Record entries expected for Triton owners event

PARIS, Tenn. – A record number of teams should compete in the 14th annual Triton Owners Tournament, set for May 31-June 1, 2013, on Kentucky Lake near Paris, Tenn.

“We are expecting record participation this year,” predicted Adam Adkisson, vice president of the hosting Triton Boats company. “In 2012, the event featured 323 teams. We’re expecting more than 330 boats this year. We have more Triton owners coming to fish the tournament each year. We very excited with the growth of the event and we’re excited for the owners who are coming to enjoy the competition and camaraderie of fishing out of their Triton boats.”

Open to anyone who owns a Triton boat of any kind, the event kicks off with registration at the Paris Landing State Park Conference Center between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on May 30. A dinner and mandatory rules meeting follows registration. On both days of the tournament, the anglers will launch out of Paris Landing State Park at safe light. The weigh-in begins at 3 p.m. on May 31 and at 2 p.m. on June 2.

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Louisiana anglers to wrap season in the Delta

ATHENS, Ala. – The Louisiana Division 13 of the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, will hold its last tournament of the regular season on June 1, 2013, in the vast Louisiana Delta.

The competitors will launch at Bayou Segnette State Park, located at 7777 Westbank Expressway in Westwego. Anglers may begin fishing at safe light. Registration begins at 4 p.m. May 31. To register for this tournament, see www.americanbassanglers.com/proddetail.php?prod=684

Anglers fishing the Boater Division may weigh in up to five bass. Co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass. Anglers must buy a Louisiana fishing license to fish this event. For Louisiana fishing license information, see www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/fishing or call 888-765-2602.

The collective Louisiana Delta ranks Number 59 on the 2013 Bassmaster magazine list of the top 100 bass waters in the United States. The swampy area traversed by numerous canals, bayous and dotted by natural lakes can produce many bass in the 1- to 3-pound range and some in the 4- to 6-pound range. Occasionally, someone lands a bass topping seven pounds.

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Virginians head to the historic James River

ATHENS, Ala. – The Virginia Division 19 of the Toyota Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, will hold its third tournament of the season June 1, 2013, on the James River.

The competitors will launch at Chickahominy Riverfront Park, located at 1350 John Tyler Highway in Williamsburg, Va. Competitors must pay a county ramp fee on the morning of the tournament. Anglers may begin fishing at safe light. Registration begins at 4 p.m. May 31 at the BWS stage trailer at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. To register for this tournament, see www.americanbassanglers.com/proddetail.php?prod=639.

The ramp and the launch site are not co-located. Launch at the ramp and park in the trailer parking area. Then proceed to the long pier on the Chickahominy River (around the point to the left from the ramp creek). Launch and afternoon recovery will be at the long pier. Tide permitting, anglers will leave boats in the water at the long pier until after weighing their fish.

Anglers fishing the Boater Division may weigh in up to five bass. Co-anglers may weigh in up to three bass. For a Virginia fishing license information, call 1-866-721-6911 or see www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses.

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Mike Blaesi Wins On Lake Geode

ATHENS, AL – Mike Blaesi won the American Fishing Tour, presented by American Bass Anglers, Iowa East, Division 73 tournament, held May 12, 2013, on Lake Geode.

Running out of Lake Geode, the Dixon angler caught a three bass limit weighing 16.46 pounds with an 8.27-pound kicker. For the victory, Mike took home a check for $299. Blaesi caught his fish on spinner baits and plastics.

In second among the competitors, Bob Peck, of Montpelier, caught three bass weighing 13.64 pounds with a 6.14-pound kicker. Peck caught his fish on spinnerbaits and pocketed a check for $93.

Taking third place, Shawn Carter, of Muscatine, caught three bass weighing 10.57 pounds.

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Todd Rose Wins On Lake Lillinonah

ATHENS, AL – Todd Rose won the American Fishing Tour, presented by American Bass Anglers, Connecticut Division 6 tournament, held May, 18, 2013, on Lake Lillinonah.

Running out of the State landing near Bridgewater, the Stafford Springs, Connecticut, angler caught 5 bass weighing 11.23 pounds with a 3.03-pound kicker. For the victory, Todd took home a check for $264. Todd caught his fish on topwater presentations early in the morning and then changed to hair jigs and bedding fish later on in the day.

In second among the competitors, Tom Dupuis of Terryville, Connecticut, caught 5 bass weighing 10.47 pounds with a 3.17-pound kicker. He caught his fish on topwaters and crankbaits.

Tying for second place was Jason Martinelli of Roxbury, Connecticut who caught 5 bass weighing 10.47 pounds.

Tom Dupuis won the big bass contest with a 3.17-pound largemouth. Tom caught his big fish on a topwater lure.

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Mike Piccolo Wins on the North East River

From Pennsylvania Division 9, May 19, 2013 - Mike Piccolo wins Division 9 AFT tournament again on the North East River. Running out of Anchor Marina in Maryland, he caught five bass weighing 21.19 pounds.

In second among these AFT competitors, Wayne Alker caught five bass weighing 19.31 pounds. Taking third place, Scott McDonough caught five bass weighing 19.01 pounds. In fourth place, Rick DiIenno caught five bass weighing 18.71 pounds. Rich Przybyl rounded out the top five competitors with five bass weighing 15.81 pounds. The Big Bass award went to Mike Piccolo with a 6.11 pound largemouth.

Many thanks to our local sponsor Blackwater Sports Center. Jeff, Sr. and Jeff, Jr. of the Blackwater Pro Staff donated an awesome array of baits. Thank you so much!

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Donna and Kevin Fulmer Master Lake Murray

Donna and Kevin Fulmer, from Prosperity, SC, claimed the South Carolina Couples victory on Lake Murray on May 18. Their awesome 21.70 pound five fish sack was caught mostly on pearl Flukes and swimbaits.  They also had Lady’s and Men’s big fish honors. Donna’s fish weighed 6.10 pounds and Kevin’s was 4.90 pounds.

This was Donna Fulmer’s first bass competition. She expressed an interest in learning to fish about 6 months ago. Kevin started teaching her at that time. Donna’s big bass battle was a thrill for both of them. Donna worked to keep pressure on the fish while Kevin watched the bass dance and twirl, tossing the Fluke’s hook around in its mouth. The fish made it into the net and immediately into the livewell. It seems that not only the fish was well hooked, but now Donna is hooked on bass fishing!