3: 5 14-10 Day 4: 5 13-01<br />
9. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 20 56-04 264 $12,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 13-04 Day 3: 5 16-03 Day 4: 5 11-04<br />
10. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 20 56-04 260 $11,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 14-01 Day 3: 5 13-11 Day 4: 5 13-02<br />
11. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 20 55-06 257 $11,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 16-12 Day 3: 5 12-11 Day 4: 5 10-08<br />
12. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 20 55-04 254 $10,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 13-04 Day 3: 5 12-12 Day 4: 5 12-09<br />
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Bass<br />
Day<br />
1 Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 5-08 $.00<br />
2 Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 4-13 $.00<br />
3 Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 4-03 $.00<br />
3 Alton Jones Waco, Texas 4-03 $.00<br />
4 Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz. 3-14 $.00
Big Bass of Tournament<br />
Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 5-08 $1,000.00
Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Leader<br />
Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. $1,000.00
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Totals<br />
Day #Limits #Fish Weight<br />
1 96 480 1251-09<br />
2 98 490 1274-03<br />
3 48 244 650-10<br />
4 12 60 162-00<br />
----------------------------------<br />
254 1274 3338-06
2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA BASSMASTER ANGLER OF THE YEAR STANDINGS - REGULAR SEASON
2009 Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice - Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice Pro Points After Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y. Ending 08-16-2009, Day 4<br />
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Place Name St Pts<br />
-------------------------------------------<br />
1 Skeet Reese Calif. 2043<br />
2 Kevin VanDam Mich. 2033<br />
3 Alton Jones Texas 1979<br />
4 Kelly Jordon Texas 1819<br />
5 Todd Faircloth Texas 1799<br />
6 Randy Howell Ala. 1796<br />
7 Gary Klein Texas 1789<br />
8 Tommy Biffle Okla. 1778<br />
9 Mark Menendez Ky. 1775<br />
10 Cliff Pace Miss. 1765<br />
11 Michael Iaconelli N.J. 1754<br />
12 Gerald Swindle Ala. 1740<br />
13 Steve Kennedy Ala. 1717<br />
14 Jeff Kriet Okla. 1692<br />
15 Greg Hackney La. 1689<br />
16 Aaron Martens Ala. 1679<br />
17 Takahiro Omori Texas 1673<br />
18 Kevin Short Ark. 1667<br />
19 Shaw Grigsby Fla. 1661<br />
20 Brent Chapman Kan. 1637<br />
21 Byron Velvick Texas 1634<br />
22 Mike McClelland Ark. 1629<br />
23 Kevin Wirth Ky. 1625<br />
24 Casey Ashley S.C. 1598<br />
25 Dean Rojas Ariz. 1571<br />
26 James Niggemeyer Texas 1567<br />
27 Billy McCaghren Ark. 1561<br />
28 Matt Herren Ala. 1553<br />
29 Russ Lane Ala. 1547<br />
30 Stephen Browning Ark. 1540<br />
31 Boyd Duckett Ala. 1525<br />
32 Denny Brauer Mo. 1517<br />
33 John Murray Ariz. 1514<br />
34 Bobby Lane Fla. 1513<br />
35 Terry Butcher Okla. 1491<br />
35 Jason Quinn S.C. 1491<br />
37 Jami Fralick S.D. 1481<br />
37 Mark Tucker Mo. 1481<br />
37 Matt Reed Texas 1481<br />
40 Timmy Horton Ala. 1478<br />
41 Fred Roumbanis Okla. 1466<br />
42 Chad Griffin Texas 1464<br />
43 Jason Williamson S.C. 1462<br />
44 Edwin Evers Okla. 1460<br />
44 Bradley Hallman Okla. 1460<br />
46 Bernie Schultz Fla. 1454<br />
