Fishing news: Lake Gibson middle schooler wins Junior Hawg Hunters bass tourney

Jarred Fields had 10.54 pounds and a big bass of 6.45 pounds to win the Middle School division of the Lakeland Junior Hawg Hunters tournament on Oct. 17 at Lake Marion. Addison Bird took second with 9.52 pounds. Clayton Keene took third with 8.37 pounds. In the High School division, Dalton Dunn had 2.17 pounds to win first place and Jack Thornton was second with 1.55 pounds. 

Steve Coleman and Jason Brewer had 16.26 pounds to win the Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament Oct. 17 at Lake Pierce. Ryan Cooper and Ronnie Cooper took second place with 15.10 pounds and also had big bass with a 7.70-pounder. Martin Dukes and Dale Lynn took third place with 14.45 pounds.

Leon Harrison and Andrea Crosby had 11.81 pounds to win the Rebel Boy’s Bass Club tournament on Oct. 17 at John’s Lake. Rick Miller and Riley Miller took second with 10.24 pounds and also had big bass with a 5.02-pounder. Ken Singletary and Steven Singletary took third place with 8.75 pounds and were named club Anglers of the Year.

Mason Boylan had 40.85 pounds to win the Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour season ending “Classic” tournament Oct. 17-18 at Lake Okeechobee. Craig Cavanna took second place with 35.95 pounds. George Short took third place with 34.83 pounds. David Howell took big fish with a 7.61-pounder.

Darrell Cranor had 36.95 pounds to win the Lakeland Bassmasters Draw tournament Oct. 17-18 on Lake Kissimmee. Kenny Trimble took second with 33.41 pounds and also had big bass with a 6.78-pounder. Pat Landaiche took third with 26.46 pounds.

Ryan Brown and Jason Brewer had 14.09 pounds to win the Sunday Open Series tournament Oct. 18 at Lake Hamilton. Terry Pierce, fishing solo, and the teams of Keith Brown and Dennis Minton along with Blake Williams and John Adkinson all split second and third place pots with a weight of 14.05 pounds. Sean Ripley and Josh Witchard had big bass with a 7.13-pounder.  

Upcoming Tournaments

The first CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament of the new season, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is Oct. 24 at Port Hatchineha. Safe light to noon. Up to four anglers per boat with a $60 fee per boat, plus $5 ramp fee. Heaviest six fish go toward place prizes and big fish. For more information, or to sign up for the tournament, call Matt Ingram at 863-412-5207.

The next Florida Crappie Club tournament is Oct. 24 on Lake Tarpon. Entry fee is $60 per boat for seven-fish aggregate and big fish. Sign up is from 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Tourney time is 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information call Darryl Cole at 352-516-0869, Al Green at 904-382-5441, or Tony Strollo at 352-584-6970.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Oct. 25 on Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock. The club is always seeking new members. All tournaments have a five-fish limit with a 12-inch minimum. There is a $35 membership fee per year with a $50 per team tournament entry fee and $20 per team big bass pot. Safe light to 2 p.m. Contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The Kissimmee Bass Series Team Trail classic is Oct. 25 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers may fish team or solo. Entries must be paid in cash the ramp the morning of the tournament. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail tournament will be the season-ending classic on Oct 31 and Nov. 1 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Mack-Guy Harvey Resort. For more information contact Toho Marine at 407-892-3200 or Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Sunday Open Series tournament is Nov. 1 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Rochelle. Entry fee is $30 a boat, including big bass. Time is safe daylight until 1 p.m. For more information contact Aaron Moran at 863-289-2850.

The Xtreme Bass Series Championship is Nov. 6-7 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Mack. The event will feature teams from all divisions that qualified throughout the season. The winning team will take home a new 2020 Blazer 595 Pro Elite boat valued at $40,000. For more info, go to the web page, www.xbseries.com or call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

The Ron’s Tackle Box Benefit Tournament for VFW Post #4289 will be Nov. 7 on the Winter Haven Chain out of Lake Shipp Park. Safe daylight until 2 p.m. Entry fee is $75 per boat and $5 per angler for big bass. First three places are guaranteed prize money along with a 100% big fish pot. A raffle for a Power Pole anchor system valued at $1,595 will also be held. Anglers may register early at Ron’s Tackle Box in Lake Alfred. For more information contact Ron Schelfo at 863-956-4990.

The next Lone Fishing Club tournament is on Nov 7 on Lake Toho out of South Port. For more information call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at walthunz6869@gmail.com.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament, for members who qualify, will be the classic on Nov. 7-8 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Pairings for the tournament will be finalized at the club’s Nov. 3 meeting. The Lunker Lovers tournaments are for members only. Prospective members can call tournament director David Glenn at 863-559-0824 or go to lunkerlovers.com.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters Draw tournament will be the classic on Nov. 8 at a surprise location to be announced. Check-in is at 5 a.m. Safe daylight to 2 p.m. For more information contact and the location of the lake when announced, contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Club 17th annual Reel ‘Em in For Rotary charity bass tournament will be Nov. 14 at Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Mack. Safe light to 2 p.m. Entry fee is $85 per boat pre-registered and $100 day of the event. Ramp fee is $6 paid at ramp. First six places are guaranteed prize money along with a big fish pot. All captains to meet 30 minutes prior to start time. A raffle for prizes will also be available. For more information contact Jolee Martin at 636-288-8756 or Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com. Anglers may also pre-register at reeleminforrotary.com.

The next Fishing Misfits’ tournament will be the club’s year-end classic Nov. 14 on Lake Parker. No boats over 115 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. Sign-up starts at 5:30 a.m. The tournament is for members only. For more information call Harry at 863-397-6597 or Larry at 863-287-2864.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is Nov. 14 on Eagle Lake. Safe light to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee $40 per boat, which includes big bass. For more information, contact Jumbo Jordan at 863-286-2089 or visit the Happyhookers Club at Facebook.

The next MacDill Bass Busters tournament will be the classic on Nov. 14-15 on Lake Okeechobee out Scott Driver Park. Entry fee is $50 per boat, of which $5 goes to the big bass pot. Call Greg Bartz at 813-714-9916 for more information.

The next Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament will be their season-ending classic Nov. 14-15 on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Safe light to 2 p.m. For more information contact Jimmy Saxon at 863-581-5939 or go to www.facebook.com/bassassassinsofpolkcounty.

The next Crappie Masters Florida Crappie Trail tournament is Nov. 21 on Rodman Reservoir out of the Kenwood Boat Ramp. Entry fee is $100. For more information contact Al Green at 904-382-5411.

The next Performance Bass Anglers tournament will be the classic Nov. 21-22 at Lake Istokpoga. Safe light to 2 p.m. Membership is now closed. For more information visit performancebassanglers.com or contact Mike Carroll 863-812-3853.

The next Rebel Boy's Bass Club tournament will be the season-ending classic Nov. 21-22 at Lake June in Winter in Lake Placid. Launch is at safe daylight, and there is a $10 boat ramp fee. Club membership fee is $15 per angler and $55 entry fee. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or visit the club on Facebook at Rebel Boy's Bass Club Fishing.

Send tournament notices or results to Ledger Correspondent Michael Wilson at fishingresults@theledger.com. Deadline is Tuesday at 2 p.m.