TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Top Bass Tournament Trail, held its 8^th tournament of the 2022 tournament season. This event was named “The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open”, in honor of one of our Great Sponsors.

The weather for the tournament was not the best, as we had several rounds of rain, and some thunder and lightning. The worst was during the end of the weigh-in, when the rain was very heavy, and there were several lightning hits it the area, with one about 150 feet from the weigh-in, that hit one of the light poles in the parking lot. Rather scary time. The winds were about 8 mph during the day, under mostly cloudy skies, and a temp that got to about 81.

The fishing was very good, as we had 30 limits, and 179 fish come to the scales. Only 7 anglers did not weigh-in, as they released what fish they had, and some departed early, due to the weather.

A special “Thank You”, to Tiffany Kress and Dick’s Sporting Goods for their continued sponsorship.

Congratulations to Trevor Bowland, from Sanford, who had a great day, and came to the scales with a great limit that turned the scales at 18.14#, to take the win. Second Place, went to Nathan Derdowski, from Saginaw, with a 5 bass limit for 17.69#. David Newcomb, from Sanford, also had a great day, as he weighed in a limit at 16.88#, which included Big Bass for the tournament at 4.92#. David fished almost the complete tournament without a trolling motor, as his broke at the start, and he had to use a push pole to move around. Fourth Place, went to Keith Gyulveszi, from Clare, who turned in a limit for 16.53#. This was the third straight tournament that Keith, has finished in the top 6 places. Michael Sieliniski, from Gladwin was not far behind, as he boated a limit at 16.22#. A great job to all who fished, and we released all 100% of the fish back into the river alive.

ANGLER OF THE YEAR RACE – Best 6 of the first 8 Tournaments – (dropping 2)

(Angler Of The Year, goes to the person who weighs in the most total weight for their best 7 of the 9 tournaments)

1. Billy Booth, Midland 85.95#

2. Mark Reinke, Gladwin 82.72#

3. Kevin Vida, Clare 78.87#

4. Michael Sielinski, Gladwin 78.80#

5. Andy Maier, Midland 77.81#

6. Keith Gyulveszi, Clare 77.70#

NEXT TOURNAMENT – THE HUMMINBIRD & MINN KOTA 2 DAY CHAMPIONSHIP, presented

By NORTHWOODS OUTLET – August 27-28, on Saginaw River/Bay

***REMINDER – For the 2 Day Championship, the entry fee is $140, and the Option Pot is $20, with Big Bass being $10. There will be both Big Bass and Option Pots, paid out for both days.

Cash & Prizes to the top 15 finishers, with 15^th Place receiving over $300 in cash & prizes. For those who are not in the top 15, there will be picks, larger than normal for all those who stay for the complete weigh-in.

If you want to fish the Championship, but did NOT get the 2 one day tournaments in, call Elmer.

FOR INFORMATION – CALL – ELMER DANIELS (517) 962-2345 E-mail – topbass2@comcast.net

OR - TOM SHOEMAKER (989) 313-0700