47 Davy Hite S.C. 1451<br />
48 Todd Auten S.C. 1448<br />
49 Dave Wolak N.C. 1446<br />
50 Terry Scroggins Fla. 1442<br />
51 Brian Snowden Mo. 1438<br />
52 Rick Morris Va. 1422<br />
52 Pat Golden N.C. 1422<br />
54 Marty Stone N.C. 1385<br />
55 Dustin Wilks N.C. 1380<br />
56 Greg Vinson Ala. 1378<br />
56 J Todd Tucker Ga. 1378<br />
58 Brian Clark Texas 1377<br />
59 Jeff Connella La. 1371<br />
60 Bill Lowen Ohio 1370<br />
61 Kotaro Kiriyama Ala. 1366<br />
62 Jared Lintner Calif. 1363<br />
63 Rick Clunn Mo. 1354<br />
64 Matthew Sphar N.Y. 1350<br />
65 Mark Tyler Okla. 1334<br />
66 Britt Myers S.C. 1323<br />
67 Mark Davis Ark. 1322<br />
68 Morizo Shimizu Japan 1314<br />
69 Scott Campbell Mo. 1273<br />
70 Derek Remitz Ala. 1264<br />
71 Chris Lane Fla. 1255<br />
72 Pete Ponds Miss. 1242<br />
72 Vince Fulks Okla. 1242<br />
74 John Crews Va. 1236<br />
75 Wade Grooms S.C. 1232<br />
76 Jim Murray Ga. 1228<br />
77 Kenyon Hill Okla. 1224<br />
78 Peter Thliveros Fla. 1208<br />
79 Ish Monroe Calif. 1204<br />
80 Marty Robinson S.C. 1178<br />
81 Guy Eaker N.C. 1158<br />
82 Charlie Hartley Ohio 1134<br />
83 Jeff Reynolds Okla. 1108<br />
84 Ken Cook Okla. 1102<br />
85 Paul Elias Miss. 1097<br />
86 Scott Rook Ark. 1084<br />
87 Clark Reehm Ark. 1078<br />
88 Jimmy Mize Ark. 1064<br />
89 Yusuke Miyazaki Texas 1056<br />
90 Grant Goldbeck Md. 1029<br />
91 Luke Gritter Mich. 1028<br />
92 Jeremy Starks W.Va. 1022<br />
93 Mike Wurm Ark. 1016<br />
94 Mark Burgess Mass. 994<br />
95 Zell Rowland Texas 974<br />
96 Elton Luce Texas 970<br />
97 Brent Broderick Ohio 844<br />
98 David Smith Okla. 785<br />
99 Jon Bondy Canada 495<br />
100 Kevin Langill N.C. 484
He credited his versatility, a must on Oneida, to his years of toiling in grassroots and lower-level tournaments in various states. His main bait for the final two days was a white XCalibur Zell Pop with chartreuse. Heading into the final day, Griffin carried a stout lead of 4-plus pounds and got off to a blazing start Sunday. But as the day progressed so did his troubles - including battery issues and a few missed fish.
"I thought I blew the tournament. I was really worried," said Griffin, who moved up to 42nd in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings. "Honestly, I'm not sure what the heck I just accomplished. This means the world to me."
Fishing fans can catch all of the on-the-water action from the Champion's Choice on The Bassmasters, which airs Saturday, August 22, at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Also, the daily weigh-ins for two Elite Series postseason events will air live on ESPN360.com, ESPN's broadband sports network, while a wealth of unique content will also be available atBassmaster.com leading up to the Postseason.
While growing up in Alaska, Griffin followed The Bassmasters and idolized anglers like Kevin VanDam through hellacious winters. He said his passion was so strong that he used to tell family members that he was going to be a pro.
Seizing the lead Friday, Griffin didn't waiver, catching the biggest bass of the tournament, a 5-pound, 8-ounce largemouth, and landing the biggest limit of the tournament of 18 pounds, 8 ounces, Friday.
He wiped out two less-than-perfect days with two stellar days in the four-day event. On Thursday he failed to cash in on what he thought could have been more than 20 pounds, and Sunday he failed to land several fish that struck his lure. In the end, Griffin's Friday and Saturday performances were enough.
