Fishing news: 99-inch total wins Kayak Bass Challenge

Dustin Barrow had a total length of 99.50 inches and also big fish with a 22.50-incher to win the Polk County Kayak Bass Challenge season-ending classic Oct. 24 at Tenoroc Fish Management Area. John Fuchs had 93 inches to take second place. Russ Kennedy was third with 88.50 inches. Sean Woodham was named club Angler of the Year, and Charlie Greer took big bass of the year with a 24.50-incher caught during the Crooked Lake event.

ack Rhoden and John Merck had a seven fish aggregate of 7.85 pounds and big fish with a 1.37-pounder to win the Florida Crappie Club tournament Oct. 24 at Lake Tarpon. Tony Strollo and Don Vanderpool were second with 7.20 pounds. Ronnie Maddox and Robert Wolfe were third with 7.07 pounds.

Jeff Williams and Skip Richey had 8.09 pounds to win the Hoppy’s Marine CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament Oct. 24 at Port Hatchineha. Jeremy Goff, Mike Barnes, Reed Wells and Matt Ellis were second with 7.79 pounds and also had big fish with a 1.62-pounder. Travis Cliett, Gary Paramore and Nick Cliett were third with 7.42 pounds.

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Dustin Barrow had a total length of 99.50 inches and also big fish with a 22.50-incher to win the Polk County Kayak Bass Challenge season-ending classic Oct. 24 at Tenoroc Fish Management Area. John Fuchs had 93 inches to take second place. Russ Kennedy was third with 88.50 inches. Sean Woodham was named club Angler of the Year, and Charlie Greer took big bass of the year with a 24.50-incher caught during the Crooked Lake event.

Scott Cannella and Don Rooks had 20.08 pounds to win the Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament Oct. 25 at Lake Kissimmee. Jason Brewer and Steve Coleman were second with 17.18 pounds. Mike Knapek and Steven Knapek were third with 15.20 pounds. Scott Cannella took big bass with a 6.51-pounder.

Steve Purkey and Brian Purkey had 21.03 pounds to win the Kissimmee Bass Series Team Trail classic Oct. 25 on the Kissimmee Chain. Lee Sisson and Mike Nicknadarvich were second with 19.09 pounds. Steve Purkey took big bass with a 7.57-pounder.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail tournament will be the season ending classic 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. Safe daylight to 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 to 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 location to be announced. Check-in is at 5 a.m. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is 2 p.m. For more information and the location of the lake when announced, contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Florida Crappie Club tournament is Nov. 14 on Lake Santa Fe out of the public ramp. 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 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 daylight 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 Happy Hookers 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 Assassins tournament will be the 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 Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Nov. 15 on Lake Istokpoga out of the U.S. 98 County Ramp. 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. All tournaments are 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 next CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is Nov. 21 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 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.