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Corey Ash and Brandon Smith win Thursday Night Open Series tourney

michael wilson
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Corey Ash, left, and Brandon Smith had 19.02 pounds to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament June 30 on Lake Juliana.
Corey Ash, left, and Brandon Smith had 19.02 pounds to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament June 30 on Lake Juliana.

Fishing Results

Corey Ash and Brandon Smith had 19.02 pounds to win the Thursday Night Open Series tournament June 30 on Lake Juliana. Ricky Garcia and Ethan Allen took second place with 16.41 pounds and also had big bass with a 9.11 pounder. Brock James and Bubba Pile placed third with 15.71 pounds.

Scott Bradley and D.J. Green had 19.24 pounds to win the Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga Division tournament July 3 on Lake Istokpoga. Kyle Wieczorek and Greg Jones were second with 17.94 pounds. Tom McGinnis and Dave Maurice were third with 14.92 pounds. Daniel Buckholdt and James Naugle had big bass with a 7.51 pounder.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is July 7 at Saddle Creek Park out of the public ramp. Time is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign-ups are at the ramp only and will be cut off at 5:50 p.m. Entry fee is $30 per boat, no more than two people per boat. For more info, contact Rick Combee at 863-860-3916.

The next Freedom Bass Anglers tournament is July 9 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Summit ramp. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Membership at this time is closed. For more information email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The next Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is July 9 on Eagle Lake. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $40 per boat which includes big bass. For more information call Scott Yutzy at 863-844-1087.

The next Fishing Misfits’ tournament is July 9 on Lake Toho out of the South Port ramp. This tournament is for members only. No boats allowed over 115 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. Sign-up starts at 5:30 a.m. Weigh-in is at 1:30 p.m. For more information call Harry at 863-397-6597 or Larry at 863-287-2864.

The next MacDill Bass Busters tournament is July 9 on Lake Rousseau out of the Inglis Dam ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 1 p.m. Entry fee is $50 per boat of which $5 goes to the big bass pot. Call Jim Sellers at 727-430-1889 for more information or email hwood43@msn.com.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament is July 10 on the Kissimmee Chain out of the South Port ramp on Lake Toho. The draw meeting will be held July 7 at Beef O’Brady’s in Winter Haven. The Lunker Lovers tournaments are for members only. To inquire about becoming a member or for more information call David Glenn at 863-559-0824, Lamar Middleton at 863-224-4050 or go to lunkerlovers.com.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Kissimmee Division tournament is July 10 on Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Mack. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

Ethan Allen took big bass with this 9.11 pounder to help him and his partner Ricky Garcia to a total weight of 16.41 pounds and second place during the Thursday Night Open Series tournament June 30 on Lake Juliana.
Ethan Allen took big bass with this 9.11 pounder to help him and his partner Ricky Garcia to a total weight of 16.41 pounds and second place during the Thursday Night Open Series tournament June 30 on Lake Juliana.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is July 10 on Lake Juliana. Time is safe light. to 12 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Monday Nighter tournament is July 11 at Lake Ariana. Time is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The Camp Mack Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort 2022 Bonfire Tournament Series Blazing Bass Challenge has been rescheduled for July 16 at Lake Kissimmee. This is the second of three, one day tournaments to be held throughout the year and will conclude with a two-day tournament in November. Anglers looking to fish the series must be a member of the Angler House Club that is open for all to join. For more information call or to register call 800-243-8013 or visit www.BonfireSeries.com.

The next Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event is July 16 on Lake Pierce out of Jennings Resort. There is a $20 member fee to join and $60 tournament fee. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. No boats allowed over 90 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. For more information contact Johnny Johnson at 352-584-7328.

The next Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament is July 16 at Banana Lake. Entry fee is $40 per boat including big bass. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. Club membership is now closed. For more information contact Jimmy Saxon at 863-581-5939 or go to www.facebook.com/bassassassinsofpolkcounty/.

The next Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament is July 16 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver Park boat ramp. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

The Mosaic Bass Club season-ending classic tournament is July 16 at a lake to be announced at the club’s meeting on July 14. The tourney is open to Mosaic employees only. Please be launched and ready to fish by safe daylight. Weigh-in is at 2 p.m. For information contact Richard Blair at 863-581-1523.

The next Bass N Boats tournament is July 17 at Lake Reedy out of the Polk County public ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. Club membership fee is $50 per boat and $55 per tournament entry fee. The club is seeking new members. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament is July 17 on the Harris Chain of Lakes out of the Hickory Point ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 2 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members and those interested can join at the club’s meetings at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament is July 17 on Lake Hamilton out of the U.S. 27 ramp. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963.

Chris Hertel, of Lakeland, caught this 7-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass that measured 22-3/4 inches at Tenoroc Public Use Area recently.
Chris Hertel, of Lakeland, caught this 7-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass that measured 22-3/4 inches at Tenoroc Public Use Area recently.

The next Bass Bandits of Brandon tournament is July 23 at Lake Parker out of the U.S. 92 ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members. Club membership fee is $50 per angler and tournament entry fee is $100 per two angler team. For more information contact Shane Walls at 813-431-2397 or Lindsey English at 813-759-3069.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Lake Toho Division is July 24 on Lake Toho out of the Lake Front Park Ramp. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Jeremy Smith at 813-967-1821.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is July 24 at Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp. 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. The club is seeking new membership. For more information contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The Happy Hookers Bass Club will hold an open tournament August 6 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes out of the William G. Roe Park boat ramp. Time is safe light to 1:30 p.m. Entry fee $50 per boat and $10 for big bass. For more information, contact Brandon Robinson at 863-397-7932 or visit the Happyhookers Club on Facebook.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga Division tournament is August 7 on Lake Istokpoga out of the Istokpoga Park ramp. Entry fee is $120 per team and $35 membership fee per angler. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, go to www.xbseries.com or call Craig Datema at 863-835-0375.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Team Trail tournament will be their season-ending championship on Sept. 10-11 at Crooked Lake out the Little Crooked Lake public ramp.. Entry fee is $80 per angler and $20 for big bass. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members and those interested can join at the club’s meetings at Cleveland Heights Golf Club. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail will be the season ending classic on Oct. 22-23 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver Park ramp. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

Send tournament notices or results to Ledger Correspondent Michael Wilson at fishingresults@theledger.com. Deadline is Monday at 5 p.m.

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