Throughout the tournament, he executed a pattern developed in practice - targeting smallmouth in the grass. It was something he has never done, on a lake he had never before seen. But the one-time BASS winner has spent considerable time in Texas scouring Lone Star fisheries, where an abundance of grass also exists, and that helped his cause in New York.
The victory netted Griffin $100,000 and peace of mind. Perhaps most important, after struggling through his rookie year, Griffin gained confidence in addition to the financial security.
"It certainly takes some pressure off," he said. "It's nice to be able to tell my family that it finally happened. I always wanted this so bad. It's just really special."
Kriet nearly toppled Griffin on Sunday with an 18-pound, 2-ounce limit. Despite some obvious disappointment in the finish, Kriet sewed up a qualifying berth into the 2010 Bassmaster Classic - his sixth - set for Feb. 19-21 on Lay Lake out of Birmingham, Ala.
Kriet strictly targeted smallmouth - despite the tournament being won on largemouth in previous visits. He said his bite didn't really turn on until Sunday, when he boated the event's second-largest catch. He was throwing jigs and a drop-shot rig to suspended fish in the grass.
Second is a familiar position for Kriet who has failed to land an Elite Series win despite being in contention numerous times.
"Sometimes I scratch my head and wonder why I haven't won one of these yet," said Kriet, 40. "I sure would like to. But I have been working it out, and when I win one of these I think the door is going to open and I'm going to get a few."
Last year's Oneida champion Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., was third with 59 pounds, 3 ounces. Home-state favorite Matthew Sphar of Pavilion was fourth with 58 pounds, 14 ounces, while Jason Quinn of York, S.C., rounded out the top five with 57 pounds, 8 ounces.
Gerald Swindle of Warrior, Ala., finished ninth, which was good enough to sew up the final berth in the inaugural Bassmaster Elite Series postseason. Toyota Trucks Championship Week is set for Sept. 10-18 on two productive Alabama fisheries. The first of the two postseason tournaments, the Trophy Chase, will take place Sept. 12-13 on Lake Jordan out of Wetumpka; the finale, the Evan Williams Bourbon Trophy Triumph, is slated for Sept. 17-18 on the Alabama River from Montgomery. A full story about the race to qualify among the top 12 can be found on Bassmaster.com.
Terry Butcher of Talala, Okla., sewed up his first Bassmaster Classic berth by way of his 10th-place finish at Oneida. A full story on the Classic qualifiers is also available at Bassmaster.com. The final regular-season Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings can be found below.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit Bassmaster.com. Visit ESPNOutdoors.com for images and more.
The local sponsor of the Champion's Choice is the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Official sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Toyota Trucks, Berkley, BOOYAH Baits, Evan Williams Bourbon, Mercury, OPTIMA Batteries, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards.
Supporting sponsors of the Bassmaster Elite Series: Bass Pro Shops, Costa Del Mar, Ramada, SpongeTech and Triton Boats.
About BASS
For more than 40 years, BASS has served as the authority on bass fishing. With its considerable multimedia 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 broadband sports 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, Academy Sports + Outdoors Women's Bassmaster Tour and the ultimate celebration of competitive fishing, the Bassmaster Classic. Through its grassroots network, the BASS Federation Nation, BASS annually sanctions more than 20,000 events.
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
2009 RAMADA CHAMPION'S CHOICE - FINAL STANDINGS
2009 Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice PRO 08/13-08/16 Oneida Lake, Syracuse N.Y.
