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Daniel and Ishmail Garcia take first place at Polk Bass Assassin's tourney

michael wilson
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Daniel Garcia took big bass with this 7.87 pounder to help him and his partner Ishmael Garcia to a total weight of 15.43 pounds and a first place finish during the Bass N Boats tournament Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven North Chain.
Daniel Garcia took big bass with this 7.87 pounder to help him and his partner Ishmael Garcia to a total weight of 15.43 pounds and a first place finish during the Bass N Boats tournament Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven North Chain.

Fishing Results

Daniel Garcia and Ishmael Garcia had 15.43 pounds and also big bass with a 7.87-pounder to win the Polk County Bass Assassins tournament on Oct. 15 on John’s Lake. Chris Fox took second place with 11.51 pounds.

Ken Singletary and Steven Singletary had 20.86 pounds to win first place during Bass N Boats tournament on Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. Brant Sims and Dakota Sims took second place with 13.05 pounds. Dustin Meneley and Bob Meneley placed third with 12.61 pounds. Ken Singletary took big bass with a 6.91-pounder.

Andy Beeman had 39.50 pounds to win first place during the Lakeland Bassmaster’ Draw Trail tournament on Oct. 15-16 on the Kissimmee Chain. Kenny Trimble took second place with 37.76 pounds. Jared Mitchell took third place with 30.26 pounds. Kenny Trimble had Day One Big Bass with a 6.13-pounder. Jared Mitchell had Day Two Big Bass with a 6.04-pounder.

Wayne Rhodan and Robert Rhodan had 7.92 pounds to win first place during the Florida Crappie Club tournament on Oct. 15 at Lake Santa Fe. Marvin Wiggins and Laura Wiggins were second with 7.51 pounds. George Parker and Rosie Parker were third with 7.27 pounds. Jack Rhodan Jr. and Tanner Rhodan had big fish with a 1.49-pounder.

Ken Singletary, left, had big bass with a 6.91 pounder to help him and his partner Steven Singletary to total weight of 20.86 pounds to win first place during Bass N Boats tournament Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.
Ken Singletary, left, had big bass with a 6.91 pounder to help him and his partner Steven Singletary to total weight of 20.86 pounds to win first place during Bass N Boats tournament Oct. 15 on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes.

Mason Boylan had 34.43 pounds and also big bass with an 8.01-pounder to win first place in the Toho Marine Elite One Man Tour classic tournament on Oct. 15-16 at Lake Okeechobee. Santos Solis Jr. was second with 33.60 pounds. Jess Tacorante was third with 32.51 pounds.

Joshua Witchard and Jacob Schuh had 8.49 pounds and also big bass with a 4.20-pounder to win first place during the Thursday Night Open Series tournament on Oct. 13 on Eagle Lake. Vic Puhak and Matt Puhak took second place with 7.49 pounds. James Burkhalter and Darren Smith were third with 6.98 pounds.

J.W. Watkins and David Crews had 21.74 pounds to win first place during the Kissimmee Bass Series Series Seniors tournament on Oct. 14 on the Kissimmee Chain. George Short and Junior Nottenkamper were second with 20.98 pounds. J.W. Watkins took big bass with a 6.76-pounder.

Bobby Bakewell had 27.78 pounds to win first place during the Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament on Oct. 15 on the Kissimmee Chain. Scott Paul was second with 23.07 pounds. Elwood Glaser took big bass with a 7.95-pounder.

Ishmael Garcia and Dwight Freeman had 13 pounds to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament on Oct. 16 on Eagle Lake. Maddox Hood took second place with 11.30 pounds and also had big bass with a 5.20-pounder. Robert Garcia and Alvin Garcia placed third with 8.20 pounds.

Mark Murphy and Mike Ceranski had 10.60 pounds and also had big bass with a 3.70-pounder to win the Country Boys Fishing LLC Club Monday Nighter tournament on Oct. 17 on Lake Alfred. Justin Ogilvie and Mike Fuller took second place with 8.11 pounds. Joe Magnetta and Keith Howlett placed third with 6.10 pounds.

Andy Beeman had 39.50 pounds to win first place during the Lakeland Bassmasters' Draw Trail tournament Jan. 23 on the Winter Haven Chain.
Andy Beeman had 39.50 pounds to win first place during the Lakeland Bassmasters' Draw Trail tournament Jan. 23 on the Winter Haven Chain.

Upcoming Tournaments

The last Thursday Night Open Series tournament of the season is on Oct. 20 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of Lake Summit. 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 Pond Jumpers Tournament Trail event will be the season-ending classic on Oct. 22 at a location to be announced the day before the event. 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 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.

