TOURNAMENT RESULTS 

Shoe's Top Bass Tournament Trail, held its 9 and final tournament of the 2025 season, on the Saginaw River/Limited Bay.  The tournament went out of the Independence Bridge Launch, by the USS Edison.  The event was named, “The Northwoods Wholesale Outlets – 2 Day Championship”, in honor of our very good sponsor.

The weather on Saturday, was a mix of sun & clouds, and temp in the 70’’s.  The winds were blowing at 10-16mph & gusts of 30mph.  Then on Sunday, it was Sunny temps in the 70”s and winds 8-12mph.

The Friday before the tournament the winds were 20-24 mph and gusts as high as 50mph.  It made for some very muddy looking water in the river.

The fishing was rather tough in the river with the water being so muddy looking.  Those who went into the bay had better looking water, but a windy condition to fish in.  We also had only 7 bass over 4# come to the scales for the Championship.

Congratulations to Travis Vida, from Clare, who won the Championship with 17.79# on day one, and followed it up with 18.30# on day two, for a total of 36.09#.  Second Place went to Brendan Gyulveszi, who had 18.47# on day one and was the leader, and he then had 16.15# on day two, for a total of 34.62#.  Brendan also had Big Bass for day one with 4.59#.  It truly was a battle between our young guns, and they flipped flopped the two days, with one having the most weight and the other the second most weight on day one, and the they exchanged positions for most weight on day two.  Great job to you both, as you made it very exciting to watch.  Third Place went to Billy Booth who had 17.77# on day one, and 14.05# on day two for a total of 31.82#.  Billy also received the “Heavy Hitters” belt for having the largest bass of the season, at 5.50#.  Mike Sielinski, from Gladwin, held down 4th Place with 13.78# on day one, and 15.25# on day two, for a total of 29.03#.

The 2025 ANGLER OF THE YEAR went to John Franko, from Clare.  This is the 3rd straight year, that he has taken home, Top Bass’s top honor.  Angler Of The Year goes to the angler who totals the most points for all 9 tournaments. Points are given, based on your finish position in each tournament.

Congratulations John on a job well done. John also received the AOY Belt, along with the trophy and the many prizes.

A SPECIAL “THANK YOU”, to Keith and Brendan Gyulveszi and Johnson & Wood Mechanical Contractors for donating both the Heavy Hitters and AOY belts. It was very much appreciated by all.

A special Thank You to our title sponsor – Northwoods Wholesale Outlet. For any of you who have yet to go into Northwoods, you need stop and check it out. They have all your fishing needs and MORE.

SPECIAL THANK YOU’S – To all our tournament title sponsors  D & R Sport Center, Frank’s Great Outdoors (2), EGO Fishing, Humminird & Minn Kota, Gold Eagle Products, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Yamaha, Jay’s Sporting Goods and Northwoods Wholesale Outlet.

Thanks to ALL OUR OTHER GREAT SPONSORS, that help make Shoe’s Top Bass Tournament Trail, the Premier Bass fishing tournament series in Michigan.

Also Thank You to Our webmaster – Steve Slackta who posts all the results sent to him and pictures.  To Tom Shoemaker Jr. & Elmer Daniels for setting up and running such great events.   And to ALL the many others who have helped over the season with take down, and whatever else was needed.

AND TO MOST OF ALL – To all The Great Anglers who continue to be loyal and fish the Shoe’s Top Bass Tournament Trail, year after year.  THANKS!!!

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

                                      OR   - TOM SHOEMAKER (989) 313-0700

WE Hope you have a safe & healthy winter season.

See you all in the Spring

Tom & Elmer

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

                                      OR   - TOM SHOEMAKER (989) 313-0700