(PRO Division) Standings Day 4
Angler Hometown No./lbs-oz Pts Total $$$
1. Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 20 65-10 315 $101,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-03 Day 2: 5 18-08 Day 3: 5 16-05 Day 4: 5 15-10<br />
2. Jeff Kriet Ardmore, Okla. 20 63-06 295 $25,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 13-12 Day 2: 5 15-09 Day 3: 5 15-15 Day 4: 5 18-02<br />
3. Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz 20 59-03 290 $20,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 14-08 Day 2: 5 15-15 Day 3: 5 14-02 Day 4: 5 14-10<br />
4. Matthew Sphar Pavilion, N.Y. 20 58-14 285 $15,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 12-01 Day 2: 5 17-09 Day 3: 5 14-08 Day 4: 5 14-12<br />
5. Jason Quinn York, S.C. 20 57-08 280 $14,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 16-05 Day 3: 5 13-03 Day 4: 5 12-09<br />
6. Steve Kennedy Auburn, Ala. 20 57-04 276 $13,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 10-13 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 14-12 Day 4: 5 14-07<br />
7. Greg Hackney Gonzales, La. 20 57-02 272 $13,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 13-07 Day 2: 5 17-04 Day 3: 5 15-01 Day 4: 5 11-06<br />
8. Tommy Biffle Wagoner, Okla. 20 56-05 268 $12,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-13 Day 2: 5 12-13 Day 3: 5 14-10 Day 4: 5 13-01<br />
9. Gerald Swindle Warrior, Ala. 20 56-04 264 $12,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-09 Day 2: 5 13-04 Day 3: 5 16-03 Day 4: 5 11-04<br />
10. Terry Butcher Talala, Okla. 20 56-04 260 $11,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-06 Day 2: 5 14-01 Day 3: 5 13-11 Day 4: 5 13-02<br />
11. Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 20 55-06 257 $11,000.00<br />
Day 1: 5 15-07 Day 2: 5 16-12 Day 3: 5 12-11 Day 4: 5 10-08<br />
12. Takahiro Omori Emory, Texas 20 55-04 254 $10,500.00<br />
Day 1: 5 16-11 Day 2: 5 13-04 Day 3: 5 12-12 Day 4: 5 12-09<br />
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Big Bass<br />
Day<br />
1 Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 5-08 $.00<br />
2 Bernie Schultz Gainesville, Fla. 4-13 $.00<br />
3 Randy Howell Springville, Ala. 4-03 $.00<br />
3 Alton Jones Waco, Texas 4-03 $.00<br />
4 Dean Rojas Lake Havasu City, Ariz. 3-14 $.00
Big Bass of Tournament<br />
Chad Griffin Cresson, Texas 5-08 $1,000.00
Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year Leader<br />
Skeet Reese Auburn, Calif. $1,000.00
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Totals<br />
Day #Limits #Fish Weight<br />
1 96 480 1251-09<br />
2 98 490 1274-03<br />
3 48 244 650-10<br />
4 12 60 162-00<br />
----------------------------------<br />
254 1274 3338-06
2009 TOYOTA TUNDRA BASSMASTER ANGLER OF THE YEAR STANDINGS - REGULAR SEASON
2009 Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice - Ramada Worldwide Champion's Choice Pro Points After Oneida Lake, Syracuse, N.Y. Ending 08-16-2009, Day 4<br />
-------------------------------------------<br />
Place Name St Pts<br />
-------------------------------------------<br />
1 Skeet Reese Calif. 2043<br />