The next Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is on Oct. 23 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Rochelle. Entry fee is $70 per team including first and second big bass pot. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. The club is always seeking new members. For more information, contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The last Country Boys Fishing LLC Club Monday Nighter tournament of the season is on Oct. 24 at Lake Ariana. Time is 6 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 Frostproof Church of God Open Bass Tournament scheduled for Oct. 29 at Lake Arbuckle out of the Lake Arbuckle Campground has been postponed due to closure of the campground because of flooding from Hurricane Ian. A new location and date will be announced later in the year.

The Florida Crappie Club will have a tournament on Oct. 29 at Lake Dora, Beauclair and Carlton. Entry fee is $60 per boat for seven fish aggregate and big fish. Sign-up is from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. Tourney time is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Tony Strollo at 352-584-6970. Due to scheduling, anglers may fish both club tournaments.

The next Sunshine State Crappie Trail tournament is on Oct. 29 at Lake Dora, Beauclair and Carlton. One-time season membership fee is $50 and tournament entry fee is $100. Registration is from 5:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. Time is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weigh-in is at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Daniel Pitts at 863-634-6605 or email at pittsdan75@gmail.com. Due to scheduling, anglers may fish both club tournaments.

The Better Half’s Open Couples Bass tournament is on Oct. 30 on the Kissimmee Chain out of the South Port Ramp. This is an open tourney for couples only. Time is safe light to 2:30 p.m. Entry fee $60 per boat and $20 for big bass. For more information, contact Cheryl Brewer at 863-224-0045.

The next Country Boys Fishing LLC Sunday Open tournament is on Oct. 30 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 Lone Fishing Club tournament is on Nov. 4 at Lake Ariana out of the public ramp out. Club membership is now closed. For more information, call Walt Hunziker at 407-284-0277 or email at whunziker@tampabay.rr.com.

The Xtreme Bass Series State Championship tournament is Nov. 4-5 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Scott Driver park ramp. Entry fee is $300 per team. Qualified teams have a chance to win a 2022 Blazer-Mercury Bass Boat. 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 Camp Mack Guy Harvey Lodge, Marina & RV Resort 2022 Bonfire Tournament Series finishes its season with the Bonfire Shootout on Nov. 4-5 at Lake Kissimmee. Anglers looking to fish the series must be a member of the Angler House Club which is open for all to join. For more information or to register, call 800-243-8013 or visit www.BonfireSeries.com.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is on Nov. 5 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Rochelle. 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 Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Club 19th annual Reel ‘Em in For Rotary Charity Bass Tournament will be on Nov. 5 at Lake Kissimmee out of Camp Mack. Time is safe light until 2 p.m. Entry fee is $95 per boat preregistered by Oct. 31 and $125 day of the event. Ramp fee is $6 paid at ramp. First six places are guaranteed prize money along with a big fish pot. Always Fresh Farms, a sponsor, will add an additional $5,000 to the prize money if more than 100 teams register. 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.

The next Winter Haven Lunker Lovers tournament will be the season-ending classic Nov. 5-6 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. The draw meeting will be held Nov. 1 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 Freedom Bass Anglers tournament will be the season-ending class on Nov. 5-6 at Lake Istokpoga out of Trails End Fish Camp. Time is safe light to 3 p.m on Day One and until 2 p.m. on Day Two. Membership at this time is closed. For more information, email Charles Matlock at matlockcn@gmail.com.

The next Toho First Sunday of the Month Team Trail tournament is on Nov. 6 on Lake Toho out of the city ramp. This tournament is open to the first 50 boats. Entry fee is $60 per team with an optional $100 per boat optional winner-take-all side pot. Time is safe light to 3 p.m. For more info, call Rich Patterson at 407-394-4474.

The next Lakeland Bassmasters’ Draw Trail tournament will be the season-ending classic is on Nov. 6 at a location to be announced. 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 Kissimmee Bass Series Seniors tournament is on Nov. 11 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Anglers must be at least 50 years old and may fish as a team or solo. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information, contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is on Nov. 12 on Lake Juliana out of the public ramp. 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 or go to the club’s Facebook page.

The next CATCH’EM CRAPPIE tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is on Nov. 12 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Port Hatchineha. Time is 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 or Catch’em Crappie at Facebook.

The next Fishing Misfits tournament is on Nov. 12 on Lake Fannie. 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 will be the season-ending classic on Nov. 12-13 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Herlong Park Ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 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 Polk County Bass Assassins tournament will be their season-ending classic on Nov. 19 on the Harris Chain of Lakes. 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. For more information, contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament is on Nov. 19 on the Kissimmee Chain out of Camp Lester. Entry fee is $80 per boat and $20 for big bass. Anglers must complete a registration form and pay a one-time trail fee of $20. For more information, contact Charlie Wynperle at Cwynperle@aol.com.

The next Bass N Boats tournament will be the season-ending classic on Nov. 19-20 on Lake Panasoffkee. 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 already seeking new members for next year’s season. For more information, contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

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

This article originally appeared on The Ledger: Daniel and Ishmail Garcia take 1st at Polk Bass Assassin's tourney