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Daniel Garcia's 10-pound, 3-ounce bass wins Saturday Evening Big Bass tourney

michael wilson
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Daniel Garcia had a 10-pound, 3-ounce bass to win the Saturday Evening Big Bass Open tournament May 28 on Lake Fannie.
Daniel Garcia had a 10-pound, 3-ounce bass to win the Saturday Evening Big Bass Open tournament May 28 on Lake Fannie.

Fishing Results

Daniel Garcia had a 10-pound, 3-ounce bass to win the Saturday Evening Big Bass Open tournament May 28 on Lake Fannie.

Tom Thomas and Dan Dixon had 15.14 pounds to win the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event May 28 on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Johnny Johnson and Colby Evans took second place with 14.14 pounds. Tony Hicks and Mark Hicks took third place with 13 pounds. Steve Stricker had big bass with a 5.14 pounder.

Sam Cooper had a 14-fish aggregate of 24.37 pounds to win first place during the Sunshine State Crappie Trail season championship tournament May 27-28 on Rodman Reservoir. Mike Kirkland and Nicholas Whitten was second with 22.23 pounds. Jessie Howell and Chris Wells were third with 21.03 pounds. Nate Smith had big fish with a 2.09 pounder.

William Cowart and Travis Williams had 12.66 pounds to win the Mosaic Bass Club tournament May 21 at Eagle Lake. Johnny Cisneros and Daniel Garcia took second place with 12.64 pounds. Aaron Flint and Tina Flint took third place with 11.20 pounds. Daniel Garcia took big fish with a 7.76 pounder.

Walter Owens and Wayne Yohn had 29.28 pounds to win the Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail tournament May 28 on the Kissimmee Chain. George Short and Solis Santos Jr. took second place with 28.49 pounds. Travis Tucker and Dave Bolema placed third with 28.19 pounds. Charles Pons and Channing Thorpe had big bass with a 9.57pounder.

Anthony Winkle and Ethan Bacon had 9.50 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament May 29 at Saddle Creek Park. Jake Simmons and Willard Combee were second with 7.60 pounds. Mark Soligni and Dale Simpson were third with 7.05 pounds and also had big bass with a 4.65 pounder.

Sam Cooper had a 14-fish aggregate of 24.37 pounds to win first place during the Sunshine State Crappie Trail season championship tournament May 27-28 on Rodman Reservoir.
Sam Cooper had a 14-fish aggregate of 24.37 pounds to win first place during the Sunshine State Crappie Trail season championship tournament May 27-28 on Rodman Reservoir.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Thursday Night Open Series tournament is June 2 on Banana Lake. 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 Camp Mack Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort 2022 Bonfire Tournament Series continues with its second event, the Blazing Bass Challenge June 4 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 Lone Fishing Club tournament is June 4 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Ship Park public ramp. Club membership is now closed. For more information call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at whunziker@tampabay.rr.com.

The next Saturday Evening Big Bass Open tournament is June 4 on Eagle Lake out of the public boat ramp. Time is from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry fee is $20 per angler, with 100% payback and winner takes all. Artificial baits only and no bass guides or pros allowed. For more info, contact Matthew Hjort at 863-289-0377.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Istokpoga Division tournament is June 5 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.

Tom Thomas, left, and Dan Dixon had 15.14 pounds to win the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event May 28 on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Tom Thomas, left, and Dan Dixon had 15.14 pounds to win the Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event May 28 on the Harris Chain of Lakes.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is June 5 at Lake Rochelle out of the public ramp. 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 Saddle Creek Monday Nighter tournament is June 6 at Lake Ariana. Time is 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Entry fee is $30 a boat including big bass. For more information call Randy Stone at 863-808-7275.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series Senior tournament is their season ending classic on June 10 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers must 50-years-old and above and may fish as a team or solo. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Freedom Bass Anglers tournament is June 11 at Lake Juliana out of the Polk County public ramp. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. Membership at this time is closed. For more information email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The next Fishing Misfits’ tournament is June 11 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of the Lake Haines public 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 June 11 on the Clermont Chain out of the Palatlakaha River Park ramp. 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 Mosaic Bass Club tournament is June 11 at Lake Toho out of the South Port ramp. 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 Toho Marine-Bartow Ford Elite Pro Team Trail is June 11 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Mack-Guy Harvey Resort. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

The Polk County Bass Anglers Club will have an open tournament June 11 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of the Lake Shipp Park ramp. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. Entry fee is $40 per boat which includes big bass. A 50/50 raffle drawing will also be held. For more information call Scott Yutzy at 863-844-1087.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers’ tournament is June 11-12 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Okee-Tantie ramp. The draw meeting will be held June 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 June 12 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.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament is June 12 at Lake Toho out of the South Port ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 2 p.m. The club is currently seeking new members. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Bass N Boats tournament is June 18 at Lake Toho out of the South Port 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 Polk County Bass Assassin’s tournament is June 18 on Lake Tarpon. 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 Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event is June 18 on Tiger Lake out of the Camp Tiger boat ramp. 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 Xtreme Bass Series Central Florida Division tournament is June 19 at Lake Hancock out of the Farm Road Boat 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.

The next Xtreme Bass Series Lake Toho Division tournament originally scheduled for June 19 on Lake Hancock has been moved to Lake Parker due to low water levels. 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 Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour tournament is June 25 on Orange Lake out of the Marjorie Rawlings Park boat ramp. For more information contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com or Toho Marine at 407-892-3200.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Team Trail tournament is June 25 at Lake Toho out the South Port 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. For more information contact Jayson Hooven at 727-260-2368 or at hoovenfish76@yahoo.com.

The next Bass Bandits of Brandon tournament is June 25-26 at Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp.. 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 Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is June 26 on Lake Istokpoga out of the U.S. 98 ramp. 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.

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

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Daniel Garcia's 10-pound, 3-ounce bass wins Saturday Evening Big Bass tourney