TOP BASS
TOURNAMENT TRAIL
May 23th, 2026 on Saginaw River/Bay
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TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Top Bass Tournament Trail, opened up their 30th season, with a tournament on Saginaw River/Limited Bay, out of the Independence Bridge Launch. The event was named, “The Gold Eagle Open” after one of our very best sponsors.
The weather for the tournament was BRUTAL, as the wind blew 17-35 mph out of the East, cloudy with light rain most of the day. Temps were in the 40’s.
There were 26 limits come to the scales, but only one 4+ pounder.
We were very pleased to have Lindsey Zientek, our rep from Gold Eagle up here from Georgia to view the “Gold Eagle Open”. It was great to have her here, we only wish Mother Nature would have been kinder with the weather.
A Special “Thank You” Keith Gylveszi and his supporters, for providing new weigh-in equipment. It works and looks outstanding. Everyone will enjoy the large viewing screen to see their weights.
Congratulations to Billy Booth, from Midland, who ran away from everyone, to win this event with a 5 fish limit, at 20.96#. Billy’s limit also contained Big Bass for the event with a nice 4.50# largemouth. (Billy is Back!!!!). In Second Place, some 5+ pounds back was Michael Sielinski, from Gladwin with a nice limit at 15.20#. Third Place was held down by Ron Conner, from Oxford with 14.53#. Kevin Vida, from Clare, took Fourth Place with 14.09# He was followed by Dan Houser from Shelby Twp. With 14.07#
A Special “Thank You”, to Gold Eagle, for being the title sponsor of this event.
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS
Top 24 only
1. Billy Booth, Midland 20.96#
2. Michael Sielinski, Gladwin 15.20#
3. Ron Conner, Oxford 14.53#
4. Kevin Vida, Clare 14.09#
5. Dan Houser, Shelby Twp. 14.07#
6. Brendan Gyulveszi, Clare 14.03#
7. Peter Jones, Midland 13.80#
8. Andy Maier, Midland 13.68#
9. Keith Gyulveszi, Clare 13.59#
10. Chris Barrett, Holt 13.39#
11. Mike Parsons, Clare 13.30#
12. Travis Vida, Clare 13.15#
13. Ken Wisniewski, Bay City 13.07#
14. John Franko, Clare 12.56#
15. Brian Anderson, Linwood 12.33#
16. Al German, Vassar 12.25#
17. Steve Glynn, Midland 12.23#
18. Dave Newcomb Sanford 11.62#
19. Tom Shoemaker, Pinconning 11.57#
20. Chris Santti, Battle Creek 11.39#
21. Elmer Daniels, Jackson 11.28#
22. Mark Reinke, Gladwin 11.22#
23. Philip Eggert, Mt. Morris 11.11#
24. Bob Wingate, Lake 10.87#
Next Tournaments
May 30, 2026 The D & R Sport Center Open -Saginaw River/Limited Bay – Independence Bridge Launch–
(By USS Edison Battleship) No Fishing north of a line that extends from Whites Beach to the north mouth of the Sebewaing River.
June 13, 2026 The Humminbird & Minn Kota Open - Houghton Lake - Houghton Lake – West End DNR Launch
June 27, 2026 Frank's Great Outdoors - *Challenge 1* - Lake St. Helen – St. Helen Ramp
July 11, 2026 Frank's Great Outdoors - *Challenge 2* - Missaukee Lake – Missaukee Co. Park Launch
*SPECIAL CHALLENGE TOURNAMENTS – Frank’s Great Outdoors is sponsoring 2 regular one day tournaments with an added Challenge Tournament format (Optional). For an added $30 on June 27th (Lake St Helen), you will be entered into the 2 lake Challenge tournament. Total weight from both Challenges (Lake St Helen June 27th & Missaukee Lake July 11th), will determine the winners. Payout for the Challenge – 1 in 7, with sponsor adding $$$$ to that prize fund. You can still fish the June 27th & July 11th tournaments, without entering the Challenge. The Challenge is optional.
FOR INFORMATION – CALL – ELMER DANIELS (517) 962-2345
E-MAIL topbass2@comcst.net or- TOM SHOEMAKER (989) 313-0700
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