Fishing tournaments: 17-pound stringer wins Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man

Tracy Bray had 17.57 pounds to win first place during the Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament Nov. 19 on the Kissimmee Chain. Rodney Hunter was second with 16.81 pounds. Steven Coleman took big bass with an 8.42-pounder.

Andy Krantz and Clayton Keene had 13.54 pounds and big bass to win first place in the Senior Division of the Lakeland Junior Hawg Hunters tournament Nov. 13 on the Kissimmee Chain. Brody Hedges and Max Ladner had 11.47 pounds to place second. Michael Williams took third place with 6.61 pounds. In the Junior Division, Jaxon Johnson and Brayden Tyler had 14.83 pounds and big bass with a 6.38-pounder to win first place. Levi McQuillen had 14.04 pounds to place second. Wyatt Keene and Timmy Krantz were third with 13.01 pounds.

Riley Miller and Rick Miller had 23.83 pounds to win the Bass N Boats season-ending classic Nov. 19-20 on Lake Panasoffkee. Stan Landuit and Randy Lowe took second place with 20.52 pounds. Brant Sims and Cody Sims placed third with 18.26 pounds. Randy Lowe took big bass with a 5.59-pounder.

Skeeter Coleman and Joe Frierson had 15.89 pounds to win the Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament Nov. 20 on Lake Istokpoga. Trever Stephens and Andrew Ready took second place with 12.80 pounds. Bobby Brannen and Darrell Rogers placed third with 11.94 pounds. Skeeter Coleman took big bass with a 6.87-pounder.

Upcoming Tournaments

The next Wednesday Open Bass Series tournament is Nov. 23 on the Winter Haven North Chain out of Lake Haines. Entry fee is $30 per boat with 100% payback with exemptions. FWC rules apply. Time is safe light to 1 p.m. For more information call Keith Howlett at 863-669-5805 or Joe Magnatta at 863-581-7011.

The next Happy Hookers Bass Club tournament is Dec. 3 on the Winter Haven South Chain out of Lake Summit. 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.

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The next Lone Fishing Club tournament is Dec. 3 at Eagle Lake out of the 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 Florida Bass Club Survivor Series tournament is Dec. 3 on the Winter Haven Chain out of the Lake Rochelle ramp. Anglers must pay a one-time club membership fee of $50. Tourney entry fee is $100 per boat. Optional big bass side pot fee is $10 and optional big bag weight side pot fee is $20. For more information contact Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or Dustin Meneley at 689-777-8809 or visit the club’s website at http://www.FloridaBassClub.com.

The Central Florida Slay Nation Open Open Tournament is Dec. 3 on Crooked Lake out of the public ramp on Little Crooked Lake. The tourney is open to small vessels only. Kayaks, canoes and john boats with no gas powered vessels allowed. Launch is at 6:30 a.m. and the tourney ends at 2:30 p.m. Entry fee is $55 and anglers must pre-register at TourneyX. For more information contact Josiah Vansickle at Josiahvan27@gmail.com.

The ninth annual Toys for Tots 4-Man Team Open Tournament is Dec. 4.  at Lake Kissimmee out of the Camp Mack Guy Harvey Resort. Tournament fee is $260 per team. Anglers must fish as teams of four in two separate boats. Each angler is asked to please bring a new unwrapped toy for donation. For more information call Brian Stahl at 813-470-0963 or see the tourney Facebook page for a link to a printable registration form. Online registration is available and only cash will be accepted at the ramp.

The next Toho First Sunday of the Month Team Trail tournament is Dec. 4 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 Fishing Misfits’ will host an open tournament Dec. 10 on Lake Parker out of the Lake Parker Park ramp. No boats allowed over 115 horsepower and no pro anglers or guides are permitted. Club is seeking new members for next season. Time is safe light to 2 p.m. For more information call Harry at 863-397-6597 or Larry at 863-287-2864.

The next Catch'em Crappie tournament, held by Hoppy’s Marine, is Dec. 10 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 towards 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 Polk County Bass Anglers Club open tournament is Dec. 10 on Lake Lake Alfred. 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 Sunshine State Crappie Trail tournament is Dec. 10 at Lake George. 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.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series One-Man tournament is Dec. 17 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 Florida Crappie Club tournament is Dec. 17 on the Rodman Reservoir out of the Kenwood boat ramp. 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.

The next Kissimmee Bass Series Seniors tournament is Dec. 17 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 Lake Wales Po Boys Bass Club tournament is Dec. 18 on Lake Kissimmee out of Grape Hammock Fish Camp. 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 membership. For more information contact Terry Nesbitt at 863-232-6897 and Carl Carmichael at 727-463-4802 or visit lakewalespoboys.com.

The Bass N Boats will host an open tournament on Jan. 21 on Lake Hamilton out of the public ramp. Launch is at safe daylight and weigh-in is at 3 p.m. There is a $60 tournament entry fee. The club is seeking new members for next year’s season. Club membership fee is $50. For more information contact Ken Singletary at 863-651-7607 or Brant Sims at 321-246-2385 or visit Bassnboats.com.

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