2 Kevin VanDam Mich. 2033<br />
3 Alton Jones Texas 1979<br />
4 Kelly Jordon Texas 1819<br />
5 Todd Faircloth Texas 1799<br />
6 Randy Howell Ala. 1796<br />
7 Gary Klein Texas 1789<br />
8 Tommy Biffle Okla. 1778<br />
9 Mark Menendez Ky. 1775<br />
10 Cliff Pace Miss. 1765<br />
11 Michael Iaconelli N.J. 1754<br />
12 Gerald Swindle Ala. 1740<br />
13 Steve Kennedy Ala. 1717<br />
14 Jeff Kriet Okla. 1692<br />
15 Greg Hackney La. 1689<br />
16 Aaron Martens Ala. 1679<br />
17 Takahiro Omori Texas 1673<br />
18 Kevin Short Ark. 1667<br />
19 Shaw Grigsby Fla. 1661<br />
20 Brent Chapman Kan. 1637<br />
21 Byron Velvick Texas 1634<br />
22 Mike McClelland Ark. 1629<br />
23 Kevin Wirth Ky. 1625<br />
24 Casey Ashley S.C. 1598<br />
25 Dean Rojas Ariz. 1571<br />
26 James Niggemeyer Texas 1567<br />
27 Billy McCaghren Ark. 1561<br />
28 Matt Herren Ala. 1553<br />
29 Russ Lane Ala. 1547<br />
30 Stephen Browning Ark. 1540<br />
31 Boyd Duckett Ala. 1525<br />
32 Denny Brauer Mo. 1517<br />
33 John Murray Ariz. 1514<br />
34 Bobby Lane Fla. 1513<br />
35 Terry Butcher Okla. 1491<br />
35 Jason Quinn S.C. 1491<br />
37 Jami Fralick S.D. 1481<br />
37 Mark Tucker Mo. 1481<br />
37 Matt Reed Texas 1481<br />
40 Timmy Horton Ala. 1478<br />
41 Fred Roumbanis Okla. 1466<br />
42 Chad Griffin Texas 1464<br />
43 Jason Williamson S.C. 1462<br />
44 Edwin Evers Okla. 1460<br />
44 Bradley Hallman Okla. 1460<br />
46 Bernie Schultz Fla. 1454<br />
47 Davy Hite S.C. 1451<br />
48 Todd Auten S.C. 1448<br />
49 Dave Wolak N.C. 1446<br />
50 Terry Scroggins Fla. 1442<br />
51 Brian Snowden Mo. 1438<br />
52 Rick Morris Va. 1422<br />
52 Pat Golden N.C. 1422<br />
54 Marty Stone N.C. 1385<br />
55 Dustin Wilks N.C. 1380<br />
56 Greg Vinson Ala. 1378<br />
56 J Todd Tucker Ga. 1378<br />
58 Brian Clark Texas 1377<br />
59 Jeff Connella La. 1371<br />
60 Bill Lowen Ohio 1370<br />
61 Kotaro Kiriyama Ala. 1366<br />
62 Jared Lintner Calif. 1363<br />
63 Rick Clunn Mo. 1354<br />
64 Matthew Sphar N.Y. 1350<br />
65 Mark Tyler Okla. 1334<br />
66 Britt Myers S.C. 1323<br />
67 Mark Davis Ark. 1322<br />
68 Morizo Shimizu Japan 1314<br />
69 Scott Campbell Mo. 1273<br />
70 Derek Remitz Ala. 1264<br />
71 Chris Lane Fla. 1255<br />
72 Pete Ponds Miss. 1242<br />
72 Vince Fulks Okla. 1242<br />
74 John Crews Va. 1236<br />
75 Wade Grooms S.C. 1232<br />
76 Jim Murray Ga. 1228<br />
77 Kenyon Hill Okla. 1224<br />
78 Peter Thliveros Fla. 1208<br />
79 Ish Monroe Calif. 1204<br />
80 Marty Robinson S.C. 1178<br />
81 Guy Eaker N.C. 1158<br />
82 Charlie Hartley Ohio 1134<br />
83 Jeff Reynolds Okla. 1108<br />
84 Ken Cook Okla. 1102<br />
85 Paul Elias Miss. 1097<br />
86 Scott Rook Ark. 1084<br />
87 Clark Reehm Ark. 1078<br />
88 Jimmy Mize Ark. 1064<br />
89 Yusuke Miyazaki Texas 1056<br />
90 Grant Goldbeck Md. 1029<br />
91 Luke Gritter Mich. 1028<br />
92 Jeremy Starks W.Va. 1022<br />
93 Mike Wurm Ark. 1016<br />
94 Mark Burgess Mass. 994<br />
95 Zell Rowland Texas 974<br />
96 Elton Luce Texas 970<br />
97 Brent Broderick Ohio 844<br />
98 David Smith Okla. 785<br />
99 Jon Bondy Canada 495<br />
100 Kevin Langill N.C. 484